专题05 阅读表达（期末真题汇编，北京专用）八年级英语下学期

**基本信息** 北京多区八年级下期末任务型阅读汇编，涵盖个人经历、中华文化等主题，通过真实情境考查语言理解与表达，适配期末复习需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |任务型阅读|每篇4-5题|细节理解（如Wanda误发短信原因）、观点表达（如是否愿学蹴鞠）|结合社会热点（Plogging环保活动）、文化传承（蹴鞠历史），问题设计梯度分明，开放题（如对家庭团聚的看法）提升思维品质|

专题05 阅读表达 主题01 个人经历 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京昌平·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 In 2016, Jamal was 17 years old then. He received a text message from a grandmother inviting him over for Thanksgiving dinner. The thing was, it wasn’t his real grandmother. Wanda didn’t realize that one of her grandsons changed his number, so she accidentally texted Jamal. Jamal explained he wasn’t her grandson, but asked if he could still go. “Yes.” Wanda replied, “Because that’s what grandmas do ... feed everyone.” “We told jokes and stories and shared our memories. It was amazing,” Jamal said. He also shared their text conversation on social media. It quickly became wildly popular. And it’s become a yearly tradition that’s beloved by the families and the Internet. Jamal recently posted that he would be at Wanda’s house again this year to enjoy good food and great conversation. “We are all set for year 6.” he shared online. Outside of Thanksgiving, Jamal visited pumpkin fields with Wanda and her husband and helped them with their phone troubles. “Family is more than blood,” Wanda said in a 2018 Thanksgiving video. “It’s the people you want to be with and you just feel good with.” “This story has been amazing from the start to the finish,” Jamal said. “Sometimes, when I see so many kind messages, it actually helps me get through many difficulties. It makes me so happy to see so many people looking forward to our story. I just love everything about it.” Wanda told the reporter that before she accidentally sent Jamal the text, she considered not doing Thanksgiving festivals at all that year. “I asked my husband if we could just skip Thanksgiving and go off to have a mini vacation, but I didn’t know life had other plans for me.” She adds kindly, “While our story had a happy ending, always remember this: If you ever receive a message from a ‘grandma’ like me, you must tell your parents first! That’s exactly what Jamal did, and that’s how every beautiful story should properly begin.” 1．Why did Wanda accidentally text Jamal? 2．Where did Jamal share their text conversation? 3．What did Jamal do for Wanda and her husband outside of Thanksgiving? 4．Would you like to welcome an unexpected connection, like Jamal and Wanda’s story? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．Because Wanda didn’t realize that one of her grandsons changed his number. 2．On social media. 3．He visited pumpkin fields with them and helped them with their phone troubles. 4．Yes. First, unexpected connections can bring new and wonderful experiences, just like Jamal and Wanda got to know each other and had a great time sharing jokes, stories and creating yearly traditions. Second, such connections can spread kindness and warmth, which can inspire more people to be kind and make the world full of love. (开放性试题，答案合理即可) 【知识点】记叙文、个人经历 【导语】本文讲述了一个温暖人心的真实故事：2016年，17岁的Jamal意外收到陌生奶奶Wanda误发的感恩节晚餐邀请短信。尽管两人没有血缘关系，Wanda仍热情邀请他参加家庭聚会，由此开启了一段持续多年的特殊亲情。 1．根据“Wanda didn’t realize that one of her grandsons changed his number, so she accidentally texted Jamal.”可知，误发短信是因为孙子换号没发现。故填Because Wanda didn’t realize that one of her grandsons changed his number. 2．根据“He also shared their text conversation on social media.”可知，在社交媒体分享。故填On social media. 3．根据“Outside of Thanksgiving, Jamal visited pumpkin fields with Wanda and her husband and helped them with their phone troubles.”可知做了这些事。故填He visited pumpkin fields with them and helped them with their phone troubles. 4．开放性试题，答案合理即可。参考答案为Yes. First, unexpected connections can bring new and wonderful experiences, just like Jamal and Wanda got to know each other and had a great time sharing jokes, stories and creating yearly traditions. Second, such connections can spread kindness and warmth, which can inspire more people to be kind and make the world full of love. 主题02 中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京丰台·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Keeping an Old Sport Alive Though the FIFA World Cup came to an end in December 2022, the people of a special city in China were busy making soccer history of their own. Zibo in Shandong province is called “the home of soccer ball”, being the birthplace of the ancient Chinese sport of cuju. Cuju won recognition (认可) from soccer’s governing body, FIFA, as the earliest form of soccer in 2004. “Side-flicking”, “chest-down” and “shoulder-stopper” are some of the key moves mastered (掌握) by cuju players. Li Weipeng, from Linzi district of Zibo city, is a seventh-generation inheritor (传承人) of cuju. He has been practicing these skills for 18 years. Mastering different cuju skills is not easy. “At the beginning, I spent eight hours a day practicing juggling (颠) a ball. It was tiring,” Li told China Daily. He is now able to juggle a ball with his foot over 10,000 times in a row. Teaching students cuju moves is a part of Li’s job. The traditional Chinese sports cuju is now popular at primary and middle schools in Linzi. Its moves have been adapted (改编) into dances and morning exercises. “Students show great interest in playing cuju, which encourages me to spread the ancient sport,” Li told China Daily. Moreover, cuju has also become a platform for cultural exchanges. During the World Cup in Qatar, Li introduced cuju at a China-Qatar youth exchange activity held in Doha. During the exchange activity, Chinese and Qatari youth players wore traditional cuju clothing and experienced the ancient game. “As soon as we started, many soccer fans gathered around us. When we played out the different moves, they cheered for us and gave us the thumbs-up,” said Li, adding that many people were curious and wanted to communicate with the cuju players. Cuju has become a kind of sport that promotes (促进) international communication. 1．When did cuju win recognition as the earliest form of soccer from FIFA? 2．How long did Li spend practicing juggling a ball at the beginning? 3．What did Chinese and Qatari youth players do during the exchange activity? 4．Would you like to learn to play cuju? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．In 2004. 2．Eight hours a day. 3．They wore traditional cuju clothing and experienced the ancient game. 4．Yes, I’d like to, because cuju is an ancient Chinese sport with a long history, and learning it can help me understand traditional culture. Besides, practicing cuju is a good way to exercise, which can keep me healthy. (言之有理即可) 【知识点】国际赛事、中华文化、说明文 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国古老的体育运动——蹴鞠（cuju）。 1．根据第二段中“Cuju won recognition (认可) from soccer’s governing body, FIFA, as the earliest form of soccer in 2004.”可知，2004年，蹴鞠作为足球的最早形式获得了国际足联的认可。故填In 2004. 2．根据第四段中“At the beginning, I spent eight hours a day practicing juggling (颠) a ball.”可知，刚开始的时候，李伟鹏每天花八个小时练杂耍球。故填Eight hours a day. 3．根据第七段中“During the exchange activity, Chinese and Qatari youth players wore traditional cuju clothing and experienced the ancient game.”可知，在交流活动中，中国和卡塔尔青年选手身着传统蹴鞠服装，体验了这一古老的游戏。故填They wore traditional cuju clothing and experienced the ancient game. 4．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I’d like to, because cuju is an ancient Chinese sport with a long history, and learning it can help me understand traditional culture. Besides, practicing cuju is a good way to exercise, which can keep me healthy. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京石景山·期末）On Chinese New Year’s Eve, the Luo family gathers around a table filled with delicious dishes like chicken, duck, pork, fish, and vegetables. Luo Yan, 29, smiles as he smells the soup cooked by his wife and mother. His six-year-old son, Bofeng, happily eats chicken given by his grandfather. Bofeng hasn’t seen his grandparents for a year, and his laughter fills the room with joy. Though it’s cold outside, the family’s happiness warms the house. They live in a faraway city but return every year to be “three generations under one roof.” Years ago, the trip home was long and tiring. Now, the high-speed train makes the journey just five hours. During the ride, they excitedly talk about their hometown and the decorations waiting for them. When they arrive, Luo’s parents greet them warmly. The house is decorated with red paper cuttings on the windows, Spring Festival couplets on the doors, and bright paintings on the walls. After dinner, the family stays up late. They watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV, eat snacks like candies and nuts, and make dumplings for midnight. Sitting together, Luo Yan shares his plan: “I don’t want us to be apart anymore. We’ll visit more often or bring you to the city. Home is where family is together.” At midnight, the village lights up. Luo Yan and his family light firecrackers and watch colorful fireworks fill the sky. Across China, millions of families celebrate their good luck, togetherness, and hopes for a bright future. Children cheer loudly, and grandparents smile as the new year begins. For the Luo family, the Spring Festival is not just about food or traditions. It’s about love, hope, and the joy of being together. No matter how busy life gets, family remains their greatest treasure. This night, they feel truly blessed. 1．How long hasn’t Bofeng seen his grandparents? 2．What makes the Luo family’s journey home easier now? 3．What decorations do Luo’s parents prepare for the Spring Festival? 4．Do you agree with Luo’s idea “Home is where family is together”? Why? (Give at least two reasons) 【答案】1．For a year. 2．The high-speed train. 3．Red paper cuttings on the windows, Spring Festival couplets on the doors, and bright paintings on the walls. 4．Yes, because family brings love and support, and being together creates warmth and happiness. 【知识点】传统节日、记叙文、庆祝活动、家庭生活 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了罗一家在除夕夜团聚的温馨场景，展现了春节的家庭亲情与传统习俗。 1．根据“Bofeng hasn’t seen his grandparents for a year...”可知，Bofeng已经一年没见过祖父母了。故填For a year. 2．根据“Years ago, the trip home was long and tiring. Now, the high-speed train makes the journey just five hours.”可知，高铁缩短了回家的时间，所以是高铁让回家的旅程变得更便捷。故填The high-speed train. 3．根据“The house is decorated with red paper cuttings on the windows, Spring Festival couplets on the doors, and bright paintings on the walls.”可知，装饰包括窗上的窗花、门上的春联和墙上的年画。故填Red paper cuttings on the windows, Spring Festival couplets on the doors, and bright paintings on the walls. 4．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, because family brings love and support, and being together creates warmth and happiness. 主题03 科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京海淀·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Kurtz is the manager of Rust Belt Riders in Cleveland, Ohio. His company started a project of composting (堆肥) with waste food. Its goal is to fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible. “If we want to meet the climate goals that have been set by our leaders and scientists, we’re going to have to deal with food waste, which is a huge part of the problem of climate change,” Kurtz said. Wasted food usually ends up in landfills. As it breaks down, it creates a gas called methane (甲烷). Methane traps heat in the atmosphere, which makes climate worse. Every day, Kurtz connects with grocery stores, restaurants, and other food-service businesses. He educates them about the harmful effects of food waste. Then he asks if they’re willing to change the way they deal with their extra food. So far, Rust Belt Riders has called on 300 companies and 2,800 families to do something different with their food waste. With seven trucks and 30 workers, the company picks up their clients’ extra food and composts it, turning it into soil. Composted soil is much more than just dirt. It’s made up of five ingredients that help plants grow strong. That’s why Kurtz and his workmates sell the composted soil to people and businesses that need it, which has become a second service at Rust Belt Riders. In addition to partnering with businesses and families, Rust Belt Riders has teamed up with local schools. At Dentzler Elementary, Rust Belt Riders helps the kitchen staff compost its leftover food. The students place their food waste into bins during lunch periods. The bins are then collected by Rust Belt Riders. “This program has created a space for all students to become environmental caretakers in their own cafeteria,” Emily Cass, a farm-to-school coordinator (协调员) at Dentzler says, “when they might not have other opportunity to help with climate change.” 1．