专题06 阅读理解（回答问题）（期末真题汇编，重庆专用）八年级英语下学期

**基本信息** 初中英语阅读理解回答问题专题汇编，涵盖人与自我、社会、自然三大主题，精选重庆多地期末真题，注重真实情境与思维能力考查。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解（回答问题）|每篇4题，共12篇|细节理解（如“Did Jack give Sam a silly cat?”）、推理概括（如“What do the two examples have in common?”）、开放表达（如“What new volunteer activity would you suggest?”）|情境贴近学生生活（如校服建议、志愿服务），问题梯度分明，融合语言能力与思维品质（如观点阐述题考查批判性思维）|

专题06 阅读理解（回答问题） 主题01 人与自我——意见建议 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市北碚区·期末） Dear Miss Manners, My friend Jack just got back from vacation. He gave me a bottle (瓶子) in the shape of a silly cat and said, “I hope you like it.” However, I don’t like bottles or cats. I don’t want to tell him a “white lie.” How can I answer honestly while still being kind? —Sam Dear Sam, Being honest is good, but caring about people’s feelings also matters. Yes, even if it makes someone sad, you still need to tell the police when someone breaks the law. But in everyday life, we need to think about both being honest and being kind. Telling your friend you don’t like his gift isn’t being truly honest—it’s being unkind and will make him sad. Remember, just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s bad—it’s just your personal opinion. If your words might hurt someone’s feelings, it’s better not to say them. You may simply say, “The shape of the bottle is interesting.” If you don’t find it interesting and can’t think of anything nice to say, you can change the topic. For example, you could say, “________”. —Miss Manners 1．Did Jack give Sam a silly cat? 2．What should you do when someone breaks the law? 3．What is Miss Manners’ advice on being honest and kind to others? 4．What would you say in the example? (At least 10 words) 【答案】1．No, he gave a bottle in the shape of a silly cat. 2．Tell the police. 3．Be honest and kind by not hurting others’ feelings, like praising or changing topics. 4．Thank you for thinking of me! How was your vacation? 【导语】本文主要描写了Sam询问Miss Manners如何处理朋友送的礼物及Miss Manners给出的具体建议。 【详解】1．根据“He gave me a bottle (瓶子) in the shape of a silly cat and said,”可知，Jack给了Sam一个形状像只傻猫的瓶子。故填No, he gave a bottle in the shape of a silly cat. 2．根据“you still need to tell the police when someone breaks the law.”可知，如果有人违法你需要告诉警察。故填Tell the police. 3．根据“But in everyday life, we need to think about both being honest and being kind. Telling your friend you don’t like his gift isn’t being truly honest—it’s being unkind and will make him sad...You may simply say, ‘The shape of the bottle is interesting.’ If you don’t find it interesting and can’t think of anything nice to say, you can change the topic.”可知，在日常生活中，平衡诚实和友善很重要，但是，如果真话可能伤害他人感情（如说不喜欢礼物），可以委婉评价或转移话题。故填Be honest and kind by not hurting others’ feelings, like praising or changing topics. 4．根据“If you don’t find it interesting and can’t think of anything nice to say, you can change the topic.”可知，如果无法给出正面评价，可以转移话题。基于Jack的礼物是从度假带回的，合理的话题转向是询问度假情况。故填Thank you for thinking of me! How was your vacation? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市云阳县·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Most Chinese primary and middle schools ask their students to wear uniforms. But many students have complained (抱怨) that the uniforms make them look less good-looking. Most uniforms are sportswear-style, which makes it easy for students to move around or sit in class for a long time. They are made of soft cotton, so students don’t feel uncomfortable when they are exercising. Miss Lee, a teacher, said, “When everyone wears the same style, no one feels bad about not having the latest fashion. Instead, they can pay more attention to teachers in class and homework after school.” Hu Binbin A clean uniform always looks better! Wash it regularly and ask for help to remove wrinkles (除皱). A fresh uniform shows you care about how you look, even in simple clothes. Yang Lan You can’t wear your own clothes, but small things like a colorful backpack or a nice belt can add style. Girls might try a simple hair clip (发卡), and boys can keep their shoes shiny or use socks with different patterns (图案). Just make sure these things follow your school’s rules! Chen Tao The best way to look good is to stand tall and smile No matter what the uniform style is, just be confident in yourself. As a saying goes, “A mind filled with knowledge makes you more confident and beautiful”. So read more books to improve yourself. 1．Do most Chinese primary and middle schools ask their students to wear uniforms? 2．What are the uniforms usually made of? 3．How can students look better in uniforms from the comments (评论) by the three students? 4．Do you agree with Miss Lee that wearing uniforms helps students pay more attention to learning? Please explain with your own experience. 【答案】1．Yes. / Yes, they do. 2．They are made of soft cotton. 3．They can keep uniforms clean and tidy, match uniforms with small things and wear uniforms with confidence. 4．Yes. Before wearing uniforms, some classmates wore very expensive and nice clothes. So I felt a little stressed with my common clothes. Now with uniforms, everyone looks the same. We don’t compare clothes anymore. In class, I can listen to the teacher more carefully. No. Because wearing the same uniform every day makes me feel bored. I used to show my personality through my clothes. But now wearing uniforms makes me less interested in going to school, so it’s hard for me to pay full attention to learning. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，围绕中国中小学校服展开，介绍了校服的基本情况，包括学校要求、校服的款式及材质，还呈现了三位学生关于如何穿校服更好看的评论。 【详解】1．根据“Most Chinese primary and middle schools ask their students to wear uniforms.”可知，大多数中国中小学要求学生穿校服。故填Yes. / Yes, they do. 2．根据“They are made of soft cotton”可知，校服通常由柔软的棉花制成。故填They are usually made of soft cotton. 3．根据三位学生的评论，Hu Binbin提到要定期清洗校服、除皱；Yang Lan说可通过彩色背包、漂亮腰带、发卡、干净鞋子、花纹袜子等小物件增添风格（但要符合校规）；Chen Tao认为要挺直站立、微笑，自信，多读书提升自己。所以学生可通过这些方式穿校服更好看，故填They can keep uniforms clean and tidy, match uniforms with small things and wear uniforms with confidence. 4．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合自身经历说明是否同意Miss Li的观点及理由即可。故填Yes. Before wearing uniforms, some classmates wore very expensive and nice clothes. So I felt a little stressed with my common clothes. Now with uniforms, everyone looks the same. We don’t compare clothes anymore. In class, I can listen to the teacher more carefully.或No. Because wearing the same uniform every day makes me feel bored. I used to show my personality through my clothes. But now wearing uniforms makes me less interested in going to school, so it’s hard for me to pay full attention to learning. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市第一中学校·期末） Imagine that you get a gift from your friend, but you don’t actually need it. Then, you give it to someone else. We call it regifting. It has become more common today around the world. Many Americans begin to regift so that they don’t need to spend money to buy a new gift. However, doing it without thinking twice can cause some problems. To make sure your regift is accepted positively (积极地),here is something you should keep in mind. Remember to take the greeting card out of the gift. We usually forget to take a gift card hidden in a gift box when we regift it to another person. If he finds an old gift card inside that is not from you, what will happen? Regifting isn’t just about giving away unwanted things, it’s about finding a new owner who really loves the gift. When you pass on a gift to the right person, you show that you care about their interests. Some families even organize some activities where everyone brings an unused gift to exchange. It’s a fun way to recycle (回收) gift and make everyone feel happy. Meanwhile, make sure the regift is new. It’s not polite to give the gift you used once. Regifting a slightly worn (磨损) thing or something missing parts feels like throwing away the rubbish. So next time you get a gift that isn’t quite right for you, think about whether someone else might love it. After all, the best part of a gift isn’t keeping it, it’s sharing and making someone smile. 1．Is it common to regift today around the world? 2．Why do Americans begin to regift? 3．According to the passage, what should you keep in mind when regifting? 4．If your friend gives you a regift, will you accept it? And explain. 【答案】1．Yes./Yes, it is. 2．Because they don’t need to spend money buying a new gift./Because they can save money. 3．We should take the greeting card out, pass it to the right person (find a new owner who really loves the gift) and make sure the regift is new./Taking out the card, finding a right owner, and making sure the regift is new. 4．Yes, I will. On the one hand, it shows my friend cares about me and thinks I’ll like the gift. On the other hand, regifting can save money and be good for the environment, so I’d take it./No, I won’t. First, I hope the gift is chosen just for me. A regift might not have that special meaning. Second, I’m afraid the original giver might find out and feel sad that their gift was regifted. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了转赠礼物的现象及其注意事项。 1．根据文章第1段“We call it regifting. It has become more common today around the world.”可知，转赠礼物在全球范围内越来越普遍。 故填Yes./Yes, it is. 2．根据文章第1段“Many Americans begin to regift so that they don’t need to spend money to buy a new gift.”可知，美国人转赠礼物是为了不必花钱买新礼物。 故填Because they don’t need to spend money buying a new gift./Because they can save money. 3．根据文章第2段“Remember to take the greeting card out of the gift.”、第3段“Regifting isn’t just about giving away unwanted things, it’s about finding a new owner who really loves the gift.”和第4段“Meanwhile, make sure the regift is new.”可知，转赠礼物时应注意：取出贺卡、找到真正喜欢礼物的人，并确保礼物是新的。 故填We should take the greeting card out, pass it to the right person (find a new owner who really loves the gift) and make sure the regift is new./Taking out the card, finding a right owner, and making sure the regift is new. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填Yes, I will. On the one hand, it shows my friend cares about me and thinks I’ll like the gift. On the other hand, regifting can save money and be good for the environment, so I’d take it./No, I won’t. First, I hope the gift is chosen just for me. A regift might not have that special meaning. Second, I’m afraid the original giver might find out and feel sad that their gift was regifted. 主题02 人与社会——志愿服务 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市忠县·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Wang Yue is a middle school student and an active volunteer in her neighborhood. Every weekend, she spends hours helping to build a better community. In the past year, she has led a “Green Community” project, where she organized her classmates to clean up the local park, plant over 100 trees, and set up recycling bins in every building. For the elderly who live alone, Wang Yue visits them twice a month to teach them how to sort garbage into different bins—recyclable, kitchen waste, and harmful waste. She even made colorful posters with simple pictures to help them remember the rules. During the summer holiday, she started a “Little Volunteers” club for primary school students, teaching them about the importance of saving water and electricity through fun games and stories. Wang Yue says, “Volunteering makes me realize that even small actions can bring big changes. When I see the park become cleaner or the elderly smile because they understand recycling, I feel proud of what we’re doing together.” Her passion has inspired more than 30 neighbors to join the volunteer team, and the community now looks greener and more harmonious (和谐的). 