《2025年课堂作业武汉出版社八年级英语上册人教版》

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Have you heard of “cat tax” before? Have you ever paid for it? Many users from the US joined a Chinese social platform in January 2025, and Chinese users jokingly asked them to pay a “cat tax” by sharing a photo of their cats. In return, Chinese users would respond with pictures of their own cats.
After looking at hundreds of cat photos, some people noticed something interesting: The cats posted by Chinese users were rounder than those shared by American users. ★
According to a website, one key reason is the living environment. In China, many families live in high - rise apartments. To keep their cats safe from getting lost or injured, Chinese owners usually keep cats indoors, which limits their opportunities for exercise. In contrast, many American homes have large backyards or personal outdoor areas where cats can climb and play.
Cultural differences may also play a role. In Chinese culture, roundness symbolizes (象征) unity, perfection and completeness. On the other hand, Americans prefer to spend more time outdoors, so they encourage their pets to run around and stay active.
Family influence is another factor. “My grandparents and parents always showed love by preparing all kinds of delicious food for me, so I treat my cat the same way,” explained a Chinese user from Heilongjiang.
The difference in cat body shapes between China and the US reflects cultural differences between the two countries. Whether they are a fit American cat or a round Chinese cat, as long as they are healthy and happy, that’s what matters most.
1. The writer starts the passage by ______.
A. using examples
B. raising questions
C. listing numbers
D. telling stories
2. Paying a “cat tax” probably means ______.
A. paying some money for joining a Chinese social platform
B. taking some photos of one’s cats
C. sharing some photos of one’s cats online
D. paying some tax for the photos of one’s cats
3. Which of the following can be put in ★?
A. Many worry that Chinese cats would have health problems.
B. But what’s the reason for that?
C. It seems that Chinese people love cats more.
D. Many netizens think that the rounder, the cuter.
4. Which of the following is a reason for Chinese cats being rounder?
A. They have large outdoor space to play.
B. Their owners prefer active pets.
C. They live in high - rise apartments with limited exercise.
D. They eat less delicious food than American cats.
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Best Way to Raise Cats
B. Cats in China and America
C. Learning a Lot from “Cat Tax”
D. Cultural Differences Reflected in Cat Shapes

答案： 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C