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题型:阅读选择 题类:常考题 难易度:普通

北京市房山区2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期末试卷

根据短文内容,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

    If you have ever had a cat, or have watched one of the many funny cat videos online, you'll know that cats have a mind of their own. A lot of the things they do are hard to understand—they like to climb up tall furniture, fit themselves in small spaces and attack(攻击) small objects for no reason at all.

    Now scientists have managed to work out what exactly is going on in the brains of our little friends. According to Tony Buffington, a professor at Ohio State University in the US, cats' strange behavior(行为)largely comes from their way of life back in the wild. "Cats today still have many of the same natural abilities that allowed them to live in the wild for millions of years." he said in a TED Talk. "To them, our homes are their jungles(丛林)."

    Cats' bodies and great balancing(平衡)abilities allow them to climb to high places to better look at the environment. Even though they don't have to hunt(猎食)any more in human houses, they still keep the old habit of observing the living room from, for example, the top of the fridge.

    Cats' hunting abilities also make them attack small things like keys and USB drives.

    In the wild, they hunt whatever they can get for food, and most of the animals they kill are small. However, a cat can also beprey. This explains why they like to stay in small spaces like drawers or washing machines—they are hiding, or they think they are hiding, from more dangerous animals. This is also why cats prefer a clean box: a dirty one with an unpleasant smell could easily show enemies where they are.

    Knowing how cats' minds work is not only useful for better understanding them, it may also help cats' owners to better meet cats' needs. For example, owners could try to make climbing easier for cats by moving their furniture around. They could also use "food puzzles" to make eating feel more like hunting instead of just giving food to the cats.

(1)、According to the passage, Tony Buffington agrees that ________.
A、cats' strange behavior is hard for people to understand B、cats are more used to living in the wild than in humans' homes C、cats' natural abilities are still helpful to make them get food today D、cats act strangely mainly because of their natural abilities in the wild
(2)、The word "prey" in Paragraph 4 probably means "________".
A、an animal that lives in the jungles B、an animal that likes keeping itself clean C、an animal that likes playing hiding games with people D、an animal that becomes others' food after being hunted
(3)、According to the writer, cats' owners can better meet cats' needs by ________.
A、creating hunting games at home B、giving them delicious food C、making them go back to the wild D、putting them in the furniture
(4)、What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A、To describe cats' past wild experience to readers. B、To tell cat owners how to make life easier for cats. C、To explain the reasons behind cats' strange behavior. D、To compare cats' behavior in human homes with that in the wild.
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 From an early age, we were taught that if we wanted to be successful, we had to study hard and get good results at school. In fact, good students may just end up doing jobs they don't like, and some even lead an unhappy life. Why is it like that?

 In some parents' eyes, school grades matter most for their kids. In reality, there are many things to consider besides school subjects. For example, how to be a happy person, what to do to keep healthy, and how to get along well with others. That is to say, school is not just enough if you want to have a great life.

 Doing well in school is different from doing well in life. Studies show that people who failed at school may not end up failing in life. You may have already known that some famous people, like Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs, didn't do very well at school or even failed to finish school. In fact, there are a lot more than just the great people who are successful in life without finishing school. They catch every chance to learn and finally make it to the top.

 Life is really a long lesson, so long that you can't define(界定) a person's success by just one part of it. If you have already finished school, keep learning because what you have learned at school will never be enough to live a satisfying life. If you are still studying, whether you are good or bad at school, don't take your school results too seriously as long as you have put your heart into it. Keep learning to make the most of your talents improve. That's how you can live a happy and successful life.

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On December 2, China Media Group introduced the official mascot for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala:"Si Shengsheng." This cheerful mascot brings good wishes to Chinese people around the world, hoping that everyone has a new year filled with health, happiness, and good luck.

 The mascot"Si Shengsheng"is inspired by Chinese traditional culture. Its design is based on the ancient character"已" from the oracle bone script(甲骨文), which represents the Year of the Snake. With a cute and classic look, it shows both modern charm and historical meaning.

 Connected to the gala's theme, "Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi"(Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake), "Si Shengsheng" is full of good energy. The shape of its head and the spiral(螺旋) on its cheeks are inspired by the gilded silver Ruyi (鎏金银如意) from the Tang Dynasty found in Famen Temple, which symbolizes"happiness from beginning to end." The bat-shaped decoration on its head and the longevity knot(长寿结) on its tail add more wishes for prosperity and good luck. The mascot's eyebrows and eyes, inspired by a bronze snake-shaped artifact(青铜器) from the Sanxingdui Ruins, which shows the rich variety of Chinese culture. The back has woven branch patterns, symbolizing endless life, while flowers like magnolias(海棠花) and peonies(牡丹花) show the arrival of spring.

 The mascot's main color is bright green, symbolizing the new life of spring. Its color scheme(组合) includes traditional Chinese colors like parrot green, turquoise blue (青绿), lapis lazuli(青金石蓝), lotus white, and mandarin orange, mixing together to create a lively and festive mood.

 As"Si Shengsheng"is introduced, the 2025 Spring Festival Gala is getting closer. The mascot invites everyone to join this big celebration and welcome the Year of the Snake with joy and good fortune!

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