专题08 任务阅读（期末真题汇编，新疆专用）八年级英语下学期

**基本信息** 八年级下期末任务型阅读专题汇编，精选新疆各地期末真题，聚焦“人与自我”“人与社会”主题，融合成长感悟（如《塞翁失马》）、文化艺术（如《哪吒2》）等真实语篇，注重语言应用与思维训练。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读填空+问答|每篇5-6空（1分/空）+2-3问（2分/问）|涵盖成长故事（如Quan Hongchan事迹）、文化现象（如乡村音乐）、公益建议（如“生存假期”）等|情境真实（期末真题素材），问题梯度分明：基础填空考查信息提取（如填“poor”“returned”），问答题考查推理概括（如问“如何面对困境”），兼顾语言能力与思维品质|

专题08 任务阅读 主题01 人与自我——成长与感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆昌吉回族自治州呼图壁县·期末） 第一节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最相符的单词，每空一词。 The great thinker Liu An gave the famous story The Old Man at the Fort (《塞翁失马》). An old man lived a poor life with his son at the top of a hill. They lost their horse which they made a living with. His neighbors came to express their pity for his bad luck. The old man asked, “How do you know this is bad luck?” After several days, his horse returned with many wild horses. His neighbor came to congratulate him on his good luck. The old man replied, “How do you know this is good luck?” A few days later, his son learned to ride horses. However, he fell off the horseback and broke his leg. The old man thought, “How can’t this be a good thing?” The next year, there was a war. The son didn’t have to join the army because of that accident. Nothing in the world is absolutely (绝对地) good or bad. Just as an old saying goes, “Good luck and bad luck come in turn. Bad things can lead to good results. And good things can lead to bad results. When you are lucky, you’d better keep calm, or you may get into trouble at last. When you are in trouble, you should see it in a good way and you can turn it around with a strong will.” 缩写填空： An old man lived with his son in a 1 life. They lost their horse, and later the horse 2 with many wild horses. His son broke his 3 while riding a horse. The next year, because of the broken leg, his son didn’t need to join the 4 . The story was given by a thinker who named 5 . 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容回答3个问题。 6.What did the lost horse return with? 7.Did the son join the army? 8.According to this passage, what should we do when we are in trouble? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆喀什地区·期末） 第一节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词 When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music. Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free: laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside. Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!” When Sarah was young, she often fought with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying in England, a song about home made her 1 her family and friends in the US. Then, she fell in love with American country music.While many modern songs focus on money and 2 , country music brings people 3 to the “good old days” when people showed 4 to one another and trusted each other. It reminds us that the best things in life are 5 . Sarah dreams of visiting Nashville, where a lot of famous concerts are held. There are also many famous 6 and singers there, like Garth Brooks. She hopes to see him sing live one day 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答2个问题。 7.What made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US? 8.What are the best things in life according to the underlined sentence (根据划线的句子) ? Why? Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·新疆伊犁·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词 Mickey Mouse and Snow White are popular with children. But do you know how Walt Disney created them to our life? Disney was born in the US. He liked drawing animals on the farm when he was a kid. A neighbor often bought his pictures. This encouraged him to be an artist when he grew up. At the age of nine, he got his first job of delivering (投递) papers. He had to get up early in the morning and began to work. He worked from 5:00 to 7:00 in the morning. When Disney was older, he tried to get a full-time job, but it was hard. When he was 19, he started an art company with a friend. But soon it closed. Later he set up another company, but that one failed, too. Disney didn’t lose heart. He believed in himself. Three years later, he set up a cartoon company in Hollywood. It turned out to be a great success. “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, then you’ll make it,” he said. Mickey Mouse and Snow White are popular with children. Walt Disney them to our life. He liked animals on the farm when he was a kid. He wanted to be an artist when he grew up. He got his first job of delivering (投递) papers when he was . When Disney was older, he tried to get a full-time job, but it was hard. At the age of 19, he started an art company with a friend. But soon it closed. Later he set up another company, but that one failed, too. Disney didn’t heart. He believed in himself. Three years later, he a cartoon company in Hollywood. It turned out to be a great success. “When you in a thing, believe in it all the way, and then you’ll make it.” he said. 1． 2． 3． 4． 5． 6． 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7．What did Disney like drawing on the farm when he was a kid? 8．How many hours did Disney work for every morning at the age of 9? 9．What did Disney do when he was in Hollywood? Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·新疆维吾尔自治区吐鲁番市实验中学·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Hi! I’m Li Ming. I want to introduce (介绍) one of my favorite sportswomen to you. Her name is Quan Hongchan. Quan is a young but famous diver (跳水运动员). She is sixteen years old and she was born in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. When she was seven years old, she began diving. In 2021, she won her first gold medal (金牌) at the Tokyo Olympics. In 2023, Quan won two gold medals in the Hangzhou Asian Games! She is so excellent (优秀的) that many people call her “diving talent” (跳水天才). She has short black hair and there is a mole (痣) on her face. Though she doesn’t look strong, she has great power and strength (力量). For Quan, hard work is the key to success. Usually, she begins training at 7 o’clock in the morning, and she goes to bed at around 11 o’clock at night. She knows that “Practice makes perfect.” After training, she likes playing with dolls of turtle most. She said, “Although turtles are not very beautiful, they are really cute and they always keep walking.” So during the Asian Games, many people gave Quan the lovely turtle dolls because they wanted to show their love and respect to her. Quan Hongchan is one of my favorite 1 . Quan is a famous diver. She is 2 years old. When she was seven years old, she 3 diving. She is so great that many people call her “diving talent”. She has short black hair and there is a mole on her face. Though she doesn’t look 4 , she has great power and strength. Hard work is the key to 5 . Because she knows that “Practice makes perfect.” After training, she likes playing with dolls of turtle most. So during the Asian Games, many people gave Quan the lovely turtle dolls because they wanted to 6 their love and respect to her. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答下面问题。 7.Where was Quan born? 8.How many gold medals did Quan get according to the text? 9.What is Quan’s key to success? Passage 5 （24-25八年级下·新疆哈密市·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 As a 14-year-old girl, Alena Wicker’s interest is unlike other teenagers’. She is now studying science at Heersink Medical School. She is younger than the other medical students. Alena always loves getting knowledge. When she was about three or four years old, she was crazy about stars, space, and toys. And she has had a strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) from an early age. In her education, Alena didn’t just learn from the textbook. She also thought that taking extra (额外的) classes was a pleasure. Learning new skills is easy for her. The girl has created the “Brown STEM Girls” program. she is trying to create a way to success for all the girls like her. As one of Alena’s teachers said, what truly makes Alena special in the world is not her brain but her heart. Alena wants to use her story to encourage children. She wants to show other people that age should never stop them from achieving dreams. She said, “You’re never too young to do anything as long as you put your heart and mind into it. ” Alena Wicker is a 14-year-old girl. Her interest is quite 1 from other teenagers’. Now she is the youngest medical student at Heersink Medical School. Alena always shows great interest in getting 2 . When she was younger, she was crazy about stars, space, and toys. And she also has had a strong interest in STEM. Alena not only learned from the textbook but took extra classes. It is 3 for her to learn new skills. She has made a program called “Brown STEM Girls”. She is trying to 4 a way to success for all girls like her. One of Alena’s teachers thought what truly makes Alena special in the world is not her brain but her 5 . Alena wants to use her story to 6 children and also to show other people that age should never stop ones from achieving dreams. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. What is Alena studying now? 8. Which program did Alena create? 9. What can we learn from Alena? Passage 6 （24-25八年级下·新疆和田地区·期末） 第一节：阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空不超过两个单词。 Many Chinese people like American country music. But some people don’t know when country music began. At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America. There, people sang while playing the violin and guitar. They sang about everyday life, love and their problems. The life in the countryside was hard, so the songs were sometimes a little sad. One of the most popular country music singers is John Denver. And he is also quite famous to the Chinese. For Denver, music was a language and it could bring the world together. He says music can bring people together. We will understand each other better through music. People are different in color and they may speak different languages, but people are the same in mind and body. All of them love music and can understand music. The world lost a great man when John Denver died in 1997. But his music and words will live on. American country music is very popular among Chinese people. At the 1 of the 20th century, country music began in the 2 states of America. There, people sang with the violin and 3 . The music was about everyday life, love and their 4 . John Denver is one of the most popular country music singers. In his 5 , music was a language and it could bring the world together. People all over the world love and 6 music. 第二节：根据语篇内容，回答2个问题。 7.Is John Denver famous to the Chinese? . 8.According to the passage, what will we do through music? . 