专题05 阅读问答（期中真题汇编，北京专用）八年级英语上学期

专题05 阅读问答 （一） （25-26八上·北京大学附属中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you heard about animal cafés? In many zoos, you can only see the animals in cages. However, it will be easy for you to pet some cute animals in an animal café. It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. Cat cafés are the most popular and have been around for the longest. When you spend time with the cats, you can either interact with them or just take it easy while reading a book. The insides of many cafés are like regular houses, letting you relax as if you were at a friend’s house or even your own home. To attract more visitors, the owners of the cafés also look after other animals such as dogs, rabbits and ducks. “Because of limited living space and busy work schedules, many young people are now unable to raise pets themselves. The pet s here satisfy their needs.” said Duan Mu, the owner of a café. Up to February 2024, there were more than 4,000 animal cafés in China. Animal cafés can be mainly divided into two modes (模式). The first mode raises animals in the café and is usually welcomed by customers who don’t have pets. These places charge admission (收费). The second mode simply allows pets to visit and enjoy coffee time with their owners. There is no admission charge. But the customers need to order drinks and snacks if they stay in an animal café with their own pets. “I prefer to choose a café that allows me to bring along my own cat.” Yu Miao, a 30-year-old cat owner said. Pets are the highlight of animal cafés, but they can also present trouble. Some doctors remind the probable hygiene-related (卫生相关的) food problems caused by animals. Many café owners also say that there are sometimes incidents of animals biting or scratching (抓伤) customers. It is important not to run after animals or try to pick them up by force. You are not allowed to use your camera flash when taking pictures, either. 1. What is an animal café? 2. Why do the owners of the cat cafés also look after other animals? 3. What do the customers need to do if they stay in an animal café with their own pets? 4. Would you like to go to an animal café? Why or why not? (Give at least 2 reasons.) （二） （25-26八上·北京汇文中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. To be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (慷慨的); be understanding. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Generosity (慷慨) means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Instead, you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, like your hobbies and your interests. Then you will want to share your ideas and feelings. By sharing them you help your friend know you better. These tell your friend what is important to you. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be the first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend, you must listen and understand. When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practise honesty, generosity and understanding. 1. Why don’t some friendships last very long? 2. What may happen if a friend finds out that you aren’t honest? 3. When can we understand a friend’s problem better? 4. If you have a small disagreement (意见不合) with a good friend, what will you do to solve the problem and protect your friendship? (List at least two points.) （三） （25-26八上·北京第一七一中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Silk Road The Silk Road was not only a road, but also a large group of busy roads that connected China with Europe and the Middle East. It started about 2,230 years ago and played an important role in the development of economic (经济的) and cultural exchanges (交换) across countries. These old roads had busy business ports (港口). They also had lively markets that were offered as the center for the exchange of products. Silk was one of the most popular products, but many other products also traveled along these roads. For example, tea, china (瓷器), and spices (香料) traveled from the Eastern countries to the Western countries. At the same time, the West exchanged animals, paintings, fruits, etc. The exchange along the roads had not only products but also ideas and cultures. The ideas from one area would find their way to another, improving societies and understanding. For example, papermaking appeared in China, and then reached Europe and other countries. It also changed the way countries communicated with each other. One of the most famous travelers to use the Silk Road was the Italian traveler Marco Polo. His journey to China during the 13th century opened up a window into the East for Europeans. To introduce the customs and geography of the areas he visited, he wrote a famous book, The Travels of Marco Polo. By understanding the Silk Road, we can know how we keep in touch with the world for centuries, and how products and cultural exchanges continue to shape our whole society. Today, the idea of “the Belt and Road Initiative” is put forward by China to develop the economy and cooperation (合作) among Asia, Europe, and Africa. 1. When did the Silk Road start? 2. What did the Eastern and Western countries exchange along the roads? 3. Why did Marco Polo write the famous book? 4. What do you think of the Silk Road? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) （四） （25-26八上·北京师范大学附属中学·期中）Su Bingtian: From Runner to Researcher In April 2025, Su Bingtian helped Team Guangdong win the men’s 4×100m team race at the National Athletics Grand Prix (全国田径大奖赛). The day before, he ran 10.49 seconds in the 100m first round, but then decided to stop running the 100m. He said, “I always said I would run until I couldn’t. Now I really can’t.” He would need about 10.11 seconds to run in the National Games 100m, but he felt it was impossible. “I’m 35 now,” Su said, “and most athletes around me are much younger, but I have no regrets.” He hasn’t trained with a full plan or raced often for over two years, but he can still help his team in the 4×100m. For now, one goal still keeps him going: the 15th National Games this November in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area(粤港澳大湾区). Born in Zhongshan, Guangdong, he said, “After I missed the Olympics this year, I once thought about giving up. But I didn’t, because the National Games will take place in my hometown and I want to run for my home province. No matter what, I’ll try my best.” Looking ahead, Su is also turning to running research. Now he teaches at Jinan University and has started a research center to help young athletes. He has noticed that many young runners in China still don’t have a clear way to train. “Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from training,” Su said. “What I want to do now is to take those experiences and make them easier to understand so that they match the growth of our teenagers.” By using his experience as an athlete in his research and teaching, he hopes to light the way for the young runners. “It’s likely that he will become an excellent researcher, and his work could play an important role in developing young athletes in the future,” said Luo Le, a sports expert. 1. Did Su run at the National Athletics Grand Prix? 2. Why didn’t he give up after he missed the Olympics? 3. What does he do to help young athletes? 4. According to (根据) the passage, what qualities of Su can we learn from? Why?（at least two qualities） （五） （25-26八上·北京陈经纶中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Do you often find yourself worried about the coming art project or sports? You’re not the only one with those little worries. We all feel that way! But hey, you know what? A little worry can be kind of cool. As a middle school student, I often have some little worries. For example, when I worry about an art project, I put a lot of effort on it. It makes me better. So, give those little worries a high-five — they’re just your body’s way of saying, “Hey, let’s get ready!” A little worry can be a big help for our study. It makes us think hard and listen carefully in class. So, a little worry can help us do our best and learn lots! A little worry can make us a good planner. We may ask, “What words am I not sure about?” Then we’ll check our textbook, thinking hard about each one. We may also worry about finishing our math test on time, so we try to get fast. A little worry can bring us cool feelings before a sports day. We may worry about how well we play. And a little worry keeps us exercising all week. We feel energetic after trying our best to practise. So, don’t be afraid of a little worry. It can be our friend and help us get ready for all the cool things in our life, making us do our best. 1. What does the writer do when he worries about an art project? 2. Why can a little worry be a big help for our study? 3. What can a little worry bring us before a sports day? 4. Do you think a little worry is good or bad for you? Why?（Please give two reasons.） （一） （25-26八上·北京第八中学·期中）Jane Goodall As a young girl, Jane Goodall loved to watch animals and read stories about them. She dreamed of living in Africa one day and writing stories about wild animals. When she was old enough, Jane worked and saved her money. When she had saved enough, she went on a trip to Africa. In Africa, Jane met Dr. Louis Leakey, a famous scientist. When Jane met Dr. Leakey, he needed help with an important new animal study. The study would look at how chimpanzees behave. Dr. Leakey asked Jane to work on the chimpanzee study with him. To work on the study, Jane and her mother moved to the country of Tanzania. They lived with chimpanzees in the Gombe Forest. At first, most of the chimps in Gombe were afraid of Jane. Only a chimp she had named David trusted her. He let Jane meet his family group. Jane wrote notes as she watched the chimps every day. Her notes upset many scientists. They had their own beliefs and ideas about how chimps behaved. Jane said chimps were smart. She said they used sticks as tools to dig up bugs to eat. She also said chimps showed feelings, as humans do. Jane’s work made some scientists think again about their old beliefs and ideas about chimps. They saw that some of their old ideas might be wrong. Some scientists agreed with Jane. After many years in Gombe, Jane became very worried. People were cutting down trees in the Gombe Forest. Hunters were stealing baby chimps. Jane knew what she had to do. She talked about her work with many people all around the world. She asked them for help to save the chimps and the forest. People trusted Jane and helped to support her work in Gombe. Over fifty years, she kept working to protect the forest and the chimpanzees from harm. 1. Where did Jane and her mother live to work on the chimpanzee study? 2. Why did Jane become very worried? 3. How long did Jane work to protect the forest and chimpanzees? 4. What do you think of Jane Goodall? Why? （二） （25-26八上·北京丰台第十二中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Young Inventor Creates Plastic from Fish Scales Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English inventor, has used fish skin and scales (鳞) to create a new kind of plastic that will break down in about six weeks. Her invention won the 2019 James Dyson Award, which was created by the famous English inventor James Dyson to encourage students to try to use their creativity to solve problems in the real world. Lucy Hughes studied how to design products at the University of Sussex in England. As a designer, she knew a lot about how wasteful many products are. Plastic bags, for example, are often used once for a short time and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself to make something out of waste instead. The University of Sussex isn’t far from the coast. Ms. Hughes devoted some time to studying the fishing business and the waste from fish that were thrown away. After some tests, she found out that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely parts for her product. She tried more than 100 different experiments before getting things just right. Ms. Hughes called her finished product “MarinaTex”. It solves two problems: the single-use plastic and fish waste. MarinaTex is clear and feels like plastic, but it’s stronger than normal plastic that is of the same thickness. It is also cheap to make since it’s made from fish waste. The process of making MarinaTex also doesn’t use much energy. Most importantly, MarinaTex doesn’t take hundreds of years to break down. On its own, it breaks down in four to six weeks. For winning the contest, Ms. Hughes will earn £30,000. Her school will get £5,000. She is looking forward to moving ahead with her idea. She hopes the award money will help her with the process of getting MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. She thinks that one of the best uses for MarinaTex will be in some kinds of food packaging. 1. What did Lucy Hughes create? 2. How many experiments did Lucy Hughes try? 3. How will Lucy Hughes possibly spend the award money? 