专题05 阅读问答（期中真题汇编，广西专用）八年级英语上学期

**基本信息** 初中英语期中阅读问答汇编，涵盖文化对比、科技应用、自然科学等19个主题语篇，通过细节理解与推理题考查语言能力与跨文化认知。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读问答|95题（每语篇5题）|细节查找（如美国学期初选课步骤）、推理判断（如杂草最终感受）、文化理解（如旗袍象征意义）|情境含AI技术（孙先生视频）、文化传承（旗袍历史）；问题设基础题（时间/地点）与开放题（个人观点），梯度分明|

专题05 阅读问答 （一） （25-26八上·广西来宾-11月·期中）American schools are quite different from those in China. In America, at the beginning of the term, students must select (挑选) their subjects and teachers first. Selecting is very important for your marks in America. So at the first term, don’t select too many subjects, because you’ll feel very nervous and tired. Then you have to ask for some teaching plans. There is some information about subjects, time arrangement (安排), marks and textbooks. At the same time, you must choose the teachers. Different teachers have different teaching methods. If the teacher is called “killer” by the previous (先前的) grade, many students will give up choosing him, or this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, too many exams and give too low grades. There is another thing after you select the subjects and the teachers. How to buy textbooks is difficult for each student. The textbooks in America are very expensive. Each one is about 50. In order to save money, many students buy some used textbooks, and some students usually borrow textbooks from the school library. In class, discussing is very important. The teacher encourages you to ask questions or show your own opinions. They don’t usually ask you to sit well. Instead they allow you to sit or stand everywhere you like. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1. What must American students do first at the beginning of the term? 2. Why shouldn’t students select too many subjects at the first term in America? 3. Do many students give up choosing a teacher called “killer”? 4. How much is each textbook in America? 5. What does the teacher encourage students to do in American class? （二） （25-26八上·广西桂林第一中学·期中）Once a little weed (杂草) grew in a field. There were many tall and beautiful flowers around it. Lots of bees and butterflies came to them because of their nice smells and bright colours. The little weed wasn’t satisfied, because its flowers were tiny and simple. One spring morning, three children came to play in the field. “Let’s pick some flowers for our grandma!” said one. “That’s a good idea!” said another. “She will love all these bright and beautiful flowers!” “What about that one?” the youngest child said, pointing at the little weed. “Forget it!” laughed the oldest brother. “That’s just a useless weed!” Hearing this, the little weed felt even worse. “Am I really useless?” it asked itself, “Why was I put on the Earth?” In winter, all flowers were gone, only the little weed stood alone in the field. Just at that time, it noticed some birds coming above the field. “We are hungry!” they shouted. The little weed felt sorry for the poor birds and called out to them, “Hey! Down here! I have pods (豆荚) that you can eat!” “You’re so kind!” The birds ate up the seeds (种子) in the pods thankfully. “They’re delicious. We can’t find anything better than what you gave us!” This made the little weed pleased and confident. “At last, I have found out what I am good for!” the little weed said. 1. Why did lots of bees and butterflies come to the flowers? 2. Who did the three children pick the flowers for? 3. When did the little weed notice the birds come above the field? 4. Did the birds think the little weed was useful? 5. How did the little weed feel finally? （三） （25-26八上·广西南宁第二中学·期中）In a heartwarming story, Mr. Sun from Fushun, Liaoning Province, made a video using AI technology to make his grandma happy. He used the technology to make himself look and sound like his dad, who had been dead. It took him almost half a month to finish it. Then he sent the video to his 91-year-old grandma. Sun had lots of feelings while making the video. He felt a lot of sadness thinking about his dad and how much he missed him. Sun’s dad died in 2023 because of a serious illness. Sun’s grandma didn’t know about it because her family didn’t tell her the truth. Instead, they told her that her son was still in hospital far away. Her family worried it would make her too sad. However, the grandma missed her son a lot and wanted to talk to him. Sun got a creative idea from movies. He decided to use AI technology to make a video where he looked like his dad. He even had his haircut to look more like his dad. With the technology, he changed his face into his father’s in the video and said, “Mom, it’s Jihai, your son. I’m doing well in Beijing.” The video wasn’t very clear, but the grandma believed it was really her son. In fact, Sun made the video to help himself say goodbye to his dad as well as start a new page in his life. Sun wants to be strong like his dad and take care of his family. Now, Sun is taking care of his grandma like his dad would have. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1. What did Mr. Sun use to make the video? 2. How long did it take Mr. Sun to finish the video? 3. Why did Mr. Sun’s grandma know nothing about her son’s death? 4. Where did Mr. Sun get the creative idea of making such a video? 5. What does the writer want to tell us through Sun’s story? （四） （25-26八上·广西柳州·期中）根据语篇内容，回答5个问题。 Do you believe that a man tried to fly to the moon 600 years ago? In ancient China during the Ming Dynasty (朝代), there lived a clever official (官员) named Wan Hu. He was fascinated by the stars and dreamed of touching the sky. One day, he came up with a brave plan. He built a special chair and tied (绑) 47 rockets to it—the same kind used in fireworks. Then, he sat on the chair, holding two large kites in his hands. He believed the rockets would push him upward and the kites would help him fly. With great courage, he ordered his servants (仆人) to light the rockets. A loud roar (呼啸声) followed, and thick smoke covered the area. When the smoke cleared, Wan Hu and his flying chair were gone. Did Wan Hu really make it to the moon? We will never know. But his brave try made him a hero in a great story. This story is all about how people love to ask questions and discover new things. And today, it still encourages us to follow our dreams. 1. When did Wan Hu try to fly to the moon? 2. How many rockets were tied to the special chair? 3. Who helped Wan Hu light the rockets? 4. Why did Wan Hu hold two large kites in his hands? (不超过10个词) 5. What do you think of Wan Hu? (不超过10个词) （五） （25-26八上·广西贵港平南·期中）Bruhat Soma is a 12-year-old boy from Florida, the USA. He won the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee (拼字比赛) on May 30, 2024. It was outside Washington DC, and was broadcast online. The Scripps National Spelling Bee began in 1925. It is open to students under 16 or under the ninth grade. In the event, spellers take turns (轮流) trying to spell a word that no one else has tried. First they must pronounce (发音) it right, and then they have two minutes to spell it out loudly. If they spell it right, they keep staying in the spelling bee. Soma is a student in Grade 7. He enjoys reading and playing basketball, badminton, ping-pong, and the drums. He joined in the spelling bee twice before. In 2022, he got 163rd place, and last year he got 74th place. He got $50,000 for his win this year. Soma and Faizan Zaki, from Texas, went to the final round. Soma got the first place by spelling 29 words right, seven more than the earlier winner in 2022. Zaki won second place by spelling 20 words. “I’m really excited,” Soma said, “I’m happy my dream comes true.” 根据语篇内容，回答下面问题。 1. Where is Bruhat Soma from? 2. When was the first Scripps National Spelling Bee? 3. What are Soma’s hobbies? 4. How much money did Soma get for his win this year? 5. How did Soma feel when he won? (不超过5个词) （一） （25-26八上·广西河池都安·期中）Should parents ask their children to do chores? Some don’t think that children should do chores, because they think children are too young. But many people think that children should do chores. In fact, children can get happiness when they do chores. Parents should help children learn to do housework. And they will have to do it when they live on their own. Most experts (专家) agree that children can learn a lot from doing chores. However, parents should ask the child to do chores at the right time. Parents shouldn’t ask a schoolboy to cook when he is doing his homework. And parents shouldn’t ask their children to do all chores. Children should do chores for half an hour every day. The chores should suit (适合) the child. When a child does what his parents ask him to do happily, he will probably have the feeling of growing up. Parents can teach children something useful by doing chores. And please make sure that parents also do chores. Parents are children’s good models (榜样). If parents don’t keep the house clean, children won’t find any reason to do chores. 根据短文内容回答下面问题。 1. Why don’t some parents think children should do chores? 2. What can children get when they do chores? 3. How long should children do chores every day? 4. How can parents teach children something useful? 5. Do you do chores at home? What can you do? （二） （25-26八上·广西贺州昭平县-11月·期中）An artist wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint. He said goodbye to his family and started his trip. On his way, he met a child. “I want to paint the most beautiful thing in the world. Do you know what it is?” asked the artist. The child replied, “Happiness! It makes life interesting.” The artist travelled on. He met a young girl. She said, “The most beautiful thing is love. It makes the world more beautiful.” Later, the artist met a soldier (士兵). The soldier said, “Peace is the most beautiful thing. Wherever you find peace, you find beauty.” “All the answers are right because people have different experiences. But to me, which is the most beautiful thing?” the artist thought to himself. When he got home, he knew the answer. When he saw his wife (妻子) and children, he saw happiness and love. When he sat on his old chair, his heart was at peace. At last, the artist finished his painting and called it “HOME”. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What did the artist want to do? 2. Why did the child think happiness is the most beautiful thing? 3. How many people did the artist meet on his way? 4. What did the soldier think was the most beautiful thing? 5. Do you think “HOME” is the most beautiful thing? Why or why not? (不超过15个词) （三） （25-26八上·广西百色田阳区-11月·期中）There are many delicious fruits in autumn. Many people like fruits because they are sweet. Do you know why fruits are sweet? The answer is very easy. Fruits are sweet because trees are smart. For some trees, the key to survival (生存) is having sweet fruits. Some animals eat the fruits. Their seeds (种子) can move to new places with the help of the animals. For example, bears like apples’ sweet taste. They eat apples and carry the seeds in their stomachs. The bears don’t stay in the same place all the time. They walk around instead. They stop in a new place. The seeds come out of the bears’ bodies in the new place and fall onto the ground. Some time later, the seeds might grow into new trees. Moving the seeds to a different place is really important and it is a new tree’s start. In this way, it doesn’t have to compete (竞争) with its nearby trees for water or sun. However, not all fruits are sweet. Some fruits are sour, such as lemons (柠檬). Maybe you don’t like lemons, but there are some insects and animals that enjoy lemons. They help lemon trees spread seeds. How clever the trees are! They can start the new lives without too much trouble. 1. What’s the key to survival for more trees? 2. How can the seeds move to new places with the help of the animals? 3. Is it important to move the seeds to a different place? 4. Why do the seeds need to move to a different place? 5. What may enjoy lemons? （四） （25-26八上·广西壮族自治区桂林市桂林中学·期中）Joking can be a cheerful thing. However, sometimes people may see it differently. Some people may get hurt if there are too many jokes. When you show you can’t accept the jokes, the jokes might get worse. We should consider the relationships when joking. Close friends usually enjoy teasing (开玩笑). Healthy teasing can usually make people relaxed. When both sides know it's just joking, they can understand each other better. The environment is also important for close relationships. It doesn’t matter when your sister calls your nickname (绰号) at home. However, it’s quite bad when a classmate shouts it out at school. When making a joke, we often see the funny side of it. But others may see it in a different way. Sometimes we forget the other person may not find it funny. People have different life experiences, so they understand jokes differently. For example, imagine someone not swimming at a pool party. Others might tease him or her about being unable to swim. But maybe that person is just afraid of water. Keep in mind that people may have their own reasons for not seeing the funny side. It’s a good way to build good friendships by respecting others. In daily life, we should pay attention to our words when playing jokes. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What may happen if there are too many jokes? 2. How do people usually feel about healthy teasing? 3. What is also important for close relationships? 4. Why do people understand jokes differently? 5. How can we build good relationships? （五） （25-26八上·广西柳州七中网校·期中） The bamboo train is also called “norry” in the Cambodian language. Different from a common train, the bamboo train is a bamboo board on two sets of wheels (轮子). It has a small engine (引擎), usually from a motorcycle . The bamboo train came around the 1980s, after a war in Cambodia. This war broke many roads and railways in the country. At first, the bamboo train was made for sending things and people on the railway. Today, it becomes a symbol of countryside life in Cambodia and a fun experience for visitors. Besides the driver, a bamboo train can carry up to four passengers. It can run up to 40 km/h on the railway. Riding the bamboo train is an unforgettable experience. The journey takes about 30 minutes. During the ride, you can enjoy green fields, small villages and so on in the open air. You only need $5 to enjoy a one-way trip and double for a round trip. People can ride a bamboo train all year round, but the best time to ride it is during the dry season from November to early May. The weather during these months is warm and nice, making it perfect for a ride. Also, remember that the bamboo train can be busy on holidays and weekends, so riding on a weekday might be better. Riding the bamboo train is a great way to explore the past, learn about local culture and have fun. You should try it when you’re in Cambodia. 1. What are the parts of a bamboo train? 2. What did people use the bamboo train to do in the 1980s? 3. How many people can a bamboo train carry at most? 4. What advice does the writer give to visitors coming to ride a bamboo train? 5. Which fact about the bamboo train interests you most? Why? （六） （25-26八上·广西南宁第四十七中学·期中）Maps have been an important tool for humans for thousands of years. In the past, people needed maps to find directions. Now people also use maps for traveling, exploration and trade. In ancient times, maps were drawn by hand. They were usually very simple. People used symbols and pictures to show important places and routes (路线). As time passed, maps became more detailed. Some map makers started to use new methods to create maps. They included more information about the world in maps, such as the locations of cities and rivers. This made maps more useful for planning trips and looking for new places. During the Age of Exploration, map-making skills improved greatly because many explorers went to new places and brought back their findings. This helped map makers create more accurate (精确的) maps of the world. Today, we have electronic maps on smartphones. They give us a lot of benefits. First, they can help us avoid traffic jams and save time. For example, they can suggest the best routes and provide real-time traffic conditions. Second, they can make our life more convenient, such as finding nearby restaurants and providing public transport timetables. Maps have changed over time, but their purpose remains the same: to help people understand and find their ways around the world. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What do people use maps for now? 2. How did the map become according to Paragraph 2? 3. Why did map-making skills improve greatly during the Age of Exploration? 4. What are the advantages of electronic maps? 5. What do you think of maps? （七） （25-26八上·广西南宁第三中学·期中）①Not long ago, leaving the hometown often made people lose touch with friends. They could only hear from faraway friends by writing letters, and these letters took a long time to arrive. ②But now, technology has changed this a lot. We can move around the world and still keep in touch with the friends we care about. Social media helps us see what our friends are doing, and we just need a Wi-Fi connection for it. Also, the Internet lets us find people who share our hobbies—like collecting model cars or playing special instruments (乐器). Even if they live far away, we can connect with them. ③However, are online “friends” real friends? It depends. When we share true personal information with each other, these friendships can be real and meaningful. But we must remember: what we see on social media is not always the whole truth. And we don’t know the reasons why a person hides his real self. For example, a young person could actually be old, or even a girl could be a boy in real life. ④Still, we shouldn’t give up on online friendships because of these risks. Technology changes how we make friends, but the meaning of friendship and our need for friends stay the same. As Aristotle said, no one wants to live without friends, even if they have everything else. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1. How did people hear from faraway friends without social media? 2. What do we need for social media according to the passage? 3. When can friendships be real and meaningful according to Para ③? 4. How does a person hide his real self online? Give one example. 5. Do you want to make friends online? Why? （八） （25-26八上·广西贵港-11月·期中）The pitcher plant (捕蝇草) is one of the most amazing plants in the world. It is a different kind of plant because it eats meat—mostly insects! This plant is not only amazing but also very clever. Its leaves are in the shape of a pitcher, a deep cup with a cover. It has a sweet smell that attracts (吸引) insects. When an insect comes close, it slips (滑) into the pitcher and falls into a special liquid (液体) inside. The plant then uses this liquid to get the food from the insect. Pitcher plants are important in their ecosystem (生态系统). They help to control the number of insects. However, in some places, they are in danger because people are taking their living places. This is the problem they are facing now. Scientists are now working to protect these interesting plants. We must understand that every plant, even the ones that seem a little strange, plays a role in nature. Learning about them helps us see how connected life really is. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What does the pitcher plant eat? 2. How does the pitcher plant attract insects? 3. Why are pitcher plants important in their ecosystem? 