专题05 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，江西专用）八年级英语上学期

**基本信息** 汇集江西多校八年级期中英语说明文阅读真题，覆盖人与社会（文化礼仪、科普技术）、人与自我（学习方法、日常活动）、人与自然（动物植物、环境保护）三大主题，注重语言理解与跨文化意识培养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|多篇阅读，每篇5题|中国待客礼仪、写作时间规划、北极熊特征、造纸术历史、科技与生活关系、环境保护措施等|基础题考查词义猜测（如“hospitable”）和细节查找（如待客食物），提升题涉及推理判断（如文章结构）和主旨归纳（如友谊要素），融入孔子名言、油纸伞非遗等文化素材，情境贴近学生生活与社会热点|

专题05 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-文化 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）China is a country of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he may serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. At the same time, he will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people always treat their guests (客人) to a big meal. At the table, the guests must be the first to eat. And the Chinese host likes to pick food for the guests. Perhaps it may surprise a Western guest most because it can’t happen at Western tables. Chinese families try their best to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable plays an important part in Chinese culture. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago, “To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!” 1.What does the underlined word “hospitable” mean in Chinese in paragraph 1? A. 好客的 B. 勤劳的 C. 有用的 D. 朴实的 2.What does the host usually serve the guests in a Chinese family? A. Coffee and snacks. B. Tea and snacks. C. Juice and tea. D. Coffee and juice. 3.Why do Chinese families do so much for the guests according to the passage? A. To make them feel uncomfortable. B. To make them feel at home. C. To show how rich they are. D. To show how poor they are. 4.What will the host do when you finish eating? A. Say sorry to you. B. Say hello to you. C. Ask you to leave. D. Ask you to have more. 5.What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage? A. 学而时习之，不亦说乎？ B. 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。 C. 有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？ D. 人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？ 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. B　4. D　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国人的待客礼仪和文化传统，包括热情好客、以茶点招待客人、为客人准备丰盛的饭菜等，并引用孔子的话强调热情好客在中国文化中的重要性。 (1)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth.”和“When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he may serve you snacks like biscuits or candy.”可知，当你拜访一个中国家庭时，主人通常会为你泡茶、提供饼干或糖果等零食。外国人拜访中国家庭，他们会为这种热情感到惊讶，说明中国人是世界上最好客的人。“hospitable”意为“好客的”。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“the host usually makes tea for you. Then he may serve you snacks like biscuits or candy.”可知，在中国家庭，主人通常会为客人提供茶和点心。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Chinese families try their best to make you feel at home.”可知，中国家庭尽一切努力让客人有宾至如归的感觉。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“As you finish eating, the host usually says, ‘It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.’”可知，当客人吃完后，主人会劝客人再多吃一些。故选D。 (5)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!”可知，此处指遇到远道而来的朋友，我们是高兴的，与选项C意思一致。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西抚州金溪县第一中学·期中）China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are the most hospitable people in the world. If people from other countries visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat too much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable plays an important part in Chinese culture. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago, “To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!” 1.What does the underlined word “hospitable” mean in Chinese? A. 好客的 B. 勤劳的 C. 有用的 D. 朴实的 2.What does the host usually serve the guests in a Chinese family? A. Coffee and snacks. B. Tea and snacks. C. Juice and tea. D. Coffee and juice. 3.Why do Chinese families do so much for the guests? A. To make them feel uncomfortable. B. To make them feel at home. C. To show how rich they are. D. To show how poor they are. 4.What will the host do when you finish eating? A. Say sorry to you. B. Say goodbye to you. C. Ask you to have a rest. D. Ask you to have more. 5.What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage? A. 学而时习之,不亦说乎? B. 学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。 C. 有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎? D. 人不知而不愠,不亦君子乎? 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. B　4. D　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文以中国是礼仪之邦为核心，围绕中国人的好客之道展开，通过详细描述中国家庭招待客人的具体行为，展现了中国人热情好客的传统品性，同时点明热情好客是中国文化的重要组成部分，最后用孔子的名言呼应主题，凸显对远方来客的欢迎之情。 (1)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据后文“When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat.”可知，中国家庭招待客人的细节——倒茶、提供零食、准备丰盛大餐等等，均体现中国人的热情好客，因此此处hospitable指“好客的”。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy.”可知，主人通常会沏茶，然后给你提供像饼干或是糖果这类的零食。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home.”可知，中国家庭做这么多是为了让你感到宾至如归。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“As you are done eating, the host usually says, ‘It seems that you didn’t eat too much. Please have more.’ Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.”可知，你吃完了，主人通常会让你再吃点。故选D。 (5)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据文章可知，文章主要详细描述中国家庭招待客人的具体行为，即中国人的好客之道，因此此处孔子的话意为“有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？”。故选C。 主题语境02 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·江西新余第一中学·期中）A good plan makes a good ending, so you should try your best to make a good plan before you do anything. Take a writing exam as an example. Before you start writing, you must know exactly how much time you have to finish the writing. So make sure that you have a watch or can see a clock in the exam. Then, how much time should you spend on each part of a writing exam? Here’s my plan. If I have forty minutes to finish a writing exam, I will divide (分配) it this way: ●Planning—twenty minutes. During this time, I will carefully analyze (分析) the topic. For example, if it’s an essay about a memorable trip, I’ll think about the places I visited, the people I met, and the most interesting things that happened. I’ll make a simple outline to organize my thoughts. ●Writing—fifteen minutes. With a clear plan in mind, I can write smoothly (顺利地). I’ll use proper words and sentences to express my ideas, and try to make my writing lively and attractive. ●Checking—five minutes. In this period, I’ll check for spelling and grammar mistakes, and make sure my sentences flow (流畅) well. Although I spend too much time in planning, a good plan is truly useful because it’s the key to success. It gives me enough time to know what I am going to write before I begin. 1.What is a must when you’re taking a writing exam according to Paragraph 1? A. A clear mind. B. A good feeling. C. A watch or a clock. D. A mobile phone. 2.If Tom has 60 minutes for a writing exam, how much time should he spend on writing according to the text? A. 7.5 minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. 22.5 minutes. D. 30 minutes. 3.What can we infer from the passage? A. Planning is not important in a writing exam. B. Spending more time on writing is always better. C. Checking for a long time can correct all mistakes. D. A well-planned writing is more possible to succeed. 4.Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the text? A. B. C. D. 5.What is the main idea of the text? A. How to wear a watch in an exam. B. How to divide time in a writing exam. C. How to make sentences flow well in writing. D. How to analyze the topic in a writing exam. 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. D　4. B　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何在写作考试中分配时间。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“So make sure that you have a watch or can see a clock in the exam.”可知，在写作考试中，手表或钟表是必备品。故选C。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“If I have forty minutes to finish a writing exam, I will divide (分配) it this way.”和“Writing—fifteen minutes.”可知，40分钟的写作考试，书写部分需要15分钟。故60分钟的写作考试，书写部分需要22.5分钟。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Although I spend too much time in planning, a good plan is truly useful because it’s the key to success.”可知，精心规划的写作更有可能成功。故选D。 (4)题解析： 篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第一段先给出“好的计划带来好的结果”这一通用观点；第二段单独阐述写作考试中要知晓时间；第三至第五段详细说明了写作考试中计划、写作和检查各部分的时间分配；第六段得出好计划很重要的结论。故选B。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要告诉我们如何在写作考试中分配时间。故选B。 主题语境03 人与自然-动物与植物 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西抚州金溪县第一中学·期中） Spot a Polar Bear What do they eat?     ·small head ·long neck ·short tail ·short, rounded ears Polar bears don’t have white fur in fact! Their fur is see-through and their hairs reflect (反射) all of the light around them, making their fur look white. Polar bears are at the top of their food chain in the Arctic.    Do you know? ·Polar bears live on the land. ·Polar bears live for 20—30 years. ·Polar bears have thick fat to keep themselves warm. ·Polar bears also have large feet to help pull themselves through the water. 1.What is the text about? A. Plants. B. Animals. C. Sports. D. Languages. 2.What do polar bears mainly eat? A. Plankton. B. Krill. C. Arctic cod. D. The leopard seal. 3.What can we learn from the text? A. Polar bears have white fur all over the body. B. Polar bears have big heads and short tails. C. Polar bears can keep themselves warm. D. Polar bears can live for at least thirty years. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. C 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了北极熊的特征和生活习性。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Spot a Polar Bear”可知，这张图片是关于北极熊的，北极熊属于动物。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据食物链可知，北极熊的食物是豹纹海豹。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Polar bears have thick fat to keep themselves warm.”可知，北极熊有厚厚的脂肪可以保暖。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西九江五校·期中） Marmots (土拨鼠) are interesting animals. They are 50 to 70 cm long and weigh 4 to 24 pounds. They live in Europe, North America and Asia. Marmots are one of the ancient animals. Some of them have been on the earth since the Ice Age. They have round bodies, small ears and thick fur. Marmots are active during the day. They like to stay outside, especially in the morning and afternoon. Many of them enjoy lying in the sun and then look for food. They eat grass and leaves, using their front feet like hands to hold food. However, it is not a good idea to feed them because marmots may bite you if you stand too close! Marmots usually live together, but some live by themselves. When in danger, they hide in holes and make loud sounds to remind others. In winter, cold weather makes some marmots sleep for months to save energy. When spring comes, baby marmots are born. Some marmots live up to thirteen or fifteen years. Marmots are important for nature. They build homes for other wild animals and scatter (撒) seeds, keeping the natural world healthy! 1.Where do marmots live? A. In Europe and North America. B. In Europe, North America and Asia. C. In Europe and Asia. D. In South America, Asia and Europe. 2.What are marmots like during the day? A. Sleepy. B. Quiet. C. Active. D. Noisy. 3.How do marmots remind others when in danger? A. By running fast. B. By shaking their hands. C. By making loud sounds. D. By dancing. 4.In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text? A. People. B. Science. C. Home. D. Nature. 5.What can be the best title for the text? A. Amazing Marmots B. Beautiful Trees C. Some Countries D. Animals’ Eating Habits 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. C　4. D　5. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了土拨鼠这种有趣的动物，包括其体型、分布地区、生活习性、对自然的贡献等方面。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“They live in Europe, North America and Asia.”可知，土拨鼠生活在欧洲、北美洲和亚洲。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Marmots are active during the day.”可知，土拨鼠白天很活跃。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“When in danger, they hide in holes and make loud sounds to remind others.”可知，当遇到危险时，土拨鼠会躲在洞里并发出很大的声音来提醒其他同伴。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。文章主要介绍了土拨鼠这种动物的相关知识，属于自然类话题。结合选项可知，在报纸的“自然”版块最有可能读到这篇文章。故选D。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。文章主要围绕土拨鼠展开，介绍了土拨鼠的多种有趣特点，结合选项可知，A选项“Amazing Marmots（神奇的土拨鼠）”最适合作为文章标题。故选A。 主题语境01 人与社会-人际交往 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西新余第一中学·期中）Friends play an important part in our lives. Teenager Centre did a survey on “What do you think the most important thing about a friendship is?” 360 teenagers took part in the survey. The following is the result. Dr Allen wrote a report about it. Let’s read it together. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. You must tell true feelings to your friends. Keep their secrets to yourself and never break promises, or you may lose your friends. Generosity means sharing, and sharing makes the friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, of course. Instead, you share your ideas and feelings. Understanding can be valuable to a friend. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place, so you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike (相像的) . But all true friendships may have some things in common. In fact, good friendships will just not easily last. Many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give the friendship back. That is one of the reasons why some friendships don’t last very long. Therefore, to keep a lasting friendship, you must give as much as you take. 1.How many teenagers think understanding is the most important between friends in the survey? A. 100. B. 80. C. 103. D. 120. 2.According to the text, a good friendship usually begins with ________. A. honesty B. understanding C. generosity D. similarity 3.According to the text, a generous friend always ________. A. keeps your secret B. gives you money C. shares ideas with you D. solves your problems 4.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Friends don’t need to be similar. B. A good friend touches your heart. C. Giving is important in a friendship. D. You should take as much as possible. 5.The text is written to ________. A. teach teenagers how to make a survey B. teach people how to make new friends C. tell people what makes a good friendship D. help people understand the importance of friends 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. C　4. C　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一项关于“友谊中最重要的因素”的调查结果，并探讨了真诚、慷慨和理解等品质对维持友谊的重要性。文章最后强调真正的友谊需要双方共同付出。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据图片及选项可知，有103名青少年认为朋友之间的理解最为重要。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Honesty is where a good friendship starts.”可知，真诚是友谊开始的地方。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Generosity means sharing... Instead, you share your ideas and feelings.”可知，慷慨的朋友会与你分享想法和感受。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Therefore, to keep a lasting friendship, you must give as much as you take.”可推知，在友谊中给予和付出同样重要。故选C。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章围绕调查结果展开，具体阐述了真诚、慷慨、理解在友谊中的作用，并总结如何维持长久的友谊，因此文章旨在告诉读者什么才是良好的友谊。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西九江第一中学·期中）We spend most of our time with friends we like. Well, what kind of people are popular with others? By being with some people just once, you start to like them. If you wonder why they attract (吸引) people and want to be a person like them, you should learn how to have the traits (特点) that they have. Firstly, everybody wants to be happy, and nobody wants to spend their time with an unhappy person. Well, you see, there is what you call mood linkage. If you are with a happy person, you are more likely to be happy, too. So if you are a happy person, many people will want to spend their time with you. Next, everybody needs encouragement (鼓励), because sometimes in our lives we meet failure, sadness, problems and other bad things. So if you always choose to cheer others up with encouraging words or actions, they would like to spend time with you. Lastly, you are not a friend if you don’t give a hand to your friends when they need help. You should always be helpful to them, because when you need help, they will be there for you, too. It feels good if people want to be your friends because of your character. So if you want to attract people, you should learn to have these traits. 1.What can be an example of “mood linkage”, according to the passage? A. You would like to help when someone is in need. B. You will be happy when someone loses his or her games. C. You will be happy when you are with happy people. D. You will laugh loudly when you hear funny stories. 2.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. People who need help. B. People who would like to give a hand to others. C. People who are good at encouraging others. D. People who want to spend time with you. 3.What trait can help one to attract others according to the passage? A. Being helpful. B. Being careful. C. Being strict. D. Being beautiful. 4.Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A. ①/②③④/⑤ B. ①②③④/⑤ C. ①/②③④⑤ D. ①②/③/④⑤ 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. Ways to live a happy life B. Tips for making friends C. Traits needed to attract people D. Words for cheering others up 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. A　4. A　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了一些可以吸引他人的特质。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Well, you see, there is what you call mood linkage. If you are with a happy person, you are more likely to be happy, too.”以及选项可知，“情绪联动”的一个例子是与快乐的人在一起，你也会变得快乐。故选C。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“Lastly, you are not a friend if you don’t give a hand to your friends when they need help. You should always be helpful to them, because when you need help, they will be there for you, too.”可知，划线单词“them”指的是上文提到的需要帮助的人。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“You should always be helpful to them, because when you need help, they will be there for you, too.”以及选项可知，乐于助人的人有吸引他人的特质。故选A。 (4)题解析： 篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出话题，第二、三、四段则在分点对这些特质进行描述，第五段对文章进行了一个总结。故选A。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一些可以吸引他人的特质。故选C。 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西九江第一中学·期中）Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. The invention (发明) of paper means that more people can get a better education because people can print more books. Paper provides an important way to spread (传播) information. According to Chinese historical records, Cai Lun, an official during the Han Dynasty, improved the papermaking method in about AD 105. He took the inner bark of a tree, rag and some other things, mixed them with water, and pounded them with wooden tools. He threw out this mixture onto a piece of cloth and let the water run through, leaving only the fibers (纤维) on the cloth. After they dried, Cai Lun discovered that he had created (制造) a good writing thing. It was easy to make and take. People introduced Chinese papermaking to Korea and Vietnam and later to Japan. But the papermaking process was kept secret in the Silk Road trading. During the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, many kinds of paper appeared, including bamboo paper and Xuan paper. By the end of the 7th century, the papermaking process reached India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Around the 11th century, the invention got to Europe. Today, both paper and paper money are used in the world. 1.Because of the invention of paper, more people ________. A. can get a better education B. need more books to read C. develop many kinds of paper D. need to plant more trees 2.The underlined word “pounded” means “________”. A. broke something into smaller pieces B. cut C. pulled off D. pushed into 3.Which is the RIGHT order to make paper according to historical records? ①Leave the fibers on the cloth and dry them. ②Mix the inner bark, rag and some other things with water. (3.Take some inner bark of the tree, rag and some other things. ④Put the mixture onto a piece of cloth. A. ②①③④ B. ④①③② C. ③②①④ D. ③②④① 4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. In the Silk Road trading, people kept the papermaking process secret. B. Bamboo paper and Xuan paper appeared during the Han Dynasty. C. At the beginning of the 7th century, the paper invention appeared in Europe. D. In about AD 105, the papermaking process reached India, Nepal and other countries. 5.What is the best title for the passage? A. How to make paper B. When paper appeared C. The way of spreading paper D. The papermaking method 【答案】1. A　2. A　3. D　4. A　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了纸的发明、制作方法及传播历程。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The invention of paper means that more people can get a better education because people can print more books.”可知，纸的发明让更多人能接受更好的教育。故选A。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“He took the inner bark of a tree, rag and some other things, mixed them with water, and pounded them with wooden tool.”可知，pounded是指用工具将材料捣成小块，与broke something into smaller pieces意思一致。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“According to Chinese historical records, Cai Lun…He took the inner bark of a tree, rag and some other things, mixed them with water…He threw out this mixture onto a piece of cloth…leaving only the fibers on the cloth. After they dried…”可知，造纸的正确顺序是：取树皮、破布等材料→将材料与水混合→把混合物倒在布上→留下纤维并晾干，对应顺序③②④①。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“But the papermaking process was kept secret in the Silk Road trading.”可知，丝绸之路贸易中造纸工艺是保密的。故选A。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。根据文章内容，从“Cai Lun…improved the papermaking method in about AD 105”介绍造纸方法，到“many kinds of paper appeared”提及纸的种类，再到“By the end of the 7th century, the papermaking process reached…Around the 11th century, the invention got to Europe”讲述造纸术的传播，全文核心围绕造纸相关内容展开，选项D“造纸术”能概括文章主旨。故选D。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西新余第四中学·期中） More Tech, Less Work? Do you always have enough time to relax yourself? Are the adults around you all busy with something? In modern life, everyone is as busy as a bee, but why is that? Let’s do a simple thought experiment. Imagine yourself as a busy office worker. Now, picture having a magical set of technologies. It could make your job easier. What would you do with your extra time? Well, you would probably work the same amount of time as before, or even more. You have doubts about this, don’t you? But it often happened in people’s life—not in factories or offices, but in homes. With the development of modern technology, many new appliances were invented to save people time and effort. Dishwashers and electric irons (熨斗) made their way into more and more homes. Each of them could have saved hours of work, but none of them did. Full-time housewives spent more hours doing housework after high-tech was brought into their homes. This may seem surprising, but the reasons are simple. Better technology leads to higher expectations, and higher expectations create more work. Take laundry for example. Before modern technology, most people washed their clothes only twice a year. Washing machines changed that. People began washing their clothes more often. And because it was easier to do the laundry, people bought more shirts and pants. As a result, housewives found themselves washing, drying and folding a lot more clothes. Besides, technology has indeed reduced the time it takes to cook a meal or wash a shirt. But it has also freed up time for other household duties, especially childcare. What does all this tell us about modern life? Modern technology brings us a lot of comfort and convenience, but it also makes us even busier. So the problem is… 1.The writer starts the passage by ________. A. giving an example B. listing some numbers C. asking questions D. making comparisons 2.What does “that” in paragraph 5 refer to? A. Better technology. B. Higher expectations. C. The habit of washing clothes. D. Buying more clothes. 3.The underlined word “reduced” in paragraph 6 means ________. A. making something more B. making something less C. making something larger D. making something stronger 4.What BIG question do paragraph 5&6 answer? A. How does technology better our life? B. What kind of expectations do we have? C. How often do people do laundry? D. Why do we have more work? 5.What would the writer write about after the last paragraph? A. What kind of special roles do technology play? B. What can we do to live our life to the fullest? C. Who can make the lives of housewives easier? D. How can we work less with more tech? 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲的是现代科技给我们生活带来了很多舒适和便利，但也让我们更加忙碌。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Do you always have enough time to relax yourself? Are the adults around you all busy with something? In modern life, everyone is as busy as a bee, but why is that?”可知，作者以提出问题来开始这篇文章。故选C。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第五段中“Before modern technology, most people washed their clothes only twice a year. Washing machines changed that.”可知，在现代技术出现之前，大多数人一年只洗两次衣服，洗衣机改变了这一点；可推测出“that”指代的是“the habit of washing clothes”。故选C。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第六段中“Besides, technology has indeed reduced the time it takes to cook a meal or wash a shirt. But it has also freed up time for other household duties, especially childcare.”可知，技术确实减少了做饭或洗衬衫所需的时间，但这也为其他家务腾出了时间，尤其是照顾孩子；可推测出“reduced”意为“减少”，与“making something less”意思相近。故选B。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第五段中“Better technology leads to higher expectations, and higher expectations create more work.”以及通读第五段和第六段可知，更好的技术会带来更高的期望，更高的期望会创造更多的工作；第五段和第六段主要讲的是“为什么我们有更多的工作”。故选D。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Modern technology brings us a lot of comfort and convenience, but it also makes us even busier.”以及“So the problem is…”可知，现代技术给我们带来了很多舒适和便利，但也让我们更加忙碌；可推断出，在最后一段之后，作者会写我们如何用更多的技术做更少的工作。故选D。 Passage 3 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）The toucan (巨嘴鸟) is a beautiful bird. Take a look at these facts about it, and you may learn something you didn’t know before! Toucans live in the forests of South America. Their home is in danger. Please don’t buy rainforest wood to make sure toucans have their habitat. Toucans have a black body about 24 inches long. They have a colourful beak (鸟喙). It is 1/3 as long as the bird’s body. It may look quite big, but for toucans it is not too heavy. Toucans use their beaks to eat different kinds of fruits, which are the kind of food they eat most often. Sometimes they choose insects or the eggs of other birds to eat. They get most of their water from the fruit they eat, so they don’t need too much extra water. Toucans don’t have very big wings. It is not easy for them to fly. They are lazy birds and they usually like to stay in one place. They don’t fly high up in the sky or very far away from home. They enjoy staying in trees with their delicious fruit to eat. Wild cats and other larger birds catch toucans in the rainforest. Some snakes may catch small toucans but usually are more interested in their eggs. 1.Where do Toucans live? A. In the forests of North America. B. In the forests of South America. C. In the forests of North Africa. D. In the forests of South Africa. 2.How long is a toucan’s beak? A. About 8 inches long. B. About 11 inches long. C. About 24 inches long. D. About 72 inches long. 3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A. Toucans like fruit best. B. Toucans use their beaks to eat. C. Toucans like to eat insects and eggs. D. Toucans feed on fruit, insects and eggs. 4.What is the structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1) A. ①②③/④⑤⑥ B. ①/②③④⑤/⑥ C. ①②③④⑤/⑥ D. ①/②③④⑤⑥ 5.What is the best title for the passage? A. The Habitat (栖息地) of Toucans B. The Facts of Toucans C. The Appearance of Toucans D. The Ways to Protect Toucans 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. D　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了巨嘴鸟的栖息地、外形特征、饮食习惯、飞行特点以及天敌等事实信息。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Toucans live in the forests of South America.”可知，巨嘴鸟生活在南美洲的森林里。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Toucans have a black body about 24 inches long. They have a colourful beak (鸟喙). It is 1/3 as long as the bird’s body.”可知，巨嘴鸟的身体长约24英寸，鸟喙是身体的1/3，计算可知，鸟喙长度约为8英寸。故选A。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读第四段并根据“Toucans use their beaks to eat different kinds of fruits, which are the kind of food they eat most often. Sometimes they choose insects or the eggs of other birds to eat.”可知，本段主要说明巨嘴鸟以水果为主食，但也吃昆虫和鸟蛋。故选D。 (4)题解析： 篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第1段引入主题，第2-6段分别从栖息地、外形、食性、飞行习性和天敌展开介绍巨嘴鸟。正确结构为①/②③④⑤⑥。故选D。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。通读全文并根据“The toucan (巨嘴鸟) is a beautiful bird. Take a look at these facts about it, and you may learn something you didn’t know before!”可知，文章主要介绍了巨嘴鸟的栖息地、外形特征、饮食习惯、飞行特点以及天敌等事实信息。B选项“巨嘴鸟的事实”最贴合文章内容，最适合当标题。故选B。 主题语境03 人与自我-日常活动 （25-26八上·江西九江五校·期中）Home is the place where we live, laugh and grow side by side. As a student, you can make your home a better place by doing small daily chores. Here is some advice to show your care. Make Your Bed Each Morning Start your day with a good habit! A tidy bed makes your room look wonderful. It only takes two minutes. Keeping up this helps you learn to be responsible (负责任的). Help with Preparation for Lunch Cooking is a wonderful way to show love. On weekends, ask your parents if you can help get lunch ready. You might wash vegetables, mix salads, or even cook easy dishes like scrambled eggs. Working together makes meals more enjoyable and lets your family know your care. Take Care of a Houseplant Plants add life to our homes. Put a houseplant at home and give it a name. Water it once a week. Don’t overdo it or give too little! Watch how its leaves grow and get bigger. Now and then, wipe (擦拭) its leaves gently with a cloth to keep them clean. This not only keeps the plant healthy but also teaches you to be patient. It’s like sending love to a little member of your home! Every small chore is a silent “I love you” to your family. Try one, and you’ll see how it makes your home warmer and happier. After all, growing together through small acts is what makes family life special. 1.What does the underlined word “this” refer to? A. Playing with toys. B. Washing your clothes. C. Eating breakfast quickly. D. Making the bed every morning. 2.Which is a wonderful way to show your love according to the writer? A. Having breakfast together. B. Going shopping with your family. C. Cooking. D. Taking care of a houseplant. 3.Why should you wipe leaves of the houseplant gently? A. To make the houseplant healthy. B. To keep the houseplant popular. C. To change the houseplant’s colour. D. To help the houseplant grow faster. 4.How many pieces of advice are there in the passage? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 5.What’s the main purpose of the passage (文章的主要目的是什么)? A. To teach cooking skills. B. To introduce how to take care of plants. C. To compare different housework types. D. To show us how to care for family. 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. A　4. B　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了作为学生可以通过做日常小事让家变得更好，给出了整理床铺、帮忙准备午餐、照料室内植物等建议，强调每个小家务都是对家人无声的“我爱你”，通过这些小行动能让家庭生活更温暖幸福。 (1)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“Make Your Bed Each Morning”部分“Start your day with a good habit! A tidy bed makes your room look wonderful. It only takes two minutes. Keeping up this helps you learn to be responsible (负责任的).”可知，每天早上整理床铺是个好习惯，整洁的床让房间看起来很棒，且只需两分钟，坚持做这件事有助于学会负责任，所以“this”指代的是每天早上整理床铺这件事。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Help with Preparation for Lunch”部分“Cooking is a wonderful way to show love.”可知，作者认为做饭是表达爱的好方法。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Take Care of a Houseplant”部分“Now and then, wipe (擦拭) its leaves gently with a cloth to keep them clean. This not only keeps the plant healthy but also teaches you to be patient.”可知，不时用布轻轻擦拭室内植物的叶子是为了保持植物健康。故选A。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。文章分别给出了“Make Your Bed Each Morning（每天早上整理床铺）”，“Help with Preparation for Lunch（帮忙准备午餐）”，“Take Care of a Houseplant（照料室内植物）”这三条建议。故选B。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据“Home is the place where we live, laugh and grow side by side. As a student, you can make your home a better place by doing small daily chores. Here is some advice to show your care.”以及全文内容可知，文章主要目的是告诉我们如何通过做日常小事来关爱家人。故选D。 主题语境04 人与自我-购物 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）Have you ever visited a farmers’ market? In the US, farmers’ markets are fun places to buy food. Farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and homemade foods. You can find these markets in parks or city squares. They are busiest in spring and summer. People don’t just shop there. They also relax with family or friends. They enjoy sunshine, listen to music and try tasty food. Farmers’ markets are like China’s wet markets (菜市场), because both sell fresh local food. But in the US, you can’t bargain (还价) because prices are fixed. There are two famous markets in the US. One is Pike Place Market in Seattle. Workers throw fish to each other as a fun show. The other is Findlay Market in Cincinnati. On weekends, people buy fresh food, flowers and snacks. Some people like farmers’ markets more than grocery stores (杂货店). They enjoy talking to farmers and knowing where their food comes from. Food from the market is fresher and tastes better too! Would you like to visit a farmers’ market? 1.Where can you find farmers’ markets in the US? A. Near grocery stores. B. Only in small towns. C. In parks or city squares. D. In supermarkets and shopping malls. 2.What can people do in farmers’ markets according to Paragraph 1? ① Buy local food. ② Try tasty food. ③ Listen to music. ④ Buy some flowers. ⑤ Enjoy the sunshine. A. ①②③④ B. ②③④⑤ C. ①③④⑤ D. ①②③⑤ 3.Why do some people prefer farmers’ markets to grocery stores? A. Because there is a fun show. B. Because the prices are lower. C. Because food is fresher and tastes better. D. Because they are near the parks or city squares. 4.What can we know from the passage? A. China’s wet markets also sell fresh local food. B. Findlay Market is famous for its fish-throwing show. C. Farmers’ markets in the US are busiest only in autumn. D. In the grocery stores, people can know where food comes from. 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. Famous Markets in the US B. Fun at Farmers’ Markets C. Homemade Foods in the US D. Fresh Food at Farmers’ Markets 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. C　4. A　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了美国的农贸市场。文章描写了农贸市场是有趣的购物和休闲场所，介绍了市场内的活动、著名的市场案例以及人们偏爱农贸市场的原因。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“In the US, farmers’ markets are fun places…You can find these markets in parks or city squares.”可知，在美国，你可以在公园或城市广场找到农贸市场。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“They also relax…enjoy sunshine, listen to music and try tasty food. Farmers’ markets are like China’s wet markets (菜市场), because both sell fresh local food.”可知，人们可以在那里品尝美食、听音乐、享受阳光和买到当地的食物。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Food from the market is fresher and tastes better too!”可知，一些人更喜欢农贸市场是因为那里的食物更新鲜，味道更好。故选C。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Farmers’ markets are like China’s wet markets (菜市场), because both sell fresh local food.”可知，中国的菜市场也卖新鲜的当地食物。故选A。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。根据“In the US, farmers’ markets are fun places to buy food.”以及全文对市场中休闲活动（听音乐、享受阳光）、有趣的表演（扔鱼）和愉快氛围的描述可知，文章主要突出的是农贸市场是一个充满乐趣的地方。选项B“农贸市场的乐趣”最适合做文章的标题。故选B。 主题语境05 人与自然-动物与植物 （25-26八上·江西抚州金溪县第一中学·期中） ①Would you like to get fewer colds and feel better? Would you like to taste a special plant? Would you like to keep a plant with little care? An Aloe Vera (芦荟) plant could be just for you to choose! ②Growing Aloe Vera plants at home can make the air clean and fresh. Studies show that they take away harmful (有害的) things from the air. Maybe you can stay away from colds and sore throats. And even if you get sick, Aloe Vera plants may help you get better faster. ③Aloe Vera plants can be used as medicine. Aloe Vera gel (胶体) helps to deal with the pain (痛) of burns. And it also helps with the itchiness (痒) caused by insect bites. To get this gel, just cut off a part of the plant, and put the gel on the affected skin (患处). ④ Aloe Vera plants are also popular in the food industry (工业). If you are interested in Aloe juice, you’ll easily find it in the supermarket. Aloe Vera can also go with other vegetables to make a safe dish on your dinner table. ⑤ ▲ They like dry, warm air, so they grow best near a window. Aloe Vera plants are able to keep water in their leaves. So, they do not need watering so often as most houseplants (室内植物). When watering, make sure the earth is wet enough so that it can last for a long time. That’s all you need to do to take care of an Aloe Vera plant. 1.How does the writer lead into (引入) the topic in Paragraph 1? A. By telling stories. B. By listing numbers. C. By giving examples. D. By asking questions. 2.What are the uses of Aloe Vera gel as medicine in Paragraph 3? a. It’s good for eyes. b. It stops nosebleeds. c. It helps with the itchiness. d. It helps people lose weight. e. It deals with the pain of burns. A. c, e B. a, b C. b, d D. a, d 3.Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 5? A. Aloe Vera plants help you improve health. B. Aloe Vera plants are very easy to take care of. C. Aloe Vera plants can serve as a delicious dish. D. Aloe Vera plants are good-looking houseplants. 4.What can we learn from the passage? A. Aloe Vera plants need to be watered every day. B. Aloe Vera plants help us keep away from illnesses. C. Aloe Vera plants can be used as medicine, food and clothes. D. Aloe Vera plants take away the air to make the home clean and fresh. 5.What is the structure of the passage ? A. B. C. D. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. B　4. B　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了芦荟这种植物的作用，以及种植条件是怎样的。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Would you like to get fewer colds and feel better? Would you like to taste a special plant? Would you like to keep a plant with little care?”可知文章通过提问引入主题。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Aloe Vera gel (胶体) helps to deal with the pain (痛) of burns.”及“And it also helps with the itchiness (痒) caused by insect bites.”第三段提到了芦荟能帮助缓解瘙痒以及它能治疗烧伤的疼痛。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“They like dry, warm air, so they grow best near a window.”可知，后文介绍了如何照料芦荟，因此B“芦荟植物很容易照料。”符合语境。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Maybe you can stay away from colds and sore throats. And even if you get sick, Aloe Vera plants may help you get better faster.”可知芦荟植物帮助我们远离疾病。故选B。 (5)题解析： 篇章结构题。文章第一段介绍了芦荟这种植物；第二段介绍了芦荟能使得空气清新；第三段介绍了芦荟可用作药物；第四段芦荟植物在食品工业中也很受欢迎；第五段介绍了芦荟生长环境以及如何照料，因此文章是总分结构，C选项符合题意。故选C。 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）Natural Wonders (奇观) Crying loud for help ①________ I’m not a sea but a lake. And I’m not dead. In fact, I’ve got many plants and animals. I’m saltier than any sea, so people can lie on my surface. Rivers flow into (流入) me. But now people take too much water from them. My water level (水位线) is going down. I am becoming smaller year by year. Take less water, or I’ll dry up within the next 100 years. Then I really will be dead! ②________ I’m the rainforest of Madagascar. As my name suggests, I make rain for my plants and animals, such as monkeys, snakes and many kinds of flowers. For 80% of them, I’m their only home in the world. However, people are cutting down my trees for wood and to make space for farming. Please stop it. I’m disappearing (消失). ③________ I’m a glacier (冰川) at the Glacier National Park in America. It’s a land full of ice and snow. Do you want to explore the white world in the film Frozen? Then my home is the best choice. Two hundred years ago, there were about 150 glaciers. But now, there are around 25. Please stop climate change. I’m turning into Water World! Earth’s natural wonders are crying loudly for help. If we don’t act, our children will only know them from books. So, think about how we can save them. What small steps can we take in our daily lives to protect these natural wonders? 1.Match the title with each part. a. The Melting Glacier! b. The Dead Sea Could Die! c. The Yellow River could dry up! d. The Endangered Animals. e. Disappearing Rainforest. A. ①-a, ②-c, ③-d B. ①-b, ②-a, ③-d C. ①-b, ②-e, ③-a D. ①-d, ②-e, ③-b 2.What does the underlined word “surface” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. The heart. B. The top. C. The inside. D. The middle. 3.What can we infer from the passage? A. The three natural wonders are in danger. B. Most of the plants and animals like salty environment. C. The glaciers are the best places for making a film like Frozen. D. Half of the world’s animals and plants live in the rainforest of Madagascar. 4.What is the best structure of the passage? A. ①/②③/④ B. ①/②③④ C. ①②/③④ D. ①②③/④ 5.What would the writer talk about in the next paragraph? A. Reasons for protecting wild animals. B. Some research about climate change. C. Ways of saving natural wonders in daily life. D. The history of other famous natural wonders. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. D　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了三个面临生存危机的自然奇观——死海、马达加斯加雨林和冰川，详细描述了它们各自的现状，并呼吁人们在日常生活中采取行动来保护它们。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“I’m not a sea but a lake…I’ll dry up…”可知，这是关于死海面临干涸的危机，对应标题b“死海可能消失！”；根据“I’m the rainforest of Madagascar…I’m disappearing (消失).”可知，这是关于雨林正在消失，对应标题e“正在消失的雨林。”；根据“I’m a glacier (冰川)…I’m turning into Water World!”可知，这是关于冰川融化，对应标题a“融化的冰川！”。故选C。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“I’m saltier than any sea, so people can lie on my surface.”可知，因为湖水盐度极高，浮力大，人可以躺在水面上。因此，surface意为“表面”，对应The top，意为“顶部，表面”。故选B。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Then I really will be dead!”和“I’m disappearing (消失).”以及“I’m turning into Water World!”可知，文中提到的死海、雨林和冰川这三个自然奇观都面临着消失或毁灭的危险，即它们都处于危险之中。故选A。 (4)题解析： 篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章第一、二、三段分别介绍了死海、马达加斯加雨林和冰川三个自然奇观面临的危机，三者属于并列关系。第四段总结全文并提出呼吁。因此文章结构为①②③/④（前三段为第一部分，第四段为第二部分）。故选D。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“What small steps can we take in our daily lives to protect these natural wonders?”可知，文章以一个问题结束，询问我们在日常生活中可以采取哪些小措施来保护这些自然奇观。根据行文逻辑，下一段应回答这个问题，介绍具体的保护方法。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西南昌第二十八中学教育集团·期中）As the number of bees around the world is dropping, many countries are looking for useful ways to protect these lovely insects. The city of Leicester in Britain has a plan of its own. The city is turning its bus stops into Bee Bus Stops. It hopes to provide (提供) bees and other helpful insects with a better living place. Unlike a common bus stop, a Bee Bus Stop has a small garden with flowers and grass on its roof (顶部). These special bus stops can invite more kinds of animals and plants to come and stay. They can also collect rainwater from the roofs and make the city a greener and better place for both animals and humans. What’s more, every bus stop will have a solar panel (太阳能板). The solar panel can provide lighting for the bus stop and cut the energy use. Also, Bee Bus Stops can help solve the urban heat island effect (城市热岛效应). They take in some of the heat during the summer months and make the city cooler. “Building Bee Bus Stops and using solar energy are big steps in our plan to make the city greener by 2030,” an official said. There are 479 bus stops in the city. Up to now, 30 of them have already been turned into Bee Bus Stops, and the others will follow up soon. “We’d love to see these Bee Bus Stops in every town and city across the UK and even in Europe. This will be really good for our planet,” the official added. 1.Why are many countries looking for ways to protect bees? A. Because bees are lovely insects. B. Because the number of bees is dropping. C. Because Britain has set a good example. D. Because bees need more solar energy. 2.What is special about a Bee Bus Stop? A. It has a garden on its roof. B. It is bigger than a common bus stop. C. It has more seats for people. D. It is in every town of the UK. 3.What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Solar panels. B. Bee Bus Stops. C. Summer months. D. Officials. 4.What can we learn about Bee Bus Stops? A. It will only focus on protecting bees. B. The solar panels are mainly used to collect rainwater. C. This may make more cities in Europe take the same action. D. All the 479 bus stops in Leicester are now Bee Bus Stops. 5.What is the best title for the passage? A. Bees around the world. B. Leicester’s Bee Bus Stops. C. Solar Panels for Bus Stops. D. Greener Cities in Europe. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. B　4. C　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文围绕英国莱斯特市将公交站改造成Bee Bus Stops，介绍其特殊设计（顶部花园、太阳能板）、功能（保护动植物、缓解热岛效应）以及未来推广计划。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“As the number of bees around the world is dropping, many countries are looking for useful ways to protect these lovely insects.”可知，由于全球蜜蜂数量在下降，许多国家正在寻找保护这些可爱昆虫的有效方法。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Unlike a common bus stop, a Bee Bus Stop has a small garden with flowers and grass on its roof (顶部).”可知，与普通公交站不同，Bee Bus Stop的顶部有一个带有花草的小花园。故选A。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“Also, Bee Bus Stops can help solve the urban heat island effect (城市热岛效应). They take in some of the heat during the summer months and make the city cooler.”可知，这里“they”指代前文提到的“Bee Bus Stops”。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“We’d love to see these Bee Bus Stops in every town and city across the UK and even in Europe.”可知，这可能促使更多欧洲城市采取相同行动。故项C。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。本文围绕英国莱斯特市将公交站改造成Bee Bus Stops，介绍其特殊设计（顶部花园、太阳能板）、功能（保护动植物、缓解热岛效应）以及未来推广计划。故选B。 主题语境01 人与社会-人际交往 （25-26八上·江西景德镇二中·期中）①Do you know E-type (Extrovert) and I-type (Introvert) personalities? These two kinds of personalities are much discussed online. Even twins may be quite different from each other, such as personalities, hobbies, friends and etc. To learn more about that, let’s listen to the following twins. Andy, an extrovert ②I enjoy trying new things and playing with many friends. Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding. At school, Larry is my best friend. I don’t spend much time with him over the weekends because he likes to play video games at home just by himself. I’m cool with it because I can visit other friends. I value (重视) his friendship a lot because Larry cares about me and often gives great advice on my problems. Anna, an introvert ③I think nothing is more enjoyable than staying on the sofa by myself with a great book in hand. However, I do also need time with my two best friends, Sue and Tina. Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days. Tina is more like me, and she understands me better than I do. We often take a long walk to share our feelings. I love both my friends and need their different personalities to make my life colourful. ④Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth. From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship. 1.What do Andy and Ken do on Saturdays? A. Surf on the beach. B. Ride the bikes. C. Play the video games. D. Take a long walk. 2.Which of the following words can best describe Sue? A. Hard-working. B. Understanding. C. Good-looking. D. Outgoing. 3.The idiom “from the horse’s mouth” means “to hear from someone ________”. A. who saw it B. who experienced it C. who fed it D. who promised it 4.What may be the structure of the passage? A. ①②/③/④ B. ①/②/③④ C. ①/②③/④ D. ①/②③④ 5.What can we learn from the passage? A. Friends in need are friends indeed. B. Friends bring out the best in each other. C. Friends are not necessary to be the same. D. Friends reach for your hands and touch your hearts. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. C　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，文章通过介绍两个性格迥异的双胞胎Andy和Anna的故事，展示了内向者和外向者之间的友谊以及他们对不同性格朋友的需求，从而说明了朋友之间不必完全相同，可以有不同的性格和兴趣爱好。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Andy, an extrovert”和“Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding.”可知，星期六，Andy和Ken在海滩上冲浪。故选A。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days.”可知，Sue充满活力，她的笑话给我平静的日子带来了许多欢乐。由此可推测出，Sue是外向的。故选D。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth.”可以推断出，该成语的意思是“从当事人那里听到的”，即“听到经历过这件事的人的说法”。故选B。 (4)题解析： 篇章结构题。通读全文可知，①段引出主题并介绍双胞胎；②段是Andy（外向者）的自述；③段是Anna（内向者）的自述；④段总结并点明主旨。因此结构是 ①/②③/④。故选C。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship.”可知，从Andy和Anna的例子中我们可以学到，内向者和外向者可以成为朋友，也需要有不同性格的朋友，即朋友不必完全相同。故选C。 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 （25-26八上·江西景德镇二中·期中）Have you seen an apple tree when it has flowers? They are light pink at first and then turn white. They make the air smell sweet, just like honey. Apple trees do this on purpose because they need bees. The sweet smell brings bees to them. Bees are a bit choosy. They don’t like flying when it’s cold outside. Windy or rainy weather also stops them from going out. Apple farmers know their apples need bees. So, every spring, they buy bees and let them fly freely. Usually, they put one honeycomb for each acre (英亩) of the orchard (果园). When the weather is nice, bees start their job. They go to apple flowers to get nectar (花蜜). While getting nectar, their wings touch the pollen. When they fly to another flower, they carry the pollen and help the flower get pollinated. Sometimes, a bee might use pollen from one kind of apple tree on another kind. That’s why a Red Delicious apple seed (种子) might not grow into a Red Delicious tree. Farmers use a way called grafting (嫁接) to get the right apple trees. They take a small branch from a parent tree and connect it to a young tree. The two trees grow together. This way, there are many kinds of apples in the world. Next time you eat an apple, think about how bees and farmers help make it taste so good. 1.How does the writer start the passage? A. By giving examples. B. By showing numbers. C. By asking a question. D. By making comparisons. 2.Why do apple trees make the air smell sweet? A. To attract bees. B. To grow better. C. To make people like them. D. To produce more apples. 3.Which of the following are true according to the text? a. Bees like flying in cold and windy weather. b. Grafting helps farmers get different kinds of apples. c. Bees carry pollen to help apple flowers get pollinated. d. Farmers put one honeycomb for each two acres of the orchard. A. ab B. ac C. bc D. bd 4.What can we infer from the text? A. Apple seeds are very strange. B. Bees can change the kind of apple trees. C. Farmers don’t know how to grow apple trees. D. The weather has a big influence on apple trees. 5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The life of bees. B. The growth of apple trees. C. Famous apple lovers in America. D. How bees help apple trees. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. C　4. B　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍蜜蜂帮助苹果树授粉、农民嫁接培育苹果的过程，展现蜜蜂与苹果种植的关联。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Have you seen an apple tree when it has flowers?”可知，作者通过提问的方式引出话题。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Apple trees do this on purpose because they need bees. The sweet smell brings bees to them.”可知，苹果树让空气闻起来香甜是为了吸引蜜蜂。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Farmers use a way called grafting (嫁接) to get the right apple trees...This way, there are many kinds of apples in the world.”可知，嫁接帮助农民获得不同种类的苹果，b正确；根据“When they fly to another flower, they carry the pollen and help the flower get pollinated.”可知，蜜蜂携带花粉帮助苹果花授粉，c正确。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“a bee might use pollen from one kind of apple tree on another kind. That’s why a Red Delicious apple seed (种子) might not grow into a Red Delicious tree.”可推断，蜜蜂可能改变苹果树的品种。故选B。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。文章主要讲述了蜜蜂传粉对苹果树的关键作用。因此，选项D“蜜蜂如何帮助苹果树”是最佳标题。故选D。 