专题08 期中模拟试卷2）-2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中复习重难点突破（深圳专用）

2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中复习重难点突破（深圳专用） 专题08 期中模拟试卷（2） 说明： 1. 满分75分，考试时间70分钟。 2. 答题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目的指定区域内相应位置上;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。 3. 考生务必保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束时，只交回答题卷，本卷自行保管。 一、完形填空(10分) People usually communicate by speaking or writing. However, people in some jobs depend on gestures for 1 . Railway workers on the ground have to communicate with engineers on the trains. To do this, they use 2 . To tell the train to “go”, for example, a railway worker 3 the flag above his head and moves it up and down. Soldiers in war often cannot hear each other, so they use gestures to send 4 to each other. When a leader wants other soldiers to follow him, he 5 towards them, and then he uses his arm to point in the direction they should go. Soldiers from different countries use 6 gestures to communicate with each other when they do not speak the same language. Gestures are used in music as well. For example, when a classical concert takes place, musicians 7 the directions of the conductor（指挥）. The conductor will lead the musicians through his 8 . These gestures tell the musicians when to play, and when to stop. They also tell when the music should be loud or soft, and fast or slow. Of course, the musicians must understand the 9 of these gestures to play well together. Many other jobs use gestures, but you may not notice them. Next time you are out on the street, please 10 . You might be surprised by how many gestures you see in use. 1．A．communication B．speech C．talk D．language 2．A．flags B．fingers C．lanterns D．lamps 3．A．expresses B．picks C．crosses D．holds 4．A．matters B．news C．messages D．impressions 5．A．walks B．points C．flies D．runs 6．A．different B．beautiful C．similar D．difficult 7．A．adds B．follow C．create D．make 8．A．expressions B．head C．body language D．feat 9．A．appearances B．sounds C．words D．meanings 10．A．look around B．look up C．look down D．look over 二、阅读理解(40分) 第一节阅读下列短文，从下面每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。(共15小题，每小题1.5分) A Can knots be a form of art? It is in China. It is used for decoration (装饰 ) on clothing or to hang on a wall. Skilled knot artists make knots that you might see sold in stores that you can take back with you. What Is a Chinese Knot? A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven (编织) from a single length of rope to be different shapes. Most knots have two cords (粗线) entering the knot from the top and two leaving from the bottom. Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries. Knot artists can use different colors, but they prefer deep red ones. The color red means good luck in China. ▲ At first, people may have made them to record information before people started to write. One hundred thousand year old tools have been discovered that were probably used to tie and untie knots. It is known that they were used for artistic decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty (618—907). The traditional art form was carried on by people as part of their culture. Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning, and they hold value when given as gifts or passed down through families. For example, in ancient times and even now lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love. The “true love knot” and the “double happiness knot” are given or used at weddings to express love and growing old together. Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if people wear traditional Chinese clothing. They are used as jewelry such as earrings and necklaces. 11．According to the passage, a Chinese knot ________. A．has different colors especially purple B．is named after the artist C．can be seen on clothes or on the wall D．is made of rope and silk 12．What can be best put in the blank “ ▲ ”? A．The History of Chinese Knot B．The Importance of Chinese Knot C．The Shapes of Chinese  Knot D．The Popularity of Chinese Knot 13．What was the Chinese knot used for at first? A．Writing letters. B．Decorating houses. C．Expressing love. D．Recording information. 14．How does the writer explain Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By showing pictures 15．Where can you probably read the passage? A．In a storybook. B．On a culture website. C．In a travel guide. D．In a science magazine. B The idea of “time banks” was created by Yale University Professor Edgar Cahn in 1980 as a way to encourage voluntary work. It’s simple enough. People who volunteer to help others in their communities get “time dollars” or “time coins”—that can be exchanged in later life if they need help. It has taken effect in Britain, Japan, Sweden and other countries. And so, too, in China. The idea of “time banks” was introduced in China in the 1990s, and Shanghai was one of its first users. However, being short of clear rules, volunteers and good-management, the project finally failed. Recently, the idea has become popular once more because of China’s rapidly aging population. The Chinese version mostly hopes to encourage younger senior people to provide services for the older ones. I’m happy to help them before I become too old to look after myself, said Yang Beifen, 68, a community volunteer in Shanghai. I’ve collected over 10 coins now, and it’s comforting to know that I can use them if I need to in the future. The idea of “time banks” is one way to deal with the problem of an aging population. By the end of last year, there were more than 5.2 million people aged 60 or older in Shanghai. Of these people, about 30 percent were aged below 64 and 16 percent were over 80. Many young people are too busy to care for the elderly, so the elderly have to help each other. The Bank of China even developed a WeChat mini program to help the elderly. However, the needs of the elderly are a great challenge for the city. There’s a long way to go. 16．What do we know about the idea of “time banks”? A．It’s popular only in Africa. B．It was created by a Chinese teacher. C．It’s hard to understand. D．It’s a form of saving for the future. 17．Which is NOT the reason for “time banks” failure in China in the1990s? A．The management was poor. B．There were no clear rules. C．People didn’t have much money at that time. D．There were not enough volunteers. 18．What is Yang Beifen’s attitude towards the idea of “time banks”? A．She is pleased with it. B．She is worried about it. C．She pays no attention to it. D．She feels disappointed about it. 19．According to the last two paragraphs, which of the following is TRUE? A．Young people should take care of the old. B．More work should be done to help the elderly. C．The start of the WeChat mini program wasn’t easy. D．An aging population is a common problem around the world. 20．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce some voluntary work. B．To introduce the history of “time banks”. C．To give facts about “time banks” in China. D．To introduce “time banks” to more countries. C Fan Shenghua, 59, is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Longjing tea roasting technique (炒茶技艺). His hands, thick and rough, are a reminder of more than 40 years of hard work. “You really have to touch the leaves with your hands to see how much water should be removed (移除),” Fan said. “If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will have a bitter taste.” This traditional technique dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It not only ensures the quality (质量) of the tea, but is also an important part of Chinese tea culture.” Longjing tea leaves are famous for their color, taste and shape. Only by hand can we make the best of them. It’s like making a work of art,” Fan said. These days, however, more people are using machines to do the job. “It’s easier, but the quality is not as good,” Fan said. “Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter.” In March this year, when President Xi Jinping visited Hangzhou, he watched Fan roast tea leaves. Fan changed the strength and movement of his hands as he felt the tea leaves roast. Xi later said, “The things made by two hands cannot be replaced by modern technology.” Fan is now taking apprentices (学徒). His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them. “It’s a tradition. We need to pass it down,” said the father. 21．What does this traditional technique in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Picking tea leaves. B．Drinking tea in a traditional way. C．Roasting tea leaves by hand. D．Using machines to heat tea leaves. 22．According to Fan, what will happen to tea leaves if they have too much water? A．They will go bad quickly. B．They will easily break into pieces. C．They will float longer in water. D．They will make the tea tastes bitter. 23．What does Fan think of roasting tea leaves with machines? A．It can’t ensure the quality of the tea. B．It might make tea leaves heavier. C．It does not save the energy at all. D．It costs more money than before. 24．What do we know from the last paragraph? A．Fan will open his own school to teach this technique. B．Fan’s son is studying tea culture in college now. C．Fan’s son is learning how to roast tea leaves by hand. D．Fan is making this technique popular worldwide. 25．What is the best title for the passage? A．Machine makes better tea B．West Lake Longjing Tea C．Tea leaves must be roasted by hand D．Tradition passed down by hand 第二节 阅读还原6选5(共5小题，每小题2分) Every year, when the Dragon Boat Festival comes, Chinese people often put a kind of plant on the door. It is called wormwood (艾草). 26 On the other hand, its special smell can also keep bad insects away from rooms. In fact, wormwood tastes bitter but smells very pleasant. 27 So it can be seen in Compendium of Materia Medica (《本草纲目》). The writer of the book is Li Shizhen. 28 Wormwood is famous for its ability to treat a great number of illnesses. Hundreds of years later, in Qichun, Hubei Province, it is still serving local people. Recently, Qichun has been busy preparing for the World Argy Wormwood Industry Convention. 29 And it will be good for the traditional Chinese culture. Wormwood has been mainly grown in this area. 30 At the same time, wormwood is known around the world as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. A．Wormwood can be eaten in many ways. B．People believe that wormwood can drive away evil spirits or bad luck. C．Hundreds of years ago, Chinese people began to use wormwood as a kind of medicine. D．It will take place during the Dragon Boat Festival. E．The life of local people is getting better and better by growing wormwood. F．He was a very famous medicine expert during the Ming Dynasty. 第三节、阅读匹配 (共5小题，每小题1.5分) 左栏是五个人的遇到的情况，右栏是六篇文章的导入部分，请为每个人推荐一篇合适的文章来帮忙解决他们的问题。 31 Brook is thinking about how to hold his birthday party. Though nobody cares about him, he dreams of a big party. 32 Edwin is making a poster about the car with electricity. He wants to help people know more about electricity cars. 33 Joseph will be an exchange student in Japan. He wants to behave well in a strange country. So he wants to know about body language in Japan. 34 Cathy is a junior high school student. She always worries about her study. She is trying to get out of the stress from her studies. 35 Sarah’s mum can’t have a good sleep at night, she always wakes up at 5 in the morning. Sarah hopes to help her mom solve the sleep problem. A．Body language communicates a lot. Even the same gesture has different meanings in different countries. You will learn about body language in Asian-countries in this article. B．Everybody can suffer from stress, no matter what your age is. This article will share some methods of relaxing yourself. C． Sweet smile is the best way to show your kindness and confidence. When you are in a hard time, try to show your smile to life. You should believe all efforts will pay off. This article tells something about smiles. D．Many people have sleep problems. They often stay awake all night. This article will tell you how to fall asleep quickly and have a good sleep. E. Are you going to hold a party? How will you invite your friends? This article will teach you how to write an invitation and invite more friends to your party. F. Would you prefer a car with petrol (汽油) or a car with electricity? This article is mainly about the advantages of a car with electricity. 三、语法填空(10分) 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。 Chinese-style movies are becoming popular among viewers. The movie “Chang An” has 36 (succeed) attracted both children and parents. Set in the Tang Dynasty, 1,300 years ago, the film begins with 37 elderly poet named Gao Shi looking back on the past. It describes the ups and downs of the 38 (life) of Gao Shi and Li Bai, as well as their lifelong friendship. It also tells the stories of other great poets 39 the Tang Dynasty. Li Bai is one of China’s most outstanding poets. Throughout his life, he experiences a sense of heroic freedom and natural joy. However, as people can see, a deep feeling of sadness 40 (express) in Invitation to Wine as well. The poem, which many Chinese people know by heart, starts with this: “Can you see the Yellow River flowing down from the sky and rushing towards the sea never to return?” Film Commentator (评论员) Li said, “On one hand, it allows everyone 41 (enter) the world of movies and experience the stories of poets. Children appear 42 (joy) to read some of the poems in the movies. I believe this is just the beginning. It actually provides a powerful and positive stimulation (刺激) to 43 (we) traditional culture.” 44 (Retell) traditional Chinese stories in a modern way can help bring people closer to Chinese culture. 45 the movie describes ancient stories from Chinese history, the essence (本质) of human nature can still be understood by people today round the world. 四、书面表达(15分) 46．假如你是八年级学生李华，你校将和社区合作举办“传统文化进社区“Welcome Traditional Chinese Culture into Communities”的活动，为了让外国友人更好地了解中国传统文化，学生会正在招募一批活动志愿者，请根据以下要求写一封申请信。 要点： 申请理由 1. 有志愿者工作经验，有团队合作精神； 2. 英语口语好，可以与外国友人流利沟通； 3. 会剪纸，可以在现场进行展示和讲解； 4. ……（补充一点理由） 你对志愿者工作的看法（至少两点看法） 要求： 1. 要点齐全，可适当发挥； 2. 条理清晰，语句迹顺，意义连贯，书写规范； 3. 80—100 词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 4. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。 参考词汇：team spirit 团队合作精神  fluently 流利地 Dear Student Union, I am Li Hua, an eighth grader. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer for the activity—Welcome Traditional Chinese Culture into Communities._____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中复习重难点突破（深圳专用） 专题08 期中模拟试卷（2） 说明： 1. 满分75分，考试时间70分钟。 2. 答题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目的指定区域内相应位置上;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。 3. 考生务必保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束时，只交回答题卷，本卷自行保管。 一、完形填空(10分) People usually communicate by speaking or writing. However, people in some jobs depend on gestures for 1 . Railway workers on the ground have to communicate with engineers on the trains. To do this, they use 2 . To tell the train to “go”, for example, a railway worker 3 the flag above his head and moves it up and down. Soldiers in war often cannot hear each other, so they use gestures to send 4 to each other. When a leader wants other soldiers to follow him, he 5 towards them, and then he uses his arm to point in the direction they should go. Soldiers from different countries use 6 gestures to communicate with each other when they do not speak the same language. Gestures are used in music as well. For example, when a classical concert takes place, musicians 7 the directions of the conductor（指挥）. The conductor will lead the musicians through his 8 . These gestures tell the musicians when to play, and when to stop. They also tell when the music should be loud or soft, and fast or slow. Of course, the musicians must understand the 9 of these gestures to play well together. Many other jobs use gestures, but you may not notice them. Next time you are out on the street, please 10 . You might be surprised by how many gestures you see in use. 1．A．communication B．speech C．talk D．language 2．A．flags B．fingers C．lanterns D．lamps 3．A．expresses B．picks C．crosses D．holds 4．A．matters B．news C．messages D．impressions 5．A．walks B．points C．flies D．runs 6．A．different B．beautiful C．similar D．difficult 7．A．adds B．follow C．create D．make 8．A．expressions B．head C．body language D．feat 9．A．appearances B．sounds C．words D．meanings 10．A．look around B．look up C．look down D．look over 二、阅读理解(40分) 第一节阅读下列短文，从下面每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。(共15小题，每小题1.5分) A Can knots be a form of art? It is in China. It is used for decoration (装饰 ) on clothing or to hang on a wall. Skilled knot artists make knots that you might see sold in stores that you can take back with you. What Is a Chinese Knot? A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven (编织) from a single length of rope to be different shapes. Most knots have two cords (粗线) entering the knot from the top and two leaving from the bottom. Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries. Knot artists can use different colors, but they prefer deep red ones. The color red means good luck in China. ▲ At first, people may have made them to record information before people started to write. One hundred thousand year old tools have been discovered that were probably used to tie and untie knots. It is known that they were used for artistic decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty (618—907). The traditional art form was carried on by people as part of their culture. Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning, and they hold value when given as gifts or passed down through families. For example, in ancient times and even now lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love. The “true love knot” and the “double happiness knot” are given or used at weddings to express love and growing old together. Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if people wear traditional Chinese clothing. They are used as jewelry such as earrings and necklaces. 11．According to the passage, a Chinese knot ________. A．has different colors especially purple B．is named after the artist C．can be seen on clothes or on the wall D．is made of rope and silk 12．What can be best put in the blank “ ▲ ”? A．The History of Chinese Knot B．The Importance of Chinese Knot C．The Shapes of Chinese  Knot D．The Popularity of Chinese Knot 13．What was the Chinese knot used for at first? A．Writing letters. B．Decorating houses. C．Expressing love. D．Recording information. 14．How does the writer explain Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By showing pictures 15．Where can you probably read the passage? A．In a storybook. B．On a culture website. C．In a travel guide. D．In a science magazine. B The idea of “time banks” was created by Yale University Professor Edgar Cahn in 1980 as a way to encourage voluntary work. It’s simple enough. People who volunteer to help others in their communities get “time dollars” or “time coins”—that can be exchanged in later life if they need help. It has taken effect in Britain, Japan, Sweden and other countries. And so, too, in China. The idea of “time banks” was introduced in China in the 1990s, and Shanghai was one of its first users. However, being short of clear rules, volunteers and good-management, the project finally failed. Recently, the idea has become popular once more because of China’s rapidly aging population. The Chinese version mostly hopes to encourage younger senior people to provide services for the older ones. I’m happy to help them before I become too old to look after myself, said Yang Beifen, 68, a community volunteer in Shanghai. I’ve collected over 10 coins now, and it’s comforting to know that I can use them if I need to in the future. The idea of “time banks” is one way to deal with the problem of an aging population. By the end of last year, there were more than 5.2 million people aged 60 or older in Shanghai. Of these people, about 30 percent were aged below 64 and 16 percent were over 80. Many young people are too busy to care for the elderly, so the elderly have to help each other. The Bank of China even developed a WeChat mini program to help the elderly. However, the needs of the elderly are a great challenge for the city. There’s a long way to go. 16．What do we know about the idea of “time banks”? A．It’s popular only in Africa. B．It was created by a Chinese teacher. C．It’s hard to understand. D．It’s a form of saving for the future. 17．Which is NOT the reason for “time banks” failure in China in the1990s? A．The management was poor. B．There were no clear rules. C．People didn’t have much money at that time. D．There were not enough volunteers. 18．What is Yang Beifen’s attitude towards the idea of “time banks”? A．She is pleased with it. B．She is worried about it. C．She pays no attention to it. D．She feels disappointed about it. 19．According to the last two paragraphs, which of the following is TRUE? A．Young people should take care of the old. B．More work should be done to help the elderly. C．The start of the WeChat mini program wasn’t easy. D．An aging population is a common problem around the world. 20．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce some voluntary work. B．To introduce the history of “time banks”. C．To give facts about “time banks” in China. D．To introduce “time banks” to more countries. C Fan Shenghua, 59, is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Longjing tea roasting technique (炒茶技艺). His hands, thick and rough, are a reminder of more than 40 years of hard work. “You really have to touch the leaves with your hands to see how much water should be removed (移除),” Fan said. “If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will have a bitter taste.” This traditional technique dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It not only ensures the quality (质量) of the tea, but is also an important part of Chinese tea culture.” Longjing tea leaves are famous for their color, taste and shape. Only by hand can we make the best of them. It’s like making a work of art,” Fan said. These days, however, more people are using machines to do the job. “It’s easier, but the quality is not as good,” Fan said. “Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter.” In March this year, when President Xi Jinping visited Hangzhou, he watched Fan roast tea leaves. Fan changed the strength and movement of his hands as he felt the tea leaves roast. Xi later said, “The things made by two hands cannot be replaced by modern technology.” Fan is now taking apprentices (学徒). His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them. “It’s a tradition. We need to pass it down,” said the father. 21．What does this traditional technique in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Picking tea leaves. B．Drinking tea in a traditional way. C．Roasting tea leaves by hand. D．Using machines to heat tea leaves. 22．According to Fan, what will happen to tea leaves if they have too much water? A．They will go bad quickly. B．They will easily break into pieces. C．They will float longer in water. D．They will make the tea tastes bitter. 23．What does Fan think of roasting tea leaves with machines? A．It can’t ensure the quality of the tea. B．It might make tea leaves heavier. C．It does not save the energy at all. D．It costs more money than before. 24．What do we know from the last paragraph? A．Fan will open his own school to teach this technique. B．Fan’s son is studying tea culture in college now. C．Fan’s son is learning how to roast tea leaves by hand. D．Fan is making this technique popular worldwide. 25．What is the best title for the passage? A．Machine makes better tea B．West Lake Longjing Tea C．Tea leaves must be roasted by hand D．Tradition passed down by hand 第二节 阅读还原6选5(共5小题，每小题2分) Every year, when the Dragon Boat Festival comes, Chinese people often put a kind of plant on the door. It is called wormwood (艾草). 26 On the other hand, its special smell can also keep bad insects away from rooms. In fact, wormwood tastes bitter but smells very pleasant. 27 So it can be seen in Compendium of Materia Medica (《本草纲目》). The writer of the book is Li Shizhen. 28 Wormwood is famous for its ability to treat a great number of illnesses. Hundreds of years later, in Qichun, Hubei Province, it is still serving local people. Recently, Qichun has been busy preparing for the World Argy Wormwood Industry Convention. 29 And it will be good for the traditional Chinese culture. Wormwood has been mainly grown in this area. 30 At the same time, wormwood is known around the world as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. A．Wormwood can be eaten in many ways. B．People believe that wormwood can drive away evil spirits or bad luck. C．Hundreds of years ago, Chinese people began to use wormwood as a kind of medicine. D．It will take place during the Dragon Boat Festival. E．The life of local people is getting better and better by growing wormwood. F．He was a very famous medicine expert during the Ming Dynasty. 第三节、阅读匹配 (共5小题，每小题1.5分) 左栏是五个人的遇到的情况，右栏是六篇文章的导入部分，请为每个人推荐一篇合适的文章来帮忙解决他们的问题。 31 Brook is thinking about how to hold his birthday party. Though nobody cares about him, he dreams of a big party. 32 Edwin is making a poster about the car with electricity. He wants to help people know more about electricity cars. 33 Joseph will be an exchange student in Japan. He wants to behave well in a strange country. So he wants to know about body language in Japan. 34 Cathy is a junior high school student. She always worries about her study. She is trying to get out of the stress from her studies. 35 Sarah’s mum can’t have a good sleep at night, she always wakes up at 5 in the morning. Sarah hopes to help her mom solve the sleep problem. A．Body language communicates a lot. Even the same gesture has different meanings in different countries. You will learn about body language in Asian-countries in this article. B．Everybody can suffer from stress, no matter what your age is. This article will share some methods of relaxing yourself. C． Sweet smile is the best way to show your kindness and confidence. When you are in a hard time, try to show your smile to life. You should believe all efforts will pay off. This article tells something about smiles. D．Many people have sleep problems. They often stay awake all night. This article will tell you how to fall asleep quickly and have a good sleep. E. Are you going to hold a party? How will you invite your friends? This article will teach you how to write an invitation and invite more friends to your party. F. Would you prefer a car with petrol (汽油) or a car with electricity? This article is mainly about the advantages of a car with electricity. 三、语法填空(10分) 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。 Chinese-style movies are becoming popular among viewers. The movie “Chang An” has 36 (succeed) attracted both children and parents. Set in the Tang Dynasty, 1,300 years ago, the film begins with 37 elderly poet named Gao Shi looking back on the past. It describes the ups and downs of the 38 (life) of Gao Shi and Li Bai, as well as their lifelong friendship. It also tells the stories of other great poets 39 the Tang Dynasty. Li Bai is one of China’s most outstanding poets. Throughout his life, he experiences a sense of heroic freedom and natural joy. However, as people can see, a deep feeling of sadness 40 (express) in Invitation to Wine as well. The poem, which many Chinese people know by heart, starts with this: “Can you see the Yellow River flowing down from the sky and rushing towards the sea never to return?” Film Commentator (评论员) Li said, “On one hand, it allows everyone 41 (enter) the world of movies and experience the stories of poets. Children appear 42 (joy) to read some of the poems in the movies. I believe this is just the beginning. It actually provides a powerful and positive stimulation (刺激) to 43 (we) traditional culture.” 44 (Retell) traditional Chinese stories in a modern way can help bring people closer to Chinese culture. 45 the movie describes ancient stories from Chinese history, the essence (本质) of human nature can still be understood by people today round the world. 四、书面表达(15分) 46．假如你是八年级学生李华，你校将和社区合作举办“传统文化进社区“Welcome Traditional Chinese Culture into Communities”的活动，为了让外国友人更好地了解中国传统文化，学生会正在招募一批活动志愿者，请根据以下要求写一封申请信。 要点： 申请理由 1. 有志愿者工作经验，有团队合作精神； 2. 英语口语好，可以与外国友人流利沟通； 3. 会剪纸，可以在现场进行展示和讲解； 4. ……（补充一点理由） 你对志愿者工作的看法（至少两点看法） 要求： 1. 要点齐全，可适当发挥； 2. 条理清晰，语句迹顺，意义连贯，书写规范； 3. 80—100 词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 4. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。 参考词汇：team spirit 团队合作精神  fluently 流利地 Dear Student Union, I am Li Hua, an eighth grader. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer for the activity—Welcome Traditional Chinese Culture into Communities._____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 参考答案 一、 1．A 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．C 9．D 10．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了生活中人们用肢体语言交流，并举例进行了说明。 1．句意：然而，在某些工作中，人们依靠手势进行交流。 communication交流；speech演讲；talk谈话；language语言。根据“People usually communicate by speaking or writing.”可推断，此处表达用手势“交流”。故选A。 2．句意：为了做到这一点，他们使用旗子。 flags旗帜；fingers手指；lanterns灯笼；lamps台灯。根据“the flag above his head”可知，用旗帜交流，故选A。 3．句意：例如，为了让火车“开动”，一名铁路工人将旗帜举过头顶并上下移动。 expresses表达；picks挑选；crosses交叉；holds抓住。根据“… above his head and moves it up and down.”可推断，铁路工人应该是先“抓住”旗帜，才能上下移动。故选D。 4．句意：战争中的士兵常常听不见对方的声音，所以他们用手势互相传递信息。 matters问题、事情；news新闻；messages信息；impressions印象。根据“Soldiers in war often cannot hear each other”可推断，他们听不见说话，所以应该是用手势传递“信息”。故选C。 5．句意：当一个领导者想要其他士兵跟随他时，他会指向他们，然后用他的手臂指向他们应该去的方向。 walks走路；points指向；flies飞；runs跑步。根据“so they use gestures to send”及“towards them”可知，用手势交流，指向他们，告诉他们接下来怎么做，故选B。 6．句意：当不同国家的士兵说不同的语言时，他们会用相似的手势来交流。 different不同的；beautiful漂亮的；similar相似的；difficult困难的。根据“when they do not speak the same language”可知，不会说同一种语言，可以用相似的手势来交流，故选C。 7．句意：例如，当一场古典音乐会举行时，音乐家们会听从指挥的指示。 adds增加；follow听从、跟随；create创造；make制作。根据“musicians … the directions of the conductor”可知，音乐家们会听从指挥的指示，故选B。 8．句意：指挥将通过他的肢体语言引导音乐家。 expression表示、表情；head头；body language肢体语言；feat武艺。根据“musicians follow the directions of the conductor”和常识可知，音乐会指挥是通过“肢体语言”来给音乐家们指示的。故选C。 9．句意：当然，音乐家们必须理解这些手势的含义，才能很好地一起演奏。 appearances外貌；sounds声音；words话语；meanings含义、意思。根据“They also tell when the music should be loud or soft, and fast or slow.”可推断，音乐家需要知道指挥手势的“含义”。故选D。 10．句意：下次你走在街上时，请环顾四周。 look around浏览；look up查询；look down向下看；look over检查。根据“Many other jobs use gestures, but you may not notice them”可知，以前没有注意到，下次可以多环顾四周看一看，故选A。 二、 11．C 12．A 13．D 14．C 15．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国结的历史、工艺、用途以及意义等。 11．细节理解题。根据“It is used for decoration on clothing or to hang on a wall.”可知，中国结可以在衣服或墙上看到。故选C。 12．推理判断题。根据“At first, people may have made them to record information before people started to write...in the Tang Dynasty (618—907).”可知，设空处后文介绍了中国结的历史。故选A。 13．细节理解题。根据“At first, people may have made them to record information before people started to write.”可知，最初中国结是用来记录信息的。故选D。 14．细节理解题。根据“For example, in ancient times and even now. lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love...growing old together.”可知，作者主要通过举例子的方式来解释艺术结在古代和现代的运用。故选C。 15．推理判断题。根据“What Is a Chinese Knot?”及下文内容可知，文章主要介绍了有关中国结的历史、工艺和用途等内容，属于中国文化的范畴。故选B。 16．D 17．C 18．A 19．B 20．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了什么是“时间银行”以及它在中国的现状。 16．细节理解题。根据文中“People who volunteer to help others in their communities get ‘time dollars’ or ‘time coins’—that can be exchanged in later life if they need help”可知，如果他们在以后的生活中需要帮助，这些钱可以用来交换，因此这是为未来储蓄的一种形式；故选D。 17．细节理解题。根据文中“However, being short of clear rules, volunteers and good management, the project finally failed.”可知，由于缺乏明确的规则、志愿者和良好的管理，项目最终以失败告终，没有提到“那时人们没有很多钱”，故选C。 18．观点态度题。根据文中“I’ve collected over 10 coins now, and it’s comforting to know that I can use them if I need to in the future.”可知，Yang Beifen对“时间银行”很满意，故选A。 19．推理判断题。根据文中“However, the needs of the elderly are a great challenge for the city. There’s a long way to go.”可知，还有很多工作要做来帮助老年人，故选B。 20．主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，主要讲述了“时间银行”在中国的现状，故选C。 21．C 22．D 23．A 24．C 25．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了龙井茶烘焙技术的传承人樊生华，以及他如何传承这种传统的技术。 21．词义猜测题。根据“Only by hand can we make the best of them. It’s like making a work of art”可知，此处指用手烘焙茶叶这种传统技能，故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据“If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will have a bitter taste.”可知，太多的水会让茶叶尝起来更苦，故选D。 23．细节理解题。根据“‘It’s easier, but the quality is not as good,’ Fan said. ‘Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter.’”可知，用机器烘焙茶叶并不能保证茶的质量，故选A。 24．细节理解题。根据“Fan is now taking apprentices (学徒). His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them”可知，樊的儿子现在正在跟父亲学习如何烘焙茶叶，故选C。 25．最佳标题题。根据“Fan Shenghua, 59, is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Longjing tea roasting technique (炒茶技艺). His hands, thick and rough, are a reminder of more than 40 years of hard work”可知，本文主要介绍了龙井茶烘焙技术的传承人樊生华，以及他如何传承这种传统的技术，所以D选项“Tradition passed down by hand”符合本文标题，故选D。 26．B 27．C 28．F 29．D 30．E 【导语】本文主要介绍了艾草的作用、历史以及世界艾草业博览会的相关事宜。 26．根据“On the other hand, its special smell can also keep bad insects away from rooms.”可知此处是讲艾草的作用，选项B“人们相信艾草可以赶走恶灵或坏运。”符合语境，故选B。 27．根据“So it can be seen in Compendium of Materia Medica.”可知此处是讲艾草出现在《本草纲目》的原因，选项C“几百年前，中国人开始使用艾草作为一种药物。”符合语境，故选C。 28．根据“The writer of the book is Li Shizhen.”可知此处是介绍李时珍，选项F“他是明朝时期非常著名的医学专家。”符合语境，故选F。 29．根据上句“Recently, Qichun has been busy preparing for the World Wormwood Industry Show.”可知此处是介绍世界艾草业博览会的相关事宜，选项D“它将在端午节期间举行。”符合语境。故选D。 30．根据“Wormwood has been mainly grown in this area. ”可知此处是讲艾草种植的现状，选项E“通过种植艾草，当地人的生活正变得越来越好。”符合语境，故选E。 31．E 32．F 33．A 34．B 35．D 【导语】本文是将五个人遇到的情况与六篇文章的导入部分进行匹配。 31．根据“Brook is thinking about how to hold his birthday party.”可知，Brook想知道如何举办一个生日派对，选项E“你打算举行一个聚会吗？你将如何邀请你的朋友？这篇文章将教你如何写邀请函，邀请更多的朋友参加你的聚会。”与之匹配。故选E。 32．根据“He wants to help people know more about electricity cars.”可知，Edwin想要帮助人们了解更多关于电车方面的事情，选项F“你喜欢油车还是电车？这篇文章主要讲的是电动汽车的优点。”与之匹配。故选F。 33．根据“So he wants to know about body language in Japan.”可知，Joseph想要了解日本的肢体语言，选项A“肢体语言传达了很多信息。即使是同样的手势，在不同的国家也有不同的含义。在这篇文章中，你将了解亚洲国家的肢体语言。”与之匹配。故选A。 34．根据“She always worries about her study. She is trying to get out of the stress from her studies.”可知，Cathy总是担心她的学习，正在努力摆脱学习的压力，选项B“每个人都可能遭受压力，不管你的年龄是多少。本文将分享一些放松自己的方法。”与之匹配。故选B。 35．根据“Sarah hopes to help her mom solve the sleep problem.”可知，Sarah想要帮助她妈妈解决睡眠问题，选项D“很多人都有睡眠问题。他们经常彻夜不眠。本文将告诉你如何快速入睡，睡个好觉。”与之匹配。故选D。 三、 36．successfully 37．an 38．lives 39．in 40．is expressed 41．to enter 42．joyful 43．our 44．Retelling 45．Although/Though 【导语】本文介绍了电影《长安三万里》，介绍了李白，以及讲述了“中国式”电影正受到人们的欢迎。 36．句意：电影《长安三万里》成功地吸引了孩子和家长。根据“The movie “Chang An” has...(succeed) attracted both children and parents.”可知，空处应填入副词，修饰动词attracted，successfully“成功地”符合语境。故填successfully。 37．句意：影片以1300年前的唐朝为背景，以一位名叫高适的老年诗人回顾过去开始。根据“the film begins with...elderly poet named Gao Shi looking back on the past”可知，此处泛指一位老年诗人，elderly以元音音素发音开头，空处应是an。故填an。 38．句意：它描述了高适和李白人生中的起起落落，以及他们一生的友谊。根据“the...(life) of Gao Shi and Li Bai”可知，此处指高适和李白两个人的人生，空处应填入名词复数lives。故填lives。 39．句意：它还讲述了唐朝其他伟大诗人的故事。朝代“the Tang Dynasty”前用介词in。故填in。 40．句意：然而，正如人们所看到的，《将进酒》也表达了一种深深的悲伤。根据“a deep feeling of sadness...(express) in Invitation to Wine as well”可知，主语与动词“express”之间是被动关系，结合语境，句子用一般现在时，故此处用一般现在时的被动语态“am/is/are done”，主语是名词单数，此时be动词应用is，express的过去分词是expressed。故填is expressed。 41．句意：一方面，它让每个人都能进入电影的世界，体验诗人的故事。allow sb. to do sth.“允许某人做某事”，是固定表达。故填to enter。 42．句意：孩子们读电影中的一些诗歌时显得很高兴。根据“Children appear...(joy) to read some of the poems in the movies.”可知，此处表示孩子们显得很高兴，appear“显得，表现得”在句中作系动词，后接形容词作表语，空处应填入joy的形容词形式joyful“高兴的”。故填joyful。 43．句意：它实际上为我们的传统文化提供了强大而积极的刺激。空后是名词“traditional culture”，空处应填入we的形容词性物主代词our，故填our。 44．句意：用现代的方式复述中国传统故事可以拉近人们与中国文化的距离。句子缺少主语，空处应填入Retell的动名词形式，故填Retelling。 45．句意：虽然这部电影描述的是中国历史上的古代故事，但人性的本质仍然可以被当今世界的人们所理解。分析句子可知，although/though符合语境，引导让步状语从句。故填Although/Though。 四、 46．例文 Dear Student Union,     I am Li Hua, an eighth grader. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer for the activity—Welcome Traditional Chinese Culture into Communities. I have volunteer work experience, so I know how to communicate with others. I’m also a team player and I know how to do things better. My spoken English is very good, so I can communicate fluently with foreign friends. I can make paper cutting. I can show and explain on the spot so that foreign friends can have a better understanding of Chinese traditional culture. Besides, I hope to spread Chinese culture.    I think volunteer work is great, it can make the world a better place. Best wishes, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$