4. What is the problem that pitcher plants face? (不超过10个词) 5. What do you think of the pitcher plant? (不超过15个词) （九） （25-26八上·广西南宁第二十六中学·期中）①In a marathon, have you ever seen some special runners holding signs with different finish times? They are marathon pacers (马拉松速配员), also known as “rabbits”. They are usually experienced volunteers who guide a group of runners at a set speed. ②Their work is to help others finish the race within their goal time. Usually, there are between 10 and 15 pacers in a marathon. Each of them leads a different pace group. Many runners achieve their best finish times with pacers’ help. ③Pacers play an important part in a marathon. Firstly, they help runners save energy and avoid slowing down. For example, if you go out too fast in the first half of the race, you will run out of energy quickly and slow down in the second half. With a pacer, you don’t have to think too hard about your pace. You just need to keep up with your pacer. Besides, during the hardest part of the race, pacers give runners support by encouraging the runners to keep going. ④It’s not easy to be a marathon pacer. Take Li Jun as an example. He began his marathon journey in 2015. Then he became an active runner. Before he became a pacer, he had not only achieved many good results but also got rich experience in running. In 2018, he became a pacer for the first time, leading a group of runners towards a goal time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. “I want to help more people achieve their goals.” Li Jun said. Since then, he has continued to serve as a pacer in many marathons, becoming a guide and inspiration (激励) for many runners. ⑤Pacers are the real heroes of the marathon. They teach us that with courage and support, everyone can overcome (克服) challenges and reach their dreams. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What are marathon pacers also called? 2. How many pacers are there in a marathon? 3. How do pacers give runners support during the hardest part of the race? 4. Why does the writer give an example in Paragraph④? 5. What can we learn from the passage? （一） （25-26八上·广西南宁第十四中学·期中）Ken Robinson once said, “Curiosity is the engine of achievement.” It helps kids learn new things. Here are some easy ways to develop it. Firstly, ask open-ended questions. It makes kids think deeper. For example, instead of saying “Is the sky blue?”, try “Why do you think the sky is blue?”. Learners and parents should encourage kids to ask questions, too. Secondly, let kids explore the world. We can take them to parks or museums. When they see interesting things, they will ask “What is this?” or “How does it work?”. Do-it-yourself activities like planting seeds or building blocks also arouse (激发) curiosity. Kids can plant little tomato seeds in pots, and they will be excited to see them grow day by day. Thirdly, read fun books. Story books about science, nature, or adventures can arouse kids’ curiosity. After reading, you can discuss the book with them. Ask “What would you do if you were the character?”. A story about a brave explorer can make kids think about what they would discover in a new land. Finally, praise their efforts (努力). When a kid asks a good question, say “That’s a great thought.” This makes him or her feel confident to explore more. Curiosity is powerful. It can drive people to explore the unknown. Scientists’ curiosity brings great new discoveries to the world. We should keep curious to learn more. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What can you do to make kids think deeper? 2. Where can you take kids to explore the world? 3. What kinds of story books can arouse kids’ curiosity? 4. How do kids feel when we praise their efforts? 5. Do you think curiosity is important? Why or why not? (不超过15词) （二） （25-26八上·广西南宁天桃实验学校-11月·期中）The Chinese cheongsam, or qipao, is a popular dress. It first appeared in Shanghai in the early 20th century. It is now a symbol of Chinese culture. Women around the world wear it. The cheongsam fits the body’s curves (曲线) well. People usually use silk and cotton to make it. It usually has a high collar (领), short sleeves (袖), and a cut on the side of the skirt. This makes it easy to move. At first, rich women in Shanghai wore the cheongsam to show their social positions and wealth. Soon, it became popular with all women as everyday clothing. During the 1920s and 1930s, the cheongsam changed. It became better and used more fashionable designs. Nowadays, designers are creating new styles to follow modern fashion. Now in China, people often wear the cheongsam at formal (正式的) events like ceremonies, parties and cultural activities. A famous Chinese movie star, Anna Wong, often wears cheongsams in movies and in life. Her style helps make the dress popular in Hollywood and worldwide. The cheongsam is not only a fashion symbol but also a part of Chinese culture and history. It shows that Chinese people can follow fashion changes over time. The cheongsam has stood the test of time. It will still attract people and inspire them in the future. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. When did the cheongsam first appear? 2. What do people usually use to make the cheongsam? 3. Why are designers creating new styles? 4. At what events do people in China often wear the cheongsam now? (不超过15个词) 5. What do you think makes the cheongsam special? (不超过15个词) （三） （25-26八上·广西柳州壶西实验中学·期中）阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Do you know how you feel today? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. That’s why two 17-year-olds, Tara Verma and Siena Pradhan, from the US, made an app called Feel Now. Feel Now is a free app and people can use it on their phones. The app helps users think about and understand their feelings. They get a message each day. It asks them to choose a feeling. The users pick one from six feelings: happy, peaceful, angry, sad, bored and scared. Then the app breaks down (分解) each one into ten feelings. For example, it breaks down “scared” into “worried” and nine other feelings. The users can also say how strong the feeling is, such as “a little” or “very”. Aditi, 14, is one of the users. She uses Feel Now and finds a feeling she didn’t know about. She might worry about a test more than she thought. And then she does something to make herself feel better. Some people think Feel Now could be more useful if it works with other apps. But Tara and Siena think the simple app is more helpful. “I think the simpler it is, the more people will use it,” Tara said. 1. What can Feel Now help people? 2. How many feelings can the app break down each feeling into? 3. What does Aditi do after knowing her feeling? 4. What do Tara and Siena think of the app? 5. Do you want to try Feel Now? Why or why not? （四） （25-26八上·广西玉林兴业·期中）A duck is very sad because he looks different from all the other ducks. They don’t want to play with him and they think he is very ugly. But when he grows up, he is surprised to find himself a handsome young swan (天鹅)! This is the story of The Ugly Duckling by Danish (丹麦) writer Hans Christian Andersen. In fact, Andersen was an “ugly duckling” himself. In 1805, he was born in a poor family in Odense, Denmark. As a young boy, Andersen was tall, ugly and had a very big nose. His friends always made fun of his big nose. Later, because of his father’s death. Andersen had to make a living (谋生) by himself. He had a hard life and tried different kinds of jobs. For example, he once worked as a dressmaker and made money in a theater. The difficulties helped him to write. He started writing in the year 1832 and wrote many famous fairy tales such as The Emperor’s New Clothes and so on. He kept writing for 43 years, till the end of his life in 1875. In his life, he finished 168 works and we can read them in about 150 languages. They never stop bringing happiness to kids around the world. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1. What job does Hans Christian Andersen do? 2. Where was Andersen born? 3. Why did Andersen’s friends make fun of him? 4. When did Andersen have to make a living by himself? 5. How many languages do people translate (翻译) Andersen’s works into? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读问答 （一） 【答案】1. They must select their subjects and teachers first. 2. Because they will feel very nervous and tired. 3. Yes, they do. 4. About 50. 5. Ask questions or show opinions. （二） 【答案】1. Because of their nice smells and bright colours. 2. They picked the flowers for their grandma. 3. In winter. 4. Yes, they did. 5. It finally felt pleased and confident. （三） 【答案】1. AI technology. 2. Almost half a month. 3. Because her family didn’t tell her the truth. 4. From movies. 5. The writer wants to tell us that love and technology can help people deal with grief and move forward. （四） 【答案】1. 600 years ago./In Ming Dynasty. 2. There were 47./47. 3. His servants. 4. He believed the kites would help him fly. 5. He was a brave/great man./He was a hero./He loved to ask questions and discover new things./He was a man who had dreams. (类似的观点均可) （五） 【答案】1. He is from Florida, the USA. 2. In 1925. 3. Reading, playing basketball, badminton, ping-pong and the drums. 4. He got $50,000. 5. He felt excited. （一） 【答案】1. Because they think children are too young. 2. Happiness. 3. For half an hour. 4. By doing chores. 5. Yes, I do. I can clean my room and wash dishes.(言之有理即可) （二） 【答案】1. He wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint./He wanted to paint the most beautiful thing./To find the most beautiful thing to paint. 2. Because the child thought it made life interesting. 3. Three./3. 4. Peace. 5. Yes, because home is a warm place where we can find happiness with our family. （三） 【答案】1. The key to survival is having sweet fruits. /Have sweet fruits. 2. Some animals eat the fruits. Their seeds can move to new places with the help of the animals. /Some animals eat the fruits. 3. Yes, it is. /Yes. 4. Because it doesn’t have to compete with its nearby trees for water or sun. /It can enjoy water and sun by itself. 5. Some insects and animals that enjoy lemons. /Some insects and animals. （四） 【答案】1. Some people may get hurt. 2. People usually feel relaxed. 3. The environment. 4. Because people have different life experiences. 5. By respecting others. （五） 【答案】1. A bamboo board, two sets of wheels and a small engine. 2. People used the bamboo train to send things and people on the railway./To send things and people on the railway. 3. Five./5. 4. The best time to ride the train is on a weekday during the dry season from November to early May. 5. The best time to ride the bamboo train interests me most. Because I really want to go to Cambodia to experience the ride one day, and knowing the best time to go is very helpful. （六） 【答案】1. Traveling, exploration and trade. 2. More detailed. 3. Because many explorers went to new places and brought back their findings. 4. They can help avoid traffic jams, save time, make our life more convenient. 5. They are useful and important tools for people to understand and find their ways around the world. （七） 【答案】1. By writing letters. 2. A Wi-Fi connection. 3. When we share true personal information with each other. 4. A young person could actually be old, or a girl could be a boy. 5. (开放题，合理即可) Yes, because we can meet people with the same hobbies./ No, because it’s not safe enough. （八） 【答案】1. It eats meat—mostly insects. 2. It has a sweet smell that attracts insects. 3. Because they help to control the number of insects. 4. People are taking their living places. 5. I think it is a very clever and amazing plant in nature. （九） 【答案】1. They are also known as “rabbits”. 2. Usually, there are between 10 and 15 pacers in a marathon. 3. They give runners support by encouraging the runners to keep going. 4. To show that it’s not easy to be a marathon pacer. 5. We can learn that marathon pacers are the real heroes of the marathon and that with courage and support, everyone can overcome challenges and reach their dreams. （一） 【答案】1. We can ask open-ended questions to make kids think deeper. 2. We can take kids to parks or museums to explore the world. 3. Story books about science, nature, or adventures can arouse kids’ curiosity. 4. They feel confident. 5. Yes. Because curiosity can drive people to explore the unknown. （二） 【答案】1. In the early 20th century. 2. Silk and cotton. 3. To follow modern fashion. 4. At formal events like ceremonies, parties and cultural activities. 5. 回答合理即可。参考答案：It shows Chinese culture and fits the body curves beautifully. （三） 【答案】1. The app helps users think about and understand their feelings. 2. Ten./10. 3. She does something to make herself feel better. 4. More helpful. 5. Yes, I do. I think the simple app is more helpful. (答案不唯一) （四） 【答案】1. He is a writer./A writer. 2. In Odense, Denmark. 3. Because of his big nose./ Because he had a big nose. 4. After his father died./ After his father’s death. 5. About 150 languages. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读问答 （一） （25-26八上·广西来宾-11月·期中）American schools are quite different from those in China. In America, at the beginning of the term, students must select (挑选) their subjects and teachers first. Selecting is very important for your marks in America. So at the first term, don’t select too many subjects, because you’ll feel very nervous and tired. Then you have to ask for some teaching plans. There is some information about subjects, time arrangement (安排), marks and textbooks. At the same time, you must choose the teachers. Different teachers have different teaching methods. If the teacher is called “killer” by the previous (先前的) grade, many students will give up choosing him, or this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, too many exams and give too low grades. There is another thing after you select the subjects and the teachers. How to buy textbooks is difficult for each student. The textbooks in America are very expensive. Each one is about 50. In order to save money, many students buy some used textbooks, and some students usually borrow textbooks from the school library. In class, discussing is very important. The teacher encourages you to ask questions or show your own opinions. They don’t usually ask you to sit well. Instead they allow you to sit or stand everywhere you like. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1. What must American students do first at the beginning of the term? 2. Why shouldn’t students select too many subjects at the first term in America? 3. Do many students give up choosing a teacher called “killer”? 4. How much is each textbook in America? 5. What does the teacher encourage students to do in American class? 【答案】1. They must select their subjects and teachers first. 2. Because they will feel very nervous and tired. 3. Yes, they do. 4. About 50. 5. Ask questions or show opinions. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了美国学校与中国学校存在诸多不同，详细阐述了美国学生在学期初挑选科目和老师的相关情况、选科和选老师的注意事项、购买教材的方式以及美国课堂上的特点。 (1)题解析： 根据第一段“In America, at the beginning of the term, students must select (挑选) their subjects and teachers first.”可知，在美国，学期开始时，学生们必须首先挑选他们的科目和老师。故填They must select their subjects and teachers first. (2)题解析： 根据第二段“So at the first term, don’t select too many subjects, because you’ll feel very nervous and tired.”可知，在美国第一个学期不应该选太多科目是因为会感到非常紧张和疲惫。故填Because they will feel very nervous and tired. (3)题解析： 根据第三段“If the teacher is called ‘killer’ by the last grade, many students will give up choosing him”可知，如果老师被上一届学生称为“杀手”，很多学生会放弃选择他，所以答案是肯定的。故填Yes, they do. (4)题解析： 根据第四段“The textbooks in America are very expensive. Each one is about 50.”可知，美国的每本教材大约30-50美元。故填About 50. (5)题解析： 根据最后一段“The teacher encourages you to ask questions or show your own opinions.”可知，在美国课堂上老师鼓励学生提问或表达自己的观点。故填Ask questions or show opinions. （二） （25-26八上·广西桂林第一中学·期中）Once a little weed (杂草) grew in a field. There were many tall and beautiful flowers around it. Lots of bees and butterflies came to them because of their nice smells and bright colours. The little weed wasn’t satisfied, because its flowers were tiny and simple. One spring morning, three children came to play in the field. “Let’s pick some flowers for our grandma!” said one. “That’s a good idea!” said another. “She will love all these bright and beautiful flowers!” “What about that one?” the youngest child said, pointing at the little weed. “Forget it!” laughed the oldest brother. “That’s just a useless weed!” Hearing this, the little weed felt even worse. “Am I really useless?” it asked itself, “Why was I put on the Earth?” In winter, all flowers were gone, only the little weed stood alone in the field. Just at that time, it noticed some birds coming above the field. “We are hungry!” they shouted. The little weed felt sorry for the poor birds and called out to them, “Hey! Down here! I have pods (豆荚) that you can eat!” “You’re so kind!” The birds ate up the seeds (种子) in the pods thankfully. “They’re delicious. We can’t find anything better than what you gave us!” This made the little weed pleased and confident. “At last, I have found out what I am good for!” the little weed said. 1. Why did lots of bees and butterflies come to the flowers? 2. Who did the three children pick the flowers for? 3. When did the little weed notice the birds come above the field? 4. Did the birds think the little weed was useful? 5. How did the little weed feel finally? 【答案】1. Because of their nice smells and bright colours. 2. They picked the flowers for their grandma. 3. In winter. 4. Yes, they did. 5. It finally felt pleased and confident. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一株因花朵微小而自卑的杂草，起初羡慕周围鲜艳的花朵，被孩子嘲笑“无用”后更加自我怀疑，直到冬天花朵凋零，它用自身的豆荚种子救助饥饿的小鸟，最终发现自身价值的故事。核心寓意是：每个人 (或事物) 都有独特的价值，不必羡慕他人的光芒，找准自身定位就能实现意义。 (1)题解析： 根据第一段“Lots of bees and butterflies came to them because of their nice smells and bright colours.”可知，许多蜜蜂和蝴蝶被这些花宜人的香气和鲜艳的色彩吸引而来。故填Because of their nice smells and bright colours. (2)题解析： 根据第二段“Let’s pick some flowers for our grandma!”可知，孩子的对话明确表明摘花的对象是“grandma”。故填They picked the flowers for their grandma. (3)题解析： 根据第五段“In winter, all flowers were gone, only the little weed stood alone in the field. Just at that time, it noticed some birds coming above the field.”可知，小杂草在冬天注意到小鸟飞到田野上空。故填In winter. (4)题解析： 根据第五段“I have pods that you can eat!”和第六段小鸟的回应“You’re so kind!”、“They’re delicious. We can’t find anything better than what you gave us!”可知，小鸟接受了杂草的帮助并称赞种子美味，说明它们认为杂草能解决饥饿问题，即“有用”；题干为一般疑问句，需用“Yes/No”回答，并用“they”指代 “the birds”，助动词用“did”呼应题干时态。故填Yes, they did. (5)题解析： 根据最后一段“This made the little weed pleased and confident.”可知，小杂草最终感到欣慰又自信。故填It finally felt pleased and confident. （三） （25-26八上·广西南宁第二中学·期中）In a heartwarming story, Mr. Sun from Fushun, Liaoning Province, made a video using AI technology to make his grandma happy. He used the technology to make himself look and sound like his dad, who had been dead. It took him almost half a month to finish it. Then he sent the video to his 91-year-old grandma. Sun had lots of feelings while making the video. He felt a lot of sadness thinking about his dad and how much he missed him. Sun’s dad died in 2023 because of a serious illness. Sun’s grandma didn’t know about it because her family didn’t tell her the truth. Instead, they told her that her son was still in hospital far away. Her family worried it would make her too sad. However, the grandma missed her son a lot and wanted to talk to him. Sun got a creative idea from movies. He decided to use AI technology to make a video where he looked like his dad. He even had his haircut to look more like his dad. With the technology, he changed his face into his father’s in the video and said, “Mom, it’s Jihai, your son. I’m doing well in Beijing.” The video wasn’t very clear, but the grandma believed it was really her son. In fact, Sun made the video to help himself say goodbye to his dad as well as start a new page in his life. Sun wants to be strong like his dad and take care of his family. Now, Sun is taking care of his grandma like his dad would have. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1. What did Mr. Sun use to make the video? 2. How long did it take Mr. Sun to finish the video? 3. Why did Mr. Sun’s grandma know nothing about her son’s death? 4. Where did Mr. Sun get the creative idea of making such a video? 5. What does the writer want to tell us through Sun’s story? 【答案】1. AI technology. 2. Almost half a month. 3. Because her family didn’t tell her the truth. 4. From movies. 5. The writer wants to tell us that love and technology can help people deal with grief and move forward. 