Ⅰ. Match the words with the explanations.
()1. talent n. A. to check how good something is
()2. once adv. B. a success from effort
()3. pioneer n. C. a natural ability to do something well
()4. more pron. D. to make someone act in a certain way
()5. test v. E. at some time in the past
()6. achievement n. F. the strong wish to know about something
()7. drive v. G. a person who does something new first
()8. curiosity n. H. a greater amount of something

1. C
2. E
3. G
4. H
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. F

【分析】
解答此类词汇与释义匹配题，需先明确左侧每个单词的词性及核心含义，再逐一对应右侧的解释，确保词义完全匹配。具体步骤：①逐个梳理左侧单词的含义；②将单词与右侧解释一一对应；③核对所有匹配的准确性，避免错配。
【解析】
1. talent意为“天赋”，对应C选项“做好某事的天生能力”；
2. once意为“曾经”，对应E选项“过去某个时候”；
3. pioneer意为“先驱、开拓者”，对应G选项“首先做某事的人”；
4. more意为“更多的（事物）”，对应H选项“更多的数量”；
5. test作动词意为“测试、检验”，对应A选项“检查某物的好坏”；
6. achievement意为“成就”，对应B选项“通过努力获得的成功”；
7. drive作动词意为“驱使、迫使”，对应D选项“让某人按特定方式行动”；
8. curiosity意为“好奇心”，对应F选项“想了解某事的强烈愿望”。
【答案】
1.C
2.E
3.G
4.H
5.A
6.B
7.D
8.F
【知识点】
英语词汇词义匹配，核心英语词汇含义
【点评】
本题是基础英语词汇匹配题，考察初中阶段常见核心单词的基本释义，难度较低，只要掌握单词基础含义即可完成，适合巩固英语基础词汇。
【难度系数】
0.8

Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the proper form of the words in Exercise Ⅰ.
1. Neil Armstrong was a in space exploration.
2. I lived in a small village by the sea.
3. We want to learn about the history of this old town.
4. The scientist the new medicine to see if it worked.
5. Winning the national English speech competition is his biggest .
6. His strong interest in science him to study hard every day.
7. She has a for music and can write a lively song in a short time.
8. Children’s makes them ask lots of interesting questions.

1. pioneer
2. once
3. more
4. tested
5. achievement
6. drives
7. talent
8. curiosity

【分析】首先需结合每个句子的语境，明确空格处所需单词的词性，再根据语法规则（如时态、主谓一致、固定搭配等）确定单词的正确形式，最终匹配对应词汇完成填空。
【解析】1. 句意为“尼尔·阿姆斯特朗是太空探索的先驱”，空格处需填名词，对应词汇pioneer；2. 句意为“我曾经住在海边的小村庄”，空格处需填副词，对应词汇once；3. 句意为“我们想更多了解这座古镇的历史”，此处用more构成“learn more about”（更多了解）的固定搭配；4. 句意为“这位科学家测试了新药以验证是否有效”，句子为一般过去时，空格处需填动词过去式，对应词汇tested；5. 句意为“赢得全国英语演讲比赛是他最大的成就”，空格处需填名词，对应词汇achievement；6. 句意为“他对科学的浓厚兴趣每天驱动他努力学习”，主语为第三人称单数，句子为一般现在时，空格处需填动词第三人称单数形式，对应词汇drives；7. 句意为“她有音乐天赋，能在短时间内写出活泼的歌曲”，空格处需填名词，对应词汇talent；8. 句意为“孩子的好奇心让他们问很多有趣的问题”，空格处需填名词，对应词汇curiosity。
【答案】1. pioneer 2. once 3. more 4. tested 5. achievement 6. drives 7. talent 8. curiosity
【知识点】词汇适当形式填空、名词用法、动词时态与主谓一致
【点评】本题为基础词汇填空题，侧重考查核心词汇在具体语境中的正确运用，需学生掌握词汇的词性及基本语法规则，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6

Ⅲ. Complete the passage with proper words according to the textbook.
Many great inventions in history are the result of people’s curiosity.
For example, Zhang Heng’s curiosity about how things 1. drove him to draw the first star map and invent 2. . Benjamin Franklin’s curiosity about electricity led him to 3. in a storm and later invent the lightning rod. Wan Hu’s curiosity about 4. made him build a “flying chair”. Though he 5. , his courage inspired later explorers.
Curiosity works like a key that opens new doors to learning and discovery.

1. move
2. the first earthquake detector
3. fly a kite
4. space
5. lost his life

【分析】首先通读全文，把握文章主旨为“好奇心促成历史上的伟大发明”，再结合每个空格对应的人物（张衡、富兰克林、万户）及其相关事迹，联系课本所学内容，填写符合语境的单词或短语。
【解析】1. 张衡对事物运动的好奇促使他绘制星图，故填move；2. 张衡的发明是第一个地震仪，故填the first earthquake detector；3. 富兰克林为研究电在暴风雨中放风筝，故填fly a kite；4. 万户对太空的好奇让他建造“飞行椅”，故填space；5. 万户的事迹是牺牲了，故填lost his life。
【答案】1. move 2. the first earthquake detector 3. fly a kite 4. space 5. lost his life
【知识点】英语词汇运用、课文内容理解
【点评】本题结合历史人物与发明的语境，考察学生对课本相关内容的掌握，需熟悉课文中人物事迹，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5

Ⅳ. Read and complete the tasks.
Creativity is not just about painting or writing poems. It’s a way of thinking that helps solve problems in new ways. Everyone can be creative if they keep an open mind.
Last month, students at Green Middle School held a “Creativity Week”.
Instead of their usual classes, they were given a special challenge: use everyday objects to solve real-life problems. One team turned plastic bottles and worn-out T-shirts into a DIY water filter for the school garden. Another team created a solar-powered phone charger from broken toys.
The most surprising idea came from 13-year-old Lisa. She noticed that many classmates forgot to bring umbrellas on rainy days. Using a drone kit(无人机套件) from her science project and waterproof(防水) cloth, she designed a “flying umbrella” that could follow students to school. Although it wasn’t perfect, her teacher said, “This is how great inventions start!”
Scientists say creativity works like a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets. Simple habits can help: trying new hobbies, or even daydreaming for 10 minutes daily. Remember: Mistakes are part of the process. As the famous inventor Thomas Edison once said, “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was just a 1,000-step journey.”
A. Match the names with the pictures.

() () ()
A. a “flying umbrella” B. a water filter C. a solar-powered phone charger
B. Answer the questions.
()1. What can we learn about Lisa’s “flying umbrella”?
A. It was a great and perfect invention.
B. It was made with a drone kit and a cloth.
C. It was designed to follow teachers to school.
D. It was the most creative invention at the activity.
2. What would you like to create to solve a problem at school? Why?

A. A, C, B
B.
1. B
2. One possible version: I’d like to create a self-cleaning classroom carpet. It can remove dirt and dust by itself after students walk on it. So the classroom will always stay clean, and we don’t have to spend much time cleaning the floor.

【分析】本题是英语阅读理解题，分为图片匹配和问答两部分。A部分需根据图片内容匹配对应的发明：先观察三张图，图1是带伞的无人机，对应“flying umbrella”；图2是太阳能充电器，对应“solar-powered phone charger”；图3是水过滤器，对应“water filter”。B部分第1题需从原文提取Lisa的“飞行伞”的制作材料和用途等细节，第2题是开放性问题，需结合学校实际问题给出合理的发明及原因。
【解析】A部分：逐一匹配图片与选项：图1为带降落伞的无人机，对应A选项“a ‘flying umbrella’”；图2为太阳能充电器，对应C选项“a solar-powered phone charger”；图3为水过滤器，对应B选项“a water filter”，故答案为A、C、B。B部分第1题：根据原文第四段“Using a drone kit(无人机套件) from her science project and waterproof(防水) cloth, she designed a ‘flying umbrella’ that could follow students to school.”可知，Lisa的飞行伞由无人机套件和防水布制成，A选项中“perfect”与原文“it wasn’t perfect”不符，C选项中“follow teachers”应为“follow students”，D选项中“most creative”与原文“most surprising”不符，故正确答案为B。第2题是开放性问题，需围绕学校问题，如教室清洁，设计合理的发明并说明原因，示例答案符合要求。
【答案】A. A, C, B；B.1.B；2. One possible version: I’d like to create a self-cleaning classroom carpet. It can remove dirt and dust by itself after students walk on it. So the classroom will always stay clean, and we don’t have to spend much time cleaning the floor.
【知识点】英语阅读理解、信息匹配、书面表达
【点评】本题考查学生的英语阅读理解能力，涵盖细节查找、信息匹配和开放性表达，要求学生能从文本中提取关键信息，同时结合生活实际进行合理创作，题型常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5