《2025年中学生世界八年级英语上册沪教版五四制》

Ⅴ. Answer the questions.
Twenty years ago, my hometown was a small and quiet city. Most of the buildings were low, and there were only a few main streets. People mainly rode bicycles or walked to work and school. The city center had a small market where people bought daily things, but there were no large shopping malls or supermarkets.
However, great changes have taken place in recent years. Now, tall buildings stand everywhere. Wide roads with many cars, buses, and even subways connect different parts of the city. The transportation has become much more convenient. Large shopping malls filled with all kinds of goods have replaced the old market. People can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment all in one place.
The environment has also improved a lot. There are more parks and green spaces. The government has built many beautiful gardens, making the city more pleasant to live in. What's more, cultural activities are held regularly, and people's lives have become much more colourful. This city is now full of energy and hope, showing a completely new look.
1. What was the writer's hometown like twenty years ago?______
2. How did people mainly travel twenty years ago?______
3. What has replaced the old market in the city centre?______
4. How has the transportation changed?______
5. In what ways has the environment improved?______
6. What can we infer about the future of the city from the passage?______

答案： 1. It was small and quiet.
2. People mainly rode bicycles or walked.
3. Large shopping malls (filled with all kinds of goods) have replaced the old market.
4. The transportation has become much more convenient.
5. There are more parks and green spaces.
6. The city will continue to develop and become better in the future.

Ⅵ. Fill in the blanks with proper words.
Beijing, the capital city of China, is a city full of unique culture. As the political and cultural h 1 of the country, it has a history of thousands of years.
One of the most famous symbols is the Forbidden City. It was the palace of ancient emperors and shows the great s 2 of Chinese architecture. Traditional hutongs are also important parts of Beijing's culture. Walking through these narrow streets, you can e 3 the slow-paced life and experience local people's daily life.
Beijing Opera is another shining star. The colourful costumes, special facial paintings and amazing performances always a 4 both locals and tourists. Besides, traditional snacks like Peking Duck and jiaozi carry the taste of Beijing's food culture. People from all over the world come here to f 5 this city's deep cultural meaning. Beijing truly tells the story of China with its rich and long-lasting culture.
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______

答案： 1. heart 2. skill 3. enjoy 4. attract 5. feel