考前押题01 阅读理解常考话题（期末复习专项训练）八年级英语下学期新教材译林版

**基本信息** 聚焦中考8大常考话题，精选江苏各地八年级真题，系统覆盖细节理解、词义猜测等核心题型，助力语言能力与文化意识提升。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |家乡变化|3篇|细节对比、主旨归纳|通过今昔对比展现社会发展，培养分析能力| |景点/建筑|3篇|信息匹配、文化认知|融合历史与地理知识，提升跨文化理解| |网络旅行|3篇|功能介绍、推理判断|体现科技应用，关联生活实际| |阅读|3篇|词义猜测、主旨概括|强调阅读价值，培养思维品质| |礼仪与习俗|3篇|习俗理解、图文匹配|涵盖中外礼仪，增强文化意识| |志愿服务|3篇|活动介绍、意义分析|传递助人精神，提升社会责任感| |慈善机构|3篇|组织功能、历史发展|了解公益组织，培养人文素养| |环境保护|3篇|措施理解、推理应用|聚焦环保行动，强化问题解决能力|

专题01 阅读理解常考话题 话题1 家乡变化 话题2 景点/建筑 话题3 网络旅行 话题4 阅读 话题5 礼仪与习俗 话题6 志愿服务 话题7 慈善机构 话题8 环境保护 话题1 家乡变化 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省盐城市盐都区第一共同体·期中)Over the past fifty years, my hometown has changed a lot. In the past, there were only muddy roads and very few cars. People mostly walked or rode bicycles to get around. Now the roads are much wider and far busier than before, filled with cars, buses, and motorcycles day and night. The buildings have also changed. Fifty years ago, most buildings were short, simple, and made of brick or wood. Today, they are much taller and more modern, with glass and steel structures everywhere. The environment has changed too. The air was fresher and cleaner before, but now it is more polluted because of the growing number of factories and cars. However, people are trying to plant more trees and build parks to make the city greener and healthier. There are also more fun and convenient places now. We have a huge new shopping mall which is larger, brighter, and more exciting than the old market. Young people think life is more interesting and convenient now because there are more activities and things to do. But some old people still remember the past and say life was simpler, quieter, and more peaceful back then. 1．In the third paragraph, what does the underlined word “polluted” mean? A．Fresh and clean. B．Dirty and harmful. C．Modern and convenient. D．Simple and peaceful. 2．What are people doing to improve the environment now? A．Building more factories. B．Making roads wider. C．Planting more trees and building parks. D．Driving more cars. 3．Why do some old people prefer life in the past? A．Because there were more shopping malls. B．Because the air was cleaner and life was quieter. C．Because there were more factories and cars. D．Because buildings were taller and more modern. 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．The hometown has not changed at all. B．The changes have only brought problems. C．The hometown has changed with both good and bad sides. D．Only young people like the changes. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。通过对比家乡五十年前后的道路、建筑、环境和生活方式，展现了家乡发生的巨变以及人们对此的不同视角。 1．第三段中提到：“The air was fresher and cleaner before, but now it is more polluted because of the growing number of factories and cars.”。文中将过去“更清新、更干净”的空气与现在“因为工厂和汽车增加而polluted”的空气进行对比，由此推断polluted意为“受污染的，肮脏有害的”。 2．第三段提到：“However, people are trying to plant more trees and build parks to make the city greener and healthier.”。这直接说明了人们目前正通过植树和建造公园来改善环境。 3．第三段提到过去：“The air was fresher and cleaner before”，且第四段提到一些老人认为过去的生活：“…was simpler, quieter, and more peaceful back then.”。综合这两处信息可知，空气更清新且生活更安静是老人们青睐过去生活的原因。 4．文章在前两段介绍了交通和建筑的现代化进程，在第三段指出了环境受损的现状，并在最后一段呈现了不同人群对变化的看法。全篇旨在说明家乡的变化既有积极的一面，也有消极的一面。 Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南通市海安市·月考)My name is Tom. I was born in a small town in 2008. I have lived here for 18 years, and I have seen great changes in my town over the years. When I was a child, the town was very quiet. There were no tall buildings. The main street was narrow, and there were only a few small shops. People used to go to work by bike or on foot. There was a small park in the centre of the town, and it was the only place for children to play. We often played games there after school. But now, the town has changed a lot. Many tall buildings have been built along the main street. There are many big shops, supermarkets and restaurants. The roads are wide and clean, and there are many cars and buses. People can go to work by car, bus or subway. A new big park has been built, and it has a playground, a lake and many trees. Children can play there happily. My family has also changed. We used to live in a small house, but now we live in a big apartment. My father used to work in a small factory, but now he works in a big company. My mother used to stay at home, but now she works as a teacher in a primary school. I love my town’s changes. They make our life better and more convenient. I am proud of my town and hope it will become more beautiful. 1．How long has Tom lived in the small town? A．For 10 years. B．For 18 years. C．For 20 years. D．For 28 years. 2．What was the main street like when Tom was a child? A．Wide and clean. B．Narrow. C．Narrow and clean. D．Wide and dirty. 3．What did Tom often do after school when he was a child? A．Play games in the small park. B．Go shopping with his mother. C．Do homework at home. D．Ride a bike on the street. 4．Which of the following is NOT a change in Tom’s family? A．They moved to a big apartment. B．Tom’s father works in a big company now. C．Tom’s mother is a teacher now. D．Tom’s family has a new car. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Tom介绍自己居住的小镇多年来发生的巨大变化，包含城镇设施环境和自身家庭的变化，表达了Tom对小镇的喜爱，以及对小镇未来发展的美好期盼。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“I have lived here for 18 years, and I have seen great changes in my town over the years”可知，Tom已经在小镇住了18年。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The main street was narrow, and there were only a few small shops”可知，那时主街很窄。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“There was a small park in the centre of the town, and it was the only place for children to play. We often played games there after school”可知，Tom小时候放学后经常在小公园里玩游戏。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“We used to live in a small house, but now we live in a big apartment. My father used to work in a small factory, but now he works in a big company. My mother used to stay at home, but now she works as a teacher in a primary school”可知，我们过去住小房子，现在住大公寓；我爸爸过去在小工厂工作，现在在大公司上班；我妈妈过去待在家里，现在在小学当老师，因此只有“Tom的家庭买了新车”没有在文中提到，不属于家庭的变化。故选D。 Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南京市·期中)Mr. Wang, 75, has lived in Nanjing all his life. He has witnessed (见证) great changes in the city over the past 70 years. When Mr. Wang was a child, Nanjing was much smaller. The main transport was bicycles and buses. There were only a few tall buildings, and most people lived in bungalows (平房). The roads were narrow, and there were no traffic lights in many places. People shopped at small local markets, and there were no large supermarkets. In the 1980s, Nanjing began to develop rapidly. New roads were built, and more buses were put into use. High-rise buildings (高楼) started to appear. Mr. Wang got a job in a factory and moved into a new apartment with his family. He said, “At that time, having a color TV was a luxury (奢侈品). We would gather with neighbors to watch TV in the evening.” In recent years, Nanjing has become more modern and international. The subway system has been expanded (扩建) to cover most parts of the city. High-speed rail connects Nanjing to other major cities in China. There are many shopping malls, international restaurants and modern hospitals. Mr. Wang’s grandson often takes him to travel by high-speed rail. “I never thought I could travel so fast and comfortably. Nanjing has changed beyond my imagination,” Mr. Wang said with a smile. Mr. Wang believes that the changes in Nanjing are a symbol of China’s development. He is proud of his city and looks forward to more wonderful changes in the future. 1．How long has Mr. Wang lived in Nanjing? A．For 15 years. B．For 50 years. C．For 80 years. D．For 75 years. 2．What was transport like in Nanjing when Mr. Wang was a child? A．Mainly bicycles and buses. B．Mainly subways and high-speed rail. C．Mainly cars and taxis. D．Mainly planes and trains. 3．When did Nanjing begin to develop rapidly? A．In the 1960s. B．In the 1980s. C．In the 2000s. D．In the 2020s. 4．What does Mr. Wang think of Nanjing’s changes? A．He is sad about the changes. B．He thinks the changes are terrible. C．He is proud of the changes. D．He doesn’t care about the changes. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了75岁的王先生一生居住在南京，亲身见证了南京70年间的巨大变迁，从儿时小城、交通单一、平房为主，到80年代快速发展，再到如今现代化国际化大都市，他为城市变化倍感自豪，认为这是中国发展的缩影。 1．细节理解题。根据“Mr. Wang, 75, has lived in Nanjing all his life.”可知，王先生，75岁，一生都住在南京。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“When Mr. Wang was a child, Nanjing was much smaller. The main transport was bicycles and buses”可知，他儿时南京的主要交通是自行车和公交车。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“In the 1980s, Nanjing began to develop rapidly”可知，南京在20世纪80年代开始快速发展。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“He is proud of his city and looks forward to more wonderful changes in the future”可知，王先生为南京的变化感到自豪。故选C。 话题2 景点/建筑 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省无锡市新吴实验中学·期中) Hello, everyone! Welcome to Xi’an, a city with a very long history. There are a lot of interesting places and things to see here.         Bell Tower The Bell Tower is in the center of Xi’an, like the heart of the city. It is the biggest and best-kept bell tower of its kind in China. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of Ming Dynasty (朝代) built it in 1384 to help watch over the land around the city. Today, it has become a famous place of interest in Xi’an. At night, beautiful lanterns light up the tower and make it look magical. Terracotta Warriors     The Terracotta Warriors are thousands of clay soldiers. They are as tall as real people. Each one has a different face and a different job. Some hold weapons, and others lead horses. They are in the tomb (坟墓) of Qinshihuang, China’s first emperor, in the northeast part of Xi’an. Big Wild Goose Pagoda    The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is in the south of Xi’an. It was first built in 652 to keep special Buddhist books. A famous monk called Xuan Zang brought these books back from India. The pagoda looks like a tall tower. It is beautiful and has a calm, serious style. City Wall     The City Wall we see is Xi’an today is like a big circle around the city center. It was built during Ming Dynasty. It is one of the oldest and best-kept ancient walls in China. The city wall worked to keep the city safe. Along the City Wall is a river. Today, you can ride bikes or take a walk on top of the City Wall. 1．Which picture shows the four places in Xi’an correctly? a. Bell Tower                     b. Big Wild Goose Pagoda    c. Terracotta Warriors             d. City Wall A． B． C． D． 2．How many places in the passage helped protect the city? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a modern design. B．The Terracotta Warriors are shorter than real people. C．Visitors can swim in the river along the City Wall. D．Visitors can enjoy lanterns at the Bell Tower at night. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了古都西安的四处著名景点——钟楼、兵马俑、大雁塔和城墙，包括它们的位置、历史背景及特色。 【详解】1．根据第一部分可知钟楼在市中心，第二部分可知兵马俑在西安东北部，第三部分可知大雁塔在西安南部，第四部分可知城墙围绕市中心呈环形。A选项的图片与文中描述的四个地点位置一一对应，因此选A。 2．第一部分第二段提到钟楼“built it in 1384 to help watch over the land around the city”，第四部分提到城墙“The city wall worked to keep the city safe”，共有2处具有保护城市的功能，因此选B。 3．第一部分第二段明确指出：“At night, beautiful lanterns light up the tower and make it look magical.”，说明游客可以在夜晚欣赏钟楼的灯笼，D选项正确。 Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏徐州市徐州经济技术开发区·月考)A 40-minute mountain drive takes visitors to the Heart of the Three Gorges observatory(三峡观测台). From this place, people can see a heart shape formed by the river and mountains, and nine of Wushan Mountain’s 12 peaks(山峰). After rain, the view becomes even more magical. Mist(薄雾) covers the mountains, and the clean water shows the green hills. Hiking paths like the one on Flying Phoenix Peak are popular. In late autumn, the mountains turn red with leaves. At Qutang Gorge, the shortest part of the Three Gorges, visitors can see Kuimen Gate—the same view on China’s 10-yuan bill. The steep cliffs(陡峭的悬崖) and fast river made this place important in history. Nearby, Fengjie is called “China’s poetry city” because many poets wrote about its beauty. Du Fu, a famous Tang Dynasty poet, lived here for about two years. Even though he was poor and sick, he wrote over 430 poems during this time, including one of his greatest works from White Emperor City—Climbing the Heights. In it, he expressed his sadness about growing old far from home, his unfinished dreams and his worry for his country. Today, visitors can climb the 365 steps of White Emperor City and enjoy the breathtaking view of Kuimen Gate—just like the poets of the past! 1．What can people see from the Heart of the Three Gorges observatory? A． B． C． D． 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．It often rains in Wushan Mountain. B．The mountain looks beautiful after the rain. C．Visitors enjoy climbing the green hills on rainy days. D．A picture of the mountain appears on China’s 10-yuan bill. 3．When can we see red leaves? A．From April to early May. B．From July to early August. C．From October to early November. D．From January to early February. 4．Choose the poem that is mentioned in Paragraph 5. A．I will climb to the top.    All other mountains look small. B．Leaves fall with a soft sound;    The Yangtze River flows forever. C．The country is lost, but the land stays;    Spring fills the city with grass and trees. D．From the window I see snow on the mountains,    At the gate are ships from far away. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍三峡巫山的自然风光、特色景观及相关人文历史文化。 1．第一段提到“people can see a heart shape formed by the river and mountains”，明确说明从三峡之心观测台可以看到由河流和山脉构成的心形景观。选项B的图片呈现出河流与山脉形成的心形轮廓，与原文描述的景观特征吻合。 2．第二段提到“After rain, the view becomes even more magical. Mist covers the mountains, and the clean water shows the green hills”，重点描述雨后山川雾气缭绕、山水相映的优美景色，说明雨后山色更加美丽。 3．第三段提到“In late autumn, the mountains turn red with leaves”，原文说明晚秋时节山林红叶遍野，十月至十一月初属于晚秋时节。 4．第五段提到 “including one of his greatest works from White Emperor City—Climbing the Heights”，明确提及杜甫的《登高》，这首诗的经典名句对应“落叶簌簌飘落，长江滚滚奔流”，因此“Leaves fall with a soft sound; The Yangtze River flows forever.” 符合诗文内容，其余诗句均未在文中提及。 Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏苏州市相城区·期中) Four World Cultural Heritage Sites (世界文化遗产) in China There have been many World Cultural Heritage Sites in China so far. The UNESCO congratulated China on its contribution. The table below will tell you four of the World Cultural Heritage Sites in China. Classical Gardens of SuzhouLocation (位置): in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province Famous for: their wonderful landscape garden design Meanings: They create a great harmony between man and nature, and they have high value for the study of Chinese landscape gardening and culture. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1997 Taishan MountainLocation: in central Shandong Province Famous for: its green pines, special rocks and the seas of clouds Meanings: It has the very rich cultural heritage. And it is one of the most famous mountains in China. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1987 The Grand CanalLocation: from Beijing in the north to Zhejiang Province in the south Famous for: the world's longest man-made canal Meanings: It included more than 2,000 km of waterways. The canal helped improve communication between the south and the north. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 2014 The Summer PalaceLocation: in Beijing Famous for: its creative art of Chinese landscape garden design Meanings: It connects the natural landscape of hills and open water with man-made features to show the harmony between nature and humans. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1998 1．Which of the following was added earliest onto the World Cultural Heritage List? A．Classical Gardens of Suzhou. B．Taishan Mountain. C．The Grand Canal. D．The Summer Palace. 2．What do the four sites have in common according to the passage? A．All of them are made by humans. B．All of them are natural landscapes. C．All of them are in the same province. D．All of them have natural and cultural value. 3．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．The meanings of the four World Cultural Heritage Sites. B．The tips for traveling to the four World Cultural Heritage Sites. C．The reasons for being added onto the World Cultural Heritage List. D．The information about the four World Cultural Heritage Sites. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文介绍了中国的四处世界文化遗产，分别说明了它们的位置、特色、意义以及列入世界文化遗产名录的时间。 【详解】1．根据文中信息“Classical Gardens of Suzhou: Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1997.”“Taishan Mountain: Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1987.”“The Grand Canal: Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 2014.”“The Summer Palace: Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1998.”，苏州古典园林1997 年列入，泰山1987 年列入，大运河2014 年列入，颐和园1998 年列入，对比可知，泰山是最早列入的。 2．根据文中信息“Classical Gardens of Suzhou: They create a great harmony between man and nature, and they have high value for the study of Chinese landscape gardening and culture.”“Taishan Mountain: It has the very rich cultural heritage. And it is one of the most famous mountains in China.”“The Grand Canal: the world’s longest man-made canal. The canal helped improve communication between the south and the north.”“The Summer Palace: It connects the natural landscape of hills and open water with man-made features to show the harmony between nature and humans.”，它们都同时具备自然景观价值和文化研究价值。 3．全文通过表格形式，依次介绍了四处世界文化遗产的位置、特色、意义和列入时间，目的是介绍这些遗产的基本信息。 话题3 网络旅行 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏南京市高淳外国语学校·期中) Here is information about four popular online travel platforms for students. World Online 3D tours of over 500 museums worldwide, with English introductions. Free for all users. Students who love art. Zoom in to see artworks; free history study guides. Nature View Live online tours of national parks with real-time rangers. 10 yuan per tour. Nature lovers. Real-time videos of wild animals; live Q&A with rangers. City Walk Pre-recorded walking tours of 100+ cities with local guides. Free for most tours; 5 yuan for special ones. Culture lovers. Learn local stories and traditions; online food-tasting. Space Tour Online tours of space stations and astronomical museums. Free for basic tours; 20 yuan for full experience. Space fans. 360-degree view of the space station; live talk with astronauts. 1．Which platform should you choose to learn about artworks in world-famous museums? A．World Online. B．Nature View. C．City Walk. D．Space Tour. 2．What can you do on the Nature View platform? A．Take a 3D tour of the Louvre. B．Watch real-time videos of wild animals. C．Learn local traditions of cities. D．Talk with astronauts. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the information? A．All tours on City Walk are free. B．World Online provides free study guides. C．Nature View costs 20 yuan per tour. D．Space Tour is best for art history lovers. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文介绍了四个在线旅游平台的功能、费用、适合人群及特色服务。 【详解】1．“World Online”平台介绍中提到：“3D tours of over 500 museums worldwide...Students who love art...Zoom in to see artworks”，说明适合学习艺术品。 2．“Nature View”平台介绍中提到：“Real-time videos of wild animals”，说明可以观看野生动物的实时视频。 3．“World Online”平台介绍中提到：“free history study guides”，说明提供免费历史学习指南。 Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏省镇江市京口区·期中)Amy, a middle school student, tried a new way to learn about history—she took an online tour of the China Grand Canal Museum. “My history teacher told us that Yangzhou has a deep connection with the Grand Canal,” Amy said. “Since I couldn’t visit the museum in person, the online tour was a perfect choice.” The China Grand Canal Museum has a user-friendly website. When Amy entered it, she saw a virtual gate that looked just like the real museum’s entrance. By clicking the mouse, she could “walk” into different exhibition halls. In the “Canal and City Hall”, there were 3D models showing how Yangzhou grew into a busy city because of the Grand Canal. She could even zoom in to look at small details, like old boats and ancient shops along the river. Amy’s favourite part was the “Virtual Experience Hall”. There, she put on her headphones and watched a short video. It felt like she was sitting on a boat, sailing along the ancient canal and passing Yangzhou’s old bridges. “I could almost hear the water and the sound of people selling snacks by the river,” she said. The online museum also has a “Knowledge Test” section. After Amy finished her tour, she took a short quiz about the Grand Canal’s history. When she answered a question correctly, a little cartoon character popped up to cheer for her. “It made learning fun, not boring at all,” Amy smiled. At the end of the tour, Amy saved a digital postcard from the museum. It had a picture of the Grand Canal at sunset. “I want to visit the real museum in person one day,” she said. “But this online tour has already taught me so much about the city’s history.” 1．Why did Amy visit the China Grand Canal Museum online? A．Because she didn’t like the real museum. B．Because the online museum was cheaper. C．Because her teacher asked her to visit it online. D．Because she couldn’t go to the museum in person. 2．What does the underlined phrase “popped up” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Stayed quietly. B．Moved slowly. C．Came out suddenly. D．Went away quickly. 3．Where can you possibly find this article? A．In a science book. B．In a fashion magazine. C．In the textbook. D．On a travel website. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文介绍了中学生艾米通过线上参观中国大运河博物馆学习历史的新方式。 1．根据第一段“Since I couldn’t visit the museum in person, the online tour was a perfect choice.”可知，Amy无法亲身前往博物馆，故而选择了线上旅行的方式。 2．根据情境“When she answered a question correctly”和主语“a little cartoon character”可知，卡通小人是“突然出现”为她加油，选项C符合文意。D项“快速离开”语义相反；A项“安静地呆着”不符合“to cheer for her”，B项“缓慢地移动”不符合后面“It made learning fun”的特点。 3．本文介绍的是中国大运河博物馆的线上参观体验，涉及旅游、文化景点，最可能出现在D项“旅游网站”上。其他选项主题不符。 Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏省扬州市江都区八校联谊·期中)Amy, a middle school student, tried a new way to learn about history—she took an online tour of the China Grand Canal Museum. “My history teacher told us that Yangzhou has a deep connection with the Grand Canal,” Amy said. “Since I couldn’t visit the museum in person, the online tour was a perfect choice.” The China Grand Canal Museum has a user-friendly website. When Amy entered it, she saw a virtual gate that looked just like the real museum’s entrance. By clicking the mouse, she could “walk”into different exhibition halls. In the “Canal and City Hall”, there were 3D models showing how Yangzhou grew into a busy city because of the Grand Canal. She could even zoom in to look at small details, like old boats and ancient shops along the river. Amy’s favourite part was the “Virtual Experience Hall”. There, she put on her headphones and watched a short video. It felt like she was sitting on a boat, sailing along the ancient canal and passing Yangzhou’s old bridges. “I could almost hear the water and the sound of people selling snacks by the river,” she said. The online museum also has a “Knowledge Test”section. After Amy finished her tour, she took a short quiz about the Grand Canal’s history. When she answered a question correctly, a little cartoon character popped up to cheer for her. “It made learning fun, not boring at all,” Amy smiled. At the end of the tour, Amy saved a digital postcard from the museum. It had a picture of the Grand Canal at sunset. “I want to visit the real museum in person one day,” she said. “But this online tour has already taught me so much about the city’s history.” 1．Why did Amy visit the China Grand Canal Museum online? A．Because she didn’t like the real museum. B．Because the online museum was cheaper. C．Because her teacher asked her to visit it online. D．Because she couldn’t go to the museum in person. 2．What did Amy do in the “Virtual Experience Hall”? A．She taught others about canal history. B．She put on headphones and watched a short video. C．She saved a digital postcard of the canal. D．She took a short quiz about the canal. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Amy thought the online tour was boring. B．There is a “Knowledge Test” part in the online museum. C．Amy didn’t learn anything from the online tour. D．Amy could not look at small details in the museum. 4．What can you infer from the passage? A．Amy shows great interest in the history of Yangzhou and the Grand Canal. B．Amy thinks online tours are less interesting than real visits. C．Amy will never visit the real China Grand Canal Museum. D．Amy failed the knowledge test about the Grand Canal. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了中学生Amy无法亲临大运河博物馆，通过线上云游览参观中国大运河博物馆、学习扬州运河历史、收获满满知识与趣味的经历。 1．根据第一段原文“Since I couldn’t visit the museum in person, the online tour was a perfect choice.”可知，Amy进行线上游览的原因是她无法亲自去到实体博物馆。 2．根据第三段原文“Amy’s favourite part was the “Virtual Experience Hall”. There, she put on her headphones and watched a short video.”可知，Amy在虚拟体验厅戴上耳机观看了短视频。 3．根据第四段原文“The online museum also has a ‘Knowledge Test’ section.”（第四段），说明线上博物馆设有知识测试板块，表述正确；A选项Amy觉得线上游览很无聊与原文“It made learning fun, not boring at all”不符；C选项Amy没有学到东西和原文“this online tour has already taught me so much”不符；D选项Amy看不到博物馆里的小细节和原文“She could even zoom in to look at small details”不符。 4．全文中Amy全程享受线上游览、收获大量运河与扬州历史知识、还希望未来亲临实体博物馆，能够推断出Amy对扬州以及大运河的历史抱有浓厚的兴趣；B、C、D选项内容均和原文表达相反。 话题4 阅读 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南通市通州区·月考)Whether you enjoy books filled with facts or prefer fantastical (虚构的) stories, reading is good for your health. ________ Reading opens your eyes and mind to a world beyond your neighbourhood. You can find out about people living different lives from you and amazing facts about the world. You find out important news stories and how you can make a difference in the world. Reading non-fiction and fiction improves your understanding of people and the world around you. Sarah Driver, a teacher for 25 years, says, “Reading helps you understand how other people feel because you get to see things from their eyes. It’s like stepping into their shoes and seeing the world the way they do.” This is called empathy. ________ Your creativity can be improved by reading too. As Driver says, “You begin to picture the story in your head and create your own images. It helps you to think of new ideas and come up with different ways to solve problems. It’s a whole new world to explore in your mind.” Bring people together Reading can also bring you closer to your friends, and help you to make new ones as you share books and recommend the writers you’ve enjoyed to each other. You can create a book club where you take it in turns to choose what to read and talk about it together. ________ There are times when you may want to run away into another world. You can do that with a book without going anywhere. When you’re reading a story that catches your imagination and your attention, you forget everything around you. If you’re feeling tired, sad or lonely, getting lost in a story can give you comfort and help you to relax. Reading can also help you understand any difficult feelings you might have. Driver says, “It’s like having a friend who understands. When you’re feeling sad or angry, you can read about characters going through similar things. They show you different ways to deal with those feelings and find solutions and hope.” 1．The underlined word “empathy” in paragraph 2 refers to the ability to ________. A．solve problems by reading about them B．imagine what it would be like to wear in others’ shoes C．find out problems and work to make a difference in the world D．understand others’ feelings by seeing things from their point of view 2．According to the article, how can reading help bring people together? A．Taking part in speed-reading competitions. B．Writing fan letters to your favorite writers. C．Starting a book club to share and discuss stories. D．Creating characters based on people around you. 3．Which of the following best shows reading is like having “a friend who understands”? A．You finish a book and feel proud of yourself. B．Reading gives you a laugh when you’re bored. C．You and your best friend share a book you both enjoy. D．A character in a book solves problems similar to yours. 4．Choose the best answer to fill each of the three blanks (空格) in the passage. ①Open your mind ②Cheer yourself up ③Learn new knowledge ④Enrich your imagination A．①④② B．②④③ C．①③④ D．②③④ 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了阅读对身心健康的诸多益处。文章从三个方面展开：阅读能开阔视野、培养同理心；阅读能提升创造力；阅读能拉近人与人之间的距离，并能像朋友一样给予安慰和理解。 1．根据第二段中Sarah Driver所说的话：“Reading helps you understand how other people feel because you get to see things from their eyes. It’s like stepping into their shoes and seeing the world the way they do.”紧接着文中提到“This is called empathy.”。由此可知，empathy指的就是从他人角度看问题、理解他人感受的能力。 2．根据文章“Bring people together”这一部分的内容：“You can create a book club where you take it in turns to choose what to read and talk about it together.”可知，建立读书俱乐部来分享和讨论故事是阅读拉近人们距离的一种方式。 3．根据文章最后一段：“When you’re feeling sad or angry, you can read about characters going through similar things. They show you different ways to deal with those feelings and find solutions and hope.”由此可知，当书中的角色解决了与你相似的问题时，就像是一个理解你的朋友在帮助你。 4．第一个空格：位于第二段之前。第二段主要讲opens your eyes and mind，了解世界，理解他人。这与①Open your mind相契合；第二个空格：位于第三段之前。第三段主要讲creativity can be improved，在脑海中创造图像和新想法。这与④Enrich your imagination相契合；第三个空格：位于最后一段之前。最后一段主要讲阅读give you comfort，帮助放松，处理情绪。这与②Cheer yourself up相契合。 Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏省连云港市灌南县·期中)Reading a good book is a wonderful journey because the reader can live in someone else’s world for a while. Reading together with others, known as buddy (同伴) reading, will make this journey even more fantastic. During the journey, the buddies spend time doing a lot of reading activities. This not only adds to the pleasure of reading, but also deepens their understanding of the books. Although it is all right to have students join in buddy reading with same-aged schoolmates, schools usually pair up older students with younger ones. In 2023, Green School started such a programme and has achieved a great success. Both younger and older readers in this school have learned a lot from this two-year programme. For example, when they listened to each other, they learned to be kind and patient. This experience also provided them with a chance to practise lifelong skills, such as exercising leadership or communicating with others. A student called Jason said that reading to a younger buddy was really helpful. He became more confident, as he knew he was a role model for someone. The school also became a closer community. The reading buddies felt more connected as they often met each other. The students were always excited when they saw their buddies pass by in the hallway. Now summer vacation is coming. It’s a great time to get into books. Why not pair up with a friend, choose a book you both like and read it together? 1．Buddy reading means ________. A．reading in the library B．reading together with others C．reading while travelling D．reading whenever there is time 2．Green School started buddy reading with ________ and has achieved a great success in 2023. A．same-aged classmates B．different-aged classmates C．