主题语境03 人与社会-艺术 （25-26八上·江西新余第一中学·期中）The oil paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft (手工艺品). It has a history of over 1,000 years in China. In early Tang Dynasty, it was introduced to Japan and Korea, so it was called the “Tang Umbrella”. Later oil paper umbrellas were spread to other Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, and each had its own style. However, as steel-ribbed (钢骨的) umbrellas appeared in the last century, the handmade oil paper umbrellas became less used in daily life. They were turned into decorative artefacts (装饰性工艺品). Yuhang in Hangzhou is known for making oil paper umbrellas for more than 250 years. They are mainly made of skin paper (皮纸), bamboo and a coating of Tung oil (桐油). It takes more than 70 steps to make an oil umbrella, including making bamboo ribs, pasting papers and painting patterns (图案). It takes at least a week to make per umbrella. In 2008, these oil umbrellas were added to Intangible Cultural Heritage List of China. A young man called Liu Weixue learned the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas from his grandfather. “I want to bring the art to life,” Liu said. He improved the umbrellas to win the hearts of young people. As the traditional paper was easy to break, he started to use a kind of thicker paper. In a test, his umbrellas were opened and closed 1,000 times without breaking. He used a kind of lighter bamboo to make the umbrellas weigh less. Now Liu hopes the art can be passed on. He goes to local schools to teach students. He also goes to events in different places to promote (推广) the art. 1.What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? A. The history of oil paper umbrellas. B. The styles of oil paper umbrellas. C. The design of oil paper umbrellas. D. The ways of using oil paper umbrellas. 2.The underlined words “pasting papers” in Paragraph 2 probably mean “________” in Chinese. A. 卖纸 B. 缝纸 C. 糊纸 D. 剪纸 3.What is an oil paper umbrella mainly made of according to the passage? A. Wool, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. B. Plastic, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. C. Skin paper, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. D. Leather, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. 4.Why did Liu Weixue learn the art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas? A. Because he couldn’t find a better job. B. Because he wanted to bring the art to life. C. Because young people liked the fashion. D. Because his grandfather told him to learn it. 5.Which part of a magazine is the passage probably from? A. Culture. B. Medicine. C. Music. D. Sports. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. C　4. B　5. A 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了中国传统手工艺品油纸伞的历史、制作材料、工艺传承等内容。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据“The oil paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft. It has a history of over 1,000 years in China.”可知，第一段介绍了油纸伞在中国的历史。故选A。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据制作油纸伞的步骤，“pasting papers”结合常识应是“糊纸”的意思。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“They are mainly made of skin paper, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil.”可知，油纸伞主要由皮纸、竹子和桐油涂层制成。故选C。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“‘I want to bring the art to life,’ Liu said.”可知，刘为学学习制作余杭油纸伞的技艺是因为他想让这门艺术焕发生机。故选B。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。文章主要介绍油纸伞这一传统手工艺品，属于文化范畴，所以这篇文章很可能来自杂志的文化版块。故选A。 主题语境04 人与自我-个人情况 （25-26八上·江西南昌第二十八中学教育集团·期中）In our life, we may meet persons with different personalities. What is your personality type? Read about the following and find it out! A dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do things. This person wants to live in the “perfect world”. Dreamers like to do things in order. Many are good at listening and like to help others. Many dreamers work as teachers, and often lead others. A partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules are important. Partners pay attention to rules and think everybody should follow them. They are often both serious and careful. Many work as teachers, managers (管理者) and officers. For thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to deal with problems and make new things. Thinkers are ▲ . They like to take the lead and win. They have very strong opinions. Many thinkers work as scientists, inventors and engineers. Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. They also like trying new things. They are lively and active and do well as musicians and writers. 1.What is a dreamer probably good at? A. Making new rules. B. Inventing new things. C. Leading and helping others. D. Working as a musician 2.If a person enjoys teamwork and believes everyone should follow rules, what probably is his personality type? A. A dreamer. B. A partner. C. A thinker. D. An artist. 3.Which of the following words can be put in ▲ in Paragraph 4? A. friendly B. creative C. lazy D. interesting 4.What can we know about artists according to the passage? A. They like to experience something new. B. They like to deal with problems. C. They are serious and careful. D. They like to do things in order. 5.Which of the following is the right structure of the passage? A. B. C. D. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. B　4. A　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了四种不同的人格类型——梦想家、合作者、思考者和艺术家，分别阐述了他们的特点。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“A dreamer... Many are good at listening and like to help others... often lead others.”可知，梦想家擅长领导和帮助他人。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“A partner wants to be in a group... Partners pay attention to rules and think everybody should follow them.”可知，喜欢团队合作且重视规则的是合作者。故选B。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“For thinkers... They like to deal with problems and make new things... Many work as scientists, inventors and engineers.”可知，思考者喜欢解决问题、创造新事物，这类人是有创造力的。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Artists... They also like trying new things.”可知，艺术家喜欢体验新事物。故选A。 (5)题解析： 篇章结构题。文章第一段总起，引出不同人格类型的话题；第二至第五段分别介绍梦想家、合作者、思考者和艺术家，属于“总分”结构。故选D。 主题语境05 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·江西景德镇二中·期中）Do you find that your dinners with your parents are less happy than before? Do you find it easier to chat with them in the past? Do you and your parents often disagree on things? You’re not alone. Many kids and their parents have such experiences. When you’re growing up, your body changes a lot. You might worry about getting taller or heavier than your friends, or about your voice changing or getting spots on your face. When you feel worried, you might get angry at your parents sometimes. It’s also hard to balance (平衡) your feelings as you grow up. You get into a strange time called middle ground—no longer a small child but not quite an adult (成人). You want to do things by yourself more, but you still need your parents’ love and help. You want to make decisions by yourself, but your parents might not always agree. This can make you feel sad. But don’t worry too much about arguments with your parents. Many kids have them too. The most important thing is to talk to your parents. Tell them how you feel, even if it’s hard. They might not agree with you right away, but if you keep talking and listening to each other, you can find a way to make things better. Remember, your parents love you and want to help you. Sometimes they forget how hard it is to grow up. But if you keep talking and trying to understand each other, you can work things out. So keep trying, and you’ll find that you and your parents can get along well. 1.Which of the following is NOT a reason for tension between teenagers and parents? A. Teenagers worry about their physical changes and may get angry at parents. B. Teenagers want to make their own decisions but parents may disagree. C. Teenagers no longer need their parents’ love and help. D. Teenagers find it hard to balance their feelings in the “middle ground” stage. 2.What does the phrase “middle ground” mean in the third paragraph? A. Between being a child and an adult. B. Being a little kid. C. Being an adult. D. Being an old person. 3.What does the underlined word “This” refer to? A. Being not easy to make your own decisions. B. Getting taller than your friends. C. Having no time to talk or play with parents. D. Failing to balance homework and hobbies. 4.What’s the purpose (目的) of the text? A. To ask children to become more hard-working. B. To describe the change of looks to the teenagers. C. To give advice on how to get along better with parents. D. To show that teenagers have problems with their parents. 5.Where does this text probably come from? A. A health magazine. B. A science report. C. A travel guide. D. An education magazine. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. A　4. C　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了青少年成长过程中与父母产生矛盾的原因，并给出了通过沟通与父母更好相处的建议。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“You might worry about getting taller or heavier...When you feel worried, you might get angry at your parents sometimes.”可知青少年因身体变化焦虑，有时会对父母生气；根据“You want to make decisions by yourself, but your parents might not always agree.”可知青少年想自己做决定但父母可能不同意；根据“It’s also hard to balance (平衡) your feelings as you grow up. You get into a strange time called middle ground...”可知青少年在“中间阶段”难以平衡情绪。选项C“青少年不再需要父母的爱和帮助。”不是原因之一，故选C。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“no longer a small child but not quite an adult (成人)”可知，“middle ground”指的是处于孩子和成人之间的阶段。故选A。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“You want to make decisions by yourself, but your parents might not always agree.”可知，“This”指代的是自己做决定但父母可能不同意这种情况，也就是不容易自己做决定。故选A。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据“The most important thing is to talk to your parents... you can find a way to make things better.”以及“So keep trying, and you’ll find that you and your parents can get along well.”可知，文章的目的是给出如何与父母更好相处的建议。故选C。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。文章围绕青少年与父母之间的相处问题展开，分析了原因并给出建议，属于教育相关内容，可能来自教育杂志。故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-文化 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）China is a country of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he may serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. At the same time, he will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people always treat their guests (客人) to a big meal. At the table, the guests must be the first to eat. And the Chinese host likes to pick food for the guests. Perhaps it may surprise a Western guest most because it can’t happen at Western tables. Chinese families try their best to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable plays an important part in Chinese culture. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago, “To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!” 1.What does the underlined word “hospitable” mean in Chinese in paragraph 1? A. 好客的 B. 勤劳的 C. 有用的 D. 朴实的 2.What does the host usually serve the guests in a Chinese family? A. Coffee and snacks. B. Tea and snacks. C. Juice and tea. D. Coffee and juice. 3.Why do Chinese families do so much for the guests according to the passage? A. To make them feel uncomfortable. B. To make them feel at home. C. To show how rich they are. D. To show how poor they are. 4.What will the host do when you finish eating? A. Say sorry to you. B. Say hello to you. C. Ask you to leave. D. Ask you to have more. 5.What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage? A. 学而时习之，不亦说乎？ B. 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。 C. 有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？ D. 人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？ Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西抚州金溪县第一中学·期中）China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are the most hospitable people in the world. If people from other countries visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat too much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. Being warm and hospitable plays an important part in Chinese culture. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago, “To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!” 1.What does the underlined word “hospitable” mean in Chinese? A. 好客的 B. 勤劳的 C. 有用的 D. 朴实的 2.What does the host usually serve the guests in a Chinese family? A. Coffee and snacks. B. Tea and snacks. C. Juice and tea. D. Coffee and juice. 3.Why do Chinese families do so much for the guests? A. To make them feel uncomfortable. B. To make them feel at home. C. To show how rich they are. D. To show how poor they are. 4.What will the host do when you finish eating? A. Say sorry to you. B. Say goodbye to you. C. Ask you to have a rest. D. Ask you to have more. 5.What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage? A. 学而时习之,不亦说乎? B. 学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。 C. 有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎? D. 人不知而不愠,不亦君子乎? 主题语境02 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·江西新余第一中学·期中）A good plan makes a good ending, so you should try your best to make a good plan before you do anything. Take a writing exam as an example. Before you start writing, you must know exactly how much time you have to finish the writing. So make sure that you have a watch or can see a clock in the exam. Then, how much time should you spend on each part of a writing exam? Here’s my plan. If I have forty minutes to finish a writing exam, I will divide (分配) it this way: ●Planning—twenty minutes. During this time, I will carefully analyze (分析) the topic. For example, if it’s an essay about a memorable trip, I’ll think about the places I visited, the people I met, and the most interesting things that happened. I’ll make a simple outline to organize my thoughts. ●Writing—fifteen minutes. With a clear plan in mind, I can write smoothly (顺利地). I’ll use proper words and sentences to express my ideas, and try to make my writing lively and attractive. ●Checking—five minutes. In this period, I’ll check for spelling and grammar mistakes, and make sure my sentences flow (流畅) well. Although I spend too much time in planning, a good plan is truly useful because it’s the key to success. It gives me enough time to know what I am going to write before I begin. 1.What is a must when you’re taking a writing exam according to Paragraph 1? A. A clear mind. B. A good feeling. C. A watch or a clock. D. A mobile phone. 2.If Tom has 60 minutes for a writing exam, how much time should he spend on writing according to the text? A. 7.5 minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. 22.5 minutes. D. 30 minutes. 3.What can we infer from the passage? A. Planning is not important in a writing exam. B. Spending more time on writing is always better. C. Checking for a long time can correct all mistakes. D. A well-planned writing is more possible to succeed. 4.Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the text? A. B. C. D. 5.What is the main idea of the text? A. How to wear a watch in an exam. B. How to divide time in a writing exam. C. How to make sentences flow well in writing. D. How to analyze the topic in a writing exam. 主题语境03 人与自然-动物与植物 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西抚州金溪县第一中学·期中） Spot a Polar Bear What do they eat?     ·small head ·long neck ·short tail ·short, rounded ears Polar bears don’t have white fur in fact! Their fur is see-through and their hairs reflect (反射) all of the light around them, making their fur look white. Polar bears are at the top of their food chain in the Arctic.    Do you know? ·Polar bears live on the land. ·Polar bears live for 20—30 years. ·Polar bears have thick fat to keep themselves warm. ·Polar bears also have large feet to help pull themselves through the water. 1.What is the text about? A. Plants. B. Animals. C. Sports. D. Languages. 2.What do polar bears mainly eat? A. Plankton. B. Krill. C. Arctic cod. D. The leopard seal. 3.What can we learn from the text? A. Polar bears have white fur all over the body. B. Polar bears have big heads and short tails. C. Polar bears can keep themselves warm. D. Polar bears can live for at least thirty years. Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西九江五校·期中） Marmots (土拨鼠) are interesting animals. They are 50 to 70 cm long and weigh 4 to 24 pounds. They live in Europe, North America and Asia. Marmots are one of the ancient animals. Some of them have been on the earth since the Ice Age. They have round bodies, small ears and thick fur. Marmots are active during the day. They like to stay outside, especially in the morning and afternoon. Many of them enjoy lying in the sun and then look for food. They eat grass and leaves, using their front feet like hands to hold food. However, it is not a good idea to feed them because marmots may bite you if you stand too close! Marmots usually live together, but some live by themselves. When in danger, they hide in holes and make loud sounds to remind others. In winter, cold weather makes some marmots sleep for months to save energy. When spring comes, baby marmots are born. Some marmots live up to thirteen or fifteen years. Marmots are important for nature. They build homes for other wild animals and scatter (撒) seeds, keeping the natural world healthy! 1.Where do marmots live? A. In Europe and North America. B. In Europe, North America and Asia. C. In Europe and Asia. D. In South America, Asia and Europe. 2.What are marmots like during the day? A. Sleepy. B. Quiet. C. Active. D. Noisy. 3.How do marmots remind others when in danger? A. By running fast. B. By shaking their hands. C. By making loud sounds. D. By dancing. 4.In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text? A. People. B. Science. C. Home. D. Nature. 5.What can be the best title for the text? A. Amazing Marmots B. Beautiful Trees C. Some Countries D. Animals’ Eating Habits 主题语境01 人与社会-人际交往 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西新余第一中学·期中）Friends play an important part in our lives. Teenager Centre did a survey on “What do you think the most important thing about a friendship is?” 360 teenagers took part in the survey. The following is the result. Dr Allen wrote a report about it. Let’s read it together. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. You must tell true feelings to your friends. Keep their secrets to yourself and never break promises, or you may lose your friends. Generosity means sharing, and sharing makes the friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, of course. Instead, you share your ideas and feelings. Understanding can be valuable to a friend. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place, so you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike (相像的) . But all true friendships may have some things in common. In fact, good friendships will just not easily last. Many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give the friendship back. That is one of the reasons why some friendships don’t last very long. Therefore, to keep a lasting friendship, you must give as much as you take. 1.How many teenagers think understanding is the most important between friends in the survey? A. 100. B. 80. C. 103. D. 120. 2.According to the text, a good friendship usually begins with ________. A. honesty B. understanding C. generosity D. similarity 3.According to the text, a generous friend always ________. A. keeps your secret B. gives you money C. shares ideas with you D. solves your problems 4.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Friends don’t need to be similar. B. A good friend touches your heart. C. Giving is important in a friendship. D. You should take as much as possible. 5.The text is written to ________. A. teach teenagers how to make a survey B. teach people how to make new friends C. tell people what makes a good friendship D. help people understand the importance of friends Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西九江第一中学·期中）We spend most of our time with friends we like. Well, what kind of people are popular with others? By being with some people just once, you start to like them. If you wonder why they attract (吸引) people and want to be a person like them, you should learn how to have the traits (特点) that they have. Firstly, everybody wants to be happy, and nobody wants to spend their time with an unhappy person. Well, you see, there is what you call mood linkage. If you are with a happy person, you are more likely to be happy, too. So if you are a happy person, many people will want to spend their time with you. Next, everybody needs encouragement (鼓励), because sometimes in our lives we meet failure, sadness, problems and other bad things. So if you always choose to cheer others up with encouraging words or actions, they would like to spend time with you. Lastly, you are not a friend if you don’t give a hand to your friends when they need help. You should always be helpful to them, because when you need help, they will be there for you, too. It feels good if people want to be your friends because of your character. So if you want to attract people, you should learn to have these traits. 1.What can be an example of “mood linkage”, according to the passage? A. You would like to help when someone is in need. B. You will be happy when someone loses his or her games. C. You will be happy when you are with happy people. D. You will laugh loudly when you hear funny stories. 2.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. People who need help. B. People who would like to give a hand to others. C. People who are good at encouraging others. D. People who want to spend time with you. 3.What trait can help one to attract others according to the passage? A. Being helpful. B. Being careful. C. Being strict. D. Being beautiful. 4.Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A. ①/②③④/⑤ B. ①②③④/⑤ C. ①/②③④⑤ D. ①②/③/④⑤ 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. Ways to live a happy life B. Tips for making friends C. Traits needed to attract people D. Words for cheering others up 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西九江第一中学·期中）Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. The invention (发明) of paper means that more people can get a better education because people can print more books. Paper provides an important way to spread (传播) information. According to Chinese historical records, Cai Lun, an official during the Han Dynasty, improved the papermaking method in about AD 105. He took the inner bark of a tree, rag and some other things, mixed them with water, and pounded them with wooden tools. He threw out this mixture onto a piece of cloth and let the water run through, leaving only the fibers (纤维) on the cloth. After they dried, Cai Lun discovered that he had created (制造) a good writing thing. It was easy to make and take. People introduced Chinese papermaking to Korea and Vietnam and later to Japan. But the papermaking process was kept secret in the Silk Road trading. During the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, many kinds of paper appeared, including bamboo paper and Xuan paper. By the end of the 7th century, the papermaking process reached India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Around the 11th century, the invention got to Europe. Today, both paper and paper money are used in the world. 1.Because of the invention of paper, more people ________. A. can get a better education B. need more books to read C. develop many kinds of paper D. need to plant more trees 2.The underlined word “pounded” means “________”. A. broke something into smaller pieces B. cut C. pulled off D. pushed into 3.Which is the RIGHT order to make paper according to historical records? ①Leave the fibers on the cloth and dry them. ②Mix the inner bark, rag and some other things with water. (3.Take some inner bark of the tree, rag and some other things. ④Put the mixture onto a piece of cloth. A. ②①③④ B. ④①③② C. ③②①④ D. ③②④① 4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. In the Silk Road trading, people kept the papermaking process secret. B. Bamboo paper and Xuan paper appeared during the Han Dynasty. C. At the beginning of the 7th century, the paper invention appeared in Europe. D. In about AD 105, the papermaking process reached India, Nepal and other countries. 5.What is the best title for the passage? A. How to make paper B. When paper appeared C. The way of spreading paper D. The papermaking method Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西新余第四中学·期中） More Tech, Less Work? Do you always have enough time to relax yourself? Are the adults around you all busy with something? In modern life, everyone is as busy as a bee, but why is that? Let’s do a simple thought experiment. Imagine yourself as a busy office worker. Now, picture having a magical set of technologies. It could make your job easier. What would you do with your extra time? Well, you would probably work the same amount of time as before, or even more. You have doubts about this, don’t you? But it often happened in people’s life—not in factories or offices, but in homes. With the development of modern technology, many new appliances were invented to save people time and effort. Dishwashers and electric irons (熨斗) made their way into more and more homes. Each of them could have saved hours of work, but none of them did. Full-time housewives spent more hours doing housework after high-tech was brought into their homes. This may seem surprising, but the reasons are simple. Better technology leads to higher expectations, and higher expectations create more work. Take laundry for example. Before modern technology, most people washed their clothes only twice a year. Washing machines changed that. People began washing their clothes more often. And because it was easier to do the laundry, people bought more shirts and pants. As a result, housewives found themselves washing, drying and folding a lot more clothes. Besides, technology has indeed reduced the time it takes to cook a meal or wash a shirt. But it has also freed up time for other household duties, especially childcare. What does all this tell us about modern life? Modern technology brings us a lot of comfort and convenience, but it also makes us even busier. So the problem is… 1.The writer starts the passage by ________. A. giving an example B. listing some numbers C. asking questions D. making comparisons 2.What does “that” in paragraph 5 refer to? A. Better technology. B. Higher expectations. C. The habit of washing clothes. D. Buying more clothes. 3.The underlined word “reduced” in paragraph 6 means ________. A. making something more B. making something less C. making something larger D. making something stronger 4.What BIG question do paragraph 5&6 answer? A. How does technology better our life? B. What kind of expectations do we have? C. How often do people do laundry? D. Why do we have more work? 5.What would the writer write about after the last paragraph? A. What kind of special roles do technology play? B. What can we do to live our life to the fullest? C. Who can make the lives of housewives easier? D. How can we work less with more tech? Passage 3 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）The toucan (巨嘴鸟) is a beautiful bird. Take a look at these facts about it, and you may learn something you didn’t know before! Toucans live in the forests of South America. Their home is in danger. Please don’t buy rainforest wood to make sure toucans have their habitat. Toucans have a black body about 24 inches long. They have a colourful beak (鸟喙). It is 1/3 as long as the bird’s body. It may look quite big, but for toucans it is not too heavy. Toucans use their beaks to eat different kinds of fruits, which are the kind of food they eat most often. Sometimes they choose insects or the eggs of other birds to eat. They get most of their water from the fruit they eat, so they don’t need too much extra water. Toucans don’t have very big wings. It is not easy for them to fly. They are lazy birds and they usually like to stay in one place. They don’t fly high up in the sky or very far away from home. They enjoy staying in trees with their delicious fruit to eat. Wild cats and other larger birds catch toucans in the rainforest. Some snakes may catch small toucans but usually are more interested in their eggs. 1.Where do Toucans live? A. In the forests of North America. B. In the forests of South America. C. In the forests of North Africa. D. In the forests of South Africa. 2.How long is a toucan’s beak? A. About 8 inches long. B. About 11 inches long. C. About 24 inches long. D. About 72 inches long. 3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A. Toucans like fruit best. B. Toucans use their beaks to eat. C. Toucans like to eat insects and eggs. D. Toucans feed on fruit, insects and eggs. 4.What is the structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1) A. ①②③/④⑤⑥ B. ①/②③④⑤/⑥ C. ①②③④⑤/⑥ D. ①/②③④⑤⑥ 5.What is the best title for the passage? A. The Habitat (栖息地) of Toucans B. The Facts of Toucans C. The Appearance of Toucans D. The Ways to Protect Toucans 主题语境03 人与自我-日常活动 （25-26八上·江西九江五校·期中）Home is the place where we live, laugh and grow side by side. As a student, you can make your home a better place by doing small daily chores. Here is some advice to show your care. Make Your Bed Each Morning Start your day with a good habit! A tidy bed makes your room look wonderful. It only takes two minutes. Keeping up this helps you learn to be responsible (负责任的). Help with Preparation for Lunch Cooking is a wonderful way to show love. On weekends, ask your parents if you can help get lunch ready. You might wash vegetables, mix salads, or even cook easy dishes like scrambled eggs. Working together makes meals more enjoyable and lets your family know your care. Take Care of a Houseplant Plants add life to our homes. Put a houseplant at home and give it a name. Water it once a week. Don’t overdo it or give too little! Watch how its leaves grow and get bigger. Now and then, wipe (擦拭) its leaves gently with a cloth to keep them clean. This not only keeps the plant healthy but also teaches you to be patient. It’s like sending love to a little member of your home! Every small chore is a silent “I love you” to your family. Try one, and you’ll see how it makes your home warmer and happier. After all, growing together through small acts is what makes family life special. 1.What does the underlined word “this” refer to? A. Playing with toys. B. Washing your clothes. C. Eating breakfast quickly. D. Making the bed every morning. 2.Which is a wonderful way to show your love according to the writer? A. Having breakfast together. B. Going shopping with your family. C. Cooking. D. Taking care of a houseplant. 3.Why should you wipe leaves of the houseplant gently? A. To make the houseplant healthy. B. To keep the houseplant popular. C. To change the houseplant’s colour. D. To help the houseplant grow faster. 4.How many pieces of advice are there in the passage? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 5.What’s the main purpose of the passage (文章的主要目的是什么)? A. To teach cooking skills. B. To introduce how to take care of plants. C. To compare different housework types. D. To show us how to care for family. 主题语境04 人与自我-购物 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）Have you ever visited a farmers’ market? In the US, farmers’ markets are fun places to buy food. Farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and homemade foods. You can find these markets in parks or city squares. They are busiest in spring and summer. People don’t just shop there. They also relax with family or friends. They enjoy sunshine, listen to music and try tasty food. Farmers’ markets are like China’s wet markets (菜市场), because both sell fresh local food. But in the US, you can’t bargain (还价) because prices are fixed. There are two famous markets in the US. One is Pike Place Market in Seattle. Workers throw fish to each other as a fun show. The other is Findlay Market in Cincinnati. On weekends, people buy fresh food, flowers and snacks. Some people like farmers’ markets more than grocery stores (杂货店). They enjoy talking to farmers and knowing where their food comes from. Food from the market is fresher and tastes better too! Would you like to visit a farmers’ market? 1.Where can you find farmers’ markets in the US? A. Near grocery stores. B. Only in small towns. C. In parks or city squares. D. In supermarkets and shopping malls. 2.What can people do in farmers’ markets according to Paragraph 1? ① Buy local food. ② Try tasty food. ③ Listen to music. ④ Buy some flowers. ⑤ Enjoy the sunshine. A. ①②③④ B. ②③④⑤ C. ①③④⑤ D. ①②③⑤ 3.Why do some people prefer farmers’ markets to grocery stores? A. Because there is a fun show. B. Because the prices are lower. C. Because food is fresher and tastes better. D. Because they are near the parks or city squares. 4.What can we know from the passage? A. China’s wet markets also sell fresh local food. B. Findlay Market is famous for its fish-throwing show. C. Farmers’ markets in the US are busiest only in autumn. D. In the grocery stores, people can know where food comes from. 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. Famous Markets in the US B. Fun at Farmers’ Markets C. Homemade Foods in the US D. Fresh Food at Farmers’ Markets 主题语境05 人与自然-动物与植物 （25-26八上·江西抚州金溪县第一中学·期中） ①Would you like to get fewer colds and feel better? Would you like to taste a special plant? Would you like to keep a plant with little care? An Aloe Vera (芦荟) plant could be just for you to choose! ②Growing Aloe Vera plants at home can make the air clean and fresh. Studies show that they take away harmful (有害的) things from the air. Maybe you can stay away from colds and sore throats. And even if you get sick, Aloe Vera plants may help you get better faster. ③Aloe Vera plants can be used as medicine. Aloe Vera gel (胶体) helps to deal with the pain (痛) of burns. And it also helps with the itchiness (痒) caused by insect bites. To get this gel, just cut off a part of the plant, and put the gel on the affected skin (患处). ④ Aloe Vera plants are also popular in the food industry (工业). If you are interested in Aloe juice, you’ll easily find it in the supermarket. Aloe Vera can also go with other vegetables to make a safe dish on your dinner table. ⑤ ▲ They like dry, warm air, so they grow best near a window. Aloe Vera plants are able to keep water in their leaves. So, they do not need watering so often as most houseplants (室内植物). When watering, make sure the earth is wet enough so that it can last for a long time. That’s all you need to do to take care of an Aloe Vera plant. 1.How does the writer lead into (引入) the topic in Paragraph 1? A. By telling stories. B. By listing numbers. C. By giving examples. D. By asking questions. 2.What are the uses of Aloe Vera gel as medicine in Paragraph 3? a. It’s good for eyes. b. It stops nosebleeds. c. It helps with the itchiness. d. It helps people lose weight. e. It deals with the pain of burns. A. c, e B. a, b C. b, d D. a, d 3.Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 5? A. Aloe Vera plants help you improve health. B. Aloe Vera plants are very easy to take care of. C. Aloe Vera plants can serve as a delicious dish. D. Aloe Vera plants are good-looking houseplants. 4.What can we learn from the passage? A. Aloe Vera plants need to be watered every day. B. Aloe Vera plants help us keep away from illnesses. C. Aloe Vera plants can be used as medicine, food and clothes. D. Aloe Vera plants take away the air to make the home clean and fresh. 5.What is the structure of the passage ? A. B. C. D. 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 Passage 1 （25-26八上·江西宜春丰城第九中学·期中）Natural Wonders (奇观) Crying loud for help ①________ I’m not a sea but a lake. And I’m not dead. In fact, I’ve got many plants and animals. I’m saltier than any sea, so people can lie on my surface. Rivers flow into (流入) me. But now people take too much water from them. My water level (水位线) is going down. I am becoming smaller year by year. Take less water, or I’ll dry up within the next 100 years. Then I really will be dead! ②________ I’m the rainforest of Madagascar. As my name suggests, I make rain for my plants and animals, such as monkeys, snakes and many kinds of flowers. For 80% of them, I’m their only home in the world. However, people are cutting down my trees for wood and to make space for farming. Please stop it. I’m disappearing (消失). ③________ I’m a glacier (冰川) at the Glacier National Park in America. It’s a land full of ice and snow. Do you want to explore the white world in the film Frozen? Then my home is the best choice. Two hundred years ago, there were about 150 glaciers. But now, there are around 25. Please stop climate change. I’m turning into Water World! Earth’s natural wonders are crying loudly for help. If we don’t act, our children will only know them from books. So, think about how we can save them. What small steps can we take in our daily lives to protect these natural wonders? 1.Match the title with each part. a. The Melting Glacier! b. The Dead Sea Could Die! c. The Yellow River could dry up! d. The Endangered Animals. e. Disappearing Rainforest. A. ①-a, ②-c, ③-d B. ①-b, ②-a, ③-d C. ①-b, ②-e, ③-a D. ①-d, ②-e, ③-b 2.What does the underlined word “surface” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. The heart. B. The top. C. The inside. D. The middle. 3.What can we infer from the passage? A. The three natural wonders are in danger. B. Most of the plants and animals like salty environment. C. The glaciers are the best places for making a film like Frozen. D. Half of the world’s animals and plants live in the rainforest of Madagascar. 4.What is the best structure of the passage? A. ①/②③/④ B. ①/②③④ C. ①②/③④ D. ①②③/④ 5.What would the writer talk about in the next paragraph? A. Reasons for protecting wild animals. B. Some research about climate change. C. Ways of saving natural wonders in daily life. D. The history of other famous natural wonders. Passage 2 （25-26八上·江西南昌第二十八中学教育集团·期中）As the number of bees around the world is dropping, many countries are looking for useful ways to protect these lovely insects. The city of Leicester in Britain has a plan of its own. The city is turning its bus stops into Bee Bus Stops. It hopes to provide (提供) bees and other helpful insects with a better living place. Unlike a common bus stop, a Bee Bus Stop has a small garden with flowers and grass on its roof (顶部). These special bus stops can invite more kinds of animals and plants to come and stay. They can also collect rainwater from the roofs and make the city a greener and better place for both animals and humans. What’s more, every bus stop will have a solar panel (太阳能板). The solar panel can provide lighting for the bus stop and cut the energy use. Also, Bee Bus Stops can help solve the urban heat island effect (城市热岛效应). They take in some of the heat during the summer months and make the city cooler. “Building Bee Bus Stops and using solar energy are big steps in our plan to make the city greener by 2030,” an official said. There are 479 bus stops in the city. Up to now, 30 of them have already been turned into Bee Bus Stops, and the others will follow up soon. “We’d love to see these Bee Bus Stops in every town and city across the UK and even in Europe. This will be really good for our planet,” the official added. 1.Why are many countries looking for ways to protect bees? A. Because bees are lovely insects. B. Because the number of bees is dropping. C. Because Britain has set a good example. D. Because bees need more solar energy. 2.What is special about a Bee Bus Stop? A. It has a garden on its roof. B. It is bigger than a common bus stop. C. It has more seats for people. D. It is in every town of the UK. 3.What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Solar panels. B. Bee Bus Stops. C. Summer months. D. Officials. 4.What can we learn about Bee Bus Stops? A. It will only focus on protecting bees. B. The solar panels are mainly used to collect rainwater. C. This may make more cities in Europe take the same action. D. All the 479 bus stops in Leicester are now Bee Bus Stops. 5.What is the best title for the passage? A. Bees around the world. B. Leicester’s Bee Bus Stops. C. Solar Panels for Bus Stops. D. Greener Cities in Europe. 主题语境01 人与社会-人际交往 （25-26八上·江西景德镇二中·期中）①Do you know E-type (Extrovert) and I-type (Introvert) personalities? These two kinds of personalities are much discussed online. Even twins may be quite different from each other, such as personalities, hobbies, friends and etc. To learn more about that, let’s listen to the following twins. Andy, an extrovert ②I enjoy trying new things and playing with many friends. Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding. At school, Larry is my best friend. I don’t spend much time with him over the weekends because he likes to play video games at home just by himself. I’m cool with it because I can visit other friends. I value (重视) his friendship a lot because Larry cares about me and often gives great advice on my problems. Anna, an introvert ③I think nothing is more enjoyable than staying on the sofa by myself with a great book in hand. However, I do also need time with my two best friends, Sue and Tina. Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days. Tina is more like me, and she understands me better than I do. We often take a long walk to share our feelings. I love both my friends and need their different personalities to make my life colourful. ④Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth. From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship. 1.What do Andy and Ken do on Saturdays? A. Surf on the beach. B. Ride the bikes. C. Play the video games. D. Take a long walk. 2.Which of the following words can best describe Sue? A. Hard-working. B. Understanding. C. Good-looking. D. Outgoing. 3.The idiom “from the horse’s mouth” means “to hear from someone ________”. A. who saw it B. who experienced it C. who fed it D. who promised it 4.What may be the structure of the passage? A. ①②/③/④ B. ①/②/③④ C. ①/②③/④ D. ①/②③④ 5.What can we learn from the passage? A. Friends in need are friends indeed. B. Friends bring out the best in each other. C. Friends are not necessary to be the same. D. Friends reach for your hands and touch your hearts. 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 （25-26八上·江西景德镇二中·期中）Have you seen an apple tree when it has flowers? They are light pink at first and then turn white. They make the air smell sweet, just like honey. Apple trees do this on purpose because they need bees. The sweet smell brings bees to them. Bees are a bit choosy. They don’t like flying when it’s cold outside. Windy or rainy weather also stops them from going out. Apple farmers know their apples need bees. So, every spring, they buy bees and let them fly freely. Usually, they put one honeycomb for each acre (英亩) of the orchard (果园). When the weather is nice, bees start their job. They go to apple flowers to get nectar (花蜜). While getting nectar, their wings touch the pollen. When they fly to another flower, they carry the pollen and help the flower get pollinated. Sometimes, a bee might use pollen from one kind of apple tree on another kind. That’s why a Red Delicious apple seed (种子) might not grow into a Red Delicious tree. Farmers use a way called grafting (嫁接) to get the right apple trees. They take a small branch from a parent tree and connect it to a young tree. The two trees grow together. This way, there are many kinds of apples in the world. Next time you eat an apple, think about how bees and farmers help make it taste so good. 1.How does the writer start the passage? A. By giving examples. B. By showing numbers. C. By asking a question. D. By making comparisons. 2.Why do apple trees make the air smell sweet? A. To attract bees. B. To grow better. C. To make people like them. D. To produce more apples. 3.Which of the following are true according to the text? a. Bees like flying in cold and windy weather. b. Grafting helps farmers get different kinds of apples. c. Bees carry pollen to help apple flowers get pollinated. d. Farmers put one honeycomb for each two acres of the orchard. A. ab B. ac C. bc D. bd 4.What can we infer from the text? A. Apple seeds are very strange. B. Bees can change the kind of apple trees. C. Farmers don’t know how to grow apple trees. D. The weather has a big influence on apple trees. 5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The life of bees. B. The growth of apple trees. C. Famous apple lovers in America. D. How bees help apple trees. 主题语境03 人与社会-艺术 （25-26八上·江西新余第一中学·期中）The oil paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft (手工艺品). It has a history of over 1,000 years in China. In early Tang Dynasty, it was introduced to Japan and Korea, so it was called the “Tang Umbrella”. Later oil paper umbrellas were spread to other Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, and each had its own style. However, as steel-ribbed (钢骨的) umbrellas appeared in the last century, the handmade oil paper umbrellas became less used in daily life. They were turned into decorative artefacts (装饰性工艺品). Yuhang in Hangzhou is known for making oil paper umbrellas for more than 250 years. They are mainly made of skin paper (皮纸), bamboo and a coating of Tung oil (桐油). It takes more than 70 steps to make an oil umbrella, including making bamboo ribs, pasting papers and painting patterns (图案). It takes at least a week to make per umbrella. In 2008, these oil umbrellas were added to Intangible Cultural Heritage List of China. A young man called Liu Weixue learned the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas from his grandfather. “I want to bring the art to life,” Liu said. He improved the umbrellas to win the hearts of young people. As the traditional paper was easy to break, he started to use a kind of thicker paper. In a test, his umbrellas were opened and closed 1,000 times without breaking. He used a kind of lighter bamboo to make the umbrellas weigh less. Now Liu hopes the art can be passed on. He goes to local schools to teach students. He also goes to events in different places to promote (推广) the art. 1.What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? A. The history of oil paper umbrellas. B. The styles of oil paper umbrellas. C. The design of oil paper umbrellas. D. The ways of using oil paper umbrellas. 2.The underlined words “pasting papers” in Paragraph 2 probably mean “________” in Chinese. A. 卖纸 B. 缝纸 C. 糊纸 D. 剪纸 3.What is an oil paper umbrella mainly made of according to the passage? A. Wool, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. B. Plastic, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. C. Skin paper, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. D. Leather, bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. 4.Why did Liu Weixue learn the art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas? A. Because he couldn’t find a better job. B. Because he wanted to bring the art to life. C. Because young people liked the fashion. D. Because his grandfather told him to learn it. 5.Which part of a magazine is the passage probably from? A. Culture. B. Medicine. C. Music. D. Sports. 主题语境04 人与自我-个人情况 （25-26八上·江西南昌第二十八中学教育集团·期中）In our life, we may meet persons with different personalities. What is your personality type? Read about the following and find it out! A dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do things. This person wants to live in the “perfect world”. Dreamers like to do things in order. Many are good at listening and like to help others. Many dreamers work as teachers, and often lead others. A partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules are important. Partners pay attention to rules and think everybody should follow them. They are often both serious and careful. Many work as teachers, managers (管理者) and officers. For thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to deal with problems and make new things. Thinkers are ▲ . They like to take the lead and win. They have very strong opinions. Many thinkers work as scientists, inventors and engineers. Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. They also like trying new things. They are lively and active and do well as musicians and writers. 1.What is a dreamer probably good at? A. Making new rules. B. Inventing new things. C. Leading and helping others. D. Working as a musician 2.If a person enjoys teamwork and believes everyone should follow rules, what probably is his personality type? A. A dreamer. B. A partner. C. A thinker. D. An artist. 3.Which of the following words can be put in ▲ in Paragraph 4? A. friendly B. creative C. lazy D. interesting 4.What can we know about artists according to the passage? A. They like to experience something new. B. They like to deal with problems. C. They are serious and careful. D. They like to do things in order. 5.Which of the following is the right structure of the passage? A. B. C. D. 主题语境05 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·江西景德镇二中·期中）Do you find that your dinners with your parents are less happy than before? Do you find it easier to chat with them in the past? Do you and your parents often disagree on things? You’re not alone. Many kids and their parents have such experiences. When you’re growing up, your body changes a lot. You might worry about getting taller or heavier than your friends, or about your voice changing or getting spots on your face. When you feel worried, you might get angry at your parents sometimes. It’s also hard to balance (平衡) your feelings as you grow up. You get into a strange time called middle ground—no longer a small child but not quite an adult (成人). You want to do things by yourself more, but you still need your parents’ love and help. You want to make decisions by yourself, but your parents might not always agree. This can make you feel sad. But don’t worry too much about arguments with your parents. Many kids have them too. The most important thing is to talk to your parents. Tell them how you feel, even if it’s hard. They might not agree with you right away, but if you keep talking and listening to each other, you can find a way to make things better. Remember, your parents love you and want to help you. Sometimes they forget how hard it is to grow up. But if you keep talking and trying to understand each other, you can work things out. So keep trying, and you’ll find that you and your parents can get along well. 1.Which of the following is NOT a reason for tension between teenagers and parents? A. Teenagers worry about their physical changes and may get angry at parents. B. Teenagers want to make their own decisions but parents may disagree. C. Teenagers no longer need their parents’ love and help. D. Teenagers find it hard to balance their feelings in the “middle ground” stage. 2.What does the phrase “middle ground” mean in the third paragraph? A. Between being a child and an adult. B. Being a little kid. C. Being an adult. D. Being an old person. 3.What does the underlined word “This” refer to? A. Being not easy to make your own decisions. B. Getting taller than your friends. C. Having no time to talk or play with parents. D. Failing to balance homework and hobbies. 4.What’s the purpose (目的) of the text? A. To ask children to become more hard-working. B. To describe the change of looks to the teenagers. C. To give advice on how to get along better with parents. D. To show that teenagers have problems with their parents. 5.Where does this text probably come from? A. A health magazine. B. A science report. C. A travel guide. D. An education magazine. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-文化 Passage 1 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. B　4. D　5. C Passage 2 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. B　4. D　5. C 主题语境02 人与自我-方法与哲理 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. D　4. B　5. B 主题语境03 人与自然-动物与植物 Passage 1 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. C Passage 2 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. C　4. D　5. A 主题语境01 人与社会-人际交往 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. C　4. C　5. C Passage 2 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. A　4. A　5. C 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 【答案】1. A　2. A　3. D　4. A　5. D Passage 2 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. D Passage 3 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. D　5. B 主题语境03 人与自我-日常活动 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. A　4. B　5. D 主题语境04 人与自我-购物 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. C　4. A　5. B 主题语境05 人与自然-动物与植物 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. B　4. B　5. C 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. D　5. C Passage 2 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. B　4. C　5. B 主题语境01 人与社会-人际交往 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. C　5. C 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. C　4. B　5. D 主题语境03 人与社会-艺术 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. C　4. B　5. A 主题语境04 人与自我-个人情况 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. B　4. A　5. D 主题语境05 人与自我-方法与哲理 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. A　4. C　5. D / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $