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2025—2026年度下学期期末八年级英语试题
一、基础知识(共10分)
I.单项选择(10分)
从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
1. —Lucy, Miss Smith is too busy to help us finish the work.
—Well, let’s do it ________. I think we can make it.
A. myself B. yourself C. ourselves D. yourselves
2. The ways of using chopsticks are important in Chinese ________.
A. table manners B. arrival time C. email topics D. book reports
3. The rain beat heavily ________ the windows and made a loud noise.
A. against B. across C. over D. through
4. I was late this morning because my alarm didn’t ________.
A. get across B. go off C. get along D. go wrong
5. My sister ________ a habit of keeping a diary since last term.
A. have had B. will have C. had D. has had
6. The friendly host family welcomed us ________ when we arrived.
A. sadly B. soundly C. warmly D. secretly
7. —What were you doing at 7 o’clock yesterday evening?
—I ________ a report about natural disasters.
A. write B. wrote C. am writing D. was writing
8. It is ________ to look at your phone while crossing the road.
A. unusual B. uncommon C. unlucky D. unsafe
9. — I have never read a classic novel before. Could you ________ one?
— The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It’s so good.
A. recommend B. interview C. donate D. review
10. You won’t improve your English ________ you work harder.
A. if B. though C. unless D. as soon as
二、阅读(共50分)
II.完形填空。(15分)
阅读短文,掌握其大意,然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking back home from a pizza store. We had bought many things. My arm was feeling a little ____11____ as I was carrying our heavy shopping bag. I decided to ____12____ something away. I was walking towards a dustbin (垃圾桶) ____13____ I noticed a poor old man walking out of the restaurant in front of us. He headed over to the nearby dustbin and started ____14____ it.
I suddenly ____15____ my action to be a mistake because I was about to throw away a new drink just because it was too heavy. I walked up to him and ____16____ the drink and some bread to him. The man looked at me in ____17____ and took what I gave him. A big ____18____ appeared on his face. I felt I couldn’t be happier with myself. Then he said, “Wow, this is my son’s lucky day!”
With that, he ____19____ to me happily and went away on his bike. I even heard him singing as he rode away. It gave me a warm feeling inside. I now understand ____20____ it means when someone says, “Helping others can make a ____21____. It makes our world better.” ____22____ it was only a small act, I learned more in those two minutes than I did in the rest of the month. Everyone in the world needs help, no matter the young or the ____23____. Everyone can give help and everyone can be helped.
The scene (场景) of that man’s happiness ____24____ in my mind for a long time. I have the chance to do something nice. This is the power of ____25____.
11. A. lonely B. comfortable C. painful D. thankful
12. A. lock B. punish C. receive D. throw
13. A. therefore B. because C. however D. when
14. A. looking into B. hearing from C. dealing with D. suffering from
15. A. advised B. considered C. reported D. forced
16. A. stole B. handed C. hugged D. kissed
17. A. surprise B. trouble C. failure D. risk
18. A. fear B. ache C. anger D. smile
19. A. flew B. cried C. shouted D. waved
20. A. where B. how C. what D. who
21. A. decision B. doubt C. mess D. difference
22. A. Until B. Unless C. Although D. Because
23. A. elderly B. weak C. strong D. rich
24. A. survived B. remained C. attacked D. lost
25. A. luck B. kindness C. stress D. curiosity
III.阅读理解。(35 分)
(A)
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When God Was a Rabbit
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Writer: Bill Martin Jr/Eric Carle
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Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publishing Date: September, 1996
根据短文和图表内容,选择最佳答案。
26. People can ________ on the website.
A. introduce new writers B. buy used books C. sell old fictions D. talk with friends
27. The writer of The Very Hungry Caterpillar is ________.
A. Kathryn Stockett B. Sarah Winman C. Eric Carle D. Bill Martin
28. The Help was published by ________.
A. Berkley Trade B. Henry Holt and Co. C. Philomel D. Headline Review
29. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. People can only buy science fictions on the website.
B. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published in June, 2011.
C. The price of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is $3.95.
D. The most expensive book is When God Was a Rabbit.
30. The passage is a kind of ________.
A. travel guide B. diary entry C. advertisement D. book report
(B)
①Emojis (表情符号) are a fun way to express ourselves while sending messages. But did you know that the same emoji can mean very different things in different cultures? This can cause trouble if you’re not careful enough. Let’s take a closer look at some emojis and their surprising cultural meanings.
②Let’s start with the thumbs-up (竖大拇指) emoji. In many Western countries, people use it widely to show agreement or to praise a job well done. However, in some parts of the Middle East, West Africa and South America, people see it as rude, similar to giving someone the middle finger (手指).
③The OK hand sign also has many kinds of cultural meanings. In the US and Europe, it simply means “everything is fine” or “perfect”. However, people in Brazil and Türkiye think it is an impolite gesture (手势). Even more interestingly, in France, it stands for “zero” or “nothing”. Clearly, this emoji’s meaning truly changes a lot across different cultures!
④The putting hands together emoji also carries different meanings. In Western cultures, many people take it as a high-five—a gesture of celebration. But in most Asian cultures, it is a way to express thanks or greet others.
⑤The crossed fingers emoji can also get you into trouble. In the UK, the US and Canada, crossing fingers is a common way to wish someone good luck. However, in Vietnam, you’d better think twice before using the emoji, as it has a negative meaning there.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
31. In which part of the world do people think the thumbs-up is rude?
A. Asia. B. The Middle East. C. North America. D. Australia.
32. Which of the following means “zero” or “nothing” in France?
A. B. C. D.
33. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph ⑤ refer to (指代)?