same-aged schoolmates D．different-aged schoolmates 3．Students have learnt ________ from this two-year programme. A．a lot of new books B．how to improve listening skills C．how to be kind and patient D．how to make friends with each other 4．What’s the purpose of the writer to write the last paragraph? A．To show the benefits of reading. B．To tell us how to spend summer vacation. C．To tell us how to be a good reader. D．To call on us to take action to read at once. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了同伴阅读的概念、学校开展的跨年级同伴阅读项目及其给学生和校园带来的积极影响，最后呼吁大家在暑假尝试同伴阅读。 【详解】1．根据文章第一段第二句“Reading together with others, known as buddy (同伴) reading”可知，buddy reading指的是“与他人一起阅读”。 2．根据文章第二段第一句“Although it is all right to have students join in buddy reading with same-aged schoolmates, schools usually pair up older students with younger ones.”以及第二句“In 2023, Green School started such a programme…”可知，学校通常将年长学生与年幼学生配对(即不同年龄)，Green School启动的正是这样的项目，且文中对应词汇为schoolmates。 3．根据文章第三段第二句“For example, when they listened to each other, they learned to be kind and patient.”可知，学生们从这个两年的项目中学到了如何变得善良和耐心。 4．文章最后一段提到暑假即将来临，并用反问句“Why not pair up with a friend... and read it together?”建议读者找朋友一起读书，旨在号召大家立即采取行动去阅读。 Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南京市·期中)The Power of Reading: When we stop reading, we forget how to think. “Most of our students can hardly read and understand well. This is not a joke.” These words come from a college teacher, who the writer Derek Thompson mentions in his article The End of Thinking. At first, this sounds like an overstatement. But when we look at recent trends, it is not. Teachers in North America say that many students have trouble understanding a long idea in a text of several pages. They can read the words correctly, but they cannot keep their attention or accept unclear meanings. At the same time, people are reading less and less. Studies show that reading for fun has dropped greatly, especially among young people. They are not unable to read at all. They send messages, look through social media and post online every day. But they are losing the habit of reading deeply. Mr. Thompson calls this “thinning of thought”. Our ability to understand difficult ideas, judge facts and accept uncertainty is slowly becoming weaker. Science supports this. Reading does not just give us knowledge—it changes how our brain works. In an important study, French scientist Stanislas Dehaene and his team compared three groups: adults who learned to read as children, those who learned later, and those who never learned to read. They found that reading ability changes the brain. It makes the parts for seeing and language work better together. It improves listening and helps people notice different sounds of speech. Reading connects sight and language to help us understand better. Reading a book is not just a personal hobby any more. In a time full of distractions, it helps us think clearly and be responsible citizens. When we read carefully and patiently, following ideas or stories, we build the brain abilities that help us think logically and understand others. These abilities are important for our society. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Students in North America can’t read any words correctly at all. B．Young people read more for pleasure than before these days. C．Dehaene’s study compared three groups of different adult readers. D．Reading only helps people build the ability to think logically. 2．What does the underlined phrase “thinning of thought” mean in the passage? A．People are losing weight by thinking a lot. B．People’s brains will stop working if they don’t read. C．People can think about more and more complex ideas easily. D．People’s thinking ability becomes worse and weaker gradually. 3．What is the writer’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To introduce Derek Thompson’s article The End of Thinking. B．To tell readers the results of Dehaene’s brain study. C．To warn readers of the harm of using social media online. D．To show the importance of reading and deep reading. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文指出当下人们阅读减少、深度阅读缺失导致思维能力退化，而科学研究证明阅读有益大脑，强调深度阅读对个人与社会的重要性。 1．文章第七段第三句：“...compared three groups: adults who learned to read as children, those who learned later, and those who never learned to read”，说明研究对象为三类不同阅读经历的成年人。 2．“thinning of thought”字面意为“思维变薄”，结合上下文指人们的思维能力逐渐变差、变弱。 3．文章从阅读现状堪忧、思维能力退化、科学研究佐证阅读对大脑的作用，最后强调阅读的社会价值，核心都是论证阅读与深度阅读的重要性。其他选项仅为文中细节，并非作者写作的核心目的。 话题5 礼仪与习俗 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省盐城市东台市第五教育联盟·期中)For centuries, China has been known as “a state of ceremony”, which means Liyi Zhibang. There was much greeting etiquette in ancient China. And the fist-and-palm salute (拱手礼) was quite a classic example. Today, although Chinese people usually shake hands when meeting friends and relatives, people still make fist-and-palm salutes when they are paying a visit to someone during the Spring Festival or attending someone’s wedding or birthday party. The fist-and-palm salute has a history of more than 3,000 years. Since the Western Zhou Dynasty, people had already performed it when meeting peers (同辈). In ancient times, if people met a stranger, they would prepare for a fight if necessary, and their hands were always ready for holding any weapon (武器). Holding hands together pointed towards themselves was a gesture of saying “relax”, meaning “I’m not with any weapon and I’m not here to pick a fight”. Later, it became the etiquette when people met each other or showed thanks. So, how should people do the fist-and-palm salute properly? First, stand at attention. If you’re a man, make a fist (拳) with your right hand, then hold the right hand with your left hand in front of your chest, look at the person, raise both hands to the eyebrows (眉毛), bend down and shake hands gently three times. At the same time, you can also say some lucky greeting words. If you’re a woman, you should do it the other way which should be the right hand on the top. People may be more familiar with the hold-fist salute, called bao quan li in Chinese. It is widely used among the kung fu masters and students. This gesture is formed by holding the right fist first very tightly closed and covering it with the left hand open, and extending both arms a little forward in front of the chest. Make sure the left thumb (拇指) is close to the index finger (食指) and don’t point it at yourself, as it shows impoliteness. 1．What does the underlined word “etiquette” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Need. B．Manners. C．Dances. D．Groups. 2．Which picture shows the CORRECT way for women to do the fist-and-palm salute? A． B． C． D． 3．If Mike wants to do the hold-fist salute, he should ______. A．keep his right hand open B．put his right hand on his left hand C．not point his left thumb at himself D．not hold out his arms 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．There are no standards for these two salutes. B．The fist-and-palm salute is more common in kung fu. C．Now, people celebrate one’s birthday with the hold-fist salute. D．These two salutes seem similar, but they are quite different. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了中国传统礼仪中拱手礼与抱拳礼的起源、文化内涵及正确行礼方式，展现了中国“礼仪之邦”的文化特色。 【详解】1．第一段开头提到“For centuries, China has been known as “a state of ceremony”，中国被称为“礼仪之邦”，后文介绍的拱手礼就是一种典型的“礼仪”。 2．第三段明确提到“ If you’re a woman, you should do it the other way which should be the right hand on the top.”，说明女性行拱手礼时，右手在上（左手握拳，右手在上）。 3．第四段说明抱拳礼的要求：“Make sure the left thumb is close to the index finger and don’t point it at yourself, as it shows impoliteness.”（左手拇指要靠近食指，不能指向自己，否则不礼貌）。 4．文中分别介绍了“拱手礼（fist-and-palm salute）”和“抱拳礼（hold-fist salute）” 的不同适用场景、姿势规范，二者虽形式相似但细节与用途不同。 Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省宿迁市泗洪县·期中)How do people greet visitors? In most countries, people shake hands when they meet. However, the world is made up of many different cultures. Other cultures have special customs. Read on to find out! France France is famous for its people’s romantic (浪漫的) way of greeting. They touch their face and make a kissing sound. Brazil Come and take a bath! Indians in Brazil(巴西) love bathing very much. When you visit them, they will invite you to take a bath in a river with them. Thailand People in Thailand press their hands together and bow to greet each other. If you hold your hands higher or take a lower bow, you show more respect to others. New Zealand The custom of welcoming someone is called the “hongi”. People touch their noses together when they meet. They are sharing their breath with their guests. 1．How many ways of greeting are there in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．Which country greets people by touching noses? A．France. B．Brazil. C．Thailand. D．New Zealand. 3．Which part of the newspaper is the passage taken from? A．Science. B．Culture. C．Travel. D．Business. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍不同国家问候习俗的说明文，以表格形式列举了法国、巴西、泰国、新西兰这四个国家的特色问候方式，展现了不同文化背景下独特的社交礼仪，让读者了解到除握手外，世界各地还有许多有趣的问候传统。 【详解】1．根据文章表格内容可知，文中分别介绍了France（法国）、Brazil（巴西）、Thailand（泰国）、New Zealand（新西兰）这四个国家的问候方式，以及文章开头中“ In most countries, people shake hands when they meet.”，因此共计五种。 2．定位到表格中New Zealand部分，根据句子“People touch their noses together when they meet.（人们见面时鼻子碰在一起），可知新西兰人通过碰鼻来问候。 3．文章主要介绍了不同国家独特的问候习俗和文化差异（customs and cultures），属于风俗文化范畴，而非科学、旅游或商业内容，因此最可能出自报纸的“文化（Culture）”板块。 Passage 3 (24-25八年级下·江苏省无锡市锡山区·期末) 1．The picture above is about ________. A．a poster for manners B．a report on meals C．a survey on manners D．an advertisement on meals 2．What should you do when food is out of your reach at the table according to the poster? A．Stand up to get the food. B．Ask someone to help pass it to you. C．Drum on your bowl with chopsticks. D．Lick your finger all the time. 3．According to the text, which of the following is good table manners? A．Talking with your mouth full. B．Picking the food you like when eating. C．Cleaning your mouth with the napkin. D．Start eating when your mother stands at the table. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一张海报，介绍了餐桌礼仪。 1．细节理解题。根据图片可知，文章介绍了用餐礼仪。结合图片中的图画、文字等可知，这属于“海报”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Don’t stand up to get the food that you can’t reach. I’ll help you with it.”可知，当在餐桌上够不到食物时，可以请求他人帮助。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Stop wiping with your hands or sleeves, use the napkin.”可知，用餐巾纸擦嘴是好的餐桌礼仪。故选C。 话题6 志愿服务 Passage 1 (24-25八年级下·江苏省南京市玄武区·期末)①Have you ever noticed you feel better and happier after helping someone else? Volunteering isn’t just great for the people you support, it can boost your well-being too. Volunteers’ Week takes place every year from 1 to 7 June and is a good opportunity to find out how helping others makes you feel better. ②What is volunteering? Volunteering means giving your time, energy or skills without expecting anything in return. Millions of people around the country volunteer every year, and there are lots of ways you can join them, including raising money for charity, helping in your local community garden or park; or even carrying a neighbour’s shopping home. The theme for this year’s Volunteers’ Week is Celebrate and Inspire, which highlights all the different people who take part in volunteering and the many ways they do it. ③How is volunteering good for me? According to Susan Albers, a psychologist (an expert in thoughts and feelings), volunteering has been shown to reduce stress and make you feel better about your life. This is because being kind and doing things for other people activates the reward part of the brain and releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin (多巴胺和血清素). ________, such as feeling part of a community, making friends and learning skills. ④How can I become a volunteer? There are lots of ways you can volunteer. Albers recommends finding something that is meaningful to you. If you love sport, then ask if your club needs help teaching younger players. If you’re passionate about protecting the environment, organize a litter pick or beach clean. You could also ask at your local library, community centre or school for volunteering opportunities. Make sure you check with a parent or carer before you start, and see if friends or family want to join in. Albers says involving family or friends can be “a great way to boost your mental health. It’s free. It’s an activity that everyone can do. It doesn’t require a lot of skills or time”. 1．Which of the following shows an example of volunteering? ①Daniel helps sort books, reshelve books, and guide readers at the local library. ②Simon sells handicrafts to raise enough money and buy his mother a birthday present. ③Suzy becomes a member of the school club and learns more about different manners. ④Mike and his friends help with sorting garbage and cleaning public areas at the community. A．①② B．②③ C．①④ D．③④ 2．Which of the following sentence can be put in the blank in paragraph ③? A．There are different ways of volunteering B．Volunteering has many other advantages too C．On the other hand, there may be some disadvantages too D．You should pay attention to many things when volunteering 3．Which picture best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了志愿服务的好处以及如何参与志愿服务。 【详解】1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Volunteering means giving your time, energy or skills without expecting anything in return.”可知，志愿服务是指无偿付出时间、精力或技能的行为。由此推知，丹尼尔在当地图书馆帮助分类书籍，重新上架书籍，并引导读者以及迈克和他的朋友在社区帮助分类垃圾和打扫公共区域都属于志愿服务。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“volunteering has been shown to reduce stress and make you feel better about your life...such as feeling part of a community, making friends and learning skills.”可知，空处之前提到志愿服务可以减轻压力，让人对生活感觉更好；空处之后列举了志愿服务的其他好处，因此，选项B“志愿服务还有许多其他好处”符合语境。故选B。 3．篇章结构题。第一段通过提问引出志愿服务的话题，并介绍了志愿周的时间和意义；第二段解释了志愿服务的定义和今年志愿周的主题；第三段阐述了志愿服务对个人的好处；第四段提供了成为志愿者的方法和建议。故选D。 Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省常州市·期末)“This lady is in her 60s, lives alone and often needs help,” said Chen, 45, a volunteer of “Time Bank”. The government in Haikou, Hainan has run the Time Bank programme for 3 years to help make the life of local elderly people easier. Time Bank collects the daily needs of the old in communities and then posts the orders on a programme online. Volunteers then take the orders and offer the services (服务) to those in need. Each volunteer can get the “time currency (货币)” for every hour of voluntary service they offer. They can use the currency to ask for the voluntary services when they grow old themselves, or give away their currency to others in need of elderly care. Wu Meiling helps with the monthly activities of the programme. “Most of the elderly people on the programme are those who live alone, or those in poor health. But the volunteers come from all walks of life, such as teachers, doctors and workers,” said Wu. “Time Bank provides a chance for volunteers to get to know each other and learn new skills from others. By exchanging time and skills, members can develop the spirit (精神) of mutual aid, save costs and build stronger communities.” “However, the Time Bank programme needs more changes,” said Li Jinling, a leader of the programme. “Many elderly people do not know about the programme or do not know how to order it online. We’ll go on working hard to get more people interested in it.” 1．Why does the local government run the programme? A．To raise money for the old. B．To help the poor in the city. C．To improve the life of the old. D．To offer jobs to young people. 2．What can the volunteers use their “time currency” to do? A．Buy gifts in shops. B．Save money in banks. C．Pay for online courses. D．Get free voluntary services. 3．