主题02 人与自我——健康与生活 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆阿克苏·期末） My hometown (家乡) is a small but beautiful town. I left my hometown ton years ago. Now, when I came back, I found that it changed (变化) a lot. When I left, there were only a few small shops in my hometown. Now, there is a big supermarket in the south of the town. And there are different kinds of things in it. There was a great park there before, but people cut down all the trees. It is a pity (遗憾). In the north of the town, there was a town library. It was old and small ten years ago but it is big and beautiful now. There is also a new post office just across from my old school. In the center of the town, there are also more flowers and trees, and they are so beautiful. T like my hometown very much! 1．根据语篇内容在方框中的缩写文章中填入与短文意思相符的单词；每空一词。 My hometown a lot. There were only a few small in my hometown when I left, but there is a big supermarket in the south of the town. People down all the trees, so the old park disappeared. The old library was old and small ten years ago but now it’s big and . The new post office is from my old school. There are also more flowers and in the center of the town. My hometown is beautiful now and I like it very much! 2．When did the writer leave his hometown? 3．Where is the supermarket? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州·期末） 根据短文内容完成表格，每空一词。 These days, most middle school students have pocket money (零用钱) every month. We asked students in Class l, Grade 8 about how they used their pocket money. The result shows that about thirty students taking part in the survey often buy snacks; about a half spend their pocket money on books, and a few save some of it. I’m a schoolboy in Grade 8, too. However, my choices are quite different from theirs. I usually spend most of my money on good books. I think books can make me smarter and better. I spend only a small part on snacks because most snacks are unhealthy for us. It is true that students have more and more pocket money now. We should use it wisely because it will make a difference to the way we grow up. The Use of 1 Money of Students in Class 1, Grade 8 The results of the survey About 30 students often buying snacks. About 50 percent of them 2 their pocket money on books. A few saving some of it. The writer’s 3 Spending most of his money on books. Spending only a small part on snacks which are 4 for us. Using pocket money in a 5 way. 主题01 人与社会——文化与艺术 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆巴音郭楞蒙古自治州·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 On January 29th, 2025, the film Ne Zha 2 became a great success after it was released (上映). Directed by Jiaozi, the movie continued the story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing in their last movie, Ne Zha 1. In the movie, both Ne Zha and Ao Bing lose their physical bodies, so their souls (灵魂) start todie down. To keep them alive, Taiyi Zhenren must find a way to rebuild (重塑) their bodies. At the beginning of the film, Ne Zha always makes trouble, making others unhappy. However, over time, he changes a lot. While experiencing the love of his family and friends, he also shows his love in return. Ao Bing, the other main character of the movie, is always shy and quiet at first. But after experiencing lots of difficulties with his friend Ne Zha, he becomes more outgoing. Also, there is another impressive (令人印象深刻的) character in this movie-Shen Gongbao. No one in his family can help him, so Shen Gongbao has to depend on himself. In this movie, none of Ne Zha, Ao Bing and Shen Gongbao is accepted by the world because they’re hobgoblins (妖怪). However, they don’t feel upset or give up. Instead, they fight hard and open up a road of their own. Ne Zha 2 became a great 1 after it was released on January 29th, 2025. The movie continued the 2 of Ne Zha and Ao Bing in Ne Zha 1. At the beginning of the film, Ne Zha 3 makes trouble. But he changes a lot over time. Ao Bing also becomes more outgoing after 4 many difficulties with Ne Zha. Shen Gongbao is another impressive character in this movie. He has to depend on himself. None of the three is accepted by the world. However, they don’t feel 5 or give up. Instead, they 6 hard and open up a road of their own. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容回答问题。 7.What must Taiyi Zhenren do to help Ne Zha and Ao Bing? 8.Why does Shen Gongbao have to depend on himself? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆乌鲁木齐市第七十六中学·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Once there was a lovely vegetable field. And there grew a very big tree. Both the vegetable field and the tree made the place wonderful. But no one knew that the vegetables in the field and the tree couldn’t stand each other for a long time. The vegetables didn’t like the tree’s shade (阴凉处) because it didn’t give them enough light. The tree, on the other hand, didn’t like the vegetables either. The reason was that the vegetables drank almost all the water before it could reach the tree, so the tree didn’t have enough water. They kept this condition until one day the vegetables got totally (彻底地) bored with the tree. And they decided to use up all the water in the ground so that the tree would dry up (干涸). What would the tree do? Without doubt (毫无疑问), it replied by not giving the vegetables shade from the midday (正午) sun. It was so hot that the vegetables began to dry up. Soon, all of them almost died. At that time, the vegetables and the tree felt it was better to help each other than to fight. They should really learn how to get on with those around them. So they decided to work together, using both the shade and the water to grow well. They will be a group. Soon, they showed a beautiful view again. Once, a big tree and a vegetable field stood side by side, making the place 1 . However, the vegetables in the field and the tree couldn’t stand each other. The vegetables disliked the tree’s shade because it didn’t give them 2 light. The tree was unhappy because the vegetables 3 most of the water. This situation continued until one day the vegetables 4 to use up all the water to dry the tree. The tree replied by not shading them from the midday sun. As a result, all the vegetables almost 5 . Realizing fighting was wrong, they decided to work together. By using the shade and the 6 together, they grew well again, showing a beautiful view. They learned that helping each other is better than fighting. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. Why didn’t the vegetables like the tree’s shade? ____________________________________________________ 8. Did the vegetables and the tree help each other at first? ____________________________________________________ 9. What did they decide to at last? ____________________________________________________ Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·新疆克拉玛依市白碱滩区·期末） 阅读短文，根据短文内容，在方框的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West. The Monkey King is not just any normal monkey. In fact, he sometimes does not even look like a monkey! This is because he can make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a man. To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long. The Monkey king has excited the children of China for many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 40 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. The main character in the 1 Chinese book Journey to the West is The Monkey King or Sun Wukong. He can make 72 changes to his shape and size and 2 himself into different animals and objects. But 3 he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a man. The Monkey King has a magic stick and he often uses it to 4 bad people. He can also make the stick small or 5 . Both Chinese and Western children are 6 in this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答下面3个问题。 7. Who is the main Character in the book Journey to the West? 8. Where can the Monkey King keep his magic stick when it is small? 9. Why did Western children become so interested in reading Sun Wukong’s story more than 40 years ago? Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·新疆克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文，意思最符合的单词，每空1 词，每词 1 分。 Once upon a time, there was an old king. He wanted Jack, his little son, to be the next king. But the other sons were unhappy and tried to kill Jack. The old king asked Jack to leave with a servant. Jack and his servant hurried out of the capital and traveled to the grassland. When they looked around, they saw a small house far away. They went there quickly and found the door open. They went inside without knocking on the door. There was a golden lion sleeping in the house. The servant was afraid of the lion and began to cry. The lion woke up and said angrily, “Why did you wake me up? I was having a wonderful dream. You must die.” It jumped in front of Jack and the servant. But Jack wasn’t afraid. He hit the lion. Then the lion changed into a lovely boy. Jack asked, “Can we be friends?” The boy agreed. He asked Jack, “Why are you in the grassland?” Jack told him about his brothers and the lion boy was very angry. He said, “Let’s go back, I’ll help you stop them.” Jack and the servant returned to the capital with the lion boy. The other sons were trying to kill the king. Jack succeeded in saving the king. The old king wanted Jack to be the next king. But the other wanted to kill Jack. Jack and his servant left the capital and traveled to the grassland. Later, they went to a house and found there was a lion in the house. The servant was afraid and cried. The servant’s cry it up. The lion changed into a lovely boy and they good friends. The lovely boy helped Jack save his father successfully. 1． 2． 3． 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答 2 个问题。 4．What was in the house ? 5．Did Jack save the king? Passage 5 （24-25八年级下·新疆巴音郭楞蒙古自治州·期末） 第一节  阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Many Chinese people like American country music. But some people don’t know when country music began. At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America. There, people sang while playing the violin and guitar. They sang about everyday life, love and their problems. The life in the countryside was hard, so the songs were sometimes a little sad. One of the most popular country music singers is John Denver. And he is also quite famous to the Chinese. For Denver, music was a language and it could bring the world together. He says music can bring people together. We will understand each other better through music. People are different in color and they may speak different languages, but people are the same in mind and body. All of them love music and can understand music. The world lost a great man when John Denver died in 1997. But his music and words will live on. American country music is very popular among Chinese people. At the 1 of the 20th century, country music began in the 2 states of America. There, people sang with the violin and 3 . The music was about everyday life, love and their 4 . John Denver is one of the most popular country music singers. In his 5 , music was a language and it could bring the world together. People all over the world love music and can 6 music. 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容回答问题。 7.Is John Denver famous to the Chinese? Why? 8.How long has John Denver been dead so far? 主题02 人与社会——公益与建议 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州·期末） Dear Mr. Hunt, My problem is that I can’t get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don’t like it. It’s the only communication they have. I don’t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it’s like a big ,black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I don’t think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do? Sam 阅读短文，根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。 1．a : speak angrily to each other 2． c : the action of talking or sharing news, ideas etc   阅读短文，完成同义句转换，每空一词。 3．Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. Instead he watches what he wants until late at night 根据短文内容回答问题。 4．What’s Sam’s problem? 5．Is his elder brother very nice to him? , . 6．How does he always feel at home ? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆乌鲁木齐市第七十中学·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Have you ever heard about “Survival (生存) Holiday”? “Survival Holiday” is for children to go to a lonely place for exciting activities. Now, about 1,100 companies ask children to go into nature. However, their parents can’t go with them. The reason why people like “Survival Holiday” is that they think it is good for children to be close to nature. Many children in big cities spend lots of time watching TV. Playing computer games also takes them a lot of time. “Survival Holiday” brings them an important change. Is “Survival Holiday” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. So parents sometimes should leave them alone. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see their children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems like a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even small dangers like getting their feet wet or falling down seem very terrible to them. Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned how to stay calm in different situations. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these useful skills will help them a lot in their lives. “Survival Holiday” is for children to get to a lonely place to experience exciting activities 1 their parents. People like “Survival Holiday” because they think that 2 close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend lots of time watching TV and playing 3 games. Parents sometimes should leave their children by themselves. In this way, children will have more 4 time to play. It seems that even small dangers like getting their feet wet or falling down is very 5 to children. So children need to learn how to face danger. “Survival Holiday” is such a meaningful experience for children that even years later, they will still 6 what they have learned. They can learn many useful skills from these activities which will help them a lot in their lives. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答问题。 7.How many companies ask children to go into nature? 8.Why do people like “Survival Holiday”? 9.Will these useful skills help children a lot in their lives? Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·新疆吐鲁番市·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 I’m going to tell you about my hometown, Banyoles. It’s in Catalonia, Spain. It’s a medium-sized town with a population of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona—only an hour’s car ride. The focus of life here is the lake. It’s an enjoyable place where people go to walk and meet friends. It becomes world-famous after the rowing (赛艇) competitions in the Barcelona. Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events such as swimming. A short walk from the lake takes you to the old town. In the center of the town is a square named the Raza Mayor. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town also has museums, restaurants and shops. There are several festivals in my hometown every year. Among them, the most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions. Banyoles is a great place to live. It’s a friendly town with lots of sunshine and good weather for most of the year. You can ride your bike everywhere and there are excellent sports facilities (设施). What more could you want? My hometown is Banyoles in Catalonia, Spain. It’s a medium-sized town with a 1 of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona—only an hour’s car ride. It becomes world-famous 2 the rowing competitions in the Barcelona Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events 3 swimming. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town 4 has museums, restaurants and shops. There are several 5 in my hometown every year. The most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions. Banyoles is a great place. You can ride your bike 6 and there are excellent sports facilities. What more could you want? 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. Where is Banyoles? 8. Has the lively market been in the town since the 10th century? 9. How long does the most important festival take place in October? 主题03 人与自我——成长与感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆吐鲁番市·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Jack was ten years old. He was a very lazy boy. He didn’t like doing any work. He had to go to school but he didn’t study hard there. He always tried to do as little work as possible. His parents were both doctors and they wished their son would become a doctor when he grew up. But one day Jack said to his mother, “When I graduate from school, I want to be a dustman.” “To be a dustman?” his mother asked in surprise. “That’s not a very pleasant job. But why do you want to become a dustman?” “Because then I would have to work only one day a week,” Jack replied at once. “Work only one day a week?” his mother said,“ What do you mean? And how do you know that?” “Well, I know that the dustmen come to our house for work on Thursday, for I only see them on that day,” Jack answered proudly. Jack was a ten-year-old boy. He didn’t like to work. He 1 to go to school but he didn’t study hard there and tried to do as 2 work as possible. His parents were both doctors and they wished their son would become a doctor when he 3 up. But Jack said he wanted to be a dustman. It is because he would have to work 4 one day a week. His mother asked in surprise, “What do you mean? And how do you know that?” Jack said that he 5 the dustmen come to his house for work 6 Thursday. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. What kind of boy was Jack? 8. What did his parents want him to be when he grew up? 9. What did Jack want to be? Why? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆乌鲁木齐市天山区·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 A Daughter’s Letter Dear Mum, ①Today is my birthday. I’m writing you this letter because I want you to know how much I love you. ②A few days ago, we learned an English poem named Mom Knows Best. I felt strong mother’s love between the lines, and it reminded me of you, Mum! In class, Miss Li recalled that what her mum had done for her and how her mum had encouraged her. But she mentioned that she felt really regretful because she had no chance to say “I love you” to her mum, for her mother had passed away. This made me think a lot. It seems that I’ve never told you “I love you”, so I can’t wait to write the letter. ③I still remember the times when you held my hand and counted steps with me as we walked along. You told me stones about the brave elephant and encouraged me to be a girl with a positive attitude. I also remember that in our small flat, you read books at your desk while I played with my toys on the bed nearby. In cool autumns, we took many walks along the street, chatting and laughing together. My childhood was filled with these warm memories. Now, I see what an influence you’ve had on my life. ④Time flies and so much has happened. There have been good and bad times, successes and failures, but you were always by my side. When I won the swimming prize, you smiled and said you were proud of me. When I failed my math exam, you encouraged me and said that everything would be fine. Your words helped me to deal with all my difficulties. Now, whenever I have problems, I always think of your words and they really help me so much. ⑤Mum, because of you, I’m brave and strong; because of you, I’m full of power and energy; because of you, I’m living a wonderful life. I can’t help but say, “Mum, I love you!” Love, Daughter A 　　1　　 Letter Today is my birthday. I’m writing you this letter because I want you to know how much I love you. A few days ago, we 　　2　　 an English poem named Mom Knows Best. I felt strong mother’s love between the lines, and it reminded me of you, Mum! In class, our teacher mentioned that she felt really regretful because she had no 　　3　　 to say “I love you” to her mum, so I can’t wait to write the letter. I still remember the times when you held my hand and counted steps with me as we walked along. My childhood was filled with these warm 　　4　　. Now, I see what an influence you’ve had on my life. Time flies and so much has happened. Now, whenever I have problems, I always think of your words and they 　　5　　 help me so much. Mum, because of you, I’m brave and strong; because of you, I’m full of power and energy; because of you, I’m living a 　　6　　 life. I can’t help but say, “Mum, I love you!” 1． 2． 3． 4． 5． 6． 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7．Whose story made Feifei think of her mother? 8．Why did Miss Li feel regretful? 9．What do you think of Feifei’s mother? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题08 任务阅读 主题01 人与自我——成长与感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆昌吉回族自治州呼图壁县·期末） 第一节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最相符的单词，每空一词。 The great thinker Liu An gave the famous story The Old Man at the Fort (《塞翁失马》). An old man lived a poor life with his son at the top of a hill. They lost their horse which they made a living with. His neighbors came to express their pity for his bad luck. The old man asked, “How do you know this is bad luck?” After several days, his horse returned with many wild horses. His neighbor came to congratulate him on his good luck. The old man replied, “How do you know this is good luck?” A few days later, his son learned to ride horses. However, he fell off the horseback and broke his leg. The old man thought, “How can’t this be a good thing?” The next year, there was a war. The son didn’t have to join the army because of that accident. Nothing in the world is absolutely (绝对地) good or bad. Just as an old saying goes, “Good luck and bad luck come in turn. Bad things can lead to good results. And good things can lead to bad results. When you are lucky, you’d better keep calm, or you may get into trouble at last. When you are in trouble, you should see it in a good way and you can turn it around with a strong will.” 缩写填空： An old man lived with his son in a 1 life. They lost their horse, and later the horse 2 with many wild horses. His son broke his 3 while riding a horse. The next year, because of the broken leg, his son didn’t need to join the 4 . The story was given by a thinker who named 5 . 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容回答3个问题。 6.What did the lost horse return with? 7.Did the son join the army? 8.According to this passage, what should we do when we are in trouble? 【答案】1．poor 2．returned 3．leg 4．army 5．Liu An 6．It returned with many wild horses. 7．No, he didn’t. 8．We should see it in a good way and turn it around with a strong will. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了塞翁失马的寓言故事，并告诉我们世事没有绝对好坏，要以积极心态面对困境。 【详解】1．文章第二段第一句“An old man lived a poor life with his son at the top of a hill.”指出，老人和儿子过着贫穷的生活，因此第一空填入“poor”。 1．文章第二段第四句“After several days, his horse returned with many wild horses.”指出，几天后他的马带着许多野马回来了，因此第二空填入“returned”。 2．文章第二段第六句“However, he fell off the horseback and broke his leg.”指出，儿子从马上摔下来摔断了腿，因此第三空填入“leg”。 3．文章第二段最后一句“The son didn’t have to join the army because of that accident.”指出，因为那次意外儿子不必参军，因此第四空填入“army”。 4．文章第一段第一句“The great thinker Liu An gave the famous story The Old Man at the Fort.”指出，这个故事是由思想家刘安提出的，因此第五空填入“Liu An”。 5．第三段“After several days, his horse returned with many wild horses.”直接说明丢失的马带回了许多野马，答案是原文直接引述。 6．第三段最后一句“The son didn’t have to join the army because of that accident.”直接说明儿子没有参军，答案是原文直接信息。 7．最后一段最后一句直接说明遇到困境应“see it in a good way and turn it around with a strong will”，答案是原文直接信息。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆喀什地区·期末） 第一节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词 When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music. Country is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the “good old days” when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free: laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside. Sarah hasn’t been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. “Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He’s sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!” When Sarah was young, she often fought with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying in England, a song about home made her 1 her family and friends in the US. Then, she fell in love with American country music.While many modern songs focus on money and 2 , country music brings people 3 to the “good old days” when people showed 4 to one another and trusted each other. It reminds us that the best things in life are 5 . Sarah dreams of visiting Nashville, where a lot of famous concerts are held. There are also many famous 6 and singers there, like Garth Brooks. She hopes to see him sing live one day 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答2个问题。 7.What made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US? 8.What are the best things in life according to the underlined sentence (根据划线的句子) ? Why? 【答案】1．miss 2．success 3．back 4．kindness 5．free 6．musicians 7．A song full of feelings about returning home./A song full of feelings about returning home made Sarah think about her family and friends. 8．The best things in life are laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside. Because these things bring true happiness and do not require money. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Sarah从与家人争吵到通过一首思乡歌曲爱上乡村音乐，并向往去纳什维尔的故事。 1．根据文章第1段“It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them.”可知，这首歌让她想念家人和朋友。故填miss。 2．根据文章第2段“Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success…”可知，现代歌曲关注金钱和成功。故填success。 3．根据文章第2段“However, country music brings us back to the ‘good old days’…”可知，乡村音乐将人们带回到过去。故填back。 4．根据文章第2段“…when people were kind to each other and trusted one another.”可知，过去人们彼此友善。故填kindness。 5．根据文章第2段划线句“It reminds us that the best things in life are free…”可知，生活中最好的东西是免费的。故填free。 6．根据文章第3段“There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers…”可知，纳什维尔有许多著名音乐家。故填musicians。 7．根据文章第1段“…while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio.”可知，是一首关于回家的歌让她思念家人。故填A song full of feelings about returning home./A song full of feelings about returning home made Sarah think about her family and friends. 8．根据文章第2段划线句“…the best things in life are free: laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.”可知，生活中最好的东西是欢笑、朋友、家人以及自然和乡村的美景，因为这些无需金钱就能带来真正的幸福。故填The best things in life are laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside. Because these things bring true happiness and do not require money. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·新疆伊犁·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词 Mickey Mouse and Snow White are popular with children. But do you know how Walt Disney created them to our life? Disney was born in the US. He liked drawing animals on the farm when he was a kid. A neighbor often bought his pictures. This encouraged him to be an artist when he grew up. At the age of nine, he got his first job of delivering (投递) papers. He had to get up early in the morning and began to work. He worked from 5:00 to 7:00 in the morning. When Disney was older, he tried to get a full-time job, but it was hard. When he was 19, he started an art company with a friend. But soon it closed. Later he set up another company, but that one failed, too. Disney didn’t lose heart. He believed in himself. Three years later, he set up a cartoon company in Hollywood. It turned out to be a great success. “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, then you’ll make it,” he said. Mickey Mouse and Snow White are popular with children. Walt Disney them to our life. He liked animals on the farm when he was a kid. He wanted to be an artist when he grew up. He got his first job of delivering (投递) papers when he was . When Disney was older, he tried to get a full-time job, but it was hard. At the age of 19, he started an art company with a friend. But soon it closed. Later he set up another company, but that one failed, too. Disney didn’t heart. He believed in himself. Three years later, he a cartoon company in Hollywood. It turned out to be a great success. “When you in a thing, believe in it all the way, and then you’ll make it.” he said. 1． 2． 3． 4． 5． 6． 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7．What did Disney like drawing on the farm when he was a kid? 8．How many hours did Disney work for every morning at the age of 9? 9．What did Disney do when he was in Hollywood? 【答案】1．created 2．drawing 3．9/nine 4．lose 5．started/created/found 6．believe 7．Animals. 8．Two. /Two hours. 9．He set up a cartoon company in Hollywood. 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了华特·迪士尼的生平经历。 1．根据“But do you know how Walt Disney created them to our life?”可知，华特·迪士尼将米老鼠和白雪公主带入了我们的生活，即“创造”了它们。故填created。 2．根据“He liked drawing animals on the farm when he was a kid.”可知，他小时候喜欢在农场画动物。故填drawing。 3．根据“At the age of nine, he got his first job of delivering (投递) papers.”可知，他9岁时得到了第一份送报纸的工作。故填9/nine。 4．根据“Disney didn’t lose heart.”可知，迪士尼没有灰心。故填lose。 5．根据“Three years later, he set up a cartoon company in Hollywood.”可知，三年后，他在好莱坞成立了一家卡通公司，set up意为“建立”，每空一次，start/create/found意为“建立”。故填started/created/found。 6．根据“When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, then you’ll make it”可知，当你相信一件事的时候，要一直相信它，然后你就会成功。故填believe。 7．根据“He liked drawing animals on the farm when he was a kid.”可知，他小时候喜欢在农场画动物。故填Animals. 8．根据“He worked from 5:00 to 7:00 in the morning.”可知，他每天早上从5点工作到7点，一共工作两个小时。故填Two. /Two hours. 9．根据“Three years later, he set up a cartoon company in Hollywood.”可知，他在好莱坞成立了一家卡通公司。故填He set up a cartoon company in Hollywood. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·新疆维吾尔自治区吐鲁番市实验中学·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Hi! I’m Li Ming. I want to introduce (介绍) one of my favorite sportswomen to you. Her name is Quan Hongchan. Quan is a young but famous diver (跳水运动员). She is sixteen years old and she was born in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. When she was seven years old, she began diving. In 2021, she won her first gold medal (金牌) at the Tokyo Olympics. In 2023, Quan won two gold medals in the Hangzhou Asian Games! She is so excellent (优秀的) that many people call her “diving talent” (跳水天才). She has short black hair and there is a mole (痣) on her face. Though she doesn’t look strong, she has great power and strength (力量). For Quan, hard work is the key to success. Usually, she begins training at 7 o’clock in the morning, and she goes to bed at around 11 o’clock at night. She knows that “Practice makes perfect.” After training, she likes playing with dolls of turtle most. She said, “Although turtles are not very beautiful, they are really cute and they always keep walking.” So during the Asian Games, many people gave Quan the lovely turtle dolls because they wanted to show their love and respect to her. Quan Hongchan is one of my favorite 1 . Quan is a famous diver. She is 2 years old. When she was seven years old, she 3 diving. She is so great that many people call her “diving talent”. She has short black hair and there is a mole on her face. Though she doesn’t look 4 , she has great power and strength. Hard work is the key to 5 . Because she knows that “Practice makes perfect.” After training, she likes playing with dolls of turtle most. So during the Asian Games, many people gave Quan the lovely turtle dolls because they wanted to 6 their love and respect to her. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答下面问题。 7.Where was Quan born? 8.How many gold medals did Quan get according to the text? 9.What is Quan’s key to success? 【答案】1．sportswomen 2．sixteen/16 3．began 4．strong 5．success 6．show 7．In Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. 8．Three. 9．Hard work. 【导语】本文是一篇人物介绍类记叙文，主要讲述了跳水运动员全红婵的个人信息、运动成就及日常训练生活。 1．根据“I want to introduce (介绍) one of my favorite sportswomen to you. Her name is Quan Hongchan.”可知，作者最喜欢的一位女性运动员是全红婵，故填sportswomen。 2．根据“She is sixteen years old”可知，全红婵年龄为16岁，故填sixteen/16。 3．根据“When she was seven years old, she began diving”可知，她7岁开始跳水，故填began。 4．根据“Though she doesn’t look strong, she has great power and strength (力量).”可知，她看起来不强壮但力量大，故填strong。 5．根据“hard work is the key to success”可知，成功的关键是努力，故填success。 6．根据“...they wanted to show their love and respect to her”可知，人们赠送乌龟玩偶是为了表达爱和尊重，故填show。 7．根据“she was born in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province”可知，她的出生地是广东湛江，故填In Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. 8．根据“In 2021, she won her first gold medal (金牌) at the Tokyo Olympics. In 2023, Quan won two gold medals in the Hangzhou Asian Games! ”可知，文中提到1枚奥运金牌和2枚亚运金牌，共3枚。故填Three. 9．根据“hard work is the key to success”可知，成功的关键是努力，故填Hard work. Passage 5 （24-25八年级下·新疆哈密市·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 As a 14-year-old girl, Alena Wicker’s interest is unlike other teenagers’. She is now studying science at Heersink Medical School. She is younger than the other medical students. Alena always loves getting knowledge. When she was about three or four years old, she was crazy about stars, space, and toys. And she has had a strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) from an early age. In her education, Alena didn’t just learn from the textbook. She also thought that taking extra (额外的) classes was a pleasure. Learning new skills is easy for her. The girl has created the “Brown STEM Girls” program. she is trying to create a way to success for all the girls like her. As one of Alena’s teachers said, what truly makes Alena special in the world is not her brain but her heart. Alena wants to use her story to encourage children. She wants to show other people that age should never stop them from achieving dreams. She said, “You’re never too young to do anything as long as you put your heart and mind into it. ” Alena Wicker is a 14-year-old girl. Her interest is quite 1 from other teenagers’. Now she is the youngest medical student at Heersink Medical School. Alena always shows great interest in getting 2 . When she was younger, she was crazy about stars, space, and toys. And she also has had a strong interest in STEM. Alena not only learned from the textbook but took extra classes. It is 3 for her to learn new skills. She has made a program called “Brown STEM Girls”. She is trying to 4 a way to success for all girls like her. One of Alena’s teachers thought what truly makes Alena special in the world is not her brain but her 5 . Alena wants to use her story to 6 children and also to show other people that age should never stop ones from achieving dreams. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. What is Alena studying now? 8. Which program did Alena create? 9. What can we learn from Alena? 【答案】1．different 2．knowledge. 3．easy 4．create 5．heart 6．encourage 7．Science 8．The “Brown STEM Girls” program 9．You’re never too young to do anything. 【导语】本文通过Alena追逐梦想的故事告诉我们，要坚持梦想并努力去实现它。 1．根据第一段“As a 14-year-old girl, Alena Wicker’s interest is unlike other teenagers’.”可知，ALena的爱好与其他青少年不同，故空处指“不同的”，be different from“与……不同”为固定搭配。故填different。 2．根据第二段“Alena always loves getting knowledge.”可知，Alena总是喜欢获得知识。故填knowledge。 3．根据第二段“Learning new skills is easy for her.”可知，学习新技能对她来说是容易的。故空处需形容词easy“容易的”，作表语。故填easy。 4．根据第三段“She is trying to create a way to success for all the girls like her. ”可知，她正努力为所有像她一样的女孩开辟一条成功之路，故空处需动词create“创造”，故填create。 5．根据第三段“As one of Alena’s teachers said, what truly makes Alena special in the world is not her brain but her heart.”可知，正如Alena的一位老师所说，在这个世界上，真正让Alena与众不同的不是她的头脑，而是她的心。故空处指“心”，需名词heart。故填heart。 6．根据最后一段“Alena wants to use her story to encourage children.”可知，Alena想要用她的故事来鼓励儿童。故空处指“鼓励”，需动词encourage。故填encourage。 7．根据第一段“She is now studying science at Heersink Medical School.”可知，她目前正在赫尔辛基医学院学习科学。故填Science。 8．根据第三段“The girl has created the ‘Brown STEM Girls’ program.”可知，她创立了 “棕色人种 STEM 女孩” 项目。故填The “Brown STEM Girls” program。 9．根据最后一段“She said, ‘You’re never too young to do anything as long as you put your heart and mind into it.’ ”可知，她认为只要全身心投入，无论年纪多小，你都能做成任何事。故我们可以学习Alena这种“年龄不阻碍追梦”的精神。故填You’re never too young to do anything. Passage 6 （24-25八年级下·新疆和田地区·期末） 第一节：阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空不超过两个单词。 Many Chinese people like American country music. But some people don’t know when country music began. At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America. There, people sang while playing the violin and guitar. They sang about everyday life, love and their problems. The life in the countryside was hard, so the songs were sometimes a little sad. One of the most popular country music singers is John Denver. And he is also quite famous to the Chinese. For Denver, music was a language and it could bring the world together. He says music can bring people together. We will understand each other better through music. People are different in color and they may speak different languages, but people are the same in mind and body. All of them love music and can understand music. The world lost a great man when John Denver died in 1997. But his music and words will live on. American country music is very popular among Chinese people. At the 1 of the 20th century, country music began in the 2 states of America. There, people sang with the violin and 3 . The music was about everyday life, love and their 4 . John Denver is one of the most popular country music singers. In his 5 , music was a language and it could bring the world together. People all over the world love and 6 music. 第二节：根据语篇内容，回答2个问题。 7.Is John Denver famous to the Chinese? . 8.According to the passage, what will we do through music? . 【答案】1．beginning 2．southern 3．guitar 4．problems 5．opinion/mind/view/eyes 6．understand 7．Yes./ Yes, he is. 8．We will understand each other better through music. 【导语】本文讲述了美国乡村音乐的起源（20世纪初始于美国南部各州，人们弹奏小提琴和吉他歌唱日常生活、爱情与问题），介绍了乡村音乐歌手John Denver及其对音乐的观点（音乐是能凝聚世界的语言），还提及他的影响力及音乐的延续性。 1．根据“At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America.”可知，在20世纪初，乡村音乐开始于美国南部各州，这里需要填“beginning”，故填beginning。 2．根据“At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America.”可知，乡村音乐开始于美国的南部各州，所以填“southern”，故填southern。 3．根据“There, people sang while playing the violin and guitar.”可知，人们弹奏小提琴和吉他唱歌，这里填“guitar”，故填guitar。 4．根据“They sang about everyday life, love and their problems.”可知，歌曲内容关于日常生活、爱情和他们的问题，填“problems”，故填problems。 5．根据“For Denver, music was a language and it could bring the world together.”可知，在他的观点里，音乐是一种语言，可填“opinion/mind/view/eyes” ，故填opinion/mind/view/eyes。 6．根据“All of them love music and can understand music.”可知，全世界的人热爱并理解音乐，填“understand”，故填understand。 7．根据“One of the most popular country music singers is John Denver. And he is also quite famous to the Chinese.”可知，John Denver对中国人来说是著名的，故填Yes./Yes, he is. 8．根据“We will understand each other better through music.”可知，通过音乐我们会更好地理解彼此，故填We will understand each other better through music. 主题02 人与自我——健康与生活 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆阿克苏·期末） My hometown (家乡) is a small but beautiful town. I left my hometown ton years ago. Now, when I came back, I found that it changed (变化) a lot. When I left, there were only a few small shops in my hometown. Now, there is a big supermarket in the south of the town. And there are different kinds of things in it. There was a great park there before, but people cut down all the trees. It is a pity (遗憾). In the north of the town, there was a town library. It was old and small ten years ago but it is big and beautiful now. There is also a new post office just across from my old school. In the center of the town, there are also more flowers and trees, and they are so beautiful. T like my hometown very much! 1．根据语篇内容在方框中的缩写文章中填入与短文意思相符的单词；每空一词。 My hometown a lot. There were only a few small in my hometown when I left, but there is a big supermarket in the south of the town. People down all the trees, so the old park disappeared. The old library was old and small ten years ago but now it’s big and . The new post office is from my old school. There are also more flowers and in the center of the town. My hometown is beautiful now and I like it very much! 2．When did the writer leave his hometown? 3．Where is the supermarket? 【答案】1． changed shops cut beautiful across trees 2．Ten years ago. 3．In the south of the town. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者离开家乡十年后重返故土，发现家乡发生了许多变化。 1．①根据文章第一段“Now, when I came back, I found that it changed a lot.”可知，家乡变化很大。故填changed。 ②根据文章第二段“When I left, there were only a few small shops in my hometown.”可知，以前家乡只有几家小商店。故填shops。 ③根据文章第二段“but people cut down all the trees.”可知，人们砍掉了树。故填cut。 ④根据文章第三段“It was old and small ten years ago but it is big and beautiful now.”可知，图书馆现在很漂亮。故填beautiful。 ⑤根据文章第三段“There is also a new post office just across from my old school.”可知，邮局在学校对面。故填across。 ⑥根据文章第四段“In the center of the town, there are also more flowers and trees…”可知，镇中心有更多的树。故填trees。 2．根据文章第一段“I left my hometown ten years ago.”可知，作者十年前离开家乡。故填Ten years ago。 3．根据文章第二段“Now, there is a big supermarket in the south of the town.”可知，超市在镇南。故填In the south of the town。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州·期末） 根据短文内容完成表格，每空一词。 These days, most middle school students have pocket money (零用钱) every month. We asked students in Class l, Grade 8 about how they used their pocket money. The result shows that about thirty students taking part in the survey often buy snacks; about a half spend their pocket money on books, and a few save some of it. I’m a schoolboy in Grade 8, too. However, my choices are quite different from theirs. I usually spend most of my money on good books. I think books can make me smarter and better. I spend only a small part on snacks because most snacks are unhealthy for us. It is true that students have more and more pocket money now. We should use it wisely because it will make a difference to the way we grow up. The Use of 1 Money of Students in Class 1, Grade 8 The results of the survey About 30 students often buying snacks. About 50 percent of them 2 their pocket money on books. A few saving some of it. The writer’s 3 Spending most of his money on books. Spending only a small part on snacks which are 4 for us. Using pocket money in a 5 way. 【答案】1．Pocket 2．spending 3．choices 4．unhealthy 5．wise 【导语】本文主要讲述了八年级一班的学生是如何使用他们的零用钱的。 1．根据“We asked students in Class 1, Grade 8 about how they used their pocket money.”可知，本文讲的是八年级一班的学生零用钱的使用，pocket money“零用钱”，标题中实词首字母大写。故填Pocket。 2．根据“about a half spend their pocket money on books”可知，调查结果显示，一半的人把零用钱花在书上，结合表格中“About 30 students often buying snacks”可知，此处用spend的ing形式。故填spending。 3．根据“However, my choices are quite different from theirs”及表格中“Spending most of his money on books”可知，右栏介绍的是作者的选择，故填choices。 4．根据“I spend only a small part on snacks because most snacks are unhealthy for us.”可知，作者只花一小部分在零食上，因为大多数零食是不健康的。空处填形容词作表语，unhealthy“健康的”。故填unhealthy。 5．根据“We should use it wisely because it will make a difference to the way we grow up.”可知，我们应该明智地使用零用钱。空处应填形容词作定语，wise“明智的”。故填wise。 主题01 人与社会——文化与艺术 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆巴音郭楞蒙古自治州·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 On January 29th, 2025, the film Ne Zha 2 became a great success after it was released (上映). Directed by Jiaozi, the movie continued the story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing in their last movie, Ne Zha 1. In the movie, both Ne Zha and Ao Bing lose their physical bodies, so their souls (灵魂) start todie down. To keep them alive, Taiyi Zhenren must find a way to rebuild (重塑) their bodies. At the beginning of the film, Ne Zha always makes trouble, making others unhappy. However, over time, he changes a lot. While experiencing the love of his family and friends, he also shows his love in return. Ao Bing, the other main character of the movie, is always shy and quiet at first. But after experiencing lots of difficulties with his friend Ne Zha, he becomes more outgoing. Also, there is another impressive (令人印象深刻的) character in this movie-Shen Gongbao. No one in his family can help him, so Shen Gongbao has to depend on himself. In this movie, none of Ne Zha, Ao Bing and Shen Gongbao is accepted by the world because they’re hobgoblins (妖怪). However, they don’t feel upset or give up. Instead, they fight hard and open up a road of their own. Ne Zha 2 became a great 1 after it was released on January 29th, 2025. The movie continued the 2 of Ne Zha and Ao Bing in Ne Zha 1. At the beginning of the film, Ne Zha 3 makes trouble. But he changes a lot over time. Ao Bing also becomes more outgoing after 4 many difficulties with Ne Zha. Shen Gongbao is another impressive character in this movie. He has to depend on himself. None of the three is accepted by the world. However, they don’t feel 5 or give up. Instead, they 6 hard and open up a road of their own. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容回答问题。 7.What must Taiyi Zhenren do to help Ne Zha and Ao Bing? 8.Why does Shen Gongbao have to depend on himself? 【答案】1．success 2．story 3．always 4．experiencing 5．upset 6．fight 7．He must find a way to rebuild their bodies. 8．Because no one in his family can help him. 【导语】本文主要介绍了电影《哪吒2》的剧情，讲述了哪吒、敖丙和申公豹的成长与奋斗。 1．根据“On January 29th, 2025, the film Ne Zha 2 became a great success after it was released (上映).”可知，2025年1月29日，电影《哪吒2》上映后大获成功。故填success。 2．根据“Directed by Jiaozi, the movie continued the story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing in their last movie, Ne Zha 1.”可知，电影延续了《哪吒1》中哪吒和敖丙的故事。故填story。 3．根据“At the beginning of the film, Ne Zha always makes trouble, making others unhappy.”可知，影片开头，哪吒总是捣乱。故填always。 4．根据“But after experiencing lots of difficulties with his friend Ne Zha, he becomes more outgoing.”可知，在经历了与哪吒的许多困难后，敖丙也变得更加外向。故填experiencing。 5．根据“However, they don’t feel upset or give up.”可知，然而，他们并没有感到不安或放弃。故填upset。 6．根据“Instead, they fight hard and open up a road of their own.”可知，而是努力拼搏，开辟一条属于自己的路。故填fight。 7．根据“To keep them alive, Taiyi Zhenren must find a way to rebuild their bodies.”可知，他必须找到重建他们身体的方法。故填He must find a way to rebuild their bodies. 8．根据“No one in his family can help him, so Shen Gongbao has to depend on himself.”可知，家里没有人能帮他，所以他只能靠自己了。故填Because no one in his family can help him. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆乌鲁木齐市第七十六中学·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Once there was a lovely vegetable field. And there grew a very big tree. Both the vegetable field and the tree made the place wonderful. But no one knew that the vegetables in the field and the tree couldn’t stand each other for a long time. The vegetables didn’t like the tree’s shade (阴凉处) because it didn’t give them enough light. The tree, on the other hand, didn’t like the vegetables either. The reason was that the vegetables drank almost all the water before it could reach the tree, so the tree didn’t have enough water. They kept this condition until one day the vegetables got totally (彻底地) bored with the tree. And they decided to use up all the water in the ground so that the tree would dry up (干涸). What would the tree do? Without doubt (毫无疑问), it replied by not giving the vegetables shade from the midday (正午) sun. It was so hot that the vegetables began to dry up. Soon, all of them almost died. At that time, the vegetables and the tree felt it was better to help each other than to fight. They should really learn how to get on with those around them. So they decided to work together, using both the shade and the water to grow well. They will be a group. Soon, they showed a beautiful view again. Once, a big tree and a vegetable field stood side by side, making the place 1 . However, the vegetables in the field and the tree couldn’t stand each other. The vegetables disliked the tree’s shade because it didn’t give them 2 light. The tree was unhappy because the vegetables 3 most of the water. This situation continued until one day the vegetables 4 to use up all the water to dry the tree. The tree replied by not shading them from the midday sun. As a result, all the vegetables almost 5 . Realizing fighting was wrong, they decided to work together. By using the shade and the 6 together, they grew well again, showing a beautiful view. They learned that helping each other is better than fighting. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. Why didn’t the vegetables like the tree’s shade? ____________________________________________________ 8. Did the vegetables and the tree help each other at first? ____________________________________________________ 9. What did they decide to at last? ____________________________________________________ 【答案】1．wonderful 2．enough 3．drank 4．decided 5．died 6．water 【小题7】Because it didn’t give them enough light. 【小题8】No, they didn’t. 【小题9】They decided to work together, using both the shade and the water to grow well. 【导语】本文主要讲述了菜地和大树从相互排斥到相互协作的故事，告诉人们要学会与周围事物和谐相处、互帮互助。 1．根据第一段“Both the vegetable field and the tree made the place wonderful.”可知，菜地和大树让这个地方变得很美妙。故填wonderful。 2．根据第一段“The vegetables didn’t like the tree’s shade because it didn’t give them enough light.”可知，蔬菜不喜欢树的阴凉，因为树没给它们足够的光线。故填enough。 3．根据第一段“The reason was that the vegetables drank almost all the water before it could reach the tree, so the tree didn’t have enough water.”可知，树不高兴是因为蔬菜喝了大部分的水。故填drank。 4．根据第二段“And they decided to use up all the water in the ground so that the tree would dry up.”可知，这种情况持续到有一天蔬菜决定耗尽所有的水让树干涸。故填decided。 5．根据第三段“It was so hot that the vegetables began to dry up. Soon, all of them almost died.”可知，结果所有的蔬菜几乎死了。故填died。 6．根据第五段“So they decided to work together, using both the shade and the water to grow well.”可知，通过一起利用阴凉和水，它们又长得很好。故填water。 【小题7】根据“The vegetables didn’t like the tree’s shade because it didn’t give them enough light.”可知，蔬菜不喜欢树的阴凉是因为树没给它们足够的光线，故填Because it didn’t give them enough light. 【小题8】根据“But no one knew that the vegetables in the field and the tree couldn’t stand each other for a long time.”以及后续它们相互争斗的描述可知，起初蔬菜和树没有互相帮助，故填No, they didn’t. 【小题9】根据“So they decided to work together, using both the shade and the water to grow well.”可知，它们最后决定一起合作，利用阴凉和水好好生长，故填They decided to work together, using both the shade and the water to grow well. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·新疆克拉玛依市白碱滩区·期末） 阅读短文，根据短文内容，在方框的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West. The Monkey King is not just any normal monkey. In fact, he sometimes does not even look like a monkey! This is because he can make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a man. To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long. The Monkey king has excited the children of China for many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 40 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. The main character in the 1 Chinese book Journey to the West is The Monkey King or Sun Wukong. He can make 72 changes to his shape and size and 2 himself into different animals and objects. But 3 he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a man. The Monkey King has a magic stick and he often uses it to 4 bad people. He can also make the stick small or 5 . Both Chinese and Western children are 6 in this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答下面3个问题。 7. Who is the main Character in the book Journey to the West? 8. Where can the Monkey King keep his magic stick when it is small? 9. Why did Western children become so interested in reading Sun Wukong’s story more than 40 years ago? 【答案】1．traditional 2．turn 3．unless 4．fight 5．big 6．interested 7．The Monkey King/Sun Wukong. 8．In his ear. 9．Because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了英国学生观看一个新的电视节目《美猴王》。讲述了孙悟空是中国传统故事《西游记》里的主要角色，这个节目一经播出，西方的孩子们开始对这个故事感兴趣，因为聪明的孙悟空一直为帮助弱者而奋斗，从不放弃。 1．根据“The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West.”可知，中国传统书籍《西游记》的主角是孙悟空。故填traditional。 2．根据“This is because he can make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. ”可知，他可以对自己的形状和大小进行72次改变，把自己变成不同的动物和物体。turn...into“把……变成……”。turn的形式应和make一样，用原形。故填turn。 3．根据“But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a man”可知，但是，除非它能把尾巴藏起来，否则它就不能把自己变成一个人。需要用unless引导条件状语从句。故填unless。 4．根据“To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick.”可知，孙悟空有一根金箍棒，他经常用它来打坏人。故填fight。 5．根据“Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long.”可知，他也可以把棍子变小或变大。故填big。 6．根据“And as soon as the TV program came out more than 40 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story”可知，中国和西方的孩子都对这个故事感兴趣，因为聪明的孙悟空一直在战斗，帮助弱者，从不放弃。be interested in“对……感兴趣”，故填interested。 7．根据“The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West.”可知，《西游记》的主人公是孙悟空。故填The Monkey King/Sun Wukong. 8．根据“Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. ”可知，金箍棒很小的时候，孙悟空把它放在耳朵里。故填In his ear. 9．根据“And as soon as the TV program came out more than 40 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up.”可知，因为聪明的美猴王一直在努力帮助弱者，从不放弃。故填Because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·新疆克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文，意思最符合的单词，每空1 词，每词 1 分。 Once upon a time, there was an old king. He wanted Jack, his little son, to be the next king. But the other sons were unhappy and tried to kill Jack. The old king asked Jack to leave with a servant. Jack and his servant hurried out of the capital and traveled to the grassland. When they looked around, they saw a small house far away. They went there quickly and found the door open. They went inside without knocking on the door. There was a golden lion sleeping in the house. The servant was afraid of the lion and began to cry. The lion woke up and said angrily, “Why did you wake me up? I was having a wonderful dream. You must die.” It jumped in front of Jack and the servant. But Jack wasn’t afraid. He hit the lion. Then the lion changed into a lovely boy. Jack asked, “Can we be friends?” The boy agreed. He asked Jack, “Why are you in the grassland?” Jack told him about his brothers and the lion boy was very angry. He said, “Let’s go back, I’ll help you stop them.” Jack and the servant returned to the capital with the lion boy. The other sons were trying to kill the king. Jack succeeded in saving the king. The old king wanted Jack to be the next king. But the other wanted to kill Jack. Jack and his servant left the capital and traveled to the grassland. Later, they went to a house and found there was a lion in the house. The servant was afraid and cried. The servant’s cry it up. The lion changed into a lovely boy and they good friends. The lovely boy helped Jack save his father successfully. 1． 2． 3． 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答 2 个问题。 4．What was in the house ? 5．Did Jack save the king? 【答案】1．sons 2．woke 3．became 4．It was a golden lion. 5．Yes, he did. 【导语】本文主要讲杰克和仆人为躲避追杀，跑到草地结识了变成狮子的男孩，后来男孩帮助他们一起返回到都城救了国王。 1．根据“But the other sons were unhappy and tried to kill Jack.”可知，其他儿子不高兴并想要杀死杰克。故填sons。 2．根据“The servant was afraid of the lion and began to cry. The lion woke up and said angrily”可知，仆人的哭声吵醒了狮子。故填woke。 3．根据“Jack asked, ‘Can we be friends?’ The boy agreed.”可知，杰克和男孩成为朋友，此处指过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填became。 4．根据“There was a golden lion sleeping in the house.”可知，房子里有一只金狮在睡觉。故填It was a golden lion. 5．根据“Jack succeeded in saving the king.”可知，此处为肯定回答。故填Yes, he did. Passage 5 （24-25八年级下·新疆巴音郭楞蒙古自治州·期末） 第一节  阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Many Chinese people like American country music. But some people don’t know when country music began. At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America. There, people sang while playing the violin and guitar. They sang about everyday life, love and their problems. The life in the countryside was hard, so the songs were sometimes a little sad. One of the most popular country music singers is John Denver. And he is also quite famous to the Chinese. For Denver, music was a language and it could bring the world together. He says music can bring people together. We will understand each other better through music. People are different in color and they may speak different languages, but people are the same in mind and body. All of them love music and can understand music. The world lost a great man when John Denver died in 1997. But his music and words will live on. American country music is very popular among Chinese people. At the 1 of the 20th century, country music began in the 2 states of America. There, people sang with the violin and 3 . The music was about everyday life, love and their 4 . John Denver is one of the most popular country music singers. In his 5 , music was a language and it could bring the world together. People all over the world love music and can 6 music. 第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇内容回答问题。 7.Is John Denver famous to the Chinese? Why? 8.How long has John Denver been dead so far? 【答案】1．beginning 2．southern 3．guitar 4．problems 5．opinion 6．understand 7．Yes, he is. Because he is one of the most popular country music singers. 8．For 27 years. 【导语】本文讲述了美国乡村音乐的起源和发展，以及著名乡村音乐歌手约翰·丹佛对中国人的影响和他的音乐理念，强调音乐作为连接人们的共同语言。 1．根据文中的句子“At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America.”可知，20世纪初，乡村音乐起源于美国南部各州。故填beginning。 2．根据文中的句子“At the beginning of the 20th century, country music began in the southern states of America.”可知，乡村音乐起源于美国南部各州。故填southern。 3．根据文中的句子“There, people sang while playing the violin and guitar.”可知，人们一边唱歌，一边拉小提琴和弹吉他。故填guitar。 4．根据文中的句子“They sang about everyday life, love and their problems.”可知，他们唱的是日常生活、爱情和他们的问题。故填problems。 5．根据文中的句子“For Denver, music was a language and it could bring the world together.”可知，对丹佛来说，音乐是一种语言，它可以把世界联系在一起。句中的for sb.“对某人来说”与in one’s opinion“在某人看来”同义，故填opinion。 6．根据文中的句子“All of them love music and can understand music.”可知，所有人都热爱音乐并且理解音乐。故填understand。 7．根据文中的句子“One of the most popular country music singers is John Denver. And he is also quite famous to the Chinese.”可知，约翰·丹佛对中国人来说很有名，因为他是最受欢迎的乡村歌手之一。故填Yes, he is. Because he is one of the most popular country music singers。 8．根据文中的句子“The world lost a great man when John Denver died in 1997.”可知，约翰·丹佛在1997年去世，到2024年有27年了。故填For 27 years。 主题02 人与社会——公益与建议 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州·期末） Dear Mr. Hunt, My problem is that I can’t get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don’t like it. It’s the only communication they have. I don’t know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it’s like a big ,black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I don’t think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do? Sam 阅读短文，根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。 1．a : speak angrily to each other 2． c : the action of talking or sharing news, ideas etc   阅读短文，完成同义句转换，每空一词。 3．Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. Instead he watches what he wants until late at night 根据短文内容回答问题。 4．What’s Sam’s problem? 5．Is his elder brother very nice to him? , . 6．How does he always feel at home ? 【答案】1．(a)rgue 2．(c)ommunication 3． no matter 4．He can’t get on with his family. 5． No he isn’t 6．He always feels lonely and nervous. 【导语】本文是Sam向Mr. Hunt求助如何处理家里矛盾的书信。 1．根据“speak angrily to each other”与首字母提示可知，表示互相愤怒地说话，因此应是“争吵”，英语表达为argue。故填(a)rgue。 2．根据“the action of talking or sharing news, ideas etc.”可知，表示谈论或分享新闻、想法等的行为，根据首字母提示可知，该单词指communication“交流”。故填(c)ommunication。 3．原句意为“相反，他想看什么就看什么，直到深夜”，空处应填whatever“无论什么”的同义词，可以用no matter替换。故填no；matter。 4．根据“My problem is that I can’t get on with my family”可知，他的问题是不能和家人和睦相处，故填He can’t get on with his family. 5．根据“Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me.”可知，他哥哥对他也不好，此处作否定回答。故填No；he isn’t。 6．根据“At home I always feel lonely and nervous”可知，他在家感到很孤独，很紧张。故填He always feels lonely and nervous. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆乌鲁木齐市第七十中学·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Have you ever heard about “Survival (生存) Holiday”? “Survival Holiday” is for children to go to a lonely place for exciting activities. Now, about 1,100 companies ask children to go into nature. However, their parents can’t go with them. The reason why people like “Survival Holiday” is that they think it is good for children to be close to nature. Many children in big cities spend lots of time watching TV. Playing computer games also takes them a lot of time. “Survival Holiday” brings them an important change. Is “Survival Holiday” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. So parents sometimes should leave them alone. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see their children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems like a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even small dangers like getting their feet wet or falling down seem very terrible to them. Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned how to stay calm in different situations. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these useful skills will help them a lot in their lives. “Survival Holiday” is for children to get to a lonely place to experience exciting activities 1 their parents. People like “Survival Holiday” because they think that 2 close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend lots of time watching TV and playing 3 games. Parents sometimes should leave their children by themselves. In this way, children will have more 4 time to play. It seems that even small dangers like getting their feet wet or falling down is very 5 to children. So children need to learn how to face danger. “Survival Holiday” is such a meaningful experience for children that even years later, they will still 6 what they have learned. They can learn many useful skills from these activities which will help them a lot in their lives. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答问题。 7.How many companies ask children to go into nature? 8.Why do people like “Survival Holiday”? 9.Will these useful skills help children a lot in their lives? 【答案】1．without 2．being 3．computer 4．free 5．terrible 6．remember 7．About 1,100 companies. 8．Because they think it is good for children to be close to nature. 9．Yes, they will. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了“生存假期”的概念、目的及其对儿童成长的积极影响。 1．根据“However, their parents can’t go with them”可知，“生存假期”是让孩子们在没有父母陪伴的情况下，到一个孤独的地方体验刺激的活动。without“没有，缺乏”，介词，与“their parents”构成介词短语，作状语。故填without。 2．根据“they think it is good for children to be close to nature”可知，人们喜欢“生存假期”，因为他们认为亲近大自然对孩子们有好处。空处作主语用动名词。be的动名词形式为being。故填being。 3．根据“Playing computer games also takes them a lot of time”可知，大城市里的许多孩子花大量时间看电视和玩电脑游戏。computer games“电脑游戏”，computer“电脑”。故填computer。 4．根据“Children need more free time to play”可知，孩子需要更多空闲时间玩耍。free time“空闲时间”，free“空闲的”，形容词，作定语。故填free。 5．根据“Even small dangers like getting their feet wet or falling down seem very terrible to them”可知，即使是脚被弄湿或摔倒这样的小危险，对孩子来说也是非常可怕的。terrible“可怕的”，形容词作表语。故填terrible。 6．根据“Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned”可知，“生存假期”对孩子们来说是一次非常有意义的经历，即使多年以后，他们仍然会记得所学到的东西。remember“记得”，动词，位于“will”后，动词用原形。故填remember。 7．根据“Now, about 1,100 companies ask children to go into nature”可知，约1100家公司组织此类活动。故填About 1,100 companies. 8．根据“The reason why people like ‘Survival Holiday’ is that they think it is good for children to be close to nature”可知，人们喜欢“生存假期”的原因是他们认为亲近自然对孩子有好处。故填Because they think it is good for children to be close to nature. 9．根据“All these useful skills will help them a lot in their lives”可知，这些技能对孩子未来大有帮助。故填Yes, they will. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·新疆吐鲁番市·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 I’m going to tell you about my hometown, Banyoles. It’s in Catalonia, Spain. It’s a medium-sized town with a population of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona—only an hour’s car ride. The focus of life here is the lake. It’s an enjoyable place where people go to walk and meet friends. It becomes world-famous after the rowing (赛艇) competitions in the Barcelona. Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events such as swimming. A short walk from the lake takes you to the old town. In the center of the town is a square named the Raza Mayor. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town also has museums, restaurants and shops. There are several festivals in my hometown every year. Among them, the most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions. Banyoles is a great place to live. It’s a friendly town with lots of sunshine and good weather for most of the year. You can ride your bike everywhere and there are excellent sports facilities (设施). What more could you want? My hometown is Banyoles in Catalonia, Spain. It’s a medium-sized town with a 1 of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona—only an hour’s car ride. It becomes world-famous 2 the rowing competitions in the Barcelona Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events 3 swimming. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town 4 has museums, restaurants and shops. There are several 5 in my hometown every year. The most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions. Banyoles is a great place. You can ride your bike 6 and there are excellent sports facilities. What more could you want? 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. Where is Banyoles? 8. Has the lively market been in the town since the 10th century? 9. How long does the most important festival take place in October? 【答案】1．population 2．after 3．like 4．also 5．festivals 6．everywhere 7．It’s in Catalonia, Spain. 8．No, it hasn’t. 9．For a week. 【导语】本文介绍了作者的家乡——西班牙的班约莱斯。 1．根据“It’s a medium-sized town with a population of 20,000.”可知，作者的家乡是一个有2万人口的中型城镇，population“人口”，a接名词单数。故填population。 2．根据“It becomes world-famous after the rowing (赛艇) competitions in the Barcelona.”可知，巴塞罗那赛艇比赛之后，它变得举世闻名，after“在……以后”符合题意。故填after。 3．根据“Nowadays it is a center for sports events such as swimming.”可知，现在它是游泳等体育项目的中心，like“像，例如”。故填like。 4．根据“The town also has museums, restaurants and shops.”可知，镇上也有博物馆、餐馆和商店，also“也”符合题意。故填also。 5．根据“There are several festivals in my hometown every year.”可知，家乡每年都有一些节日，festivals“节日”为复数形式泛指类别。故填festivals。 6．根据“You can ride your bike everywhere and there are excellent sports facilities (设施).”可知，你可以骑自行车去任何地方。everywhere“任何地方”，故填everywhere。 7．根据“I’m going to tell you about my hometown, Banyoles. It’s in Catalonia, Spain.”可知，班约莱斯在西班牙的加泰罗尼亚。故填It’s in Catalonia, Spain. 8．根据“In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century.”可知，镇上的市场从11世纪就在那里了，并不是10世纪，因此作否定回答。故填No, it hasn’t. 9．根据“There are several festivals in my hometown every year. Among them, the most important one takes place for a week in October.”可知，最重要的一次是活动10月举行，为期一周。故填For a week. 主题03 人与自我——成长与感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·新疆吐鲁番市·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 Jack was ten years old. He was a very lazy boy. He didn’t like doing any work. He had to go to school but he didn’t study hard there. He always tried to do as little work as possible. His parents were both doctors and they wished their son would become a doctor when he grew up. But one day Jack said to his mother, “When I graduate from school, I want to be a dustman.” “To be a dustman?” his mother asked in surprise. “That’s not a very pleasant job. But why do you want to become a dustman?” “Because then I would have to work only one day a week,” Jack replied at once. “Work only one day a week?” his mother said,“ What do you mean? And how do you know that?” “Well, I know that the dustmen come to our house for work on Thursday, for I only see them on that day,” Jack answered proudly. Jack was a ten-year-old boy. He didn’t like to work. He 1 to go to school but he didn’t study hard there and tried to do as 2 work as possible. His parents were both doctors and they wished their son would become a doctor when he 3 up. But Jack said he wanted to be a dustman. It is because he would have to work 4 one day a week. His mother asked in surprise, “What do you mean? And how do you know that?” Jack said that he 5 the dustmen come to his house for work 6 Thursday. 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7. What kind of boy was Jack? 8. What did his parents want him to be when he grew up? 9. What did Jack want to be? Why? 【答案】1．had 2．little 3．grew 4．only 5．knew 6．on 7．He was a very lazy boy. He didn’t like doing any work. 8．His parents wanted him to be a doctor. 9．Jack wanted to be a dustman, because he thought a dustman only worked one day a week. 【导语】本文主要描述了一个十岁的懒惰男孩Jack，他不喜欢学习和工作，他的父母希望他成为医生，但他却想成为清洁工，原因是他以为清洁工每周只需要工作一天。 1．根据原文“He had to go to school but he didn’t study hard there.”可知，他不得不上学，但在那里学习不努力，have to“不得不”，此处填过去式。故填had。 2．根据原文“He always tried to do as little work as possible.”可知，他总是尽量做最少的工作。故填little。 3．根据原文“His parents were both doctors and they wished their son would become a doctor when he grew up.”可知，他的父母都是医生，他们希望儿子长大后能成为一名医生。故填grew。 4．根据原文“Because then I would have to work only one day a week”可知，因为那样的话，他每周只需要工作一天。故填only。 5．根据原文“Well, I know that the dustmen come to our house for work on Thursday”可知，他知道清洁工星期四来他家工作。故填knew。 6．根据原文“Well, I know that the dustmen come to our house for work on Thursday”可知，他知道清洁工星期四来他家工作。故填on。 7．根据原文“He was a very lazy boy. He didn’t like doing any work.”可知，Jack是一个非常懒惰的男孩，他不喜欢做任何工作。故填He was a very lazy boy. He didn’t like doing any work. 8．根据原文“His parents were both doctors and they wished their son would become a doctor when he grew up.”可知，他的父母希望他长大后能成为一名医生。故填His parents wanted him to be a doctor. 9．根据原文“But Jack said he wanted to be a dustman. It is because he would have to work only one day a week.”可知，Jack想成为一名清洁工，因为他认为清洁工每周只需要工作一天。故填Jack wanted to be a dustman, because he thought a dustman only worked one day a week. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·新疆乌鲁木齐市天山区·期末） 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词，每空一词。 A Daughter’s Letter Dear Mum, ①Today is my birthday. I’m writing you this letter because I want you to know how much I love you. ②A few days ago, we learned an English poem named Mom Knows Best. I felt strong mother’s love between the lines, and it reminded me of you, Mum! In class, Miss Li recalled that what her mum had done for her and how her mum had encouraged her. But she mentioned that she felt really regretful because she had no chance to say “I love you” to her mum, for her mother had passed away. This made me think a lot. It seems that I’ve never told you “I love you”, so I can’t wait to write the letter. ③I still remember the times when you held my hand and counted steps with me as we walked along. You told me stones about the brave elephant and encouraged me to be a girl with a positive attitude. I also remember that in our small flat, you read books at your desk while I played with my toys on the bed nearby. In cool autumns, we took many walks along the street, chatting and laughing together. My childhood was filled with these warm memories. Now, I see what an influence you’ve had on my life. ④Time flies and so much has happened. There have been good and bad times, successes and failures, but you were always by my side. When I won the swimming prize, you smiled and said you were proud of me. When I failed my math exam, you encouraged me and said that everything would be fine. Your words helped me to deal with all my difficulties. Now, whenever I have problems, I always think of your words and they really help me so much. ⑤Mum, because of you, I’m brave and strong; because of you, I’m full of power and energy; because of you, I’m living a wonderful life. I can’t help but say, “Mum, I love you!” Love, Daughter A 　　1　　 Letter Today is my birthday. I’m writing you this letter because I want you to know how much I love you. A few days ago, we 　　2　　 an English poem named Mom Knows Best. I felt strong mother’s love between the lines, and it reminded me of you, Mum! In class, our teacher mentioned that she felt really regretful because she had no 　　3　　 to say “I love you” to her mum, so I can’t wait to write the letter. I still remember the times when you held my hand and counted steps with me as we walked along. My childhood was filled with these warm 　　4　　. Now, I see what an influence you’ve had on my life. Time flies and so much has happened. Now, whenever I have problems, I always think of your words and they 　　5　　 help me so much. Mum, because of you, I’m brave and strong; because of you, I’m full of power and energy; because of you, I’m living a 　　6　　 life. I can’t help but say, “Mum, I love you!” 1． 2． 3． 4． 5． 6． 阅读短文，根据语篇内容，回答3个问题。 7．Whose story made Feifei think of her mother? 8．Why did Miss Li feel regretful? 9．What do you think of Feifei’s mother? 【答案】1．Daughter’s 2．learned/learnt 3．chance 4．memories 5．really 6．wonderful 7．Miss Li’s. 8．Because she had no chance to say “I love you” to her mum. 9．She is kind and patient. 【导语】本文是一封女儿写给妈妈，表达感激之情的书信。 1．根据“A Daughter’s Letter”可知这是一封来自女儿的书信，Daughter’s“女儿的”，所有格形式修饰空后的名词。故填Daughter’s。 2．根据“A few days ago, we learned an English poem named Mom Knows Best.”可知是学了这样一首诗，learn“学习”，此处描述过去的事，需用过去式。故填learned/learnt。 3．根据“she felt really regretful because she had no chance to say ‘I love you’ to her mum”可知她真的很后悔，因为她没有机会对妈妈说“我爱你”，chance“机会”，have no chance to“没有机会去”，故填chance。 4．根据“My childhood was filled with these warm memories.”可知我的童年充满了这些温暖的回忆。空前是these，用复数形式memories“记忆”，故填memories。 5．根据“I always think of your words and they really help me so much.”可知它们真的对我有很大帮助。副词really“真地”修饰动词，故填really。 6．根据“I’m living a wonderful life.”可知我过着美好的生活。wonderful“美好的”，故填wonderful。 7．根据“In class, Miss Li recalled that what her mum had done for her and how her mum had encouraged her…This made me think a lot.”可知是李老师的故事引起了Feifei的思考，故填Miss Li’s. 8．根据“she felt really regretful because she had no chance to say ‘I love you’ to her mum, for her mother had passed away.”可知她真的很后悔，因为她没有机会对妈妈说“我爱你”，因为妈妈去世了，故填Because she had no chance to say “I love you” to her mum. 9．根据“There have been good and bad times, successes and failures, but you were always by my side.”可知妈妈是善良的，有耐心的。故填She is kind and patient. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题08 任务阅读 主题01 人与自我——成长与感悟 Passage 1 1．poor 2．returned 3．leg 4．army 5．Liu An 6．It returned with many wild horses. 7．No, he didn’t. 8．We should see it in a good way and turn it around with a strong will. Passage 2 1．miss 2．success 3．back 4．kindness 5．free 6．musicians 7．A song full of feelings about returning home./A song full of feelings about returning home made Sarah think about her family and friends. 8．The best things in life are laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside. Because these things bring true happiness and do not require money. Passage 3 1．created 2．drawing 3．9/nine 4．lose 5．started/created/found 6．believe 7．Animals. 8．Two. /Two hours. 9．He set up a cartoon company in Hollywood. Passage 4 1．sportswomen 2．sixteen/16 3．began 4．strong 5．success 6．show 7．In Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. 8．Three. 9．Hard work. Passage 5 1．different 2．knowledge. 3．easy 4．create 5．heart 6．encourage 7．Science 8．The “Brown STEM Girls” program 9．You’re never too young to do anything. Passage 6 1．beginning 2．southern 3．guitar 4．problems 5．opinion/mind/view/eyes 6．understand 7．Yes./ Yes, he is. 8．We will understand each other better through music. 主题02 人与自我——健康与生活 Passage 1 1． changed shops cut beautiful across trees 2．Ten years ago. 3．In the south of the town. Passage 2 1．Pocket 2．spending 3．choices 4．unhealthy 5．wise 主题01 人与社会——文化与艺术 Passage 1 1．success 2．story 3．always 4．experiencing 5．upset 6．fight 7．He must find a way to rebuild their bodies. 8．Because no one in his family can help him. Passage 2 1．wonderful 2．enough 3．drank 4．decided 5．died 6．water 【小题7】Because it didn’t give them enough light. 【小题8】No, they didn’t. 【小题9】They decided to work together, using both the shade and the water to grow well. Passage 3 1．traditional 2．turn 3．unless 4．fight 5．big 6．interested 7．The Monkey King/Sun Wukong. 8．In his ear. 9．Because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up. Passage 4 1．sons 2．woke 3．became 4．It was a golden lion. 5．Yes, he did. Passage 5 1．beginning 2．southern 3．guitar 4．problems 5．opinion 6．understand 7．Yes, he is. Because he is one of the most popular country music singers. 8．For 27 years. 主题02 人与社会——公益与建议 Passage 1 1．(a)rgue 2．(c)ommunication 3． no matter 4．He can’t get on with his family. 5． No he isn’t 6．He always feels lonely and nervous. Passage 2 1．without 2．being 3．computer 4．free 5．terrible 6．remember 7．About 1,100 companies. 8．Because they think it is good for children to be close to nature. 9．Yes, they will. Passage 3 1．population 2．after 3．like 4．also 5．festivals 6．everywhere 7．It’s in Catalonia, Spain. 8．No, it hasn’t. 9．For a week. 主题03 人与自我——成长与感悟 Passage 1 1．had 2．little 3．grew 4．only 5．knew 6．on 7．He was a very lazy boy. He didn’t like doing any work. 8．His parents wanted him to be a doctor. 9．Jack wanted to be a dustman, because he thought a dustman only worked one day a week. Passage 2 1．Daughter’s 2．learned/learnt 3．chance 4．memories 5．really 6．wonderful 7．Miss Li’s. 8．Because she had no chance to say “I love you” to her mum. 9．She is kind and patient. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $