湖北省武汉市东湖高新区2023-2024学年八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷
试卷更新日期:2024-05-07 类型:期中考试
一、单项选择 (共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
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1. — Helen, how about going shopping with me tonight?
— ____. I have something else to do.
A、Yes, please B、No problem C、I'm afraid not D、I'd love to2. —Sam, could you tell me how to work out the problem?— ____. Let me help you.
A、With pleasure B、Yes, I could C、That depends D、Of course not3. —Rita enjoys being ____ and that gives her a sense of peace.—So do I.
A、alone B、quick C、strict D、slow4. —Look! How excited the children are!—Yes. They are watching the ____ that looks like a dragon.
A、plane B、sun C、cloud D、star5. — In my opinion, ____ with others can make us upset.—I can't agree more. We should pay more attention to our own growth. .
A、arguing B、comparing C、sharing D、dealing6. —Having food with too much sugar can cause health problems.—That's true. So it's important for us to ____ good eating habits.
A、control B、train C、change D、develop7. —Mia, it's already half past ten! You need to go to bed.—OK, mom. The book is so interesting that I ____ forget time just no.
A、unluckily B、seriously C、completely D、recently8. — Should we use AI in schools?— Some people may say no, but many experts think we should use ____ in a good way.
A、it B、any C、one D、none9. —Cathy, can you help me to come up with a plan for helping sick children.—You can ____ some people to raise money.
A、call away B、call on C、call back D、call off10. The saying "The roses in her hand, the flavor (香味) in mine" tells us ____.A、what are roses like B、where should we pick roses C、why the roses have flavor D、how important it is to help others二、完形填空 (共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
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11. 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I recently visited my friend Lydia and saw her new puppy. The dog was really cute! Lydia smiled as she told me about his first day at home. It was 1 "puppy love".
Later that day, as I 2 my dog Skyler climb the stairs, I thought about how Lydia didn't expect the extra (额外的) care when she brought home a hairy new family member. But that is often what that "puppy love" 3 .
When Skyler joined us, she was house-trained in no time, which 4 us a lot of trouble. At home, she always needed to be behind someone. When taking her on hikes, we were 5 by her energy (精力). If we took off running toward the end of a field, she would have already 6 the finish line before we had even made it halfway.
Now, at the age of 14, Skyler still needs to be right beside you on the sofa or to 7 you into the next room. On walks, 8 we turn the corner onto our street, she pulls hard on her leash (栓狗带) to race toward home. She has made us laugh endlessly and has 9 me countless times.
But it is hard. It is sad to see this once-strong dog have a (an) 10 time walking up the front steps. Over the past few years, we have had to give up on taking certain 11 trips because we are not able to take good care of Skyler. My husband spends hours each week making special food for her that helps to 12 her kidney (肾) problems. And I always have to sit in the back of the car whenever she 13 with us because Skyler needs help to get comfortable, 14 I may get carsick as a result.
Sometimes I complain about (抱怨) old Skyler, but I know she has taught me about love. Dogs give us unconditional love. The 15 we can do is to give it back.
(1)A、 only B、 truly C、 even D、 once(2)A、 helped B、 saw C、 found D、 felt(3)A、 cares about B、 takes up C、 turns into D、 looks for(4)A、 saved B、 made C、 left D、 brought(5)A、 crazy B、 upset C、 surprised D、 scared(6)A、 cut B、 drawn C、 ended D、 crossed(7)A、 follow B、 get C、 move D、 drive(8)A、 whatever B、 whenever C、 however D、 wherever(9)A、 comforted B、 changed C、 excused D、 taught(10)A、 easy B、 wonderful C、 difficult D、 interesting(11)A、 school B、 family C、 business D、 sports(12)A、 control B、 forget C、 examine D、 understand(13)A、 travels B、 plays C、 rests D、 stays(14)A、 ever since B、 even though C、 as if D、 so that(15)A、 fastest B、 worst C、 most D、 least三、阅读理解 (共 15 小题,每小题 2分,共30 分)
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12. 阅读下面材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Keeping velvet flowers alive
Velvet flowers, pronounced (发音) the same as "Ronghua" in Chinese, mean being rich. They are often used in traditional Chinese festivals. Velvet flowers are not only beautiful handicrafts (手工艺品), but also hold cultural meaning. It is believed that they can bring happiness, peace and good luck. Velvet making looks easy, but it's not. It needs care and patience to learn the skills.
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Many people throw away the pits (核) inside fruits after eating them. But the craftsmen (工匠) of Weifang nut carving turn them into artworks. Weifang nut carving goes back to the Qing Dynasty. Craftsmen back then often used peach pits to show off their skills. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2008.
Bringing umbrellas back to life
Oil paper umbrellas, with a long history in China, used to be common. During the Tang Dynasty, they were introduced to places as far as Japan and Vietnam. The hand-made umbrellas become less used in daily life. Instead, they turn into artworks. The umbrellas take many steps to make, including making bamboo ribs, pasting papers (糊纸) and painting.
(1)、All the news above has something to do with ____.A、environment B、education C、tradition D、science(2)、Velvet flowers ____.A、carry people's good wishes B、are very easy to make C、are often used on Mother's Day D、can bring good luck for sure(3)、The best heading for the second piece of news would be ____.A、Saving peach pits B、Carving art from nuts C、Learning to carve D、Showing off carving skills(4)、Which is true about Weifang nut carving?A、It started from the Qing Dynasty. B、It became popular in 2008. C、Craftsmen learn the skill to be famous. D、It is best known of all nut carvings.(5)、We can infer that oil paper umbrellas ____.A、take three steps to make B、were welcome in other countries C、are never used in daily life D、were invented in the Tang Dynasty13. 阅读下面材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。Taking care of the old people seems an unpopular choice for many young people. However, this is what Tashi Wangmo, a 34-year-old woman from Barkam, Sichuan, decided to do at the age of 17.
Growing up as an orphan (孤儿) raised by those around her, Tashi Wangmo had always wanted to give back to society (社会). "Finding that Barkam Nursing Home was taking in new workers in 2010, I thought this was the best way to realize my dream." she said.
Tashi Wangmo's love for the elderly people she cares for has grown day by day and seen her put everything she has into her work. "When I first started here, I was just a young girl while some of the old people were in their 50s or 60s. They had no children, and I had no parents, so we kept each other company." she said.
Gradually, she got a better understanding of the elderly and the meaning of her job. She noticed that the key to getting along with elderly people is that you need to think of them as being a bit like kids. "If you can stand a child making trouble for you, if you are patient enough to teach a child to eat, get dressed and talk, then you can do the same for elderly people."
In 2023, Tashi Wangmo was chosen as an NPC deputy. She said that being an NPC deputy is not as difficult as it may seem. "NPC deputies are a bridge between the country and the people," she said. "I became an NPC deputy by simply doing my job, and I want to bring the difficult situations of the people from the mountains into attention and bring hope back to them."
(1)、What made Tashi Wangmo decide to care for the old?A、Her interest in care-giving. B、Her childhood dream. C、Her growing up experiences. D、Her wish to get a good job.(2)、The underlined phrase "kept. . . company" means ____.A、took after B、laughed at C、competed with D、depended on(3)、According to Tashi Wangmo, caring for the old and caring for the children areA、similar B、exciting C、difficult D、different(4)、An NPC deputy is a person who ____.A、does volunteer work B、voices for people C、works at a nursing home D、deals with difficult situations(5)、The writer writes the passage to ____.A、say yes to what Tashi Wangmo did B、tell readers how to look after the old C、show how to become an NPC deputy D、encourage people to go after their dreams14. 阅读下面材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。Teeth are wonderful! Let's learn about our teeth.
When babies are born, they have a set of 20 primary teeth, sometimes known as milk teeth which sit in their gums (牙床) waiting to grow. Around the age of six months, babies' first teeth are preparing to grow out of their gums. Children usually have all their baby teeth by the age of three. Then, at around the age of six, children's baby teeth are pushed out, ready for growing adult teeth. The final teeth which grow from the gums are the largest teeth in the human mouth. They are called wisdom teeth and are often not fully seen until a person reaches their late teens or early twenties! An adult usually has 32 teeth.
Looking after your teeth is an important part of keeping your body healthy and it should be a part of your habits in your everyday life. To keep your teeth healthy; the most important thing you can do is to brush them every day. Brushing your teeth twice a day for at least three minutes. Using toothpaste can better protect your teeth from bacteria and plaque (细菌和菌斑). Plague appears and builds up on your teeth when food is left on or between your teeth. It includes bacteria. So if it is not cleared up, it can cause a hole on your teeth or even teeth losing. Unless you brush your teeth every day, you will have to see a dentist. A dentist can give your teeth check-ups and make sure that your teeth are healthy.
(1)、We may have our wisdom teeth at the age of ____.A、six months B、three C、twelve D、twenty-two(2)、What is the correct order according to the passage?①Primary teeth wait to grow. ②Adult teeth grow.
③First teeth grow out of gums. ④Baby teeth are pushed out.
A、③②①④ B、①③④② C、②④③① D、④③②①(3)、The underlined word "it" refers to ____.A、brushing teeth every day B、seeing a dentist C、keeping the body healthy D、looking after teeth(4)、Bacteria and plaque will appear easily if ____.A、we eat too much food B、we use much toothpaste C、we do teeth check-ups too often D、we brush teeth carelessly(5)、The last paragraph mainly talks about ____.A、how to take care of teeth B、why people should brush teeth C、what to use to brush teeth D、when bacteria and plaque appear四、词与短语填空 (共5小题,每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)
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15. 阅读下面短文,然后用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空,使短文在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。 (提示:方框中有两个单词或短语是多余的。)
cause / get off/ understand / get into / provide / difference / change
Animals and plants are important parts of our life. They us with many things like food, medicine, and so on. However, many animals and plants trouble because of human activities. So it is important to give them enough protection. One way is to make laws (法规) against catching or selling wild animals. Another way is to help people to the importance of nature. Also, we can our lifestyles. For example, we can go out by bike instead of by car. Even though these actions are small, they can make a big to the whole world.
五、综合填空 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
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16. 阅读下面短文,根据上下文或括号内单词等提示,在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
Recently, 16-year-old Cao Chenzhe from Taizhou, Jiangsu, gave 5, 000 yuan to the Disabled Persons' Federation (联合会) to help (child) . The money was for his brave act of using the Heimlich maneuver (海姆立克急救法) (save) a classmate's life.
Cao clearly remembered that day. One evening in March, he was having dinner at the school canteen, he (notice) a classmate's face turning purple as he tried to breathe.
"Oh no, something is his throat!" Cao quickly found the problem and used the Heimlich maneuver. Standing behind his classmate, Cao pressed hard into his chest (胸 膛) with upward thrusts (向上推力) . After (try) many times, a large rice ball came out of the classmate's throat.
Cao learned the Heimlich maneuver during a (safe) education class at Jiangyan Licai Experimental School. "The teacher showed us to do it and we practiced with each other," said Cao.
When talking about safety education, Cao hopes the students of his age can take it (serious). "Every student should learn to protect (they) and others in a useful way," he said.
六、书面表达 (共1大题,满分20分)
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17. 假如你是 Linda,刚刚收到你的英国笔友 Lucy 的信。她在信中提到父母在学习上给她很大的压力,她也会因为一点小事忍不住和他们争吵,觉得和父母沟通很困难。请你针对Lucy的烦恼和以下内容提示给她写一封回信。
内容提示:
What can she do to relax?
How should she get along with her parents?
Who can she ask for help when in trouble?
Something more about dealing with problems.
注意:文中不得透露个人真实姓名和学校;词数 100 词左右;开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Lucy,
It's not easy being your age, and it's normal to have such problems.
Truly,
Linda
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