辽宁省大连市中山区2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题

八年级阶段质量检测

                         英语学科                  2025.05

(本试卷共49道题 满分90分 考试时间90分钟)

注意：所有试题必须在答题卡上作答，在本试卷上作答无效

第一部分 选择题 (共50 分)

一、 阅读理解 (共20 小题， 每小题2 分； 满分 40 分)

第一节 阅读下面语言材料，从每题所给的A、 B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Have you ever thought of planting a garden? It's a lot easier than you might think!

If you don't have space for an in-ground garden, try a box instead. Just take good care of your garden and wait patiently. Harvesting(收获) your fruit and vegetables is exciting!

1. How many steps are there in planting a garden?

A.4                 B.5                           C.6                           D.7

2. What do you need to do before you spade?

A. Clear the area.                          B. Plant the seeds.

C. Cover the seeds.                         D. Water the soil.

3. Why is adding fertilizer helpful?

A. To cover the soil.                       B. To get the most light.

C. To soften the soil.                      D. To help the plants grow better.

4. In which part of a magazine can you read the text?

A. Art.              B. Plants.             C. Sports.            D. Technology.

 

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B

Dom Pecora has loved bikes since he was a kid. But he doesn't just ride them. He also fixes them! He learned how to repair bikes by watching videos online. By the time Dom was 10years old, he had already broken and repaired his first bike many times.

Then one day, a cool new mountain bike caught his eyes. He really wanted it, but it would cost $3,000! The boy asked his mom if she could buy him the bike. “No,” said his mom, “but I can help you raise the money.”

That was an encouraging offer. An idea soon came to Dom, “Why don' t I make money by fixing bikes?” His mom helped him set up a webpage ( 网页) to spread the news about his services. It worked and Dom made enough money. He was able to bring home his dream bike and even had some extra (额外的) money left. The boy decided to make good use of it. He bought six new bikes and gave them to six kids as gifts, and after that, “Ijust continued to do it,”he said.

Now Dom is 16 and runs his own bike shop in his hometown. He repairs and also sells bikes. In 2024, he gave away more than 150 bikes to people in need.

Besides fixing bikes, Dom also teaches himself breakdancing (霹雳舞), Rubik' s Cube(魔方) and the art of folding(折叠) paper. His mom says he is a happy, funny and kind kid. “He cares about others. He is creative and hardworking at the same time,” she said.

5. One day,   caught Dom' s eyes.

A. a Rubik' s Cube                           B. a model car

C. a mountain bike                           D. a toy truck

6. Dom made his idea happen by        .

A. setting up a web page

B. fixing bikes to make money

C. giving away bikes to people in need

D. asking his mom to buy him the bike

7. Which of the following best describes Dom?

A. Quiet and shy.                            B. Kind and creative.

C. Brave and helpful.                        D. Honest and hardworking.

8. What is the best title for the text?

A. Dream Bikes for More.                     B. An encouraging offer.

C. Extra Money for Bikes.                    D. An interesting hobby.

 

C

Pets will soon be able to ride light rail trains (轻铁)with their owners in Hong Kong! Starting in May 2025, cats and dogs can enjoy a train ride on weekends and holidays,according to the MTR Corporation (MTRC), a leading public transport company in Hong Kong.

This is a test run that will last for two months. If people want to bring their pets on the train, they need to buy a special pet pass. It costs HK$399 (about375 yuan) each month. However, owners still need to buy their own tickets.

There are some rules to follow. Only dogs and cats are allowed, and they must be in a fully closed carrier (宠物袋) or backpack before entering the station. When getting on the train,owners should use the last door and stay at the back of the compartment (车厢). This is to balance the different needs of passengers.

Right now, any animals are not allowed in the light train stations except guide dogs. If someone breaks this rule, they have to pay HK$3,000 as a punishment. People are mainly worried that pets might cause bad smells or health problems.

Today, more countries and areas allow people to bring pets on trains. In New York, pets can ride most public transportation (公共交通) if they are in a carrier. In Europe, pets can travel with their owners on most trains. Small pets are often allowed in carriers that fit under the seat, while larger dogs may require a half-price ticket and must be kept on a leash(牵狗绳).

9. In 2025, pets will be able to ride the train with their owners from             .

A. March.             B. April.              C. May.                 D. June.

10. If pet owners want to bring their pets on the train, they need to              .

A. use the front door                            B. pay HK$399 for each ticket

C. hold the pets in their arms                   D. buy a special pass for their pets

11. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Small pets must be kept on a leash in Europe.

B. Large dogs require full-price tickets in most countries.

C. Hong Kong isn't the only place to allow pets on the train.

D. Pets can ride all kinds of public transportation in New York.

12. What's the text mainly about?

A. Reasons for keeping pets.                   B. Train trips with pets in Hong Kong.

C. Rules of traveling with pets.                D. Public transportation in Hong Kong.