广东省玉岩天健实验学校2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中考英语试题

黄埔区玉岩天健实验学校2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中英语试题 （满分100分，考试时间90分钟） 一、语法选择（共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） On Sunday night, I arrived in Myanmar (缅甸). The rescue team met up and we traveled all night 1 the city in suffering. The trip was long and difficult. It usually takes seven hours, 2 we needed fourteen because many roads 3 . In addition, we were stopped and checked by soldiers many times on the way. As we got closer, I saw many people lost their homes and had to sleep outside. Some stayed on the streets, and 4 slept in open fields. When we arrived, the team started working immediately. 5 man who lost his four - floor house turned to us. He asked 6 we could help find some important papers under the remains. The team leader agreed. 7 noon, it was 42°C, but the team kept 8 . We tried our best and we made it. People in the city are very kind. Some shop owners gave us free water and said "Hello" or "China" with a thumb (大拇指)-up. This is my first time to join a rescue team in another country. We 9 together for a week till now. I’m 10 touched by my teammates’ kindness and hard work. In a disaster, I hope everyone stays safe, no matter who they are. 1. A. reach B. to reach C. reaching D. reached 2. A. and B. or C. but D. so 3. A. closing B. closed C. was closing D. were closed 4. A. other B. others C. the other D. another 5. A. A B. An C. The D. / 6. A. when B. how C. if D. unless 7. A. In B. At C. On D. From 8. A. work B. working C. to work D. worked 9. A. worked B. were working C. have worked D. had worked 10. A. deeper B. deeply C. depth D. deep 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） One evening in 2021, Rosie, a 22 - year - old college student, was looking through short videos to find some ideas for her artworks. 11 , a song in an unknown language got her attention. Although she could not 12 a word, she found herself moved to tears. She 13 to learn more. As her study grew, Rosie became more certain that these leaf - shaped 14 were Nüshu, which means “women’s written language” in Mandarin (普通话). In the past, women were kept from 15 . They had no ways to learn Chinese characters, so they 16 their own writing system to share feelings and talk about daily lives. It is 17 among sisters and friends, and passed down from mothers to daughters. Rosie was amazed to find a Nüshu museum built in Hunan in 2002 to keep the old language 18 . That’s only two years before the last daily user passed away. After graduation, Rosie went to the 19 to study Nüshu, hoping that she could organize an art show for the language someday. A saying she learned in Nüshu says, "Men dream big, but women are just as 20 ." 11. A. Suddenly B. Luckily C. Easily D. Secretly 12. A. paint B. play C. see D. understand 13. A. decided B. helped C. refused D. paid 14. A. symbols B. videos C. songs D. tears 15. A. expression B. education C. imagination D. impression 16. A. left B. saved C. created D. changed 17. A. disappeared B. spelled C. used D. offered 18. A. interesting B. unknown C. warm D. alive 19. A. museum B. family C. system D. courage 20. A. humorous B. excellent C. pleasant D. historical 三、阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A In China, tea - making is practiced by a large number of people. Let's meet two tea makers with different ways of working. Master Li, aged 65, Traditional Tea Maker in Hangzhou Type of tea: Longjing tea Tools: iron pot and wooden boxes Steps: 1) hand - pick leaves; 2) cook in iron pot for hours; 3) dry in wooden boxes. Time: one whole day "The secret," he says, "is waiting for the right moment. Too much heat makes the taste bad." For Master Li, the most important thing is his hand skills. Ms. Chen, aged 32, Modern Tea Maker in Fujian Type of tea: Tieguanyin tea Tools: metal boxes and machines Steps: 1) machines control temperature; 2) hand - turn leaves; 3) final hand - shaping. Time: a few hours "Machines are helpful, but the heart of tea comes from old ways," she says. "We young people must change, but remember the past." 21. According to Master Li, what’s the key for making good tea? A. Waiting patiently for drying B. Choosing the best tea leaves. C. Using machines to control heat D. Using his hands for time and heat. 22. What can be the advantage of modern tea - making? A. Better drinking experience. B. Easily found and used tools. C. Less challenging for beginners. D. More attention from the society. 23. What do both tea makers agree on? A. Machines are better than hand skills. B. Young people must learn modern skills. C. Old tea - making ways should be remembered. D. Tea taste mostly depends on the quality of tools. B Chen Lei was a car designer before he became well - known as a famous cartoonist by accident. He has created a series of easy - to - understand comic books about history, science, and more since 2014. This is how he started his comic journey. “It was a quiet Sunday afternoon. I was sitting in my small apartment in Shanghai, staring at my computer screen. I had a lot of free time that day, and I wanted to do something different. I had always loved history, but I also knew how boring it could be for some people. I thought, ‘Why not try to make it more fun?’ I decided to start with Confucius (孔子), an important and serious role in history. I didn't choose to write a boring article. I wanted something that people would actually enjoy reading. I picked up my pen and drew him as a funny little man with a pair of glasses. I told his story in a humorous and friendly way, like I was talking to a friend. With great excitement, I spent hours working on the work, making sure every detail was just right. When I finally finished, I felt proud. I couldn't help putting it online to share with my friends. The next day, I checked my phone and found that hundreds of people had read my work. Some even left comments saying how much they enjoyed it. I was shocked and happy at the same time. From that day on, I started my comic journey. I wanted to make learning fun for everyone.” 24. Why did Chen Lei start creating comics? A. He is a great cartoonist. B. He wrote a history book. C. He wants something new. D. He is tired of car designing. 25. How did Chen Lei make his work different? A. He made serious stories fun. B. He spent much time working. C. He asked for advice from friends. D. He chose to write about Confucius. 26. What is Chen Lei probably like? A. Honest and confident. B. Creative and humorous. C. Old - fashioned and pleasant. D. Hardworking and brave. 27. What is this passage mainly about? A. How different Chen Lei's work is. B. Chen Lei's start of comic creation. C. How Chen Lei spent his free time. D. Effect of Chen Lei’s first success. C For people who have trouble seeing or hearing, enjoying a performance can be really tough. Whether it is an exciting song, an amazing dance, or a funny joke, these things turn pale (苍白) in front of people who are blocked out from sharing the joy. Chen Jing knows this feeling well. She lost her hearing when she was just two and a half. She said, "Even when I saw crowds on TV getting really excited, I felt bored." When she watched shows with her family, Chen usually watched the performers' faces and body language closely. She tried hard to feel how they felt, but still, she felt left out most of the time. A change came on the eve of the 2005 Spring Festival, when Chen was attracted by a dance show on TV. The dancers were dressed in gold. Their faces were peaceful, and their eyes showed kindness. They moved gracefully on the stage, showing the many forms of the Thousand - Handed Guanyin (千手观音). Every move, gesture, and look matched the music, making it feel like the music could be seen. The sound and movement let the audience enjoy the dance and feel the beauty of the music at the same time. What shocked Chen Jing even more was that the dancers were deaf like her. How could they be trained to dance without hearing the music? Chen Jing looked for the answer through actions and hard work. Now, she is a dancer and a key member of that team that once inspired her. 28. Why was it hard for Chen Jing to enjoy a show in the beginning? A. She had trouble seeing. B. She didn't like crowds. C. She didn't enjoy being with her family. D. She couldn't hear the music and words. 29. What do the underlined words mean? A. excited B. bored C. lonely D. relaxed 30. Why did Chen Jing find "Thousand - Handed Guanyin" attractive? A. The dancers were disabled but looked kind. B. The movements helped her “see” the music. C. She had always wanted to dance with a team. D. The dancers raised questions through gestures. 31. What can we learn from Chen's story? A. No pains, no gains. B. Rome wasn't built in a day. C. A friend in need is a friend indeed. D. When life gives you lemons, make lemon juice. D Wan Brothers and their work Havoc in Heaven The Wan Brothers are the pioneers of Chinese cartoon. They were born into an ordinary family in Nanjing. They were interested in painting and traditional art from a young age. The Wan Brothers started making cartoons with an advertisement in 1925. They found the traditional Chinese paintings so beautiful that they wanted to make them “move”. They got an idea from puppet shows. They created thousands of drawings, each being a little different from the last. When put together in order, these drawings became alive. Right after the success, they continued to make China's first cartoon short film, The Artist's Dream, in 1926. In the following years, they tried to add sound effects. Nine years later, they made China's first sound cartoon, Dance of the Camel. That was a big step in Chinese cartoon history. The most famous work of the Wan Brothers is Havoc in Heaven. This film is based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. It tells the story of the Monkey King, who fights against rules and order, and causes trouble in heaven. It is not only an important mark in Chinese cartoon technology, but also a successful cultural expression of Chinese traditional arts. The Monkey King's face was designed based on the facial makeup of Beijing Opera, which was also made into the background music. The backgrounds and colors were chosen from traditional New Year paintings. Lastly, the character setting of Monkey King showed Chinese people’s respect for courage to stand up against people with power and keep fighting for freedom. 32. What gave the Wan Brothers the idea to make paintings “move”? A. Beautiful Chinese paintings. B. Family education in early years. C. Chinese Traditional puppet shows. D. An advertisement they saw in 1925. 33. Which is the correct order of Wan Brothers’ development? ①They found a way to add sound effects. ②They made the earliest cartoon advertisement. ③They were interested in painting. ④They decided to create about Monkey King. ⑤They got an idea to make paintings move. A. ②⑤①③④ B. ②①④③⑤ C. ③⑤②①④ D. ③②①⑤④ 34. Why is Havoc in Heaven important in Chinese cartoon history? A. It uses the best technology in the world. B. It is the first sound cartoon made in China. C. It shows traditional Chinese characteristics. D. It is based on the novel Journey to the West. 35. What’s the main cultural values the Monkey King shows? A. Respect for power. B. Teamwork and friendship. C. Following rules and orders D. Courage to fight for freedom 第二节 阅读填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读文章及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Helping others is not just good for them — it’s good for us too! Here’s why helping others is so important. 36 Many of them have difficulty taking the first step to change. Studies show that helping others can make them feel better. Why? 37 When teenagers reach out to help, they are showing friendliness. Being kind without expecting anything in return is a good reason to build friendships. 38 Reminding teammates about key deadlines or helping them with a task shows that one is willing to work together and support others. For those who feel lonely and unconnected, giving a hand and trying to do something helpful makes it easier to become part of the team. Teenagers sometimes doubt themselves. But when they help others, they feel confident, strong and powerful. 39 . If teenagers make helping others a habit, their confidence will grow. They will feel more ready to take on challenges in life. By helping others, young people learn what they enjoy and what kind of person they want to become. Over time, this habit of helping others shapes their character. Discovering their strengths and interests can help them choose careers in the future. 40 A. These feelings can last for hours or even days. B. What a difference they can make in their lives! C. Offering help can also help us fit into a team. D. This is because it is the best way to “break the ice”. E. Teenagers often feel stressed about school and friends. 四、写作（共三节，满分30分） 第一节 语篇填词（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 根据下列篇章的意思及所给首字母写出所缺单词。在填写答案时，要求写出完整的单词。（每空限填一词。） Body language is a powerful tool when interacting with others. Even when we don’t speak, our gestures, facial expressions, and postures can send (41)m to others. For example, standing up straight shows confidence; waving your hand shows that you are friendly; looking at your fingers shows others you’re not interested or (42)b . When talking to someone, small actions also (43)m . Looking into the eyes of the speaker shows that you’re listening carefully. (44)N your head lets them know you understand. However, body language can be different from one culture to another, like too much eye contact can make some people uncomfortable. Learning these differences helps us do better in social (45)c . 第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 46. 许多年轻人享受学习剪纸，因为它既有趣又放松。 Many young people because it is both fun and relaxing. 47. 它是一种美丽的传统艺术形式。在中国，已经被人们练习了大约 1500 年。 It is a beautiful traditional art form that for about 1500 years in China. 48. 剪纸有如此多的图案可以选择，所以我们永远不会感到无聊。 There are many patterns to choose from we will never get bored. 49. 这种艺术形式给国内外的人们都留下好的印象，因为它让我们联想起中国丰富的文化。 This art form on people both at home and abroad because it reminds us of China’s rich culture. 50. 多么迷人啊！它只需要一张纸和一把剪刀！ it is! It takes only a piece of paper and a pair of scissors! 第三节 书面表达（满分15分） 你校学生会计划组织一次爱心义卖活动，你是学生会会长李华，请你根据以下要点提示，给校长写一封申请信。 写信目的 组织一次爱心义卖活动，报请批准 活动目的 通过义卖筹款，帮助残疾儿童 时间地点 下周五下午；学校操场 活动内容 ① 义卖学生的绘画作品； ② 义卖学生的旧书籍、学习笔记（本）等学习用品； ③ ……（自行补充） 注意： 1. 词数不少于 80（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）； 2. 要点齐全，可适当发挥； 3. 不得出现真实姓名和校名。 Dear Headmaster, I’m Li Hua from the Student Union. I’m writing to_________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024-2025学年八年级下学期初二期中考 参考答案 一、语法选择（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 1-5 BCDBA 6-10 CBBCB 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 11-15 ADAAB 16-20 CCDAB 三、阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 21-23 DCC 24-27 CABB 28-31 DCBD 32-35 CCCD 第二节 阅读填空（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 36-40 EDCAB 四、写作（共三节，满分30分） 第一节 语篇填词（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 41. messages 42. bored 43. matter 44. Nodding 45. communication 第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 46. enjoy learning paper cutting 47. has been practised/practiced 48. so, that 49. makes a good impression 50. How attractive 第三节 书面表达（共1题，满分15分） Dear Headmaster, I’m Li Hua from the Student Union. I’m writing to ask for your permission to organize a charity sale activity. In order to raise money to help disabled children, we plan to hold a charity sale on the school playground next Friday afternoon. A number of things will be on sale. Firstly, students' painting works will be sold. These paintings are full of creativity and imagination. Secondly, we will sell students' old books, study notebooks and other school supplies. These items are still in good condition and can be reused. Besides, some students will also offer handmade handicrafts like paper-cutting works. We have made careful preparations for this activity. We are sure that this charity sale will be a great success. We sincerely hope that you can give us the permission to hold this meaningful activity. Looking forward to your reply. Best regards, Li Hua 2 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$