A. Getting you into trouble. B. Wishing someone good luck.
C. Using the crossed fingers emoji. D. Thinking twice.
34. What is the best structure of the passage?
A. B. C. D.
35. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To encourage people to use emojis widely while chatting online.
B. To suggest some new ways to use emojis in different situations.
C. To introduce the development of emojis in Western countries.
D. To explain emojis’ different cultural meanings in different countries.
(C)
When a storm is coming, people can stay safe with the right knowledge and preparation. Here is the true story about how a family survived a tornado.
It was a sunny afternoon in Oklahoma, USA. Tom, his wife Lisa, and their two children were at home. Tom was watching TV when the news warned that a tornado would hit their town in minutes.
Tom immediately told his family to get ready. They carried their emergency kit (应急包), which had water, food, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit. They ran to the basement to hide, which was the safest place in their house. Just as they closed the door, they heard a loud noise. The tornado hit their home.
The wind was so strong that it rocked the house. Lisa held the scared children. Tom kept checking the door, making sure it stayed closed. It felt like forever, but the family kept calm to keep themselves safe. After about five minutes, the noise stopped.
When they came out of the basement, they saw the damage. Part of their roof was gone, and their living room was destroyed. But the family was safe. They were lucky. Many other homes in the area were completely destroyed, and some people were hurt.
Nature is powerful, but with the right steps, we can protect ourselves and our families.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
36. Why did the family run to the basement?
A. To find their emergency kit. B. To hide from the tornado.
C. To listen to the news report. D. To stop the tornado from landing.
37. How did the family feel during the tornado?
A. Excited and curious. B. Scared but calm. C. Angry and worried. D. Bored and tired.
38. What does the underlined word rocked in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Unlocked. B. Shocked. C. Guarded. D. Shook.
39. What is the right order of the following sentences according to the passage?
① Many homes were destroyed and some people were hurt.
② Lisa held the scared children to keep them calm.
③ Tom was watching TV and knew a tornado was coming.
④ The tornado hit the home with a loud noise.
A. ③④②① B. ③①④② C. ④③②① D. ④①②③
40. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Natural Disasters Around the World.
B. How Tornadoes Hit America.
C. A True Tornado Survival Story.
D. A Natural Disaster That Hurt Many People.
(D)
The Eye of the Sahara is one of Earth’s most amazing natural wonders. It’s a special place in the desert of Mauritania (毛里塔尼亚), Africa. Looking from the sky, it looks like a huge, bright eye! It is as long as 500 football fields. The Eye looks like a big round pizza with different colourful parts.
How was it made? Millions of years ago, the ground under the sand started to rise up. Then, wind and rain slowly washed away the soft rocks, leaving the hard ones behind. Over time, these hard rocks formed the beautiful circles we see today. From above, you can count about 10 round circles, each one has a different colour. The biggest circle is on the outside, with smaller ones inside.
But the Eye of the Sahara is in trouble because sandstorms often blow over it. Now the sandstorms can make the rocks difficult to see. Also, not many people know about this amazing place because it’s far from big cities.
What can we do to help? Scientists are studying the Eye to try to find ways to protect the rocks from sand. Some people also work hard to find some good ways like building a small road or a simple visitor centre nearby. This way, more kids and tourists can come and see the Eye of the Sahara.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)、误(F)。
41. The Eye of the Sahara is in the desert of Mauritania in Africa.
42. Wind and rain washed away the hard rocks so soft rocks formed the circles.
43. When watching the Eye of the Sahara, we can see about 10 circles with the same colour.
44. Now it is difficult to see the rocks because of the sandstorms.
45. Scientists and some people are trying to find ways to protect the rocks.
(E)
Having a hobby is a great way to relax after work or after school. ____46____.
Flower arranging (插花)
If you like plants, think about flower arranging. ____47____. You can learn it in one of them. It’s also a good idea to read books or visit websites. After you learn flower arranging, you can use the flowers to make gifts or make your home more beautiful.
Writing something
Do you dream of being a writer? Well, now it is the right time to make your dream come true. To start with, you don’t need to be very good at writing. ____48____. You can also try making a short story. By practicing, you can make your writing better and better.
Painting
Painting is a fun and relaxing thing, but many people think it is hard. In fact, it is not. ____49____, but it doesn’t matter. The most important thing is that when you draw, you are enjoying the beauty of art. If you have a busy life, this is a nice hobby for you to relax.
These three hobbies are easy to learn and full of fun. They can help you reduce stress and add color to your daily life. ____50____. You will surely have a wonderful time.
阅读短文内容,把A-E五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整。
A. Spend some time writing something in a notebook every day
B. At first, you may find it is not easy to draw
C. Here are three hobbies for you to try
D. Just pick your favorite one and give it a try
E. Many flower shops have classes for beginners
(F)
Mark Twain is one of the greatest American writers. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He was born in 1835 and passed away in 1910.
He grew up in a small town in America. His interesting life experiences gave him lots of writing ideas. He once worked as a riverboat pilot, which inspired his pen name Mark Twain.
He became a world-famous writer by writing humorous stories with wisdom (智慧). His most famous books are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom is a lively and naughty boy. He and his friend Huck see a crime (犯罪). Though scared, Tom finally tells the truth. He also has many fun adventures with friends, making him learn something about growing to be better. In Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck runs away from home and travels along the river with Jim. They have a difficult time because they face plenty of troubles on the way. Huck chooses to help Jim win freedom, so their friendship becomes stronger.
