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辽宁省沈阳市皇姑区2022-2023学年八年级下学期期末英语试卷（解析版）
一、单项填空 从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
13．（0.5分） Pandas live high up in mountains of Central and Western China.（ ）
A． a B． an C． the D．（不填）
14．（0.5分） It's hard for me to make a between the two types of computers.（ ）
A． choice B． mistake C． joy D． noise
15．（0.5分） Do not give food to the bears.If you feed ，they might attack you.（ ）
A． it B． him C．us D． them
16．（0.5分） It was of Mary to lose her camera.（ ）
A． careful B． silly C． careless D． safe
17．（0.5分） Someone rocks at a duck in the park，but I was not brave enough to tell him to stop doing it.（ ）
A． throws B． was throwing
C． will throw D． has thrown
18．（0.5分） He rushed into the fire to save the kid it was dangerous for him to do so.（ ）
A． if B． because C． although D． when
19．（0.5分） It was raining so that we couldn't go outside to do some shopping.（ ）
A． badly B． softly C． lightly D． heavily
20．（0.5分） The children in the children 's hospital all serious illnesses.（ ）
A． suffer from B． care for
C． prepare for D． decide on
21．（0.5分）—Do you know to help disabled children？
—By raising some money.（ ）
A． what B． how C． why D． when
22．（0.5分）— !You're going to fall.
—Thanks.（ ）
A． Excuse me B． I'm sorry C． Watch out D． Never mind
二、完形填空 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
23．（10分）Lily came from a very poor family in New York.When she was sixteen years old，her mother died.Her father couldn't （1） her，so she became homeless.Sometimes she stayed with friends， （2） usually she spent all night in the underground.With the help of a（3） teacher，she finished high school in just two years and went to Harvard University.Now she gives（4） about her experiences.Her story was（5） into a popular film.
Ark is from a small country in Africa.When he was six years old，he and some （6） young boys ran away from home because of war.They （7） for hundreds of kilometres to find safety.During the（8） ，some of his friends died because they had no food.Ark （9） made it to another country.He wrote a book and told people about his （10） .The money from the book goes to help people of his country.
（1）A.refuse
B.support
C.remind
D.receive
（2）A.and
B.or
C.but
D.so
（3）A.kind
B.serious
C.careful
D.lonely
（4）A.presents
B.books
C.speeches
D.reasons
（5）A.made
B.written
C.read
D.invented
（6）A.another
B.other
C.the other
D.the others
（7）A.spent
B.drove
C.took
D.walked
（8）A.journey
B.behaviour
C.program
D.friendship
（9）A.unluckily
B.finally
C.specially
D.terribly
（10）A.message
B.meaning
C.news
D.story
三、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
24．（6分）
Christmas is around the corner!
It only comes once a year.
It's a time to spread cheer，
To those we love and hold so dear.
Christmas is a time for us to get along.
It's a time for those like you and me，
To sit beneath（在……下面）the Christmas tree，
And share happiness with each other.
Christmas is a time to exchange gifts with friends and family.
Everybody feels happy and warm when they receive gifts during the holiday.
Christmas is a time to celebrate the passing of another year.
It is a time to show loved ones how much we care about them.
（1）What does Christmas spread？
A.Patience.
B.Joy.
C.Worry.
D.Truth.
（2）Where do we sit to share happiness with each other？
A.Around the corner.
B.In the corner.
C.Under the Christmas tree.
D.In the Christmas tree.
（3）Who do we exchange gifts with at Christmas according to the poem？
A.Boys.
B.Girls.
C.Friends.
D.Students.
（4）Why do people feel happy and warm at Christmas？
A.Because they receive gifts.
B.Because they let time pass.
C.Because they are meeting family.
D.Because they are waiting for a new year.
25．（6分）"Giving brings more joy than receiving."We often hear these words from many great people.But do you know who shows this best？They are volunteers.
Volunteers usually spend some of their free time helping others.They may help to look after old and sick people.They may also help to protect animals and the environment.
Usually，people can volunteer to help others in their local cities.But sometimes，they need to work in hard places，such as Africa.
When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.
If you can't help everyone，don't worry.Remember you can still play an important role （角色） to help others.Just try your best to bring the positive （积极的） side of life to people in need.
（1）Who shows the words "Giving brings more joy than receiving."best？
A.Great people.
B.Volunteers.
C.Sick people.
D.Old men.
（2）What does the underlined word "reactions" mean？
A.decisions
B.places
C.answers
D.duties
（3）Which of the following is the proper way to help others as a volunteer？
A.Look after all the people in need.
B.Be ready to go to some hard places.
C.Respect them and be a good listener.
D.Try your best to give them some money.
（4）What advice does the author （作者） give volunteers？
A.They should worry about everyone.
B.Remember to play an important role.
C.They should try their best help everybody.
D.Bring hope and confidence to people in need.
26．（6分）Health is important to everybody.If you want to lose weight and be healthier，please do these things.
1.Stop snacking.
a.Feeling hungry is OK.
2.Change what you eat.
a.Add more green，red and orange vegetables.Eat more carrots，broccoli，and beets.
b.Eat less white vegetables and starches （淀粉）.Eat less potatoes，pasta and white bread.
c.Eat less meat.
d.Eat more fibre（纤维制品），like beans.
3.Eat fruit.
a.Fruit juice is full of sugar and calories.Eat the whole fruit instead.
4.Eat less sugar.
a.Make cakes，cookies，ice cream and candy a treat.Eat them once a week.
5.Walk or bike everywhere you go.
a.Walking and biking are nice exercises.They burn calories.
b.Walk before breakfast and after dinner.
You never finish.You cannot stop and go back to your old ways.To stay healthy，you must do this forever.
（1）What is the best title of the text？
A.Eat fruits
B.Lose weight
C.Steps to a healthier life
D.Do much more exercises
（2）What does the author suggest eating more？
A.Meat.
B.Sugar.
C.White vegetables.
D.Orange vegetables.
（3）What does the author think of walking and biking？
A.New.
B.Old.
C.Bad.
D.Good.
（4）How many steps of being healthier are mentioned（提及） in the text？
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four.
D.Five.
27．（6分）Exam time!Most kids would say it's the worst thing about school.But do you know why you take exams？And what's the best way to study for them？Read on and find out the answers.You never know﹣exams might not be that bad after all.
Most kids don't like exams.But interestingly，we can't live without them.They play an important role in our lives.
Exams are not all the same.There are two kinds.
One kind tests （考查） your knowledge and skills.School exams are of this kind.And it's the same with certificate （证书） exams.For example，you need to pass a certificate exam to become a doctor.This shows you're able to treat patients.
The other type helps find talents （人才）.For example，the college entrance examination（高考）.Universities use it as a fair way to choose students.
At middle school，exams are about answering questions on paper.At university，exams arc about writing essays（论文）.Doing an experiment or even drawing a painting can also be university exams.
Kids in different countries take different exams.In the US，many school students do a book report or science report as part of their exams.In Australia，middle school students need to use what they learn in class to make presentations （展示） or speeches.Sometimes，teamwork is part of an exam.
So，exams are your lifetime "friends".Be nice and patient with them.They will help make you a better person.
（1）Which of the following exams tests your knowledge and skills？
A.An exam for finding talents.
B.An exam in middle schools.
C.The college entrance examination.
D.The high school entrance examination.
（2）What are exams at middle school about according to the text？
A.Writing essays.
B.Drawing a painting.
C.Doing much more experiments.
D.Answering questions on paper.
（3）Where do school students need to do a science report as part of their exams？
A.In America.
B.In Australia.
C.In China.
D.In Canada.
（4）What does the author want to tell us？
A.We should worry about exams.
B.We should be friendly to exams.
C.Exams should be more difficult.
D.We should take different exams.
28．（6分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的五个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Chinese people are among the most hospitable （热情好客的） people in the world.They are happy to invite you to visit their home. （1）
As a welcome，the host usually makes tea for you.Then he will offer you snacks like nuts or candy.（2） They will never let you feel lonely.
At the same time，other family members of the home will be cooking a meal for you.Chinese people treat （招待） their guests with a big dinner. （3）
On the table，the guests must be the first to eat.And the host usually picks food for the guests.They make sure that you enjoy eating like you are at home.As you finish eating，the host will usually say："You didn't eat much. （4） "Although you tell them you have had enough，they will still put more food in your bowl.
Does your family welcome guests like this？
A.Someone in the home will also talk with you.
B.Please eat more.
C.You always feel their warmth at their home.
D.They like to visit your home.
E.They always cook more food than a guest can eat.
四、阅读填空
29．（7分）阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。
John's parents want him to be a pilot like his brother.But John is afraid of（1） （be） up in the air.
When his brother heard this，he said to John，"You can have a try on my helicopter（直升机）（2） （one）.Don't worry about anything.Everything looks much （3） （small） from up in the sky.There's nothing to be afraid of."
Hearing this，John wanted （4） （give） it a try.When they got on the helicopter，there was a very loud sound.John was so afraid that he closed his eyes （5） （quick）.After about five minutes，he opened his eyes，looked out of the window of the helicopter，and said to his brother："How high （6） （us） are!Look at those people down there.They look as small as ants （蚂蚁），don't they？"
"They are ants，"（7） （answer） his brother. "We haven't taken off yet."
五、阅读问答 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。
30．（8分）A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope.It can be in the shape of an animal，a flower or a Chinese character with a special meaning.Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
Many Chinese knots have special meanings.People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.
（1）Why do people usually use red ropes to make a Chinese knot？
（2）What do Chinese people think the knots can bring them？
（3）Where do Chinese people put the knots up？
（4）Is a Chinese knot made of a thick rope？
六、任务型阅读
31．（10分）阅读短文，然后按要求完成问题。
Chinese painting is one of the oldest forms of painting in the world.
Chinese artists first （A） began painting more than two thousand years ago，and painters in China are still using many of the same methods today.
Chinese painters often paint natural scenes，animals or people.（B） 建筑很少被包括，unless they make up a small part of a natural scene.
There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.The （C） ______ is the gongbi style （风格）.This style of painting takes a lot of time to make，as everything is painted in great detail （细节）.（D） Often this style also uses a lot of colour.Long ago，most professional （职业的） painters in China used the gongbi style.
The second style of Chinese painting is ink﹣wash painting （水墨画 ）.Ink﹣wash paintings are done very （E） quickly，and may not always have much colour.
Ink﹣wash paintings also have less detail，because the painter is trying to get across the impression of the scene with just a few brush strokes （笔画）.Long ago，most ink﹣wash artists did not work as painters， （F） ______ painted as a hobby.
However，a good ink﹣wash artist could still become famous.
（1）写出文中划线部分（A）和 （E）的同义词或近义词。 ；
（2）将文中划线部分（B）译成英语：
（3）在文中（C）和（F）的空白处分别填入适当的单词。 ；
（4）将文中划线部分 （D） 改写为：Often this style often uses a lot of colour， .
（5）从文中找出中国画家通常所画的两种内容。 ；
七、书面表达
32．（20分）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国传统文化非常感兴趣，他来信想让你介绍有关中国传统文化。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）表达写信目的；
（2）介绍一项中国传统技艺；
（3）表达邀请和期盼。
注意：
（1）词数 80﹣100。开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
（2）短文须包括所给内容信息。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike，
I'm glad to receive a letter from you.
______
Yours，
Li Hua
参考答案与试题解析
一、单项填空 从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
13．（0.5分） Pandas live high up in mountains of Central and Western China.（ ）
A． a B． an C． the D．（不填）
【分析】熊猫生活在中国中西部的高山上。
【解答】根据题干和选项可知，句意为：熊猫生活在中国中西部的高山上？故此处的mountains"高山"表示特指，故填定冠词the。
故选：C。
【点评】不定冠词包括a和an，a修饰以辅音音素开头的单词，an修饰以元音音素开头的单词，结合语境，选择正确答案。
14．（0.5分） It's hard for me to make a between the two types of computers.（ ）
A． choice B． mistake C． joy D． noise
【分析】我很难在这两种电脑之间做出选择。
【解答】choice选择；mistake错误；joy快乐；noise噪音。根据"在这两种电脑之间"可知，前面为"做出选择"，要填"选择"，其它选项语意不通。
故选：A。
【点评】考查名词词义辨析，要牢记名词的词义及用法，进行比较分析，选择正确答案。
15．（0.5分） Do not give food to the bears.If you feed ，they might attack you.（ ）
A． it B． him C．us D． them
【分析】不要给熊食物。如果你喂它们，它们可能会攻击你。
【解答】A它，B他，C我们，D他们，they对应的宾格是them。
故选：D。
【点评】主要考查的是对句子意思的理解和对代词的掌握。
16．（0.5分） It was of Mary to lose her camera.（ ）
A． careful B． silly C． careless D． safe
【分析】玛丽把照相机弄丢了，她真粗心。
【解答】考查形容词词义辨析。careful仔细的；silly愚蠢的；careless粗心的；safe安全的；根据" lose her camera（照相机弄丢了）"可推知，玛丽是粗心的。
故选：C。
【点评】考查形容词词义辨析，要牢记形容词的词义及用法，进行比较分析，选择正确答案。
17．（0.5分） Someone rocks at a duck in the park，but I was not brave enough to tell him to stop doing it.（ ）
A． throws B． was throwing
C． will throw D． has thrown
【分析】有人在公园里一直向鸭子扔石头，但我不够勇敢，没有告诉他们停止那样做。
【解答】throw扔。选项A是第三人称单数形式；选项B是过去进行时；选项C是一般将来时；选项D是现在完成时。根据but后面的句子时态可知空格处应使用过去进行时，表示在过去某个时间一直在进行的动作，其构成是was/were+现在分词，本题答案是B。
故选：B。
【点评】本题主要考查过去进行时的构成和用法。
18．（0.5分） He rushed into the fire to save the kid it was dangerous for him to do so.（ ）
A． if B． because C． although D． when
【分析】他冲进火里去救那个孩子，尽管这样做很危险。
【解答】if如果；because因为；although虽然、尽管；when什么时候。根据题干"He rushed into the fire to save the kid ...it was dangerous for him to do so."可知，前后句之间表达的是一种转折关系，因此应用although引导让步状语从句。
故选：C。
【点评】辨析每个选项的含义，结合语境，选择正确答案。
19．（0.5分） It was raining so that we couldn't go outside to do some shopping.（ ）
A． badly B． softly C． lightly D． heavily
【分析】雨下得那么大，以致于我们不能去外面购物了。
【解答】badly坏地，糟糕地；softly轻柔地；lightly轻轻地；heavily严重地，繁重地。根据语境，可知雨下得那么大，修饰动词rain，因此用副词heavily。
故选：D。
【点评】辨析副词的含义，结合语境，给出答案。
20．（0.5分） The children in the children 's hospital all serious illnesses.（ ）
A． suffer from B． care for
C． prepare for D． decide on
【分析】儿童医院的孩子们都患有严重的疾病。
【解答】A.遭受；B.照顾；C.准备；D.决定；根据serious illnesses"严重的疾病"和题干可知，句意为：儿童医院的孩子们都患有严重的疾病。故suffer from符合题意。
故选：A。
【点评】考查动词短语，要牢记动词短语的词义及用法，进行比较分析，选择正确答案。
21．（0.5分）—Do you know to help disabled children？
—By raising some money.（ ）
A． what B． how C． why D． when
【分析】﹣你知道如何帮助残疾儿童吗？
﹣通过筹集一些资金。
【解答】what什么；how怎样；why为什么；when何时。根据By raising some money"通过筹集一些资金"可知，此处是"你知道如何帮助残疾儿童吗"。
故选：B。
【点评】熟悉选项的含义，再根据题干即可作出选择。
22．（0.5分）— !You're going to fall.
—Thanks.（ ）
A． Excuse me B． I'm sorry C． Watch out D． Never mind
【分析】—小心！你快掉下去了。
—谢谢。
【解答】考查情境交际。A抱歉，打扰一下；B对不起；C小心；D没关系。根据You're going to fall.（你快掉下去了。）可知提醒对方注意，C符合情境。
故选：C。
【点评】考查情境对话，在日常学习时多积累日常交际用语。做题时要先了解各选项的意思，对其用法做到心里有数，再根据具体的语境来选择正确答案。
二、完形填空 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
23．（10分）Lily came from a very poor family in New York.When she was sixteen years old，her mother died.Her father couldn't （1） B her，so she became homeless.Sometimes she stayed with friends， （2） C usually she spent all night in the underground.With the help of a（3） A teacher，she finished high school in just two years and went to Harvard University.Now she gives（4） C about her experiences.Her story was（5） A into a popular film.
Ark is from a small country in Africa.When he was six years old，he and some （6） B young boys ran away from home because of war.They （7） D for hundreds of kilometres to find safety.During the（8） A ，some of his friends died because they had no food.Ark （9） B made it to another country.He wrote a book and told people about his （10） D .The money from the book goes to help people of his country.
（1）A.refuse
B.support
C.remind
D.receive
（2）A.and
B.or
C.but
D.so
（3）A.kind
B.serious
C.careful
D.lonely
（4）A.presents
B.books
C.speeches
D.reasons
（5）A.made
B.written
C.read
D.invented
（6）A.another
B.other
C.the other
D.the others
（7）A.spent
B.drove
C.took
D.walked
（8）A.journey
B.behaviour
C.program
D.friendship
（9）A.unluckily
B.finally
C.specially
D.terribly
（10）A.message
B.meaning
C.news
D.story
【分析】短文主要写了Lily和Ark两个人的艰难经历以及他们后来的努力和成就。Lily来自纽约的一个贫困家庭，母亲去世后她成为无家可归的人，但在一位老师的帮助下，她成功完成高中学业并进入哈佛大学。现在她讲述自己的经历，并且这个故事被拍成了一部热门电影。Ark来自非洲的一个小国家，因为战争他在六岁时和一些年轻的男孩一起逃离家园，他们跋涉数百公里寻找安全。在途中，一些朋友因为没有食物而死去，但Ark最终成功逃到了另一个国家。他写了一本书，向人们讲述了自己的故事，书的收入用于帮助他的国家的人民。
【解答】（1）考查动词。句意：她的父亲不能养活她，所以她无家可归。refuse拒绝；support支持；remind提醒；receive接受。根据Her father couldn't…her，so she became homeless.（她的父亲不能……她，所以她无家可归。）可知，她的父亲养活不起她，所以她无家可归，符合语境。故选B。
（2）考查连词。句意：有时她和朋友呆在一起，但通常她整夜都呆在地铁里。and并且；or或者，否则；but但是；so因此。根据Sometimes she stayed with friends…usually she spent all night in the underground.（有时她和朋友呆在一起……通常她整夜都呆在地铁里。）可知，有时候她和朋友在一起，通常整夜在地铁里，前后表示转折。故选C。
（3）考查形容词。句意：在一位好心老师的帮助下，她只用了两年就完成了高中学业，进入了哈佛大学。kind善良的；serious严肃的；careful仔细的；lonely孤独的。根据With the help of a…teacher，she finished high school in just two years and went to Harvard University. （在一位……老师的帮助下，她只用了两年就完成了高中学业，进入了哈佛大学。）可知，这个老师是善良的。故选A。
（4）考查名词。句意：现在她就自己的经历发表演讲。presents礼物；books书；speeches演讲；reasons理由。根据Now she gives…about her experiences.（现在她就自己的经历……）可知，发表演讲，符合语境。故选C。
（5）考查动词。句意：她的故事被拍成了一部很受欢迎的电影。made制作；written写；read读；invented发明。根据Her story was…into a popular film.（她的故事……一部很受欢迎的电影。）可知，她的故事被制作成了一部受欢迎的电影，符合语境。故选A。
（6）考查代词。句意：当他六岁的时候，他和其他一些小男孩因为战争而离家出走。another（三者及以上）另一个；other其他的（人/物）；the other（两者中）另一个；the others其余的人/物。根据When he was six years old，he and some…young boys ran away from home because of war.（当他六岁的时候，他和……小男孩因为战争而离家出走。）可知，他和其他的小男孩因为战争而离家出走。故选B。
（7）考查动词。句意：他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方。spent花费；drove驾驶；took拿，取；walked步行。根据When he was six years old，he and some other young boys ran away from home because of war.（当他六岁的时候，他和其他一些小男孩因为战争而离家出走。）可知，他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方，符合语境。故选D。
（8）考查名词。句意：在行程中，他的一些朋友因为没有食物而死去。journey行程；behaviour行为；program节目；friendship友谊。根据前文They walked for hundreds of kilometres to find safety. （他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方。）可知，此处表示在他们几百公里的行程中，符合语境。故选A。
（9）考查副词。句意：Ark终于到达了另一个国家。unluckily不幸地；finally最终；specially特别地；terribly糟糕地。根据When he was six years old，he and some other young boys ran away from home because of war.They walked for hundreds of kilometres to find safety.During the journey，some of his friends died because they had no food. （当他六岁的时候，他和其他一些小男孩因为战争而离家出走。他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方。在旅途中，他的一些朋友因为没有食物而死去。）可知，Ark经历了种种磨难，最终到达了另一个国家。故选B。
（10）考查名词。句意：他写了一本书，告诉人们他的故事。message信息；meaning意义；news新闻；story故事。根据He wrote a book and told people about his…（他写了一本书，告诉人们他的……）可知，写书告诉人们他的故事，符合语境。故选D。
【点评】首先通读全文，了解文章大意，紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息，然后明确词意，结合所学语法，运用排除法逐一选出答案，最后再通读全文核对答案。
三、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
24．（6分）
Christmas is around the corner!
It only comes once a year.
It's a time to spread cheer，
To those we love and hold so dear.
Christmas is a time for us to get along.
It's a time for those like you and me，
To sit beneath（在……下面）the Christmas tree，
And share happiness with each other.
Christmas is a time to exchange gifts with friends and family.
Everybody feels happy and warm when they receive gifts during the holiday.
Christmas is a time to celebrate the passing of another year.
It is a time to show loved ones how much we care about them.
（1）What does Christmas spread？ B
A.Patience.
B.Joy.
C.Worry.
D.Truth.
（2）Where do we sit to share happiness with each other？ C
A.Around the corner.
B.In the corner.
C.Under the Christmas tree.
D.In the Christmas tree.
（3）Who do we exchange gifts with at Christmas according to the poem？ C
A.Boys.
B.Girls.
C.Friends.
D.Students.
（4）Why do people feel happy and warm at Christmas？ A
A.Because they receive gifts.
B.Because they let time pass.
C.Because they are meeting family.
D.Because they are waiting for a new year.
【分析】这篇短文主要写了圣诞节的意义和庆祝活动。圣诞节是一年一度的节日，是一个传播快乐的时刻，我们可以与亲人和朋友一起庆祝，交换礼物，展示关爱。圣诞节也是一个让我们团聚的时刻，大家可以坐在圣诞树下，分享快乐和幸福。同时，圣诞节也是庆祝一年的结束，向我们所爱的人表达关心的时刻。
【解答】细节理解题。
（1）根据第三段It's a time to spread cheer，（这是一个传播欢乐的时刻，）可知圣诞节传播快乐。故选B。
（2）根据第七段To sit beneath（在……下面）the Christmas tree，（坐在圣诞树下，）以及第八段And share happiness with each other.（和彼此分享快乐。）可知我们坐在圣诞树下分享彼此的快乐。故选C。
（3）根据第九段Christmas is a time to exchange gifts with friends and family.（圣诞节是与朋友和家人交换礼物的时刻。）可知我们在圣诞节和朋友交换礼物。故选C。
（4）根据第十段Everybody feels happy and warm when they receive gifts during the holiday.（每个人在节日收到礼物时都感到快乐和温暖。）可知人们在圣诞节感到快乐和温暖，因为他们收到礼物。故选A。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查
25．（6分）"Giving brings more joy than receiving."We often hear these words from many great people.But do you know who shows this best？They are volunteers.
Volunteers usually spend some of their free time helping others.They may help to look after old and sick people.They may also help to protect animals and the environment.
Usually，people can volunteer to help others in their local cities.But sometimes，they need to work in hard places，such as Africa.
When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.
If you can't help everyone，don't worry.Remember you can still play an important role （角色） to help others.Just try your best to bring the positive （积极的） side of life to people in need.
（1）Who shows the words "Giving brings more joy than receiving."best？ B
A.Great people.
B.Volunteers.
C.Sick people.
D.Old men.
（2）What does the underlined word "reactions" mean？ C
A.decisions
B.places
C.answers
D.duties
（3）Which of the following is the proper way to help others as a volunteer？ C
A.Look after all the people in need.
B.Be ready to go to some hard places.
C.Respect them and be a good listener.
D.Try your best to give them some money.
（4）What advice does the author （作者） give volunteers？ D
A.They should worry about everyone.
B.Remember to play an important role.
C.They should try their best help everybody.
D.Bring hope and confidence to people in need.
【分析】这篇短文主要讲述了志愿者的重要性和他们所做的事情。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段"Giving brings more joy than receiving."We often hear these words from many great people.But do you know who shows this best？They are volunteers.（"给予比接受带来更多快乐。"我们经常从许多伟人那里听到这些话。但你知道谁表现得最好吗？他们是志愿者。）可知志愿者把"给予比接受更快乐"这句话表现得最好。故选B。
（2）词义猜测题。根据第三段When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.（当做志愿者时，找到一个正确的方法来帮助有需要的人是很重要的。每个人对灾难或不好的事情都有不同的......。并不是所有人都愿意接受你的帮助。向他们表达你的尊重，做一个好的倾听者。）联系前后句可猜测出下划线单词 reactions 的意思应为：回应。即答复。故选C。
（3）细节理解题。根据第三段When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.（当做志愿者时，找到一个正确的方法来帮助有需要的人是很重要的。每个人对灾难或不好的事情都有不同的反应。并不是所有人都愿意接受你的帮助。向他们表达你的尊重，做一个好的倾听者。）可知尊重他们，做一个好的倾听者是志愿者帮助他人的正确方式。故选C。
（4）细节理解题。根据最后一段Just try your best to bring the positive （积极的） side of life to people in need.（尽你所能把生活的积极面带给需要帮助的人。）可知作者给志愿者的建议是：给有需要的人带来希望和信心。故选D。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
26．（6分）Health is important to everybody.If you want to lose weight and be healthier，please do these things.
1.Stop snacking.
a.Feeling hungry is OK.
2.Change what you eat.
a.Add more green，red and orange vegetables.Eat more carrots，broccoli，and beets.
b.Eat less white vegetables and starches （淀粉）.Eat less potatoes，pasta and white bread.
c.Eat less meat.
d.Eat more fibre（纤维制品），like beans.
3.Eat fruit.
a.Fruit juice is full of sugar and calories.Eat the whole fruit instead.
4.Eat less sugar.
a.Make cakes，cookies，ice cream and candy a treat.Eat them once a week.
5.Walk or bike everywhere you go.
a.Walking and biking are nice exercises.They burn calories.
b.Walk before breakfast and after dinner.
You never finish.You cannot stop and go back to your old ways.To stay healthy，you must do this forever.
（1）What is the best title of the text？ C
A.Eat fruits
B.Lose weight
C.Steps to a healthier life
D.Do much more exercises
（2）What does the author suggest eating more？ D
A.Meat.
B.Sugar.
C.White vegetables.
D.Orange vegetables.
（3）What does the author think of walking and biking？ D
A.New.
B.Old.
C.Bad.
D.Good.
（4）How many steps of being healthier are mentioned（提及） in the text？ D
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four.
D.Five.
【分析】这篇短文主要是关于如何保持健康和减肥的建议。
【解答】（1）标题归纳提。通读全文，根据第一段Health is important to everybody.If you want to lose weight and be healthier，please do these things.（健康对每个人都很重要。如果你想减肥，更健康，请做这些事情。）可知这篇短文主要是关于如何保持健康和减肥的建议。故最佳标题应为：保持健康的步骤。故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据第5段Add more green，red and orange vegetables.（添加更多的绿色、红色和橙色蔬菜。）可知作者建议多吃橙色蔬菜。故选D。
（3）细节理解题。根据第14段Walking and biking are nice exercises.（散步和骑自行车都是很好的运动。）可知作者认为步行和骑自行车很好。故选D。
（4）细节理解题。根据第二段Stop snacking.（停止吃零食。）以及第四段Change what you eat.（改变你的饮食。）以及第九段Eat fruit.（吃水果。）以及第十一段Eat less sugar.（少吃糖。）以及第十三段Walk or bike everywhere you go.（无论你去哪里，步行或骑自行车。）可知文中提到了5种更健康的步骤。故选D。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
27．（6分）Exam time!Most kids would say it's the worst thing about school.But do you know why you take exams？And what's the best way to study for them？Read on and find out the answers.You never know﹣exams might not be that bad after all.
Most kids don't like exams.But interestingly，we can't live without them.They play an important role in our lives.
Exams are not all the same.There are two kinds.
One kind tests （考查） your knowledge and skills.School exams are of this kind.And it's the same with certificate （证书） exams.For example，you need to pass a certificate exam to become a doctor.This shows you're able to treat patients.
The other type helps find talents （人才）.For example，the college entrance examination（高考）.Universities use it as a fair way to choose students.
At middle school，exams are about answering questions on paper.At university，exams arc about writing essays（论文）.Doing an experiment or even drawing a painting can also be university exams.
Kids in different countries take different exams.In the US，many school students do a book report or science report as part of their exams.In Australia，middle school students need to use what they learn in class to make presentations （展示） or speeches.Sometimes，teamwork is part of an exam.
So，exams are your lifetime "friends".Be nice and patient with them.They will help make you a better person.
（1）Which of the following exams tests your knowledge and skills？ B
A.An exam for finding talents.
B.An exam in middle schools.
C.The college entrance examination.
D.The high school entrance examination.
（2）What are exams at middle school about according to the text？ D
A.Writing essays.
B.Drawing a painting.
C.Doing much more experiments.
D.Answering questions on paper.
（3）Where do school students need to do a science report as part of their exams？ A
A.In America.
B.In Australia.
C.In China.
D.In Canada.
（4）What does the author want to tell us？ B
A.We should worry about exams.
B.We should be friendly to exams.
C.Exams should be more difficult.
D.We should take different exams.
【分析】这篇短文主要讲述了考试的重要性以及不同类型的考试。考试可以测试我们的知识和技能，也可以帮助发现人才。不同国家的学生参加的考试方式也不同，有的是书面答题，有的是写作文或做实验。总之，考试是我们生活中重要的一部分，它们可以帮助我们成为更好的人。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第四段One kind tests （考查） your knowledge and skills.School exams are of this kind.（一种是测试你的知识和技能。学校考试就是这样。）可知中学的一次考试能测试你的知识和技能。故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第六段At middle school，exams are about answering questions on paper.（在中学，考试就是在纸上回答问题。）可知中学的考试就是在纸上回答问题。故选D。
（3）细节理解题。根据第七段In the US，many school students do a book report or science report as part of their exams.（在美国，许多学生在考试中都会做一份读书报告或科学报告。）可知美国学生需要做科学报告作为考试的一部分。故选A。
（4）主旨大意题。通读全文，根据最后一段So，exams are your lifetime "friends".Be nice and patient with them.They will help make you a better person.（所以，考试是你一生的"朋友"。善待他们，耐心对待他们。他们会帮助你成为一个更好的人。）可知作者想告诉我们：应该友好对待考试。故选B。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
28．（6分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的五个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Chinese people are among the most hospitable （热情好客的） people in the world.They are happy to invite you to visit their home. （1） C
As a welcome，the host usually makes tea for you.Then he will offer you snacks like nuts or candy.（2） A They will never let you feel lonely.
At the same time，other family members of the home will be cooking a meal for you.Chinese people treat （招待） their guests with a big dinner. （3） E
On the table，the guests must be the first to eat.And the host usually picks food for the guests.They make sure that you enjoy eating like you are at home.As you finish eating，the host will usually say："You didn't eat much. （4） B "Although you tell them you have had enough，they will still put more food in your bowl.
Does your family welcome guests like this？
A.Someone in the home will also talk with you.
B.Please eat more.
C.You always feel their warmth at their home.
D.They like to visit your home.
E.They always cook more food than a guest can eat.
【分析】短文主要写了中国人民的好客和热情。他们愿意邀请你去他们家做客，热情款待。作为欢迎，主人通常会为你泡茶，然后会提供坚果或糖果等小吃。他们不会让你感到孤单。与此同时，家里的其他成员会为你做一顿大餐。在餐桌上，客人必须先吃，主人通常会为客人夹菜，确保你像在家一样享受美食。当你吃完后，主人通常会说："你吃得不多。"尽管你告诉他们你已经吃饱了，他们仍然会给你加更多的食物。
【解答】细节推理题。
（1）根据上句They are happy to invite you to visit their home.（他们很高兴邀请你去他们家做客。）可知描述的是请客的事，C你总能在他们家里感受到他们的温暖。符合语境，故答案为：C。
（2）根据下句They will never let you feel lonely.（他们永远不会让你感到孤独。）可知描述做客时的情景，A家里的人也会和你说话。符合语境，故答案为：E。
（3）根据上句Chinese people treat （招待） their guests with a big dinner.（中国人以丰盛的晚餐招待客人。）可知描述的是晚饭的事，E他们总是做客人吃不完的食物。符合语境，故答案为：A。
（4）根据上句You didn't eat much.（你没吃多少。）可知认为你没吃好，B请多吃点。符合语境，故答案为：B。
【点评】首先通读全文，了解文章大意；其次掌握每段的主旨大意，并选出中心句；最后要再次阅读文章检查，避免错误。
四、阅读填空
29．（7分）阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。
John's parents want him to be a pilot like his brother.But John is afraid of（1） being （be） up in the air.
When his brother heard this，he said to John，"You can have a try on my helicopter（直升机）（2） first （one）.Don't worry about anything.Everything looks much （3） smaller （small） from up in the sky.There's nothing to be afraid of."
Hearing this，John wanted （4） to give （give） it a try.When they got on the helicopter，there was a very loud sound.John was so afraid that he closed his eyes （5） quickly （quick）.After about five minutes，he opened his eyes，looked out of the window of the helicopter，and said to his brother："How high （6） we （us） are!Look at those people down there.They look as small as ants （蚂蚁），don't they？"
"They are ants，"（7） answered （answer） his brother. "We haven't taken off yet."
【分析】短文主要介绍了约翰害怕坐飞机，但他的兄弟鼓励他试试直升机的故事。
【解答】（1）考查动名词。句意：但是约翰害怕在空中。空处的动词在介词of之后，故应用动名词形式。故填：being。
（2）考查副词。句意：你可以先试试我的直升机。分析句子结构可知，空处的词应是修饰动词，故应用副词first"首先"。故填：first。
（3）考查形容词比较级。句意：从天上看，一切都小得多。根据空前much的提示可知，空处形容词应用比较级形式。故填：smaller。
（4）考查动词不定式。句意：听到这些，约翰想试一试。want to do sth."想干某事"，固定用法。故填：to give。
（5）考查副词。句意：约翰非常害怕，很快就闭上了眼睛。分析句子结构可知，空处的词应是修饰动词，故应用副词quickly"快地"。故填：quickly。
（6）考查代词。句意：我们多高啊！分析句子结构可知，空处是句子的主语，故应用人称代词主格we"我们"。故填：we。
（7）考查动词时态。句意："它们是蚂蚁，"他的兄弟回答。根据上下文语境可知，句子应用一般过去时，故动词应用过去式。故填：answered。
【点评】语法填空题要根据上下文语境，运用语法和词汇知识，反复推敲以求得解答。对于同义词和近义词的选项，在充分考虑到上下文具体语境下特别注意这些同义词和近义词搭配。
五、阅读问答 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。
30．（8分）A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope.It can be in the shape of an animal，a flower or a Chinese character with a special meaning.Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
Many Chinese knots have special meanings.People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.
（1）Why do people usually use red ropes to make a Chinese knot？ Because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
（2）What do Chinese people think the knots can bring them？ People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck.
（3）Where do Chinese people put the knots up？ Put them up at home.
（4）Is a Chinese knot made of a thick rope？ No，it isn't.
【分析】文章介绍了中国结的相关信息。
【解答】细节理解题。
（1）根据第1段Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.（通常使用红绳子，因为红色对中国人来说是幸运的颜色。）可知因为红色对中国人来说是幸运的颜色，故答案为：Because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
（2）根据第2段People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.（人们认为这些结可以给他们带来幸福或好运，所以他们随身携带结或把它们挂在家里。）可知人们认为这些结可以给他们带来幸福或好运，故答案为：People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck.
（3）根据第2段People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.（人们认为这些结可以给他们带来幸福或好运，所以他们随身携带结或把它们挂在家里。）可知他们把它们挂在家里，故答案为：Put them up at home.
（4）根据第1段A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope. （中国结通常是用细绳做成的。）可知不是用粗绳子做，故答案为：No，it isn't.
【点评】这是个任务型阅读题，主要考查学生的阅读理解能力及知识运用能力。答题时细节理解题可直接根据文中细节得出答案。
六、任务型阅读
31．（10分）阅读短文，然后按要求完成问题。
Chinese painting is one of the oldest forms of painting in the world.
Chinese artists first （A） began painting more than two thousand years ago，and painters in China are still using many of the same methods today.
Chinese painters often paint natural scenes，animals or people.（B） 建筑很少被包括，unless they make up a small part of a natural scene.
There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.The （C） ______ is the gongbi style （风格）.This style of painting takes a lot of time to make，as everything is painted in great detail （细节）.（D） Often this style also uses a lot of colour.Long ago，most professional （职业的） painters in China used the gongbi style.
The second style of Chinese painting is ink﹣wash painting （水墨画 ）.Ink﹣wash paintings are done very （E） quickly，and may not always have much colour.
Ink﹣wash paintings also have less detail，because the painter is trying to get across the impression of the scene with just a few brush strokes （笔画）.Long ago，most ink﹣wash artists did not work as painters， （F） ______ painted as a hobby.
However，a good ink﹣wash artist could still become famous.
（1）写出文中划线部分（A）和 （E）的同义词或近义词。 started ； fast
（2）将文中划线部分（B）译成英语： Buildings are seldom included
（3）在文中（C）和（F）的空白处分别填入适当的单词。 first ； but
（4）将文中划线部分 （D） 改写为：Often this style often uses a lot of colour， too .
（5）从文中找出中国画家通常所画的两种内容。 the gongbi style ； ink﹣wash painting
【分析】本文主要介绍了世界上最古老的绘画形式之一——中国画。
【解答】（1）词义猜测题。began意为"开始"，其同义词是started；quickly意为"快速地"，副词，其同义词是fast。故填started；fast。
（2）汉译英题。建筑Buildings，位于句首，单词首字母要大写；很少seldom；被包括are included，时态是一般现在时，主语Buildings和谓语include之间是被动关系，用一般现在时的被动语态，结构为be done；又因为主语是复数，所以be动词用are。故填Buildings are seldom included。
（3）单词填空题。根据空处前句There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.（中国传统绘画有两种。）可知，此处在介绍第一种，所以（C）处填first；根据（F）处空前句子most ink﹣wash artists did not work as painters（大多数水墨艺术家都不是画家）以及空后句子painted as a hobby（把绘画当作一种爱好）可知，前后存在转折，用转折连词but。故填first；but。
（4）改写句子题。分析句子可知，此处要用also（也）的同义词改写句子，可以用too（也，位于句末，逗号隔开）。故填too。
（5）细节理解题。根据第四段There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.The （C） ______ is the gongbi style（风格）.（中国传统绘画有两种。第一种是工笔画。）以及第五段The second style of Chinese painting is ink﹣wash painting（水墨画 ）.（中国画的第二种风格是水墨画。）可知，中国画家通常所画的两种内容分别是工笔画和水墨画。故填the gongbi style；ink﹣wash painting。
【点评】这是个综合型阅读题，题目中有翻译题、也有问答题，主要考查学生的阅读理解能力及知识运用能力。
七、书面表达
32．（20分）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国传统文化非常感兴趣，他来信想让你介绍有关中国传统文化。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）表达写信目的；
（2）介绍一项中国传统技艺；
（3）表达邀请和期盼。
注意：
（1）词数 80﹣100。开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
（2）短文须包括所给内容信息。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike，
I'm glad to receive a letter from you.
______
Yours，
Li Hua
【分析】高分句型一
Knowing from your letter that you are wondering Chinese traditional culture，I am writing to introduce some knowledge about Chinese Peking Opera.
翻译：从你的信中得知你对中国传统文化很感兴趣，所以我写信给你介绍一些关于中国京剧的知识。
分析：句子里，现在分词短语Knowing from your email作原因状语；that引导宾语从句you are wondering Chinese traditional culture。
高分句型二
To make you feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture，I invite you to watch a Peking opera performance next Sunday afternoon at Chang'an Grand Theatre.
翻译：为了让你感受中国传统文化的魅力，我邀请你下周日下午在长安大剧院观看京剧演出。
分析：句子里，动词不定式To make you feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture作目的状语。
【解答】Dear Mike，
I'm glad to receive a letter from you.Knowing from your letter that you are wondering Chinese traditional culture，I am writing to introduce some knowledge about Chinese Peking Opera.【高分句型一】
As the most influential opera in China，Peking Opera has a history of nearly 200 years，and it takes historical stories as the main performance content.There are four kinds of roles in the Beijing Opera：male roles，female roles，painted roles and clowns.Different roles wear different kinds of clothes.（简单介绍京剧艺术）To make you feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture，I invite you to watch a Peking opera performance next Sunday afternoon at Chang'an Grand Theatre.【高分句型二】I am sure you will have a better understanding about Peking Opera after watching the performance.（邀请和期盼）
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
【点评】能够根据提示进行书面表达，能够围绕主题准确使用一定的语法、词汇、短语和句型等，清楚连贯地表达自己的思想，进而完成写作任务。
辽宁省沈阳市皇姑区2022-2023学年八年级下学期期末英语试卷（解析版）
一、单项填空 从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
13．（0.5分） Pandas live high up in mountains of Central and Western China.（ ）
A． a B． an C． the D．（不填）
14．（0.5分） It's hard for me to make a between the two types of computers.（ ）
A． choice B． mistake C． joy D． noise
15．（0.5分） Do not give food to the bears.If you feed ，they might attack you.（ ）
A． it B． him C．us D． them
16．（0.5分） It was of Mary to lose her camera.（ ）
A． careful B． silly C． careless D． safe
17．（0.5分） Someone rocks at a duck in the park，but I was not brave enough to tell him to stop doing it.（ ）
A． throws B． was throwing
C． will throw D． has thrown
18．（0.5分） He rushed into the fire to save the kid it was dangerous for him to do so.（ ）
A． if B． because C． although D． when
19．（0.5分） It was raining so that we couldn't go outside to do some shopping.（ ）
A． badly B． softly C． lightly D． heavily
20．（0.5分） The children in the children 's hospital all serious illnesses.（ ）
A． suffer from B． care for
C． prepare for D． decide on
21．（0.5分）—Do you know to help disabled children？
—By raising some money.（ ）
A． what B． how C． why D． when
22．（0.5分）— !You're going to fall.
—Thanks.（ ）
A． Excuse me B． I'm sorry C． Watch out D． Never mind
二、完形填空 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
23．（10分）Lily came from a very poor family in New York.When she was sixteen years old，her mother died.Her father couldn't （1） her，so she became homeless.Sometimes she stayed with friends， （2） usually she spent all night in the underground.With the help of a（3） teacher，she finished high school in just two years and went to Harvard University.Now she gives（4） about her experiences.Her story was（5） into a popular film.
Ark is from a small country in Africa.When he was six years old，he and some （6） young boys ran away from home because of war.They （7） for hundreds of kilometres to find safety.During the（8） ，some of his friends died because they had no food.Ark （9） made it to another country.He wrote a book and told people about his （10） .The money from the book goes to help people of his country.
（1）A.refuse
B.support
C.remind
D.receive
（2）A.and
B.or
C.but
D.so
（3）A.kind
B.serious
C.careful
D.lonely
（4）A.presents
B.books
C.speeches
D.reasons
（5）A.made
B.written
C.read
D.invented
（6）A.another
B.other
C.the other
D.the others
（7）A.spent
B.drove
C.took
D.walked
（8）A.journey
B.behaviour
C.program
D.friendship
（9）A.unluckily
B.finally
C.specially
D.terribly
（10）A.message
B.meaning
C.news
D.story
三、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
24．（6分）
Christmas is around the corner!
It only comes once a year.
It's a time to spread cheer，
To those we love and hold so dear.
Christmas is a time for us to get along.
It's a time for those like you and me，
To sit beneath（在……下面）the Christmas tree，
And share happiness with each other.
Christmas is a time to exchange gifts with friends and family.
Everybody feels happy and warm when they receive gifts during the holiday.
Christmas is a time to celebrate the passing of another year.
It is a time to show loved ones how much we care about them.
（1）What does Christmas spread？
A.Patience.
B.Joy.
C.Worry.
D.Truth.
（2）Where do we sit to share happiness with each other？
A.Around the corner.
B.In the corner.
C.Under the Christmas tree.
D.In the Christmas tree.
（3）Who do we exchange gifts with at Christmas according to the poem？
A.Boys.
B.Girls.
C.Friends.
D.Students.
（4）Why do people feel happy and warm at Christmas？
A.Because they receive gifts.
B.Because they let time pass.
C.Because they are meeting family.
D.Because they are waiting for a new year.
25．（6分）"Giving brings more joy than receiving."We often hear these words from many great people.But do you know who shows this best？They are volunteers.
Volunteers usually spend some of their free time helping others.They may help to look after old and sick people.They may also help to protect animals and the environment.
Usually，people can volunteer to help others in their local cities.But sometimes，they need to work in hard places，such as Africa.
When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.
If you can't help everyone，don't worry.Remember you can still play an important role （角色） to help others.Just try your best to bring the positive （积极的） side of life to people in need.
（1）Who shows the words "Giving brings more joy than receiving."best？
A.Great people.
B.Volunteers.
C.Sick people.
D.Old men.
（2）What does the underlined word "reactions" mean？
A.decisions
B.places
C.answers
D.duties
（3）Which of the following is the proper way to help others as a volunteer？
A.Look after all the people in need.
B.Be ready to go to some hard places.
C.Respect them and be a good listener.
D.Try your best to give them some money.
（4）What advice does the author （作者） give volunteers？
A.They should worry about everyone.
B.Remember to play an important role.
C.They should try their best help everybody.
D.Bring hope and confidence to people in need.
26．（6分）Health is important to everybody.If you want to lose weight and be healthier，please do these things.
1.Stop snacking.
a.Feeling hungry is OK.
2.Change what you eat.
a.Add more green，red and orange vegetables.Eat more carrots，broccoli，and beets.
b.Eat less white vegetables and starches （淀粉）.Eat less potatoes，pasta and white bread.
c.Eat less meat.
d.Eat more fibre（纤维制品），like beans.
3.Eat fruit.
a.Fruit juice is full of sugar and calories.Eat the whole fruit instead.
4.Eat less sugar.
a.Make cakes，cookies，ice cream and candy a treat.Eat them once a week.
5.Walk or bike everywhere you go.
a.Walking and biking are nice exercises.They burn calories.
b.Walk before breakfast and after dinner.
You never finish.You cannot stop and go back to your old ways.To stay healthy，you must do this forever.
（1）What is the best title of the text？
A.Eat fruits
B.Lose weight
C.Steps to a healthier life
D.Do much more exercises
（2）What does the author suggest eating more？
A.Meat.
B.Sugar.
C.White vegetables.
D.Orange vegetables.
（3）What does the author think of walking and biking？
A.New.
B.Old.
C.Bad.
D.Good.
（4）How many steps of being healthier are mentioned（提及） in the text？
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four.
D.Five.
27．（6分）Exam time!Most kids would say it's the worst thing about school.But do you know why you take exams？And what's the best way to study for them？Read on and find out the answers.You never know﹣exams might not be that bad after all.
Most kids don't like exams.But interestingly，we can't live without them.They play an important role in our lives.
Exams are not all the same.There are two kinds.
One kind tests （考查） your knowledge and skills.School exams are of this kind.And it's the same with certificate （证书） exams.For example，you need to pass a certificate exam to become a doctor.This shows you're able to treat patients.
The other type helps find talents （人才）.For example，the college entrance examination（高考）.Universities use it as a fair way to choose students.
At middle school，exams are about answering questions on paper.At university，exams arc about writing essays（论文）.Doing an experiment or even drawing a painting can also be university exams.
Kids in different countries take different exams.In the US，many school students do a book report or science report as part of their exams.In Australia，middle school students need to use what they learn in class to make presentations （展示） or speeches.Sometimes，teamwork is part of an exam.
So，exams are your lifetime "friends".Be nice and patient with them.They will help make you a better person.
（1）Which of the following exams tests your knowledge and skills？
A.An exam for finding talents.
B.An exam in middle schools.
C.The college entrance examination.
D.The high school entrance examination.
（2）What are exams at middle school about according to the text？
A.Writing essays.
B.Drawing a painting.
C.Doing much more experiments.
D.Answering questions on paper.
（3）Where do school students need to do a science report as part of their exams？
A.In America.
B.In Australia.
C.In China.
D.In Canada.
（4）What does the author want to tell us？
A.We should worry about exams.
B.We should be friendly to exams.
C.Exams should be more difficult.
D.We should take different exams.
28．（6分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的五个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Chinese people are among the most hospitable （热情好客的） people in the world.They are happy to invite you to visit their home. （1）
As a welcome，the host usually makes tea for you.Then he will offer you snacks like nuts or candy.（2） They will never let you feel lonely.
At the same time，other family members of the home will be cooking a meal for you.Chinese people treat （招待） their guests with a big dinner. （3）
On the table，the guests must be the first to eat.And the host usually picks food for the guests.They make sure that you enjoy eating like you are at home.As you finish eating，the host will usually say："You didn't eat much. （4） "Although you tell them you have had enough，they will still put more food in your bowl.
Does your family welcome guests like this？
A.Someone in the home will also talk with you.
B.Please eat more.
C.You always feel their warmth at their home.
D.They like to visit your home.
E.They always cook more food than a guest can eat.
四、阅读填空
29．（7分）阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。
John's parents want him to be a pilot like his brother.But John is afraid of（1） （be） up in the air.
When his brother heard this，he said to John，"You can have a try on my helicopter（直升机）（2） （one）.Don't worry about anything.Everything looks much （3） （small） from up in the sky.There's nothing to be afraid of."
Hearing this，John wanted （4） （give） it a try.When they got on the helicopter，there was a very loud sound.John was so afraid that he closed his eyes （5） （quick）.After about five minutes，he opened his eyes，looked out of the window of the helicopter，and said to his brother："How high （6） （us） are!Look at those people down there.They look as small as ants （蚂蚁），don't they？"
"They are ants，"（7） （answer） his brother. "We haven't taken off yet."
五、阅读问答 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。
30．（8分）A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope.It can be in the shape of an animal，a flower or a Chinese character with a special meaning.Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
Many Chinese knots have special meanings.People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.
（1）Why do people usually use red ropes to make a Chinese knot？
（2）What do Chinese people think the knots can bring them？
（3）Where do Chinese people put the knots up？
（4）Is a Chinese knot made of a thick rope？
六、任务型阅读
31．（10分）阅读短文，然后按要求完成问题。
Chinese painting is one of the oldest forms of painting in the world.
Chinese artists first （A） began painting more than two thousand years ago，and painters in China are still using many of the same methods today.
Chinese painters often paint natural scenes，animals or people.（B） 建筑很少被包括，unless they make up a small part of a natural scene.
There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.The （C） ______ is the gongbi style （风格）.This style of painting takes a lot of time to make，as everything is painted in great detail （细节）.（D） Often this style also uses a lot of colour.Long ago，most professional （职业的） painters in China used the gongbi style.
The second style of Chinese painting is ink﹣wash painting （水墨画 ）.Ink﹣wash paintings are done very （E） quickly，and may not always have much colour.
Ink﹣wash paintings also have less detail，because the painter is trying to get across the impression of the scene with just a few brush strokes （笔画）.Long ago，most ink﹣wash artists did not work as painters， （F） ______ painted as a hobby.
However，a good ink﹣wash artist could still become famous.
（1）写出文中划线部分（A）和 （E）的同义词或近义词。 ；
（2）将文中划线部分（B）译成英语：
（3）在文中（C）和（F）的空白处分别填入适当的单词。 ；
（4）将文中划线部分 （D） 改写为：Often this style often uses a lot of colour， .
（5）从文中找出中国画家通常所画的两种内容。 ；
七、书面表达
32．（20分）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国传统文化非常感兴趣，他来信想让你介绍有关中国传统文化。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）表达写信目的；
（2）介绍一项中国传统技艺；
（3）表达邀请和期盼。
注意：
（1）词数 80﹣100。开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
（2）短文须包括所给内容信息。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike，
I'm glad to receive a letter from you.
______
Yours，
Li Hua
参考答案与试题解析
一、单项填空 从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
13．（0.5分） Pandas live high up in mountains of Central and Western China.（ ）
A． a B． an C． the D．（不填）
【分析】熊猫生活在中国中西部的高山上。
【解答】根据题干和选项可知，句意为：熊猫生活在中国中西部的高山上？故此处的mountains"高山"表示特指，故填定冠词the。
故选：C。
【点评】不定冠词包括a和an，a修饰以辅音音素开头的单词，an修饰以元音音素开头的单词，结合语境，选择正确答案。
14．（0.5分） It's hard for me to make a between the two types of computers.（ ）
A． choice B． mistake C． joy D． noise
【分析】我很难在这两种电脑之间做出选择。
【解答】choice选择；mistake错误；joy快乐；noise噪音。根据"在这两种电脑之间"可知，前面为"做出选择"，要填"选择"，其它选项语意不通。
故选：A。
【点评】考查名词词义辨析，要牢记名词的词义及用法，进行比较分析，选择正确答案。
15．（0.5分） Do not give food to the bears.If you feed ，they might attack you.（ ）
A． it B． him C．us D． them
【分析】不要给熊食物。如果你喂它们，它们可能会攻击你。
【解答】A它，B他，C我们，D他们，they对应的宾格是them。
故选：D。
【点评】主要考查的是对句子意思的理解和对代词的掌握。
16．（0.5分） It was of Mary to lose her camera.（ ）
A． careful B． silly C． careless D． safe
【分析】玛丽把照相机弄丢了，她真粗心。
【解答】考查形容词词义辨析。careful仔细的；silly愚蠢的；careless粗心的；safe安全的；根据" lose her camera（照相机弄丢了）"可推知，玛丽是粗心的。
故选：C。
【点评】考查形容词词义辨析，要牢记形容词的词义及用法，进行比较分析，选择正确答案。
17．（0.5分） Someone rocks at a duck in the park，but I was not brave enough to tell him to stop doing it.（ ）
A． throws B． was throwing
C． will throw D． has thrown
【分析】有人在公园里一直向鸭子扔石头，但我不够勇敢，没有告诉他们停止那样做。
【解答】throw扔。选项A是第三人称单数形式；选项B是过去进行时；选项C是一般将来时；选项D是现在完成时。根据but后面的句子时态可知空格处应使用过去进行时，表示在过去某个时间一直在进行的动作，其构成是was/were+现在分词，本题答案是B。
故选：B。
【点评】本题主要考查过去进行时的构成和用法。
18．（0.5分） He rushed into the fire to save the kid it was dangerous for him to do so.（ ）
A． if B． because C． although D． when
【分析】他冲进火里去救那个孩子，尽管这样做很危险。
【解答】if如果；because因为；although虽然、尽管；when什么时候。根据题干"He rushed into the fire to save the kid ...it was dangerous for him to do so."可知，前后句之间表达的是一种转折关系，因此应用although引导让步状语从句。
故选：C。
【点评】辨析每个选项的含义，结合语境，选择正确答案。
19．（0.5分） It was raining so that we couldn't go outside to do some shopping.（ ）
A． badly B． softly C． lightly D． heavily
【分析】雨下得那么大，以致于我们不能去外面购物了。
【解答】badly坏地，糟糕地；softly轻柔地；lightly轻轻地；heavily严重地，繁重地。根据语境，可知雨下得那么大，修饰动词rain，因此用副词heavily。
故选：D。
【点评】辨析副词的含义，结合语境，给出答案。
20．（0.5分） The children in the children 's hospital all serious illnesses.（ ）
A． suffer from B． care for
C． prepare for D． decide on
【分析】儿童医院的孩子们都患有严重的疾病。
【解答】A.遭受；B.照顾；C.准备；D.决定；根据serious illnesses"严重的疾病"和题干可知，句意为：儿童医院的孩子们都患有严重的疾病。故suffer from符合题意。
故选：A。
【点评】考查动词短语，要牢记动词短语的词义及用法，进行比较分析，选择正确答案。
21．（0.5分）—Do you know to help disabled children？
—By raising some money.（ ）
A． what B． how C． why D． when
【分析】﹣你知道如何帮助残疾儿童吗？
﹣通过筹集一些资金。
【解答】what什么；how怎样；why为什么；when何时。根据By raising some money"通过筹集一些资金"可知，此处是"你知道如何帮助残疾儿童吗"。
故选：B。
【点评】熟悉选项的含义，再根据题干即可作出选择。
22．（0.5分）— !You're going to fall.
—Thanks.（ ）
A． Excuse me B． I'm sorry C． Watch out D． Never mind
【分析】—小心！你快掉下去了。
—谢谢。
【解答】考查情境交际。A抱歉，打扰一下；B对不起；C小心；D没关系。根据You're going to fall.（你快掉下去了。）可知提醒对方注意，C符合情境。
故选：C。
【点评】考查情境对话，在日常学习时多积累日常交际用语。做题时要先了解各选项的意思，对其用法做到心里有数，再根据具体的语境来选择正确答案。
二、完形填空 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
23．（10分）Lily came from a very poor family in New York.When she was sixteen years old，her mother died.Her father couldn't （1） B her，so she became homeless.Sometimes she stayed with friends， （2） C usually she spent all night in the underground.With the help of a（3） A teacher，she finished high school in just two years and went to Harvard University.Now she gives（4） C about her experiences.Her story was（5） A into a popular film.
Ark is from a small country in Africa.When he was six years old，he and some （6） B young boys ran away from home because of war.They （7） D for hundreds of kilometres to find safety.During the（8） A ，some of his friends died because they had no food.Ark （9） B made it to another country.He wrote a book and told people about his （10） D .The money from the book goes to help people of his country.
（1）A.refuse
B.support
C.remind
D.receive
（2）A.and
B.or
C.but
D.so
（3）A.kind
B.serious
C.careful
D.lonely
（4）A.presents
B.books
C.speeches
D.reasons
（5）A.made
B.written
C.read
D.invented
（6）A.another
B.other
C.the other
D.the others
（7）A.spent
B.drove
C.took
D.walked
（8）A.journey
B.behaviour
C.program
D.friendship
（9）A.unluckily
B.finally
C.specially
D.terribly
（10）A.message
B.meaning
C.news
D.story
【分析】短文主要写了Lily和Ark两个人的艰难经历以及他们后来的努力和成就。Lily来自纽约的一个贫困家庭，母亲去世后她成为无家可归的人，但在一位老师的帮助下，她成功完成高中学业并进入哈佛大学。现在她讲述自己的经历，并且这个故事被拍成了一部热门电影。Ark来自非洲的一个小国家，因为战争他在六岁时和一些年轻的男孩一起逃离家园，他们跋涉数百公里寻找安全。在途中，一些朋友因为没有食物而死去，但Ark最终成功逃到了另一个国家。他写了一本书，向人们讲述了自己的故事，书的收入用于帮助他的国家的人民。
【解答】（1）考查动词。句意：她的父亲不能养活她，所以她无家可归。refuse拒绝；support支持；remind提醒；receive接受。根据Her father couldn't…her，so she became homeless.（她的父亲不能……她，所以她无家可归。）可知，她的父亲养活不起她，所以她无家可归，符合语境。故选B。
（2）考查连词。句意：有时她和朋友呆在一起，但通常她整夜都呆在地铁里。and并且；or或者，否则；but但是；so因此。根据Sometimes she stayed with friends…usually she spent all night in the underground.（有时她和朋友呆在一起……通常她整夜都呆在地铁里。）可知，有时候她和朋友在一起，通常整夜在地铁里，前后表示转折。故选C。
（3）考查形容词。句意：在一位好心老师的帮助下，她只用了两年就完成了高中学业，进入了哈佛大学。kind善良的；serious严肃的；careful仔细的；lonely孤独的。根据With the help of a…teacher，she finished high school in just two years and went to Harvard University. （在一位……老师的帮助下，她只用了两年就完成了高中学业，进入了哈佛大学。）可知，这个老师是善良的。故选A。
（4）考查名词。句意：现在她就自己的经历发表演讲。presents礼物；books书；speeches演讲；reasons理由。根据Now she gives…about her experiences.（现在她就自己的经历……）可知，发表演讲，符合语境。故选C。
（5）考查动词。句意：她的故事被拍成了一部很受欢迎的电影。made制作；written写；read读；invented发明。根据Her story was…into a popular film.（她的故事……一部很受欢迎的电影。）可知，她的故事被制作成了一部受欢迎的电影，符合语境。故选A。
（6）考查代词。句意：当他六岁的时候，他和其他一些小男孩因为战争而离家出走。another（三者及以上）另一个；other其他的（人/物）；the other（两者中）另一个；the others其余的人/物。根据When he was six years old，he and some…young boys ran away from home because of war.（当他六岁的时候，他和……小男孩因为战争而离家出走。）可知，他和其他的小男孩因为战争而离家出走。故选B。
（7）考查动词。句意：他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方。spent花费；drove驾驶；took拿，取；walked步行。根据When he was six years old，he and some other young boys ran away from home because of war.（当他六岁的时候，他和其他一些小男孩因为战争而离家出走。）可知，他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方，符合语境。故选D。
（8）考查名词。句意：在行程中，他的一些朋友因为没有食物而死去。journey行程；behaviour行为；program节目；friendship友谊。根据前文They walked for hundreds of kilometres to find safety. （他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方。）可知，此处表示在他们几百公里的行程中，符合语境。故选A。
（9）考查副词。句意：Ark终于到达了另一个国家。unluckily不幸地；finally最终；specially特别地；terribly糟糕地。根据When he was six years old，he and some other young boys ran away from home because of war.They walked for hundreds of kilometres to find safety.During the journey，some of his friends died because they had no food. （当他六岁的时候，他和其他一些小男孩因为战争而离家出走。他们走了几百公里才找到安全的地方。在旅途中，他的一些朋友因为没有食物而死去。）可知，Ark经历了种种磨难，最终到达了另一个国家。故选B。
（10）考查名词。句意：他写了一本书，告诉人们他的故事。message信息；meaning意义；news新闻；story故事。根据He wrote a book and told people about his…（他写了一本书，告诉人们他的……）可知，写书告诉人们他的故事，符合语境。故选D。
【点评】首先通读全文，了解文章大意，紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息，然后明确词意，结合所学语法，运用排除法逐一选出答案，最后再通读全文核对答案。
三、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
24．（6分）
Christmas is around the corner!
It only comes once a year.
It's a time to spread cheer，
To those we love and hold so dear.
Christmas is a time for us to get along.
It's a time for those like you and me，
To sit beneath（在……下面）the Christmas tree，
And share happiness with each other.
Christmas is a time to exchange gifts with friends and family.
Everybody feels happy and warm when they receive gifts during the holiday.
Christmas is a time to celebrate the passing of another year.
It is a time to show loved ones how much we care about them.
（1）What does Christmas spread？ B
A.Patience.
B.Joy.
C.Worry.
D.Truth.
（2）Where do we sit to share happiness with each other？ C
A.Around the corner.
B.In the corner.
C.Under the Christmas tree.
D.In the Christmas tree.
（3）Who do we exchange gifts with at Christmas according to the poem？ C
A.Boys.
B.Girls.
C.Friends.
D.Students.
（4）Why do people feel happy and warm at Christmas？ A
A.Because they receive gifts.
B.Because they let time pass.
C.Because they are meeting family.
D.Because they are waiting for a new year.
【分析】这篇短文主要写了圣诞节的意义和庆祝活动。圣诞节是一年一度的节日，是一个传播快乐的时刻，我们可以与亲人和朋友一起庆祝，交换礼物，展示关爱。圣诞节也是一个让我们团聚的时刻，大家可以坐在圣诞树下，分享快乐和幸福。同时，圣诞节也是庆祝一年的结束，向我们所爱的人表达关心的时刻。
【解答】细节理解题。
（1）根据第三段It's a time to spread cheer，（这是一个传播欢乐的时刻，）可知圣诞节传播快乐。故选B。
（2）根据第七段To sit beneath（在……下面）the Christmas tree，（坐在圣诞树下，）以及第八段And share happiness with each other.（和彼此分享快乐。）可知我们坐在圣诞树下分享彼此的快乐。故选C。
（3）根据第九段Christmas is a time to exchange gifts with friends and family.（圣诞节是与朋友和家人交换礼物的时刻。）可知我们在圣诞节和朋友交换礼物。故选C。
（4）根据第十段Everybody feels happy and warm when they receive gifts during the holiday.（每个人在节日收到礼物时都感到快乐和温暖。）可知人们在圣诞节感到快乐和温暖，因为他们收到礼物。故选A。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查
25．（6分）"Giving brings more joy than receiving."We often hear these words from many great people.But do you know who shows this best？They are volunteers.
Volunteers usually spend some of their free time helping others.They may help to look after old and sick people.They may also help to protect animals and the environment.
Usually，people can volunteer to help others in their local cities.But sometimes，they need to work in hard places，such as Africa.
When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.
If you can't help everyone，don't worry.Remember you can still play an important role （角色） to help others.Just try your best to bring the positive （积极的） side of life to people in need.
（1）Who shows the words "Giving brings more joy than receiving."best？ B
A.Great people.
B.Volunteers.
C.Sick people.
D.Old men.
（2）What does the underlined word "reactions" mean？ C
A.decisions
B.places
C.answers
D.duties
（3）Which of the following is the proper way to help others as a volunteer？ C
A.Look after all the people in need.
B.Be ready to go to some hard places.
C.Respect them and be a good listener.
D.Try your best to give them some money.
（4）What advice does the author （作者） give volunteers？ D
A.They should worry about everyone.
B.Remember to play an important role.
C.They should try their best help everybody.
D.Bring hope and confidence to people in need.
【分析】这篇短文主要讲述了志愿者的重要性和他们所做的事情。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段"Giving brings more joy than receiving."We often hear these words from many great people.But do you know who shows this best？They are volunteers.（"给予比接受带来更多快乐。"我们经常从许多伟人那里听到这些话。但你知道谁表现得最好吗？他们是志愿者。）可知志愿者把"给予比接受更快乐"这句话表现得最好。故选B。
（2）词义猜测题。根据第三段When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.（当做志愿者时，找到一个正确的方法来帮助有需要的人是很重要的。每个人对灾难或不好的事情都有不同的......。并不是所有人都愿意接受你的帮助。向他们表达你的尊重，做一个好的倾听者。）联系前后句可猜测出下划线单词 reactions 的意思应为：回应。即答复。故选C。
（3）细节理解题。根据第三段When volunteering，it is important to find a right way to help others in need.Everyone has different reactions to a disaster or bad event.Not all of them are ready for your help.Show your respect to them and be a good listener.（当做志愿者时，找到一个正确的方法来帮助有需要的人是很重要的。每个人对灾难或不好的事情都有不同的反应。并不是所有人都愿意接受你的帮助。向他们表达你的尊重，做一个好的倾听者。）可知尊重他们，做一个好的倾听者是志愿者帮助他人的正确方式。故选C。
（4）细节理解题。根据最后一段Just try your best to bring the positive （积极的） side of life to people in need.（尽你所能把生活的积极面带给需要帮助的人。）可知作者给志愿者的建议是：给有需要的人带来希望和信心。故选D。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
26．（6分）Health is important to everybody.If you want to lose weight and be healthier，please do these things.
1.Stop snacking.
a.Feeling hungry is OK.
2.Change what you eat.
a.Add more green，red and orange vegetables.Eat more carrots，broccoli，and beets.
b.Eat less white vegetables and starches （淀粉）.Eat less potatoes，pasta and white bread.
c.Eat less meat.
d.Eat more fibre（纤维制品），like beans.
3.Eat fruit.
a.Fruit juice is full of sugar and calories.Eat the whole fruit instead.
4.Eat less sugar.
a.Make cakes，cookies，ice cream and candy a treat.Eat them once a week.
5.Walk or bike everywhere you go.
a.Walking and biking are nice exercises.They burn calories.
b.Walk before breakfast and after dinner.
You never finish.You cannot stop and go back to your old ways.To stay healthy，you must do this forever.
（1）What is the best title of the text？ C
A.Eat fruits
B.Lose weight
C.Steps to a healthier life
D.Do much more exercises
（2）What does the author suggest eating more？ D
A.Meat.
B.Sugar.
C.White vegetables.
D.Orange vegetables.
（3）What does the author think of walking and biking？ D
A.New.
B.Old.
C.Bad.
D.Good.
（4）How many steps of being healthier are mentioned（提及） in the text？ D
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four.
D.Five.
【分析】这篇短文主要是关于如何保持健康和减肥的建议。
【解答】（1）标题归纳提。通读全文，根据第一段Health is important to everybody.If you want to lose weight and be healthier，please do these things.（健康对每个人都很重要。如果你想减肥，更健康，请做这些事情。）可知这篇短文主要是关于如何保持健康和减肥的建议。故最佳标题应为：保持健康的步骤。故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据第5段Add more green，red and orange vegetables.（添加更多的绿色、红色和橙色蔬菜。）可知作者建议多吃橙色蔬菜。故选D。
（3）细节理解题。根据第14段Walking and biking are nice exercises.（散步和骑自行车都是很好的运动。）可知作者认为步行和骑自行车很好。故选D。
（4）细节理解题。根据第二段Stop snacking.（停止吃零食。）以及第四段Change what you eat.（改变你的饮食。）以及第九段Eat fruit.（吃水果。）以及第十一段Eat less sugar.（少吃糖。）以及第十三段Walk or bike everywhere you go.（无论你去哪里，步行或骑自行车。）可知文中提到了5种更健康的步骤。故选D。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
27．（6分）Exam time!Most kids would say it's the worst thing about school.But do you know why you take exams？And what's the best way to study for them？Read on and find out the answers.You never know﹣exams might not be that bad after all.
Most kids don't like exams.But interestingly，we can't live without them.They play an important role in our lives.
Exams are not all the same.There are two kinds.
One kind tests （考查） your knowledge and skills.School exams are of this kind.And it's the same with certificate （证书） exams.For example，you need to pass a certificate exam to become a doctor.This shows you're able to treat patients.
The other type helps find talents （人才）.For example，the college entrance examination（高考）.Universities use it as a fair way to choose students.
At middle school，exams are about answering questions on paper.At university，exams arc about writing essays（论文）.Doing an experiment or even drawing a painting can also be university exams.
Kids in different countries take different exams.In the US，many school students do a book report or science report as part of their exams.In Australia，middle school students need to use what they learn in class to make presentations （展示） or speeches.Sometimes，teamwork is part of an exam.
So，exams are your lifetime "friends".Be nice and patient with them.They will help make you a better person.
（1）Which of the following exams tests your knowledge and skills？ B
A.An exam for finding talents.
B.An exam in middle schools.
C.The college entrance examination.
D.The high school entrance examination.
（2）What are exams at middle school about according to the text？ D
A.Writing essays.
B.Drawing a painting.
C.Doing much more experiments.
D.Answering questions on paper.
（3）Where do school students need to do a science report as part of their exams？ A
A.In America.
B.In Australia.
C.In China.
D.In Canada.
（4）What does the author want to tell us？ B
A.We should worry about exams.
B.We should be friendly to exams.
C.Exams should be more difficult.
D.We should take different exams.
【分析】这篇短文主要讲述了考试的重要性以及不同类型的考试。考试可以测试我们的知识和技能，也可以帮助发现人才。不同国家的学生参加的考试方式也不同，有的是书面答题，有的是写作文或做实验。总之，考试是我们生活中重要的一部分，它们可以帮助我们成为更好的人。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第四段One kind tests （考查） your knowledge and skills.School exams are of this kind.（一种是测试你的知识和技能。学校考试就是这样。）可知中学的一次考试能测试你的知识和技能。故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第六段At middle school，exams are about answering questions on paper.（在中学，考试就是在纸上回答问题。）可知中学的考试就是在纸上回答问题。故选D。
（3）细节理解题。根据第七段In the US，many school students do a book report or science report as part of their exams.（在美国，许多学生在考试中都会做一份读书报告或科学报告。）可知美国学生需要做科学报告作为考试的一部分。故选A。
（4）主旨大意题。通读全文，根据最后一段So，exams are your lifetime "friends".Be nice and patient with them.They will help make you a better person.（所以，考试是你一生的"朋友"。善待他们，耐心对待他们。他们会帮助你成为一个更好的人。）可知作者想告诉我们：应该友好对待考试。故选B。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
28．（6分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的五个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Chinese people are among the most hospitable （热情好客的） people in the world.They are happy to invite you to visit their home. （1） C
As a welcome，the host usually makes tea for you.Then he will offer you snacks like nuts or candy.（2） A They will never let you feel lonely.
At the same time，other family members of the home will be cooking a meal for you.Chinese people treat （招待） their guests with a big dinner. （3） E
On the table，the guests must be the first to eat.And the host usually picks food for the guests.They make sure that you enjoy eating like you are at home.As you finish eating，the host will usually say："You didn't eat much. （4） B "Although you tell them you have had enough，they will still put more food in your bowl.
Does your family welcome guests like this？
A.Someone in the home will also talk with you.
B.Please eat more.
C.You always feel their warmth at their home.
D.They like to visit your home.
E.They always cook more food than a guest can eat.
【分析】短文主要写了中国人民的好客和热情。他们愿意邀请你去他们家做客，热情款待。作为欢迎，主人通常会为你泡茶，然后会提供坚果或糖果等小吃。他们不会让你感到孤单。与此同时，家里的其他成员会为你做一顿大餐。在餐桌上，客人必须先吃，主人通常会为客人夹菜，确保你像在家一样享受美食。当你吃完后，主人通常会说："你吃得不多。"尽管你告诉他们你已经吃饱了，他们仍然会给你加更多的食物。
【解答】细节推理题。
（1）根据上句They are happy to invite you to visit their home.（他们很高兴邀请你去他们家做客。）可知描述的是请客的事，C你总能在他们家里感受到他们的温暖。符合语境，故答案为：C。
（2）根据下句They will never let you feel lonely.（他们永远不会让你感到孤独。）可知描述做客时的情景，A家里的人也会和你说话。符合语境，故答案为：E。
（3）根据上句Chinese people treat （招待） their guests with a big dinner.（中国人以丰盛的晚餐招待客人。）可知描述的是晚饭的事，E他们总是做客人吃不完的食物。符合语境，故答案为：A。
（4）根据上句You didn't eat much.（你没吃多少。）可知认为你没吃好，B请多吃点。符合语境，故答案为：B。
【点评】首先通读全文，了解文章大意；其次掌握每段的主旨大意，并选出中心句；最后要再次阅读文章检查，避免错误。
四、阅读填空
29．（7分）阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。
John's parents want him to be a pilot like his brother.But John is afraid of（1） being （be） up in the air.
When his brother heard this，he said to John，"You can have a try on my helicopter（直升机）（2） first （one）.Don't worry about anything.Everything looks much （3） smaller （small） from up in the sky.There's nothing to be afraid of."
Hearing this，John wanted （4） to give （give） it a try.When they got on the helicopter，there was a very loud sound.John was so afraid that he closed his eyes （5） quickly （quick）.After about five minutes，he opened his eyes，looked out of the window of the helicopter，and said to his brother："How high （6） we （us） are!Look at those people down there.They look as small as ants （蚂蚁），don't they？"
"They are ants，"（7） answered （answer） his brother. "We haven't taken off yet."
【分析】短文主要介绍了约翰害怕坐飞机，但他的兄弟鼓励他试试直升机的故事。
【解答】（1）考查动名词。句意：但是约翰害怕在空中。空处的动词在介词of之后，故应用动名词形式。故填：being。
（2）考查副词。句意：你可以先试试我的直升机。分析句子结构可知，空处的词应是修饰动词，故应用副词first"首先"。故填：first。
（3）考查形容词比较级。句意：从天上看，一切都小得多。根据空前much的提示可知，空处形容词应用比较级形式。故填：smaller。
（4）考查动词不定式。句意：听到这些，约翰想试一试。want to do sth."想干某事"，固定用法。故填：to give。
（5）考查副词。句意：约翰非常害怕，很快就闭上了眼睛。分析句子结构可知，空处的词应是修饰动词，故应用副词quickly"快地"。故填：quickly。
（6）考查代词。句意：我们多高啊！分析句子结构可知，空处是句子的主语，故应用人称代词主格we"我们"。故填：we。
（7）考查动词时态。句意："它们是蚂蚁，"他的兄弟回答。根据上下文语境可知，句子应用一般过去时，故动词应用过去式。故填：answered。
【点评】语法填空题要根据上下文语境，运用语法和词汇知识，反复推敲以求得解答。对于同义词和近义词的选项，在充分考虑到上下文具体语境下特别注意这些同义词和近义词搭配。
五、阅读问答 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。
30．（8分）A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope.It can be in the shape of an animal，a flower or a Chinese character with a special meaning.Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
Many Chinese knots have special meanings.People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.
（1）Why do people usually use red ropes to make a Chinese knot？ Because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
（2）What do Chinese people think the knots can bring them？ People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck.
（3）Where do Chinese people put the knots up？ Put them up at home.
（4）Is a Chinese knot made of a thick rope？ No，it isn't.
【分析】文章介绍了中国结的相关信息。
【解答】细节理解题。
（1）根据第1段Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.（通常使用红绳子，因为红色对中国人来说是幸运的颜色。）可知因为红色对中国人来说是幸运的颜色，故答案为：Because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people.
（2）根据第2段People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.（人们认为这些结可以给他们带来幸福或好运，所以他们随身携带结或把它们挂在家里。）可知人们认为这些结可以给他们带来幸福或好运，故答案为：People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck.
（3）根据第2段People think that these knots can bring them happiness or good luck，so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home.（人们认为这些结可以给他们带来幸福或好运，所以他们随身携带结或把它们挂在家里。）可知他们把它们挂在家里，故答案为：Put them up at home.
（4）根据第1段A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope. （中国结通常是用细绳做成的。）可知不是用粗绳子做，故答案为：No，it isn't.
【点评】这是个任务型阅读题，主要考查学生的阅读理解能力及知识运用能力。答题时细节理解题可直接根据文中细节得出答案。
六、任务型阅读
31．（10分）阅读短文，然后按要求完成问题。
Chinese painting is one of the oldest forms of painting in the world.
Chinese artists first （A） began painting more than two thousand years ago，and painters in China are still using many of the same methods today.
Chinese painters often paint natural scenes，animals or people.（B） 建筑很少被包括，unless they make up a small part of a natural scene.
There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.The （C） ______ is the gongbi style （风格）.This style of painting takes a lot of time to make，as everything is painted in great detail （细节）.（D） Often this style also uses a lot of colour.Long ago，most professional （职业的） painters in China used the gongbi style.
The second style of Chinese painting is ink﹣wash painting （水墨画 ）.Ink﹣wash paintings are done very （E） quickly，and may not always have much colour.
Ink﹣wash paintings also have less detail，because the painter is trying to get across the impression of the scene with just a few brush strokes （笔画）.Long ago，most ink﹣wash artists did not work as painters， （F） ______ painted as a hobby.
However，a good ink﹣wash artist could still become famous.
（1）写出文中划线部分（A）和 （E）的同义词或近义词。 started ； fast
（2）将文中划线部分（B）译成英语： Buildings are seldom included
（3）在文中（C）和（F）的空白处分别填入适当的单词。 first ； but
（4）将文中划线部分 （D） 改写为：Often this style often uses a lot of colour， too .
（5）从文中找出中国画家通常所画的两种内容。 the gongbi style ； ink﹣wash painting
【分析】本文主要介绍了世界上最古老的绘画形式之一——中国画。
【解答】（1）词义猜测题。began意为"开始"，其同义词是started；quickly意为"快速地"，副词，其同义词是fast。故填started；fast。
（2）汉译英题。建筑Buildings，位于句首，单词首字母要大写；很少seldom；被包括are included，时态是一般现在时，主语Buildings和谓语include之间是被动关系，用一般现在时的被动语态，结构为be done；又因为主语是复数，所以be动词用are。故填Buildings are seldom included。
（3）单词填空题。根据空处前句There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.（中国传统绘画有两种。）可知，此处在介绍第一种，所以（C）处填first；根据（F）处空前句子most ink﹣wash artists did not work as painters（大多数水墨艺术家都不是画家）以及空后句子painted as a hobby（把绘画当作一种爱好）可知，前后存在转折，用转折连词but。故填first；but。
（4）改写句子题。分析句子可知，此处要用also（也）的同义词改写句子，可以用too（也，位于句末，逗号隔开）。故填too。
（5）细节理解题。根据第四段There are two kinds of traditional Chinese paintings.The （C） ______ is the gongbi style（风格）.（中国传统绘画有两种。第一种是工笔画。）以及第五段The second style of Chinese painting is ink﹣wash painting（水墨画 ）.（中国画的第二种风格是水墨画。）可知，中国画家通常所画的两种内容分别是工笔画和水墨画。故填the gongbi style；ink﹣wash painting。
【点评】这是个综合型阅读题，题目中有翻译题、也有问答题，主要考查学生的阅读理解能力及知识运用能力。
七、书面表达
32．（20分）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 对中国传统文化非常感兴趣，他来信想让你介绍有关中国传统文化。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）表达写信目的；
（2）介绍一项中国传统技艺；
（3）表达邀请和期盼。
注意：
（1）词数 80﹣100。开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
（2）短文须包括所给内容信息。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike，
I'm glad to receive a letter from you.
______
Yours，
Li Hua
【分析】高分句型一
Knowing from your letter that you are wondering Chinese traditional culture，I am writing to introduce some knowledge about Chinese Peking Opera.
翻译：从你的信中得知你对中国传统文化很感兴趣，所以我写信给你介绍一些关于中国京剧的知识。
分析：句子里，现在分词短语Knowing from your email作原因状语；that引导宾语从句you are wondering Chinese traditional culture。
高分句型二
To make you feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture，I invite you to watch a Peking opera performance next Sunday afternoon at Chang'an Grand Theatre.
翻译：为了让你感受中国传统文化的魅力，我邀请你下周日下午在长安大剧院观看京剧演出。
分析：句子里，动词不定式To make you feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture作目的状语。
【解答】Dear Mike，
I'm glad to receive a letter from you.Knowing from your letter that you are wondering Chinese traditional culture，I am writing to introduce some knowledge about Chinese Peking Opera.【高分句型一】
As the most influential opera in China，Peking Opera has a history of nearly 200 years，and it takes historical stories as the main performance content.There are four kinds of roles in the Beijing Opera：male roles，female roles，painted roles and clowns.Different roles wear different kinds of clothes.（简单介绍京剧艺术）To make you feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture，I invite you to watch a Peking opera performance next Sunday afternoon at Chang'an Grand Theatre.【高分句型二】I am sure you will have a better understanding about Peking Opera after watching the performance.（邀请和期盼）
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
【点评】能够根据提示进行书面表达，能够围绕主题准确使用一定的语法、词汇、短语和句型等，清楚连贯地表达自己的思想，进而完成写作任务。
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