专题04 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，天津专用）八年级英语上学期

可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题04阅读理解（说明文） 基础必练 主题语境01人与社会-时代变迁 【答案】1.A2.D3.B4.B5.C 主题语境02人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 【答案】1.B2.C3.B4.B5.D 主题语境03人与社会-艺术 【答案】1.B2.A3.B4.B5.B 主题语境04人与自我-个人情况 【答案】1.D2.B3.D4.A5.B 主题语境05人与自我-方法与哲理 【答案】1.B2.C3.B 主题语境06人与自我-饮食 【答案】1.B2.B3.B4.C5.A 进阶提升 主题语境01人与社会-交通 【答案】1.C2.B3.D4C5.A 1/3 函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 主题语境02人与社会-人际交往 Passage 1 【答案】1.B2.B3.C4.D5.C Passage 2 【答案】1.D2.C3.C4.D5.A 主题语境03人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 【答案】1.D2.D3.C Passage 2 【答案】1.B2.C3.C4.D5.B 主题语境04人与自我-个人情况 Passage 1 【答案】1.D2.C3.C4.B5.B Passage 2 【答案】1.C2.B3.D4.D5.A 主题语境05人与自我-方法与哲理 【答案】1.B2.A3.D4.C5.D 主题语境06人与自然-环境 【答案】1.A2.B3.C4.D5.C 拓展培优 主题语境01人与社会-社会 【答案】1.D2.A3.C4B5.D 213 函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 主题语境02人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 【答案】1.C2.B3.A4.C5.A 主题语境03人与自我-感情与情绪 【答案】1.B2.A3.D4.C5.C 主题语境04人与自我-方法与哲理 【答案】1.B2.A3.D4.A5.C 3/3 专题04 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-时代变迁 （25-26八上·天津耀华中学·期中）Here is the car of the future! This car is very different from today’s cars. It is quiet and clean. Today’s cars have wheels, but this one does not. It moves like a snail (蜗牛), but is much faster than a snail! This car will use electricity (电). People can make it full of electricity very quickly. It will also be very easy to drive. In fact, you don’t need to drive it because it will drive itself. You will just need to tell the computer “Go to…” and then the car will take you there. Also, it will reach the place very quickly, much faster than today’s cars. It will also be very safe and comfortable. A lot of technology has already appeared, but it is at the experimental stage (试验阶段). Fifty years from now, maybe sooner, some new roads will have solar panels and some cars will be able to use them. However, you may not be able to drive a “snail car”, even if you’re only under 20 today. Maybe this is the car of the year 2100, and your grandchildren may drive it. No pollution, no traffic jams, no stress. Scientists have lots of ideas about the car of the future. It will be interesting to see what ideas they come up with many years from now. 1.What’s the theme of the passage? A. Future. B. Health. C. Space. D. Electricity. 2.What can we know about the car of the future according to Paragraphs 1 and 2? A. The car won’t be easy to drive. B. The car moves as quickly as today’s cars. C. The car has wheels. D. The car will be silent and clean. 3.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Snails. B. Solar panels. C. Snail cars. D. Cars of the future. 4.What can we infer (推断) according to the last paragraph? A. Driving will be difficult in the 22nd century. B. Driving will be nice in the 22nd century. C. Driving will be worrying in the 22nd century. D. Driving will be tiring in the 22nd century. 5.What’s the best title for the passage? A. The Solar Energy B. Important Energy C. The Future Cars D. Some Interesting Experiments 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. B　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了未来的汽车。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读原文可知，文章围绕未来的汽车展开，主题是未来。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“It is quiet and clean.”可知，未来的汽车安静又清洁。故选D。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“Fifty years from now, maybe sooner, some new roads will have solar panels and some cars will be able to use them.”可知，此句表示五十年后，也许更早，一些新道路将安装太阳能电池板，一些汽车将能够使用它们。这里的them指代前面的太阳能板。故选B。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“No pollution, no traffic jams, no stress.”可知未来的驾驶没有污染、堵车和压力，可以推断未来的驾驶将是美好的。故选B。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。通读原文可知，文章主要介绍未来的汽车，C选项“未来的汽车”是最佳标题。故选C。 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 （25-26八上·天津河西区·期中）Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner (扫描装置) are fixed in the bag. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind (提醒) you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are different because of the wind speed. The colours of the sweets are decided by temperature (气温). Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company has created a “tool”—a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. 1.What is the Smart Schoolbag mainly used for? A. Helping students do homework quickly. B. Reminding students of what books to pack. C. Making schoolbags lighter for students. D. Scanning books and sending them to teachers. 2.How does the 3D printer decide the shapes of the Weather Sweets? A. By the temperature of the day. B. By the time of the day. C. By the wind speed of the day. D. By the sunlight of the day. 3.What happens when the Sunrise Bed fully turns on its lights? A. It plays loud music suddenly. B. It begins to play soft music. C. It shakes gently to wake people up. D. It turns off after 10 minutes. 4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. An 11-year-old school girl invented the Smart Schoolbag. B. If you forget a book, the Smart Schoolbag will remind you. C. Students from a high school created Weather Sweets. D. The Sunrise Bed is a tool to help you not to be late. 5.In which part of the magazine can we most probably read the passage? A. Great inventors. B. Wonderful photos. C. Interesting books. D. Amazing inventions. 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. B　4. B　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了智能书包、天气糖果、日出的床三项发明。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind (提醒) you.”可知，智能书包内置扫描装置和电脑，如果书缺失，会显示消息提醒学生带书。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“The shapes of the sweets are different because of the wind speed.”可知，糖果的形状由风速决定。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play.”可知，灯全亮时，柔和的音乐开始播放。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind (提醒) you.”可知，智能书包在书缺失时会提醒学生。故选B。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了三种创新发明（智能书包、天气糖果、日出床），主题是新颖的发明，因此最可能出现在杂志的“惊人的发明”部分。故选D。 主题语境03 人与社会-艺术 （25-26八上·天津东丽区·期中）Movie “731”: Remember History and Love Peace The movie “731” came out in China on September 18, 2025. This date was the 94th anniversary (周年) of the September 18th Incident (事件), an important day in Chinese history. Many cinemas even set their first show time at 9:18 a.m. to mark (纪念) this special day. The film is set during World War II. It tells the true story of Japan’s Unit 731. This army did cruel (残忍的) human experiments on people in Harbin. The movie shows how common Chinese people suffered and fought against the invaders (侵略者). The movie has been very popular since its release (上映). On its opening day, its box office (票房) broke 200 million yuan, and it set many records, like having the most showings in a single day in Chinese film history. There are two main reasons for its popularity. First, it helps us remember a painful part of history that we must not forget. Second, 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist (法西斯) War, so people think more about history. This movie is a good educational tool. It teaches us to value peace. But because there are some intense (紧张的) and disturbing scenes (令人不安的场景), it is recommended (建议) for people over 18 years old. Younger people should watch it with their parents. Remembering history does not mean hating. It means we love peace and life more. This film is not just a movie; it is a history lesson for all of us. 1.When will the movie “731” be released in China? A. September 12, 2025. B. September 18, 2025. C. October 18, 2025. D. November 18, 2025. 2.What is the September 18th Incident? A. An important day in Chinese history. B. A festival in China. C. The start of World War I. D. A celebration in Harbin. 3.During which war is the film set? A. World War I. B. World War II. C. The Civil War. D. The Korean War. 4.Who is the movie recommended for? A. All children. B. Viewers above 18 years old. C. Only adults over 60. D. Nobody. 5.What does remembering history mean according to the passage? A. Holding onto hatred. B. Valuing peace and life more. C. Forgetting the past. D. Starting a new war. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. B　4. B　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了电影《731》的上映时间、背景、受欢迎的原因及意义。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“The movie "731" came out in China on September 18, 2025”可知，这部电影在中国的上映时间是2025年9月18日。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“This date was the 94th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, an important day in Chinese history”可知，九一八事变是中国历史上的重要日子。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“The film is set during World War II”可知，这部电影以第二次世界大战为背景。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“it is recommended for people over 18 years old”可知，这部电影建议18岁以上的人观看。故选B。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据“Remembering history does not mean hating. It means we love peace and life more”可知，铭记历史意味着更珍惜和平与生命。故选B。 主题语境04 人与自我-个人情况 （25-26八上·天津东丽区·期中）“I” or “E” ? “Am I an ‘I’ person or an ‘E’ person?” It is a popular topic among young people around China today. Many people are crazy about it so that they take a personality test named Myers-Briggs test to find out the answer. Many people find the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) useful. It groups people into 16 types, which start with the letter “I” or “E”, such as “ENTJ, INFP” or more. “E” is short for “Extroversion” while “I” is for “Introversion”. “I’m an ‘E’ person. I should go to the party and make more friends.” “I’m an ‘I’ person. I’d like to work by myself. I could be a writer in the future.” They believe different types can help them make decisions for activities, jobs or even life choices more quickly. But there are also problems. Some people take the test for a second time and get different results. Some people find it hard to answer some questions. “I like watching TV by myself. But I also enjoy playing with friends. Am I an ‘I’ or an ‘E’?” When you take a personality test, you may think, “Oh, that’s me.” That’s because the descriptions (描述) are generic. They can be used to describe many people. Research has found that over 50 percent of people get a different score when they retake the MBTI just five weeks later. Personalities can change with time, and they are not black-or-white, scientists say. You may be introverted now but become extroverted when you get older. Or, you can be both an “I” and an “E”. Don’t label yourself! Studies have also shown that the test is not real at telling people’s success in different jobs. So, don’t take it too seriously. 1.MBTI is a test ________. A. without a hot topic B. with the same answer C. about young people in China D. for your personality type 2.Why do some people think MBTI is useful? A. It can make them more popular. B. It can help them make decisions quickly. C. It can change their personalities. D. It can tell them how to be successful. 3.If you are an “E” person, you may ________. A. like to read books in the library on vacation B. like to cook simple meals at home on weekends C. like to watch movies with a pet dog on Friday night D. like to have fun in different festivals with different people 4.What does the underlined word “generic” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Common. B. Special. C. Clear. D. Simple. 5.Why does the writer write the passage? A. To tell what MBTI is. B. To tell if MBTI is useful. C. To teach people how to use MBTI. D. To tell how many personality types people have. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. D　4. A　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了MBTI性格测试在中国的流行现象、其用途及存在的问题，并提醒人们不要过于依赖测试结果。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Many people are crazy about it so that they take a personality test named Myers-Briggs test to find out the answer.”可知，MBTI是一个性格测试，用于确定一个人是“I”型还是“E”型等性格类型。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“They believe different types can help them make decisions for activities, jobs or even life choices more quickly.”可知，有些人认为MBTI有用是因为它可以帮助他们更快地做出决定。故选B。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中“‘E’ is short for ‘Extroversion’”以及“I’m an ‘E’ person. I should go to the party and make more friends.”可推知，如果你是“E”型人格，你可能喜欢在不同的节日里和不同的人一起玩乐。故选D。 (4)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据下文“They can be used to describe many people.”可知，这些描述可以用于描述很多人，因此它们是通用的，所以“generic”的意思是“通用的，常见的”。故选A。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是第二段中“Many people find the MBTI useful.”和最后一段中“So, don’t take it too seriously.”