Both of the books tell lively stories about kids and are popular all over the world. Many students love reading them. Mark Twain’s works show common people’s lives. Even today, his books still teach people that we can get joy and deep thoughts from stories.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
51. When was Mark Twain born?
_____________________________________________
52. How did Mark Twain become a world-famous writer?
_____________________________________________
53. What is Tom like in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
_____________________________________________
54. Why do Huck and Jim have a difficult time in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
_____________________________________________
55. What do Mark Twain’s books teach people today?
_____________________________________________
三、语言运用(共10分)
IV.短文填空。
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
International Volunteer Day is ____56____ December 5th every year. This special day makes more people care about those in need around the world.
Volunteers do different kinds of meaningful work. For example, some people go to the tourist center to guide the ____57____ (visit) nicely. When they do something ____58____ (proper), volunteers will remind them to follow the rules and behave ____59____ (correct). At first, many new volunteers feel nervous to serve strangers, ____60____ they become better after hard work day by day. They spend their spare time ____61____ (help) others and never ask for any pay. Many public activities become ____62____ (success) because of their efforts.
So far, many teenagers around the world ____63____ (take) part in many volunteering activities already. They have learned that even ____64____ small action can bring light to those in trouble. And they are proud ____65____ themselves for every small deed (行为) they do.
四、书面表达(共20分)
(A)
66. 近来,我市新建了一座历史博物馆,现招聘英文讲解员(narrator),请你写一则不少于40词的招聘启事。
内容包括:1. 招聘条件:英语口语好;性格外向;熟悉长春的历史。
2. 报名邮箱:Lee@126.com
Narrators Wanted
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(B)
67. 某英语报社开展了以“My Favorite Book”为主题的征文活动,请你写一篇80词左右的短文投稿。
要点:1. basic information about the book 2. events and the characters 3. What do you learn?
要求:可适当增加细节;文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
My Favorite Book
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2025—2026年度下学期期末八年级英语试题
一、基础知识(共10分)
I.单项选择(10分)
从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
1. —Lucy, Miss Smith is too busy to help us finish the work.
—Well, let’s do it ________. I think we can make it.
A. myself B. yourself C. ourselves D. yourselves
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:——Lucy,Smith小姐太忙了,没法帮我们完成工作。——好吧,我们自己做吧。我相信我们能行。
考查代词辨析。myself我自己;yourself你自己;ourselves我们自己;yourselves你们自己。根据语境“let’s do it”可知,人称是第一人称复数,需用反身代词“ourselves”表示“我们自己”。故选C。
2. The ways of using chopsticks are important in Chinese ________.
A. table manners B. arrival time C. email topics D. book reports
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:使用筷子的方式在中国餐桌礼仪中很重要。
table manners餐桌礼仪;arrival time到达时间;email topics电子邮件主题;book reports读书报告。根据“use chopsticks”可知与饮食有关,table manners符合语境。
3. The rain beat heavily ________ the windows and made a loud noise.
A. against B. across C. over D. through
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:雨重重地撞击着窗户,发出巨大的噪音。
against倚,靠,撞击;across穿过;over在……上方;through通过。根据“beat heavily...the windows”可知,此处表示雨点撞击窗户,固定搭配beat against意为“撞击”。应填against。
4. I was late this morning because my alarm didn’t ________.
A. get across B. go off C. get along D. go wrong
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意:今天早上我迟到了,因为我的闹钟没响。
get across使被理解;go off响起;get along相处融洽;go wrong出差。根据“I was late this morning”可知,迟到的原因是闹钟没有发出响声,go off符合语境。
5. My sister ________ a habit of keeping a diary since last term.
A. have had B. will have C. had D. has had
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:自从上学期以来,我妹妹养成了写日记的习惯。
根据时间状语“since last term”可知,句子应用现在完成时,结构为“have/has + 过去分词”。主语“My sister”是第三人称单数,助动词应用 has。
6. The friendly host family welcomed us ________ when we arrived.
A. sadly B. soundly C. warmly D. secretly
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:当我们到达时,友好的寄宿家庭热情地欢迎了我们。
sadly悲伤地;soundly充分地;warmly热情地;secretly秘密地。根据“The friendly host family”可知寄宿家庭是友好的,应是热烈欢迎“我们”,应用warmly。
7. —What were you doing at 7 o’clock yesterday evening?
—I ________ a report about natural disasters.
A. write B. wrote C. am writing D. was writing
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:——昨天晚上 7 点你在做什么?——我当时正在写一份关于自然灾害的报告。
根据问句中的时间状语“at 7 o’clock yesterday evening”可知,此处表示过去某一具体时刻正在进行的动作,应用过去进行时,结构为was/were+doing。主语是I,be动词用was,故用was writing。
8. It is ________ to look at your phone while crossing the road.
A. unusual B. uncommon C. unlucky D. unsafe
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:过马路时看手机是不安全的。
unusual不寻常的;uncommon不常见的;unlucky不幸的;unsafe不安全的。根据“to look at your phone while crossing the road”可知,过马路看手机是不安全的,是危险的行为,应用unsafe。
9. — I have never read a classic novel before. Could you ________ one?
— The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It’s so good.
A. recommend B. interview C. donate D. review
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:——我以前从未读过经典小说。你能推荐一本吗?——《三国演义》。它非常好。
recommend推荐;interview采访;donate捐赠;review复习/评论。根据答语“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It’s so good.”可知,对方提供了一本书名并评价很好,说明上句是在请求对方“推荐”一本书。
10. You won’t improve your English ________ you work harder.
A. if B. though C. unless D. as soon as
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:除非你更加努力,否则你的英语不会提高。
if如果;though虽然;unless除非;as soon as一……就……。分析句子结构可知,前后句之间是条件关系,表示“除非更加努力,否则英语不会提高”,应用unless引导条件状语从句。
二、阅读(共50分)
II.完形填空。(15分)
阅读短文,掌握其大意,然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking back home from a pizza store. We had bought many things. My arm was feeling a little ____11____ as I was carrying our heavy shopping bag. I decided to ____12____ something away. I was walking towards a dustbin (垃圾桶) ____13____ I noticed a poor old man walking out of the restaurant in front of us. He headed over to the nearby dustbin and started ____14____ it.
I suddenly ____15____ my action to be a mistake because I was about to throw away a new drink just because it was too heavy. I walked up to him and ____16____ the drink and some bread to him. The man looked at me in ____17____ and took what I gave him. A big ____18____ appeared on his face. I felt I couldn’t be happier with myself. Then he said, “Wow, this is my son’s lucky day!”
With that, he ____19____ to me happily and went away on his bike. I even heard him singing as he rode away. It gave me a warm feeling inside. I now understand ____20____ it means when someone says, “Helping others can make a ____21____. It makes our world better.” ____22____ it was only a small act, I learned more in those two minutes than I did in the rest of the month. Everyone in the world needs help, no matter the young or the ____23____. Everyone can give help and everyone can be helped.
The scene (场景) of that man’s happiness ____24____ in my mind for a long time. I have the chance to do something nice. This is the power of ____25____.
11. A. lonely B. comfortable C. painful D. thankful
12. A. lock B. punish C. receive D. throw
13. A. therefore B. because C. however D. when
14. A. looking into B. hearing from C. dealing with D. suffering from
15. A. advised B. considered C. reported D. forced
16. A. stole B. handed C. hugged D. kissed
17. A. surprise B. trouble C. failure D. risk
18. A. fear B. ache C. anger D. smile
19. A. flew B. cried C. shouted D. waved
20. A. where B. how C. what D. who
21. A. decision B. doubt C. mess D. difference
22. A. Until B. Unless C. Although D. Because
23. A. elderly B. weak C. strong D. rich
24. A. survived B. remained C. attacked D. lost
25. A. luck B. kindness C. stress D. curiosity
【答案】11. C 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. B
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者因购物袋太重想扔东西,偶遇穷人翻垃圾桶,遂将食物赠予对方,从中感悟到善良力量的故事。
【11题详解】
句意:因为提着沉重的购物袋,我的胳膊有点疼。
根据“carrying our heavy shopping bag”,可知重物会导致身体疼痛,提重物胳膊会酸痛,painful“疼痛的”符合语境。
【12题详解】
句意:我决定扔掉一些东西。
根据后文“walking towards a dustbin”,可知目的是丢弃物品。固定搭配throw away意为“扔掉”,符合语境。
【13题详解】
句意:我正走向垃圾桶,这时注意到一个可怜的老人从我们面前的餐厅走了出来。
根据“was walking…I noticed”,可知是正在做某事这时发生了另一件事,be doing…when…为固定句型,when符合语境。
【14题详解】
句意:他走向附近的垃圾桶并开始向里看。
根据“dustbin”和穷人身份,可知他在垃圾桶里翻找物品。look into意为“向里看”,符合翻找垃圾的动作逻辑。
【15题详解】
句意:我突然认为我的行为是个错误,因为我当时正要扔掉一瓶新饮品,只因为它实在太重了。
consider sth. to be意为“认为某物是……”,此处表示“认为我的行为是个错误”。
【16题详解】
句意:我走向他并把饮料和一些面包递给他。
作者走上前把饮料和面包递给老人,hand sth. to sb.意为“把某物递给某人”,handed符合语境。
【17题详解】
句意:那人惊讶地看着我,收下了我给的东西。
陌生人突然给予食物,常理推断对方会感到惊讶。in surprise意为“惊讶地”,符合语境逻辑。
【18题详解】
句意:他的脸上出现了大大的微笑。
后文提到这个老人快乐地向作者挥手,因此他的表情应是愉悦的。smile意为“微笑”,符合快乐的情绪。
【19题详解】
句意:说完,他快乐地向我挥手然后骑车离开了。
老人收到礼物后告别离开,wave to sb.意为“向某人挥手”,符合告别场景。
【20题详解】
句意:我现在明白,当有人说“帮助他人能有所作为,能让世界变得更美好”时,是什么意思了。
根据“it means”,可知从句缺宾语,指代“意味着的内容”。what意为“什么”,引导宾语从句作means的宾语。
【21题详解】
句意:我现在明白,当有人说“帮助他人能有所作为,能让世界变得更美好”时,是什么意思了。
根据“Helping others”及后文“makes our world better”,可知是产生积极影响。make a difference为固定搭配,意为“起作用/产生影响”。
【22题详解】
句意:尽管那只是一个小小的举动,但在这两分钟里,我学到的比那个月剩下的时间还要多。
“it was only a small act”与“I learned more in those two minutes than I did in the rest of the month”之间存在让步关系,Although意为“虽然”,可引导让步状语从句。
【23题详解】
句意:世界上每个人都需要帮助,无论年轻人还是老人。
根据“the young or the…”,可知需填与young相对的词。elderly意为“老年人”,符合对应关系。
【24题详解】
句意:那人幸福的场景长久地留在我的脑海中。
根据“in my mind for a long time”,可知记忆持续存在。remain意为“保持/停留”,符合记忆留存语境。
【25题详解】
句意:这就是善良的力量。
全文讲的是作者帮助老人的善意举动,kindness意为“善良,善意”,符合文章主旨。
III.阅读理解。(35 分)
(A)
Welcome to our website—the best place on the Web to buy cheap used books. Whether you are looking for storybooks, science fictions or love stories, there are thousands of used books to choose from. The following are some of them. Why not choose some to read during your long hot summer vacation?
The Help
Writer: Kathryn Stockett
Price: $3.95
Publisher (出版商): Berkley Trade
Publishing Date: June, 2011
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Writer: Eric Carle
Price: $3.95
Publisher: Philomel Books
Publishing Date: March, 1994
When God Was a Rabbit
Writer: Sarah Winman
Price: $4.38
Publisher: Headline Review
Publishing Date: May, 2011
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Writer: Bill Martin Jr/Eric Carle
Price: $3.85
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publishing Date: September, 1996
根据短文和图表内容,选择最佳答案。
26. People can ________ on the website.
A. introduce new writers B. buy used books C. sell old fictions D. talk with friends
27. The writer of The Very Hungry Caterpillar is ________.
A. Kathryn Stockett B. Sarah Winman C. Eric Carle D. Bill Martin
28. The Help was published by ________.
A. Berkley Trade B. Henry Holt and Co. C. Philomel D. Headline Review
29. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. People can only buy science fictions on the website.
B. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published in June, 2011.
C. The price of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is $3.95.
D. The most expensive book is When God Was a Rabbit.
30. The passage is a kind of ________.
A. travel guide B. diary entry C. advertisement D. book report
【答案】26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一则二手图书网站广告,介绍该网站可选购各类二手读物,并展示四本在售图书的详细信息,吸引读者在网站购买二手书。
【26题详解】
根据文章第一段第一句“Welcome to our website—the best place on the Web to buy cheap used books.”可知,人们可以在该网站上购买二手书。
【27题详解】
根据表格中第二本书The Very Hungry Caterpillar的信息栏显示“Writer: Eric Carle”可知,该书的作者是Eric Carle。
【28题详解】
根据表格中第一本书The Help的信息栏显示“Publisher: Berkley Trade”可知,该书由Berkley Trade出版。
【29题详解】
根据四个表格“The Help…Price: $3.95…The Very Hungry Caterpillar…Price: $3.95…When God Was a Rabbit…Price: $4.38…Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?…Price: $3.85”可知,When God Was a Rabbit价格最贵。
【30题详解】
文章开头欢迎用户访问网站买书,随后列出了具体书籍的书名、作者、价格等详细信息,旨在吸引顾客购买,符合广告(advertisement)的特征。
(B)
①Emojis (表情符号) are a fun way to express ourselves while sending messages. But did you know that the same emoji can mean very different things in different cultures? This can cause trouble if you’re not careful enough. Let’s take a closer look at some emojis and their surprising cultural meanings.
②Let’s start with the thumbs-up (竖大拇指) emoji. In many Western countries, people use it widely to show agreement or to praise a job well done. However, in some parts of the Middle East, West Africa and South America, people see it as rude, similar to giving someone the middle finger (手指).
③The OK hand sign also has many kinds of cultural meanings. In the US and Europe, it simply means “everything is fine” or “perfect”. However, people in Brazil and Türkiye think it is an impolite gesture (手势). Even more interestingly, in France, it stands for “zero” or “nothing”. Clearly, this emoji’s meaning truly changes a lot across different cultures!
④The putting hands together emoji also carries different meanings. In Western cultures, many people take it as a high-five—a gesture of celebration. But in most Asian cultures, it is a way to express thanks or greet others.
⑤The crossed fingers emoji can also get you into trouble. In the UK, the US and Canada, crossing fingers is a common way to wish someone good luck. However, in Vietnam, you’d better think twice before using the emoji, as it has a negative meaning there.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
31. In which part of the world do people think the thumbs-up is rude?
A. Asia. B. The Middle East. C. North America. D. Australia.
32. Which of the following means “zero” or “nothing” in France?
A. B. C. D.
33. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph ⑤ refer to (指代)?
A. Getting you into trouble. B. Wishing someone good luck.
C. Using the crossed fingers emoji. D. Thinking twice.
34. What is the best structure of the passage?
A. B. C. D.
35. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To encourage people to use emojis widely while chatting online.
B. To suggest some new ways to use emojis in different situations.
C. To introduce the development of emojis in Western countries.
D. To explain emojis’ different cultural meanings in different countries.
【答案】31. B 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍四种表情符号,讲述它们在不同国家文化里含义不同,提醒我们使用时留意文化差异。
【31题详解】
根据第②段“However, in some parts of the Middle East...people see it as rude”,中东部分地区认为竖大拇指是粗鲁的手势。
【32题详解】
第③段明确指出“Even more interestingly, in France, it stands for ‘zero’ or ‘nothing’”句中“it”指代前文的“the OK hand sign”(OK手势),因此法国文化中代表“零/没有”的手势是OK手势。
【33题详解】
第⑤段前句提到“The crossed fingers emoji can also get you into trouble“,后句“as it has a negative meaning there”中“it”指代“使用交叉手指表情”这一行为。
【34题详解】
第①段提出“表情符号在不同文化中含义不同”的观点,②-⑤段分别以竖大拇指、OK手势、合手手势、交叉手指为例具体说明,属于“总-分”结构(①为总,②③④⑤为分)。
【35题详解】
文章开头点明主题“the same emoji can mean very different things in different cultures”,随后通过多个例子说明不同文化中表情符号的差异,核心目的是解释其文化含义的多样性。
(C)
When a storm is coming, people can stay safe with the right knowledge and preparation. Here is the true story about how a family survived a tornado.
It was a sunny afternoon in Oklahoma, USA. Tom, his wife Lisa, and their two children were at home. Tom was watching TV when the news warned that a tornado would hit their town in minutes.
Tom immediately told his family to get ready. They carried their emergency kit (应急包), which had water, food, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit. They ran to the basement to hide, which was the safest place in their house. Just as they closed the door, they heard a loud noise. The tornado hit their home.
The wind was so strong that it rocked the house. Lisa held the scared children. Tom kept checking the door, making sure it stayed closed. It felt like forever, but the family kept calm to keep themselves safe. After about five minutes, the noise stopped.
When they came out of the basement, they saw the damage. Part of their roof was gone, and their living room was destroyed. But the family was safe. They were lucky. Many other homes in the area were completely destroyed, and some people were hurt.
Nature is powerful, but with the right steps, we can protect ourselves and our families.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
36. Why did the family run to the basement?
A. To find their emergency kit. B. To hide from the tornado.
C. To listen to the news report. D. To stop the tornado from landing.
37. How did the family feel during the tornado?
A. Excited and curious. B. Scared but calm. C. Angry and worried. D. Bored and tired.
38. What does the underlined word rocked in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Unlocked. B. Shocked. C. Guarded. D. Shook.
39. What is the right order of the following sentences according to the passage?
① Many homes were destroyed and some people were hurt.
② Lisa held the scared children to keep them calm.
③ Tom was watching TV and knew a tornado was coming.
④ The tornado hit the home with a loud noise.
A. ③④②① B. ③①④② C. ④③②① D. ④①②③
40. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Natural Disasters Around the World.
B. How Tornadoes Hit America.
C. A True Tornado Survival Story.
D. A Natural Disaster That Hurt Many People.
【答案】36. B 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了一户家庭凭借正确的应对方法顺利躲过龙卷风、成功脱险的真实经历。
【36题详解】
依据第三段“They ran to the basement to hide, which was the safest place in their house.”可知一家人前往地下室的目的是躲避龙卷风。
【37题详解】
根据第四段“Lisa held the scared children.”以及“but the family kept calm to keep themselves safe.”能够看出孩子们心怀恐惧,但是全家人保持镇定,B选项Scared but calm契合语境。
【38题详解】
由第四段“The wind was so strong that it rocked the house.”可知大风使房屋晃动,rocked此处含义为摇晃,和Shook词义一致。
【39题详解】
梳理原文事件先后:③Tom看电视获知龙卷风将至(第二段);④龙卷风到来,屋子传出巨响(第三段);②Lisa安抚受惊的孩子(第四段);①风暴过后很多住宅遭到损毁、部分人员受伤(第五段),正确排序是③④②①。
【40题详解】
文章首段就点明本文围绕一户家庭从龙卷风中幸存的真实故事展开,C选项“A True Tornado Survival Story.”最适配作为标题。
(D)
The Eye of the Sahara is one of Earth’s most amazing natural wonders. It’s a special place in the desert of Mauritania (毛里塔尼亚), Africa. Looking from the sky, it looks like a huge, bright eye! It is as long as 500 football fields. The Eye looks like a big round pizza with different colourful parts.
How was it made? Millions of years ago, the ground under the sand started to rise up. Then, wind and rain slowly washed away the soft rocks, leaving the hard ones behind. Over time, these hard rocks formed the beautiful circles we see today. From above, you can count about 10 round circles, each one has a different colour. The biggest circle is on the outside, with smaller ones inside.
But the Eye of the Sahara is in trouble because sandstorms often blow over it. Now the sandstorms can make the rocks difficult to see. Also, not many people know about this amazing place because it’s far from big cities.
What can we do to help? Scientists are studying the Eye to try to find ways to protect the rocks from sand. Some people also work hard to find some good ways like building a small road or a simple visitor centre nearby. This way, more kids and tourists can come and see the Eye of the Sahara.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)、误(F)。
41. The Eye of the Sahara is in the desert of Mauritania in Africa.
42. Wind and rain washed away the hard rocks so soft rocks formed the circles.
43. When watching the Eye of the Sahara, we can see about 10 circles with the same colour.
44. Now it is difficult to see the rocks because of the sandstorms.
45. Scientists and some people are trying to find ways to protect the rocks.
【答案】41. T 42. F
43. F 44. T
45. T
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍撒哈拉之眼的位置、外形、形成原因、面临的风沙威胁以及人们的保护行动。
【41题详解】
根据文章第一段“It’s a special place in the desert of Mauritania (毛里塔尼亚), Africa.”可知,撒哈拉之眼位于非洲毛里塔尼亚的沙漠中,表述正确。
【42题详解】
根据文章第二段“wind and rain slowly washed away the soft rocks, leaving the hard ones behind. Over time, these hard rocks formed the beautiful circles we see today.”可知,风雨冲走松软岩石,坚硬岩石形成圆环。题目内容刚好颠倒,表述错误。
【43题详解】
根据文章第二段“you can count about 10 round circles, each one has a different colour.”可知,大约10个圆环,每个颜色各不相同,不是same colour,表述错误。
【44题详解】
根据文章第三段“Now the sandstorms can make the rocks difficult to see.”可知,沙尘暴让岩石难以看清,句意一致,表述正确。
【45题详解】
根据文章最后一段“Scientists are studying the Eye to try to find ways to protect the rocks from sand. Some people also work hard to find some good ways like building a small road or a simple visitor centre nearby.”可知,科学家和人们正在寻找办法保护岩石,表述正确。
(E)
Having a hobby is a great way to relax after work or after school. ____46____.
Flower arranging (插花)
If you like plants, think about flower arranging. ____47____. You can learn it in one of them. It’s also a good idea to read books or visit websites. After you learn flower arranging, you can use the flowers to make gifts or make your home more beautiful.
Writing something
Do you dream of being a writer? Well, now it is the right time to make your dream come true. To start with, you don’t need to be very good at writing. ____48____. You can also try making a short story. By practicing, you can make your writing better and better.
Painting
Painting is a fun and relaxing thing, but many people think it is hard. In fact, it is not. ____49____, but it doesn’t matter. The most important thing is that when you draw, you are enjoying the beauty of art. If you have a busy life, this is a nice hobby for you to relax.