What does the underlined words “mutual aid” mean? A．Helping each other. B．Respecting old people. C．Protecting the environment D．Loving our country. 4．What’s mainly talked about in the last paragraph? A．The ways to invite volunteers to Time Bank. B．The problems Time Bank meets at present. C．The changes Time Bank has already made. D．The activities Time Bank plans to organize. 5．What is the writer’s purpose of writing the article? A．To ask people to be kind to the elderly. B．To teach people to make money by doing good. C．To recommend people to save joy in Time Bank. D．To help people know about Time Bank programme. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了海南海口“时间银行”项目的开展目的、运作方式、意义及现存问题，旨在让人们了解该项目。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“The government in Haikou, Hainan has run the Time Bank programme for 3 years to help make the life of local elderly people easier.”可知，当地政府开展这个项目是为了改善老年人的生活。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Each volunteer can get the ‘time currency’... They can use the currency to ask for the voluntary services when they grow old themselves, or give away their currency to others in need of elderly care.”可知，志愿者可以用“时间货币”获得免费的志愿服务。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Time Bank provides a chance for volunteers to get to know each other and learn new skills from others. By exchanging time and skills, members can develop the spirit of mutual aid”可知，通过交换时间和技能，成员们能培养互助精神，“mutual aid”意为“互相帮助”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“However, the Time Bank programme needs more changes... Many elderly people do not know about the programme or do not know how to order it online.”可知，最后一段主要讲了时间银行目前遇到的问题。故选B。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章围绕海南海口的“时间银行”项目，介绍了其开展目的、运作方式、意义及目前存在的问题，目的是帮助人们了解这个项目。故选D。 Passage 3 (24-25八年级下·江苏省盐城市·期末) In her grandparents’ house, Meg found an old family calendar (日历), with each page filled out carefully. On June 6, 1892: “Helped Mr. Thompson repair his house.” On November 14, 1907: “Volunteered my time at an old people’s home.” “That is the tradition (传统) of our family.” her grandmother explained. “Every day, for generations (一代代), we complete one kind act and write it down, no matter how small it is.” Meg was interested. “Why?” Her grandmother smiled, “We believe that through continuous kind actions, we can create a life of purpose. Every day, we find a moment of light by offering help to others, even when the world around us is dark.” With respect, Meg decided to keep the tradition. Every night, she recorded her act for the day. As years went by, Meg’s kind acts grew, from helping a stranger on the road to organizing community clean-ups. One day, as she sat in a restaurant, a young woman came to her. “Excuse me, are you Meg?” she asked. Meg nodded, feeling confused (困惑的). The woman went on, “Years ago, you taught me for free when my family couldn’t afford lessons. Because of you, I went to college. Today I run an organization providing help for poor students.” Meg realized her actions were creating ripples in ways she had never thought of. Soon the calendar became a community legend (传奇). The town even started a “Calendar Day”, wishing everyone to do good. When Meg was old, she often sat with her grandchildren, turning the filled pages. One day, her grandchild, Sophie, looked up from the calendar. “I want to continue this, Grandma.” Meg handed the calendar over. She knew the tradition would live on. Years after Meg died, the town built a statue (雕像) to remember her, with the words on its base: In memory of Meg and the generations before her who believed in the power of everyday kindness. 1．What was Meg’s family tradition? A．Taking pictures every day. B．Doing and recording a kind act daily. C．Visiting old people’s homes. D．Organizing the community clean-ups. 2．What might the word “ripples” in the passage stand for? A．Volunteers’ jobs at a college. B．The pages of the calendar. C．Series of others’ good acts caused by Meg. D．The organizations for poor students. 3．Why did Sophie want to continue the tradition? A．She had to write a book about her family. B．She liked the stories in the old town. C．She saw the power of kindness from Meg. D．She wanted to collect the old calendars. 4．What did the town do to remember Meg? A．They built a calendar museum. B．They named a street after her. C．They started a “Kindness Day”. D．They built a statue in memory of her. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Power of Small Daily Kind Acts B．An Introduction to an Old Family Photo C．The Way to Organize Community Activities D．The Importance of Learning from Grandparents 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了Meg家世代日行一善的行为，向人们展示了善举的力量。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“Every day, for generations (一代代), we complete one kind act and write it down, no matter how small it is”可知，Meg一家的传统是日行一善并记下。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据文中Meg帮助过的年轻女性后来成立组织帮助贫困学生，体现了善举的连锁反应。选项中“Series of others’ good acts”符合“善举引发他人善举”的含义。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“One day, her grandchild, Sophie looked up from the calendar.”可知，Sophie通过Meg的日历见证了善举的影响力（如年轻女性的故事），因此想延续传统。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Years after Meg died, the town built a statue (雕像) to remember her, with the words on its base: In memory of Meg and the generations before her who believed in the power of everyday kindness.”可知，建立一座雕塑纪念Meg。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章围绕“每日小善举”展开，从Meg家族传统到影响整个小镇，强调善举的力量。选项A“每日小善举的力量”符合文章主题。故选A。 话题7 慈善机构 Passage 1 (24-25八年级下·江苏省南京市鼓楼区·期末) Have you ever wanted to help someone in need or start a project for your community? GoFundMe might be the answer! Let’s learn how GoFundMe works. What Can You Do on GoFundMe? Since 2010, GoFundMe has helped millions of people raise money for personal needs, community projects, or charity events. Here’s how it works: Start Your Action: Share your story with photos or videos. For example, you could raise money for a sick pet, a school garden, or a family facing difficulties. Set a Goal: Decide how much money you need. Even small amounts can make a big difference! Share Widely: Send your story to teachers and friends, post it on social media to let more people give a helping hand. Why Is GoFundMe Special? Unlike traditional charities, GoFundMe lets donors (捐赠者) choose exactly where their money goes. If you care about helping animals, you can donate to an animal centre. If you want to help a classmate with a serious disease, you can do that too! Is It Safe and Affordable? Yes! GoFundMe needs a little money (about 2. 9% per donation) to keep the website running well. They also use strong security (安全) tools to protect everyone’s personal information. Over 150 million people have trusted GoFundMe—it’s one of the safest crowdfunding platforms (众筹平台) in the world. Ready to Try? Whether you want to help others or make your own dream come true, GoFundMe makes donation simple. Remember: Every great idea starts with a first step! 1．What is GoFundMe? A．An animal centre. B．A community group. C．A shopping website. D．A charity organization. 2．If Gofundme raises 100,000 yuan for Mary, how much money can she get? A．97,100 yuan. B．100,000 yuan. C．102,900 yuan. D．100,290 yuan. 3．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To show people how to choose online charities. B．To encourage people to do better things for the world. C．To introduce a safe and popular crowdfunding platform. D．To tell people how to protect personal information online. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一个安全的众筹平台GoFundMe，包括其筹款运作方式、独特的资金去向功能，并鼓励人们使用它。 1．细节理解题。根据“GoFundMe has helped millions of people raise money for personal needs, community projects, or charity events.”可知，它是用于慈善筹款等的平台，本质属于慈善相关组织。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“GoFundMe needs a little money (about 2. 9% per donation) to keep the website running well.”可知，GoFundMe会收取每笔捐款约2.9%的费用维持网站运营，因此扣除2.9%的费用后Mary能拿到97,100元。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要是为了推广介绍GoFundMe这个安全的众筹平台并鼓励人们使用它。故选C。 Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省南通市通州区·期末)Do you know what Oxfam is? Where was it started? How many branches does it have now? “Oxfam” is the short form for the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (全国饥荒救济委员会). It is an international organization to help the poor all over the world. It was started in 1942 in England during the Second World War to provide relief to war victims in Europe. When the war was over, Oxfam continued its work, sending materials and money to the poor throughout Europe. Since then, Oxfams have been founded in 12 countries, such as Oxfam America, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Hong Kong and so on. Twenty-eight years later, a group of volunteers started Oxfam America. It was first in Washington, DC, then in 1973 Oxfam America moved to Boston. In England, Oxfam organizes many charity activities every year to raise money. It also runs many charity shops. The shops receive things donated by people and sell them to those who need them. The money from the sales will be used to help the homeless and the poor in different parts of the world. Oxfam Hong Kong is a member of Oxfam International. Every year Oxfam Hong Kong organizes Trailwalker to collect money for the poor in Hong Kong and some other areas in the world. 1．Why was Oxfam first started in England in 1942? A．Because World War II happened there. B．Because there were too many people. C．Because Oxfam America moved to Boston. D．Because Oxfam Hong Kong was started. 2．What does the underlined word “founded” mean in Chinese? A．找到 B．成立 C．赞助 D．施与 3．When was Oxfam America set up in the USA? A．In 1941. B．In 1942. C．In 1970. D．In 1973. 4．The best title of this passage is ________. A．Oxfam America B．Oxfam Canada C．Oxfam Hong Kong D．Oxfam’s history 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了乐施会 (Oxfam) 的相关信息，包括它的全称、成立时间、成立背景、在不同国家和地区的发展情况，以及乐施会旗下不同组织开展的一些慈善活动等。 1．细节理解题。根据“It was started in 1942 in England during the Second World War to provide relief to war victims in Europe.”可知，1942年乐施会在英国成立是在第二次世界大战期间，目的是为欧洲的战争受害者提供救济。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Since then, Oxfams have been founded in 12 countries, such as Oxfam America, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Hong Kong and so on.”可知，自那以后，乐施会在12个国家被“founded”，比如美国乐施会、加拿大乐施会、香港乐施会等等，据此可以推断，划线单词“founded”的意思是“成立”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“It was started in 1942 in England…”和“Twenty-eight years later, a group of volunteers started Oxfam America.”可知， 1942年乐施会成立，28年后一群志愿者创办了美国乐施会，据此可以推断，1942+28=1970年，所以美国乐施会成立于1970年。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。综合全文可知，本文主要介绍了乐施会的成立背景、发展历程及其全球分支，选项D“乐施会的历史”适合作为文章的标题。故选D。 Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏盐城市康居路初中教育集团·月考)There are many great charity organizations in the world. They help people in need and bring hope to them. Here are some of them! Red Cross Society of ChinaIt was founded in 1904. It was officially recognized (认可) by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1912 and joined the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 1919. It makes sure no one goes without necessary healthcare. Many kind people donate money or goods to it to help it benefit lots of people—from the elderly to children. It also trains medical workers to improve service to carry on its work. Smile Angel FoundationFounded in 2006, it is a warm-hearted Chinese charity. Its aim is to help children with lip problems. It brings together skilled doctors to arrange operations for these children and provides careful treatment. Many people support it through donations or voluntary work, helping it reach more children in need. Doctors Without BordersIt was founded in France in 1971 by a group of French doctors and journalists. It is a great international organization. Many volunteer doctors work for it. They go to places hit by war or serious diseases. They treat patients day and night, operate on those in need, and never stop even in dangerous situations. Its goal is to help as many people as possible and spread healthcare hope to the most difficult areas. 1．When was the Red Cross Society of China founded? A．In 1904. B．In 1912. C．In 1971. D．In 2006. 2．What is the aim of Smile Angel Foundation? A．To help the elderly. B．To train medical workers. C．To save people in war areas. D．To help children with lip problems. 3．What do the three organizations have in common? A．They are all in China. B．They all help children only. C．They all offer medical help. D．They are all supported by rich people. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了三个国际知名的慈善机构——中国红十字会、微笑天使基金会和无国界医生，分别说明了它们的成立时间、服务宗旨与主要工作内容。 【详解】1．在“The Red Cross Society of China”中，文章明确提到“It was founded in 1904.”，因此中国红十字会成立于1904年。 2．在“Smile Angel Foundation”中，文章指出“Its aim is to help children with lip problems.”，因此微笑天使基金会的宗旨是帮助患有唇部疾病的儿童。 3．三个组织的共同点是都提供医疗救助：中国红十字会提供基础医疗保障并培训医护人员，微笑天使基金会为唇裂患儿安排手术，无国界医生在战乱或疾病地区救治患者。 话题8 环境保护 Passage 1 (24-25八年级下·江苏省扬州市宝应县·期末)My friend Julie and I are crazy about creating (创建) a beautiful green town. Gardening Course Every September, our city has a special festival. Crowds of happy people go to the park. That’s because the gardening competition takes place there. For Julie and me, it was a pity that we couldn’t take part in the gardening competition, for that was also the first day of our high school. We were busy choosing courses. We wanted to learn all about plants, gardening and farming. We thought it would help us succeed as gardeners. Project presentation After a year’s study, I decided to give a talk to my class about my project—the green farm. “Good morning!” I said, “During my studies, I’ve learned a lot about city farming. Now, I want to do something with what I’ve learned.” I showed them a small plastic model. “This is the high street of our town. This is an old, nine-floor car park. No one has used it for the last two years and it’s now for sale.” “I’ve designed a city farm using the car park building. There will be eight floors to farm fruit and vegetables. This design can help us collect rainwater to wet the soil. And we can also use energy from the sun to power the special growing lights.” “I will hire (租) the space out to local people and they will sell everything good enough for the environment in local shops. Also, the ninth floor will be for those who want to grow their own plants.” My audience looked interested and my project got the highest marks in my class. Later, Julie helped me search the town for the perfect place for gardening—somewhere that was not the best neighbourhood, but a poor one. One where the road was full of holes and the pavement (人行道) was all broken came into our eyes. At last, we made it. In the neighbourhood, we posted letters through people’s doors with gardening instructions. More and more people cared about that and began to plant vegetable gardens. Then in the same neighbourhood, we put grass over those broken old pavements for the kids to play on. Finally, we put up a sign that said, “Have fun here.” When we finished, we were both covered in soil and completely tired. But Julie put an arm around my shoulders and smiled. “Not bad!” she said. “We can do more to make our town greener!” 1．The writer mentioned (提及) the gardening competition to ________. A．change her gardening projects B．express her interest in gardening C．discuss ways to get good prizes D．tell stories of gardening courses 2．Which is the most suitable for ________? A．Grass Houses B．Farming Instructions C．Vegetable Gardens D．Gardening Experiences 3．Which of the following is the correct order of the story? a. Julie helped find a perfect place for gardening. b. The writer explained the green farm project. c. Julie and the writer posted letters to neighbours. d. Julie and the writer were busy choosing the courses. e. Old pavements were covered with grass for kids to play on. A．d-a-b-e-c B．d-b-a-c-e C．a-b-c-e-d D．a-d-b-c-e 4．According to the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, Julie and the writer may ________. A．find more open spaces to plant grass and vegetables B．hire out their green farms for parking and camping C．sell their grass and vegetables to the neighbourhood D．put up more signs to ask kids to have fun on the grass 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章说明了作者和好友朱莉痴迷于创建一个美丽的绿色城镇，并详细叙述了她们为创建绿色城镇所做的努力。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“My friend Julie and I are crazy about creating a beautiful green town”和“For Julie and me, it was a pity that we couldn’t take part in the gardening competition, for that was also the first day of our high school”可知，作者和朱莉痴迷于创建一个美丽的绿色城镇，但因为她们要上高中，所以不能参加园艺比赛，作者提到园艺比赛是为了表达她对园艺的兴趣。故选B。 2．最佳标题题。根据“Later, Julie helped me search the town for the perfect place for gardening...In the neighbourhood, we posted letters through people’s doors with gardening instructions...Then in the same neighbourhood, we put grass over those broken old pavements for the kids to play on... ”可知，本文主要讲述了作者和朱莉创建绿色城镇的经历，选项D“园艺经历”最符合文章主旨。故选D。 3．篇章结构题。根据“We were busy choosing courses”可知，朱莉和作者忙着选课，d排在第一位；根据“After a year’s study, I decided to give a talk to my class about my project—the green farm”可知，作者解释了绿色农场项目，b排在第二位；根据“Later, Julie helped me search the town for the perfect place for gardening”可知，朱莉帮忙找到了一个园艺的好地方，a排在第三位；根据“In the neighbourhood, we posted letters through people’s doors with gardening instructions”可知，朱莉和作者给邻居们寄信，c排在第四位；根据“Then in the same neighbourhood, we put grass over those broken old pavements for the kids to play on”可知，旧人行道铺上了草，供孩子们玩耍，e排在第五位。因此，正确的顺序是d-b-a-c-e。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“We can do more to make our town greener”可推测，朱莉和作者可能会找到更多的空地来种植草和蔬菜，以使她们的城镇更加绿色。故选A。 Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省扬州市仪征市·期末) The Seine is a beautiful river which goes through France. However, the Seine has been seriously polluted. There are even laws that do not let people swim in the water. Raphael wanted to clean the river. He wanted people to swim in the Seine in the future. Cleaning the river was a big job, Raphael fished rubbish out of the river. He had done it nearly every weekend for the past two years. He fished with his dad. They could catch a ton of rubbish in a single day. Raphael learned about cleaning rivers from YouTube. In 2019, he found a video. People were fishing metal (金属) objects out of rivers. They used ropes tied to magnets (磁铁). That Christmas, Raphael asked his parents for supplies. He wanted some ropes, a hook (鱼钩), and a powerful magnet. The magnet was very strong. It could attract metal objects weighing more than a ton. When he began, fishing for metal was just a lazy weekend activity. But Raphael soon saw just how much rubbish there was at the bottom of the river. He wanted to do more. “It became like a full-time job,” he said. Raphael won an award for his efforts (努力). He received the Medal of Paris. Raphael was confident about his progress in the last two years. A section of the Seine was clearer than the rest of the river. That was where he first started fishing for metal. Raphael couldn’t clean the river just by his dad and himself by 2024, but he wouldn’t give up. He hoped he was one of the first to swim in the water when it was safe. 1．Why did Raphael want to clean the Seine? A．To receive the Medal of Paris in the end. B．To be a volunteer in his new community. C．To go fishing with his dad at weekends. D．To help people swim in the river safely. 2．How did Raphael probably clean the river? A． B． C． D． 3．Which paragraph shows the result of Raphael’s efforts? A．Paragraph 3. B．Paragraph 4. C．Paragraph 5. D．Paragraph 6. 4．We can learn some good qualities from Raphael EXCEPT__________. A．being helpful B．being creative C．being hard-working D．being lazy 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了拉斐尔为了让人们将来能在被污染的塞纳河里安全游泳，近两年来几乎每个周末都和爸爸一起用系着磁铁的绳子等工具打捞河里的垃圾，他的努力使塞纳河的一段变得更清澈，并获得了巴黎奖章，他还表示不会放弃，希望河安全后能成为第一批在里面游泳的人。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据“Raphael wanted to clean the river. He wanted people to swim in the Seine in the future.”可知，拉斐尔想要清理塞纳河是为了帮助人们将来能安全地在这条河里游泳。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“People were fishing metal (金属) objects out of rivers. They used ropes tied to magnets (磁铁). That Christmas, Raphael asked his parents for supplies. He wanted some ropes, a hook (鱼钩), and a powerful magnet.”可知，拉斐尔可能是用系着强力磁铁的绳子和钩子来打捞河里的金属垃圾。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Raphael won an award for his efforts (努力). He received the Medal of Paris. Raphael was confident about his progress in the last two years. A section of the Seine was clearer than the rest of the river.”可知，第五段展示了拉斐尔努力清理河流所取得的成果。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章可知，拉斐尔几乎每个周末都和爸爸一起打捞垃圾，体现了他勤奋、乐于助人；他从视频中学习清理方法并运用磁铁等工具，体现了他有创造力。文中没有体现他懒惰，且他后来将清理工作视为“全职工作”，并非真正懒惰。故选D。 Passage 3 (24-25八年级下·江苏省苏州市昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港四市·期末)Have you ever heard of upcycling? It is a way of turning old or unnecessary things into something useful and often beautiful. Is it the same as recycling? Recycling usually takes old things, like paper and glass, and breaks them down to make a new product (产品). When you upcycle an item, you are probably doing something different. You can just refashion it. For example, you might make a bag out of an old T-shirt. Also, the upcycled item is usually of the same, or even better quality. Upcycling isn’t a new idea. Some of the best examples of modern-day upcycling come from the old times. In those days, things were repurposed over and over until they were not useful any more. Upcycling is a way of life. Things shouldn’t be just thrown away when they can-be saved and turned into something useful. It’s clear that upcycling is greener. Upcycling only needs your own ideas and work, but recycling needs energy or water to break down things. Grace, a young woman from the UK, takes used tea bags and turns them into dresses, shoes and even hats. Every day she drinks some tea, then dries out the tea bags with the tea still in them. When they’re dry, she takes the tea out and puts the bags together to make an item of clothing. This can take a long time, but Grace has made lots of artworks. Making items from old things or buying upcycled products? Both are great for the environment and give you cool and useful things. Give it a try! 1．What does the underlined word “refashion” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Recycling useless things. B．Reusing things directly. C．Repairing broken things. D．Repurposing for a new use. 2．How is upcycling different from recycling? A．Upcycling is a greener way of life. B．Upcycling is more useful. C．Upcycling needs more energy. D．Upcycling is new to the world. 3．How did people in the past use things? A．They used things once, then threw them away. B．They reused things until they were useless. C．They only used expensive things. D．They always bought new things. 4．What can we learn from Grace’s story about upcycling? A．Only skilled people can do it. B．It needs new ideas and takes time. C．It is simpler than recycling. D．It needs some special tools. 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To tell people the past and future of upcycling. B．To introduce the history of upcycling. C．To spread the habit of upcycling in the daily life. D．To make people know the importance of recycling. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了升级改造的概念、历史、环保优势，并举例说明。 1．词句猜测题。根据“You can just refashion it. For example, you might make a bag out of an old T-shirt.”可知，升级改造是直接改造物品用途，如将旧T恤改造成包，因此划线词指的是“为新的用途而重新利用”。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Upcycling only needs your own ideas and work, but recycling needs energy or water to break down things.”可知，升级改造仅需创意和手工，而回收需消耗能源或者水来分解物品，因此升级回收是一种更环保的生活方式。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“In those days, things were repurposed over and over until they were not useful any more.”可知，过去人们会将物品反复改造直至完全无用，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Every day she drinks some tea, then dries out the tea bags with the tea still in them…This can take a long time, but Grace has made lots of artworks.”可知，Grace每天收集茶包并干燥，耗时但成果丰富，“需创意且耗时”准确概括了其核心特点。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了升级改造的概念、历史、环保优势，并举例说明，最终呼吁人们“尝试升级改造”，选项C“推广该生活习惯”是核心目的。故选C。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解常考话题 参考答案 话题1 家乡变化 Passage 1：1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C Passage 2：1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D Passage 3：1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 话题2 景点/建筑 Passage 1：1．A 2．B 3．D Passage 2：1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B Passage 3：1．B 2．D 3．D 话题3 网络旅行 Passage 1：1．A 2．B 3．B Passage 2：1．D 2．C 3．D Passage 3：1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 话题4 阅读 Passage 1：1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A Passage 2：1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D Passage 3：1．C 2．D 3．D 话题5 礼仪与习俗 Passage 1：1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D Passage 2：1．C 2．D 3．B Passage 3：1．A 2．B 3．C 话题6 志愿服务 Passage 1：1．C 2．B 3．D Passage 2：1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．D Passage 3：1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 话题7 慈善机构 Passage 1：1．D 2．A 3．C Passage 2：1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D Passage 3：1．A 2．D 3．C 话题8 环境保护 Passage 1：1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A Passage 2：1．D 2．C 3．C 4．D Passage 3：1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题01 阅读理解常考话题 话题1 家乡变化 话题2 景点/建筑 话题3 网络旅行 话题4 阅读 话题5 礼仪与习俗 话题6 志愿服务 话题7 慈善机构 话题8 环境保护 话题1 家乡变化 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省盐城市盐都区第一共同体·期中)Over the past fifty years, my hometown has changed a lot. In the past, there were only muddy roads and very few cars. People mostly walked or rode bicycles to get around. Now the roads are much wider and far busier than before, filled with cars, buses, and motorcycles day and night. The buildings have also changed. Fifty years ago, most buildings were short, simple, and made of brick or wood. Today, they are much taller and more modern, with glass and steel structures everywhere. The environment has changed too. The air was fresher and cleaner before, but now it is more polluted because of the growing number of factories and cars. However, people are trying to plant more trees and build parks to make the city greener and healthier. There are also more fun and convenient places now. We have a huge new shopping mall which is larger, brighter, and more exciting than the old market. Young people think life is more interesting and convenient now because there are more activities and things to do. But some old people still remember the past and say life was simpler, quieter, and more peaceful back then. 1．In the third paragraph, what does the underlined word “polluted” mean? A．Fresh and clean. B．Dirty and harmful. C．Modern and convenient. D．Simple and peaceful. 2．What are people doing to improve the environment now? A．Building more factories. B．Making roads wider. C．Planting more trees and building parks. D．Driving more cars. 3．Why do some old people prefer life in the past? A．Because there were more shopping malls. B．Because the air was cleaner and life was quieter. C．Because there were more factories and cars. D．Because buildings were taller and more modern. 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．The hometown has not changed at all. B．The changes have only brought problems. C．The hometown has changed with both good and bad sides. D．Only young people like the changes. Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南通市海安市·月考)My name is Tom. I was born in a small town in 2008. I have lived here for 18 years, and I have seen great changes in my town over the years. When I was a child, the town was very quiet. There were no tall buildings. The main street was narrow, and there were only a few small shops. People used to go to work by bike or on foot. There was a small park in the centre of the town, and it was the only place for children to play. We often played games there after school. But now, the town has changed a lot. Many tall buildings have been built along the main street. There are many big shops, supermarkets and restaurants. The roads are wide and clean, and there are many cars and buses. People can go to work by car, bus or subway. A new big park has been built, and it has a playground, a lake and many trees. Children can play there happily. My family has also changed. We used to live in a small house, but now we live in a big apartment. My father used to work in a small factory, but now he works in a big company. My mother used to stay at home, but now she works as a teacher in a primary school. I love my town’s changes. They make our life better and more convenient. I am proud of my town and hope it will become more beautiful. 1．How long has Tom lived in the small town? A．For 10 years. B．For 18 years. C．For 20 years. D．For 28 years. 2．What was the main street like when Tom was a child? A．Wide and clean. B．Narrow. C．Narrow and clean. D．Wide and dirty. 3．What did Tom often do after school when he was a child? A．Play games in the small park. B．Go shopping with his mother. C．Do homework at home. D．Ride a bike on the street. 4．Which of the following is NOT a change in Tom’s family? A．They moved to a big apartment. B．Tom’s father works in a big company now. C．Tom’s mother is a teacher now. D．Tom’s family has a new car. Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南京市·期中)Mr. Wang, 75, has lived in Nanjing all his life. He has witnessed (见证) great changes in the city over the past 70 years. When Mr. Wang was a child, Nanjing was much smaller. The main transport was bicycles and buses. There were only a few tall buildings, and most people lived in bungalows (平房). The roads were narrow, and there were no traffic lights in many places. People shopped at small local markets, and there were no large supermarkets. In the 1980s, Nanjing began to develop rapidly. New roads were built, and more buses were put into use. High-rise buildings (高楼) started to appear. Mr. Wang got a job in a factory and moved into a new apartment with his family. He said, “At that time, having a color TV was a luxury (奢侈品). We would gather with neighbors to watch TV in the evening.” In recent years, Nanjing has become more modern and international. The subway system has been expanded (扩建) to cover most parts of the city. High-speed rail connects Nanjing to other major cities in China. There are many shopping malls, international restaurants and modern hospitals. Mr. Wang’s grandson often takes him to travel by high-speed rail. “I never thought I could travel so fast and comfortably. Nanjing has changed beyond my imagination,” Mr. Wang said with a smile. Mr. Wang believes that the changes in Nanjing are a symbol of China’s development. He is proud of his city and looks forward to more wonderful changes in the future. 1．How long has Mr. Wang lived in Nanjing? A．For 15 years. B．For 50 years. C．For 80 years. D．For 75 years. 2．What was transport like in Nanjing when Mr. Wang was a child? A．Mainly bicycles and buses. B．Mainly subways and high-speed rail. C．Mainly cars and taxis. D．Mainly planes and trains. 3．When did Nanjing begin to develop rapidly? A．In the 1960s. B．In the 1980s. C．In the 2000s. D．In the 2020s. 4．What does Mr. Wang think of Nanjing’s changes? A．He is sad about the changes. B．He thinks the changes are terrible. C．He is proud of the changes. D．He doesn’t care about the changes. 话题2 景点/建筑 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省无锡市新吴实验中学·期中) Hello, everyone! Welcome to Xi’an, a city with a very long history. There are a lot of interesting places and things to see here.         Bell Tower The Bell Tower is in the center of Xi’an, like the heart of the city. It is the biggest and best-kept bell tower of its kind in China. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of Ming Dynasty (朝代) built it in 1384 to help watch over the land around the city. Today, it has become a famous place of interest in Xi’an. At night, beautiful lanterns light up the tower and make it look magical. Terracotta Warriors     The Terracotta Warriors are thousands of clay soldiers. They are as tall as real people. Each one has a different face and a different job. Some hold weapons, and others lead horses. They are in the tomb (坟墓) of Qinshihuang, China’s first emperor, in the northeast part of Xi’an. Big Wild Goose Pagoda    The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is in the south of Xi’an. It was first built in 652 to keep special Buddhist books. A famous monk called Xuan Zang brought these books back from India. The pagoda looks like a tall tower. It is beautiful and has a calm, serious style. City Wall     The City Wall we see is Xi’an today is like a big circle around the city center. It was built during Ming Dynasty. It is one of the oldest and best-kept ancient walls in China. The city wall worked to keep the city safe. Along the City Wall is a river. Today, you can ride bikes or take a walk on top of the City Wall. 1．Which picture shows the four places in Xi’an correctly? a. Bell Tower                     b. Big Wild Goose Pagoda    c. Terracotta Warriors             d. City Wall A． B． C． D． 2．How many places in the passage helped protect the city? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a modern design. B．The Terracotta Warriors are shorter than real people. C．Visitors can swim in the river along the City Wall. D．Visitors can enjoy lanterns at the Bell Tower at night. Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏徐州市徐州经济技术开发区·月考)A 40-minute mountain drive takes visitors to the Heart of the Three Gorges observatory(三峡观测台). From this place, people can see a heart shape formed by the river and mountains, and nine of Wushan Mountain’s 12 peaks(山峰). After rain, the view becomes even more magical. Mist(薄雾) covers the mountains, and the clean water shows the green hills. Hiking paths like the one on Flying Phoenix Peak are popular. In late autumn, the mountains turn red with leaves. At Qutang Gorge, the shortest part of the Three Gorges, visitors can see Kuimen Gate—the same view on China’s 10-yuan bill. The steep cliffs(陡峭的悬崖) and fast river made this place important in history. Nearby, Fengjie is called “China’s poetry city” because many poets wrote about its beauty. Du Fu, a famous Tang Dynasty poet, lived here for about two years. Even though he was poor and sick, he wrote over 430 poems during this time, including one of his greatest works from White Emperor City—Climbing the Heights. In it, he expressed his sadness about growing old far from home, his unfinished dreams and his worry for his country. Today, visitors can climb the 365 steps of White Emperor City and enjoy the breathtaking view of Kuimen Gate—just like the poets of the past! 1．What can people see from the Heart of the Three Gorges observatory? A． B． C． D． 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．It often rains in Wushan Mountain. B．The mountain looks beautiful after the rain. C．Visitors enjoy climbing the green hills on rainy days. D．A picture of the mountain appears on China’s 10-yuan bill. 3．When can we see red leaves? A．From April to early May. B．From July to early August. C．From October to early November. D．From January to early February. 4．Choose the poem that is mentioned in Paragraph 5. A．I will climb to the top.    All other mountains look small. B．Leaves fall with a soft sound;    The Yangtze River flows forever. C．The country is lost, but the land stays;    Spring fills the city with grass and trees. D．From the window I see snow on the mountains,    At the gate are ships from far away. Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏苏州市相城区·期中) Four World Cultural Heritage Sites (世界文化遗产) in China There have been many World Cultural Heritage Sites in China so far. The UNESCO congratulated China on its contribution. The table below will tell you four of the World Cultural Heritage Sites in China. Classical Gardens of SuzhouLocation (位置): in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province Famous for: their wonderful landscape garden design Meanings: They create a great harmony between man and nature, and they have high value for the study of Chinese landscape gardening and culture. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1997 Taishan MountainLocation: in central Shandong Province Famous for: its green pines, special rocks and the seas of clouds Meanings: It has the very rich cultural heritage. And it is one of the most famous mountains in China. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1987 The Grand CanalLocation: from Beijing in the north to Zhejiang Province in the south Famous for: the world's longest man-made canal Meanings: It included more than 2,000 km of waterways. The canal helped improve communication between the south and the north. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 2014 The Summer PalaceLocation: in Beijing Famous for: its creative art of Chinese landscape garden design Meanings: It connects the natural landscape of hills and open water with man-made features to show the harmony between nature and humans. Added onto the World Cultural Heritage List: in 1998 1．Which of the following was added earliest onto the World Cultural Heritage List? A．Classical Gardens of Suzhou. B．Taishan Mountain. C．The Grand Canal. D．The Summer Palace. 2．What do the four sites have in common according to the passage? A．All of them are made by humans. B．All of them are natural landscapes. C．All of them are in the same province. D．All of them have natural and cultural value. 3．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．The meanings of the four World Cultural Heritage Sites. B．The tips for traveling to the four World Cultural Heritage Sites. C．The reasons for being added onto the World Cultural Heritage List. D．The information about the four World Cultural Heritage Sites. 话题3 网络旅行 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏南京市高淳外国语学校·期中) Here is information about four popular online travel platforms for students. World Online 3D tours of over 500 museums worldwide, with English introductions. Free for all users. Students who love art. Zoom in to see artworks; free history study guides. Nature View Live online tours of national parks with real-time rangers. 10 yuan per tour. Nature lovers. Real-time videos of wild animals; live Q&A with rangers. City Walk Pre-recorded walking tours of 100+ cities with local guides. Free for most tours; 5 yuan for special ones. Culture lovers. Learn local stories and traditions; online food-tasting. Space Tour Online tours of space stations and astronomical museums. Free for basic tours; 20 yuan for full experience. Space fans. 360-degree view of the space station; live talk with astronauts. 1．Which platform should you choose to learn about artworks in world-famous museums? A．World Online. B．Nature View. C．City Walk. D．Space Tour. 2．What can you do on the Nature View platform? A．Take a 3D tour of the Louvre. B．Watch real-time videos of wild animals. C．Learn local traditions of cities. D．Talk with astronauts. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the information? A．All tours on City Walk are free. B．World Online provides free study guides. C．Nature View costs 20 yuan per tour. D．Space Tour is best for art history lovers. Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏省镇江市京口区·期中)Amy, a middle school student, tried a new way to learn about history—she took an online tour of the China Grand Canal Museum. “My history teacher told us that Yangzhou has a deep connection with the Grand Canal,” Amy said. “Since I couldn’t visit the museum in person, the online tour was a perfect choice.” The China Grand Canal Museum has a user-friendly website. When Amy entered it, she saw a virtual gate that looked just like the real museum’s entrance. By clicking the mouse, she could “walk” into different exhibition halls. In the “Canal and City Hall”, there were 3D models showing how Yangzhou grew into a busy city because of the Grand Canal. She could even zoom in to look at small details, like old boats and ancient shops along the river. Amy’s favourite part was the “Virtual Experience Hall”. There, she put on her headphones and watched a short video. It felt like she was sitting on a boat, sailing along the ancient canal and passing Yangzhou’s old bridges. “I could almost hear the water and the sound of people selling snacks by the river,” she said. The online museum also has a “Knowledge Test” section. After Amy finished her tour, she took a short quiz about the Grand Canal’s history. When she answered a question correctly, a little cartoon character popped up to cheer for her. “It made learning fun, not boring at all,” Amy smiled. At the end of the tour, Amy saved a digital postcard from the museum. It had a picture of the Grand Canal at sunset. “I want to visit the real museum in person one day,” she said. “But this online tour has already taught me so much about the city’s history.” 1．Why did Amy visit the China Grand Canal Museum online? A．Because she didn’t like the real museum. B．Because the online museum was cheaper. C．Because her teacher asked her to visit it online. D．Because she couldn’t go to the museum in person. 2．What does the underlined phrase “popped up” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Stayed quietly. B．Moved slowly. C．Came out suddenly. D．Went away quickly. 3．Where can you possibly find this article? A．In a science book. B．In a fashion magazine. C．In the textbook. D．On a travel website. Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏省扬州市江都区八校联谊·期中)Amy, a middle school student, tried a new way to learn about history—she took an online tour of the China Grand Canal Museum. “My history teacher told us that Yangzhou has a deep connection with the Grand Canal,” Amy said. “Since I couldn’t visit the museum in person, the online tour was a perfect choice.” The China Grand Canal Museum has a user-friendly website. When Amy entered it, she saw a virtual gate that looked just like the real museum’s entrance. By clicking the mouse, she could “walk”into different exhibition halls. In the “Canal and City Hall”, there were 3D models showing how Yangzhou grew into a busy city because of the Grand Canal. She could even zoom in to look at small details, like old boats and ancient shops along the river. Amy’s favourite part was the “Virtual Experience Hall”. There, she put on her headphones and watched a short video. It felt like she was sitting on a boat, sailing along the ancient canal and passing Yangzhou’s old bridges. “I could almost hear the water and the sound of people selling snacks by the river,” she said. The online museum also has a “Knowledge Test”section. After Amy finished her tour, she took a short quiz about the Grand Canal’s history. When she answered a question correctly, a little cartoon character popped up to cheer for her. “It made learning fun, not boring at all,” Amy smiled. At the end of the tour, Amy saved a digital postcard from the museum. It had a picture of the Grand Canal at sunset. “I want to visit the real museum in person one day,” she said. “But this online tour has already taught me so much about the city’s history.” 1．Why did Amy visit the China Grand Canal Museum online? A．Because she didn’t like the real museum. B．Because the online museum was cheaper. C．Because her teacher asked her to visit it online. D．Because she couldn’t go to the museum in person. 2．What did Amy do in the “Virtual Experience Hall”? A．She taught others about canal history. B．She put on headphones and watched a short video. C．She saved a digital postcard of the canal. D．She took a short quiz about the canal. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Amy thought the online tour was boring. B．There is a “Knowledge Test” part in the online museum. C．Amy didn’t learn anything from the online tour. D．Amy could not look at small details in the museum. 4．What can you infer from the passage? A．Amy shows great interest in the history of Yangzhou and the Grand Canal. B．Amy thinks online tours are less interesting than real visits. C．Amy will never visit the real China Grand Canal Museum. D．Amy failed the knowledge test about the Grand Canal. 话题4 阅读 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南通市通州区·月考)Whether you enjoy books filled with facts or prefer fantastical (虚构的) stories, reading is good for your health. ________ Reading opens your eyes and mind to a world beyond your neighbourhood. You can find out about people living different lives from you and amazing facts about the world. You find out important news stories and how you can make a difference in the world. Reading non-fiction and fiction improves your understanding of people and the world around you. Sarah Driver, a teacher for 25 years, says, “Reading helps you understand how other people feel because you get to see things from their eyes. It’s like stepping into their shoes and seeing the world the way they do.” This is called empathy. ________ Your creativity can be improved by reading too. As Driver says, “You begin to picture the story in your head and create your own images. It helps you to think of new ideas and come up with different ways to solve problems. It’s a whole new world to explore in your mind.” Bring people together Reading can also bring you closer to your friends, and help you to make new ones as you share books and recommend the writers you’ve enjoyed to each other. You can create a book club where you take it in turns to choose what to read and talk about it together. ________ There are times when you may want to run away into another world. You can do that with a book without going anywhere. When you’re reading a story that catches your imagination and your attention, you forget everything around you. If you’re feeling tired, sad or lonely, getting lost in a story can give you comfort and help you to relax. Reading can also help you understand any difficult feelings you might have. Driver says, “It’s like having a friend who understands. When you’re feeling sad or angry, you can read about characters going through similar things. They show you different ways to deal with those feelings and find solutions and hope.” 1．The underlined word “empathy” in paragraph 2 refers to the ability to ________. A．solve problems by reading about them B．imagine what it would be like to wear in others’ shoes C．find out problems and work to make a difference in the world D．understand others’ feelings by seeing things from their point of view 2．According to the article, how can reading help bring people together? A．Taking part in speed-reading competitions. B．Writing fan letters to your favorite writers. C．Starting a book club to share and discuss stories. D．Creating characters based on people around you. 3．Which of the following best shows reading is like having “a friend who understands”? A．You finish a book and feel proud of yourself. B．Reading gives you a laugh when you’re bored. C．You and your best friend share a book you both enjoy. D．A character in a book solves problems similar to yours. 4．Choose the best answer to fill each of the three blanks (空格) in the passage. ①Open your mind ②Cheer yourself up ③Learn new knowledge ④Enrich your imagination A．①④② B．②④③ C．①③④ D．②③④ Passage 2 (25-26八年级下·江苏省连云港市灌南县·期中)Reading a good book is a wonderful journey because the reader can live in someone else’s world for a while. Reading together with others, known as buddy (同伴) reading, will make this journey even more fantastic. During the journey, the buddies spend time doing a lot of reading activities. This not only adds to the pleasure of reading, but also deepens their understanding of the books. Although it is all right to have students join in buddy reading with same-aged schoolmates, schools usually pair up older students with younger ones. In 2023, Green School started such a programme and has achieved a great success. Both younger and older readers in this school have learned a lot from this two-year programme. For example, when they listened to each other, they learned to be kind and patient. This experience also provided them with a chance to practise lifelong skills, such as exercising leadership or communicating with others. A student called Jason said that reading to a younger buddy was really helpful. He became more confident, as he knew he was a role model for someone. The school also became a closer community. The reading buddies felt more connected as they often met each other. The students were always excited when they saw their buddies pass by in the hallway. Now summer vacation is coming. It’s a great time to get into books. Why not pair up with a friend, choose a book you both like and read it together? 1．Buddy reading means ________. A．reading in the library B．reading together with others C．reading while travelling D．reading whenever there is time 2．Green School started buddy reading with ________ and has achieved a great success in 2023. A．same-aged classmates B．different-aged classmates C．same-aged schoolmates D．different-aged schoolmates 3．Students have learnt ________ from this two-year programme. A．a lot of new books B．how to improve listening skills C．how to be kind and patient D．how to make friends with each other 4．What’s the purpose of the writer to write the last paragraph? A．To show the benefits of reading. B．To tell us how to spend summer vacation. C．To tell us how to be a good reader. D．To call on us to take action to read at once. Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏省南京市·期中)The Power of Reading: When we stop reading, we forget how to think. “Most of our students can hardly read and understand well. This is not a joke.” These words come from a college teacher, who the writer Derek Thompson mentions in his article The End of Thinking. At first, this sounds like an overstatement. But when we look at recent trends, it is not. Teachers in North America say that many students have trouble understanding a long idea in a text of several pages. They can read the words correctly, but they cannot keep their attention or accept unclear meanings. At the same time, people are reading less and less. Studies show that reading for fun has dropped greatly, especially among young people. They are not unable to read at all. They send messages, look through social media and post online every day. But they are losing the habit of reading deeply. Mr. Thompson calls this “thinning of thought”. Our ability to understand difficult ideas, judge facts and accept uncertainty is slowly becoming weaker. Science supports this. Reading does not just give us knowledge—it changes how our brain works. In an important study, French scientist Stanislas Dehaene and his team compared three groups: adults who learned to read as children, those who learned later, and those who never learned to read. They found that reading ability changes the brain. It makes the parts for seeing and language work better together. It improves listening and helps people notice different sounds of speech. Reading connects sight and language to help us understand better. Reading a book is not just a personal hobby any more. In a time full of distractions, it helps us think clearly and be responsible citizens. When we read carefully and patiently, following ideas or stories, we build the brain abilities that help us think logically and understand others. These abilities are important for our society. 1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Students in North America can’t read any words correctly at all. B．Young people read more for pleasure than before these days. C．Dehaene’s study compared three groups of different adult readers. D．Reading only helps people build the ability to think logically. 2．What does the underlined phrase “thinning of thought” mean in the passage? A．People are losing weight by thinking a lot. B．People’s brains will stop working if they don’t read. C．People can think about more and more complex ideas easily. D．People’s thinking ability becomes worse and weaker gradually. 3．What is the writer’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To introduce Derek Thompson’s article The End of Thinking. B．To tell readers the results of Dehaene’s brain study. C．To warn readers of the harm of using social media online. D．To show the importance of reading and deep reading. 话题5 礼仪与习俗 Passage 1 (25-26八年级下·江苏省盐城市东台市第五教育联盟·期中)For centuries, China has been known as “a state of ceremony”, which means Liyi Zhibang. There was much greeting etiquette in ancient China. And the fist-and-palm salute (拱手礼) was quite a classic example. Today, although Chinese people usually shake hands when meeting friends and relatives, people still make fist-and-palm salutes when they are paying a visit to someone during the Spring Festival or attending someone’s wedding or birthday party. The fist-and-palm salute has a history of more than 3,000 years. Since the Western Zhou Dynasty, people had already performed it when meeting peers (同辈). In ancient times, if people met a stranger, they would prepare for a fight if necessary, and their hands were always ready for holding any weapon (武器). Holding hands together pointed towards themselves was a gesture of saying “relax”, meaning “I’m not with any weapon and I’m not here to pick a fight”. Later, it became the etiquette when people met each other or showed thanks. So, how should people do the fist-and-palm salute properly? First, stand at attention. If you’re a man, make a fist (拳) with your right hand, then hold the right hand with your left hand in front of your chest, look at the person, raise both hands to the eyebrows (眉毛), bend down and shake hands gently three times. At the same time, you can also say some lucky greeting words. If you’re a woman, you should do it the other way which should be the right hand on the top. People may be more familiar with the hold-fist salute, called bao quan li in Chinese. It is widely used among the kung fu masters and students. This gesture is formed by holding the right fist first very tightly closed and covering it with the left hand open, and extending both arms a little forward in front of the chest. Make sure the left thumb (拇指) is close to the index finger (食指) and don’t point it at yourself, as it shows impoliteness. 1．What does the underlined word “etiquette” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Need. B．Manners. C．Dances. D．Groups. 2．Which picture shows the CORRECT way for women to do the fist-and-palm salute? A． B． C． D． 3．If Mike wants to do the hold-fist salute, he should ______. A．keep his right hand open B．put his right hand on his left hand C．not point his left thumb at himself D．not hold out his arms 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．There are no standards for these two salutes. B．The fist-and-palm salute is more common in kung fu. C．Now, people celebrate one’s birthday with the hold-fist salute. D．These two salutes seem similar, but they are quite different. Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省宿迁市泗洪县·期中)How do people greet visitors? In most countries, people shake hands when they meet. However, the world is made up of many different cultures. Other cultures have special customs. Read on to find out! France France is famous for its people’s romantic (浪漫的) way of greeting. They touch their face and make a kissing sound. Brazil Come and take a bath! Indians in Brazil(巴西) love bathing very much. When you visit them, they will invite you to take a bath in a river with them. Thailand People in Thailand press their hands together and bow to greet each other. If you hold your hands higher or take a lower bow, you show more respect to others. New Zealand The custom of welcoming someone is called the “hongi”. People touch their noses together when they meet. They are sharing their breath with their guests. 1．How many ways of greeting are there in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．Which country greets people by touching noses? A．France. B．Brazil. C．Thailand. D．New Zealand. 3．Which part of the newspaper is the passage taken from? A．Science. B．Culture. C．Travel. D．Business. Passage 3 (24-25八年级下·江苏省无锡市锡山区·期末) 1．The picture above is about ________. A．a poster for manners B．a report on meals C．a survey on manners D．an advertisement on meals 2．What should you do when food is out of your reach at the table according to the poster? A．Stand up to get the food. B．Ask someone to help pass it to you. C．Drum on your bowl with chopsticks. D．Lick your finger all the time. 3．According to the text, which of the following is good table manners? A．Talking with your mouth full. B．Picking the food you like when eating. C．Cleaning your mouth with the napkin. D．Start eating when your mother stands at the table. 话题6 志愿服务 Passage 1 (24-25八年级下·江苏省南京市玄武区·期末)①Have you ever noticed you feel better and happier after helping someone else? Volunteering isn’t just great for the people you support, it can boost your well-being too. Volunteers’ Week takes place every year from 1 to 7 June and is a good opportunity to find out how helping others makes you feel better. ②What is volunteering? Volunteering means giving your time, energy or skills without expecting anything in return. Millions of people around the country volunteer every year, and there are lots of ways you can join them, including raising money for charity, helping in your local community garden or park; or even carrying a neighbour’s shopping home. The theme for this year’s Volunteers’ Week is Celebrate and Inspire, which highlights all the different people who take part in volunteering and the many ways they do it. ③How is volunteering good for me? According to Susan Albers, a psychologist (an expert in thoughts and feelings), volunteering has been shown to reduce stress and make you feel better about your life. This is because being kind and doing things for other people activates the reward part of the brain and releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin (多巴胺和血清素). ________, such as feeling part of a community, making friends and learning skills. ④How can I become a volunteer? There are lots of ways you can volunteer. Albers recommends finding something that is meaningful to you. If you love sport, then ask if your club needs help teaching younger players. If you’re passionate about protecting the environment, organize a litter pick or beach clean. You could also ask at your local library, community centre or school for volunteering opportunities. Make sure you check with a parent or carer before you start, and see if friends or family want to join in. Albers says involving family or friends can be “a great way to boost your mental health. It’s free. It’s an activity that everyone can do. It doesn’t require a lot of skills or time”. 1．Which of the following shows an example of volunteering? ①Daniel helps sort books, reshelve books, and guide readers at the local library. ②Simon sells handicrafts to raise enough money and buy his mother a birthday present. ③Suzy becomes a member of the school club and learns more about different manners. ④Mike and his friends help with sorting garbage and cleaning public areas at the community. A．①② B．②③ C．①④ D．③④ 2．Which of the following sentence can be put in the blank in paragraph ③? A．There are different ways of volunteering B．Volunteering has many other advantages too C．On the other hand, there may be some disadvantages too D．You should pay attention to many things when volunteering 3．Which picture best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省常州市·期末)“This lady is in her 60s, lives alone and often needs help,” said Chen, 45, a volunteer of “Time Bank”. The government in Haikou, Hainan has run the Time Bank programme for 3 years to help make the life of local elderly people easier. Time Bank collects the daily needs of the old in communities and then posts the orders on a programme online. Volunteers then take the orders and offer the services (服务) to those in need. Each volunteer can get the “time currency (货币)” for every hour of voluntary service they offer. They can use the currency to ask for the voluntary services when they grow old themselves, or give away their currency to others in need of elderly care. Wu Meiling helps with the monthly activities of the programme. “Most of the elderly people on the programme are those who live alone, or those in poor health. But the volunteers come from all walks of life, such as teachers, doctors and workers,” said Wu. “Time Bank provides a chance for volunteers to get to know each other and learn new skills from others. By exchanging time and skills, members can develop the spirit (精神) of mutual aid, save costs and build stronger communities.” “However, the Time Bank programme needs more changes,” said Li Jinling, a leader of the programme. “Many elderly people do not know about the programme or do not know how to order it online. We’ll go on working hard to get more people interested in it.” 1．Why does the local government run the programme? A．To raise money for the old. B．To help the poor in the city. C．To improve the life of the old. D．To offer jobs to young people. 2．What can the volunteers use their “time currency” to do? A．Buy gifts in shops. B．Save money in banks. C．Pay for online courses. D．Get free voluntary services. 3．What does the underlined words “mutual aid” mean? A．Helping each other. B．Respecting old people. C．Protecting the environment D．Loving our country. 4．What’s mainly talked about in the last paragraph? A．The ways to invite volunteers to Time Bank. B．The problems Time Bank meets at present. C．The changes Time Bank has already made. D．The activities Time Bank plans to organize. 5．What is the writer’s purpose of writing the article? A．To ask people to be kind to the elderly. B．To teach people to make money by doing good. C．To recommend people to save joy in Time Bank. D．To help people know about Time Bank programme. Passage 3 (24-25八年级下·江苏省盐城市·期末) In her grandparents’ house, Meg found an old family calendar (日历), with each page filled out carefully. On June 6, 1892: “Helped Mr. Thompson repair his house.” On November 14, 1907: “Volunteered my time at an old people’s home.” “That is the tradition (传统) of our family.” her grandmother explained. “Every day, for generations (一代代), we complete one kind act and write it down, no matter how small it is.” Meg was interested. “Why?” Her grandmother smiled, “We believe that through continuous kind actions, we can create a life of purpose. Every day, we find a moment of light by offering help to others, even when the world around us is dark.” With respect, Meg decided to keep the tradition. Every night, she recorded her act for the day. As years went by, Meg’s kind acts grew, from helping a stranger on the road to organizing community clean-ups. One day, as she sat in a restaurant, a young woman came to her. “Excuse me, are you Meg?” she asked. Meg nodded, feeling confused (困惑的). The woman went on, “Years ago, you taught me for free when my family couldn’t afford lessons. Because of you, I went to college. Today I run an organization providing help for poor students.” Meg realized her actions were creating ripples in ways she had never thought of. Soon the calendar became a community legend (传奇). The town even started a “Calendar Day”, wishing everyone to do good. When Meg was old, she often sat with her grandchildren, turning the filled pages. One day, her grandchild, Sophie, looked up from the calendar. “I want to continue this, Grandma.” Meg handed the calendar over. She knew the tradition would live on. Years after Meg died, the town built a statue (雕像) to remember her, with the words on its base: In memory of Meg and the generations before her who believed in the power of everyday kindness. 1．What was Meg’s family tradition? A．Taking pictures every day. B．Doing and recording a kind act daily. C．Visiting old people’s homes. D．Organizing the community clean-ups. 2．What might the word “ripples” in the passage stand for? A．Volunteers’ jobs at a college. B．The pages of the calendar. C．Series of others’ good acts caused by Meg. D．The organizations for poor students. 3．Why did Sophie want to continue the tradition? A．She had to write a book about her family. B．She liked the stories in the old town. C．She saw the power of kindness from Meg. D．She wanted to collect the old calendars. 4．What did the town do to remember Meg? A．They built a calendar museum. B．They named a street after her. C．They started a “Kindness Day”. D．They built a statue in memory of her. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Power of Small Daily Kind Acts B．An Introduction to an Old Family Photo C．The Way to Organize Community Activities D．The Importance of Learning from Grandparents 话题7 慈善机构 Passage 1 (24-25八年级下·江苏省南京市鼓楼区·期末) Have you ever wanted to help someone in need or start a project for your community? GoFundMe might be the answer! Let’s learn how GoFundMe works. What Can You Do on GoFundMe? Since 2010, GoFundMe has helped millions of people raise money for personal needs, community projects, or charity events. Here’s how it works: Start Your Action: Share your story with photos or videos. For example, you could raise money for a sick pet, a school garden, or a family facing difficulties. Set a Goal: Decide how much money you need. Even small amounts can make a big difference! Share Widely: Send your story to teachers and friends, post it on social media to let more people give a helping hand. Why Is GoFundMe Special? Unlike traditional charities, GoFundMe lets donors (捐赠者) choose exactly where their money goes. If you care about helping animals, you can donate to an animal centre. If you want to help a classmate with a serious disease, you can do that too! Is It Safe and Affordable? Yes! GoFundMe needs a little money (about 2. 9% per donation) to keep the website running well. They also use strong security (安全) tools to protect everyone’s personal information. Over 150 million people have trusted GoFundMe—it’s one of the safest crowdfunding platforms (众筹平台) in the world. Ready to Try? Whether you want to help others or make your own dream come true, GoFundMe makes donation simple. Remember: Every great idea starts with a first step! 1．What is GoFundMe? A．An animal centre. B．A community group. C．A shopping website. D．A charity organization. 2．If Gofundme raises 100,000 yuan for Mary, how much money can she get? A．97,100 yuan. B．100,000 yuan. C．102,900 yuan. D．100,290 yuan. 3．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To show people how to choose online charities. B．To encourage people to do better things for the world. C．To introduce a safe and popular crowdfunding platform. D．To tell people how to protect personal information online. Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省南通市通州区·期末)Do you know what Oxfam is? Where was it started? How many branches does it have now? “Oxfam” is the short form for the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (全国饥荒救济委员会). It is an international organization to help the poor all over the world. It was started in 1942 in England during the Second World War to provide relief to war victims in Europe. When the war was over, Oxfam continued its work, sending materials and money to the poor throughout Europe. Since then, Oxfams have been founded in 12 countries, such as Oxfam America, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Hong Kong and so on. Twenty-eight years later, a group of volunteers started Oxfam America. It was first in Washington, DC, then in 1973 Oxfam America moved to Boston. In England, Oxfam organizes many charity activities every year to raise money. It also runs many charity shops. The shops receive things donated by people and sell them to those who need them. The money from the sales will be used to help the homeless and the poor in different parts of the world. Oxfam Hong Kong is a member of Oxfam International. Every year Oxfam Hong Kong organizes Trailwalker to collect money for the poor in Hong Kong and some other areas in the world. 1．Why was Oxfam first started in England in 1942? A．Because World War II happened there. B．Because there were too many people. C．Because Oxfam America moved to Boston. D．Because Oxfam Hong Kong was started. 2．What does the underlined word “founded” mean in Chinese? A．找到 B．成立 C．赞助 D．施与 3．When was Oxfam America set up in the USA? A．In 1941. B．In 1942. C．In 1970. D．In 1973. 4．The best title of this passage is ________. A．Oxfam America B．Oxfam Canada C．Oxfam Hong Kong D．Oxfam’s history Passage 3 (25-26八年级下·江苏盐城市康居路初中教育集团·月考)There are many great charity organizations in the world. They help people in need and bring hope to them. Here are some of them! Red Cross Society of ChinaIt was founded in 1904. It was officially recognized (认可) by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1912 and joined the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 1919. It makes sure no one goes without necessary healthcare. Many kind people donate money or goods to it to help it benefit lots of people—from the elderly to children. It also trains medical workers to improve service to carry on its work. Smile Angel FoundationFounded in 2006, it is a warm-hearted Chinese charity. Its aim is to help children with lip problems. It brings together skilled doctors to arrange operations for these children and provides careful treatment. Many people support it through donations or voluntary work, helping it reach more children in need. Doctors Without BordersIt was founded in France in 1971 by a group of French doctors and journalists. It is a great international organization. Many volunteer doctors work for it. They go to places hit by war or serious diseases. They treat patients day and night, operate on those in need, and never stop even in dangerous situations. Its goal is to help as many people as possible and spread healthcare hope to the most difficult areas. 1．When was the Red Cross Society of China founded? A．In 1904. B．In 1912. C．In 1971. D．In 2006. 2．What is the aim of Smile Angel Foundation? A．To help the elderly. B．To train medical workers. C．To save people in war areas. D．To help children with lip problems. 3．What do the three organizations have in common? A．They are all in China. B．They all help children only. C．They all offer medical help. D．They are all supported by rich people. 话题8 环境保护 Passage 1 (24-25八年级下·江苏省扬州市宝应县·期末)My friend Julie and I are crazy about creating (创建) a beautiful green town. Gardening Course Every September, our city has a special festival. Crowds of happy people go to the park. That’s because the gardening competition takes place there. For Julie and me, it was a pity that we couldn’t take part in the gardening competition, for that was also the first day of our high school. We were busy choosing courses. We wanted to learn all about plants, gardening and farming. We thought it would help us succeed as gardeners. Project presentation After a year’s study, I decided to give a talk to my class about my project—the green farm. “Good morning!” I said, “During my studies, I’ve learned a lot about city farming. Now, I want to do something with what I’ve learned.” I showed them a small plastic model. “This is the high street of our town. This is an old, nine-floor car park. No one has used it for the last two years and it’s now for sale.” “I’ve designed a city farm using the car park building. There will be eight floors to farm fruit and vegetables. This design can help us collect rainwater to wet the soil. And we can also use energy from the sun to power the special growing lights.” “I will hire (租) the space out to local people and they will sell everything good enough for the environment in local shops. Also, the ninth floor will be for those who want to grow their own plants.” My audience looked interested and my project got the highest marks in my class. Later, Julie helped me search the town for the perfect place for gardening—somewhere that was not the best neighbourhood, but a poor one. One where the road was full of holes and the pavement (人行道) was all broken came into our eyes. At last, we made it. In the neighbourhood, we posted letters through people’s doors with gardening instructions. More and more people cared about that and began to plant vegetable gardens. Then in the same neighbourhood, we put grass over those broken old pavements for the kids to play on. Finally, we put up a sign that said, “Have fun here.” When we finished, we were both covered in soil and completely tired. But Julie put an arm around my shoulders and smiled. “Not bad!” she said. “We can do more to make our town greener!” 1．The writer mentioned (提及) the gardening competition to ________. A．change her gardening projects B．express her interest in gardening C．discuss ways to get good prizes D．tell stories of gardening courses 2．Which is the most suitable for ________? A．Grass Houses B．Farming Instructions C．Vegetable Gardens D．Gardening Experiences 3．Which of the following is the correct order of the story? a. Julie helped find a perfect place for gardening. b. The writer explained the green farm project. c. Julie and the writer posted letters to neighbours. d. Julie and the writer were busy choosing the courses. e. Old pavements were covered with grass for kids to play on. A．d-a-b-e-c B．d-b-a-c-e C．a-b-c-e-d D．a-d-b-c-e 4．According to the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, Julie and the writer may ________. A．find more open spaces to plant grass and vegetables B．hire out their green farms for parking and camping C．sell their grass and vegetables to the neighbourhood D．put up more signs to ask kids to have fun on the grass Passage 2 (24-25八年级下·江苏省扬州市仪征市·期末) The Seine is a beautiful river which goes through France. However, the Seine has been seriously polluted. There are even laws that do not let people swim in the water. Raphael wanted to clean the river. He wanted people to swim in the Seine in the future. Cleaning the river was a big job, Raphael fished rubbish out of the river. He had done it nearly every weekend for the past two years. He fished with his dad. They could catch a ton of rubbish in a single day. Raphael learned about cleaning rivers from YouTube. In 2019, he found a video. People were fishing metal (金属) objects out of rivers. They used ropes tied to magnets (磁铁). That Christmas, Raphael asked his parents for supplies. He wanted some ropes, a hook (鱼钩), and a powerful magnet. The magnet was very strong. It could attract metal objects weighing more than a ton. When he began, fishing for metal was just a lazy weekend activity. But Raphael soon saw just how much rubbish there was at the bottom of the river. He wanted to do more. “It became like a full-time job,” he said. Raphael won an award for his efforts (努力). He received the Medal of Paris. Raphael was confident about his progress in the last two years. A section of the Seine was clearer than the rest of the river. That was where he first started fishing for metal. Raphael couldn’t clean the river just by his dad and himself by 2024, but he wouldn’t give up. He hoped he was one of the first to swim in the water when it was safe. 1．Why did Raphael want to clean the Seine? A．To receive the Medal of Paris in the end. B．To be a volunteer in his new community. C．To go fishing with his dad at weekends. D．To help people swim in the river safely. 2．How did Raphael probably clean the river? A． B． C． D． 3．Which paragraph shows the result of Raphael’s efforts? A．Paragraph 3. B．Paragraph 4. C．Paragraph 5. D．Paragraph 6. 4．We can learn some good qualities from Raphael EXCEPT__________. A．being helpful B．being creative C．being hard-working D．being lazy Passage 3 (24-25八年级下·江苏省苏州市昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港四市·期末)Have you ever heard of upcycling? It is a way of turning old or unnecessary things into something useful and often beautiful. Is it the same as recycling? Recycling usually takes old things, like paper and glass, and breaks them down to make a new product (产品). When you upcycle an item, you are probably doing something different. You can just refashion it. For example, you might make a bag out of an old T-shirt. Also, the upcycled item is usually of the same, or even better quality. Upcycling isn’t a new idea. Some of the best examples of modern-day upcycling come from the old times. In those days, things were repurposed over and over until they were not useful any more. Upcycling is a way of life. Things shouldn’t be just thrown away when they can-be saved and turned into something useful. It’s clear that upcycling is greener. Upcycling only needs your own ideas and work, but recycling needs energy or water to break down things. Grace, a young woman from the UK, takes used tea bags and turns them into dresses, shoes and even hats. Every day she drinks some tea, then dries out the tea bags with the tea still in them. When they’re dry, she takes the tea out and puts the bags together to make an item of clothing. This can take a long time, but Grace has made lots of artworks. Making items from old things or buying upcycled products? Both are great for the environment and give you cool and useful things. Give it a try! 1．What does the underlined word “refashion” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Recycling useless things. B．Reusing things directly. C．Repairing broken things. D．Repurposing for a new use. 2．How is upcycling different from recycling? A．Upcycling is a greener way of life. B．Upcycling is more useful. C．Upcycling needs more energy. D．Upcycling is new to the world. 3．How did people in the past use things? A．They used things once, then threw them away. B．They reused things until they were useless. C．They only used expensive things. D．They always bought new things. 4．What can we learn from Grace’s story about upcycling? A．Only skilled people can do it. B．It needs new ideas and takes time. C．It is simpler than recycling. D．It needs some special tools. 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To tell people the past and future of upcycling. B．To introduce the history of upcycling. 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