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Unit 8 English Week(B卷·培优卷)
(时间:70分钟,满分:75分)
第1部分 选择题部分
一、完形填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Chinese traditional culture is made up of many customs and traditions passed down through generations (世代). One important 1 is “filial piety,” which means respecting and caring for elders. This is really important in Chinese families and communities, and it means having good 2 with family and others in the community.
In China, people celebrate lots of traditional festivals around the year. The most important one is the Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival. Families 3 for big dinners, give lucky money in red envelopes, and set off fireworks to celebrate the new year. There are also other festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival. These festivals have special customs, food, and 4 that show Chinese culture.
Art is also important in Chinese tradition. Calligraphy (书法) and brush painting are very valued forms of art. Calligraphy is a way of writing that is also beautiful and creative. Brush painting often shows nature, animals, and plants, which is important 5 Chinese people like to respect and enjoy nature.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a very old way of keeping the body healthy. It uses things like acupuncture (针灸), herbal remedies (草药), and qigong to prevent sickness and help the body get better 6 . In Chinese culture, people think that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected, and that’s 7 they use these methods to stay healthy.
Chinese food is famous all around the world for its delicious taste. There are many different styles of Chinese food, 8 hot food in Sichuan and delicate (精致的) dishes in Guangdong. Each place has its own special cooking style, and Chinese food reflects the country’s geography and diverse (不同的) population.
Today, people in China are working hard to 9 their traditional culture. They want to make sure the customs are passed down to future generations. These efforts help keep Chinese traditions 10 and make people proud of their cultural heritage (遗产).
1.A.law B.value C.mind D.level
2.A.orders B.chances C.relationships D.situations
3.A.bring out B.grow up C.get together D.knock into
4.A.events B.sports C.lanterns D.challenges
5.A.but B.unless C.though D.because
6.A.wildly B.naturally C.bravely D.exactly
7.A.what B.how C.why D.when
8.A.like B.during C.between D.including
9.A.hold B.accept C.describe D.protect
10.A.alive B.social C.strange D.unusual
【答案】
1.B 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.D 10.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,文章介绍了中国传统文化是由许多世代相传的习俗和传统组成的。
1.句意:一个重要的价值观是“孝顺”,这意味着尊重和照顾老人。
law法律;value价值;mind头脑;level水平。根据“which means respecting and caring for elders.”可知,这里指的是价值观。故选B。
2.句意:这在中国家庭和社区中非常重要,这意味着与家人和社区中的其他人保持良好的关系。
orders顺序;chances机会;relationships关系;situations情况。根据“with family and others in the community.”可知,这里指的是与其他人保持良好的关系。故选C。
3. 句意:家人聚在一起吃大餐,发红包,放烟花庆祝新年。
bring out使表现出;grow up成长;get together聚在一起;knock into撞进。根据“for big dinners, give lucky money in red envelopes,”可知,应说家人聚在一起。故选C。
4. 句意:这些节日有特殊的习俗、食物和活动来展示中国文化。
events公开活动;sports运动;lanterns灯笼;challenges挑战。根据“These festivals have special customs, food, and”可知,是这些活动来展示中国文化。故选A。
5.句意:毛笔画经常表现自然、动物和植物,这很重要,因为中国人喜欢尊重和享受自然。
but但是;unless除非;though通过;because因为。根据“Chinese people like to respect and enjoy nature.”可知,设空处后解释的是原因,because“因为”符合语境。故选D。
6.句意:它使用针灸、草药和气功等方法来预防疾病,帮助身体自然好转。
wildly广泛地;naturally自然地;bravely勇敢地;exactly确切地。根据“It uses things like acupuncture (针灸), herbal remedies (草药), and qigong”可知,应说用这种传统的方法帮助身体自然好转。故选B。
7.句意:在中国文化中,人们认为思想、身体和精神都是相连的,这就是为什么他们用这些方法来保持健康。
what什么;how如何;why为什么;when什么时候。根据前文“people think that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected,”可知,前文解释了原因,后文应说这就是“为什么”他们用这些方法来保持健康。故选C。
8.句意:中国菜有很多不同的风格,例如四川的辣的食物和广东的精致菜肴。
like像,例如;during在……期间;between在……之间;including包括。根据“hot food in Sichuan and delicate (精致的) dishes in Guangdong.”可知,后文是在举例子。故选A。
9.句意:今天,中国人正在努力保护他们的传统文化。
hold握住;accept接受;describe描述;protect保护。根据“They want to make sure the customs are passed down to future generations.”可知,应说保护传统文化。故选D。
10. 句意:这些努力有助于保持中国传统的活力,使人们对自己的文化遗产感到自豪。
alive活着的;social社会的;strange奇怪的;unusual不寻常的。根据“These efforts help keep Chinese traditions”可知,这些努力有助于保持中国传统的活力。故选A。
二、阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)
A
COLOUR THE WORLD is an activity for Camp Middle School. Join and help us give our students a better place to study!
Thank you for your attention to these activities! Together we will paint the school buildings, the library, and the school restaurant. In order to carry out the activity successfully, all students must pay activity fees.
Activity fees, 35 dollors for each activity, help to pay a T-shirt as well as painting tools. Some activities, such as Colour the School Restaurant may need other fees for snacks at the end of the activity, 15 dollars. If you’re going to join an activity, please send the money to the School Students Union with your student’s name and “activity fee” written on a paper before Friday, October 8th. Detailed information is listed as follows:
For More Information:
Visit the Student Activities Office ~ 112 D.C. School Student Union
MAIN NUMBER (213) 241-1340 ● DIRECT NUMBER (213) 241-1326
SEE YOU THERE!
11.What time does the activity “COLOUR THE WORLD—The Library” begin?
A.At 8:30 on November 6th B.At 9:30 on November 12th
C.At 11:00 on November 6th D.At 11:30 on November 12th
12.If a student wants to join the “COLOUR THE WORLD—School Restaurant”, he/she ________.
A.will paint for 2.5 hours
B.should pay $35 altogether
C.can get some snacks at noon
D.needs to gather at the school library
13.What can we know about activity fees?
A.Activity fees should be sent to the library.
B.They should be sent with the student’s name.
C.They should be handed in before the end of October.
D.Fees for joining both activities are less than 80 dollars.
14.How can we get more information?
A.By writing a letter. B.By making a phone call.
C.By surfing the Internet. D.By asking the teacher.
15.Where is the poster most probably from?
A.A notice board. B.The story magazine.
C.The daily newspaper. D.A travel guidebook.
【答案】11.A 12.C 13.B 14.B 15.A
【导语】本文是关于学校 “给世界上色” 活动内容的海报。
11.细节理解题。根据“DATE: November 6 (WEDNESDAY) TIME: 08:30am-11:00am”可知,“给世界上色——图书馆” 活动开始时间是11月6日8:30。故选A。
12.细节理解题。根据“Some activities, such as Colour the School Restaurant may need other fees for snacks at the end of the activity, 15 dollars.”,可知给学校餐厅上色活动结束时会有小吃。故选C。
13.细节理解题。根据“If you’re going to join an activity, please send the money to the School Students Union with your student’s name”可知,报名费应当备注学生姓名。故选B。
14.细节理解题。根据“For More Information: Visit the Student Activities Office ~ 112 D.C. School Student Union MAIN NUMBER (213) 241-1340 ● DIRECT NUMBER (213) 241-1326”可知,可以通过打电话进一步咨询。故选B。
15.推理判断题。本文是关于学校 “给世界上色” 活动内容的海报,因此可能会出现在学校的布告栏上。故选A。
B
Putting on the Chinese dress Qipao, Raina Chareese Luke took photos showing off traditional Chinese culture. The 19-year-old girl was an international exchange (交换) student from Georgia, America. In September 2023, she entered a six-month Chinese language program at Tianjin University.
Luke’s interest in Chinese language and culture began in her second year of middle school. She started learning Chinese as her second foreign language only by chance. “In my first class, before asking us to learn words or sentences, the Chinese teacher played a Chinese song Tian Mimi. This beautiful song let me have a strong interest in China.” Luke said.
From then on, Luke watched Chinese movies and Beijing operas in her free time. Later, she also did a part-time job at a Chinese restaurant so that she could practise her Chinese language skills with others. “As I learned more about China, I began to be fascinated by Chinese culture,” Luke said. She finally made up her mind to come to study in China.
Luke also took an active part in after-school activities. She made some Chinese friends and learned how hardworking Chinese people are. After the term ended, she returned to her hometown, but she hoped to come back one day for further study and even work in China.
16.When did Luke’s Chinese language program at Tianjin University start?
A.In February 2023. B.In September 2023.
C.In February 2024. D.In September 2024.
17.________ in Luke’s Chinese class made her strongly interested in China.
A.A Chinese song B.The Chinese teacher
C.The Chinese students D.A Chinese friend
18.Why did Luke do a part-time job at a Chinese restaurant?
A.To make more Chinese friends. B.To make money for her studies.
C.To improve her Chinese language. D.To make money for her family.
19.What does Luke watch in her free time?
A. B. C. D.
20.Which part of the magazine might you have read this passage from?
A.Work. B.Fashion. C.Science. D.Culture.
【答案】16.B 17.A 18.C 19.B 20.D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一名叫Raina Chareese Luke的美国国际交换生对中国语言和文化的兴趣,以及在中国学习和生活的经历和感受。
16.细节理解题。根据第一段“In September 2023, she entered a six-month Chinese language program at Tianjin University.”可知,Luke在2023年9月开始了在天津大学的中文项目。故选B。
17.细节理解题。根据第二段“In my first class, before asking us to learn words or sentences, the Chinese teacher played a Chinese song Tian Mimi. This beautiful song let me have a strong interest in China.”可知,Luke因为中文课上老师播放一首歌而产生了对中国浓厚的兴趣。故选A。
18.细节理解题。根据第三段“Later, she also did a part-time job at a Chinese restaurant so that she could practise her Chinese language skills with others.”可知,Luke在一家中餐馆做兼职是为了练习中文。故选C。
19.细节理解题。根据第三段“Luke watched Chinese movies and Beijing operas in her free time.”可知,Luke在空闲时间观看中国电影和京剧。故选B。
20.推理判断题。综合全文可知,本文介绍了Luke对中国文化的兴趣以及她在中国的学习和生活经历;据此可以推断,本文可能来自杂志的文化部分。故选D。
C
Today I will talk about public speaking. How to give a successful public speech is a popular topic for young people. They think it is the most acceptable way to show their ability and persuade others to trust their leadership in the workplace.
At the beginning of the speech, wave your hands or greet with them formally and promptly. Leave 5 or 10 minutes to answer their questions and take photos with them after the speech.
Choose a topic that you are really good at and make a concise (简洁的) PPT, giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words. Use your speech, personality and body language to attract the audience. PPT is just a tool that helps you to show graphs and words to the general public.
It’s better to use short and complete sentences to give the speech. Don’t use long and complicated (复杂的) sentences to express your opinions. It will make the audience feel bored.
Remember you only have one chance to give a public speech, do your best to give an unforgettable first impression to the audience. Some people say that they feel nervous about giving a speech in public. If you spend time on your speech and learn how to give a better speech, I bet that you will forget what makes you nervous.
Last but not least, know your audience. Show your respect to the audience, because they come from different countries with different cultures and education backgrounds. Check your speech materials, make sure they can all be understood.
21.What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A.A public speech. B.A popular topic. C.Their ability. D.Their leadership.
22.The third paragraph tells us the PPT should be ________.
A.complicated B.brief C.practical D.interesting
23.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.At the beginning of the speech, you should go directly to the topic.
B.You should make long sentences to show your ability.
C.You should leave a good first impression to the audience.
D.You needn’t care about the audience’s cultures and backgrounds.
24.If you don’t want to be nervous during the speech, you should ________.
A.have a talk with your parents B.have a walk after lunch
C.spend more time on it D.have a discussion with your partner
25.What’s the best title of the passage?
A.How to talk with others. B.How to give a wonderful speech.
C.How to choose a topic. D.How to introduce yourself.
【答案】21.A 22.B 23.C 24.C 25.B
【导语】本文主要讲述了如何更好地进行公开演讲。
21.词义猜测题。根据“How to give a successful public speech is a popular topic for young people.”和“the most acceptable way to show their ability and persuade others to trust their leadership in the workplace.”可推断,在工作场所展示自己的能力并说服他人相信其领导能力的最可接受的方式是公开演讲,由此可知,it指代“A public speech”。故选A。
22.细节理解题。根据“Choose a topic that you are really good at and make a concise PPT, giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words.”可知,PPT应该简短。故选B。
23.细节理解题。根据“Remember you only have one chance to give a public speech, do your best to give an unforgettable first impression to the audience.”可知,要给观众留下良好的第一印象。故选C。
24.细节理解题。根据“Some people say that they feel nervous about giving a speech in public. If you spend time on your speech and learn how to give a better speech, I bet that you will forget what makes you nervous.”可知,花时间练习演讲将会缓解紧张。故选C。
25.最佳标题题。根据“Today I will talk about public speaking. How to give a successful public speech is a popular topic for young people.”和全文内容可知,本文主要讲述了如何发表一篇精彩的演讲。故选B。
三、阅读还原 (共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)
以下是一则短文,请阅读全文,并从下列的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中,使原文的意思完整、连贯,并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。
After entering Grade 8, you may face some new challenges. The schoolwork may become more difficult and need more time. Most students need support. Teachers and parents may give you a helping hand. 26 What can you do? Here are some suggestions:
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Do you prefer to study in silence? Then make sure the TV is not on when you are studying. Provide yourself with a quiet learning environment at home. Some students study better in the morning; others at night. 28
Learn to be more organized.
It might be helpful when you learn to make a to-do list of all your schoolwork, and tick everything you have done when it is completed. 29 This will make the large tasks more manageable (可处理的). Big projects seem less difficult if they are done one by one.
Form good reading habits.
30 It doesn’t matter what you read. Reading newspaper every day is a good choice. Newspapers provide lots of information and background. In addition, information you get from newspapers is usually true.
School life can be enjoyable. Old friendships might come undone and new ones will develop. Hope you will feel confident and perform well in Grade 8!
A.Try to divide your work.
B.You’d better read every day—the more, the better.
C.Understand what kind of learner you are.
D.But you can ask others for help.
E.But you can’t depend on others all the time.
F.It is important to find the right time so that your hard work will be paid off.
【答案】26.E 27.C 28.F 29.A 30.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了进入8年级之后如何处理所面对的挑战。
26.根据“Teachers and parents may give you a helping hand.”可知,老师和家长可能会帮助你,但更多的时候是要依靠自己,E选项“但是你不能总是依赖别人”符合,故选E。
27.根据“Some students study better in the morning; others at night.”可知,学生们的学习习惯不同,要知道自己是属于哪一种,C选项“了解自己是哪种类型的学习者”符合,故选C。
28.根据“Some students study better in the morning; others at night.”可知,此处提到了学习的时间,F选项“重要的是要找到合适的时间,这样你的努力才会得到回报”符合,故选F。
29.根据“It might be helpful when you learn to make a to-do list of all your schoolwork, and tick everything you have done when it is completed.”可知,要合理分配自己的学业,A选项“试着分配你的工作”符合,故选A。
30.根据“Form good reading habits”可知,此处提到了“读书”,B选项“你最好每天都读书,多多益善”符合,故选B。
四、阅读匹配(共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)
下面的材料A-F分别介绍了六条学好英语的建议,请根下面五位同学在英语学习过程中遇到的问题和困惑,帮助他们选择最需要的建议
31 .Meiping: My spoken English is bad, so I never answer any questions in English classes.
32 . Huahua: I’m not good at reading, When I meet words I don’t understand I feel nervous and upset. And I don’t know how to increase my reading speed.
33 . Lin Ke: It’s hard for me to remember new words, And I always forget the words quickly. What should I do?
34 Xiaoming: Though I’m good at English grammar, I always do badly in my wiring. What is the secret to English writing?
35 . Li Lei: I often make mistakes in grammar, I don’t know how to improve my English grammar.
A.I advise you to keep a diary every day. It’s a good way for you to improve your writing. You can also improve your writing by writing e-mails to your pen pals.
B.It’s a good way to improve your spoken English by having conversations with friends. You can also read film lies (台词) when watching an English film. Believe me, practice makes perfect.
C. You can make word cards or draw mind maps to remember new words. Besides, you should review and practise using them often.
D.It’s normal to meet strange words in a passage. Try to guess the meanings of these words first. You can also look them up in a dictionary. Don’t read word by word. Read word groups.
E. Many students like to improve their listening skills by learning to sing English songs. It really works. I advise you to choose English songs for kids at first because the lyrics (歌词) are easy to understand.
F. It takes time to learn grammar well. I think doing more exercises is helpful in learning English grammar. And you should take notes carefully in class.
【答案】31.B 32.D 33.C 34.A 35.F
【导语】本文是五位同学在英语学习过程中遇到的问题和困惑以及对应的六条学好英语的建议。
31.根据“My spoken English is bad, so I never answer any questions in English classes.”可知,此处说的是她口语不太好,B选项“与朋友交谈是提高英语口语的好方法。你也可以在看英文电影时阅读电影谎言。相信我,熟能生巧。”与之相符。故选B。
32.根据“I’m not good at reading, When I meet words I don’t understand I feel nervous and upset. And I don’t know how to increase my reading speed.”可知,他的阅读不太好,D选项“在一段话里遇到陌生的词很正常。先试着猜猜这些单词的意思。你也可以在字典里查找它们。不要逐字读。阅读单词组。”与之相符。故选D。
33.根据“It’s hard for me to remember new words, And I always forget the words quickly. What should I do?”可知,对他来说记新单词是难的,C选项“你可以制作单词卡片或绘制思维导图来记忆新单词。此外,你应该经常复习和练习使用它们。”与之相符。故选C。
34.根据“Though I’m good at English grammar, I always do badly in my wiring. What is the secret to English writing?”可知,他写作不好,A选项“我建议你每天写日记。这是你提高写作的好方法。你也可以通过给笔友写电子邮件来提高你的写作水平。”与之相符。故选A。
35.根据“I often make mistakes in grammar, I don’t know how to improve my English grammar.”可知,他的语法不太好,F选项“学好语法需要时间。我认为多做练习对学习英语语法有帮助。你应该在课堂上认真做笔记。”与之相符。故选F。
第二部分 非选择题部分
五、语法填空 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空,必要时可加助动词。
Do you still remember our match? It was the day of the big match against the city’s 36 (good) team. Our coach said we could win, but it would not be easy. We warmed up before the match, but we 37 (not, speak) very much. We knew it was very important 38 (beat) the other team.
In the early part of the match, everything went 39 (bad). We made some mistakes, and we were not 40 (care) enough with the ball. At half time the coach told us, “You are 41 (fast) than them, and you’ve got a good chance. Try your best, and you 42 (win).” In the second half, we heard our fans 43 (cheer).We haven’t heard the sound for long. How 44 (excite) we all felt! It made us try even 45 (hard). In the end, we scored and won the match.
【答案】
36.best 37.didn’t speak 38.to beat 39.badly 40.careful 41.faster 42.will win 43.cheering 44.excited 45.harder
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲的是作者参加过一场印象深刻的比赛,一开始作者所在的队伍表现得并不好,但是在教练和粉丝的鼓励之下,最后他们努力赢得了比赛。
36.句意:那天是与该市最好的球队进行重大比赛的日子。根据“the city’ s … team”可知,此处应用最高级,best“最好的”,good的最高级,修饰后面的名词team,前面有名词所有格,不用加the。故填best。
37.句意:赛前我们热身了,但是我们没怎么说话。此空用否定形式“否定助动词+动词原形”,根据“warned”可知,句子时态为一般过去时,助动词用didn’t。故填didn’t speak。
38.句意:我们知道击败对方队是非常重要的。此句句式为“be+形容词+to do sth.”表示“做什么事是怎么样的”,beat“打败”,动词。故填to beat。
39.句意:在比赛的早期,一切都很糟糕。此空应用副词修饰动词went,bad“坏的”,形容词,其副词形式为badly,表示“差,糟糕地”。故填badly。
40.句意:我们犯了一些错,我们对球不够小心。“形容词+enough”表示“足够的……”,在句子中作表语,care“小心”,名词,其形容词形式为“careful”。故填careful。
41.句意:你比他们快,你有很好的机会。根据“than”可知,此空填比较级,fast“快的、快地”,可作形容词或副词,在此处作形容词,其比较级形式为faster,表示“更快的”。故填faster。
42.句意:尽你们最大的努力,你就会赢。根据句意可知,此处指尽最大的努力就会赢,空格处时态为一般将来时,结构为“will+动词原形”。故填will win。
43.句意:下半场,我们听到了球迷们的欢呼声。cheer“欢呼”,动词,“hear sb. doing sth.”表示“听到某人正在做某事”。故填cheering。
44.句意:我们都感到多么兴奋啊!根据标点和句子结构可知,此句为感叹句,结构为“How+形容词+主语+谓语”,excite“使激动”,动词,形容人应用形容词“excited”,表示“兴奋的”。故填excited。
45.句意:这让我们更加努力。根据“even”可知,空格应用比较级,hard“努力地”,在此作副词用,比较级为“harder”,表示“更努力地”。故填harder。
六、书面表达(15分)
46.假如你是李华,上个月你们学校举办了“英语节”活动。根据下图给你的英国笔友Tom写一封邮件,介绍英语节的开展情况。
注意:
(1)词数80个左右(文章开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
(2)文中必须包含所有内容要点,请适当发挥;
(3)不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息,否则不予评分。
Dear Tom,
There was an English week in our school last month. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am hoping to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【答案】例文1:
Dear Tom,
There was an English week in our school last month. Students at our school worked hard to make it a big success.
The interesting activities during the English week offered a great chance for the students to practice English. Some students were good at telling stories and they took part in a story-telling competition in which each of them should tell a story of China in English. English Corner also attracted many students to share some ideas on how to improve their studies. In the school hall, an English singing competition was one of the most popular activities among the students. The singers gave fantastic performance on the stage just like super stars. The audience all enjoyed the beauty of the language as well as the wonderful music.
What a fun and educational English week! I had a good time when I communicated in English with my friends, and found myself to be more confident while using English in daily life.
I am hoping to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
例文2:
Dear Tom,
There was an English week in our school last month. I’d like to tell you about it.
There were many interesting activities for students to use English. In a story-telling competition, students tried their best to tell stories of China in English. Some students went to English Corner to share some good ways to improve their studies. Also, students from Grade 8 put on an English play in the school hall. Students enjoyed watching it and became more and more interested in learning English.
I think the English week was fun and educational. I had a good time and found it not that difficult to use English when I took part in the activities. I also made some friends who shared the same interest in reading English novels. In addition, I’ve learnt some useful English sayings and idioms. I think it’s worth to have an English week every year.
I am hoping to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【详解】1.题干解读:题目要求根据思维导图中信息,给Tom写邮件,介绍学校英语节的开展情况。要包含活动及收获两大部分,要点齐全,可适当发挥。
2.写作指导:邮件的首尾已给出,写作时要以第三人称为主,时态以一般过去时为主。正文可分为四段式:第一段点题;第二段介绍活动内容;第三段讲自己的收获;末尾期待对方回复。要做到无单词拼写和语法错误。
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班级 姓名 学号 分数
Unit 8 English Week(B卷·培优卷)
(时间:70分钟,满分:75分)
第1部分 选择题部分
一、完形填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Chinese traditional culture is made up of many customs and traditions passed down through generations (世代). One important 1 is “filial piety,” which means respecting and caring for elders. This is really important in Chinese families and communities, and it means having good 2 with family and others in the community.
In China, people celebrate lots of traditional festivals around the year. The most important one is the Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival. Families 3 for big dinners, give lucky money in red envelopes, and set off fireworks to celebrate the new year. There are also other festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival. These festivals have special customs, food, and 4 that show Chinese culture.
Art is also important in Chinese tradition. Calligraphy (书法) and brush painting are very valued forms of art. Calligraphy is a way of writing that is also beautiful and creative. Brush painting often shows nature, animals, and plants, which is important 5 Chinese people like to respect and enjoy nature.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a very old way of keeping the body healthy. It uses things like acupuncture (针灸), herbal remedies (草药), and qigong to prevent sickness and help the body get better 6 . In Chinese culture, people think that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected, and that’s 7 they use these methods to stay healthy.
Chinese food is famous all around the world for its delicious taste. There are many different styles of Chinese food, 8 hot food in Sichuan and delicate (精致的) dishes in Guangdong. Each place has its own special cooking style, and Chinese food reflects the country’s geography and diverse (不同的) population.
Today, people in China are working hard to 9 their traditional culture. They want to make sure the customs are passed down to future generations. These efforts help keep Chinese traditions 10 and make people proud of their cultural heritage (遗产).
1.A.law B.value C.mind D.level
2.A.orders B.chances C.relationships D.situations
3.A.bring out B.grow up C.get together D.knock into
4.A.events B.sports C.lanterns D.challenges
5.A.but B.unless C.though D.because
6.A.wildly B.naturally C.bravely D.exactly
7.A.what B.how C.why D.when
8.A.like B.during C.between D.including
9.A.hold B.accept C.describe D.protect
10.A.alive B.social C.strange D.unusual
二、阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)
A
COLOUR THE WORLD is an activity for Camp Middle School. Join and help us give our students a better place to study!
Thank you for your attention to these activities! Together we will paint the school buildings, the library, and the school restaurant. In order to carry out the activity successfully, all students must pay activity fees.
Activity fees, 35 dollors for each activity, help to pay a T-shirt as well as painting tools. Some activities, such as Colour the School Restaurant may need other fees for snacks at the end of the activity, 15 dollars. If you’re going to join an activity, please send the money to the School Students Union with your student’s name and “activity fee” written on a paper before Friday, October 8th. Detailed information is listed as follows:
For More Information:
Visit the Student Activities Office ~ 112 D.C. School Student Union
MAIN NUMBER (213) 241-1340 ● DIRECT NUMBER (213) 241-1326
SEE YOU THERE!
11.What time does the activity “COLOUR THE WORLD—The Library” begin?
A.At 8:30 on November 6th B.At 9:30 on November 12th
C.At 11:00 on November 6th D.At 11:30 on November 12th
12.If a student wants to join the “COLOUR THE WORLD—School Restaurant”, he/she ________.
A.will paint for 2.5 hours
B.should pay $35 altogether
C.can get some snacks at noon
D.needs to gather at the school library
13.What can we know about activity fees?
A.Activity fees should be sent to the library.
B.They should be sent with the student’s name.
C.They should be handed in before the end of October.
D.Fees for joining both activities are less than 80 dollars.
14.How can we get more information?
A.By writing a letter. B.By making a phone call.
C.By surfing the Internet. D.By asking the teacher.
15.Where is the poster most probably from?
A.A notice board. B.The story magazine.
C.The daily newspaper. D.A travel guidebook.
B
Putting on the Chinese dress Qipao, Raina Chareese Luke took photos showing off traditional Chinese culture. The 19-year-old girl was an international exchange (交换) student from Georgia, America. In September 2023, she entered a six-month Chinese language program at Tianjin University.
Luke’s interest in Chinese language and culture began in her second year of middle school. She started learning Chinese as her second foreign language only by chance. “In my first class, before asking us to learn words or sentences, the Chinese teacher played a Chinese song Tian Mimi. This beautiful song let me have a strong interest in China.” Luke said.
From then on, Luke watched Chinese movies and Beijing operas in her free time. Later, she also did a part-time job at a Chinese restaurant so that she could practise her Chinese language skills with others. “As I learned more about China, I began to be fascinated by Chinese culture,” Luke said. She finally made up her mind to come to study in China.
Luke also took an active part in after-school activities. She made some Chinese friends and learned how hardworking Chinese people are. After the term ended, she returned to her hometown, but she hoped to come back one day for further study and even work in China.
16.When did Luke’s Chinese language program at Tianjin University start?
A.In February 2023. B.In September 2023.
C.In February 2024. D.In September 2024.
17.________ in Luke’s Chinese class made her strongly interested in China.
A.A Chinese song B.The Chinese teacher
C.The Chinese students D.A Chinese friend
18.Why did Luke do a part-time job at a Chinese restaurant?
A.To make more Chinese friends. B.To make money for her studies.
C.To improve her Chinese language. D.To make money for her family.
19.What does Luke watch in her free time?
A. B. C. D.
20.Which part of the magazine might you have read this passage from?
A.Work. B.Fashion. C.Science. D.Culture.
C
Today I will talk about public speaking. How to give a successful public speech is a popular topic for young people. They think it is the most acceptable way to show their ability and persuade others to trust their leadership in the workplace.
At the beginning of the speech, wave your hands or greet with them formally and promptly. Leave 5 or 10 minutes to answer their questions and take photos with them after the speech.
Choose a topic that you are really good at and make a concise (简洁的) PPT, giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words. Use your speech, personality and body language to attract the audience. PPT is just a tool that helps you to show graphs and words to the general public.
It’s better to use short and complete sentences to give the speech. Don’t use long and complicated (复杂的) sentences to express your opinions. It will make the audience feel bored.
Remember you only have one chance to give a public speech, do your best to give an unforgettable first impression to the audience. Some people say that they feel nervous about giving a speech in public. If you spend time on your speech and learn how to give a better speech, I bet that you will forget what makes you nervous.
Last but not least, know your audience. Show your respect to the audience, because they come from different countries with different cultures and education backgrounds. Check your speech materials, make sure they can all be understood.
21.What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A.A public speech. B.A popular topic. C.Their ability. D.Their leadership.
22.The third paragraph tells us the PPT should be ________.
A.complicated B.brief C.practical D.interesting
23.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.At the beginning of the speech, you should go directly to the topic.
B.You should make long sentences to show your ability.
C.You should leave a good first impression to the audience.
D.You needn’t care about the audience’s cultures and backgrounds.
24.If you don’t want to be nervous during the speech, you should ________.
A.have a talk with your parents B.have a walk after lunch
C.spend more time on it D.have a discussion with your partner
25.What’s the best title of the passage?
A.How to talk with others. B.How to give a wonderful speech.
C.How to choose a topic. D.How to introduce yourself.
三、阅读还原 (共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)
以下是一则短文,请阅读全文,并从下列的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中,使原文的意思完整、连贯,并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。
After entering Grade 8, you may face some new challenges. The schoolwork may become more difficult and need more time. Most students need support. Teachers and parents may give you a helping hand. 26 What can you do? Here are some suggestions:
27
Do you prefer to study in silence? Then make sure the TV is not on when you are studying. Provide yourself with a quiet learning environment at home. Some students study better in the morning; others at night. 28
Learn to be more organized.
It might be helpful when you learn to make a to-do list of all your schoolwork, and tick everything you have done when it is completed. 29 This will make the large tasks more manageable (可处理的). Big projects seem less difficult if they are done one by one.
Form good reading habits.
30 It doesn’t matter what you read. Reading newspaper every day is a good choice. Newspapers provide lots of information and background. In addition, information you get from newspapers is usually true.
School life can be enjoyable. Old friendships might come undone and new ones will develop. Hope you will feel confident and perform well in Grade 8!
A.Try to divide your work.
B.You’d better read every day—the more, the better.
C.Understand what kind of learner you are.
D.But you can ask others for help.
E.But you can’t depend on others all the time.
F.It is important to find the right time so that your hard work will be paid off.
四、阅读匹配(共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)
下面的材料A-F分别介绍了六条学好英语的建议,请根下面五位同学在英语学习过程中遇到的问题和困惑,帮助他们选择最需要的建议
31 .Meiping: My spoken English is bad, so I never answer any questions in English classes.
32 . Huahua: I’m not good at reading, When I meet words I don’t understand I feel nervous and upset. And I don’t know how to increase my reading speed.
33 . Lin Ke: It’s hard for me to remember new words, And I always forget the words quickly. What should I do?
34 Xiaoming: Though I’m good at English grammar, I always do badly in my wiring. What is the secret to English writing?
35 . Li Lei: I often make mistakes in grammar, I don’t know how to improve my English grammar.
A.I advise you to keep a diary every day. It’s a good way for you to improve your writing. You can also improve your writing by writing e-mails to your pen pals.
B.It’s a good way to improve your spoken English by having conversations with friends. You can also read film lies (台词) when watching an English film. Believe me, practice makes perfect.
C. You can make word cards or draw mind maps to remember new words. Besides, you should review and practise using them often.
D.It’s normal to meet strange words in a passage. Try to guess the meanings of these words first. You can also look them up in a dictionary. Don’t read word by word. Read word groups.
E. Many students like to improve their listening skills by learning to sing English songs. It really works. I advise you to choose English songs for kids at first because the lyrics (歌词) are easy to understand.
F. It takes time to learn grammar well. I think doing more exercises is helpful in learning English grammar. And you should take notes carefully in class.
第二部分 非选择题部分
五、语法填空 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空,必要时可加助动词。
Do you still remember our match? It was the day of the big match against the city’s 36 (good) team. Our coach said we could win, but it would not be easy. We warmed up before the match, but we 37 (not, speak) very much. We knew it was very important 38 (beat) the other team.
In the early part of the match, everything went 39 (bad). We made some mistakes, and we were not 40 (care) enough with the ball. At half time the coach told us, “You are 41 (fast) than them, and you’ve got a good chance. Try your best, and you 42 (win).” In the second half, we heard our fans 43 (cheer).We haven’t heard the sound for long. How 44 (excite) we all felt! It made us try even 45 (hard). In the end, we scored and won the match.
六、书面表达(15分)
46.假如你是李华,上个月你们学校举办了“英语节”活动。根据下图给你的英国笔友Tom写一封邮件,介绍英语节的开展情况。
注意:
(1)词数80个左右(文章开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
(2)文中必须包含所有内容要点,请适当发挥;
(3)不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息,否则不予评分。
Dear Tom,
There was an English week in our school last month. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am hoping to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
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