4. Would you like to use products made from MarinaTex? Why? (List at least 2 reasons) （三） （25-26八上·北京延庆·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Special Olympics is a major international organization for people with intellectual disabilities (智力障碍). It provides (提供) year-round sports training and competitions worldwide, helping over 5 million athletes across 172 countries. The most famous events are the Special Olympics World Games. These Games take turns between summer and winter sports every two years. The first World Games were held on July 20, 1968, in Chicago, USA, with about 1,000 athletes from the U.S. and Canada. A woman named Eunice Kennedy Shriver started these games. She believed that people with intellectual disabilities could achieve great things through sports. She wanted more people to understand them and give them a chance to try. Since then, the Games have grown a lot. The Special Olympics logo comes from an artwork named “Joy and Happiness to All the Children of the World.” It looks like a person who is running or moving. It shows action, confidence, and happiness. There is also a “Flame of Hope” —a special torch that people carry and light during the games. It is free to join Special Olympics. Athletes must be at least 8 years old and be identified (被确认) by a doctor as having an intellectual disability or a similar developmental delay. For younger children aged 2 to 7, Special Olympics offers the Young Athletes program. It uses fun games and activities to help children develop basic motor skills like moving, catching, and playing. Parents often notice that their children develop better social skills and more self-confidence through these activities. By taking part in Special Olympics, athletes not only improve their physical health, but also make new friends, learn new skills, and feel included and valued. Special Olympics shows the world that everyone can achieve their best when given a chance. 1. How many athletes does Special Olympics help? 2. When were the first Special Olympics World Games held? 3. What does the Special Olympics logo show? 4. Would you like to volunteer at a Special Olympics event? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) （四） （25-26八上·北京顺义仁和中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A Southern California student named Madison Atkinson is regarded as her family’s hero. Madison, a 15-year-old girl, used CPR skills that she learned at school to help save her 3-year-old relative during a holiday gathering. It happened on Thanksgiving as family members were preparing dinner. Relatives at the Northridge home thought 3-year-old Maxine was inside playing with other kids. But surveillance (监控) video shows the little girl wandering into the backyard and leaning over the side of the pool, and then jumping or falling in. No one else was outside at the time, but a few minutes later Maxine’s uncle walked out to the yard and found her face down in the pool. He jumped in, pulled the little girl from the water and yelled for help. Several adults came outside but were only able to watch helplessly when efforts were made to revive (苏醒) the girl. When Madison saw what was happening, she knew exactly what to do. “I saw that he was trying the Heimlich (海姆利克氏操作法),” she recalled. “But I knew in that case we needed CPR because Maxine didn’t seem like she was breathing. I told everyone I knew CPR and it calmed everyone down.” “Then they just laid her down on the ground and I started CPR.” The little girl soon revived and her family says she has since recovered. Damian Gilbert says he is very proud of his stepdaughter. She was the only one in the house with CPR training and he finds it remarkable that she was able to take control and save a life. “I’m literally watching a 15-year-old girl basically bring back our niece, a 3-year-old, to life,” Gilbert said. “It was something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” 1. What did Madison use to help save her relative? 2. Who pulled the little girl from the water? 3. How does Damian Gilbert feel about his stepdaughter? 4. What do you think of Madison? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) （五） （25-26八上·北京第八十中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Young Inventor Creates Plastic from Fish Scales Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English inventor, has used fish skin and scales (鱼鳞) to create a new kind of plastic that will break down in about six weeks. Her invention won the 2019 James Dyson Award, which was created by the famous English inventor James Dyson to encourage students to try to use their creativity to solve problems in the real world. Lucy Hughes studied how to design products at the University of Sussex in England. As a designer, she knew a lot about how wasteful many products are. Plastic bags, for example, are often used once for a short time and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself to make something out of waste instead. The University of Sussex isn’t far from the coast. Ms. Hughes spent some time studying the fishing business and the waste from fish that were thrown away. After some tests, she decided that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely parts for her product. She tried more than 100 different experiments before getting things just right. Ms. Hughes called her finished product “Marina Tex”. It solves two problems: the single-use plastic and fish waste. Marina Tex is clear and feels like plastic, but it’s stronger than normal plastic that is of the same thickness (厚度). It is also cheap to make since it’s made from fish waste. The process of making Marina Tex also doesn’t use much energy. Most importantly, Marina Tex doesn’t take hundreds of years to break down. On its own, it breaks down in four to six weeks. For winning the competition, Ms. Hughes earned £30,000. Her school got £5,000. She was looking forward to moving ahead with her idea. She hopes the award money will help her with the process of getting Marina Tex into use as quickly as possible. She thinks that one of the best uses for Marina Tex will be in some kinds of food packaging. 1. What did Lucy Hughes create? 2. How many experiments did Lucy Hughes try? 3. What problems does Marina Tex solve? 4. What do you think of Lucy Hughes? What can you learn from her? (List at least two aspects.) （六） （25-26八上·北京大兴·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When it comes to traveling, most people would choose to go with their families or friends. Now, more and more people are choosing new travel buddies (friends) —their pets. Zeng Qingbin is one such person. In the past eight years, the 35-year-old from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, traveled across the country with his two pet dogs. In Zeng’s eyes, these dogs are like his children. “I’m always dreaming of letting them run freely on grasslands in high mountains,” Zeng said. As traveling with pets becomes more popular in China, the related (相关的) services are also growing. Zhang Wei who works on pet hiking held about 180 pet trips from 2022 to 2025. Each trip usually included two to five guides for groups of up to 30 owners and their dogs. “Safety is the most important, and all the guides are trained to deal with various emergencies (各种紧急情况) in the mountains,” Zhang said. Before a trip, Zhang’s team asks pet owners to fill out a form (表格) about their dogs to make them have a better service. At the same time, airlines began offering charter flight (包租航班) services for pet owners to travel across the country and even internationally. In 2024, China’s first international charter flight allowing pets landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport after taking 60 tourists and over 20 pet dogs to Thailand. There will be more trips to South Korea, Southeast Asia and Europe. “Though domestic (国内的) pet tourism is still in its early going and faces many difficulties, it is becoming more and more popular,” experts said. Zeng is looking forward to having more travel options (选择) for his dogs in the future. “I plan to explore as much as possible with my dogs and let them experience more,” said Zeng. 1. Who did Zeng Qingbin travel across the country with? 2. How many pet trips did Zhang Wei hold? 3. When did China’s first international pet charter begin? 4. Would you like to travel with a pet in the future? Why or why not? (Give two reasons. ) （七） （25-26八上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Home Is Where the Heart Is In 2017 a record number of over 41 million tourists from abroad visited the United Kingdom. This number fell to a new low of nearly 6.4 million in 2021 but since then numbers greatly rose to just under 30 million in 2022. It’s likely to reach 35 million in 2023. Why do tourists continue to come to the UK in such numbers? “Harlem World” gives a number of reasons why the United Kingdom is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe. It highlights the breath-taking scenery, with historic castles and rolling green fields. Then there are the pubs and delicious food, such as fish and chips and pies. And then there are the people. They are described as being “universally quite lovely”. It goes on to say that “People in the UK are well-read, well-spoken, and well-dressed. They know how to hold a conversation. People in the UK are polite and easy to be around... When you take a trip to the UK, you will be attracted by the people. They are amazing.” Many of us are choosing to stay local and tasting what the good old British Isles has to offer as an alternative (替代物). A third of British are choosing to keep their feet firmly on the ground and holiday at home this year. More and more holiday makers are moving away from lying in the sun by the pool all day and only moving to fill up at the all-day buffet kind of holiday. They are choosing to take the all-action sporting holiday. It’s no longer “eat and drink as much as you possibly can” but “do as many exciting challenging things as you possibly can.” Neil Bevan, General Manager at The Manor & Ashbury Resorts in Devon is excited to see more and more people joining exploring his beautiful part of the country. The Manor and Ashbury Resorts offer an outstanding choice of over 70 different sporting and leisure (休闲) activities including golf, tennis, bowling and archery (射箭). 1. How many tourists are likely to visit the UK in 2023? 2. What are the people in the UK like? 3. What sporting and leisure activities do the Manor and Ashbury Resorts offer? 4. Do you want to travel to the UK for holiday? Why or why not? (at least 2 points) （八） （25-26八上·北京中国人民大学附属中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The path to turning a hobby into something meaningful isn’t smooth. 17-year-old Wesley Finn from a small Oregon town knows this well. At the age of 12, he started to love taking apart old toys and rebuilding them—from broken RC cars to old alarm clocks. He spent hours figuring out how cogs(齿轮) fit and why batteries power motors, and by high school, he made simple devices for his family, like a night-light phone stand. Last year, when he heard about the State High School Robotics Design Competition—where students build robots to do practical tasks, like moving small objects and avoiding barriers — he knew he had to join. But two weeks before the competition, a major issue arose (产生): The robot’s primary sensor (传感器), essential for detecting (探测) barriers, broke. Unable to afford a replacement, Wesley asked Mr. Torres, his robotics teacher, for help. Rather than buying new parts, Torres suggested reusing sensors from old robots. Over the next ten days, Wesley worked tirelessly after school, taking apart an older robot, adapting (改造) its sensor, and reprogramming (重新编程) it for better response. He also integrated (整合) his homework—applying (运用) math to calculate speed and physics to improve balance — ensuring his robot could function (发挥功能) smoothly. On the day of competition, Wesley faced a difficult task: Robots had to move three blocks between tables while avoiding barriers. At first, his robot had trouble—the old sensor was too slow and almost hit the barriers twice. Remembering Torres’ advice, he quickly used his laptop, adjusted (调整) the code to cut the sensor’s response time by half, and restarted the robot. This time, it moved around the barriers smoothly, picked up all the blocks, and placed them exactly where needed. Wesley didn’t win first—he got second—but the experience mattered more than a prize. Judges were deeply impressed by what he did that day, so they invited him to a State Robotics Lab summer program, where he’ll work with engineers on robots for people with disabilities (残疾). 1. How old was Wesley when he started to love taking apart toys and rebuilding them? 2. What was Mr. Torres’ suggestion on the problem of being unable to afford a replacement? 3. Why did judges invite Wesley to a State Robotics Lab summer program? 4. What do you think of Wesley? Why? (List at least two reasons.) （九） （25-26八上·北京房山·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Shanghai has just opened its first “forest library” to the public. It has caught much attention from book lovers and people who like nature. Unlike traditional indoor libraries, the “forest library” is special because it is built to keep the forest as it is—every tree, bush (灌木) and green area stays natural. The library is called Read & Joy Forest. It is located (位于) in a green space next to Shanghai Library East. It covers 20,546 square meters and is fully open-air. There are rows of strong wooden benches (长凳) for readers to sit comfortably. A small information desk with volunteers is there to help visitors. Green areas are connected by winding (蜿蜒的) wooden walkways that fit well with nature. The forest has many kinds of trees, like tall pine (松树) trees and leafy maple (枫树) trees. This way, visitors can walk slowly through the quiet, green forest and also get a rare (难得的) chance to relax with a book while hearing birds sing and leaves move. People love reading here. Wang Xiaohua, said, “I love the fresh air and the way sunlight comes through the trees. Being around nature calms me down. So I’ll come back every weekend for sure.” Another reader added, “I worked indoors all morning, looking at a screen. So I came here to breathe fresh air. The smell of pine and soil is so relaxing. It’s the perfect place to slow down and enjoy a good book.” Young adults visit the “forest library” most because they want a quiet place away from city life. When they are not reading, many walk slowly along the wooden paths. They sometimes stop to enjoy the trees or listen to the forest sound. So the “forest library” is not just for reading—it’s also a peaceful place to relax both mind and body. 1. What makes the “forest library” special? 2. Where is Read & Joy Forest located? 3. According to the passage, who visits the “forest library” most? 4. What do you think of the “forest library”? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) （一） （25-26八上·北京陈经纶中学·期中）When you think of a creative person, you might picture someone painting a picture or writing a poem—but you don’t need to be an artist or poet to be creative. Singing in the shower, inventing a new after-school snack, or even doodling (乱画) in your notebook are all creative acts. And joining in these activities brings many benefits: studies show they can improve your focus, help you relax, and reduce anxiety. What’s more, creativity also has positive effects on your physical health. For your mood (情绪), creativity is like a magic pill. Painting, drawing, or just looking at art works can lower your cortisol (皮质醇)—the stress hormone (荷尔蒙) that makes you feel anxious. So next time you’re nervous before an exam, try doodling something fun or looking at art online. It will help you calm down. When it comes to your heart, creativity can be a great helper. It can lower your blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This is especially good for people with heart problems, and even simple creative activities work. Your brain is another big winner when you get creative. Creativity sharpens your focus and mental flexibility (灵活性), letting you think in different ways and come up with new ideas—useful for tricky math problems or essay brainstorming. It keeps the brain young and stops older adults’ cognitive decline (认知下降). Last but not least, your nervous system (神经系统) benefits too. Creativity can better its pain-managing ability. If you suffer from chronic (慢性的) pain, studies show that creative activities like writing music or even singing your favorite tunes can help reduce discomfort. Creativity is for everyone. Try it—you’ll help your body and mind. Give it a try, and you might find a new passion that makes you feel great! 1. What are creative acts? 2. When you’re nervous before an exam, what can you do? 3. Why is creativity good for people with heart problems? 4. What would you like to do to develop your creativity? And why? (Please give at least two reasons.) （二） （25-26八上·北京文汇中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Understanding Peer Pressure (同辈压力) Have you ever agreed with your friends even when you didn’t want to? This often happens because of peer pressure. Peer pressure is the influence from people in your same age group. It is very common for teenagers. It can be direct (直接的), like a friend asking you to copy homework or to ride a roller coaster even when you have fear of heights. It can also be indirect, like feeling you need to wear certain clothes to fit in. Many young people follow their peers because they want to feel welcome and part of the group. They are afraid that saying “no” will make them look different or lead to being left out. So, they sometimes hide their true feelings and do what others are doing. However, this can put them in a difficult situation. They may feel stressed and unhappy because they are not being themselves. So, how can we deal with peer pressure in a smart way? Here are some clear steps you can follow: First, take a breath and think. When you feel pushed to do something, don’t answer immediately. Give yourself a moment to ask: “Is this safe?” “Is this right for me?” “What could happen next?” Second, plan your words. It’s easier to say “no” when you know what to say. You can be direct and say, “No, thanks. I’m not comfortable with that,” or “I am afraid of heights.” If that feels too hard, you can give a simple reason like, “My parents would be really upset,” or suggest a different idea, “I don’t want to copy homework, but we can study together later.” Finally, find your people. Spend more time with friends who share your values and respect your choices. True friendship should be based on respect for each other, not on pressure. Remember, learning to handle (处理) peer pressure is a part of growing up. By being true to yourself, you not only build a stronger sense of self, but you also learn to build healthier and happier friendships. 1. Why do some young people follow their peers? 2. What is the first step for dealing with peer pressure according to the passage? 3. What should true friendship be based on? 4. In your opinion, which way is better to deal with peer pressure, following others or saying “no”? Why? (Please give two reasons.) （三） （25-26八上·北京清华附中朝阳分校·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Leaving his smartphone and computer at home, Yang Hao, a 32-year-old doctoral student in Shanxi province, took a trip in the old-fashioned way last year. Over the course of 134 days, he visited 68 counties and cities in 24 provinces and regions across China, and read 40 books. His journey was inspired (启发) by a screen time notification (通知) from his iPhone that he was spending almost seven hours a day on his phone each day. He was shocked. Then he had an idea of leaving his phone and computer at home to face the challenges of a digital-free (无数字化的) life. Last Nov. 27, Yang set off from Taiyuan with a large backpack carrying clothing, two cameras, maps, his ID card, bank cards, cash, pens, a notebook, and three books. During the trip, Yang experienced lots of challenges. Without a phone, he couldn’t book a hotel online. He wasn’t allowed in the Hubei Provincial Museum because the museum required reservation (预约) in advance and he couldn’t reserve a ticket online. There were lots of situations like this. On the other hand, leaving his phone and computer behind, Yang got really rewarding experiences. Without travel bloggers, books and museums became his guides. In Hunan province, Yang retraced (重走) Shen Congwen’s trip in Xiangxi Sanji by boat along the Yuanjiang River about 90 years ago. After reading historical documents, Yang followed those explorers’ footsteps and visited Taklimakan Desert in southern Xinjiang. Also, because writing letters was his only way to keep in touch with family and friends, he rediscovered the pleasure of writing letters. Yang returned home on April 9. He didn’t want to turn his phone or computer on, because he got used to a quiet, peaceful life without the Internet. His old life soon returned. But now, Yang keeps a degree of distance (一定的距离) from the Internet. He’s busy making a documentary (纪录片) about his journey. “I hope to offer a different perspective (视角) on seeing the world, whether on screen or through my words,” Yang says. 1. How did he take the trip last year? 2. Where did he set off? 3. What became his guides? 4. Would you like to have such a trip without the Internet? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) （四） （25-26八上·北京第二中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Self-images (自我印象) are our own mind’s pictures of ourselves. These images include the way we look, the way we act, the way we talk and the way we think. When we find that believing in ourselves is a bit hard, it is time we build positive self-images and learn to have happy lives. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold of us. Unluckily, most of these images are more negative (消极的) than they should be. As a result, changing the way we think about ourselves is the key to changing our self-images and our whole world. The best way to destroy (摧毁) a passive (消极的) self-image is to step back and decide to pay attention to our success. That is to make a list if we need to, but we should write down all of the great things we do every day. Don’t allow doubts to happen to us. It very well might be that we are experiencing negative self-images because we can’t move past the weakness that we see in ourselves. Well, make a change of it as our primary task. If we think we’re silly because we aren’t good at maths, find someone to help us. If we think we’re weak because we can’t run a mile, get more practice. But remember what we think doesn’t mean it’s true. The best way to get rid of (摆脱) a negative self-image is to realise that our images are far from the goals, and to actively make ourselves believe that we have positive personalities. Changing the way we think and working on those we need to improve will go a long way to create new positive self-images. When we can pat ourselves on the back, we’ll know we’re well on our way. 1. When do we need to build positive self-images? 2. What’s the key to changing our self-images and our whole world? 3. How can we destroy passive self-images? 4. Do you think self-image is important? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读问答 （一） 【答案】1. It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. 2. To attract more visitors./Because they want to attract more visitors. 3. The customers need to order drinks and snacks. 4. Yes. Because I can play with animals and I can also read books and relax myself there. （二） 【答案】1. Because too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. 2. You may lose your friend’s trust. 3. When we try to put ourselves in our friend’s place. 4. ①I will communicate with my friend honestly to express my own ideas and listen to his/her opinions. ②I will try to put myself in my friend’s place to understand his/her thoughts and be more understanding. （三） 【答案】1. It started about 2,230 years ago./About 2,230 years ago. 2. Not only products but also ideas and cultures. 3. To introduce the customs and geography of the areas he visited. 4. I think the Silk Road is very great. First, it promoted economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West, enabling different cultures to communicate and integrate with each other. Second, the trade along the Silk Road promoted the development and prosperity of the regions along the route, bringing benefits to the local people. （四） 【答案】1. Yes, he did. 2. Because the National Games will take place in his hometown and he wants to run for his home province. 3. He teaches at Jinan University, starts a research center, and shares his training experiences in a way that fits teenagers’ growth to help young athletes. 4. Qualities 1: Responsibility；Because he tries his best to run for his home province. Qualities 2: Dedication；Because he started a research center to help young athletes. （五） 【答案】1. He puts a lot of effort on it. 2. Because it makes us think hard and listen carefully in class. 3. It can bring us cool feelings. 4. I think a little worry is good for me. Because it helps me make better use of my time, and it also makes me put a lot of effort on study to get better results.(开放性问答，言之有理即可) （一） 【答案】1. Tanzania. 2. Because people were cutting down trees in the Gombe Forest and hunters were stealing baby chimps. 3. For over fifty years. 4. I think Jane Goodall is a dedicated and compassionate scientist because she spent her life studying and protecting chimpanzees. （二） 【答案】1. Lucy Hughes created a new kind of plastic called MarinaTex from fish skin and scales. 2. She tried more than 100 different experiments. 3. She will use the award money to help get MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. 4. Yes, because it breaks down in just 4-6 weeks, reducing environmental pollution, and it is made from fish waste, turning trash into useful products. （三） 【答案】1. Over 5 million. 2. On July 20, 1968. 3. Action, confidence, and happiness. 4. Yes. Because it helps people with intellectual disabilities feel included, and I can learn valuable teamwork skills. （四） 【答案】1. She used CPR skills that she learned at school. 2. Maxine’s uncle pulled the little girl from the water. 3. He is very proud of his stepdaughter. 4. She is calm and knowledgeable. When She knew what was happening, she was calm and knew exactly what to do. When she saw that the little girl wasn’t breathing, she used CPR to save her life. （五） 【答案】1. She created a new kind of plastic. 2. She tried more than 100 different experiments. 3. It solves the problems of single-use plastic and fish waste. 4. I think Lucy Hughes is a creative and environmentally conscious young inventor. I can learn from her creativity, environmental awareness, and perseverance.（答案不唯一，合理即可） （六） 【答案】1. His two pet dogs. 2. About 180 pet trips. 3. In 2024. 4. 回答合理即可。参考答案：Yes. Because I want to share fun experiences with them. Besides, pets may feel lonely if they can’t see their owners for a long time./No. Because travelling with a pet can bring people all kinds of troubles. Pets may be sick if they travel for a long time outside. （七） 【答案】1. 35 million. 2. They are lovely, well-read, well-spoken, well-dressed, polite and easy to be around. 3. Over 70 different sporting and leisure activities including golf, tennis, bowling and archery. 4. Yes, because I want to see the historic castles and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Also, I’d like to try British food like fish and chips. （八） 【答案】1. He was 12 years old. 2. He suggested reusing sensors from old robots. 3. Because they were deeply impressed by his creativity, hard work, and problem-solving skills. 4. He is creative and hard-working because he found smart solutions and worked tirelessly to fix the problem. (回答合理即可) （九） 【答案】1. It is built to keep the forest as it is—every tree, bush and green area stays natural. 2. It is located in a green space next to Shanghai Library East. 3. Young adults. 4. I think it’s great. First, it allows visitors to read while enjoying nature, which helps them relax. Second, it’s a peaceful place to calm both mind and body away from city life. （一） 【答案】1. Singing in the shower, inventing a new after-school snack, or even doodling in your notebook are all creative acts. 2. Try doodling something fun or looking at art online. 3. Because creativity can lower your blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. 4. I would like to try painting and writing music to develop my creativity. The reason is that painting can help me express my emotions and thoughts visually, while writing music allows me to create melodies that can soothe or energize me. Both activities can improve my focus and reduce stress, which are beneficial for my overall well-being. （二） 【答案】1. Because they want to feel welcome and part of the group, and are afraid of looking different or being left out. 2. Take a breath and think./Don’t answer immediately and give yourself a moment to think. 3. Respect for each other. 4. In my opinion, saying “no” is better. First, it helps you be true to yourself and avoid stress. Second, it helps you build stronger self-confidence and healthier friendships. （三） 【答案】1. He left his smartphone and computer at home and took the trip in the old-fashioned way. 2. He set off from Taiyuan. 3. Books and museums became his guides. 4. Yes, I’d like to. First, it can help me escape the digital world and enjoy a quiet, peaceful life. Second, I can get rewarding experiences like rediscovering the pleasure of writing letters and following explorers’ footsteps. （四） 【答案】1. When we find that believing in ourselves is a bit hard. 2. Changing the way we think about ourselves. 3. By stepping back and paying attention to our success. 4. 开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I think self-image is important. First, a positive self-image helps us believe in ourselves and live happily. Second, it can guide us to improve ourselves and achieve our goals by changing our thinking and actions. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读问答 （一） （25-26八上·北京大学附属中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you heard about animal cafés? In many zoos, you can only see the animals in cages. However, it will be easy for you to pet some cute animals in an animal café. It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. Cat cafés are the most popular and have been around for the longest. When you spend time with the cats, you can either interact with them or just take it easy while reading a book. The insides of many cafés are like regular houses, letting you relax as if you were at a friend’s house or even your own home. To attract more visitors, the owners of the cafés also look after other animals such as dogs, rabbits and ducks. “Because of limited living space and busy work schedules, many young people are now unable to raise pets themselves. The pet s here satisfy their needs.” said Duan Mu, the owner of a café. Up to February 2024, there were more than 4,000 animal cafés in China. Animal cafés can be mainly divided into two modes (模式). The first mode raises animals in the café and is usually welcomed by customers who don’t have pets. These places charge admission (收费). The second mode simply allows pets to visit and enjoy coffee time with their owners. There is no admission charge. But the customers need to order drinks and snacks if they stay in an animal café with their own pets. “I prefer to choose a café that allows me to bring along my own cat.” Yu Miao, a 30-year-old cat owner said. Pets are the highlight of animal cafés, but they can also present trouble. Some doctors remind the probable hygiene-related (卫生相关的) food problems caused by animals. Many café owners also say that there are sometimes incidents of animals biting or scratching (抓伤) customers. It is important not to run after animals or try to pick them up by force. You are not allowed to use your camera flash when taking pictures, either. 1. What is an animal café? 2. Why do the owners of the cat cafés also look after other animals? 3. What do the customers need to do if they stay in an animal café with their own pets? 4. Would you like to go to an animal café? Why or why not? (Give at least 2 reasons.) 【答案】1. It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. 2. To attract more visitors./Because they want to attract more visitors. 3. The customers need to order drinks and snacks. 4. Yes. Because I can play with animals and I can also read books and relax myself there. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了动物咖啡馆。 (1)题解析： 根据第一段“Have you heard about animal cafés?”和“It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks.”可知，这是一个你可以在享受食物和饮料，同时与动物玩耍的地方。故填It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. (2)题解析： 根据第二段“To attract more visitors, the owners of the cafés also look after other animals such as dogs, rabbits and ducks.”可知，为了吸引更多的游客，咖啡馆的主人还照顾其他动物，如狗、兔子和鸭子。故填To attract more visitors./Because they want to attract more visitors. (3)题解析： 根据第三段“But the customers need to order drinks and snacks if they stay in an animal café with their own pets.”可知，如果顾客和自己的宠物待在动物咖啡馆，他们需要点饮料和零食。故填The customers need to order drinks and snacks. (4)题解析： 本题答案不唯一，言之有理即可。由文章可知，在动物咖啡馆理既可以和小动物一起玩，也可以阅读、放松自己。故填Yes. Because I can play with animals and I can also read books and relax myself there. （二） （25-26八上·北京汇文中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. To be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (慷慨的); be understanding. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Generosity (慷慨) means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Instead, you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, like your hobbies and your interests. Then you will want to share your ideas and feelings. By sharing them you help your friend know you better. These tell your friend what is important to you. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be the first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend, you must listen and understand. When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practise honesty, generosity and understanding. 1. Why don’t some friendships last very long? 2. What may happen if a friend finds out that you aren’t honest? 3. When can we understand a friend’s problem better? 4. If you have a small disagreement (意见不合) with a good friend, what will you do to solve the problem and protect your friendship? (List at least two points.) 【答案】1. Because too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. 2. You may lose your friend’s trust. 3. When we try to put ourselves in our friend’s place. 4. ①I will communicate with my friend honestly to express my own ideas and listen to his/her opinions. ②I will try to put myself in my friend’s place to understand his/her thoughts and be more understanding. 【解析】【导语】 本文指出“很多人想要友谊却不愿付出”是友谊难以长久的原因，进而提出“成为好朋友需遵守三个原则：诚实、慷慨、体谅”，并分别解释这三个原则对维系友谊的重要性，最后总结真正的友谊都包含这三点。 (1)题解析： 根据第一段“Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long.”可知，因为太多人希望别人成为他们的朋友，但他们却不回报以友谊。故填Because too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. (2)题解析： 根据第二段“If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust.”可知，如果朋友发现你不诚实，你可能会失去他们的信任。故填You may lose your friend’s trust. (3)题解析： 根据第四段“When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better.”可知，当我们试着设身处地为朋友着想时，我们可以更好地理解问题。故填When we try to put ourselves in our friend’s place. (4)题解析： 根据第三段“Then you will want to share your ideas and feelings. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.”及第四段“When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better.”可知，如果和朋友意见不合，可以和朋友表达自己的想法并倾听对方的意见，还可以试着设身处地为朋友着想，以理解对方。故填①I will communicate with my friend honestly to express my own ideas and listen to his/her opinions. ②I will try to put myself in my friend’s place to understand his/her thoughts and be more understanding. （三） （25-26八上·北京第一七一中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The Silk Road The Silk Road was not only a road, but also a large group of busy roads that connected China with Europe and the Middle East. It started about 2,230 years ago and played an important role in the development of economic (经济的) and cultural exchanges (交换) across countries. These old roads had busy business ports (港口). They also had lively markets that were offered as the center for the exchange of products. Silk was one of the most popular products, but many other products also traveled along these roads. For example, tea, china (瓷器), and spices (香料) traveled from the Eastern countries to the Western countries. At the same time, the West exchanged animals, paintings, fruits, etc. The exchange along the roads had not only products but also ideas and cultures. The ideas from one area would find their way to another, improving societies and understanding. For example, papermaking appeared in China, and then reached Europe and other countries. It also changed the way countries communicated with each other. One of the most famous travelers to use the Silk Road was the Italian traveler Marco Polo. His journey to China during the 13th century opened up a window into the East for Europeans. To introduce the customs and geography of the areas he visited, he wrote a famous book, The Travels of Marco Polo. By understanding the Silk Road, we can know how we keep in touch with the world for centuries, and how products and cultural exchanges continue to shape our whole society. Today, the idea of “the Belt and Road Initiative” is put forward by China to develop the economy and cooperation (合作) among Asia, Europe, and Africa. 1. When did the Silk Road start? 2. What did the Eastern and Western countries exchange along the roads? 3. Why did Marco Polo write the famous book? 4. What do you think of the Silk Road? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1. It started about 2,230 years ago./About 2,230 years ago. 2. Not only products but also ideas and cultures. 3. To introduce the customs and geography of the areas he visited. 4. I think the Silk Road is very great. First, it promoted economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West, enabling different cultures to communicate and integrate with each other. Second, the trade along the Silk Road promoted the development and prosperity of the regions along the route, bringing benefits to the local people. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了丝绸之路的历史，作用以及其对东西方经济和文化交流的重要影响。 (1)题解析： 根据“It started about 2,230 years ago and played an important role in the development of economic and cultural exchanges across countries.”可知，丝绸之路大约始于2,230年前。故填It started about 2,230 years ago./About 2,230 years ago. (2)题解析： 根据“The exchange along the roads had not only products but also ideas and cultures.”可知，沿途的交换不仅有产品，还有思想和文化。