考前押题05 阅读理解3大常考话题（期中专项训练）八年级英语上学期新教材仁爱科普版

考前押题05 阅读理解3大常考话题 话题1 工作与职业 话题2 传统工艺 话题3 运动与健康 ① 通读题干，圈画关键词，明确题目设问方向； ② 回读原文，定位答题区间，查找与题干匹配信息； ③ 比对选项，区分原文细节、干扰项，忠于文本内容； ④ 主旨题梳理首尾段，推断题立足文本，不主观臆断； ⑤ 做完复盘，核对答案，确保选项符合文章逻辑。 话题1 工作与职业（共5篇） Passage 1 （25-26八年级上·福建龙岩·期中）Everyone has a dream job. Some want to be scientists, some hope to be artists, and others may dream of being directors. No matter (无论) what your dream job is, you can achieve it if you work hard. Lily loves acting. She dreams of becoming an actress. In school, she joins the drama club and acts in some plays. What’s more, she usually practices her lines and facial expressions (面部表情) at home. Lily knows it’s not easy, but she never gives up. She believes she can perform on a big stage (舞台) one day. Emma is good at playing the piano. She wants to be a musician in the future. She practices the piano for hours every day. She also joins in some piano competitions to improve herself. She hopes to play in big concert halls one day. Remember, no matter what your dream job is, work hard and never give up. And you can make your dream come true. 1．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．A dream job. B．Hard work. C．A big stage. D．A tennis game. 2．What does Lily do to achieve her dream? A．She watches a lot of movies at home. B．She joins the art club and paints pictures. C．She joins the drama club and practices lines. D．She takes singing lessons on weekends. 3．Why does Emma join in piano competitions? A．To make new friends. B．To get more money. C．To improve herself. D．To travel to different places. 4．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What does the writer want to tell the readers? A．Everyone should have a dream job. B．It’s not easy to achieve our dreams. C．We should work hard for our dreams. D．Dreams can make our future wonderful. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是议论文，以“努力就能实现理想的职业”为核心观点，通过列举莉莉追逐演员梦、埃玛追逐音乐梦的具体事例，论证了只要努力不放弃，梦想终会实现的道理。 1．根据原文第一段第三句“No matter (无论) what your dream job is, you can achieve it if you work hard.”可知，划线单词it指代前面的dream job。 2．根据原文第二段第三，四句“In school, she joins the drama club and acts in some plays. What’s more, she usually practices her lines and facial expressions (面部表情) at home.”可知，Lily加入戏剧社团并且在家练习台词。 3．根据原文第三段第四句“She also joins in some piano competitions to improve herself.”可知，Emma参加钢琴比赛是为了提升自己。 4．整篇文章第一段总述人人都有理想职业，第二、三段分别介绍Lily、Emma的事例，第四段进行总结，是总-分-总结构，故选B。 5．通读全文，作者通过举例和首尾段的表述，核心想传递的是要为自己的梦想付出努力、永不放弃。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26八年级上·安徽合肥·期中）Malaria (疟疾) has been a dangerous disease for a long time. Many people have died of this disease. Luckily, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou found a good medicine called qinghaosu. Over fifty years ago, the government asked Tu to be the leader of a national project to find a medicine for malaria. Her team found a special way through reading books about traditional Chinese medicine. After reading over 2,000 old books, they collected more than 600 plants and found about 380 possible treatments. One treatment about 1,600 years ago used a special plant. Tu found it worked well and tried to get the qinghaosu from it. At first, she failed. So she went back to the old books and found a better way, She used a low-temperature (低温) way to get the qinghaosu and succeeded in 1972. After tests showed qinghaosu could treat malaria in animals, Tu and two friends tested it on themselves first. The medicine was safe and all patients in the test got better. Later, qinghaosu became the main treatment for malaria around the world, saving many lives. In 2015, Tu won the Nobel Prize. But she didn’t take all the credit (荣誉). She thanked her team and Chinese traditional medicine. She once said, “Every scientist dreams of doing something that can help the world.” 1．What did the government ask Tu Youyou to do over fifty years ago? A．To create a special plant. B．To collect old traditional books. C．To find medicine for malaria. D．To treat animals that had malaria. 2．What is the right order of the following events? ④Tested the medicine on themselves. ②Read over 2,000 old books. ③Got qinghaosu from a special plant. ④Found about 380 possible treatments. A．①②③④ B．②④③① C．②③①④ D．③①④② 3．Which saying can be used to describe the discovery of qinghaosu? A．Seeing is believing. B．Think twice before you act. C．Practice makes perfect. D．Many hands make light work. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】文章讲述了中国科学家屠呦呦及其团队历经艰辛，通过研读中医古籍、反复实验，最终发现青蒿素并挽救无数生命的故事，体现了科学家坚持不懈的探索精神及团队合作的重要性。 1．根据文章第2段“Over fifty years ago, the government asked Tu to be the leader of a national project to find a medicine for malaria.”可知，五十多年前政府要求屠呦呦领导一个寻找疟疾药物的国家项目，并能得出解析的结论。 2．根据文章第2段“After reading over 2,000 old books... found about 380 possible treatments”，第3段“found a better way... succeeded in 1972”以及第4段“Tu and two friends tested it on themselves first.”可知，事件顺序为先读古籍，再发现潜在疗法，接着提取青蒿素成功，最后在自身测试药物，并能得出解析的结论。 3．文章多次提到her team，青蒿素是团队共同努力的成果，对应谚语“众人拾柴火焰高”，故选D。 Passage 3 （25-26八年级上·内蒙古兴安·期中）Siene is a firefighter in the USA．It isn’t easy to become a firefighter there. Many people try, but a lot of them fail. Also, in the past firefighting was always a job for men. Now there are women firefighters. When Siene was five years old, it was her dream to become a firefighter. Forty years later, she was the oldest woman to pass a six-week course at the WFPA (女子消防预备学院). The WFPA trains women in the skills they need to be firefighters. In fact, Siene now trains firefighters there herself. Starting the course doesn’t mean you’ll become a firefighter. The course is very difficult, so not everyone finishes the training. They are trained like being in the army. Can you hold a heavy piece of wood for four minutes? How many exercises can you do? Can you lift a 12-metre ladder? You also need other skills. Can you lead a team? Are you a skillful driver? Can you use technology? There are so many more that are a part of firefighting these days. Of course, no one can do them all, but more skills certainly help. However, you must wait for a chance to work as a firefighter even after passing your course. It seems that lots of women aren’t ready to do that. In one year, 50 women got trained, but only three of them are now firefighters. Learning the skills is not enough to become a firefighter. Like Siene, you also need to persist in your dream. 1．When did Siene dream of being a firefighter? A．At the age of five. B．When she was ten years old. C．Thirty years ago. 2．What do the underlined words “persist in” mean in Chinese? A．坚持 B．创造 C．减少 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Firefighting is always a job for men now. B．Everyone can finish the training at the WFPA． C．You need a lot of skills to become a firefighter. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Why Siene had such a dream. B．How Siene improved her skills. C．How Siene achieved her dream. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了Siene从小梦想成为消防员，历经困难通过训练并最终实现梦想的故事，探讨了成为消防员所需的技能与坚持梦想的重要性。 1．根据文章第二段“When Siene was five years old, it was her dream to become a firefighter.”可知，Siene在五岁时就有了成为消防员的梦想。 2．根据文章最后一段“Like Siene, you also need to persist in your dream.”结合Siene四十年后实现梦想的经历，可知， persist in意为“坚持”。 3．根据文章第四段“You also need other skills...There are so many more that are a part of firefighting these days.”可知，成为消防员需要掌握很多技能。 4．通读全文可知，文章主要围绕Siene如何克服困难、通过训练最终实现消防员梦想的过程展开。 Passage 4 （25-26八年级上·吉林长春·期中）Today, lots of people still don’t really know what a home organizer (收纳师) does. Many people think that home organizers just tell people they have too many things and throw them away. But that’s really not how we work. Here’s what great home organizers really do. We don’t judge (评判) your room. Instead, we try to make it better. We know life can be busy, and that’s why rooms get untidy. That’s okay! We come to help, not to make you feel bad. Besides, we also teach you how to keep things tidy because we believe everyone can have a tidy home. Sometimes, you don’t need all the things you own. We can help you decide what to keep and what to throw away. Most importantly, we see your home as a unit. We understand all of your needs and reorganize every part of your home to make your home a better place. So how do you know when hiring (雇佣) a home organizer is right for you? If your home makes you feel worried, angry, or tired, you should call us. Maybe you don’t need to hire a home organizer right now, but it’s good to know what we could do to help when you’re ready. We’ve helped many people, and most of them wish they had called us earlier. For the first time in a long time, they can breathe easily at home. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What’s the job of the writer? A．A school teacher. B．A factory worker. C．A bus driver. D．A home organizer. 2．Why do many people’s rooms get untidy? A．Because they are poor. B．Because life can be busy. C．Because they like untidy rooms. D．Because they throw away many things. 3．When should people call the home organizers? A．When they have a tidy home. B．When they have too many things. C．When they can breathe easily at home. D．When their home makes them feel worried, angry or tired. 4．What do most people feel after they hire a home organizer? A．They wish they had called earlier. B．They decide to be a home organizer. C．They feel bad about their untidy rooms. D．They think they don’t need to hire a home organizer. 5．What is the main purpose (目的) of the article? A．To tell people to throw away more things. B．To teach people how to make rooms tidy. C．To show that keeping a tidy home is very easy. D．To explain the real work and the importance of home organizers. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了收纳师的真实工作内容、服务理念以及人们何时需要雇用收纳师，旨在消除误解并展示其价值。 1．根据“Many people think that home organizers just tell people they have too many things and throw them away. But that’s really not how we work. Here’s what great home organizers really do.”可知，作者以收纳师的身份介绍自身职业的真实工作内容。 2．根据“We know life can be busy, and that’s why rooms get untidy.”可知，生活忙碌是房间变得不整洁的原因。 3．根据“If your home makes you feel worried, angry, or tired, you should call us.”可知，当家让人感到担忧、生气或疲惫时，应该联系收纳师。 4．根据“ and most of them wish they had called us earlier.”可知，大多数人在雇用收纳师后希望早点联系他们。 5．根据“Here’s what great home organizers really do.”以及后续段落对工作内容、雇用时机和客户反馈的介绍可知，文章旨在解释收纳师的真实工作及重要性。 Passage 5 （25-26八年级上·河南南阳·期中）I’m John. I’m a vet and I work at an animal center. I work long days from Monday through Wednesday, and I only work half a day from Thursday through Saturday. I don’t word on Sunday, so I can spend time with my family. Now, let me tell you what I usually do on my long workdays. I get to my working place at 7:00 am. After getting to the store, I often clean the tables and chairs and give food to animals first. Then, I make a cup of juice. At 7:30 am, people call me and make appointments (预约). This is a very busy time of the day! At 8:30 am, people arrive with their sick pets. I’m busy all the morning. I have some time between 12:00 am and 2:00 pm. I use the time to have lunch and sleep for a short time. At 2:00 pm, I start my work with animals again. At 5:00 pm, some animal lovers arrive to help me out. I’m always happy to see them. At 7:30 pm, I usually clean the house and animals and say goodbye to them. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How long does John work every week? A．Three days. B．Four days and a half. C．Five days. D．Six days and a half. 2．What is the correct order about the things that John does? ①cleans the tables and chairs    ②cleans the house and animals ③makes some juice        ④gives food to animals ⑤has a short sleep A．①②③⑤④ B．①④③②⑤ C．①④③⑤② D．②③④⑤① 3．What does the underlined word “them” in the text refer to (指代)? A．People. B．Sick pets. C．Animals. D．Animal lovers. 4．What can we know about John? A．He feels tired and hopes to change his job. B．He is a kind man and loves his job with animals. C．He prefers working with people to working with animals. D．He does his work just because he has to make a living. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．My Long Workdays B．My Animal Friends and I C．How to Look After Sick Pets D．My Busy Morning at the Animal Center 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，以第一人称讲述了兽医John在动物中心的工作日常。文章详细描述了他从周一到周六的工作时长安排，以及在一个典型的长工作日里，从早到晚照顾动物、接待顾客的具体流程，展现了作者忙碌而充实的工作状态。 1． 根据第一段内容“I work long days from Monday through Wednesday”，“only work half a day from Thursday through Saturday”，以及“I don’t work on Sunday”。计算总工作时间为3+1.5=4.5天。 2．据文章的时间顺序梳理动作：7:00 am到达后，“clean the tables and chairs and give food to animals first”；“Then, I make a cup of juice”；中午12:00到2:00之间，“sleep for a short time”；晚上7:30，“clean the house and animals”。 正确顺序为①④③⑤②。 3．根据划线词所在句的前一句“At 5:00 pm, some animal lovers arrive to help me out.”，紧接着说“I’m always happy to see them.”，这里的“them”指代前句提到的“animal lovers”。 4．通读全文，John虽然工作时间长，但他细心照顾动物，并且对于有人来帮忙感到“happy”，说明他热爱这份工作且心地善良。 5．文章第二段开头明确点题：“Now, let me tell you what I usually do on my long workdays.”，随后整篇文章都是围绕他在这些长工作日里的具体活动展开。 话题2 传统工艺（共5篇） Passage 1 （25-26八年级上·湖北武汉·期中）Can you live through the hot summer without an air conditioner? Maybe your answer is “No!” But how did people in ancient China drive the heat away? Hand fans were almost the only help. China has been making hand fans for more than 3,000 years. Hand fans came in different shapes, such as round and square. They were also made of different kinds of materials. The earliest form of fans was the feather fans in the Shang Dynasty. Cattail leaf fans (蒲扇) were cheap and easy to make and they were the most useful kind for everyone. Sandalwood fans (檀香扇) could send out a sweet smell. Later, hand fans became far more than just something that could cool people down. They developed into artworks, in which round fans and folding fans were the most common. Round fans were usually made of silk. They had beautiful embroidery (刺绣) on them. Women liked to use them. In ancient China, people often compared a woman’s deserted life to round fans, for fans are no longer needed when summer is over. Nalan Xingde once wrote, “If only life were as beautiful as when we first met, why should the autumn wind bother to pity deserted painted fans?” People used folding fans. These fans were usually made of paper and people could paint and write poems (诗词) on them. It was a way for them to show off their talents. Today, Chinese people still use these fans. So the next time you use a fan, you may think of the stories behind it. 1．What can we know from paragraphs 2 and 3? A．Round fans were made of paper. B．Sandalwood fans were very easy to make. C．Cattail leaf fans were very popular with people. D．Hand fans were only used to drive the heat away. 2．The underlined phrase “a woman’s deserted life” means the life ________. A．that was not needed any longer B．that was preferred by poets C．that was free and colorful D．that was busy and hard 3．Why is the poem in paragraph 4 mentioned? A．It’s the most famous poem. B．It was written by Nalan Xingde. C．It’s used to prove an opinion. D．It can show people’s love for fans. 4．The writer writes the passage to ________. A．introduce the use of hand fans B．tell about Chinese hand fans C．ask people to buy hand fans D．show the importance of fans 5．Which could be the best theme picture of the passage? A．B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是说明文，介绍了中国传统手扇的发展历史、常见种类、用途演变以及背后的文化内涵。 1．根据文章第二段“Cattail leaf fans were cheap and easy to make and they were the most useful kind for everyone.”可推知，蒲扇价格便宜、制作简单，对所有人都很实用，因此十分受人们欢迎。 2．根据文章第四段“for fans are no longer needed when summer is over”可推知，古人将被遗弃女子的生活比作夏天过后就不再被需要的团扇，因此划线短语指的是“不再被需要的生活”。 3．根据文章第四段“In ancient China, people often compared a woman’s deserted life to round fans, for fans are no longer needed when summer is over.”可推知，前文提出了“古人常用团扇比喻女子被遗弃的人生”的观点，引用纳兰性德的诗句是为了佐证这一观点。 4．通读全文可推知，文章从历史、材质、种类、文化寓意等多个方面介绍了中国传统手扇，因此作者的写作目的是介绍中国手扇的相关内容。 5．根据全文对中国传统手扇的多方面介绍（包含羽毛扇、蒲扇、折扇等多种类型）可推知，文章核心围绕中国传统手扇展开，选项B图片展示了多种不同形制的中国传统手扇，最契合文章主题。 Passage 2 （25-26八年级上·江苏常州·期中） Look at the works of art in the picture. Shao Lujie, a 29-year-old craftsman (手艺人) from Zhejiang, created them. Shao’s craft is known as quilling(盘纸), which has a long history. It is a form of art that uses long thin strips(条)of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create artworks. Since Shao was a child, he has loved painting and handicrafts. Having learned quilling in 2016 from a master of the art, Shao has been devoting himself completely to the craft. Shao started his own business after a three-year apprenticeship(学徒期)when he was 23. He began by imitating the works of his teachers but before long, he learned how to create his own works with new methods. “During this process, I found that this paper art handicraft can show the features of both painting and different design elements(元素). I hope to find new developments in this handicraft,” Shao said. Shao’s works mainly feature flowers and other plants. In recent years, Shao has worked hard to develop cultural and creative products with local characteristics, hoping to make more progress in quilling. “Quilling is not well-known nationwide, and it can only be seen in a few places in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces,” Shao said. To get more young people interested in quilling, Shao has gone online. “Usually I like to write articles about this art and post pictures of my latest works on social media,” he said. He hopes to open an exhibition(展览)hall in the future so that more people can learn about the craft and pass it down to future generations. 1．What can we learn about quilling from the text? A．Quilling is learned by many young people. B．Quilling was invented when Shao was a child. C．Quilling is famous around the world. D．Quilling needs many steps to finish an artwork. 2．When did Shao start his own business? A．In 2015. B．In 2019. C．In 2022. D．In 2023. 3．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A．How popular is quilling? B．Why did Shao love painting and crafts? C．What did Shao do to develop quilling? D．How has Shao improved quilling skills? 4．Which words can best describe Shao? A．Strict and truthful. B．Smart and friendly. C．Serious and outgoing. D．Creative and hard-working. 5．Which part of a magazine is the text most probably taken from? A．Culture Window. B．Travel Guide. C．World History. D．Cooking Tips. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了浙江29岁的盘纸手艺人邵陆杰，讲述了他学习盘纸、自主创业并创新作品的经历，以及他为推广、传承盘纸艺术所做的努力。 1．根据第2段“It is a form of art that uses long thin strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create artworks.”可知，盘纸制作需要经过卷纸、塑形、粘贴等多个步骤，完成一件艺术品需要多道工序。 2．根据第3段“Having learned quilling in 2016 from a master of the art,…. Shao started his own business after a three-year…”可知，邵陆杰2016年开始学习盘纸，经历三年学徒期后创业。因此他在2019年创业。 3．根据最后一段“…, Shao has gone online.”、“Usually I like to write articles about this art and post pictures of my latest works on social media”、“He hopes to open an exhibition hall…”可知，本段核心内容是邵陆杰为发展、推广盘纸艺术采取的各类行动。 4．根据第3段“he learned how to create his own works with new methods”、“Shao has worked hard to develop cultural and creative products …”，以及他为推广盘纸积极尝试新方式的内容，可推知邵陆杰既富有创造力，又十分勤奋努力。 5．文章围绕传统民间手工艺盘纸，以及手艺人传承推广工艺的事迹展开，属于文化类内容，因此最可能出自杂志的“文化窗口”板块。 Passage 3 （25-26八年级上·河南信阳·期中）Sugar figures blowing（吹糖人）has a history of more than 600 years. There are many stories about how it started. Here is an interesting one. A long time ago, Zhu Yuanzhang became the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty with the help of some partners. To make sure his family would be emperors forever（永远）, he decided to kill（杀）these partners. Liu Bowen was one of them. When Liu heard the bad news, he ran away quickly. During his escape, an old man saved him. The old man sold sugar for a living. Liu took his sugar and exchanged (互换) clothes with him. From then on, Liu sold sugar on the street. One day, Liu heated (加热) the sugar and shaped it into different animals and fruit. Children loved these sugar “animals” and “fruit”. His business went very well. Besides selling sugar, Liu also taught others how to blow sugar into different figures. Many people came to learn from Liu Bowen, and they improved the skills over time. This is how the traditional folk art—sugar figures blowing started and was passed down. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How long is the history of sugar figures blowing? A．Over 300 years. B．Over 400 years. C．Over 600 years. D．Over 700 years. 2．What does the underlined word “escape” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．探险 B．逃亡 C．野营 D．研究 3．Who saved Liu Bowen during his escape? A．An officer. B．An old man. C．A child. D．A woman. 4．How did Liu Bowen make the sugar into shapes of animals and fruit? A．By heating it. B．By beating it. C．By frying it. D．By stepping on it. 5．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To tell how sugar figures blowing started and was passed down. B．To tell the story about Liu Bowen. C．To tell the skills of blowing sugar figures. D．To ask more people to learn to blow sugar figures. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了中国传统民间艺术——吹糖人的起源传说（与刘伯温有关）及其传承过程。 1．根据文章第一段第一句“Sugar figures blowing...has a history of more than 600 years.”可知，其历史超过 600 年。 2．根据第二段语境，朱元璋要杀合作伙伴，刘伯温听到消息后“ran away quickly”，在此期间被救。因此“escape”在此处意为“逃亡”。 3．根据第二段第五句“During his escape, an old man saved him.”可知，救刘伯温的是一位老人。 4．根据第三段第一句“One day, Liu heated the sugar and shaped it into different animals and fruit.”可知，他是通过加热糖来塑形的。 5．文章第一段引出吹糖人的起源故事，最后一段总结“This is how the traditional folk art—sugar figures blowing started and was passed down.”，因此作者写作目的是讲述吹糖人的起源和传承。 Passage 4 （25-26八年级上·河南开封·期中）Did you hear of leaf painting? It is an ancient and amazing art form in China, with a history of over 2,000 years. It is a magical combination (结合) of nature and creativity, turning ordinary (普通的) leaves into works of art. Making leaf painting is complex (复杂的). First, artists have to choose fine leaves carefully from mountains in Yunnan. Then, it takes them more than 60 steps to make the leaf painting, like cutting, drying and so on. It takes about two to three months to finish all these steps. Ding Li, a leaf-painting artist from Hubei, is a great example. He started to learn leaf painting at the age of thirteen. After many years of learning and practice, he opened his own studio (工作室) in his hometown. During the Qingming Festival, Ding Li painted the famous Qingming Shanghe Tu (Along the River During the Qingming Festival) on ten leaves. He spent more than a year on this work. His leaf paintings are popular around the world now. Leaf painting will keep shining with the efforts of artists like Ding Li. 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By asking a question. D．By comparing different art forms. 2．What does the underlined word “them” refer to? A．The leaves. B．The mountains. C．The paintings. D．The artists. 3．How old was Ding Li when he began learning leaf painting? A．1 year old. B．13 years old. C．20 years old. D．60 years old. 4．Where is Ding Li’s studio? A．In Hebei. B．In Yunnan. C．In Hubei. D．In Japan. 5．Which of the following can be the best title of the text? A．An Ancient and Amazing Art B．Ding Li and His Job C．How to Make Leaf Paintings D．Why People Like Leaf Paintings 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国古老而神奇的艺术形式——树叶画，包括其历史、制作过程以及代表人物丁立的故事。 1．第一段第一句“Did you hear of leaf painting?”是一个疑问句，说明作者通过提问的方式开始文章。 2．第二段前两句“First, artists have to choose fine leaves carefully... Then, it takes them more than 60 steps...”中，“them”指代前一句的主语“artists”（艺术家们）。 3．第三段第二句“He started to learn leaf painting at the age of thirteen.”说明丁立13岁开始学习树叶画。 4．第三段第一句“Ding Li, a leaf-painting artist from Hubei... opened his own studio in his hometown.”说明丁立是湖北人，工作室在家乡，即湖北。 5．通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了树叶画这一古老而神奇的艺术形式，包括其历史、制作过程以及代表人物丁立的故事。A项“An Ancient and Amazing Art”最能概括文章主题。 Passage 5 （25-26八年级上·浙江温州·期中）①Sugar painting, as the name suggests, is a painting made of sugar. It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to enjoy. ②Since the Warring States Period, people have loved sweets and had different ways of making sugar. In the Tang Dynasty, people greatly improved sugar-making skills. So sugar, the rare thing that once could only enter the homes of the kings, also went into ordinary people’s homes. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures with good luck to the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting came out. ③Sugar painting is different from other paintings. Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material, a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting. Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to do the work very quickly. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is finished. ④________ The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes (形状) has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, only a few old sugar painters are willing to pass on this kind of art. ⑤But even so, sugar painting is important. It’s more than just a sweet treat. For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has entered people’s lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual (精神的) support of people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China. So we Chinese should remember, miss and pass on the art forever. 1．According to the passage, when did sugar painting first appear? A．During the Warring States Period. B．In the Tang Dynasty. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．During the Song and Yuan Dynasties. 2．According to Paragraph 3, which of the following about sugar painting is TRUE? A．Sugar painters use a special brush to create sugar paintings. B．The syrup for sugar painting needs to be heated first. C．Sugar painters can take their time to make a sugar painting. D．A stone table is often used as the “paper” for sugar painting. 3．Which of the following can be put back into ________? A．However, it’s a pity that this art is dying recently. B．As a result, learning sugar painting is considered easy and fun. C．So sugar painting has become more popular than ever before. D．For this reason, the material for sugar painting remains very expensive. 4．What can we infer from the passage about the future of sugar painting? A．It will be made by old painters. B．It will become less popular than before. C．It will be learned and protected by people. D．It will be more difficult to enter people’s daily lives. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了传统民间艺术糖画的含义、发展历史、制作方式，指出如今糖画传承困难的现状，同时点明糖画是非物质文化遗产，呼吁国人保护并传承这门传统技艺。 1．根据文章第二段最后一句“In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures with good luck to the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting came out.”可知，糖画出现在明代。 2．根据文章第三段第三句“To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting.”可知，糖浆需要先加热。 3．空格位于第四段段首，是该段的主题句，根据后文“The sugar painting…has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, only a few old sugar painters are willing to pass on this kind of art.”可知，本段主要讲述糖画艺术正在面临消亡的困境。选项A“However, it’s a pity that this art is dying recently.(然而，遗憾的是，这门艺术最近正在消亡)”符合语境。 4．根据文章最后一段“Now, sugar painting has been an intangible cultural heritage in China. So we Chinese should remember, miss and pass on the art forever.”可知，随着其被列为非物质文化遗产以及作者的呼吁，可以推断未来人们将会学习和保护这门艺术。 话题3 运动与健康（共5篇） Passage 1 （25-26八年级上·河北沧州·期中）Healthy Body, Healthy Mind ①We all know exercise is important, but we don’t always want to do it! Often we are too busy or feel lazy. We should try our best to exercise every day. ②Exercise is good for our body. When we exercise, our body changes. Exercise develops our muscles and makes us stronger. When we exercise, we use energy. This keeps our weight down. Being overweight (超重) puts stress on our body. It can cause pain in our back and knees, and even cause more serious problems such as heart disease later in life. ③Exercise is also good for our brain. During exercise, our brain gets more oxygen (氧气) because of this, and that helps our memory improve. Scientists also tell us the body makes more of certain chemicals (化学物质) after exercise. This helps us to learn and think well. So, when you have trouble with your homework, do some exercise, then try again! ④Exercise also helps us to feel happier. When we exercise, our brain makes special chemicals. These chemicals can relax our body and calm (冷静) our mind. Feeling fit can also make us feel better and more confident about ourselves. When we play a sport with others, we can even make new friends. ⑤Remember: Health is wealth (财富). The more you exercise, the healthier you become. Try to make exercise a part of your life. 1．Why don’t people always want to exercise? A．Because it’s too expensive. B．Because they are too busy or feel lazy. C．Because it’s not important. D．Because they don’t know how to exercise. 2．What can being overweight cause? A．It can make us healthier. B．It can make us feel better. C．It can cause pain in our knees. D．It can relax our body and mind. 3．Which of the following is NOT right about exercise? A．Exercise helps us to feel happier. B．When we exercise, we can calm our mind. C．The more you exercise, the fatter you become. D．We can make new friends when we exercise with others. 4．Which is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，核心围绕锻炼的益处展开，分别介绍了锻炼对身体健康、大脑功能、情绪状态的积极作用，最后呼吁人们将锻炼融入日常生活，牢记健康即财富。 1．根据文章第①段“Often we are too busy or feel lazy.”可推知，人们不想锻炼的原因是太忙或者感到懒惰。 2．根据文章第②段“It can cause pain in our back and knees, and even cause more serious problems such as heart disease later in life.”可推知，超重会导致膝盖疼痛。 3．根据文章第②段“When we exercise, we use energy. This keeps our weight down.”以及第⑤段“The more you exercise, the healthier you become.”可推知，锻炼能够控制体重，越锻炼越健康，“锻炼越多就会越胖”的表述是错误的，符合题干要求。 4．根据文章第①段“We should try our best to exercise every day.”、第②段“Exercise is good for our body.”、第③段“Exercise is also good for our brain.”、第④段“Exercise also helps us to feel happier.”、第⑤段“Try to make exercise a part of your life.”可推知，文章为“总—分—总”结构：第①段总起提出要坚持锻炼，第②③④段分述锻炼的三方面益处，第⑤段总结呼吁，与选项B的结构图示一致。 Passage 2 （25-26八年级上·重庆涪陵·期中）Two years ago, I seldom joined in any activities and I only liked to stay at home. To change my bad habits, I had a try of the 21/90 rule from last month. According to some people, it takes 21 days to form a habit (养成习惯). After 90 days, it becomes a part of our life. I didn’t like to exercise. First, I decided to change this habit. Next, I kept running every day for 21 days. I usually got up at 7:30 a.m. So I made a plan—I started running for 15 minutes after I got up. I ran for 10 minutes at first and slowly worked my way up to 30 minutes. I was excited to start my new habit. Though I didn’t run very fast, I wasn’t discouraged (泄气的). For the first few days, I practiced my habit without a problem. My feelings began to change after that. ________ , so I wanted to give up. But I didn’t, and I soon got a little better (更好). Each time, I ran for longer (更长), and I felt really good. I could run for 30 minutes before the 21st day. I felt very happy. Now it’s time to run for 90 days! 1．What can we learn about the writer from paragraph 1? A．He always joined some activities. B．He might (可能) not like to go out two years ago. C．He didn’t want to change some bad habits two years ago. D．He can make good habits a part of his life in 21 days. 2．Which sentence is best for the ________? A．I looked and felt the same as before B．I looked different from before C．I felt very good D．I started to change 3．How did the writer feel after he could run for 30 minutes? A．Interested. B．Happy. C．Tired. D．Discouraged. 4．Which can be the best title for the text? A．How to Make a Good Plan B．How to Run Fast in 21 Days C．How to Choose Healthy Exercise D．How to Form a Habit in 21 Days 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者通过“21/90法则”坚持跑步21天养成运动习惯的经历，包括制定计划、遇到困难及最终成功的感受。 1．根据文章第1段“Two years ago, I seldom joined in any activities and 1 only liked to stay at home.”可推知，作者两年前只喜欢待在家里，可能不喜欢外出。 2．根据文章第3段“so I wanted to give up”可知此处应填入想要放弃的原因，结合选项“I looked and felt the same as before”符合语境，表示没有看到变化所以想放弃。 3．根据文章第4段“I could run for 30 minutes before the 21st day. I felt very happy.”可推知，作者能跑30分钟后感到很开心。 4．最佳标题题。全文围绕作者利用21天时间养成跑步习惯的过程展开，选项“How to Form a Habit in 21 Days”最能概括文章主题。 Passage 3 （25-26八年级上·湖北襄阳·期中）Playing team sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball is a great way for kids to keep moving and stay fit. These sports not only help their bodies but also give them important lessons for life. First, team sports show kids how to work together. When they play on a team, they have to help each other to win. This teaches them important life skills like how to talk and support (支持) each other, which are helpful in all parts of life. Next, playing team sports can make kids feel better about themselves and be more sure of their abilities. When kids help their team win, they will feel proud (自豪的). This good feeling can help them believe in what they can do and make them feel better about who they are. Also, team sports help kids learn to manage (管理) their time. Kids who play sports have to fit in school, practice, and games. They know obeying discipline (遵守纪律) is really important in teamwork. This teaches them to understand what the most important thing is and use their time well. Finally, being on a team is good for making friends and getting closer to people they already know. For many kids, their teammates are like a second family. So, team sports are really important for how kids grow up. They help their body, mind, and social life in many ways that can make their whole life better. 1．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Team sports help save time. B．Team sports help create friendship. C．Doing team sports can help kids feel good about themselves. D．Doing team sports helps kids learn time management. 2．What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Playing team sports. B．Obeying discipline in teamwork. C．Fitting in school practice and games. D．Managing time. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of team sports in the passage? A．Helping kids stay fit. B．Teaching kids to be more creative. C．Teaching kids to manage time. D．Helping kids make friends. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Team sports are popular with people of all ages. B．Team sports can improve kids’ health. C．Team sports can offer children many advantages (好处). D．Team sports are better than exercising alone. 5．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2,…) A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了团队运动对孩子成长的诸多益处，点明其对孩子身心社交发展有积极作用。 1．根据第三段“Next, playing team sports can make kids feel better about themselves and be more sure of their abilities. ”可知，第三段的主旨是参加团队运动可以帮助孩子建立良好的自我感觉、提升自信。 2．根据第四段“They know obeying discipline…use their time well. ”，结合上下文指代逻辑可知，画线词This指代前一句提到的“Obeying discipline in teamwork”。 3．通读全文可知，第一段提到团队运动可以帮助孩子保持健康，第四段提到团队运动教会孩子管理时间，第五段提到团队运动帮助孩子交朋友，全文没有提到“教会孩子更有创造力”这一好处。 4．全文从多个维度介绍了团队运动对孩子成长的诸多好处，涵盖身体、心智、社交多个方面，核心主旨是团队运动能给孩子带来很多好处。 5．文章第一段总起提出话题，点明团队运动能给孩子带来诸多益处；第二段到第五段分别从四个不同方面并列介绍团队运动的好处；第六段总结全文，重申团队运动对孩子成长的重要性，整体结构为①总起→②③④⑤并列分述→⑥总结，对应选项C的结构图。 Passage 4 （25-26八年级上·河南平顶山·期中）Some kids don’t like sports because they don’t know how to play them. If the kids know the rules of a new sport, maybe they will like it. Taking PE classes at school is a good way to learn new sports. Another way is to watch TV about sports. Kids can also read some books to learn new sports. What’s more, some kids don’t like playing sports because they were once on a team and didn’t have fun. For those kids, it’s a good idea to talk with their teachers or parents. With their help, maybe the kids will like playing sports again. There are many different kinds of sports, so a kid should find the sports that suit (适合) him or her. If a kid doesn’t like team sports, parents can ask him or her to try individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Playing sports is a good form of exercise, and it can help kids keep active and healthy. Of course, many non — sport activities can also keep kids active, such as walking a dog, cleaning the room and watering the garden. What about you? Do you like playing sports? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How many ways to learn new sports does this text tell us? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．If kids don’t have fun on a team, what will they do? A．They will play sports alone. B．They won’t like studying. C．They won’t like playing sports. D．They will play sports with their parents. 3．According to this text, which of the following tips can help kids love sports? ① Make them practice hard.    ② Help them understand the rules. ③ Ask them to join a team.    ④ Let kids choose sports that suit them. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 4．Which of the following sports CANNOT be called an individual sport? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the writer’s idea about playing sports? A．It can keep kids active and healthy. B．It can be difficult for most kids. C．It can help kids get good grades. D．It can make kids tired but happy. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述部分孩子不喜欢运动的原因，介绍学习新运动的多种途径，并给出帮助孩子爱上运动的方法，同时说明运动对孩子健康的好处。 1．第一段“Taking PE classes at school is a good way to learn new sports...read some books to learn new sports.”一共列举三种学习新运动的方式：在校上体育课、观看体育类电视节目、阅读运动相关书籍。 2．第一段“What’s more, some kids don’t like playing sports because they were once on a team and didn’t have fun.”说明有过团队运动糟糕体验的孩子，会变得不喜欢运动。 3．第一段“If the kids know the rules of a new sport, maybe they will like it.”对应②“Help them understand the rules.”；第二段“There are many different kinds of sports, so a kid should find the sports that suit him or her.”对应④“Let kids choose sports that suit them.”；①“Make them practice hard.”刻苦练习文中无相关表述；③“Ask them to join a team.”加入团队是部分孩子讨厌运动的诱因，只有②④是原文给出的可行建议。 4．第二段“If a kid doesn’t like team sports, parents can ask him or her to try individual sports, such as swimming and running.”，“individual sports”译为“单人运动”，游泳、跑步、跳绳都无需团队配合，属于单人运动；足球需要多人组队，是团体运动，不属于单人运动。 5．第三段首句“Playing sports is a good form of exercise, and it can help kids keep active and healthy.”直接点明作者对运动的核心看法：运动是很好的锻炼方式，能帮助孩子保持活力、身体健康。 Passage 5 （25-26八年级上·广东江门·期中）A lot of people play sports, but very few people become sports professionals (专家). If sports aren’t going to be your job, then why should you play them? Why should you practise every day? Why should you make your body feel quite tired? In fact, there are a lot of reasons to play sports. First of all, sports are a great way to exercise. Exercising keeps you healthy and strong. It also helps you have a good build. When you exercise, your body makes endorphins (内啡肽) which make you feel more excited and make you feel happier. Also, sports teach young people how to work as a team. They teach young people to respect (尊重) their coaches, teammates and players from the other team. Many reports say that sports help young people stay out of trouble. If a young person plays sports, he or she may have fewer problems. This is because sports teach people about rules. They also teach people that if they work hard, they might make their dreams come true. Another good point of sports is that they make people leave their houses. These days, a lot of people spend too much time watching TV and playing video games. When you play sports, you go outside and exercise in the sun. You take in fresh air. All of these things are important. Maybe you’re not going to become a sports professional, but that doesn’t matter. Sports will help you become a better and happier person. 1．How many reasons for playing sports are mentioned in the text? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．From the text, which of the following is TRUE about sports? A．When our body makes endorphins, we will get angry easily. B．If young people do more sports, they will have more problems. C．Sports can only make people feel tired. D．When doing sports, we should respect everyone in the game. 3．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Reports. B．Sports. C．Problems. D．Coaches. 4．（新考法·篇章结构）Which of the following shows the structure of the text?（P1=Paragraph） A． B． C． D． 5．What is the author’s purpose in writing this text? A．To advise people to become sports professionals. B．To explain why people should play sports even if not for a career. C．To compare the benefits of different sports. D．To introduce popular sports types. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了即使不成为职业运动员，人们也应该参与体育运动的多重原因，包括健身、团队合作和户外活动等。 1．做运动被提及的原因有：第二段“First of all, sports are a great way to exercise.”，第三段“Also, sports teach young people how to work as a team.”，第四段“Another good point of sports is that they make people leave their houses.”，共三个原因。 2．第三段“They teach young people to respect (尊重) their coaches, teammates and players from the other team.”表明，运动时应尊重所有人。 3．第三段“Also, sports teach young people how to work as a team. They teach...”中的“They”指代前一句的主语“sports”。 4．第一段提出问题“why should you play sports?”，引出话题；第二至四段分别阐述三个原因；第五段总结全文，因此结构为A项所示。 5．第一段“why should you play them?”及最后一段“Sports will help you become a better and happier person.”表明，作者的写作目的是解释即使不成为职业运动员也值得参与运动的原因。 2 / 24 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题05 阅读理解3大常考话题 话题1 工作与职业 话题2 传统工艺 话题3 运动与健康 ① 通读题干，圈画关键词，明确题目设问方向； ② 回读原文，定位答题区间，查找与题干匹配信息； ③ 比对选项，区分原文细节、干扰项，忠于文本内容； ④ 主旨题梳理首尾段，推断题立足文本，不主观臆断； ⑤ 做完复盘，核对答案，确保选项符合文章逻辑。 话题1 工作与职业（共5篇） Passage 1 （25-26八年级上·福建龙岩·期中）Everyone has a dream job. Some want to be scientists, some hope to be artists, and others may dream of being directors. No matter (无论) what your dream job is, you can achieve it if you work hard. Lily loves acting. She dreams of becoming an actress. In school, she joins the drama club and acts in some plays. What’s more, she usually practices her lines and facial expressions (面部表情) at home. Lily knows it’s not easy, but she never gives up. She believes she can perform on a big stage (舞台) one day. Emma is good at playing the piano. She wants to be a musician in the future. She practices the piano for hours every day. She also joins in some piano competitions to improve herself. She hopes to play in big concert halls one day. Remember, no matter what your dream job is, work hard and never give up. And you can make your dream come true. 1．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．A dream job. B．Hard work. C．A big stage. D．A tennis game. 2．What does Lily do to achieve her dream? A．She watches a lot of movies at home. B．She joins the art club and paints pictures. C．She joins the drama club and practices lines. D．She takes singing lessons on weekends. 3．Why does Emma join in piano competitions? A．To make new friends. B．To get more money. C．To improve herself. D．To travel to different places. 4．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What does the writer want to tell the readers? A．Everyone should have a dream job. B．It’s not easy to achieve our dreams. C．We should work hard for our dreams. D．Dreams can make our future wonderful. Passage 2 （25-26八年级上·安徽合肥·期中）Malaria (疟疾) has been a dangerous disease for a long time. Many people have died of this disease. Luckily, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou found a good medicine called qinghaosu. Over fifty years ago, the government asked Tu to be the leader of a national project to find a medicine for malaria. Her team found a special way through reading books about traditional Chinese medicine. After reading over 2,000 old books, they collected more than 600 plants and found about 380 possible treatments. One treatment about 1,600 years ago used a special plant. Tu found it worked well and tried to get the qinghaosu from it. At first, she failed. So she went back to the old books and found a better way, She used a low-temperature (低温) way to get the qinghaosu and succeeded in 1972. After tests showed qinghaosu could treat malaria in animals, Tu and two friends tested it on themselves first. The medicine was safe and all patients in the test got better. Later, qinghaosu became the main treatment for malaria around the world, saving many lives. In 2015, Tu won the Nobel Prize. But she didn’t take all the credit (荣誉). She thanked her team and Chinese traditional medicine. She once said, “Every scientist dreams of doing something that can help the world.” 1．What did the government ask Tu Youyou to do over fifty years ago? A．To create a special plant. B．To collect old traditional books. C．To find medicine for malaria. D．To treat animals that had malaria. 2．What is the right order of the following events? ④Tested the medicine on themselves. ②Read over 2,000 old books. ③Got qinghaosu from a special plant. ④Found about 380 possible treatments. A．①②③④ B．②④③① C．②③①④ D．③①④② 3．Which saying can be used to describe the discovery of qinghaosu? A．Seeing is believing. B．Think twice before you act. C．Practice makes perfect. D．