What is the goal of the project that Kurtz started? 2．How does the company deal with their clients’ extra food? 3．Why do Kurtz and his workmates sell the composted soil? 4．What do you think of the project of the company? Why do you think so? 【答案】1．To fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible./Its goal is to fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible. 2．The company picks up their clients’ extra food and composts it, turning it into soil. 3．Because it’s made up of five ingredients that help plants grow strong. 4．The project is amazing/great/wonderful. Because it recycles food waste to fight climate change/composts waste food into soil/creates useful composted soil/creates a space for all students to become environmental caretakers in their own cafeteria/raises people’s awareness of environmental protection. 【知识点】科普知识、环境保护、说明文 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Kurtz所在的Rust Belt Riders公司开展的食品垃圾堆肥项目。 1．根据文章中“His company started a project of composting (堆肥) with waste food. Its goal is to fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible.”可知，该项目的目标是通过回收尽可能多的食品垃圾来应对气候变化，故填To fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible./Its goal is to fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible. 2．根据文章中“With seven trucks and 30 workers, the company picks up their clients’ extra food and composts it, turning it into soil.”可知，公司收集客户的多余食物并进行堆肥，将其转化为土壤，故填The company picks up their clients’ extra food and composts it, turning it into soil. 3．根据文章中“Composted soil is much more than just dirt. It’s made up of five ingredients that help plants grow strong. That’s why Kurtz and his workmates sell the composted soil to people and businesses that need it”可知，因为堆肥土壤由五种有助于植物茁壮成长的成分组成，所以他们出售这种土壤，故填Because it’s made up of five ingredients that help plants grow strong. 4．根据 “Its goal is to fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible.”“the company picks up their clients’ extra food and composts it, turning it into soil.”“This program has created a space for all students to become environmental caretakers in their own cafeteria”等内容可知，该项目通过回收利用食品垃圾，既为应对气候变化做出了贡献，又将垃圾转化为有用的堆肥土壤，还为学生提供了参与环保的机会，具有积极意义。选择以上优点描述，言之有理即可，故填The project is amazing/great/wonderful. Because it recycles food waste to fight climate change/composts waste food into soil/creates useful composted soil/creates a space for all students to become environmental caretakers in their own cafeteria/raises people’s awareness of environmental protection. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京顺义·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 What Makes a Good Life? What if we could study people from the time that they were teenagers all the way into old age to see what really keeps people happy and healthy? Luckily for us, for many years now, we’ve conducted a study to answer this very question. The Harvard Study of Adult Development may be the longest study of adult life that has ever been done. So what have we learned from the tens of thousands of pages of information that we’ve generated on these lives? Well, the lessons aren’t about wealth or fame or hard work. The clearest message that we have gotten from this study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. We’ve learned three big lessons about relationships. Firstly, social connections are really good for us, and loneliness kills. People who are more closely connected to their family, friends and community are happier, physically healthier, and live longer lives than those who are less well-connected. The sad fact is that at any given time, more than one in five Americans will report that they’re lonely. And we know that you can be lonely in a crowd, so the second big lesson is that it’s not just the number of friends you have, but it’s the quality of your close relationships that matters. Besides protecting our bodies, good relationships help our memories stay sharper for a longer time. And those good relationships don’t have to be smooth all the time. Some couples could argue with each other day in and day out in their 80s, but as long as they felt that they could really count on the other when the going got tough, those arguments wouldn’t end up doing harm to their memories. So what about you? What might “leaning in to relationships” even look like? Well, the possibilities are practically endless. It might be something as simple as replacing screen time with people time, or changing a stale (腻烦的) relationship by doing something new together, or reaching out to that family member to whom you haven’t spoken in years. The good life is built with good relationships. 1．What can keep us happier and healthier? 2．According to the passage, who can live longer lives? 3．Besides protecting our bodies, what can good relationships bring to us? 4．What do you think of good relationships? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Good relationships. 2．People who are more closely connected to their family, friends and community. 3．They can help our memories stay sharper for a longer time. 4．I think good relationships are very important. They make us happier and healthier. They help improve our memory. 【知识点】科普知识、说明文 【导语】本文主要探讨了良好的人际关系对幸福和健康的重要性，并强调了社会联系、关系质量以及长期情感支持的关键作用。 1．根据“Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.”可知，良好的关系能让我们更快乐和健康。故填Good relationships. 2．根据“People who are more closely connected to their family, friends and community are happier, physically healthier, and live longer lives than those who are less well-connected.”可知，与家人、朋友和社区联系更紧密的人寿命更长。故填People who are more closely connected to their family, friends and community. 3．根据“Besides protecting our bodies, good relationships help our memories stay sharper for a longer time.”可知，除了保护我们的身体，良好的关系还能让我们的记忆更长久地保持敏锐。故填They can help our memories stay sharper for a longer time. 4．开放题，合理即可。故填I think good relationships are very important. They make us happier and healthier. They help improve our memory. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·北京门头沟·期末） Running for Fun Running helps you keep fit. That’s why millions of people run several days a week and take part in races. Some runners connect running with charity (慈善). They collect money for their run and give it to people in need. Have you ever heard of the Colour Run? It is a special and popular running game known as” The happiest 5 K on the planet”. The Colour Run offers a more enjoyable and healthy experience compared to traditional running races. It is famous around the world. Travis Snyder had been thinking for some time about an idea for a fun run. He hoped that skilled runners and people who enjoyed running in free time could run together. In 2012, he started the first “Colour Run” and 6, 000 runners took part in it. Now it is held every year in many cities around the world with millions of people. In the activity, the runners start the run wearing something white, and at every kilometre people paint them in different colours: 1 K is yellow, 2 K is blue, 3 K is green, 4 K is pink,...a big colour show! Why do people go on a Colour Run? Because it’s healthy, fun and colourful. Many people love the game because it provides a fresh and exciting experience. Their focus isn’t on the competition but enjoying the experience and the lively feeling. The Colour Run also supports charity. While running, runners have the chance to raise money for some charities, like children’s hospital. Some runners even choose to run in crazy clothes to get more attention and collect more money for those in need. Fitness, fun, and the chance to do charity work have made the Colour Run a highly popular game. The Colour Run brings people of different ages and fitness levels together in a cheerful and colorful way. It encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. 1．Who started the first Colour Run?   2．What colour of clothes do the runners wear when they start the run? 3．Why do some runners choose to run in crazy clothes?   4．Would you like to take part in the Colour Run? Why or why not?   【答案】1．Travis Snyder. 2．White (clothes). 3．To get more attention and collect more money for those in need. 4．Yes, because it encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. 【知识点】说明文、科普知识、健康与运动 【导语】本文主要讲了“彩色跑”的起源和作用。 1．根据“Travis Snyder had been thinking for some time about an idea for a fun run.”和“ In 2012, he started the first “Colour Run” and 6, 000 runners took part in it.”可知，Travis Snyder发起来第一场“彩色跑”，故填Travis Snyder. 2．根据“In the activity, the runners start the run wearing something white”可知，跑步者开始跑步时穿着白色的衣服，故填White (clothes). 3．根据“Some runners even choose to run in crazy clothes to get more attention and collect more money for those in need.”可知，一些跑步者选择穿着疯狂的衣服跑步，以获得更多的关注，为有需要的人筹集更多的钱，故填To get more attention and collect more money for those in need. 4．开放型题目，答案不唯一。根据“Running helps you keep fit....The Colour Run also supports charity.... It encourages physical activity and acts of kindness.”可知，“彩色跑”可以鼓励我们锻炼身体，还可以行善，参考答案：Yes, because it encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. 主题01 哲理感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京大兴·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Tommy White has been rowing across the Pacific Ocean in a boat since he left California two months ago. He has been heading for Australia with only birds, fish and sharks alone. Crossing the Pacific Ocean is only part of it. Tommy has decided to go all the way around the world using his own energy. He would row, bike, walk, and climb to explore the world without any help from motors (马达) at all. His plan included climbing the tallest peaks on six of the continents (大陆) around the world along the way. For the first part of his journey, he bicycled 5,546 miles from Seattle, Washington to Mount Mckingley in Alaska and back, walked 67 miles to base camp, and climbed up 20,320 feet to Mckingley’s top. Now in the second part of his dangerous journey, he is rowing to Australia. Why would he try to go around the world this way? He explains that he wants to encourage teenagers to dream their dreams and achieve their own goals. He wants to show them that there might be hard parts along the way, and sometimes they might not even get to that final goal. But they can experience great adventures and learn a lot along the way. Tommy has already faced and fought over lots of difficulties. For example, he wants to go south toward the Solomon Islands, but the strong wind and high waves in the sea have kept pushing him westward. If the weather doesn’t change, he will cheerfully change his plan, and aim to land at Papua New Guinea. One way or another, he’s sure he’ll get to his next goal: Australia. When his journey around the world takes him across land, he enjoys meeting people along the way—especially children. He has already visited many schools and shared his story with the students and teachers there. Tommy encourages all teenagers to set their eyes on a goal and not to give up. He says, “With different goals, we will make great progress, and we will be farther along than when we started, even though we don’t get to some goals. That’s called real life!” 1．What has Tommy decided to use instead of motors? 2．How far did Tommy walk to the base camp? 3．Why does Tommy think about changing his plan? 4．If you want to make great progress, which is more important, setting small goals or making a big dream? Why? (Give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．He has decided to use his own energy./ His own energy. 2．He walked 67 miles to the base camp./ 67 miles. 3．Because the strong wind and high waves have made his boat away from the route he expected./ Because his boat was a little away from the route he planned./ Because the strong wind and high waves in the sea have pushed him westward from his route./ Because of the strong wind and high waves in the sea. 4．I think it’s more important to make great progress by setting small goals because we can achieve them easily. And after we have made every small goals come true, we can get closer and realize the big dream./ I think it’s more important to make great progress by making a big dream because we can head for the big dream on the way. And we can break the big dream into small goals and achieve them one by one. 【知识点】哲理感悟、旅行、记叙文 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲了汤米·怀特正不借助马达，仅靠自身力量环游世界，途中虽面临诸多困难，却仍鼓励青少年树立目标、永不放弃，他认为即便有些目标未能实现，追求目标的过程本身也能带来成长与进步。 1． 根据“Tommy has decided to go all the way around the world using his own energy. He would row, bike, walk, and climb to explore the world without any help from motors at all.”可知，汤米决定在没有任何发动机的帮助下用自己的能量环游世界。故填He has decided to use his own energy./ His own energy. 2．根据“walked 67 miles to base camp”可知，汤米步行到大本营的距离是67英里。