2024译林版八年级下册期末短文还原集中练
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一、信息匹配:本大题共50小题,共100分。
Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." These are certainly words that millions of volunteers around the world could agree with.
In the USA, April is National Volunteer Month, to praise and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, and support to what they care about.
1 People who volunteer spend their time doing things they feel strongly about. For example, animal lovers may volunteer at an animal centre to help improve the treatment of animals.
Volunteering allows volunteers to meet new people, try out new skills and explore career choices. 2
Take Andrew Makhoul, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, as an example. Andrew didn't spend his last spring break relaxing. Instead, the 19-year-old boy decided to do something for people who were less lucky than himself. He travelled to an orphanage in Guatemala in Central America. 3 And it depends on volunteers to stay open.
Andrew couldn't speak much Spanish, but he found communication wasn't a problem. "You communicated with love, " according to an article on his university's website. And what he gave out, he got back. " 4 " Andrew's first time as a volunteer only lasted a week, but by the end of that week, he knew he'd be back soon—because he saw love and hope.
American author Sherry Anderson once wrote, " 5 " And this is perhaps why volunteers all around the world keep doing what they do—their work is "priceless".
A. It is in one of the poorest parts of the country. B. You could see love when you looked in their eyes. C. Volunteering means choosing to work without being paid. D. It's a chance for poor children to get better care and support. E. Life will be difficult, but I have the confidence to live a happy, full life. F. For young adults, valuable lessons may also be learned through volunteering. G. Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.
What do you like to drink each morning Some people around the world enjoy tea, while some hold a cup of coffee on their way to work. Over the years, there have been some discussions about which one is better for us.
1 Tea has antioxidants (抗氧化物) that can protect our bodies from disease. Some scientists believe that drinking a cup of tea is just as healthy as eating fruit and vegetables.
2 There used to be some worries that coffee increased people's chances of getting heart disease. New studies show that it may not be true. To many people's surprise, coffee has more antioxidants than tea does. It also has more caffeine (咖啡因) than tea does. 3 However, not everyone enjoys coffee. Some people dislike coffee because they think the caffeine makes them feel nervous.
4 There is no definite answer, because it depends on what we put in the drink. 5 The problem is that many people usually put sugar and milk in their drink. Some people even add so much sugar and milk that their drink becomes heavy dessert!
A.In some countries, it seems that everyone drinks coffee. B.Which one is healthier then C.Both will be good for us if we drink them on their own. D.Many people like their tea or coffee with a lot of sugar and milk. E.Why do many people like coffee F.Caffeine makes many people awake and it keeps them energetic. G.Tea is very healthy and it's world's second most popular drink, just next to water.
A wildlife photographer(野外摄影师)
When it comes to Xizang, many people first think of its blue sky, white clouds, and snow-covered mountains. But for Mr. Luo, there is a more colourful and amazing world in Xizang. 1__
Mr. Luo is a photographer. He is in his late 50s and grew up in Xizang. 2____ So in 2010, he brought together a team of experts, photographers and volunteers to travel around Xizang to take photos of its amazing plants and animals and show them to others.
3_______ Mr. Luo thinks that if we cannot stop those plants and animals from dying out over time, taking photos of them will be helpful for future research. And future generations (后代) will also be able to see that those beautiful plants and animals once lived in Xizang.When travelling around and taking photos, Mr. Luo and his team faced many difficulties and dangers from terrible natural conditions to dangerous animals.4______ So far, they have taken hundreds of thousands of photos of Xizang's natural world and published 11 books. 5_______
A. But they never gave up.
B. This world is made up of wild plants and animals.
C. Xizang is so wonderful that it is worth visiting.
D. He loves the wildlife there and wants to share it with others.
E. So many people like travelling around Xizang.
F. Through their photos and books, more and more people are getting to know the wildlife in Xizang.
G. At the same time, the terrible natural conditions in Xizang make it hard for many plants and animals to live.
4. Beach is a relaxing place to catch waves, get some sun, enjoy a picnic, spot wildlife and go exploring. Here are tips from experts on how to be a better beachgoer.
Use safer sunscreens
Many sunscreens say that they are "environmentally-friendly", which has no firm definitions (定义), and their usage isn't controlled by governmental bodies. (1) Only buy mineral-based sunscreens so that they won't do harm to the sea environment.
Clean up rubbish
(2) If you forget to bring one, find a used bag at the beach. It may seem a little action, but it will help remove rubbish. By working together, people can really make a big difference.
Thoughtful toys for kids
It's fun for your little ones to play with plastic toys in the sand. (3) They end up polluting the environment and can be accidentally eaten by animals, causing them serious harm or even killing them. Pack metal or wooden toys instead.
Read the signs
Signs at the beach must be read. They tell you where you can't go and what you can't do, so you don't mess with the local ecosystem. (4) They are storm barriers 屏障) and home to many animals.
Destroy what you build
It doesn't matter how much time and effort your children spent building sand castles or digging tunnels: if you are on a beach marked as a sea turtle habitat (栖息地), knock down the structures. Sea turtles have heavy bodies and they can die if they fall into a hole and get trapped. (5)
A. So it's best to read the fine print carefully. B. Beachgoers are usually advised to stay off sand hills. C. Take your rubbish away with you when you leave the beach. D. However, plastic toys break easily, leaving behind bits and pieces. E. Sand structures can also prevent them from reaching birthing areas. F. Bring a reusable bag to clean up while you're walking on the shore. G. Have your children pick up rubbish with you when walking on the beach.
5. Volunteering has many benefits. It can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even feel happier and healthier. (1)
Volunteering helps reduce the effects (影响) of stress, anger, and nervousness. The social connection (联系) part of helping and working with others can have a deep effect on your whole mental (精神的) fitness. (2) Working with pets and other animals has also been shown to improve feelings and reduce stress and nervousness.
(3) By measuring hormones and brain activity, researchers have found that helping others brings great joy. Humans are naturally happy to give to others. The more we give, the happier we are.
Volunteering improves self-confidence. You're doing good for others and your community, which provides a natural sense of achievement. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity (认同感). (4)
Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy. (5) Older volunteers usually walk more, find it easier to work with daily tasks, and have better thinking skills. They are less likely to have high blood pressure. Volunteering can also lessen symptoms (症状) of chronic (慢性的) pain and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Are you getting a little hooked on volunteering Find a volunteer opportunity right now!
A. Volunteering makes you happy. B. Volunteering provides you with your purpose of life. C. Volunteering lets you connect to your community and make it a better place. D. Nothing lets go stress better than a meaningful connection to another person. E. Here are several examples about its benefits to both mental and physical health. F. The better you feel about yourself, the more likely you will have a hopeful future life. G. Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower death rate than those who do not.
6. I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier desk (收银台) in her general store. (1) I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely.
At first, I was paid in candy. (2) I worked after school, at weekends and during holidays. My father helped me set up a bank account. (3)
When I was 12, I did such a good job that I began to sell cosmetics (化妆品). I could look customers directly in the eye. Women would ask, "What colour do you think I should wear " I translated what they wanted into make-up ideas. (4)
The job taught me a valuable lesson: To be a successful salesperson, you need to listen. (5) Now they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me. Instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A. Later, I received 50 cents an hour.
B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C. I ended up selling the most cosmetics.
D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E. My grandma's trust taught me how to handle customers.
F. Soon I found myself more beautiful than before.
G. Watching my money grow was the best thing ever.
7.Do you want to be cleverer and get more knowledge Five ways can make you cleverer.
▲ Don't Watch TV Too Much
(1) If you're too tired, listen to some music. When you're with your friends or family, leave the TV off and have a conversation. All of these things make your mind run better than television does and also allow you to relax.
▲ (2)
Taking exercise always leads to greater learning. Use your body to dear your head and create more energy. Afterwards, you will feel more energetic and can concentrate(专注) more easily.
▲ Read Challenging Books
If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability, you should read books that make you concentrate. (3)
▲ Early to Bed, Early to Rise
You'll be most refreshed if you go to bed early and don't sleep more than 8 hours. (4) Waking up early makes you active all day.
▲ Take Time to Reflect(反省)
Spending time alone on reflecting gives you a chance to organize your thoughts. Afterwards, you'll have a better understanding of what's important and what isn't. (5)
A. Reading a classic novel will make you think more clearly. B. Try to Learn C. Watching a lot of TV does no good to your mind. D. Then the unimportant things won't trouble you anymore. E. Take Exercise F. The more you sleep, the better it is. G. The early morning hours are most peaceful and productive(多产的).
8. Happiness is for everyone. You don't need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens or those who have a lot of money. Why (1)
Actually happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. (2) When you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health. When you do something wrong, People around you will help you to correct it. When you help others, you have a strong feeling of satisfaction and happiness, too. (3) If you notice a bit of them, you can see happiness is always around you.
(4) It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, can a have also say you are happy, because you have something else that can't be bought with money. As the saying goes, "Life is like a revolving(旋转) door. (5) "
If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.
A. Happiness is not the same as money.
B. When it closes, it also opens.
C. All of these are your happiness.
D. Because those rich people can also feel lonely and nervous.
E. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you.
F. If you have enough money, you will be happy.
G. Different people have different worries.
9 Can you imagine life without French fries (炸薯条) Potatoes are very popular today. 1 Potatoes grew in South America five thousand years ago. They only became popular in other places two hundred years ago.
In the 16th century, the Spanish took the potato from South America to Europe. 2 Some people thought that if you ate the potato your skin (皮肤) would look like the skin of a potato. Other people could not believe that you ate the underground part of the plant. So they ate the leaves instead. 3
In the 1800s people started to eat potatoes. In Ireland potatoes became the main food. Then, in 1845, a disease killed all the potatoes in Ireland. 4 At least another million were forced to leave their homeland.
5 Germans eat potato salad, and the United States has the baked (烤) potato. And, of course, the French invented French fries. Now French fries are popular all over the world. The English and the French eat them with salt, and the Americans with tomato sauce.
A.One million people died of hunger. B.But in the past this was not true. C.You can't eat this type of potato leaves. D.Today, each country has its potato dish. E.Now the Europeans eat potatoes in different ways. F.But the people in Europe did not like this strange vegetable. G.This made them sick because there are harmful things in the leaves.
10.Reach your hands high into the sky. Then bend down (弯腰) to touch your toes. _1__! This exercise takes care of both your body and mind. It s popular around the world.
Yoga (瑜伽) started more than 5,000 years ago. 2__. There are drawings of yoga poses (姿势) on ancient rocks there. Over time, yoga spread across the planet. Now people in almost every country like doing it.
June 21 is the International Day of Yoga. 3__. “Yoga is no longer a part of life,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “but is becoming a way of life.”
The theme for the International Day of Yoga 2022 was “Yoga for Human”. Modi talked about how yoga can help. He said yoga relaxes us and improves creativity. People celebrated the day all across India. There were events in cities and villages. People posed at temples and by the river. Some even did yoga on motorbikes!
4_. A huge crowd did sunrise yoga at Disney World in Florida, US. United Nations leaders did yoga in New York City. And people in Ukraine did outdoor yoga too.
Modi thinks yoga can help the planet. 5__
So, what are you waiting for Have a try and get posing!
A.Where did yoga begin
B.You just got a taste of yoga
C.Experts think it began in India
D.The yoga fun wasn t just in India
E.On that day, people come together to enjoy the exercise
F.“Yoga brings peace to our countries and the world,” he said
答案和解析
1~5.【答案】C、F、A、B、G
【解析】1. 略
2. 略
3. 略
4. 略
5. 略
6~10.【答案】G、A、F、B、C
【解析】1. 根据下文“Tea has antioxidants (抗氧化物) that can protect our bodies from disease.”可知,此处介绍茶的好处,选项G“茶非常健康,是仅次于水的世界第二大受欢迎的饮品。”符合语境,故选G。
2. 据下文“There used to be some worries that coffee increased people's chances of getting heart disease.”可知,此处介绍喝咖啡可能会影响人的健康,选项A“在一些国家,似乎每个人都喝咖啡。”符合语境,故选A。
3. 根据上文“It also has more caffeine (咖啡因) than tea does.”可知,此处提到了咖啡因,选项F“咖啡因使许多人清醒,并使他们精力充沛。”符合语境,故选F。
4. 根据下文“There is no definite answer”可知,空格处应提出了一个问题,选项B“那哪个更健康呢?”符合语境,故选B。
5. 根据下文“The problem is that many people usually put sugar and milk in their drink.”可知,此处说的是喝茶和喝咖啡的方式,选项C“如果我们单独喝的话,两者都对我们有好处。”符合语境,故选C。
11~15.【答案】D、B、G、A、F
【解析】1. 略
2. 略
3. 略
4. 略
5. 略
16~20.【答案】A、F、D、B、E
【解析】1. 略
2. 略
3. 略
4. 略
5. 略
21~25.【答案】E、D、A、F、G
【解析】1. 略
2. 略
3. 略
4. 略
5. 略
26~30.【答案】B、A、G、C、D
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文通过讲述作者在化妆店打工的经历告诉我们:作为一名优秀的销售人员需要倾听顾客的经验。
根据“I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier desk(收银台) in her general store.”可知,前句说的是第一次和祖母坐在百货商店的收银台后面,接下来应该是说自己坐在那里的情况。选项B“不久,她让我一个人坐在那里。”符合语境。故选B。
2.
根据“At first, I was paid in candy.”可知,前句说的是一开始的报酬只是糖果,接下来应该还是说报酬的事情。选项A“后来,我每小时收到50美分。”符合语境。故选A。
3. 根据“My father helped me set up a bank account.”可知,前句说的是父亲帮忙开了账户,接下来应该说账户里存钱的情况。选项G“看着我的钱增长是有史以来最好的事情。”符合语境。故选G。
4. 根据“When I was 12, I did such a good job that I began to sell cosmetics...I translated what they wanted into make-up ideas.”可知,本段是说买化妆品的经历。以及“The job taught me a valuable lesson: To be a successful salesperson,”可知,能够从这份工作中得到宝贵的经验,说明这份工作做的还挺成功。选项C“我卖的化妆品最多。”符合语境。故选C。
5. 根据“The job taught me a valuable lesson: To be a successful salesperson, you need to listen.”可知,这份工作给了作者一个宝贵的经验,接下来应该是这份经验对自己的影响。选项D“今天,我仍然记得这一经验:我倾听顾客的意见。”符合语境。故选D。
31~35.【答案】C、E、A、G、D
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文介绍了五种能让你更聪明的方法。
根据本段的小标题Don't Watch TV Too Much可知,这里说的是看电视的坏处,因此,C选项(看很多电视对你的大脑没有好处。)最符合语境。故选C。
2. 根据下文Taking exercise always leads to greater learning.可知:锻炼身体总是能带来更好的学习,说明此次是说锻炼身体,E选项(锻炼)符合题意,故选E。
3. 根据If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability, you should read books that make you concentrate可知,如果你想提高你的思考和写作能力,你应该读那些让你集中注意力的书,说明是看经典小说,A选项(读一本经典小说会使你思考得更清楚)符合题意,故选A。
4. 根据You'll be most refreshed if you go to bed early and don't sleep more than 8 hours可知,如果你早点上床并且不超过8个小时,你会更精神,说明清晨的好处,G选项(清晨的时间是最宁静、最有效率的)符合题意,故选G。
5. 根据Afterwards, you'll have a better understanding of what's important and what isn't.可知,之后,你会更好地理解重要的和不重要的事情,说明不重要的事情就不会困扰自己,D选项(然后那些不重要的事情就不会再困扰你了)符合题意,故选D。
36~40.【答案】D、E、C、A、B
【解析】1. 根据“Why ”可知,此处说的是原因。选项D“因为那些有钱人也会感到孤独和紧张。”符合语境。故选D。
2. 根据“When you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health. When you do something wrong, People around you will help you to correct it.”可知,此处说的是很多人会帮助你。选项E“当你在学校遇到困难时,你的朋友会帮助你。”符合语境。故选E。
3. 根据“If you notice a bit of them, you can see happiness is always around you.”可知,此处说的是幸福在你身边。选项C“所有这些都是你的幸福。”符合语境。故选C。
4. 根据“It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, can a have also say you are happy, because you have something else that can't be bought with money.”可知,此处说的是幸福和钱无关。选项A“幸福和金钱不一样。”符合语境。故选A。
5. 根据“As the saying goes, 'Life is like a revolving(旋转) door.'”可知,此处说的是生活像一扇旋转门。选项B“当它关闭时,它也会打开。”符合语境。故选B。
41~45.【答案】B、F、G、A、D
【解析】1. 根据空前的“Potatoes are very popular today”和空后的“Potatoes grew in South America five thousand years ago”可知,空缺处应该填的是炸薯条过去是什么样子,选项B“但在过去,情况并非如此”最符合语境,故选B。
2. 根据空前的“In the 16th century, the Spanish took the potato from South America to Europe”可知,空缺处应该填的是欧洲人对土豆的看法,选项F“但是欧洲人不喜欢这种奇怪的蔬菜”最符合语境,故选F。
3. 根据空前的“So they ate the leaves instead”可知,空缺处应该填的是和吃马铃薯叶子相关的内容,选项G“这(吃马铃薯的叶子)使他们生病,因为树叶里有有害的东西”最符合语境,故选G。
4. 根据空后的“another million”可知,空缺处应该填的是和“million”相关的内容,选项A“一百万人死于饥饿”最符合语境,故选A。
5. 根据空后的“Germans……the Americans with tomato sauce”可知,空缺处应该填的是马铃薯在不同国家的用途,选项D“今天,每个国家都有自己的马铃薯菜肴”最符合语境,故选D。
46~50.【答案】B、C、E、D、F
【解析】1. 根据“Reach your hands high into the sky. Then bend down ( 弯腰) to touch your toes…This exercise takes care of both your body and mind. It s popular around the world.”可知,手伸向天空,然后弯腰碰触自己的脚趾,这是一个瑜伽动作,这种运动有益于身心,选项B“你刚刚尝到了瑜伽的滋味”符合语境,故选B。
2. 根据“Yoga started more than 5,000 years ago.”可知,这里介绍了瑜伽的历史,瑜伽起源于5000多年前,选项C“专家认为它起源于印度”符合语境,故选C。
3. 根据“June 21 is the International Day of Yoga.”可知,6月21日是国际瑜伽日,空处介绍这天人们具体做什么,选项F“在那一天,人们聚在一起享受锻炼”符合语境,故选E。
4. 根据“A huge crowd did sunrise yoga at Disney World in Florida,”可知,前文说印度有很多人做瑜伽,这里提到佛罗里达也有很多人做瑜伽,说明瑜伽不止在印度流行,选项D“瑜伽的乐趣不仅在印度”符合语境,故选D。
5. 根据“Modi thinks yoga can help the planet”可知,莫迪认为瑜伽可以帮助地球,这里说的应该是瑜伽的好处,选项G“‘瑜伽为我们的国家和世界带来了平静, 他说”符合语境,故选F。
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