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2025-2026学年第二学期八年级英语期中专练04 完型填空（10空）
主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市江阴市·期中）
Once in a physics class, the teacher asked students, “Why do we have brakes (刹车) in our cars ” Soon, students gave different answers.
A student stood up and answered, “Sir, to 1 the car.” Another one said, “To slow down the 2 of the car.”
However, 3 of the answers was the same as the teacher’s. Then he said, “All of your answers are right. But in my opinion, the brakes in the car make us able to drive much 4 .”
“If the car has no brakes, how fast are we ready to drive It is the brakes in the car that help us drive fast and safely.” Listening to this, the whole class was silent 5 no one had thought about this answer.
At the same time, there are many such “brakes” in our life, which 6 to stop us. For example, our parents may ask us about decisions (决定) in life. Their questions or 7 may be seen as “brakes” which stand in our way. But we can see them as our supporters which can protect us. Sometimes, we 8 to stop, so that we can do better.
In fact, it is the “brakes” in life that help us a lot. 9 these “brakes”, we could lose our direction or get into danger. So we need to understand that “brakes” in our life do not mean pushing us back 10 making us move forward more quickly than before.
1．A．improve B．keep C．change D．stop
2．A．time B．direction C．speed D．condition
3．A．all B．none C．some D．both
4．A．slow B．fast C．slower D．faster
5．A．because B．until C．if D．when
6．A．begin B．decide C．seem D．pick
7．A．advice B．presents C．habits D．discussion
8．A．refuse B．have C．wait D．forget
9．A．From B．With C．Without D．On
10．A．and B．but C．or D．so
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏南京市鼓楼区·期中）
A traveler was in a large desert (沙漠), planning to walk across it in one month. Twenty more days passed, the journey was going on 1 . “Soon I’ll be able to walk out of this desert,” he thought gladly.
But the desert was 2 friendly to travelers. In a short time, there came a strong sandstorm. He at once covered his head with the clothes, prostrate (匍匐) on the sand. After about ten minutes, the sandstorm 3 . He shook the clothes and stood up. At that moment, he found himself in a hopeless 4 . The backpack with food and water went away with the storm.
As we know, it seems impossible to leave the desert without food or water. Luckily, he had a pear left. He held it in his hands tightly (紧紧地). “Not too bad, I have a pear 5 . I believe I can walk across the desert.” He looked at his tiny fruit in his hand and walked on.
Days and nights went by quickly, but the desert still looked 6 . The traveller knew he must stay calm, 7 he would lose his last hope. Besides, hunger, thirst and fear of death were always around him like ghosts. Each time he was about to lose hope, he forced (强迫) himself to 8 the pear in his hand.
A small pear became the hope for his survival (生存). Three days later, as soon as he saw a village not far away, he laughed with excitement. Jumping into air with sudden energy, he 9 his arms wildly at the village. He felt completely 10 —the “pear” brought him back to life. Now with his last strength, he walked toward the village. The pear was still in his hand like a treasure.
To keep hope is the best weapon (武器) for success. To search, and you will always find a “pear” to pull you out of trouble.
1．A．badly B．quickly C．well D．happily
2．A．always B．never C．often D．almost
3．A．began B．stopped C．happened D．continued
4．A．competition B．community C．situation D．station
5．A．as usual B．at a time C．at least D．as well
6．A．hopeless B．endless C．colorful D．beautiful
7．A．until B．but C．and D．or
8．A．look at B．look after C．look for D．look through
9．A．raised B．waved C．pulled D．shook
10．A．hopeful B．relaxed C．worried D．nervous
Passage 3
（24-25八年级下·江苏常州市·期中）
There are lots of successful (成功的) people all over the world. Different people have different ideas about their 1 . Once a successful businessman was invited to a TV interview. Everybody couldn’t wait to hear the secret of his great achievements (成就). 2 , he only said with a smile, “Won’t it be better for your ideas on a certain problem ”
All the people were listening to him 3 . He said, “People all 4 to the place where a gold mine (矿) had just been discovered (发现). But when they got there, they found they were 5 by a river in front of it. They had to cross the river if they wanted to get to the gold mine. What would you do if you were among them ”
“ 6 another way,” someone advised. “Swim across the river.” said another. The businessman smiled without saying a word. Finally he gave his idea, “Why not do something 7 instead of rushing to the mine How about buying a boat and offering the ferry service (渡船服务) ” The listeners were all 8 at his idea. “He then explained that the man who bought the boat could make a lot of money by taking the passengers (乘客) to the other side of the river.”
Do what the others haven’t thought of or do something that others have 9 tried before—that is the key 10 success. A difficult situation, in the eyes of a wise man, often means a new chance.
1．A．change B．success C．money D．teams
2．A．Otherwise B．Instead C．Also D．However
3．A．quickly B．recently C．carefully D．exactly
4．A．rushed B．entered C．reached D．flew
5．A．covered B．turned C．passed D．stopped
6．A．Draw B．Design C．Make D．Lose
7．A．difficult B．different C．interesting D．exciting
8．A．tired B．worried C．pleased D．surprised
9．A．just B．ever C．never D．yet
10．A．to B．in C．from D．with
主题02 人与自我——个人经历
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市经开区·期中）
My cousin Jerel grew up on this lake. My brother Kaleb and I got to see him only on holidays. We all thought it was a 1 idea to go out for a boat ride while Aunt Maureen made a big dinner.
When we set out, the sky was blue with puffy white clouds. We rowed toward the center of the lake and found rocky islands which are no bigger than the boat. We had so much 2 that we didn’t notice the sky got dark and the smooth water turned to waves (浪).
Then thunder rolled across the sky.
“The water is no place to be during a 3 . We need to go!” Jerel shouted.
He was rowing really fast. The boat bounced up and down. Water poured from the sky. It was above my ankles (脚踝) and 4 fast.
Jerel yelled, “Kaleb! Come back to the center of the boat!”
“Take my hand,” I shouted to Kaleb. 5 it was hard to see him through the pouring rain.
Kaleb tried hard. However, he lost his balance (平衡). He fell onto me and we both slung forward into the icy lake.
The life jackets 6 us.
They kept our heads above the water until we 7 the rocks under our feet. I helped Kaleb out of the water. Then I looked around for Jerel, calling his name. He moaned (呻吟) in reply. I made my way toward his 8 . I helped Jerel out. The sky became a little 9 , but the ice pellets mixed with the rain started to fall!
Then we heard people calling our names. We shouted as loud as we could. A boat approached and they took us home.
“I’m 10 for the special dinner,” I said.
Aunt Maureen looked me in the eyes. “Don’t say that, my dear. You’re all safe, and for that we are all thankful.”
1．A．good B．terrible C．quick D．serious
2．A．time B．fun C．energy D．success
3．A．fog B．wind C．storm D．snow
4．A．bubbling B．following C．adding D．rising
5．A．So B．But C．Then D．And
6．A．found B．saved C．stopped D．left
7．A．felt B．saw C．covered D．pulled
8．A．hand B．body C．face D．voice
9．A．darker B．wider C．lighter D．higher
10．A．happy B．sorry C．ready D．hungry
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏常州市金坛区·期中）
Dom Pecora has loved bikes since he was a kid. But he doesn’t just 1 them. He taught himself to fix them by watching videos online. By the time Dom was 10 years old, he had 2 and then fixed his first bike many times.
Then one day a shiny new mountain bike caught his 3 . What a cool bike! But it would cost 3,000 U.S. dollars! The boy asked his mom if she could buy him the bike. “No,” said his mom, “ 4 I can help you raise the money.”
That was an encouraging (鼓舞的) 5 . An idea soon came to Dom: “Why don’t I make money by fixing bikes ” His mom soon made a website to let people know what he could do. It 6 . Dom was able to bring home his dream bike and 7 had some extra (额外的) money left. He decided to use the money in a 8 way. He bought six new bikes and gave them to six kids as gifts, and after that, “I just continued to do it.” he said.
Now Dom is 16 and runs his own bike shop in his hometown in Pennsylvania, U.S.A．He does repairs and also sells bikes. 9 , he gave away more than 150 bikes to people in need in 2024.
10 , fixing bikes is only part of his life. Besides fixing bikes, Dom has taught himself breakdancing, Rubik’s Cube and the art of folding paper. His mom calls him a happy, funny kid. “He cares about others. He is creative and driven at the same time.” she said.
1．A．ride B．decorate C．travel D．share
2．A．sold B．touched C．broken D．washed
3．A．smile B．eye C．price D．mouth
4．A．or B．but C．and D．since
5．A．hope B．care C．offer D．action
6．A．won B．worked C．began D．lost
7．A．again B．so C．only D．even
8．A．careful B．thankful C．helpful D．hopeful
9．A．Luckily B．Honestly C．Generously D．Recently
10．A．Instead B．Moreover C．In fact D．For example
主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市锡东片区·期中）
This year, I’m pushing myself to try new things. Recently, I tried eating out alone. As a socially anxious (社交焦虑) person, I had always found this 1 . I had been afraid of sitting alone in public because it made me look different.
I walked into the 2 in my neighborhood—completely alone: no phone, no book, nothing to draw or write with. It was just me and my wallet.
3 food was an easy job. Since no one was with me, I took the time to read the menu 4 . I paid attention to how everything was made. “What better 5 is there than a classic burger and fries ” I thought to myself.
The moments after I ordered were the hardest part of the process. Waiting for my food with 6 to look at or read was really uncomfortable. I kept worrying about what the people around me were thinking. I looked around at everyone else and tried to 7 they were not watching me.
As I became more relaxed, I found out ways that brought me 8 in the experience. In such a busy world, we 9 take a second to rest and breathe deeply. Eating alone gave me a chance to do just that.
10 I was alone and not in a hurry, I ate slowly. My mouth was busy enjoying the food instead of having to find something to say. And I was able to eat what I wanted all while it was hot and fresh.
When I began to eat alone at first, I thought I’d never want to do it again. Now that I’ve enjoyed the quiet time, I want to make it a regular (规律的) part of my life. It feels like a relaxing activity after a busy day. It pushes me to stop and live in the moment.
1．A．interesting B．boring C．easy D．difficult
2．A．restaurant B．cinema C．library D．hospital
3．A．Eating B．Ordering C．Cooking D．Sharing
4．A．beautifully B．quickly C．carefully D．differently
5．A．food B．drink C．menu D．time
6．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
7．A．give up B．think about C．work out D．make sure
8．A．joy B．sadness C．fear D．hope
9．A．always B．sometimes C．seldom D．often
10．A．When B．Because C．Though D．But
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市澄西片区·期中）
When I travel around the world, I always meet some kind-hearted people and touching things. One day while I 1 for a train at a station in Amsterdam, I saw a young homeless man asking people 2 money so he could buy breakfast. Most of the travelers simply took no notice of the young man or gave him a dirty look. There was one exception (例外) though: an older, well-dressed lady. When the young homeless man moved 3 this elegant (优雅的) lady, she turned back and looked straight into his eyes and 4 asked, “How much do you need ” I couldn’t hear what the young man said but watched as the old lady pulled several bills from her wallet and 5 them in the young man’s hands.
I don’t know whether the young man really used this money for 6 or for some other purpose. What I do know is that I saw two completely 7 reactions (反应) to the same situation. I saw people who were either afraid or angry or distrustful. And then I saw this old lady who treated the homeless man as her 8 . I decided then and there that, even though we have to be 9 in this world, I will still choose to be like her.
Every day may bring us many chances for 10 . The key is to do it or not.
1．A．was waiting B．was looking C．waited D．looked
2．A．to B．for C．about D．of
3．A．in front of B．before C．behind D．over
4．A．softly B．sadly C．loudly D．hopefully
5．A．gave B．put C．covered D．threw
6．A．snacks B．supper C．lunch D．breakfast
7．A．polite B．rude C．different D．good
8．A．father B．brother C．teacher D．sister
9．A．friendly B．confident C．careful D．brave
10．A．richness B．happiness C．fitness D．kindness
Passage 3
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市梁溪区江南中学·期中）
Jennie sat at her window as usual, looking out upon the street, with a look of sadness on her face, “What a long day this is going to be!” Then she saw a little boy running down the street, swinging his schoolbag. Looking up to the window, he took off his hat and bowed (鞠躬) with a bright, pleasant smile.
“What a nice 1 .” said Jennie to herself, as the boy ran out of sight. “It seems like having the sunshine. I wish everybody who goes by would look up 2 smile.”
George, the little boy, told his mother about that 3 girl when he got back home, “She looks so helpless. I wish I could do something for her.”
The next morning, as Jennie 4 at the window again, she saw George with a handful of beautiful flowers carefully picking his way across the street. He stopped in front of her window, smiling pleasantly, and said, “Can I come in ” Jennie told him how to get into the house. Opening the door to Jennie’s gentle “Come in”, George said, “I’ve brought you some flowers.”
“Are they for me ” said Jennie 5 . “How kind you are,” she continued, as George put the flowers on her lap. “I’ve 6 received any flowers since we moved to the town.” “Did you live in the countryside ” asked George, 7 the old, small and empty room. “Yes,” said Jennie.
Jennie used to have a happy family and live in a beautiful house in the countryside. However, she lost her right leg in an accident. She couldn’t walk like other people any longer. Later, her father died, and her mother was sick for so many years that their money was all gone. They sold the house, and moved here to get work to do.
George told his parents 8 . They decided to help her. More and more people in the 9 gave Jennie friendly smiles when they passed by her house. She was greatly cheered up. A few months later, Jennie and her mother 10 a flower shop. People could always see Jennie sitting in the shop, having a lovely smile on her face.
1．A．house B．door C．smile D．schoolbag
2．A．and B．but C．as D．or
3．A．rich B．lucky C．bad D．poor
4．A．stood B．cried C．sat D．waited
5．A．angrily B．easily C．sadly D．happily
6．A．never B．usually C．always D．sometimes
7．A．looking for B．looking around C．looking like D．looking after
8．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
9．A．countryside B．town C．village D．city
10．A．reached B．left C．closed D．opened
Passage 4
（24-25八年级下·江苏南京市鼓楼区·期中）
I used to feel hopeless and frustrated (沮丧的). Last year my mother was seriously ill and had an operation (手术) on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no idea 1 to help reduce her pain. My eyes were filled with tears whenever I was alone.
Last month, I lost a watch, which was a 2 for my 18th birthday from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights and I felt very upset.
There have been many 3 things like these in my life. I could never know how to deal with such hard things 4 I read If You Have a Lemon, Make Lemonade.
“When the wise man is handed a lemon,” he says, “What 5 can I get from this How can I improve my situation How can I turn this lemon into lemonade ” the author wrote.
I suddenly 6 that life is full of ups and downs, so we need to stay positive all the time. Now when I think of my past, I wish I could do with things 7 . When my mother was fighting against her illness, I should hold her hands in mine, telling her things would get better 8 hiding and crying.
Several weeks ago, I took part in a school singing competition. I didn’t 9 a prize. If I had not read this article, I would certainly have felt disappointed again. But instead, I smiled after the competition. I was happy that 10 I had got some stage experience.
Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns (刺) too, but these thorns help us become brave and strong. When life gives us a lemon, let’s try to make lemonade.
1．A．how to do B．what to do C．how I can do D．what I can do
2．A．letter B．wish C．card D．gift
3．A．better B．good C．worse D．bad
4．A．when B．until C．after D．since
5．A．lesson B．chance C．decision D．knowledge
6．A．wondered B．realized C．dreamed D．remembered
7．A．silently B．differently C．easily D．suddenly
8．A．because of B．ahead of C．instead of D．out of
9．A．expect B．miss C．win D．lose
10．A．at once B．at least C．at first D．at most
主题02 人与自我——个人经历
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏南京市玄武区·期中）
Michael Stone always dreamed of flying. His mother read him so many stories about flying that they 1 his dreams with color and beauty. His dad, on the other hand, believed in hard work. He always said, “Dreams depend on hard work!”
