广东省福田外国语学校2024-2025学年下学期期中调研八年级英语试卷

福田外国语2024-2025学年第二学期期中调研 八年级英语试卷 命题人：香蜜校区初二英语组 审题人：杨柳青 第一卷 听力部分(15分) I.听句子，根据所听内容，选出最佳答语。句子读一遍。 (共5小题，每小题1分) 1. A. That's true. B. You are so smart. C. How kind you are! 2. A. Dogs. B. Two. C. Twice a week. 3. A. Of course I can. B. It is very hard. C. Come on! 4. A. During the Spring Festival. B. It is a kind of traditional culture. C. Making them is so hard. 5. A. By listening to English songs. B. You should hug him. C. That's very easy. Ⅱ.听对话，根据对话内容选择最佳答案。对话读两遍。 (共5小题，每小题1分) 听第一段对话，回答第6-7小题。 6. What does the boy ask the girl to do? A. To buy something for him. B. To help him with his lessons. C. To go shopping with him. 7. What is Maggie's hobby? A. Collecting bags and toy bears. B. Collecting postcards and stamps. C. Playing baseball. 听第二段对话，回答第8-9小题。 8. When did the pet dog die? A. Yesterday morning. B. Yesterday afternoon. C. Yesterday evening. 9. What does Lily advise Jack to do? A. Buy a dog for his sister. B. Keep a dog with his sister. C. Give his sister a toy dog. 听第三段对话，回答第10-11 小题。 10. Why is David at the airport? A. To catch a plane. B. To see off a friend. C. To pick up(接) his wife. 11. What will Lisa mainly do in Paris? A. Learn French. B. Visit friends. C. Go sightseeing. Ⅲ.听短文，根据所听内容选择最佳答案。短文读两遍。 (共5小题，每小题1分) 12. Where was Mickey Mouse created? A. In England. B. In America. C. In Canada. 13. When did Mickey Mouse show up in Disneyland? A. In 1928. B. In 1955. C. In 1965. 14. What did the creator do after Mickey Mouse was first shown? A. He decided to make another cartoon character. B. He spent a long holiday with his family. C. He tried his best to make Mickey Mouse successful. 15. How is Mickey Mouse nowadays? A. All people like it in the world. B. It is one of the most famous cartoon characters. C. Few people love it. 第二卷 笔试部分 (85分) IV.单项选择(每小题1分，共20分) i)词汇选择：找出与划线部分相同意义的词或短语，并在答题卡选择题答题区将相应的字母编号涂黑。 (共5小题，每小题1分) 16. — How cute your cat is! But it keeps touching me with its tail. —— It likes you. It's expressing its friendliness. A. describing B. producing C. showing D. developing 17. We do voluntary work to raise money for disabled children. A. borrow B. provide C. collect D. rise 18. The solution to the problem appears simple, but it actually requires careful thought. A. becomes B. seems C. turns D. feels 19. — Jack told me that you will have a trip to Shanghai this week. — Yes. We' ll set off on Monday and come back on Sunday. A. get off B. set up C. take off D. set out 20. The school meeting will take place in the hall tomorrow. A. start B. occur C. happen D. be held ii)词汇选择：选出合适的单词完成句子，并在答题卡选择题答题区将相应的字母编号涂黑。(共5小题，每小题1分) 21. To is to take and then let out a long deep breath because you are disappointed, sad or tired. A. sign B. sigh C. speak D. suggest 22. If you know your own of the shoes, I' ll buy you new ones as a gift. A. size B. weight C. height D. length 23. This shirt your trousers well. Their colors really go together. A. matches B. suits C. fits D. mixes 24.—I just watched a documentary about the Great Wall. What do you think of it? —— Oh, I've heard it's really something. Which of these words best describes it in your opinion? A.common B. uninteresting C. impressive D. boring 25. A is a place where a group of people live for a long time. A. hotel B. home C. college D.community iii)语法选择：选择与句意最贴近的选项，并在答题卡选择题答题区将相应的字母编号涂黑。(共10小题，每小题1分) 26.— How was your trip to Sanya with your family last week, Sally? —— It was . All my family were with it. A.pleasant; pleased B. pleased; pleased C. pleased; pleasant D. pleasant; pleasant 27.—— Ms. Wang,I have difficulty the article. —— Remember it three times at least. A. to understand; reading B. understanding; reading C. understanding; to read D. to understand; to read 28. The scarf which is silk soft and comfortable. A. made from; feels B. made of; feels C. made in; smells D. made up of; smells 29. tasks too hard will cause students easily. A. Make; to give up B. Make; give up C. Making; to give up D. Making; give up 30. Although Sarah to finish her report before midnight, she kept by her favorite TV show. A. hoped; being distracted B. hopes; distracting C. hoped; to be distracted D. hoping; distracted 31.—— Kate feels because she is new here. ——I think you should offer friends with her. You are classmates. A. lonely; to make B. alone; making C. lonely; making D. alone; to make 32.——I'm thinking about whether the dogs need . — It after returning from camping. A. washing; is smelt badly B. to wash; smells badly C. washing; smells bad D. to be washed; is smelted bad 33. The boy is too busy his father because he is busy for the exams. A. writing to; studying B. to write to; study C. to write to; studying D. writing to; study 34.—— Come and see! The baby is crying. — Please do something to make him . A. stop crying B. stop to cry C. crying D. cry 35.— What can we do the park? ——— Some rules should to make the park clean. A. to protect; be made B. to protect; to make C. be protected; be made D. be protected; to make V.完型填空 (共10 分，每小题1分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从下面每题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并在答题卡选择题答题区将相应的字母编号涂黑。 (共10小题，每小题1分) I used to be the shyest person in the world. I hid behind my older sister, whenever I had to speak to an unfamiliar person. When asked to speak in class, I could hardly breathe, let alone(更不用说) 36 . Then in the seventh grade, my sister 37 that I take voice lessons. After a little bit of consideration,I did--as long as it stayed a secret. I began a series of vocal ( 发 声 的 ) exercises.After exercising a lot, I finally gained 38 in my voice. A few months later, I was asked to sing for some retired (退休的) people. I thought I would do better than before because of the voice 39 . I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I couldn't remember the words of the song! My face turned hot. I couldn't sing a word until the kind pianist whispered a prompt(提示). Then the 40 hit me: I've embarrassed myself enough in front of this crowd, and there's really nothing else to lose. So in my second song, I just became 41 and felt the energy of the song lift me. And I did much better. After that, I started singing to myself as 42 as I could in my own room. That's something I would never have done before. On a recent school trip,I was asked to sing again. It was amazing how much people 43 my singing. One classmate even said that I should be in the school's talent show. I am not a shy person any more. Singing has made me more 44 . Today, I can speak to people without being afraid. I can even stand in front of the whole class and give a big speech. I am 45 myself. 36. A. tell B. say C. talk D. speak 37. A. decided B. expected C. discussed D. suggested 38. A. confidence B. intelligence C. power D. attention 39. A. tests B. methods C. lessons D. books 40. A. imagination B. thought C. trouble D. action 41. A. relaxed B. surprised C. worried D. shocked 42. A. clearly B. properly C. loudly D. specially 43. A. hated B. liked C. thanked D. doubted 44. A. friendly B. brave C. outgoing D. easy-going 45. A. worried about B. strict with C. proud of D. ashamed of VI. 阅读理解 (30分) 第一节 阅读下列短文，从下面每题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并在答题卡选择题答题区将相应的字母编号涂黑。(共15 小题，每小题1.5分) A This is a true story about a boy who, the world might say, was a terrible underachiever. While in the eighth grade, he failed subjects repeatedly. High school wasn't much better, he flunkedLatin, algebra, English, and received a grade of zero in physics. The boy managed to make the school golf team, but he lost the most important golf match of the season. It's not that his peers disliked this boy.It's just that they never really seemed to notice him much. Even“Hellos” in the hall were hardly said.Out of all the failures in his life, there was something that did hold great importance to this boy, his love of drawing. Although in high school, the cartoons he made were rejected. Once out of school, the boy was so sure of his artistic talent that he went to find Walt Disney Studios with drawing works. I wish I could say the studios loved his work and immediately hired him, but such was not the case; another huge rejection. Despite his lack of successes, this boy did not give up. He then decided to write his own autobiography in cartoons, about a little boy who was regarded as a loser and a nobody. The name of this boy was Charles Schulz, the creator of the famous Charlie Brown and comic dog Snoopy. In life, it is sometimes easy to feel like a nobody. We pass hundreds of people on the street on our way to work, or walk through a faceless crowd in a mall, and no one seems to notice or care. Deep inside, we may know we are special and unique and have lots to offer, but unless someone takes the time to look our way and give us a chance, we may feel worthless, just like Charlie Brown who couldn't even manage to fly a kite or kick a football properly. Just as Charles Schulz had faith in his artistic talent, so too, we must realize that nobody is a nobody. We all have special gifts and talents, and every human being is deserving and capable of being loved and appreciated. 46. The underlined word“flunked” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to . A. failed B. learned C. achieved D. misunderstood 47. What can we know about the boy? A. He was hated by his peers. B. He achieved great success in drawing in high school. C. His work was refused by Walt Disney Studios. D. He got the praise from Walt Disney Studios. 48. What can we infer in Paragraph 5? A. We need to open up our eyes. B. We need to believe in our own value and worth. C. We need to learn more skills for development. D. We need to ask for more praise and love. 49. Which is the right structure of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1 ②= Paragraph 2…) A. ①②/③/④/⑤/⑥ B. ①/②③④/⑤/⑥ C. ①/②/③④/⑤/⑥ D. ①②/③/④/⑤⑥ 50. What does the underlined sentence mean? A. Self-confidence leads to success, as shown by Schulz. B. Hard work matters more than talent. C. Talented people should keep trying after being turned down. D. All people have value, just as Schulz believed in his worth. B As he drives slowly across snow, Nils Mathis Sara drops food on the ground for hundreds of his reindeer(驯鹿) to eat. His animals live in Finnmark, the northernmost point of Norway. But Sara wishes he did not have to feed them. This year the snow is too thick and hard, making it impossible for the reindeer to reach their food. “This is an emergency situation,” said Sara. “I am not supposed to feed them. They are supposed to feed me.” Sara is part of the Sami community, which comes from the northern regions of Norway. Normally, the reindeer find their own food. They dig through the snow to reach small plants, called lichen(地衣), buried below. But every winter for the past ten years, Sara has had to buy food to help the animals live through the cold season. Winter temperatures in the area can drop to minus 40 degrees. Previously, only snow fell during winter months, but recently, warmer temperatures have brought rain instead. Then, when the temperature drops, that water tums to ice. The thick ice makes it difficult for the reindeer to reach the lichen. “It is especially hard for the younger reindeer, as their feet are not strong enough to break through,” Sara said. One morning in March, Sara and a relative provided about 1,500 kilograms of food for the reindeer.They' ve been doing the same thing every other day since February. Though reindeer are semi-wild animals, regular feeding changes their natural behavior. Normally, herders(牧人) follow the animals as they look for food under the snow. But feeding the animals makes them slowly become less wild and depend more on humans. This makes the Sami people live more like farmers than herders. Sara says this goes against the Sami's traditional way of living. “When we feed the reindeer, they change their behavior and become more used to humans,” Sara said. 51. What does the underlined phrase“emergency situation” most likely mean? A. Normal situation B. Unforeseen event C. Long-term plan D. Expected event 52. Which statement about the reindeer is TRUE? A. They have got used to climate changes. B. They are as wild as before. C. They can break through ice easily. D. They search under snow to find their food. 53. What is the author's attitude toward the impact of climate change on the Sami community? A. Positive about overcoming climate change. B. Worried about traditional lifestyle threats. C. Indifferent about climate changes. D. Supportive of government action. 54. What can be inferred about the Sami community's traditional way of living? A. It includes providing food for reindeer. B. It relies on modern farming techniques. C. It faces challenges due to feeding reindeer. D. It remains unchanged despite climate changes. 55. What is the best title of the text? A. The Challenges Reindeer Herders Face in Finnmark B. Nils Mathis Sara: A Modern Sami Herder C. The Impact of Climate Change on Reindeer Behavior D. Traditional vs. Modern Herding C Should we hand over every job to machines? Should we develop non-human minds that might eventually become more intelligent than humans and finally replace us? Should we risk losing control of our own future? These questions were asked by many scientists last month in a science meeting. In most people's mind, the rapid development of AI is of great help to humans. For example, AI has helped humans develop new medicine and design new materials to help with climate change. When ChatGPT,a program developed by OpenAI, was first open to the public, it gained a million users in just one week, with that number quickly growing to 100million within two months. It was widely used to do things like writing articles and creating speeches. However, some have started to worry. Will AI go against humans one day? Will AI take our place and all the people lose their jobs? Will bad people use AI to harm others? These worries make scientists stop developing AI and start to think about better ways to use this technology. Most of them agree that laws should be made to make sure that Al is used safely. Many governments are already taking action, though differently. For example, the UK, as well as the US,opens its arms for AI without any rules other than present ones because it regards it as a huge market. ButGermany is more careful. It puts uses of AI in different areas into different levels of risk. Uses in some areas are not allowed, and companies that break the rules will be punished. Making laws is the government's duty. For us common people, it may be more important to think about how we can work more effectively with Al. 56. How does the writer start this passage? A. By giving numbers. B. By comparing some facts. C. By raising questions. D. By giving some examples. 57. Why do the UK and the US open their arms for AI? A. Because they think AI brings good business. B. Because they have the best AI technology. C. Because they have a large market. D. Because they think AI is safe enough. 58. What do we know about Paragraph 6? A. The UK and the US don't have rules for AI. B. Different countries deal with AI in different ways. C. Germany does not allow any use of AI. D. All countries are still thinking about Al rules. 59. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Many governments agreed to stop developing AI. B. ChatGPT was used by up to 100million people within two months. C. The UK and Germany handle AI in the same way. D. AI can solve major climate change problems. 60. What may the writer talk about next? A. How will AI develop in the future? B. Why do we need laws for AI use? C. How can people cooperate with AI? D. How does AI help solve problems? 第二节 补全语篇。以下是一篇短文，请阅读全文，并从下列方框里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。 (共5小题，每题1.5分) A. They are easier to take with you when you travel. B. They are an early form of written communication. C. The world's oldest known printed book is from China too. D. They are an early form of communication without reading and writing. E. They were used by ancient people for recording hunting success. F. For many people, reading in the library is one of life's greatest pleasures. Cave paintings are the oldest pictures. Some of them are almost 30,000 years old. Many of these paintings show animals or hunting scenes (狩猎场景). They do not have written words on them. But when we look at them, we get an idea of the feelings the people had when drawing them. The paintings tell stories of hopes and fears. 61 Sometime between 4,000 and 3,000 BCE, the skill of writing was developed in Egypt and Mesopotamia. People cut texts on stones first. 62 But it was impossible to carry stones from place to place. The invention of papyrus (莎草纸) allowed documents to be moved easily. More than3,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese people cut words on bones and shells. These words are called jiaguwen. It is the writing system that has developed over thousands of years into today's hanzi. People made the first books from papyrus and from thin animal skins. Around 105 CE,paper-making skill was improved after the invention of paper in China. 63 It was published in868 CE. In the middle of the 15th century, the printing machine was invented in Germany. Since that time, a huge number of books have been printed worldwide. 64 Books will be around for many years, of course. 65 But some people prefer reading electronic books. Now you can buy your books whenever you want without having to leave the comfort of your home. VII.语法填空：用所给单词的适当形式填空，未提供单词的限填一词，将答案写在答题卡上。(共10小题，每小题1分) Once in a rich and 66. (peace) country, there lived an unhappy king. He slept badly and didn't feel like 67. (eat) . He often cried for no reason. This made the queen and his people 68. (worry). One day, a doctor 69. (call) in to examine the king. But he found nothing wrong 70. his body. “What he needs is the shirt of a happy person to wear. That' ll make him happy.” said the doctor. The prime minister and the king's banker were called to the palace. But they both said they were not happy. 71. (lose) his power was what the prime minister worried about while the banker was afraid 72. losing his money. Then, the king's top general was told 73. (go) out and find a happy man in three days. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find anyone that was truly happy. Two days passed. Just as he was about to give up, he saw a poor man eating with his hands and singing 74. (happy) on the street.The general went up to him and asked, “What makes you so happy? You have no power, money or fame.”The poor man answered, “I have everything I want, 75. I don't want what I can't have. So I'm happy.” Then the general asked the man if he could buy his shirt for the king. The poor man laughed and said he didn't own any shirts at all. VIII. 书面表达。 (共1题, 15分) 76.假设你是李华，你的英国外教 Peter想在回国时为家人带一份中国传统礼物。请你给他写一封Email，从以下三种礼物中选一种作为推荐， 并陈述你的理由。 要求： 1.80词左右(作文题目和开头已给出，不计入总词数内)； 2.可适当增加细节，以使语句通顺、条理清楚、意义连贯： 3.避免出现真实学校和姓名等信息。 提示词: shadow puppet 皮影 paper cutting 剪纸 dough figurine 面人 carve 雕刻 decoration装饰 artwork 艺术品 represent 代表 cultural heritage 文化遗产 Dear Peter, I'm glad to hear that you want to bring a traditional Chinese gift for your family when you return to the UK. Yours, Li Hua 福田外国语2024-2025 学年第二学期八年级期中调研试卷参考答案 一、听选信息（每题 1 分） 1-5 CBAAB 6-11 CABACA 12-15 BBCB 四、单项选择 词汇（每题 1 分） 16-20 CCBDD 21-25 BAACD 语法（每题 1 分） 26-30 ACBCA 31-35 ACCAA 五、完型填空（每题 1 分） 36-40 DDACB 41-45 ACBCC 六、阅读理解（每题 1.5 分） 46-50 ACBBD 51-55 BDBCA 56-60 CABBC 六选五61-65 DBCAF 七、语法填空（每题 1 分） 66. peaceful 67. eating 68. worried 69. was called 70. with 71. Losing(大小写扣0.5分) 72. of 73. to go 74. happily 75. and 八、书面表达（15 分）关于文本体裁：请注意书信格式和交际用语，若缺少书信交际用语扣 2 分。 范文（仅供参考） 范文一 Dear Peter, I'm glad to hear that you want to bring a traditional Chinese gift for your family when you return to the UK. Among paper-cutting, shadow puppet and dough figurine, I recommend shadow puppet. Shadow puppets are a fascinating part of Chinese culture. They are made by carefully carving and painting animal skins, usually donkey or ox skins. The process is elaborate, with each puppet featuring detailed designs, from the facial expressions of characters to the patterns on their clothes. When held up against a light source, these puppets create vivid and lifelike shadows, which is truly magical. Shadow puppet play has a profound cultural significance. It has been passed down for generations and often tells traditional Chinese stories, such as legends about heroes and historical events. By presenting shadow puppets to your family, you're not just giving a physical gift but also introducing them to the rich heritage of China. Also, shadow puppets are small in size yet full of character, making them easy to pack and carry on your trip back home. I hope my recommendation helps you make a wonderful choice. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 范文二 Dear Peter, I'm glad to hear that you want to bring a traditional Chinese gift for your family when you return to the UK. Among paper-cutting, shadow puppet and dough figurine, I recommend paper cutting. Paper cutting is a unique and delicate art form in China with a long history. It involves cutting paper into all kinds of beautiful patterns using scissors or knives. The patterns can be simple geometric shapes or complex images like flowers, birds, and people. Each piece of paper - cutting is a masterpiece, showing the amazing creativity and patience of Chinese artisans.It is not only a beautiful decoration but also full of cultural significance. In Chinese culture, it is often used during festivals and special occasions to express good wishes. For example, the red paper - cut of the Chinese character "福" (fu), meaning happiness and good fortune, is pasted on doors during the Spring Festival. By bringing paper - cutting back to your family, you are sharing a slice of Chinese cultural heritage. What's more, paper - cutting is lightweight and easy to carry, which is very convenient for your long - distance journey. I hope my recommendation helps you make a wonderful choice. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 范文三 Dear Peter, I'm glad to hear that you want to bring a traditional Chinese gift for your family when you return to the UK. Among paper-cutting, shadow puppet and dough figurine, I recommend dough figurines. Dough figurines are amazing artworks with a long history. They are made by shaping dough into various vivid figures, such as animals, characters from stories. Each figurine is carefully crafted, showing the great skills of Chinese folk artists. The colors used are bright and attractive, making them real eye-catchers. Moreover, dough figurines carry rich cultural meanings. They often represent good luck, happiness and prosperity in Chinese culture. For example, a dough figurine of a fish symbolizes abundance and wealth. By giving such a gift, you can share the unique Chinese culture with your family. Also, dough figurines are relatively easy to carry and preserve, so they are very suitable as gifts for long-distance travel. I hope my recommendation helps you make a wonderful choice. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$