专题07 阅读与表达 （期中真题分类汇编，辽宁专用）2026-2027学年八年级英语上学期（外研版）

专题07 阅读与表达 主题01 人与社会——节日与名人 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省朝阳市第九中学·期中 We call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival. There is a name for each Chinese year. We may name it the Year of Pig, the Year of Tiger or the Year of Dog. And 2025 is the Year of Snake. Before New Year’s Day, people are busy shopping and cleaning their houses. On New Year’s Eve, there is a big family dinner. No matter where they are, the family members will return home to enjoy the big dinner and celebrate the new year. After dinner, all the family stay up late to welcome the new year. On the first day of the new year, people put on their new clothes. Red clothes are their favorite, because red is the symbol of good luck. During the Spring Festival, people go to see their friends and relatives (亲戚). They say “Happy New Year”, “Good luck” and some other greetings to each other. Usually, parents and older relatives give lucky money to children during the Spring Festival to wish them good luck. 1．What do people do before New Year’s Day? 2．What do all the family do after dinner? 3．When do people put on their new clothes? 4．Do you like the Spring Festival? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】1．People are busy shopping and cleaning their houses. 2．All the family stay up late to welcome the new year. 3．On the first day of the new year. 4．Yes, I love the Spring Festival! First, I enjoy the big family dinner because everyone comes home and we share delicious food. Second, I get lucky money from elders, which makes me happy. Also, wearing red clothes and seeing fireworks are so exciting! 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国的春节。 【详解】1．根据“Before New Year’s Day, people are busy shopping and cleaning their houses.”可知，新年之前人们忙着购物，打扫房间。故填People are busy shopping and cleaning their houses. 2．根据“After dinner, all the family stay up late to welcome the new year.”可知，晚饭后，家人一起熬夜迎接新年。故填All the family stay up late to welcome the new year. 3．根据“On the first day of the new year, people put on their new clothes.”可知，新年的第一天人们穿上新衣服。故填On the first day of the new year. 4．开放性问题，答案不唯一，合理即可。参考答案：Yes, I love the Spring Festival! First, I enjoy the big family dinner because everyone comes home and we share delicious food. Second, I get lucky money from elders, which makes me happy. Also, wearing red clothes and seeing fireworks are so exciting! Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省锦州市凌海市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional festival in China. Here is how people usually celebrate it. ●Reuniting (团聚) with Families The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big day for the family reunion. People go back home and get together with their families. They share a fantastic meal together to enjoy this family reunion time. ●Admiring the Full Moon The full moon is the symbol of a family reunion, reminding people of their hometowns and loved ones. After the family reunion dinner (聚餐), people go outdoors to admire the full moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. ●Eating Mooncakes The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Mooncake Festival. The round mooncakes symbolize the full moon, so they are given as the most popular gifts to relatives and friends. ●Lighting and Hanging Up Lanterns Chinese people believe the higher the lanterns are hung, the luckier the family will be. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns are hung in parks and other public places. The whole area is decorated with beautiful lighting. ●Guessing Lantern Riddles Besides hanging up lanterns outside, Chinese people usually write some interesting riddles on the lanterns and other people try to guess the answers. Nowadays, some Chinatown or Southeast Asian countries would hold lantern riddle contests on the Mid-Autumn night. 5．How many activities are mentioned about the Mid-Autumn Festival? 6．Why do people treat the round mooncakes as the most popular gift for people? 7．Which activity requires thinking carefully during the Mid-Autumn Festival according to the text? 8．Of all the activities, which is your favorite? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】5．Five. 6．Because the round mooncakes symbolize the full moon. 7．Guessing Lantern Riddles. 8．I like lighting and hanging up lanterns. Because I think the higher the lanterns are hung, the luckier the family will be. I hope all my family and friends are happy. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中秋节的传统庆祝活动，包括家庭团聚、赏月、吃月饼、挂灯笼和猜灯谜。 【详解】5．根据“Reuniting (团聚) with Families”、“●Admiring the Full Moon”、“●Eating Mooncakes”、“●Lighting and Hanging Up Lanterns”以及“●Guessing Lantern Riddles”可知，共提到5种活动。故填Five. 6．根据“The round mooncakes symbolize the full moon, so they are given as the most popular gifts to relatives and friends.”可知，圆圆的月饼象征满月，因此它们被当作最受欢迎的礼物。故填Because the round mooncakes symbolize the full moon. 7．根据“Chinese people usually write some interesting riddles on the lanterns and other people try to guess the answers”可推知，“猜灯谜”需要仔细思考。故填Guessing Lantern Riddles. 8．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：I like lighting and hanging up lanterns. Because I think the higher the lanterns are hung, the luckier the family will be. I hope all my family and friends are happy. Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省锦州市第十八中学·期中 Yang Chen-Ning, a world-renowned physicist, passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. He was born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui. His academic (学术) journey began at Tsinghua University and later he went to the University of Chicago for his PhD (博士学位). Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee worked together and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. Their theory changed modern physics greatly. Yang also built a foundation (基础) for the Standard Model of particle physics (粒子物理标准模型) with Robert Mills. Yang loved his homeland deeply. In 1971, he became one of the first overseas Chinese scholars to visit China. He started academic exchanges between China and the US. He helped restore basic scientific research, raised funds to support Chinese scholars studying abroad, and gave important advice on scientific policies. Yang Chen-Ning’s life was a bridge connecting East and West. His 100-year journey will be remembered as an important part of the history of human knowledge. He left a deep mark on both the global scientific community and China’s development. 9．Where did Yang start his academic journey? 10．When did Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee win the Nobel Prize in Physics? 11．What did Yang do to help his homeland? (At least two examples) 12．What do you think of Yang? What can you learn from him? (At least 30 words) 【答案】9．At Tsinghua University. 10．In 1957. 11．He started academic exchanges between China and the US and helped restore basic scientific research. 12．Yang Chen-Ning was a great physicist with deep love for his homeland. He made remarkable contributions to global physics and China’s scientific development. We can learn from his dedication to academics, patriotism and efforts to promote cultural and academic exchanges. (开放性试题，言之有理即可) 【导语】本文介绍了物理学家杨振宁的生平成就、诺贝尔奖贡献及对祖国科学发展的深远影响。 9．根据“His academic journey began at Tsinghua University”可知杨振宁的学术生涯始于清华大学。故填At Tsinghua University. 10．根据“Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee worked together and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957”可知他们于1957年获得诺贝尔物理学奖。故填In 1957. 11．根据“In 1971, he became one of the first overseas Chinese scholars to visit China. He started academic exchanges between China and the US. He helped restore basic scientific research...”可知，他开启中美学术交流，帮助恢复基础科学研究。故填He started academic exchanges between China and the US and helped restore basic scientific research. 12．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yang Chen-Ning was a great physicist with deep love for his homeland. He made remarkable contributions to global physics and China’s scientific development. We can learn from his dedication to academics, patriotism and efforts to promote cultural and academic exchanges. Passage 4 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市南昌中学·期中 Sun Yingsha is a famous Chinese table tennis player. She was born on November 4th, 2000 in Shijiazhuang, Hebei. As one of the top players in the world, she represents (代表) the Chinese national table tennis team. Sun Yingsha has shown her great talent and hard work in many important table tennis events. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, she had an excellent performance. She won two gold medals (奖牌) and one silver medal. One of the gold medals was from the mixed double event, which was the first ever mixed doubles gold for China in the Olympics. She also represented Asian players and blew out the Olympic fire at the closing ceremony (仪式), which made her famous around the world. She has two interesting names. People call her “Little Devil” (小魔王) because of her excellent playing style. Her powerful forehand (正手击球), backhand attacks (反手进攻) and great speed make other players feel very stressed. And she is also called “Little Bean Bun” (小豆包) because of her lively and cute side in daily life. Therefore, not only Chinese fans but also fans from other countries fall in love with her. With more than 10 million fans on social media, she has become a role model for the people all over the world. However, Sun Yingsha’s success didn’t come easily. She spends a lot of time training every day. Her love for table tennis and strong will have helped her be the top player. She once said that she achieved her success through hard work instead of being a natural genius (天才). In the future, she will continue to work hard and take part in more international events. We are looking forward to her more excellent performances. 13．When was Sun Yingsha born? 14．How many medals did Sun win in the 2024 Paris Olympics? 15．Why do people call Sun “Little Bean Bun”? 16．What can you learn from Sun Yingsha? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】13．On November 4th, 2000. 14．Three./3. 15．Because of her lively and cute side in daily life. 16．We can learn that success comes from hard work and a strong will. Sun Yingsha’s dedication to training and love for table tennis teach us to pursue our dreams with perseverance, no matter how difficult the journey is.（开放性问题，答案不唯一） 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国著名乒乓球运动员孙颖莎的出生时间、运动成就、昵称由来以及她的成功秘诀和未来展望。 【详解】13．根据“She was born on November 4th, 2000 in Shijiazhuang, Hebei.”可知，孙颖莎出生于2000年11月4日。故填On November 4th, 2000. 14．根据“In the 2024 Paris Olympics... She won two gold medals and one silver medal.”可知，她在2024年巴黎奥运会上获得了三枚奖牌。故填Three./3. 15．根据“And she is also called “Little Bean Bun” because of her lively and cute side in daily life.”可知，是因为她日常生活中活泼可爱的一面。故填Because of her lively and cute side in daily life. 16．结合孙颖莎的努力训练、坚强意志等方面，阐述从她身上学到的道理即可。示例从努力和意志的角度，说明成功源于勤奋和坚持，我们应带着毅力追求梦想。故填We can learn that success comes from hard work and a strong will. Sun Yingsha’s dedication to training and love for table tennis teach us to pursue our dreams with perseverance, no matter how difficult the journey is. （开放性问题，答案不唯一） Passage 5 25-26八年级上·辽宁省营口市盖州市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Dong Lina was born in a farmer’s family in Dalian, Liaoning Province. Dong went blind when she was young. Like many blind children, she finished her education early and began learning tuina. Though the money she got was enough for daily use, she wasn’t pleased. She was always looking for chances to continue her education at work. One day, she heard that there was a training programme for blind youth radio hosts in Beijing. Dong, who has had a good voice since childhood, realised that this might be an important chance for her. So she gave herself the courage to make a change. The first time in the broadcast host class, Dong Lina was deeply moved, because she realised how moving the sound was. Since then, it has been a new page in her life. At school, she worked harder than others to change her life. In 2010, Dong took part in a national competition, in which people were moved by her ability and encouraged her to study at the Communication University of China. On 28th June, Dong Lina, the first blind master (硕士) of broadcasting in China, gave a speech at the graduation (毕业) ceremony of 2023 held by the Communication University. She said, “Graduation is the end and the beginning. May we have dreams and keep love…” Her speech lit up all the teachers and students. 17．What did Dong Lina think of her daily life at first? 18．Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese. 19．Why is it said that it has been a new page in life since Dong’s host class? 20．What can we learn from Dong Lina? (At least two points) 【答案】17．She wasn’t pleased with it. 18．毕业是结束，也是开始。 19．Because her life has been changed since then. 20．We should catch every chance. We should have dreams and keep love. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了中国首位盲人播音硕士董丽娜从学习推拿到追求播音梦想的励志故事。 【详解】17．根据“Though the money she got was enough for daily use, she wasn’t pleased.”可知，虽然推拿工作的收入能满足日常开销，但董丽娜对此并不满意，故填She wasn’t pleased with it. 18．Graduation“毕业”；is“是”；the end“结束”；and“和”；the beginning“开始”。故填：毕业是结束，也是开始。 19．根据“Since then, it has been a new page in her life. At school, she worked harder than others to change her life.”可知，从参加电台主持人培训项目之后，她的生活改变了，因此说这是她生命中新的一页，故填Because her life has been changed since then. 20．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。故填We should catch every chance. We should have dreams and keep love. Passage 6 25-26八年级上·辽宁省大连市中山区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Peng Huidi is a deaf swimmer. She took part in the Chengdu FISU World University Games in 2023. It was a life-changing experience and a meaningful journey for her. Peng was born in Shandong Province in 2004. She developed hearing loss because of a high fever in 2006. It changed her life. She became very shy because she couldn’t hear well. She was even afraid to speak to others. Hoping to make her brave and confident, Peng’s father took her to the nearest swimming pool when she was six. It was there that Peng found her love for swimming. Supported by her parents, Peng tried her best to take care of both swimming training and schoolwork, but it was really a great challenge for her. “I once thought about stopping swimming. But I just told myself, my future will be different from what I have dreamed of if I give up,” said Peng. The Chengdu Games was a turning point for Peng. She trained even harder before the competition in order to do better in the race. Finally, she finished the 1,500-metre freestyle (自由泳) with her personal best time in the Chengdu Games and won a chance to go to the Olympics. Peng challenged herself in the competition, and saw the Chengdu Games as a chance to make new friends. She has become much more confident through swimming. 21．What was Peng like after she got hearing problems? 22．Why did Peng’s father take her to learn to swim? 23．What achievements did Peng make at the Chengdu Games? 24．If you get into trouble in your life, what will you do to solve the problems? (Write 30 words or more) 【答案】21．She was very shy and she was even afraid to speak to others. 22．Because he hoped to make her brave and confident. 23．She finished the 1,500-metre freestyle with her personal best time and won a chance to go to the Olympics. 24． When I face difficult problems in my life, I will learn from Peng Huidi. I believe nothing is impossible as long as I try my best and stick to my goal. My future will be different if I don’t give up. (言之有理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了聋人游泳运动员彭惠迪因幼年高烧失聪后变得胆小，在父亲引导下学习游泳并克服困难，最终在2023年成都大运会上以个人最好成绩完成1,500米自由泳并赢得奥运资格，重获自信的励志故事。 【详解】21．根据第二段中“She developed hearing loss because of a high fever in 2006.…She became very shy because she couldn’t hear well. She was even afraid to speak to others”可知，在听力有问题之后，彭惠迪非常害羞，甚至害怕和别人说话。故填She was very shy and she was even afraid to speak to others 22．根据第二段中“Hoping to make her brave and confident, Peng’s father took her to the nearest swimming pool when she was six.”可知，彭惠迪的父亲带她去学游泳，因为他希望让她勇敢和自信。故填Because he hoped to make her brave and confident. 23．根据最后一段中“Finally, she finished the 1,500-metre freestyle (自由泳) with her personal best time in the Chengdu Games and won a chance to go to the Olympics.”可知，在成都大运会上，彭惠迪以个人最好成绩完成了1,500米自由泳，并赢得了参加奥运会的机会。故填She finished the 1,500-metre freestyle with her personal best time and won a chance to go to the Olympics. 24．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为：When I face difficult problems in my life, I will learn from Peng Huidi. I believe nothing is impossible as long as I try my best and stick to my goal. My future will be different if I don’t give up. 主题02 人与社会——家庭与文化 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市建昌县·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 My family always has family dinners, as far as I can remember. When I was a little boy, my mother began to ask us to go to family dinners at least once a week. Every Sunday, my mother will buy a lot of food and bring it to my grandma’s house. We will wait for more family members to come before eating together at the table, my grandma’s dinner table. In the past, I felt that was a little silly (愚蠢的) tradition. However, I find it’s fantastic to get together as a family now. For me, dinner is not just a meal, but a good time to talk and play with family. We can talk about anything and everything after a long week of school and work. Every time I sit at the dinner table, my grandma’s dinner table, I look around and find so many people who truly love me. It makes me feel so happy. Finally, I understand the true meaning of this tradition. It’s not about the dinners or activities. It’s about family, a group of people who care about each other. Now, I’m always expecting Sunday to arrive. All the memories (记忆) around my grandma’s dinner table will last forever. 25．How often do the writer’s family members get together for dinner? 26．What does the writer think of the family dinner now? 27．What’s the true meaning of this tradition? 28．Do you like family dinners? Why or why not? (20词左右) 【答案】25．At least once a week. 26．The writer thinks it’s fantastic. 27．It’s about family, a group of people who care about each other. 28．Yes, I like family dinners because they give me a chance to talk with my family and share my feelings. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者回忆家人聚餐的传统，从最初觉得这一传统有点愚蠢，到后来意识到其真正意义在于家人间的关爱与团聚。 【详解】25．根据第一段“When I was a little boy, my mother began to ask us to go to family dinners at least once a week.”可知，作者家人每周至少聚餐一次。故填At least once a week. 26．根据第二段“However, I find it’s fantastic to get together as a family now.”可知，作者现在觉得家人聚餐很棒。故填The writer thinks it’s fantastic. 27．根据第三段“Finally, I understand the true meaning of this tradition. It’s not about the dinners or activities. It’s about family, a group of people who care about each other.”可知，这一传统的真正意义是家人间的关爱。故填It’s about family, a group of people who care about each other. 28．开放性问题，言之成理即可。参考答案为Yes, I like family dinners because they give me a chance to talk with my family and share my feelings. Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省 鞍山市立山区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Today, big shopping festivals like “June 18” and “Double 11” are very popular with us. But do you know people in ancient times also had shopping festivals? Shopping festivals in ancient times were in fact the market days (赶集日). They were often on given (特定的) days at given places. On these days, people would go to the market to shop. There were also big shopping days at important festivals like the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. Moreover, people could go shopping on some special days they called Chong Ri Jie (重日节), for example, the first day of the first month, the second day of the second month, and the like. Today, we can buy almost everything we want in shops or online. What could the ancient people buy? In fact, there were lots of things for them to choose from, such as food, clothes, animals, books, paintings... And there were also second-hand things and even things from other countries! Like today’s sellers, sellers in ancient times also made good use of advertisements (广告) to sell more things. The most common advertisement was their shouts (吆喝声). They had different shouts for different things. The sellers also had great sales and interesting games to make more people want to buy their goods. How great! 29．How many kinds of shopping festivals can we learn about from the second paragraph? 30．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? 31．What was the most common advertisement in ancient times? 32．Do you think advertisements are useful or not? Please give your reasons. (Write 30 words or more) 【答案】29．Three./3. 30．What the ancient people could buy. 31．The sellers’ shouts. 32．I think advertisements are useful. They help people know about many different kinds of products, and make it easier for buyers to choose what they need. Also, interesting ads can bring people fun. 【导语】本文主要讲述了古代购物节的相关情况，包括古代购物节的类型、古代人能购买的物品、古代的广告形式等。 【详解】29．根据第二段“Shopping festivals in ancient times were in fact the market days (赶集日). They were often on given (特定的) days at given places. On these days, people would go to the market to shop. There were also big shopping days at important festivals like the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. Moreover, people could go shopping on some special days they called Chong Ri Jie (重日节), for example, the first day of the first month, the second day of the second month, and the like.”可知，提到了赶集日、重要节日（春节、元宵节）时的购物日以及重日节这类特殊日子的购物，共三种购物节。故填Three./3. 30．根据第三段“What could the ancient people buy? In fact, there were lots of things for them to choose from, such as food, clothes, animals, books, paintings... And there were also second-hand things and even things from other countries!”可知，此段主要围绕古代人能购买的东西展开。故填What the ancient people could buy. 31．