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍孙先生利用AI换脸技术制作了一段来自他已故父亲的视频，以此来安慰他的奶奶。 (1)题解析： 根据“In a heartwarming story, Mr. Sun from Fushun, Liaoning Province, made a video using AI technology to make his grandma happy.”可知，孙先生使用AI技术来制作视频。故填AI technology. (2)题解析： 根据“It took him almost half a month to finish it.”可知，制作视频花费了大约半个月的时间。故填Almost half a month. (3)题解析： 根据“Sun’s grandma didn’t know about it because her family didn’t tell her the truth.”可知，孙先生的奶奶不知道这件事，因为她的家人没有告诉她真相。故填Because her family didn’t tell her the truth. (4)题解析： 根据“Sun got a creative idea from movies.”可知，他的灵感来源于电影。故填From movies. (5)题解析： 根据“In fact, Sun made the video to help himself say goodbye to his dad as well as start a new page in his life.”可知，孙先生制作这段视频是为了帮助自己告别父亲，同时开始新的生活，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们，爱和技术可以帮助人们应对悲伤并继续前行。故填The writer wants to tell us that love and technology can help people deal with grief and move forward. （四） （25-26八上·广西柳州·期中）根据语篇内容，回答5个问题。 Do you believe that a man tried to fly to the moon 600 years ago? In ancient China during the Ming Dynasty (朝代), there lived a clever official (官员) named Wan Hu. He was fascinated by the stars and dreamed of touching the sky. One day, he came up with a brave plan. He built a special chair and tied (绑) 47 rockets to it—the same kind used in fireworks. Then, he sat on the chair, holding two large kites in his hands. He believed the rockets would push him upward and the kites would help him fly. With great courage, he ordered his servants (仆人) to light the rockets. A loud roar (呼啸声) followed, and thick smoke covered the area. When the smoke cleared, Wan Hu and his flying chair were gone. Did Wan Hu really make it to the moon? We will never know. But his brave try made him a hero in a great story. This story is all about how people love to ask questions and discover new things. And today, it still encourages us to follow our dreams. 1. When did Wan Hu try to fly to the moon? 2. How many rockets were tied to the special chair? 3. Who helped Wan Hu light the rockets? 4. Why did Wan Hu hold two large kites in his hands? (不超过10个词) 5. What do you think of Wan Hu? (不超过10个词) 【答案】1. 600 years ago./In Ming Dynasty. 2. There were 47./47. 3. His servants. 4. He believed the kites would help him fly. 5. He was a brave/great man./He was a hero./He loved to ask questions and discover new things./He was a man who had dreams. (类似的观点均可) 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了中国明朝时期一位名叫万户的官员尝试用火箭和风筝飞向月球的故事，体现了人类对探索未知的渴望和勇气。 (1)题解析： 根据“Do you believe that a man tried to fly to the moon 600 years ago? In ancient China during the Ming Dynasty (朝代), there lived a clever official (官员) named Wan Hu.”可知，万户尝试飞向月球的时间是600年前，也即是明朝时。故填600 years ago./In Ming Dynasty. (2)题解析： 根据“He built a special chair and tied (绑) 47 rockets to it—the same kind used in fireworks.”可知，绑在椅子上的火箭数量是47支。故填There were 47./47. (3)题解析： 根据“With great courage, he ordered his servants (仆人) to light the rockets.”可知，他的仆人点燃了火箭。故填His servants. (4)题解析： 根据“He believed the rockets would push him upward and the kites would help him fly.”可知，手里拿着风筝是因为他相信风筝会帮助他飞行。故填He believed the kites would help him fly. (5)题解析： 本题是开放性试题，答案言之有理即可，根据“But his brave try made him a hero in a great story. This story is all about how people love to ask questions and discover new things. And today, it still encourages us to follow our dreams.”可知，万户是勇敢伟大的人，他是英雄，喜欢问问题并尝试新事物，且是有梦想的人。故填He was a brave/great man./He was a hero./He loved to ask questions and discover new things./He was a man who had dreams. （五） （25-26八上·广西贵港平南·期中）Bruhat Soma is a 12-year-old boy from Florida, the USA. He won the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee (拼字比赛) on May 30, 2024. It was outside Washington DC, and was broadcast online. The Scripps National Spelling Bee began in 1925. It is open to students under 16 or under the ninth grade. In the event, spellers take turns (轮流) trying to spell a word that no one else has tried. First they must pronounce (发音) it right, and then they have two minutes to spell it out loudly. If they spell it right, they keep staying in the spelling bee. Soma is a student in Grade 7. He enjoys reading and playing basketball, badminton, ping-pong, and the drums. He joined in the spelling bee twice before. In 2022, he got 163rd place, and last year he got 74th place. He got $50,000 for his win this year. Soma and Faizan Zaki, from Texas, went to the final round. Soma got the first place by spelling 29 words right, seven more than the earlier winner in 2022. Zaki won second place by spelling 20 words. “I’m really excited,” Soma said, “I’m happy my dream comes true.” 根据语篇内容，回答下面问题。 1. Where is Bruhat Soma from? 2. When was the first Scripps National Spelling Bee? 3. What are Soma’s hobbies? 4. How much money did Soma get for his win this year? 5. How did Soma feel when he won? (不超过5个词) 【答案】1. He is from Florida, the USA. 2. In 1925. 3. Reading, playing basketball, badminton, ping-pong and the drums. 4. He got $50,000. 5. He felt excited. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍12岁男孩Bruhat Soma夺得2024年第96届斯克里普斯全国拼字比赛冠军，同时介绍这项比赛的相关规则以及Soma的参赛经历。 (1)题解析： 第1段第1句“Bruhat Soma is a 12-year-old boy from Florida, the USA.”，答案直接提取原文信息。 (2)题解析： 第2段第1句“The Scripps National Spelling Bee began in 1925.”，答案直接提取年份作答。 (3)题解析： 第3段第2句“He enjoys reading and playing basketball, badminton, ping-pong, and the drums.”，答案直接整理信息。 (4)题解析： 第3段最后一句“He got $50,000 for his win this year. ”，答案直接摘抄信息。 (5)题解析： 第4段最后一句“‘I’m really excited,’ Soma said, ‘I’m happy my dream comes true.’”答案直接整理信息。 （一） （25-26八上·广西河池都安·期中）Should parents ask their children to do chores? Some don’t think that children should do chores, because they think children are too young. But many people think that children should do chores. In fact, children can get happiness when they do chores. Parents should help children learn to do housework. And they will have to do it when they live on their own. Most experts (专家) agree that children can learn a lot from doing chores. However, parents should ask the child to do chores at the right time. Parents shouldn’t ask a schoolboy to cook when he is doing his homework. And parents shouldn’t ask their children to do all chores. Children should do chores for half an hour every day. The chores should suit (适合) the child. When a child does what his parents ask him to do happily, he will probably have the feeling of growing up. Parents can teach children something useful by doing chores. And please make sure that parents also do chores. Parents are children’s good models (榜样). If parents don’t keep the house clean, children won’t find any reason to do chores. 根据短文内容回答下面问题。 1. Why don’t some parents think children should do chores? 2. What can children get when they do chores? 3. How long should children do chores every day? 4. How can parents teach children something useful? 5. Do you do chores at home? What can you do? 【答案】1. Because they think children are too young. 2. Happiness. 3. For half an hour. 4. By doing chores. 5. Yes, I do. I can clean my room and wash dishes.(言之有理即可) 【解析】【导语】 本文主要围绕家长是否该让孩子做家务展开讨论，阐述做家务给孩子带来的好处、做家务的合适时长、适配孩子的家务以及家长以身作则的重要性。 (1)题解析： 第一段第二句直接给出部分家长不支持孩子做家务的理由是“children are too young”，答案是原文直接信息。 (2)题解析： 第二段第一句直接说明孩子做家务能得到“happiness”，答案是原文直接引述。 (3)题解析： 第三段最后一句明确指出孩子每天做家务时长为“half an hour”，这是原文中的具体时间信息，直接提取。 (4)题解析： 第四段第三句原文写明家长可以通过“doing chores”教会孩子有用的事，答案是原文直接信息。 (5)题解析： 本题为开放性主观问答，结合自身居家家务情况作答，依托文章家务相关内容拓展表达，言之有理即可。 （二） （25-26八上·广西贺州昭平县-11月·期中）An artist wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint. He said goodbye to his family and started his trip. On his way, he met a child. “I want to paint the most beautiful thing in the world. Do you know what it is?” asked the artist. The child replied, “Happiness! It makes life interesting.” The artist travelled on. He met a young girl. She said, “The most beautiful thing is love. It makes the world more beautiful.” Later, the artist met a soldier (士兵). The soldier said, “Peace is the most beautiful thing. Wherever you find peace, you find beauty.” “All the answers are right because people have different experiences. But to me, which is the most beautiful thing?” the artist thought to himself. When he got home, he knew the answer. When he saw his wife (妻子) and children, he saw happiness and love. When he sat on his old chair, his heart was at peace. At last, the artist finished his painting and called it “HOME”. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What did the artist want to do? 2. Why did the child think happiness is the most beautiful thing? 3. How many people did the artist meet on his way? 4. What did the soldier think was the most beautiful thing? 5. Do you think “HOME” is the most beautiful thing? Why or why not? (不超过15个词) 【答案】1. He wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint./He wanted to paint the most beautiful thing./To find the most beautiful thing to paint. 2. Because the child thought it made life interesting. 3. Three./3. 4. Peace. 5. Yes, because home is a warm place where we can find happiness with our family. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了一位艺术家外出寻找世上最美的事物，历经见闻后回到家中，感悟到家才是蕴含幸福、爱与和平的最美之处。 (1)题解析： 第一段第一句明确说明：“An artist wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint.”因此答案为原文直接信息。 (2)题解析： 第二段中孩子回答：“‘Happiness! It makes life interesting.’”因此答案为原文信息整合。 (3)题解析： 文中提到的三个人物依次是：第二段中的“a child”、“a young girl”、“a soldier”，共三人。因此答案为原文信息归纳。 (4)题解析： 第二段中士兵明确回答：“‘Peace is the most beautiful thing.’”因此答案为原文直接信息。 (5)题解析： 本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一。文章最后艺术家将画作命名为“家”，暗示家融合了幸福、爱和和平。可以同意，因为家是我们最温暖、最安全的地方；也可以有其他合理看法。 （三） （25-26八上·广西百色田阳区-11月·期中）There are many delicious fruits in autumn. Many people like fruits because they are sweet. Do you know why fruits are sweet? The answer is very easy. Fruits are sweet because trees are smart. For some trees, the key to survival (生存) is having sweet fruits. Some animals eat the fruits. Their seeds (种子) can move to new places with the help of the animals. For example, bears like apples’ sweet taste. They eat apples and carry the seeds in their stomachs. The bears don’t stay in the same place all the time. They walk around instead. They stop in a new place. The seeds come out of the bears’ bodies in the new place and fall onto the ground. Some time later, the seeds might grow into new trees. Moving the seeds to a different place is really important and it is a new tree’s start. In this way, it doesn’t have to compete (竞争) with its nearby trees for water or sun. However, not all fruits are sweet. Some fruits are sour, such as lemons (柠檬). Maybe you don’t like lemons, but there are some insects and animals that enjoy lemons. They help lemon trees spread seeds. How clever the trees are! They can start the new lives without too much trouble. 1. What’s the key to survival for more trees? 2. How can the seeds move to new places with the help of the animals? 3. Is it important to move the seeds to a different place? 4. Why do the seeds need to move to a different place? 5. What may enjoy lemons? 【答案】1. The key to survival is having sweet fruits. /Have sweet fruits. 2. Some animals eat the fruits. Their seeds can move to new places with the help of the animals. /Some animals eat the fruits. 3. Yes, it is. /Yes. 4. Because it doesn’t have to compete with its nearby trees for water or sun. /It can enjoy water and sun by itself. 5. Some insects and animals that enjoy lemons. /Some insects and animals. 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍秋天水果香甜的原因，树木长出甜果实吸引动物进食，借助动物把种子带到别处生根发芽；同时说明也有酸味水果，同样依靠生物传播种子，赞叹树木的生存智慧。 (1)题解析： 根据原文“For some trees, the key to survival (生存) is having sweet fruits.”可知，对部分树木而言，生存的关键在于结出香甜的果实。直接摘抄原文信息即可。 (2)题解析： 根据原文“Some animals eat the fruits. Their seeds can move to new places with the help of the animals... carry the seeds in their stomachs.”可知，一些动物吃下果实，种子便能借助动物去到新的地方…… 动物会把种子储存在胃里带走。整合原文信息即可。 (3)题解析： 根据原文“Moving the seeds to a different place is really important”可知，把种子传播到别的地方十分重要。此处作肯定回答即可。 (4)题解析： 根据原文“In this way, it doesn’t have to compete (竞争) with its nearby trees for water or sun.”可知，它就不必和周边的树木争夺水分与阳光了。直接摘抄原文信息即可。 (5)题解析： 根据原文“there are some insects and animals that enjoy lemons.”可知，有一些昆虫和动物喜欢吃柠檬。直接摘抄原文信息即可。 （四） （25-26八上·广西壮族自治区桂林市桂林中学·期中）Joking can be a cheerful thing. However, sometimes people may see it differently. Some people may get hurt if there are too many jokes. When you show you can’t accept the jokes, the jokes might get worse. We should consider the relationships when joking. Close friends usually enjoy teasing (开玩笑). Healthy teasing can usually make people relaxed. When both sides know it's just joking, they can understand each other better. The environment is also important for close relationships. It doesn’t matter when your sister calls your nickname (绰号) at home. However, it’s quite bad when a classmate shouts it out at school. When making a joke, we often see the funny side of it. But others may see it in a different way. Sometimes we forget the other person may not find it funny. People have different life experiences, so they understand jokes differently. For example, imagine someone not swimming at a pool party. Others might tease him or her about being unable to swim. But maybe that person is just afraid of water. Keep in mind that people may have their own reasons for not seeing the funny side. It’s a good way to build good friendships by respecting others. In daily life, we should pay attention to our words when playing jokes. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What may happen if there are too many jokes? 2. How do people usually feel about healthy teasing? 3. What is also important for close relationships? 4. Why do people understand jokes differently? 5. How can we build good relationships? 【答案】1. Some people may get hurt. 2. People usually feel relaxed. 3. The environment. 4. Because people have different life experiences. 5. By respecting others. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讨论了开玩笑这件事，包括过多玩笑可能带来的问题、健康玩笑给人的感受、亲密关系中开玩笑需注意的环境、人们理解笑话不同的原因以及如何通过尊重他人建立良好关系。 (1)题解析： 根据“Some people may get hurt if there are too many jokes.”可知，如果玩笑太多，有些人可能会受到伤害。故填Some people may get hurt. (2)题解析： 根据“Healthy teasing can usually make people relaxed.”可知，健康的玩笑通常能让人放松。故填People usually feel relaxed. (3)题解析： 根据“The environment is also important for close relationships.”可知，环境对于亲密关系也很重要。故填The environment. (4)题解析： 根据“People have different life experiences, so they understand jokes differently.”可知，人们有不同的生活经历，所以他们对笑话的理解不同。故填Because people have different life experiences. (5)题解析： 根据“It’s a good way to build good friendships by respecting others.”可知，通过尊重他人是建立良好关系的好方法。故填By respecting others. （五） （25-26八上·广西柳州七中网校·期中） The bamboo train is also called “norry” in the Cambodian language. Different from a common train, the bamboo train is a bamboo board on two sets of wheels (轮子). It has a small engine (引擎), usually from a motorcycle . The bamboo train came around the 1980s, after a war in Cambodia. This war broke many roads and railways in the country. At first, the bamboo train was made for sending things and people on the railway. Today, it becomes a symbol of countryside life in Cambodia and a fun experience for visitors. Besides the driver, a bamboo train can carry up to four passengers. It can run up to 40 km/h on the railway. Riding the bamboo train is an unforgettable experience. The journey takes about 30 minutes. During the ride, you can enjoy green fields, small villages and so on in the open air. You only need $5 to enjoy a one-way trip and double for a round trip. People can ride a bamboo train all year round, but the best time to ride it is during the dry season from November to early May. The weather during these months is warm and nice, making it perfect for a ride. Also, remember that the bamboo train can be busy on holidays and weekends, so riding on a weekday might be better. Riding the bamboo train is a great way to explore the past, learn about local culture and have fun. You should try it when you’re in Cambodia. 1. What are the parts of a bamboo train? 2. What did people use the bamboo train to do in the 1980s? 3. How many people can a bamboo train carry at most? 4. What advice does the writer give to visitors coming to ride a bamboo train? 5. Which fact about the bamboo train interests you most? Why? 【答案】1. A bamboo board, two sets of wheels and a small engine. 2. People used the bamboo train to send things and people on the railway./To send things and people on the railway. 3. Five./5. 4. The best time to ride the train is on a weekday during the dry season from November to early May. 5. The best time to ride the bamboo train interests me most. Because I really want to go to Cambodia to experience the ride one day, and knowing the best time to go is very helpful. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了柬埔寨竹火车的结构、历史背景、功能演变、乘坐体验、最佳乘坐时间及文化意义，突出其作为乡村生活象征和旅游体验的特色。 (1)题解析： 根据文中“The bamboo train is a bamboo board on two sets of wheels. It has a small engine, usually from a motorcycle.”可知，竹火车由竹板、两组轮子和一个小型引擎（通常来自摩托车）组成。故填A bamboo board, two sets of wheels and a small engine. (2)题解析： 根据文中“At first, the bamboo train was made for sending things and people on the railway.”可知，最初竹火车用于在铁路上运输货物和人员。故填People used the bamboo train to send things and people on the railway./To send things and people on the railway. (3)题解析： 根据文中“Besides the driver, a bamboo train can carry up to four passengers.”可知，除司机外，最多可载4名乘客，即整车最多5人（司机1人+乘客4人）。故填Five./5. (4)题解析： 根据文中“People can ride a bamboo train all year round, but the best time to ride it is during the dry season from November to early May…Also, remember that the bamboo train can be busy on holidays and weekends, so riding on a weekday might be better.”可知，最佳乘坐时间是十一月至次年五月初的旱季，且避开节假日和周末，选择工作日乘坐。故填The best time to ride the train is on a weekday during the dry season from November to early May. (5)题解析： 开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为：The best time to ride the bamboo train interests me most. Because I really want to go to Cambodia to experience the ride one day, and knowing the best time to go is very helpful. （六） （25-26八上·广西南宁第四十七中学·期中）Maps have been an important tool for humans for thousands of years. In the past, people needed maps to find directions. Now people also use maps for traveling, exploration and trade. In ancient times, maps were drawn by hand. They were usually very simple. People used symbols and pictures to show important places and routes (路线). As time passed, maps became more detailed. Some map makers started to use new methods to create maps. They included more information about the world in maps, such as the locations of cities and rivers. This made maps more useful for planning trips and looking for new places. During the Age of Exploration, map-making skills improved greatly because many explorers went to new places and brought back their findings. This helped map makers create more accurate (精确的) maps of the world. Today, we have electronic maps on smartphones. They give us a lot of benefits. First, they can help us avoid traffic jams and save time. For example, they can suggest the best routes and provide real-time traffic conditions. Second, they can make our life more convenient, such as finding nearby restaurants and providing public transport timetables. Maps have changed over time, but their purpose remains the same: to help people understand and find their ways around the world. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What do people use maps for now? 2. How did the map become according to Paragraph 2? 3. Why did map-making skills improve greatly during the Age of Exploration? 4. What are the advantages of electronic maps? 5. What do you think of maps? 【答案】1. Traveling, exploration and trade. 2. More detailed. 3. Because many explorers went to new places and brought back their findings. 4. They can help avoid traffic jams, save time, make our life more convenient. 5. They are useful and important tools for people to understand and find their ways around the world. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了地图从古至今的发展历程及其对人类生活的重要性。 (1)题解析： 根据“Now people also use maps for traveling, exploration and trade.”可知，现在人们用地图来旅行、探险和贸易。故填Traveling, exploration and trade. (2)题解析： 根据“As time passed, maps became more detailed.”可知，地图变得更详细了。故填More detailed. (3)题解析： 根据“During the Age of Exploration, map-making skills improved greatly because many explorers went to new places and brought back their findings.”可知，由于许多探险家去了新的地方并带回了他们的发现，地图制作技术得到了极大的提高。故填Because many explorers went to new places and brought back their findings. (4)题解析： 根据“First, they can help us avoid traffic jams and save time.”和“Second, they can make our life more convenient,”可知，地图可以帮助我们避免交通堵塞、节省时间、使我们的生活更方便。故填They can help avoid traffic jams, save time, make our life more convenient. (5)题解析： 此题为开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：They are useful and important tools for people to understand and find their ways around the world. （七） （25-26八上·广西南宁第三中学·期中）①Not long ago, leaving the hometown often made people lose touch with friends. They could only hear from faraway friends by writing letters, and these letters took a long time to arrive. ②But now, technology has changed this a lot. We can move around the world and still keep in touch with the friends we care about. Social media helps us see what our friends are doing, and we just need a Wi-Fi connection for it. Also, the Internet lets us find people who share our hobbies—like collecting model cars or playing special instruments (乐器). Even if they live far away, we can connect with them. ③However, are online “friends” real friends? It depends. When we share true personal information with each other, these friendships can be real and meaningful. But we must remember: what we see on social media is not always the whole truth. And we don’t know the reasons why a person hides his real self. For example, a young person could actually be old, or even a girl could be a boy in real life. ④Still, we shouldn’t give up on online friendships because of these risks. Technology changes how we make friends, but the meaning of friendship and our need for friends stay the same. As Aristotle said, no one wants to live without friends, even if they have everything else. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1. How did people hear from faraway friends without social media? 2. What do we need for social media according to the passage? 3. When can friendships be real and meaningful according to Para ③? 4. How does a person hide his real self online? Give one example. 5. Do you want to make friends online? Why? 【答案】1. By writing letters. 2. A Wi-Fi connection. 3. When we share true personal information with each other. 4. A young person could actually be old, or a girl could be a boy. 5. (开放题，合理即可) Yes, because we can meet people with the same hobbies./ No, because it’s not safe enough. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了科技发展如何改变人们的社交方式，探讨了线上友谊的真实性、风险及意义。 (1)题解析： 根据“Not long ago, leaving the hometown often made people lose touch with friends. They could only hear from faraway friends by writing letters”可知，在没有社交媒体时，人们通过写信的方式与远方的朋友取得联系，故填By writing letters. (2)题解析： 根据“Social media helps us see what our friends are doing, and we just need a Wi-Fi connection for it.”可知，使用社交媒体只需要Wi-Fi连接，故填A Wi-Fi connection. (3)题解析： 根据“Even if they live far away, we can connect with them. However, are online ‘friends’ real friends? It depends. When we share true personal information with each other, these friendships can be real and meaningful.”可知，当彼此分享真实的个人信息时，线上友谊可以是真实且有意义的，故填When we share true personal information with each other. (4)题解析： 根据“For example, a young person could actually be old, or even a girl could be a boy in the real life.” 可知，人们可以通过伪装身份来隐藏真实的自己，比如年轻人可能实际是老年人，或者女孩在现实中其实是男孩，故填A young person could actually be old, or a girl could be a boy. (5)题解析： 开放题，合理即可。参考答案Yes, because we can meet people with the same hobbies./No, because it’s not safe enough. （八） （25-26八上·广西贵港-11月·期中）The pitcher plant (捕蝇草) is one of the most amazing plants in the world. It is a different kind of plant because it eats meat—mostly insects! This plant is not only amazing but also very clever. Its leaves are in the shape of a pitcher, a deep cup with a cover. It has a sweet smell that attracts (吸引) insects. When an insect comes close, it slips (滑) into the pitcher and falls into a special liquid (液体) inside. The plant then uses this liquid to get the food from the insect. Pitcher plants are important in their ecosystem (生态系统). They help to control the number of insects. However, in some places, they are in danger because people are taking their living places. This is the problem they are facing now. Scientists are now working to protect these interesting plants. We must understand that every plant, even the ones that seem a little strange, plays a role in nature. Learning about them helps us see how connected life really is. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What does the pitcher plant eat? 2. How does the pitcher plant attract insects? 3. Why are pitcher plants important in their ecosystem? 4. What is the problem that pitcher plants face? (不超过10个词) 5. What do you think of the pitcher plant? (不超过15个词) 【答案】1. It eats meat—mostly insects. 2. It has a sweet smell that attracts insects. 3. Because they help to control the number of insects. 4. People are taking their living places. 5. I think it is a very clever and amazing plant in nature. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了捕蝇草的特性、作用、面临的危险以及保护情况。 (1)题解析： 根据“It is a different kind of plant because it eats meat—mostly insects!”可知，捕蝇草以肉为食，主要是昆虫。故填It eats meat—mostly insects. (2)题解析： 根据“It has a sweet smell that attracts (吸引) insects.”可知，捕蝇草靠散发甜味来吸引昆虫。故填It has a sweet smell that attracts insects. (3)题解析： 根据“Pitcher plants are important in their ecosystem (生态系统). They help to control the number of insects.”可知，捕蝇草在生态系统中的重要性在于其可以帮助控制昆虫的数量。故填Because they help to control the number of insects. (4)题解析： 根据“...they are in danger because people are taking their living places. This is the problem they are facing now.”可知，捕蝇草面临的问题是人类正在侵占它们的栖息地。故填People are taking their living places. (5)题解析： 开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think it is a very clever and amazing plant in nature. （九） （25-26八上·广西南宁第二十六中学·期中）①In a marathon, have you ever seen some special runners holding signs with different finish times? They are marathon pacers (马拉松速配员), also known as “rabbits”. They are usually experienced volunteers who guide a group of runners at a set speed. ②Their work is to help others finish the race within their goal time. Usually, there are between 10 and 15 pacers in a marathon. Each of them leads a different pace group. Many runners achieve their best finish times with pacers’ help. ③Pacers play an important part in a marathon. Firstly, they help runners save energy and avoid slowing down. For example, if you go out too fast in the first half of the race, you will run out of energy quickly and slow down in the second half. With a pacer, you don’t have to think too hard about your pace. You just need to keep up with your pacer. Besides, during the hardest part of the race, pacers give runners support by encouraging the runners to keep going. ④It’s not easy to be a marathon pacer. Take Li Jun as an example. He began his marathon journey in 2015. Then he became an active runner. Before he became a pacer, he had not only achieved many good results but also got rich experience in running. In 2018, he became a pacer for the first time, leading a group of runners towards a goal time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. “I want to help more people achieve their goals.” Li Jun said. Since then, he has continued to serve as a pacer in many marathons, becoming a guide and inspiration (激励) for many runners. ⑤Pacers are the real heroes of the marathon. They teach us that with courage and support, everyone can overcome (克服) challenges and reach their dreams. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What are marathon pacers also called? 2. How many pacers are there in a marathon? 3. How do pacers give runners support during the hardest part of the race? 4. Why does the writer give an example in Paragraph④? 5. What can we learn from the passage? 【答案】1. They are also known as “rabbits”. 2. Usually, there are between 10 and 15 pacers in a marathon. 3. They give runners support by encouraging the runners to keep going. 4. To show that it’s not easy to be a marathon pacer. 5. We can learn that marathon pacers are the real heroes of the marathon and that with courage and support, everyone can overcome challenges and reach their dreams. 【解析】【导语】 本文是说明文。主要介绍了马拉松速配员这一特殊角色，包括其身份定义、主要工作内容、在马拉松中的重要作用、成为速配员的不易，并通过李俊的例子加以佐证，最后指出速配员是马拉松的真正英雄，传递了勇气与支持助力实现梦想的理念。 (1)题解析： 根据“They are marathon pacers (马拉松速配员), also known as ‘rabbits’”可知，马拉松速配员还被称为“兔子”。故填They are also known as “rabbits”. (2)题解析： 根据“Usually, there are between 10 and 15 pacers in a marathon”可知，一场马拉松通常有10到15名速配员。故填Usually, there are between 10 and 15 pacers in a marathon. (3)题解析： 根据“Besides, during the hardest part of the race, pacers give runners support by encouraging the runners to keep going”可知，在比赛最艰难的阶段，速配员通过鼓励跑者坚持下去来为他们提供支持。故填They give runners support by encouraging the runners to keep going. (4)题解析： 根据“It’s not easy to be a marathon pacer. Take Li Jun as an example”可知，作者在第④段举例子是为了说明成为一名马拉松速配员并不容易。故填To show that it’s not easy to be a marathon pacer. (5)题解析： 根据全文内容，尤其是最后一段“Pacers are the real heroes of the marathon. They teach us that with courage and support, everyone can overcome (克服) challenges and reach their dreams”可知，我们能从文章中了解到马拉松速配员是马拉松的真正英雄，且在勇气和支持的帮助下，每个人都能克服挑战、实现梦想。故填We can learn that marathon pacers are the real heroes of the marathon and that with courage and support, everyone can overcome challenges and reach their dreams. （一） （25-26八上·广西南宁第十四中学·期中）Ken Robinson once said, “Curiosity is the engine of achievement.” It helps kids learn new things. Here are some easy ways to develop it. Firstly, ask open-ended questions. It makes kids think deeper. For example, instead of saying “Is the sky blue?”, try “Why do you think the sky is blue?”