考前押题35（任务型阅读5篇+完形填空5篇+阅读理解10篇+写作5篇）（北京专用）（期中专项训练）八年级英语上学期新教材人教版

考前押题35 期中复习考前押题组合练 （北京专用） （任务型阅读5篇+完形填空5篇+阅读理解10篇+写作5篇） 一、阅读理解 （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）Mum was cooking in the kitchen. She could hear the girls arguing in the living room. It was the third time this week that the sisters argued over nothing. A few minutes later, Maria ran into her bedroom angrily and closed the door heavily. “Come to the kitchen, young lady.” Mum firmly (坚定地) said to Maria in her best mother tone of voice. Maria walked into the kitchen and shouted, “I can’t stand living with Felicia another minute. I don’t ever want to talk to her again!” Mum called out, “Felicia, come to the kitchen right now.” While Felicia was on her way, Mum put two chairs opposite each other but very close together. “Maria, you sit here and Felicia you sit there.” The girls sat face to face, with their knees almost touching. “Now you look each other in the eye for five minutes.” Mum ordered. At first the girls moved their bodies from side to side. Mum said firmly, “You must look at each other for five minutes. Each minute you don’t make eye contact means another minute sitting in the chairs.” They both wanted out, so they had to sit there and looked at each other. Felicia looked at Maria's pouting (撅起的) face while Maria looked at Felicia’s angry face. They each thought the other one looked funny. In fact, they began feeling funny to fight and angry at each other over nothing. Soon Maria couldn’t stand (忍受) it any longer and began laughing and so did Felicia. They giggled and laughed. Mum didn’t say anything except, “OK girls, you can go now.” 1．How many times have Maria and Felicia argued this week? A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times. D．Four times. 2．Which is the right picture to show the way the girls sat? A． B． C． D． 3．After reading the passage, we can know ________. A．it’s difficult to deal with the arguments between children. B．there is no need to deal with the arguments between children. C．parents can do nothing about the arguments between children. D．5-minute eye contact is helpful to deal with the arguments between children. （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）You and your family may have many plans to get together. It’s a great time to share stories and family history while enjoying each other’s company (陪伴). Give one of these activities a try at your family get-together. You may have lots of fun. Family Tree Wall Create a big family tree to show on a wall. You can write all your family members on it, including those from earlier generations (一代代). Seeing all the names together helps everyone feel connected and understand their family roots (根) better. The family tree wall can give more information about your family. Family Cookbook Collect some favorite family recipes (菜谱)—from your own family or from your uncle or aunt. Ask everyone to share the food they love making. You can add some information like a photo of the family member or the dishes. The recipes can be a wonderful family cookbook. Memory Storytime It is a rare chance to hear interesting and funny stories about your family. As you don’t get this chance often, invite someone to make the story-telling a video. It’s a good way to keep memories (记忆). Trip to the Past You and your family can plan a trip to the old family house. You can take this chance to share family memories. This is a special activity when many members are from out-of-town, as it helps them feel closer to their family roots and understand where they come from. 1．Which activity can give more information of a family according to the writer? A．Family Tree Wall. B．Trip to the Past. C．Family cookbook. D．Memory Storytime. 2．Which of the following is true about the family activities? A．It’s good to write a book about the storytime. B．It’s nice to make a family cookbook with photos. C．Old family houses are better for members in town. D．Family Tree Wall is hard to tell your family history. 3．What does the underlined word “rare” probably mean? A．Boring. B．Crazy. C．Unusual. D．Natural. 4．Which could be the best title of the passage? A．Long History Memories to Keep B．Fun Family History Activities to Try C．Why to Have Family History Activities D．When to Have Family History Activities （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）While many people see chores as necessary pains, there are science-based reasons to change your thoughts about chores. It turns out that doing chores is not always in the ways that you might think. As researchers state here in a study, doing tasks which don’t need a lot of effort allows the mind to float around where it will. Your mind gets a break and allows you to consider old problems with new eyes. In fact, effortless tasks create more great ideas than difficult tasks or just resting. So, doing chores can lead to creative problem-solving. Chores are exercise snacks for health. The phrase “exercise snacks” refers to small, even tiny, pieces of physical activity, such as standing for a few minutes after sitting for a while. Taking a two-minute walk, or doing a chore like sweeping up the kitchen. Researchers have studied the effects of exercise snacks ranging (范围) from 30 seconds, like walking up a flight of stairs, to 10 minutes, like washing dishes. Some of the health effects include improved memory, reduced risk of some serious diseases, and longer life. Chores are related to our mental (心理的) health. Completing chores increases (增长) your sense of self-efficacy, known as a person’s belief that they have the ability and skills to reach their goals. Self-efficacy, which was first developed by Professor Albert Bandura in the 1970s, has been shown to increase confidence, low self-efficacy is connected with worries, sadness and hopelessness, while higher self-efficacy is connected with life satisfaction, self-confidence, social connection and growth mindset. Doing chores can reduce stress. A small study from Florida State University explored whether the chore of dish washing could reduce stress. Using a group of 51 students, they discovered that dishwashers who were asked to be mindful when washing dishes focusing on the smell of the soap, the warmth of the water, and the feel of the dishes— reported a decrease in nervousness by 27 percent and an increase in mental inspiration by 25 percent. Chores that reduce the mess can also reduce stress. So if you’ve been thinking about cleaning out that junk drawer, do it. You’ll receive more. 1．According to Paragraph 2, the writer may agree that we can ________ by doing chores. A．get less social B．live a better life C．become more inventive D．change ways of exercise 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．We need to eat snacks after sweeping up the kitchen. B．We can get a sense of achievement by doing chores. C．Using the soap when washing dishes increases efficacy. D．Doing chores every day decreases the creative thinking. 3．What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain why most people hate doing chores and offer ways to make chores less tiring. B．To introduce the science-supported advantages of doing chores and encourage people to do chores. C．To prove that doing chores like washing dishes is the best way to reduce stress and improve creativity. D．To teach readers how to use different chores to increase self-efficacy and achieve life satisfaction. （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities (品质) of character, especially understanding, honesty (诚实) and reliability (可靠). Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener. At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me. Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favor, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me. There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. ______. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor, too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me. 1．The underlined words “fair weather friends” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean ______. A．有钱的朋友 B．酒肉朋友 C．信任的朋友 D．诚实的朋友 2．Which of the following can be put in the blank (空白处) in Para 5? A．A special friend who has money or luck B．A special friend who we can have fun with C．A special friend who always points out each other’s mistakes D．A special friend who can understand each other’s feelings 3．This passage mainly discusses ______. A．the qualities of a friend B．where to choose friends C．how to get along with friends D．the importance of having a friend （24-25八年级上·北京·期中）Eighty years ago, when I was 13, I wrote my first letter to Paul and Renee. Paul was my age, and his sister Renee was two years younger; they lived in France. I loved learning languages, so I was happy when my French teacher introduced us as pen pals. Getting a letter from another country was exciting, and I eagerly awaited their reply. Since their English wasn’t great, after six months, we all started writing in French, which really helped me improve my French. In 1949, I went to France on holiday to meet them, but Paul had been called up for military service (服役), and Renee was away skiing. Despite this, Renee’s family treated me very well. Over the following years, I visited several times. The first time I met Renee, she picked me up at the station, and we became good friends right away. I never got to meet Paul. Later, Renee told me he had passed away shortly after leaving the army. Renee and I kept writing to each other, and our friendship grew stronger. We shared stories about our families, hobbies, and life challenges. I moved to South Africa for a while, got married, had children, and changed jobs, but we kept writing letters throughout it all. Renee never married and worked as a nurse for many years. During my visits, I got to know her whole family, including her aunts, uncles, and distant cousins. I felt so welcome that I never felt like an outsider. Now, at 93, I still write to Renee. She finds it hard to write now, so she calls me instead. While most people don’t seem to have time for letters anymore, I still enjoy writing them. Writing to Renee has given me a broader view of the world beyond the UK. Most importantly, it has given me the longest friendship I’ve ever had. 1．Why did the author like to have pen pals in France? A．Because he liked writing letters to others. B．Because he felt lonely when he was young. C．Because he wanted to live in France. D．Because he loved learning languages. 2．What happened when the author went to France in 1949? A．He didn’t meet Paul or Renee in person. B．Renee took him to the countryside. C．Paul and his family treated him very well. D．Renee went hiking in the mountain. 3．What do we know about the author and Renee? A．Renee has visited the author for many times. B．They went to South Africa together to work. C．They both like to write letters in English. D．The author knows Renee’s family very well. 4．What would be the best title for the article? A．An Interesting Experience with Renee B．A Lifelong Friendship with My Pen Pal C．A Memory from Childhood to Old Age D．A Letter from an Old Friend in France （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）The undersea world is very beautiful. Now more and more people want to dive in the water to find the secret there. Scuba diving is a new sport today. It can take you into a wonderful undersea world. You will find many strange animals in the sea. Some are as large as a school bus. Many sea animals give out light in the dark and some have sharp teeth. During the day, there is enough light. Here, under the sea, everything is blue and green. When fish swim nearby, you can catch them with your hands. When you have bottles of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. However, you can’t dive too deep. And you must be very careful when you dive in deep water. The deep sea is not an easy place to live in. It’s cold, and it’s dark, too. The deeper it is, the less sunlight there is. At about 3,000 feet, there is no light at all. It is very dark in the sea. Many fishes have no eyes. Some have big eyes. A few have eyes on one side. Besides the cold and the darkness, deep-sea animals face another danger—other animals. Animals eat! They must find food to eat. Many animals eat plants. However, some animals eat meat. This means these sea animals have two big jobs—they need to find animals as food, and they have to try not to become other animals’ meal. 1．In the daytime, when you dive in the sea, you ________. A．can see everything green and blue B．can’t be in danger C．can catch nothing D．can’t see anything clearly 2．When you do scuba diving, you can ________. A．stay in deep water for a long time B．dive very, very deep C．live in deep water easily D．dive freely without any dangers 3．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．When one animal is finding something to eat, it may be eaten by others. B．At the depth of 3,000 feet under the sea, many animals can find their way by hearing and feeling. C．You can catch the strange animals in the sea without any danger. D．It’s difficult to live in the deep sea because it’s too dark and cold. （24-25八年级上·北京延庆·期中） Sometimes when the rain falls hard and fast on you, it might hurt a little. But what happens when it hits a mosquito? In 2012, David Hu, a scientist at Georgia Tech, became interested in this problem and decided to do research. He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain. What he found is that when a raindrop falls on a mosquito, it’s like when a bus hits a person. Besides, the little insect (昆虫) is hit by a raindrop about once every 20 seconds. So why don’t we see many dead mosquitoes after it rains? A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter—only 0.002g. This saves its life in raindrop hits. Because the mosquito is so light, when it is hit by a raindrop, it won’t experience a force that is strong enough to kill it. The study also found that when a mosquito is hit by a raindrop, the insect is pushed by the raindrop and falls together with it. But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which keep off water. After dropping about 6 cm, it will roll off the raindrop and fly away. 1．The underlined word “motion” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A．time B．movie C．step D．movement 2．What protects mosquitoes in the rain? A．Their mouths and their noses. B．Their eyes and their ears. C．Their legs and their wings. D．Their light bodies and their hairs. 3．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．How Raindrops Hurt Mosquitoes B．When Mosquitoes Are in Danger C．Why Mosquitoes Aren’t Hurt in Rain D．When Mosquitoes Meet Their Death （25-26八年级上·北京朝阳·期中）Welcoming four-legged friends into the classroom is becoming popular across the country. And research shows that therapy-dog (治疗犬) programs provide important benefits (好处) for students. According to the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, “Therapy dogs have been called ‘miracle workers’ because of their calming influence on students and teachers.” There is an obvious difference between service dogs and therapy dogs. Service dogs help those with specific disabilities, such as problems with eyesight. Therapy dogs are trained to provide (提供) health and social-emotional benefits. Tarah Randazzo is a middle school counselor (顾问) at Greenfield Middle School in Wisconsin. She has a yellow labrador, Archie, a therapy dog that she brings with her to school a couple of days each week. She says students love Archie days, and Archie brings so many positive benefits, like growing attendance, better problem-solving, and just overall calmness to middle school life. “I’ve noticed that when students are really worried about grades, just being near Archie makes a big difference,” Randazzo says. Dogs in the classroom provide both physical and emotional health benefits for students. According to one study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), having a dog present in the classroom improves a positive mood and provides an important anti-stress influence on the body. In fact, the simple act of petting a dog has the influence of lowering blood pressure and heart rate. Pet therapy also lowers stress hormones (荷尔蒙). In other words, just being in contact with a therapy dog calms kids down when they’re upset. And lowering feelings of worry and depression (沮丧) enables them to focus on learning. Perhaps the greatest benefit of therapy dogs in the classroom is the influence on students’ social-emotional development. Loving and lovable, dogs are good listeners who make no judgements. Children get on well with these gentle animals, helping them feel more connected and confident. This helps reduce bad behavior and anger. The positive influence of therapy dogs begins in life and goes into schools, helping students become more caring and understanding. Let’s support their presence in schools to create a better educational experience for everyone. 1．Why does the writer mention Archie in Paragraph 3? A．To explain why therapy dogs can calm kids down. B．To prove therapy dogs are better than service dogs. C．To show the benefits therapy dogs bring to students. D．To discuss if therapy dogs improve students’ learning. 2．According to the passage, who would benefit most from therapy dogs? A．Counselors who train the therapy dogs. B．Students who feel worried about the grades. C．Students who have problems with their eyesight. D．Teachers who want their students to do better in studies. 3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Therapy Dogs: Lesson Planners B．Therapy Dogs: Learning Coaches C．Therapy Dogs: Classroom Friends D．Therapy Dogs: Classroom Managers （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）In parts of Africa, people communicate with a wild bird—the greater honeyguide—in order to locate bee nests and harvest their stores of honey. It’s a rare example of cooperation (合作) between humans and wild animals. Brian Wood and Claire Spottiswoode were lead authors on a study about how this valuable partnership is maintained and how it changes in different cultures. “Our study proves the bird’s ability to learn specific voiced signals that are traditionally used by different honey-hunting communities. This helps people and birds work together in ways that are beneficial for both,” Wood said. “Honeyguides seem to know the landscape well. They know the location of bee nests and then share with people,” Spottiswoode said. “People are eager for the bird’s help.” The honeyguides also benefit from locating the nests: They eat the leftover honey. Spottiswoode and Wood’s study was done with the Hadza community in Tanzania and the Yao community of northern Mozambique. Before this study, they had already found that the two groups use different ways to attract honeyguides. When a Hadza person wants to work with a honeyguide, they make a whistle (口哨) sound in Mozambique, Yao people do this by making a “Brr!...” sound first, then a “…Hmm!” sound. Using mathematical models and audio (音频) playback experiments, the team studied these signals. In the experiment, researchers played the same set of recorded sounds to honeyguides in Tanzania and Mozambique. Through this experiment, the researchers wanted to know whether the honeyguides could recognize and prefer the special sounds used by local honey-hunters, or the birds were just naturally attracted to all such sounds. The honeyguides in Tanzania were over three times more likely to cooperate when hearing the calls of local Hadza people than the calls of “foreign” Yao. The honeyguides in Mozambique were almost twice as likely to cooperate when hearing the local Yao call, compared to the “foreign” Hadza whistles. The study shows that differences in honeyguide-attracting signals are not random (随机的) but have a practical reason. While honey-hunting, both the Hadza and Yao come across mammals (哺乳动物), but only the Hadza hunt them, using bows and arrows. The Hadza’s hunting might explain the less noticeable whistles they use. Hadza hunters explain that they can avoid being found by their prey (猎物) because their whistles “sound like birds.” However, the signal the Yao use to communicate with the honeyguide can help scare off animals they find dangerous. 1．By cooperating with honey-hunting communities, honeyguides can ________. A．recognize hunters’ whistle B．locate bee nests easier C．have more food D．become familiar with the landscape 2．Why did the researchers use the same recorded sounds? A．To study their mathematical models. B．To check if they are a natural preference. C．To see if they increase birds’ ability to find honey. D．To teach honey-hunting communities how to give signals. 3．What can we learn from Spottiswoode and Wood’s study? A．The honeyguides prefer calls from the local people. B．The human-bird relationship can change with new signals. C．The Yao community hunts animals while looking for bee nests. D．The signals from the Hadza were more attractive to honeyguides. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．How mammals react to different signals. B．How signals connect with hunting activity. C．How hunting skills are used to scare off animals. D．How whistles help honeyguides to find bee nests. （24-25八年级上·北京房山·期中）Gather together some good friends and take a walk through the streets. This is what many young people in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city. To them, city walk means “hanging around the city” on foot. They often explore (探索) old buildings or small shops, and enjoy a cup of coffee or local (当地的) snacks. City walk offers them a way to communicate with a city. It also gives them a chance to meet new people. It can be a guided trip for a small group of people or simply a relaxing walk for one or two. They follow one rule: keep away from famous places and big crowds. In China, the city walk has become popular and has spread from Beijing and Shanghai to smaller cities. Xiao Yiyi is a young woman living in Changsha. Recently she started six city walk trips in different cities. Her plan is to provide (提供) experiences for visitors to “walk in open-air museums”. Her Changsha trip includes (包括) more special sights, such as historical buildings from the 19th century and old streets. They even stop to taste the local spicy crayfish (麻辣小龙虾) along the way. Her group is usually made up of about six people. Her events last about half a day. Some cities, such as Beijing, have included city walks in their plans to help develop cultural tourism. Shanghai has created city walk trips and is trying to help tourists reach much farther places by public transport. Now, the idea of a city walk is new to most Chinese people. However, people working in the tourist industry believe it has a bright future. Zhang Zhi is a tour guide from Beijing. He said that tourists nowadays are paying more attention to personalized travel services (服务). Many tour guides are also sharing their city walk experiences online to attract (吸引) more customers. 1．Which activity can be called city walk according to the passage? A．Visiting new buildings. B．Walking through old streets. C．Taking a bus ride. D．Going to famous places. 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．City Walk will be more popular with the help of the Internet. B．City Walk seldom helps to learn about the history of a city. C．City Walk is usually a big group trip with a tour guide. D．City Walk is not a choice to visit smaller cities. 3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．City Walk Takes Time B．How to Go for A City Walk C．City Walk Draws More People D．What People Need for A City Walk 二、完形填空 （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 A True Friend Lily and Amy are two best 1 . They live in the same neighborhood (街区) and they are also in the same school. They always play sports together and share secrets (秘密) after class. Their school has a talent show (才艺表演) in January. Lily is very happy because she loves singing and dancing. She wants to join the show so much. Amy says she is happy to help her 2 . It’s time for the show. Lily becomes more and more nervous. She thinks she isn’t 3 enough and she can’t do it. Amy 4 to encourage (鼓励) her, but Lily doesn’t listen. At last, Lily is about to give up (放弃). But Amy takes her hands and says, “Be 5 and keep trying. I believe you can do it if you try your best.” This time Lily listens to her friend’s 6 and goes on the stage. Lily sings very well, everyone claps (拍手) their hands to show their happiness. Lily feels 7 , too. After the show, Lily says to Amy, “Thank you! You are a caring girl and you are my best friend forever.” She 8 that a true friend is always there to say good words to you and encourage you. 1．A．students B．friends C．girls D．singers 2．A．practise B．play C．teach D．go 3．A．pretty B．polite C．big D．good 4．A．tries B．learns C．stops D．likes 5．A．kind B．sorry C．brave D．angry 6．A．stories B．hobbies C．songs D．words 7．A．sad B．tired C．happy D．worried 8．A．hopes B．knows C．shows D．tells （24-25八年级上·北京·期中）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 At Riverdale High School, eighth-graders Alex and Max were best friends. Alex was a top student who loved everything neat and organized. He always scored high on tests and was known for his perfect projects. Max, on the other hand, was a bit wild and carefree. He often found himself in trouble and spent more time in the principal’s office than in class. Yet, their friendship showed how people with different 1 could get along well. One day, the school announced a science fair. Alex, ever the perfectionist, immediately began brainstorming ideas for his project. He wanted to create something amazing and poured all his energy into his work. Max, however, didn’t care at first, thinking he could 2 complete a project at the last minute. But as the date drew near, Max realized he needed help and asked Alex to let him join the project. “I promise I’ll help!” he said with a carefree smile. At first, Alex was 3 about their partnership. But as the days passed, Max didn’t put in much effort. He was too busy hanging out with friends and joking around. Just days before the fair, something terrible happened. Max accidentally knocked over their project, destroying it completely. Alex was so angry that he blamed Max for everything that went wrong. Max fired back with sharp words, and their friendship ended. After that fight they avoided each other. Alex buried himself in his studies every day, but without Max’s company, he felt bored and lonely. Meanwhile, Max began to reflect on his actions. He realized that his 4 had not only ruined their project but also hurt his best friend deeply. Determined to make things right, Max decided to work on a new science project by himself. He spent countless late nights in the library, researching and experimenting. Yet, he 5 the fun and laughter he used to have with Alex. As the science fair approached (临近), he felt a mix of excitement and sadness. Finally, the day of the science fair arrived. The school hall was filled with colorful exhibits. Alex stood by his project, a model of a volcano, feeling an ache of loneliness in his heart. Then, he noticed Max’s project across the room: a detailed model of the solar system with a note that read, “To Alex, the star that guides me through the darkest skies.” Moved by the heartfelt gesture, Alex made his way toward Max. When their eyes met, all the anger and hurt faded away. Max took a deep breath and found the courage to apologize (道歉). “I messed up, Alex,” he 6 sincerely. Alex nodded, tears welling up in his eyes. “I should have given you another chance, he said softly. Max smiled. “And I should have been the friend you truly trusted.” They hugged, and at that moment, their friendship was 7 . Through the fight, both boys experienced significant growth. Alex learned the importance of forgiveness (原谅), while Max discovered the value of 8 and hard work. Their story became a powerful reminder that true friendship can withstand challenges and that people can change for the better. 1．A．dreams B．looks C．skills D．personalities 2．A．easily B．hardly C．slowly D．secretly 3．A．worried B．confused C．hopeful D．serious 4．A．advice B．creativity C．tiredness D．carelessness 5．A．shared B．missed C．regretted D．enjoyed 6．A．admitted B．answered C．refused D．promised 7．A．built B．restored C．accepted D．challenged 8．A．imagination B．independence C．confidence D．responsibility （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 I’m excited today. That’s because my best childhood friend Molly came back home late last night. I haven’t seen her in FOUR years! I still remember the day Molly came to the world. It was March 20th, 2016—about two years after me. Molly was so 1 that she soon became one of the stars here at Kunming Zoo. There was always a large 2 of visitors outside our playground, but most of these people were coming to see her only. Molly and I played together every day until one evening in April 2018 when she told me she would go to a remote (遥远的) place. The next morning, I found her cage 3 . The zookeepers told me that Molly was being sent to a zoo in Henan. It was the 4 day of my life—we hadn’t even said goodbye to each other. I have never stopped 5 her since that day. “Will she have difficulty getting used to the northern climate? Will she continue to be treated well?” I thought. Nobody could help answer these questions. One day, I heard from several zoo visitors that Molly had been trained to perform acrobatics (杂技) and carry tourists around on her back. The handlers (驯兽员) forced her to learn tricks. The news 6 shocked me. How I wished this was not true! Although I also heard that many people had been asking the government to save Molly, I still couldn’t 7 worrying about my friend. I feel lucky that I have been taken good care of. In many other zoos, however, elephant shows are common while the living conditions are awful. As I grew up, I slowly realized the severity (严重性) of this problem. Every year on August 12th—World Elephant Day—people call for better protection for us. As an elephant, I think this is not 8 . I wish there were an Elephant Day every month. 1．A．brave B．polite C．lovely D．dangerous 2．A．crowd B．pair C．couple D．double 3．A．open B．empty C．new D．beautiful 4．A．darkest B．coldest C．poorest D．longest 5．A．thinking B．missing C．dreaming D．forgetting 6．A．simply B．mainly C．heavily D．deeply 7．A．start B．finish C．stop D．keep 8．A．possible B．perfect C．fair D．enough （25-26八年级上·北京丰台·期末）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 Shooting Hoops with Dad It was still light out, and Dad wasn’t home yet. He worked all day cleaning pools. Dad once told me cleaning pools felt like doing 1 . It was like being a magician, turning the water from cloudy to clear. Lately, though, it didn’t seem like Dad saw a lot of magic anywhere. Yesterday he came home and told us he had lost many customers because of the economic (经济的) downturn. I could tell he was 2 when he came home each night. One day, my brother and I were playing basketball. Then, Dad’s old car arrived. It was earlier than when he usually arrived home. “Hey, guys!” Dad said as he got out. He couldn’t 3 the worry in his eyes. “Want to shoot a few hoops, Dad?” I asked, knowing how much he loved basketball and thinking maybe it might 4 him up. “Sure,” he said, opening his eyes and smiling a weary smile. My brother passed the ball to him, and Dad caught it. He threw the ball toward the basket. It looked 5 . Each time he held the ball in both hands between his knees, bent (弯曲) his legs slightly, and looked up at the basket. It looked like he was a chicken getting ready to lay an egg. Then he swung the ball forward and back before dropping straight into the 6 . “Whoa, what a shot!” Dad said. He did a little victory dance, and smiled in a way that I hadn’t seen in a long time. It was nice to see Dad 7 again, as if the time he spent shooting baskets with us brought back his ability (能力) to laugh a little. When he was happy, it felt like everything 8 into place. 1．A．exercise B．magic C．homework D．research 2．A．nervous B．worried C．comfortable D．happy 3．A．show B．express C．hide D．forget 4．A．cheer B．bring C．dress D．call 5．A．serious B．popular C．boring D．funny 6．A．box B．bag C．basket D．goal 7．A．shouting B．rushing C．calling D．smiling 8．A．fit B．jumped C．rose D．drove （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）The Reason for Living I’m only twelve years old, but I know…sadness and the fear of death very well. My grandfather has been smoking since he was a young teenager, and now he has a terrible disease which makes it hard for him to breathe. Two weeks ago, he had an operation. The doctors thought that his days were numbered, but 1 he got a little better. He was taken off the machine that helped him breathe, but still, he couldn’t talk. While my grandfather was in hospital, my mother and I flew to Pittsburgh to be with him. We were very fearful that we wouldn’t see him again. When we reached my grandfather’s hospital room, I was surprised by his 2 . He looked so weak. He was hardly even able to speak. Somehow though, he managed to say, “I…you.” “You what, Grandpa?” I asked. He didn’t have the 3 to answer me. He had used up all his strength with those two words, “I…you.” The next morning, I had to leave with my mother. I couldn’t stop thinking about what he’d worked so hard to tell me. It wasn’t until I was back home in Georgia that I learned what he had tried to say. A week after we returned home, my family received a phone call from one of the nurses in the hospital. She told us that my grandfather had said, “Call my granddaughter and tell her ‘love’.” At first, I didn’t understand why he would just say, “love”. Why not “I love you?” Then it 4 me. The day we were in the hospital, he had been trying to say, “I love you.” After hanging up the phone, I sat on the bed and cried. I was really 5 . Even though he was at his weakest, he’d never stopped caring about his granddaughter. After many weeks, my grandfather was finally able to 6 . I began to call him every night. Normally, he had to 7 after about five minutes because he was too weak. No matter what, though, every time we hung up, he would say, “I love you” and “I’d do anything for you.” These, along with his moving words, “You’re the only reason I live,” is the best compliment (赞美) I have ever received. My grandfather is still very ill, and I know we don’t have much time. I feel very 8 that he has shared his feelings with me. The most important thing I’ve learned is that a simple “I love you” is really not simple. It’s a reason for living. 1．A．unluckily B．surprisingly C．impossibly D．hurriedly 2．A．experience B．behavior C．words D．condition 3．A．energy B．courage C．attitude D．chance 4．A．included B．warned C．hit D．beat 5．A．touched B．hopeless C．fearful D．surprised 6．A．think B．breathe C．talk D．expect 7．A．wonder B．sign C．remember D．stop 8．A．disappointed B．satisfied C．pleased D．afraid 三、任务型阅读 （25-26八年级上·北京朝阳·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Leaving his smartphone and computer at home, Yang Hao, a 32-year-old doctoral student in Shanxi province, took a trip in the old-fashioned way last year. Over the course of 134 days, he visited 68 counties and cities in 24 provinces and regions across China, and read 40 books. His journey was inspired (启发) by a screen time notification (通知) from his iPhone that he was spending almost seven hours a day on his phone each day. He was shocked. Then he had an idea of leaving his phone and computer at home to face the challenges of a digital-free (无数字化的) life. Last Nov. 27, Yang set off from Taiyuan with a large backpack carrying clothing, two cameras, maps, his ID card, bank cards, cash, pens, a notebook, and three books. During the trip, Yang experienced lots of challenges. Without a phone, he couldn’t book a hotel online. He wasn’t allowed in the Hubei Provincial Museum because the museum required reservation (预约) in advance and he couldn’t reserve a ticket online. There were lots of situations like this. On the other hand, leaving his phone and computer behind, Yang got really rewarding experiences. Without travel bloggers, books and museums became his guides. In Hunan province, Yang retraced (重走) Shen Congwen’s trip in Xiangxi Sanji by boat along the Yuanjiang River about 90 years ago. After reading historical documents, Yang followed those explorers’ footsteps and visited Taklimakan Desert in southern Xinjiang. Also, because writing letters was his only way to keep in touch with family and friends, he rediscovered the pleasure of writing letters. Yang returned home on April 9. He didn’t want to turn his phone or computer on, because he got used to a quiet, peaceful life without the Internet. His old life soon returned. But now, Yang keeps a degree of distance (一定的距离) from the Internet. He’s busy making a documentary (纪录片) about his journey. “I hope to offer a different perspective (视角) on seeing the world, whether on screen or through my words,” Yang says. 1．How did he take the trip last year? 2．Where did he set off? 3．What became his guides? 4．Would you like to have such a trip without the Internet? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Now more and more Chinese teenagers find life more difficult without their parents. They don’t know how to do housework, because their parents do almost everything for them at home. Mary is 14 years old. One day, her parents went on a trip, so she was alone at home. At first, she was happy because her parents were not in. She could do everything that she liked. But when it was six o’clock in the afternoon, she felt hungry. “Oh, it’s time to have dinner. Where can I get my food?”, she said to herself. Later, she found some meat and vegetables in the fridge (冰箱), but she didn’t know how to cook them. At last, she could only go to a restaurant to eat. Many teenagers have the same problem as Mary. So I think they should learn some life skills, like cooking, cleaning up their rooms or dressing themselves. They shouldn’t depend too much on their parents. 1．Why do more and more Chinese teenagers not know how to do housework? 2．How did Mary feel at first when her parents were not at home? 3．Did Mary eat dinner at home at last? 4．Do you think it’s necessary for teenagers to do housework? Why or why not? （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. To be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (慷慨的); be understanding. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Generosity (慷慨) means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Instead, you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, like your hobbies and your interests. Then you will want to share your ideas and feelings. By sharing them you help your friend know you better. These tell your friend what is important to you. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be the first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend, you must listen and understand. When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practise honesty, generosity and understanding. 1．Why don’t some friendships last very long? 2．What may happen if a friend finds out that you aren’t honest? 3．When can we understand a friend’s problem better? 4．If you have a small disagreement (意见不合) with a good friend, what will you do to solve the problem and protect your friendship? (List at least two points.) （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you ever seen a koala somewhere? Koalas, which are often called koala “bears”, are tree-climbing animals and are seen as national symbols of Australia. However, recently the Australian government has announced (宣布) that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. As a matter of fact, the country lost 30% of its koala population between 2018 and 2021, especially in New South Wales, according to a report from the Australian Koala Foundation. If nothing was done, New South Wales’ koalas would die out by 2050, research in June 2020 said. “This must be a wake-up call to Australia and the government to move much faster to protect the cute animals,” Josey Sharrad, a manager with the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said seriously. Koalas are dying out all over the country because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. People have seen some places that look like the moon—with dead and dying trees everywhere. After WWF-Australia and the International Fund for Animal Welfare called on the government to announce koalas as endangered in April, the government promised they would get more public support and protect koalas’ home—they live in the forests and woodlands. The Australian government is now doing its best to collect money to protect koalas. On the one hand, it has spent $13 million in helping improve their living places. On the other hand, the government plans to spend another $36 million doing better health research and medical support to further help koala programs over the next four years. “We should never have allowed things to get to the point where we are at risk of losing a national symbol,” Environment Minister Susan Ley said. 1．What has the Australian government announced recently? 2．Why are koalas dying out all over the country? 3．Where do koalas live in Australia? 4．Do you think koalas will have better living places? Why do you think so? ( Please give at least two reasons ) （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been taking care of it for months, feeding it fertilizer (肥料) and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a fine temperature. “I’ve never seen anything grow this fast,” said Scott, an engineer from New York. He owns a pumpkin patch covering about 50 acres (英亩). Every year, growers like Scott push their pumpkins to the limit (限制). They compete in annual weigh-offs with large fruits that are well over 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms). Scott’s pumpkin took third place this year. And he received 1000 dollars award in the competition. Pumpkins aren’t the only crops that can get giant. Other members of the gourd family like cucumbers and watermelons can get giant, too. But only pumpkins are especially giant and have got a place of honor at fall festivals and Halloween fairs. There are some important things to know when growing giant pumpkins. Firstly, a giant pumpkin starts with the perfect seed. Growers choose seeds that have produced large pumpkins in the past or test new ones. Scott and many other growers choose the tried-and-true Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds. Besides, the right water, nutrients (营养物) and care are also needed to consider. Giant pumpkins need lots of water in a day and make their own food from sunlight just like other plants do. Growers remove smaller pumpkins so all the water and nutrients get into a single fruit. “That helps make it extra big in a way that you might not see in the wild,” said Alcea Borsuk, a plant scientist at the New York Botanical Garden. Scott’s pumpkin is also lighter in color because he covers it with a tarp during the day, protecting it from sunlight. After the all-important weighing competition, Scott shows off the giant pumpkin at various themed events and drives it around on a trailer (拖车). At last, he gives it to the exhibition. On the way to events, he often gets stopped by people who ask what he’s got in the back. “The first question they ask is, ‘Is it real?’ ” Scott says. “Where would you buy a man-made pumpkin this big?” He is proud of growing such giant pumpkins, and he realizes hard work pays off in the end. 1．How heavy is the pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard? 2．What needs to be considered to grow giant pumpkins? 3．Why is Scott’s pumpkin lighter in color? 4．What do you think of growing giant pumpkins? Why? (At least 2 reasons) 四、书面表达 1．（25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）假期是放松、享受生活以及制造美好回忆的好机会。假如你是李华，你校的英语社团正在征集以“An Unforgettable Holiday”为题的假期生活分享。请你描述一次难忘的假期生活，谈谈你的感受和收获。 提示词语：relaxing, meaningful, beautiful, explore, learn, feel 提示问题：●Where did you go and what did you do? ●How did you feel? ●What did you learn? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2．（25-26八年级上·北京·期中）劳动是一种美德。参与家务劳动是劳动实践的重要方式。某英文网站正在开展以“家务劳动我能行”为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华，请用英文写一篇短文投稿，谈谈你对做家务的看法、你经常做哪些家务，以及你有什么收获。 提示词语：necessary, sweep, wash the dishes, important, independence 提示问题： What do you think of doing chores? What chores do you often do? What can you get from doing them? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3．（25-26八年级上·北京·期中）朋友之间的交流和互动能够丰富我们的生活体验；朋友之间的互助与分享能够促进个人的进步和成长。学校校刊“路上有你真好”栏目正在进行征文，请你用英语写一篇短文介绍你最好的朋友，你喜欢他/她的哪个 (些) 方面，你和他/她有哪些相同和不同之处，并谈论好朋友应具备什么重要品质。 提示词语：quieter, better grades, share, encourage, improvement 提示问题： What do you like about your best friend? What are the similarities and differences between you and your best friend? What do you think a good friend should be like? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4．（22-23八年级上·北京朝阳·期中）保护生物的多样性，就是保护我们赖以生存的地球。但是现在不少动物都处于濒临灭绝的状态， 大熊猫就是其中一种濒危动物。目前，野外现存仅有1600只左右的大熊猫。请你根据提示问题写一封倡议书，号召大家一起来保护我们的国宝大熊猫。在倡议书中，请你谈谈大熊猫的生存现状，它们濒危的原因，以及人们保护大熊猫的措施。 提示问题： 1. What is the present situation of pandas? 2. Why are they in danger? 3. What can people do to protect them? 提示词语：bamboo, smaller, baby, nature park, develop, raise money ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5．（25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter发来邮件，询问你关于朋友的一些情况，请你给他回邮件，介绍你最好的朋友，你们之间有什么相同和不同之处，以及他为什么是你最好的朋友。 提示词语：outgoing, funny, smarter, funnier, hard-working, humorous, make sb. laugh, play sports, strength, be different from, be similar to 提示问题：1. Who is your best friend? 2. What are the similarities and differences between you and your best friend? 3. What can you learn from your best friend? Dear Peter, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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35 期中复习考前押题组合练 （北京专用） （任务型阅读5篇+完形填空5篇+阅读理解10篇+写作5篇） 一、阅读理解 （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）Mum was cooking in the kitchen. She could hear the girls arguing in the living room. It was the third time this week that the sisters argued over nothing. A few minutes later, Maria ran into her bedroom angrily and closed the door heavily. “Come to the kitchen, young lady.” Mum firmly (坚定地) said to Maria in her best mother tone of voice. Maria walked into the kitchen and shouted, “I can’t stand living with Felicia another minute. I don’t ever want to talk to her again!” Mum called out, “Felicia, come to the kitchen right now.” While Felicia was on her way, Mum put two chairs opposite each other but very close together. “Maria, you sit here and Felicia you sit there.” The girls sat face to face, with their knees almost touching. “Now you look each other in the eye for five minutes.” Mum ordered. At first the girls moved their bodies from side to side. Mum said firmly, “You must look at each other for five minutes. Each minute you don’t make eye contact means another minute sitting in the chairs.” They both wanted out, so they had to sit there and looked at each other. Felicia looked at Maria's pouting (撅起的) face while Maria looked at Felicia’s angry face. They each thought the other one looked funny. In fact, they began feeling funny to fight and angry at each other over nothing. Soon Maria couldn’t stand (忍受) it any longer and began laughing and so did Felicia. They giggled and laughed. Mum didn’t say anything except, “OK girls, you can go now.” 1．How many times have Maria and Felicia argued this week? A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times. D．Four times. 2．Which is the right picture to show the way the girls sat? A． B． C． D． 3．After reading the passage, we can know ________. A．it’s difficult to deal with the arguments between children. B．there is no need to deal with the arguments between children. C．parents can do nothing about the arguments between children. D．5-minute eye contact is helpful to deal with the arguments between children. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文讲述了妈妈用巧妙的方法解决Maria和Felicia姐妹争吵的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“It was the third time this week that the sisters argued over nothing.”可知，两姐妹本周争吵了三次。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mum put two chairs opposite each other but very close together.”和“The girls sat face to face, with their knees almost touching.”可知，女孩们面对面近距离坐着。故选A。 3．推理判断题。通读全文内容可知，5分钟的眼神交流有助于解决孩子间的争吵。故选D。 （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）You and your family may have many plans to get together. It’s a great time to share stories and family history while enjoying each other’s company (陪伴). Give one of these activities a try at your family get-together. You may have lots of fun. Family Tree Wall Create a big family tree to show on a wall. You can write all your family members on it, including those from earlier generations (一代代). Seeing all the names together helps everyone feel connected and understand their family roots (根) better. The family tree wall can give more information about your family. Family Cookbook Collect some favorite family recipes (菜谱)—from your own family or from your uncle or aunt. Ask everyone to share the food they love making. You can add some information like a photo of the family member or the dishes. The recipes can be a wonderful family cookbook. Memory Storytime It is a rare chance to hear interesting and funny stories about your family. As you don’t get this chance often, invite someone to make the story-telling a video. It’s a good way to keep memories (记忆). Trip to the Past You and your family can plan a trip to the old family house. You can take this chance to share family memories. This is a special activity when many members are from out-of-town, as it helps them feel closer to their family roots and understand where they come from. 1．Which activity can give more information of a family according to the writer? A．Family Tree Wall. B．Trip to the Past. C．Family cookbook. D．Memory Storytime. 2．Which of the following is true about the family activities? A．It’s good to write a book about the storytime. B．It’s nice to make a family cookbook with photos. C．Old family houses are better for members in town. D．Family Tree Wall is hard to tell your family history. 3．What does the underlined word “rare” probably mean? A．Boring. B．Crazy. C．Unusual. D．Natural. 4．Which could be the best title of the passage? A．Long History Memories to Keep B．Fun Family History Activities to Try C．Why to Have Family History Activities D．When to Have Family History Activities 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了家庭聚会时可尝试的有趣家庭历史活动，如家庭树墙、家庭食谱等，帮助家人了解家族历史、增进联系。 1．细节理解题。根据“Family Tree Wall...The family tree wall can give more information about your family.”可知，家庭树墙能提供更多家庭信息，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Family Cookbook...You can add some information like a photo of the family member or the dishes.”可知，制作带照片的家庭食谱是不错的，故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“As you don’t get this chance often”可知，“rare”意为“不常见的”，和“Unusual”同义，故选C。 4．最佳标题题。根据“Give one of these activities a try at your family get-together. You may have lots of fun”及下文介绍的四种家庭活动可知，文章主要推荐了适合家庭聚会的趣味家族历史相关活动，选项B最合适，故选B。 （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）While many people see chores as necessary pains, there are science-based reasons to change your thoughts about chores. It turns out that doing chores is not always in the ways that you might think. As researchers state here in a study, doing tasks which don’t need a lot of effort allows the mind to float around where it will. Your mind gets a break and allows you to consider old problems with new eyes. In fact, effortless tasks create more great ideas than difficult tasks or just resting. So, doing chores can lead to creative problem-solving. Chores are exercise snacks for health. The phrase “exercise snacks” refers to small, even tiny, pieces of physical activity, such as standing for a few minutes after sitting for a while. Taking a two-minute walk, or doing a chore like sweeping up the kitchen. Researchers have studied the effects of exercise snacks ranging (范围) from 30 seconds, like walking up a flight of stairs, to 10 minutes, like washing dishes. Some of the health effects include improved memory, reduced risk of some serious diseases, and longer life. Chores are related to our mental (心理的) health. Completing chores increases (增长) your sense of self-efficacy, known as a person’s belief that they have the ability and skills to reach their goals. Self-efficacy, which was first developed by Professor Albert Bandura in the 1970s, has been shown to increase confidence, low self-efficacy is connected with worries, sadness and hopelessness, while higher self-efficacy is connected with life satisfaction, self-confidence, social connection and growth mindset. Doing chores can reduce stress. A small study from Florida State University explored whether the chore of dish washing could reduce stress. Using a group of 51 students, they discovered that dishwashers who were asked to be mindful when washing dishes focusing on the smell of the soap, the warmth of the water, and the feel of the dishes— reported a decrease in nervousness by 27 percent and an increase in mental inspiration by 25 percent. Chores that reduce the mess can also reduce stress. So if you’ve been thinking about cleaning out that junk drawer, do it. You’ll receive more. 1．According to Paragraph 2, the writer may agree that we can ________ by doing chores. A．get less social B．live a better life C．become more inventive D．change ways of exercise 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．We need to eat snacks after sweeping up the kitchen. B．We can get a sense of achievement by doing chores. C．Using the soap when washing dishes increases efficacy. D．Doing chores every day decreases the creative thinking. 3．What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain why most people hate doing chores and offer ways to make chores less tiring. B．To introduce the science-supported advantages of doing chores and encourage people to do chores. C．To prove that doing chores like washing dishes is the best way to reduce stress and improve creativity. D．To teach readers how to use different chores to increase self-efficacy and achieve life satisfaction. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要论述了做家务有科学依据的好处，包括促进创造性解决问题、有益健康、与心理健康相关以及减轻压力等，并鼓励人们积极做家务。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“So, doing chores can lead to creative problem-solving.”可知，做家务可以带来创造性的问题解决方法，即可以让我们变得更有创造力。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Completing chores increases (增长) your sense of self-efficacy, known as a person’s belief that they have the ability and skills to reach their goals.”可知，完成家务可以增加我们的自我效能感，即一种相信自己有能力达到目标的信念，这可以看作是一种成就感。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“While many people see chores as necessary pains, there are science-based reasons to change your thoughts about chores.”以及后文对做家务的好处的论述可知，作者的主要目的是介绍做家务的科学依据的好处，并鼓励人们做家务。故选B。 （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities (品质) of character, especially understanding, honesty (诚实) and reliability (可靠). Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener. At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me. Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favor, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me. There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. ______. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor, too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me. 1．The underlined words “fair weather friends” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean ______. A．有钱的朋友 B．酒肉朋友 C．信任的朋友 D．诚实的朋友 2．Which of the following can be put in the blank (空白处) in Para 5? A．A special friend who has money or luck B．A special friend who we can have fun with C．A special friend who always points out each other’s mistakes D．A special friend who can understand each other’s feelings 3．This passage mainly discusses ______. A．the qualities of a friend B．where to choose friends C．how to get along with friends D．the importance of having a friend 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文主要围绕“择友需谨慎”展开，说明益友能带来帮助与快乐，而“酒肉朋友”会在困境中离开；同时阐述了好朋友应具备的核心品质：理解、诚实、可靠，以及能共同享乐。 1．词句猜测题。根据“They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away.”可知，“fair weather friends”指的是“只在顺境中相伴、困境时离开的朋友”，对应“酒肉朋友”，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段空后“We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with.”可知，该段围绕“能共同享乐的朋友”展开，因此空白处应填入“能一起玩乐的特别朋友”，故选B。 3．主旨大意题。文章开篇点明择友需谨慎，随后依次阐述了好朋友应具备的品质：理解、诚实、可靠、能共同享乐，核心是“朋友应具备的品质”，故选A。 （24-25八年级上·北京·期中）Eighty years ago, when I was 13, I wrote my first letter to Paul and Renee. Paul was my age, and his sister Renee was two years younger; they lived in France. I loved learning languages, so I was happy when my French teacher introduced us as pen pals. Getting a letter from another country was exciting, and I eagerly awaited their reply. Since their English wasn’t great, after six months, we all started writing in French, which really helped me improve my French. In 1949, I went to France on holiday to meet them, but Paul had been called up for military service (服役), and Renee was away skiing. Despite this, Renee’s family treated me very well. Over the following years, I visited several times. The first time I met Renee, she picked me up at the station, and we became good friends right away. I never got to meet Paul. Later, Renee told me he had passed away shortly after leaving the army. Renee and I kept writing to each other, and our friendship grew stronger. We shared stories about our families, hobbies, and life challenges. I moved to South Africa for a while, got married, had children, and changed jobs, but we kept writing letters throughout it all. Renee never married and worked as a nurse for many years. During my visits, I got to know her whole family, including her aunts, uncles, and distant cousins. I felt so welcome that I never felt like an outsider. Now, at 93, I still write to Renee. She finds it hard to write now, so she calls me instead. While most people don’t seem to have time for letters anymore, I still enjoy writing them. Writing to Renee has given me a broader view of the world beyond the UK. Most importantly, it has given me the longest friendship I’ve ever had. 1．Why did the author like to have pen pals in France? A．Because he liked writing letters to others. B．Because he felt lonely when he was young. C．Because he wanted to live in France. D．Because he loved learning languages. 2．What happened when the author went to France in 1949? A．He didn’t meet Paul or Renee in person. B．Renee took him to the countryside. C．Paul and his family treated him very well. D．Renee went hiking in the mountain. 3．What do we know about the author and Renee? A．Renee has visited the author for many times. B．They went to South Africa together to work. C．They both like to write letters in English. D．The author knows Renee’s family very well. 4．What would be the best title for the article? A．An Interesting Experience with Renee B．A Lifelong Friendship with My Pen Pal C．A Memory from Childhood to Old Age D．A Letter from an Old Friend in France 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者与一位法国笔友一生的友谊。 1．细节理解题。根据“I loved learning languages, so I was happy when my French teacher introduced us as pen pals.”可知，是因为作者喜欢学习语言，所以喜欢有法国笔友。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 1949, I went to France on holiday to meet them, but Paul had been called up for military service (服役), and Renee was away skiing.”可知，作者在1949年去法国时，Paul被征召入伍，Renee去滑雪了，因此他没有见到Paul和Renee。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“During my visits, I got to know her whole family, including her aunts, uncles, and distant cousins. I felt so welcome that I never felt like an outsider.”可知，作者对Renee的家庭非常了解。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了作者与一位法国笔友Renee一生的友谊，B选项符合最佳标题。故选B。 （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）The undersea world is very beautiful. Now more and more people want to dive in the water to find the secret there. Scuba diving is a new sport today. It can take you into a wonderful undersea world. You will find many strange animals in the sea. Some are as large as a school bus. Many sea animals give out light in the dark and some have sharp teeth. During the day, there is enough light. Here, under the sea, everything is blue and green. When fish swim nearby, you can catch them with your hands. When you have bottles of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. However, you can’t dive too deep. And you must be very careful when you dive in deep water. The deep sea is not an easy place to live in. It’s cold, and it’s dark, too. The deeper it is, the less sunlight there is. At about 3,000 feet, there is no light at all. It is very dark in the sea. Many fishes have no eyes. Some have big eyes. A few have eyes on one side. Besides the cold and the darkness, deep-sea animals face another danger—other animals. Animals eat! They must find food to eat. Many animals eat plants. However, some animals eat meat. This means these sea animals have two big jobs—they need to find animals as food, and they have to try not to become other animals’ meal. 1．In the daytime, when you dive in the sea, you ________. A．can see everything green and blue B．can’t be in danger C．can catch nothing D．can’t see anything clearly 2．When you do scuba diving, you can ________. A．stay in deep water for a long time B．dive very, very deep C．live in deep water easily D．dive freely without any dangers 3．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．When one animal is finding something to eat, it may be eaten by others. B．At the depth of 3,000 feet under the sea, many animals can find their way by hearing and feeling. C．You can catch the strange animals in the sea without any danger. D．It’s difficult to live in the deep sea because it’s too dark and cold. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了水肺潜水所能体验到的奇妙海底世界景象，同时也揭示了深海环境中寒冷、黑暗且充满生存竞争的严酷现实。 1．细节理解题。根据“During the day, there is enough light. Here, under the sea, everything is blue and green.”可知，在白天，在海底可以看到一切都是绿色和蓝色的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“When you have bottles of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time.”可知，当你背上背着空气瓶时，你可以在深水中停留很长时间。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“However, some animals eat meat. This means these sea animals have two big jobs—they need to find animals as food, and they have to try not to become other animals’ meal.”可知，深海动物相互捕食，意味着潜水者也可能面临危险，而不是没有任何危险。故选C。 （24-25八年级上·北京延庆·期中） Sometimes when the rain falls hard and fast on you, it might hurt a little. But what happens when it hits a mosquito? In 2012, David Hu, a scientist at Georgia Tech, became interested in this problem and decided to do research. He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain. What he found is that when a raindrop falls on a mosquito, it’s like when a bus hits a person. Besides, the little insect (昆虫) is hit by a raindrop about once every 20 seconds. So why don’t we see many dead mosquitoes after it rains? A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter—only 0.002g. This saves its life in raindrop hits. Because the mosquito is so light, when it is hit by a raindrop, it won’t experience a force that is strong enough to kill it. The study also found that when a mosquito is hit by a raindrop, the insect is pushed by the raindrop and falls together with it. But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which keep off water. After dropping about 6 cm, it will roll off the raindrop and fly away. 1．The underlined word “motion” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A．time B．movie C．step D．movement 2．What protects mosquitoes in the rain? A．Their mouths and their noses. B．Their eyes and their ears. C．Their legs and their wings. D．Their light bodies and their hairs. 3．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．How Raindrops Hurt Mosquitoes B．When Mosquitoes Are in Danger C．Why Mosquitoes Aren’t Hurt in Rain D．When Mosquitoes Meet Their Death 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了科学家David Hu对蚊子在雨中如何生存产生兴趣并进行研究，发现蚊子由于身体轻盈和体表有毛发，在雨中不会被雨滴伤害。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain.”可知，David Hu使用高速摄像机是为了以非常慢的速度观看蚊子，从而找出它们在雨中的行为。由此可推断，“motion”意为“动作，移动”，与“movement”意思相近。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter—only 0.002g. This saves its life in raindrop hits.”以及第四段“But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which keep off water.”可知，蚊子在雨中不会被伤害是因为它们身体轻盈，且体表有毛发可以防水。故选D。 3．最佳标题题。根据文章内容，特别是第三段“So why don’t we see many dead mosquitoes after it rains?”以及全文对蚊子在雨中如何生存的解释，可知文章主要解释了为什么蚊子在雨中不会被伤害。因此，最佳标题为“Why Mosquitoes Aren’t Hurt in Rain”。故选C。 （25-26八年级上·北京朝阳·期中）Welcoming four-legged friends into the classroom is becoming popular across the country. And research shows that therapy-dog (治疗犬) programs provide important benefits (好处) for students. According to the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, “Therapy dogs have been called ‘miracle workers’ because of their calming influence on students and teachers.” There is an obvious difference between service dogs and therapy dogs. Service dogs help those with specific disabilities, such as problems with eyesight. Therapy dogs are trained to provide (提供) health and social-emotional benefits. Tarah Randazzo is a middle school counselor (顾问) at Greenfield Middle School in Wisconsin. She has a yellow labrador, Archie, a therapy dog that she brings with her to school a couple of days each week. She says students love Archie days, and Archie brings so many positive benefits, like growing attendance, better problem-solving, and just overall calmness to middle school life. “I’ve noticed that when students are really worried about grades, just being near Archie makes a big difference,” Randazzo says. Dogs in the classroom provide both physical and emotional health benefits for students. According to one study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), having a dog present in the classroom improves a positive mood and provides an important anti-stress influence on the body. In fact, the simple act of petting a dog has the influence of lowering blood pressure and heart rate. Pet therapy also lowers stress hormones (荷尔蒙). In other words, just being in contact with a therapy dog calms kids down when they’re upset. And lowering feelings of worry and depression (沮丧) enables them to focus on learning. Perhaps the greatest benefit of therapy dogs in the classroom is the influence on students’ social-emotional development. Loving and lovable, dogs are good listeners who make no judgements. Children get on well with these gentle animals, helping them feel more connected and confident. This helps reduce bad behavior and anger. The positive influence of therapy dogs begins in life and goes into schools, helping students become more caring and understanding. Let’s support their presence in schools to create a better educational experience for everyone. 1．Why does the writer mention Archie in Paragraph 3? A．To explain why therapy dogs can calm kids down. B．To prove therapy dogs are better than service dogs. C．To show the benefits therapy dogs bring to students. D．To discuss if therapy dogs improve students’ learning. 2．According to the passage, who would benefit most from therapy dogs? A．Counselors who train the therapy dogs. B．Students who feel worried about the grades. C．Students who have problems with their eyesight. D．Teachers who want their students to do better in studies. 3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Therapy Dogs: Lesson Planners B．Therapy Dogs: Learning Coaches C．Therapy Dogs: Classroom Friends D．Therapy Dogs: Classroom Managers 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文通过治疗犬Archie的实例，阐述了治疗犬进入课堂给学生带来的身体、情感及社交情感发展等多方面益处，并呼吁支持治疗犬在学校的存在，以创造更好的教育体验。 1．细节理解题。根据“She says students love Archie days, and Archie brings so many positive benefits, like growing attendance, better problem-solving, and just overall calmness to middle school life.” 可知，作者提及Archie是为了具体展示治疗犬给学生带来的诸多积极益处。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“I’ve noticed that when students are really worried about grades, just being near Archie makes a big difference”及“just being in contact with a therapy dog calms kids down when they’re upset. And lowering feelings of worry and depression (沮丧) enables them to focus on learning.”可知，担心成绩的学生能从治疗犬身上获得显著帮助，受益明显。故选B。 3．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章核心围绕治疗犬进入课堂，为学生带来陪伴、缓解压力、促进社交情感发展等益处，强调其作为“课堂朋友”的角色，C项符合。故选C。 （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）In parts of Africa, people communicate with a wild bird—the greater honeyguide—in order to locate bee nests and harvest their stores of honey. It’s a rare example of cooperation (合作) between humans and wild animals. Brian Wood and Claire Spottiswoode were lead authors on a study about how this valuable partnership is maintained and how it changes in different cultures. “Our study proves the bird’s ability to learn specific voiced signals that are traditionally used by different honey-hunting communities. This helps people and birds work together in ways that are beneficial for both,” Wood said. “Honeyguides seem to know the landscape well. They know the location of bee nests and then share with people,” Spottiswoode said. “People are eager for the bird’s help.” The honeyguides also benefit from locating the nests: They eat the leftover honey. Spottiswoode and Wood’s study was done with the Hadza community in Tanzania and the Yao community of northern Mozambique. Before this study, they had already found that the two groups use different ways to attract honeyguides. When a Hadza person wants to work with a honeyguide, they make a whistle (口哨) sound in Mozambique, Yao people do this by making a “Brr!...” sound first, then a “…Hmm!” sound. Using mathematical models and audio (音频) playback experiments, the team studied these signals. In the experiment, researchers played the same set of recorded sounds to honeyguides in Tanzania and Mozambique. Through this experiment, the researchers wanted to know whether the honeyguides could recognize and prefer the special sounds used by local honey-hunters, or the birds were just naturally attracted to all such sounds. The honeyguides in Tanzania were over three times more likely to cooperate when hearing the calls of local Hadza people than the calls of “foreign” Yao. The honeyguides in Mozambique were almost twice as likely to cooperate when hearing the local Yao call, compared to the “foreign” Hadza whistles. The study shows that differences in honeyguide-attracting signals are not random (随机的) but have a practical reason. While honey-hunting, both the Hadza and Yao come across mammals (哺乳动物), but only the Hadza hunt them, using bows and arrows. The Hadza’s hunting might explain the less noticeable whistles they use. Hadza hunters explain that they can avoid being found by their prey (猎物) because their whistles “sound like birds.” However, the signal the Yao use to communicate with the honeyguide can help scare off animals they find dangerous. 1．By cooperating with honey-hunting communities, honeyguides can ________. A．recognize hunters’ whistle B．locate bee nests easier C．have more food D．become familiar with the landscape 2．Why did the researchers use the same recorded sounds? A．To study their mathematical models. B．To check if they are a natural preference. C．To see if they increase birds’ ability to find honey. D．To teach honey-hunting communities how to give signals. 3．What can we learn from Spottiswoode and Wood’s study? A．The honeyguides prefer calls from the local people. B．The human-bird relationship can change with new signals. C．The Yao community hunts animals while looking for bee nests. D．The signals from the Hadza were more attractive to honeyguides. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．How mammals react to different signals. B．How signals connect with hunting activity. C．How hunting skills are used to scare off animals. D．How whistles help honeyguides to find bee nests. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了在非洲部分地区，人们与导蜜鸟合作寻找蜂巢和采集蜂蜜的故事，以及研究人员通过实验研究这种合作如何在不同文化中维持和变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“The honeyguides also benefit from locating the nests: They eat the leftover honey.”可知，导蜜鸟通过合作可以吃到剩余的蜂蜜，从而获得更多食物。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Through this experiment, the researchers wanted to know whether the honeyguides could recognize and prefer the special sounds used by local honey-hunters, or the birds were just naturally attracted to all such sounds.”可知，研究人员想确认导蜜鸟是能识别并偏好当地捕蜜者使用的声音，还是天生就被所有这类声音吸引。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The honeyguides in Tanzania were over three times more likely to cooperate when hearing the calls of local Hadza people than the calls of ‘foreign’ Yao. The honeyguides in Mozambique were almost twice as likely to cooperate when hearing the local Yao call, compared to the ‘foreign’ Hadza whistles.”可知，实验结果直接表明：坦桑尼亚的导蜜鸟听到当地哈德扎人的呼唤声时，合作的可能性是听到“外国”尧族声音的三倍多；莫桑比克的导蜜鸟听到当地尧族的声音时，合作的可能性几乎是听到“外国”哈德扎口哨声的两倍。这充分说明导蜜鸟偏好当地人的呼唤声。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“The study shows that differences in honeyguide-attracting signals are not random (随机的) but have a practical reason.”可知，最后一段解释了哈德扎人使用不那么显眼的口哨声是为了在寻蜜时避免被猎物发现，而尧族人使用的声音有助于吓跑他们认为危险的动物。整个段落都在阐述不同信号与狩猎活动之间的关联。故选B。 （24-25八年级上·北京房山·期中）Gather together some good friends and take a walk through the streets. This is what many young people in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city. To them, city walk means “hanging around the city” on foot. They often explore (探索) old buildings or small shops, and enjoy a cup of coffee or local (当地的) snacks. City walk offers them a way to communicate with a city. It also gives them a chance to meet new people. It can be a guided trip for a small group of people or simply a relaxing walk for one or two. They follow one rule: keep away from famous places and big crowds. In China, the city walk has become popular and has spread from Beijing and Shanghai to smaller cities. Xiao Yiyi is a young woman living in Changsha. Recently she started six city walk trips in different cities. Her plan is to provide (提供) experiences for visitors to “walk in open-air museums”. Her Changsha trip includes (包括) more special sights, such as historical buildings from the 19th century and old streets. They even stop to taste the local spicy crayfish (麻辣小龙虾) along the way. Her group is usually made up of about six people. Her events last about half a day. Some cities, such as Beijing, have included city walks in their plans to help develop cultural tourism. Shanghai has created city walk trips and is trying to help tourists reach much farther places by public transport. Now, the idea of a city walk is new to most Chinese people. However, people working in the tourist industry believe it has a bright future. Zhang Zhi is a tour guide from Beijing. He said that tourists nowadays are paying more attention to personalized travel services (服务). Many tour guides are also sharing their city walk experiences online to attract (吸引) more customers. 1．Which activity can be called city walk according to the passage? A．Visiting new buildings. B．Walking through old streets. C．Taking a bus ride. D．Going to famous places. 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．City Walk will be more popular with the help of the Internet. B．City Walk seldom helps to learn about the history of a city. C．City Walk is usually a big group trip with a tour guide. D．City Walk is not a choice to visit smaller cities. 3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．City Walk Takes Time B．How to Go for A City Walk C．City Walk Draws More People D．What People Need for A City Walk 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了城市漫步在中国的发展情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“city walk means ‘hanging around the city’ on foot”、“They often explore old buildings or small shops, and enjoy a cup of coffee or local snacks.”和“keep away from famous places and big crowds”可知，城市漫步意思是步行在城市闲逛，探索旧建筑或小商店，远离著名景点和人群，所以A选项“参观新建筑”、C选项“乘坐公共汽车”、D选项“去著名地方”均不符合原文内容，排除。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Many tour guides are also sharing their city walk experiences online to attract more customers.”可知，许多导游会在网络上分享城市漫步的体验来吸引更多的游客，所以借助互联网，城市漫步会变得更受欢迎。故选A。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Now, the idea of a city walk is new to most Chinese people. However, people working in the tourist industry believe it has a bright future.”及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了城市漫步在中国的发展，C选项“城市漫步吸引更多的人”符合文章内容。故选C。 二、完形填空 （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 A True Friend Lily and Amy are two best 1 . They live in the same neighborhood (街区) and they are also in the same school. They always play sports together and share secrets (秘密) after class. Their school has a talent show (才艺表演) in January. Lily is very happy because she loves singing and dancing. She wants to join the show so much. Amy says she is happy to help her 2 . It’s time for the show. Lily becomes more and more nervous. She thinks she isn’t 3 enough and she can’t do it. Amy 4 to encourage (鼓励) her, but Lily doesn’t listen. At last, Lily is about to give up (放弃). But Amy takes her hands and says, “Be 5 and keep trying. I believe you can do it if you try your best.” This time Lily listens to her friend’s 6 and goes on the stage. Lily sings very well, everyone claps (拍手) their hands to show their happiness. Lily feels 7 , too. After the show, Lily says to Amy, “Thank you! You are a caring girl and you are my best friend forever.” She 8 that a true friend is always there to say good words to you and encourage you. 1．A．students B．friends C．girls D．singers 2．A．practise B．play C．teach D．go 3．A．pretty B．polite C．big D．good 4．A．tries B．learns C．stops D．likes 5．A．kind B．sorry C．brave D．angry 6．A．stories B．hobbies C．songs D．words 7．A．sad B．tired C．happy D．worried 8．A．hopes B．knows C．shows D．tells 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．D 7．C 8．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了莉莉因胆怯想放弃才艺表演，在好友艾米的鼓励下重拾勇气、成功表演的故事，体现了真正友谊的意义。 1．句意：莉莉和艾米是两个最好的朋友。 students学生；friends朋友；girls女孩；singers歌手。根据“Lily and Amy are two best…They live in the same neighborhood and they are also in the same school. They always play sports together and share secrets after class.”可知，两人是“朋友”，“friends”符合语境。故选B。 2．句意：艾米说她很乐意帮助她练习。 practise练习；play玩；teach教；go去。根据“Lily is very happy because she loves singing and dancing. She wants to join the show so much. Amy says she is happy to help her…”可知，莉莉要参加才艺表演，艾米帮忙“练习”符合语境，“practise”符合语境。故选A。 3．句意：她觉得自己不够好，做不到。 pretty漂亮的；polite有礼貌的；big大的；good好的。根据“It’s time for the show. Lily becomes more and more nervous. She thinks she isn’t…enough and she can’t do it.”可知，莉莉紧张是因为觉得自己“不够好”，“good”符合语境。故选D。 4．句意：艾米试图鼓励她，但莉莉不听。 tries尝试；learns学习；stops停止；likes喜欢。根据“Amy…to encourage her, but Lily doesn’t listen.”可知，“try to do sth.”表示“试图做某事”，艾米试图鼓励莉莉，“tries”符合语境。故选A。 5．句意：要勇敢，继续尝试。 kind善良的；sorry抱歉的；brave勇敢的；angry生气的。根据“But Amy takes her hands and says, “Be… and keep trying. I believe you can do it if you try your best.””可知，艾米鼓励莉莉要“勇敢”，“brave”符合语境。故选C。 6．句意：这次莉莉听了朋友的话，走上了舞台。 stories故事；hobbies爱好；songs歌曲；words话。根据“This time Lily listens to her friend’s… and goes on the stage.”可知，莉莉听了艾米说的“话”，“words”符合语境。故选D。 7．句意：莉莉也感到开心。 sad难过的；tired疲惫的；happy开心的；worried担心的。根据“Lily sings very well, everyone claps their hands to show their happiness. Lily feels…, too.”可知，大家为莉莉鼓掌，她也“开心”，“happy”符合语境。故选C。 8．句意：她知道真正的朋友总是会对你说好话，鼓励你。 hopes希望；knows知道；shows展示；tells告诉。根据“She… that a true friend is always there to say good words to you and encourage you.”可知，经历这件事，莉莉“知道”了真正朋友的意义，“knows”符合语境。 故选B。 （24-25八年级上·北京·期中）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 At Riverdale High School, eighth-graders Alex and Max were best friends. Alex was a top student who loved everything neat and organized. He always scored high on tests and was known for his perfect projects. Max, on the other hand, was a bit wild and carefree. He often found himself in trouble and spent more time in the principal’s office than in class. Yet, their friendship showed how people with different 1 could get along well. One day, the school announced a science fair. Alex, ever the perfectionist, immediately began brainstorming ideas for his project. He wanted to create something amazing and poured all his energy into his work. Max, however, didn’t care at first, thinking he could 2 complete a project at the last minute. But as the date drew near, Max realized he needed help and asked Alex to let him join the project. “I promise I’ll help!” he said with a carefree smile. At first, Alex was 3 about their partnership. But as the days passed, Max didn’t put in much effort. He was too busy hanging out with friends and joking around. Just days before the fair, something terrible happened. Max accidentally knocked over their project, destroying it completely. Alex was so angry that he blamed Max for everything that went wrong. Max fired back with sharp words, and their friendship ended. After that fight they avoided each other. Alex buried himself in his studies every day, but without Max’s company, he felt bored and lonely. Meanwhile, Max began to reflect on his actions. He realized that his 4 had not only ruined their project but also hurt his best friend deeply. Determined to make things right, Max decided to work on a new science project by himself. He spent countless late nights in the library, researching and experimenting. Yet, he 5 the fun and laughter he used to have with Alex. As the science fair approached (临近), he felt a mix of excitement and sadness. Finally, the day of the science fair arrived. The school hall was filled with colorful exhibits. Alex stood by his project, a model of a volcano, feeling an ache of loneliness in his heart. Then, he noticed Max’s project across the room: a detailed model of the solar system with a note that read, “To Alex, the star that guides me through the darkest skies.” Moved by the heartfelt gesture, Alex made his way toward Max. When their eyes met, all the anger and hurt faded away. Max took a deep breath and found the courage to apologize (道歉). “I messed up, Alex,” he 6 sincerely. Alex nodded, tears welling up in his eyes. “I should have given you another chance, he said softly. Max smiled. “And I should have been the friend you truly trusted.” They hugged, and at that moment, their friendship was 7 . Through the fight, both boys experienced significant growth. Alex learned the importance of forgiveness (原谅), while Max discovered the value of 8 and hard work. Their story became a powerful reminder that true friendship can withstand challenges and that people can change for the better. 1．A．dreams B．looks C．skills D．personalities 2．A．easily B．hardly C．slowly D．secretly 3．A．worried B．confused C．hopeful D．serious 4．A．advice B．creativity C．tiredness D．carelessness 5．A．shared B．missed C．regretted D．enjoyed 6．A．admitted B．answered C．refused D．promised 7．A．built B．restored C．accepted D．challenged 8．A．imagination B．independence C．confidence D．responsibility 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．D 【导语】本文讲述了一个关于友谊、过错、成长与和解的故事。两个性格迥异的好朋友Alex和Max因一次意外事件导致友谊破裂，又通过深刻的自我反思和真诚的努力最终修复了关系，并在此过程中学会了原谅与责任。 1．句意：然而，他们的友谊展示了不同个性的人如何能相处融洽。 dreams梦想；looks外貌；skills技能；personalities个性。根据上文“Alex was a top student who loved everything neat and organized.…Max, on the other hand, was a bit wild and carefree.”对Alex“整洁有序”和Max“狂野自由”的对比描述可知，此处强调个性差异。故选D。 2．句意：然而，起初Max并不在意，他认为自己可以轻松在最后一分钟完成项目。 easily轻松地；hardly几乎不；slowly缓慢地；secretly秘密地。根据Max“随性”的性格和“didn’t care at first”可知，他自信能轻松完成。故选A。 3．句意：起初，Alex对他们的合作感到担心。 worried担心的；confused困惑的；hopeful有希望的；serious严肃的。根据前文“But as the date drew near, Max realized he needed help and asked Alex to let him join the project.”和后文“But as the days passed, Max didn’t put in much effort.”可知，Max找他帮忙却没有付出太多，因此Alex是担心的。故选A。 4．句意：他意识到自己的粗心不仅毁了项目，更深深伤害了最好的朋友。 advice建议；creativity创造力；tiredness疲惫；carelessness粗心。根据前文“Max accidentally knocked over their project, destroying it completely.”提到Max“不小心（accidentally）”碰倒项目，因此是“粗心”。故选D。 5．句意：然而，他十分怀念过去与Alex共度的欢笑时光。 shared分享；missed怀念；regretted后悔；enjoyed享受。根据“their friendship broke up”和“After that fight they avoided each other.”可知，两人决裂后彼此回避，此处应表达对过去友谊的怀念。故选B。 6．句意：“我搞砸了，Alex，”他诚恳地承认。 admitted承认；answered回答；refused拒绝；promised承诺。根据“Max took a deep breath and found the courage to apologize (道歉).”可知，Max鼓起勇气向Alex道歉，首先要承认错误。故选A。 7．句意：他们拥抱在一起，在这一刻，他们的友谊得以修复。 built建造；restored恢复；accepted接受；challenged挑战。根据“their friendship broke up”和“They hugged”可知，这里指破裂的友谊经过道歉和原谅后重归于好。故选B。 8．句意：Alex懂得了原谅的重要性，而Max则懂得了责任与努力的价值。 imagination想象力；independence独立；confidence自信；responsibility责任。根据前文“Max, however, didn’t care at first, thinking he could…complete a project at the last minute.”和“Max accidentally knocked over their project, destroying it completely.”可知，之前的Max粗心且没有责任心，此处形成对比，说明他懂得了责任的价值，体现其成长。故选D。 （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 I’m excited today. That’s because my best childhood friend Molly came back home late last night. I haven’t seen her in FOUR years! I still remember the day Molly came to the world. It was March 20th, 2016—about two years after me. Molly was so 1 that she soon became one of the stars here at Kunming Zoo. There was always a large 2 of visitors outside our playground, but most of these people were coming to see her only. Molly and I played together every day until one evening in April 2018 when she told me she would go to a remote (遥远的) place. The next morning, I found her cage 3 . The zookeepers told me that Molly was being sent to a zoo in Henan. It was the 4 day of my life—we hadn’t even said goodbye to each other. I have never stopped 5 her since that day. “Will she have difficulty getting used to the northern climate? Will she continue to be treated well?” I thought. Nobody could help answer these questions. One day, I heard from several zoo visitors that Molly had been trained to perform acrobatics (杂技) and carry tourists around on her back. The handlers (驯兽员) forced her to learn tricks. The news 6 shocked me. How I wished this was not true! Although I also heard that many people had been asking the government to save Molly, I still couldn’t 7 worrying about my friend. I feel lucky that I have been taken good care of. In many other zoos, however, elephant shows are common while the living conditions are awful. As I grew up, I slowly realized the severity (严重性) of this problem. Every year on August 12th—World Elephant Day—people call for better protection for us. As an elephant, I think this is not 8 . I wish there were an Elephant Day every month. 1．A．brave B．polite C．lovely D．dangerous 2．A．crowd B．pair C．couple D．double 3．A．open B．empty C．new D．beautiful 4．A．darkest B．coldest C．poorest D．longest 5．A．thinking B．missing C．dreaming D．forgetting 6．A．simply B．mainly C．heavily D．deeply 7．A．start B．finish C．stop D．keep 8．A．possible B．perfect C．fair D．enough 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．D 7．C 8．D 【导语】本文以大象的口吻讲述好友茉莉被送走后的思念，得知其受训练的消息很担忧，呼吁人们更好地保护大象，改善它们的生存环境。 1．句意：莫莉太可爱了，很快就成了昆明动物园里的明星之一。 brave勇敢的；polite有礼貌的；lovely可爱的；dangerous危险的。根据“she soon became one of the stars here at Kunming Zoo”可知，莫莉因可爱成为动物园明星。故选C。 2．句意：我们的游乐场外面总是有一大群游客，但这些人大多只是来看她的。 crowd人群；pair一双；couple一对；double两倍。根据“of visitors outside our playground”可知，此处指一大群游客，a crowd of是固定搭配。故选A。 3．句意：第二天早上，我发现她的笼子是空的。 open开着的；empty空的；new新的；beautiful漂亮的。根据“The zookeepers told me that Molly was being sent to a zoo in Henan.”可知，莫莉被送走了，笼子变成空的。故选B。 4．句意：那是我一生中最黑暗的一天——我们甚至没有道别。 darkest最黑暗的；coldest最冷的；poorest最穷的；longest最长的。根据“we hadn’t even said goodbye to each other”可知，没和好友道别，这一天对作者来说很灰暗。故选A。 5．句意：从那天起，我从未停止过想念她。 thinking思考；missing想念；dreaming梦想；forgetting忘记。根据“we hadn’t even said goodbye to each other”可知，作者一直想念被送走的好友。故选B。 6．句意：这个消息深深地震撼了我。 simply简单地；mainly主要地；heavily沉重地；deeply深深地。根据“How I wished this was not true!”可知，作者得知消息后内心受到深深的震撼。故选D。 7．句意：尽管我也听说很多人要求政府拯救莫莉，但我仍然无法停止担心我的朋友。 start开始；finish完成；stop停止；keep保持。根据“worrying about my friend”可知，此处是固定搭配stop doing sth.，表示“停止做某事”。故选C。 8．句意：作为一头大象，我认为这还不够。 possible可能的；perfect完美的；fair公平的；enough足够的。根据“I wish there were an Elephant Day every month.”可知，作者觉得一年一次的世界大象日还不够，希望每月都有。故选D。 （25-26八年级上·北京丰台·期末）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 Shooting Hoops with Dad It was still light out, and Dad wasn’t home yet. He worked all day cleaning pools. Dad once told me cleaning pools felt like doing 1 . It was like being a magician, turning the water from cloudy to clear. Lately, though, it didn’t seem like Dad saw a lot of magic anywhere. Yesterday he came home and told us he had lost many customers because of the economic (经济的) downturn. I could tell he was 2 when he came home each night. One day, my brother and I were playing basketball. Then, Dad’s old car arrived. It was earlier than when he usually arrived home. “Hey, guys!” Dad said as he got out. He couldn’t 3 the worry in his eyes. “Want to shoot a few hoops, Dad?” I asked, knowing how much he loved basketball and thinking maybe it might 4 him up. “Sure,” he said, opening his eyes and smiling a weary smile. My brother passed the ball to him, and Dad caught it. He threw the ball toward the basket. It looked 5 . Each time he held the ball in both hands between his knees, bent (弯曲) his legs slightly, and looked up at the basket. It looked like he was a chicken getting ready to lay an egg. Then he swung the ball forward and back before dropping straight into the 6 . “Whoa, what a shot!” Dad said. He did a little victory dance, and smiled in a way that I hadn’t seen in a long time. It was nice to see Dad 7 again, as if the time he spent shooting baskets with us brought back his ability (能力) to laugh a little. When he was happy, it felt like everything 8 into place. 1．A．exercise B．magic C．homework D．research 2．A．nervous B．worried C．comfortable D．happy 3．A．show B．express C．hide D．forget 4．A．cheer B．bring C．dress D．call 5．A．serious B．popular C．boring D．funny 6．A．box B．bag C．basket D．goal 7．A．shouting B．rushing C．calling D．smiling 8．A．fit B．jumped C．rose D．drove 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．C 7．D 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的父亲因经济不景气失去了很多客户，变得不开心，作者和哥哥邀请父亲一起打篮球，父亲在打篮球的过程中变得开心起来。 1．句意：爸爸曾经告诉我，清理游泳池就像变魔术一样。 exercise锻炼；magic魔术；homework家庭作业；research研究。根据下文“It was like being a magician, turning the water from cloudy to clear.”可知，清理游泳池就像变魔术一样。故选B。 2．句意：我可以看出他每天晚上回家时都很担心。 nervous紧张的；worried担心的；comfortable舒服的；happy开心的。根据上文“Yesterday he came home and told us he had lost many customers because of the economic (经济的) downturn.”可知，父亲因为经济不景气失去了很多客户，所以每天晚上回家时都很担心。故选B。 3．句意：他无法掩饰眼中的忧虑。 show展示；express表达；hide隐藏；forget忘记。根据下文“‘Want to shoot a few hoops, Dad?’ I asked, knowing how much he loved basketball and thinking maybe it might...him up.”可知，作者知道父亲很爱篮球，想通过打篮球让父亲开心起来，由此可知父亲无法掩饰眼中的忧虑。故选C。 4．句意：“想投几个篮吗，爸爸？”我问，知道他有多喜欢篮球，想着也许这能让他高兴起来。 cheer使高兴；bring带来；dress给……穿衣服；call打电话。根据下文“He did a little victory dance, and smiled in a way that I hadn’t seen in a long time.”可知，父亲露出了很久没见的笑容，由此可知作者想通过打篮球让父亲高兴起来。故选A。 5．句意：它看起来很有趣。 serious严肃的；popular受欢迎的；boring无聊的；funny有趣的。根据下文“It looked like he was a chicken getting ready to lay an egg.”可知，父亲投篮的样子就像一只准备下蛋的母鸡，由此可知作者认为父亲投篮的样子很有趣。故选D。 6．句意：然后他把球前后摆动，然后直接投进篮筐。 box盒子；bag包；basket篮筐；goal目标。根据上文“He threw the ball toward the basket.”可知，父亲把球投向篮筐，由此可知是把球投进篮筐。故选C。 7．句意：很高兴再次看到爸爸微笑，就好像他和我们一起投篮的时间让他重新找回了微笑的能力。 shouting大喊；rushing冲；calling打电话；smiling微笑。根据上文“He did a little victory dance, and smiled in a way that I hadn’t seen in a long time.”可知，父亲露出了很久没见的笑容，由此可知作者很高兴再次看到爸爸微笑。故选D。 8．句意：当他高兴的时候，感觉一切都恰到好处。 fit适合；jumped跳；rose上升；drove驾驶。根据上文“It was nice to see Dad...again, as if the time he spent shooting baskets with us brought back his ability (能力) to laugh a little.”可知，父亲和作者一起打篮球后变得开心起来，由此可知当他高兴的时候，感觉一切都恰到好处，fit into place为固定搭配，意为“恰到好处”。故选A。 （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）The Reason for Living I’m only twelve years old, but I know…sadness and the fear of death very well. My grandfather has been smoking since he was a young teenager, and now he has a terrible disease which makes it hard for him to breathe. Two weeks ago, he had an operation. The doctors thought that his days were numbered, but 1 he got a little better. He was taken off the machine that helped him breathe, but still, he couldn’t talk. While my grandfather was in hospital, my mother and I flew to Pittsburgh to be with him. We were very fearful that we wouldn’t see him again. When we reached my grandfather’s hospital room, I was surprised by his 2 . He looked so weak. He was hardly even able to speak. Somehow though, he managed to say, “I…you.” “You what, Grandpa?” I asked. He didn’t have the 3 to answer me. He had used up all his strength with those two words, “I…you.” The next morning, I had to leave with my mother. I couldn’t stop thinking about what he’d worked so hard to tell me. It wasn’t until I was back home in Georgia that I learned what he had tried to say. A week after we returned home, my family received a phone call from one of the nurses in the hospital. She told us that my grandfather had said, “Call my granddaughter and tell her ‘love’.” At first, I didn’t understand why he would just say, “love”. Why not “I love you?” Then it 4 me. The day we were in the hospital, he had been trying to say, “I love you.” After hanging up the phone, I sat on the bed and cried. I was really 5 . Even though he was at his weakest, he’d never stopped caring about his granddaughter. After many weeks, my grandfather was finally able to 6 . I began to call him every night. Normally, he had to 7 after about five minutes because he was too weak. No matter what, though, every time we hung up, he would say, “I love you” and “I’d do anything for you.” These, along with his moving words, “You’re the only reason I live,” is the best compliment (赞美) I have ever received. My grandfather is still very ill, and I know we don’t have much time. I feel very 8 that he has shared his feelings with me. The most important thing I’ve learned is that a simple “I love you” is really not simple. It’s a reason for living. 1．A．unluckily B．surprisingly C．impossibly D．hurriedly 2．A．experience B．behavior C．words D．condition 3．A．energy B．courage C．attitude D．chance 4．A．included B．warned C．hit D．beat 5．A．touched B．hopeless C．fearful D．surprised 6．A．think B．breathe C．talk D．expect 7．A．wonder B．sign C．remember D．stop 8．A．disappointed B．satisfied C．pleased D．afraid 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．A 6．C 7．D 8．C 【导语】本文讲述了作者十二岁时，祖父因长期吸烟患上重病，在病重之际仍努力表达对作者的关爱，作者由此领悟到“我爱你”这句话背后的深厚情感与生命意义。 1．句意：医生们原以为他时日无多，但令人惊讶的是，他稍微好转了一些。 unluckily不幸地；surprisingly令人惊讶地；impossibly不可能地；hurriedly匆忙地。根据“The doctors thought that his days were numbered, but...he got a little better.”可知，医生原以为祖父时日无多，但他却好转了，这是令人惊讶的。故选B。 2．句意：当我们到达祖父的病房时，他的状况让我感到惊讶。 experience经历；behavior行为；words话语；condition状况。根据“He looked so weak. He was hardly even able to speak.”可知，此处指祖父的状况让作者感到惊讶。故选D。 3．句意：他没有力气回答我。 energy精力，力气；courage勇气；attitude态度；chance机会。根据“He had used up all his strength with those two words, ‘I…you.’”可知，祖父用尽力气说了那两个词，所以没有力气再回答作者。故选A。 4．句意：然后我突然明白了。 included包括；warned警告；hit打击，突然想到；beat打败。根据“At first, I didn’t understand why he would just say, ‘love’, why not ‘I love you?’ Then it...me.”可知，此处指作者突然明白了祖父的意思，it hit sb.“某人突然想到”。故选C。 5．句意：我真的很感动。 touched感动的；hopeless绝望的；fearful害怕的；surprised惊讶的。根据“Even though he was at his weakest, he’d never stopped caring about his granddaughter.”可知，祖父在虚弱的时候仍关心着作者，这让作者很感动。故选A。 6．句意：许多周后，祖父终于能说话了。 think思考；breathe呼吸；talk交谈；expect期待。根据“I began to call him every night”可知祖父可以说话了，所以作者给他打电话。故选C。 7．句意：通常，他不得不大约五分钟后就停下来，因为他太虚弱了。 wonder想知道；sign签名；remember记得；stop停止。根据“because he was too weak”可知，祖父太虚弱了，所以不得不停止交谈。故选D。 8．句意：我感到非常高兴，因为他和我分享了他的感受。 disappointed失望的；satisfied满意的；pleased高兴的；afraid害怕的。根据“that he has shared his feelings with me”可知，祖父和作者分享了他的感受，这让作者感到高兴。故选C。 三、任务型阅读 （25-26八年级上·北京朝阳·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Leaving his smartphone and computer at home, Yang Hao, a 32-year-old doctoral student in Shanxi province, took a trip in the old-fashioned way last year. Over the course of 134 days, he visited 68 counties and cities in 24 provinces and regions across China, and read 40 books. His journey was inspired (启发) by a screen time notification (通知) from his iPhone that he was spending almost seven hours a day on his phone each day. He was shocked. Then he had an idea of leaving his phone and computer at home to face the challenges of a digital-free (无数字化的) life. Last Nov. 27, Yang set off from Taiyuan with a large backpack carrying clothing, two cameras, maps, his ID card, bank cards, cash, pens, a notebook, and three books. During the trip, Yang experienced lots of challenges. Without a phone, he couldn’t book a hotel online. He wasn’t allowed in the Hubei Provincial Museum because the museum required reservation (预约) in advance and he couldn’t reserve a ticket online. There were lots of situations like this. On the other hand, leaving his phone and computer behind, Yang got really rewarding experiences. Without travel bloggers, books and museums became his guides. In Hunan province, Yang retraced (重走) Shen Congwen’s trip in Xiangxi Sanji by boat along the Yuanjiang River about 90 years ago. After reading historical documents, Yang followed those explorers’ footsteps and visited Taklimakan Desert in southern Xinjiang. Also, because writing letters was his only way to keep in touch with family and friends, he rediscovered the pleasure of writing letters. Yang returned home on April 9. He didn’t want to turn his phone or computer on, because he got used to a quiet, peaceful life without the Internet. His old life soon returned. But now, Yang keeps a degree of distance (一定的距离) from the Internet. He’s busy making a documentary (纪录片) about his journey. “I hope to offer a different perspective (视角) on seeing the world, whether on screen or through my words,” Yang says. 1．How did he take the trip last year? 2．Where did he set off? 3．What became his guides? 4．Would you like to have such a trip without the Internet? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．He left his smartphone and computer at home and took the trip in the old-fashioned way. 2．He set off from Taiyuan. 3．Books and museums became his guides. 4．Yes, I’d like to. First, it can help me escape the digital world and enjoy a quiet, peaceful life. Second, I can get rewarding experiences like rediscovering the pleasure of writing letters and following explorers’ footsteps. 【导语】本文讲述了山西博士生杨浩去年不带电子设备，以传统方式旅行的经历，包括旅途的起因、挑战与收获。 1．根据“Leaving his smartphone and computer at home... took a trip in the old-fashioned way last year.”可知，他是把智能手机和电脑留在家里，以传统方式旅行的，故填He left his smartphone and computer at home and took the trip in the old-fashioned way. 2．根据“Last Nov. 27, Yang set off from Taiyuan”可知，他是从太原出发的，故填He set off from Taiyuan. 3．根据“Without travel bloggers, books and museums became his guides.”可知，书籍和博物馆成了他的向导，故填Books and museums became his guides. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填Yes, I’d like to. First, it can help me escape the digital world and enjoy a quiet, peaceful life. Second, I can get rewarding experiences like rediscovering the pleasure of writing letters and following explorers’ footsteps. （25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Now more and more Chinese teenagers find life more difficult without their parents. They don’t know how to do housework, because their parents do almost everything for them at home. Mary is 14 years old. One day, her parents went on a trip, so she was alone at home. At first, she was happy because her parents were not in. She could do everything that she liked. But when it was six o’clock in the afternoon, she felt hungry. “Oh, it’s time to have dinner. Where can I get my food?”, she said to herself. Later, she found some meat and vegetables in the fridge (冰箱), but she didn’t know how to cook them. At last, she could only go to a restaurant to eat. Many teenagers have the same problem as Mary. So I think they should learn some life skills, like cooking, cleaning up their rooms or dressing themselves. They shouldn’t depend too much on their parents. 1．Why do more and more Chinese teenagers not know how to do housework? 2．How did Mary feel at first when her parents were not at home? 3．Did Mary eat dinner at home at last? 4．Do you think it’s necessary for teenagers to do housework? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Because their parents do almost everything for them at home. 2．She felt happy. 3．No, she didn’t. 4．Yes, because doing housework teaches responsibility and prepares them for adulthood./ No, because teenagers should focus on studies, and parents can help save time by doing housework. 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讲述了中国青少年因父母过度代劳而缺乏生活技能的现象，并通过14岁女孩Mary独自在家时的真实案例，呼吁青少年应该学习基本生活技能。 1．根据“They don’t know how to do housework, because their parents do almost everything for them at home.”可知，青少年不会做家务的原因是父母包办了一切，故填Because their parents do almost everything for them at home. 2．根据“At first, she was happy because her parents were not in.”可知，Mary最初因父母不在家而感到开心，故填She felt happy. 3．根据“At last, she could only go to a restaurant to eat.”可知，Mary最终去餐馆吃饭而非在家用餐，故填No, she didn’t. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案：Yes, because doing housework teaches responsibility and prepares them for adulthood./ No, because teenagers should focus on studies, and parents can help save time by doing housework. （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. To be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (慷慨的); be understanding. Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Generosity (慷慨) means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Instead, you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, like your hobbies and your interests. Then you will want to share your ideas and feelings. By sharing them you help your friend know you better. These tell your friend what is important to you. Everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be the first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend, you must listen and understand. When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better. No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practise honesty, generosity and understanding. 1．Why don’t some friendships last very long? 2．What may happen if a friend finds out that you aren’t honest? 3．When can we understand a friend’s problem better? 4．If you have a small disagreement (意见不合) with a good friend, what will you do to solve the problem and protect your friendship? (List at least two points.) 【答案】1．Because too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. 2．You may lose your friend’s trust. 3．When we try to put ourselves in our friend’s place. 4．①I will communicate with my friend honestly to express my own ideas and listen to his/her opinions. ②I will try to put myself in my friend’s place to understand his/her thoughts and be more understanding. 【导语】本文指出“很多人想要友谊却不愿付出”是友谊难以长久的原因，进而提出“成为好朋友需遵守三个原则：诚实、慷慨、体谅”，并分别解释这三个原则对维系友谊的重要性，最后总结真正的友谊都包含这三点。 1．根据第一段“Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long.”可知，因为太多人希望别人成为他们的朋友，但他们却不回报以友谊。故填Because too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. 2．根据第二段“If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust.”可知，如果朋友发现你不诚实，你可能会失去他们的信任。故填You may lose your friend’s trust. 3．根据第四段“When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better.”可知，当我们试着设身处地为朋友着想时，我们可以更好地理解问题。故填When we try to put ourselves in our friend’s place. 4．根据第三段“Then you will want to share your ideas and feelings. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.”及第四段“When you try to put yourself in your friend’s place, you can understand the problem better.”可知，如果和朋友意见不合，可以和朋友表达自己的想法并倾听对方的意见，还可以试着设身处地为朋友着想，以理解对方。故填①I will communicate with my friend honestly to express my own ideas and listen to his/her opinions. ②I will try to put myself in my friend’s place to understand his/her thoughts and be more understanding. （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you ever seen a koala somewhere? Koalas, which are often called koala “bears”, are tree-climbing animals and are seen as national symbols of Australia. However, recently the Australian government has announced (宣布) that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. As a matter of fact, the country lost 30% of its koala population between 2018 and 2021, especially in New South Wales, according to a report from the Australian Koala Foundation. If nothing was done, New South Wales’ koalas would die out by 2050, research in June 2020 said. “This must be a wake-up call to Australia and the government to move much faster to protect the cute animals,” Josey Sharrad, a manager with the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said seriously. Koalas are dying out all over the country because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. People have seen some places that look like the moon—with dead and dying trees everywhere. After WWF-Australia and the International Fund for Animal Welfare called on the government to announce koalas as endangered in April, the government promised they would get more public support and protect koalas’ home—they live in the forests and woodlands. The Australian government is now doing its best to collect money to protect koalas. On the one hand, it has spent $13 million in helping improve their living places. On the other hand, the government plans to spend another $36 million doing better health research and medical support to further help koala programs over the next four years. “We should never have allowed things to get to the point where we are at risk of losing a national symbol,” Environment Minister Susan Ley said. 1．What has the Australian government announced recently? 2．Why are koalas dying out all over the country? 3．Where do koalas live in Australia? 4．Do you think koalas will have better living places? Why do you think so? ( Please give at least two reasons ) 【答案】1．Recently the Australian government has announced that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. 2．Because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. 3．They live in the forests and woodlands. 4． Yes. Because the Australian government is trying its best to collect money to protect koalas and they will get more public support to protect koalas’ home./No. Because the climate change and the fast development of cities are still serious problems, which may continue to threaten koalas’ living places. 【导语】本文主要讨论了澳大利亚考拉的生存现状，包括其被宣布为濒危动物的原因、生活环境以及澳大利亚政府为保护考拉所采取的措施。 1．根据原文“However, recently the Australian government has announced (宣布) that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country.”可知，澳大利亚政府最近宣布考拉在全国大部分地区都是濒危动物。故填Recently the Australian government has announced that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. 2．根据原文“Koalas are dying out all over the country because of the climate change and the fast development of cities.”可知，考拉在全国范围内濒临灭绝是因为气候变化和城市的快速发展。故填Because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. 3．根据原文“the government promised they would get more public support and protect koalas’ home—they live in the forests and woodlands.”可知，考拉生活在森林和林地中。故填They live in the forests and woodlands. 4．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes. Because the Australian government is trying its best to collect money to protect koalas and they will get more public support to protect koalas’ home./No. Because the climate change and the fast development of cities are still serious problems, which may continue to threaten koalas’ living places. （25-26八年级上·北京·期中）The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been taking care of it for months, feeding it fertilizer (肥料) and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a fine temperature. “I’ve never seen anything grow this fast,” said Scott, an engineer from New York. He owns a pumpkin patch covering about 50 acres (英亩). Every year, growers like Scott push their pumpkins to the limit (限制). They compete in annual weigh-offs with large fruits that are well over 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms). Scott’s pumpkin took third place this year. And he received 1000 dollars award in the competition. Pumpkins aren’t the only crops that can get giant. Other members of the gourd family like cucumbers and watermelons can get giant, too. But only pumpkins are especially giant and have got a place of honor at fall festivals and Halloween fairs. There are some important things to know when growing giant pumpkins. Firstly, a giant pumpkin starts with the perfect seed. Growers choose seeds that have produced large pumpkins in the past or test new ones. Scott and many other growers choose the tried-and-true Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds. Besides, the right water, nutrients (营养物) and care are also needed to consider. Giant pumpkins need lots of water in a day and make their own food from sunlight just like other plants do. Growers remove smaller pumpkins so all the water and nutrients get into a single fruit. “That helps make it extra big in a way that you might not see in the wild,” said Alcea Borsuk, a plant scientist at the New York Botanical Garden. Scott’s pumpkin is also lighter in color because he covers it with a tarp during the day, protecting it from sunlight. After the all-important weighing competition, Scott shows off the giant pumpkin at various themed events and drives it around on a trailer (拖车). At last, he gives it to the exhibition. On the way to events, he often gets stopped by people who ask what he’s got in the back. “The first question they ask is, ‘Is it real?’ ” Scott says. “Where would you buy a man-made pumpkin this big?” He is proud of growing such giant pumpkins, and he realizes hard work pays off in the end. 1．How heavy is the pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard? 2．What needs to be considered to grow giant pumpkins? 3．Why is Scott’s pumpkin lighter in color? 4．What do you think of growing giant pumpkins? Why? (At least 2 reasons) 【答案】1．It weighs almost as much as a small car./Almost as much as a small car 2．The perfect seed, the right water, nutrients and care are needed to consider./The perfect seed, the right water, nutrients and care. 3．Because he covers it with a tarp during the day, protecting it from sunlight. 4． I think growing giant pumpkins is a challenging but rewarding hobby. Firstly, it requires a lot of knowledge and skills, such as selecting the right seeds, providing appropriate water and nutrients, which can enrich my horticultural knowledge. Secondly, when successfully growing a giant pumpkin, it can bring a great sense of achievement. Moreover, it can also attract people’s attention and become a topic of conversation. 【导语】本文主要介绍了托尼·斯科特后院的巨型南瓜以及种植巨型南瓜的相关情况。 1．根据“The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car.”可知，托尼·斯科特后院的南瓜几乎和小汽车一样重。故填It weighs almost as much as a small car./Almost as much as a small car. 2．根据“There is something important to grow giant pumpkins. Firstly, a giant pumpkin starts with the perfect seed. Growers choose seeds that have produced large pumpkins in the past or test new ones. Besides, the right water, nutrients (营养物) and care are also needed to consider.”可知，种植巨型南瓜需要考虑完美的种子、合适的水、营养物和悉心照料。故填The perfect seed, the right water, nutrients and care are needed to consider./The perfect seed, the right water, nutrients and care. 3．根据“Scott’s pumpkin is also lighter in color because he covers it with a tarp during the day, protecting it from sunlight.”可知，斯科特的南瓜颜色较浅是因为他白天用防水布盖住它，防止阳光照射。故填Because he covers it with a tarp during the day, protecting it from sunlight. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填 I think growing giant pumpkins is a challenging but rewarding hobby. Firstly, it requires a lot of knowledge and skills, such as selecting the right seeds, providing appropriate water and nutrients, which can enrich my horticultural knowledge. Secondly, when successfully growing a giant pumpkin, it can bring a great sense of achievement. Moreover, it can also attract people’s attention and become a topic of conversation. 四、书面表达 1．（25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）假期是放松、享受生活以及制造美好回忆的好机会。假如你是李华，你校的英语社团正在征集以“An Unforgettable Holiday”为题的假期生活分享。请你描述一次难忘的假期生活，谈谈你的感受和收获。 提示词语：relaxing, meaningful, beautiful, explore, learn, feel 提示问题：●Where did you go and what did you do? ●How did you feel? ●What did you learn? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文： Last summer, I went to the countryside with my family. We explored the forests, climbed mountains, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. I felt very relaxed and happy. During the holiday, I learned about local culture and tried farming. It was a meaningful experience that helped me understand the importance of nature and hard work. This holiday broadened my horizons and left me with unforgettable memories. [总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇记叙文，为材料作文； ②时态：时态为“一般过去时”； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏“提示问题”中的要点，即去了哪里、做了什么、感受如何以及学到了什么；适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，表明写作意图。借用“介绍去年夏天的一次假期经历”来引出重点介绍的内容； 第二步，具体阐述写作内容：去的地方、做的事情、感受以及学到的东西； 第三步，书写结语。表达“这次假期开阔了视野，留下了难忘的回忆”。 [亮点词汇] ① climb mountains 爬山 ② meaningful  adj. 有意义的 ③ leave sb. with sth. 留给某人某物 ④ unforgettable  adj. 难忘的 [高分句型] It was a meaningful experience that helped me understand the importance of nature and hard work.（定语从句） 2．（25-26八年级上·北京·期中）劳动是一种美德。参与家务劳动是劳动实践的重要方式。某英文网站正在开展以“家务劳动我能行”为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华，请用英文写一篇短文投稿，谈谈你对做家务的看法、你经常做哪些家务，以及你有什么收获。 提示词语：necessary, sweep, wash the dishes, important, independence 提示问题： What do you think of doing chores? What chores do you often do? What can you get from doing them? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Labor is a great virtue. I believe doing chores is necessary for everyone. It not only keeps our home clean but also teaches us responsibility. In my daily life, I often sweep the floor to keep rooms tidy and take out the rubbish every evening. On weekends, I sometimes wash dishes or fold clothes for my family. By doing chores, I gain a strong sense of independence. Most importantly, I feel proud to contribute to my family, which strengthens our bond. [总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文； ②时态：以“一般现在时”为主； ③提示：文章应包括三部分——对家务的看法、自己经常做的家务、收获与意义。适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，开头点明家务劳动的重要性，表达自己的观点； 第二步，具体描述自己经常做的家务； 第三步，书写结语，总结收获。 [亮点词汇] ①not only...but also... 不仅……而且……   ②take out the rubbish 倒垃圾 ③contribute to 为……作出贡献 [高分句型] ①I believe doing chores is necessary for everyone.（宾语从句） ②Most importantly, I feel proud to contribute to my family, which strengthens our bond.（which引导非限制性定语从句） 3．（25-26八年级上·北京·期中）朋友之间的交流和互动能够丰富我们的生活体验；朋友之间的互助与分享能够促进个人的进步和成长。学校校刊“路上有你真好”栏目正在进行征文，请你用英语写一篇短文介绍你最好的朋友，你喜欢他/她的哪个 (些) 方面，你和他/她有哪些相同和不同之处，并谈论好朋友应具备什么重要品质。 提示词语：quieter, better grades, share, encourage, improvement 提示问题： What do you like about your best friend? What are the similarities and differences between you and your best friend? What do you think a good friend should be like? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 My best friend is Li Hua. I like her because she is kind and always helps me with my studies. We are similar in loving reading, but she is quieter and gets better grades. I am more outgoing. We often share ideas and encourage each other, which leads to our improvement. I think a good friend should be honest and caring. A true friend listens to you and supports you in difficult times. With such a friend, life becomes more meaningful and happy. [总体分析] ①题材：材料作文； ②时态：一般现在时为主； ③提示：需涵盖“喜欢朋友的原因”、“异同点”、“好朋友品质”，并合理运用提示词。 [写作步骤] 第一步：开门见山介绍朋友，说明喜欢的原因（如性格、帮助）； 第二步：描述与朋友之间的异同； 第三步：阐述对好朋友品质的看法。 [亮点词汇] ①help sb with帮助某人…… ②listen to听 ③lead to导致 [高分句型] ①We often share ideas and encourage each other, which leads to our improvement. (which引导的非限制性定语从句) ②I think a good friend should be honest and caring. (宾语从句) 4．（22-23八年级上·北京朝阳·期中）保护生物的多样性，就是保护我们赖以生存的地球。但是现在不少动物都处于濒临灭绝的状态， 大熊猫就是其中一种濒危动物。目前，野外现存仅有1600只左右的大熊猫。请你根据提示问题写一封倡议书，号召大家一起来保护我们的国宝大熊猫。在倡议书中，请你谈谈大熊猫的生存现状，它们濒危的原因，以及人们保护大熊猫的措施。 提示问题： 1. What is the present situation of pandas? 2. Why are they in danger? 3. What can people do to protect them? 提示词语：bamboo, smaller, baby, nature park, develop, raise money ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文：       Pandas are our country’s treasure. We should protect them. Nowadays, pandas are less than before. Their number is getting smaller and smaller. It is not only because of the damage of the environment, but also the weakness of the pandas. In order to see the lovely animal, we need to protect them. We must protect the environment, like not to throw the rubbish away, not to cut down the trees. We mustn’t kill pandas. Protecting the cute animal is everybody’s job. [总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇议论文； ②时态：时态为“一般现在时” ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意写清楚大熊猫的生存现状，它们濒危的原因，以及如何保护大熊猫，不要遗漏。适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，开门见山。表明大熊猫很珍贵，讲述它们所处的现状； 第二步，具体介绍大熊猫为何濒危。可能是环境、人为、熊猫自身等原因，必要时可适当展开描述； 第三步，书写结语。提出保护大熊猫，并列出2-3条保护措施。 [亮点词汇] ①less than少于 ②because of因为 ③not only...but also不仅……而且…… ④cut down 砍树 [高分句型] ①Protecting the cute animal is everybody’s job.（动名词短语作主语） 5．（25-26八年级上·北京海淀·期中）假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter发来邮件，询问你关于朋友的一些情况，请你给他回邮件，介绍你最好的朋友，你们之间有什么相同和不同之处，以及他为什么是你最好的朋友。 提示词语：outgoing, funny, smarter, funnier, hard-working, humorous, make sb. laugh, play sports, strength, be different from, be similar to 提示问题：1. Who is your best friend? 2. What are the similarities and differences between you and your best friend? 3. What can you learn from your best friend? Dear Peter, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 例文 Dear Peter, I’m glad to tell you about my best friend, Li Ming. He is outgoing and humorous, and often makes me laugh. We are similar in many ways. We both enjoy playing sports and studying together. However, we are also different. He is smarter and funnier than me, and he works harder in class. I learn a lot from him. His strength in never giving up encourages me to do better. That’s why he is my best friend. What about your friends? Write back soon. Yours, Li Hua [总体分析] ①题材：本文是一封电子邮件； ②时态：以“一般现在时”为主； ③提示：需包含好友介绍、异同比较及学习收获。 [写作步骤] 第一步，介绍好友性格特点； 第二步，比较双方的相似与差异； 第三步，说明从好友身上所学品质； 第四步，结尾询问对方情况。 [亮点词汇] ①outgoing外向的 ②humorous幽默的 ③strength优点 [高分句型] ①He is smarter and funnier than me, and he works harder in class. (比较级并列结构) ②His strength in never giving up encourages me to do better. (动名词短语作宾语) 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 $