1．Has Wang Yue led a “Green Community” project in her neighborhood? 2．How often does Wang Yue help the elderly learn garbage sorting? 3．According to Wang Yue, what does volunteering make her realize? 4．If you could join Wang Yue’s volunteer team, what new activity would you suggest? Why? 【答案】1．Yes./Yes, she has. 2．Twice a month. 3．Volunteering makes her realize that even small actions can bring big changes. 4．I would suggest organizing a “Community Gardening Day” to let neighbors plant flowers together. This can not only make the community more beautiful but also help people get to know each other better. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了中学生王悦作为社区志愿者，发起“绿色社区”项目、帮助老人学习垃圾分类、成立“小志愿者”俱乐部等事迹，展现了她通过行动带动社区变化的热情，强调志愿服务的意义。 1．根据第二段“In the past year, she has led a ‘Green Community’ project...”可知，王悦主导了该项目。故填Yes./Yes, she has. 2．根据第二段“For the elderly who live alone, Wang Yue visits them twice a month to teach them how to sort garbage into different bins—recyclable, kitchen waste, and harmful waste.”可知，王悦一个月两次帮助老年人进行一次垃圾分类的培训。故填Twice a month. 3．根据第三段“Volunteering makes me realize that even small actions can bring big changes.”可知，参与志愿服务让她明白，哪怕是很小的行动也能带来巨大的改变。故填Volunteering makes her realize that even small actions can bring big changes. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I would suggest organizing a “Community Gardening Day” to let neighbors plant flowers together. This can not only make the community more beautiful but also help people get to know each other better. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市荣昌区·期末） 阅读下文材料并根据内容回答问题，请将答案填写在答题卡恰当的位置。 Are you interested in volunteer work? Here are some things you should know about. People around the world join in volunteer activities. Over 1,000,000 people help in volunteer activities almost every year in the UK. Over 50 percent of the American teenagers volunteer every year. And March the 5th is a special day for Chinese young volunteers. There are many kinds of volunteer activities, such as working with children with learning difficulties, working in animal hospitals, and planting trees. Why do people spend their free time doing volunteer work? Many people think helping out with something can be enjoyable. They feel they can be useful to someone in need. They can also meet other people with the same interests. At the same time, volunteering may improve your life. In a study, 20% of the 18 to 24-year-olds and 8% of the over 65-year-olds said their  lives had improved a lot because of volunteering. It’s not difficult to find volunteer work. You can find it in parks, hospitals, libraries, children’s museums and teen centers. Don’t be afraid. Just go and catch the chance to become a volunteer. 1．Is doing volunteer work popular? 2．Where do people find volunteer work? 3．What do paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly talk about? 4．What kind of volunteer work would you like to do? And why? 【答案】1．Yes, it is. 2．In parks, hospitals, libraries, children’s museums and teen centers. 3．Reasons and benefits of doing volunteer work. 4．I’d like to work in animal hospitals. Because I love animals and want to help them. 【导语】本文围绕志愿工作展开，介绍全球人们参与志愿活动的情况，志愿活动的种类，人们做志愿工作的原因，以及志愿工作对生活的积极影响，还说明寻找志愿工作的途径，鼓励大家参与志愿活动。 1．根据“People around the world join in volunteer activities. Over 1,000,000 people help in volunteer activities almost every year in the UK. Over 50 percent of the American teenagers volunteer every year.”可知，全球很多人参与，英国每年超100万人，美国超50%青少年参与，说明志愿工作受欢迎，为肯定回答。故填Yes, it is. 2．根据“You can find it in parks, hospitals, libraries, children’s museums and teen centers.”可知，可以在公园，医院，图书馆，儿童博物馆或者青少年中心找到相关工作。故填In parks, hospitals, libraries, children’s museums and teen centers. 3．根据“Why do people spend their free time doing volunteer work?”可知，列举觉得有趣、能帮他人、结识同好等原因；根据“volunteering may improve your life”可知，结合相关研究数据讲做志愿工作的原因和好处。故填Reasons and benefits of doing volunteer work. 4．本题答案不唯一，合理正确即可。可结合文章提到的志愿活动种类或自己想到的作答。故填I’d like to work in animal hospitals. Because I love animals and want to help them. 主题03 人与自然——人与动植物 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市垫江县·期末） 阅读下文，并回答问题。 Sidney is a swan (天鹅). He lives in East England. His best friend is Bob, a 39-year-old builder. Bob found Sidney in May when he walked along the river. The baby swan had two large wounds (伤) on his neck. Bob took the bird home and gave him food to eat. He named him Sidney and took care of him. In July, Bob took him to a wildlife center. This way, Sidney could live in a more natural environment. But three months later, workers at the center asked Bob to take the swan back. They found that Sidney was not happy at the center and didn’t sleep much. When Sidney heard Bob’s voice, he ran over to him right away. “I felt like a proud father seeing him come home,” Bob told the Daily Mail. 1．Does Sidney live in East England? 2．How did Sidney feel at the wildlife center? 3．Why did Bob took Sidney to the wildlife center? 4．What will you do if you see an injured dog? And why? 【答案】1．Yes, he does. 2．He felt unhappy. 3．Because he thought Sidney could live in a more natural environment. 4．If I see an injured dog, I will take it home and take care of it. Because animals are our good friends. (答案不唯一) 【导语】本文讲述了建筑工人Bob把一只受伤的天鹅带回家悉心照顾，没想到天鹅康复后不愿意待在野生动物中心，依然想待在Bob身边。 1．根据“Sidney is a swan (天鹅). He lives in East England.”可知，Sidney住在英格兰东部。故填Yes, he does. 2．根据“They found that Sidney was not happy at the center and didn’t sleep much.”可知，Sidney在野生动物中心不开心。故填He felt unhappy. 3．根据“In July, Bob took him to a wildlife center. This way, Sidney could live in a more natural environment.”可知，Bob认为Sidney去野生动物中心，他可以生活在一个更自然的环境中。故填Because he thought Sidney could live in a more natural environment. 4．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为If I see an injured dog, I will take it home and take care of it. Because animals are our good friends. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市沙坪坝区第八中学校·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 People in the countryside are used to having unexpected (出乎意料的) visitors—wild animals like frogs and snakes. But what if the visitor is an elephant? Pu Cuifen, a villager from Yunnan Province, experienced that two years ago. “I’ve only seen elephants in a zoo before, not expecting a wild elephant would appear at my doorstep,” said Pu. The elephants didn’t hurt anyone, but only ate some farm plants. The villagers lost up to 50,000yuan. To protect their crops, villagers would drive away the elephants. But this made the animals angry and sometimes people got hurt or even died because of it. The government has paid the money for the plants the elephants have eaten and also created “dining halls” for the wild elephants to grow their favorite food, such as elephant grass and bamboo. Villagers now simply leave the elephants alone. “The elephants might eat our crops, but we treat them with care and accept them with love.” said Pu. In Xizang, Migmar was once a hunter (猎人) but now is a helper at the wildlife station of Qomolangma. He and his friends take turns to go around to check there’s no trouble or danger for wild animals every day. The wildlife station was set up in 2019. Since then, they have saved 17 wild animals. During this period, they learned to bandage the animals and clean their wounds, and set them free into the wild when they got well again. “Animals don’t talk, but I can feel their trust (信任).” said Migmar. 1．Has Pu Cuifen ever experienced an elephant visiting? 2．When was the wildlife station set up? 3．What do the two examples in the passage have in common? 4．If you are a student volunteer, what do you think you can do for the wildlife station of Qomolangma? Please explain the reasons for your idea. 【答案】1．Yes, he has. 2．In 3. 4．Taking care of wild animals. 5．I will send different kinds of medicine to the wildlife station because animals may hurt and they need medicine to help the animals. 【导语】本文主要以云南政府为例，讲述了政府采取措施来保护野生动物以及营救者Migmar野生动物救助站帮助野生动物。 1．根据“Pu Cuifen, a villager from Yunnan Province, experienced that two years ago”可知他曾经经历过大象来访。故填Yes, he has. 2．根据“The wildlife station was set up in 2019.”可知野生动物保护站成立于2019年。故填In 2019. 3．根据“The government has paid the money for the plants the elephants have eaten and also created ‘dining halls’ for the wild elephants to grow their favorite food”以及“Since then, they have saved 17 wild animals. During this period, they learned to bandage the animals and clean their wounds, and set them free into the wild when they got well again”可知这两个例子都展示了对野生动物的照顾。故填Taking care of wild animals. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I will send different kinds of medicine to the wildlife station because animals may hurt and they need medicine to help the animals. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市江津区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 How many fish are there in the sea? We always think that there are a great number of fish. Is this true? Will we run out of fish one day? Humans began overfishing (过度捕鱼) in the sea in the 19th century. Today, there are too many fishing ships in the world. In other words, we are taking away too many fish from the sea. The fish can’t grow back fast. So, the numbers of many kinds of fish are dropping rapidly. Some kinds will soon be in great danger. To stop overfishing, many areas have started to do something. The governments have put up “No fishing” signs near some rivers and lakes. The fish in these areas are probably under protection. When the fish in a certain area start to lay eggs (产卵), the governments will announce (宣布) the beginning of the closed fishing season. People can’t catch fish until the young fish grow up. All life of the living things here depends on the sea. And fish are very important to the health of the sea. Let’s work together to protect our friends in the sea. 1．Are humans taking away too many fish from the sea? 2．When did human begin overfishing? 3．What do the governments do to stop overfishing?   4．Is it important for people to protect fish in the sea? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Yes, they are. 2．In the 19th century. 3．The governments have put up “No fishing” signs near some rivers and lakes. 4．Yes, it is. Because fish are very important to the health of the sea. 【导语】本文介绍了海洋里的鱼面临着危险，并号召人们保护它们。 1．根据“In other words, we are taking away too many fish from the sea.”可知，我们从海里带走了太多的鱼。故填Yes, they are. 2．根据“Humans began overfishing (过度捕鱼) in the sea in the 19th century.”可知，从19世纪，人类开始在海洋中过度捕捞。故填In the 19th century. 3．根据“To stop overfishing, many areas have started to do something. The governments have put up ‘No fishing’ signs near some rivers and lakes.”