浙江省宁波市南三县2022-2023学年八年级下学期期末英语试卷（含解析）

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浙江省宁波市南三县2022-2023学年八年级下学期期末英语试卷（解析版）
二、完形填空
13．（15分）I have spent a lot of time and effort improving myself.In high school and college，many times I （1）　 　 all night working on papers or computer programs.And after college，I spent many hours studying new （2）　 　 in hopes of getting better in the workplace.The learning was （3）　 　 because it allows me to travel to interesting places and to get interesting jobs.Like some other people I focused too much on （4）　 　 for a long time.
When I first started working after college，an older friend told me， "When you meet friends from college later in life， （5）　 　 cares what kind of jobs you have had.What people talk about most is who looks fitter and （6）　 　."
I found it was true.Over time，I came to realize that my friend's words held a deeper （7）　 　.The things that with the most value to our lives often don't have much to do （8）　 　 our academic （学业） or career success.For much of my adult life，I think what has made me feel happy with my life is always physical activity，such as （9）　 　，lifting weights and hiking.These thing seem simple enough，but you do have to learn how to do them （10）　 　 without hurting yourself.Similarly，cooking with friends，making handicrafts （手工作品） and growing plants can （11）　 　 how you feel about your life.
I'm telling you this （12）　 　 these kinds of skills can matter much on your way to be independent.Imagine that you have to live all alone.You must know how to cook for yourself and tidy up your house.And in order to keep your body and （13）　 　 fit，you must not forget to get enough （14）　 　.Now your parents might help you with all of these chores.You must realize that you can't always （15）　 　 them for a happy and healthy life.
So here is my advice：Continue the necessary work，but always make time to take part in sports，cooking，handicrafts and other non﹣academic activities.

（1）A.got up
B.woke up
C.stayed up
D.took up
（2）A.scenes
B.marks
C.records
D.subjects
（3）A.important
B.hard
C.social
D.honest
（4）A.games
B.food
C.success
D.beauty
（5）A.somebody
B.nobody
C.anybody
D.everybody
（6）A.prettier
B.cleverer
C.fatter
D.healthier
（7）A.meaning
B.shame
C.progress
D.research
（8）A.about
B.of
C.against
D.with
（9）A.reading
B.sleeping
C.running
D.working
（10）A.quickly
B.safely
C.completely
D.fairly
（11）A.improve
B.use
C.care
D.learn
（12）A.when
B.while
C.if
D.because
（13）A.illness
B.mind
C.achievement
D.nature
（14）A.kindness
B.fairness
C.exercise
D.money
（15）A.depend on
B.get on
C.work on
D.go on
三、阅读理解
14．（6分）

（1）The picture above is mostly about 　 　.
A.education
B.health
C.environment
D.travel
（2）The picture is most probably taken from 　 　.
A.a notice
B.a website
C.a postcard
D.a newspaper
（3）The picture mainly advises us 　 　.
A.to plant more trees
B.to give up our hobbies
C.to live a greener life
D.to use more new energy
15．（8分）①One day，as Mary was walking in the garden，she heard a bird call over her shoulder.It was he bird that Mary had seen on her first day at her uncle，Mr.Craven's castle.Mary walked towards the bird.To her surprise，it didn't fly away.The bird was standing on an old ring on a small pile of earth.Mary pulled the ring out of the hole.
②"What's this？" she cried.A key was tied to the ring.Mary felt very excited all of a sudden. "I wonder if this is the key to the secret garden，" she thought.Then，a strange thing happened.A strong wind blew some ivy （常春藤） away from the wall.On the wall，Mary could clearly see the round knob （把手） of a door.Below the knob was a keyhole.Mary knew that was the door to the secret garden.
③Her hands shook so much that she almost couldn't put the key in the keyhole. Mary looked around to make sure that no one was looking.Then，quietly，she went through the doorway and closed the door behind her.
④The high walls of the garden were covered with the stems （茎） of roses.The rose bushes were everywhere throughout the garden.On the ground，the grass was brown.Stems of wild flowers were everywhere.But Mary couldn't see any buds either.The garden was a beautiful place，but there didn't seem to be much life.
⑤Mary went home that evening happily.She had found the secret place of her own.She decided...

（1）What do we know about the ring？ 　 　
A.It belonged to the girl Mary.
B.It got a key right on it.
C.It was covered with the ivy.
D.It was hung on the knob of a door.
（2）What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3？ 　 　
A.Mary was worried that someone might come after her.
B.Mary was so afraid that she couldn't open the door.
C.Mary was not sure who would close the door behind her.
D.Mary was so excited that she couldn't wait to open the door.
（3）What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about？ 　 　
A.The garden.
B.The flowers.
C.The bushes.
D.The grass.
（4）What would Mary probably do next？ 　 　
A.She would put the key back into the hole.
B.She would never come to the garden again.
C.She would come and try to bring the garden back to life.
D.She would tell Mr.Craven about her terrible experience.
16．（8分）①Pandas not only are a national treasure，but also have played an important role in China's diplomacy （外交）.The practice of "panda diplomacy" dates back to Tang Dynasty，when Empress Wu Zetian sent a pair of pandas to Japanese king to express China's friendship with Japan.
②China restarted panda diplomacy in the 1950s when China sent two pandas to the Moscow Zoo.By 1982，China had given 23 pandas to nine different countries and truly helped to improve the understanding between different countries.However，most of them can't survive （存活） and they died.So China stopped giving away pandas to other countries in the 1980s.Instead，the pandas are lent to other countries.They are to be returned to China after 10 years.
