《2025年启东中学作业本八年级英语上册译林版徐州专版》

五、阅读短文,在文中空白处填入1个适当的单词,或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。(2024·江苏常州天宁区期中)
Li Bai was a great poet(诗人) in the Tang Dynasty.
Li Bai didn't like studying when he was 1a child. One day, he played by a river with some other 2children (child). He suddenly saw an old woman grinding(磨) something on a big stone. He came up to the woman 3quickly (quick) and found that it was an iron rod(铁棒).
Li Bai was very 4surprised (surprise) at what the old woman was doing. He asked the old woman 5why she did that.
"I want to make a sewing needle(绣花针) by 6myself (I)," answered the old woman. Little Li Bai couldn't understand. He didn't believe the old 7woman's (woman) words. He said, "What? You want to grind so big a rod into a needle? It will take you so many years to do it."
"It doesn't matter. As long as(只要) I don't give 8up, there is nothing I can't achieve(实现) in the world. I can certainly make a needle from the rod."
What the old woman said moved(感动) Li Bai deeply. Then he decided 9to study (study) hard.
Finally, he 10became (become) one of the greatest poets in China.
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______

答案： 1. a 2. children 3. quickly 4. surprised 5. why 6. myself 7. woman's 8. up 9. to study 10. became

六、热点素材阅读理解。
The much-awaited animated film Ne Zha 2(《哪吒之魔童闹海》) came to the Spring Festival movie list. This film is a follow-up(续集) to the very popular Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child(《哪吒之魔童降世》) and has been getting a lot of attention from audiences.
In this new movie, Ne Zha is reborn and meets even bigger challenges and adventures. The story starts with Ne Zha's special power and his wild nature causing trouble again. But as the story goes on, he has to face his fate(命运) and the bad forces that threaten(威胁) the world. With the help of his friends and family, Ne Zha starts a journey of self-discovery and growth, learning to control his power and become a real hero.
The film is expected to show great visual effects, building on the success of its last one. The animation team has been working hard to create a lively and immersive(沉浸式的) world, with detailed character designs and amazing action scenes. From the mythical creatures(神话人物) to the magical landscapes, every frame(框架) is carefully made to bring the story to life.

( C )1. What is the relationship between "Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child" and "Ne Zha 2"?
A. They are two different films.
B. The first is a story after the second.
C. The second is continued after the first.
D. They are new versions(版本) of each other.
( D )2. What does Ne Zha face in the new film?
A. Only friendly forces. B. No difficulties at all.
C. Small challenges in daily life. D. Even greater challenges and adventures.
( C )3. Who helps Ne Zha on his journey of self-discovery and growth?
A. His teachers. B. His enemies.
C. His friends and family. D. The magical creatures.
( D )4. How does the author describe the visual effects of the film?
A. Common. B. Not clear.
C. Disappointing. D. Amazing.
( D )5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. To introduce the story of Ne Zha.
B. To show the hard work of the animation team.
C. To talk about the success of Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child.
D. To introduce the new animated film Ne Zha 2.

答案： 1. C 【点拨】根据文章第一段中"This film is a follow-up (续集) to the very popular Ne Zha：Birth of the Demon Child"可知，《哪吒之魔童闹海》是《哪吒之魔童降世》的续集。故选 C。
2. D 【点拨】根据文章第二段中"In this new movie，Ne Zha is reborn and meets even bigger challenges and adventures."可知，哪吒在新电影中面对更大的挑战和冒险。故选 D。
3. C 【点拨】根据文章第二段中"With the help of his friends and family，Ne Zha starts a journey of self-discovery and growth"可知，哪吒在自我发现和成长的旅程中得到了朋友和家人的帮助。故选 C。
4. D 【点拨】根据文章第三段中"The film is expected to show great visual effects，building on the success of its last one."可知，作者认为这部电影的视觉效果非常出色。故选 D。
5. D 【点拨】全文主要介绍了新动画电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》的相关信息。故选 D。