可知，为了制止过度捕捞，政府在一些河流和湖泊附近张贴了“禁止捕鱼”的标志。故填The governments have put up “No fishing” signs near some rivers and lakes. 4．根据“All life of the living things here depends on the sea. And fish are very important to the health of the sea. Let’s work together to protect our friends in the sea.”可知，保护海里的鱼对人们来说很重要，因为鱼类对海洋的健康非常重要。故填Yes, it is. Because fish are very important to the health of the sea. 主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市鲁能巴蜀中学校·期末） 任务型阅读。 During the Reading Week at school, Sally learned the story of Sisyphus (西西弗斯) from Greek myth (希腊神话). This story made her think about her own life. So, she posted (发帖) her questions online to ask for help. Sally                                                                10:30 p.m.    19 May I just read the Greek myth of Sisyphus. The gods punished (惩罚) him by making him push a very big rock up a high mountain, but it always fell down before almost reaching the top. So he had to restart, repeating (重复) this work day after day, year after year. This story reminds me of my life. Like Sisyps, I also push my own heavy “rocks” repeatedly—endless schoolwork and exams, and repetitive (重复的) daily social problems. I pass one exam out another one is coming. The English words I memorized yesterday? Already forgotten. I try and fail and try again... Will this climb end? If not, why keep pushing so hard? Jill                                                                     10:50 p.m.    19 May Sally, I get you! Every day I wake up, go to school, sleep... then do it again. New goals always come after the old ones. So what’s the point? Last month, a worker who repairs cultural relics (文物) in the museum answered my question. She showed me a broken wooden chair. She said, “I have been working on it for several days, but even after I fix it, time will damage (损坏) it someday. I need to fix it again.” I asked her, “Isn’t it meaningless?” She smiled, “The relics may break again, but my skills and patience will grow.” Now I understand. Even though the rock falls or relics breaks, what we learn stays with us. The meaning isn’t just about reaching the top. It’s also in the strength (力量) you build while pushing. Do you think so? 1．Did Sisyphus have to keep pushing a big rock up a high mountain? 2．What is Sally’s heavy rock? 3．What do the two people think of life in common? 4．If you read these posts online, what would you like to say to them? Choose one to reply. (about 30 words) To : 【答案】1．Yes./Yes, he did. 2．Endless schoolwork and exams, and repetitive daily social problems. 3．Life is repetitive, endless and full of challenges. 4． Sally (答案不唯一) I know how you feel. As a book lover, I often forget what I’ve read, yet every book quietly shapes my mind and helps me grow wiser. So please don’t stop. The effort itself holds the true meaning. 或：I don’t think we are like Sisyphus. Although it seems that I do the same things every day, each effort builds my strength. Remember: Sisyphus was punished, but we are growing! (答案不唯一) 【导语】本文主要讲述了萨莉从希腊神话中西西弗斯的故事联想到自己的生活，在网上发帖求助，以及吉尔回复分享自己感悟的内容。 1．根据“The gods punished (惩罚) him by making him push a very big rock up a high mountain, but it always fell down before almost reaching the top. So he had to restart, repeating (重复) this work day after day, year after year.”可知，西西弗斯必须一直把一块大石头推上高山，故填Yes./Yes, he did. 2．根据“Like Sisyphus, I also push my own heavy “rocks” repeatedly—endless schoolwork and exams, and repetitive (重复的) daily social problems.”可知，萨莉的“重石”是无尽的学业和考试，以及重复的日常社交问题，故填Endless schoolwork and exams, and repetitive daily social problems. 3．根据萨莉觉得生活像西西弗斯推石，充满重复、无尽的任务，吉尔也感慨日常的重复和新目标不断出现，可知两人都认为生活是重复的、无尽的且充满挑战的，故填Life is repetitive, endless and full of challenges. 4．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为：①Sally；②I know how you feel. As a book lover, I often forget what I’ve read, yet every book quietly shapes my mind and helps me grow wiser. So please don’t stop. The effort itself holds the true meaning. 或：I don’t think we are like Sisyphus. Although it seems that I do the same things every day, each effort builds my strength. Remember: Sisyphus was punished, but we are growing! Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市渝中区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 As the music began, a Sichuan Opera performer stepped onto the stage, walking, kicking and dancing to the music while quickly changing face masks. No one noticed anything unusual until the last mask was removed, and the audience realized that this performer was somewhat different. Yin Qiuhua, the 19-year-old performer, was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征). Her mother, Zhao Haiying, has been looking for treatment for her and teaching her life skills. Zhao said, “I can’t take care of her for her whole life. My biggest wish was to find a suitable skill for her so that she can make a living by herself.” They tried almost every training course. But Yin didn’t do well in any of them. Things began to change in 2021, when Zhao met Lin Chun, a traditional Chinese opera teacher. Lin agreed to take Yin as an apprentice (徒弟) and teach her the face-changing art of Sichuan Opera. Face-changing is hard for most people, and even harder for Yin with her learning challenges. Thanks to Lin’s kindness and encouragement, she kept going. During the first year, Yin practiced for up to eight hours a day. To encourage her and help with her training, Zhao stayed with her every day. After about 18 months of hard training, Yin gave her first performance at an event in Nanchong. The performance went very smoothly, and Qiuhua received a lot of applause (掌声). Her mother was so happy and moved to tears. Since then, Lin has received invitations, offering Yin the chance to share her talent on bigger stages. Yin’s success has inspired (激励) other families across the country who have children with Down syndrome. Many have contacted Zhao, hoping to learn from her and Yin’s experiences. Zhao said, “ 4 ” 1．Did Yin perform well in the training courses she tried at first? 2．Why did Yin’s mother want her to learn a skill? 3．How did Yin succeed in her first performance? 4．What might Zhao say to other parents? Finish the ending. (about 30 words) 【答案】1．No, she didn’t. 2．Because she wanted her daughter to make a living by herself. 3．First, she trained very hard. Second, her teacher taught her with kindness and encouragement. Third, her mother always stayed with her to encourage her. 4．The most valuable advice is that we should not give up on our children. We should try our best to discover their shining points and encourage them to face the challenges.（答案不唯一，合理即可） 【导语】本文主要讲述了患有唐氏综合征的19岁女孩殷秋华在母亲和老师的帮助下，通过刻苦训练掌握川剧变脸技艺并获得成功，其经历激励了其他有类似情况的家庭的故事。 1．根据“They tried almost every training course. But Yin didn’t do well in any of them.”可知，殷秋华起初在尝试的培训课程中表现并不好。故填No, she didn’t. 2．根据“Zhao said, ‘I can’t take care of her for her whole life. My biggest wish was to find a suitable skill for her so that she can make a living by herself.’”可知，殷秋华的妈妈希望她学习一项技能是为了让她能自己谋生。故填Because she wanted her daughter to make a living by herself. 3．根据“Thanks to Lin’s kindness and encouragement, she kept going. During the first year, Yin practiced for up to eight hours a day. To encourage her and help with her training, Zhao stayed with her every day.”可知，殷秋华首次演出成功是因为她训练刻苦、老师的友善与鼓励以及妈妈的陪伴鼓励。故填First, she trained very hard. Second, her teacher taught her with kindness and encouragement. Third, her mother always stayed with her to encourage her. 4．结合前文殷秋华的经历以及她的成功对其他家庭的激励，赵海英可能会对其他父母说不要放弃孩子，要发掘他们的闪光点。故填The most valuable advice is that we should not give up on our children. We should try our best to discover their shining points and encourage them to face the challenges.（答案不唯一，合理即可） Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市巴南区·期末） 阅读下列材料，根据文章内容回答问题。 Long long time ago, there was a farmer who lost his watch in his barn (谷仓). The farmer was worried because the watch was important to him. After searching (寻找) in the hay (干草) for a long time, he gave up looking for the watch by himself and asked a group of boys to help him look for it. He told them that whoever found the watch would get a great lunch for free. Hearing this, the boys ran quickly inside the barn and searched the whole place. But none of them could find the watch. Just when the farmer thought he would never get his watch back, a little boy went up to him and asked if he could give it another try. The farmer looked at him and thought, “Why not? This kid looks sincere (真诚的) enough.” So the farmer sent the little boy back to the barn. After a while, the little boy came out with the watch in his hand! The farmer was both happy and surprised. He asked the boy how he succeeded after the others failed. The boy answered, “I just sat on the ground and listened. In the silence, I heard the ticking (滴答声) of the watch and just followed the sound.” Stay calm! A peaceful mind can think better than an excited one. Give yourself a few minutes of silence every day and see how it can make your life a little easier and happier. 1．Did the farmer find the watch by himself? 2．What would the boy get if he found the farmer’s watch? 3．How did the boy find the watch? 4．Do you think staying calm can help us solve problems in our life? Why or why not? 【答案】1．No, he didn’t. 2．A great lunch for free. 3．By listening to the ticking sound in silence. 4．Yes, because a calm mind helps us think clearly like the boy did in the story. 【导语】本文讲述了一个农夫通过冷静的小男孩找回手表的故事，说明了保持平静心态对解决问题的重要性。 1．根据“After searching in the hay for a long time, he gave up looking for the watch by himself”可知农夫没有自己找到手表。故填No, he didn’t. 2．根据“whoever found the watch would get a great lunch for free”可知男孩会得到一顿免费午餐。故填A great lunch for free. 3．根据“I just sat on the ground and listened. In the silence, I heard the ticking (滴答声) of the watch and just followed the sound”可知男孩通过静听滴答声找到手表。故填By listening to the ticking sound in silence. 4．开放性作答，言之合理即可。参考答案为Yes, because a calm mind helps us think clearly like the boy did in the story. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·重庆市大足区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 During a physics class, the teacher asked, “Why do we have brakes (刹车) in our cars?” One student stood up and said, “Sir, to stop the car.” Another student added, “To control the car’s speed.” The students kept giving similar answers, so the teacher decided to share his own thoughts. He said, “I like all of your answers. However, I see it a bit differently. Brakes in a car allow us to drive faster.” The students were puzzled (疑惑的). No one had expected this answer. The teacher continued, “Imagine if our cars had no brakes. How fast would we be willing to drive? It’s actually the brakes that give us the confidence (自信) to drive quickly and reach our goal safely.” The class fell silent. They had never thought brakes this way. Smiling, the teacher went on, “In life, we also have ‘brakes’. Our parents, teachers and friends may sometimes ask us about our goals, our progress and our decisions. We often see their questions as challenges that hold us back. But what if we saw these questions as brakes in cars? These ‘brakes’ help keep us safe while we are taking risks. Sometimes, we just need to stop or even take a step back, so we can make a big jump forward.” Without these “brakes”, we might lose our way or face unhappy accidents in life. So, we need to understand that the challenges in our lives are not there to stop us. They are there to help us move forward faster and more safely, so we can finally reach our goals. 1．Is there anyone had expected the teacher’s answer during the class? 2．According to the teacher, what are the “brakes” in life? 3．What might happen if we have no “brakes” in life? 4．What do you think of the teacher’s answer and what do you think about the “brakes” in life? 【答案】1．No. 2．The “brakes” in life are the questions from parents, teachers, and friends. 3．We might lose our way or face unhappy accidents in life. 4．The teacher’s view is thought-provoking, and the “brakes” in life are essential for balanced progress. 【导语】本文通过物理课上老师关于汽车刹车的比喻，探讨了生活中“刹车”的积极意义。 【详解】1．根据“The students were puzzled (疑惑的). No one had expected this answer.”可知，学生对老师的答案感到疑惑，无人预料到这一回答。故填No. 2．根据“Our parents, teachers and friends may sometimes ask us about our goals, our progress and our decisions. We often see their questions as challenges that hold us back. But what if we saw these questions as brakes in cars? These ‘brakes’ help keep us safe while we are taking risks.”可知，生活中的“刹车”是父母、老师和朋友的提问，它们帮助我们在冒险时保持安全。故填The “brakes” in life are the questions from parents, teachers, and friends. 3．根据“Without these ‘brakes’, we might lose our way or face unhappy accidents in life.”可知，若没有这些“刹车”，我们可能会迷失方向或遭遇不幸。故填We might lose our way or face unhappy accidents in life. 4．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为The teacher’s view is thought-provoking, and the “brakes” in life are essential for balanced progress. 主题02 人与社会——教育 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市江北巴川量子中学·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 In China, when students finish college, they usually either keep studying or start working. Getting a master’s degree (硕士学位) was very popular in the last few years. But now it seems different. Last year, about 3.88 million people took part in the exams to get into master’s degree programs. This sounds like a lot, but the number is 0.5 million less than that in 2023 and 0.86 million less than in 2022. One reason for the drop might be that studying for a master’s degree has become very expensive, CCTV reported. For example, studying for a financial (金融的) master’s degree at Shanghai University takes 228,000 yuan in total. Also, having a master’s degree might not help much in getting a good job now, according to Xiong Bingqi, head of the 21st Century Education Research Institute (21世纪教育研究所). “Many people with high degrees are ending up in low-paying jobs,” Xiong told Changjiang Daily. Because of this, some students are choosing vocational schools (职业学校). They think learning some useful skills might help them get jobs more easily. Even though we still have years before we decide whether to get a master’s degree, we should know that it’s really important to learn some life skills. These skills may help us live well. As middle school students, we can get these skills by doing small things in daily life, like tidying rooms, cooking and so on. These things can make us better prepared for the future. 1．Is it popular to get a master’s degree now? 2．How many people took part in the exams to get into master’s degree programs in 2023? 3．Why are fewer people taking the master’s degree exams now? 4．Do you want to get a master’s degree in the future? Why or why not? (Explain it about 20~30 words) 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．About 3.38 million people. 3．Because it has become very expensive and it might not help much in getting a good job. 4．I might not. Because it is expensive and may not guarantee a good job. Instead, learning practical skills could be more useful for my future career. 【导语】本文主要讲述了学生大学毕业后要么选择工作要么选择继续深造学习，根据同期数据对比看出参加硕士学位考试的人数比之前少，本文分析了这其中的原因。 【详解】1．根据“Getting a master’s degree (硕士学位) was very popular in the last few years. But now it seems different.”可知，在过去几年里，获得硕士学位非常流行，但是现在情况不一样了。故填No, it isn’t. 2．根据“Last year, about 3.88 million people took part in the exams to get into master’s degree programs. This sounds like a lot, but the number is 0.5 million less than that in 2023”可知，去年约有388万人参加了入学硕士课程的考试，与2023年相比少了50万人，所以2023年有438万人参加。故填About 4.38 million people. 3．根据“One reason for the drop might be that studying for a master’s degree has become very expensive”和“Also, having a master’s degree might not help much in getting a good job now”可知，因为学费很贵，而且对于找到一份好工作可能也没有太大帮助。故填Because it has become very expensive and it might not help much in getting a good job. 4．本题属于开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：I might not. Because it is expensive and may not guarantee a good job. Instead, learning practical skills could be more useful for my future career. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市铜梁区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 I love running, and for me, winning every race means success. One day, my school held a sports event. I was ready and joined almost every running race. Many people came to watch. They were excited to see the running races because they were the most fun. First was the 100m race. All the boys ran fast. As expected, I finished first and got loud applause (掌声). Next was the 200m race. I ran as fast as possible and won again. The people cheered loudly. I jumped here and there happily and didn’t even shake hands with the other runners. It was tiring, but I felt proud and excited. Then came the 400m race. After seeing my wins, many players have dropped out of the competition. Only one stayed: Matt, a special guest runner. Matt has low vision (视力) but plays many sports bravely. The teacher asked Matt if he continued the competition, but Matt surprised everyone by staying in the race. I thought I’d win easily, “This is useless. He probably can’t even see the finish line.” The race began with just us two. When the starting gun fired, Matt and I both ran toward the finish line. I quickly ran ahead of Matt. Just 30 meters from winning, I was waiting for my third cheer... But suddenly, I got a sudden, strong pain—my leg cramped (抽筋). __________________ 1．Did the writer win the first race? 2．How did the writer feel after the 200m race? 3．What happened before the 400m race? 4．What happened next? Please finish the story. (about 30 words) 【答案】1．Yes, he did. 2．He felt proud and excited. 3．Many players dropped out of the competition and the teacher asked Matt if he continued, but Matt stayed. 4．I tried to keep running but fell. Matt passed me and won. I felt ashamed but learned a lesson. （答案不唯一，符合情节发展即可） 【导语】本文讲了作者热爱跑步，在学校运动会上参加跑步比赛，先赢了100米和200米比赛，在400米比赛时，很多选手因作者之前获胜而退赛，只剩视力不佳但勇敢的Matt参赛，比赛中作者腿抽筋，后续情节待续写的故事。 1．根据文中“First was the 100m race. All the boys ran fast. As expected, I finished first and got loud applause (掌声).”，可知作者赢得了第一场100米比赛，故答案为Yes, he did. 2．根据文中“Next was the 200m race. I ran as fast as possible and won again. The people cheered loudly. I jumped here and there happily and didn’t even shake hands with the other runners. It was tiring, but I felt proud and excited.”，可知200米比赛后作者感到骄傲和兴奋，故答案为He felt proud and excited. 3．根据文中“Then came the 400m race. After seeing my wins, Many players have dropped out of the competition. Only one stayed: Matt, a special guest runner. Matt has low vision(视力) but plays many sports bravely. The teacher asked Matt if he continued the competition, but Matt surprised everyone by staying in the race.”，可知400米比赛前很多选手退出，老师询问Matt是否继续，Matt选择留下，故答案为Many players dropped out of the competition and the teacher asked Matt if he continued, but Matt stayed. 4．根据前文情节，作者腿抽筋，结合Matt的情况，可续写：I tried to keep running but fell. Matt passed me and won. I felt ashamed but learned a lesson. 故答案为I tried to keep running but fell. Matt passed me and won. I felt ashamed but learned a lesson.（答案不唯一，符合情节发展即可） Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市梁平区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Recently, the morning and evening study sessions (早晚自习) in several senior high schools have been canceled (取消). And some parents and their kids gave their opinions on this cancellation (取消) on the Internet. Mrs. Wang I am really surprised that schools have canceled these study sessions! If my son has difficulty with his schoolwork, who can be ask for help? Most parents aren’t able to guide their kids in their studies. The study sessions were a great way to make sure that every student had a fair chance to improve their learning with the help of teachers. Mr. Jiang Well, I’m glad to see that my son can get more sleep, since he doesn’t need to attend the morning sessions. He must be happy for that as well. But I’m really worried that without the evening study sessions, will he still study hard at home? He used to depend on that time to focus. Tan Feng Thank God it’s over! Since I entered senior high school, I always felt tired during the morning study sessions because I often stay up late at night. Also, during the evening sessions, teachers always gave us tons of exercises. As a result, I was under too much stress. My physical and mental health (身心健康) is what I value most. Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself. Hao Yu To be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about the cancellation of these study sessions. On one hand, I’m happy that I’ll have more personal time. On the other hand, I’m a bit worried about my grades, especially in math. Well, none of my family members were good at math. So how can I improve my math without my teacher’s help? 1．Do all of the people in the passage agree with the cancellation? 2．How does Tang Feng feel about the cancellation? 3．According to the passage, what are the advantages (优势) of the cancellation? (at least two points) 4．Do you think it; s a good idea to cancel the morning and evening sessions? Why or why not? (at least 30 words) 【答案】1．No, they don’t. 2．He feels happy about the cancellation. 3．Students can get more sleep and have more time for themselves. 4．I think it’s a good idea to cancel the morning and evening study sessions. Students can have more time to rest and engage in activities they enjoy, which can help improve their physical and mental health. Additionally, it encourages students to learn independently and take responsibility for their own studies. 【导语】本文主要讨论了几所高中取消早晚自习后，一些家长和孩子在网上对此取消事件发表了各自的看法。 1．根据文中Mrs. Wang的观点“I am really surprised that schools have canceled these study sessions!”以及Mr. Jiang的观点“But I’m really worried that without the evening study sessions, will he still study hard at home?”可知，王太太和江先生并不赞成取消早晚自习，所以并不是所有人都同意取消早晚自习。故填No, they don't. 2．根据文中Tan Feng的观点“Thank God it’s over!…Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself.”可知，谭峰对于取消早晚自习是高兴的。故填He feels happy about the cancellation. 3．根据文中Mr. Jiang的观点“Well, I’m glad to see that my son can get more sleep, since he doesn’t need to attend the morning sessions.”以及Tan Feng的观点“My physical and mental health (身心健康) is what I value most. Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself.”可知，取消早晚自习的优势在于学生可以获得更多的睡眠，并且有更多的时间给自己。故填Students can get more sleep and have more time for themselves. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I think it’s a good idea to cancel the morning and evening study sessions. Students can have more time to rest and engage in activities they enjoy, which can help improve their physical and mental health. Additionally, it encourages students to learn independently and take responsibility for their own studies. 主题03 人与自然——环境 Passage 1 （23-24八年级下·重庆西南大学附属中学校·期末） One of the most amazing trees in the world is known as baobab trees (猴面包树). This kind of tree mainly grows in South Africa and Australia. Sometimes, it is hard to tell what the name of a tree is because they look like each other. But this is not a problem with baobab trees. They look quite different, so people can tell them from other trees. Baobab trees are very wide at the base, so people often take shelter (庇护) under them. One Australian baobab was large enough for people to rest in it as a room. And it was so strong and wide that it could hold a large group of people. The strongest baobab tree in the world is over 1,835 years old now. People also call the baobab the “giving tree”. Its fruit is very delicious and is a tasty snack that is eaten in many African countries. Besides, the fruit has been found to be very healthy, because it is full of vitamins and minerals. Of course, the baobab also provides the people of sunny South Africa with some shades (阴凉处) during hot African days. Sadly, in recent years, baobab trees are dying because of climate change and overuse. In order to protect them, the local governments have made laws to stop overcutting trees. Some scientists are also doing research to better understand the baobab. The local people . 1．Is it hard for people to tell baobab trees from other trees? 2．Where do baobab trees mainly grow? 3．Why do people call the baobab tree the “giving tree”? 4．What can local people do to protect baobab trees? Please think of at least two ways. 【答案】1．Yes. 2．In South Africa and Australia. 3．Because it gives people healthy and nutritious fruit, and provides people with shade. 4．don’t cut down baobab trees and plant some baobabs every year 【导语】本文主要介绍了猴面包树的外貌特征、功能以及它们濒临灭绝的处境。 1．根据“Sometimes, it is hard to tell what the name of a tree is because they look like each other.”可知，有时候，很难分辨一棵树的名字，因为它们长得很像。故填Yes. 2．根据“This kind of tree mainly grows in South Africa and Australia.”可知，猴面包树主要生长在南非和澳大利亚。故填In South Africa and Australia. 3．根据“Its fruit is very delicious and is a tasty snack that is eaten in many African countries. Besides, the fruit has been found to be very healthy, because it is full of vitamins and minerals. Of course, the baobab also provides the people of sunny South Africa with some shades (阴凉处) during hot African days.”可知，猴面包树给我们提供健康、有营养的水果，并为人们提供树荫。故填Because it gives people healthy and nutritious fruit, and provides people with shade. 4．本题属于开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案：don’t cut down baobab trees and plant some baobabs every year。 Passage 2 （23-24八年级下·重庆市第八中学校·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 The giant panda Hua Hua, a national darling, attracted 264,000 visitors to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which was the second most popular place during the May Day in 2023. He Hua (also called Hua Hua) will soon be three years old. She has won the hearts of the visitors because she is sweet-tempered (性格温顺的) and unable to climb trees. What’s more, she is different from other giant pandas because of her white fur. For the reasons above, some of the visitors went to see her several times to stay with Hua Hua a little longer, some of them even expressed the wish of taking care of her if possible. As more and more people become interested in pandas, the giant panda craze has swept across the world. During the May Day, visitors were crazy to buy things related to pandas. The sales have let the media call it “giant panda economy”. The last giant panda to cause a rush (引起追捧热潮) was the mascot (吉祥物) for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Bing DwenDwen, which was created according to the image of a giant panda. More than 1.4million toy mascots were sold during the games. Behind the “giant panda craze” is also Chinese government’s help with better development of the giant panda habitats (栖息地). So the wild population of giant pandas in China has increased from 1,114 in the 1970s to 1,864 now. 1．Is He Hua 3 years old now? 2．Why is He Hua so popular among the visitors? 3．According to the passage, what causes the “giant panda craze”? 4．If you have a chance to take care of Hua Hua, will you accept it? Why or why not? 【答案】1．No, she isn’t. 2．She is sweet-tempered and unable to climb trees. What’s more, she is different from other pandas because she has white fur. 3．Firstly, more and more people become interested in pandas. Secondly, Chinese government’s help makes pandas popular. 4．Yes. Because I like pandas very much. 【导语】本文主要介绍了熊猫非常受欢迎，而且在今年五一期间，很多人去成都看熊猫花花(和花)，“大熊猫经济”再次成为消费的亮点。 1．根据“He Hua (also called Hua Hua) will soon be three years old.”可知，和花快三岁了，还没到三岁，此处是作否定回答。故填No, she isn’t. 2．根据“She has won the hearts of the visitors because she is sweet-tempered (性格温顺的) and unable to climb trees. What’s more, she is different from other giant pandas because of her white fur.”可知，她脾气温和，不会爬树。更重要的是，她和其他熊猫不同，因为她有白色的皮毛。故填She is sweet-tempered and unable to climb trees. What’s more, she is different from other pandas because she has white fur. 3．根据“As more and more people become interested in pandas, the giant panda craze has swept across the world.”和“Behind the ‘giant panda craze’ is also Chinese government’s help with better development of the giant panda habitats (栖息地).”可知，文中一共提及两点原因：首先，越来越多的人对熊猫感兴趣。其次，中国政府的帮助使熊猫受欢迎。故填Firstly, more and more people become interested in pandas. Secondly, Chinese government’s help makes pandas popular. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。Yes. Because I like pandas very much. Passage 3 （23-24八年级下·重庆市开州区·期末） A woman called Oakes loves her pet so much that she doesn’t go anywhere without her. It sounds a little crazy. But 34-year-old Oakes always stays together with her hen named Kippee when she travels around. While many people like dogs, Oakes takes her pet hen everywhere she goes. And best of all, she gets free eggs for breakfast. It’s the best part. You can’t get any fresher, says Oakes. Oakes has been with the hen since last May. Oakes took Kippee home after meeting her at the Wild Bird Fund when she was just a chick (小鸡). Kippee was an Easter  (复活节) gift but her last owner abandoned (抛弃) her after the holiday. “She jumped up onto my arm and she was so comfortable there, She chose me.” Oakes says. Kippee travels around and draws attention. “We’re so disconnected (脱节) from farm and forest life here in New York City,” Oakes says. “So she’s a great tool for me to teach other people.” Oakes thinks Kippee should play with other hens instead of always staying with her. She has recently raised $3,500 to build a chicken coop (鸡笼) at a nearby community center. “It’ll be good for her and she will feel happy.” says Oakes. Oakes has also made her house a green house with more than 700 plants. It is like the nature inside. So Kippee enjoys her time living there. 1．Is Oakes’ pet a hen? 2．How long has Oakes been with Kippee? 3．What has Oakes done to let Kippee enjoy living there? 4．Do you like keeping a hen as a pet? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Yes, it is. 2．Oakes has been with Kippee since last May. 3．She has recently raised $3,500 to build a chicken coop and made her house a green house with more than 700 plants. 4．Yes, because I think it’s fun to play with it and I can also get free eggs. 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位名叫Oakes的女人养了一只母鸡作为宠物的故事，并介绍了母鸡的来历以及Oakes喜欢它的原因。 1．根据第二段“While many people like dogs, Oakes takes her pet hen everywhere she goes.”可知，Oakes的宠物是一只母鸡。故填Yes, it is. 2．根据第三段“Oakes has been with the hen since last May.”可知，Oakes从去年五月就和Kippee在一起了。故填Oakes has been with Kippee since last May. 3．根据第五段“She has recently raised $3,500 to build a chicken coop (鸡笼) at a nearby community center.”和第六段“Oakes has also made her house a green house with more than 700 plants.”可知，为了让宠物鸡喜欢住在这里，Oakes建了鸡笼并在自己的家种了700多种植物。故填She has recently raised $3,500 to build a chicken coop and made her house a green house with more than 700 plants. 4．开放性作答，答案合理即可。参考答案为Yes, because I think it’s fun to play with it and I can also get free eggs. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解（回答问题） 主题01 人与自我——意见建议 Passage 1 【答案】1．No, he gave a bottle in the shape of a silly cat. 2．Tell the police. 3．Be honest and kind by not hurting others’ feelings, like praising or changing topics. 4．Thank you for thinking of me! How was your vacation? Passage 2 【答案】1．Yes. / Yes, they do. 2．They are made of soft cotton. 3．They can keep uniforms clean and tidy, match uniforms with small things and wear uniforms with confidence. 4．Yes. Before wearing uniforms, some classmates wore very expensive and nice clothes. So I felt a little stressed with my common clothes. Now with uniforms, everyone looks the same. We don’t compare clothes anymore. In class, I can listen to the teacher more carefully. No. Because wearing the same uniform every day makes me feel bored. I used to show my personality through my clothes. But now wearing uniforms makes me less interested in going to school, so it’s hard for me to pay full attention to learning. Passage 3 【答案】1．Yes./Yes, it is. 2．Because they don’t need to spend money buying a new gift./Because they can save money. 3．We should take the greeting card out, pass it to the right person (find a new owner who really loves the gift) and make sure the regift is new./Taking out the card, finding a right owner, and making sure the regift is new. 4．Yes, I will. On the one hand, it shows my friend cares about me and thinks I’ll like the gift. On the other hand, regifting can save money and be good for the environment, so I’d take it./No, I won’t. First, I hope the gift is chosen just for me. A regift might not have that special meaning. Second, I’m afraid the original giver might find out and feel sad that their gift was regifted. 主题02 人与社会——志愿服务 Passage 1 【答案】1．Yes./Yes, she has. 2．Twice a month. 3．Volunteering makes her realize that even small actions can bring big changes. 4．I would suggest organizing a “Community Gardening Day” to let neighbors plant flowers together. This can not only make the community more beautiful but also help people get to know each other better. Passage 2 【答案】1．Yes, it is. 2．In parks, hospitals, libraries, children’s museums and teen centers. 3．Reasons and benefits of doing volunteer work. 4．I’d like to work in animal hospitals. Because I love animals and want to help them. 主题03 人与自然——人与动植物 Passage 1 【答案】1．Yes, he does. 2．He felt unhappy. 3．Because he thought Sidney could live in a more natural environment. 4．If I see an injured dog, I will take it home and take care of it. Because animals are our good friends. (答案不唯一) Passage 2 【答案】1．Yes, he has. 2．In 3. 4．Taking care of wild animals. 5．I will send different kinds of medicine to the wildlife station because animals may hurt and they need medicine to help the animals. Passage 3 【答案】1．Yes, they are. 2．In the 19th century. 3．The governments have put up “No fishing” signs near some rivers and lakes. 4．Yes, it is. Because fish are very important to the health of the sea. 主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 【答案】1．Yes./Yes, he did. 2．Endless schoolwork and exams, and repetitive daily social problems. 3．Life is repetitive, endless and full of challenges. 4． Sally (答案不唯一) I know how you feel. As a book lover, I often forget what I’ve read, yet every book quietly shapes my mind and helps me grow wiser. So please don’t stop. The effort itself holds the true meaning. 或：I don’t think we are like Sisyphus. Although it seems that I do the same things every day, each effort builds my strength. Remember: Sisyphus was punished, but we are growing! (答案不唯一) Passage 2 【答案】1．No, she didn’t. 2．Because she wanted her daughter to make a living by herself. 3．First, she trained very hard. Second, her teacher taught her with kindness and encouragement. Third, her mother always stayed with her to encourage her. 4．The most valuable advice is that we should not give up on our children. We should try our best to discover their shining points and encourage them to face the challenges.（答案不唯一，合理即可） Passage 3 【答案】1．No, he didn’t. 2．A great lunch for free. 3．By listening to the ticking sound in silence. 4．Yes, because a calm mind helps us think clearly like the boy did in the story. Passage 4 【答案】1．No. 2．The “brakes” in life are the questions from parents, teachers, and friends. 3．We might lose our way or face unhappy accidents in life. 4．The teacher’s view is thought-provoking, and the “brakes” in life are essential for balanced progress. 主题02 人与社会——教育 Passage 1 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．About 3.38 million people. 3．Because it has become very expensive and it might not help much in getting a good job. 4．I might not. Because it is expensive and may not guarantee a good job. Instead, learning practical skills could be more useful for my future career. Passage 2 【答案】1．Yes, he did. 2．He felt proud and excited. 3．Many players dropped out of the competition and the teacher asked Matt if he continued, but Matt stayed. 4．I tried to keep running but fell. Matt passed me and won. I felt ashamed but learned a lesson. （答案不唯一，符合情节发展即可） Passage 3 【答案】1．No, they don’t. 2．He feels happy about the cancellation. 3．Students can get more sleep and have more time for themselves. 4．I think it’s a good idea to cancel the morning and evening study sessions. Students can have more time to rest and engage in activities they enjoy, which can help improve their physical and mental health. Additionally, it encourages students to learn independently and take responsibility for their own studies. 主题03 人与自然——环境 Passage 1 【答案】1．Yes. 2．In South Africa and Australia. 3．Because it gives people healthy and nutritious fruit, and provides people with shade. 4．don’t cut down baobab trees and plant some baobabs every year Passage 2 【答案】1．No, she isn’t. 2．She is sweet-tempered and unable to climb trees. What’s more, she is different from other pandas because she has white fur. 3．Firstly, more and more people become interested in pandas. Secondly, Chinese government’s help makes pandas popular. 4．Yes. Because I like pandas very much. Passage 3 【答案】1．Yes, it is. 2．Oakes has been with Kippee since last May. 3．She has recently raised $3,500 to build a chicken coop and made her house a green house with more than 700 plants. 4．Yes, because I think it’s fun to play with it and I can also get free eggs. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解（回答问题） 主题01 人与自我——意见建议 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市北碚区·期末） Dear Miss Manners, My friend Jack just got back from vacation. He gave me a bottle (瓶子) in the shape of a silly cat and said, “I hope you like it.” However, I don’t like bottles or cats. I don’t want to tell him a “white lie.” How can I answer honestly while still being kind? —Sam Dear Sam, Being honest is good, but caring about people’s feelings also matters. Yes, even if it makes someone sad, you still need to tell the police when someone breaks the law. But in everyday life, we need to think about both being honest and being kind. Telling your friend you don’t like his gift isn’t being truly honest—it’s being unkind and will make him sad. Remember, just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s bad—it’s just your personal opinion. If your words might hurt someone’s feelings, it’s better not to say them. You may simply say, “The shape of the bottle is interesting.” If you don’t find it interesting and can’t think of anything nice to say, you can change the topic. For example, you could say, “________”. —Miss Manners 1．Did Jack give Sam a silly cat? 2．What should you do when someone breaks the law? 3．What is Miss Manners’ advice on being honest and kind to others? 4．What would you say in the example? (At least 10 words) Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市云阳县·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Most Chinese primary and middle schools ask their students to wear uniforms. But many students have complained (抱怨) that the uniforms make them look less good-looking. Most uniforms are sportswear-style, which makes it easy for students to move around or sit in class for a long time. They are made of soft cotton, so students don’t feel uncomfortable when they are exercising. Miss Lee, a teacher, said, “When everyone wears the same style, no one feels bad about not having the latest fashion. Instead, they can pay more attention to teachers in class and homework after school.” Hu Binbin A clean uniform always looks better! Wash it regularly and ask for help to remove wrinkles (除皱). A fresh uniform shows you care about how you look, even in simple clothes. Yang Lan You can’t wear your own clothes, but small things like a colorful backpack or a nice belt can add style. Girls might try a simple hair clip (发卡), and boys can keep their shoes shiny or use socks with different patterns (图案). Just make sure these things follow your school’s rules! Chen Tao The best way to look good is to stand tall and smile No matter what the uniform style is, just be confident in yourself. As a saying goes, “A mind filled with knowledge makes you more confident and beautiful”. So read more books to improve yourself. 1．Do most Chinese primary and middle schools ask their students to wear uniforms? 2．What are the uniforms usually made of? 3．How can students look better in uniforms from the comments (评论) by the three students? 4．Do you agree with Miss Lee that wearing uniforms helps students pay more attention to learning? Please explain with your own experience. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市第一中学校·期末） Imagine that you get a gift from your friend, but you don’t actually need it. Then, you give it to someone else. We call it regifting. It has become more common today around the world. Many Americans begin to regift so that they don’t need to spend money to buy a new gift. However, doing it without thinking twice can cause some problems. To make sure your regift is accepted positively (积极地),here is something you should keep in mind. Remember to take the greeting card out of the gift. We usually forget to take a gift card hidden in a gift box when we regift it to another person. If he finds an old gift card inside that is not from you, what will happen? Regifting isn’t just about giving away unwanted things, it’s about finding a new owner who really loves the gift. When you pass on a gift to the right person, you show that you care about their interests. Some families even organize some activities where everyone brings an unused gift to exchange. It’s a fun way to recycle (回收) gift and make everyone feel happy. Meanwhile, make sure the regift is new. It’s not polite to give the gift you used once. Regifting a slightly worn (磨损) thing or something missing parts feels like throwing away the rubbish. So next time you get a gift that isn’t quite right for you, think about whether someone else might love it. After all, the best part of a gift isn’t keeping it, it’s sharing and making someone smile. 1．Is it common to regift today around the world? 2．Why do Americans begin to regift? 3．According to the passage, what should you keep in mind when regifting? 4．If your friend gives you a regift, will you accept it? And explain. 主题02 人与社会——志愿服务 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市忠县·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Wang Yue is a middle school student and an active volunteer in her neighborhood. Every weekend, she spends hours helping to build a better community. In the past year, she has led a “Green Community” project, where she organized her classmates to clean up the local park, plant over 100 trees, and set up recycling bins in every building. For the elderly who live alone, Wang Yue visits them twice a month to teach them how to sort garbage into different bins—recyclable, kitchen waste, and harmful waste. She even made colorful posters with simple pictures to help them remember the rules. During the summer holiday, she started a “Little Volunteers” club for primary school students, teaching them about the importance of saving water and electricity through fun games and stories. Wang Yue says, “Volunteering makes me realize that even small actions can bring big changes. When I see the park become cleaner or the elderly smile because they understand recycling, I feel proud of what we’re doing together.” Her passion has inspired more than 30 neighbors to join the volunteer team, and the community now looks greener and more harmonious (和谐的). 1．Has Wang Yue led a “Green Community” project in her neighborhood? 2．How often does Wang Yue help the elderly learn garbage sorting? 3．According to Wang Yue, what does volunteering make her realize? 4．If you could join Wang Yue’s volunteer team, what new activity would you suggest? Why? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市荣昌区·期末） 阅读下文材料并根据内容回答问题，请将答案填写在答题卡恰当的位置。 Are you interested in volunteer work? Here are some things you should know about. People around the world join in volunteer activities. Over 1,000,000 people help in volunteer activities almost every year in the UK. Over 50 percent of the American teenagers volunteer every year. And March the 5th is a special day for Chinese young volunteers. There are many kinds of volunteer activities, such as working with children with learning difficulties, working in animal hospitals, and planting trees. Why do people spend their free time doing volunteer work? Many people think helping out with something can be enjoyable. They feel they can be useful to someone in need. They can also meet other people with the same interests. At the same time, volunteering may improve your life. In a study, 20% of the 18 to 24-year-olds and 8% of the over 65-year-olds said their  lives had improved a lot because of volunteering. It’s not difficult to find volunteer work. You can find it in parks, hospitals, libraries, children’s museums and teen centers. Don’t be afraid. Just go and catch the chance to become a volunteer. 1．Is doing volunteer work popular? 2．Where do people find volunteer work? 3．What do paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly talk about? 4．What kind of volunteer work would you like to do? And why? 主题03 人与自然——人与动植物 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市垫江县·期末） 阅读下文，并回答问题。 Sidney is a swan (天鹅). He lives in East England. His best friend is Bob, a 39-year-old builder. Bob found Sidney in May when he walked along the river. The baby swan had two large wounds (伤) on his neck. Bob took the bird home and gave him food to eat. He named him Sidney and took care of him. In July, Bob took him to a wildlife center. This way, Sidney could live in a more natural environment. But three months later, workers at the center asked Bob to take the swan back. They found that Sidney was not happy at the center and didn’t sleep much. When Sidney heard Bob’s voice, he ran over to him right away. “I felt like a proud father seeing him come home,” Bob told the Daily Mail. 1．Does Sidney live in East England? 2．How did Sidney feel at the wildlife center? 3．Why did Bob took Sidney to the wildlife center? 4．What will you do if you see an injured dog? And why? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市沙坪坝区第八中学校·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 People in the countryside are used to having unexpected (出乎意料的) visitors—wild animals like frogs and snakes. But what if the visitor is an elephant? Pu Cuifen, a villager from Yunnan Province, experienced that two years ago. “I’ve only seen elephants in a zoo before, not expecting a wild elephant would appear at my doorstep,” said Pu. The elephants didn’t hurt anyone, but only ate some farm plants. The villagers lost up to 50,000yuan. To protect their crops, villagers would drive away the elephants. But this made the animals angry and sometimes people got hurt or even died because of it. The government has paid the money for the plants the elephants have eaten and also created “dining halls” for the wild elephants to grow their favorite food, such as elephant grass and bamboo. Villagers now simply leave the elephants alone. “The elephants might eat our crops, but we treat them with care and accept them with love.” said Pu. In Xizang, Migmar was once a hunter (猎人) but now is a helper at the wildlife station of Qomolangma. He and his friends take turns to go around to check there’s no trouble or danger for wild animals every day. The wildlife station was set up in 2019. Since then, they have saved 17 wild animals. During this period, they learned to bandage the animals and clean their wounds, and set them free into the wild when they got well again. “Animals don’t talk, but I can feel their trust (信任).” said Migmar. 1．Has Pu Cuifen ever experienced an elephant visiting? 2．When was the wildlife station set up? 3．What do the two examples in the passage have in common? 4．If you are a student volunteer, what do you think you can do for the wildlife station of Qomolangma? Please explain the reasons for your idea. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市江津区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 How many fish are there in the sea? We always think that there are a great number of fish. Is this true? Will we run out of fish one day? Humans began overfishing (过度捕鱼) in the sea in the 19th century. Today, there are too many fishing ships in the world. In other words, we are taking away too many fish from the sea. The fish can’t grow back fast. So, the numbers of many kinds of fish are dropping rapidly. Some kinds will soon be in great danger. To stop overfishing, many areas have started to do something. The governments have put up “No fishing” signs near some rivers and lakes. The fish in these areas are probably under protection. When the fish in a certain area start to lay eggs (产卵), the governments will announce (宣布) the beginning of the closed fishing season. People can’t catch fish until the young fish grow up. All life of the living things here depends on the sea. And fish are very important to the health of the sea. Let’s work together to protect our friends in the sea. 1．Are humans taking away too many fish from the sea? 2．When did human begin overfishing? 3．What do the governments do to stop overfishing?   4．Is it important for people to protect fish in the sea? Why or why not? 主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市鲁能巴蜀中学校·期末） 任务型阅读。 During the Reading Week at school, Sally learned the story of Sisyphus (西西弗斯) from Greek myth (希腊神话). This story made her think about her own life. So, she posted (发帖) her questions online to ask for help. Sally                                                                10:30 p.m.    19 May I just read the Greek myth of Sisyphus. The gods punished (惩罚) him by making him push a very big rock up a high mountain, but it always fell down before almost reaching the top. So he had to restart, repeating (重复) this work day after day, year after year. This story reminds me of my life. Like Sisyps, I also push my own heavy “rocks” repeatedly—endless schoolwork and exams, and repetitive (重复的) daily social problems. I pass one exam out another one is coming. The English words I memorized yesterday? Already forgotten. I try and fail and try again... Will this climb end? If not, why keep pushing so hard? Jill                                                                     10:50 p.m.    19 May Sally, I get you! Every day I wake up, go to school, sleep... then do it again. New goals always come after the old ones. So what’s the point? Last month, a worker who repairs cultural relics (文物) in the museum answered my question. She showed me a broken wooden chair. She said, “I have been working on it for several days, but even after I fix it, time will damage (损坏) it someday. I need to fix it again.” I asked her, “Isn’t it meaningless?” She smiled, “The relics may break again, but my skills and patience will grow.” Now I understand. Even though the rock falls or relics breaks, what we learn stays with us. The meaning isn’t just about reaching the top. It’s also in the strength (力量) you build while pushing. Do you think so? 1．Did Sisyphus have to keep pushing a big rock up a high mountain? 2．What is Sally’s heavy rock? 3．What do the two people think of life in common? 4．If you read these posts online, what would you like to say to them? Choose one to reply. (about 30 words) To : Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市渝中区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 As the music began, a Sichuan Opera performer stepped onto the stage, walking, kicking and dancing to the music while quickly changing face masks. No one noticed anything unusual until the last mask was removed, and the audience realized that this performer was somewhat different. Yin Qiuhua, the 19-year-old performer, was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征). Her mother, Zhao Haiying, has been looking for treatment for her and teaching her life skills. Zhao said, “I can’t take care of her for her whole life. My biggest wish was to find a suitable skill for her so that she can make a living by herself.” They tried almost every training course. But Yin didn’t do well in any of them. Things began to change in 2021, when Zhao met Lin Chun, a traditional Chinese opera teacher. Lin agreed to take Yin as an apprentice (徒弟) and teach her the face-changing art of Sichuan Opera. Face-changing is hard for most people, and even harder for Yin with her learning challenges. Thanks to Lin’s kindness and encouragement, she kept going. During the first year, Yin practiced for up to eight hours a day. To encourage her and help with her training, Zhao stayed with her every day. After about 18 months of hard training, Yin gave her first performance at an event in Nanchong. The performance went very smoothly, and Qiuhua received a lot of applause (掌声). Her mother was so happy and moved to tears. Since then, Lin has received invitations, offering Yin the chance to share her talent on bigger stages. Yin’s success has inspired (激励) other families across the country who have children with Down syndrome. Many have contacted Zhao, hoping to learn from her and Yin’s experiences. Zhao said, “ 4 ” 1．Did Yin perform well in the training courses she tried at first? 2．Why did Yin’s mother want her to learn a skill? 3．How did Yin succeed in her first performance? 4．What might Zhao say to other parents? Finish the ending. (about 30 words) Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市巴南区·期末） 阅读下列材料，根据文章内容回答问题。 Long long time ago, there was a farmer who lost his watch in his barn (谷仓). The farmer was worried because the watch was important to him. After searching (寻找) in the hay (干草) for a long time, he gave up looking for the watch by himself and asked a group of boys to help him look for it. He told them that whoever found the watch would get a great lunch for free. Hearing this, the boys ran quickly inside the barn and searched the whole place. But none of them could find the watch. Just when the farmer thought he would never get his watch back, a little boy went up to him and asked if he could give it another try. The farmer looked at him and thought, “Why not? This kid looks sincere (真诚的) enough.” So the farmer sent the little boy back to the barn. After a while, the little boy came out with the watch in his hand! The farmer was both happy and surprised. He asked the boy how he succeeded after the others failed. The boy answered, “I just sat on the ground and listened. In the silence, I heard the ticking (滴答声) of the watch and just followed the sound.” Stay calm! A peaceful mind can think better than an excited one. Give yourself a few minutes of silence every day and see how it can make your life a little easier and happier. 1．Did the farmer find the watch by himself? 2．What would the boy get if he found the farmer’s watch? 3．How did the boy find the watch? 4．Do you think staying calm can help us solve problems in our life? Why or why not? Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·重庆市大足区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 During a physics class, the teacher asked, “Why do we have brakes (刹车) in our cars?” One student stood up and said, “Sir, to stop the car.” Another student added, “To control the car’s speed.” The students kept giving similar answers, so the teacher decided to share his own thoughts. He said, “I like all of your answers. However, I see it a bit differently. Brakes in a car allow us to drive faster.” The students were puzzled (疑惑的). No one had expected this answer. The teacher continued, “Imagine if our cars had no brakes. How fast would we be willing to drive? It’s actually the brakes that give us the confidence (自信) to drive quickly and reach our goal safely.” The class fell silent. They had never thought brakes this way. Smiling, the teacher went on, “In life, we also have ‘brakes’. Our parents, teachers and friends may sometimes ask us about our goals, our progress and our decisions. We often see their questions as challenges that hold us back. But what if we saw these questions as brakes in cars? These ‘brakes’ help keep us safe while we are taking risks. Sometimes, we just need to stop or even take a step back, so we can make a big jump forward.” Without these “brakes”, we might lose our way or face unhappy accidents in life. So, we need to understand that the challenges in our lives are not there to stop us. They are there to help us move forward faster and more safely, so we can finally reach our goals. 