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有一套 HNRJ)·八年级英语下 开封市2024一2025学年第二学期调研检测 测试时间：100分钟 测试总分：120分 题 号 二 三 四 五 六 总 分 得 分 弥 【紧扣最新课程标准，把据考情变化，依据最新教材修订】 注意事项： 1.本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号、学校 填写在试题卷相应的位置。 3.考生作答时，务必规范、整洁、清晰。 .请用蓝色或黑色水笔、钢笔直接在本卷上 摇 答题 一、听力理解(20小题，每小题1分，共20分) 第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中 所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。 )1.What's the matter with the man? A.He has a stomachache B.He has a fever. C.He has a headache. )2.When did Tom join in the voluntary work? A.In January. B.In June. C.In July. ( )3.How long has it rained? A.For two days.B.For a week. C.For two weeks. ( )4.What does Anna think of the book Little Women? A.It's difficult. B.It's boring. C.It's educational. 封 )5.How does the man feel? A.Unhappy. B.Angry. C.Calm. ⑧ 第二节听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个 小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话 或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。 ( )6.What did Sally do in the test? A.She sang. B.She danced. C.She ran. )7.How is Sally feeling now? A.Nervous. B.Excited. C.Relaxed. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。 ( )8.When did the typhoon attack the boy's city? A.On Monday. B.On Tuesday.C.On Friday. )9.How many days off do the students have? A.One. B.Two. C.Three. 听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。 )10.Which country does the speaker talk about? A.China. B.Britain. C.India. )11.Why was the officer angry? 6 A.Because the driver didn't like him B.Because the driver didn't understand him 线 C.Because he thought the driver refused him. )12.How did the officer feel when the driver said yes? A.Surprised. B.Angry. C.Sorry. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三个小题。 )13.What does Tim usually do in his free time? A.He usually listens to music. B.He usually plays the violin. C.He usually goes to the concert. ( )14.What does Tim think of rock music? A.Relaxing. B.Exciting. C.Noisy. ( )15.Why does Jane often listen to light music? A.Because it can make her happy. B.Because it can make her active. C.Because it can make her relaxed. 第三节你将听到一篇短文。请用你所听到的内容，填写表 格中所缺单词，每空限填一词或一个数字。短文读两遍。 The special island Its location and size:Just Room Enough Island lies between the US and Canada and is just about 16 square metres. More information about it A couple of trees and a small beach with a pair of 17 are on the island. The Sizeland family wanted to build the land as a 18 vacation home. The family didn't want the island to be visited by 19 Because the last goal didn't come true,the family had to plant 20 16. 17. 18. 19 20. 二、阅读理解(20小题，每小题2分，共40分) 阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。 y Dear Sun Meng, In your last email,you asked me how to deal with stress and worries. One good way that many students in my country find helpful is using a worry box.Let me explain how to make and use one. Try using a worry box Make a special box Use colourful things and pictures to make your worry box. Write down your worries Take some pieces of paper and write down your worries. Rate(评价）your worries and store them in the box If you like,place each worry on a scale (from 1 to 10.1 means“a little worried”andl0 means“the most worried”.For example,today I put two worries into the box.I rated "losing my new bike'”asa7and“worrying about the maths exam”asa4. 012345678910 Talk them out Make sure to make some time every day or week to talk about your worries with your parents.Together,you can find ways to deal with them. Remember,it's not healthy to carry worries around in your head.The worry box provides a safe place to "share"your worries.By using it, you'll learn to deal with your worries. Take care! Yours, Anna 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 )21.What did Sun Meng write in her last email to Anna? A.She asked for advice. B.She shared her grades. C.She made an invitation. D.She talked about Chinese culture. ( )22.What is the worry box? A.A box used to keep toys. B.A box used to store worries. C.A box for keeping expensive things. D.A box that helps you forget your worries. )23.How did Anna feel about losing her bike? A.Not worried at all. B.A little worried. C.Quite worried. D.The most worried. )24.What should Sun Meng do after putting the worries into the box? A.Forget about them and leave them there. B.Take them out and read them again. C.Rate them with parents. D.Discuss them with parents. )25.What is the main topic of the letter? A.How to deal with disagreements. B.Ways to communicate with parents. C.How to make and use a worry box. D.The importance of keeping a diary. 