河南省洛阳市洛宁县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末英语试卷 二、阅读理解（20小题，每小题10分，共40分）阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。 11．（10分） Are you thinking about some activities to make your free time fun and meaningful？ Here are some suggestions that can help. Design a Garden Would you like to make a simple window box with a few pretty flowers，or even try to plant a small vegetable garden？ Maybe you can eat the fruit and vegetables you grow. Make a Movie It's amazing that you just need a phone and some apps to make a nice movie.You also need to think about the story and find a nice place to film with friends willing to help.Even if you are shy，you can still do a good job. Do Some Sewing（针线活） Sewing is not only a useful skill but a great way to pass the time.There are lots of things you can do with a needle and thread.Maybe you won't keep it as a hobby，but you'll still be able to make bags or make clothes for your pets. Organize a Family Trip You'll find it fun to plan a family trip. Choose a place to go，organize the activities for each day，and then make a lot of great memories for you and your family.The ability of planning will be of great help in your life. （1）Mary wants to make bags out of old clothes.She should learn to . A.design a garden B.make a movie C.do some sewing D.plan a family trip （2）What is needed to make a movie？ A.A phone. B.A camera. C.A needle. D.Enough money. （3）Organizing a family trip can improve . A.the skill of making up stories B.the memory of family members C.the way to communicate D.the ability of planning （4）Which is TRUE about these activities？ A.These activities are only for children. B.You can grow vegetables in a garden. C.If you are shy，you can't make a movie. D.Sewing is a good way to make friends. （5）In which part of the newspaper can you find the information？ A.Sports News. B.Colorful Life. C.Travel Guide. D.Art World. 12．（10分）Joey was happy because he had many special friends ﹣﹣ four squirrels（松鼠），two rabbits，and many colorful birds.At the meal time，these wild animals came near to the family and they would feed these special friends. In the large yard stood thirteen trees of different sizes.One day，while Joey was playing with his sister under the trees，he noticed that a tree trunk（树干） had a sad look.He ran into the house to tell his mom about it.She told Joey to find the reason why it was sad. So Joey went into the yard，ran to the sad tree and asked，"Why are you unhappy？" "I am the smallest tree around.The birds don't fly to me.The rabbits don't eat grass under me.The squirrels don't climb to my top.Nobody needs me or loves me，" replied the sad tree. After knowing the reason，the family had a meeting.Joey suggested making a seat under the sad tree.Joey's father said he could help make a seat around the tree.The family would sit under the tree and the tree wouldn't feel sad anymore. When Joey told his special friends t ... ...