1．Is there anyone had expected the teacher’s answer during the class? 2．According to the teacher, what are the “brakes” in life? 3．What might happen if we have no “brakes” in life? 4．What do you think of the teacher’s answer and what do you think about the “brakes” in life? 主题02 人与社会——教育 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市江北巴川量子中学·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 In China, when students finish college, they usually either keep studying or start working. Getting a master’s degree (硕士学位) was very popular in the last few years. But now it seems different. Last year, about 3.88 million people took part in the exams to get into master’s degree programs. This sounds like a lot, but the number is 0.5 million less than that in 2023 and 0.86 million less than in 2022. One reason for the drop might be that studying for a master’s degree has become very expensive, CCTV reported. For example, studying for a financial (金融的) master’s degree at Shanghai University takes 228,000 yuan in total. Also, having a master’s degree might not help much in getting a good job now, according to Xiong Bingqi, head of the 21st Century Education Research Institute (21世纪教育研究所). “Many people with high degrees are ending up in low-paying jobs,” Xiong told Changjiang Daily. Because of this, some students are choosing vocational schools (职业学校). They think learning some useful skills might help them get jobs more easily. Even though we still have years before we decide whether to get a master’s degree, we should know that it’s really important to learn some life skills. These skills may help us live well. As middle school students, we can get these skills by doing small things in daily life, like tidying rooms, cooking and so on. These things can make us better prepared for the future. 1．Is it popular to get a master’s degree now? 2．How many people took part in the exams to get into master’s degree programs in 2023? 3．Why are fewer people taking the master’s degree exams now? 4．Do you want to get a master’s degree in the future? Why or why not? (Explain it about 20~30 words) Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·重庆市铜梁区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 I love running, and for me, winning every race means success. One day, my school held a sports event. I was ready and joined almost every running race. Many people came to watch. They were excited to see the running races because they were the most fun. First was the 100m race. All the boys ran fast. As expected, I finished first and got loud applause (掌声). Next was the 200m race. I ran as fast as possible and won again. The people cheered loudly. I jumped here and there happily and didn’t even shake hands with the other runners. It was tiring, but I felt proud and excited. Then came the 400m race. After seeing my wins, many players have dropped out of the competition. Only one stayed: Matt, a special guest runner. Matt has low vision (视力) but plays many sports bravely. The teacher asked Matt if he continued the competition, but Matt surprised everyone by staying in the race. I thought I’d win easily, “This is useless. He probably can’t even see the finish line.” The race began with just us two. When the starting gun fired, Matt and I both ran toward the finish line. I quickly ran ahead of Matt. Just 30 meters from winning, I was waiting for my third cheer... But suddenly, I got a sudden, strong pain—my leg cramped (抽筋). __________________ 1．Did the writer win the first race? 2．How did the writer feel after the 200m race? 3．What happened before the 400m race? 4．What happened next? Please finish the story. (about 30 words) Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·重庆市梁平区·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Recently, the morning and evening study sessions (早晚自习) in several senior high schools have been canceled (取消). And some parents and their kids gave their opinions on this cancellation (取消) on the Internet. Mrs. Wang I am really surprised that schools have canceled these study sessions! If my son has difficulty with his schoolwork, who can be ask for help? Most parents aren’t able to guide their kids in their studies. The study sessions were a great way to make sure that every student had a fair chance to improve their learning with the help of teachers. Mr. Jiang Well, I’m glad to see that my son can get more sleep, since he doesn’t need to attend the morning sessions. He must be happy for that as well. But I’m really worried that without the evening study sessions, will he still study hard at home? He used to depend on that time to focus. Tan Feng Thank God it’s over! Since I entered senior high school, I always felt tired during the morning study sessions because I often stay up late at night. Also, during the evening sessions, teachers always gave us tons of exercises. As a result, I was under too much stress. My physical and mental health (身心健康) is what I value most. Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself. Hao Yu To be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about the cancellation of these study sessions. On one hand, I’m happy that I’ll have more personal time. On the other hand, I’m a bit worried about my grades, especially in math. Well, none of my family members were good at math. So how can I improve my math without my teacher’s help? 1．Do all of the people in the passage agree with the cancellation? 2．How does Tang Feng feel about the cancellation? 3．According to the passage, what are the advantages (优势) of the cancellation? (at least two points) 4．Do you think it; s a good idea to cancel the morning and evening sessions? Why or why not? (at least 30 words) 主题03 人与自然——环境 Passage 1 （23-24八年级下·重庆西南大学附属中学校·期末） One of the most amazing trees in the world is known as baobab trees (猴面包树). This kind of tree mainly grows in South Africa and Australia. Sometimes, it is hard to tell what the name of a tree is because they look like each other. But this is not a problem with baobab trees. They look quite different, so people can tell them from other trees. Baobab trees are very wide at the base, so people often take shelter (庇护) under them. One Australian baobab was large enough for people to rest in it as a room. And it was so strong and wide that it could hold a large group of people. The strongest baobab tree in the world is over 1,835 years old now. People also call the baobab the “giving tree”. Its fruit is very delicious and is a tasty snack that is eaten in many African countries. Besides, the fruit has been found to be very healthy, because it is full of vitamins and minerals. Of course, the baobab also provides the people of sunny South Africa with some shades (阴凉处) during hot African days. Sadly, in recent years, baobab trees are dying because of climate change and overuse. In order to protect them, the local governments have made laws to stop overcutting trees. Some scientists are also doing research to better understand the baobab. The local people . 1．Is it hard for people to tell baobab trees from other trees? 2．Where do baobab trees mainly grow? 3．Why do people call the baobab tree the “giving tree”? 4．What can local people do to protect baobab trees? Please think of at least two ways. Passage 2 （23-24八年级下·重庆市第八中学校·期末） 阅读下文并回答问题。 The giant panda Hua Hua, a national darling, attracted 264,000 visitors to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which was the second most popular place during the May Day in 2023. He Hua (also called Hua Hua) will soon be three years old. She has won the hearts of the visitors because she is sweet-tempered (性格温顺的) and unable to climb trees. What’s more, she is different from other giant pandas because of her white fur. For the reasons above, some of the visitors went to see her several times to stay with Hua Hua a little longer, some of them even expressed the wish of taking care of her if possible. As more and more people become interested in pandas, the giant panda craze has swept across the world. During the May Day, visitors were crazy to buy things related to pandas. The sales have let the media call it “giant panda economy”. The last giant panda to cause a rush (引起追捧热潮) was the mascot (吉祥物) for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Bing DwenDwen, which was created according to the image of a giant panda. More than 1.4million toy mascots were sold during the games. Behind the “giant panda craze” is also Chinese government’s help with better development of the giant panda habitats (栖息地). So the wild population of giant pandas in China has increased from 1,114 in the 1970s to 1,864 now. 1．Is He Hua 3 years old now? 2．Why is He Hua so popular among the visitors? 3．According to the passage, what causes the “giant panda craze”? 4．If you have a chance to take care of Hua Hua, will you accept it? Why or why not? Passage 3 （23-24八年级下·重庆市开州区·期末） A woman called Oakes loves her pet so much that she doesn’t go anywhere without her. It sounds a little crazy. But 34-year-old Oakes always stays together with her hen named Kippee when she travels around. While many people like dogs, Oakes takes her pet hen everywhere she goes. And best of all, she gets free eggs for breakfast. It’s the best part. You can’t get any fresher, says Oakes. Oakes has been with the hen since last May. Oakes took Kippee home after meeting her at the Wild Bird Fund when she was just a chick (小鸡). Kippee was an Easter  (复活节) gift but her last owner abandoned (抛弃) her after the holiday. “She jumped up onto my arm and she was so comfortable there, She chose me.” Oakes says. Kippee travels around and draws attention. “We’re so disconnected (脱节) from farm and forest life here in New York City,” Oakes says. “So she’s a great tool for me to teach other people.” Oakes thinks Kippee should play with other hens instead of always staying with her. She has recently raised $3,500 to build a chicken coop (鸡笼) at a nearby community center. “It’ll be good for her and she will feel happy.” says Oakes. Oakes has also made her house a green house with more than 700 plants. It is like the nature inside. So Kippee enjoys her time living there. 1．Is Oakes’ pet a hen? 2．How long has Oakes been with Kippee? 3．What has Oakes done to let Kippee enjoy living there? 4．Do you like keeping a hen as a pet? Why or why not? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $