《2025年练习部分八年级英语上册沪教版54制》

3 Read the passage and complete the tasks that follow. 阅读短文,完成后续任务。(每题2分,共5题)
The curious world of animals
Have you ever seen your cat looking out of the window, eyes wide with wonder, or found your dog's excitement when he spots a new toy? Welcome to the curious world of animals and find some fun facts!
Cats: The masters of curiosity

Cats are famous for their curiosity. They explore every corner of their homes, from climbing shelves to poking(探)their noses into boxes. They are not just looking for a comfortable place to nap(打盹); they're exploring their surroundings(环境). Sometimes, you may catch your cat sitting nearby and looking at you. That's probably because she finds it interesting to watch you and is curious about what you are doing.
Octopuses(章鱼): The eight-armed explorers

Octopuses are smart and curious creatures. They like to explore every part of their environment. They have even been seen opening jars(罐子)and boxes to find out what's inside. They're so curious that in some experiments, they've solved difficult tasks to get food.
Crows(乌鸦): The smart problem solvers

Crows are curious and playful. They are always looking for new things to explore and play with. They're very clever and can solve problems quickly. For example, some crows can make tools, just like humans.
Why are animals curious?
Curiosity helps animals explore the environment, learn about threats, and find food and places to live. It teaches animals — and humans — to learn new things and get better. So, keep curious, and never stop exploring and learning!
3-1 Answer the questions. 回答问题。(每题2分,共3题)
(1) Why do cats climb shelves or poke their noses into boxes?Because they are looking for a comfortable place to nap and exploring their surroundings.
(2) Why does your cat sit nearby and look at you sometimes?That's probably because she finds it interesting to watch me and is curious about what I am doing.
(3) What do octopuses want to do when they open jars and boxes?They want to find out what's inside.
3-2 Complete the table with the information from paragraph paragraph 4. 从第4段中选择恰当的内容完成表格填写。(每空2分,共2空)
| Crows:The smart problem solvers | |
| Opinions | Facts |
| · Crows are curious and playful. | · (1)They are always looking for new things to explore and play with. |
| · (2)Crows are very clever and can solve problems quickly. | · Some crows can make tools.) |

答案： 3-1
(1) Because they are looking for a comfortable place to nap and exploring their surroundings.
(2) That's probably because she finds it interesting to watch me and is curious about what I am doing.
(3) They want to find out what's inside. 3-2
(1) They are always looking for new things to explore and play with.
(2) Crows are very clever and can solve problems quickly.