故填He walked 67 miles to the base camp./ 67 miles. 3．根据“he wants to go south toward the Solomon Islands, but the strong wind and high waves in the sea have kept pushing him westward. If the weather doesn’t change, he will cheerfully change his plan”可知，汤米考虑改变计划是因为海上的大风和巨浪把他往西推，偏离了原定路线。故填Because the strong wind and high waves have made his boat away from the route he expected./ Because his boat was a little away from the route he planned./ Because the strong wind and high waves in the sea have pushed him westward from his route./ Because of the strong wind and high waves in the sea. 4．开放性试题，答案合理即可。故填I think it’s more important to make great progress by setting small goals because we can achieve them easily. And after we have made every small goals come true, we can get closer and realize the big dream./ I think it’s more important to make great progress by making a big dream because we can head for the big dream on the way. And we can break the big dream into small goals and achieve them one by one. 主题02 环境保护 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京通州·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Several young people from China and abroad are jogging (慢跑) through Beijing’s hutong while picking up waste and bottles with big clamps (夹子) and bags in their hands. These young people are taking part in a competition of picking up waste while jogging. It is a team activity organized by Plogging Beijing, a social group focusing on fitness and public benefits. Miro, 24, born in Hamburg of Germany, is the fastest runner picking up the greatest amount of waste. Upon arriving at the finish line, Miro clapped with his teammates and then began to sort (分类) the waste. “When jogging and picking up waste, I get a chance to enjoy beautiful scenery along these old hutongs. I’m proud to be a member of the team,” Miro said. “Our group was established (成立) last year,” said Zhang Yashi, organizer of Plogging Beijing. Zhang and his friends enjoy jogging around the Forbidden City at night. Last year, he came across plogging online, which originated (起源) in Sweden and combined (结合) the Swedish words for “picking up” and “jogging”. “It sounded more interesting than only jogging, so we gave it a try,” Zhang said. On the first night, he and his friends picked up three bags of waste around the Forbidden City, which gave them a sense of achievement (成就感). By posting pictures online, they attracted (吸引) a small following. “We only had four people at first, but now we have about 700 members in our team,” Zhang said. “We have received great support, and some companies even bought bags, uniforms, clamps for us,” Zhang said. To attract more people, new elements such as puzzles, hiking and promotion (提升) of waste classification knowledge have been added to their outings. To make the activity safe and efficient, Zhang often chooses places like the paths surrounding the Forbidden City, traditional hutong and parks with few cars and large amounts of garbage. This time, the activity was held in South Luogu Lane (南锣鼓巷), a famous business center in Beijing with many tourists. “The litter we picked up this year is less than last year,” Zhang said. “I’m really happy that more and more young people can enjoy themselves in this activity, the social influence of the activity is more important than the activity itself,” said Zhang. 1．What competition are these young people taking part in? 2．How many members are there in the jogging team now? 3．Which places does Zhang often choose when he organizes the activity? 4．Do you want to take part in the activity of Plogging Beijing? Why or why not? (At least 2 reasons. ) 【答案】1．Picking up waste while jogging. 2．About 700. 3．Paths around the Forbidden City, traditional hutongs, and parks. 4．Yes, I do. It combines exercise and environmental protection, making me healthy while helping the community. Also I can enjoy beautiful scenery and meet friends who care about public benefits. 【知识点】说明文、环境保护 【导语】本文主要介绍了Plogging Beijing团队组织的环保慢跑活动。 1．根据“These young people are taking part in a competition of picking up waste while jogging.”可知，这些年轻人正在参加一场慢跑时捡垃圾的比赛。故填Picking up waste while jogging. 2．根据“but now we have about 700 members in our team,”可知，慢跑队现在有大约700名成员。故填About 700. 3．根据“Zhang often chooses places like the paths surrounding the Forbidden City, traditional hutong and parks with few cars and large amounts of garbage.”可知，张经常选择像紫禁城周围的小路、传统胡同和汽车稀少、垃圾大量的公园这样的地方。故填Paths around the Forbidden City, traditional hutongs, and parks. 4．开放性试题，答案不唯一，合理即可。参考答案为Yes, I do. It combines exercise and environmental protection, making me healthy while helping the community. Also I can enjoy beautiful scenery and meet friends who care about public benefits. 主题03 科普知识 Passage 1 （23-24八年级下·北京东城·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Lu Yuan, a college student, did a quick tour around the city of Chengdu during the weekend. “Chengdu is perfect for ‘special forces style tourism’ because there are good places to take pictures, and the whole city is an amazing food court,” Lu said. Recently, a new kind of tourism called special forces style tourism is becoming popular in China. This new kind of tourism means visiting tourist attractions in a short, intense period. Lu Yuan visited three local attractions on the day she arrived, and spent the second day to see the pandas. Before catching the train home, she also did some shopping and enjoyed a hearty dinner at a famous local restaurant. People who like taking photos and making recordings may choose this kind of tourism. With the popularity of social media, people prefer presenting their photos and get “likes” from their friends through social circles. At the same time, tourist attractions provide some special photo slots (打卡点) to attract visitors. Therefore, special forces style tourism has become a way for people to show their lives and experiences by sharing photos and recordings, which makes people get a sense of satisfaction. Not all Chinese people enjoy special forces style tourism. Many people prefer to take a long vacation to go to a place for detailed tourism and experience the local way of life. They tend to enjoy slow-paced (慢速的) deep travel, by staying for a long time to gain a deeper understanding of local culture, customs, and experience local life. The slow-paced travel focuses more on feelings and experiences. However, special forces tours do not necessarily mean that you have not fully experienced the charm of tourism. People remember the details of their travels more deeply by taking photos and recording them. These photos have become an important way for them to recall their travels, so they are not just looking at them without feeling them. The value of tourism lies in discovery, experience, and perception (感知). Therefore, whether it is special forces style tourism or slow-paced deep travel, it is worth respecting and understanding. We should all feel the scenery of the journey with our hearts, see with our eyes and walk with our feet. 1．What does “special forces style tourism” mean? 2．Who may choose the special forces style tourism according to the passage? 3．What does the value of tourism lie in? 4．Would you like to choose special forces style tourism or slow-paced deep travel? Why? 【答案】1．It means visiting tourist attractions in a short, intense period. 2．People who like taking photos and making recordings may choose this kind of tourism. 3．It lies in discovery, experience and perception. 4．I would like to choose slow-paced deep travel. It allows for deeper cultural immersion and a more relaxing travel experience. And I also enable true appreciation of destinations.（主观题，合理即可） 【知识点】说明文、科普知识、旅行 【导语】本文主要讲述了“特种兵式旅游”和享受慢节奏的深度旅行。 1．根据“This new kind of tourism means visiting tourist attractions in a short, intense period.”可知，这种新的旅游方式意味着在短而密集的时间内游览旅游景点。故填It means visiting tourist attractions in a short, intense period. 2．根据“People who like taking photos and making recordings may choose this kind of tourism.”可知，喜欢拍照和记录的人会选择这种旅游，故填People who like taking photos and making recordings may choose this kind of tourism. 3．根据“The value of tourism lies in discovery, experience, and perception”可知，旅游的价值在于发现、体验和感知。故填It lies in discovery, experience, and perception. 4．开放题，答案合理即可。故填I would like to choose slow-paced deep travel. It allows for deeper cultural immersion and a more relaxing travel experience. And I also enable true appreciation of destinations. 主题04 其他 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京密云·期末）Have you ever heard of pygmy hippos? Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippo. She was born in July at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. People like her because she is playful and full of life. Her name, Moo Deng, means “bouncy pork (弹跳猪)”. It is a good name for her fun and lively nature. Moo Deng’s keeper, Mr Nundee, started posting videos of her on social media when she was very young. These videos made Moo Deng famous. People all over the world enjoy watching videos of her running around, playing with her mother, and trying to bite (咬) Mr Nundee in a funny way. Now Moo Deng has millions of fans. Many people share her pictures and videos online. Some companies even use her pictures to make jokes or sell things like makeup and cakes. Her fame (名气) brings many visitors to the zoo. Thousands of people come every day to see her. The zoo made shirts, T-shirts, and pants. These clothes all had pictures of Moo Deng on them and were sold out very quickly. The zoo plans to use the money to help look after more endangered (濒危的) animals. The zoo hopes that more people will learn about these animals and want to protect them in the future. Pygmy hippos are in great danger. Only about 2,500 pygmy hippos live in the wild. They live in the forests in West Africa. Because people cut down trees to make farms and roads, many forests are disappearing. Some people also hunt pygmy hippos for food. This makes it difficult for pygmy hippos to stay safe. The zoo hopes Moo Deng’s fame will help people understand why they should protect these animals and their forest homes. At the zoo, Moo Deng faces some problems. Some visitors throw water or other things at her. They want her to move or play more. To protect her, the zoo now limits how many people can see her and how long they can stay. The zoo is also setting up a webcam (网络摄像头), so people can watch her online anytime—24 hours a day. With this, her fans can watch her playful life, and she stays safe. 1．Why do people like Moo Deng? 2．What does the zoo plan to do with the money from selling clothes? 3．How many pygmy hippos live in the wild? 4．Is it important to protect pygmy hippos? What do you think are the good ways? (Please give two ways.) 【答案】1．Because she is playful and full of life. 2．The zoo plans to use the money to help look after more endangered animals. 3．Only about 2,500 pygmy hippos live in the wild. 4．Yes, it is. First, stop cutting down forests where they live. Second, make laws to stop people from hunting them. 【知识点】说明文、濒危生物 【导语】本文介绍了一只名叫Moo Deng的倭河马。 1．根据“People like her because she is playful and full of life.”可知，人们喜欢她，因为她爱玩，充满活力。故填Because she is playful and full of life. 2．根据“The zoo plans to use the money to help look after more endangered (濒危的) animals.”可知，动物园计划用这笔钱帮助照顾更多濒临灭绝的动物。故填The zoo plans to use the money to help look after more endangered animals. 3．根据“Only about 2,500 pygmy hippos live in the wild.”可知，只有大约2500只倭河马生活在野外。故填Only about 2,500 pygmy hippos live in the wild. 4．根据“Pygmy hippos are in great danger.”可知，倭河马正处于极大的危险之中，所以保护倭河马很重要；对于保护倭河马的方法，结合实际，言之有理即可。故填Yes, it is. First, stop cutting down forests where they live. Second, make laws to stop people from hunting them. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京大兴·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Do you have exam stress (压力)? Exam time is the most stressful time of the year. You have worked all school term in your classes and now it’s the time to prove what you have learned. In fact, it’s common for most of us to have exam stress. A little bit of stress can be a good thing. If we have proper (适当的) stress, we can think actively and work harder. Besides, it can help us to focus (聚焦) on the preparation of exams. However, if we can’t deal with stress well, we may make things worse. When I was in school, I used to get very stressed over my exams. So did my friends. Some of them stopped eating and others ate too much! Some gave up and others burned themselves out! But the most important thing to remember when studying is not to feel frightened! Take the middle path (路线)— stay calm, eat healthy and get a rest. Pushing yourself too hard is just as dangerous as not studying enough. A tired, overworked brain is just as useless as a lazy, empty one! So, what should you do? Set a time each day for study and a time for relaxation. You may have less time to relax than usual, but you still need to let your brain rest for a few moments. Get plenty of sleep. If you are tired, information will not stick in your memory. Finally, cat healthy foods that fuel (提供能量) your body and mind. It does no good to think too much about your exams. Some students may think that the rest of their life depends on exams. That’s not true. Instead, just see the exams as another difficulty you will overcome (克服). You have overcome all kinds of difficulties in your life so far. With the right amount of work and focus, you will pass your exams with flying colors! 