③______ According to Xinhua，their eating habit is the main reason of their death.Their nutrition mostly comes from bamboo shoots.Adult pandas eat about 40 kilograms of bamboo per day.Pandas can also be quite picky.How picky？Well，they refuse to eat bamboo shoots after they have blossomed （开花）.
④Calgary Zoo in Canada said that because of COVID﹣19，they couldn't provide enough fresh bamboo for pandas.This may meant that they have to send pandas back though they deeply hope these pandas continue to serve as close friends between China and Canada. "Our people do love pandas.We regard it as a good way to keep connection with China." Steven Monfort，director of the zoo，told China Daily.

（1）What is the main idea of Paragraph 1？ 　 　
A.Pandas are important in diplomacy.
B.Pandas are a symbol of China.
C.Pandas were sent to Japan long ago.
D.Pandas were not popular in Tang Dynasty.
（2）Which sentence can be put at the beginning of Paragraph 3？ 　 　
A.Why do pandas eat so much bamboo and are so picky？
B.Why can't bamboo shoots grow well in other countries？
C.Why did China send many pandas to foreign countries？
D.Why is it hard for pandas to survive in other countries？
（3）The underlined phrase "quite picky" in Paragraph 3 probably means 　 　.
A.difficult to please
B.heavy to move far
C.hungry to eat
D.funny to stay
（4）Calgary Zoo has to send pandas back to China because 　 　.
A.the pandas cannot survive in Canada
B.the pandas will be lent to other countries
C.it is hard to provide enough fresh bamboo
D.the pandas have been in Canada for ten years
17．（8分）People already knew that pigs could learn to "sit" and "come" as we order.Nowadays，research shows pigs may be much cleverer than we thought.They may be able to play video games.
Researchers at Purdue University in the USA did the research on pig's game skills.The researchers were surprised that their test pigs were able to play some games.Researchers got four pigs，named Ebony，Hamlet，Ivory and Omelet，to play a simple game at different levels.They had to move a joystick （操纵杆） with their noses to make a cursor （光标） move to a colored wall on the screen.If they were successful，they got a tasty treat.
Lead author Dr.Candace Croney said， "It's very clear they understood what they were being asked to do." The research is in a paper reported in the magazine Frontiers in Psychology.
The research covered a large area.The pigs spent many days playing the game.During the last 50 rounds，the pigs played the game at three different levels.If they were successful at one level，they moved to the next level.The higher levels had better treats.A scientist told CNN， "The pigs clearly understood the connection （联系） between their own actions，the joystick and what was happening on the screen.
Dr.Croney said， "It is important to understand how pigs get the information，and what they are able to learn and remember.This will help us to learn what pigs think of communicating with humans.We can also understand what pigs think of different environments.We still have a long way to go."

（1）What does the result of the research show？ 　 　
A.Pigs can play difficult video games well.
B.Pigs are much cleverer than people thought.
C.Pigs know how to use a joystick and a cursor best.
D.Pigs can learn to "sit" and "come" as we order.
（2）What would happen if a pig passed the first level of the game during the research？ 　 　
A.The scientists would let it go away.
B.The scientists would ask it to teach other pigs.
C.The scientists would ask it to take part in the next﹣level game.
D.The scientists would ask it to play an easier game.
（3）Which word can describe the pigs' performance？ 　 　
A.Surprising.
B.Disappointing.
C.Enjoyable.
D.Worrying.
（4）What is the best title for the text？ 　 　
A.Video Games
B.Pigs Love Games
C.Pigs and Humans
D.Clever Pigs
四，任务型阅读
18．（5分）中国美食遍布天下，每个地方都有数道特色菜。请将美食描述（A﹣F）与美食图片进行匹配，选项中有一项为多余选项。
A.The tradition of eating roast duck dates back more than 1，500 years.During the Ming Dynasty，Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang loved eating it.It's the most popular dish in Beijing.It is typically served with green onions，cucumbers，sweet bean sauce and pancakes.
B.Tangyuan，which is also called "Ningbo Dumplings"，is a traditional dessert.In Ningbo，there is an old saying： "Every time we eat Tangyuan，we are getting a year older." When talking about Tangyuan，we must mention Gangyagou.
C.Fo Tiao Qiang，also called Fu Shou Quan，is one of the most famous Fujian style dishes.It was created by Zheng Chunfa during the Qing Dynasty.Most of the ingredients are unusual an expensive.
D.Roujiamo is a famous traditional Chinese food.People in the west call it meat burger，
sandwich or Chinese hamburger.The bread or the "mo" dates back to the Qin Dynasty.People in Shaanxi Province first ate Roujiamo.
E.In Yunnan，many people eat rice noodles for breakfast，and even for lunch and dinner.To make his special food，you need to have rice noodles，chicken soup，chicken，lettuce and eggs.Of course，you can also have other things in it.
F.Dingsheng cakes are a kind of Jiangnan food.They are popular in places like Shanghai，Hangzhou and Suzhou.On the cakes，people can see two Chinese words "ding sheng".They mean "must win".Today，people eat cakes for good luck.

（1）　 　 （2）　 　 （3）　 　 （4）　 　 （5）　 　
五、词汇运用
19．（1分） Twenty 　 　 （分，美分） is a fifth of one dollar.
20．（1分） Do your best not to 　 　（比较） yourself to others.
21．（1分） He may be a good father but he's a terrible 　 　（丈夫）.
22．（1分） The bus moved on and the 　 　（乘客） were silent again.
23．（1分） I think that our friendship will last 　 　（永远）.
24．（1分） The machine will start by 　 　 （它自己） in a few seconds.
25．（1分）The place is 　 　（发展） from a small fishing village into a big town.
26．（1分）The man likes being alone at home， and he never feels　 　（孤独的）.
27．（1分）Shakespeare's works were popular 　 　 （在...中）the common people in his day.
28．（1分） Thanks to doctors and nurses，they have 　 　（保护） us in the past three years.
B.用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词仅用一次（每空一词）。
29．（5分）
stop either boring if month
Mr.and Mrs.Black went to see a movie yesterday evening.They couldn't leave their son at home alone，because he was only ten （1）　 　 old.They had to take him to the cinema.The cinema was not far from their home，so they walked there.When they walked in，an office worker （2）　 　 them and said， "You'll have to get out （3）　 　 your little son cried，but you can get all your money back."
Twenty minutes later，Mr.Black asked his wife， "What do you think of the movie？" "It's too boring!" answered Mrs.Black. "I don't like it， （4）　 　.The plot is so meaningless that I feel quite （5）　 　." Mr.Black said， "Why not wake up our son and let him cry？"
六、语法填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
30．（10分）Born in 1037，Su Shi was a great poet in the Song Dynasty.He left his hometown for the capital city （1）　 　 the age of 19.And one year later，he became famous because of his excellent performance in the examinations held by the emperor.
During his lifetime，Su Shi created many wonderful works.One of （2）　 　 （famous） poem was Tume：Prelude to Water Melody （ 《水调歌头》 ）.It was written in 1076 when Su Shi worked in Mizhou.It was a Mid﹣Autumn Festival and Su Shi missed his brother very much （3）　 　 he hadn't seen him for seven years.He wrote this poem to express how he expected （4）　 　 （see） his brother again.In the poem，he wished that they both and all people would have long lives and be able to share the bright round moon even （5）　 　 they were far away.
As （6）　 　 officer，Su Shi did many good things for people.When he took office in Hangzhou，he （7）　 　 （organize） people to rebuild the West Lake.He even built a long bank with six bridges by （8）　 　 （use） the earth from the lake.People called the bank "Su Bank"
In the hearts of Chinese people，Su Shi was （9）　 　 （certain） a great poet and officer.Actually，he was also a good cook. "Dongpo Pork" is even named after him.The （10）　 　 （place） he went to and the things he did are still popular topics for today's Chinese people.He will always be remembered.
七、书面表达（本题有1小题，共计20分）
31．（20分）假设你是李华，你的好友Tom听闻现在中国将劳动教育（Labor Education）纳入到中小学
国家课程。Tom非常感兴趣，向你咨询相关情况，请你根据以下表格信息写一封回信帮助他了解。
Time
every Friday afternoon
What to learn
Why to learn
Your feelings
teach basic skills：grow vegetables，cook.
learn life skills
...
注意：
（1）短文须包括上述全部要点，应适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（2）文中不要出现真实的姓名和校名；
（3）词数：80左右。
Dear Tom，
You are right that almost every Chinese student from primary to senior high school needs to take a new course called Labor Education.
I truly hope my letter will help you know more about Labor Education in our school.
Yours，
Li Hua

参考答案与试题解析
二、完形填空
13．（15分）I have spent a lot of time and effort improving myself.In high school and college，many times I （1）　C　 all night working on papers or computer programs.And after college，I spent many hours studying new （2）　D　 in hopes of getting better in the workplace.The learning was （3）　A　 because it allows me to travel to interesting places and to get interesting jobs.Like some other people I focused too much on （4）　C　 for a long time.
When I first started working after college，an older friend told me， "When you meet friends from college later in life， （5）　B　 cares what kind of jobs you have had.What people talk about most is who looks fitter and （6）　D　."
I found it was true.Over time，I came to realize that my friend's words held a deeper （7）　A　.The things that with the most value to our lives often don't have much to do （8）　D　 our academic （学业） or career success.For much of my adult life，I think what has made me feel happy with my life is always physical activity，such as （9）　C　，lifting weights and hiking.These thing seem simple enough，but you do have to learn how to do them （10）　B　 without hurting yourself.Similarly，cooking with friends，making handicrafts （手工作品） and growing plants can （11）　A　 how you feel about your life.
I'm telling you this （12）　D　 these kinds of skills can matter much on your way to be independent.Imagine that you have to live all alone.You must know how to cook for yourself and tidy up your house.And in order to keep your body and （13）　B　 fit，you must not forget to get enough （14）　C　.Now your parents might help you with all of these chores.You must realize that you can't always （15）　A　 them for a happy and healthy life.
So here is my advice：Continue the necessary work，but always make time to take part in sports，cooking，handicrafts and other non﹣academic activities.

（1）A.got up
B.woke up
C.stayed up
D.took up
（2）A.scenes
B.marks
C.records
D.subjects
（3）A.important
B.hard
C.social
D.honest
（4）A.games
B.food
C.success
D.beauty
（5）A.somebody
B.nobody
C.anybody
D.everybody
（6）A.prettier
B.cleverer
C.fatter
D.healthier
（7）A.meaning
B.shame
C.progress
D.research
（8）A.about
B.of
C.against
D.with
（9）A.reading
B.sleeping
C.running
D.working
（10）A.quickly
B.safely
C.completely
D.fairly
（11）A.improve
B.use
C.care
D.learn
（12）A.when
B.while
C.if
D.because
（13）A.illness
B.mind
C.achievement
D.nature
（14）A.kindness
B.fairness
C.exercise
D.money
（15）A.depend on
B.get on
C.work on
D.go on
【分析】短文主要写了作者在不断提升自己的过程中，通过学习和锻炼身体等方式来寻找生活的价值，并强调了这些技能对于独立生活的重要性。作者建议在继续学习的同时，要抽出时间参与体育、烹饪、手工艺等非学术活动。
【解答】（1）考查动词词组。句意：在高中和大学，很多个晚上我都熬夜写论文和电脑程序。A起床；B醒；C熬夜；D占据。根据all night可知此处指整晚熬夜。故选C。
（2）考查名词。句意：大学毕业后，我花很多时间研究新的课题希望在工作岗位变得更好。A场景；B标志；C记录；D课题。根据studying new可知此处指研究新的课题。故选D。
（3）考查形容词。句意：学习很重要因为它让我能去有趣的地方旅行并且找到有趣的工作。A重要的；B困难的；C社会的；D诚实的。根据I have spent a lot of time and effort improving myself.（我花很多时间和努力来提升自己。）可知他认为学习很重要。故选A。
（4）考查名词。句意：像很多其他人一样，很长一段时间我太关注成功。A游戏；B食物；C成功；D美丽。根据The things that with the most value to our lives often don't have much to do with our academic （学业） or career success.（我们生活中最有价值的东西通常与我们的学业或事业成功没有多大关系。）可知此处指成功。故选C。
（5）考查代词。句意：当你在生活中遇见大学时的朋友，没人关心你做了什么工作。A某人；B没有人；C任何人；D所有人。根据What people talk about most is who looks fitter and healthier.（人们谈论最多的是谁看上去更健康。）可知此处指没人关心你的工作是什么。故选B。
（6）考查形容词比较级。句意：人们谈论最多的是谁看上去更健康。A更漂亮的；B更聪明的；C更肥的；D更健康的。根据and连接两个并列的词，fitter表示"更健康的"可知此处指healthier。故选D。
（7）考查名词。句意：后来我意识到我朋友的话有更深的意思。A意思；B羞愧；C进步；D研究。根据后面作者的反思可知此处指"深意"。故选A。
（8）考查介词。句意：我们生活中最有价值的东西通常与我们的学业或事业成功没有多大关系。A关于；B......的；C反对；D和。根据have much to do with表示"和......有很大关系"，固定短语。故选D。
（9）考查动名词。句意：我的成年生活，我认为使我高兴的是身体活动，比如跑步，举重和远足。A阅读；B睡觉；C跑步；D工作。根据physical activity（身体活动）可知此处指跑步。故选C。
（10）考查副词。句意：这些事好像很简单，但你必须学会如何安全地做到并不伤害自己。A快速地；B安全地；C完全地；D公平地。根据without hurting yourself可知此处指安全地。故选B。
（11）考查动词。句意：相似地，和朋友一起烹饪，制作手工艺品和种植植物可以提升你对生活的感悟。A提升；B使用；C关心；D学习。根据句意可知此处指提升。故选A。
（12）考查连词。句意：我告诉你这个是因为在你独立的路上这些起到关键作用。A在......时候；B在......时候；C如果；D因为。根据两句的逻辑关系可知此处指因果关系。故选D。
（13）考查名词。句意：为了使你身心健康，你不能忘记充足的锻炼。A疾病；B思维；C成就；D自然。根据and连接两个并列的词，前面有body可知此处指思想。故选B。
（14）考查名词。句意：为了使你身心健康，你不能忘记充足的锻炼。A善良；B公平；C锻炼；D钱。根据句意可知此处指锻炼。故选C。
（15）考查动词词组。句意：你必须知道你不能依靠父母来获得幸福的生活。A依靠；B上车；C研究；D继续。根据句意可知此处指依靠父母。故选A。
【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
14．（6分）

（1）The picture above is mostly about 　C　.
A.education
B.health
C.environment
D.travel
（2）The picture is most probably taken from 　B　.
A.a notice
B.a website
C.a postcard
D.a newspaper
（3）The picture mainly advises us 　C　.
A.to plant more trees
B.to give up our hobbies
C.to live a greener life
D.to use more new energy
【分析】材料是来自网站的一张世界环境日的宣传画。
【解答】推理判断题。
（1）根据图片信息标题WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY（世界环境日），可知，上面的图片主要是关于环境。故选C。
（2）根据图片信息网站www.newsonline.media，可知这张照片很可能来自网站。故选B。
（3）根据图片信息WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY（世界环境日），Start Changing Your Habits And MakeThem Environment Friendly.（开始改变你的习惯，使其对环境友好。）可知这幅画主要是建议我们过着更绿色的生活。故选C。
【点评】在通读全文的基础上，根据全文大意，展开逻辑思维，瞻前顾后，认真观察选项仔细推敲确定最佳答案。
15．（8分）①One day，as Mary was walking in the garden，she heard a bird call over her shoulder.It was he bird that Mary had seen on her first day at her uncle，Mr.Craven's castle.Mary walked towards the bird.To her surprise，it didn't fly away.The bird was standing on an old ring on a small pile of earth.Mary pulled the ring out of the hole.
②"What's this？" she cried.A key was tied to the ring.Mary felt very excited all of a sudden. "I wonder if this is the key to the secret garden，" she thought.Then，a strange thing happened.A strong wind blew some ivy （常春藤） away from the wall.On the wall，Mary could clearly see the round knob （把手） of a door.Below the knob was a keyhole.Mary knew that was the door to the secret garden.
③Her hands shook so much that she almost couldn't put the key in the keyhole. Mary looked around to make sure that no one was looking.Then，quietly，she went through the doorway and closed the door behind her.
④The high walls of the garden were covered with the stems （茎） of roses.The rose bushes were everywhere throughout the garden.On the ground，the grass was brown.Stems of wild flowers were everywhere.But Mary couldn't see any buds either.The garden was a beautiful place，but there didn't seem to be much life.
⑤Mary went home that evening happily.She had found the secret place of her own.She decided...

（1）What do we know about the ring？ 　B　
A.It belonged to the girl Mary.
B.It got a key right on it.
C.It was covered with the ivy.
D.It was hung on the knob of a door.
（2）What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3？ 　D　
A.Mary was worried that someone might come after her.
B.Mary was so afraid that she couldn't open the door.
C.Mary was not sure who would close the door behind her.
D.Mary was so excited that she couldn't wait to open the door.
（3）What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about？ 　A　
A.The garden.
B.The flowers.
C.The bushes.
D.The grass.
（4）What would Mary probably do next？ 　C　
A.She would put the key back into the hole.
B.She would never come to the garden again.
C.She would come and try to bring the garden back to life.
D.She would tell Mr.Craven about her terrible experience.
【分析】本文选自《秘密花园》。玛丽找到秘密花园的钥匙。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段A key was tied to the ring.（戒指上系着一把钥匙。）可知上面有一把钥匙。故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第二段Below the knob was a keyhole.Mary knew that was the door to the secret garden.（旋钮下面有一个钥匙孔。玛丽知道那是通往秘密花园的门。）可知玛丽激动得等不及开门了。故选D。
（3）段落大意题。根据第四段The high walls of the garden were covered with the sterns of roses.The rose bushes were everywhere throughout the garden.On the ground，the grass was brown.Stems of wild flowers were everywhere.（花园的高墙上长满了玫瑰。花园里到处都是玫瑰花丛。地上的草是棕色的。到处都是野花的茎。）可知第4段主要谈论花园。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段She had found her secret place in the world.She decided to make that garden back to life.（她在这个世界上找到了自己的秘密所在。她决定让那个花园恢复生机。）可知玛丽接下来可能会尝试恢复花园的活力。故选C。
【点评】首先，对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意；其次，细读题材，各个击破；再次，细细阅读材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。
16．（8分）①Pandas not only are a national treasure，but also have played an important role in China's diplomacy （外交）.The practice of "panda diplomacy" dates back to Tang Dynasty，when Empress Wu Zetian sent a pair of pandas to Japanese king to express China's friendship with Japan.
②China restarted panda diplomacy in the 1950s when China sent two pandas to the Moscow Zoo.By 1982，China had given 23 pandas to nine different countries and truly helped to improve the understanding between different countries.However，most of them can't survive （存活） and they died.So China stopped giving away pandas to other countries in the 1980s.Instead，the pandas are lent to other countries.They are to be returned to China after 10 years.
③______ According to Xinhua，their eating habit is the main reason of their death.Their nutrition mostly comes from bamboo shoots.Adult pandas eat about 40 kilograms of bamboo per day.Pandas can also be quite picky.How picky？Well，they refuse to eat bamboo shoots after they have blossomed （开花）.
④Calgary Zoo in Canada said that because of COVID﹣19，they couldn't provide enough fresh bamboo for pandas.This may meant that they have to send pandas back though they deeply hope these pandas continue to serve as close friends between China and Canada. "Our people do love pandas.We regard it as a good way to keep connection with China." Steven Monfort，director of the zoo，told China Daily.

（1）What is the main idea of Paragraph 1？ 　A　
A.Pandas are important in diplomacy.
B.Pandas are a symbol of China.
C.Pandas were sent to Japan long ago.
D.Pandas were not popular in Tang Dynasty.
（2）Which sentence can be put at the beginning of Paragraph 3？ 　D　
A.Why do pandas eat so much bamboo and are so picky？
B.Why can't bamboo shoots grow well in other countries？
C.Why did China send many pandas to foreign countries？
D.Why is it hard for pandas to survive in other countries？
（3）The underlined phrase "quite picky" in Paragraph 3 probably means 　A　.
A.difficult to please
B.heavy to move far
C.hungry to eat
D.funny to stay
（4）Calgary Zoo has to send pandas back to China because 　C　.
A.the pandas cannot survive in Canada
B.the pandas will be lent to other countries
C.it is hard to provide enough fresh bamboo
D.the pandas have been in Canada for ten years
【分析】本文主要介绍了中国的熊猫外交的历史和现状。
【解答】（1）段落大意题。根据第1段Pandas not only are a national treasure，but also have played an important role in China's diplomacy （外交）.（大熊猫不仅是国宝，而且在中国的外交中发挥了重要作用。）可知这段主要中国的熊猫在外交中的作用。故选A。
（2）推理判断题。根据第三段According to Xinhua，their eating habit is the main reason of their death.（据新华社报道，它们的饮食习惯是他们死亡的主要原因。）可知主要介绍了熊猫的饮食习惯是导致它们不容易在其他国家生存的原因，D（为什么大熊猫在其他国家很难生存？）符合开头，故选D。
（3）词义猜测题。根据第三段How picky？Well，they refuse to eat bamboo shoots after they have blossomed.（有多……？它们不吃开花后的竹笋。）可知能猫不吃开花后的竹笋，由此推出quite picky意为"非常挑剔"。故选A。
（4）细节理解题，根据第四段Calgary Zoo in Canada said that because of COVID﹣19，they couldn't provide enough fresh bamboo for pandas.This may meant that they have to send pandas back though they deeply hope these pandas continue to serve as close friends between China and Canada.（加拿大卡尔加里动物园表示，由于2019冠状病毒疾病，他们无法为大熊猫提供足够的新鲜竹子。这可能意味着他们不得不把大熊猫送回去，尽管他们非常希望这些大熊猫继续作为中国和加拿大之间的亲密朋友。）可知卡尔加里动物园不得不将熊猫送回中国，因为很难提供足够的新鲜竹子。故选C。
【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。
17．（8分）People already knew that pigs could learn to "sit" and "come" as we order.Nowadays，research shows pigs may be much cleverer than we thought.They may be able to play video games.
Researchers at Purdue University in the USA did the research on pig's game skills.The researchers were surprised that their test pigs were able to play some games.Researchers got four pigs，named Ebony，Hamlet，Ivory and Omelet，to play a simple game at different levels.They had to move a joystick （操纵杆） with their noses to make a cursor （光标） move to a colored wall on the screen.If they were successful，they got a tasty treat.
Lead author Dr.Candace Croney said， "It's very clear they understood what they were being asked to do." The research is in a paper reported in the magazine Frontiers in Psychology.
The research covered a large area.The pigs spent many days playing the game.During the last 50 rounds，the pigs played the game at three different levels.If they were successful at one level，they moved to the next level.The higher levels had better treats.A scientist told CNN， "The pigs clearly understood the connection （联系） between their own actions，the joystick and what was happening on the screen.
Dr.Croney said， "It is important to understand how pigs get the information，and what they are able to learn and remember.This will help us to learn what pigs think of communicating with humans.We can also understand what pigs think of different environments.We still have a long way to go."

（1）What does the result of the research show？ 　B　
A.Pigs can play difficult video games well.
B.Pigs are much cleverer than people thought.
C.Pigs know how to use a joystick and a cursor best.
D.Pigs can learn to "sit" and "come" as we order.
（2）What would happen if a pig passed the first level of the game during the research？ 　C　
A.The scientists would let it go away.
B.The scientists would ask it to teach other pigs.
C.The scientists would ask it to take part in the next﹣level game.
D.The scientists would ask it to play an easier game.
（3）Which word can describe the pigs' performance？ 　A　
A.Surprising.
B.Disappointing.
C.Enjoyable.
D.Worrying.
（4）What is the best title for the text？ 　D　
A.Video Games
B.Pigs Love Games
C.Pigs and Humans
D.Clever Pigs
【分析】这篇文章主要讲述了研究人员在智能猪方面的研究成果。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段Nowadays，research shows pigs may be much cleverer than we thought.（如今，研究表明，猪可能比我们想象的要聪明得多。）可知猪比人们想象的要聪明得多。故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第四段If they were successful at one level，they moved to the next level.（如果它们在一个级别上成功了，它们就会进入下一个级别。）可知科学家们会要求它参加下一关的游戏。故选C。
（3）细节理解题。根据第二段The researchers were surprised that their test pigs were able to play some games.（研究人员对他们的测试猪能够玩一些游戏感到惊讶。）可知猪的表现是令人惊讶的。故选A。
（4）标题归纳题。根据第一段Nowadays，research shows pigs may be much cleverer than we thought.They may be able to play video games.（如今，研究表明，猪可能比我们想象的要聪明得多。它们可能会玩电子游戏。）可知文章说的是聪明的猪。故选D。
【点评】在通读全文的基础上，根据全文大意，展开逻辑思维，瞻前顾后，认真观察选项，仔细推敲，确定最佳答案。
四，任务型阅读
18．（5分）中国美食遍布天下，每个地方都有数道特色菜。请将美食描述（A﹣F）与美食图片进行匹配，选项中有一项为多余选项。
A.The tradition of eating roast duck dates back more than 1，500 years.During the Ming Dynasty，Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang loved eating it.It's the most popular dish in Beijing.It is typically served with green onions，cucumbers，sweet bean sauce and pancakes.
B.Tangyuan，which is also called "Ningbo Dumplings"，is a traditional dessert.In Ningbo，there is an old saying： "Every time we eat Tangyuan，we are getting a year older." When talking about Tangyuan，we must mention Gangyagou.
C.Fo Tiao Qiang，also called Fu Shou Quan，is one of the most famous Fujian style dishes.It was created by Zheng Chunfa during the Qing Dynasty.Most of the ingredients are unusual an expensive.
D.Roujiamo is a famous traditional Chinese food.People in the west call it meat burger，
sandwich or Chinese hamburger.The bread or the "mo" dates back to the Qin Dynasty.People in Shaanxi Province first ate Roujiamo.
E.In Yunnan，many people eat rice noodles for breakfast，and even for lunch and dinner.To make his special food，you need to have rice noodles，chicken soup，chicken，lettuce and eggs.Of course，you can also have other things in it.
F.Dingsheng cakes are a kind of Jiangnan food.They are popular in places like Shanghai，Hangzhou and Suzhou.On the cakes，people can see two Chinese words "ding sheng".They mean "must win".Today，people eat cakes for good luck.

（1）　B　 （2）　A　 （3）　C　 （4）　E　 （5）　F　
【分析】文章说的是中国的五个美食。
【解答】细节推理题。
（1）根据图片说的是汤圆，可知结合选项，应说"汤圆，也叫"宁波饺子"，是一种传统的甜点。宁波有句古话："每吃一次汤圆，就老一岁。"说到汤圆，就不能不提刚崖沟。"故选B。
（2）根据图片说的是烤鸭，可知结合选项，应说"吃烤鸭的传统可以追溯到1500多年前。在明朝，朱元璋皇帝喜欢吃它。这是北京最受欢迎的菜。它通常与大葱、黄瓜、甜面酱和煎饼一起食用。"故选A。
（3）根据图片说的是佛跳墙这道菜，可知结合选项，应说"佛跳强，也叫福守泉，是最著名的福建菜之一。它是清朝时期由郑春发创造的。大多数配料都很不寻常，而且很贵。"故选C。
（4）根据图片说的是米粉，可知结合选项，应说"在云南，很多人早餐吃米粉，甚至午餐和晚餐也吃米粉。要做他特别的食物，你需要有米线、鸡汤、鸡肉、生菜和鸡蛋。当然，你也可以在里面放其他东西。"故选E。
（5）根据图片说的是一种饼，可知结合选项，应说"定生饼是一种江南食品。它们在上海、杭州和苏州等地很受欢迎。在蛋糕上，人们可以看到两个汉字"定胜"。他们的意思是"必须赢"。今天，人们吃蛋糕以求好运。"故选F。
【点评】做题时结合原文和题目有针对性找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
五、词汇运用
19．（1分） Twenty 　cents　 （分，美分） is a fifth of one dollar.
【分析】二十美分是一美元的五分之一。
【解答】根据提示"美分"可知，是可数名词cent。这里基数词Twenty修饰名词复数cents。
故答案为：cents。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
20．（1分） Do your best not to 　compare　（比较） yourself to others.
【分析】尽量不要把自己和别人比较。
【解答】根据提示"比较"可知，是动词compare。这里不定式to后跟动词原形。
故答案为：compare。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
21．（1分） He may be a good father but he's a terrible 　husband　（丈夫）.
【分析】他可能是个好父亲，但他是个糟糕的丈夫。
【解答】根据提示"丈夫"可知，是可数名词husband。这里不定冠词a修饰单数名词。
故答案为：husband。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
22．（1分） The bus moved on and the 　passengers　（乘客） were silent again.
【分析】公交车继续前行，乘客们再次陷入了沉默。
【解答】根据提示"乘客"可知，是可数名词passenger。由复数were可知，主语用复数passengers。
故答案为：passengers。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
23．（1分） I think that our friendship will last 　forever　（永远）.
【分析】我认为我们的友谊会持续永远。
【解答】根据提示"永远"可知，是副词forever。这里修饰动词last。
故答案为：forever。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
24．（1分） The machine will start by 　itself　 （它自己） in a few seconds.
【分析】这台机器将在几秒钟内自动启动。
【解答】固定短语by oneself靠自己，the machine要用itself"它自己"。
故填：itself。
【点评】主要考查的是对句子意思的理解和对反身代词的掌握。
25．（1分）The place is 　developing　（发展） from a small fishing village into a big town.
【分析】这个地方正在从一个小渔村发展成一个大城镇。
【解答】根据提示"发展"可知，是动词develop。由is可知，现在进行时态，结构是is/am/are+动词的现在分词。develop的现在分词是developing。
故答案为：developing。
【点评】翻译填空类型题要充分理解句意，再根据中文提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
26．（1分）The man likes being alone at home， and he never feels　lonely　（孤独的）.
【分析】这个人喜欢一个人呆在家里，他从不感到孤独。
【解答】根据提示"孤独的"可知，feels系动词，系表结构，填形容词lonely作表语。
故答案为：lonely。
【点评】翻译填空类型题要充分理解句意，再根据中文提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
27．（1分）Shakespeare's works were popular 　among　 （在...中）the common people in his day.
【分析】莎士比亚的作品在他那个时代很受老百姓欢迎。
【解答】根据提示"在......中"可知，填介词among.
故答案为：among。
【点评】翻译填空类型题要充分理解句意，再根据中文提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
28．（1分） Thanks to doctors and nurses，they have 　protected　（保护） us in the past three years.
【分析】感谢医生和护士们，他们在过去的三年里保护了我们。
【解答】根据提示"保护"可知，是动词protect。由助动词have可知这里是现在完成时态，结构是have/has+动词的过去分词，protect的过去分词是protected。
故答案为：protected。
【点评】充分理解句意，再根据提示完成试题，注意时态、单复数、词性等变化。
B.用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词仅用一次（每空一词）。
29．（5分）
stop either boring if month
Mr.and Mrs.Black went to see a movie yesterday evening.They couldn't leave their son at home alone，because he was only ten （1）　months　 old.They had to take him to the cinema.The cinema was not far from their home，so they walked there.When they walked in，an office worker （2）　stopped　 them and said， "You'll have to get out （3）　if　 your little son cried，but you can get all your money back."
Twenty minutes later，Mr.Black asked his wife， "What do you think of the movie？" "It's too boring!" answered Mrs.Black. "I don't like it， （4）　either　.The plot is so meaningless that I feel quite （5）　bored　." Mr.Black said， "Why not wake up our son and let him cry？"
【分析】这段短文主要讲述了黑先生和黑太太昨晚去看电影的经历。
【解答】（1）考查名词。句意：他们不能把儿子一个人留在家里，因为他只有十个月大。根据old，表示"年老的"，可知此处是指十个月大，ten后加复数名词，应用months，表示"月"，故答案为months。
（2）考查动词的时态。句意：当他们走进来时，一个办公室工作人员拦住了他们，说："如果你们的小儿子哭了，你们就得出去，但是你们可以拿回你们所有的钱。"分析句子此处为谓语动词，and连接前后保持一致，结合and said，表示"并且说"，可知此处是指阻止他们，此处应用过去式stopped，表示"阻止"，故答案为stopped。
（3）考查连词。句意：当他们走进来时，一个办公室工作人员拦住了他们，说："如果你们的小儿子哭了，你们就得出去，但是你们可以拿回你们所有的钱。"分析句子时态为主将从现，此处是指如果小儿子哭了，可知此处应用if引导条件状语从句，故答案为if。
（4）考查副词。句意：我也不喜欢它。分析句子为否定句，位于句末，此处表示我也不喜欢，否定句应用either，表示"也"，故答案为either。
（5）考查形容词。句意：剧情毫无意义，我觉得很无聊。根据feel为感官动词，后加形容词，结合上文表示不喜欢，可知此处是指无聊的，形容人应用bored，表示"感到无聊的"，故答案为bored。
【点评】根据短文大意和语境选择合适的单词，并用其正确的形式填入空白处，使补全后的短文意思通顺，语法正确，结构完整，注意单词的适当形式。
六、语法填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
30．（10分）Born in 1037，Su Shi was a great poet in the Song Dynasty.He left his hometown for the capital city （1）　at　 the age of 19.And one year later，he became famous because of his excellent performance in the examinations held by the emperor.
During his lifetime，Su Shi created many wonderful works.One of （2）　the most famous　 （famous） poem was Tume：Prelude to Water Melody （ 《水调歌头》 ）.It was written in 1076 when Su Shi worked in Mizhou.It was a Mid﹣Autumn Festival and Su Shi missed his brother very much （3）　because　 he hadn't seen him for seven years.He wrote this poem to express how he expected （4）　to see　 （see） his brother again.In the poem，he wished that they both and all people would have long lives and be able to share the bright round moon even （5）　though　 they were far away.
As （6）　an　 officer，Su Shi did many good things for people.When he took office in Hangzhou，he （7）　organized　 （organize） people to rebuild the West Lake.He even built a long bank with six bridges by （8）　using　 （use） the earth from the lake.People called the bank "Su Bank"
In the hearts of Chinese people，Su Shi was （9）　certainly　 （certain） a great poet and officer.Actually，he was also a good cook. "Dongpo Pork" is even named after him.The （10）　places　 （place） he went to and the things he did are still popular topics for today's Chinese people.He will always be remembered.
【分析】这篇短文主要介绍了苏轼的生平和成就。
【解答】（1）考查介词。句意：19岁时，他离开家乡前往首都。根据the age of 19（19岁）可知，介词应用at。故填at。
（2）考查形容词。句意：其中最著名的一首诗是《水调歌头》。one of+the+形容词最高级，表示最…之一。故填the most famous。
（3）考查连词。句意：那是一个中秋节，苏轼非常想念他的兄弟，因为他已经七年没有见到他了。根据上文Su Shi missed his brother very much（苏轼非常想念他的兄弟）以及下文he hadn't seen him for seven years（他已经七年没有见到他了）可知，句子表示因果。故填because。
（4）考查动词。句意：他写这首诗是为了表达他多么希望再次见到他的兄弟。expect to do sth.期望做某事，固定搭配。故填to see。
（5）考查连词。句意：在诗中，他希望他们和所有的人都能长命百岁，即使相距遥远，也能共享明月。根据he wished that they both and all people would have long lives and be able to share the bright round moon（他希望他们和所有的人都能长命百岁，能够共享明亮的圆月）以及they were far away（他们离得很远）可知，说的是他希望他们和所有的人都能长命百岁，即使相距遥远，也能共享明月。故填though。
（6）考查冠词。句意：作为一名官员，苏为人民做了许多好事。officer是元音音素开头的单词，前面不定冠词应用an。故填an。
（7）考查动词。句意：当他在杭州上任时，他组织人们重建西湖。句子是过去时。故填organized。
（8）考查动词。句意：他甚至用湖中的泥土建造了一条有六座桥的长堤。介词by后加动词doing形式。故填using。
（9）考查副词。句意：在中国人心中，苏轼无疑是一位伟大的诗人和官员。副词修饰动词。故填certainly。
（10）考查名词。句意：他去的地方和做的事情仍然是当今中国人的热门话题。应用名词复数形式。故填places。
【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。
七、书面表达（本题有1小题，共计20分）
31．（20分）假设你是李华，你的好友Tom听闻现在中国将劳动教育（Labor Education）纳入到中小学
国家课程。Tom非常感兴趣，向你咨询相关情况，请你根据以下表格信息写一封回信帮助他了解。
Time
every Friday afternoon
What to learn
Why to learn
Your feelings
teach basic skills：grow vegetables，cook.
learn life skills
...
注意：
（1）短文须包括上述全部要点，应适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（2）文中不要出现真实的姓名和校名；
（3）词数：80左右。
Dear Tom，
You are right that almost every Chinese student from primary to senior high school needs to take a new course called Labor Education.
I truly hope my letter will help you know more about Labor Education in our school.
Yours，
Li Hua
【分析】【高分句型一】
During the class，the teachers mainly teach us some basic skills，such as learning a traditional handicraft，how to cook a dish，growing vegetables，experiencing volunteer work and so on.在课堂上，老师主要教我们一些基本的技能，如学习传统手工艺，如何做一道菜，种植蔬菜，体验志愿者工作等等。
how to do sth如何做某事，是疑问词接不定式。
【高分句型二】
I think it is very meaningful.我认为这很有意义。
I think接宾语从句。
【解答】Dear Tom，
You are right that almost every Chinese student from primary to senior high school needs to take a new course called Labor Education.Let me introduce something about it.（点题）We usually have the Labor education class on Wednesday every week in the classroom.（时间）During the class，the teachers mainly teach us some basic skills，such as learning a traditional handicraft，how to cook a dish，growing vegetables，experiencing volunteer work and so on.【高分句型一】（内容）Our aim is to experience traditional Chinese culture and learn life skills.（目的）I think it is very meaningful.【高分句型二】We can't depend on our parents all the time.We must master some basic skills in order to reduce parents' burden and develop a sense of responsibility.（感受）
Do you also have similar courses？Looking forward to hearing from you.
I truly hope my letter will help you know more about Labor Education in our school.
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。