These three hobbies are easy to learn and full of fun. They can help you reduce stress and add color to your daily life. ____50____. You will surely have a wonderful time.
阅读短文内容,把A-E五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整。
A. Spend some time writing something in a notebook every day
B. At first, you may find it is not easy to draw
C. Here are three hobbies for you to try
D. Just pick your favorite one and give it a try
E. Many flower shops have classes for beginners
【答案】46. C 47. E 48. A 49. B 50. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了插花、写作、绘画三类适合日常尝试的爱好,说明了各项爱好的入门方式以及它们可以给生活带来的益处。
【46题详解】
空格处在开篇段末尾,后文依次罗列了插花、写作、绘画三种爱好,C项“Here are three hobbies for you to try”起到总起下文的过渡作用,衔接自然。
【47题详解】
小标题对应的板块主题为插花,后文出现代词them,E选项“Many flower shops have classes for beginners”出现复数名词classes,可被them指代,符合插花入门的语境。
【48题详解】
本段小标题是Writing something,主题围绕写作展开,A选项给出了日常写作实操方法,贴合本段写作方面的建议。
【49题详解】
后文出现转折连词but表示情况不要紧,空格位置需要填写困难类的表述,B项“At first, you may find it is not easy to draw”讲述初学绘画的难处,刚好和后文构成转折逻辑。
【50题详解】
该空处在文章结尾段,用来收尾总结、向读者发出提议,D选项号召读者挑选喜爱的爱好进行尝试,契合结尾鼓励大家培养爱好的文意,也可以呼应下一句的美好展望。
(F)
Mark Twain is one of the greatest American writers. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He was born in 1835 and passed away in 1910.
He grew up in a small town in America. His interesting life experiences gave him lots of writing ideas. He once worked as a riverboat pilot, which inspired his pen name Mark Twain.
He became a world-famous writer by writing humorous stories with wisdom (智慧). His most famous books are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom is a lively and naughty boy. He and his friend Huck see a crime (犯罪). Though scared, Tom finally tells the truth. He also has many fun adventures with friends, making him learn something about growing to be better. In Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck runs away from home and travels along the river with Jim. They have a difficult time because they face plenty of troubles on the way. Huck chooses to help Jim win freedom, so their friendship becomes stronger.
Both of the books tell lively stories about kids and are popular all over the world. Many students love reading them. Mark Twain’s works show common people’s lives. Even today, his books still teach people that we can get joy and deep thoughts from stories.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
51. When was Mark Twain born?
_____________________________________________
52. How did Mark Twain become a world-famous writer?
_____________________________________________
53. What is Tom like in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
_____________________________________________
54. Why do Huck and Jim have a difficult time in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
_____________________________________________
55. What do Mark Twain’s books teach people today?
_____________________________________________
【答案】51. In 1835./He was born in 1835.
52. By writing humorous stories with wisdom.
53. Lively and naughty./He is a lively and naughty boy.
54. Because they face plenty of troubles on the way.
55. We can get joy and deep thoughts from stories.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇人物介绍类短文。文章主要讲述了美国著名作家马克·吐温的生平经历、代表作品《汤姆·索亚历险记》和《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》的内容简介,以及其作品对后世的影响。
【51题详解】
根据文章第1段“He was born in 1835 and passed away in 1910.”可知,马克·吐温出生于1835年,直接提取时间信息。
【52题详解】
根据文章第3段“He became a world-famous writer by writing humorous stories with wisdom.”可知,他成名的方式是写充满智慧的幽默故事,答案几乎是原文引述。
【53题详解】
根据文章第3段“In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom is a lively and naughty boy.”可知,汤姆的性格特点是活泼且淘气,答案几乎是原文引述。
【54题详解】
根据文章第3段“They have a difficult time because they face plenty of troubles on the way.”可知,他们困难的原因是路上面临了许多麻烦,直接提取原因信息。
【55题详解】
根据文章第4段“Even today, his books still teach people that we can get joy and deep thoughts from stories.”可知,他的书教导人们可以从故事中获得快乐和深刻思想,答案几乎是原文引述。
三、语言运用(共10分)
IV.短文填空。
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
International Volunteer Day is ____56____ December 5th every year. This special day makes more people care about those in need around the world.
Volunteers do different kinds of meaningful work. For example, some people go to the tourist center to guide the ____57____ (visit) nicely. When they do something ____58____ (proper), volunteers will remind them to follow the rules and behave ____59____ (correct). At first, many new volunteers feel nervous to serve strangers, ____60____ they become better after hard work day by day. They spend their spare time ____61____ (help) others and never ask for any pay. Many public activities become ____62____ (success) because of their efforts.
So far, many teenagers around the world ____63____ (take) part in many volunteering activities already. They have learned that even ____64____ small action can bring light to those in trouble. And they are proud ____65____ themselves for every small deed (行为) they do.
【答案】56. on 57. visitors
58. improper
59. correctly
60. but 61. helping
62. successful
63. have taken
64. a 65. of
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍国际志愿者日,讲述志愿者的各类工作与奉献精神,还提到如今许多青少年积极参与志愿活动,懂得微小善举能帮助他人,并为自己的志愿行为感到自豪。
【56题详解】
句意:国际志愿者日是每年的 12 月 5 日。根据句意可知,具体时间“几月几日”前介词用on,on December 5th意为“在12月5日”。故填on。
【57题详解】
句意:比如,一些人前往游客服务中心,友好地引导游客。空格前动词guide意为“引导”,后接名词作宾语,动词visit 需要变成名词visitor,此处泛指多名游客,名词visitor需要变复数形式visitors。故填visitors。
【58题详解】
句意:当人们做出不当行为时,志愿者会提醒他们遵守规则、举止得体。此处修饰不定代词something,需用形容词作后置定语。后文志愿者提醒遵守规则,说明行为不妥,proper意为“合适的”,反义词为improper,符合语境,故填improper。
【59题详解】
句意:当人们做出不当行为时,志愿者会提醒他们遵守规则、举止得体。修饰动词behave需要用副词;形容词correct的副词形式是correctly,固定搭配behave correctly意为“举止得体”。故填correctly。
【60题详解】
句意:起初,许多新志愿者服务陌生人时会感到紧张,但经过日复一日的付出,他们做得越来越熟练。根据前半句“新志愿者一开始紧张”和后半句“日复一日努力后变好”可知,前后是转折关系,应该用并列连词but。故填but。
【61题详解】
句意:他们利用空余时间帮助他人,从不索要任何报酬。根据句意可知,固定搭配spend time (in) doing sth. 意为“花费时间做某事”,动词help需要变动名词helping。故填helping。
【62题详解】
句意:因为他们的付出,许多公共活动得以顺利举办。根据句意和提示词可知,空格前become为系动词,后接形容词作表语;名词success的形容词形式successful,意为 “成功的”。故填successful。
【63题详解】
句意:到目前为止,世界各地已有许多青少年参与了各类志愿活动。根据句中关键词So far和already可知, 该句应该用现在完成时。主语teenagers是复数,应该用助动词have,take应该用过去分词taken。故填have taken。
【64题详解】
句意:他们懂得,哪怕一个微小的举动,都能给身处困境的人带去希望。根据句意可知,action是可数名词单数,small以辅音音素开头,用不定冠词a,a small action意为“一个小小的举动”。故填a。
【65题详解】
句意:他们为自己做的每一件善事感到自豪。根据句意可知,固定搭配be proud of sb. 意为“为……感到自豪”。故填of。
四、书面表达(共20分)
(A)
66. 近来,我市新建了一座历史博物馆,现招聘英文讲解员(narrator),请你写一则不少于40词的招聘启事。
内容包括:1. 招聘条件:英语口语好;性格外向;熟悉长春的历史。
2. 报名邮箱:Lee@126.com
Narrators Wanted
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【答案】例文:
Narrators Wanted
We need some narrators for our new history museum. Are you good at speaking English? Are you friendly and outgoing? Are you familiar with Changchun’s history? You can drop an email to Lee@126.com. We hope you can join us and let’s make a difference!
【解析】
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步:审题立意]
确定文体:招聘启事(应用文),以一般现在时为主,语气礼貌、简洁、有号召力
明确要点:招聘条件:英语口语好;性格外向;熟悉长春历史。报名方式:发送邮件至 Lee@126.com
确定人称:第一人称复数(We)和第二人称(You),体现博物馆方与应聘者的互动
注意事项:词数不少于40词;所有要点必须完整覆盖;语言要正式、得体;不得泄露个人真实信息
[第二步:构思布局]
一段式结构:
开头:交代招聘背景(我市新建历史博物馆),点明招聘岗位(英文讲解员),引起读者兴趣
主体:用问句或条件句清晰列出招聘条件,让应聘者对照自身情况
结尾:给出报名邮箱,表达期待与鼓励,增强启事的感染力
[第三步:要点展开]
要点一:招聘条件
英语口语好:be good at spoken English/speak English well/have good oral English等表达
性格外向:be outgoing/friendly/active/enjoy communicating with people等表达
熟悉长春历史:be familiar with Changchun’s history/know a lot about Changchun’s history/local history等表达
要点二:报名方式
明确给出邮箱:You can drop an email to Lee@126.com./You can send an email to Lee@126.com/Please drop an email to Lee@126.com.等表达
要点三:结尾呼吁(可适当补充,使启事更完整)
呼吁:We hope you can join us/make a difference together/take the chance等表达
(B)
67. 某英语报社开展了以“My Favorite Book”为主题的征文活动,请你写一篇80词左右的短文投稿。
要点:1. basic information about the book 2. events and the characters 3. What do you learn?
要求:可适当增加细节;文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
My Favorite Book
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【答案】例文:
My Favorite Book
Books are the ladder of human progress. I have read many books and my favorite one is The Old Man and the Sea.
It was written by American writer Ernest Hemingway. Its main character is an old fisherman. After months of waiting, he catches a big fish. On his way home, he fights against sharks bravely. At last, only fish bones remain.
This book teaches me never to give up when meeting difficulties. I will keep this spirit in my daily life.
【解析】
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步:审题立意]
确定文体:介绍性记叙文(书评),以一般现在时为主
明确要点:介绍书名及作者、概述主要情节(主人公+核心事件)、阐述从书中获得的启示
确定人称:第一人称(I/my)与第三人称(It/its)结合
注意事项:避免过于复杂的文学分析,侧重“书与我”的联系,字数控制在80词左右
[第二步:构思布局]
三段式结构:
开头段:引入主题,点明最喜爱的书籍名称及作者(总起)
主体段:简述书籍主要情节(主人公、事件、结局)
结尾段:说明这本书带来的启示或影响,联系自身(升华)
[第三步:要点展开]
要点一:书籍基本信息
书名与作者:The Old Man and the Sea/Ernest Hemingway等
表达方式:written by.../a novel by.../the book tells a story about...等
要点二:主要情节概述
主人公:an old fisherman
核心事件:catch a big fish → fight against sharks → only bones left等
衔接句式:The story is about.../In the book, the main character.../After that, ...等
要点三:启示感悟
核心品质:never give up/keep trying/be brave in the face of difficulties等
联系自身:I will keep this spirit in my daily life/This book teaches me that...等
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