From the age of 14, Michael started training as a pole vaulter (撑杆跳高运动员). He 2 every day with weightlifting and running, and he continued to help his parents with their farm work. His mother wished he could relax a bit more, but his father would smile and say, “If you want 3 , work for it!”
Now Michael was standing in the stadium (体育场) 4 one of the final two competitors in the pole-vaulting event in the National Junior Olympics. After a warm-up, he picked up his pole, and stepped on the runway that led to the most challenging event of his 17-year-old life. Suddenly he became 5 . He had never experienced this before.
Then he thought of his mother’s words. “Take deep breaths when you feel nervous.” So he did. Slowly the nervousness was gone. He gently put down his pole, and began to stretch out his arms and upper body. And then, he 6 picked up his pole again. He knew it was his time to fly.
As he began sprinting (冲刺) down the runway, something felt wonderfully 7 but familiar. When he took a deep breath, it happened. He began to fly just like in his childhood 8 . Only this time he knew he wasn’t dreaming.
The loud cheers from the audience brought Michael back. He could 9 the smile on his parents’ faces. His life would never be the same. It wasn’t because he won the National Junior Olympics and 10 a new world record. And it wasn’t because he had just reached his personal best. It was simply because Michael Stone was blind.
1．A．filled B．covered C．shared D．left
2．A．found out B．gave out C．worked out D．looked out
3．A．anything B．something C．nothing D．everything
4．A．for B．like C．as D．between
5．A．nervous B．confident C．angry D．surprised
6．A．secretly B．strangely C．carefully D．suddenly
7．A．popular B．different C．comfortable D．hard
8．A．hobbies B．jokes C．stories D．dreams
9．A．wonder B．remember C．see D．imagine
10．A．beat B．set C．broke D．hit
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏南京市秦淮区·期中）
Marco Polo ran along the side of the river in the afternoon. A ship was just coming.
A number of people gathered to welcome it, and Marco Polo walked hard to the front. This was a moment he had been 1 for all his life!
Two men walked off the ship happily, saying hello to those people. One of them saw Marco Polo, ran forward and 2 the fifteen-year-old boy off his feet. He said, “I am so glad to finally meet you, my son!” Marco Polo put his arms 3 him. He missed his father so much! That evening, his father Niccolò and his uncle Maffeo told him about 4 travel to China, which excited Marco Polo. He had only heard about China in stories! His father asked Marco Polo to join them and he agreed. How could he 5 the journey of a lifetime
After preparing for months, they started off! It was hard to sleep on the cold ground at night. They were 6 followed by bad guys, but finally ran away. They travelled for many months 7 they reached the land of China. Marco Polo was 8 when seeing many cities and millions of people, whose ways of life were so different!
Finally, they came to Kublai Khan’s palace of Shangdu. The boy was surprised to find Kublai Khan was a quiet man.
Kublai Khan laughed, “I would like to learn more about your homeland and your travels.” The travellers shared their 9 with the great ruler. In fact, they did not know that this was just the 10 of an amazing journey. Marco Polo’s travels in the East would take 25 years!
1．A．asking B．paying C．waiting D．cheering
2．A．saw B．lifted C．called D．pulled
3．A．in B．over C．above D．around
4．A．its B．his C．her D．their
5．A．return B．review C．refuse D．receive
6．A．even B．just C．never D．exactly
7．A．if B．before C．after D．since
8．A．lonely B．amazed C．patient D．worried
9．A．stories B．abilities C．interviews D．instructions
10．A．end B．top C．best D．start
Passage 3
（24-25八年级下·江苏苏州工业园区联盟校·期中）
Liang Wenfeng is the founder (创始人) of DeepSeek. He was born in 1985 in Zhanjiang, China. His parents were teachers. Liang was very smart in school and got high 1 in exams. In 2002, he went to Zhejiang University to study computers.
After university, Liang 2 used math and computers to make money. In 2013, he and his friends 3 a company called Hantang. They used AI to help their work in order to 4 . The company did well and made a lot of money. Liang also built strong computers for AI to 5 its performance.
In 2023, Liang decided to start DeepSeek. This company makes AI models. Liang’s team works 6 every day. In 2024, their models were 7 than others and cost less money.
Liang also helps students by giving them money. He wants young people to have more 8 to learn. His story 9 that with hard work and clear goals, people can achieve great things. Liang believes China can lead in AI with the development of 10 .
1．A．scores B．levels C．results D．positions
2．A．never B．hardly C．seldom D．usually
3．A．sold B．ended C．started D．visited
4．A．make more money B．waste more time
C．lose more workers D．bring more problems
5．A．keep B．watch C．change D．improve
6．A．hard B．slowly C．quietly D．carelessly
7．A．worse B．better C．cheaper D．more expensive
8．A．time B．money C．chances D．powder
9．A．asks B．shows C．forgets D．suggests
10．A．lives B．culture C．business D．technology
主题03 人与自然——动植物
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏南京市联合体·期中）
When it comes to traveling, most people would choose to go with their families or friends. But now, many are choosing new travel 1 —their pets.
Zeng Qingbin is one 2 person. Over the past eight years, he has traveled across the country with his two dogs. In Zeng’s eyes, these dogs are like his children.
“I’ve always dreamed of letting them run 3 on large grasslands,” Zeng said.
As traveling with pets becomes more 4 in China, related services (相关服务) have also come out.
Zhang Wei, a pet travel worker, has organized about 180 pet trips since 2022. Each trip usually 5 two to five special guides for groups of up to 30 owners and their dogs.
“ 6 is the most important, and all the guides are trained to do with different dangerous situations in the mountains,” Zhang said. Before a trip, Zhang’s team asks pet owners to fill out a form about their dogs to 7 a better service. At the same time, airlines have begun offering charter (包租) services for pet owners.
On June 14, China’s first outbound (出境的) charter 8 letting people take pets landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport after taking 60 tourists and 18 pet dogs to Thailand. There will be more trips to other countries.
“Though the pet tourism is still in its early stages and 9 many challenges (挑战), it is becoming a very hopeful part of the travel business,” experts said.
Zeng is looking forward to having 10 travel options (选择) for his dogs in the future. “I plan to explore as much as possible with my dogs and let them experience everything the world has to offer,” said Zeng.
1．A．places B．buddies C．guides D．tools
2．A．more B．other C．such D．another
3．A．freely B．carefully C．slowly D．excitedly
4．A．cheap B．boring C．popular D．lonely
5．A．changes B．shows C．leads D．includes
6．A．Time B．Price C．Safety D．Temperature
7．A．sell B．follow C．find D．provide
8．A．coach B．flight C．train D．ship
9．A．faces B．accepts C．searches D．finishes
10．A．fewer B．more C．closer D．harder
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏常州市第二十四中学·期中）
On a cold sunny day, I sat in my car and watched dolphins swim in the sea. 1 , I saw some dolphins were beached (搁浅). It was very dangerous for them to be out of water. I knew they needed help.
2 thinking too much, I jumped out of my car and ran to the beach. I first called the police but their 3 were far away. It was a life-or-death moment for the dolphins. I didn’t know how to help them, so I put a message on the Internet. I hoped someone could see it and come to 4 those lovely animals.
Minutes later, three teenage boys from a nearby school came first. It was like light that drove the darkness away. Then more and more people 5 . We decided to save the smaller dolphins first and succeeded in moving them back to the 6 water.
To my surprise, after the smaller dolphins were saved, none of them left. They stayed in the water and made strange sounds to encourage the other dolphins. After we 7 the rescue (救援) work, all the dolphins raised their heads from water and swam around to show their 8 to us. Then, they swam back to the deep sea.
It 9 me a lot and made my heart warm. The dolphins had a great sense of helping each other when there was 10 . Our volunteer group was just like the dolphins. We tried our best to save the dolphins and communicated again and again to make sure everyone was safe.
1．A．Suddenly B．Luckily C．Happily D．Excitedly
2．A．With B．Without C．By D．On
3．A．eyes B．hands C．ears D．knees
4．A．save B．watch C．enjoy D．find
5．A．changed B．moved C．left D．arrived
6．A．dirtier B．quieter C．cleaner D．deeper
7．A．finished B．started C．closed D．tried
8．A．interests B．thanks C．rights D．worries
9．A．broke B．hurt C．touched D．beat
10．A．challenge B．doubt C．trouble D．courage
答案与解析
主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市江阴市·期中）
Once in a physics class, the teacher asked students, “Why do we have brakes (刹车) in our cars ” Soon, students gave different answers.
A student stood up and answered, “Sir, to 1 the car.” Another one said, “To slow down the 2 of the car.”
However, 3 of the answers was the same as the teacher’s. Then he said, “All of your answers are right. But in my opinion, the brakes in the car make us able to drive much 4 .”
“If the car has no brakes, how fast are we ready to drive It is the brakes in the car that help us drive fast and safely.” Listening to this, the whole class was silent 5 no one had thought about this answer.
At the same time, there are many such “brakes” in our life, which 6 to stop us. For example, our parents may ask us about decisions (决定) in life. Their questions or 7 may be seen as “brakes” which stand in our way. But we can see them as our supporters which can protect us. Sometimes, we 8 to stop, so that we can do better.
In fact, it is the “brakes” in life that help us a lot. 9 these “brakes”, we could lose our direction or get into danger. So we need to understand that “brakes” in our life do not mean pushing us back 10 making us move forward more quickly than before.
1．A．improve B．keep C．change D．stop
2．A．time B．direction C．speed D．condition
3．A．all B．none C．some D．both
4．A．slow B．fast C．slower D．faster
5．A．because B．until C．if D．when
6．A．begin B．decide C．seem D．pick
7．A．advice B．presents C．habits D．discussion
8．A．refuse B．have C．wait D．forget
9．A．From B．With C．Without D．On
10．A．and B．but C．or D．so
【答案】
1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．B 9．C 10．B
【导语】本文通过老师讲授“刹车”的故事，引出生活中的“刹车”——那些看似阻碍我们的力量，其实正是保障我们更好前进的关键。
1．句意：一位学生站起来回答：“先生，是为了让汽车停下。”
improve提高；keep保持；change改变；stop停止。根据“brakes (刹车)”可知是用来让车停下来，故选D。
2．句意：另一个说：“是为了减慢汽车的速度。”
time时间；direction方向；speed速度；condition情况。根据“slow down”和“the car”可知，减慢的是速度，slow down the speed是固定表达。故选C。
3．句意：然而，没有一个答案和老师的一样。
all所有；none一个都没有；some一些；both两者都。根据“However”表示转折可知此句强调没有学生的答案与老师一致，符合语境的应为none。故选B。
4．句意：但是根据我的观点，正是刹车让我们能更快地开车。
slow慢；fast快；slower更慢；faster更快。根据“It is the brakes in the car that help us drive fast and safely.”可知老师的观点是“刹车使我们可以放心大胆地开得更快”，故选D。
5．句意：听到这番话，全班都沉默了，因为没人想到这个答案。
because因为；until直到；if如果；when当……时。根据“the whole class was silent”和“no one had thought about this answer”可知，构成因果关系，故选A。
6．句意：与此同时，生活中也存在许多类似的“刹车”，这些‘刹车’似乎是在阻止我们。
begin开始；decide决定；seem似乎；pick挑选。根据“which...to stop us”可知句子表达的是一种表面现象，应使用“seem to do sth.”结构，表示“似乎做某事”，符合语境。故选C。
7．句意：他们的问题或建议被视为阻碍我们前进的“刹车”。
advice建议；presents礼物；habits习惯；discussion讨论。根据“our parents may ask us about decisions (决定) in life.”可知父母问我们生活中的决定后，常伴随的是“建议”，故选A。
8．句意：有时候，我们必须停下来，这样才能做得更好。
refuse拒绝；have必须；wait等待；forget忘记。根据“But we can see them as our supporters which can protect us.”和“so that we can do better.”可知有时我们必须停下来才能做得更好，故选B。
9．意：没有这些‘刹车’，我们可能会迷失方向或陷入危险。
From从；With有；Without没有；On在……之上。根据“we could lose our direction or get into danger”可知这是在没有刹车的情况下出现的后果，表达的是缺少条件的假设，故选C。
10．句意：所以我们需要明白，生活中的“刹车”不是在拖我们后腿，而是让我们比以前走得更快。
and和；but但是；or或者；so所以。根据“So we need to understand that “brakes” in our life do not mean pushing us back...making us move forward more quickly than before.”表示转折关系，not… but…意为“不是……而是……”，故选B。
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏南京市鼓楼区·期中）
A traveler was in a large desert (沙漠), planning to walk across it in one month. Twenty more days passed, the journey was going on 1 . “Soon I’ll be able to walk out of this desert,” he thought gladly.
But the desert was 2 friendly to travelers. In a short time, there came a strong sandstorm. He at once covered his head with the clothes, prostrate (匍匐) on the sand. After about ten minutes, the sandstorm 3 . He shook the clothes and stood up. At that moment, he found himself in a hopeless 4 . The backpack with food and water went away with the storm.
As we know, it seems impossible to leave the desert without food or water. Luckily, he had a pear left. He held it in his hands tightly (紧紧地). “Not too bad, I have a pear 5 . I believe I can walk across the desert.” He looked at his tiny fruit in his hand and walked on.
Days and nights went by quickly, but the desert still looked 6 . The traveller knew he must stay calm, 7 he would lose his last hope. Besides, hunger, thirst and fear of death were always around him like ghosts. Each time he was about to lose hope, he forced (强迫) himself to 8 the pear in his hand.
A small pear became the hope for his survival (生存). Three days later, as soon as he saw a village not far away, he laughed with excitement. Jumping into air with sudden energy, he 9 his arms wildly at the village. He felt completely 10 —the “pear” brought him back to life. Now with his last strength, he walked toward the village. The pear was still in his hand like a treasure.
To keep hope is the best weapon (武器) for success. To search, and you will always find a “pear” to pull you out of trouble.
1．A．badly B．quickly C．well D．happily
2．A．always B．never C．often D．almost
3．A．began B．stopped C．happened D．continued
4．A．competition B．community C．situation D．station
5．A．as usual B．at a time C．at least D．as well
6．A．hopeless B．endless C．colorful D．beautiful
7．A．until B．but C．and D．or
8．A．look at B．look after C．look for D．look through
9．A．raised B．waved C．pulled D．shook
10．A．hopeful B．relaxed C．worried D．nervous
【答案】
1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．B 7．D 8．A 9．B 10．B
【分析】本文讲述了一位旅行者在沙漠中穿越的历程。
1．句意：二十多天过去了，旅程进展顺利。
badly糟糕地；quickly快速地；well好地；happily开心地。根据“Soon I’ll be able to walk out of this desert”可知，他觉得很快就能走出沙漠，说明旅程进展顺利，well“好地”符合语境。故选C。
2．句意：但沙漠对旅行者从不友好。
always总是；never从不；often经常；almost几乎。根据后文“In a short time, there came a strong sandstorm”可知，沙漠里起了沙尘暴，说明沙漠对旅行者不友好，never“从不”符合语境。故选B。
3．句意：大约十分钟后，沙尘暴停了。
began开始；stopped停止；happened发生；continued继续。根据“He shook the clothes and stood up”可知，他抖了抖衣服站了起来，说明沙尘暴停了，stopped“停止”符合语境。故选B。
4．句意：那一刻，他发现自己陷入了绝望的境地。
competition比赛；community社区；situation情况，境地；station车站。根据“The backpack with food and water went away with the storm”可知，装有食物和水的背包被沙尘暴卷走了，所以他陷入了绝望的境地，situation“境地”符合语境。故选C。
5．句意：还不错，我至少还有一个梨。
as usual像往常一样；at a time一次；at least至少；as well也。根据“Not too bad”可知，情况还不算太糟，说明他至少还有一个梨，at least“至少”符合语境。故选C。
6．句意：日夜很快过去，但沙漠看起来仍然无边无际。
hopeless绝望的；endless无边无际的；colorful多彩的；beautiful美丽的。根据“Days and nights went by quickly”以及“The traveller knew he must stay calm”可知，日夜很快过去，但他还没走出沙漠，他必须保持冷静，说明沙漠看起来仍然无边无际，endless“无边无际的”符合语境。故选B。
7．句意：旅行者知道他必须保持冷静，否则他会失去最后的希望。
until直到；but但是；and和；or否则。根据“The traveller knew he must stay calm”和“he would lose his last hope”可知，前后是转折关系，且表示如果不保持冷静就会失去最后的希望，or“否则”符合语境。故选D。
8．句意：每次他快要失去希望时，他就强迫自己看手中的梨。
look at看；look after照顾；look for寻找；look through浏览。根据“He looked at his tiny fruit in his hand and walked on”可知，他看着手中的梨继续前行，说明每次快要失去希望时，他就强迫自己看手中的梨，look at“看”符合语境。故选A。
9．句意：他兴奋地笑着，疯狂地向村庄挥舞着手臂。
raised举起；waved挥舞；pulled拉；shook摇晃。根据“he saw a village not far away”以及“he laughed with excitement”可知，他看到了不远处的村庄，兴奋地笑着，所以会疯狂地向村庄挥舞着手臂，waved“挥舞”符合语境。故选B。
10．句意：他感到完全放松了——“梨”让他重获新生。
hopeful有希望的；relaxed放松的；worried担心的；nervous紧张的。根据“the ‘pear’ brought him back to life”可知，梨让他重获新生，所以他感到完全放松了，relaxed“放松的”符合语境。故选B。
Passage 3
（24-25八年级下·江苏常州市·期中）
There are lots of successful (成功的) people all over the world. Different people have different ideas about their 1 . Once a successful businessman was invited to a TV interview. Everybody couldn’t wait to hear the secret of his great achievements (成就). 2 , he only said with a smile, “Won’t it be better for your ideas on a certain problem ”
All the people were listening to him 3 . He said, “People all 4 to the place where a gold mine (矿) had just been discovered (发现). But when they got there, they found they were 5 by a river in front of it. They had to cross the river if they wanted to get to the gold mine. What would you do if you were among them ”
“ 6 another way,” someone advised. “Swim across the river.” said another. The businessman smiled without saying a word. Finally he gave his idea, “Why not do something 7 instead of rushing to the mine How about buying a boat and offering the ferry service (渡船服务) ” The listeners were all 8 at his idea. “He then explained that the man who bought the boat could make a lot of money by taking the passengers (乘客) to the other side of the river.”
Do what the others haven’t thought of or do something that others have 9 tried before—that is the key 10 success. A difficult situation, in the eyes of a wise man, often means a new chance.
1．A．change B．success C．money D．teams
2．A．Otherwise B．Instead C．Also D．However
3．A．quickly B．recently C．carefully D．exactly
4．A．rushed B．entered C．reached D．flew
5．A．covered B．turned C．passed D．stopped
6．A．Draw B．Design C．Make D．Lose
7．A．difficult B．different C．interesting D．exciting
8．A．tired B．worried C．pleased D．surprised
9．A．just B．ever C．never D．yet
10．A．to B．in C．from D．with
【答案】
1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．C 7．B 8．D 9．C 10．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了一个成功人士被邀请参加电视采访的故事。
1．句意：不同的人对成功的看法不同。
change变化；success成功；money金钱；teams团队。根据“Different people have different ideas about their…”可知此处是说不同的人对成功的看法不同。故选B。
2．句意：然而，他只是微微一笑说：“为什么不在某个问题上想想你的想法呢？”
Otherwise否则；Instead代替；Also也；However然而。根据“he only said with a smile…”可知此处表示转折。故选D。
3．句意：所有人都在认真地听他讲话。
quickly迅速地；recently最近；carefully认真地；exactly确切地。根据“All the people were listening to him…”可知所有人都在认真地听他讲话。故选C。
4．句意：人们都涌向刚刚发现金矿的地方。
rushed冲；entered进入；reached到达；flew飞。根据“But when they got there…”可知此处是指冲到发现金矿的地方。故选A。
5．句意：可是当他们到达那里时，他们发现前面有一条河挡住了去路。
covered覆盖；turned转身；passed通过；stopped停止。根据“But when they got there, they found they were…by a river in front of it.”可知此处是指挡住了他们的去路。故选D。
6．句意：“开辟另一条路，”有人建议。
Draw画；Design设计；Make制作；Lose失去。根据“…another way”可知此处是指开辟另一条道路，make a way“开辟道路”。故选C。
7．句意：为什么不做些不同的事情而不是冲到矿上呢？
difficult困难的；different不同的；interesting有趣的；exciting令人兴奋的。根据“Why not do something…instead of rushing to the mine ”可知此处是指做些不同的事情。故选B。
8．句意：听众对他的想法都感到惊讶。
tired疲惫的；worried担忧的；pleased愉悦的；surprised惊讶的。根据“The listeners were all…at his idea.”可知这个商人的想法和听众不同，所以他们听了都很惊讶。故选D。
9．句意：做别人没想过的事，或者做别人以前从未尝试过的事——那就是成功的关键。
just只是；ever曾经；never从未；yet然而。根据“Do what the others haven’t thought of”可知此处是说做别人以前从未尝试过的事。故选C。
10．句意：做别人没想过的事，或者做别人以前从未尝试过的事——那就是成功的关键。
to到；in在……里面；from来自；with和。the key to…“……的关键”。故选A。
主题02 人与自我——个人经历
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市经开区·期中）
My cousin Jerel grew up on this lake. My brother Kaleb and I got to see him only on holidays. We all thought it was a 1 idea to go out for a boat ride while Aunt Maureen made a big dinner.
When we set out, the sky was blue with puffy white clouds. We rowed toward the center of the lake and found rocky islands which are no bigger than the boat. We had so much 2 that we didn’t notice the sky got dark and the smooth water turned to waves (浪).
Then thunder rolled across the sky.
“The water is no place to be during a 3 . We need to go!” Jerel shouted.
He was rowing really fast. The boat bounced up and down. Water poured from the sky. It was above my ankles (脚踝) and 4 fast.
Jerel yelled, “Kaleb! Come back to the center of the boat!”
“Take my hand,” I shouted to Kaleb. 5 it was hard to see him through the pouring rain.
Kaleb tried hard. However, he lost his balance (平衡). He fell onto me and we both slung forward into the icy lake.
The life jackets 6 us.
They kept our heads above the water until we 7 the rocks under our feet. I helped Kaleb out of the water. Then I looked around for Jerel, calling his name. He moaned (呻吟) in reply. I made my way toward his 8 . I helped Jerel out. The sky became a little 9 , but the ice pellets mixed with the rain started to fall!
Then we heard people calling our names. We shouted as loud as we could. A boat approached and they took us home.
“I’m 10 for the special dinner,” I said.
Aunt Maureen looked me in the eyes. “Don’t say that, my dear. You’re all safe, and for that we are all thankful.”
1．A．good B．terrible C．quick D．serious
2．A．time B．fun C．energy D．success
3．A．fog B．wind C．storm D．snow
4．A．bubbling B．following C．adding D．rising
5．A．So B．But C．Then D．And
6．A．found B．saved C．stopped D．left
7．A．felt B．saw C．covered D．pulled
8．A．hand B．body C．face D．voice
9．A．darker B．wider C．lighter D．higher
10．A．happy B．sorry C．ready D．hungry
【答案】
1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．B 7．A 8．D 9．C 10．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者、哥哥凯莱布和表兄杰雷尔在湖中划船时遭遇暴风雨的经历。起初他们划船游玩很开心，没注意天气变化，暴风雨来临后情况危急，凯莱布和作者落入水中，幸好救生衣救了他们，最终他们站到岩石上并得到救援回到家中。作者因错过莫林阿姨准备的晚餐而感到抱歉，但阿姨表示大家平安才是最重要的。
1．句意：我们都认为在莫林阿姨做一顿丰盛晚餐的时候出去划船是个好主意。
good好的；terrible糟糕的；quick快速的；serious严肃的。根据“We all thought it was a...idea to go out for a boat ride while Aunt Maureen made a big dinner.”可知，当时大家觉得这是个不错的想法。故选A。
2．句意：我们玩得非常开心，以至于没有注意到天空变黑了，平静的湖水也变成了波浪。
time时间；fun乐趣；energy能量；success成功。根据“We had so much...that we didn’t notice the sky got dark and the smooth water turned to waves (浪).”可知，“have so much fun”是固定短语，意思是“玩得很开心”，符合语境。故选B。
3．句意：暴风雨期间，水面可不是待的地方。
fog雾；wind风；storm暴风雨；snow雪。根据“Then thunder rolled across the sky.”以及“‘The water is no place to be during a...We need to go!’ Jerel shouted.”可知，前文提到打雷、天空变黑、水面起浪，所以这里说的是暴风雨来了。故选C。
4．句意：水没过了我的脚踝，而且上升得很快。
bubbling冒泡；following跟随；adding增加；rising上升。根据“It was above my ankles (脚踝) and...fast.”可知，这里描述船里的水越来越多，是水位在上升。故选D。
5．句意：“抓住我的手，”我对凯莱布喊道。但是大雨倾盆，很难看清他。
So所以；But但是；Then然后；And并且。根据“‘Take my hand,’ I shouted to Kaleb...it was hard to see him through the pouring rain.”可知，前后句子是转折关系，虽然喊他抓我的手，但是因为雨大看不清他。故选B。
6．句意：救生衣救了我们。
found找到；saved拯救；stopped停止；left离开。根据“‘Take my hand,’ I shouted to Kaleb...it was hard to see him through the pouring rain.”可知，从后文他们能在水里保持头部在水面以上可知，救生衣起到了救命的作用。故选B。
7．句意：它们让我们的头保持在水面以上，直到我们感觉到脚下的岩石。
felt感觉；saw看到；covered覆盖；pulled拉。根据“They kept our heads above the water until we...the rocks under our feet.”可知，在水里先是靠救生衣，后来是感觉到脚下有岩石。故选A。
8．句意：我朝着他声音的方向走去。
hand手；body身体；face脸；voice声音。根据“Then I looked around for Jerel, calling his name. He moaned (呻吟) in reply. I made my way toward his...”可知，前文说喊杰雷尔的名字，他呻吟着回应，所以是朝着声音的方向走。故选D。
9．句意：天空变得稍微亮了一点，但夹杂着雨的冰雹开始落下！
darker更暗；wider更宽；lighter更亮；higher更高。根据“The sky became a little...but the ice pellets mixed with the rain started to fall!”可知，之前天气恶劣，现在应该是天空稍微亮了些。故选C。
10．句意：“很抱歉错过了这顿特别的晚餐，”我说。
happy开心的；sorry抱歉的；ready准备好的；hungry饥饿的。根据“‘I’m...for the special dinner,’ I said.”可知，因为经历了意外没能吃上晚餐，所以感到抱歉。故选B。
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏常州市金坛区·期中）
Dom Pecora has loved bikes since he was a kid. But he doesn’t just 1 them. He taught himself to fix them by watching videos online. By the time Dom was 10 years old, he had 2 and then fixed his first bike many times.
Then one day a shiny new mountain bike caught his 3 . What a cool bike! But it would cost 3,000 U.S. dollars! The boy asked his mom if she could buy him the bike. “No,” said his mom, “ 4 I can help you raise the money.”
That was an encouraging (鼓舞的) 5 . An idea soon came to Dom: “Why don’t I make money by fixing bikes ” His mom soon made a website to let people know what he could do. It 6 . Dom was able to bring home his dream bike and 7 had some extra (额外的) money left. He decided to use the money in a 8 way. He bought six new bikes and gave them to six kids as gifts, and after that, “I just continued to do it.” he said.
Now Dom is 16 and runs his own bike shop in his hometown in Pennsylvania, U.S.A．He does repairs and also sells bikes. 9 , he gave away more than 150 bikes to people in need in 2024.
10 , fixing bikes is only part of his life. Besides fixing bikes, Dom has taught himself breakdancing, Rubik’s Cube and the art of folding paper. His mom calls him a happy, funny kid. “He cares about others. He is creative and driven at the same time.” she said.
1．A．ride B．decorate C．travel D．share
2．A．sold B．touched C．broken D．washed
3．A．smile B．eye C．price D．mouth
4．A．or B．but C．and D．since
5．A．hope B．care C．offer D．action
6．A．won B．worked C．began D．lost
7．A．again B．so C．only D．even
8．A．careful B．thankful C．helpful D．hopeful
9．A．Luckily B．Honestly C．Generously D．Recently
10．A．Instead B．Moreover C．In fact D．For example
【答案】
1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C 6．B 7．D 8．C 9．D 10．C
【导语】本文讲述Dom Pecora从小热爱自行车，通过自学修车赚钱实现梦想，并慷慨帮助他人的故事。
1．句意：但他不仅会骑自行车。
ride骑；decorate装饰；travel旅行；share分享。them指代上文中的自行车，所以此处指骑自行车。故选A。
2．句意：Dom10岁时已多次弄坏并修理他的第一辆自行车。
sold卖；touched触摸；broken弄坏；washed洗。根据“fixed”可知，此处指弄坏自行车。故选C。
3．句意：然后有一天，一辆闪闪发光的新山地自行车引起了他的注意。
smile微笑；eye眼睛；price价格；mouth嘴。caught his eye“吸引目光”，是固定搭配。故选B。
4．句意：“不，”他妈妈说，“但我可以帮你筹钱。”　　　
or或；but但；and和；since因为。根据“No,”以及“I can help you raise the money”的语境可知，此处句意发生了转折。故选B。
5．句意：这是一个令人鼓舞的提议。
hope希望；care关心；offer提议；action行动。根据“I can help you raise the money”可知，此处指提议。故选C。
6．句意：它奏效了。
won赢；worked起作用；began开始；lost丢失。根据后文“赚到钱”，说明它奏效了。故选B。
7．句意：Dom能够把他梦想中的自行车带回家，甚至还有一些额外的钱。
again再次；so所以；only仅；even甚至。此处句意发生了递进，强调额外余钱。故选D。
8．句意：他决定以一种有益的方式使用这笔钱。
careful小心的；thankful感激的；helpful有帮助的；hopeful有希望的。根据“He bought six new bikes and gave them to six kids as gifts”可知，买车送孩子，这体现出有帮助的。故选C。
9．句意：最近，他在2024年向有需要的人赠送了150多辆自行车。
Luckily幸运地；Honestly诚实地；Generously慷慨地；Recently最近。根据“in 2024”可知，是最近的事情。故选D。
10．句意：事实上，修车只是他生活的一部分。
Instead相反；Moreover此外；In fact事实上；For example例如。根据“fixing bikes is only part of his life”可知，此处强调实际情况。故选C。
主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟
Passage 1
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市锡东片区·期中）
This year, I’m pushing myself to try new things. Recently, I tried eating out alone. As a socially anxious (社交焦虑) person, I had always found this 1 . I had been afraid of sitting alone in public because it made me look different.
I walked into the 2 in my neighborhood—completely alone: no phone, no book, nothing to draw or write with. It was just me and my wallet.
3 food was an easy job. Since no one was with me, I took the time to read the menu 4 . I paid attention to how everything was made. “What better 5 is there than a classic burger and fries ” I thought to myself.
The moments after I ordered were the hardest part of the process. Waiting for my food with 6 to look at or read was really uncomfortable. I kept worrying about what the people around me were thinking. I looked around at everyone else and tried to 7 they were not watching me.
As I became more relaxed, I found out ways that brought me 8 in the experience. In such a busy world, we 9 take a second to rest and breathe deeply. Eating alone gave me a chance to do just that.
10 I was alone and not in a hurry, I ate slowly. My mouth was busy enjoying the food instead of having to find something to say. And I was able to eat what I wanted all while it was hot and fresh.
When I began to eat alone at first, I thought I’d never want to do it again. Now that I’ve enjoyed the quiet time, I want to make it a regular (规律的) part of my life. It feels like a relaxing activity after a busy day. It pushes me to stop and live in the moment.
1．A．interesting B．boring C．easy D．difficult
2．A．restaurant B．cinema C．library D．hospital
3．A．Eating B．Ordering C．Cooking D．Sharing
4．A．beautifully B．quickly C．carefully D．differently
5．A．food B．drink C．menu D．time
6．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
7．A．give up B．think about C．work out D．make sure
8．A．joy B．sadness C．fear D．hope
9．A．always B．sometimes C．seldom D．often
10．A．When B．Because C．Though D．But
【答案】
1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．D 7．D 8．A 9．C 10．B
【分析】本文讲述了作者作为社交焦虑者尝试独自外出就餐的经历：他从最初的不安与恐惧，到逐渐放松并享受独处时光，最终将独自用餐视为缓解压力、活在当下的方式。
1．句意：作为一个有社交焦虑的人，我一直都觉得这很难。
interesting有趣的；boring无聊的；easy容易的；difficult困难的。根据后面的“I had been afraid of sitting alone in public because it made me look different.”可知作者害怕独自坐在公共场所，那他会认为独自外出吃饭很难，选项D的“difficult”符合题意。故选D。
2．句意：我走进社区的餐馆——完全独自一人：没有手机、书和任何可以写画的东西。
restaurant餐厅；cinema电影院；library图书馆；hospital医院。根据前面说的“Recently, I tried eating out alone.”可知作者打算外出吃东西，那他走进的就是餐馆，选项A的“restaurant”符合题意。故选A。
3．句意：点餐是容易的事。
Eating吃；Ordering点餐；Cooking烹饪；Sharing分享。根据后面的“Since no one was with me, I took the time to read the menu carefully.”可知作者在看菜单，那他应该在点餐，选项B的“Ordering”符合题意。故选B。
4．句意：因为没人和我一起，我可以花时间仔细地看菜单。
beautifully漂亮地；quickly快速地；carefully仔细地；differently不同地。根据后面的“I paid attention to how everything was made.”可知作者看菜单时关注菜是怎么做的，那他一定看得很仔细，选项C的“carefully”符合题意。故选C。
5．句意：我心想：“还有什么食物能比经典的汉堡和薯条好？
food食物；drink饮料；menu菜单；time时间。根据“burger and fries”可知这是食物，那比较的应该是食物，选项A的“food”符合题意。故选A。
6．句意：没有什么可看或可读的东西，就这样等着上菜，真让人难受。
something某物；anything任何事物；everything一切； nothing没有东西。根据前面的“I walked into...no phone, no book, nothing to draw or write with.”可知作者什么可以打发时间的东西都没带，那选项D的“nothing”符合题意。故选D。
7．句意：我环顾四周看别人，试着确保他们没有看我。
give up放弃；think about思考；work out解决；make sure确保。根据前面的“I kept worrying about what the people around me were thinking.”可知作者担心周围人的看法，那他环顾四周的目的是确保别人没有看他，选项D的“make sure”符合题意。故选D。
8．句意：随着我变得更加放松，我找到能在这次经历中带来快乐的方法。
joy快乐；sadness悲伤；fear恐惧；hope希望。根据后面的“My mouth was busy enjoying the food instead of having to find something to say.”可知作者享受吃东西的快乐，那这次经历是能带来快乐的，选项A的“joy”符合题意。故选A。
9．句意：在如此繁忙的世界里，我们很少花片刻时间去休息和深呼吸。
always总是；sometimes有时；seldom很少 ；often经常。根据“In such a busy world”可知人们都很忙，那“rest and breathe deeply”的机会就会少，选项C的“seldom”符合题意。故选C。
10．句意：由于我一个人且不赶忙，我吃得慢。
When当……时；Because因为；Though尽管；But但是。根据“I was alone and not in a hurry”可知作者独自一人且不赶忙，这是他吃得慢的原因，因此选项B的“因为”符合题意。故选B。
Passage 2
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市澄西片区·期中）
When I travel around the world, I always meet some kind-hearted people and touching things. One day while I 1 for a train at a station in Amsterdam, I saw a young homeless man asking people 2 money so he could buy breakfast. Most of the travelers simply took no notice of the young man or gave him a dirty look. There was one exception (例外) though: an older, well-dressed lady. When the young homeless man moved 3 this elegant (优雅的) lady, she turned back and looked straight into his eyes and 4 asked, “How much do you need ” I couldn’t hear what the young man said but watched as the old lady pulled several bills from her wallet and 5 them in the young man’s hands.
I don’t know whether the young man really used this money for 6 or for some other purpose. What I do know is that I saw two completely 7 reactions (反应) to the same situation. I saw people who were either afraid or angry or distrustful. And then I saw this old lady who treated the homeless man as her 8 . I decided then and there that, even though we have to be 9 in this world, I will still choose to be like her.
Every day may bring us many chances for 10 . The key is to do it or not.
1．A．was waiting B．was looking C．waited D．looked
2．A．to B．for C．about D．of
3．A．in front of B．before C．behind D．over
4．A．softly B．sadly C．loudly D．hopefully
5．A．gave B．put C．covered D．threw
6．A．snacks B．supper C．lunch D．breakfast
7．A．polite B．rude C．different D．good
8．A．father B．brother C．teacher D．sister
9．A．friendly B．confident C．careful D．brave
10．A．richness B．happiness C．fitness D．kindness
【答案】
1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 6．D 7．C 8．B 9．C 10．D
【导语】本文讲述作者在阿姆斯特丹车站目睹一位优雅女士对待流浪汉的善举，引发对人性反应的思考。通过对比路人的冷漠与女士的善意，强调即使需要谨慎，仍应选择善良。
1．句意：有一天，当我在阿姆斯特丹的一个车站等火车时，我看到一个无家可归的年轻人向人们要钱，这样他就可以买早餐了。
was waiting过去正在等，是过去进行时；was looking过去正在看，是过去进行时；waited等，是过去式，是一般过去时；looked看，是过去式，是一般过去时。根据“for a train at a station in Amsterdam,”可知，是等火车。wait for等候。while(当……时)，引导的时间状语从句，主句用的一般过去时，从句要用过去进行时。故选A。
2．句意：有一天，当我在阿姆斯特丹的一个车站等火车时，我看到一个无家可归的年轻人向人们要钱，这样他就可以买早餐了。
to去；for为了；about关于；of……的。根据“money so he could buy breakfast.”可知，此处是说一个无家可归的年轻人向人们要钱。ask…for向……要……，是固定搭配。故选B。
3．句意：当这位年轻的流浪汉追上这位优雅的女士时，她转过身来，直视着他的眼睛，轻声问：“你需要多少钱？”
in front of在……(外部的)前面；before在……前；behind在后面；over超过。根据“she turned back”可知，当这位年轻的流浪汉追上这位优雅的女士时，她转过身来。故选C。
4．句意：当这位年轻的流浪汉追上这位优雅的女士时，她转过身来，直视着他的眼睛，轻声问：“你需要多少钱？”
softly轻声地；sadly悲伤地；loudly大声地；hopefully有希望地。根据“she turned back and looked straight into his eyes and…asked, ‘How much do you need ’”可知，此处是说她转过身来，直视着他的眼睛，轻声问：“你需要多少钱？”故选A。
5．句意：我听不清年轻人说了什么但看着年长女士从钱包里掏出几张钞票，放在年轻人的手里。
gave给；put放；covered盖；threw扔。根据“them in the young man’s hands.”可知，此处是说年长女士从钱包里掏出几张钞票，放在年轻人的手里。故选B。
6．句意：我不知道这个年轻人是否真的把这笔钱用在早餐上或其他用途上。
snacks零食；supper晚餐；lunch午餐；breakfast早餐。根据“so he could buy breakfast.”可知，此处是说这个年轻人是否真的把这笔钱用在早餐上或其他用途上。故选D。
7．句意：我所知道的是，我看到了对同一情况的两种完全不同的反应。
polite礼貌的；rude粗鲁的；different不同的；good好的。根据“I saw two completely…reactions (反应) to the same situation.”可知，此处是说我看到了对同一情况的两种完全不同的反应。故选C。
8．句意：然后我看到了一位年长女士，她把那个无家可归的人当作自己的兄弟。
father父亲；brother兄弟；teacher老师；sister姐妹。根据“ And then I saw this old lady who treated the homeless man as her”可知，此处是说然后我看到了一位年长女士，她把那个无家可归的人当作自己的兄弟。故选B。
9．句意：我当时就决定，即使我们在这个世界上必须小心，我仍然会选择像她一样。
friendly友好的；confident自信的；careful小心的；brave勇敢的。根据“even though we have to be…in this world, I will still choose to be like her.”可知，此处是说我当时就决定，即使我们在这个世界上必须小心，我仍然会选择像她一样。故选C。
10．句意：每一天都可能给我们带来许多行善的机会。
richness富裕；happiness幸福；fitness健康；kindness善良。根据“Every day may bring us many chances for….”可知，此处是说每一天都可能给我们带来许多行善的机会。故选D。
Passage 3
（24-25八年级下·江苏无锡市梁溪区江南中学·期中）
Jennie sat at her window as usual, looking out upon the street, with a look of sadness on her face, “What a long day this is going to be!” Then she saw a little boy running down the street, swinging his schoolbag. Looking up to the window, he took off his hat and bowed (鞠躬) with a bright, pleasant smile.
“What a nice 1 .” said Jennie to herself, as the boy ran out of sight. “It seems like having the sunshine. I wish everybody who goes by would look up 2 smile.”
George, the little boy, told his mother about that 3 girl when he got back home, “She looks so helpless. I wish I could do something for her.”
The next morning, as Jennie 4 at the window again, she saw George with a handful of beautiful flowers carefully picking his way across the street. He stopped in front of her window, smiling pleasantly, and said, “Can I come in ” Jennie told him how to get into the house. Opening the door to Jennie’s gentle “Come in”, George said, “I’ve brought you some flowers.”
“Are they for me ” said Jennie 5 . “How kind you are,” she continued, as George put the flowers on her lap. “I’ve 6 received any flowers since we moved to the town.” “Did you live in the countryside ” asked George, 7 the old, small and empty room. “Yes,” said Jennie.
Jennie used to have a happy family and live in a beautiful house in the countryside. However, she lost her right leg in an accident. She couldn’t walk like other people any longer. Later, her father died, and her mother was sick for so many years that their money was all gone. They sold the house, and moved here to get work to do.
George told his parents 8 . They decided to help her. More and more people in the 9 gave Jennie friendly smiles when they passed by her house. She was greatly cheered up. A few months later, Jennie and her mother 10 a flower shop. People could always see Jennie sitting in the shop, having a lovely smile on her face.
1．A．house B．door C．smile D．schoolbag
2．A．and B．but C．as D．or
3．A．rich B．lucky C．bad D．poor
4．A．stood B．cried C．sat D．waited
5．A．angrily B．easily C．sadly D．happily
6．A．never B．usually C．always D．sometimes
7．A．looking for B．looking around C．looking like D．looking after
8．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
9．A．countryside B．town C．village D．city
10．A．reached B．left C．closed D．opened
【答案】
1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．D 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．B 10．D
【导语】本文主要描述了一个小男孩设法帮助一个小女孩的故事，最后让这个失去一条腿的女孩重新树立起了生活的信心。从而也让人们懂得了微笑的力量是多么伟大。
1．句意：当男孩跑出了视线，珍妮自言自语说：“多么漂亮的笑容”。
house房子；door门；smile微笑；schoolbag书包。根据前文“Looking up to the window, he took off his hat and bowed (鞠躬) with a bright, pleasant smile”可知，此处指的是男孩的微笑。故选C。
2．句意：我希望每一个经过的人都会抬头微笑。
and和；but但是；as当……时候；or或者。结合语境可知，look up（向上看）和smile（微笑）作并列谓语，用and连接。故选A。
3．句意：小男孩乔治回家后告诉他妈妈那个可怜的女孩……。
rich富裕的；lucky幸运的；bad糟糕的；poor可怜的。联系下文“She looks so helpless. I wish I could do something for her.”可知，他认为那是个可怜的女孩。故选D。
4．句意：次日早晨，当珍妮又坐在窗边，她看见乔治拿着一把美丽的鲜花小心翼翼地穿过街道。
stood站立；cried哭；sat坐；waited等待。根据上文“Jennie sat at her window as usual,”可知，珍妮又坐在窗前。故选C。
5．句意：“它们是给我的吗？”珍妮高兴地说。
angrily生气地；easily容易地；sadly伤心地；happily高兴地。根据下文“How kind you are”可知，珍妮很高兴。故选D。
6．句意：自从我们搬到镇上，我就再也没有收到过花。
never从不；usually通常；always总是；sometimes有时。根据“They sold the house, and moved here to get work to do.”可知，自从搬到这儿来以后，她从来没有收到过任何鲜花。故选A。
7．句意：“你过去住在乡下吗？”乔治问，四处看着又旧又小、空荡荡的房间。
looking for寻找；looking around四处看；looking like看起来像；looking after照顾。根据“the old, small and empty room”可知，乔治环顾四周。故选B。
8．句意：乔治告诉他的父母一切。
something某事；anything任何事；everything每件事；nothing没事。根据“They decided to help her.”可知，乔治把女孩的所有故事都告诉了父母。故选C。
9．句意：在镇上越来越多的人给珍妮友善的微笑，当他们路过她家的时候。
countryside乡下；town城镇；village村庄；city城市。根据“since we moved to the town”可知，此处是指镇上的人们。故选B。
10．句意：几个月后，珍妮和她的母亲开了一家花店。
reached到达；left离开；closed关闭；opened开。根据“People could always see Jennie sitting in the shop, having a lovely smile on her face.”可知，她们是开了花店。故选D。
Passage 4
（24-25八年级下·江苏南京市鼓楼区·期中）
I used to feel hopeless and frustrated (沮丧的). Last year my mother was seriously ill and had an operation (手术) on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no idea 1 to help reduce her pain. My eyes were filled with tears whenever I was alone.
Last month, I lost a watch, which was a 2 for my 18th birthday from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights and I felt very upset.
There have been many 3 things like these in my life. I could never know how to deal with such hard things 4 I read If You Have a Lemon, Make Lemonade.
“When the wise man is handed a lemon,” he says, “What 5 can I get from this How can I improve my situation How can I turn this lemon into lemonade ” the author wrote.
I suddenly 6 that life is full of ups and downs, so we need to stay positive all the time. Now when I think of my past, I wish I could do with things 7 . When my mother was fighting against her illness, I should hold her hands in mine, telling her things would get better 8 hiding and crying.
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