可知，文章主要讨论了MBTI的有用性以及存在的问题，并提醒人们不要过于看重测试结果。因此，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了告诉读者MBTI是否有用。故选B。 主题语境05 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·天津外国语大学附属外国语学校·期中）Job hunting is an important step for many people after school or when changing careers. It requires preparation, patience and the right skills to stand out from other applicants. With careful planning, you can increase your chances of getting your dream job. First, knowing your strengths is key. Think about your skills, hobbies and past experiences—like volunteer work or school projects. For example, if you’re good at communicating with others, jobs in customer service or education might be a good fit. Second, prepare a clear resume. A resume should briefly introduce your personal information, skills and experiences. Avoid long paragraphs; keep it simple and easy to read. Third, practice for interviews. Many employers ask common questions like “Why do you want this job?” or “What can you bring to our company?” Practicing answers with friends or family helps you feel more confident. Remember, job hunting often takes time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get an offer right away. Learn from each experience—if you don’t get a job, think about what you can improve next time. Being honest and polite during the process also leaves a good impression on employers. 1.What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to write a perfect resume for a new job B. Tips to help people succeed in job hunting C. Why job hunting is always very easy D. How to get a job without any preparation 2.According to the passage, what should you do first for job hunting? A. Ask friends to find a job for you B. Practice answering interview questions C. Understand your own strengths D. Send resumes to as many companies as possible 3.What does the passage tell us about job hunting? A. It doesn’t need any planning or preparation B. Being honest and polite helps make a good impression C. You will get a job offer immediately if you try D. Long and complicated resumes are more popular 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. B 【解析】【导语】 本文为求职者提供了提高成功率的实用建议，包括了解自身优势、准备简历、面试练习以及保持耐心和诚实等。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要围绕如何成功求职展开，介绍了了解自身优势、准备简历、面试练习等建议，因此“帮助人们成功求职的建议”是文章主旨。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“First, knowing your strengths is key.”可知，求职的第一步是了解自己的优势。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Being honest and polite during the process also leaves a good impression on employers.”可知，诚实和礼貌能给雇主留下好印象。故选B。 主题语境06 人与自我-饮食 （25-26八上·天津东丽区·期中）Xibei’s Prepared Dishes If you’ve eaten at Xibei, a popular Chinese restaurant chain, you know its food comes fast. Why? It uses “prepared dishes”—pre-made food, that’s common now. Prepared dishes are made first in central kitchens. Workers choose ingredients (原料), cook (or half-cook) them, then package (包装) and freeze (冷冻). At the restaurant, chefs just heat or cook a little, and food is ready quickly. Xibei’s prepared dishes, like braised lamb spine (红焖羊排), use good ingredients. These dishes are convenient. Busy families heat one in 6 minutes, saving cooking time. In restaurants, they cut waiting time. Xibei even has kid-friendly ones—soft and mild (味道清淡), loved by families. So Xibei sells lots of them. But some people have worries. Some think they’re too expensive or not tasty. Others worry about food safety, like how long frozen ingredients are kept. Also, people don’t like it when restaurants don’t say which dishes are pre-made. 1.Why does Xibei’s food come fast? A. It has many chefs. B. It uses prepared dishes. C. It serves simple food. D. It has small portions. 2.What do workers do first for prepared dishes? A. Heat the food. B. Choose ingredients. C. Serve customers. D. Clean the kitchen. 3.How long does it take busy families to heat a Xibei prepared dish? A. 3 minutes. B. 6 minutes. C. 10 minutes. D. 15 minutes. 4.What do some people worry about Xibei’s prepared dishes? A. They are too cold. B. They are too small. C. Food safety. D. They are too hot. 5.What don’t people like about restaurants’ prepared dishes? A. Restaurants don’t say which are pre-made. B. Restaurants sell them too cheap. C. They are only for kids. D. They take long to cook. 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. B　4. C　5. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西贝餐厅的预制菜，包括其制作流程、优点以及人们对其的一些担忧。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“If you’ve eaten at Xibei, a popular Chinese restaurant chain, you know its food comes fast. Why? It uses ‘prepared dishes’ — pre-made food, that’s common now.”可知，西贝的食物上得快是因为它使用了预制菜。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Prepared dishes are made first in central kitchens. Workers choose ingredients (原料), cook (or half-cook) them, then package (包装) and freeze (冷冻).”可知，制作预制菜时，工人首先要做的是选择原料。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Busy families heat one in 6 minutes, saving cooking time.”可知，忙碌的家庭加热一份西贝预制菜需要6分钟。故选B。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Others worry about food safety, like how long frozen ingredients are kept.”可知，有些人担心西贝预制菜的食品安全问题，比如冷冻原料的保存时间。故选C。 (5)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Also, people don’t like it when restaurants don’t say which dishes are pre-made.”可知，人们不喜欢餐厅不说明哪些菜是预制菜。故选A。 主题语境01 人与社会-交通 （25-26八上·天津汇文中学·期中）Did you ever imagine flying over the city in an air taxi that has no pilot? Do you believe it can take you from place to place in minutes? It sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not anymore. An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL, 电动垂直起降) aircraft (飞行器), also known as an air taxi, completed its first inter-city flight in Guangdong on Feb 27. The eVTOL aircraft started its journey from Shenzhen to Zhuhai, completing the 55-kilometer trip in about 20 minutes. This flight is an important development of this exciting new form of transport. Air taxis use high technology to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, which doesn’t need long runways. Instead of using traditional combustion engines, air taxis use electric motors. These air taxis have propellers placed all over them to help them stay balanced. They also use lithiumion batteries to store electricity, letting them fly far and fast. With a central command center that keeps an eye on the flight, some of them can fly without a pilot. There is no doubt that air taxis can help improve heavy traffic, with their direct point-to-point travel saving valuable time for urban people. Except this benefit, as an eco-friendly choice, air taxis produce fewer emissions than traditional cars, improving urban air quality. However, air taxis also need special places to take off and land, which means they need eVTOL airports called “vertiports”. Now researchers are trying to make full use of the existing (现有的) small airports to serve as “vertiports”. And with plans to fly at low altitudes (纬度) in cities, there’s still much work to be done to keep everyone safe. 1.Why does the author use the questions in paragraph 1? A. To carry out a survey. B. To show the author’s dream. C. To interest readers. D. To begin a science fiction. 2.What helps air taxis stay balanced? A. A helicopter. B. Propellers. C. Lithiumion batteries. D. Combustion engines. 3.What does the underlined word “benefit” mean? A. Problem. B. Choice. C. Way. D. Advantage. 4.According to the last paragraph, what may next researches focus on? A. How to fly higher and more safely. B. How to improve urban air quality. C. How to fly at low altitudes more safely. D. How to build more new airports for air taxis. 5.What’s the best title of the passage? A. A new form of transport. B. The history of air taxis. C. The popularity of air taxis. D. The forms of transport. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. D　4. C　5. A 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了一种新的交通方式——空中出租车。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Did you ever imagine flying over the city in an air taxi that has no pilot? Do you believe it can take you from place to place in minutes”可知作者通过这两个问句引出文章的主题——空中出租车，引起读者阅读的兴趣。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“These air taxis have propellers placed all over them to help them stay balanced.”可知这些空中出租车都装有螺旋桨，以帮助它们保持平衡。故选B。 (3)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据“There is no doubt that air taxis can help improve heavy traffic, with their direct point-to-point travel saving valuable time for urban people. Except this benefit, as an eco-friendly choice, air taxis produce fewer emissions than traditional cars, improving urban air quality.”可知空中出租车可以帮助改善拥挤的交通，它们的直接点对点旅行为城市居民节省了宝贵的时间，空中出租车的排放量比传统汽车少，改善了城市空气质量，这些都是空中出租车的好处，故划线部分意为“好处”，和advantage意义相近。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“And with plans to fly at low altitudes (纬度) in cities, there’s still much work to be done to keep everyone safe.”可知随着在城市低空飞行的计划，要保证每个人的安全，还有很多工作要做，所以接下来的研究会集中在如何在低空飞行更安全。故选C。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了一种新的交通方式——空中出租车，以选项A“一种新的交通方式”为标题最合适。故选A。 主题语境02 人与社会-人际交往 Passage 1 （25-26八上·天津耀华中学·期中）“I don’t like my parents. They always tell me that I should do this and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry,” said Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the same problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were young. Why aren’t some parents so friendly in their children’s eyes? One of the most important reasons is when someone becomes a parent, he/she often worries about things. Since you were born (出生), your parents have worried about everything about you. They do a lot for you. Though something would make you angry, they care about you and worry about you. They worry about your choice (选择) of friends, the food you eat, your study at school, how much sleep you get and so on. All these things are part of your life, because they want you to grow up healthily and happily. So how can you make things easier on yourself? It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone them if you get home later than usual. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Talk about your ideas with them and they may talk about theirs with you. Most of all, try to think why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need help that you can give them. When you become a parent, they may be able to help you learn how to get on with your children. 1.How did the writer start the passage? A. By giving the examples. B. By asking the question. C. By showing a study. D. By comparing the things. 2.Why are parents worried about lots of things about their kids? A. Because they have nothing else to do. B. Because they want kids to grow up well. C. Because they are always worried people. D. Because they like to control their children. 3.What should you do to make things easier on yourself according to the passage? A. Don’t tell your parents your activities. B. Don’t let your friends know your parents. C. Phone your parents if you get home later than usual. D. Never talk about your ideas with your parents. 4.“They are still practicing being parents” means _________. A. Parents don’t know how to be parents at all. B. Parents don’t need any help in being parents. C. Parents have already been perfect in being parents. D. Parents are always learning how to be better parents. 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Children don’t like their parents. B. Parents are unfriendly in their children’s eyes. C. How children can get on well with their parents. D. Parents always worry about their children too much. 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C　4. D　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了父母对孩子的关心、爱护以及孩子应该怎样和父母相处。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Do you have the same problem?”以及“Why aren’t some parents so friendly in their children’s eyes?”可知，作者是通过提问开始的，故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“because they want you to grow up healthily and happily”可知，因为父母希望孩子健康快乐地成长。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Phone them if you get home later than usual”可知，如果比平时晚回家，就打电话给父母，故选C。 (4)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“They are still practicing being parents and need help that you can give them.”可知，他们还在做父母，需要你的帮助，因此划线句子指的是父母在不断学习和改进如何做好父母。故选D。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主题是讨论孩子与父母的冲突原因，并重点给出建议，帮助孩子改善与父母的关系。选项C“孩子如何与父母和睦相处”全面概括了主旨。