江苏省泰州市海陵区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试卷

海陵区2023~2024学年度第二学期期末学业水平测试试卷 八年级 英语 (考试时间:100分钟满分120分) 请注意: 1.本卷分选择题和非选择题两个部分。 2.所有试题的答案均填写在答题卡上,答案写在试卷上无效。 第I卷选择题(65分) 一、单项选择从下列每题所给的选项中,选择最佳答案。(共10小题;每小题1分,共10分) 1. What can you learn from the right street sign? TAXISTAND A. Here is a taxi company Please wait here for the B. You can get a taxi here next available taxi. C. Do not park your car here. D. You can wait for a bus here 2.- When are we going to have a spring outing, Miss Liu? -Not sure yet. We can discuss to make a final in class. C.discussion A. decision B. conversation D. competition 3. He is so and he is willing to take part in all kinds of activities at school. B. warm-hearted C. active A. humorous D. hard-working 4. The idiom"A slow sparrow should make an early start" tels us __. A. to practise hard to make perfect B. not burn the candle at both ends C. not to risk losing everything all at one time D. to do something before others to be successful 5. UNICEF is part of the United Nations. It was in Europe in 1946 A. turnedup B. opened up C. put up D. set up 6._- made you decide to run a guest house in Dali, Yunnan Province? Green mountains and blue waters. Every year many tourists come here for a visit. B.How A.Who C. When D. What 7. Music makes me feel good. When something worries me, is better than listening to music. B. Anything A. Nothing C. Something D. Everything 8. -Throwing objects(物品) from high buildings is not a proper behavior -Exactly. A small object __ cause serious harm, or even death. B.must A.should C.may D. need 9.-Would you mind showing me how to start this online tour? . Just click on the '"Tour" icon and you'll see a menu to choose from C. No problem A. Never mind B. Of course not D. Help yourself 10. According to word-building, the word "dishonest" can be put in 英语试题 第1页(共10页) ◇careless, useful, dangerous, ① ◇meaning, action, illness, ② ◇ incorrect, uninteresting, ◇ bookshop, blackboard, B.② C.③ A.① D.④ 完形填空阅读短文,从每题所给选项中选出最佳选项。(共15小题;每小题1分,共15 分) My story started one autumn morning, at the turning of a path As a teen, it was the first time I had seen a fox. I had 11 been so close to a wild animal. With fear and excitement, I gathered courage(勇气) to go up to it. "Hey, fox!" I tried to 12 her, but it didn't hear me. My voice was so weak that it felt like I was saying hello to 13 . It stayed there and was so cute. For a moment. I thought I might be able to touch her. Later, I returned to the same place again and again, and 14 , I met it. This time, I was not so 15 and called out to it. Of course, It ran away quickly. It made me expect to meet it a 16 time, and then. I might take it home to tame(驯服) it, making it my friend. So I tried to find it during the following 17 . But I never saw it again until the following spring She had got her young babies, but still kept moving because of my appearance(出现). I had no choice but to watch her family from a 18 place. I placed some food outside the hole 19 and hid quickly, avoiding frightening them. At first, she smelt the food carefully and carried it back into the hole. Several times later, I tried to get closer and she didn't 20 . What surprised me further was that she would 21 directly walk to me and lie beside me. I caught her softly and took her home happily in my arms. However, she ran away later that day. I rushed to the hole and 22 to take her back again. I was deeply touched by what I saw. She was around with her babies, who was lying 23 her peacefully, with eyes half-opening, under bright sunshine It was at this moment that I realized 24 the fox ran away and what I should do. My selfish thought to tame her had completely disappeared. 25 , I just brought some food and stayed with them at times. I got to know that we should give respect and freedom if we really like something 11. A.ever B. never C.just D. already C. greet 12. A.catch B. touch D. leave C. itself 13. A.himself B. herself D. myself B. finally 14. A. suddenly C. usually D. naturally 15. A.afraid B. happy C. interestd D.direct C. third 16. A.first B. second D. fourth 17. A.days B. weeks C. months D. years 英语试题第2页(共10页) C. opener D. lower 18. A. quieter B. farther C. politely D. shyly 19. A. secretly B. carlessly C. put away D. give away 20. A. take away B. get away C. never B. even D. just 21. A. ever C. stopped 22. A. refused B. hoped D. needed C. across B. along 23. A. against D. above C. when 24. A. where D. why B. how C. Instead 25. A.Also B. However D. Anyway 三、阅读理解阅读短文,根据短文内容选择最佳答案。(共20小题:每小题2分,共40分) A End Plastic Pollutinn! Why? People use plastic. Plastic pollution does harm to people buu People throw our earth and many animals living more plastic. it awau. What Is Plastic on the earth. Pollution? There are 6.3 billion tons of plastic on Earth 80% of the chips(碎屑) floating Fish and sen animals get hurt It ends up in oceans and rivers. in the oceans is plastic anddig. Fish and sea ·267 kinds of animals around the animals get trapped in plastic or eat it. world are harmed because of the floating plastic. Reduce: say no to single-use plastic, such as plastic straws and cups. Reuse: make sure you use the plastic items you have many times instead of buying new ones. Recycle: check for the recycling symbol before buying plastic items and make sure always recycle plastic 英语试题 第3页(共10页) 26. The material above is a B. diary C. survey A. notice D. poster 27. Which word is the most suitable for △? B. Why C. How A. Where D. When 28. According to the chart above. may badly hurt because of plastic pollution. C. little kids B. long rivers A. sea animals D. wild plants 29. The writer tell us plastic has been a disaster to our earth by . C. telling stories A. asking questions B. listing numbers D. sharing experiences 30. The material above was designed mainly to A. encourage people eat fewer fish in oceans B. call on people to help end plastic pollution C. teach people how to recycle plastic properly D. ask people not to throw rubbish into oceans Have you ever played the game named "Guess the Flag"? If you have, you would find that Canada's Maple Leaf Flag is the easiest to guess. The red and white flag with a maple leaf(枫叶) in the centre is so special! The red and white flag has been as the national flag of Canada since 1964. But why is there a maple leaf on the flag? Where does the love for that tree come from? We've found out the facts for you! ① . The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada since 17o0. The leaf on the flag comes from the maple tree. This kind of tree is native(本土的) to Canada and can reach a height of 40 metres. The fantastic leaves change colour in the autumn, from bright yellow through orange to golden brown. You might enjoy the amazing view one day with your own eves ② . Because of this amazing feature, maple is a good decoration to city streets and gardens across Canada. It grows quickly, offering beauty and shade to Canadian cities ③ . Canadians use maple trees for many things, such as making furniture, as well as bowls, toys, and musical instruments ④ . It is well known to people around the world as Canada's liquid(液体) gold. Think of delicious banana pancakes or cookies served with it. Yummy! And ice creams with it on the top is tastier. No wonder not only Canadians but people in many other countries have at least one bottle in their kitchen. If you have a chance to travel to Canada, try it! And don't forget to bring a bottle or two back home! 31. In Paragraph 1. the writer mentioned the game named"Guess the Flag" to A. introduce the topic of the passage B. show his special love for the popular game 英语试题第4页(共10页) C. explain the reason for Canada's love for that tree D. tell about the design idea of Canada's Maple Leaf Flag 32. According to Paragraph 2 and 3, maple is a good decoration because A. maple trees grow quickly B. maple leaves offer shade to cities C. maple trees grow up to 40 metres high D. maple leaves change colour twice in autumn 33. "Perhaps the most famous product out of the maple trees is maple syrup(枫糖浆)" can be put in C.③ A.① B.② D.④ 34. The passage is mainly about A. Canada's Maple Leaf Flag B. the fantastic maple leaves C. Canada's love for the maple trees D. the products of the maple trees 35. In which part of the China Daily website can we read the text most probably? B. Culture C. Opinion A. Lifestyle D. Business C “Why did she spill the beans?" I couldn't believe it was true. I would never forget the day, on which I was being looked at strangely. The thought would always stay with me. And I couldn't believe I would lose the friendship of the person I trusted most. Five years back, Sally was the new kid in class. I don't know what it was, but something special about her drew me to her. She was the most friendly person I had known. We started as classmates, but a few months later, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to hurt me in such a big way I don't know what made me tell Sally about my personal life. However, she made the matter bigger than it was, adding her own spin(倾向性描述) on it and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had stabbed(刺) me in the back. After she gave away my secrets, everyone at school started laughing at me. Wherever I went, there were someone pointing at me, whispering behind. Because of this terrible situation, I chose to change another school. Sally called me many times, but I didn't answer. My heart was broken. I tried hard to repair the scars she left on my heart. I started a new life. Five years later, my life went back to the way it had been, with new friends, Shirly and Lora. But one day, I met Anna at the market. She had been my classmate since 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn't the one who brought my secrets to light. Mary was. Mary was our school's big mouth who always wanted to 英语试题 第5页(共10页) stick her nose into other people's business I am deeply regretful(懊悔的). I wish I could have trusted Sally and asked her about this. I wish1 could have gone back to fix my mistake. From that, I have learned a life lesson that we should trust those we love and should not let the misunderstanding influence our lives. 36. The underlined phrase spill the beans in Paragraph 1 has the same meaning as ①drew me to her (in Para 2) ②gave away my secrets (in Para 3) ③repair the scars (in Para 4) ④brought my secrets to light (in Para 4) A.①and② B.①and③ C.②and④ D.③and④ 37. The writer chose to change another school mainly because A. something special in the new school drew her B. she hated Mary, her school's big mouth, very much C. she wanted to make new friends to enjoy a new life D. everyone at school knew her secret and laughed at her 38. According the passage, which fits the changes of the writer's feelings? Feeling when becoming the best friends with Sally Feeling after knowing Sally gave away her secret Feeling so that she chose to change schools Feeling after finding out the truth A. regretful-sad-unbelievable -happy B. happy-regretful-sad-unbelievable C. happy-unbelievable - sad-regretful D. regretful-happy-unbelievable - sad 39. According to Paragraph 5. the writer will probably _if something similar happens again. A. keep silent and leave her friends sadly B. speak out her feelings to avoid regret later on C. have a fight against her friends to show her anger D. let it go and go on the friendship with her friends 40. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. How to make new friends B. Where to put our trust C. When to change schools D. Why to fix our mistakes 英语试题 第6页(共10页) D People think differently, but how does this happen? To find out the answer, Dr. Guilford, a famous phycologist, carried out a study on _t creativity(创造力) in the 197Os. known as The Nine-Dot Puzzle(九点谜 box 题). In the research, Guilford asked participators(参与者) to connect all nine dots with at most four straight lines, without lifting pencils from the paper. As a result, only 2o% managed to solve the puzzle. The following survey showed that all failed participators had looked for ways in the virtual(虚拟的) box, which is formed with virtual lines. But the winners could break out of the virtual box and continued their lines in the open space around the dots. The results of Guilford's research led him to an idea: creativity needs you to go outside the box The idea was widely spread soon. Overnight, it seemed that there were creativity experts everywhere, teaching people how to think outside the box. The idea was so popular that no one thought of checking the facts until two different research teams, Davis and Robert, did another study To check if Guilford's idea is correct, the participators were divided(分) into two groups. The first group was given the same instructions as those in Guilford's study. The second group was told they could draw outside the virtual box. Most people think that at least 6o% of the second group could solve the puzzle easily. Guess what? Less than 25% solved the puzzle. It was nearly the same as the result of Guilford's study. The result made everyone surprised, but it was the truth Let's look more closely at the surprising result. Solving this problem needs people to think outside the box. However, direct and clear instructions -"think outside the box" did not help participators solve the puzzle more easily. In some ways, the idea that thinking outside the box makes people more creative can be improper. 41. Which of the following can solve The Nine-Dot Puzzle? ###。##。)## _ 42. Most people thought that in Guilford's study, more participators would solve the puzzle if A. they could find out the imagined box more quickly B. they were given some more time to complete the puzzle C. they were told to draw the lines outside the imagined box D. they could discuss the ways together with other participators 英语试题第7页(共10页) 43. Which part of the article explains Burnham with Davis and Alba with Robert's study and their findings? B. Paragraph 3 A. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5 44. Which is the structure of the passage? P2 P 22 #2PP A. B. C. D. 45. The passage probably tells us that A. the popular ideas among most people are true B. the "facts" accepted by many people may not be facts C. being good at going outside the box means creativity D. practising solving puzzles does help to think differently 第II卷非选择题(55分) 四、任务型阅读阅读短文,在表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词,每个空格只填1个单 词。(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) The big debate When we turn on the tap and hot water comes out, do you know the development of the invention? The earliest baths appeared around 4,000 years ago and showers were in use about 3oo years ago. Today, many people have both a bath and a shower in their homes. Some people think having a shower can help wake them up in the morning, while others say a bath at night makes them feel relaxed and have a good sleep. Are baths better than showers? Having a bath is relaxing while showers are quick. Which should we choose? People have discussed about this. Let's have a closer look Yes-a bath washes the mind and body Baths are about much more than cleanliness. They are places to relax and you can think about the coming day so that you can plan tomorrow well there. You will have to do nothing in a bath but read or eat if you want. Most people have been used to bathing since they were born. For the first few years of a person's life, they are bathed before bed, not showered. No-showers are quick and cheap The cost of baths is more than that of showers. Experts recently worked out that a year of two baths a day costs f438 but a year of two showers a day costs just f161. Baths are more expensive. 英语试题 第8页 (共10页) Showers are better for the environment because they use less water and energy. What's more, showers are efficient when you don't have much time in the morning. You just need 3 minutes to finish it and it means you can stay in bed for an extra time. Now, you've learned a bit more about it. You are hoped to scan the QR code in the picture above to join in the discussion and make your choice. Next week, the result will be published Are baths better than showers? Facts Baths appeared much 46 than showers about baths People like to have showers in the morning to wake up their body and showers Others like to have a bath to relax 47 and sleep well at night Help to relax and make a good 49 for tomorrow. Baths A48 Do something else, 5o reading, eating and so on. on baths and Get used to having a bath since 51. showers Help 52 money by having a quick shower. Showers Make a better environment by 53 less water and energy. Stay in bed longer because of just having a 54 shower. Invitation Scan the QR code and vote "Yes" 55 you think baths are better than showers 五、综合填空根据短文内容,在横线上填上适当单词,使短文完整、通顺。给出单词的空格 不限一词,没有给出单词的空格限一词。(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) In 2004. China hosted its first F1 Chinese GP(F1 大奖赛). 56 (sit) in the stand at the age of 5, Zhou Guanyu dreamed of becoming a race car driver. Almos 20 years later, his dream to be 57 F1 car race driver has come true! The 24-year-old took part in the 2024 Chinese GP, as China's first F1 race driver. It 58 (hold) in Shanghai from April 19 to 21. He finished 59 (fourteen) among 20 drivers. He was very proud to take part in the F1 in his own hometown. He wore a special helmet(头垄) he designed. 60 Shanghai's underground map on it. Like many race car drivers, Zhou started his career in go-karting(微型赛车竞赛). His success on the 61 (Europe) karting hclped him enter the Ferrari Driver Academy(法拉利车手学院) in 2014. Through hard work. he 62 (success) took part in F1 GP in 2022 for the first time. 63 , his journey has not been smooth. At the 2022 British GP, a high-speed crash caused his car to turn over and hit the walls. "I was lucky enough to come out of it unhurt," said the 64 (survive), Zhou 英语试题 第9页(共10页) Recently, Zhou's success 65 (make) more people, especially the young, show interest in the sport in China. "I believe that a lot more young Chinese drivers will appear in F1 in the near future." Zhou told the F1 website. 六、书面表达(25分) 在这个快速变化的时代,成为“全面发展的人”不仅是一种追求,更是一种必需。假设 你是李林,你们班正举行以“Tobeawell-roundedperson”为主题的演讲比赛,请写一篇演讲 稿,跟自已的同班同学谈谈作为中学生如何成长为一名全面发展人。 提示如下: 提升自我 ◇学习生活技能,照顾好自己; 培养阅读习惯,.....: 令学习礼仪,举止文明 tobea 关注社会 well-rounded ◇积极参与慈善活动; person 全 关注残疾人等势群 体。.... 爱护自然 令关注自然,保护野生生物; ◇保护环境,学会绿色生活; △..... 写作要求: 1. 根据提示,内容自拟,要求表达清晰,过渡合理,衔接自然,可适当拓展 2. 不得使用真实的班级、人名等相关信息; 3. 词数100左右。开头已给出,不计入总词数。 Hello, guys! I'mLiLin. 英语试题 第10页(共10页)