根据第四段“The most common advertisement was their shouts (吆喝声).”可知，古代最常见的广告是卖家的吆喝声。故填The sellers’ shouts. 32．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。故填I think advertisements are useful. They help people know about many different kinds of products, and make it easier for buyers to choose what they need. Also, interesting ads can bring people fun. 主题03 人与社会——交友与家庭 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省锦州市黑山县·期中 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 How do you choose your friends or your partners? What rules do you follow when you choose someone to make friends with? Do they show kindness to you? Do they care for others? Do they show love for life? A good boy made friends with a thief (小偷) by mistake, and later he also became one himself. Each time you choose a friend or a partner, you choose a part of your life and future. Bad friends can have a bad influence (影响) on your life and future. Don’t let the wrong people make you negative (消极的). Don’t let bad partners waste your goodness and love for life. Life is very precious (宝贵的), so you can’t let bad friends waste it. Make friends with those who show kindness, have good habits, and care about others. Share your life with those who want to make themselves and this world better. Tom wanted to learn Chinese. He made friends with some Chinese kids. Now he can speak Chinese well. Choosing your friends is a lifelong task. Learn who you can depend on (依靠) when you have difficulties. Know who you feel comfortable with. And, most of all, know those who want to share happiness and friendship with you. 33．According to the passage, what happened to the good boy who made friends with a thief by mistake? 34．List two qualities(品质)of the friends we should make, according to the passage. 35．Why did Tom make friends with some Chinese kids? 36．What good quality does your friend have? How does it help you? (Write 30 words or more.) 【答案】33．He also became a thief. 34．They show kindness./They have good habits./They care about others./They want to make themselves and the world better. (答出两者即可) 35．Because he wanted to learn Chinese. 36．My friend is very helpful and kind. She always cares about me and helps me solve problems whenever I’m in need. I feel warm and happy. I also learn to help others and I become happier and more outgoing. (答案不唯一) 【导语】本文围绕如何选择朋友和伴侣展开，强调了良友对人生的积极影响及损友的危害，给出了选择朋友的标准，并通过实例说明正确交友的意义。 【详解】33．根据“A good boy made friends with a thief by mistake, and later he also became one himself.”可知，误与小偷交友的好男孩后来自己也变成了小偷，故填He also became a thief. 34．根据“Make friends with those who show kindness, have good habits, and care about others. Share your life with those who want to make themselves and this world better.”可知，我们应该结交的朋友应具备的品质包括善良、有好习惯、关心他人、想要让自己和世界变得更好等，答出两者即可，故填They show kindness./They have good habits./They care about others./They want to make themselves and the world better. (答出两者即可) 35．根据“Tom wanted to learn Chinese. He made friends with some Chinese kids.”可知，汤姆与中国孩子交朋友是因为他想学习中文，故填Because he wanted to learn Chinese. 36．开放性试题，言之有理即可。根据文章中提到的朋友应具备的品质，结合自身实际描述即可，故填My friend is very helpful and kind. She always cares about me and helps me solve problems whenever I’m in need. I feel warm and happy. I also learn to help others and I become happier and more outgoing.(答案不唯一) Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省铁岭市开原市·期中 阅读下面的材料，根据内容回答问题。 One of my least favorite chores is cleaning my bedroom, but I have to do it. If my bedroom is untidy, I find it hard to relax and impossible to do any work! My mom always says “a tidy home means a tidy mind”, and I think this is true. If everything is a mess, you just can’t think clearly. Studies show that people are usually more successful if they work, study, or live in a clean and tidy environment. A study shows that many children with bad behavior (行为) come from messy houses. Children who grow up in dirty houses would probably be unhealthy and they fall sick more often too. This is why people with tidier homes are often healthier and more successful. My mom is a good example of this. She makes sure our home is always very clean and comfortable, so my sister and I hardly ever fall sick. Everyone loves her and she is very successful at her job in a bank. I am not a naturally tidy person. I sometimes throw my clothes on the floor because I am too tired to put them away, and I often leave rubbish on my desk. It is not easy to keep things clean all the time, but I am trying to develop the habit of tidying up every day. Maybe one day I will be as tidy and successful as my mom! That’s my wish too. 37．What does the mother think a tidy home means? 38．What might cause children’s bad behavior according to the study? 39．What kind of person does the writer wish to be? 40．Is your bedroom tidy or messy? What do you plan to do from now on? (write 30 words or more) 【答案】37．A tidy home means a tidy mind. 38．Messy houses. 39．The writer wishes to be as tidy and successful as his mom. 40．My bedroom is usually messy, but I plan to clean it every weekend and put things back in their proper places. I believe a tidy room will help me focus better and feel happier. 【导语】本文作者阐述了保持房间整洁的重要性，并表达了自己希望像母亲一样整洁和成功的愿望。 【详解】37．根据“a tidy home means a tidy mind”可知，妈妈认为整洁的家意味着整洁的思维。故填A tidy home means a tidy mind. 38．根据“A study shows that many children with bad behavior (行为) come from messy houses.”可知，杂乱的家庭可能导致孩子行为不良。故填Messy houses. 39．根据“Maybe one day I will be as tidy and successful as my mom! That’s my wish too.”可知，作者希望成为像母亲一样整洁且成功的人。故填The writer wishes to be as tidy and successful as his mom. 40．本题是开放性试题，答案言之有理即可，参考答案为My bedroom is usually messy, but I plan to clean it every weekend and put things back in their proper places. I believe a tidy room will help me focus better and feel happier. Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市绥中县 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Many families live busy lives. Every week, the children have homework, sports, music lessons and club activities. The parents are busy too. They work, do the housework, cook meals and drive their children to take part in activities. Some families do not have time to eat meals together more than once a week. Our community (社区) decided that it was time to take a break. After three weeks of planning, we took one night off. We called it the “family night”. It was a night for families to spend time together. Sports teams stopped their practices, and teachers did not give homework. On the “family night”, we decided to turn off our televisions. We also decided not to answer the phone. Many families ordered hamburgers and other food from stores or restaurants so that they wouldn’t need to spend time cooking. There were lots of activities. Storytelling and card games were the most popular. These activities gave families the chance (机会) to spend time together. Children and parents weren’t so busy, and children didn’t spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV. On the “family night”, families relaxed and spent the evening together. We hope to have more “family nights” 41．What was the “family night”? 42．How did many families get food on the “family night”? 43．What were the most popular activities at the “family night”? 44．Do you want to have a “family night” in your community too? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】41．It was a night for families to spend time together. 42．They ordered hamburgers and other food from stores or restaurants. 43．Storytelling and card games. 44．Possible answers: Yes, I do. Because my family is also busy with work and study on weekdays. A “family night” can let us put down our phones and work, enjoy activities like card games together, and strengthen our family bond. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了社区为缓解家庭忙碌生活而策划“家庭之夜”，让家庭放下事务、共度时光的活动情况。 【详解】41．根据文章“After three weeks of planning, we took one night off. We called it the family night. It was a night for families to spend time together.”可知，“家庭之夜”是让家庭共度时光的夜晚。故填It was a night for families to spend time together. 42．根据文章“Many families ordered hamburgers and other food from stores or restaurants so that they wouldn’t need to spend time cooking.”可知，家庭通过从商家订购外卖解决晚餐。故填They ordered hamburgers and other food from stores or restaurants. 43．根据文章“Storytelling and card games were the most popular.”可知，最受欢迎的活动是讲故事和纸牌游戏。故填Storytelling and card games. 44．根据文章中“家庭之夜”让家庭放松、共度时光的作用，结合自身家庭忙碌的情况，可知希望有“家庭之夜”，因为能增进家庭关系。答案不唯一，参考答案为Yes, I do. Because my family is also busy with work and study on weekdays. A “family night” can let us put down our phones and work, enjoy activities like card games together, and strengthen our family bond. 主题04 人与社会——活动与旅行 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市兴城市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Saturday is Emily’s favourite day of the week. On that day, after doing her chores, she can do what she wants to do. But today, it was warm and sunny. Emily wanted to go out right now, so she walked to the door quietly. Suddenly, little Joe shouted, “Mama, Emily is going outside, but she doesn’t do her chores.” Emily stopped and got back. Mama went into the room. She said, “I know you love the sunshine, Emily, but do you remember what responsibility (责任) means to you?” Emily answered, “Yes, Mama. Responsibility means doing what I should do, so I can grow up to depend on myself.” Mama smiled and went away. Emily began to do her chores. She made her bed, put the toys in the box and placed her books on the bookshelf. She picked up the clothes on the floor and carried them to the bathroom. There she washed the clothes and cleaned the mirror. Emily ran to her mum and shouted, “Mama, I’m done with my chores. I’m going to play outside now.” “Good girl!” her mum said. Though Emily disliked chores, she was glad that she could help Mama. 45．Why does Emily like Saturday? 46．What does responsibility mean to Emily? 47．What chores did Emily do on Saturday? (List two chores) 48．What chores do you usually do at home? And what do you think about doing chores? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】45．Because after doing her chores, she can do what she wants. 46．It means doing what she should do, so she can grow up to depend on herself. 47．She made her bed and put the toys in the box. 48．I usually help my parents sweep the floor and wash dishes after dinner. I think doing chores can not only lighten their burden but also make me learn to take responsibility for the family. 【导语】本文讲述了埃米莉在妈妈的提醒下做完了家务后愉快地出去玩的故事。 【详解】45．根据“Saturday is Emily’s favourite day of the week. On that day, after doing her chores, she can do what she wants to do.”可知，在周六那天做完家务后她可以做想做的事。故填Because after doing her chores, she can do what she wants. 46．根据“Yes, Mama. Responsibility means doing what I should do, so I can grow up to depend on myself.”可知，责任是做应做的事，长大后能自立。故填It means doing what she should do, so she can grow up to depend on herself. 47．根据“Emily began to do her chores. She made her bed, put the toys in the box and placed her books on the bookshelf.”可知，家务有整理床铺、收纳玩具、摆放书籍、收拾衣服、洗衣服、擦镜子，任选两项作答即可。故填She made her bed and put the toys in the box. 48．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为I usually help my parents sweep the floor and wash dishes after dinner. I think doing chores can not only lighten their burden but also make me learn to take responsibility for the family. Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省盘锦市新兴中学、育才学校 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Weekends are a great time to relax, but I always make time to help my family with housework. I think it makes our home warmer and sweeter. On Saturday mornings, I usually get up a little late. After breakfast, I help my mom clean the house. First, I sweep the floor of the living room. Then I tidy my desk. After that, I water the plants on the balcony (阳台)—they look so green and happy after drinking water! My mom often says, “Good girl! You’re really helpful!” In the afternoon, I often go shopping with my mom to buy food for dinner. We usually buy some fresh vegetables and my favorite biscuits. On Sunday, I have more free time. I always exercise for half an hour in the morning, like running or playing ping-pong. It makes me feel strong. In the afternoon, I sometimes read books or watch movies. Once a month, I go to the movies with my friends. Last Sunday, my cousin came to visit. We played a treasure hunt game in our house. It was so fun! Before he left, I shared my storybooks with him. I never feel bored on weekends. Helping with housework teaches me to care for my family, and having fun with friends makes me happy. It’s a good balance! 49．What does the writer do to help his mom clean the house on Saturday mornings? 50．Why does the writer do exercise? 51．What game did the writer play with his cousin last Sunday? 52．“East or west, home is the best.” Do you think so? Why? (Write 30 words or more) 【答案】49．She sweeps the floor (of the living room), tidies her desk and waters the plants (on the balcony). 50．Because it makes her feel strong. 51．They played a treasure hunt game. 52．Yes, I do. Just like the writer feels happier by helping at home, I believe home is the warmest place. It’s where we are truly loved and accepted, no matter what happens outside. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者如何在周末合理安排时间，既帮助家人做家务以营造温馨家庭氛围，又进行运动、娱乐等活动来保持身心健康，并享受与亲友共度的快乐时光，从而获得平衡且充实的周末生活。 【详解】49．根据“First, I sweep the floor of the living room. Then I tidy my desk. After that, I water the plants on the balcony...”可知，作者在周六上午帮助妈妈打扫屋子时，依次打扫了客厅地板、整理了自己的书桌，并给阳台的植物浇水。故填She sweeps the floor (of the living room), tidies her desk and waters the plants (on the balcony). 50．根据“I always exercise for half an hour in the morning... It makes me feel strong.”可知，作者坚持晨练是因为锻炼让她感觉身体强壮。故填Because it makes her feel strong. 51．根据“Last Sunday, my cousin came to visit. We played a treasure hunt game in our house.”可知，作者在上周日与来访的表亲一起在屋里玩的是寻宝游戏。故填They played a treasure hunt game. 52．开放性作答，答案合理即可。参考答案为Yes, I do. Just like the writer feels happier by helping at home, I believe home is the warmest place. It’s where we are truly loved and accepted, no matter what happens outside. Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省大连市第七十九中学教育集团 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 A special event took place under the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai on August 30, 2025. Claude Brouir, a 63-year-old man from Belgium, arrived after riding more than 12,000 kilometers from Brussels on a solar tricycle (太阳能三轮车). People in Shanghai welcomed him warmly. Brouir began his trip on April 19. For over 120 days, he rode across mountains, rivers and wide fields in Europe and Asia. His journey was not only for fun, but it was also a dream he had kept for a long time—to build a closer connection with China. The idea started last November, when Brouir came to Shanghai to visit his eldest son, who now lives in the city. Brouir joined a cycling event and was touched by the kindness of local riders. “That trip gave me the idea—why not ride all the way from Brussels to Shanghai?” he said. To follow his idea of green travel, Brouir used a special solar tricycle. It had two motors (发动机) and four solar panels (面板). The tricycle also pulled a trailer carrying his tent and daily things. With the help of the panels, he could climb hills without fuel. Along the way, he saw many beautiful places and often received help from strangers. This year marks the 50th anniversary of China—EU relations (中欧建交50周年), which makes his arrival even more meaningful. Brouir said the busy streets and friendly people of Shanghai made him feel at home. “Coming here is not the end,” he smiled, “It is a new beginning.” At the ceremony, officials praised his spirit. They said Shanghai would always welcome friends from Europe. 53．How long did it take Claude Brouir to finish this trip? 54．Why did Claude Brouir take this trip? 55．How did Claude Brouir carry his tent and daily things during the trip? 56．Do you want to try a trip like this? Why or why not? (at least 25 words) 【答案】53．Over 120 days./More than 120 days. 54．To build a closer connection with China. 55．He used a trailer pulled by the solar tricycle. 56．No, I don’t. It’s too dangerous and tiring to ride such a long distance alone. I might face bad weather or accidents, and it requires strong physical strength. 【导语】本文讲述了比利时人Claude Brouir骑太阳能三轮车从布鲁塞尔出发，历经120多天、12000多公里抵达上海的旅程，介绍了他的旅行目的、出行方式及这次旅程的意义，展现了绿色旅行理念和中欧民间的友好交流。 【详解】53．根据“For over 120 days, he rode across mountains, rivers and wide fields in Europe and Asia.”可知，旅程历时超过120天。故填Over 120 days./More than 120 days. 54．根据“His journey was not only for fun, and it was also a dream he had kept for a long time—to build a closer connection with China.”可知，他的旅行是为了与中国建立更紧密的联系。故填To build a closer connection with China. 55．根据“The tricycle also pulled a trailer carrying his tent and daily things.”可知，他通过拖车运输帐篷和日常用品。故填He used a trailer pulled by the solar tricycle. 56．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：No, I don’t. It’s too dangerous and tiring to ride such a long distance alone. I might face bad weather or accidents, and it requires strong physical strength. 主题05 人与社会——情感与建议 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区校联考·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Everyone may feel unhappy in his or her life sometimes. Sadness is a kind of emotion (情绪), and you will become sad when something bad happens to you. For example, you-didn’t win a prize in a dancing competition. The following ways may help you solve the problem. Write down your feelings. You can use a diary and write down your feelings when you are sad. Some people like putting their feelings in hearts after terrible events. As time goes by, they may have more pressure (压力). Keeping a diary is a good way to help to relax because the diary is like a good friend. It will listen to you and help you feel better. Do interesting activities. When you feel sad, you can try to do some fun things to make you forget the bad emotion and feel better. You can play sports, watch a funny movie or read some jokes. It’s also helpful to go for a walk or ride a bike with your friends in the park. Have a cry. You may cry when you’re upset. In fact, sometimes crying is a useful way to help you get out of the bad emotion. After crying, you’ll feel better to move on. All in all, problems of sadness are normal in life. We should always try to solve them. 57．How will you feel if you lose a dancing competition according to the text? 58．What does the writer think of keeping a diary? 59．What are the writer’s three suggestions? 60．What else can you do to solve the problem of sadness? (Write 30 words or more.) 【答案】57．Sad. 58．It is a good way to help relax. 59．Write down feelings、do interesting activities、have a cry. 60．To solve the problem of sadness, I can also communicate with my friends or family members, share my feelings with them, and seek their support and advice. Additionally, I can try to focus on positive aspects of life, engage in hobbies or activities that I enjoy, and set realistic goals for myself to stay motivated and happy.(开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了悲伤情绪是生活中常见的情绪之一，当遇到不好的事情时会感到难过。文章给出了三种解决悲伤情绪的方法，包括写下自己的感受、做有趣的事情和哭泣。 【详解】57．根据“Sadness is a kind of emotion, and you will become sad when something bad happens to you.For example, you didn’t win a prize in a dancing competition.”可知，如果你没有在舞蹈比赛中获奖，你会感到难过。故填Sad. 58．根据“Keeping a diary is a good way to help to relax because the diary is like a good friend.”可知，作者认为写日记是一个很好的放松方式，因为日记就像一个好朋友一样。故填It is a good way to help relax. 59．根据“Write down your feelings.”, “Do interesting activities.”, “ Have a cry.”可知，作者给出了三个建议来解决悲伤情绪，分别是写下自己的感受、做有趣的事情和哭泣。故填Write down feelings,  do interesting activities and have a cry. 60．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为To solve the problem of sadness, I can also communicate with my friends or family members, share my feelings with them, and seek their support and advice. Additionally, I can try to focus on positive aspects of life, engage in hobbies or activities that I enjoy, and set realistic goals for myself to stay motivated and happy. Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市175中学教育集团 ·期中 Do you sometimes find it difficult to have a talk with your parents? Here is some advice on how to talk with your parents. Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make the talk easier. For example, ask your parents questions, like “How is your work today?” They love this. Make it clear what you want to tell your parents. If they have different ideas, let them finish speaking. Remember not to stop them halfway. Ask them to do the same thing for you. Show them your respect by listening to them carefully and looking at them. Be honest. Honesty builds trust. Life is good when your parents trust you. If your parents don’t understand you, you need to explain (解释) things to them again or in a different way. When you finish the talk, remember to thank them for listening. Say something like “Thanks. That really helped.” It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often. 61．Why should you start your talk with something fun? 62．How can you show your parents your respect? 63．What should you do when your parents don’t understand you? 64．What will you do to have a good talk with your parents? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】61．Because this will make the talk easier. 62．By listening to them carefully and looking at them. 63．I (We) need to explain things to them again or in a different way. 64．I will start my talk with something fun to make it easier. I will also listen to my parents carefully and show them my respect. Being honest is important, and I will explain things to them if they don’t understand. Finally, I will thank them for listening. (言之有理即可) 【导语】文章主要提供了一些与父母交谈的建议，包括以有趣的话题开始对话、明确表达自己的想法、尊重父母、保持诚实、耐心解释以及表达感谢等。 【详解】61．根据“Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make the talk easier.”可知，以有趣的话题开始交流是为了让交流变得更加容易。故填Because this will make the talk easier. 62．根据“Show them your respect by listening to them carefully and looking at them.”可知，通过认真倾听并注视着父母，可以表达对他们的尊重。