1．When is the most stressful time of the year for the students? 2．What is the most important thing to remember when studying? 3．Why should we get plenty of sleep during exam time? 4．What do you think of exam stress? What should students do to deal with exam stress? (Give at least two points.) 【答案】1．Exam time. 2．Remember not to feel frightened. 3．Because if we are tired, information will not stick in our memory. 4．I think it is easy to deal with. Students should stay calm, eat healthy, get a rest and set a time each day for study and a time for relaxation. 【知识点】说明文、青少年问题、方法/策略 【导语】本文主要介绍了学生压力大的原因和如何解决这个问题。 1．根据“Exam time is the most stressful time of the year.”可知，考试是一年中压力最大的时候，故填Exam time. 2．根据“But the most important thing to remember when studying is not to feel frightened!”可知，学习时要记住的最重要的事情是不要害怕，故填Remember not to feel frightened. 3．根据“Get plenty of sleep. If you are tired, information will not stick in your memory.”可知，保证充足睡眠是因为累的时候，信息不会进入记忆中，故填Because if we are tired, information will not stick in our memory. 4．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think it is easy to deal with. Students should stay calm, eat healthy, get a rest and set a time each day for study and a time for relaxation. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·北京东城·期末） Kids in a Cashless World: Are We Losing the Feel of Real Money? Not too long ago, saving money meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. Buying snacks meant handing over real cash and feeling every cent you spent. But in today’s world, money doesn’t jingle (叮当) or crinkle (起皱)—it clicks. For many kids, digital payments are becoming part of everyday life. With smartphones or cards, it’s common to buy things without cash. According to NewsHour, about half of kids aged 10 to 12 own a smartphone. Some families are using apps to help kids manage money. Digital money is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. But when money becomes just numbers on a screen, it can feel less real. And when money doesn’t feel real, it’s easier to spend too much without thinking. Scientists say that kids learn best through hands-on experiences. When you count change or hand over cash, you understand its value more clearly. It feels like something you’re giving up. But when you buy something online or tap your phone, nothing feels like it’s missing. That small difference can change the way kids think about money. Still, many kids are learning how to manage money in this new digital world. When NewsHour asked students questions about money, one kid quickly answered that there are 15 quarters in $3.75. Even without using coins, some kids are excellent at money maths. But managing money isn’t just about maths—it’s also about habits (习惯). To help kids form good habits, many parents use tools to give their children money for doing chores. These tools help kids divide (分开) their money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”, and let parents keep an eye on how the money is used. Some apps also teach lessons about saving and investing (投资). Schools are also taking part, offering classes on money management. Talking about money at home is just as important. Whether using cash or cards, learning how to plan for spending and save for future goals helps kids feel confident with money. Living in a cashless world isn’t a bad thing, but it means kids need new skills. With the right support from parents, teachers, and technology, they can grow up to be financially (经济上) smart—even without ever carrying a coin. 1．What did saving money mean not too long ago? 2．What are the advantages of digital money mentioned in the passage? 3．How can kids understand the value of money more clearly according to scientists? 4．What will you do to manage money in a cashless society? (Give two examples.) 【答案】1．It meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. 2．It is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. 3．By counting change or handing over cash. 4．I will use the money to buy things I really need, and I will divide the money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”. 【知识点】说明文、货币及理财 【导语】本文主要介绍无现金时代，孩子应该学会如何理财。 1．根据“Not too long ago, saving money meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place.”可知，不久前，省钱意味着将硬币放入存钱罐或将钞票藏在秘密地方。故填It meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. 2．根据“Digital money is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins.”可知，它易于携带，不必担心丢失钞票或携带硬币。故填It is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. 3．根据“Scientists say that kids learn best through hands-on experiences. When you count change or hand over cash, you understand its value more clearly.”可知，根据科学家的说法，孩子们通过清点零钱或交出现金来更清楚地理解金钱的价值。故填By counting change or handing over cash. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：I will use the money to buy things I really need, and I will divide the money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·北京西城·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Over the New Year, I received a new down jacket, perfect for cold winters. But within two weeks, a stain appeared on my jacket Water didn’t cut it, nor the detergent (洗涤剂). So I searched for the ways to clean it. Finally, I removed the stain. Then I thought, “If I don’t know how to wash down products, others probably don’t know either!” Here’s what I learned: In fact, “down” is the very fine soft feathers (羽毛) of a bird. Even though down and water don’t always seem like a good match, it’s natural for down to get wet. Think about a duck swimming in water. Not only are down products easy to wash, but they should be washed at least once or twice a year. So how to wash your down coat? Here are some useful tips. Check the care label. Most down products have a care label. Some labels have written washing instructions (说明), and others use symbols. For example, a small tub means machine wash, and the dots inside the tub show the water temperature. Not all down products are machine washable, so be sure to check. Remove spots (污点) at once. For most washable down jackets, you can use cold water. Use a little dish soap. Then, rinse (冲洗) clean with a wet cloth so it doesn’t leave a ring. Carefully prepare to wash. Before washing, check and clear your pockets in order to make sure there’s nothing left. You can even turn your jacket inside out to make sure that it doesn’t catch on anything. Set your washer for a gentle cycle with warm water. There are detergents specially designed for down, but they may not be necessary. Dry low and slow. After washing, dry your down products in a dryer. Set it to low temperature or air dry. Every so often, take the product out, shake it, and put it back in the dryer. This will help the down stay fluffy (松软的).    1．What is “down”? 2．According to the passage, how often should we wash down products? 3．On a care label, what do the dots inside the tub show? 4．Before washing, why should we turn the jacket inside out? 5．Give the passage a title. 【答案】1．“Down” is the very fine soft feathers of a bird. 2．According to the passage, down products should be washed at least once or twice a year. 3．On a care label, the dots inside the tub show the water temperature. 4．Because turning the jacket inside out helps make sure that it doesn’t catch on anything. 5．Useful Tips for Washing Down Coats 【知识点】方法/策略、说明文 【导语】本文主要讲述了羽绒的定义以及清洗羽绒制品的实用技巧，包括查看护理标签、及时去除污点、清洗前的准备、洗涤和烘干的方法等内容。 1．根据“In fact, ‘down’ is the very fine soft feathers (羽毛) of a bird.”可知，“羽绒”是鸟类非常纤细柔软的羽毛。故填“Down” is the very fine soft feathers of a bird. 2．根据 “Not only are down products easy to wash, but they should be washed at least once or twice a year.”可知，羽绒制品应该每年至少清洗一到两次。故填According to the passage, down products should be washed at least once or twice a year. 3．根据 “For example, a small tub means machine wash, and the dots inside the tub show the water temperature.”可知，护理标签上浴缸里的圆点表示水温。故填On a care label, the dots inside the tub show the water temperature. 4．根据 “You can even turn your jacket inside out to make sure that it doesn’t catch on anything.”可知，洗之前把夹克翻过来是为了确保它不会勾到任何东西。故填Because turning the jacket inside out helps make sure that it doesn’t catch on anything. 5．文章主要介绍了羽绒是什么以及清洗羽绒外套的一些实用技巧，因此标题可以是“Useful Tips for Washing Down Coats”。故填Useful Tips for Washing Down Coats。 Passage 5 （24-25八年级下·北京门头沟·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Nowadays, many people want to search for dazi (搭子) or partners for doing many things. This has led to heated discussion among young people. Everyone has his or her own opinion. In some ways, finding dazi is a new form of social contact (接触) for young people. Unlike friendship, the idea of dazi is simple—people with the same interest come together to do things. Dazi can appear in many different ways in daily life, from eating to studying, working or even going to the toilet. It helps people find the person with the same hobbies and doesn’t take people too much time. A girl called Mu Qing, a high school student from Hangzhou, enjoys talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch. “We like sharing our ideas on the food,” said the girl, “If my meal dazi doesn’t come to school one day, I will be upset (沮丧).” “Traditional friendship needs a lot of time and emotion to keep, while having dazi means not needing to worry about it,” said another girl called Li Na. Having a dazi is a relaxing way for her. She can feel relaxed and then focus more on study. Dazi is usually helpful, but it can be dangerous sometimes. People sometimes find dazi on the Internet to work together, like playing games. Some people may put on fake (假的) masks (面具) and lie (说谎) on the Internet. For example, a young and beautiful girl on the Internet may be an old heavy man in real life. So, think twice when finding dazi. 1．What is the idea of dazi? 2．What do Mu Qing and her meal dazi like doing? 3．Why is having a dazi a relaxing way for Li Na? 4．Would you like to have a study dazi? Why or why not? (至少写出两点) 【答案】1．People with the same interest come together to do things. 2．They like sharing their ideas on the food. 3．Because she doesn’t need to worry about keeping the relationship and can focus more on study. 4．No. Because I prefer studying alone to avoid distractions and it might be hard to find someone with the same study habits. 【知识点】青少年问题、说明文 【导语】本文主要介绍了年轻人中流行的“搭子”现象，即基于共同兴趣的短期陪伴关系，并分析了其特点和潜在风险。 1．根据“Unlike friendship, the idea of dazi is simple—people with the same interest come together to do things.”可知，“搭子”的核心是兴趣相同的临时伙伴关系。故填People with the same interest come together to do things. 2．根据“‘We like sharing our ideas on the food,’ said the girl.”可知，穆青和她的“饭搭子”喜欢交流对食物的看法。故填They like sharing their ideas on the food. 3．根据“Traditional friendship needs a lot of time and emotion to keep, while having dazi means not needing to worry about it… She can feel relaxed and then focus more on study.”可知，李娜认为“搭子”关系无需维护，能让她更专注学习，所以是一种放松的方式。故填Because she doesn’t need to worry about keeping the relationship and can focus more on study. 4．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为No. Because I prefer studying alone to avoid distractions and it might be hard to find someone with the same study habits. Passage 6 （24-25八年级下·北京·期末） Collecting As a Hobby Collecting must be one of the various human activities, and it’s one that many psychologists find more attractive. Some people collect because they want to make money. This could be called an instrumental (工具性) reason for collecting. They’ll look for antiques (古董) that they can buy cheaply and expect to sell at a profit (赢利). But there may be a psychological element, too—buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of achievement. Another motive (动机) for collecting is the desire to find something special, such as a rare early recording by a particular singer. Some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this. Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life. There is a danger, though, that if the individual (个别的) is ever lucky enough to find what they’re looking for, they may feel empty, because the goal that drove them on has gone. If you think about collecting stamps, another potential (潜在的) reason is its educational value. Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps. In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils (化石), animals and plants from around the world and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world. Without those collections, our understanding would be far behind what it is. Not all collectors are interested in learning from their hobbies. Some people collect because of the need for a sense of control, perhaps as a way of dealing with insecurity (不安全). Stamp collectors, for instance, put their stamps in albums in a particularly order, perhaps by country in alphabetical order, or grouping stamps by people, birds, maps, and so on. 1．What is the instrumental reason for collecting? 2．Why do the collectors feel empty when they find their special things? 3．What collections provided the information about the natural world? 4．If you are a collector, what will you collect? And why? 【答案】1．To make money. 2．Because the goal that drove them on has gone. 3．Fossils, animals and plants from around the globe provided the information about the natural world. 4．If I am a collector, I will collect car models because I love cars and receive car models as gifts on every special occasion, which serve as a reminder of my carefree childhood and the cherished love from my beloved ones. Each car model carries a distinct touching story and pleasant moment during my growth. 【知识点】说明文、爱好 【导语】本文主要讲述了收藏是一种爱好，并说明了收藏的不同原因。 1．根据“Some people collect because they want to make money. This could be called an instrumental reason for collecting.”可知，有些人收藏是因为他们想赚钱。故填To make money. 2．根据“There is a danger, though, that if the individual is ever lucky enough to find what they’ re looking for, they may feel empty, because the goal that drove them on has gone.”可知，收藏者在发现自己的特殊物品时会感到空虚是因为推动他们前进的目标已经不复存在。故填Because the goal that drove them on has gone. 3．根据“In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils, animals and plants from around the world and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world.”可知，化石、动物和植物提供了大量关于自然世界的信息。故填Fossils, animals and plants from around the globe provided the information about the natural world. 4．此题为开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填If I am a collector, I will collect car models because I love cars and receive car models as gifts on every special occasion, which serve as a reminder of my carefree childhood and the cherished love from my beloved ones. Each car model carries a distinct touching story and pleasant moment during my growth. Passage 7 （24-25八年级下·北京朝阳·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 In recent years, our country has been actively increasing public health awareness (意识). While following the healthy eating pyramid to have healthy food is important, we must also pay close attention to mental health. Students’ Mental Health Day is on May 25th. This date, pronounced “wu er wu” in Chinese, sounds similar to “love yourself” in Chinese. Research shows that 1 in 5 teenagers worldwide experience mental health problems. In China, nearly 30% of middle school students feel stressed regularly. For teenagers today, there are several common mental health problems. Firstly, study stress is a big problem. Many students feel nervous before exams. Secondly, online apps have good and bad sides. Spending too much time online often leads to feelings of anxiety (焦虑). Thirdly, family relationships are also important because good family relationships can give teenagers love and support. If there isn’t enough communication in the family, teenagers will feel stressed. To solve these problems, we can take several steps. First, schools can offer more mental health education courses. These classes can teach students how to manage stress and build resilience (韧性，抗逆力). Second, parents should communicate more with their children. It’s good for creating a supportive home environment. Third, teenagers themselves should develop healthy habits, such as regular exercise and less screen time. A study found that 30 minutes of daily exercise can reduce anxiety levels by 20%. In conclusion, health includes both a good diet and a healthy mind. By taking care of our mental well-being, we can lead happier and more colourful lives. Remember, loving ourselves is the first step to a healthier future. 1．When is Students’ Mental Health Day? 2．How many common mental health problems does the writer talk about? 3．How can schools help solve the mental problems? 4．What will you do to improve your mental health? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．On May 25th. 2．3/Three. 3．Schools can offer more mental health education courses. 4．I will exercise daily and limit screen time because they reduce stress and anxiety. (开放性试题，答案合理即可) 【知识点】意见/建议、说明文、青少年问题、健康与运动 【导语】本文介绍了心理健康的重要性、青少年的常见心理健康问题以及解决方法，提醒我们关注心理健康才能拥抱更健康的未来。 1．根据“Students’ Mental Health Day is on May 25th.”可知，学生心理健康日在5月25日。故填On May 25th. 2．根据“For teenagers today, there are several common mental health problems.”可知列举了study stress、online apps、family relationships三点。故填3/Three. 3．根据“First, schools can offer more mental health education courses.”可知，学校可以通过开设心理健康课程来帮助解决问题。故填Schools can offer more mental health education courses. 4．开放性试题，答案合理即可。根据“teenagers themselves should develop healthy habits, such as regular exercise and less screen time.”和“30 minutes of daily exercise can reduce anxiety levels by 20%.”可知，每日锻炼和减少屏幕时间有助于减轻焦虑和压力。故填I will exercise daily and limit screen time because they reduce stress and anxiety. Passage 8 （23-24八年级下·北京顺义·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Teens like to work out in their daily life, like running, playing basketball or soccer. But we don’t often think of martial arts as a possible activity, instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts is much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape (both physically and mentally). And it’s much less scary and much less difficult than it’s usually portrayed (描绘) as in movies, so worry not, you don’t need to be the karate kid to have a blast! Let’s look at what you can usually expect from martial arts of any style. Good martial arts generally requires you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your limbs (四皮), sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head, and practice can help you learn to stay more focused in general (say, when you start your schoolwork afterwards). Long series of choreographed moves (including when to breath in and out) called forms are often described as “moving meditation (冥想)”; they’re meditative in the same way doing repeated moves is, but much more so. Martial arts practice can be as slow or as intense (激烈的) as you want, but it’s always extremely attractive. Martial arts also improves your coordination (协调性), and greatly improves your posture. I have personally seen students go from slouching (低头垂肩地站) and knocking things over to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months. There are many styles and countless subtypes and mix-ups of martial arts. Whichever one appeals to you, know that all of them are good choices, competitive or not. 1．What is a great way to keep in shape? 2．Why are you much calmer when you leave the gym? 3．What happens to students slouching and knocking things over in just a couple of months? 4．Would you like to work out martial arts after reading the passage? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape (both physically and mentally). 2．This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity, which helps clear your head. 3．Students who slouch and knock things over can improve their posture and coordination, walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months. 4．开放性习题，参考答案为Yes, I would like to work out martial arts because it helps improve mental focus and physical posture, and it offers a way to stay fit in an engaging manner. 【知识点】说明文、锻炼/健身（个人） 【导语】本文主要介绍了练武术的好处。 1．根据第二段“Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape (both physically and mentally).”可知，武术锻炼有助于保持体型。故填Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape (both physically and mentally). 2．根据第三段“when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity.”可知，因为练习时专注于一个活动，所以可以帮助人更冷静，使你头脑清醒。故填This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity, which helps clear your head. 3．根据第五段“Martial arts also improves your coordination (协调性), and greatly improves your posture. I have personally seen students go from slouching (低头垂肩地站) and knocking things over to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.”可知，那些弯腰驼背、撞倒东西的学生可以改善他们的姿势和协调性，在短短几个月内就能够昂首挺胸地走路。故填Students who slouch and knock things over can improve their posture and coordination, walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months. 4．开放性习题，言之有理即可，注意符合题目要求，参考答案为Yes, I would like to work out martial arts because it helps improve mental focus and physical posture, and it offers a way to stay fit in an engaging manner. Passage 9 （23-24八年级下·北京通州·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Do you like reading detective stories? I liked reading them when I was a child. I began to read detective stories at the age of eight. I found the stories were very interesting and I enjoyed solving the mystery with the detective. Now I am a writer of detective stories. I am sure that is because I was so fascinated (入迷的) by them as a child. Nowadays many teenagers like reading detective stories. What makes detective stories popular? Is it just because of enjoyment? Well, I think it is more than that. A good detective story can give you a whole lot more. As you know there are a lot of ways for you to stimulate (刺激) your brain, and reading a good method to do so. You will naturally try to find a solution to the mystery as you read detective story. This gives your brain a pretty good workout. Detective stories can help you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As you follow the detective’s journey solve the mystery (分析的) skills. Detective stories can also develop your empathy (同感). When you read a detective story, you will see things with the main characters. Whenever they are in difficult situations, you will also feel like you are in that situation, too. You will learn how to put yourself in others’ shoes. It will make you more empathetic. 1．When did the writer begin to read detective stories?   2．Why did the writer become a writer of detective stories? 3．What will you naturally try to find when you read a detective story? 4．What do you think of detective stories and why?  (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．At the age of eight. 2．Because he was so fascinated by them as a child. 3．A solution to the mystery. 4．I think they are helpful because they can help me develop analytical skills and I can learn how to put myself in others’ shoes. 【知识点】阅读、说明文 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者从小喜欢阅读侦探故事，并最终成为一名侦探故事作家的经历。文章还探讨了侦探故事受欢迎的原因，不仅仅是因为它们有趣，还因为它们能刺激大脑，帮助读者发展批判性思维和解决问题的能力，并培养同理心。 1．根据“I began to read detective stories at the age of eight.”可知，作者在八岁时开始阅读侦探故事。故填At the age of eight. 2．根据“Now I am a writer of detective stories. I am sure that is because I was so fascinated (入迷的) by them as a child.”可知，作者成为侦探故事的作家是因为他小时候对侦探故事非常着迷。故填Because he was so fascinated by them as a child. 3．根据“You will naturally try to find a solution to the mystery as you read detective story.”可知，当你阅读侦探故事时，你会自然地试图找到谜题的解决方案。故填A solution to the mystery. 4．开放性题目，答案合理即可，参考答案为I think they are helpful because they can help me develop analytical skills and I can learn how to put myself in others’ shoes. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读表达 主题01 个人经历 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京昌平·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 In 2016, Jamal was 17 years old then. He received a text message from a grandmother inviting him over for Thanksgiving dinner. The thing was, it wasn’t his real grandmother. Wanda didn’t realize that one of her grandsons changed his number, so she accidentally texted Jamal. Jamal explained he wasn’t her grandson, but asked if he could still go. “Yes.” Wanda replied, “Because that’s what grandmas do ... feed everyone.” “We told jokes and stories and shared our memories. It was amazing,” Jamal said. He also shared their text conversation on social media. It quickly became wildly popular. And it’s become a yearly tradition that’s beloved by the families and the Internet. Jamal recently posted that he would be at Wanda’s house again this year to enjoy good food and great conversation. “We are all set for year 6.” he shared online. Outside of Thanksgiving, Jamal visited pumpkin fields with Wanda and her husband and helped them with their phone troubles. “Family is more than blood,” Wanda said in a 2018 Thanksgiving video. “It’s the people you want to be with and you just feel good with.” “This story has been amazing from the start to the finish,” Jamal said. “Sometimes, when I see so many kind messages, it actually helps me get through many difficulties. It makes me so happy to see so many people looking forward to our story. I just love everything about it.” Wanda told the reporter that before she accidentally sent Jamal the text, she considered not doing Thanksgiving festivals at all that year. “I asked my husband if we could just skip Thanksgiving and go off to have a mini vacation, but I didn’t know life had other plans for me.” She adds kindly, “While our story had a happy ending, always remember this: If you ever receive a message from a ‘grandma’ like me, you must tell your parents first! That’s exactly what Jamal did, and that’s how every beautiful story should properly begin.” 1．Why did Wanda accidentally text Jamal? 2．Where did Jamal share their text conversation? 3．What did Jamal do for Wanda and her husband outside of Thanksgiving? 4．Would you like to welcome an unexpected connection, like Jamal and Wanda’s story? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons.) 主题02 中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京丰台·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Keeping an Old Sport Alive Though the FIFA World Cup came to an end in December 2022, the people of a special city in China were busy making soccer history of their own. Zibo in Shandong province is called “the home of soccer ball”, being the birthplace of the ancient Chinese sport of cuju. Cuju won recognition (认可) from soccer’s governing body, FIFA, as the earliest form of soccer in 2004. “Side-flicking”, “chest-down” and “shoulder-stopper” are some of the key moves mastered (掌握) by cuju players. Li Weipeng, from Linzi district of Zibo city, is a seventh-generation inheritor (传承人) of cuju. He has been practicing these skills for 18 years. Mastering different cuju skills is not easy. “At the beginning, I spent eight hours a day practicing juggling (颠) a ball. It was tiring,” Li told China Daily. He is now able to juggle a ball with his foot over 10,000 times in a row. Teaching students cuju moves is a part of Li’s job. The traditional Chinese sports cuju is now popular at primary and middle schools in Linzi. Its moves have been adapted (改编) into dances and morning exercises. “Students show great interest in playing cuju, which encourages me to spread the ancient sport,” Li told China Daily. Moreover, cuju has also become a platform for cultural exchanges. During the World Cup in Qatar, Li introduced cuju at a China-Qatar youth exchange activity held in Doha. During the exchange activity, Chinese and Qatari youth players wore traditional cuju clothing and experienced the ancient game. “As soon as we started, many soccer fans gathered around us. When we played out the different moves, they cheered for us and gave us the thumbs-up,” said Li, adding that many people were curious and wanted to communicate with the cuju players. Cuju has become a kind of sport that promotes (促进) international communication. 1．When did cuju win recognition as the earliest form of soccer from FIFA? 2．How long did Li spend practicing juggling a ball at the beginning? 3．What did Chinese and Qatari youth players do during the exchange activity? 4．Would you like to learn to play cuju? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京石景山·期末）On Chinese New Year’s Eve, the Luo family gathers around a table filled with delicious dishes like chicken, duck, pork, fish, and vegetables. Luo Yan, 29, smiles as he smells the soup cooked by his wife and mother. His six-year-old son, Bofeng, happily eats chicken given by his grandfather. Bofeng hasn’t seen his grandparents for a year, and his laughter fills the room with joy. Though it’s cold outside, the family’s happiness warms the house. They live in a faraway city but return every year to be “three generations under one roof.” Years ago, the trip home was long and tiring. Now, the high-speed train makes the journey just five hours. During the ride, they excitedly talk about their hometown and the decorations waiting for them. When they arrive, Luo’s parents greet them warmly. The house is decorated with red paper cuttings on the windows, Spring Festival couplets on the doors, and bright paintings on the walls. After dinner, the family stays up late. They watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV, eat snacks like candies and nuts, and make dumplings for midnight. Sitting together, Luo Yan shares his plan: “I don’t want us to be apart anymore. We’ll visit more often or bring you to the city. Home is where family is together.” At midnight, the village lights up. Luo Yan and his family light firecrackers and watch colorful fireworks fill the sky. Across China, millions of families celebrate their good luck, togetherness, and hopes for a bright future. Children cheer loudly, and grandparents smile as the new year begins. For the Luo family, the Spring Festival is not just about food or traditions. It’s about love, hope, and the joy of being together. No matter how busy life gets, family remains their greatest treasure. This night, they feel truly blessed. 1．How long hasn’t Bofeng seen his grandparents? 2．What makes the Luo family’s journey home easier now? 3．What decorations do Luo’s parents prepare for the Spring Festival? 4．Do you agree with Luo’s idea “Home is where family is together”? Why? (Give at least two reasons) 主题03 科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京海淀·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Kurtz is the manager of Rust Belt Riders in Cleveland, Ohio. His company started a project of composting (堆肥) with waste food. Its goal is to fight against climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible. “If we want to meet the climate goals that have been set by our leaders and scientists, we’re going to have to deal with food waste, which is a huge part of the problem of climate change,” Kurtz said. Wasted food usually ends up in landfills. As it breaks down, it creates a gas called methane (甲烷). Methane traps heat in the atmosphere, which makes climate worse. Every day, Kurtz connects with grocery stores, restaurants, and other food-service businesses. He educates them about the harmful effects of food waste. Then he asks if they’re willing to change the way they deal with their extra food. So far, Rust Belt Riders has called on 300 companies and 2,800 families to do something different with their food waste. With seven trucks and 30 workers, the company picks up their clients’ extra food and composts it, turning it into soil. Composted soil is much more than just dirt. It’s made up of five ingredients that help plants grow strong. That’s why Kurtz and his workmates sell the composted soil to people and businesses that need it, which has become a second service at Rust Belt Riders. In addition to partnering with businesses and families, Rust Belt Riders has teamed up with local schools. At Dentzler Elementary, Rust Belt Riders helps the kitchen staff compost its leftover food. The students place their food waste into bins during lunch periods. The bins are then collected by Rust Belt Riders. “This program has created a space for all students to become environmental caretakers in their own cafeteria,” Emily Cass, a farm-to-school coordinator (协调员) at Dentzler says, “when they might not have other opportunity to help with climate change.” 1．What is the goal of the project that Kurtz started? 2．How does the company deal with their clients’ extra food? 3．Why do Kurtz and his workmates sell the composted soil? 4．What do you think of the project of the company? Why do you think so? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京顺义·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 What Makes a Good Life? What if we could study people from the time that they were teenagers all the way into old age to see what really keeps people happy and healthy? Luckily for us, for many years now, we’ve conducted a study to answer this very question. The Harvard Study of Adult Development may be the longest study of adult life that has ever been done. So what have we learned from the tens of thousands of pages of information that we’ve generated on these lives? Well, the lessons aren’t about wealth or fame or hard work. The clearest message that we have gotten from this study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. We’ve learned three big lessons about relationships. Firstly, social connections are really good for us, and loneliness kills. People who are more closely connected to their family, friends and community are happier, physically healthier, and live longer lives than those who are less well-connected. The sad fact is that at any given time, more than one in five Americans will report that they’re lonely. And we know that you can be lonely in a crowd, so the second big lesson is that it’s not just the number of friends you have, but it’s the quality of your close relationships that matters. Besides protecting our bodies, good relationships help our memories stay sharper for a longer time. And those good relationships don’t have to be smooth all the time. Some couples could argue with each other day in and day out in their 80s, but as long as they felt that they could really count on the other when the going got tough, those arguments wouldn’t end up doing harm to their memories. So what about you? What might “leaning in to relationships” even look like? Well, the possibilities are practically endless. It might be something as simple as replacing screen time with people time, or changing a stale (腻烦的) relationship by doing something new together, or reaching out to that family member to whom you haven’t spoken in years. The good life is built with good relationships. 1．What can keep us happier and healthier? 2．According to the passage, who can live longer lives? 3．Besides protecting our bodies, what can good relationships bring to us? 4．What do you think of good relationships? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·北京门头沟·期末） Running for Fun Running helps you keep fit. That’s why millions of people run several days a week and take part in races. Some runners connect running with charity (慈善). They collect money for their run and give it to people in need. Have you ever heard of the Colour Run? It is a special and popular running game known as” The happiest 5 K on the planet”. The Colour Run offers a more enjoyable and healthy experience compared to traditional running races. It is famous around the world. Travis Snyder had been thinking for some time about an idea for a fun run. He hoped that skilled runners and people who enjoyed running in free time could run together. In 2012, he started the first “Colour Run” and 6, 000 runners took part in it. Now it is held every year in many cities around the world with millions of people. In the activity, the runners start the run wearing something white, and at every kilometre people paint them in different colours: 1 K is yellow, 2 K is blue, 3 K is green, 4 K is pink,...a big colour show! Why do people go on a Colour Run? Because it’s healthy, fun and colourful. Many people love the game because it provides a fresh and exciting experience. Their focus isn’t on the competition but enjoying the experience and the lively feeling. The Colour Run also supports charity. While running, runners have the chance to raise money for some charities, like children’s hospital. Some runners even choose to run in crazy clothes to get more attention and collect more money for those in need. Fitness, fun, and the chance to do charity work have made the Colour Run a highly popular game. The Colour Run brings people of different ages and fitness levels together in a cheerful and colorful way. It encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. 1．Who started the first Colour Run?   2．What colour of clothes do the runners wear when they start the run? 3．Why do some runners choose to run in crazy clothes?   4．Would you like to take part in the Colour Run? Why or why not?   主题01 哲理感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京大兴·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Tommy White has been rowing across the Pacific Ocean in a boat since he left California two months ago. He has been heading for Australia with only birds, fish and sharks alone. Crossing the Pacific Ocean is only part of it. Tommy has decided to go all the way around the world using his own energy. He would row, bike, walk, and climb to explore the world without any help from motors (马达) at all. His plan included climbing the tallest peaks on six of the continents (大陆) around the world along the way. For the first part of his journey, he bicycled 5,546 miles from Seattle, Washington to Mount Mckingley in Alaska and back, walked 67 miles to base camp, and climbed up 20,320 feet to Mckingley’s top. Now in the second part of his dangerous journey, he is rowing to Australia. Why would he try to go around the world this way? He explains that he wants to encourage teenagers to dream their dreams and achieve their own goals. He wants to show them that there might be hard parts along the way, and sometimes they might not even get to that final goal. But they can experience great adventures and learn a lot along the way. Tommy has already faced and fought over lots of difficulties. For example, he wants to go south toward the Solomon Islands, but the strong wind and high waves in the sea have kept pushing him westward. If the weather doesn’t change, he will cheerfully change his plan, and aim to land at Papua New Guinea. One way or another, he’s sure he’ll get to his next goal: Australia. When his journey around the world takes him across land, he enjoys meeting people along the way—especially children. He has already visited many schools and shared his story with the students and teachers there. Tommy encourages all teenagers to set their eyes on a goal and not to give up. He says, “With different goals, we will make great progress, and we will be farther along than when we started, even though we don’t get to some goals. That’s called real life!” 1．What has Tommy decided to use instead of motors? 2．How far did Tommy walk to the base camp? 3．Why does Tommy think about changing his plan? 4．If you want to make great progress, which is more important, setting small goals or making a big dream? Why? (Give at least two reasons.) 主题02 环境保护 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京通州·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Several young people from China and abroad are jogging (慢跑) through Beijing’s hutong while picking up waste and bottles with big clamps (夹子) and bags in their hands. These young people are taking part in a competition of picking up waste while jogging. It is a team activity organized by Plogging Beijing, a social group focusing on fitness and public benefits. Miro, 24, born in Hamburg of Germany, is the fastest runner picking up the greatest amount of waste. Upon arriving at the finish line, Miro clapped with his teammates and then began to sort (分类) the waste. “When jogging and picking up waste, I get a chance to enjoy beautiful scenery along these old hutongs. I’m proud to be a member of the team,” Miro said. “Our group was established (成立) last year,” said Zhang Yashi, organizer of Plogging Beijing. Zhang and his friends enjoy jogging around the Forbidden City at night. Last year, he came across plogging online, which originated (起源) in Sweden and combined (结合) the Swedish words for “picking up” and “jogging”. “It sounded more interesting than only jogging, so we gave it a try,” Zhang said. On the first night, he and his friends picked up three bags of waste around the Forbidden City, which gave them a sense of achievement (成就感). By posting pictures online, they attracted (吸引) a small following. “We only had four people at first, but now we have about 700 members in our team,” Zhang said. “We have received great support, and some companies even bought bags, uniforms, clamps for us,” Zhang said. To attract more people, new elements such as puzzles, hiking and promotion (提升) of waste classification knowledge have been added to their outings. To make the activity safe and efficient, Zhang often chooses places like the paths surrounding the Forbidden City, traditional hutong and parks with few cars and large amounts of garbage. This time, the activity was held in South Luogu Lane (南锣鼓巷), a famous business center in Beijing with many tourists. “The litter we picked up this year is less than last year,” Zhang said. “I’m really happy that more and more young people can enjoy themselves in this activity, the social influence of the activity is more important than the activity itself,” said Zhang. 1．What competition are these young people taking part in? 2．How many members are there in the jogging team now? 3．Which places does Zhang often choose when he organizes the activity? 4．Do you want to take part in the activity of Plogging Beijing? Why or why not? (At least 2 reasons. ) 主题03 科普知识 Passage 1 （23-24八年级下·北京东城·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Lu Yuan, a college student, did a quick tour around the city of Chengdu during the weekend. “Chengdu is perfect for ‘special forces style tourism’ because there are good places to take pictures, and the whole city is an amazing food court,” Lu said. Recently, a new kind of tourism called special forces style tourism is becoming popular in China. This new kind of tourism means visiting tourist attractions in a short, intense period. Lu Yuan visited three local attractions on the day she arrived, and spent the second day to see the pandas. Before catching the train home, she also did some shopping and enjoyed a hearty dinner at a famous local restaurant. People who like taking photos and making recordings may choose this kind of tourism. With the popularity of social media, people prefer presenting their photos and get “likes” from their friends through social circles. At the same time, tourist attractions provide some special photo slots (打卡点) to attract visitors. Therefore, special forces style tourism has become a way for people to show their lives and experiences by sharing photos and recordings, which makes people get a sense of satisfaction. Not all Chinese people enjoy special forces style tourism. Many people prefer to take a long vacation to go to a place for detailed tourism and experience the local way of life. They tend to enjoy slow-paced (慢速的) deep travel, by staying for a long time to gain a deeper understanding of local culture, customs, and experience local life. The slow-paced travel focuses more on feelings and experiences. However, special forces tours do not necessarily mean that you have not fully experienced the charm of tourism. People remember the details of their travels more deeply by taking photos and recording them. These photos have become an important way for them to recall their travels, so they are not just looking at them without feeling them. The value of tourism lies in discovery, experience, and perception (感知). Therefore, whether it is special forces style tourism or slow-paced deep travel, it is worth respecting and understanding. We should all feel the scenery of the journey with our hearts, see with our eyes and walk with our feet. 1．What does “special forces style tourism” mean? 2．Who may choose the special forces style tourism according to the passage? 3．What does the value of tourism lie in? 4．Would you like to choose special forces style tourism or slow-paced deep travel? Why? 主题04 其他 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·北京密云·期末）Have you ever heard of pygmy hippos? Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippo. She was born in July at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. People like her because she is playful and full of life. Her name, Moo Deng, means “bouncy pork (弹跳猪)”. It is a good name for her fun and lively nature. Moo Deng’s keeper, Mr Nundee, started posting videos of her on social media when she was very young. These videos made Moo Deng famous. People all over the world enjoy watching videos of her running around, playing with her mother, and trying to bite (咬) Mr Nundee in a funny way. Now Moo Deng has millions of fans. Many people share her pictures and videos online. Some companies even use her pictures to make jokes or sell things like makeup and cakes. Her fame (名气) brings many visitors to the zoo. Thousands of people come every day to see her. The zoo made shirts, T-shirts, and pants. These clothes all had pictures of Moo Deng on them and were sold out very quickly. The zoo plans to use the money to help look after more endangered (濒危的) animals. The zoo hopes that more people will learn about these animals and want to protect them in the future. Pygmy hippos are in great danger. Only about 2,500 pygmy hippos live in the wild. They live in the forests in West Africa. Because people cut down trees to make farms and roads, many forests are disappearing. Some people also hunt pygmy hippos for food. This makes it difficult for pygmy hippos to stay safe. The zoo hopes Moo Deng’s fame will help people understand why they should protect these animals and their forest homes. At the zoo, Moo Deng faces some problems. Some visitors throw water or other things at her. They want her to move or play more. To protect her, the zoo now limits how many people can see her and how long they can stay. The zoo is also setting up a webcam (网络摄像头), so people can watch her online anytime—24 hours a day. With this, her fans can watch her playful life, and she stays safe. 1．Why do people like Moo Deng? 2．What does the zoo plan to do with the money from selling clothes? 3．How many pygmy hippos live in the wild? 4．Is it important to protect pygmy hippos? What do you think are the good ways? (Please give two ways.) Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京大兴·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Do you have exam stress (压力)? Exam time is the most stressful time of the year. You have worked all school term in your classes and now it’s the time to prove what you have learned. In fact, it’s common for most of us to have exam stress. A little bit of stress can be a good thing. If we have proper (适当的) stress, we can think actively and work harder. Besides, it can help us to focus (聚焦) on the preparation of exams. However, if we can’t deal with stress well, we may make things worse. When I was in school, I used to get very stressed over my exams. So did my friends. Some of them stopped eating and others ate too much! Some gave up and others burned themselves out! But the most important thing to remember when studying is not to feel frightened! Take the middle path (路线)— stay calm, eat healthy and get a rest. Pushing yourself too hard is just as dangerous as not studying enough. A tired, overworked brain is just as useless as a lazy, empty one! So, what should you do? Set a time each day for study and a time for relaxation. You may have less time to relax than usual, but you still need to let your brain rest for a few moments. Get plenty of sleep. If you are tired, information will not stick in your memory. Finally, cat healthy foods that fuel (提供能量) your body and mind. It does no good to think too much about your exams. Some students may think that the rest of their life depends on exams. That’s not true. Instead, just see the exams as another difficulty you will overcome (克服). You have overcome all kinds of difficulties in your life so far. With the right amount of work and focus, you will pass your exams with flying colors! 1．When is the most stressful time of the year for the students? 2．What is the most important thing to remember when studying? 3．Why should we get plenty of sleep during exam time? 4．What do you think of exam stress? What should students do to deal with exam stress? (Give at least two points.) Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·北京东城·期末） Kids in a Cashless World: Are We Losing the Feel of Real Money? Not too long ago, saving money meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. Buying snacks meant handing over real cash and feeling every cent you spent. But in today’s world, money doesn’t jingle (叮当) or crinkle (起皱)—it clicks. For many kids, digital payments are becoming part of everyday life. With smartphones or cards, it’s common to buy things without cash. According to NewsHour, about half of kids aged 10 to 12 own a smartphone. Some families are using apps to help kids manage money. Digital money is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. But when money becomes just numbers on a screen, it can feel less real. And when money doesn’t feel real, it’s easier to spend too much without thinking. Scientists say that kids learn best through hands-on experiences. When you count change or hand over cash, you understand its value more clearly. It feels like something you’re giving up. But when you buy something online or tap your phone, nothing feels like it’s missing. That small difference can change the way kids think about money. Still, many kids are learning how to manage money in this new digital world. When NewsHour asked students questions about money, one kid quickly answered that there are 15 quarters in $3.75. Even without using coins, some kids are excellent at money maths. But managing money isn’t just about maths—it’s also about habits (习惯). To help kids form good habits, many parents use tools to give their children money for doing chores. These tools help kids divide (分开) their money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”, and let parents keep an eye on how the money is used. Some apps also teach lessons about saving and investing (投资). Schools are also taking part, offering classes on money management. Talking about money at home is just as important. Whether using cash or cards, learning how to plan for spending and save for future goals helps kids feel confident with money. Living in a cashless world isn’t a bad thing, but it means kids need new skills. With the right support from parents, teachers, and technology, they can grow up to be financially (经济上) smart—even without ever carrying a coin. 1．