广东省番禺祈福实验学校2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题

番禺祈福实验学校2024-2025学年八年级下学期初二期中智育活动 （满分90分，考试时间100分钟） 一、语言知识及运用（共两节，满分15分） 第一节 单项选择（共 10 小题；每小题 0.5 分；满分 5 分） 从1 - 10各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. In my opinion, Tom and Jerry is a great ______. A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully 2. Great changes ______ in Guangzhou in recent years. A. have been taken place B. have taken place C. took place D. take place 3. To be healthier, we go running ______ the early morning. A. in B. on C. at D. through 4. Our English teacher is patient enough ______ much time ______ grammar rules to us. A. spend, explaining B. spending, to explain C. to spend, explaining D. to spend, on explaining 5. Those pictures ______ on the wall by Tom yesterday after school. A. hangs B. hanged C. were hanged D. were hung 6. ______ he had a bad cold, ______ it didn’t stop him from going to school. A. Because, so B. Although, but C. Although, / D. /, because 7. —Where is my present, Dad? —Don’t worry, Jack. Your present ______ to you in two days. A. is bringing B. is brought C. will be brought D. will bring 8. My brother often ______ his dictionary ______ the meaning of the new word. A. uses, to look in B. use, to look in C. use, for looking up D. uses, to look up 9. Tom’s dream is ______ an volunteer so that he can help those people ______. A. to be, in need B. being, with need C. being, in need D. to be, in needing 10. The old woman lost her son in the earthquake and had to live ______. We hope that she won’t feel ______ with the help of kind people. A. alone; alone B. alone; lonely C. lonely; lonely D. lonely; alone 第二节 语法选择（共 10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） In the heart of China, Sichuan province is famous 11 its spicy food, pandas, and a unique (独特的) cultural tradition: tea art performances. These performances are not just about 12 tea; they are a beautiful product of art, history, and culture that attract audiences from around the world. The history of Sichuan tea art performances dates back centuries. Sichuan, known for 13 large tea fields and tea-loving people, has developed a rich tea culture over time. Tea art performances combine (结合) dances, music, and martial (武术的) arts. During a Sichuan tea art performance, you’ll see skilled performers using traditional tea sets. One of the most iconic (标志性的) 14 is the Gaiwan, a three-part teapot made of ceramic (陶瓷). The Gaiwan has a lid, a cup, and a saucer, and performers use it with 15 skill and precision (精准). The pour boiling water into the Gaiwan, creating a beautiful sound that adds to the performance’s fascination. But it’s not just about the tools. Sichuan tea art performances are 16 known for their dancing process and storytelling. Performers often dress in traditional costumes and move 17 , combining elements of Chinese martial arts and dances. Their movements are fluent and precise, creating amazing visual effects. During the performance, you’ll hear stories of ancient tea traders, legendary tea masters, and the history of tea in Sichuan. These stories 18 through songs, poetry, and dialogue, adding depth and meanings to the performance. It’s a way 19 with the past and appreciate the rich heritage (遗产) of Sichuan’s tea culture. Sichuan tea art performances are a treasure of Chinese culture. They combine art, history, and traditions in a way that is both beautiful and educational. 20 you have the chance to experience one, enjoy it! 11. A. with B. in C. at D. for 12. A. drinking B. drink C. drunk D. to drink 13. A. it’s B. their C. its D. them 14. A. tool B. tools C. a tool D. tool’s 15. A. great B. greater C. greatest D. greatly 16. A. also B. too C. already D. either 17. A. beautiful B. beautifully C. great D. beauty 18. A. are told B. tells C. told D. been told 19. A. connects B. of connect C. connecting D. to connect 20. A. Unless B. Because C. If D. Though 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） The sports cartoon Slam Dunk has been a common childhood memory for a generation of Chinese audience. It first 21 in 1990 as a cartoon, and now it returns with an all-new lovely film. The film Slam Dunk will come to theaters in Japan on Dec. 3 and in some other 22 later. Hearing the news, many cartoon fans are 23 and have written on the internet, “My youth is back!” Zhang Chao, an internet engineer from Shanghai, is one of them. “My heart is always 24 with righteous ardor (热血),” the 26-year-old said, describing his feeling 25 he reads the cartoon. The series, including the cartoon and the new movie, shows the audience a group of young boys who go after their 26 dreams. Hanamichi Sakuragi, a teenager, plays one of the leading roles. He works out many problems and gets to show his 27 in basketball after working hard on the Shohoku High School basketball team. “As these boys 28 the ball, nothing can stop them from enjoying the fun and hunger of every win,” added Zhang. “Sometimes, you can recall back your old days playing with your friends, 29 with each other and shooting hoops.” According to the Screen Rant website, as a sports cartoon series, the story of Slam Dunk also shows friendship that develops 30 the players on the team. 21. A. broke out B. came out C. found out D. put out 22. A. cities B. theatres C. countries D. towns 23. A. excited B. interested C. bored D. disappointed 24. A. blowing B. bleeding C. breaking D. burning 25. A. when B. until C. unless D. before 26. A. baseball B. volleyball C. basketball D. football 27. A. tastes B. talents C. troubles D. tours 28. A. watch B. reach C. match D. catch 29. A. cooperating B. connecting C. discussıng D. greeting 30. A. between B. against C. among D. about 三、阅读（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A Big Issue Produced by Pupils Big Issue has launched (发行) a special 24-page edition created by school children recently. Big Issue is a weekly magazine launched in 1991 to help homeless people. Pupils in 13 schools across the country have started selling the special edition and will give the money they raise to charities. _________________ The Richardson Primary School has created a classroom in a train carriage, marking 300 years since it was opened. The SON EXPRESS carriage, which is no longer moving, includes a library, a place to eat, and another learning space. The carriage will help the school to teach STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math). Students describe it as “magical”. Celebrating the Daily Mile On 28 April, the Daily Mile had its 10th birthday. It’s a global movement designed to get children exercising every day. To mark the event, more than 320,000 students from 1,340 schools around the world completed a mile. One kid said, “Running a mile every day with my friends builds up my fitness.” 31. It’s clear that the special edition of Big Issue ________. A. is over 30 years old B. is created by children from 13 schools C. is launched monthly D. is sold to raise money by pupils 32. What would be the best heading for the second piece of news? A. Here Comes a “Classroom” B. The “Magical” Richardson C. STEM Subjects Count D. The 300th Birthday Celebration 33. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news? A. PICTURE THIS! B. SPORTS DESK. C. HI! KIDS! D. MOVIE MAGIC. B The 2025 Spring Festival Gala (联欢会) brought us a super cool show with robots! In a special dance, 16 robots and 16 dancers danced together. It was a mix of modern technology and traditional art that really caught everyone’s eyes. The robots looked so cute in their colorful traditional clothes, waving red handkerchiefs just like real dancers. How could they do so well? They used AI to “listen” to the music and move their bodies. They could even change how they moved when the music changed. And the best part? Their handkerchiefs weren’t stuck on their hands! They had a smart way to throw and catch the handkerchiefs, just like the dancers. Making this show happen wasn’t easy. The people who made the robots worked really hard. They used a special program to teach the robots. First, they recorded dancers’ moves. Then, they turned those moves into commands for the robots. They tried many different moves and tested them again and again. Each move of the robots was the result of a lot of teamwork. This show didn’t just make us say “Wow!”. It also showed us how technology and art can work together. It made us think about all the cool things we can do in the future with robots and art. 34. What was special about the 2025 Spring Festival Gala? A. There were many famous singers. B. Robots and dancers danced together. C. Many new songs were sung. D. There were a lot of traditional dances. 35. What was the best part of the robots’ performance? A. The robots were in their colorful traditional clothes. B. They used AI to “listen” to move their bodies. C. They had a smart way to deal with handkerchiefs. D. The handkerchiefs were stuck on their hands. 36. What can we expect in the future according to the story? A. More shows will mix together with robots and art. B. Robots will only be used in factories. C. No one will be interested in traditional art. D. Robots will only be used in dance performance. 37. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. An Unforgettable Spring Festival Gala B. The Development of Technology and Art C. Technology Meets Traditional Art D. The Process of Making the Robots C Julie was worried about her European history test on Friday. She loved poetry but struggled (奋斗) to memorize historical facts and dates. She told her friend Marcus, “I’ve never been good at history.” “Calm down,” Marcus told her. “You’ll do fine!” That night, Julie tried to study with her brother Joey, but she failed to answer Joey’s questions correctly. Her brother said she hadn’t studied enough, so she felt upset. The next day, Julie decided to study in the library. She tried to make sense of all the facts and dates. But she found it impossible for her. Then her classmate Maria came over. “Want to study together?” Maria asked. Julie thought for a while and joined her. There were several index (索引) cards and some colored pencils in front of Maria. Each card showed a colorful doodle (涂鸦). Julie looked at her with doubt. “I thought you were studying history.” “I like art, and the doodles help me recall facts. This is how I study.” said Maria. Maria asked, “What would you call someone who lives in Flanders?” After looking up the answer to the question, she suddenly had an idea. If Maria could use her love of art to study, why couldn’t she use her love of poetry? “See the flamingo (火烈鸟) home to Flanders!” Julie said loudly. Maria looked excited. “Yes! A Fleming lives in Flanders!” Next, Julie read a question about the Spanish Armada (西班牙无敌舰队). The answer was 1588, but Maria said she didn’t know how to remember it. Julie smiled and wrote, “1588 made England celebrate.” “Wonderful!” Maria cheered, “Hey, want to be study partners?” “Of course,” said Julie. Suddenly, studying didn’t seem so impossible after all. 38. How did Maria learn history? A. By using colorful doodles. B. By reading loudly. C. By making colored notes. D. By reciting repeatedly. 39. Which is the correct order of the events? a. Julie and Maria became study partners. b. Julie couldn’t answer Joey’s questions correctly. c. Julie was doubtful about Maria’s study methods. d. Julie had found her own way of learning history. e. Julie was worried about her European history test. A. e-b-c-d-a B. b-e-a-d-c C. e-d-c-b-a D. b-d-a-e-c 40. What do you think of Maria? A. Brave. B. Creative. C. Humorous. D. Strict 41. What might happen after the end of the story? A. Maria taught Julie how to draw better. B. Julie decided to give up studying together. C. Julie found out she did not like history at all. D. Julie and Maria passed the test with high scores. D ①Some people can manage any journey with no guide but their “pigeon (鸽子) sense”. How do they do it? And can this ability be learned? In fact, the latest science research suggests that there are plenty of ways for common people to improve their sense of direction. ②People’s sense of direction is influenced by many different factors. Childhood environment shapes people’s comfort and confidence in finding ways. Allowing kids to have the chance to move independently around different places is very important. “Experiments suggest that passive (被动的) movement is not that good because you don’t usually pay attention,” says Nora, a psychological scientist. People who grew up outside cities, or in very large cities, also appear to have better sense of direction when they become adults. “We have found that even as adults, people who move around their environment more widely have better senses of direction,” says Nora. ③In many ancient societies, girls and women had fewer chances to go out to find directions while men went hunting in the rainforest. So women are more likely to consider that they are born with worse sense of direction although studies show that gender (性别) differences don’t influence their performance in finding ways. ④__________ “One is that you think you cannot improve the sense of direction,” Nora says. While adults’ brains are different from children’s in some ways, adults can still learn to do that. Nora is also worried because people think that the sense of direction is of no use in the time of GPS. “But what if phone batteries die or systems make mistakes, like driving into water on the advice of their GPS.” Nora pointed out. ⑤In fact, people can train their sense of direction by better noticing environmental cues. “People can pay attention to things around them, like the wind, the sun or even a tree, whether they’re in the city or the countryside.” Nora says. “It is difficult to provide common ways to improve the sense of direction because of people’s cultural differences. But in general, the more you move, especially in ways that are kind of challenging, the better senses of direction you will develop,” Nora says. ⑥Besides, getting a proper amount of sleep may help too. One global study found that for people aged 54 and older, sleeping seven hours a night leads to the best performance in a way-finding game. ⑦So although not everyone is born with “pigeon sense”, the good news is that everyone can continue to develop the skill over a lifetime. 42. Which of the following in the dictionary can best explain the underline word “cues” in Paragraph 5? A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④ cue        n. cues         v. cueing; cuing; cued ① a signal (信号) that helps to solve a problem. ② a few words or an action in a play that is a signal for another actor to do sth. ③ a long wooden stick used for hitting the ball in the games ④ to give sb. a signal so they know when to start doing sth. 43. Which sentence can be put in__________? A. People have discovered some useful facts of sense of direction. B. People have many misunderstandings about the sense of direction. C. People haven’t worked out some mysteries of the sense of direction. D. People have thought of some ways to develop the sense of direction. 44. What can we infer from the passage? A. Women have worse sense of direction than men. B. Adults can still improve sense of direction. C. Active movement can lead to better sense of direction. D. Sense of direction influences one’s sleep amount. 45. Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? （①=Paragraph 1; ②=Paragraph 2…） A. ① / ② / ③④ / ⑤⑥ / ⑦ B. ① / ②③ / ④ / ⑤⑥ / ⑦ C. ①② / ③④ / ⑤ / ⑥ / ⑦ D. ① / ②③ / ④⑤ / ⑥ / ⑦ 第二节 阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读文章及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Being polite is an important social skill. It can help you make friends, succeed professionally and show respect. Greet people politely. You can be polite by offering a proper greeting. 46 . It shows that you are in good spirits and are happy to see him. Also, shake hands to show respect. Make small talks. Instead of jumping right into business. 47 . Talk about their lunch, their kids or their day. Listen carefully and pay attention to what they are saying to you. Show them you’re interested by asking questions. Congratulate other people on their successes. 48 . If you meet a friend in the store who has recently graduated, gotten married, or gotten a new job, congratulate him. 49 . Some topics can make people uncomfortable. You might hurt other people’s feelings if you talk about them. Try to keep your conversation in the pleasant areas. Make eye contact (接触). When in conversation with someone, look them in the eye when you’re speaking. Keeping eye contact shows that you are paying attention. However, don’t stare at people. 50 . A. Recognize (意识到) uncomfortable topics B. You can make small talks first C. When others do well, offer them your praise D. When first meeting or greeting someone, give him a warm smile E. Break eye contact sometimes to avoid staring 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。） It’s reported that a group of young people took part in a themed (主题的) event in Beijing days ago. They wore a traditional (传统的) style of clothing called hanfu (汉服). It was once worn by the Han people. Over the past few years, hanfu has become increasingly p 51 . Many of them are attracted by the elegant design and rich cultural meaning. It’s not uncommon to see people wearing hanfu in parks, museums, or even on the streets during festivals. Miss Liu, born in the 1980s, is the organizer of the event. She said, “My passion (激情) for hanfu came from two of my friends who are fans of traditional Chinese clothing.” Her interest grew as she learned more about the culture behind it and then she bought her first hanfu costume (服装). She founded (建立) a hanfu community with someone else in 2011. S 52 then, she has been volunteering to support the group. At first, people who wore hanfu in public were l 53 at, while more passersby (过路人) asked about their clothing style. Slowly, more and more young people began to wear hanfu as they believe the best way to keep the tradition fresh is to adapt (适应) it to modern life. Yang Kunning was born in the 1990s. She likes sharing her love for hanfu with others online. She opened an account on the video-sharing platform Bilibili and posted videos featuring herself wearing the traditional clothing. Her efforts m 54 it. Thousands of comments (评论) and likes pour into her channel as viewers find her videos interesting and creative.Yang has a collection of around 30 hanfu outfits, suitable for different seasons and occasions (场合). Yang says, “I’m looking forward to taking part in more hanfu-themed a 55 this year in Beijing.” 第二节 完成句子（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 56. 去年夏天，我决定在当地图书馆做志愿者工作来帮助孩子们阅读。 Last summer, I decided ________ ________ ________ ________ at the local library to help kids with their reading. 57. 多亏了这次经历，让我得到了一个做一些有意义的事情和结识新朋友的机会。 I ________ ________ ________ ________ do something meaningful and meet new people thanks to this experience. 58. 我尽力通过耐心和友善给孩子们及其父母留下好印象。 I tried my best to ________ a ________ ________ ________ the children and their parents by being patient and friendly. 59. 有一天，当一个小女孩高兴地与我分享她最喜欢的书时，这提醒了我阅读的乐趣。 One day, a little girl ________ ________ ________ the joy of reading when she ________ shared her favorite book with me. 60. 有时候，我在做某些任务时会有困难，但看到孩子们的笑脸，就觉得一切都值得了。 Sometimes, I ________ ________ ________ certain tasks, but ________ the kids' smiling faces made everything worth it. 第三节 书面表达（满分15分） 假设你是李华，上周末你参加了一个社区志愿者活动 (Community volunteer program)，通过展示和介绍中国的卡通动漫来传播中华传统文化，并通过活动筹款来帮助有需要的人。请你根据思维导图写一篇英语演讲稿，为同学们介绍你的活动经历和感受。 注意：1. 可在内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息； 2. 词数 80 词左右； 3. 不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息；否则不予评分。 Dear students, I'm glad to be here to give a lecture._____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all! Thank you. 2024-2025学年八年级下学期英语智育活动 参考答案 一、单行选择（共 10 小题；每小题 0.5 分；满分 5 分） 1-5 ABACD 6-10 CCDAB 二、语法选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 11-15 DACBA 16-20 ABADC 三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 21-25 BCADA 26-30 CBDAC 四、阅读（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 31-33 DAC 34-37 BCAC 38-41 AABD 42-45 ABCB 第二节 阅读填空（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 46-50 DBCAE 五、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） 51. popular 52. Since 53. laughed 54. made 55. activities 第二节 完成句子（共5小题 20 空；每空 0.5 分，满分10分） 56. to do voluntary work 57. got a chance to 58. make, good impression on 59. reminded me about, happily 60. had difficulty/trouble/problems doing, seeing 第三节 书面表达（共1题，满分15分） Dear students, I'm glad to be here to give a lecture. The topic for today is about a meaningful experience. Last weekend, I took part in a community volunteer program, and I had a really amazing time. I'd like to share my experience with you today. We focused on spreading Chinese traditional culture through Chinese cartoons and animations. I was in charge of showing some classic ones and introducing their background to the audience. For example, I talked about Havoc in Heaven. It's a famous cartoon that tells the story of the Monkey King. He is a brave and clever character who fights against the bad guys. Many people in the community were very interested in it. They were amazed by the wonderful stories and beautiful pictures in these cartoons. I felt proud to let more people know about our great culture. During the program, we also organized some activities to raise money. We sold some cartoon - themed products, like posters and small toys. All the money we raised was used to help those in need. I was happy to contribute my part to this meaningful voluntary work. It made me realize that even a small effort can make a big difference. This volunteer experience was really unforgettable for me. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and how to communicate with different people. I also felt the joy of helping others. I hope more of us can join such activities in the future and make our community a better place. That’s all! Thank you. 2 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$