故填By listening to them carefully and looking at them. 63．根据“If your parents don’t understand you, you need to explain things to them again or in a different way.”可知，当父母不理解自己时，需要再次或以不同的方式向他们解释。故填I (We) need to explain things to them again or in a different way. 64．结合原文建议，回答需涵盖以有趣话题开始、尊重父母、保持诚实、耐心解释以及表达感谢等方面，且字数不少于30词。故填I will start my talk with something fun to make it easier. I will also listen to my parents carefully and show them my respect. Being honest is important, and I will explain things to them if they don’t understand. Finally, I will thank them for listening. (言之有理即可) 主题06 人与社会——环保与科技 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省铁岭市西丰县 ·期中 根据短文内容，简略回答问题。 From September to February each year, Dazhong Mountain in Chuxiong, Yunnan is home to more than 50,000,000 migratory birds (候鸟). The villagers used to hunt birds to sell on the mountain. “The village is poor, so we have to hunt birds for a living,” they said. Then one year, they couldn’t hear birds singing. People started to worry if migratory birds would ever come back. In 1984, the local government set up the Hongtupo Forest Police Station. Officers worked on the mountain, trying to find migratory birds and stop people from hunting them. The job was very difficult. They might lose their way or meet dangerous animals. The officers also tried to tell the villagers the importance of protecting birds and other wild animals. They talked with the villagers and helped them with farm work. They even organized activities in schools to get their message across to children. Now, even children know that birds are very important. Now more and more animals come to live here. There are fewer insects, and this is good news for farmers. 65．How many migratory birds live on Dazhong Mountain in autumn and winter every year? 66．How was the officers’ job? 67．What did the officers try to tell the villagers? 68．As a student, what can you do to protect animals? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】65．(There are) more than 50,000,000 (migratory birds). 66．It was very difficult. 67．The importance of protecting birds and other wild animals. 68．First, I should learn about animals and understand the importance of protecting them. Second, I should take part in activities to protect animals. Third, I can protect them by stopping buying anything made of the animals’ body parts. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了云南楚雄大中山从村民捕猎候鸟到当地政府设立森林派出所保护候鸟和野生动物，最终生态得到改善的故事。 65．根据“From September to February each year, Dazhong Mountain in Chuxiong, Yunnan is home to more than 50,000,000 migratory birds”可知，大中山每年秋冬季节的候鸟数量超过5000万只。故填(There are) more than 50,000,000 (migratory birds). 66．根据“The job was very difficult. They might lose their way or meet dangerous animals”可知，警察的工作非常艰难。故填It was very difficult。 67．根据“The officers also tried to tell the villagers the importance of protecting birds and other wild animals”可知，他们向村民宣传的是保护鸟类和野生动物的意义。故填The importance of protecting birds and other wild animals。 68．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：First, I should learn about animals and understand the importance of protecting them. Second, I should take part in activities to protect animals. Third, I can protect them by stopping buying anything made of the animals’ body parts. Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市法库县 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 “Four great inventions” in ancient China are important symbols of the country. Now China has “new four great inventions”: high-speed trains, mobile payment, bike sharing and online shopping. They are changing people’s lives in China and maybe all over the world. High-speed trains By the end of 2016, China had the world’s largest high-speed railway network. More than 2,500 high-speed trains are running across China each day. Lin Jinlong, an overseas student from Cambodia, shared his experience of travelling by Chinese high-speed train from Beijing to Tianjin. The two cities are over 100 km away, but the trip took only about an hour. “That was amazing!” Lin said. Mobile payment Mobile payment has become a part of Chinese people’s everyday life. It makes their lives much more convenient. “My wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat anything with my smart phone,” said Lin, “Even vegetable sellers are using mobile payment.” Online shopping You are out if you have never shopped online. Now you can buy almost everything from websites, and get what you’ve bought within days. China’s online shopping makes many foreigners feel both excited and surprised. Bike sharing Bike sharing allows users to pick a bike anywhere in the city and leave it anywhere at the end of their journey. It’s really convenient, cheap and green. Mobile, a bike sharing company, has even brought the service to some other countries. 69．When did China have the world’s largest high-speed railway network? 70．Where can you buy almost everything if you shop online? 71．What does the writer think of bike sharing? 72．Of all the new four great inventions, which is the most useful to you? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】69．By the end of 2016. 70．If we shop online, we can buy almost everything from websites. 71．The writer thinks bike sharing is really convenient, cheap and green. 72．Of all the new four great inventions, online shopping is the most useful to me. Because I can buy everything I want at home and it helps me save a lot of time. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国的新四大发明，包括高速列车、移动支付、共享单车和网上购物，并阐述了这些发明如何改变着中国乃至全世界人们的生活。 【详解】69．根据“By the end of 2016, China had the world’s largest high-speed railway network.”可知，中国在2016年底拥有了世界上最大的高速铁路网络。故填By the end of 2016. 70．根据“Now you can buy almost everything from websites”可知，如果网上购物，可以从网站上买到几乎所有东西。故填If we shop online, we can buy almost everything from websites. 71．根据“Bike sharing allows users to pick a bike anywhere in the city and leave it anywhere at the end of their journey. It’s really convenient, cheap and green.”可知，作者认为共享单车非常方便、便宜且环保。故填The writer thinks bike sharing is really convenient, cheap and green. 72．开放性问题，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Of all the new four great inventions, online shopping is the most useful to me. Because I can buy everything I want at home and it helps me save a lot of time. Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市东北育才学校中山校区·期中 The Four Great Inventions are major achievements of ancient Chinese civilization (文明),  including the compass, paper-making, printing, and gunpowder. They not only shaped China’s development but also had great effects on human civilization worldwide. The compass, a tool for finding directions, first appeared as “Si Nan” during the Warring States period (475-221 B．C．). This early compass was a magnet (磁铁) spoon that pointed south. In the Song Dynasty, people improved it with iron needles, making it widely used for sailing. Later, it spread to the Arab world and Europe, helping European explorers find new routes. Before paper-making, Chinese people wrote on heavy bamboo slips or expensive silk. The technology was invented in the early Western Han Dynasty, and a paper map fragment (碎片) from that time is the earliest known paper. In 105 A．D．, Eastern Han inventor Cai Lun improved paper-making using cheap materials like bark (树皮) and old cloth. This made paper popular, and the skill later spread to Korea, Japan, and Europe. Printing developed in two stages. The Tang Dynasty people created woodblock printing by carving words on wooden blocks. Then, in the Northern Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng invented movable clay type. These reusable pieces made printing faster and cheaper—400 years earlier than similar European technology. The technology spread east to Korea and west to Europe, helping the Renaissance (文艺复兴). Gunpowder was invented by accident in the Sui and Tang dynasties. Alchemists (炼金术士) trying to make “immortal medicine” found an explosive mixture. At first used for fireworks, it was later used in weapons like cannons (大炮) in the Tang and Song dynasties. It spread to Europe through Arab countries, changing warfare forever. 73．What are the four great inventions of ancient China? 74．Out of China, where else was the compass popular then? 75．How did Cai Lun improve paper-making? 76．Besides the inventions mentioned above, the wheel is also a practical invention in human history. What do you think of it and explain why. (30 words or more) 【答案】73．The compass, paper-making, printing, and gunpowder. 74．It was popular in the Arab world and Europe. 75．He improved paper-making by using cheap materials like bark and old cloth. 76．I think the wheel is a very important invention because it made transportation much easier. It allowed people to move heavy things and travel long distances, which helped trade and communication develop. Without the wheel, many later inventions like cars and machines would not exist.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国古代四大发明——指南针、造纸术、印刷术和火药，分别说明其起源、发展和传播，以及它们对中国乃至世界文明的影响。 【详解】73．根据“The Four Great Inventions are major achievements of ancient Chinese civilization, including the compass, paper-making, printing, and gunpowder.”可知，四大发明是指南针、造纸术、印刷术和火药。故填The compass, paper-making, printing, and gunpowder. 74．根据“Later, it spread to the Arab world and Europe, helping European explorers find new routes.”可知，指南针后来传播到阿拉伯世界和欧洲。故填It was popular in the Arab world and Europe. 75．根据“In 105 A.D., Eastern Han inventor Cai Lun improved paper-making using cheap materials like bark and old cloth.”可知，蔡伦使用树皮、旧布等廉价材料改进造纸术。故填He improved paper-making by using cheap materials like bark and old cloth. 76．本题为开放性问题，要求对轮子这一发明发表看法并说明理由，需不少于30词。可从轮子在运输、贸易、社会发展等方面的作用展开说明。故填I think the wheel is a very important invention because it made transportation much easier. It allowed people to move heavy things and travel long distances, which helped trade and communication develop. Without the wheel, many later inventions like cars and machines would not exist. Passage 4 25-26八年级上·辽宁省鞍山市铁东区 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 How many trees are there in China? Scientists counted all the trees in China for the first time and found 142.6 billion. That’s like each person in China having around 100 trees! But how did they count so many trees in such a huge country? Scientists used two special “eyes”. One “eye” was a drone (无人机). It flew above the forests and took pictures of the trees. The other “eye” was a small device (设备) with laser sensors (激光传感器). Scientists carried it to collect information while walking through forests. Then, they used AI to study the information and find out the number of trees. Of course, scientists didn’t visit every forest in China. They chose 76,000 different places across the country and counted the trees there. Then they estimated (估算) how many trees there are in all of China. Trees are important for our planet. They help control (控制) the temperature and clean the air. They are also home to many animals. Knowing how many trees there are and where they are helps us protect them better. 