七、阅读短文，回答问题（10分）
“Fine, I'll just do it all myself!” I thought as I walked away angrily. My friends and I were trying to make the best cardboard town to play in. We had boxes that we were turning into shops, sports fields and all kinds of other fun things! But we didn't get along very well. I could hear them talking as I was walking away.
“Wow, I didn't think he'd get so angry,” Katie said.
“This was going to be fun,” said Max. “Johnny can't do it all by himself. Maybe if we give him some space, he'll want us to help again.”
Yeah, right. As it was my idea, I would just do it without them. The only problem was that I wanted it done before Thanksgiving so that I could show all of my families when they came over. When Thanksgiving was two weeks away, I began to know that it was just too big of a job. I couldn't make the buildings out of boxes and put them around the town, and decorate them all by myself. It was taking way too long. I guess that's why people work together. When we each had a job, this was fun and went a lot faster. Maybe I should say sorry to Katie and Max. They were just trying to help and have fun with me.
The next day at school, I said sorry to Katie and Max. “I don't know why I got so angry. Building a town should be fun. Will you come back to my house today to finish our town?” I asked.
“Sure, Johnny,” they said. We all took on a role and the town was done in no time. It was great!
前4题每题的答案不超过10个词，第5题的答案词数不限。
1. How many children are there in the story?
2. Why did Johnny get angry at the beginning of the story?
3. What problem did Johnny have in the middle of the story?
4. What were Johnny's friends like?
5. What can you learn from the story?
“Fine, I'll just do it all myself!” I thought as I walked away angrily. My friends and I were trying to make the best cardboard town to play in. We had boxes that we were turning into shops, sports fields and all kinds of other fun things! But we didn't get along very well. I could hear them talking as I was walking away.
“Wow, I didn't think he'd get so angry,” Katie said.
“This was going to be fun,” said Max. “Johnny can't do it all by himself. Maybe if we give him some space, he'll want us to help again.”
Yeah, right. As it was my idea, I would just do it without them. The only problem was that I wanted it done before Thanksgiving so that I could show all of my families when they came over. When Thanksgiving was two weeks away, I began to know that it was just too big of a job. I couldn't make the buildings out of boxes and put them around the town, and decorate them all by myself. It was taking way too long. I guess that's why people work together. When we each had a job, this was fun and went a lot faster. Maybe I should say sorry to Katie and Max. They were just trying to help and have fun with me.
The next day at school, I said sorry to Katie and Max. “I don't know why I got so angry. Building a town should be fun. Will you come back to my house today to finish our town?” I asked.
“Sure, Johnny,” they said. We all took on a role and the town was done in no time. It was great!
前4题每题的答案不超过10个词，第5题的答案词数不限。
1. How many children are there in the story?
Three.
2. Why did Johnny get angry at the beginning of the story?
Because they didn't get along very well.
3. What problem did Johnny have in the middle of the story?
It was hard/impossible to build the town by himself.
4. What were Johnny's friends like?
They were thoughtful and helpful.
5. What can you learn from the story?
It's fast and fun to work together./Teamwork is very important.
答案：1. Three. 2. Because they didn't get along very well.
3. It was hard/impossible to build the town by himself.
4. They were thoughtful and helpful.
5. It's fast and fun to work together./Teamwork is very important.
3. It was hard/impossible to build the town by himself.
4. They were thoughtful and helpful.
5. It's fast and fun to work together./Teamwork is very important.
解析：
【分析】
这是一道英语阅读理解题，解题思路为：先通读短文把握故事脉络与主旨，再针对每个问题定位原文对应信息；注意前4题答案不超过10个词，第5题需结合短文核心内容作答。具体步骤：1. 第1题问人数，需找出文中出现的所有孩子；2. 第2题问生气原因，定位开头相关语句；3. 第3题问中间的问题，找Johnny独自完成任务的困难；4. 第4题问朋友特点，从朋友的言行判断；5. 第5题问启示，结合短文最后团队合作的结果总结。
【解析】
1. 文中出现的孩子有Johnny、Katie、Max，共3人，故答案为Three.
2. 短文开头明确提到“But we didn't get along very well.”，这是Johnny生气的原因，故答案为Because they didn't get along very well.
3. 文中提到Johnny独自完成建城镇的工作太庞大，时间不够，即独自建城镇很难，故答案为It was hard/impossible to build the town by himself.
4. 朋友在Johnny生气后主动给予空间，还愿意帮忙，体现出体贴且乐于助人，故答案为They were thoughtful and helpful.
5. 短文通过Johnny从独自失败到合作成功的经历，传递出团队合作的重要性，故答案为It's fast and fun to work together./Teamwork is very important.
【答案】
1. Three. 2. Because they didn't get along very well. 3. It was hard/impossible to build the town by himself. 4. They were thoughtful and helpful. 5. It's fast and fun to work together./Teamwork is very important.
【知识点】
阅读理解，细节理解，主旨大意
【点评】
本题以贴近学生生活的故事为载体，考查英语阅读理解能力，同时传递了团队合作的重要性，题目难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.6
这是一道英语阅读理解题，解题思路为：先通读短文把握故事脉络与主旨，再针对每个问题定位原文对应信息；注意前4题答案不超过10个词，第5题需结合短文核心内容作答。具体步骤：1. 第1题问人数，需找出文中出现的所有孩子；2. 第2题问生气原因，定位开头相关语句；3. 第3题问中间的问题，找Johnny独自完成任务的困难；4. 第4题问朋友特点，从朋友的言行判断；5. 第5题问启示，结合短文最后团队合作的结果总结。
【解析】
1. 文中出现的孩子有Johnny、Katie、Max，共3人，故答案为Three.
2. 短文开头明确提到“But we didn't get along very well.”，这是Johnny生气的原因，故答案为Because they didn't get along very well.
3. 文中提到Johnny独自完成建城镇的工作太庞大，时间不够，即独自建城镇很难，故答案为It was hard/impossible to build the town by himself.
4. 朋友在Johnny生气后主动给予空间，还愿意帮忙，体现出体贴且乐于助人，故答案为They were thoughtful and helpful.
5. 短文通过Johnny从独自失败到合作成功的经历，传递出团队合作的重要性，故答案为It's fast and fun to work together./Teamwork is very important.
【答案】
1. Three. 2. Because they didn't get along very well. 3. It was hard/impossible to build the town by himself. 4. They were thoughtful and helpful. 5. It's fast and fun to work together./Teamwork is very important.
【知识点】
阅读理解，细节理解，主旨大意
【点评】
本题以贴近学生生活的故事为载体，考查英语阅读理解能力，同时传递了团队合作的重要性，题目难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.6
八、书面表达（25分）
假如你是桑迪，收到了露西的电子邮件。请根据邮件内容，用100词左右给她写一封回信。（所给内容不计入总词数）
Dear Sandy,
How are you these days? I hear you’re taking a course in DIY. I also want to learn DIY, but I don’t have enough time to have DIY classes. My mum’s birthday is coming up. Can you tell me how to DIY a birthday card for my mum?
Please write back soon.
Best wishes,
Lucy
Dear Lucy,
How wonderful that you’re planning to DIY a birthday card for your mum. I’m glad to give you some help.
Yours,
Sandy
假如你是桑迪，收到了露西的电子邮件。请根据邮件内容，用100词左右给她写一封回信。（所给内容不计入总词数）
Dear Sandy,
How are you these days? I hear you’re taking a course in DIY. I also want to learn DIY, but I don’t have enough time to have DIY classes. My mum’s birthday is coming up. Can you tell me how to DIY a birthday card for my mum?
Please write back soon.
Best wishes,
Lucy
Dear Lucy,
How wonderful that you’re planning to DIY a birthday card for your mum. I’m glad to give you some help.
Yours,
Sandy
答案：First, cut a piece of coloured paper into the shape of a heart with a pair of scissors. Be careful not to hurt your fingers!
Next, write a sweet sentence like "Happy Birthday, Mum. You're the best" on one side. Fill the words with colourful paint to make them stand out. On the other side, draw a beautiful rose. If you want to add a surprise, tape a photo of you and your mum on the card.
Finally, check the card carefully to stay away from mistakes.
Making the card by yourself will not only surprise your mum but also bring you great joy. I'm sure your mum will love it!
Next, write a sweet sentence like "Happy Birthday, Mum. You're the best" on one side. Fill the words with colourful paint to make them stand out. On the other side, draw a beautiful rose. If you want to add a surprise, tape a photo of you and your mum on the card.
Finally, check the card carefully to stay away from mistakes.
Making the card by yourself will not only surprise your mum but also bring you great joy. I'm sure your mum will love it!
解析：
【分析】
本题是英语书面表达题，要求以桑迪的身份给露西写回信，核心是指导露西DIY妈妈的生日贺卡。解题思路：首先开篇回应露西的请求，表达乐意帮忙；接着分步骤清晰说明DIY贺卡的具体操作（裁剪彩纸、书写绘画、添加惊喜等）；最后结尾送上美好祝愿，同时注意书信格式和100词左右的字数要求，语言要自然通顺，符合英语书信的语气。
【解析】
按照DIY贺卡的合理步骤，结合书信语境组织内容：先回应露西的请求，再分步骤说明操作方法，最后表达鼓励，确保内容完整、逻辑清晰，符合题目要求。具体内容如下：
First, cut a piece of coloured paper into the shape of a heart with a pair of scissors. Be careful not to hurt your fingers! Next, write a sweet sentence like "Happy Birthday, Mum. You're the best" on one side. Fill the words with colourful paint to make them stand out. On the other side, draw a beautiful rose. If you want to add a surprise, tape a photo of you and your mum on the card. Finally, check the card carefully to stay away from mistakes. Making the card by yourself will not only surprise your mum but also bring you great joy. I'm sure your mum will love it!
【答案】
First, cut a piece of coloured paper into the shape of a heart with a pair of scissors. Be careful not to hurt your fingers!
Next, write a sweet sentence like "Happy Birthday, Mum. You're the best" on one side. Fill the words with colourful paint to make them stand out. On the other side, draw a beautiful rose. If you want to add a surprise, tape a photo of you and your mum on the card.
Finally, check the card carefully to stay away from mistakes.
Making the card by yourself will not only surprise your mum but also bring you great joy. I'm sure your mum will love it!
【知识点】
英语书信写作、DIY相关英语表达、英语应用文写作
【点评】
本题考查学生的英语书面表达能力，要求结合实际需求（指导DIY生日贺卡）组织内容，既需掌握书信基本格式，又要清晰说明DIY步骤，语言需通顺自然，难度适中，能有效考查学生的语言运用与逻辑表达能力。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题是英语书面表达题，要求以桑迪的身份给露西写回信，核心是指导露西DIY妈妈的生日贺卡。解题思路：首先开篇回应露西的请求，表达乐意帮忙；接着分步骤清晰说明DIY贺卡的具体操作（裁剪彩纸、书写绘画、添加惊喜等）；最后结尾送上美好祝愿，同时注意书信格式和100词左右的字数要求，语言要自然通顺，符合英语书信的语气。
【解析】
按照DIY贺卡的合理步骤，结合书信语境组织内容：先回应露西的请求，再分步骤说明操作方法，最后表达鼓励，确保内容完整、逻辑清晰，符合题目要求。具体内容如下：
First, cut a piece of coloured paper into the shape of a heart with a pair of scissors. Be careful not to hurt your fingers! Next, write a sweet sentence like "Happy Birthday, Mum. You're the best" on one side. Fill the words with colourful paint to make them stand out. On the other side, draw a beautiful rose. If you want to add a surprise, tape a photo of you and your mum on the card. Finally, check the card carefully to stay away from mistakes. Making the card by yourself will not only surprise your mum but also bring you great joy. I'm sure your mum will love it!
【答案】
First, cut a piece of coloured paper into the shape of a heart with a pair of scissors. Be careful not to hurt your fingers!
Next, write a sweet sentence like "Happy Birthday, Mum. You're the best" on one side. Fill the words with colourful paint to make them stand out. On the other side, draw a beautiful rose. If you want to add a surprise, tape a photo of you and your mum on the card.
Finally, check the card carefully to stay away from mistakes.
Making the card by yourself will not only surprise your mum but also bring you great joy. I'm sure your mum will love it!
【知识点】
英语书信写作、DIY相关英语表达、英语应用文写作
【点评】
本题考查学生的英语书面表达能力，要求结合实际需求（指导DIY生日贺卡）组织内容，既需掌握书信基本格式，又要清晰说明DIY步骤，语言需通顺自然，难度适中，能有效考查学生的语言运用与逻辑表达能力。
【难度系数】
0.6