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2024学年第一学期八年级期中教学质量检测试卷 英语 本试卷分选華题和非选择氪两部分，共11页，76小愿，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.开考前，考生务必用黑色字迹的铜笔成签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、班级、考号等相关信息填写在答 卡指定区域内。 2.造择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮皋干净 后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必领写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上： 如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答 案无效。 4.考生必须保持客恩卡的整洁。 一、听力：本大题共两节，共15分。 第一节听力理解：共10小题，每小题1分，共10分。 听对话，根据对话内容及问题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，回答第1到5小题。 每段录音播两遍。 1.A.Tina and Bob. B.Tina and her friends. C.Bob and his parents 2.A$51. B.$54. C.$66. 3.A.Clay. B.Rock. C.Wood. 4.A.Phone Li Ming. B.Go to English class. C.Return the book. 5.A.Buying model planes. B.Flying a model plane. C.Fixing a model plane. 听下面各段对话或独白，根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳 选项，每段录音播两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6到7小题。 6.Where does the dialogue take place? A.In a radio station. B.In a shop. C.In a railway station 7.How many years has Amy been dancing? A.6. B.8. C.10. 听下面一段对话，回答第8到10小题。 8.When was the first model of a human washing machine shown? A.m1917. B.n1970. C.n1997. 八年级英语试卷第1页共11页 9.What is the compauy famous for? A.Its production of different kinds of machines. B.Its creative ideas in bath and kitchen technology. C.Its use of AI system to produce music and video. 10.What is NOT the company's goal of making such a machine? A.To provide the user a space to relax. B.To clean the body of the user completely. C.To make the user take a bath for 15 minutes. 第二节听取信息：共5小题，每小题1分，共5分。 听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要信息，填入答题卡标号为(A小巴的 空格中，每空填12个单词或数生，录音播放两遍。 Her Way Who created Her Way? Hailey.She is (A) years old,from Australia and a big fan of sports. In the (B) ,the first sports magazine was produced. Why did she create it? Men's sports have been advertised in this kind of magazines,but we seldom see anything about women's sports. It is a collection of Hailey's reports and interviews with What is it about? Australia's top and (C)women sporting stars.All of them have the (D)to play sports as well as men. How much is it and what Each magazine costs (E). does she do with the money? *Half will be given to the UNICEF to help more girls. 二、单项选择（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） 从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 11.There are students in the school,but only students are girls. A.hundred of;two hundred B.hundreds of;two hundreds C.hundred of;two hundreds D.hundreds of;two hundred 12.Taking a plane is than any other means of transportation when you travel over long distances. A.most convenient B.the most convenient C.much more convenient D.more and more convenient 13.Jenny works very _That is why most of her classmates her in the subjects. A.hard;do not do as well as B.hardly;do not as well as C.hard:do not so well as D.hardly;do not do so well as 八年级英语试卷第2页共1】页 14.The following the steps to make a Kongming Lantern.I need a helper.Does want to come here and have a try? A.is;someone B.are;anyone C.is;no one D.are;everyone 15.Amanda read the article and found something important in it. A.enough careful B.enough carefully C.carefully enough D.careful enough 三、语法选择（本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分） ·阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选 出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was a weekend in spring.The warm sun shone on the grassland around the farm.Ken was 16 son of the farmer's four children.He was not happy. His mother was busy in the kitchen and 17 her son's unhappy expression."Come on, Ken,tell me the trouble,"she said. Ken pointed to18 children and answered,'Mum,I don't want to take them to the grassland.I want to please 19!" "Did father tell you to take them to the grassland?"his mother asked. "Yes.He said I shouldn't leave them20 he came back from the market." “What is it you want to do?” "I want to go21 my net down to the Butterfly Valley.There are lots of butterflies out this spring day.And some other boys in my class 22.They will have more than I do." "Oh,dear!It's a pity.But I can guess23 your father gave those orders.He knew that this is a very busy day for me."his mother said."And as this is market-day at the town,he will be there until lunch time.He has to leave you in charge.24 you are in father's place this morning to guard the farm and all of us,especially the little kids.Don't you think it's an honor to be trusted?" 25 happened in Ken's heart after hearing mother's words.He walked quietly away. After all,what were the butterflies compared with the kids left in his charge?"Hip,hip,hooray!" Ken cheered 26 he won a victory over himself. "Hi,Charlie!Hi,Jack!Come along!And where's little Bob?Let's go,and I'll teach you 27 a new game!"he shouted.All the four children enjoyed spending hours 28 on the grassland. At noon,father showed the family 29 new bike.He said to Ken,"Look,my boy!For weeks back I have been planning to buy this bicycle for you.Today I bought it,and it's yours!" For a few seconds Ken 30 not believe his eyes.The good,kind father had been planning for his boy's pleasure!"Thank you,dad!"Ken's eyes were filled with tears. 16.Aold B.elder C.eldest D.the eldest 17.A.8ee B.sees C.snw D.seen 八年级英语试卷第3页共11页 18.A.other B.the other C.others D.another 19.A.I B.me C.mine D.mvself 20.A.before B.as C.after D.when 21.A.on B.for C.with D.around 22.A.collect B.collected C.are collecting D.collects 23.A.what B.how C.where D.why 24.AS0 B.As C.But D.Or 25.A.Anything B.Something C.Nothing D.Everything 26.Af B.unless C.because D.though 27.A.play B.to play C.playing D.played 28.A.run B.ran C.to run D.running 29.Aa B.an C.the D./ 30.A.should B.could C.might D.must 四、完形填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。 There are many things for students to do to make a difference and improve their school experience.Here are some ways to get started. Reaching out to school activities,clubs and31 is a great way to meet new people and learn about the school's needs.If32,students can attend student council()meetings or join the school newspaper.These are among the best places to learn about the current events and 33 their ideas for improvement. Students can consider starting their own club if the school does not have one that 34 their interests.He who wants to run a new club needs to do things like finding a teacher adviser, finding a 35time and place for members to meet,and completing paperwork about the 36 of the club. Finding out a need and taking action is also a great way.Students can think about what 37 make them happy at school and consider ways to make them38.For example,organizing a food sale to buy sports equipment or39a group project to paint the hallway wall can help to improve the school environment. Being kind and thankful to others is of great importance in creating a positive atmosphere at school.Everyone should respect the school rules and express thanks when 40 by others.An active attitude can go a long way in creating a welcoming environment at school Can you work out more ideas for a better school life? 31.A.exams B.companies C.teams D.families 32.A.possible B.dif伍cult C.clear D.comfortable 八年级英语试卷第4页共11页 33.A.choose B.share C.prepare D.promise 34.A.builds B.invites C.matches D.protects 35.A.0pc B.beautiful C.sudden D.right 36.A.accident B.operation C.speed D.intelligence 37.A.lessons B.visits C.questions D.activities 38.A.better B.farther C.less D.worse 39.A.resting B.planning C.ordering D.selling 40.A.asked B.checked C.helped D.touched 五、阅读（本大题共两节，共45分） 第一节阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分） 阅读下列短文，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 (A) A primary school teacher decided to let her class play a game.The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a bag with a few potatoes in.Each potato would be given a name of a person that the child disliked,so the number of potatoes that a child would put in his bag would depend on the number of people he couldn't forgive So when the day came,every child brougbt some potatoes with the name of the people he disliked.Some had 2 or 3 potatoes while some had up to 5 potatoes.The teacher then told the children to carry the potatoes with them wherever they went for one week.With days passing by, the children started to complain because of the bad smell let out by the rotten potatoes they were carrying. Those children who had 5 potatoes really began to feel the bag was becoming heavier and heavier.After one week,the children were happy to hear that the teacher finally ended the game. The teacher asked,"How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for one week?"The children started complaining about the trouble that they had to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they went. Then the teacher told them the true meaning behind the game.The teacher said,"This is exactly the same situation as you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart.The burden of hatred will pollute your heart and you will end up carrying an unnecessary burden with you wherever you go.” If you think smelling rotten potatoes for just one week was bad,imagine how bad it would be to carry hatred in your heart for a lifetime. 41.In the game,what were the students asked to do? A.To take as many potatoes as they can. B.To take the potatoes for 7 days. C.To change the potatoes every day. D.To throw rotten potatoes away in time. 八年级英语试卷第6页共11页 42.Why did the students want to end the game? A.The potatoes let out bad smell. B.The potatoes polluted their heart. C.They didn't have enough potatoes anymore. D.They wanted to give the potatoes to their teacher. 43.What does the underlined word"This"in Paragraph 4 refer to? A.The rule of the game. B.The reason for naming the potatoes. C.The meaning of the game. D.The trouble of carrying heavy and smelly potatoes. 44.According to the story,what kind of person was the teacher A.Strict. B.Confident. C.Wise. D.Hard-working. 45.What lesson did the teacher expect the students to learn? A.It's important to imagine in life. B.It's best to leam to forgive and forget. C.Everyone should be polite to each other. D.Complaining about trouble is really a heavy burden. (B) As a country strong in maths,China has many folk games filled with maths wisdom.You may have played many of them before.Let's take a look at Three Chinese Classical Intelligence Games-Tangram,Nine Linked Rings and Huarong Road. Tangram is a game made up of seven pieces of different shapes,including five triangles,a square and a parallelogram.Players need to use these seven pieces to create new shapes.To do it,they must know about plane geometry(平面几何).As early as in the Ming Dynasty,Chinese people enjoyed playing the game.Hundreds of years later,in the 18th century,the game was spread to the West and also liked by Westerners. Nine Linked Rings puzzle has a history of over 2,000 years.It is made up of nine rings connected to a handle(手柄)，Players need to move all the rings from the handle to win the game.This.is not a simple game.For example,if you want to move the ninth ring,you have to move the third, fifth and seventh ones first,or you will not be able to do it. Huarong Road puzzle is a block-moving game.It first appeared in the early 20th century.Each block is named after a character in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms,like CaoCao,Guan Yu and Zhao Yun. To win the game,players need to move the blocks to get CaoCao out.It aims to test the players'maths knowledge,especially geometry. 八年级英语试卷第6页共11页 46.Which of the following shapes is NOT made by Tangram? 47.How does the writer support his main idea? A.By showing numbers. B.By asking a question. C.By expressing feelings. D.By giving examples. 48.What does the passage tell us about the folk games A.All the three games test if the players are good at geometry. B.Tangram was not well received until the 18th century in China. C.Nine Linked Rings puzzle has been played for more than 2,000 years. D.Huarong Road puzzle first appeared in the time of the Three Kingdoms. 49.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To spread traditional Chinese culture. B.To describe the history of Chinese games. C.To show how maths can be used in daily life. D.To introduce three Chinese classical intelligence games. 50.Where is the passage probably from? A.A magazine. B.A movie poster. C.A story book. D.A survey report. (C The Drama Festival will run in and outside China from June 20 to July 7.Sixty-five works will be put on both in theaters and online.The festival is all about imagination,connecting drama with the latest technology.Many artists aren't sure if the new technology can take drama to the future, but it has assisted()much to improve design,performances and so on. A Chinese play,directed by Meng,will be on as the opening play of the festival.In the first half of the play,Meng introduces the story to 400 real audiences sitting in the Fengchao Theater in Beijing,and even invites a few of them to join in a scene()with VR glasses.The second half of the play will have more audiences,who use their cellphones,computers and headsets to be part of the play online. Zhang is a director full of imagination.His work,inspired by a famous painting,The Garden of Earthly Delights,will be shown from June 30 to July 2.Supported by Al,audiences can explore the fictitious scene,which only existed in the painting,in a way similar to the feeling in the real world. "The stage design is done by Al,which is like an assistant to realize the ideas of my team,"says 八年级英诏试港第7页共11页 Liu,another drama director,"Now I try to usc the latest technology,such as ChatGPT,to write the script(),and I am still working on it because the language model is difficult to understand." Now technology is playing a more and more important role.Many artists want to use it to improve drama.They are very interested in the relationship between people and the latest technology,especially when connected in drama-a scene to dream. 51.Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage? A.Audiences can explore the scene of Zhang's work by Al B.Meng's two-part drama will be on in the theatre instead of online. C.Liu has fully completed his script using ChatGPT without difficulty. D.Sixty-five directors use the same type of technology in their dramas. 52.What does the underlined word "fictitious"mean in Paragraph 3? A.colorful B.unreal C.amazing D.boring 53.What is the structure of this passage?(1-Paragraph 1,2-Paragraph 2...) ① B C. D. ②3③④ ③④⑤ 54.How do many artists feel about the new technology? A.Afraid but excited. B.Interested but worried. C.Uncertain but hopeful. D.Troubled but confident. 55.What is probably the best title of this passage? A.Drama of the future B.Human imagination in drama C.Drama-a scene to dream D.Technology-assisted drama festival D) Nowadays many people go camping,a chance to have fun and keep in touch with nature. Camping can be enjoyed in the backyard or deep in the wilderness.Whether camping for one night or several weeks,being prepared is the key. Once the tent,your base,is put up and the fire area is prepared,there is a lot to do.Fishing and hiking are just some of the fun activities.At night,campers often sit by the fire,talking and telling stories.If the weather tums rainy,campers usually wait it out in their tents,reading,drawing or playing games. As for equipment,shelter,bedclothes,food and water are necessary.Deciding what else you will need depends on the kind of camping trip you are planning and the length of your trip.Pack light if you are going to carry equipment any distance.Clothing should be prepared enough to protect against weather and insects.A hat,whistle and rope may come in handy.Don't forget a 八年级英诏试卷第8页共11页 flashlight,a compass,cookers and a first-aid box. Actually,there are many types and styles of tents.You should choose your tent based on your needs.If you are camping alone in the backyard,a simple small tent may do.If you are camping with your family,a larger cabin tent or camping trailer may be best. Also,it is very important to decide where to set up your campsite.Look for a high and dry place in case it rains.The ground should be flat because hills and rocks are uncomfortable to sleep on.A sunny exposure (in the morning with shade in the afternoon is ideal. Wherever you camp,remember to respect the environment around you.If you are in a park, make sure to follow its rules.Put your garbage and waste in rubbish bins.If you are in the wildemess,keep noise to a minimum and do not cause trouble to plants or animals 56.What is the topic of Paragraph 2? A.Waiting it out. B.Fun activities. C.Setting up the base. D.Making camp fire. 57.According to the passage,how many kinds of equipment are always needed for any kind of camping? A.3. B.4 C.5. D.6 58.Where is it best to set up your campsite according to the passage? A.Near a river or lake. B.On a hill with big rocks. C.In a sunny place all day. D.In a high and dry place. 59.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.It matters to make as little noise as possible. B.It depends whether to follow park rules or not. C.Environmental respect is only important in wilderness. D.The garbage left by the campers will be cleaned by others. 60.Who might be most interested in reading this passage? A.Young sports fans. B.Kids looking for help. C.Outdoor activity lovers. D.Environment protectors. 第二节阅读填空（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） 阅读短文及文后A-B选项，选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂解。 Courage is often thought to be one of the important spirits everyone needs.Then what is courage?61 One isn't necessarily born with courage,but one is born with potential(). Kids build courage as they are growing up. Many people talk about connections between courage and fear.62 If there is no fear, there is no need for courage.That is to say,courage enables you to do what makes you feel afraid. Courage doesn't only mean great actions such as saving one's life or taking a big risk.63 八年级英语试卷第9页共11页 For example,we show courage when we raise our hand to answer a hard question during class or try a new sport. Courage is in everyday choices we make.Can you be kind to the new kid in class?64 Or can you stand up for someone in need?Often,these things don't come with praise,but they need courage. -65 When we become brave enough to face failure,we'll be more willing to try new things and try again after we fail.Courage doesn't always shout.Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says,"I'll try again tomorrow." A.Courage always stands side by side with fear. B.Can you listen to the new person in your group? C.Learning to fail is another important part of courage. D.It is the quality shown by someone to do something difficult. E.Courage also means the smaller actions of our everyday lives. 六、写作（本大题共三节，共30分） 第一节语篇填词（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） 阅读下面短文，根据上下文和所给的首字母，用本学期UU4所学单词速空。注意使用正确形式，每 空限填一司。答卷上要求写出完整单润。 Here is a story in a bookshop.The bookshop was very large and it i 66 many books in different fields.Apoor student found a very helpful book in the shop,but it was at a high p67 He couldn't afford it and didn't find one in the library.In this case,he went to the shop to read a little a time every day.The bookshop was open for 24 hours so he could go there a 68.He usually took a notebook with him and c 69 down some useful information from the book. One day,however,he couldn't find the book from its usual place."Maybe the bookstore sold it," the student thought and was leaving.Suddenly he heard a voice calling him.He turned around and saw a shop assistant smiling at him and pointing to a corner.The book was lying there.He r 70 everything at once.It was all about the kindness from the shop assistant. 第二节完成句子（共5小题，每空0.5分，共10分） 根据所给的汉语内容，用英语完成下列句子。（每空限填一词） 71.去年，在一场关于如何正确使用电子产品的演讲比赛中，光明中学向我们学校挑战。 Last year,Guangming Middle School a speech competition about how to use electronic products in a right way. 72.当时我参加了比赛，我盼塑能赢得比赛。 I took part in that contest then and I the competition. 3.最后我获得了第二名而不是第一名，但自从那时起，我更加懂得如何明智地使用电子产 品。 八年级英语试卷第10页共11页