《2025年学习之友八年级英语上册人教版》

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Haloxylon ammodendronsuo(梭梭树)is one of the most special plant for deserts. It looks like a small tree or a big bush(灌木). But it's amazing because it can live in very dry places.

One of the most outstanding thing about Haloxylon ammodendron is its roots(根系). Its roots can grow 10 meters long, reaching deep underground to find water. This makes the plant to stay alive even in terribly dry conditions. The roots also stop the wind from blowing the sand away. This helps stop deserts from getting bigger.
This plant is also home to many desert animals. Birds, insects, and small animals find food and shelter(庇护所)here.
During these years, people planted a large number of Haloxylon ammodendron trees in desert areas. In northwest China, many volunteers plant these trees. They believe this can turn more desert land into green areas.
(B)13. What is Haloxylon ammodendron?
A. An animal in the desert. B. A special desert plant. C. A tool to save water. D. Something to build houses.
(A)14. The underlined word "outstanding" means ______ in Chinese.
A. 突出的 B. 普通的 C. 困难的 D. 昂贵的
(B)15. What does the plant do for desert animals?
A. Give them water. B. Give them food and a home. C. Stop deserts from getting bigger. D. Keep them safe from people.
(C)16. How does the writer feel about Haloxylon ammodendron?
A. Disappointed. B. Uncaring. C. Praising. D. Worried.

答案： 13—16 BABC

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阅读配对。将下列句子放入文中合适的位置。
A. Plant flowers to help bees and butterflies.
B. Don't catch wild animals as pets.
C. They throw litter in rivers.
D. They cut forests for money.
Passage One: Take Care of Animals and Plants
Caring for animals and plants is important for our planet. Here's how people do it:
• Protect forests: Plant trees and stop cutting them down. Forests help animals find food and homes.
• Help animals: If you see a hurt bird, call a wildlife center. Besides,(17)B.
• Use nature kindly: Pick up litter in parks. Don't step on flowers or grass.
• Grow plants:(18)A. They need plants to live.
When we take care of nature, animals and plants stay healthy. This makes our world beautiful and full of life!
Passage Two: Be Unfriendly to Animals and Plants
Some people act badly towards nature. Here's what they do.
• Cut down trees:(19)D, leaving animals without homes.
• Harm(伤害)animals: They hunt wild animals for fun or sell them. Some even throw stones at street dogs.
• Pollute(污染)nature:(20)C, making fish die. They step on flowers and grass.
• Ignore(忽视)plants: They pull out(拔出)wild plants. Bees and butterflies lose their food.
These actions hurt animals and plants. The planet becomes sad, and many living things die.

答案： 17—20 BADC