故填Not only products but also ideas and cultures. (3)题解析： 根据“To introduce the customs and geography of the areas he visited, he wrote a famous book, The Travels of Marco Polo.”可知，马可·波罗写这本著名的书是为了介绍他所访问过的地区的风俗和地貌。故填To introduce the customs and geography of the areas he visited. (4)题解析： 本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，结合自身理由，合理作答即可。故填I think the Silk Road is very great. First, it promoted economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West, enabling different cultures to communicate and integrate with each other. Second, the trade along the Silk Road promoted the development and prosperity of the regions along the route, bringing benefits to the local people. （四） （25-26八上·北京师范大学附属中学·期中）Su Bingtian: From Runner to Researcher In April 2025, Su Bingtian helped Team Guangdong win the men’s 4×100m team race at the National Athletics Grand Prix (全国田径大奖赛). The day before, he ran 10.49 seconds in the 100m first round, but then decided to stop running the 100m. He said, “I always said I would run until I couldn’t. Now I really can’t.” He would need about 10.11 seconds to run in the National Games 100m, but he felt it was impossible. “I’m 35 now,” Su said, “and most athletes around me are much younger, but I have no regrets.” He hasn’t trained with a full plan or raced often for over two years, but he can still help his team in the 4×100m. For now, one goal still keeps him going: the 15th National Games this November in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area(粤港澳大湾区). Born in Zhongshan, Guangdong, he said, “After I missed the Olympics this year, I once thought about giving up. But I didn’t, because the National Games will take place in my hometown and I want to run for my home province. No matter what, I’ll try my best.” Looking ahead, Su is also turning to running research. Now he teaches at Jinan University and has started a research center to help young athletes. He has noticed that many young runners in China still don’t have a clear way to train. “Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from training,” Su said. “What I want to do now is to take those experiences and make them easier to understand so that they match the growth of our teenagers.” By using his experience as an athlete in his research and teaching, he hopes to light the way for the young runners. “It’s likely that he will become an excellent researcher, and his work could play an important role in developing young athletes in the future,” said Luo Le, a sports expert. 1. Did Su run at the National Athletics Grand Prix? 2. Why didn’t he give up after he missed the Olympics? 3. What does he do to help young athletes? 4. According to (根据) the passage, what qualities of Su can we learn from? Why?（at least two qualities） 【答案】1. Yes, he did. 2. Because the National Games will take place in his hometown and he wants to run for his home province. 3. He teaches at Jinan University, starts a research center, and shares his training experiences in a way that fits teenagers’ growth to help young athletes. 4. Qualities 1: Responsibility；Because he tries his best to run for his home province. Qualities 2: Dedication；Because he started a research center to help young athletes. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了苏炳添从运动员转型为研究者的经历：他在2025年全国田径大奖赛中助力广东队夺冠，虽因状态调整暂停100米单项，但仍备战家乡举办的全运会；同时他在暨南大学任教并成立研究中心，用自身经验帮助年轻运动员成长。 (1)题解析： 根据“In April 2025, Su Bingtian helped Team Guangdong win the men’s 4×100m team race at the National Athletics Grand Prix. The day before, he ran 10.49 seconds in the 100m first round”可知，苏炳添在全国田径大奖赛中参与了比赛。 故填Yes, he did. (2)题解析： 根据“After I missed the Olympics this year, I once thought about giving up. But I didn’t, because the National Games will take place in my hometown and I want to run for my home province”可知，他没放弃是因为全运会在他的家乡举办，他想为家乡省份参赛。 故填Because the National Games will take place in his hometown and he wants to run for his home province. (3)题解析： 根据“Now he teaches at Jinan University and has started a research center to help young athletes. What I want to do now is to take those experiences and make them easier to understand so that they match the growth of our teenagers”可知，他通过在暨南大学任教、成立研究中心，以及将自身经验转化为适合青少年的训练方法来帮助年轻运动员。 故填He teaches at Jinan University, starts a research center, and shares his training experiences in a way that fits teenagers’ growth to help young athletes. (4)题解析： 本题为开放题，答案不唯一，结合自身评价和理由，如责任感或者奉献精神等合理作答即可。故填Qualities 1: Responsibility（责任感）；Because he tries his best to run for his home province. Qualities 2: Dedication（奉献精神）；Because he started a research center to help young athletes. （五） （25-26八上·北京陈经纶中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Do you often find yourself worried about the coming art project or sports? You’re not the only one with those little worries. We all feel that way! But hey, you know what? A little worry can be kind of cool. As a middle school student, I often have some little worries. For example, when I worry about an art project, I put a lot of effort on it. It makes me better. So, give those little worries a high-five — they’re just your body’s way of saying, “Hey, let’s get ready!” A little worry can be a big help for our study. It makes us think hard and listen carefully in class. So, a little worry can help us do our best and learn lots! A little worry can make us a good planner. We may ask, “What words am I not sure about?” Then we’ll check our textbook, thinking hard about each one. We may also worry about finishing our math test on time, so we try to get fast. A little worry can bring us cool feelings before a sports day. We may worry about how well we play. And a little worry keeps us exercising all week. We feel energetic after trying our best to practise. So, don’t be afraid of a little worry. It can be our friend and help us get ready for all the cool things in our life, making us do our best. 1. What does the writer do when he worries about an art project? 2. Why can a little worry be a big help for our study? 3. What can a little worry bring us before a sports day? 4. Do you think a little worry is good or bad for you? Why?（Please give two reasons.） 【答案】1. He puts a lot of effort on it. 2. Because it makes us think hard and listen carefully in class. 3. It can bring us cool feelings. 4. I think a little worry is good for me. Because it helps me make better use of my time, and it also makes me put a lot of effort on study to get better results.(开放性问答，言之有理即可) 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了些许担忧对学生的好处，告诉我们有点担忧是很正常的。 (1)题解析： 根据“For example, when I worry about an art project, I put a lot of effort on it.”可知，当作者为一个艺术项目感到担忧时，他付出很多努力。故填He puts a lot of effort on it. (2)题解析： 根据“A little worry can be a big help for our study. It makes us think hard and listen carefully in class.”可知，些许担忧对我们的学习有很大的帮助，它使得我们在课堂上努力思考、认真听讲。故填Because it makes us think hard and listen carefully in class. (3)题解析： 根据“A little worry can bring us cool feelings before a sports day.”可知，在运动会前，些许担忧能给我们带来冷静的感觉。故填It can bring us cool feelings. (4)题解析： 开放性问答，言之有理即可。问题意为“你认为些许担忧对你而言是好还是坏？为什么?（请给出两个理由）”，考生可根据本文内容，结合实际情况作答。故填I think a little worry is good for me. Because it helps me make better use of my time, and it also makes me put a lot of effort on study to get better results. （一） （25-26八上·北京第八中学·期中）Jane Goodall As a young girl, Jane Goodall loved to watch animals and read stories about them. She dreamed of living in Africa one day and writing stories about wild animals. When she was old enough, Jane worked and saved her money. When she had saved enough, she went on a trip to Africa. In Africa, Jane met Dr. Louis Leakey, a famous scientist. When Jane met Dr. Leakey, he needed help with an important new animal study. The study would look at how chimpanzees behave. Dr. Leakey asked Jane to work on the chimpanzee study with him. To work on the study, Jane and her mother moved to the country of Tanzania. They lived with chimpanzees in the Gombe Forest. At first, most of the chimps in Gombe were afraid of Jane. Only a chimp she had named David trusted her. He let Jane meet his family group. Jane wrote notes as she watched the chimps every day. Her notes upset many scientists. They had their own beliefs and ideas about how chimps behaved. Jane said chimps were smart. She said they used sticks as tools to dig up bugs to eat. She also said chimps showed feelings, as humans do. Jane’s work made some scientists think again about their old beliefs and ideas about chimps. They saw that some of their old ideas might be wrong. Some scientists agreed with Jane. After many years in Gombe, Jane became very worried. People were cutting down trees in the Gombe Forest. Hunters were stealing baby chimps. Jane knew what she had to do. She talked about her work with many people all around the world. She asked them for help to save the chimps and the forest. People trusted Jane and helped to support her work in Gombe. Over fifty years, she kept working to protect the forest and the chimpanzees from harm. 1. Where did Jane and her mother live to work on the chimpanzee study? 2. Why did Jane become very worried? 3. How long did Jane work to protect the forest and chimpanzees? 4. What do you think of Jane Goodall? Why? 【答案】1. Tanzania. 2. Because people were cutting down trees in the Gombe Forest and hunters were stealing baby chimps. 3. For over fifty years. 4. I think Jane Goodall is a dedicated and compassionate scientist because she spent her life studying and protecting chimpanzees. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了Jane Goodall从小对动物的热爱，成年后前往非洲研究黑猩猩，并最终致力于保护森林和黑猩猩的故事。 (1)题解析： 根据第二段“To work on the study, Jane and her mother moved to the country of Tanzania.”可知，Jane和她的妈妈为了研究黑猩猩居住在坦桑尼亚。故填Tanzania. (2)题解析： 根据第五段“People were cutting down trees in the Gombe Forest. Hunters were stealing baby chimps.”可知，Jane担忧的原因是人们砍伐森林的树木，猎人偷盗幼年黑猩猩。故填Because people were cutting down trees in the Gombe Forest and hunters were stealing baby chimps. (3)题解析： 根据最后一段“Over fifty years, she kept working to protect the forest and the chimpanzees from harm.”可知，Jane为保护森林和黑猩猩工作了五十多年。故填For over fifty years. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之成理即可。参考答案为I think Jane Goodall is a dedicated and compassionate scientist because she spent her life studying and protecting chimpanzees. （二） （25-26八上·北京丰台第十二中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Young Inventor Creates Plastic from Fish Scales Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English inventor, has used fish skin and scales (鳞) to create a new kind of plastic that will break down in about six weeks. Her invention won the 2019 James Dyson Award, which was created by the famous English inventor James Dyson to encourage students to try to use their creativity to solve problems in the real world. Lucy Hughes studied how to design products at the University of Sussex in England. As a designer, she knew a lot about how wasteful many products are. Plastic bags, for example, are often used once for a short time and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself to make something out of waste instead. The University of Sussex isn’t far from the coast. Ms. Hughes devoted some time to studying the fishing business and the waste from fish that were thrown away. After some tests, she found out that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely parts for her product. She tried more than 100 different experiments before getting things just right. Ms. Hughes called her finished product “MarinaTex”. It solves two problems: the single-use plastic and fish waste. MarinaTex is clear and feels like plastic, but it’s stronger than normal plastic that is of the same thickness. It is also cheap to make since it’s made from fish waste. The process of making MarinaTex also doesn’t use much energy. Most importantly, MarinaTex doesn’t take hundreds of years to break down. On its own, it breaks down in four to six weeks. For winning the contest, Ms. Hughes will earn £30,000. Her school will get £5,000. She is looking forward to moving ahead with her idea. She hopes the award money will help her with the process of getting MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. She thinks that one of the best uses for MarinaTex will be in some kinds of food packaging. 1. What did Lucy Hughes create? 2. How many experiments did Lucy Hughes try? 3. How will Lucy Hughes possibly spend the award money? 4. Would you like to use products made from MarinaTex? Why? (List at least 2 reasons) 【答案】1. Lucy Hughes created a new kind of plastic called MarinaTex from fish skin and scales. 2. She tried more than 100 different experiments. 3. She will use the award money to help get MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. 4. Yes, because it breaks down in just 4-6 weeks, reducing environmental pollution, and it is made from fish waste, turning trash into useful products. 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了英国年轻发明家Lucy Hughes利用废弃的鱼鳞和鱼皮研发出可降解塑料MarinaTex，解决了一次性塑料和鱼类废弃物问题。该材料强度高、成本低，仅需四周至六周即可自然分解，荣获2019年詹姆斯·戴森奖，未来有望应用于食品包装等领域。 (1)题解析： 根据“Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English inventor, has used fish skin and scales (鳞) to create a new kind of plastic that will break down in about six weeks.”可知，Lucy Hughes用鱼皮和鱼鳞创造了一种新型塑料。故填Lucy Hughes created a new kind of plastic called MarinaTex from fish skin and scales. (2)题解析： 根据“She tried more than 100 different experiments before getting things just right.”可知，Lucy Hughes做了100多次实验，故填She tried more than 100 different experiments. (3)题解析： 根据“She hopes the award money will help her with the process of getting MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible.”可知，她将用这笔奖金帮助MarinaTex尽快投入使用。故填She will use the award money to help get MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. (4)题解析： 开放性作答，言之有理即可，需至少列出两个理由。故填Yes, because it breaks down in just 4-6 weeks, reducing environmental pollution, and it is made from fish waste, turning trash into useful products. （三） （25-26八上·北京延庆·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Special Olympics is a major international organization for people with intellectual disabilities (智力障碍). It provides (提供) year-round sports training and competitions worldwide, helping over 5 million athletes across 172 countries. The most famous events are the Special Olympics World Games. These Games take turns between summer and winter sports every two years. The first World Games were held on July 20, 1968, in Chicago, USA, with about 1,000 athletes from the U.S. and Canada. A woman named Eunice Kennedy Shriver started these games. She believed that people with intellectual disabilities could achieve great things through sports. She wanted more people to understand them and give them a chance to try. Since then, the Games have grown a lot. The Special Olympics logo comes from an artwork named “Joy and Happiness to All the Children of the World.” It looks like a person who is running or moving. It shows action, confidence, and happiness. There is also a “Flame of Hope” —a special torch that people carry and light during the games. It is free to join Special Olympics. Athletes must be at least 8 years old and be identified (被确认) by a doctor as having an intellectual disability or a similar developmental delay. For younger children aged 2 to 7, Special Olympics offers the Young Athletes program. It uses fun games and activities to help children develop basic motor skills like moving, catching, and playing. Parents often notice that their children develop better social skills and more self-confidence through these activities. By taking part in Special Olympics, athletes not only improve their physical health, but also make new friends, learn new skills, and feel included and valued. Special Olympics shows the world that everyone can achieve their best when given a chance. 1. How many athletes does Special Olympics help? 2. When were the first Special Olympics World Games held? 3. What does the Special Olympics logo show? 4. Would you like to volunteer at a Special Olympics event? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1. Over 5 million. 2. On July 20, 1968. 3. Action, confidence, and happiness. 4. Yes. Because it helps people with intellectual disabilities feel included, and I can learn valuable teamwork skills. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了国际特殊奥林匹克组织（Special Olympics）的成立背景、活动内容、标志含义以及参与条件，强调其为智力障碍人士提供体育训练和竞赛机会的意义。 (1)题解析： 根据“…helping over 5 million athletes across 172 countries.”可知，特殊奥林匹克组织帮助全球超过500万运动员。故填Over 5 million. (2)题解析： 根据“The first World Games were held on July 20, 1968…”可知，首届特殊奥林匹克世界运动会于1968年7月20日举办。故填On July 20, 1968. (3)题解析： 根据“It shows action, confidence, and happiness.”可知，特殊奥林匹克标志象征着行动、自信和快乐。故填Action, confidence, and happiness. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：Yes. Because it helps people with intellectual disabilities feel included, and I can learn valuable teamwork skills. （四） （25-26八上·北京顺义仁和中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A Southern California student named Madison Atkinson is regarded as her family’s hero. Madison, a 15-year-old girl, used CPR skills that she learned at school to help save her 3-year-old relative during a holiday gathering. It happened on Thanksgiving as family members were preparing dinner. Relatives at the Northridge home thought 3-year-old Maxine was inside playing with other kids. But surveillance (监控) video shows the little girl wandering into the backyard and leaning over the side of the pool, and then jumping or falling in. No one else was outside at the time, but a few minutes later Maxine’s uncle walked out to the yard and found her face down in the pool. He jumped in, pulled the little girl from the water and yelled for help. Several adults came outside but were only able to watch helplessly when efforts were made to revive (苏醒) the girl. When Madison saw what was happening, she knew exactly what to do. “I saw that he was trying the Heimlich (海姆利克氏操作法),” she recalled. “But I knew in that case we needed CPR because Maxine didn’t seem like she was breathing. I told everyone I knew CPR and it calmed everyone down.” “Then they just laid her down on the ground and I started CPR.” The little girl soon revived and her family says she has since recovered. Damian Gilbert says he is very proud of his stepdaughter. She was the only one in the house with CPR training and he finds it remarkable that she was able to take control and save a life. “I’m literally watching a 15-year-old girl basically bring back our niece, a 3-year-old, to life,” Gilbert said. “It was something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” 1. What did Madison use to help save her relative? 2. Who pulled the little girl from the water? 3. How does Damian Gilbert feel about his stepdaughter? 4. What do you think of Madison? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1. She used CPR skills that she learned at school. 2. Maxine’s uncle pulled the little girl from the water. 3. He is very proud of his stepdaughter. 4. She is calm and knowledgeable. When She knew what was happening, she was calm and knew exactly what to do. When she saw that the little girl wasn’t breathing, she used CPR to save her life. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了15岁女孩Madison使用学校学习到的CPR技术救了一个3岁小女孩的性命的故事。 (1)题解析： 根据“Madison, a 15-year-old girl, used CPR skills that she learned at school to help save her 3-year-old relative during a holiday gathering.”可知，她使用了在学校学到的CPR技术。故填She used CPR skills that she learned at school. (2)题解析： 根据“No one else was outside at the time, but a few minutes later Maxine’s uncle walked out to the yard and found her face down in the pool. He jumped in, pulled the little girl from the water and yelled for help.”可知，是Maxine的叔叔把小女孩从水里捞了起来。故填Maxine’s uncle pulled the little girl from the water. (3)题解析： 根据“Damian Gilbert says he is very proud of his stepdaughter.”可知，他为他的继女感到骄傲。故填He is very proud of his stepdaughter. (4)题解析： 本题为开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。故填She is calm and knowledgeable. When She knew what was happening, she was calm and knew exactly what to do. When she saw that the little girl wasn’t breathing, she used CPR to save her life. （五） （25-26八上·北京第八十中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Young Inventor Creates Plastic from Fish Scales Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English inventor, has used fish skin and scales (鱼鳞) to create a new kind of plastic that will break down in about six weeks. Her invention won the 2019 James Dyson Award, which was created by the famous English inventor James Dyson to encourage students to try to use their creativity to solve problems in the real world. Lucy Hughes studied how to design products at the University of Sussex in England. As a designer, she knew a lot about how wasteful many products are. Plastic bags, for example, are often used once for a short time and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself to make something out of waste instead. The University of Sussex isn’t far from the coast. Ms. Hughes spent some time studying the fishing business and the waste from fish that were thrown away. After some tests, she decided that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely parts for her product. She tried more than 100 different experiments before getting things just right. Ms. Hughes called her finished product “Marina Tex”. It solves two problems: the single-use plastic and fish waste. Marina Tex is clear and feels like plastic, but it’s stronger than normal plastic that is of the same thickness (厚度). It is also cheap to make since it’s made from fish waste. The process of making Marina Tex also doesn’t use much energy. Most importantly, Marina Tex doesn’t take hundreds of years to break down. On its own, it breaks down in four to six weeks. For winning the competition, Ms. Hughes earned £30,000. Her school got £5,000. She was looking forward to moving ahead with her idea. She hopes the award money will help her with the process of getting Marina Tex into use as quickly as possible. She thinks that one of the best uses for Marina Tex will be in some kinds of food packaging. 1. What did Lucy Hughes create? 2. How many experiments did Lucy Hughes try? 3. What problems does Marina Tex solve? 4. What do you think of Lucy Hughes? What can you learn from her? (List at least two aspects.) 【答案】1. She created a new kind of plastic. 2. She tried more than 100 different experiments. 3. It solves the problems of single-use plastic and fish waste. 4. I think Lucy Hughes is a creative and environmentally conscious young inventor. I can learn from her creativity, environmental awareness, and perseverance.（答案不唯一，合理即可） 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了24岁英国发明家Lucy Hughes利用鱼皮和鱼鳞创造出新型塑料，该塑料可快速分解，其发明荣获大奖，展现了她的创新与环保精神。 (1)题解析： 根据文章第一段“Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English inventor, has used fish skin and scales (鱼鳞) to create a new kind of plastic...”可知，Lucy Hughes用鱼皮和鱼鳞创造了一种新型塑料。故填She created a new kind of plastic. (2)题解析： 根据文章第三段“She tried more than 100 different experiments before getting things just right.”可知，Lucy Hughes尝试了100多次不同的实验。故填She tried more than 100 different experiments. (3)题解析： 根据文章第三段“It solves two problems: the single-use plastic and fish waste.”可知，Marina Tex解决了两个问题：一次性塑料和鱼类废弃物。故填It solves the problems of single-use plastic and fish waste. (4)题解析： 根据文章内容，Lucy Hughes是一个具有创造力和环保意识的年轻发明家。她通过自己的努力和创新，将废弃物转化为有用的产品，为解决环境问题做出了贡献。我们可以从她身上学到以下几点：（1）创造力：她能够从废弃物中发现价值，并创造出新型塑料。（2）环保意识：她关注环境问题，致力于减少塑料污染和废弃物。（3）坚持不懈：她在研发过程中进行了多次实验，最终取得了成功。故填I think Lucy Hughes is a creative and environmentally conscious young inventor. I can learn from her creativity, environmental awareness, and perseverance.（答案不唯一，合理即可） （六） （25-26八上·北京大兴·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When it comes to traveling, most people would choose to go with their families or friends. Now, more and more people are choosing new travel buddies (friends) —their pets. Zeng Qingbin is one such person. In the past eight years, the 35-year-old from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, traveled across the country with his two pet dogs. In Zeng’s eyes, these dogs are like his children. “I’m always dreaming of letting them run freely on grasslands in high mountains,” Zeng said. As traveling with pets becomes more popular in China, the related (相关的) services are also growing. Zhang Wei who works on pet hiking held about 180 pet trips from 2022 to 2025. Each trip usually included two to five guides for groups of up to 30 owners and their dogs. “Safety is the most important, and all the guides are trained to deal with various emergencies (各种紧急情况) in the mountains,” Zhang said. Before a trip, Zhang’s team asks pet owners to fill out a form (表格) about their dogs to make them have a better service. At the same time, airlines began offering charter flight (包租航班) services for pet owners to travel across the country and even internationally. In 2024, China’s first international charter flight allowing pets landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport after taking 60 tourists and over 20 pet dogs to Thailand. There will be more trips to South Korea, Southeast Asia and Europe. “Though domestic (国内的) pet tourism is still in its early going and faces many difficulties, it is becoming more and more popular,” experts said. Zeng is looking forward to having more travel options (选择) for his dogs in the future. “I plan to explore as much as possible with my dogs and let them experience more,” said Zeng. 1. Who did Zeng Qingbin travel across the country with? 2. How many pet trips did Zhang Wei hold? 3. When did China’s first international pet charter begin? 4. Would you like to travel with a pet in the future? Why or why not? (Give two reasons. ) 【答案】1. His two pet dogs. 2. About 180 pet trips. 3. In 2024. 4. 回答合理即可。参考答案：Yes. Because I want to share fun experiences with them. Besides, pets may feel lonely if they can’t see their owners for a long time./No. Because travelling with a pet can bring people all kinds of troubles. Pets may be sick if they travel for a long time outside. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了携宠旅行这一新兴旅游方式在中国的发展现状、相关服务的兴起及未来前景，反映了人们与宠物关系的变化及旅游市场的多样化趋势。 (1)题解析： 根据“In the past eight years, the 35-year-old from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, traveled across the country with his two pet dogs.”可知，是和他的两只宠物狗一起环游中国的，故填His two pet dogs. (2)题解析： 根据“Zhang Wei who works on pet hiking held about 180 pet trips from 2022 to 2025.”可知，在2022年到2025年期间举办了大约180次宠物旅行活动，故填About 180 pet trips. (3)题解析： 根据“In 2024, China’s first international charter flight allowing pets landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport after taking 60 tourists and over 20 pet dogs to Thailand.”可知，中国首个允许宠物乘坐的国际包机航班于2024年开始，故填In 2024. (4)题解析： 回答合理即可。参考答案：Yes. Because I want to share fun experiences with them. Besides, pets may feel lonely if they can’t see their owners for a long time./No. Because travelling with a pet can bring people all kinds of troubles. Pets may be sick if they travel for a long time outside. （七） （25-26八上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Home Is Where the Heart Is In 2017 a record number of over 41 million tourists from abroad visited the United Kingdom. This number fell to a new low of nearly 6.4 million in 2021 but since then numbers greatly rose to just under 30 million in 2022. It’s likely to reach 35 million in 2023. Why do tourists continue to come to the UK in such numbers? “Harlem World” gives a number of reasons why the United Kingdom is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe. It highlights the breath-taking scenery, with historic castles and rolling green fields. Then there are the pubs and delicious food, such as fish and chips and pies. And then there are the people. They are described as being “universally quite lovely”. It goes on to say that “People in the UK are well-read, well-spoken, and well-dressed. They know how to hold a conversation. People in the UK are polite and easy to be around... When you take a trip to the UK, you will be attracted by the people. They are amazing.” Many of us are choosing to stay local and tasting what the good old British Isles has to offer as an alternative (替代物). A third of British are choosing to keep their feet firmly on the ground and holiday at home this year. More and more holiday makers are moving away from lying in the sun by the pool all day and only moving to fill up at the all-day buffet kind of holiday. They are choosing to take the all-action sporting holiday. It’s no longer “eat and drink as much as you possibly can” but “do as many exciting challenging things as you possibly can.” Neil Bevan, General Manager at The Manor & Ashbury Resorts in Devon is excited to see more and more people joining exploring his beautiful part of the country. The Manor and Ashbury Resorts offer an outstanding choice of over 70 different sporting and leisure (休闲) activities including golf, tennis, bowling and archery (射箭). 1. How many tourists are likely to visit the UK in 2023? 2. What are the people in the UK like? 3. What sporting and leisure activities do the Manor and Ashbury Resorts offer? 4. Do you want to travel to the UK for holiday? Why or why not? (at least 2 points) 【答案】1. 35 million. 2. They are lovely, well-read, well-spoken, well-dressed, polite and easy to be around. 3. Over 70 different sporting and leisure activities including golf, tennis, bowling and archery. 4. Yes, because I want to see the historic castles and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Also, I’d like to try British food like fish and chips. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了英国旅游业的发展情况以及吸引游客的原因。 (1)题解析： 根据“It’s likely to reach 35 million in 2023”可知，2023年可能有3500万游客访问英国。故填35 million. (2)题解析： 根据“They are described as being ‘universally quite lovely’...People in the UK are polite and easy to be around”可知，英国人可爱、博学、健谈、穿着得体、有礼貌且容易相处。故填They are lovely, well-read, well-spoken, well-dressed, polite and easy to be around. (3)题解析： 根据“The Manor and Ashbury Resorts offer an outstanding choice of over 70 different sporting and leisure (休闲) activities including golf, tennis, bowling and archery (射箭).”可知，The Manor and Ashbury Resorts提供超过70多种活动，包括高尔夫、网球、保龄球和射箭等活动。故填Over 70 different sporting and leisure activities including golf, tennis, bowling and archery. (4)题解析： 此题为开放性题目，答案合理即可。故填Yes, because I want to see the historic castles and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Also, I’d like to try British food like fish and chips. （八） （25-26八上·北京中国人民大学附属中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The path to turning a hobby into something meaningful isn’t smooth. 17-year-old Wesley Finn from a small Oregon town knows this well. At the age of 12, he started to love taking apart old toys and rebuilding them—from broken RC cars to old alarm clocks. He spent hours figuring out how cogs(齿轮) fit and why batteries power motors, and by high school, he made simple devices for his family, like a night-light phone stand. Last year, when he heard about the State High School Robotics Design Competition—where students build robots to do practical tasks, like moving small objects and avoiding barriers — he knew he had to join. But two weeks before the competition, a major issue arose (产生): The robot’s primary sensor (传感器), essential for detecting (探测) barriers, broke. Unable to afford a replacement, Wesley asked Mr. Torres, his robotics teacher, for help. Rather than buying new parts, Torres suggested reusing sensors from old robots. Over the next ten days, Wesley worked tirelessly after school, taking apart an older robot, adapting (改造) its sensor, and reprogramming (重新编程) it for better response. He also integrated (整合) his homework—applying (运用) math to calculate speed and physics to improve balance — ensuring his robot could function (发挥功能) smoothly. On the day of competition, Wesley faced a difficult task: Robots had to move three blocks between tables while avoiding barriers. At first, his robot had trouble—the old sensor was too slow and almost hit the barriers twice. Remembering Torres’ advice, he quickly used his laptop, adjusted (调整) the code to cut the sensor’s response time by half, and restarted the robot. This time, it moved around the barriers smoothly, picked up all the blocks, and placed them exactly where needed. Wesley didn’t win first—he got second—but the experience mattered more than a prize. Judges were deeply impressed by what he did that day, so they invited him to a State Robotics Lab summer program, where he’ll work with engineers on robots for people with disabilities (残疾). 1. How old was Wesley when he started to love taking apart toys and rebuilding them? 2. What was Mr. Torres’ suggestion on the problem of being unable to afford a replacement? 3. Why did judges invite Wesley to a State Robotics Lab summer program? 4. What do you think of Wesley? Why? (List at least two reasons.) 【答案】1. He was 12 years old. 2. He suggested reusing sensors from old robots. 3. Because they were deeply impressed by his creativity, hard work, and problem-solving skills. 4. He is creative and hard-working because he found smart solutions and worked tirelessly to fix the problem. (回答合理即可) 【解析】【导语】 本文讲述了17岁的Wesley Finn如何克服困难，在机器人设计比赛中展现出创造力与坚持精神，最终获得评委的认可与机会。 (1)题解析： 根据第一段“At the age of 12, he started to love taking apart old toys and rebuilding them.”可知，Wesley在12岁时开始喜欢拆装玩具。故填He was 12 years old. (2)题解析： 根据第三段“Rather than buying new parts, Torres suggested reusing sensors from old robots.”可知，Torres老师建议他从旧机器人中重复利用传感器。故填He suggested reusing sensors from old robots. (3)题解析： 根据最后一段“Judges were deeply impressed by what he did that day, so they invited him to a State Robotics Lab summer program.”可知，评委被他的表现所打动，因此邀请他参加实验室项目。故填Because they were deeply impressed by his creativity, hard work, and problem-solving skills. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，回答合理即可。参考答案为：He is creative and hard-working because he found smart solutions and worked tirelessly to fix the problem. （九） （25-26八上·北京房山·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Shanghai has just opened its first “forest library” to the public. It has caught much attention from book lovers and people who like nature. Unlike traditional indoor libraries, the “forest library” is special because it is built to keep the forest as it is—every tree, bush (灌木) and green area stays natural. The library is called Read & Joy Forest. It is located (位于) in a green space next to Shanghai Library East. It covers 20,546 square meters and is fully open-air. There are rows of strong wooden benches (长凳) for readers to sit comfortably. A small information desk with volunteers is there to help visitors. Green areas are connected by winding (蜿蜒的) wooden walkways that fit well with nature. The forest has many kinds of trees, like tall pine (松树) trees and leafy maple (枫树) trees. This way, visitors can walk slowly through the quiet, green forest and also get a rare (难得的) chance to relax with a book while hearing birds sing and leaves move. People love reading here. Wang Xiaohua, said, “I love the fresh air and the way sunlight comes through the trees. Being around nature calms me down. So I’ll come back every weekend for sure.” Another reader added, “I worked indoors all morning, looking at a screen. So I came here to breathe fresh air. The smell of pine and soil is so relaxing. It’s the perfect place to slow down and enjoy a good book.” Young adults visit the “forest library” most because they want a quiet place away from city life. When they are not reading, many walk slowly along the wooden paths. They sometimes stop to enjoy the trees or listen to the forest sound. So the “forest library” is not just for reading—it’s also a peaceful place to relax both mind and body. 1. What makes the “forest library” special? 2. Where is Read & Joy Forest located? 3. According to the passage, who visits the “forest library” most? 4. What do you think of the “forest library”? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1. It is built to keep the forest as it is—every tree, bush and green area stays natural. 2. It is located in a green space next to Shanghai Library East. 3. Young adults. 4. I think it’s great. First, it allows visitors to read while enjoying nature, which helps them relax. Second, it’s a peaceful place to calm both mind and body away from city life. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了上海新开放的“森林图书馆”及其独特之处，包括其自然环境和吸引的读者群体。 (1)题解析： 根据“Unlike traditional indoor libraries, the ‘forest library’ is special because it is built to keep the forest as it is—every tree, bush (灌木) and green area stays natural.”可知，“森林图书馆”的特殊之处在于它保留了森林的原始状态——每一棵树、灌木和绿地都保持自然。故填It is built to keep the forest as it is—every tree, bush and green area stays natural. (2)题解析： 根据“It is located (位于) in a green space next to Shanghai Library East.”可知，它位于上海图书馆东馆旁的一片绿地上。故填It is located in a green space next to Shanghai Library East. (3)题解析： 根据“Young adults visit the ‘forest library’ most because they want a quiet place away from city life.”可知，年轻人最常光顾“森林图书馆”。故填Young adults. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：I think it’s great. First, it allows visitors to read while enjoying nature, which helps them relax. Second, it’s a peaceful place to calm both mind and body away from city life. （一） （25-26八上·北京陈经纶中学·期中）When you think of a creative person, you might picture someone painting a picture or writing a poem—but you don’t need to be an artist or poet to be creative. Singing in the shower, inventing a new after-school snack, or even doodling (乱画) in your notebook are all creative acts. And joining in these activities brings many benefits: studies show they can improve your focus, help you relax, and reduce anxiety. What’s more, creativity also has positive effects on your physical health. For your mood (情绪), creativity is like a magic pill. Painting, drawing, or just looking at art works can lower your cortisol (皮质醇)—the stress hormone (荷尔蒙) that makes you feel anxious. So next time you’re nervous before an exam, try doodling something fun or looking at art online. It will help you calm down. When it comes to your heart, creativity can be a great helper. It can lower your blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This is especially good for people with heart problems, and even simple creative activities work. Your brain is another big winner when you get creative. Creativity sharpens your focus and mental flexibility (灵活性), letting you think in different ways and come up with new ideas—useful for tricky math problems or essay brainstorming. It keeps the brain young and stops older adults’ cognitive decline (认知下降). Last but not least, your nervous system (神经系统) benefits too. Creativity can better its pain-managing ability. If you suffer from chronic (慢性的) pain, studies show that creative activities like writing music or even singing your favorite tunes can help reduce discomfort. Creativity is for everyone. Try it—you’ll help your body and mind. Give it a try, and you might find a new passion that makes you feel great! 1. What are creative acts? 2. When you’re nervous before an exam, what can you do? 3. Why is creativity good for people with heart problems? 4. What would you like to do to develop your creativity? And why? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1. Singing in the shower, inventing a new after-school snack, or even doodling in your notebook are all creative acts. 2. Try doodling something fun or looking at art online. 3. Because creativity can lower your blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. 4. I would like to try painting and writing music to develop my creativity. The reason is that painting can help me express my emotions and thoughts visually, while writing music allows me to create melodies that can soothe or energize me. Both activities can improve my focus and reduce stress, which are beneficial for my overall well-being. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讨论了什么是创造性行为，以及创造力对人的情绪、心脏、大脑和神经系统的好处。 (1)题解析： 根据“Singing in the shower, inventing a new after-school snack, or even doodling (乱画) in your notebook are all creative acts.”可知，在淋浴时唱歌、发明一种新的课后小吃，甚至在笔记本上乱涂乱画都是创造性的行为。故填Singing in the shower, inventing a new after-school snack, or even doodling in your notebook are all creative acts. (2)题解析： 根据“So next time you’re nervous before an exam, try doodling something fun or looking at art online.”可知，下次考试前紧张的时候，试着画一些有趣的东西或在网上看艺术作品。故填Try doodling something fun or looking at art online. (3)题解析： 根据“It can lower your blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This is especially good for people with heart problems, and even simple creative activities work.”可知，创造力可以降低血压，使心脏更容易向全身泵血，这对有心脏问题的人特别好。故填Because creativity can lower your blood pressure, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. (4)题解析： 这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。故填I would like to try painting and writing music to develop my creativity. The reason is that painting can help me express my emotions and thoughts visually, while writing music allows me to create melodies that can soothe or energize me. Both activities can improve my focus and reduce stress, which are beneficial for my overall well-being. （二） （25-26八上·北京文汇中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Understanding Peer Pressure (同辈压力) Have you ever agreed with your friends even when you didn’t want to? This often happens because of peer pressure. Peer pressure is the influence from people in your same age group. It is very common for teenagers. It can be direct (直接的), like a friend asking you to copy homework or to ride a roller coaster even when you have fear of heights. It can also be indirect, like feeling you need to wear certain clothes to fit in. Many young people follow their peers because they want to feel welcome and part of the group. They are afraid that saying “no” will make them look different or lead to being left out. So, they sometimes hide their true feelings and do what others are doing. However, this can put them in a difficult situation. They may feel stressed and unhappy because they are not being themselves. So, how can we deal with peer pressure in a smart way? Here are some clear steps you can follow: First, take a breath and think. When you feel pushed to do something, don’t answer immediately. Give yourself a moment to ask: “Is this safe?” “Is this right for me?” “What could happen next?” Second, plan your words. It’s easier to say “no” when you know what to say. You can be direct and say, “No, thanks. I’m not comfortable with that,” or “I am afraid of heights.” If that feels too hard, you can give a simple reason like, “My parents would be really upset,” or suggest a different idea, “I don’t want to copy homework, but we can study together later.” Finally, find your people. Spend more time with friends who share your values and respect your choices. True friendship should be based on respect for each other, not on pressure. Remember, learning to handle (处理) peer pressure is a part of growing up. By being true to yourself, you not only build a stronger sense of self, but you also learn to build healthier and happier friendships. 1. Why do some young people follow their peers? 2. What is the first step for dealing with peer pressure according to the passage? 3. What should true friendship be based on? 4. In your opinion, which way is better to deal with peer pressure, following others or saying “no”? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1. Because they want to feel welcome and part of the group, and are afraid of looking different or being left out. 2. Take a breath and think./Don’t answer immediately and give yourself a moment to think. 3. Respect for each other. 4. In my opinion, saying “no” is better. First, it helps you be true to yourself and avoid stress. Second, it helps you build stronger self-confidence and healthier friendships. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，探讨了同辈压力的定义、表现形式、影响以及应对同辈压力的具体方法。 (1)题解析： 根据“Many young people follow their peers because they want to feel welcome and part of the group. They are afraid that saying ‘no’ will make them look different or lead to being left out.”可知，年轻人追随同伴是因为他们想获得归属感，并害怕因拒绝而显得不合群或被孤立。故填Because they want to feel welcome and part of the group, and are afraid of looking different or being left out. (2)题解析： 根据“First, take a breath and think. When you feel pushed to do something, don’t answer immediately.”可知，应对同辈压力的第一步是先停下来思考，不要立即回应。故填Take a breath and think./Don’t answer immediately and give yourself a moment to think. (3)题解析： 根据“True friendship should be based on respect for each other, not on pressure.”可知，真正的友谊应建立在相互尊重的基础上。故填Respect for each other. (4)题解析： 本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一。结合文中观点（如保持真实自我、减少压力、建立健康友谊等）给出个人看法并合理作答即可。故填In my opinion, saying “no” is better. First, it helps you be true to yourself and avoid stress. Second, it helps you build stronger self-confidence and healthier friendships. （三） （25-26八上·北京清华附中朝阳分校·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Leaving his smartphone and computer at home, Yang Hao, a 32-year-old doctoral student in Shanxi province, took a trip in the old-fashioned way last year. Over the course of 134 days, he visited 68 counties and cities in 24 provinces and regions across China, and read 40 books. His journey was inspired (启发) by a screen time notification (通知) from his iPhone that he was spending almost seven hours a day on his phone each day. He was shocked. Then he had an idea of leaving his phone and computer at home to face the challenges of a digital-free (无数字化的) life. Last Nov. 27, Yang set off from Taiyuan with a large backpack carrying clothing, two cameras, maps, his ID card, bank cards, cash, pens, a notebook, and three books. During the trip, Yang experienced lots of challenges. Without a phone, he couldn’t book a hotel online. He wasn’t allowed in the Hubei Provincial Museum because the museum required reservation (预约) in advance and he couldn’t reserve a ticket online. There were lots of situations like this. On the other hand, leaving his phone and computer behind, Yang got really rewarding experiences. Without travel bloggers, books and museums became his guides. In Hunan province, Yang retraced (重走) Shen Congwen’s trip in Xiangxi Sanji by boat along the Yuanjiang River about 90 years ago. After reading historical documents, Yang followed those explorers’ footsteps and visited Taklimakan Desert in southern Xinjiang. Also, because writing letters was his only way to keep in touch with family and friends, he rediscovered the pleasure of writing letters. Yang returned home on April 9. He didn’t want to turn his phone or computer on, because he got used to a quiet, peaceful life without the Internet. His old life soon returned. But now, Yang keeps a degree of distance (一定的距离) from the Internet. He’s busy making a documentary (纪录片) about his journey. “I hope to offer a different perspective (视角) on seeing the world, whether on screen or through my words,” Yang says. 1. How did he take the trip last year? 2. Where did he set off? 3. What became his guides? 4. Would you like to have such a trip without the Internet? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1. He left his smartphone and computer at home and took the trip in the old-fashioned way. 2. He set off from Taiyuan. 3. Books and museums became his guides. 4. Yes, I’d like to. First, it can help me escape the digital world and enjoy a quiet, peaceful life. Second, I can get rewarding experiences like rediscovering the pleasure of writing letters and following explorers’ footsteps. 【解析】【导语】 本文讲述了山西博士生杨浩去年不带电子设备，以传统方式旅行的经历，包括旅途的起因、挑战与收获。 (1)题解析： 根据“Leaving his smartphone and computer at home... took a trip in the old-fashioned way last year.”可知，他是把智能手机和电脑留在家里，以传统方式旅行的，故填He left his smartphone and computer at home and took the trip in the old-fashioned way. (2)题解析： 根据“Last Nov. 27, Yang set off from Taiyuan”可知，他是从太原出发的，故填He set off from Taiyuan. (3)题解析： 根据“Without travel bloggers, books and museums became his guides.”可知，书籍和博物馆成了他的向导，故填Books and museums became his guides. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填Yes, I’d like to. First, it can help me escape the digital world and enjoy a quiet, peaceful life. Second, I can get rewarding experiences like rediscovering the pleasure of writing letters and following explorers’ footsteps. （四） （25-26八上·北京第二中学·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Self-images (自我印象) are our own mind’s pictures of ourselves. These images include the way we look, the way we act, the way we talk and the way we think. When we find that believing in ourselves is a bit hard, it is time we build positive self-images and learn to have happy lives. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold of us. Unluckily, most of these images are more negative (消极的) than they should be. As a result, changing the way we think about ourselves is the key to changing our self-images and our whole world. The best way to destroy (摧毁) a passive (消极的) self-image is to step back and decide to pay attention to our success. That is to make a list if we need to, but we should write down all of the great things we do every day. Don’t allow doubts to happen to us. It very well might be that we are experiencing negative self-images because we can’t move past the weakness that we see in ourselves. Well, make a change of it as our primary task. If we think we’re silly because we aren’t good at maths, find someone to help us. If we think we’re weak because we can’t run a mile, get more practice. But remember what we think doesn’t mean it’s true. The best way to get rid of (摆脱) a negative self-image is to realise that our images are far from the goals, and to actively make ourselves believe that we have positive personalities. Changing the way we think and working on those we need to improve will go a long way to create new positive self-images. When we can pat ourselves on the back, we’ll know we’re well on our way. 1. When do we need to build positive self-images? 2. What’s the key to changing our self-images and our whole world? 3. How can we destroy passive self-images? 4. Do you think self-image is important? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1. When we find that believing in ourselves is a bit hard. 2. Changing the way we think about ourselves. 3. By stepping back and paying attention to our success. 4. 开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I think self-image is important. First, a positive self-image helps us believe in ourselves and live happily. Second, it can guide us to improve ourselves and achieve our goals by changing our thinking and actions. 【解析】【导语】 本文主要探讨了“自我印象”对个人生活的影响。文章分析了人们常持有消极自我印象的问题，并提供了多种建立积极自我印象、摆脱消极自我印象的实用方法，鼓励读者通过改变思维方式来获得更幸福的生活。 (1)题解析： 根据第一段“When we find that believing in ourselves is a bit hard, it is time we build positive self-images and learn to have happy lives.”可知，当我们发现相信自己有点困难时，就是我们建立积极自我印象的时候了。故填When we find that believing in ourselves is a bit hard. (2)题解析： 根据第二段“As a result, changing the way we think about ourselves is the key to changing our self-images and our whole world.”可知，改变我们对自己的看法是改变自我印象和整个世界的关键。故填Changing the way we think about ourselves. (3)题解析： 根据第三段“The best way to destroy a passive self-image is to step back and decide to pay attention to our success.”可知，摧毁消极自我印象的最好方法是退后一步，决定关注我们的成功。故填By stepping back and paying attention to our success. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I think self-image is important. First, a positive self-image helps us believe in ourselves and live happily. Second, it can guide us to improve ourselves and achieve our goals by changing our thinking and actions. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $