山东省枣庄市峄城区荀子学校2024-2025学年八年级下学期3月月考英语试题

八年级英语第 页，共 7 页1 2024-2025 学年度第二学期第一次质量监测 八年级英语试题 一、完形填空（15 分） Working as a volunteer gives you a chance (机会) to change people’s lives. If you’d like to help others but don’t have much money, you can 1 your free time. Now more and more people, especially (尤其) young people, would like to join in volunteer activities in their free time. Being a volunteer 2 giving up your free time to do more good things for people. There are many kinds of volunteer work, such as working with children, helping in an animal hospital and 3 trees. When China had the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, thousands of 4 helped in that event. 5 can do volunteer work. Students often try to save time to do some volunteer work. But why do students do this? Some do it 6 it can make them happy and learn something useful. Others want to spend their free time in a 7 way. Some students agree that doing volunteer work helps them understand themselves and others much better. Many students say it is a good chance to get to know more people and things. They can make some new friends with different people. Nearly half of volunteers 8 being healthier, and two-thirds feel less nervous (焦虑的). So it seems that volunteering may 9 students’ life. Don’t you think so? Please volunteer your free 10 to help others. 1．A．take after B．set up C．give away D．cheer up 2．A．helps B．likes C．enjoys D．means 3．A．cutting B．finding C．selling D．planting 4．A．players B．volunteers C．children D．foreigners 5．A．Everyone B．No one C．Everything D．Nothing 6．A．until B．if C．because D．although 7．A．terrible B．meaningful C．difficult D．popular 8．A．carry B．finish C．enjoy D．hate 9．A．change B．throw C．hurt D．surprise 10．A．lunch B．time C．work D．sign 二、阅读理解(50 分) A One day I went for a walk on the hill with my parents. We walked down a small road after lunch. I saw a big blue beautiful butterfly (蝴蝶). I followed it and wanted to catch it. Oops! I fell over! 八年级英语第 页，共 7 页2 The sky looked dark. “Was I asleep (睡着的)? ” I thought. I looked around and saw a man wearing a big blue jacket. “Your mom and dad called Search and Rescue for help, because they couldn’t find you,” the man said, “and you looked hurt.” Oh, yes, my ankle (脚踝) looked big and I couldn’t walk. “Don’t worry. The ambulance will arrive soon,” said the man. “How did you find me?” I asked. “We Let Goldie smell your jacket. Goldie followed your smell and found you,” he said. Then I saw a big dog. The ambulance team found us soon. They took me to the ambulance. Goldie came with us. We got to the hospital. Mom and Dad were waiting there. I had an X-ray of my ankle. Luckily, it didn’t break, but I need to stay in bed for days. Mom and Dad thanked everyone who helped me. And we thanked Goldie, too! 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 11．The writer didn’t follow his parents because he ________. A．met a friend B．walked too slowly C．went to catch a butterfly D．wanted to try a new road 12．The man in a blue jacket ________. A．helped the writer have a sleep B．worked for Search and Rescue C．drove the writer to the hospital D．asked the writer to get an X - ray 13．The “ambulance” is ________. A． B． C． D． 14．Which of the following is TRUE about Goldie? A．It helped find the writer. B．It broke one of its ankles. C．It got its name from the writer. D．It needed to stay in hospital for days. 15．Where did the writer meet his parents again? A．At home. B．On the hill. C．In the hospital. D．On the street. B The school provides students with lots of activities after school. And two11-year-old girls and one 13-year-old girl joined the group called “Acts of Kindness”. They do many kind things and also do many things to help people do acts of kindness. “There are some people staying at home who might not have a great life. Some 八年级英语第 页，共 7 页3 people need kindness just to make their day, ” one 11-year-old girl said. “If you see someone sad, you just try to make them feel happy. When you do something nice, the only thing you want in return (作为回报 ) is a good feeling in your heart,” the other 11-year-old girl said. “I think the world will be better if we all do acts of kindness, ” the 13-year-old girl said. During the whole term, these three girls took part in different projects spreading kindness around their school and in their neighbourhood. They made nice signs such as “Do something kind today” and left them on the doors of classrooms all over the school. They spent all afternoon picking up litter around the school. One girl said, “Birds and some animals live in the park, and the litter can hurt them. We want to help.” Once I asked the girls one question, “Does it make a difference how small or big the act of kindness is? ” “No, it makes no difference. In the end, the acts of kindness are all the same size because they all make someone smile. ” 16．What do the three girls do in the group? A．They help each other learn well. B.They do acts of kindness and help others. C．They ask people to do acts of kindness.D．They help their teachers do many activities. 17．The underlined word “spreading” means “________” in Chinese. A．改写 B．制造 C．散开 D．传播 18．Where do the three girls spread kindness? A．Around their school and in their neighbourhood.B．In their class and school. C．In the park and classrooms. D．At their home. 19．The three girls think there is no difference between the small and big acts of kindness because ________. A．they are all things people should do B．they are the same C．they all make someone happy D．people need them all 20．Which of the following is TRUE? A．There are many charity activities for students to choose in the school. B．According to what the second girl said, some people asked for money after making others happy. C．The three girls once asked their parents to do something kind by sending them nice signs. D．The three girls wanted to do big acts of kindness instead of small ones. 八年级英语第 页，共 7 页4 C My name is Gavin. My brother, Barry, and I took a trip to Miami last summer. I will never forget it. We have some cousins in Miami and they wanted us to visit them. We thought about the beautiful beaches, so we decided to go. We also wanted to see our cousins, Tom and Jack. Barry and I were both excited about the trip. Our father got up early to drive us to the airport (机场). But the car broke down (抛锚) on our way! This made us miss our plane. As Barry and I were waiting around the airport for another plane, we tried to call our cousins. Unluckily, they weren’t at home. They were on their way to the Miami Airport to meet us! We finally arrived in Miami four hours late. Of course, our cousins were not at the airport. We called their house and asked them to come back to the airport. When we saw them, we were very happy. We stayed in Miami for a week and had a ▲ time. Nothing went right. It rained everyday and we didn’t go to the beach even once. On the second day, when we were playing tennis, Jack fell and broke his leg. Then he couldn’t walk, and we had to stay at home. It was so boring. When it was time to leave, Barry and I were very sad. We said goodbye to our cousins and asked them to visit us soon. 21. Gavin and Barry went to Miami to visit their . A. parents B. friends C. uncles D. cousins 22. How did Gavin and Barry go to the airport? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By taxi. D. By subway. 23. How was the weather in Miami when Gavin and Barry were there? A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy. D. Cloudy. 24. The best word for“ ▲ ”is . A. terrible B. busy C. wonderful D. relaxing 25. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Tom and Jack went to the airport twice to meet their cousins. B. Jack broke his arm when he was playing tennis. C. Gavin and Barry stayed in Miami for a month. D. Gavin didn’t like playing on the beach. D Hi Robert, Our class are going to have a picnic (野餐 ) on Saturday in Jackson Park. You are often absent (缺席) so I want to remind you. Please don’t forget! Bob, Lucy, Dave and I are going to give Mr. Brown a gift. Bob and I are going to choose a book for him. Lucy is going to buy some flowers for him. Dave says he will give Mr. Brown a pen! Our class are going to meet in front of St. Louis Cathedral at 11:00 on Saturday morning. There are usually lots of people in the square. In front of the cathedral (大 教堂), there are many things to see. Some musicians usually play music in the square and people dance. A few magicians do tricks (戏法) there, too. Then, at about 11:30 a.m. our class are going to walk through the square. There are usually some artists showing their paintings on the north side of the square. I am going to take pictures of them. Then our class are going to the park to find a place to eat. I am going to make some fruit salad. Cindy is going to make milk shakes. Some are going to bring sandwiches, juice and potato chips. Some are going to bring their favorite CDs. 八年级英语第 页，共 7 页5 It is going to be fun. I think everyone is going to enjoy it. Please let me know if you are going to come! Yours, Sarah 26.What does the underlined word “remind” mean in Chinese? A.寻找 B.拜访 C.信任 D.提醒 27. Who is going to give some flowers to Mr. Brown? A. Sarah. B. Bob. C. Lucy. D. Dave. 28. Sarah’s class will meet . A. in front of a park B. in front of a cathedral C. at 11:30 on Saturday morning D. at 11:00 on Sunday morning 29. What can people see in the square? ①Magicians do tricks. ②Musicians play music. ③Writers sell their books. ④Artists show their paintings. A.①②③ B.①②④ C.①③④ D.②③④ 30. What is Sarah going to make for the picnic? A. Fruit salad. B. Potato chips. C. Apple juice. D. Milk shakes. E 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两 项为多余选项。 Helping others is a rewarding experience that can make you feel good about yourself. (31)______ You can volunteer your time, donate to charity, or simply perform random acts of kindness. One way to help others is to volunteer your time. (32)______ You can volunteer at a local soup kitchen, homeless shelter, or animal shelter. There are many opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Another way to help others is to donate to charity. (33)______ There are many reputable organizations that work to help people in need, such as the Red Cross, UNICEF, and Save the Children. You can also help others by simply being kind. (34)______ Hold the door open for someone, let someone go ahead of you in line, or offer to help someone carry their groceries. These small gestures can make a big difference in someone's day. It's also important to be aware of the needs of others. (35)______ If you see someone who is struggling, don't be afraid to reach out and offer your help. You never know how much your kindness might mean to someone. A.You can also donate money or supplies to organizations that help people in need. B. If you see someone who needs help, don't hesitate to offer your assistance. C. It's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of common illnesses. D. Volunteering your time is a great way to make a difference in your community. 八年级英语第 页，共 7 页6 E. Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. F. There are many ways to help others, and every little bit counts. G. You should also avoid close contact with people who are sick. 三、选词填空（10 分）（用所给单词适当形式填空） surprised because but however if offer that unless when difference The Power of Kindness One day, a young boy was walking home from school (36)______ he saw an old man struggling to carry a heavy bag of groceries. The boy wanted to help, (37)______ he was afraid the man might think he was trying to steal something. (38)______, he decided to (39)______ his help anyway. The old man was(40)______ and grateful. He thanked the boy and told him that he had made his day. The boy felt happy (41)______ he had done something good. This story shows that even small acts of kindness can make a big (42)______. (43)______ we all try to be a little kinder to each other, the world would be a better place. However, it's not always easy to be kind. Sometimes we are too busy, or we think (44)______ our actions won't matter. But (45)______ we remember the power of kindness, we can make a positive impact on the world around us. 四、语法填空（10 分） It’s a bad day for John. He looks 46 (worry) in the hospital. His brother, Tony 47 (be) hurt badly yesterday. What 48 (happen) to him? Tony has 49 bad habit. He likes playing skateboard 50 (with) wearing protectors (护具 ). Yesterday while he was trying something new on the street , a car 51 (drive) to him. He soon ran away, 52 still fell down. Then he couldn’t stand up by 53 (he). The pain from the leg made him cry. His friends 54 (hear) him and came at once. They called a taxi and took Tony to the hospital. On the road they gave the message to his family. When John got 55 the hospital, his brother was on the hospital bed. He must follow the doctor’s suggestions and stay in hospital for a week. John hopes Tony can get well soon. 五、任务型阅读（15 分） I own a small restaurant providing hot meals for my customers (顾客). One day, I felt uncomfortable and closed my door early. When I walked outside, an old lady sat near my door. I invited her to come in and provided her with a hot meal. She was happy and she told me it was her birthday. I wished her a happy birthday and asked what she had 八年级英语第 页，共 7 页7 gotten for her birthday. She told me that a hot meal was already enough. I asked her how old she was and she told me about it. I felt so worried about her as she told me she had no family. Then I reached into my pocket (口袋) and pulled out all the money and asked her to help me count (数数) it. She was happy to do so. After counting the money, she was surprised and she said she hadn’t seen that much money for a very long time. I told her to count out 83 dollars and that was her birthday gift — one dollar for every year. She was so excited that it brought her to tears (眼泪). She told me it was the best gift she had ever received. As for me, it was also my best day I had ever spent. When we help others, we will make ourselves feel happy as well. Answer the questions according to the passage. 56．Why did the writer close the door early on that day? 57．What did the writer provide for the old lady after inviting her to come in? 58．Why did the writer feel worried about the old lady? 59．How old was the old lady? 60．What does the writer try to tell us at the end of the story? 六、书面表达(满分 20分，书写占 2分) 让青少年利用课余时间参加志愿者服务活动，对其成长具有重要意义，可以帮 助他们学习 新技能，增强沟通能力和社会责任感。暑假将至，请根据下面的内 容提示，以 “My Volunteer Work Plan” 为题写一篇英语短文，介绍你选择的活 动项目及活动计划，并谈谈参加志愿者服务活动的意义。 Volunteer Work ◎ Help in the city library ◎ Clean up the city parks ◎ Do volunteer work in a hospital ◎ Visit the old people’s home ◎… 要求: 1. 可选择 1-2 个活动项目，也可自拟活动项目； 2. 语句通顺，意思连贯，词数 80-90； 3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名、地名等与考生本人相关的信息。