及 The weatherman said there was going to be a terrible storm,but the weather was so nice.Molly's mother was going to buy some batteries (in the corner store to prepare for the storm,although Molly thought it wasn't necessary. Her mum left and was back an hour later.It was about 6:00 p.m., and the sky began to turn dark because of the black clouds.The wind also started to pick up.Then the rain started to beat against the windows.The trees shook hard.Some of the neighbours'plants fell off their windows."I'm scared,"said Molly to her mother.The storm lasted for about thirty minutes,long enough to make the lights go out and the old trees fall over.Even Gretchen,the cat,was staying quietly under the sofa.Molly's mother lit some candles so they could see their way around the house."What about dinner?"asked Molly.Her mother bought some fish when she went to the corner store."I had a feeling that we wouldn't be able to cook,so I bought the food and some bread,said Molly's mother.They ate the fish and the bread by candle light."You know,this is kind of fun.It's almost like camping,"said Molly. Later that night,the lights came back on.Molly said,"Although it was a scary time,I did have fun. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 ( )26.Why did Molly's mother go to the corner store? A.To get some newspapers. B.To get candles. C.To get batteries. D.To get cat food. )27.What did Molly eat for dinner? A.Some cakes. B.The fish and the bread. C.She ate nothing at all. D.Some cat food. ( )28.What does the underlined word "lit"mean in Chinese? A.点燃 B.熄灭 C.出售 D.扔掉 )29.What can we know from the passage? A.Molly's mother got wet because of the rainstorm. B.The rainstorm started in the morning. C.The rainstorm lasted for about half an hour. D.Gretchen liked staying quietly under the sofa all the time. )30.What is the best title for the passage? A.A night with a rainstorm B.Molly and her cat C.Molly's busy night D.Mum's trip to the store C Ten-year-old Orion Jean has always known that kindness is important.He often practised it by volunteering with his family.Last 真题3 year,after entering the National Kindness Speech Competition,he became crazy about it.Now he works to spread kindness everywhere through projects that help others.He calls his campaign()the Race to Kindness. When a teacher told him about the competition,Orion had only 24 hours to write,memorize,and record his speech.In it,he talked about the importance of kindness."Kindness is like spreading hugs around the world,"Orion said.He hoped that everyone would join him in doing small,kind acts for others. Orion's speech won the competition.He used his 500 prize to support his first Race to Kindness project,a toy drive for a local children's hospital.He collected 619 toys.After that,Orion wanted to make a bigger influence.Working with others,he packed meal bags for people in need with a kind message in each bag.In all,he collected more than 100,000 meals! Orion believes that everyone wins this race.He says,"If you're kind to someone else,it can make their day brighter and inspire them to pass on kindness.And then it just grows and grows,and it can make the world a better place. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 ( )31.Why did Orion start his campaign? A.To spread kindness. B.To win the competition. C.To take part in a race. D.To volunteer with his family. )32.What does the underlined word "it"in Paragraph 2 probably refer to? A.The competition. B.The world. C.His speech. D.His campaign. )33.Which of the following has something to do with Orion's campaign? D.」 )34.What does the underlined word "inspire"mean? A.advise B.promise C.introduce D.encourage )35.What is the best title for the passage? A.A Race to Spread Kindness B.The Power of a Kind Speech C.Volunteering Changes the World D.How to Win a National Competition D A hobby is an activity that a person enjoys doing in their free time.Scientists say that hobbies can make kids smarter,healthier and even more successful when they grow up.How? They help you learn more. 36 You have to look through websites,and read magazines and books to get more information about your hobby.You also have to learn something new.More reading like this makes you a better reader and a better learner. 37 For many hobbies,such as building model cars and making pottery(陶艺)，you have to use your brain as well as your hands.. 38 These kinds of activities make people become more creative. They help you relax. Having a hobby makes you feel good.Scientists say,"When you make something,the 'feel good'part of your brain gets a message.It makes you feel happy.” 39 Too much stress is bad for you.It can make you sick. They help you build skills. People with hobbies learn how to set goals and solve problems. 40 For some kids,having a hobby can be the first step to find a good job when they grow up 真题3 根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填人文中空缺处的 最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。 A.They help you be creative. B.You learn by doing and touching things. C.When you have a hobby,you learn new things. D.When you feel happy,you have less stress. E.Learning these skills can help you when you grow up. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40 三、完形填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分) 先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出 一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。 Do you like traveling?I have been to many places.But Sanging Mountain is the most 41 place in my mind.I have been to the top of the mountain and I think of it as big 42 in my life. Do you know the 43 of Sanging Mountain?It is in the city of Shangrao,Jiangxi Province.Every year thousands of tourists come to visit it.My dad and I went to climb 44 in early summer five years ago.The top was surrounded (by many white clouds.I 45 to look up while climbing at first.I didn't think it was 46 enough to climb such a high mountain.47 it was beautiful,I was in no mood to look at it.My legs were badly shivering()because of the 3-hour walk.I 48 myself that I couldn't give up climbing because it was my dream to 49 the top. It was cold and the wind was brushing my face strongly.It was 50 that I succeeded in reaching the top 51 the help of my dad at last.Seeing the mountains with large rocks around me and the waterfalls below us,I 52 my success in reaching the top.I couldn't help taking out my 53 to take some beautiful pictures right away. In our lives,the top is our 54.The climbing is difficult but worth your efforts(值得努力).Just prepare more so that you can 55 reach the top. )41.A.boring B.unusual C.strange D.social )42.A.progress B.performance C.theme D.invention )43.A.weather B.population C.birth D.location )44.A.us B.it C.them D.itself ）45.A.feared B.hurried C.cheated D.provided )46.A.brave B.fair C.safe D.perfect )47.A.Because B.Although C.So D.If )48.A.encouragedB.chose C.allowed D.finished )49.A.see B.get C.reach D.climb )50.A.easy B.modern C.nervous D.unbelievable 51.A.with B.without C.by D.in )52.A.owned B.achieved C.enjoyed D.accepted 53.A.camera B.invention C.tool D.umbrella )54.A.job B.study C.dream D.rule )55.A.never B.finally C.hardly D.neither 四、语篇填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分) 第一节阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式 填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。 十十十 make interest pleasure write hobby understand result suggestion develop shelf 十十”十"十十十”十十十十十十十十”十十十+十十+“十十十十”十十 I was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Middle School. In the first class,our teacher Mrs Hurd asked us to choose a 56 to pursue(从事)during“club hours”.At that time,I had no idea what hobbies and clubs were.And I wasn't interested in anything.As a 57,I decided to follow Mrs Hurd.She told us that she liked reading and she had many books on her book 58.From that day on,I stepped into the wonderful world of books. Mrs Hurd was a strict woman.She assigned (plenty of grammar exercise and stories for us to read.She also taught us how to 59 up a story.With her help,I slowly 60 the logic and structure(逻辑和结构)of the English language.And my English skills 61 greatly.My parents were pleased with my progress and changes.Feeling their 62,I became even more interested in studying English. Thanks to Mrs Hurd,my 63 in writing also grew.She provided me with plenty of useful 64 on my writing.During my next twenty-five years,I became a writer.Without Mrs Hurd,I wouldn't have become a 65.She caused all the good things that happened 弥 in my life.I really thanked her a lot. 自我评价 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65 第二节阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完 整。每空限填一词。 Growth is a journey that needs to be recorded and shared.66 we share our growth stories,we can not only express ourselves but also inspire others. Our class project,"My Growth Footprint"was a great success. 67 preparing for it,we learned how to work with teammates and collect useful information.We also realized that every small step in life contributes to our growth. 68 the sharing meeting,many classmates said they were moved by the stories.Some even said they found the courage to face their own difficulties. 名师点拨 69 this project,we made more friends and became closer.It taught us that growth is not a lonely journey-we need each other's support. No matter what project we do in the future, 70 experiences and lessons from this growth project will always guide us. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70 封 五、补全对话(5小题，每小题2分，共10分) 根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使 对话的意思连贯、完整。 A:Hi,Li Mei!What are you reading? B:I'm reading The Little Prince..It's a famous novella(中篇小i说). A:71. B:Yes,I have.I first read it when I was 10,and I've re-read it three times since then. A:72. 家长点评 B:Because it's simple but full of wisdom.It teaches me to cherish the people and things around me. A:73. B:My favourite character is the Fox.He helps the little prince understand what“taming(建立联系)”means. A:74. B:I think you should read it.It's never too old for this book! A:75. I'll borrow it from the library tomorrow. B:You won't regret it！ 六、书面表达(20分) 假如你是李华，最近有很多人得了流感，请你以“How to Prevent the Flu”为题目，写一篇文章。 提示词：wash hands,do sports,eat healthy food,have enough 线 sleep,go to see a doctor,prevent 要求：1.要点齐全，语言表达准确，可适当补充； 2.100词左右。 How to Prevent the Flu方一的 M:No,I don't.Every time I read,I feel like I'm experiencing a different world.It's really interesting.Do you like literature. Monica? W:No.I prefer calligraphy.I feel really relaxed when I practice calligraphy. 听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。 To protect the environment and help save the earth,39 students from a middle school went to the Forest Park to do some volunteer work on March 13th.At 7:50 a.m.they rode their bikes to the park and arrived there at 9:00 a.m.They were divided into three groups and began to work.Group One planted trees.Croup Two watered flowers.Group Three collected rubbish.At 11:00,it begmn to rain,but they still continued to work, because it didn't min very hard.Although they were tired,they still felt very huppy. 听下面一段对话回答第13至第15三个小题。 W:Hi,Tom.Did you go to the zoo yesterday? M:No,I went to a museum about natural wonders. W:What did you see there? M:I saw many photos of Mount Qomolangma and the Great Barrier Reef. W:How high is Mount Qomolangma? M:It's 8,848.86 metres high.It's the highest mountain in the world. W:Wow.What about the Great Barrier Reef? M:It's in Australia.It's the largest coral reef in the world.But its environment is in danger. W:That's a pity.We should protect it. M:I agree. 第三节你将听到一篇短文。请用你所听到的内 容，填写表格中所缺单词，每空限填一词或一个数字。短 文读两遍。 Here is an accident report ubout our school on Monday. Xu Cang hurt himself during the PE class.It looked serious. An ambulance was called and he was taken to hospital at once.Our maths teacher was bitten by a dog on the way home Luckily,it wasn't serious.Liu Qiang fell off his bike and hurt his leg.The X-ray showed that his leg was broken.Mei Fang fell down and injured her knee.She cleaned it up and put a bandage on it. 参考答案 1-5 CACAC 6-10 CBABB 11-15 AACAB 16.PE 17.dog 18.leg 19.fell 20.cleaned 38 答案详解 21.A22.C23.D24.A25.D 26.B【解析】主旨大意题。根据“Different natural disasters can bring great harm to people's lives and homes.Let's leam about some common ones and how to stay safe.."可知，文章 主要介绍了常见的自然灾害以及对应的安全防护建议。 故选B。 27.A28.B29.C 30.B【解析】细节理解题。根据“Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth to avoid breathing in smoke."可知， 野火发生时，用湿布捂住口鼻可以迎免吸入烟雾。故 选B。 31.D32.A33.B34.D35.A36.C37.A38.E 39.D40.B41.B42.C43.D44.A45.C46.A 47.A48.D49.B50.B51.B52.B53.C54.A 55.B 56.myself 57.camping 58.do 59.activities 60.gets 61.Although 62.clearly 63.through 64.an 65.successful 66.If 67.As 68.since 69.For 70.No 71.How long will you stay there 72.Why are you nervous 73.Don't worry 74.Really 75.It's my pleasure/You're welcome/That's all right/... One possible version: Dear teachers and classmates, Good mood is really important.It not only makes us feel happy every day,but also helps us stay healthy and study better.Many things,like colours,environment,big events and weather,can affect our feelings easily.Then how to stay in a good mood? First,we can travel to beautiful scenic spots.Second, doing exercise such as riding a bike or running.Third,we can cook and enjoy nice food.Finally,talk to friends or par- ents when feeling down. Let's try our best to stay happy every day! 开封市2024一2025学年第二学期调研检测 听力材料 第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小 题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每 段对话读两遍。 1.W:How long have you had a headache? M:Oh,it began about one hour ago. 2.W:Have you ever worked as a volunteer,Tom? RJ·八年级·英语·下 名- M:Yes,I joined in voluntary work in June to my office at once.""Yes,sir."the driver answered. 3.W:What terrible weather! But to the officer's surprise,the driver shook his head at M:Yeah.It has rained for two weeks.I'm afraid it mayi the same time.The car started and the foreign officer was cause a flood in some places. too surprised to say a word. W:You're right.I hope it will stop soon. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三个小题。 4.M:Anna,where did you go?I haven't seen you for sevenal hours.W:Hi,Tim.What do you usually do in your free time? W:I went to the library two hours ago.And I've finished M:I usually listen to music. reading the last part of Liule Women.It's really educational.W:Which kind of music do you prefer,pop music or country music? I'm sure you also like it. M:I prefer country music.It's about everyday life and easy to 5.W:You look sad.What's the matter,Frank? follow. M:I feel sorry that I broke Jack's cup when I was cleaning!W:What do you think of rock music? the classroom. M:It's too noisy.I don't like it.Do you like it,Jane? W:Oh,that's terrible.Jack will be angry.Maybe you W:No,I don't.I like light music.It makes me relaxed. should buy him a new one right now. M:I agree with you. 第二节听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白 第三节你将听到一篇短文。请用你所听到的内 后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B,C三个选项中选出最： 容，填写表格中所缺单词，每空限填一词或一个数字。短 佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。 文读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。 The special island is called Just Room Enough Island.It M:You did well in the singing test.Sally lies between the US and Canada and is just about 310 square W:Thank you,Kevin.I was really nervous before the test. metres.It is an island with just enough room for its owner's M:But you did a great job.You can relax now. house,a couple of trees and a small beach with a pair of W:Yes.I'm feeling really relaxed now.I don't have to worry chairs.Just Room Enough Island was bought by the Sizeland about it any longer. family.The family wanted to build it as a comfortable vacation 听下而一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。 home.They used boats to bring building materials from the 、 W:Hello,Mike.This is Aunt Cathy.Is everything going on bank.And then they built the house,planted trees and grass well with your family? on the island.The family never expected to be visited by tourists. M:We are fine.Thank you,Aunt Cathy.But a typhoon attackedi In order to be called an island,their land must have an area our city on Friday.It's raining heavily and the wind is larger than 0.09 square metres,stay above water all year and blowing strongly now. have at least one tree.The last one didn't come true,so they W:What bad news! had to plant trees. M:And the heavy rain has caused floods in the city. 参考答案 W:Then do you have to go to school or work in such bad 1-5 CBCCA 6-10 ACCBC 11-15 CAACC weather? 16.310 17.chairs 18.comfortable 19.tourists 20.trees M:No.Students huve two days off and workers have one 21.A 22.B 23.C 24.D 25.C 26.C 27.B 28.A day off. 29.C30.Λ31.A W:That's fine.Take care. 32.C【解析】河句猪测题。根据“When a teacher told 听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。 him about the competition,Orion had only 24 hours to For Indians,shuking heads means yes.If someone doesn't! write,memorize,and record his speech.”可知，当老师告 know about this,he may get into trouble when visiting India. 诉他比赛的事情时，0ion只有24小时来写、背诵并录 One day,an officer went to India on business.He took a taxi 制他的演讲。由此可推知“"指的是他的演讲。故 and asked the driver to drive him to his office.But the driver 选C shook his head at once.The officer said again and the driver 33.B 34.D shook his head again.At last,,the officer got angry,“Drive me35.A【解析】最佳标题题。文章主要围绕Orion Jean发 4 右一肉 起的“Race to Kindness'"活动展开并讲述了Orion如何 通过自己的行动和项目来传福善意，选项A“一场传 福善意的竞赛“为最佳标题。故选A。 36.C37.A38.B39.D40.E41.B42.A43.D 44.B45.A46.C47.B48.A49.C50.D51.B 52.C53.A54.C55.B 56.hobby 57.result 58.shelf 59.make 60.understood 61.developed 62.pleasure 63.interest 64.suggestions 65.writer 66.When 67.While 68.After 69.Through 70.the 71.Have you read it before 72.Why do you like it so much 73.Who is your favourite character 74.Do you think I should read it 75.Cood idea One possible version: How to Prevent the Flu The flu is very common in winter and people get it easily. What should we do to prevent the flu? First,we should wash our hands and change clothes often. Second,doing some sports is necessary for us,such as running and cycling on Sundays.They are good ways to make us healthy. Third,it's important for us to eat healthy food every day.Fourth, we need to have enough sleep.Finally,we'd better go to see a doctor at once when we have the flu.We'll get well soon as long as we follow the doctor's advice. 许昌市2024一2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测 听力材料 第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小 题，从题中所给的A、B,C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每 段对话读两遍。 1.W:The city news on TV reported that a fire happened in a factory on North Street last night. M:Really?Did anyone get hurt? W:Yes.Five men got hurt.It took the firemen over two hours to put it out. 2.M:Molly,how do you find the volunteer job in the park?I want to work as a volunteer too. W:My mother helped me.She and her friends are volunteers too. 3.W:Tom,you look unwell.What are you going to do this afternoon? 5 答案详解 M:I have a stomachache.I'll go to see a doctor. 4.W:Don't stick your chopsticks into the rice,Peter.It's not polite. M:I'm sorry,Mum.I won't do that again. 5.W:I'm always in a bad mood.What can I do? M:Why not spend time with your friends?Talking with them can cheer you up. 第二节听下面儿段对话或独白。每段对话或独白 后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B,C三个选项中选出最 佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。 W:What did you do after dinner yesterday.Harry? M:I read a story about a boy.He is looking for happiness. W:Good.Do you often read books after dinner? M:Yes,and I usually read for an hour. W:That's a good habit.Do you like science books? M:Yes.But history books are my favourite. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。 W:Do you still enjoy collecting ping-pong bats? M:No,I used to collect ping-pong bats.But now I like collecting old coins. W:Old coins?That sounds interesting. M:Yes,I have got nearly 300 old coins.How about you? W:I used to like listening to music,but now I prefer reading. M:That's relaxing. 听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。 Good afternoon,everyone.You are now listening to the English Culture Radio.We know different countries have different manners.Here are some examples.If you visit a Chinese family,you should knock at the door first.When the door opens,you should not go in before the host says "Come in,please."Before coming into the house in Japan,it is good for you to take off your shoes.In England,a guest always finishes the drink or food to show that he enjoys it.This will make the host very plensed. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三个小题。 M:Lisa,did you hear the loud noise of the strong wind last night? W:Yes.The storm was really terrible.Bob,what were you doing at that time? M:I was playing chess with my father when suddenly all the lights went off.What about you? W:I was staying at home alone,reading books.