Many hands make light work. Passage 3 （25-26八年级上·内蒙古兴安·期中）Siene is a firefighter in the USA．It isn’t easy to become a firefighter there. Many people try, but a lot of them fail. Also, in the past firefighting was always a job for men. Now there are women firefighters. When Siene was five years old, it was her dream to become a firefighter. Forty years later, she was the oldest woman to pass a six-week course at the WFPA (女子消防预备学院). The WFPA trains women in the skills they need to be firefighters. In fact, Siene now trains firefighters there herself. Starting the course doesn’t mean you’ll become a firefighter. The course is very difficult, so not everyone finishes the training. They are trained like being in the army. Can you hold a heavy piece of wood for four minutes? How many exercises can you do? Can you lift a 12-metre ladder? You also need other skills. Can you lead a team? Are you a skillful driver? Can you use technology? There are so many more that are a part of firefighting these days. Of course, no one can do them all, but more skills certainly help. However, you must wait for a chance to work as a firefighter even after passing your course. It seems that lots of women aren’t ready to do that. In one year, 50 women got trained, but only three of them are now firefighters. Learning the skills is not enough to become a firefighter. Like Siene, you also need to persist in your dream. 1．When did Siene dream of being a firefighter? A．At the age of five. B．When she was ten years old. C．Thirty years ago. 2．What do the underlined words “persist in” mean in Chinese? A．坚持 B．创造 C．减少 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Firefighting is always a job for men now. B．Everyone can finish the training at the WFPA． C．You need a lot of skills to become a firefighter. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Why Siene had such a dream. B．How Siene improved her skills. C．How Siene achieved her dream. Passage 4 （25-26八年级上·吉林长春·期中）Today, lots of people still don’t really know what a home organizer (收纳师) does. Many people think that home organizers just tell people they have too many things and throw them away. But that’s really not how we work. Here’s what great home organizers really do. We don’t judge (评判) your room. Instead, we try to make it better. We know life can be busy, and that’s why rooms get untidy. That’s okay! We come to help, not to make you feel bad. Besides, we also teach you how to keep things tidy because we believe everyone can have a tidy home. Sometimes, you don’t need all the things you own. We can help you decide what to keep and what to throw away. Most importantly, we see your home as a unit. We understand all of your needs and reorganize every part of your home to make your home a better place. So how do you know when hiring (雇佣) a home organizer is right for you? If your home makes you feel worried, angry, or tired, you should call us. Maybe you don’t need to hire a home organizer right now, but it’s good to know what we could do to help when you’re ready. We’ve helped many people, and most of them wish they had called us earlier. For the first time in a long time, they can breathe easily at home. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What’s the job of the writer? A．A school teacher. B．A factory worker. C．A bus driver. D．A home organizer. 2．Why do many people’s rooms get untidy? A．Because they are poor. B．Because life can be busy. C．Because they like untidy rooms. D．Because they throw away many things. 3．When should people call the home organizers? A．When they have a tidy home. B．When they have too many things. C．When they can breathe easily at home. D．When their home makes them feel worried, angry or tired. 4．What do most people feel after they hire a home organizer? A．They wish they had called earlier. B．They decide to be a home organizer. C．They feel bad about their untidy rooms. D．They think they don’t need to hire a home organizer. 5．What is the main purpose (目的) of the article? A．To tell people to throw away more things. B．To teach people how to make rooms tidy. C．To show that keeping a tidy home is very easy. D．To explain the real work and the importance of home organizers. Passage 5 （25-26八年级上·河南南阳·期中）I’m John. I’m a vet and I work at an animal center. I work long days from Monday through Wednesday, and I only work half a day from Thursday through Saturday. I don’t word on Sunday, so I can spend time with my family. Now, let me tell you what I usually do on my long workdays. I get to my working place at 7:00 am. After getting to the store, I often clean the tables and chairs and give food to animals first. Then, I make a cup of juice. At 7:30 am, people call me and make appointments (预约). This is a very busy time of the day! At 8:30 am, people arrive with their sick pets. I’m busy all the morning. I have some time between 12:00 am and 2:00 pm. I use the time to have lunch and sleep for a short time. At 2:00 pm, I start my work with animals again. At 5:00 pm, some animal lovers arrive to help me out. I’m always happy to see them. At 7:30 pm, I usually clean the house and animals and say goodbye to them. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How long does John work every week? A．Three days. B．Four days and a half. C．Five days. D．Six days and a half. 2．What is the correct order about the things that John does? ①cleans the tables and chairs    ②cleans the house and animals ③makes some juice        ④gives food to animals ⑤has a short sleep A．①②③⑤④ B．①④③②⑤ C．①④③⑤② D．②③④⑤① 3．What does the underlined word “them” in the text refer to (指代)? A．People. B．Sick pets. C．Animals. D．Animal lovers. 4．What can we know about John? A．He feels tired and hopes to change his job. B．He is a kind man and loves his job with animals. C．He prefers working with people to working with animals. D．He does his work just because he has to make a living. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．My Long Workdays B．My Animal Friends and I C．How to Look After Sick Pets D．My Busy Morning at the Animal Center 话题2 传统工艺（共5篇） Passage 1 （25-26八年级上·湖北武汉·期中）Can you live through the hot summer without an air conditioner? Maybe your answer is “No!” But how did people in ancient China drive the heat away? Hand fans were almost the only help. China has been making hand fans for more than 3,000 years. Hand fans came in different shapes, such as round and square. They were also made of different kinds of materials. The earliest form of fans was the feather fans in the Shang Dynasty. Cattail leaf fans (蒲扇) were cheap and easy to make and they were the most useful kind for everyone. Sandalwood fans (檀香扇) could send out a sweet smell. Later, hand fans became far more than just something that could cool people down. They developed into artworks, in which round fans and folding fans were the most common. Round fans were usually made of silk. They had beautiful embroidery (刺绣) on them. Women liked to use them. In ancient China, people often compared a woman’s deserted life to round fans, for fans are no longer needed when summer is over. Nalan Xingde once wrote, “If only life were as beautiful as when we first met, why should the autumn wind bother to pity deserted painted fans?” People used folding fans. These fans were usually made of paper and people could paint and write poems (诗词) on them. It was a way for them to show off their talents. Today, Chinese people still use these fans. So the next time you use a fan, you may think of the stories behind it. 1．What can we know from paragraphs 2 and 3? A．Round fans were made of paper. B．Sandalwood fans were very easy to make. C．Cattail leaf fans were very popular with people. D．Hand fans were only used to drive the heat away. 2．The underlined phrase “a woman’s deserted life” means the life ________. A．that was not needed any longer B．that was preferred by poets C．that was free and colorful D．that was busy and hard 3．Why is the poem in paragraph 4 mentioned? A．It’s the most famous poem. B．It was written by Nalan Xingde. C．It’s used to prove an opinion. D．It can show people’s love for fans. 4．The writer writes the passage to ________. A．introduce the use of hand fans B．tell about Chinese hand fans C．ask people to buy hand fans D．show the importance of fans 5．Which could be the best theme picture of the passage? A．B． C． D． Passage 2 （25-26八年级上·江苏常州·期中） Look at the works of art in the picture. Shao Lujie, a 29-year-old craftsman (手艺人) from Zhejiang, created them. Shao’s craft is known as quilling(盘纸), which has a long history. It is a form of art that uses long thin strips(条)of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create artworks. Since Shao was a child, he has loved painting and handicrafts. Having learned quilling in 2016 from a master of the art, Shao has been devoting himself completely to the craft. Shao started his own business after a three-year apprenticeship(学徒期)when he was 23. He began by imitating the works of his teachers but before long, he learned how to create his own works with new methods. “During this process, I found that this paper art handicraft can show the features of both painting and different design elements(元素). I hope to find new developments in this handicraft,” Shao said. Shao’s works mainly feature flowers and other plants. In recent years, Shao has worked hard to develop cultural and creative products with local characteristics, hoping to make more progress in quilling. “Quilling is not well-known nationwide, and it can only be seen in a few places in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces,” Shao said. To get more young people interested in quilling, Shao has gone online. “Usually I like to write articles about this art and post pictures of my latest works on social media,” he said. He hopes to open an exhibition(展览)hall in the future so that more people can learn about the craft and pass it down to future generations. 1．What can we learn about quilling from the text? A．Quilling is learned by many young people. B．Quilling was invented when Shao was a child. C．Quilling is famous around the world. D．Quilling needs many steps to finish an artwork. 2．When did Shao start his own business? A．In 2015. B．In 2019. C．In 2022. D．In 2023. 3．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A．How popular is quilling? B．Why did Shao love painting and crafts? C．What did Shao do to develop quilling? D．How has Shao improved quilling skills? 4．Which words can best describe Shao? A．Strict and truthful. B．Smart and friendly. C．Serious and outgoing. D．Creative and hard-working. 5．Which part of a magazine is the text most probably taken from? A．Culture Window. B．Travel Guide. C．World History. D．Cooking Tips. Passage 3 （25-26八年级上·河南信阳·期中）Sugar figures blowing（吹糖人）has a history of more than 600 years. There are many stories about how it started. Here is an interesting one. A long time ago, Zhu Yuanzhang became the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty with the help of some partners. To make sure his family would be emperors forever（永远）, he decided to kill（杀）these partners. Liu Bowen was one of them. When Liu heard the bad news, he ran away quickly. During his escape, an old man saved him. The old man sold sugar for a living. Liu took his sugar and exchanged (互换) clothes with him. From then on, Liu sold sugar on the street. One day, Liu heated (加热) the sugar and shaped it into different animals and fruit. Children loved these sugar “animals” and “fruit”. His business went very well. Besides selling sugar, Liu also taught others how to blow sugar into different figures. Many people came to learn from Liu Bowen, and they improved the skills over time. This is how the traditional folk art—sugar figures blowing started and was passed down. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How long is the history of sugar figures blowing? A．Over 300 years. B．Over 400 years. C．Over 600 years. D．Over 700 years. 2．What does the underlined word “escape” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．探险 B．逃亡 C．野营 D．研究 3．Who saved Liu Bowen during his escape? A．An officer. B．An old man. C．A child. D．A woman. 4．How did Liu Bowen make the sugar into shapes of animals and fruit? A．By heating it. B．By beating it. C．By frying it. D．By stepping on it. 5．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text? A．To tell how sugar figures blowing started and was passed down. B．To tell the story about Liu Bowen. C．To tell the skills of blowing sugar figures. D．To ask more people to learn to blow sugar figures. Passage 4 （25-26八年级上·河南开封·期中）Did you hear of leaf painting? It is an ancient and amazing art form in China, with a history of over 2,000 years. It is a magical combination (结合) of nature and creativity, turning ordinary (普通的) leaves into works of art. Making leaf painting is complex (复杂的). First, artists have to choose fine leaves carefully from mountains in Yunnan. Then, it takes them more than 60 steps to make the leaf painting, like cutting, drying and so on. It takes about two to three months to finish all these steps. Ding Li, a leaf-painting artist from Hubei, is a great example. He started to learn leaf painting at the age of thirteen. After many years of learning and practice, he opened his own studio (工作室) in his hometown. During the Qingming Festival, Ding Li painted the famous Qingming Shanghe Tu (Along the River During the Qingming Festival) on ten leaves. He spent more than a year on this work. His leaf paintings are popular around the world now. Leaf painting will keep shining with the efforts of artists like Ding Li. 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By asking a question. D．By comparing different art forms. 2．What does the underlined word “them” refer to? A．The leaves. B．The mountains. C．The paintings. D．The artists. 3．How old was Ding Li when he began learning leaf painting? A．1 year old. B．13 years old. C．20 years old. D．60 years old. 4．Where is Ding Li’s studio? A．In Hebei. B．In Yunnan. C．In Hubei. D．In Japan. 5．Which of the following can be the best title of the text? A．An Ancient and Amazing Art B．Ding Li and His Job C．How to Make Leaf Paintings D．Why People Like Leaf Paintings Passage 5 （25-26八年级上·浙江温州·期中）①Sugar painting, as the name suggests, is a painting made of sugar. It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to enjoy. ②Since the Warring States Period, people have loved sweets and had different ways of making sugar. In the Tang Dynasty, people greatly improved sugar-making skills. So sugar, the rare thing that once could only enter the homes of the kings, also went into ordinary people’s homes. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures with good luck to the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting came out. ③Sugar painting is different from other paintings. Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material, a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting. Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to do the work very quickly. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is finished. ④________ The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes (形状) has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, only a few old sugar painters are willing to pass on this kind of art. ⑤But even so, sugar painting is important. It’s more than just a sweet treat. For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has entered people’s lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual (精神的) support of people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China. So we Chinese should remember, miss and pass on the art forever. 1．According to the passage, when did sugar painting first appear? A．During the Warring States Period. B．In the Tang Dynasty. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．During the Song and Yuan Dynasties. 2．According to Paragraph 3, which of the following about sugar painting is TRUE? A．Sugar painters use a special brush to create sugar paintings. B．The syrup for sugar painting needs to be heated first. C．Sugar painters can take their time to make a sugar painting. D．A stone table is often used as the “paper” for sugar painting. 3．Which of the following can be put back into ________? A．However, it’s a pity that this art is dying recently. B．As a result, learning sugar painting is considered easy and fun. C．So sugar painting has become more popular than ever before. D．For this reason, the material for sugar painting remains very expensive. 4．What can we infer from the passage about the future of sugar painting? A．It will be made by old painters. B．It will become less popular than before. C．It will be learned and protected by people. D．It will be more difficult to enter people’s daily lives. 话题3 运动与健康（共5篇） Passage 1 （25-26八年级上·河北沧州·期中）Healthy Body, Healthy Mind ①We all know exercise is important, but we don’t always want to do it! Often we are too busy or feel lazy. We should try our best to exercise every day. ②Exercise is good for our body. When we exercise, our body changes. Exercise develops our muscles and makes us stronger. When we exercise, we use energy. This keeps our weight down. Being overweight (超重) puts stress on our body. It can cause pain in our back and knees, and even cause more serious problems such as heart disease later in life. ③Exercise is also good for our brain. During exercise, our brain gets more oxygen (氧气) because of this, and that helps our memory improve. Scientists also tell us the body makes more of certain chemicals (化学物质) after exercise. This helps us to learn and think well. So, when you have trouble with your homework, do some exercise, then try again! ④Exercise also helps us to feel happier. When we exercise, our brain makes special chemicals. These chemicals can relax our body and calm (冷静) our mind. Feeling fit can also make us feel better and more confident about ourselves. When we play a sport with others, we can even make new friends. ⑤Remember: Health is wealth (财富). The more you exercise, the healthier you become. Try to make exercise a part of your life. 1．Why don’t people always want to exercise? A．Because it’s too expensive. B．Because they are too busy or feel lazy. C．Because it’s not important. D．Because they don’t know how to exercise. 2．What can being overweight cause? A．It can make us healthier. B．It can make us feel better. C．It can cause pain in our knees. D．It can relax our body and mind. 3．Which of the following is NOT right about exercise? A．Exercise helps us to feel happier. B．When we exercise, we can calm our mind. C．The more you exercise, the fatter you become. D．We can make new friends when we exercise with others. 4．Which is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 2 （25-26八年级上·重庆涪陵·期中）Two years ago, I seldom joined in any activities and I only liked to stay at home. To change my bad habits, I had a try of the 21/90 rule from last month. According to some people, it takes 21 days to form a habit (养成习惯). After 90 days, it becomes a part of our life. I didn’t like to exercise. First, I decided to change this habit. Next, I kept running every day for 21 days. I usually got up at 7:30 a.m. So I made a plan—I started running for 15 minutes after I got up. I ran for 10 minutes at first and slowly worked my way up to 30 minutes. I was excited to start my new habit. Though I didn’t run very fast, I wasn’t discouraged (泄气的). For the first few days, I practiced my habit without a problem. My feelings began to change after that. ________ , so I wanted to give up. But I didn’t, and I soon got a little better (更好). Each time, I ran for longer (更长), and I felt really good. I could run for 30 minutes before the 21st day. I felt very happy. Now it’s time to run for 90 days! 1．What can we learn about the writer from paragraph 1? A．He always joined some activities. B．He might (可能) not like to go out two years ago. C．He didn’t want to change some bad habits two years ago. D．He can make good habits a part of his life in 21 days. 2．Which sentence is best for the ________? A．I looked and felt the same as before B．I looked different from before C．I felt very good D．I started to change 3．How did the writer feel after he could run for 30 minutes? A．Interested. B．Happy. C．Tired. D．Discouraged. 4．Which can be the best title for the text? A．How to Make a Good Plan B．How to Run Fast in 21 Days C．How to Choose Healthy Exercise D．How to Form a Habit in 21 Days Passage 3 （25-26八年级上·湖北襄阳·期中）Playing team sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball is a great way for kids to keep moving and stay fit. These sports not only help their bodies but also give them important lessons for life. First, team sports show kids how to work together. When they play on a team, they have to help each other to win. This teaches them important life skills like how to talk and support (支持) each other, which are helpful in all parts of life. Next, playing team sports can make kids feel better about themselves and be more sure of their abilities. When kids help their team win, they will feel proud (自豪的). This good feeling can help them believe in what they can do and make them feel better about who they are. Also, team sports help kids learn to manage (管理) their time. Kids who play sports have to fit in school, practice, and games. They know obeying discipline (遵守纪律) is really important in teamwork. This teaches them to understand what the most important thing is and use their time well. Finally, being on a team is good for making friends and getting closer to people they already know. For many kids, their teammates are like a second family. So, team sports are really important for how kids grow up. They help their body, mind, and social life in many ways that can make their whole life better. 1．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Team sports help save time. B．Team sports help create friendship. C．Doing team sports can help kids feel good about themselves. D．Doing team sports helps kids learn time management. 2．What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Playing team sports. B．Obeying discipline in teamwork. C．Fitting in school practice and games. D．Managing time. 3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of team sports in the passage? A．Helping kids stay fit. B．Teaching kids to be more creative. C．Teaching kids to manage time. D．Helping kids make friends. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Team sports are popular with people of all ages. B．Team sports can improve kids’ health. C．Team sports can offer children many advantages (好处). D．Team sports are better than exercising alone. 5．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2,…) A． B． C． D． Passage 4 （25-26八年级上·河南平顶山·期中）Some kids don’t like sports because they don’t know how to play them. If the kids know the rules of a new sport, maybe they will like it. Taking PE classes at school is a good way to learn new sports. Another way is to watch TV about sports. Kids can also read some books to learn new sports. What’s more, some kids don’t like playing sports because they were once on a team and didn’t have fun. For those kids, it’s a good idea to talk with their teachers or parents. With their help, maybe the kids will like playing sports again. There are many different kinds of sports, so a kid should find the sports that suit (适合) him or her. If a kid doesn’t like team sports, parents can ask him or her to try individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Playing sports is a good form of exercise, and it can help kids keep active and healthy. Of course, many non — sport activities can also keep kids active, such as walking a dog, cleaning the room and watering the garden. What about you? Do you like playing sports? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How many ways to learn new sports does this text tell us? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．If kids don’t have fun on a team, what will they do? A．They will play sports alone. B．They won’t like studying. C．They won’t like playing sports. D．They will play sports with their parents. 3．According to this text, which of the following tips can help kids love sports? ① Make them practice hard.    ② Help them understand the rules. ③ Ask them to join a team.    ④ Let kids choose sports that suit them. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 4．Which of the following sports CANNOT be called an individual sport? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the writer’s idea about playing sports? A．It can keep kids active and healthy. B．It can be difficult for most kids. C．It can help kids get good grades. D．It can make kids tired but happy. Passage 5 （25-26八年级上·广东江门·期中）A lot of people play sports, but very few people become sports professionals (专家). If sports aren’t going to be your job, then why should you play them? Why should you practise every day? Why should you make your body feel quite tired? In fact, there are a lot of reasons to play sports. First of all, sports are a great way to exercise. Exercising keeps you healthy and strong. It also helps you have a good build. When you exercise, your body makes endorphins (内啡肽) which make you feel more excited and make you feel happier. Also, sports teach young people how to work as a team. They teach young people to respect (尊重) their coaches, teammates and players from the other team. Many reports say that sports help young people stay out of trouble. If a young person plays sports, he or she may have fewer problems. This is because sports teach people about rules. They also teach people that if they work hard, they might make their dreams come true. Another good point of sports is that they make people leave their houses. These days, a lot of people spend too much time watching TV and playing video games. When you play sports, you go outside and exercise in the sun. You take in fresh air. All of these things are important. Maybe you’re not going to become a sports professional, but that doesn’t matter. Sports will help you become a better and happier person. 1．How many reasons for playing sports are mentioned in the text? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．From the text, which of the following is TRUE about sports? A．When our body makes endorphins, we will get angry easily. B．If young people do more sports, they will have more problems. C．Sports can only make people feel tired. D．When doing sports, we should respect everyone in the game. 3．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Reports. B．Sports. C．Problems. D．Coaches. 4．（新考法·篇章结构）Which of the following shows the structure of the text?（P1=Paragraph） A． B． C． D． 5．What is the author’s purpose in writing this text? A．To advise people to become sports professionals. B．To explain why people should play sports even if not for a career. C．To compare the benefits of different sports. 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