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·天津滨海新区大港一中·期中）Do you feel it impossible to get on with your parents? In fact, it isn’t as difficult as you think. Follow these ways, and then you’ll improve your relationship with them. Spend more time with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around, so try to spend more time with them. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, you should do more activities with your parents together. By doing them, all of you will feel happy and relaxed. Talk with your parents more often. In order to understand them better, you should talk with them more often. Try to learn more about them. For example, you could ask them about their own childhood. In this way, you will understand them better. Always listen to your parents. This may seem simple, but it’s often harder than you think. Look at your parents when they are talking. Don’t interrupt them. Let them keep talking. And then speak clearly when replying to them. Share your feelings with your parents. Sometimes your parents also want to learn more about you. Just do your best to open your heart to them. When possible, talk to them about something at school or what you really want to be in the future. Make your parents feel proud. There are always some ways to make your parents feel good about you. By working hard, you can do well in school or win prizes in games. They will think how lucky they are to have you and be more willing to talk about you in front of others. 1.How does the writer begin the text? A. By telling a story. B. By sending a message. C. By showing a saying. D. By asking a question. 2.Who is the text written for? A. Parents. B. Old people. C. Children. D. Teachers. 3.How can you get on with your parents according to Paragraph 2? A. By watching TV with them all the time. B. By helping them to do chores. C. By spending more time with them. D. By making up stories about them. 4.What does the underlined word “interrupt” mean in Chinese? A. 继续 B. 讨论 C. 顶撞 D. 打断 5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A. To improve the relationship with your parents, you should do everything for your parents. B. It’s important to learn to share your feelings with your parents. C. Your good grades or prizes usually make your parents feel proud. D. Here’re five different ways to help you get on with your parents. 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. C　4. D　5. A 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了帮助改善亲子关系的建议。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Do you feel it impossible to get on with your parents”可知作者用一个问句开篇。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。通读全文可知，文中多次出现 “your parents”，并且内容主要是围绕孩子如何与父母相处展开，比如要花更多时间和父母在一起、多和父母交流等，所以这篇文章是写给孩子们的。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“try to spend more time with them”可知要花更多时间和父母在一起。故选C。 (4)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据“Don’t interrupt them. Let them keep talking”可知在他们说话时不要打断，让他们继续说话，故此处划线部分意为“打断”。故选D。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章给出的是花时间陪伴、交流、倾听、分享感受、让父母骄傲等方法，并不是要为父母做一切事情，所以A选项错误，故选A。 主题语境03 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 （25-26八上·天津外国语大学附属外国语学校·期中）There are a lot of reasons to go out in nature to look around. It makes us feel happy and helps us know about plants and animals. For most scientists, however, nature gives out something more—the ideas to improve people’s life. They study bees to work out how small robots might “talk” to report the weather. They look at geckos’ (壁虎的) feet to find how to make tape. They study fruit flies to help doctors save people’s lives. “There are so many fun ways that animals develop to solve problems, and some of them are ones we never think of,” says Lisa Manning, a professor of the bioinspired (生物启发的) center. Zhenyu Gan is a robot engineer in the center. He makes robots with four legs or more, instead of robots with wheels. To find out how legged robots could stand or walk, Gan looks to animals such as horses and mice. “The first thing we have to understand is how they move.” Gan says. “Usually, robots with two legs like people are clumsy. Just think about how a baby learns to stand and walk. But my robots have four legs or more, just like horses, making the robots walk or run easily and fast.” says Gan. Gan’s robots have lots of uses. They can explore the moon. Hospitals use doglike robots to work with doctors. Police use legged robots to search fallen buildings for missing people. 1.According to the passage, when going out in nature, a group of scientists may ________. A. build houses to protect animals B. enjoy the beautiful view around C. play games with animals D. study how birds can fly to invent planes 2.Gan may invent the following robots except ________. A. B. C. D. 3.What is the purpose of writing this passage? A. To introduce changes of bioinspired ideas. B. To tell us it’s hard to study animals. C. To show us how animal ways help in our lives. D. To find out different reasons to look at nature. 【答案】1. D　2. D　3. C 【解析】【导语】 本文主要讲述了科学家从大自然中的动植物身上获得灵感，进而改进人们生活的相关内容，尤其是机器人工程师甘振宇受动物启发研发多腿机器人的事例。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“For most scientists, however, nature gives out something more—the ideas to improve people’s life. They study bees to work out…to help doctors save people’s lives.”可知，科学家会观察自然界生物的特征来发明相应的技术，“研究鸟类飞行发明飞机”正是此类例子。故选D。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Zhenyu Gan…He makes robots with four legs or more, instead of robots with wheels.”可知，甘振宇倾向于发明有四肢或更多肢体的机器人，因此研发的机器人不包括双腿机器人。故选D。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了科学家从动物身上获得灵感，研发出有助于人们生活的技术和产品，体现了动物的生存方式对人类生活的帮助。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·天津第一中学·期中）Robot dogs are smart helpers. They can walk, run, and carry things like real dogs. They are even used to do difficult jobs. Mount Taishan is trying these robot dogs! Mount Taishan is a very famous place that lots of people come to visit. But with so many visitors, keeping the mountain clean is a difficult job. The steep paths (陡峭的路径) make it hard to carry away the litter (垃圾). The team whose job was to keep the mountain clean thought that it might be a good idea to let the robot dogs do this job. These robots can carry 30 to 40 kilograms of litter and climb the mountain much faster than most people. They can work for 4 to 6 hours after they are recharged (充电). The robots are a hit with the visitors, too. People stop to take pictures and are excited to see them. “I see it climbing and even take a photo with it. It’s really eye-catching,” said Wang Yang, a visitor from Harbin. “It would be even more amazing if it could carry people up the mountain in the future.” The team is still working to make the robot dogs even better. They hope these robot helpers will soon be a common sight on Mount Taishan. 1.What can robot dogs do like real dogs? A. Swim in the water. B. Walk, run, and carry things. C. Jump high and talk to people. D. Sing and dance for people. 2.Why is it hard to keep Mount Taishan clean? A. Because there are too many tall trees. B. Because there is too much litter on the mountain. C. Because the paths are steep and there are many visitors. D. Because the cleaners are new and they don’t know what to do. 3.How long can the robot dogs work after they’re recharged? A. For 2 to 4 hours. B. For 3 to 5 hours. C. For 4 to 6 hours. D. For 5 to 7 hours. 4.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean? A. The robots are lonely. B. The robots are friendly. C. The robots are useful. D. The robots are popular. 5.What can we infer from the passage about the future of robot dogs on Mount Taishan? A. They will soon be able to carry people up the mountain. B. They might become a usual helper seen on the mountain. C. Visitors will soon lose interest in taking pictures with them. D. They will replace all human workers on the mountain. 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. C　4. D　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文讲述了泰山景区引入机器狗协助清理陡峭山路上的垃圾，它们能负重、高效工作且深受游客喜爱，未来或将成为常见帮手。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“They can walk, run, and carry things like real dogs.” 可知，它们可以像真狗一样行走、奔跑和搬运东西。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Mount Taishan is a very famous place that lots of people come to visit. But with so many visitors, keeping the mountain clean is a difficult job. The steep paths make it hard to carry away the litter.” 可知，泰山是许多人游览的著名景点。但游客众多使得保持清洁很困难。陡峭的路径使得运走垃圾变得困难。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“They can work for 4 to 6 hours after they are recharged.” 可知，它们在充电后可以工作4到6小时。故选C。 (4)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“People stop to take pictures and are excited to see them.”可知，游客停下来拍照看到机器狗很兴奋。这表明游客非常喜欢这些机器狗，它们很受欢迎。故选D。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“The team is still working to make the robot dogs even better. They hope these robot helpers will soon be a common sight on Mount Taishan.” 可知，团队仍在努力让机器狗变得更好。他们希望这些机器助手很快能在泰山上成为常见的景象。这意味着会经常看到它们，即它们可能成为山上常见的帮手。故选B。 主题语境04 人与自我-个人情况 Passage 1 （25-26八上·天津河西区·期中）①If someone sees you talking to yourself, you may feel bad about it. But don’t feel uneasy! Talking to yourself actually has a lot of benefits. ②You may know that thinking is good for the brain. It helps us make plans and manage (管理) our feelings. Speaking this inner (内在的) speech out loud can help us do better in different areas. ③When encouragement comes from oneself, it improves self-confidence. A study invited 72 tennis players to take part in matches. Researchers put the players into two groups: one group said nothing while playing, while the other talked to themselves while playing. They found that the self-talkers showed more confidence and played better. ④Talking to yourself, especially in the third person, can also help us manage bad feelings. “Talking to oneself in the third person leads people to think about themselves in the way they think about others,” said a professor from Michigan State University. This can help us see things from a different aspect (方面) and then feel better. ⑤Self-talking also helps improve memory. Researchers tested four ways to memorize things: reading silently, reading aloud, listening to others reading and listening to a record of reading. Those who read out loud remember the information best, because the information is likely to become a long-term (长期的) memory if it is said out loud. 1.What does the underlined word “benefits” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Happy feelings. B. Different ways. C. Clear plans. D. Good points. 2.What can self-talking help to do according to Paragraph 3? A. To find out the best players. B. To develop a player’s skills. C. To improve one’s confidence. D. To change a person’s look. 3.Which of the following can help people manage feelings better? A. “I should calm down and take a deep breath.” B. “Why does this always happen to me?” C. “Mike, don’t worry. You can make it.” D. “You are so great to have solved the problem!” 4.According to the last paragraph, what can reading out loud help? A. It can help listeners have short-term memories. B. It can help to remember things longer. C. It can help to memorize things quickly. D. It can make more people know the information. 5.What’s the structure of the text? A. B. C. D. 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. C　4. B　5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了自言自语对提升自信、管理情绪和增强记忆力的益处。 (1)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“But don’t feel uneasy! Talking to yourself actually has a lot of benefits.”可知，虽然被人看到自言自语可能尴尬，但不要不安，因为它有很多“好处”，因此benefits意为“好处、优点”。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“They found that the self-talkers showed more confidence and played better.”可知，自言自语有助于提升自信。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Talking to yourself, especially in the third person, can also help us manage bad feelings.”可知，用第三人称自言自语有助于管理情绪。选项C“Mike, don’t worry. You can make it.”是用第三人称（Mike）对自己说话，符合文意。故选C。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Those who read out loud remember the information best, because the information is likely to become a long-term memory if it is said out loud.”可知，大声朗读有助于形成长期记忆。故选B。 (5)题解析： 篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章结构为：①段引出话题；②—⑤段分别从思考、自信、情绪管理和记忆力四个方面说明自言自语的好处，属于并列结构。因此文章结构为①/②③④⑤。故选B。 Passage 2 （25-26八上·天津汇文中学·期中）Doodles (涂鸦) about Your Character! You are a person who feels a lot and gets influenced by others. You never show your weak side. When something upsets you, you can talk about it with your fiends so that you don’t get nervous. You are a person who is full of energy and can find joy in everything you do. You dream of living a life to the fullest. One of your greatest fears is being bored. You need to take a careful look at life and start making better choices. You are a person who is ambitious (有雄心的) and organized. You work very hard. But sometimes you may become self-centered. Whenever a friend tries to share a story with you, you bring the focus to yourself, talking about your own life. You should try to be a better listener. You are a person who is smart and has strong self-control. You follow your dreams, never comparing yourself with others. Sometimes you should come out of your comfort zone (舒适区) and try new things. 1.Picture l tells something about a person ________. A. who is full of energy B. who is hard-working C. who is influenced easily D. who is clever 2.Which picture may you draw if you are afraid of being bored? A. Picture 1. B. Picture 2. C. Picture 3. D. Picture 4. 3.What advice can a self-centered person get according to the passage? A. Looking at his life carefully. B. Talking with his friends. C. Trying something new. D. Being a better listener. 4.If you have strong self-control, ________. A. you never show your weak side B. you dream of living a life to the fullest C. you are well organized D. you just follow your own dreams 5.What kind of text is this passage? A. A character test. B. A news report. C. A health survey. D. An art ad. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. D　4. D　5. A 【解析】【导语】 本文讲述了人们可以通过分析他们的涂鸦来了解自己的性格特点。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“You are a person who feels a lot and gets influenced by others.”可知，图片1讲的是一个容易受影响的人。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“One of your greatest fears is being bored”可知，如果你害怕无聊，可能会画出图片2。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“But sometimes you may become self-centered...You should try to be a better listener.”可知，建议自我为中心的人成为更好的倾听者。故选D。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“You are a person who is smart and has strong self-control. You follow your dreams, never comparing yourself with others.”可知，如果你有很强的自我控制力，那么你会追随自己的梦想。故选D。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，每幅图对应介绍了一种性格特点及建议，因此可以判断该文是一次性格测试。故选A。 主题语境05 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·天津耀华中学·期中）Playing a sport well may be difficult at first, but don’t worry. The following is some advice for you. ________ If you don’t know which sport you like to play, try a few! The PE class is usually a great chance to try new sports. Get the right equipment (装备). You can ask your parents for help. For example, you can ask your parents to buy you a pair of soccer shoes by doing housework for two months for them. Practise, practise and practise. Practise playing your favourite sport with your friends as much as you can. If you don’t have anyone to play with, then practise by yourself. Sometimes you may get the chance to make new friends when you play. Eat healthily. A healthy body is very important in playing sports. Stop eating hamburgers and ice cream. Try to eat a lot of fresh (新鲜的) fruit and vegetables. Stop eating high-calorie foods like chocolate and cakes. Try to eat some healthy foods like carrots and apples. Watch games. Watch games to see how the players play. The more games you watch, the more you will know about the sport. 1.What can we put into the “________” in Paragraph 2? A. Ask your friends for help. B. Find the sport you like. C. Play sports with your friends. D. Have fun in PE classes. 2.What’s the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. Practice is very important. B. It’s good for us to practise by ourselves. C. We should practise with our friends. D. Practice helps us make friends. 3.Why does the writer ask us to watch games? A. Because it makes us love doing sports. B. Because it inspires us to be more active. C. Because it makes us always feel relaxed. D. Because it helps us learn more about a sport. 4.What is the structure of the passage? (P1 = Paragraph 1, etc) A. B. C. D. 5.In which part of your school newspaper can you read the passage? A. School News. B. Science Class. C. English Corner. D. Sports World. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. C　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了如何做好一项运动。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“If you don’t know which sport you like to play, try a few! The PE class is usually a great chance to try new sports.”可知，此处讲的是找到自己喜欢的运动，因此，选项B“找到你喜欢的运动”符合语境。故选B。 (2)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据“Practise, practise and practise.”可知，第四段讲述的是练习的重要性。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“The more games you watch, the more you will know about the sport.”可知，你看的比赛越多，你对这项运动的了解就越多。故选D。 (4)题解析： 篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第一段总起全文，引出下文；第二段到第六段都是分别在讲述如何做好一项运动，所以文章是总—分结构。故选C。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Playing a sport well may be difficult at first, but don’t worry. The following is some advice for you.”并通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了如何做好一项运动。由此推知，我们能在校报的“体育世界”板块读到这篇文章。故选D。 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 （25-26八上·天津汇文中学·期中）What happens to your computers, MP3 players and cell phones when they’re broken or you want a new one? “Most people just throw them away. In 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) and only recycled (回收) 6.5 million tons,” the United Nations said. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons of waste. China ranked second, with 6 million tons. It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful, depending on how we treat it. “E-waste is a valuable ‘urban mine (城市矿藏)’,” said David Malone, the UN under-secretary-general (副秘书长). The gold, silver, iron (铁) and copper (铜) in e-waste around the world are worth (值得的) some $52 billion. These materials (材料) can be reused and help us save resources (资源). “But if people throw their electronics away, toxic (有毒的) chemicals can get into the soil or air, affecting the environment and people’s health,” Malone said. To help reduce e-waste, the first thing we can do is to buy longer-lasting electronic devices (设备). If you have unwanted electronic products, such as aging toys or cell phones, find a new home for them by giving them to charities. You can also see if there are any companies that offer recycling programmes for their products. For instance, an electronics company now offers people a discount (折扣) in China if they hand in their used products when buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used products and sell them at lower prices. 1.When a computer is broken or no longer wanted, most people usually ________. A. throw it away B. sell it to a second-hand shop C. put it in a closet D. give it to charities 2.How much e-waste was recycled in 2014? A. 41.8 million tons. B. 6.5 million tons. C. 7.1 million tons. D. 6 million tons. 3.The valuable materials in e-waste do NOT include ________. A. silver B. copper C. plastic D. iron 4.Which of the following is TRUE? A. China produced the most electronic waste in 2014. B. E-waste does more harm to the environment than to people’s health. C. People can buy new products at lower prices if they sell their old ones. D. Some electronics companies have their own recycling programmes. 5.What does the story mainly tell us? A. How much e-waste people produce each year. B. What people can do to make money from e-waste. C. Why and how we should recycle e-waste. D. How e-waste has changed the environment 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. C　4. D　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了电子垃圾的产生、影响以及如何处理电子垃圾。文章先指出当电脑等电子产品损坏或不再需要时，大多数人会扔掉它们，接着说明2014年全球电子垃圾的产生和回收情况，还阐述了电子垃圾有价值的一面和有害的一面，最后提出减少电子垃圾的方法。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Most people just throw them away.”可知，当电脑坏了或者不想要了，大多数人通常会把它扔掉。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) and only recycled (回收) 6.5 million tons”可知，2014年全球回收了650万吨电子垃圾。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The gold, silver, iron (铁) and copper (铜) in e-waste around the world are worth (值得的) some $52 billion.”可知，电子垃圾中的有价值材料包括金、银、铁和铜，不包括塑料。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“You can also see if there are any companies that offer recycling programmes for their products.”以及“For instance, an electronics company now offers people a discount (折扣) in China if they hand in their used products when buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used products and sell them at lower prices.”可知，一些电子公司有自己的回收计划，选项D正确。故选D。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。文章先指出电子垃圾的产生情况，接着说明电子垃圾既有价值又有危害，最后提出减少电子垃圾的方法，所以文章主要告诉我们为什么要回收电子垃圾以及如何回收电子垃圾。故选C。 主题语境01 人与社会-社会 （25-26八上·天津第一0二中学·期中）Adolescence (青春期) is the time between being a child and full adult (成人). Adolescence is a difficult process (过程) for teenagers. The reason is that both their minds and bodies make great changes. The changes may cause many problems if teenagers don’t know what to do with them. So it’s necessary to learn something about the changes. Different people begin adolescence at different ages. Usually girls start adolescence two years earlier than boys. For both girls and boys, adolescence is usually over by the age of 18. Teenage boys at this time often begin to take unnecessary risks. They want others to accept them. They are also easily angry with others and fight more. So, they need to think before they act and make good decisions for themselves. A girl’s personality often does not develop in the same way as a boy’s. Teenage girls sometimes lose confidence (信心) in themselves. They aren’t sure about their own feelings, but they are usually afraid to tell others about their problems. We can do a lot to care for and help teenagers. At the same time, parents can also tell teenagers about what is happening to them and help them to know themselves better. Everyone plays a part in making sure that young people grow into healthy adults. 1.Why is adolescence a difficult process for teenagers according to the passage? A. Because teenagers find it is hard for them to lose confidence. B. Because teenagers have difficulty accepting others’ advice. C. Because teenagers’ parents always ask them to be excellent. D. Because both teenagers’ minds and bodies change. 2.According to the third paragraph, boys ______ during adolescence. A. get angry easily B. never take risks C. lose confidence in themselves D. understand others better 3.What does the underlined word “personality” mean in Chinese? A. 力气 B. 财富 C. 性格 D. 挑战 4.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. The writer’s worry about teenagers’ exam results. B. The writer’s advice about how to care for and help teenagers. C. The writer’s opinion about why adolescence is important to teenagers. D. The writer’s prediction about adolescence and the future. 5.What could be the best title for the passage? A. Some facts about risks. B. Differences between boys and girls. C. Young people’s changes at school. D. Some information about adolescence. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C　4. B　5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文介绍了一些关于青春期的信息。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Adolescence is a difficult process (过程) for teenagers. The reason is that both their minds and bodies make great changes.”可知，青春期对青少年来说是一个艰难的过程，因为青少年的思想和身体都会发生变化。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“They are also easily angry with others”可知，男孩在青春期很容易生气。故选A。 (3)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据“Teenage girls sometimes lose confidence in themselves. They aren’t sure about their own feelings”可知，青春期的女孩有时会对自己失去信心，她们不确定自己的感受，由此可知此处指女孩的“性格”发展与男孩不同，“personality”是“性格”的意思。故选C。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据“We can do a lot to care for and help teenagers.”和整段内容可知，此段主要是作者给出的如何照顾和帮助青少年的建议。故选B。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了一些关于青春期的信息。故选D。 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 （25-26八上·天津第一0二中学·期中）It is a pity that deaf people, or those who have hearing problems, can’t enjoy music. But now a vibrating suit (振动服) brings them hope—it can let them “feel” music through their body, rather than hear it. The special suit is able to change music into some vibrating pulses (节拍). And the users can choose different levels. Chase Burton, 33, a deaf film-maker from Texas, US, tested out the suit for four years. He understands that a deaf person’s experience with music is very different. “When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations from my brother’s music playing.” Burton told CNN. Now when he wears the vibrating suit, he says the sound hits different parts of his body. “Maybe it will shake me strongly in my knees first. And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations,” Burton said. The inventor worked on helping a large number of deaf people to have a chance of a musical experience. In 2016, some prototype (样品) suits were tested at a Lady Gaga concert in the US. The suit was also tested at a different concert in Las Vegas in 2019. It was given to 150 audiences (听众) at the concert, where half the audience members were deaf and half could hear. At the same time, the company improved the technology (科技) and planned to put it into the market soon. And the final goal of the company is to make the technology available to all. “We think anything that has an audio element (听觉元素) can also have a vibrational experience along with it as well,” the company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, told CNN. 1.How does the vibrating suit help deaf people? A. By improving their hearing. B. By changing the loudness of sound. C. By turning music into some vibrating pulses. D. By sending music to their ears easily and quickly. 2.Why does the writer mention Burton’s experience? A. To explain different ways people enjoy music. B. To tell how different it is for a deaf person to enjoy music. C. To show the sadness for not having the technology earlier. D. To call on inventors to make better clothes for deaf people. 3.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. The suit. B. The music. C. The concert. D. The technology. 4.How does the writer show that the suit is helpful? A. By listing numbers. B. By using a saying. C. By giving examples. D. By making surveys. 5.What can be the best title for the text? A. Listen to the “Suit” B. Music Makes Life Colorful C. Wear a Suitable Suit D. The Development of Science 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. C　5. A 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了一种振动服，它能帮助失聪或有听力问题的人通过身体“感受”音乐。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“The special suit is able to change music into some vibrating pulses.”可知，振动服是通过将音乐转化为一些振动节拍来帮助失聪的人。故选C。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“He understands that a deaf person’s experience with music is very different.‘When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations from my brother’s music playing.’”可知，作者提到Chase Burton的经历，是为了说明对于失聪的人来说，享受音乐的方式与常人不同。故选B。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据“The suit was also tested at a different concert in Las Vegas in 2019. It was given to 150 audiences at the concert”可知，这里的It指代的是前面提到的The suit“振动服”。故选A。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“In 2016, some prototype suits were tested at a Lady Gaga concert in the US. The suit was also tested at a different concert in Las Vegas in 2019. It was given to 150 audiences at the concert, where half the audience members were deaf and half could hear.”可知，作者通过列举在不同音乐会上对振动服进行测试的例子，来表明振动服是有帮助的。故选C。 (5)题解析： 最佳标题题。文章主要介绍了一种能让失聪的人通过身体“感受”音乐的振动服，围绕着这种特殊的“衣服”展开。选项A“聆听‘振动服’”符合文章主旨。故选A。 主题语境03 人与自我-感情与情绪 （25-26八上·天津第一中学·期中）①Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, about 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some points in their lives. Now, scientists have some interesting ideas about why people are shy. ②Scientists say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. Scientists believe some shyness is genetic (遗传的). ③Family size may be another factor (因素). Scientists at Harvard University found 66 percent of shy children had older brothers and sisters. These children were often bullied (欺负) by their brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. However, children with no brothers or sisters can be shy too. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. It’s hard for them to develop social skills as children from big families. ④You may also be shy because of your birthplace. In Japan, most people are shy. But in Israel (以色列), only one third of people are. In Japan, when people fail, they blame themselves. In Israel, people often blame other things, such as family, friends, or bad luck. ⑤For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can overcome your shyness. They suggest trying new things and talking with others more. 根据语篇内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。 1.What is the theme of the passage? A. Happiness. B. Shyness. C. Loneliness. D. Kindness. 2.________ people feel shy at some points in their lives. A. Almost 80 percent of people B. Less than 30 percent of people C. Fifteen to twenty percent of people D. Six percent of people 3.Scientists give ________ as a suggestion to shy people. A. blaming their failure on others B. trying to find out why they are shy C. staying away from other shy people D. trying new things and talking more 4.What can we learn from the story? A. Most babies are born shy. B. If you are shy now, you will be shy forever. C. Most shy children have older brothers and sisters. D. Shyness doesn’t influence people’s lives. 5.Which of the following is the structure of the passage? (①=paragraph 1, …) A. B. C. D. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. C　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文主要介绍了人们害羞的原因以及克服害羞的方法。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据“Are you shy? ... Now, scientists have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.”可知，本文的主题是害羞。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some points in their lives.”可知，几乎80%的人在生活中的某些时刻会感到害羞。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“They suggest trying new things and talking with others more.”可知，科学家给害羞的人的建议是尝试新事物并多和别人交流。故选D。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“Scientists at Harvard University found 66 percent of shy children had older brothers and sisters.”可知，大多数害羞的孩子有哥哥或姐姐。故选C。 (5)题解析： 篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第①段引出“害羞”这一话题，第②、③、④段分别从遗传、家庭规模、出生地方面介绍害羞的原因，第⑤段讲述如何克服害羞，总体上属于“总—分—总”结构，图C符合文章的结构。故选C。 主题语境04 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·天津河北区·期中）About once a year, someone in my family gets the flu (流感), and soon, everyone catches it. It’s something many families go through. But there’s another thing that can spread (传播) in a family even more often, moods (情绪). Studies show it’s as easy to catch a bad mood from someone as it is to get the flu from him. So it’s important to know how our moods affect (影响) others. I always find it hard to control (控制) my mood. Small things like my favourite sports team losing would make me sad. And my bad mood would spread to everyone around me. Here’s how it works. Our bad moods can make others talk about their own bad experiences, making things even worse. Life can be difficult. We all have bad days at school or find out bad news. It’s natural to be unhappy sometimes. But the worst thing we do is bring our bad moods home to our loved ones. Bad moods, even small ones, can make a big difference. They can bring everyone down. Positivity (积极乐观), on the other hand, can create positivity. When someone is positive, he can make everyone’s heart lift. So control what you can and try to spread positivity. It feels great to be a little sun around your friends and family. 1.Why does the writer write about the flu? A. To ask us to be careful with it. B. To show that bad moods can spread like it. C. To ask us to stay away from people with it. D. To show that bad moods can make people tired like it. 2.How do our bad moods spread to others according to the passage? A. They make others share their own bad experiences. B. They get others to feel afraid to talk to us. C. They get others to be bored with us. D. They make others feel bad about us. 3.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A. Family is important. B. It’s natural to have bad moods. C. Life can be relaxing sometimes. D. Bad moods can bring everyone down. 4.The words “make everyone’s heart lift” in the last paragraph probably mean “________”. A. make everyone happy B. keep everyone busy C. surprise everyone D. get everyone out 5.What is the writer trying to tell us? A. Even small things can bring us bad moods. B. Positive people can make everyone feel better. C. We should stop our bad moods from spreading. D. It’s OK to talk about our bad feelings with others. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. A　5. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，通过将情绪与流感作类比，阐述了负面情绪在家庭成员间极易传播的现象，并强调了控制情绪、传播积极心态的重要性。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据“But there’s another thing that can spread (传播) in a family even more often, moods (情绪). Studies show it’s as easy to catch a bad mood from someone as it is to get the flu from him.”可知，作者提到流感，是为了将其传播性与坏情绪的传播性作类比，说明坏情绪像流感一样容易传播。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章“Our bad moods can make others talk about their own bad experiences, making things even worse.”可知，我们的坏情绪会引发他人谈论自己的糟糕经历，从而使情况变得更糟。这正是坏情绪的传播方式。故选A。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。第四段主要论述了“把坏情绪带回家给亲人是最糟糕的事情”，并指出“坏情绪，即使是很小的，也能产生很大影响”，最后总结“They can bring everyone down.”。因此，本段核心思想是“坏情绪会让所有人都情绪低落”。故选D。 (4)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据最后一段的语境“Positivity (积极乐观), on the other hand, can create positivity. When someone is positive, he can make everyone’s heart lift.”可知，前句说积极能创造积极，那么后句自然描述积极的人能让大家的“心”怎么样。与上文“bring everyone down”（让所有人情绪低落）形成鲜明对比，“lift”（提升）在此处应指“情绪变得高涨、开心”。因此，“make everyone’s heart lift”意为“让每个人都开心起来”。故选A。 (5)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，作者首先指出坏情绪像流感一样会传播，然后描述了坏情绪传播的方式和带来的负面影响，最后转向积极情绪的作用并呼吁“So control what you can and try to spread positivity.”。因此，作者的核心意图是告诫我们：应该阻止坏情绪的传播，并努力传播积极情绪。选项C最全面地概括了这一写作目的。故选C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-时代变迁 （25-26八上·天津耀华中学·期中）Here is the car of the future! This car is very different from today’s cars. It is quiet and clean. Today’s cars have wheels, but this one does not. It moves like a snail (蜗牛), but is much faster than a snail! This car will use electricity (电). People can make it full of electricity very quickly. It will also be very easy to drive. In fact, you don’t need to drive it because it will drive itself. You will just need to tell the computer “Go to…” and then the car will take you there. Also, it will reach the place very quickly, much faster than today’s cars. It will also be very safe and comfortable. A lot of technology has already appeared, but it is at the experimental stage (试验阶段). Fifty years from now, maybe sooner, some new roads will have solar panels and some cars will be able to use them. However, you may not be able to drive a “snail car”, even if you’re only under 20 today. Maybe this is the car of the year 2100, and your grandchildren may drive it. No pollution, no traffic jams, no stress. Scientists have lots of ideas about the car of the future. It will be interesting to see what ideas they come up with many years from now. 1.What’s the theme of the passage? A. Future. B. Health. C. Space. D. Electricity. 2.What can we know about the car of the future according to Paragraphs 1 and 2? A. The car won’t be easy to drive. B. The car moves as quickly as today’s cars. C. The car has wheels. D. The car will be silent and clean. 3.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Snails. B. Solar panels. C. Snail cars. D. Cars of the future. 4.What can we infer (推断) according to the last paragraph? A. Driving will be difficult in the 22nd century. B. Driving will be nice in the 22nd century. C. Driving will be worrying in the 22nd century. D. Driving will be tiring in the 22nd century. 5.What’s the best title for the passage? A. The Solar Energy B. Important Energy C. The Future Cars D. Some Interesting Experiments 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 （25-26八上·天津河西区·期中）Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner (扫描装置) are fixed in the bag. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind (提醒) you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are different because of the wind speed. The colours of the sweets are decided by temperature (气温). Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company has created a “tool”—a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. 1.What is the Smart Schoolbag mainly used for? A. Helping students do homework quickly. B. Reminding students of what books to pack. C. Making schoolbags lighter for students. D. Scanning books and sending them to teachers. 2.How does the 3D printer decide the shapes of the Weather Sweets? A. By the temperature of the day. B. By the time of the day. C. By the wind speed of the day. D. By the sunlight of the day. 3.What happens when the Sunrise Bed fully turns on its lights? A. It plays loud music suddenly. B. It begins to play soft music. C. It shakes gently to wake people up. D. It turns off after 10 minutes. 4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. An 11-year-old school girl invented the Smart Schoolbag. B. If you forget a book, the Smart Schoolbag will remind you. C. Students from a high school created Weather Sweets. D. The Sunrise Bed is a tool to help you not to be late. 5.In which part of the magazine can we most probably read the passage? A. Great inventors. B. Wonderful photos. C. Interesting books. D. Amazing inventions. 主题语境03 人与社会-艺术 （25-26八上·天津东丽区·期中）Movie “731”: Remember History and Love Peace The movie “731” came out in China on September 18, 2025. This date was the 94th anniversary (周年) of the September 18th Incident (事件), an important day in Chinese history. Many cinemas even set their first show time at 9:18 a.m. to mark (纪念) this special day. The film is set during World War II. It tells the true story of Japan’s Unit 731. This army did cruel (残忍的) human experiments on people in Harbin. The movie shows how common Chinese people suffered and fought against the invaders (侵略者). The movie has been very popular since its release (上映). On its opening day, its box office (票房) broke 200 million yuan, and it set many records, like having the most showings in a single day in Chinese film history. There are two main reasons for its popularity. First, it helps us remember a painful part of history that we must not forget. Second, 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist (法西斯) War, so people think more about history. This movie is a good educational tool. It teaches us to value peace. But because there are some intense (紧张的) and disturbing scenes (令人不安的场景), it is recommended (建议) for people over 18 years old. Younger people should watch it with their parents. Remembering history does not mean hating. It means we love peace and life more. This film is not just a movie; it is a history lesson for all of us. 1.When will the movie “731” be released in China? A. September 12, 2025. B. September 18, 2025. C. October 18, 2025. D. November 18, 2025. 2.What is the September 18th Incident? A. An important day in Chinese history. B. A festival in China. C. The start of World War I. D. A celebration in Harbin. 3.During which war is the film set? A. World War I. B. World War II. C. The Civil War. D. The Korean War. 4.Who is the movie recommended for? A. All children. B. Viewers above 18 years old. C. Only adults over 60. D. Nobody. 5.What does remembering history mean according to the passage? A. Holding onto hatred. B. Valuing peace and life more. C. Forgetting the past. D. Starting a new war. 主题语境04 人与自我-个人情况 （25-26八上·天津东丽区·期中）“I” or “E” ? “Am I an ‘I’ person or an ‘E’ person?” It is a popular topic among young people around China today. Many people are crazy about it so that they take a personality test named Myers-Briggs test to find out the answer. Many people find the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) useful. It groups people into 16 types, which start with the letter “I” or “E”, such as “ENTJ, INFP” or more. “E” is short for “Extroversion” while “I” is for “Introversion”. “I’m an ‘E’ person. I should go to the party and make more friends.” “I’m an ‘I’ person. I’d like to work by myself. I could be a writer in the future.” They believe different types can help them make decisions for activities, jobs or even life choices more quickly. But there are also problems. Some people take the test for a second time and get different results. Some people find it hard to answer some questions. “I like watching TV by myself. But I also enjoy playing with friends. Am I an ‘I’ or an ‘E’?” When you take a personality test, you may think, “Oh, that’s me.” That’s because the descriptions (描述) are generic. They can be used to describe many people. Research has found that over 50 percent of people get a different score when they retake the MBTI just five weeks later. Personalities can change with time, and they are not black-or-white, scientists say. You may be introverted now but become extroverted when you get older. Or, you can be both an “I” and an “E”. Don’t label yourself! Studies have also shown that the test is not real at telling people’s success in different jobs. So, don’t take it too seriously. 1.MBTI is a test ________. A. without a hot topic B. with the same answer C. about young people in China D. for your personality type 2.Why do some people think MBTI is useful? A. It can make them more popular. B. It can help them make decisions quickly. C. It can change their personalities. D. It can tell them how to be successful. 3.If you are an “E” person, you may ________. A. like to read books in the library on vacation B. like to cook simple meals at home on weekends C. like to watch movies with a pet dog on Friday night D. like to have fun in different festivals with different people 4.What does the underlined word “generic” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Common. B. Special. C. Clear. D. Simple. 5.Why does the writer write the passage? A. To tell what MBTI is. B. To tell if MBTI is useful. C. To teach people how to use MBTI. D. To tell how many personality types people have. 主题语境05 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·天津外国语大学附属外国语学校·期中）Job hunting is an important step for many people after school or when changing careers. It requires preparation, patience and the right skills to stand out from other applicants. With careful planning, you can increase your chances of getting your dream job. First, knowing your strengths is key. Think about your skills, hobbies and past experiences—like volunteer work or school projects. For example, if you’re good at communicating with others, jobs in customer service or education might be a good fit. Second, prepare a clear resume. A resume should briefly introduce your personal information, skills and experiences. Avoid long paragraphs; keep it simple and easy to read. Third, practice for interviews. Many employers ask common questions like “Why do you want this job?” or “What can you bring to our company?” Practicing answers with friends or family helps you feel more confident. Remember, job hunting often takes time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get an offer right away. Learn from each experience—if you don’t get a job, think about what you can improve next time. Being honest and polite during the process also leaves a good impression on employers. 1.What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to write a perfect resume for a new job B. Tips to help people succeed in job hunting C. Why job hunting is always very easy D. How to get a job without any preparation 2.According to the passage, what should you do first for job hunting? A. Ask friends to find a job for you B. Practice answering interview questions C. Understand your own strengths D. Send resumes to as many companies as possible 3.What does the passage tell us about job hunting? A. It doesn’t need any planning or preparation B. Being honest and polite helps make a good impression C. You will get a job offer immediately if you try D. Long and complicated resumes are more popular 主题语境06 人与自我-饮食 （25-26八上·天津东丽区·期中）Xibei’s Prepared Dishes If you’ve eaten at Xibei, a popular Chinese restaurant chain, you know its food comes fast. Why? It uses “prepared dishes”—pre-made food, that’s common now. Prepared dishes are made first in central kitchens. Workers choose ingredients (原料), cook (or half-cook) them, then package (包装) and freeze (冷冻). At the restaurant, chefs just heat or cook a little, and food is ready quickly. Xibei’s prepared dishes, like braised lamb spine (红焖羊排), use good ingredients. These dishes are convenient. Busy families heat one in 6 minutes, saving cooking time. In restaurants, they cut waiting time. Xibei even has kid-friendly ones—soft and mild (味道清淡), loved by families. So Xibei sells lots of them. But some people have worries. Some think they’re too expensive or not tasty. Others worry about food safety, like how long frozen ingredients are kept. Also, people don’t like it when restaurants don’t say which dishes are pre-made. 1.Why does Xibei’s food come fast? A. It has many chefs. B. It uses prepared dishes. C. It serves simple food. D. It has small portions. 2.What do workers do first for prepared dishes? A. Heat the food. B. Choose ingredients. C. Serve customers. D. Clean the kitchen. 3.How long does it take busy families to heat a Xibei prepared dish? A. 3 minutes. B. 6 minutes. C. 10 minutes. D. 15 minutes. 4.What do some people worry about Xibei’s prepared dishes? A. They are too cold. B. They are too small. C. Food safety. D. They are too hot. 5.What don’t people like about restaurants’ prepared dishes? A. Restaurants don’t say which are pre-made. B. Restaurants sell them too cheap. C. They are only for kids. D. They take long to cook. 主题语境01 人与社会-交通 （25-26八上·天津汇文中学·期中）Did you ever imagine flying over the city in an air taxi that has no pilot? Do you believe it can take you from place to place in minutes? It sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not anymore. An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL, 电动垂直起降) aircraft (飞行器), also known as an air taxi, completed its first inter-city flight in Guangdong on Feb 27. The eVTOL aircraft started its journey from Shenzhen to Zhuhai, completing the 55-kilometer trip in about 20 minutes. This flight is an important development of this exciting new form of transport. Air taxis use high technology to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, which doesn’t need long runways. Instead of using traditional combustion engines, air taxis use electric motors. These air taxis have propellers placed all over them to help them stay balanced. They also use lithiumion batteries to store electricity, letting them fly far and fast. With a central command center that keeps an eye on the flight, some of them can fly without a pilot. There is no doubt that air taxis can help improve heavy traffic, with their direct point-to-point travel saving valuable time for urban people. Except this benefit, as an eco-friendly choice, air taxis produce fewer emissions than traditional cars, improving urban air quality. However, air taxis also need special places to take off and land, which means they need eVTOL airports called “vertiports”. Now researchers are trying to make full use of the existing (现有的) small airports to serve as “vertiports”. And with plans to fly at low altitudes (纬度) in cities, there’s still much work to be done to keep everyone safe. 1.Why does the author use the questions in paragraph 1? A. To carry out a survey. B. To show the author’s dream. C. To interest readers. D. To begin a science fiction. 2.What helps air taxis stay balanced? A. A helicopter. B. Propellers. C. Lithiumion batteries. D. Combustion engines. 3.What does the underlined word “benefit” mean? A. Problem. B. Choice. C. Way. D. Advantage. 4.According to the last paragraph, what may next researches focus on? A. How to fly higher and more safely. B. How to improve urban air quality. C. How to fly at low altitudes more safely. D. How to build more new airports for air taxis. 5.What’s the best title of the passage? A. A new form of transport. B. The history of air taxis. C. The popularity of air taxis. D. The forms of transport. 主题语境02 人与社会-人际交往 Passage 1 （25-26八上·天津耀华中学·期中）“I don’t like my parents. They always tell me that I should do this and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry,” said Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the same problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were young. Why aren’t some parents so friendly in their children’s eyes? One of the most important reasons is when someone becomes a parent, he/she often worries about things. Since you were born (出生), your parents have worried about everything about you. They do a lot for you. Though something would make you angry, they care about you and worry about you. They worry about your choice (选择) of friends, the food you eat, your study at school, how much sleep you get and so on. All these things are part of your life, because they want you to grow up healthily and happily. So how can you make things easier on yourself? It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone them if you get home later than usual. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Talk about your ideas with them and they may talk about theirs with you. Most of all, try to think why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need help that you can give them. When you become a parent, they may be able to help you learn how to get on with your children. 1.How did the writer start the passage? A. By giving the examples. B. By asking the question. C. By showing a study. D. By comparing the things. 2.Why are parents worried about lots of things about their kids? A. Because they have nothing else to do. B. Because they want kids to grow up well. C. Because they are always worried people. D. Because they like to control their children. 3.What should you do to make things easier on yourself according to the passage? A. Don’t tell your parents your activities. B. Don’t let your friends know your parents. C. Phone your parents if you get home later than usual. D. Never talk about your ideas with your parents. 4.“They are still practicing being parents” means _________. A. Parents don’t know how to be parents at all. B. Parents don’t need any help in being parents. C. Parents have already been perfect in being parents. D. Parents are always learning how to be better parents. 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Children don’t like their parents. B. Parents are unfriendly in their children’s eyes. C. How children can get on well with their parents. D. Parents always worry about their children too much. Passage 2 （25-26八上·天津滨海新区大港一中·期中）Do you feel it impossible to get on with your parents? In fact, it isn’t as difficult as you think. Follow these ways, and then you’ll improve your relationship with them. Spend more time with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around, so try to spend more time with them. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, you should do more activities with your parents together. By doing them, all of you will feel happy and relaxed. Talk with your parents more often. In order to understand them better, you should talk with them more often. Try to learn more about them. For example, you could ask them about their own childhood. In this way, you will understand them better. Always listen to your parents. This may seem simple, but it’s often harder than you think. Look at your parents when they are talking. Don’t interrupt them. Let them keep talking. And then speak clearly when replying to them. Share your feelings with your parents. Sometimes your parents also want to learn more about you. Just do your best to open your heart to them. When possible, talk to them about something at school or what you really want to be in the future. Make your parents feel proud. There are always some ways to make your parents feel good about you. By working hard, you can do well in school or win prizes in games. They will think how lucky they are to have you and be more willing to talk about you in front of others. 1.How does the writer begin the text? A. By telling a story. B. By sending a message. C. By showing a saying. D. By asking a question. 2.Who is the text written for? A. Parents. B. Old people. C. Children. D. Teachers. 3.How can you get on with your parents according to Paragraph 2? A. By watching TV with them all the time. B. By helping them to do chores. C. By spending more time with them. D. By making up stories about them. 4.What does the underlined word “interrupt” mean in Chinese? A. 继续 B. 讨论 C. 顶撞 D. 打断 5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A. To improve the relationship with your parents, you should do everything for your parents. B. It’s important to learn to share your feelings with your parents. C. Your good grades or prizes usually make your parents feel proud. D. Here’re five different ways to help you get on with your parents. 主题语境03 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 Passage 1 （25-26八上·天津外国语大学附属外国语学校·期中）There are a lot of reasons to go out in nature to look around. It makes us feel happy and helps us know about plants and animals. For most scientists, however, nature gives out something more—the ideas to improve people’s life. They study bees to work out how small robots might “talk” to report the weather. They look at geckos’ (壁虎的) feet to find how to make tape. They study fruit flies to help doctors save people’s lives. “There are so many fun ways that animals develop to solve problems, and some of them are ones we never think of,” says Lisa Manning, a professor of the bioinspired (生物启发的) center. Zhenyu Gan is a robot engineer in the center. He makes robots with four legs or more, instead of robots with wheels. To find out how legged robots could stand or walk, Gan looks to animals such as horses and mice. “The first thing we have to understand is how they move.” Gan says. “Usually, robots with two legs like people are clumsy. Just think about how a baby learns to stand and walk. But my robots have four legs or more, just like horses, making the robots walk or run easily and fast.” says Gan. Gan’s robots have lots of uses. They can explore the moon. Hospitals use doglike robots to work with doctors. Police use legged robots to search fallen buildings for missing people. 1.According to the passage, when going out in nature, a group of scientists may ________. A. build houses to protect animals B. enjoy the beautiful view around C. play games with animals D. study how birds can fly to invent planes 2.Gan may invent the following robots except ________. A. B. C. D. 3.What is the purpose of writing this passage? A. To introduce changes of bioinspired ideas. B. To tell us it’s hard to study animals. C. To show us how animal ways help in our lives. D. To find out different reasons to look at nature. Passage 2 （25-26八上·天津第一中学·期中）Robot dogs are smart helpers. They can walk, run, and carry things like real dogs. They are even used to do difficult jobs. Mount Taishan is trying these robot dogs! Mount Taishan is a very famous place that lots of people come to visit. But with so many visitors, keeping the mountain clean is a difficult job. The steep paths (陡峭的路径) make it hard to carry away the litter (垃圾). The team whose job was to keep the mountain clean thought that it might be a good idea to let the robot dogs do this job. These robots can carry 30 to 40 kilograms of litter and climb the mountain much faster than most people. They can work for 4 to 6 hours after they are recharged (充电). The robots are a hit with the visitors, too. People stop to take pictures and are excited to see them. “I see it climbing and even take a photo with it. It’s really eye-catching,” said Wang Yang, a visitor from Harbin. “It would be even more amazing if it could carry people up the mountain in the future.” The team is still working to make the robot dogs even better. They hope these robot helpers will soon be a common sight on Mount Taishan. 1.What can robot dogs do like real dogs? A. Swim in the water. B. Walk, run, and carry things. C. Jump high and talk to people. D. Sing and dance for people. 2.Why is it hard to keep Mount Taishan clean? A. Because there are too many tall trees. B. Because there is too much litter on the mountain. C. Because the paths are steep and there are many visitors. D. Because the cleaners are new and they don’t know what to do. 3.How long can the robot dogs work after they’re recharged? A. For 2 to 4 hours. B. For 3 to 5 hours. C. For 4 to 6 hours. D. For 5 to 7 hours. 4.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean? A. The robots are lonely. B. The robots are friendly. C. The robots are useful. D. The robots are popular. 5.What can we infer from the passage about the future of robot dogs on Mount Taishan? A. They will soon be able to carry people up the mountain. B. They might become a usual helper seen on the mountain. C. Visitors will soon lose interest in taking pictures with them. D. They will replace all human workers on the mountain. 主题语境04 人与自我-个人情况 Passage 1 （25-26八上·天津河西区·期中）①If someone sees you talking to yourself, you may feel bad about it. But don’t feel uneasy! Talking to yourself actually has a lot of benefits. ②You may know that thinking is good for the brain. It helps us make plans and manage (管理) our feelings. Speaking this inner (内在的) speech out loud can help us do better in different areas. ③When encouragement comes from oneself, it improves self-confidence. A study invited 72 tennis players to take part in matches. Researchers put the players into two groups: one group said nothing while playing, while the other talked to themselves while playing. They found that the self-talkers showed more confidence and played better. ④Talking to yourself, especially in the third person, can also help us manage bad feelings. “Talking to oneself in the third person leads people to think about themselves in the way they think about others,” said a professor from Michigan State University. This can help us see things from a different aspect (方面) and then feel better. ⑤Self-talking also helps improve memory. Researchers tested four ways to memorize things: reading silently, reading aloud, listening to others reading and listening to a record of reading. Those who read out loud remember the information best, because the information is likely to become a long-term (长期的) memory if it is said out loud. 1.What does the underlined word “benefits” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Happy feelings. B. Different ways. C. Clear plans. D. Good points. 2.What can self-talking help to do according to Paragraph 3? A. To find out the best players. B. To develop a player’s skills. C. To improve one’s confidence. D. To change a person’s look. 3.Which of the following can help people manage feelings better? A. “I should calm down and take a deep breath.” B. “Why does this always happen to me?” C. “Mike, don’t worry. You can make it.” D. “You are so great to have solved the problem!” 4.According to the last paragraph, what can reading out loud help? A. It can help listeners have short-term memories. B. It can help to remember things longer. C. It can help to memorize things quickly. D. It can make more people know the information. 5.What’s the structure of the text? A. B. C. D. Passage 2 （25-26八上·天津汇文中学·期中）Doodles (涂鸦) about Your Character! You are a person who feels a lot and gets influenced by others. You never show your weak side. When something upsets you, you can talk about it with your fiends so that you don’t get nervous. You are a person who is full of energy and can find joy in everything you do. You dream of living a life to the fullest. One of your greatest fears is being bored. You need to take a careful look at life and start making better choices. You are a person who is ambitious (有雄心的) and organized. You work very hard. But sometimes you may become self-centered. Whenever a friend tries to share a story with you, you bring the focus to yourself, talking about your own life. You should try to be a better listener. You are a person who is smart and has strong self-control. You follow your dreams, never comparing yourself with others. Sometimes you should come out of your comfort zone (舒适区) and try new things. 1.Picture l tells something about a person ________. A. who is full of energy B. who is hard-working C. who is influenced easily D. who is clever 2.Which picture may you draw if you are afraid of being bored? A. Picture 1. B. Picture 2. C. Picture 3. D. Picture 4. 3.What advice can a self-centered person get according to the passage? A. Looking at his life carefully. B. Talking with his friends. C. Trying something new. D. Being a better listener. 4.If you have strong self-control, ________. A. you never show your weak side B. you dream of living a life to the fullest C. you are well organized D. you just follow your own dreams 5.What kind of text is this passage? A. A character test. B. A news report. C. A health survey. D. An art ad. 主题语境05 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·天津耀华中学·期中）Playing a sport well may be difficult at first, but don’t worry. The following is some advice for you. ________ If you don’t know which sport you like to play, try a few! The PE class is usually a great chance to try new sports. Get the right equipment (装备). You can ask your parents for help. For example, you can ask your parents to buy you a pair of soccer shoes by doing housework for two months for them. Practise, practise and practise. Practise playing your favourite sport with your friends as much as you can. If you don’t have anyone to play with, then practise by yourself. Sometimes you may get the chance to make new friends when you play. Eat healthily. A healthy body is very important in playing sports. Stop eating hamburgers and ice cream. Try to eat a lot of fresh (新鲜的) fruit and vegetables. Stop eating high-calorie foods like chocolate and cakes. Try to eat some healthy foods like carrots and apples. Watch games. Watch games to see how the players play. The more games you watch, the more you will know about the sport. 1.What can we put into the “________” in Paragraph 2? A. Ask your friends for help. B. Find the sport you like. C. Play sports with your friends. D. Have fun in PE classes. 2.What’s the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. Practice is very important. B. It’s good for us to practise by ourselves. C. We should practise with our friends. D. Practice helps us make friends. 3.Why does the writer ask us to watch games? A. Because it makes us love doing sports. B. Because it inspires us to be more active. C. Because it makes us always feel relaxed. D. Because it helps us learn more about a sport. 4.What is the structure of the passage? (P1 = Paragraph 1, etc) A. B. C. D. 5.In which part of your school newspaper can you read the passage? A. School News. B. Science Class. C. English Corner. D. Sports World. 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 （25-26八上·天津汇文中学·期中）What happens to your computers, MP3 players and cell phones when they’re broken or you want a new one? “Most people just throw them away. In 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) and only recycled (回收) 6.5 million tons,” the United Nations said. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons of waste. China ranked second, with 6 million tons. It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful, depending on how we treat it. “E-waste is a valuable ‘urban mine (城市矿藏)’,” said David Malone, the UN under-secretary-general (副秘书长). The gold, silver, iron (铁) and copper (铜) in e-waste around the world are worth (值得的) some $52 billion. These materials (材料) can be reused and help us save resources (资源). “But if people throw their electronics away, toxic (有毒的) chemicals can get into the soil or air, affecting the environment and people’s health,” Malone said. To help reduce e-waste, the first thing we can do is to buy longer-lasting electronic devices (设备). If you have unwanted electronic products, such as aging toys or cell phones, find a new home for them by giving them to charities. You can also see if there are any companies that offer recycling programmes for their products. For instance, an electronics company now offers people a discount (折扣) in China if they hand in their used products when buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used products and sell them at lower prices. 1.When a computer is broken or no longer wanted, most people usually ________. A. throw it away B. sell it to a second-hand shop C. put it in a closet D. give it to charities 2.How much e-waste was recycled in 2014? A. 41.8 million tons. B. 6.5 million tons. C. 7.1 million tons. D. 6 million tons. 3.The valuable materials in e-waste do NOT include ________. A. silver B. copper C. plastic D. iron 4.Which of the following is TRUE? A. China produced the most electronic waste in 2014. B. E-waste does more harm to the environment than to people’s health. C. People can buy new products at lower prices if they sell their old ones. D. Some electronics companies have their own recycling programmes. 5.What does the story mainly tell us? A. How much e-waste people produce each year. B. What people can do to make money from e-waste. C. Why and how we should recycle e-waste. D. How e-waste has changed the environment 主题语境01 人与社会-社会 （25-26八上·天津第一0二中学·期中）Adolescence (青春期) is the time between being a child and full adult (成人). Adolescence is a difficult process (过程) for teenagers. The reason is that both their minds and bodies make great changes. The changes may cause many problems if teenagers don’t know what to do with them. So it’s necessary to learn something about the changes. Different people begin adolescence at different ages. Usually girls start adolescence two years earlier than boys. For both girls and boys, adolescence is usually over by the age of 18. Teenage boys at this time often begin to take unnecessary risks. They want others to accept them. They are also easily angry with others and fight more. So, they need to think before they act and make good decisions for themselves. A girl’s personality often does not develop in the same way as a boy’s. Teenage girls sometimes lose confidence (信心) in themselves. They aren’t sure about their own feelings, but they are usually afraid to tell others about their problems. We can do a lot to care for and help teenagers. At the same time, parents can also tell teenagers about what is happening to them and help them to know themselves better. Everyone plays a part in making sure that young people grow into healthy adults. 1.Why is adolescence a difficult process for teenagers according to the passage? A. Because teenagers find it is hard for them to lose confidence. B. Because teenagers have difficulty accepting others’ advice. C. Because teenagers’ parents always ask them to be excellent. D. Because both teenagers’ minds and bodies change. 2.According to the third paragraph, boys ______ during adolescence. A. get angry easily B. never take risks C. lose confidence in themselves D. understand others better 3.What does the underlined word “personality” mean in Chinese? A. 力气 B. 财富 C. 性格 D. 挑战 4.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. The writer’s worry about teenagers’ exam results. B. The writer’s advice about how to care for and help teenagers. C. The writer’s opinion about why adolescence is important to teenagers. D. The writer’s prediction about adolescence and the future. 5.What could be the best title for the passage? A. Some facts about risks. B. Differences between boys and girls. C. Young people’s changes at school. D. Some information about adolescence. 主题语境02 人与社会-科普知识与现代技术 （25-26八上·天津第一0二中学·期中）It is a pity that deaf people, or those who have hearing problems, can’t enjoy music. But now a vibrating suit (振动服) brings them hope—it can let them “feel” music through their body, rather than hear it. The special suit is able to change music into some vibrating pulses (节拍). And the users can choose different levels. Chase Burton, 33, a deaf film-maker from Texas, US, tested out the suit for four years. He understands that a deaf person’s experience with music is very different. “When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations from my brother’s music playing.” Burton told CNN. Now when he wears the vibrating suit, he says the sound hits different parts of his body. “Maybe it will shake me strongly in my knees first. And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations,” Burton said. The inventor worked on helping a large number of deaf people to have a chance of a musical experience. In 2016, some prototype (样品) suits were tested at a Lady Gaga concert in the US. The suit was also tested at a different concert in Las Vegas in 2019. It was given to 150 audiences (听众) at the concert, where half the audience members were deaf and half could hear. At the same time, the company improved the technology (科技) and planned to put it into the market soon. And the final goal of the company is to make the technology available to all. “We think anything that has an audio element (听觉元素) can also have a vibrational experience along with it as well,” the company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, told CNN. 1.How does the vibrating suit help deaf people? A. By improving their hearing. B. By changing the loudness of sound. C. By turning music into some vibrating pulses. D. By sending music to their ears easily and quickly. 2.Why does the writer mention Burton’s experience? A. To explain different ways people enjoy music. B. To tell how different it is for a deaf person to enjoy music. C. To show the sadness for not having the technology earlier. D. To call on inventors to make better clothes for deaf people. 3.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. The suit. B. The music. C. The concert. D. The technology. 4.How does the writer show that the suit is helpful? A. By listing numbers. B. By using a saying. C. By giving examples. D. By making surveys. 5.What can be the best title for the text? A. Listen to the “Suit” B. Music Makes Life Colorful C. Wear a Suitable Suit D. The Development of Science 主题语境03 人与自我-感情与情绪 （25-26八上·天津第一中学·期中）①Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, about 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some points in their lives. Now, scientists have some interesting ideas about why people are shy. ②Scientists say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. Scientists believe some shyness is genetic (遗传的). ③Family size may be another factor (因素). Scientists at Harvard University found 66 percent of shy children had older brothers and sisters. These children were often bullied (欺负) by their brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. However, children with no brothers or sisters can be shy too. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. It’s hard for them to develop social skills as children from big families. ④You may also be shy because of your birthplace. In Japan, most people are shy. But in Israel (以色列), only one third of people are. In Japan, when people fail, they blame themselves. In Israel, people often blame other things, such as family, friends, or bad luck. ⑤For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can overcome your shyness. They suggest trying new things and talking with others more. 根据语篇内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。 1.What is the theme of the passage? A. Happiness. B. Shyness. C. Loneliness. D. Kindness. 2.________ people feel shy at some points in their lives. A. Almost 80 percent of people B. Less than 30 percent of people C. Fifteen to twenty percent of people D. Six percent of people 3.Scientists give ________ as a suggestion to shy people. A. blaming their failure on others B. trying to find out why they are shy C. staying away from other shy people D. trying new things and talking more 4.What can we learn from the story? A. Most babies are born shy. B. If you are shy now, you will be shy forever. C. Most shy children have older brothers and sisters. D. Shyness doesn’t influence people’s lives. 5.Which of the following is the structure of the passage? (①=paragraph 1, …) A. B. C. D. 主题语境04 人与自我-方法与哲理 （25-26八上·天津河北区·期中）About once a year, someone in my family gets the flu (流感), and soon, everyone catches it. It’s something many families go through. But there’s another thing that can spread (传播) in a family even more often, moods (情绪). Studies show it’s as easy to catch a bad mood from someone as it is to get the flu from him. So it’s important to know how our moods affect (影响) others. I always find it hard to control (控制) my mood. Small things like my favourite sports team losing would make me sad. And my bad mood would spread to everyone around me. Here’s how it works. Our bad moods can make others talk about their own bad experiences, making things even worse. Life can be difficult. We all have bad days at school or find out bad news. It’s natural to be unhappy sometimes. But the worst thing we do is bring our bad moods home to our loved ones. Bad moods, even small ones, can make a big difference. They can bring everyone down. Positivity (积极乐观), on the other hand, can create positivity. When someone is positive, he can make everyone’s heart lift. So control what you can and try to spread positivity. It feels great to be a little sun around your friends and family. 1.Why does the writer write about the flu? A. To ask us to be careful with it. B. To show that bad moods can spread like it. C. To ask us to stay away from people with it. D. To show that bad moods can make people tired like it. 2.How do our bad moods spread to others according to the passage? A. They make others share their own bad experiences. B. They get others to feel afraid to talk to us. C. They get others to be bored with us. D. They make others feel bad about us. 3.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A. Family is important. B. It’s natural to have bad moods. C. Life can be relaxing sometimes. D. Bad moods can bring everyone down. 4.The words “make everyone’s heart lift” in the last paragraph probably mean “________”. A. make everyone happy B. keep everyone busy C. surprise everyone D. get everyone out 5.What is the writer trying to tell us? A. Even small things can bring us bad moods. B. Positive people can make everyone feel better. C. We should stop our bad moods from spreading. D. It’s OK to talk about our bad feelings with others. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $