《2025年通成学典课时作业本八年级英语上册译林版苏州专版》

五、(2024·深圳期末)短文填空。
Major Snow(大雪)is the 21st solar term(节气)of the year. It marks the beginning of midwinter. During Major Snow,the temperature drops 1. ______ (great) and there may be more snowy days.
There's 2. ______ Chinese saying,"A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful(丰收的)year." Most farmers welcome snow 3. ______ snow can protect crops from cold wind,and it can also keep 4. ______ (they) warm. Even if it melts,it can also provide enough water for the crops in the spring.
Snow season is also good for 5. ______ (ski) and skating. In northern China,people can go outside to play ice sports. How 6. ______ (interest) it is! But people in the south will stay indoors to enjoy the winter 7. ______ (activity).
Though we have lots of fun because 8. ______ the snow,we should pay attention to respiratory diseases(呼吸道疾病). It is reported that a large number of people 9. ______ (have) a cold since the beginning of December 2024. During Major Snow,it is 10. ______ (dry) and colder,so people should drink more water. At the same time,don't drink cold water after exercise.

答案： 1. greatly 2. a 3. because 4. them 5. skiing 6. interesting 7. activities 8. of 9. have had 10. drier

六、阅读表达。〔人与自然——自然现象〕
The weather in England changes more often than that in other countries.
In spring,sunshine alternates(交替) with showers very often. An umbrella or a raincoat is always needed. The weather in spring is generally mild,but sometimes it can be cold.
Summer is the hottest season. It is time for holidays. People go to the seaside to sunbathe(沐日光浴) and swim. Many vegetables and plants die because it is so dry. The summer nights are short,but they are wonderful.
As for autumn,it is also nice. It is a season of winds,sunshine and beautiful sunsets. The leaves turn yellow and red,and then fall upon the ground. The birds fly to warm areas. Sunny weather in September is called "Golden Autumn". In England,September and October are warm and dry,but November is the foggiest month.
In winter,people can experience all kinds of weather. Sometimes it rains and sometimes it snows. The rivers in England never freeze(结冰). That is why children there don't go skating outside.
The worst thing about the weather in England is the thick fog. It is sometimes so thick that cars may run into one another.
1. What is always needed in spring in England? ______
2. Why don't children in England go skating outside? ______
3. Which season do you like best? Why? ______

答案： 1. An umbrella or a raincoat. 2. Because the rivers in England never freeze. 3. Winter. Because I can throw snowballs and make snowmen.（言之有理即可）