What did saving money mean not too long ago? 2．What are the advantages of digital money mentioned in the passage? 3．How can kids understand the value of money more clearly according to scientists? 4．What will you do to manage money in a cashless society? (Give two examples.) Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·北京西城·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Over the New Year, I received a new down jacket, perfect for cold winters. But within two weeks, a stain appeared on my jacket Water didn’t cut it, nor the detergent (洗涤剂). So I searched for the ways to clean it. Finally, I removed the stain. Then I thought, “If I don’t know how to wash down products, others probably don’t know either!” Here’s what I learned: In fact, “down” is the very fine soft feathers (羽毛) of a bird. Even though down and water don’t always seem like a good match, it’s natural for down to get wet. Think about a duck swimming in water. Not only are down products easy to wash, but they should be washed at least once or twice a year. So how to wash your down coat? Here are some useful tips. Check the care label. Most down products have a care label. Some labels have written washing instructions (说明), and others use symbols. For example, a small tub means machine wash, and the dots inside the tub show the water temperature. Not all down products are machine washable, so be sure to check. Remove spots (污点) at once. For most washable down jackets, you can use cold water. Use a little dish soap. Then, rinse (冲洗) clean with a wet cloth so it doesn’t leave a ring. Carefully prepare to wash. Before washing, check and clear your pockets in order to make sure there’s nothing left. You can even turn your jacket inside out to make sure that it doesn’t catch on anything. Set your washer for a gentle cycle with warm water. There are detergents specially designed for down, but they may not be necessary. Dry low and slow. After washing, dry your down products in a dryer. Set it to low temperature or air dry. Every so often, take the product out, shake it, and put it back in the dryer. This will help the down stay fluffy (松软的).    1．What is “down”? 2．According to the passage, how often should we wash down products? 3．On a care label, what do the dots inside the tub show? 4．Before washing, why should we turn the jacket inside out? 5．Give the passage a title. Passage 5 （24-25八年级下·北京门头沟·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Nowadays, many people want to search for dazi (搭子) or partners for doing many things. This has led to heated discussion among young people. Everyone has his or her own opinion. In some ways, finding dazi is a new form of social contact (接触) for young people. Unlike friendship, the idea of dazi is simple—people with the same interest come together to do things. Dazi can appear in many different ways in daily life, from eating to studying, working or even going to the toilet. It helps people find the person with the same hobbies and doesn’t take people too much time. A girl called Mu Qing, a high school student from Hangzhou, enjoys talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch. “We like sharing our ideas on the food,” said the girl, “If my meal dazi doesn’t come to school one day, I will be upset (沮丧).” “Traditional friendship needs a lot of time and emotion to keep, while having dazi means not needing to worry about it,” said another girl called Li Na. Having a dazi is a relaxing way for her. She can feel relaxed and then focus more on study. Dazi is usually helpful, but it can be dangerous sometimes. People sometimes find dazi on the Internet to work together, like playing games. Some people may put on fake (假的) masks (面具) and lie (说谎) on the Internet. For example, a young and beautiful girl on the Internet may be an old heavy man in real life. So, think twice when finding dazi. 1．What is the idea of dazi? 2．What do Mu Qing and her meal dazi like doing? 3．Why is having a dazi a relaxing way for Li Na? 4．Would you like to have a study dazi? Why or why not? (至少写出两点) Passage 6 （24-25八年级下·北京·期末） Collecting As a Hobby Collecting must be one of the various human activities, and it’s one that many psychologists find more attractive. Some people collect because they want to make money. This could be called an instrumental (工具性) reason for collecting. They’ll look for antiques (古董) that they can buy cheaply and expect to sell at a profit (赢利). But there may be a psychological element, too—buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of achievement. Another motive (动机) for collecting is the desire to find something special, such as a rare early recording by a particular singer. Some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this. Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life. There is a danger, though, that if the individual (个别的) is ever lucky enough to find what they’re looking for, they may feel empty, because the goal that drove them on has gone. If you think about collecting stamps, another potential (潜在的) reason is its educational value. Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps. In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils (化石), animals and plants from around the world and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world. Without those collections, our understanding would be far behind what it is. Not all collectors are interested in learning from their hobbies. Some people collect because of the need for a sense of control, perhaps as a way of dealing with insecurity (不安全). Stamp collectors, for instance, put their stamps in albums in a particularly order, perhaps by country in alphabetical order, or grouping stamps by people, birds, maps, and so on. 1．What is the instrumental reason for collecting? 2．Why do the collectors feel empty when they find their special things? 3．What collections provided the information about the natural world? 4．If you are a collector, what will you collect? And why? Passage 7 （24-25八年级下·北京朝阳·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 In recent years, our country has been actively increasing public health awareness (意识). While following the healthy eating pyramid to have healthy food is important, we must also pay close attention to mental health. Students’ Mental Health Day is on May 25th. This date, pronounced “wu er wu” in Chinese, sounds similar to “love yourself” in Chinese. Research shows that 1 in 5 teenagers worldwide experience mental health problems. In China, nearly 30% of middle school students feel stressed regularly. For teenagers today, there are several common mental health problems. Firstly, study stress is a big problem. Many students feel nervous before exams. Secondly, online apps have good and bad sides. Spending too much time online often leads to feelings of anxiety (焦虑). Thirdly, family relationships are also important because good family relationships can give teenagers love and support. If there isn’t enough communication in the family, teenagers will feel stressed. To solve these problems, we can take several steps. First, schools can offer more mental health education courses. These classes can teach students how to manage stress and build resilience (韧性，抗逆力). Second, parents should communicate more with their children. It’s good for creating a supportive home environment. Third, teenagers themselves should develop healthy habits, such as regular exercise and less screen time. A study found that 30 minutes of daily exercise can reduce anxiety levels by 20%. In conclusion, health includes both a good diet and a healthy mind. By taking care of our mental well-being, we can lead happier and more colourful lives. Remember, loving ourselves is the first step to a healthier future. 1．When is Students’ Mental Health Day? 2．How many common mental health problems does the writer talk about? 3．How can schools help solve the mental problems? 4．What will you do to improve your mental health? Why? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 8 （23-24八年级下·北京顺义·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Teens like to work out in their daily life, like running, playing basketball or soccer. But we don’t often think of martial arts as a possible activity, instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts is much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape (both physically and mentally). And it’s much less scary and much less difficult than it’s usually portrayed (描绘) as in movies, so worry not, you don’t need to be the karate kid to have a blast! Let’s look at what you can usually expect from martial arts of any style. Good martial arts generally requires you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your limbs (四皮), sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head, and practice can help you learn to stay more focused in general (say, when you start your schoolwork afterwards). Long series of choreographed moves (including when to breath in and out) called forms are often described as “moving meditation (冥想)”; they’re meditative in the same way doing repeated moves is, but much more so. Martial arts practice can be as slow or as intense (激烈的) as you want, but it’s always extremely attractive. Martial arts also improves your coordination (协调性), and greatly improves your posture. I have personally seen students go from slouching (低头垂肩地站) and knocking things over to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months. There are many styles and countless subtypes and mix-ups of martial arts. Whichever one appeals to you, know that all of them are good choices, competitive or not. 1．What is a great way to keep in shape? 2．Why are you much calmer when you leave the gym? 3．What happens to students slouching and knocking things over in just a couple of months? 4．Would you like to work out martial arts after reading the passage? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) Passage 9 （23-24八年级下·北京通州·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Do you like reading detective stories? I liked reading them when I was a child. I began to read detective stories at the age of eight. I found the stories were very interesting and I enjoyed solving the mystery with the detective. Now I am a writer of detective stories. I am sure that is because I was so fascinated (入迷的) by them as a child. Nowadays many teenagers like reading detective stories. What makes detective stories popular? Is it just because of enjoyment? Well, I think it is more than that. A good detective story can give you a whole lot more. As you know there are a lot of ways for you to stimulate (刺激) your brain, and reading a good method to do so. You will naturally try to find a solution to the mystery as you read detective story. This gives your brain a pretty good workout. Detective stories can help you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As you follow the detective’s journey solve the mystery (分析的) skills. Detective stories can also develop your empathy (同感). When you read a detective story, you will see things with the main characters. Whenever they are in difficult situations, you will also feel like you are in that situation, too. You will learn how to put yourself in others’ shoes. It will make you more empathetic. 1．When did the writer begin to read detective stories?   2．Why did the writer become a writer of detective stories? 3．What will you naturally try to find when you read a detective story? 4．What do you think of detective stories and why?  (Please give at least two reasons.) / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $