江西省吉安市吉水县2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题

吉水县2023-2024学年第二学期 八年级英语期末作业单 一、听力测试（20分) A)请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中 选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。听完每段对话后，你都将有10秒钟的时间 回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。（每小题1分） ( )1.Where will Lucy clean up? A.The zoo. B.The park. C.The hospital. ( )2.What does the girl think of doing chores? A.Tiring. B.Boring. C.Interesting )3.How long has the man waited for the bus? A.For ten minutes.B.For twenty minutes. C.For thirty minutes. )4.Which mount did the man visit? A.Mount Hua. B.Mount Tai. C.Mount Heng )5.What does the woman mean? A.She wants Sam to help her return the book. B.She wants Sam to go to the library with her. C.She wants to return the book to Sam. B)请听下面4段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读 各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白 读两遍。（每小题1分) 请听第1段材料，回答第6、7小题。 ( )6.What was Tim doing at 8:00 last night? A.Doing his math homework. B.Walking the dog in the neighborhood. C.Explaining how to do Exercise 5. )7.What's the possible relationship between Tim and Jenny? A.Brother and sister.B.Neighbors. C.Classmates. 请听第2段材料，回答第8、9小题。 )8.Where are they probably now? A.In a market. B.In a science museum. C.In a zoo. ()9.What may Linda give her daughter as the birthday gift? A.A bag of toys.B.A travel card. C.12 kinds of snacks. 请听第3段材料，回答第10至第12小题。 （ )10.What's the matter with the man? A.He has a headache.B.He has a stomachache. C.He has a sore throat. ( )11.Why does the man have the problem? A.Because he ate too much seafood. B.Because he worked too late last night. C.Because he talked too much with his friend. 142.What can we get from the conversation? A.The man has had the problem for about 3 days. B.The man is here to visit his friend. 八年级英 C.The man needs to take the medicine twice a day befere-meals. 请听第3段材料，回答第13至第15小题。 ( )13.Why does the woman call the man? A.Because she wants to order some food for her grandmother. B.Because she wants to buy some clothes for her grandmother. C.Because she can't find her grandmother now. )14.What color is Kate Smith's T-shirt? A.Brown. B.White. C.Black. )15.What can we learn from the conversation? A.The woman's grandmother didn't have breakfast. B The woman's grandmother is 75 years old. C.The man can call the woman at 635-6219. C)请听下面一段独白，根据独白内容完成下列句子，每个空格不超过3个单词。 将答案填写到答题卷的相应位置。听独白前你将有50秒钟的时间阅读句子内客。独白 读两遍。（每小题1分) 16.Everyone should have free time to 17.Mr.Green walks his dog every day_ for an hour. 18.Mrs.Green often plays badminton with. after school. 19.Tom often_ after finishing his homework. 20.Linda wants to be in the future. 二、单项选择(8分) 请阅读下面各小题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。（每小题1分) 121.-I've no idea where to go on a vacation next month? -Why not visiting Beijing?There're so many places of interest here. A.regard B.wonder C.consider D.think )22.If overweight people eatand take more exercise,they will soon feel healthier. A.less;more B.less;much C.more;more D.more;less )23.Thanks to the government,people's livingin the village have improved a lot. A.conditions B.decisions C.preparations D.memories )24.I tried two bookstores for the book I wanted,butof them had it. A.either B.both C.none D.neither 25.I love this city,in the summer,even though I was not bom here. A.certainly B.probably C.especially D.actually ( )26.AI is helpfulit makes waste sorting become easier in China. A.so;that B.such;that C.too;to D.not;until )27.-Your new watch is really nice!When did you buy it? -In April.I it for two months. A.had B.bought C.have had D.have bought )28.-Let's go to see the new movie YOLO,shall we? .I really like the actress Jia Ling. A.Never mind B:That sounds great C.It's not a big deal D.I'm afraid not 三、完形填空(26分) A)请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项 中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。（每小题】分） 4 A young boy was walking with his father along a country road.When they came29 a large tree branch()on the ground in front of them,the boy asked his father,"Do you think I can 30 it?" His father replied,"If you use all your strength,I am sure you can." The boy tried his best to lift,pull and push the branch,but 31 wouldn't move. Disappointed,he said,"Dad,you were32.I can't do it. "Try again,"his father said. Again,the boy 33 hard to push the branch. He did his best but it stood 34."Dad,I can't do it,"said the boy. "Try again.You can't 35 you use all your strength,"his father said. This time,as the boy struggled )his father36 him.Together they pushed the branch aside. "Son,I advised you to use all your strength.You didn't-you didn't ask for my 37." This is a useful38.There are many things we can't do alone,but that doesn't mean we can't get39 done.We are not alone.40us there are our family and friends. We haven't used all our strength until we've realized the strength and support from the outside.Our real strength includes inner resources such as faith,courage,and even love.It also includes outer resources such as support,help and 41.Just as we should be willing to help others,we should be willing to ask others for help. To ask for support when we need is not a sign of 42.It is a sign of wisdom() When we ask for help but we are43,it just means we have to ask another time,another way,or another person. )29.A.across B.through C.down D.along )30.A.carry B.lift C.move D.throw )31.A.he B.it C.she D.they )32.A.happy B.upset C.right D.wrong )33.A.collected B.walked C.thought D.tried )34.A.still B.straight C.alone D.close )35.A.if B.although C.unless D.because )36.A.taught B.encouraged C.hated D.joined )37.A.theme B.help C.time D.fear )38.A.ride B.love C.lesson D.dream 339.A.it B.them C.us D.ourselves )40.A.To B.Against C.Around D.Over )41.A.silence B.pleasure C.pressure D.encouragement )42.A.weakness B.success C.strength D.kindness )43.A.stopped B.refused C.helped D.understood B)请先阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后用方框中所给的词的适当的形式填空， 并将答案填写到答题卷的相应位置。每个词限用一次。(（每小题1分) story,from,went,fall,quiokly,much,be they,fly,while,that When you see quite a beautiful girl on the street,which word will you use to describe the beauty of her?In Chinese,we may use these Chinese saying as Chenyuluoyan or Biyuexiuhua.However,do you know where the sayings are 44? In Chinese ancient history,there 45_four well-known beauties named Xishi,Wang Zhaojun,Diaochan and Yang Yuhuan.Here are two 46_about Xishi and Wang Zhaojun. Xishi lived during the Spring and:Autumn period.One day,she47 to a river to 八红0 wash silk with her friends.Some fish were swimming in the clear water.When the fish saw Xishi,they swam down to the bottom of the water48.The fish were shocked by the beauty of Xishi and felt embarrassed(尴尬)oft9 Wang Zhaojun lived during the Han Dynasty.The king of Han wanted to send her to the king of the enemy country as a gift.A few days later,50Wang was on the way with a group of guards,something interesting happened.There was a wild goose51above the head of Wang Zhaojun.It was so shocked by the beauty of Wang32it even'forgot to flap wings.Then it fell down heavily into the forest. Next time,if we meet a girl who is really beautiful,we can say she is the one that "can make the fish sirik and the wild goose53".There are so many wonderful Chinese sayings.Let's learn as 54 as possible. 44. 45. 46. 47 48. 49. 50. 51. 52 53. 54 四、阅读理解〔46分) A)请先阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从各小题所纶的A、B、C、D四个选项中选 出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。（每小题2分） A Wonderful Activities for Teenagers in Summer Vacation Join Us for a Day at Fenghuang Amusement Park! Children aged 12 to 15 are invited to take part in the Event of the Summer at Fenghuang Amusement Park.It's in Linyi City,next to Yihe River.You won't want to miss this day of fun.Join us on July 14.Register early. TEL:555-7267 A New Animal Star Is Coming! An elephant from Thailand is waiting for you at Luozhuang Zoo from July 10 to August 25.The elephant can ride bikes,play basketball,dance and play the harmonica.He gives two shows a day at 9:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m. Address:Jinluo Road Ticket:￥20 Welcome to Our Free Exhibition! There is going to be an exhibition in Linyi from July 5 to July 19.Ma Long is one of the best-known photographers in Shandong Province.There will be many great photos of people and our city on show. Open Time:9:00 a.m.~5:00p.m.from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.~3:00 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday Address:Linyi People's Square )55.When ean children take part in the Event of the Summer? A.July 19.B.July 10. C.July 24. D.July 14. )56.How many days does the elephant show last? A.14. B.45. C.47. D.25. )57.Which of the following is True? A.You can only register the Event of the Summer on July 14. B.The elephant gives 2 shows a day from July 10 to August 25. C.Ma Long is the best photographer in Shandong Province. D.You can see the exhibition at 4:30 p.m.on Saturday on July 10. B A young man with excellent grades wanted to get a job in a big company.He met the manager()for the interview.The manager asked,"Who paid for your education?" "My parents."The young man replied. Where do they work?" "They work as clothes cleaners." Then,the manager asked the young man to show his hands.He found the yourg man's hands were so smooth(平滑的)，and asked,"Have you ever helped your parents wash the clothes?" "Never. "Now go home and clean your parents'hands,and then see me tomorrow morning." The young man felt upset.When he got home,he asked.his parents to let him clean their hands.They felt strange but happy.While the young man was eleaning their hands,he found his parents'hands were so wrinkled(起皱的)，and there were so many bruise%(瘀伤) in their hands.His tears fell.After cleaning his parents'hands,he quietly washed.all the rest of clothes, The next morning,he went to the manager's office.The manager asked him,"Can you tell me what you did and learned yesterday in your house?"He told the manager all he did with tears in his eyes and added,"Now I know what appreciation is.Without my parents,I would not be who I am today...By helping my parents,I realize how much they've done for me.And I also realize the importance and value of helping one's family." The manager smiled and said,"This is what I'm looking for." ( )58.Why did the young man meet the manager? A.Because the manager was his friend. B.Because the manager needed his help C.Because he wanted to find a job. D.Because he wanted to ask for information. ( )59.What did the young man's parents do? A.Street cleaners.B.Clothes cleaners.C.Factory workers.D.Farm workers. )60.What is the right order of what the young man did after he went home? (Dfound bruises in hands ②washed the clothes 3talked with his parents Ocleaned his parents'hands A.①②③④ B.②③④① C.④②①③ D.③④①② )61.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.The young man got the job. B.The young man failed the interview. C.The manager laughed at the young man. D.The manager was angry with the young man. ( )62.What does the text mainly tell us? A.We should help parents wash clothes. B.We should learn to be thankful. C.Excellent grades are the most important. D.It's hard to get a job in a big company. C Following the barbecue driven-travel craze to the city of Zibo in East China and the ice-snow tourism frenzy(旅游狂潮)in Harbin in the northeast,Chinese social media has once again showed its influence in highlighting()the next Internet-famous city worth exploring. This time it's Tianshui,a low-key city in Northwest China's Gansu province that has become the focus.It has attracted a lot of attention on the Internet after being recommended by food lovers and social media influencers,celebrating the city's special hot pot and its rich cultural attractions,including the Maijishan Grottoes(麦积山石窟). Known as Tianshui Malatang(寐辣烫)，which means spicy and hot,the local dish is popular for its large piece of skewered(串在签子上的)meat,vegetables,.and hand-made potato noodles in a pot of boiling soup,and served with a spoon of special chili oil. As of March 13,"Tianshui Malatang"has become the most widely searched topic across China's major social media platforms,and related short videos have received over I billion views.Searches for "Tianshui Malatang"on.the Chinese lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu have resulted in over 30,000 related notes. To keep the tourist flow,the city also makes efforts to ensure food safety and price control.To make things easier for tourists,the locals have developed various travel routes suitable for their different interests,whether it's discovering local flavors(当地特色)or exploring cultural sites.Meanwhile,many locals have volunteered to offer free rides,picking up tourists from the stations. )63.Why has Tianshui become the focus? A.Because of its low-key. B.Because of its location. C.Because of the influence of social media.D.Because of its food and culture. )64.What can we infer from the passage? A.Tianshui Malatang is not spicy at all. B.The food in Tianshui is very cheap. C.More and more people will visit Tianshui. D.There are no cultural attractions in Tianshui. )65.What does the underlined word "their"in the last paragraph refer to? A.the locals' B.the tourists C.the city's D.the volunteers' 66/What's the best title for the passage? A.Delicious Food in Tianshui B.The Influence of Social Media C.Interesting Places in Tianshui D.The Next Internet-Famous City )67.Where can we probably find the passage? A.On a news website. B.In a sience book. C.In a story book. D.In a travel guide. D What can you do to help yourself get out of stress or worry?If you're an artist,you keep making art.And if you have never considered yourself an artist,now is the time to take up an artistic hobby such as drawing or painting.It is never too late to start.Everyone can do it.If you can hold a brush or crayon,you can create art. Creating art heals()not only the mind and spirit but also the body since all of these are connected.As you draw or paint,your breathing slows,your blood pressure lowers,and your mind lets go of daily problems.This slowing down allows you to fully experience the moment.The process not only relaxes you but also brings a feeling of joy,increasing your energy and enthusiasm for life. Making art also allows you to play,freeing you to find out and try out new materials and methods.It also lets you express pleasure by seeing beauty where others may not.Creating art provides you a special chance to express your anger or upset,as well as your personal ideas. Although the process of making art is the most important part,your finished product is important too.Your painting or drawing will remind you of the lessons you learned while making it,and you may feel energetic just by looking at it. If you don't know how to begin,here are some ways to start creating art.If possible, set aside a small table with your brushes and watercolors so you can get creative whenever you get inspiration ()Without thinking much about it,just choose colors that you like and start painting with them,or cut pictures with those colors out of magazines and glue them down,combining()them with paints.The act of enjoying the colors and working on the color combinations will give you something to focus on instead of the stresses of your daily life. )68.What can you learn about making art from Paragraphs 2 and 3 A.It is good for our health. B.It causes high blood pressure. C.It's like playing games. D.It helps us solve daily problems. )69.What does the underline word "enthusiasm"mean in Paragraph 2? A.力量 B.期待 C:想象 D.热情 )70.Which of the following is NOT true about how to start making art? A.You must be very careful while choosing colors. B.You can begin painting whenever you get inspiration C.You can get brushes and watercolors for preparation. D.You may use magazines to make color combinations. )71.What's the writer's purpose of writing the passage? A.To tell us how to be an artist. B.To introduce the history of art. C.To encourage us to make art. D.To teach us how to choose colors. )72.What's the structure of the passage? A. ①② B. C D ④ ⑤ ④ ③ ④③ B)请先阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选 项，中选择五个还原到文中使短文意思通顺、结构完整，并在答题卷上将其序号涂黑。 （每小题2分) What is life's greatest gift?It is choice.Choice is the ability to choose some actions from a set of things to achieve a goal.73The reason is that it turns us from dumb animals into artists.Choice becomes the tool we use to sculpt (our life.The tool doesn't come free,however,for the cost of choice is responsibility.74 It is enjoyment. Choice is power.Choice is at the heart of life.It's the creative power of life.Life is always changing and we have to make lots of choices.75We often need to check where we are on our journey.We need to ask questions:Am I moving closer to my goals?If not,what action will I take now to make myself realize my goals? 76And our life becomes more convenient or comfortable because of them.For example,you decide which store to shop at and which bus station to go to.But the decisions that we make to sculpt our life are much more important than deciding where to shop.The more we understand the difference between small and big decisions,the more pleasure we will get. Life is like a chess game.77 All chess lovers realize that it isn't necessary to win to enjoy the game.Make the best moves you can under the conditions.Then you can enjoy your life. A Why is choice so great? B The pleasure is in the playing. C.In fact,we have to make choices every day. D.They almost influence every part of our life. E.But when we accept and carry it out,we get a great return. F.Every choice we make leads us closer to or farther from our goals G.Because making right choices is more important than working hard. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77 五、补全对话(5分) 阅读下面对话，根据对话内容补上所缺句子，使对话通顺、合理，意思完整。并 将答案填写到答题卷的相应位置。（每空一句，每句1分） A:Hi,Jane.Where did you go during the summer vacation? B:I went to China with my parents.78. A:No,I haven't. B:What were you doing while I was visiting A.How long have you been there? China? B.Have you ever been there? A:79. C.Did you have Chinese food? B:Really?I think you must be good at playing D.What food did you eat? the piano. E.That sounds interesting. A:Thank you.80. E What did you do there? B:I went to the Summer Palace,climbed the G.Iwas practicing the piano. Great Wall and visited many places of interest. A:81, B:Yes,I tred some Chinese food.Beijing Roast Duck is my favorite food. A:82 I hope I can visit China some.day. B:I hope I can visit it again. 78. 79. 80. 81 82 六、书面表达(15分」 阅读理解A篇向我们介绍 了3个精彩的暑假活动。为了 He卹wit油 Develop interests housework... and hobbies... 让即将到来的暑假更加有意 义，你校英语社团正在向学生 征集意见。请你根据思维导 How to have a 图，谈谈自己的建议并说明理 meaningful smmer 由。 vacation 要求： 1.要点齐全，条理清晰，语句 Take part in social 通顺； practice activities... 2.文中不得出现真实的人名、 校名、地名； 3.词数80左右，文章开头已给出，不计入总词数 How to have a meaningful summer vacation The summer vacation is coming. 页共4页