. Learners and parents should encourage kids to ask questions, too. Secondly, let kids explore the world. We can take them to parks or museums. When they see interesting things, they will ask “What is this?” or “How does it work?”. Do-it-yourself activities like planting seeds or building blocks also arouse (激发) curiosity. Kids can plant little tomato seeds in pots, and they will be excited to see them grow day by day. Thirdly, read fun books. Story books about science, nature, or adventures can arouse kids’ curiosity. After reading, you can discuss the book with them. Ask “What would you do if you were the character?”. A story about a brave explorer can make kids think about what they would discover in a new land. Finally, praise their efforts (努力). When a kid asks a good question, say “That’s a great thought.” This makes him or her feel confident to explore more. Curiosity is powerful. It can drive people to explore the unknown. Scientists’ curiosity brings great new discoveries to the world. We should keep curious to learn more. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. What can you do to make kids think deeper? 2. Where can you take kids to explore the world? 3. What kinds of story books can arouse kids’ curiosity? 4. How do kids feel when we praise their efforts? 5. Do you think curiosity is important? Why or why not? (不超过15词) 【答案】1. We can ask open-ended questions to make kids think deeper. 2. We can take kids to parks or museums to explore the world. 3. Story books about science, nature, or adventures can arouse kids’ curiosity. 4. They feel confident. 5. Yes. Because curiosity can drive people to explore the unknown. 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了培养孩子好奇心的四种方法，并强调了好奇心对成就的重要性。 (1)题解析： 根据“Firstly, ask open-ended questions. It makes kids think deeper.”可知，问开放性问题可以让孩子们思考得更深入。故填We can ask open-ended questions to make kids think deeper. (2)题解析： 根据“Secondly, let kids explore the world. We can take them to parks or museums.”可知，可以带孩子们去公园或博物馆探索世界。故填We can take kids to parks or museums to explore the world. (3)题解析： 根据“Story books about science, nature, or adventures can arouse kids’ curiosity.”可知，关于科学、自然或冒险的故事书可以激发孩子们的好奇心。故填Story books about science, nature, or adventures can arouse kids’ curiosity. (4)题解析： 根据“Finally, praise their efforts (努力). When a kid asks a good question, say ‘That’s a great thought.’ This makes him or her feel confident to explore more.”可知，当我们表扬孩子们的努力时，他们会感到自信。故填They feel confident. (5)题解析： 开放性作答，言之合理即可。参考答案为Yes. Because curiosity can drive people to explore the unknown. （二） （25-26八上·广西南宁天桃实验学校-11月·期中）The Chinese cheongsam, or qipao, is a popular dress. It first appeared in Shanghai in the early 20th century. It is now a symbol of Chinese culture. Women around the world wear it. The cheongsam fits the body’s curves (曲线) well. People usually use silk and cotton to make it. It usually has a high collar (领), short sleeves (袖), and a cut on the side of the skirt. This makes it easy to move. At first, rich women in Shanghai wore the cheongsam to show their social positions and wealth. Soon, it became popular with all women as everyday clothing. During the 1920s and 1930s, the cheongsam changed. It became better and used more fashionable designs. Nowadays, designers are creating new styles to follow modern fashion. Now in China, people often wear the cheongsam at formal (正式的) events like ceremonies, parties and cultural activities. A famous Chinese movie star, Anna Wong, often wears cheongsams in movies and in life. Her style helps make the dress popular in Hollywood and worldwide. The cheongsam is not only a fashion symbol but also a part of Chinese culture and history. It shows that Chinese people can follow fashion changes over time. The cheongsam has stood the test of time. It will still attract people and inspire them in the future. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1. When did the cheongsam first appear? 2. What do people usually use to make the cheongsam? 3. Why are designers creating new styles? 4. At what events do people in China often wear the cheongsam now? (不超过15个词) 5. What do you think makes the cheongsam special? (不超过15个词) 【答案】1. In the early 20th century. 2. Silk and cotton. 3. To follow modern fashion. 4. At formal events like ceremonies, parties and cultural activities. 5. 回答合理即可。参考答案：It shows Chinese culture and fits the body curves beautifully. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了旗袍的起源、设计特点、历史演变及现代发展，阐明其作为中国文化与时尚象征的独特地位与持久魅力。 (1)题解析： 根据“It first appeared in Shanghai in the early 20th century.”可知，旗袍最早出现在20世纪初的上海，故填In the early 20th century. (2)题解析： 根据“People usually use silk and cotton to make it.”可知，人们通常用丝绸和棉花来制作旗袍，故填Silk and cotton. (3)题解析： 根据“Nowadays, designers are creating new styles to follow modern fashion.”可知，设计师们创造新款式是为了跟上现代时尚潮流，故填To follow modern fashion. (4)题解析： 根据“Now in China, people often wear the cheongsam at formal (正式的) events like ceremonies, parties and cultural activities.”可知，现在中国人经常在正式活动中穿旗袍，故填At formal events like ceremonies, parties and cultural activities. (5)题解析： 回答合理即可。参考答案：It shows Chinese culture and fits the body curves beautifully. （三） （25-26八上·广西柳州壶西实验中学·期中）阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Do you know how you feel today? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. That’s why two 17-year-olds, Tara Verma and Siena Pradhan, from the US, made an app called Feel Now. Feel Now is a free app and people can use it on their phones. The app helps users think about and understand their feelings. They get a message each day. It asks them to choose a feeling. The users pick one from six feelings: happy, peaceful, angry, sad, bored and scared. Then the app breaks down (分解) each one into ten feelings. For example, it breaks down “scared” into “worried” and nine other feelings. The users can also say how strong the feeling is, such as “a little” or “very”. Aditi, 14, is one of the users. She uses Feel Now and finds a feeling she didn’t know about. She might worry about a test more than she thought. And then she does something to make herself feel better. Some people think Feel Now could be more useful if it works with other apps. But Tara and Siena think the simple app is more helpful. “I think the simpler it is, the more people will use it,” Tara said. 1. What can Feel Now help people? 2. How many feelings can the app break down each feeling into? 3. What does Aditi do after knowing her feeling? 4. What do Tara and Siena think of the app? 5. Do you want to try Feel Now? Why or why not? 【答案】1. The app helps users think about and understand their feelings. 2. Ten./10. 3. She does something to make herself feel better. 4. More helpful. 5. Yes, I do. I think the simple app is more helpful. (答案不唯一) 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一款名为Feel Now的应用程序，它帮助青少年识别和理解自己的情感。 (1)题解析： 根据“The app helps users think about and understand their feelings.”可知，这个应用程序帮助用户思考和理解他们的感受。故填The app helps users think about and understand their feelings. (2)题解析： 根据“Then the app breaks down (分解) each one into ten feelings.”这个应用程序将每种感觉分解成十种。故填Ten./10. (3)题解析： 根据“She might worry about a test more than she thought. And then she does something to make herself feel better.”可知，她做了一些事情让自己感觉好些。故填She does something to make herself feel better. (4)题解析： 根据“But Tara and Siena think the simple app is more helpful.”可知，塔拉和Siena认为这个简单的应用程序更有用。故选More helpful. (5)题解析： 开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考回答：Yes, I do. I think the simple app is more helpful. （四） （25-26八上·广西玉林兴业·期中）A duck is very sad because he looks different from all the other ducks. They don’t want to play with him and they think he is very ugly. But when he grows up, he is surprised to find himself a handsome young swan (天鹅)! This is the story of The Ugly Duckling by Danish (丹麦) writer Hans Christian Andersen. In fact, Andersen was an “ugly duckling” himself. In 1805, he was born in a poor family in Odense, Denmark. As a young boy, Andersen was tall, ugly and had a very big nose. His friends always made fun of his big nose. Later, because of his father’s death. Andersen had to make a living (谋生) by himself. He had a hard life and tried different kinds of jobs. For example, he once worked as a dressmaker and made money in a theater. The difficulties helped him to write. He started writing in the year 1832 and wrote many famous fairy tales such as The Emperor’s New Clothes and so on. He kept writing for 43 years, till the end of his life in 1875. In his life, he finished 168 works and we can read them in about 150 languages. They never stop bringing happiness to kids around the world. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1. What job does Hans Christian Andersen do? 2. Where was Andersen born? 3. Why did Andersen’s friends make fun of him? 4. When did Andersen have to make a living by himself? 5. How many languages do people translate (翻译) Andersen’s works into? 【答案】1. He is a writer./A writer. 2. In Odense, Denmark. 3. Because of his big nose./ Because he had a big nose. 4. After his father died./ After his father’s death. 5. About 150 languages. 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了丹麦作家汉斯·克里斯蒂安·安徒生写的《丑小鸭的故事》。 (1)题解析： 根据“This is the story of The Ugly Duckling by Danish (丹麦) writer Hans Christian Andersen.”可知，他是一位作家。故填He is a writer./A writer. (2)题解析： 根据“In 1805, he was born in a poor family in Odense, Denmark. ”可知，1805年，他出生在丹麦欧登塞的一个贫困家庭。故填In Odense, Denmark. (3)题解析： 根据“His friends always made fun of his big nose.”可知，他的朋友总是取笑他的大鼻子。故填Because of his big nose./ Because he had a big nose. (4)题解析： 根据“Later, because of his father’s death. Andersen had to make a living (谋生) by himself.”可知，父亲去世后他开始自己谋生。故填After his father died./ After his father’s death. (5)题解析： 根据“In his life, he finished 168 works and we can read them in about 150 languages.”可知，大约150种语言。故填About 150 languages. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $