上海市闵行区部分学校2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题

2024学年第二学期八年级英语期中调研 满分：100分完成时间：90分钟) Part1 Listening(第一部分听力25分) L.Listen and choose the right picture.(根据你听到的句子，选出相应的图片)（共5分） 杯 D 2 3 5 IL.Listen to the uig.ogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.(根据你听 到的对话，选出最恰当的答案)（共7分） ( )6.A.The park. B.The supermarket. C.The bank D.The post office. ( )7.A.In a hotel. B.In a restaurant. C.In the mall. D.At the airport. ( )8.A.On April 1s. B.On April 2 C.On June 15th. D.On April 15th. )9.A.By car. B.By bus. C.By taxi. D.By underground. 茶 )10.A.120yuan. B.240 yuan. C.300 yuan. D.360 yuan. )11.A.At home. B.In the American restaurant. C.In the Australian restaurant. D.In the African restaurant. ( )1..A.Because he always does a lot of talking in class. B.Because he asks his students to do a lot of exercises C.Because he has few tests and doesn't give students much homework. D.Because he allows students to work on iPads by themselves. II.Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false( 断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示)共5分) ()13.The charity sale aimed to help children in the community. ( )14.The monitor hid the problem with the donation box at first. 八年级英语第1页共8页 ()15.The class lost 15 yuan due to the broken box. ()16.The teacher criticized the monitor for being careless. ()17.Finally,the monitor realized the meaning of responsibility IV.Listen and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.(听短文完成下列内容。每空格 限填一词)共8分) 18.Our class was assigned a to create a model of a sustainable city last month. 19.In this task,I was organizing tasks. 20.Mrs.Lee told us that means listening and cooperating. 21.Mrs.Lee praised our collaboration and thought that we which was more than building a city. Part2 Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分语法与词汇38分) I.Choose the best answer.(14') ()22.What is item on the table?It looks strange. A.a B.an C.the D/ )23.Jiaozi(Yu Yang)is known one of the most famous directors because of his filns A.for B.to C.as D.with )24.Here are a lot of delicious food.Help children. A.you B.your C.yours D.yourselves 25.There will be an exhibition about Chinese Ink-washing painting this weekend. A.on B.in C.at D ( )26.Lucy the Red Cross last year and she many activities. A.joined...joins B.took part in...takes part in C.joined...takes part in D.took part in...joins )27.Tom as well as his classmate in the music room now. A.sing B.sings C.is singing D.are singing )28.There is much rubbish on the ground.Let's to keep clean. A pick up it B.pick it up C.pick up them D.pick them up 29.In the past ten years,the scientists an effective way to save energy. A.cscovered B.were discovered C.had discovered D.have discovered )30.The teacher was angry with him because this boy made quite mistakes in exam. A.few B.a few C.little D.a little ()31.Don't drive after drinking, you may be dangerous and fined. A.So B.but C.or D.and )82.The news that Jack won the first prize was great, A.did he B.didn't he C.wasn't it D.was it )33.Yesterday,our class teacher suggested the naughty boy a thick coat in winter. A.wear B.wore C.to wear D.wearing )34Could I ask A.when we had a sports meeting B.when we will have a sports meeting C.when did we had a sports meeting D.when will we have a sports meeting 八年级英语第2页共8页 35. -Great！You deserve it. A.I'm going to have a holiday in Australia with my friends. B.I broke my leg yesterday by accident and it is really painful. C.I got the full marks in my English test. D.Let's have a citywalk in Shanghai and enjoy ourselves. II.Choose the proper words in the box to complete the following passage.Each can be used only once(选择最恰当的选项填空。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)8% A.views B.peaceful C.built D.peace E.re.ax Shanghai Twin Mountains()is a wonderful place in the city.It brings a new and exciting outdoor space for people to enjoy. This unique attraction is 36by using local materials,showing the connection between the city and its land.Standing at about 48 meters tall,it might not be extremely high, but it offers beautiful of the surrounding area. Many people come here to33 on weekends.They can walk along the paths, breathe the fresh air and feel the 9. A.various B.aftractive C.variety D.chance E.painting In addition to its natural beauty,Shanghai Twin Mountains also has some interesting features.There are small gardens and rest areas,making it a great place for families to have a picnic. The second part of Shanghai Twin Mountains is equallyF.It has been carefully designed to provide different experiences fof vistors. Around the mountains,there are 41kinds of plants that add to the charm of the place.They make the whole area look like a beautiful42 Kids especially love to explore here.They can run around,discover new things and have a lot of fun. Whether you are a localrer a tourist,Shanghai Twin Mountains is definitely a place worth visiting.It gives you a.42 to escape the busy city life and enjoy some quality time in nature. IL.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用括号中所给单词的 适当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词)6% 44.They had a great party to celebrate their anniversary of the marriage.(forty) 45.Jane and May have the same age but Jane is three months than May.(young) 46.It is reported in the newspaper that the policeman against the robber bravely yesterday to keep citizens safe.(fight) 47.The naught boy completed the task and this made other classmate unhappy.(patient) 48.The couple made a io the manager about the poor service in the hotel.(complain) .As the president said,he wouldme people with heart and soul if he came into power.(service) 八年级英语第3页共8页 IV.Complete the following sentences as required(根据所给要求改写句子)10% S0.We ought to obey the rules to use the electricity safely.(改为否定句) We obey the rules to use the electricity safely. 51.The students spend at least an hour doing sports every day.(就划线部分提问)/ do the students spend at least an hour doing sports? 52.The mother asked her son,.“Can you help we with the housework?”.(保持句意不变) The mother asked her sonhe help her with the housework. 53.He felt so proud to be elected chairman of the Students'Union.(改为感叹句y he felt to be elected chairman of the Students'Union! 54.by himself,,enough,work out,.sto,cver,isn't,the truth()(连词成句) Part3 Reading comprehension(第三部分阅读理解25分) A.Choose the best answer(根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案)6% Should Middle School Students Use AI to Help with Homework? In the age of technology,AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming common in classrooms.A recent survey shows that about three quarters of Shanghai middle school students have tried AI for homework.This raises an important question:Is it proper for teenagers to use AI for school assignments? Tom(Class 8,Grade 9): Jim (Class 5,Grade 9): "AI helps me understand "My cousin relied too difficult concepts faster. much on Al for science Last week,I used an AI reports.When the school math solver when stuck on banned AI tools last month, geometry(几何学).It didn't just give he couldn't even write a simple lab summary. answers-it explained each step clearly.Now Real learning requires struggle(挣扎，思 I can solve similar problems myself.AI is )-that's how our brains develop like having a patient tutor(导师)available problem-solving skills." 24/7." Amelia (Class 3,Grade 8): Gigi (Class 11,Grade 7): "As the class monitor,I Yes "AI-made history essays need to balance my always get mistaxes.Last schoolwork and club month,an AI tool mixed up activities.AI helps me details about the Song organize English essays efficiently.For Dynasty.Teachers want our original thoughts, example,it suggests better vocabulary while not computer-.generated(电脑合成的)words. keeping my own ideas.This saves time for How can we learn critical thinking if basketball practice and volunteer work." machines do all the work?" ( )55.What percentage of Shanghai students have tried Al for homework according to the survey? A.30%. B.50%. C.60%. D.75%. 八年级英语第4页共8页 (56.How did.Tom benefit from using AI for geometry? A.He got higher exans scores immediately. B.He learned problem-solving steps clearly. C.He finished homework faster than classmates He discovered new geometric theories. ()57.Why does Amelia find AI useful for English essays? A.It writes complete essays automatically B.It improves vocabulary while keeping her ideas. C.It corrects grammar mistakes perfectly It makes teachers give higher grades. ()58.What happened when Jim's cousin couldn't use AI? A.He won a science competition. B.He failed to write a simple report. C.He developed better handwriting. D.He created original lab equipment. ()59.Why does the author write this passage? A.To advertise new AI products for students. B.To present balanced arguments about AI usage. C.To criticize modern education systems. D.To explain how AI tools technically work. )60.Where can we probably read about this passage? In a travel gidance. B.Odt a noticeboard. C.On a teenager forum. D.On a fashion magazine. B.Choose the best answer and complete the passage(选释最恰当的选项完成短文)6% Good communication is like building a strong bridge between people.It helps us understand each other better and solve problems more easily.Here are some useful tips to improve your communication skills. First,always be a good 61.When someone is speaking,avoid interrupting them. Instead,focus on their words and show that you care by nodding or saying "I see."This makes the speaker feel valued. Second,use simple and clear language.For example,instead of saying "I am experiencing dissatisfaction,"you could say "I'm unhappy with this."Being direct helps everyone understand your 62 Third,pay attention to body language.Smiling and keeping eye contact show that you are friendly.On the other hand,crossing your arms might make you look63.A relaxed posture helps others trust you. Fourth,ask questions when you don't understand something.Saying "Could you explain that again?"is better than pretending to know.Questions also let the speaker know you are 64 in the conversation. Finally,always respect different opinions.You don't have to agree with everyone,but you should listen patiently.For instance,if a friend says,"I think summer is the worst season,"you could reply,"That's interesting!Why do you think so?"This opens a deeper 65 Remember,communication isn't just about talking-it's about connecting.With practice, you'll find it easier to share ideas and66 strong relationships. 八年级英语第5页共8页 )61.A.speaker B.listener C.player D.actor )62.A.feelings B.mistakes C.hobbies D.decisions )63.A.confident B.polite C.impatient D.excited )64.A.1ost B.worried C.surprised D.interested 65.A.secret B.problem C.discussion D.competition 66.A.forget B.avoid C.build D.break C.Fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空 格限填一词，首字母已给)6% Last month,our school o 67 a trip to the local science museum.We had a good time there. We gathered at the school gate early in the morning and then took the bus to the museum.As soon as we arrived at the e68 of the museum,we were attracted by its grand gate and modern architecture. Inside the museum,there were various exhibitions.We saw some amazing scientific inventions and learned a lot about science and history.Our guide e 69everything in detail,and we all like it very much. B 70,we also watched a short science movie.The knowledge in it was presented in a vivid way.Some students ran to the front to get a better view and listened c71. However,the time passed quickly.Before we knew it,it was time to leave.We didn't want to go at first,but we had to. This trip was not just a simple outing.It was a combination of fun and learning.We all believe that with more efforts,we can achieve s72 in learning and exploring science and have a bright future.It was a truly meaningful experience for all of us. 67.0-68.e 69.e70.B71.c 72.s D.Answer the questions(根据以下内容回答问题)7% There once was a wealthy man named Henry.He lived a life of extreme luxury() spending much money as if there was no end to his wealth.He bought the most expensive cars,lived in a huge mansion,and hosted parties every week.He thought money could buy him everything and didn't care about saving or investing wisely. However,his business started to face problems.Due to some bad decisions and a changing market,his companies began to lose money rapidly.Before he knew it,he was on the verge of bankruptcy(破产).He had to leave his mansion.He became penniless(身无分文) overnight. At first,Henry was in despair.But then he decided to turn his life around.He found a small job at a construction site.He worked long hours,carrying heavy materials and learning new skills.Slowly but surely,he started to build himself up again. He realized the importance of being down-to-earth.Success wasn't just about having money;it was about working hard.With his new attitude and hard work,he gradually managed to start his own small business again.This time,he learned a lot from his ups an 八年级英语第6页共8页 downs and he ran it with care and wisdom. 73.What kind of life did Henry live at first? 74.Why did Henry go bankrupt? 75.Where did Henry find his first job after going bankrupt? 76.What did Henry realize after experiencing bankruptcy? 77.Henry didn't manage to start his business again,did he? 78.What does"with care and wisdom"mean?Please give two examples.(2') Part4 Writing(第四部分写作12分) 79.Writing.(写话)12% Write at least60 words according to the given situation(根据以下情境写一篇不少于60 个词的短文，标点符号不占格) 假如你是李华，你所在的小区面临着一些棘手的环境问题，比如河道污染(the serious pollution in river)小电线暴露(the exposed wires)、缺少绿化((the lack of greening)等问题 ,你对此十分着急。社区决定开展“让我们的社区更美好(Make our community better)”的 改造行动，作为社会志愿者(community volunteer),请你任选其中一个具体的问题，从描 述现状、阐述改造理由和可行措施这三方面给各位居民写一份倡议书，号召大家一起参 与进来。 (注意：1.倡议书中不得出现姓名、校名等个人信息，否则不予评分。2.照抄阅读语篇 不得分。) Dear my neighbors, 601 八年级英语第7页共8页 二二二二 Yours, LiHua