77．How many trees does each Chinese person have? 78．What tools did the scientists use to count the trees? 79．Why are trees important? 80．What can you do to help protect trees? (write about 30 words) 【答案】77．Each Chinese person has around 100 trees. 78．They used a drone, a small device with laser sensors and AI. 79．Because trees help control the temperature, clean the air and are home to many animals. 80．I can plant more trees, save paper to reduce deforestation, raise more people’s awareness of the importance of trees, work together to protect nature and stop others from cutting down trees randomly. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国大约有1426亿棵树，以及科学家是如何统计出来这个数字的。 【详解】77．根据“That’s like each person in China having around 100 trees!”可知，每个中国人大约有100棵树。故填Each Chinese person has around 100 trees. 78．根据“Scientists used two special ‘eyes’. One ‘eye’ was a drone. It flew above the forests and took pictures of the trees. The other ‘eye’ was a small device with laser sensors...Then, they used AI to study the information and find out the number of trees.”可知，科学家用了无人机、带激光传感器的小设备和AI。故填They used a drone, a small device with laser sensors and AI. 79．根据“Trees are important for our planet. They help control the temperature and clean the air. They are also home to many animals.”可知，因为树木有助于调节气温、净化空气，并且是许多动物的栖息地，故而它们很重要。故填Because trees help control the temperature, clean the air and are home to many animals. 80．本题为开放性习题。注意字数要求，言之有理即可。故填I can plant more trees, save paper to reduce deforestation, raise more people’s awareness of the importance of trees, work together to protect nature and stop others from cutting down trees randomly. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题07 阅读与表达 主题01 人与社会——节日与名人 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省朝阳市第九中学·期中 We call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival. There is a name for each Chinese year. We may name it the Year of Pig, the Year of Tiger or the Year of Dog. And 2025 is the Year of Snake. Before New Year’s Day, people are busy shopping and cleaning their houses. On New Year’s Eve, there is a big family dinner. No matter where they are, the family members will return home to enjoy the big dinner and celebrate the new year. After dinner, all the family stay up late to welcome the new year. On the first day of the new year, people put on their new clothes. Red clothes are their favorite, because red is the symbol of good luck. During the Spring Festival, people go to see their friends and relatives (亲戚). They say “Happy New Year”, “Good luck” and some other greetings to each other. Usually, parents and older relatives give lucky money to children during the Spring Festival to wish them good luck. 1．What do people do before New Year’s Day? 2．What do all the family do after dinner? 3．When do people put on their new clothes? 4．Do you like the Spring Festival? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省锦州市凌海市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional festival in China. Here is how people usually celebrate it. ●Reuniting (团聚) with Families The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big day for the family reunion. People go back home and get together with their families. They share a fantastic meal together to enjoy this family reunion time. ●Admiring the Full Moon The full moon is the symbol of a family reunion, reminding people of their hometowns and loved ones. After the family reunion dinner (聚餐), people go outdoors to admire the full moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. ●Eating Mooncakes The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Mooncake Festival. The round mooncakes symbolize the full moon, so they are given as the most popular gifts to relatives and friends. ●Lighting and Hanging Up Lanterns Chinese people believe the higher the lanterns are hung, the luckier the family will be. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns are hung in parks and other public places. The whole area is decorated with beautiful lighting. ●Guessing Lantern Riddles Besides hanging up lanterns outside, Chinese people usually write some interesting riddles on the lanterns and other people try to guess the answers. Nowadays, some Chinatown or Southeast Asian countries would hold lantern riddle contests on the Mid-Autumn night. 5．How many activities are mentioned about the Mid-Autumn Festival? 6．Why do people treat the round mooncakes as the most popular gift for people? 7．Which activity requires thinking carefully during the Mid-Autumn Festival according to the text? 8．Of all the activities, which is your favorite? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省锦州市第十八中学·期中 Yang Chen-Ning, a world-renowned physicist, passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. He was born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui. His academic (学术) journey began at Tsinghua University and later he went to the University of Chicago for his PhD (博士学位). Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee worked together and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. Their theory changed modern physics greatly. Yang also built a foundation (基础) for the Standard Model of particle physics (粒子物理标准模型) with Robert Mills. Yang loved his homeland deeply. In 1971, he became one of the first overseas Chinese scholars to visit China. He started academic exchanges between China and the US. He helped restore basic scientific research, raised funds to support Chinese scholars studying abroad, and gave important advice on scientific policies. Yang Chen-Ning’s life was a bridge connecting East and West. His 100-year journey will be remembered as an important part of the history of human knowledge. He left a deep mark on both the global scientific community and China’s development. 9．Where did Yang start his academic journey? 10．When did Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee win the Nobel Prize in Physics? 11．What did Yang do to help his homeland? (At least two examples) 12．What do you think of Yang? What can you learn from him? (At least 30 words) Passage 4 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市南昌中学·期中 Sun Yingsha is a famous Chinese table tennis player. She was born on November 4th, 2000 in Shijiazhuang, Hebei. As one of the top players in the world, she represents (代表) the Chinese national table tennis team. Sun Yingsha has shown her great talent and hard work in many important table tennis events. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, she had an excellent performance. She won two gold medals (奖牌) and one silver medal. One of the gold medals was from the mixed double event, which was the first ever mixed doubles gold for China in the Olympics. She also represented Asian players and blew out the Olympic fire at the closing ceremony (仪式), which made her famous around the world. She has two interesting names. People call her “Little Devil” (小魔王) because of her excellent playing style. Her powerful forehand (正手击球), backhand attacks (反手进攻) and great speed make other players feel very stressed. And she is also called “Little Bean Bun” (小豆包) because of her lively and cute side in daily life. Therefore, not only Chinese fans but also fans from other countries fall in love with her. With more than 10 million fans on social media, she has become a role model for the people all over the world. However, Sun Yingsha’s success didn’t come easily. She spends a lot of time training every day. Her love for table tennis and strong will have helped her be the top player. She once said that she achieved her success through hard work instead of being a natural genius (天才). In the future, she will continue to work hard and take part in more international events. We are looking forward to her more excellent performances. 13．When was Sun Yingsha born? 14．How many medals did Sun win in the 2024 Paris Olympics? 15．Why do people call Sun “Little Bean Bun”? 16．What can you learn from Sun Yingsha? Write 30 words or more. Passage 5 25-26八年级上·辽宁省营口市盖州市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Dong Lina was born in a farmer’s family in Dalian, Liaoning Province. Dong went blind when she was young. Like many blind children, she finished her education early and began learning tuina. Though the money she got was enough for daily use, she wasn’t pleased. She was always looking for chances to continue her education at work. One day, she heard that there was a training programme for blind youth radio hosts in Beijing. Dong, who has had a good voice since childhood, realised that this might be an important chance for her. So she gave herself the courage to make a change. The first time in the broadcast host class, Dong Lina was deeply moved, because she realised how moving the sound was. Since then, it has been a new page in her life. At school, she worked harder than others to change her life. In 2010, Dong took part in a national competition, in which people were moved by her ability and encouraged her to study at the Communication University of China. On 28th June, Dong Lina, the first blind master (硕士) of broadcasting in China, gave a speech at the graduation (毕业) ceremony of 2023 held by the Communication University. She said, “Graduation is the end and the beginning. May we have dreams and keep love…” Her speech lit up all the teachers and students. 17．What did Dong Lina think of her daily life at first? 18．Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese. 19．Why is it said that it has been a new page in life since Dong’s host class? 20．What can we learn from Dong Lina? (At least two points) Passage 6 25-26八年级上·辽宁省大连市中山区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Peng Huidi is a deaf swimmer. She took part in the Chengdu FISU World University Games in 2023. It was a life-changing experience and a meaningful journey for her. Peng was born in Shandong Province in 2004. She developed hearing loss because of a high fever in 2006. It changed her life. She became very shy because she couldn’t hear well. She was even afraid to speak to others. Hoping to make her brave and confident, Peng’s father took her to the nearest swimming pool when she was six. It was there that Peng found her love for swimming. Supported by her parents, Peng tried her best to take care of both swimming training and schoolwork, but it was really a great challenge for her. “I once thought about stopping swimming. But I just told myself, my future will be different from what I have dreamed of if I give up,” said Peng. The Chengdu Games was a turning point for Peng. She trained even harder before the competition in order to do better in the race. Finally, she finished the 1,500-metre freestyle (自由泳) with her personal best time in the Chengdu Games and won a chance to go to the Olympics. Peng challenged herself in the competition, and saw the Chengdu Games as a chance to make new friends. She has become much more confident through swimming. 21．What was Peng like after she got hearing problems? 22．Why did Peng’s father take her to learn to swim? 23．What achievements did Peng make at the Chengdu Games? 24．If you get into trouble in your life, what will you do to solve the problems? (Write 30 words or more) 主题02 人与社会——家庭与文化 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市建昌县·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 My family always has family dinners, as far as I can remember. When I was a little boy, my mother began to ask us to go to family dinners at least once a week. Every Sunday, my mother will buy a lot of food and bring it to my grandma’s house. We will wait for more family members to come before eating together at the table, my grandma’s dinner table. In the past, I felt that was a little silly (愚蠢的) tradition. However, I find it’s fantastic to get together as a family now. For me, dinner is not just a meal, but a good time to talk and play with family. We can talk about anything and everything after a long week of school and work. Every time I sit at the dinner table, my grandma’s dinner table, I look around and find so many people who truly love me. It makes me feel so happy. Finally, I understand the true meaning of this tradition. It’s not about the dinners or activities. It’s about family, a group of people who care about each other. Now, I’m always expecting Sunday to arrive. All the memories (记忆) around my grandma’s dinner table will last forever. 25．How often do the writer’s family members get together for dinner? 26．What does the writer think of the family dinner now? 27．What’s the true meaning of this tradition? 28．Do you like family dinners? Why or why not? (20词左右) Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省 鞍山市立山区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Today, big shopping festivals like “June 18” and “Double 11” are very popular with us. But do you know people in ancient times also had shopping festivals? Shopping festivals in ancient times were in fact the market days (赶集日). They were often on given (特定的) days at given places. On these days, people would go to the market to shop. There were also big shopping days at important festivals like the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. Moreover, people could go shopping on some special days they called Chong Ri Jie (重日节), for example, the first day of the first month, the second day of the second month, and the like. Today, we can buy almost everything we want in shops or online. What could the ancient people buy? In fact, there were lots of things for them to choose from, such as food, clothes, animals, books, paintings... And there were also second-hand things and even things from other countries! Like today’s sellers, sellers in ancient times also made good use of advertisements (广告) to sell more things. The most common advertisement was their shouts (吆喝声). They had different shouts for different things. The sellers also had great sales and interesting games to make more people want to buy their goods. How great! 29．How many kinds of shopping festivals can we learn about from the second paragraph? 30．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? 31．What was the most common advertisement in ancient times? 32．Do you think advertisements are useful or not? Please give your reasons. (Write 30 words or more) 主题03 人与社会——交友与家庭 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省锦州市黑山县·期中 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 How do you choose your friends or your partners? What rules do you follow when you choose someone to make friends with? Do they show kindness to you? Do they care for others? Do they show love for life? A good boy made friends with a thief (小偷) by mistake, and later he also became one himself. Each time you choose a friend or a partner, you choose a part of your life and future. Bad friends can have a bad influence (影响) on your life and future. Don’t let the wrong people make you negative (消极的). Don’t let bad partners waste your goodness and love for life. Life is very precious (宝贵的), so you can’t let bad friends waste it. Make friends with those who show kindness, have good habits, and care about others. Share your life with those who want to make themselves and this world better. Tom wanted to learn Chinese. He made friends with some Chinese kids. Now he can speak Chinese well. Choosing your friends is a lifelong task. Learn who you can depend on (依靠) when you have difficulties. Know who you feel comfortable with. And, most of all, know those who want to share happiness and friendship with you. 33．According to the passage, what happened to the good boy who made friends with a thief by mistake? 34．List two qualities(品质)of the friends we should make, according to the passage. 35．Why did Tom make friends with some Chinese kids? 36．What good quality does your friend have? How does it help you? (Write 30 words or more.) Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省铁岭市开原市·期中 阅读下面的材料，根据内容回答问题。 One of my least favorite chores is cleaning my bedroom, but I have to do it. If my bedroom is untidy, I find it hard to relax and impossible to do any work! My mom always says “a tidy home means a tidy mind”, and I think this is true. If everything is a mess, you just can’t think clearly. Studies show that people are usually more successful if they work, study, or live in a clean and tidy environment. A study shows that many children with bad behavior (行为) come from messy houses. Children who grow up in dirty houses would probably be unhealthy and they fall sick more often too. This is why people with tidier homes are often healthier and more successful. My mom is a good example of this. She makes sure our home is always very clean and comfortable, so my sister and I hardly ever fall sick. Everyone loves her and she is very successful at her job in a bank. I am not a naturally tidy person. I sometimes throw my clothes on the floor because I am too tired to put them away, and I often leave rubbish on my desk. It is not easy to keep things clean all the time, but I am trying to develop the habit of tidying up every day. Maybe one day I will be as tidy and successful as my mom! That’s my wish too. 37．What does the mother think a tidy home means? 38．What might cause children’s bad behavior according to the study? 39．What kind of person does the writer wish to be? 40．Is your bedroom tidy or messy? What do you plan to do from now on? (write 30 words or more) Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市绥中县 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Many families live busy lives. Every week, the children have homework, sports, music lessons and club activities. The parents are busy too. They work, do the housework, cook meals and drive their children to take part in activities. Some families do not have time to eat meals together more than once a week. Our community (社区) decided that it was time to take a break. After three weeks of planning, we took one night off. We called it the “family night”. It was a night for families to spend time together. Sports teams stopped their practices, and teachers did not give homework. On the “family night”, we decided to turn off our televisions. We also decided not to answer the phone. Many families ordered hamburgers and other food from stores or restaurants so that they wouldn’t need to spend time cooking. There were lots of activities. Storytelling and card games were the most popular. These activities gave families the chance (机会) to spend time together. Children and parents weren’t so busy, and children didn’t spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV. On the “family night”, families relaxed and spent the evening together. We hope to have more “family nights” 41．What was the “family night”? 42．How did many families get food on the “family night”? 43．What were the most popular activities at the “family night”? 44．Do you want to have a “family night” in your community too? Why? Write 30 words or more. 主题04 人与社会——活动与旅行 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市兴城市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Saturday is Emily’s favourite day of the week. On that day, after doing her chores, she can do what she wants to do. But today, it was warm and sunny. Emily wanted to go out right now, so she walked to the door quietly. Suddenly, little Joe shouted, “Mama, Emily is going outside, but she doesn’t do her chores.” Emily stopped and got back. Mama went into the room. She said, “I know you love the sunshine, Emily, but do you remember what responsibility (责任) means to you?” Emily answered, “Yes, Mama. Responsibility means doing what I should do, so I can grow up to depend on myself.” Mama smiled and went away. Emily began to do her chores. She made her bed, put the toys in the box and placed her books on the bookshelf. She picked up the clothes on the floor and carried them to the bathroom. There she washed the clothes and cleaned the mirror. Emily ran to her mum and shouted, “Mama, I’m done with my chores. I’m going to play outside now.” “Good girl!” her mum said. Though Emily disliked chores, she was glad that she could help Mama. 45．Why does Emily like Saturday? 46．What does responsibility mean to Emily? 47．What chores did Emily do on Saturday? (List two chores) 48．What chores do you usually do at home? And what do you think about doing chores? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省盘锦市新兴中学、育才学校 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Weekends are a great time to relax, but I always make time to help my family with housework. I think it makes our home warmer and sweeter. On Saturday mornings, I usually get up a little late. After breakfast, I help my mom clean the house. First, I sweep the floor of the living room. Then I tidy my desk. After that, I water the plants on the balcony (阳台)—they look so green and happy after drinking water! My mom often says, “Good girl! You’re really helpful!” In the afternoon, I often go shopping with my mom to buy food for dinner. We usually buy some fresh vegetables and my favorite biscuits. On Sunday, I have more free time. I always exercise for half an hour in the morning, like running or playing ping-pong. It makes me feel strong. In the afternoon, I sometimes read books or watch movies. Once a month, I go to the movies with my friends. Last Sunday, my cousin came to visit. We played a treasure hunt game in our house. It was so fun! Before he left, I shared my storybooks with him. I never feel bored on weekends. Helping with housework teaches me to care for my family, and having fun with friends makes me happy. It’s a good balance! 49．What does the writer do to help his mom clean the house on Saturday mornings? 50．Why does the writer do exercise? 51．What game did the writer play with his cousin last Sunday? 52．“East or west, home is the best.” Do you think so? Why? (Write 30 words or more) Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省大连市第七十九中学教育集团 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 A special event took place under the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai on August 30, 2025. Claude Brouir, a 63-year-old man from Belgium, arrived after riding more than 12,000 kilometers from Brussels on a solar tricycle (太阳能三轮车). People in Shanghai welcomed him warmly. Brouir began his trip on April 19. For over 120 days, he rode across mountains, rivers and wide fields in Europe and Asia. His journey was not only for fun, but it was also a dream he had kept for a long time—to build a closer connection with China. The idea started last November, when Brouir came to Shanghai to visit his eldest son, who now lives in the city. Brouir joined a cycling event and was touched by the kindness of local riders. “That trip gave me the idea—why not ride all the way from Brussels to Shanghai?” he said. To follow his idea of green travel, Brouir used a special solar tricycle. It had two motors (发动机) and four solar panels (面板). The tricycle also pulled a trailer carrying his tent and daily things. With the help of the panels, he could climb hills without fuel. Along the way, he saw many beautiful places and often received help from strangers. This year marks the 50th anniversary of China—EU relations (中欧建交50周年), which makes his arrival even more meaningful. Brouir said the busy streets and friendly people of Shanghai made him feel at home. “Coming here is not the end,” he smiled, “It is a new beginning.” At the ceremony, officials praised his spirit. They said Shanghai would always welcome friends from Europe. 53．How long did it take Claude Brouir to finish this trip? 54．Why did Claude Brouir take this trip? 55．How did Claude Brouir carry his tent and daily things during the trip? 56．Do you want to try a trip like this? Why or why not? (at least 25 words) 主题05 人与社会——情感与建议 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区校联考·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Everyone may feel unhappy in his or her life sometimes. Sadness is a kind of emotion (情绪), and you will become sad when something bad happens to you. For example, you-didn’t win a prize in a dancing competition. The following ways may help you solve the problem. Write down your feelings. You can use a diary and write down your feelings when you are sad. Some people like putting their feelings in hearts after terrible events. As time goes by, they may have more pressure (压力). Keeping a diary is a good way to help to relax because the diary is like a good friend. It will listen to you and help you feel better. Do interesting activities. When you feel sad, you can try to do some fun things to make you forget the bad emotion and feel better. You can play sports, watch a funny movie or read some jokes. It’s also helpful to go for a walk or ride a bike with your friends in the park. Have a cry. You may cry when you’re upset. In fact, sometimes crying is a useful way to help you get out of the bad emotion. After crying, you’ll feel better to move on. All in all, problems of sadness are normal in life. We should always try to solve them. 57．How will you feel if you lose a dancing competition according to the text? 58．What does the writer think of keeping a diary? 59．What are the writer’s three suggestions? 60．What else can you do to solve the problem of sadness? (Write 30 words or more.) Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市175中学教育集团 ·期中 Do you sometimes find it difficult to have a talk with your parents? Here is some advice on how to talk with your parents. Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make the talk easier. For example, ask your parents questions, like “How is your work today?” They love this. Make it clear what you want to tell your parents. If they have different ideas, let them finish speaking. Remember not to stop them halfway. Ask them to do the same thing for you. Show them your respect by listening to them carefully and looking at them. Be honest. Honesty builds trust. Life is good when your parents trust you. If your parents don’t understand you, you need to explain (解释) things to them again or in a different way. When you finish the talk, remember to thank them for listening. Say something like “Thanks. That really helped.” It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often. 61．Why should you start your talk with something fun? 62．How can you show your parents your respect? 63．What should you do when your parents don’t understand you? 64．What will you do to have a good talk with your parents? Write 30 words or more. 主题06 人与社会——环保与科技 Passage 1 25-26八年级上·辽宁省铁岭市西丰县 ·期中 根据短文内容，简略回答问题。 From September to February each year, Dazhong Mountain in Chuxiong, Yunnan is home to more than 50,000,000 migratory birds (候鸟). The villagers used to hunt birds to sell on the mountain. “The village is poor, so we have to hunt birds for a living,” they said. Then one year, they couldn’t hear birds singing. People started to worry if migratory birds would ever come back. In 1984, the local government set up the Hongtupo Forest Police Station. Officers worked on the mountain, trying to find migratory birds and stop people from hunting them. The job was very difficult. They might lose their way or meet dangerous animals. The officers also tried to tell the villagers the importance of protecting birds and other wild animals. They talked with the villagers and helped them with farm work. They even organized activities in schools to get their message across to children. Now, even children know that birds are very important. Now more and more animals come to live here. There are fewer insects, and this is good news for farmers. 65．How many migratory birds live on Dazhong Mountain in autumn and winter every year? 66．How was the officers’ job? 67．What did the officers try to tell the villagers? 68．As a student, what can you do to protect animals? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市法库县 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 “Four great inventions” in ancient China are important symbols of the country. Now China has “new four great inventions”: high-speed trains, mobile payment, bike sharing and online shopping. They are changing people’s lives in China and maybe all over the world. High-speed trains By the end of 2016, China had the world’s largest high-speed railway network. More than 2,500 high-speed trains are running across China each day. Lin Jinlong, an overseas student from Cambodia, shared his experience of travelling by Chinese high-speed train from Beijing to Tianjin. The two cities are over 100 km away, but the trip took only about an hour. “That was amazing!” Lin said. Mobile payment Mobile payment has become a part of Chinese people’s everyday life. It makes their lives much more convenient. “My wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat anything with my smart phone,” said Lin, “Even vegetable sellers are using mobile payment.” Online shopping You are out if you have never shopped online. Now you can buy almost everything from websites, and get what you’ve bought within days. China’s online shopping makes many foreigners feel both excited and surprised. Bike sharing Bike sharing allows users to pick a bike anywhere in the city and leave it anywhere at the end of their journey. It’s really convenient, cheap and green. Mobile, a bike sharing company, has even brought the service to some other countries. 69．When did China have the world’s largest high-speed railway network? 70．Where can you buy almost everything if you shop online? 71．What does the writer think of bike sharing? 72．Of all the new four great inventions, which is the most useful to you? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 3 25-26八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市东北育才学校中山校区·期中 The Four Great Inventions are major achievements of ancient Chinese civilization (文明),  including the compass, paper-making, printing, and gunpowder. They not only shaped China’s development but also had great effects on human civilization worldwide. The compass, a tool for finding directions, first appeared as “Si Nan” during the Warring States period (475-221 B．C．). This early compass was a magnet (磁铁) spoon that pointed south. In the Song Dynasty, people improved it with iron needles, making it widely used for sailing. Later, it spread to the Arab world and Europe, helping European explorers find new routes. Before paper-making, Chinese people wrote on heavy bamboo slips or expensive silk. The technology was invented in the early Western Han Dynasty, and a paper map fragment (碎片) from that time is the earliest known paper. In 105 A．D．, Eastern Han inventor Cai Lun improved paper-making using cheap materials like bark (树皮) and old cloth. This made paper popular, and the skill later spread to Korea, Japan, and Europe. Printing developed in two stages. The Tang Dynasty people created woodblock printing by carving words on wooden blocks. Then, in the Northern Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng invented movable clay type. These reusable pieces made printing faster and cheaper—400 years earlier than similar European technology. The technology spread east to Korea and west to Europe, helping the Renaissance (文艺复兴). Gunpowder was invented by accident in the Sui and Tang dynasties. Alchemists (炼金术士) trying to make “immortal medicine” found an explosive mixture. At first used for fireworks, it was later used in weapons like cannons (大炮) in the Tang and Song dynasties. It spread to Europe through Arab countries, changing warfare forever. 73．What are the four great inventions of ancient China? 74．Out of China, where else was the compass popular then? 75．How did Cai Lun improve paper-making? 76．Besides the inventions mentioned above, the wheel is also a practical invention in human history. What do you think of it and explain why. (30 words or more) Passage 4 25-26八年级上·辽宁省鞍山市铁东区 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 How many trees are there in China? Scientists counted all the trees in China for the first time and found 142.6 billion. That’s like each person in China having around 100 trees! But how did they count so many trees in such a huge country? Scientists used two special “eyes”. One “eye” was a drone (无人机). It flew above the forests and took pictures of the trees. The other “eye” was a small device (设备) with laser sensors (激光传感器). Scientists carried it to collect information while walking through forests. Then, they used AI to study the information and find out the number of trees. Of course, scientists didn’t visit every forest in China. They chose 76,000 different places across the country and counted the trees there. Then they estimated (估算) how many trees there are in all of China. Trees are important for our planet. They help control (控制) the temperature and clean the air. They are also home to many animals. Knowing how many trees there are and where they are helps us protect them better. 77．How many trees does each Chinese person have? 78．What tools did the scientists use to count the trees? 79．Why are trees important? 80．What can you do to help protect trees? (write about 30 words) / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $