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2024学年第二学期期中考试八年级英语试卷 2025.4 Part 1 Listening 第一部分 听力（共25分） I. Listening comprehension（听力理解） A. Listen and choose the right picture（5分） 1. 根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 【答案】 ①. B ②. G ③. A ④. F ⑤. C 【解析】 【原文】1. I like helping my parents water flowers in the garden. 2. Is electricity useful in both our homes and factories? 3. We enjoyed a funny film last weekend. 4. It is a good idea to go jogging in the mountain on a clear morning. 5. Have you read today’s newspaper? B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）（6分） 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. White. B. Red. C. Blue. D. Grey. 【答案】D 【解析】 【原文】W: Tony, I heard you bought a new car. What colour is it? M: Well my favourite colour is white, but my wife likes red. And finally we buy a gray one. Question: What colour is Tony’s new car? 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. D. Windy. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Oh, dear! You’re all wet. You should have taken your umbrella. W: I left it home Question: What’s the weather like? 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. 10:00. B. 10:15. C. 10:30. D. 10:45. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Why are you in such a hurry, Kennedy? M: I must catch the 10:30 train. W: There is only 15 minutes left. Then you’ll have to call a taxi. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Tommy. B. Sam. C. The father. D. The mother. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, Tommy, why are your parents so worried? M: Because our pet dog Sam has broken his leg. Question: Who has broken the leg? 6. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. In her school bag. B. On the floor. C. On the desk. D. In her pocket. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I put my pen on the desk, but I can’t find it now. M: Oh, I saw it on the floor and then put it in your school bag. W: Thank you, Dad. Question: Where is the girl’s pen now? 7. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. There are few people there. B. There are too many books in the show. C. It is very crowded in the show. D. The books in the show are not good enough. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Have you been to the book show, Kitty? W: Yes, I have. M: So have I. There are too many people there. It’s awful. Question: How does the man like the book show? C. Listen to the dialogue and tell whether the following statements are true or false.（6分） 判断下列句子是否符合你听到的对话内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. “Clear your plate” campaign (行动) is very popular in China recently. 9. This campaign tells us to save food. 10. There is enough food for everyone in China. 11. In the world, almost one billion people go to bed hungrily every night. 12. Only a big step can make a big difference. 13. Since “every bite counts,” we’d better not eat too much junk food. 【答案】8. T 9. T 10. F 11. T 12. F 13. F 【解析】 【原文】Wasting food is very common among students. Since last year, the “Clear your plate” campaign has become increasingly popular in China. It emphasizes the importance of not wasting food. Some students discard food simply because they dislike it. In reality, there isn’t enough food to go around for everyone in China. Believe it or not, nearly one billion people in the world go to bed hungry every night. Let’s do our utmost to save food. If you can’t finish your meal, consider buying less or taking leftovers home. Show respect for our food and avoid wasting it. A small step can indeed make a significant difference. Minimize waste as much as possible, so that others around the world may have more to eat. Let’s spread the word and encourage others to join in this effort. Together, we can ensure that our actions today will help feed tomorrow’s generations. Remember, every bite counts! D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（8分） 听短文，完成下列内容。每空格限填一词。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. These rules are designed to ________ order and ensure a conducive learning ________. 15. Students are ________ to walk ________ and quietly in the hallways and corridors. 16 Students should stay in their ________ and ready to start the class ________ after the bell signals. 17. Students ought to ________ their peers, teachers, and school staff with kindness and respect. We should ________ these rules and try not to break them. 【答案】14. ①. remain ②. environment 15. ①. expected ②. calmly 16. ①. seats ②. immediately 17. ①. treat ②. obey 【解析】 【原文】Almost every school has its rules. These rules are designed to remain order and ensure a conducive learning environment. And in Japan, schools also have many rules for the students, which are quite specific and reflect the cultural values of the country. Here are some Japanese school rules: Rule 1: Walk, walk, walk. In Japanese schools, running is not considered good behavior. Students are expected to walk calmly and quietly in the hallways and corridors of the school to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. Rule 2: Be in your seat and prepare for the class when the bell rings. This rule emphasizes punctuality and readiness. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to start the class immediately after the bell signals the beginning of the period. Rule 3: Keep the school clean. We must not leave rubbish anywhere on the school premises. This rule teaches students the importance of cleanliness and personal responsibility for their environment. Rule 4: Don’t bring some unhealthy food and mobile phones to school. This rule is aimed at ensuring that students focus on their studies and maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as to prevent distractions that modern technology can bring. Rule 5: Be polite to others and don’t say dirty words. This rule underscores the importance of respect and courtesy in Japanese culture, and students ought to treat their peers, teachers, and school staff with kindness and respect. There are also some other different rules in our schools that may vary from these Japanese school rules. However, the underlying principle remains the same: we should obey these rules and try not to break them. By adhering to these guidelines, students can contribute to a harmonious and productive educational setting. Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar 第二部分 语音、词汇和语法（共41分） II. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（15分） 18. Which of the following underlined part is different in pronunciation from others? A. value B. battery C. behave D. scratch 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：下列哪个选项中划线的部分发音与其他不同？ 考查元音字母发音。value/ˈvæljuː/；battery/ˈbætri/；behave/bɪˈheɪv/；scratch/skrætʃ/。选项C的发音为/eɪ/，与其他选项不同，故选C。 19. We are planning ________ one-day trip to Suzhou this weekend. A. / B. an C. the D. a 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们计划这个周末去苏州进行一日游。 考查冠词。/零冠词；an一个，表泛指，用于元音音素开头单词前；the表特指；a一个，表泛指，用于辅音音素开头单词前。根据“one-day trip”可知，此处泛指一个一天的旅行，one-day是辅音音素开头的单词，用a修饰。故选D。 20. Be very careful ________ this machine. It can be dangerous if it is handled improperly. A. to B. of C. with D. for 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：使用这台机器时要非常小心。如果操作不当，可能会很危险。 考查介词辨析。to到；of属于；with关于；for为了。根据“It can be dangerous if it is handled improperly.”可知此处指小心使用机器，因为操作不当，可能会很危险。be careful with是固定搭配，意为“小心”，符合语境。故选C。 21. The police carried out a ________ search of the building to make sure the robbers weren’t hiding inside of it. A. through B. thorough C. though D. thought 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：警方对这栋建筑进行了彻底搜查，以确保劫匪没有躲藏在里面。 考查词义辨析和形容词的用法。through穿过；thorough彻底的；though尽管；thought想法。根据“to make sure the robbers weren’t hiding inside of it”可知，为了确保劫匪没有躲藏在这栋楼里，警察对这栋楼进行了彻底搜查，空后是名词search，空处应是形容词thorough，作定语。故选B。 22. The police have received a large amount of ________ about the case. A. information B. decision C. suggestion D. trick 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：警方已经收到了大量关于此案的信息。 考查名词辨析。information信息；decision决定；suggestion建议；trick诡计。根据“The police have received a large amount of…about the case.”可知，此处指的是关于此案的信息。故选A。 23 There is only ________ space in the suitcase. Is it big enough for all your things? A. little B. a little C. few D. a few 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：手提箱里只有一点点空间。它足够大来放你所有的东西吗？ 考查代词辨析。little几乎没有，修饰不可数名词；a little一点，修饰不可数名词；few几乎没有，修饰可数名词复数；a few几个，修饰可数名词复数。根据“Is it big enough for all your things?”可知此处表示只有一点空间，修饰不可数名词space用a little。故选B。 24. Although you are always making life difficult for us, your suggestion this time seems helpful ________. A. in a way B. by the way C. in different ways D. on the way 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：尽管你总是给我们制造麻烦，但这次你的建议似乎在某种程度上有帮助。 考查介词短语辨析。in a way在某种程度上；by the way顺便提一句；in different ways以不同的方式；on the way在路上。根据“Although you are always making life difficult for us”可知，前面说虽然对方总是制造麻烦，但这次的建议似乎有帮助。这里需要一个表示程度的短语。因此“in a way”合适，表示“在某种程度上是有帮助的”。故选A。 25. The advantage of the new App is to make our payment ______ than before. A. convenient B. conveniently C. more convenient D. more conveniently 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词比较级用法。句意：新的应用程序的优点是让我们的支付比以前更便捷。根据空格后的than可知，用比较级，排除A和B；make+宾语+形容词，根据形容词可以作名词payment的宾语补足语，可知用比较级more convenient, 故选C。 26. I ________ go to the museum with you because I have to stay at home to look after my sister. A. mustn’t B. oughtn’t to C. needn’t D. can’t 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：我不能和你一起去博物馆，因为我必须待在家里照顾我妹妹。 考查情态动词。mustn’t禁止；oughtn’t to不应该；needn’t不必；can’t不能。根据“I...go to the museum with you because I have to stay at home to look after my sister.”可知，因为说话者要照顾妹妹，所以她不能去博物馆，can’t符合语境。故选D。 27. Steve didn’t stop writing ________ his eyes went blind. A. because B. until C. since D. if 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：Steve直到他的眼睛失明才停止写作。 考查连词辨析。because因为；until直到；since自从；if如果。根据“didn’t stop writing”和选项可知，此处使用not...until“直到……才”符合语境，until引导时间状语从句，故选B。 28. The teacher often warns us ________ tricks on our classmates. A. don’t play B. not to play C. not play D. won’t play 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：老师经常警告我们不要作弄我们的同班同学。 考查warn的用法。warn“警告”，后面接动词不定式作其宾语补足语，而在动词不定式前面直接加not对其进行否定，意为“警告某人不做某事”，故选B。 29. We can save water by ________ the tap when we are not using it. A. turn off B. turn on C. turning off D. turning on 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：当我们不用水龙头的时候，我们可以通过关闭水龙头来节约用水。 考查动词短语和动名词。turn off关闭；turn on打开。根据“save water”和“when we are not using it.”可知，节约用水是要在不用水龙头的时候关闭它，by是介词，后加动名词。故选C。 30. Look! The baby ________ happily now because he ________ you are his friend. A. smiles; is knowing B. is smiling; is knowing C. is smiling; knows D. smiles; knows 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：看！宝宝现在笑得很开心，因为他知道你是他的朋友。 考查现在进行时和一般现在时。根据“Look!”可知，此句是现在进行时；再者根据“you are his friend”可知，此句是一般现在时，主语是第三人称单数，因此knows符合句意。故选C。 31. I’m afraid that no one knows ________. A. when will the film start B. where has my teacher gone C. who will win the game D. how long did the meeting last 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：恐怕没人知道谁将会赢得比赛。 考查宾语从句。宾语从句用陈述语序，助动词应位于主语之后，选项A、B和D助动词都在主语前，属于疑问语序，故排除；选项C，引导词who作从句主语，will win在其后作谓语，符合语法规则。故选C。 32. A: Joe didn’t manage to get a ticket for Taylor Swift’s concert. B: ________ A. Me too. B. What a pity! C. I am glad to hear that. D. That sounds great! 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：A：乔没能买到泰勒·斯威夫特演唱会的门票。B：真遗憾！ 考查情景交际。Me too我也是；What a pity真遗憾；I am glad to hear that我很高兴听到这个消息；That sounds great那听起来不错。根据“Joe didn’t manage to get a ticket for Taylor Swift's concert”可知他没有买到演唱会的门票，是很可惜的，选项B符合语境。故选B。 III. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once（共8分） Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once. A. took B. shared C. were interested in D. worried E. safe Kidnappers are hardly interested in animals, but recently they ____33____ Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay’s cat. Mrs Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has ____34____ a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evening and is always home by seven o’clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very ____35____. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him. Three days after Rastus’ disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous (匿名的) letter. The writer stated that Rastus was _____36_____ and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom (赎金) of $1000. A. thirsty B. changed her mind C. explained D. sleepy E. disappeared At first, she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again, she ____37____. She drew $1000 from her bank, followed the kidnapper’s instructions and put the box outside her door. The next morning, the box had ____38____ but Mrs Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus returned at seven o’clock that evening. He looked very well, though he was rather ____39____, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded (使大吃一惊) when Mrs Ramsay told them what she had done. She ____40____ that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he was dear in more ways than one! 【答案】33. C 34. B 35. D 36. E 37. B 38. E 39. A 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了埃莉诺·拉姆齐夫人为赎回被绑架的猫而付了1000美元的故事。 【33题详解】 句意：绑架者对动物几乎不感兴趣，但最近他们对埃莉诺·拉姆齐夫人的猫感兴趣了。根据“Kidnappers are hardly interested in animals, but recently they”可知，应说最近绑架犯对猫感兴趣了，备选词were interested in“对……感兴趣”与语境相符。故选C。 【34题详解】 句意：埃莉诺·拉姆齐夫人是一位非常富有的老妇人，多年来一直和她的猫拉斯特斯合住一套公寓。根据“a flat with her cat,”可知，这里指和猫分享一套公寓，也就是一起合住在公寓里。备选词shared“分享”符合语境。故选B。 【35题详解】 句意：拉姆齐太太非常担心。根据“She looked everywhere for him but could not find him.”可知，她很担心，备选词worried“担心的”符合语境。故选D。 【36题详解】 句意：写信人说拉斯特斯是安全的，如果拉姆齐夫人支付1000美元的赎金，拉斯特斯就会被立即归还。根据“and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom (赎金) of $1000.”可知，给了赎金就能立刻归还，因此设空处说拉斯特斯是安全的，备选词safe“安全的”符合语境。故选E。 【37题详解】 句意：起初，她决定去警察局，但由于担心再也见不到拉斯特斯了，她改变了主意。根据“At first, she decided to go to the police”以及“She drew $1000 from her bank,”可知，她改变了主意，备选词changed her mind“改变了她的主意”符合语境。故选B。 【38题详解】 句意：第二天早上，箱子不见了，但拉姆齐夫人确信绑架者会遵守诺言。根据“followed the kidnapper’s instructions and put the box outside her door.”可知，钱被拿走了，因此是箱子消失了，备选词disappeared“空的”符合语境。故选E。 【39题详解】 句意：它看上去气色很好，尽管它很渴，因为它喝了半瓶牛奶。根据“for he drank half a bottle of milk.”可知，它很渴。备选词thirsty“渴的”符合语境。故选A。 【40题详解】 句意：她解释说拉斯特斯对她来说非常珍贵。根据“that Rastus was very dear to her.”可知，后文为解释的内容，备选词explained“解释”符合语境。故选C。 IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子）（共6分） 41. The lamp is powered by two small ________. (battery) 【答案】batteries 【解析】 【详解】句意：这个灯由两块小电池供电。根据“two”可知，空处需填名词复数形式。battery“电池”为名词单数，其复数为batteries。故填batteries。 42. Hurricane (飓风) Katrina in New Orleans was a great ________ disaster to people in America. (nature) 【答案】natural 【解析】 【详解】句意：发生在新奥尔良的卡特里娜飓风对美国人民来说是一场巨大的自然灾害。“nature自然”是名词。结合句意及所给单词可知，此处需要一个形容词来修饰后面的名词“disaster”，故填natural。 43. The bed is great and I can sleep ________（comfortable）on it. 【答案】comfortably 【解析】 【详解】句意：床很好，我可以舒服地睡在上面。comfortable“舒适的，舒服的”，形容词，此处用来修饰动词sleep，应该用副词comfortably。故填comfortably。 44. Would you please ________ the problem for me again? (explanation) 【答案】explain 【解析】 【详解】句意：你能再为我解释一下这个问题吗？explanation“解释，说明”，名词；此处缺少谓语，应用动词explain，且would后跟动词原形，故填explain。 45. It is really a good ________ to go there by underground. (choose) 【答案】choice 【解析】 【详解】句意：乘地铁去那里确实是个不错的选择。choose“选择”，动词，此处应用名词choice作表语，a修饰名词单数，故填choice。 46. You should never talk to your grandparents in such an ________ way. (patient) 【答案】impatient 【解析】 【详解】句意：你永远都不应该用这样不耐烦的方式和你的祖父母说话。根据“You should never talk to your grandparents in such an…way”可知此处应用“patient”的反义词“impatient”，表示“不耐烦的”。故填impatient。 V. Complete the following sentences as required（根据所给要求改写句子）（共12分） 47. Jackie has a tennis class every Sunday evening. (改为否定句) Jackie _________ _________ a tennis class every Sunday evening. 【答案】 ①. doesn’t ②. have 【解析】 【详解】句意：每个星期天晚上Jackie有一节网球课。根据句子谓语动词“has”可知，句子时态为一般现在时，变否定句时，要借助助动词doesn’t，后接动词原形have。故填doesn’t；have。 48. He gets a bill for electricity monthly. (对划线部分提问) ________ ________ does he get a bill for electricity? 【答案】 ①. How ②. often 【解析】 【详解】句意：他每月收到电费的账单。划线部分“monthly”表示频率，对频率提问应用“How often”，注意第一空位于句首需大写。故填How；often。 49. The father believed the children’s story when he saw the pictures.（保持句意基本不变） The father ________ believe the children’s story ________ he saw the pictures. 【答案】 ①. didn’t ②. until 【解析】 【详解】句意：当父亲看到这些照片时，他相信了孩子们的故事。此处可改为“直到父亲看到这些照片，他才相信了孩子们的故事”，用结构not...until“直到……才”，句子是一般过去时，此处借助助动词did，和not缩写为didn’t。故填didn’t；until。 50. The boss asked David to be responsible for the office while he was away. (保持原句意思不变) The boss asked David to __________ _________ of the office while he was away. 【答案】 ①. take ②. charge 【解析】 【详解】句意：老板让大卫在他不在的时候负责办公室。考查动词短语。be responsible for...表示“对……负责”与短语take charge of...“对……负责”意思相同，ask sb.to do sth.“让某人做某事”为固定搭配。故填take；charge。 51. Where can Mr. Hill exchange money for travelling abroad? Could you tell me?（改为宾语从句） Could you tell me ________ Mr. Hill ________ exchange money for travelling abroad? 【答案】 ①. where ②. can 【解析】 【详解】句意：希尔先生在哪里可以兑换出国旅行用的钱？你能告诉我吗？题目要求改为宾语从句，宾语从句要用陈述句语序，即“引导词+主语+谓语+其他”；原句是对地点提问，变为宾语从句时引导词用where；根据“Where can Mr. Hill exchange money...”可知，这是一般现在时的特殊疑问句，改为宾语从句时情态动词can要放在主语之后，所以第二空填can。故填where；can。 52. imagine, it’s, to, what, would be, without electricity, in our cities, hard, like, life (连词成句) ________________________________________________________. 【答案】It’s hard to imagine what life would be like without electricity in our cities 【解析】 【详解】根据所给标点可知应用陈述句的形式。分析所给单词，“It”在这里作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式短语“to imagine what life would be like without electricity in our cities” ，“it’s”是“it is”的缩写，“is”是系动词，“hard”是形容词作表语，意为“困难的”，“to imagine”是不定式，意为“想象”，“what life would be like”是“imagine”的宾语从句，其中“what”是连接代词，在从句中作“like”的宾语，“would be”是谓语动词，“like”是介词，“without electricity”是介词短语作状语，表示“没有电”，“in our cities”也是介词短语作状语，表示“在我们的城市里”。故填It’s hard to imagine what life would be like without electricity in our cities “很难想象我们城市里没有电的生活会是什么样子”。 Part 3 Reading and Writing 第三部分 读写（共54分） VI. Reading comprehension（阅读理解）(共42分. A. Choose the best answer（共12分） 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 You wrote to me about your problems.You dream of travelling, and you wonder how, as a teenager, you can make it although you get little support from your parents. I understand that you are not very happy about taking the subjects that don’t interest you. You don’t think you will ever need much of what you are studying right now. While some of your lessons may not seem directly relevant to (相关) your needs at the moment, you are learning valuable study skills. You do need these skills to know about the world around you, to process information, and above all, to think for yourself. These exact skills will help you overcome obstacles (障碍) that stand between you and your travel dreams. I say dream big but stay practical. However, it’s the practical part that most people miss. Even the most pleasant life has its obstacles, but a setback (挫折) won’t prevent you from reaching your dreams if you stay rooted in the practical. The road in front of you will never be easy. Be prepared, chart a route ahead and then actually stick to it. Of course, as a teen, you have some limitations (限制) when making your travel plans. Your parents have a say in where and how you travel. The amount of money they can spend on your travel also matters. Cost will decide your experience—whether you visit Europe, take part in a student exchange programme, or just stay and work. Given the limitations that have shaped your life until now, I hope you will keep your travel dreams. A plan for travel acts like a silent ship running alongside your life as you take your first solo steps into the world. It is there waiting for you, always inviting you to step on board. Travel was a goal I believed would finally signal that I had made it through to the next chapter of my life. I made it there. You can, too. 53. What kind of writing is it? A. story in a newspaper B. A reply to a letter C. A tip for keen travellers D. A report in a magazine 54. Which of the following is not the skills you learn from subjects that are not interesting? A. knowing about the world B. processing information C. thinking for yourself D. travelling in dream 55. The underlined words chart a route in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A. make a plan B. follow a way C. make a map D. have a dream 56. How many limitations are mentioned in paragraph 4? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 57. Which of the following is not a problem mentioned in the passage? A. boring subjects B. unsupportive parents C. limited money D. shortage (短缺) of time 58. You are going to recommend (推荐) the passage to one of your friends who may be helped by it. Which of the following is the most suitable one? A. Lisa, aged 35, a super fan of outdoor exercise. B. Bin, aged 30, a traveller stuck at home because of broken legs. C. Peter, aged 16, spends too much time on TV series. D. Lin, aged 15, quits classes against parents’ will (意愿) to practise basketball. 【答案】53. B 54. D 55. A 56. A 57. D 58. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇回信，作者针对一位青少年的旅行梦想以及学习、父母支持等问题给予了鼓励和建议，强调了学习技能的重要性以及实现梦想需要的实践和准备。 【53题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“You wrote to me about your problems.”可知，本文是一封回信，针对对方提出的问题给出建议。故选B。 【54题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“While some of your lessons may not seem directly relevant to (相关) your needs at the moment, you are learning valuable study skills. You do need these skills to know about the world around you, to process information, and above all, to think for yourself.”可知，从那些不感兴趣的科目中学到的技能包括了解周围的世界、处理信息和独立思考，而不包括在梦中旅行。故选D。 【55题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“Be prepared, chart a route ahead and then actually stick to it.”可知，要准备好，提前规划好路线，然后坚持下去。由此可推断，“chart a route”意为“制定计划”。故选A。 【56题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Your parents have a say in where and how you travel. The amount of money they can spend on your travel also matters.”可知，第四段提到了两个限制：父母对旅行地点和方式的决定权，以及他们能花在旅行上的钱数。故选A。 【57题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“you get little support from your parents”、第二段“you are not very happy about taking the subjects that don’t interest you”以及第四段“The amount of money they can spend on your travel also matters”可知，文章中提到的问题包括无聊的科目、不支持的父母和有限的钱，但没有提到时间短缺的问题。故选D。 【58题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要针对青少年如何实现旅行梦想给出建议，适合那些对旅行感兴趣但面临一些限制的青少年。C选项中的Peter是16岁，花太多时间在电视剧上，可能缺乏对旅行的规划和追求，适合接受文章中的建议。故选C。 B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage.（共12 分） 选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文。 Once upon a time there was a little drop of water who dreamed of becoming a snowflake (雪花) and turning everything on the land white. In summer, the sun shone brightly and the little drop ___59___ the lake where he lived. When he reached the sky, he became part of a small cloud. As soon as the weather turned cold, the little drop looked for a nice place of countryside where he could fall and help cover it in snow. But ___60___ snow fell, and as soon as he touched the ground, he melted. And there the little drop had to stay, waiting for the sun to shine again, and send him back up to the clouds. When the sun shone, the little drop reached the sky once more, turned to snow again, and down he fell. Again, just after landing, he melted. This happened several times. The little drop didn’t want to give up. But when he ___61___ falling down to earth again, a nice, friendly drop next to him stopped him. “Where are you going? Why don’t you join us?” Seeing how ___62___ the little drop looked, the friendly drop explained they were preparing for a big snowfall. “All of us here love being snow and covering the land for days; that’s why we’ve all gathered together here. Years ago, I would try doing it on my own, but I learned I couldn’t ___63___ it without help. I met with this nice cloud, where we all help each other a little. And thanks to our teamwork, we’ve made some of the best snowfalls ever!” A little later, both drops were flying down through the sky as snowflakes surrounded by millions and millions of other snowflakes, turning the green fields white. And with great joy, the little drop realized that when everyone worked together, they could achieve what had at first seemed ___64___ . 59. A. jumped into B. swam in C. rose from D. walked around 60. A. plenty of B. too much C. lots of D. only a little 61. A. stopped B. considered C. finished D. enjoyed 62. A. excited B. disappointed C. surprised D. delighted 63. A. defeat B. manage C. accept D. become 64. A. beautiful B. precious C. natural D. impossible 【答案】59. C 60. D 61. B 62. C 63. B 64. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一滴小水滴梦想成为雪花，把陆地上的一切都变成白色，但每次落到地面就融化了，后来在另一滴友好水滴的帮助下，它实现了梦想，从而明白了团队合作的重要性。 【59题详解】 句意：夏天，阳光灿烂，小水滴从他居住的湖中升起。 jumped into跳入；swam in在……游泳；rose from从……升起；walked around四处走动。根据下文“When he reached the sky, he became part of a small cloud.”可知，小水滴从湖中升起，升到了天空中。故选C。 【60题详解】 句意：但是只下了一点雪，他一碰到地面就融化了。 plenty of大量的；too much太多的；lots of许多；only a little只有一点。根据下文“as soon as he touched the ground, he melted”可知，雪只下了一点，小水滴一碰到地面就融化了。故选D。 【61题详解】 句意：但是当他考虑再次落到地球上时，他旁边的一滴友好水滴拦住了他。 stopped停止；considered考虑；finished完成；enjoyed享受。根据下文“Where are you going? Why don’t you join us?”可知，小水滴在考虑再次落到地球上时，被另一滴水滴拦住了。故选B。 【62题详解】 句意：看到小水滴看起来如此惊讶，友好的水滴解释说他们正在准备一场大雪。 excited兴奋的；disappointed失望的；surprised惊讶的；delighted高兴的。根据上文“This happened several times. The little drop didn’t want to give up.”可知，小水滴多次尝试都失败了，但它没有放弃，所以看到它时，另一滴水滴感到惊讶。故选C。 【63题详解】 句意：几年前，我曾试图独自完成这件事，但我知道没有帮助我是无法完成的。 defeat击败；manage完成；accept接受；become成为。根据下文“I met with this nice cloud, where we all help each other a little.”可知，这滴水滴曾试图独自完成这件事，但失败了，后来它遇到了这朵友好的云，它们互相帮助。故选B。 【64题详解】 句意：小水滴高兴地意识到，当每个人都一起工作时，他们可以实现最初看起来不可能的事情。 beautiful美丽的；precious珍贵的；natural自然的；impossible不可能的。根据上文“This happened several times. The little drop didn’t want to give up.”可知，小水滴多次尝试都失败了，但最后在另一滴水滴的帮助下，它实现了梦想，所以它明白了当每个人都一起工作时，他们可以实现最初看起来不可能的事情。故选D。 C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.（共14 分） 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。 For several months, the world has been excited about a new AI model, DeepSeek-R1.0. It was developed by DeepSeek, a Chinese business based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The new AI was r___65___ on Jan 20. In just one week, it beat OpenAI’s ChatGPT and became the top free application (应用) in Apple’s App Store, reported Xinhua. Its developer said that DeepSeek-R1 is as good at difficult tasks as other big models but needs less computing power (算力). It is also the c___66___ of its kind and took only about 5.57 million US dollars (40.58 million yuan) to develop. That is way less than the hundreds of millions or even billions that US businesses have had to spend on building similar AI models, Marc Andreessen, a technology expert in the US, told Xinhua. DeepSeek-R1’s success largely came from its s___67___ training way. Traditionally, AI is trained in two ways. One is Chain-of-Thought (CoT，思维链), where AI learns to break problems into smaller, simpler steps. The other is Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT，监督微调), which works by showing AI lots of practice problems along with the right answers for it to find a pattern. DeepSeek-R1, h___68___, used Reinforcement Learning (RL，强化学习) as the key way, Xinhua reported. In R1, AI learns by trying different things. It gets rewards for correct actions and gets punished (受到惩罚) for m___69___. For example, in a game, it gets points for picking up trash and loses points for breaking a glass. Over time, it works out the best solution all by i___70___ . This is how DeepSeek-R1 has grown to be a reasoning model, which is a new type of AI, noted Microsoft engineer Vinayak Hegde. Regular AI models, like GPT-40, usually just give direct answers. But reasoning models are trained to b___71___ think and show the process. 【答案】65. (r)eleased 66. (c)heapest 67. (s)pecial##(s)uper##(s)uperior 68. (h)owever 69. (m)istakes 70. (i)tself 71. (b)oth##(b)etter##(b)est) 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了由中国浙江杭州的DeepSeek公司开发的新型人工智能模型 DeepSeek-R1.0。它于1月20日发布，一周内就超越了OpenAI的ChatGPT成为苹果应用商店中排名第一的免费应用。该模型在完成困难任务时表现出色且所需算力少、开发成本低。其成功主要源于独特的训练方式——强化学习，通过不断尝试、因正确和错误行为获得奖惩来自己找到最佳解决方案，进而成长为一种新型的推理模型，这种模型与普通模型不同，能更好地思考并展示过程。 【65题详解】 句意：新的人工智能于1月20日发布。根据“The new AI was...on Jan 20.”及首字母提示可知，这里说新人工智能在1月20日被发布，“release”表示“发布”，此处是一般过去时的被动语态“was+过去分词”，所以用“release”的过去分词“released”。故填(r)eleased。 【66题详解】 句意：它也是同类产品中最便宜的，开发成本仅约557万美元（4058万元人民币）。根据“It is also the...of its kind and took only about 5.57 million US dollars (40.58 million yuan) to develop.”及首字母提示可知，后面提到开发成本仅需557万美元，说明它是同类中最便宜的，“cheapest”是“cheap”的最高级形式，表示“最便宜的”。故填(c)heapest。 【67题详解】 句意：DeepSeek-R1的成功很大程度上源于其特殊的/超级的/优越的训练方式。根据“DeepSeek-R1’s success largely came from its s...training way.”及首字母提示可知，这里表示它成功源于某种训练方式，结合后文介绍其独特训练方式可知，special、super、superior都符合语境，表示其训练方式与众不同、很棒 。故填(s)pecial/(s)uper/(s)uperior。 【68题详解】 句意：然而，据新华社报道，DeepSeek-R1使用强化学习（RL）作为关键方法。前文提到传统人工智能的训练方式，这里说DeepSeek-R1使用不同的训练方式，前后是转折关系，“however”表示“然而”，用于句中时常用逗号隔开。故填(h)owever。 【69题详解】 句意：它因正确的行为得到奖励，因错误受到惩罚。根据“It gets rewards for correct actions and gets punished (受到惩罚) for...”及首字母提示可知，这里说正确行为有奖励，与之相对应的是错误行为会受惩罚，“mistake”表示“错误”，这里用复数形式“mistakes”。故填(m)istakes。 【70题详解】 句意：随着时间的推移，它完全靠自己找出最佳解决方案。根据“Over time, it works out the best solution all by...”及首字母提示可知，“by oneself”是固定短语，表示“独自，靠自己”，这里主语是“it”，其反身代词是“itself”。故填(i)tself。 【71题详解】 句意：但推理模型经过训练能够更好地思考并展示过程。/但推理模型经过训练能够全面思考并展示过程。根据“But reasoning models are trained to...think and show the process.”及首字母提示可知，这里说推理模型与普通模型不同，能在思考和展示过程方面有更好的表现。“both”表示“两者都”，表示推理模型能同时做到思考和展示过程；“better”是“well”的比较级，表示能更好地思考和展示过程；“best”是“good”的最高级，也符合语境。故填(b)oth/(b)etter/(b)est)。 D. Answer the questions.（共10分） 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Trees play a special role in my life. I never picture the house without the trees. There was a row of poplars (杨树) in my first childhood home, but bark beetles (树皮甲虫) had taken their toll on (对……造成恶果) our once-lovely 18-metre-tall trees. Out on the farm, my grandparents always cut a Christmas tree from the fields. They were always short and had needles that left scratch (划痕) marks on our arms. Those trees were a family tradition and I can still recall their smell all these years later. A huge willow tree once stood in the backyard as well. The kids had a tree house in it for a long time. Other kids in the neighbourhood enjoyed it too. But the old willow rotted (腐烂) from the inside out and had to be taken down. The kids are in their 30s now, and they’re still upset about the willow. There’s a sadness to a fallen tree; to the sound it makes when it hits the ground. My husband and I were working as newspaper photographers when the active volcano (火山) Mt. St. Helens exploded. Many nearby forests were completely destroyed by the effects of the explosion. Trees tend to be symbols of strength and beauty. The death of a tree is a reminder of our own weaknesses. The trees returned to Mt. St. Helens—and they returned faster than the experts predicted. To all who had witnessed the devastation (毁灭), the regrowth was encouraging. Those small trees reminded us of the beauty of new beginnings. 72. The author can’t picture the house without the trees, can she? __________________________________________________________________________ 73 How tall were the poplars? __________________________________________________________________________ 74. Where did the grandparents cut a Christmas tree? __________________________________________________________________________ 75. Why are the kids still upset about the willow when they are in their 30s? __________________________________________________________________________ 76. What does the author think of the trees? __________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】72. No, she can’t. 73. They were 18 metres tall. 74. From the fields. 75. Because the willow tree, which held their cherished treehouse, was taken down after rotting, and they still miss it. 76. She views trees as symbols of strength, beauty, and hope for new beginnings. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要是作者回忆了童年家中的杨树、农场的圣诞树传统、后院的柳树以及火山爆发后森林的重生，这表明树木在作者的生活中扮演着特殊的角色，它们不仅是童年记忆中不可或缺的一部分，还象征着力量与美丽。 【72题详解】 根据“I never picture the house without the trees,”可知作者从来没有想象过没有树的房子。故填No, she can’t. 【73题详解】 根据“but bark beetles (树皮甲虫) had taken their toll on (对……造成恶果) our once-lovely 18-metre-tall trees.”可知这些杨树是18米高。故填They were 18 metres tall. 【74题详解】 根据“Out on the farm, my grandparents always cut a Christmas tree from the fields”可知祖父母总是从田里砍下一棵圣诞树。故填From the fields. 【75题详解】 根据“A huge willow tree once stood in the backyard as well. The kids had a tree house in it for a long time...But the old willow rotted (腐烂) from the inside out and had to be taken down.”可知因为那棵支撑着他们珍爱的树屋的柳树腐烂后被砍倒了，他们想念它。故填Because the willow tree, which held their cherished treehouse, was taken down after rotting, and they still miss it. 【76题详解】 根据“Trees tend to be symbols of strength and beauty”以及“Those small trees reminded us of the beauty of new beginnings.”可知她认为树木象征着力量、美丽和对新开始的希望。故填She views trees as symbols of strength, beauty, and hope for new beginnings. VII. Writing (作文.（共12分） 77. “Earth Hour” calls on people to turn off the lights for one hour on the last Saturday night of March. Please write a composition on the topic below between 60 and 120 words. Topic: Change the Way You Live ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Change the Way You Live “Earth Hour” reminds us of the need to change our way of living. By turning off the lights for one hour on the last Saturday night of March, we are urged to be more energy-conscious in our daily lives. Simple actions like turning off unnecessary lights and unplugging devices can make a big difference. Let’s reduce energy waste and adopt greener habits. Small changes in our lifestyle can contribute to a healthier planet. Together, we can create a sustainable future and make every hour an “Earth Hour”. 【解析】 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇话题作文； ②时态：时态为一般现在时； ③示：本文主要是通过改变你的生活方式来保护地球，适当增加细节，突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，引出话题； 第二步，介绍详细的做法； 第三步，书写结语。 [亮点词汇] ①remind sb. of sth.使某人想起某事 ②be urged to do sth.被催促做某事 ③turn off关闭 ④make a big difference有大影响 ⑤contribute to有助于 [高分句型] Let'’s reduce energy waste and adopt greener habits. (祈使句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024学年第二学期期中考试八年级英语试卷 2025.4 Part 1 Listening 第一部分 听力（共25分） I. Listening comprehension（听力理解） A. Listen and choose the right picture（5分） 1. 根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）（6分） 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. White. B. Red. C. Blue. D. Grey. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. D. Windy. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A 10:00. B. 10:15. C. 10:30. D. 10:45. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Tommy. B. Sam. C. The father. D. The mother. 6. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. In her school bag. B. On the floor. C. On the desk. D. In her pocket. 7. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. There are few people there. B. There are too many books in the show. C. It is very crowded in the show. D. The books in the show are not good enough. C. Listen to the dialogue and tell whether the following statements are true or false.（6分） 判断下列句子是否符合你听到的对话内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. “Clear your plate” campaign (行动) is very popular in China recently. 9. This campaign tells us to save food. 10. There is enough food for everyone in China. 11. In the world, almost one billion people go to bed hungrily every night. 12. Only a big step can make a big difference. 13. Since “every bite counts,” we’d better not eat too much junk food. D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences（8分） 听短文，完成下列内容。每空格限填一词。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. These rules are designed to ________ order and ensure a conducive learning ________. 15. Students are ________ to walk ________ and quietly in the hallways and corridors. 16 Students should stay in their ________ and ready to start the class ________ after the bell signals. 17. Students ought to ________ their peers, teachers, and school staff with kindness and respect. We should ________ these rules and try not to break them. Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar 第二部分 语音、词汇和语法（共41分） II. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）（15分） 18. Which of the following underlined part is different in pronunciation from others? A. value B. battery C. behave D. scratch 19. We are planning ________ one-day trip to Suzhou this weekend. A. / B. an C. the D. a 20. Be very careful ________ this machine. It can be dangerous if it is handled improperly. A. to B. of C. with D. for 21. The police carried out a ________ search of the building to make sure the robbers weren’t hiding inside of it. A. through B. thorough C. though D. thought 22. The police have received a large amount of ________ about the case. A. information B. decision C. suggestion D. trick 23. There is only ________ space in the suitcase. Is it big enough for all your things? A. little B. a little C. few D. a few 24. Although you are always making life difficult for us, your suggestion this time seems helpful ________. A. in a way B. by the way C. in different ways D. on the way 25 The advantage of the new App is to make our payment ______ than before. A. convenient B. conveniently C. more convenient D. more conveniently 26. I ________ go to the museum with you because I have to stay at home to look after my sister. A. mustn’t B. oughtn’t to C. needn’t D. can’t 27. Steve didn’t stop writing ________ his eyes went blind. A. because B. until C. since D. if 28 The teacher often warns us ________ tricks on our classmates. A. don’t play B. not to play C. not play D. won’t play 29. We can save water by ________ the tap when we are not using it. A. turn off B. turn on C. turning off D. turning on 30. Look! The baby ________ happily now because he ________ you are his friend. A. smiles; is knowing B. is smiling; is knowing C. is smiling; knows D. smiles; knows 31. I’m afraid that no one knows ________. A. when will the film start B. where has my teacher gone C. who will win the game D. how long did the meeting last 32. A: Joe didn’t manage to get a ticket for Taylor Swift’s concert. B: ________ A. Me too. B. What a pity! C. I am glad to hear that. D. That sounds great! III. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once（共8分） Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once. A. took B. shared C. were interested in D. worried E. safe Kidnappers are hardly interested in animals, but recently they ____33____ Mrs. Eleanor Ramsay’s cat. Mrs Eleanor Ramsay, a very wealthy old lady, has ____34____ a flat with her cat, Rastus, for a great many years. Rastus leads an orderly life. He usually takes a short walk in the evening and is always home by seven o’clock. One evening, however, he failed to arrive. Mrs. Ramsay got very ____35____. She looked everywhere for him but could not find him. Three days after Rastus’ disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received an anonymous (匿名的) letter. The writer stated that Rastus was _____36_____ and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ransom (赎金) of $1000. A. thirsty B. changed her mind C. explained D. sleepy E. disappeared At first, she decided to go to the police, but fearing that she would never see Rastus again, she ____37____. She drew $1000 from her bank, followed the kidnapper’s instructions and put the box outside her door. The next morning, the box had ____38____ but Mrs Ramsay was sure that the kidnapper would keep his word. Sure enough, Rastus returned at seven o’clock that evening. He looked very well, though he was rather ____39____, for he drank half a bottle of milk. The police were astounded (使大吃一惊) when Mrs Ramsay told them what she had done. She ____40____ that Rastus was very dear to her. Considering the amount she paid, he was dear in more ways than one! IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子）（共6分） 41. The lamp is powered by two small ________. (battery) 42. Hurricane (飓风) Katrina in New Orleans was a great ________ disaster to people in America. (nature) 43. The bed is great and I can sleep ________（comfortable）on it. 44. Would you please ________ the problem for me again? (explanation) 45. It is really a good ________ to go there by underground. (choose) 46. You should never talk to your grandparents in such an ________ way. (patient) V. Complete the following sentences as required（根据所给要求改写句子）（共12分） 47. Jackie has a tennis class every Sunday evening. (改为否定句) Jackie _________ _________ a tennis class every Sunday evening. 48. He gets a bill for electricity monthly. (对划线部分提问) ________ ________ does he get a bill for electricity? 49. The father believed the children’s story when he saw the pictures.（保持句意基本不变） The father ________ believe the children’s story ________ he saw the pictures 50. The boss asked David to be responsible for the office while he was away. (保持原句意思不变) The boss asked David to __________ _________ of the office while he was away. 51. Where can Mr. Hill exchange money for travelling abroad? Could you tell me?（改为宾语从句） Could you tell me ________ Mr. Hill ________ exchange money for travelling abroad? 52. imagine, it’s, to, what, would be, without electricity, in our cities, hard, like, life (连词成句) ________________________________________________________. Part 3 Reading and Writing 第三部分 读写（共54分） VI. Reading comprehension（阅读理解）(共42分. A. Choose the best answer（共12分） 根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。 You wrote to me about your problems.You dream of travelling, and you wonder how, as a teenager, you can make it although you get little support from your parents. I understand that you are not very happy about taking the subjects that don’t interest you. You don’t think you will ever need much of what you are studying right now. While some of your lessons may not seem directly relevant to (相关) your needs at the moment, you are learning valuable study skills. You do need these skills to know about the world around you, to process information, and above all, to think for yourself. These exact skills will help you overcome obstacles (障碍) that stand between you and your travel dreams. I say dream big but stay practical. However, it’s the practical part that most people miss. Even the most pleasant life has its obstacles, but a setback (挫折) won’t prevent you from reaching your dreams if you stay rooted in the practical. The road in front of you will never be easy. Be prepared, chart a route ahead and then actually stick to it. Of course, as a teen, you have some limitations (限制) when making your travel plans. Your parents have a say in where and how you travel. The amount of money they can spend on your travel also matters. Cost will decide your experience—whether you visit Europe, take part in a student exchange programme, or just stay and work. Given the limitations that have shaped your life until now, I hope you will keep your travel dreams. A plan for travel acts like a silent ship running alongside your life as you take your first solo steps into the world. It is there waiting for you, always inviting you to step on board. Travel was a goal I believed would finally signal that I had made it through to the next chapter of my life. I made it there. You can, too. 53. What kind of writing is it? A. story in a newspaper B. A reply to a letter C. A tip for keen travellers D. A report in a magazine 54. Which of the following is not the skills you learn from subjects that are not interesting? A. knowing about the world B. processing information C. thinking for yourself D. travelling in dream 55. The underlined words chart a route in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A. make a plan B. follow a way C. make a map D. have a dream 56. How many limitations are mentioned in paragraph 4? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 57. Which of the following is not a problem mentioned in the passage? A. boring subjects B. unsupportive parents C. limited money D. shortage (短缺) of time 58. You are going to recommend (推荐) the passage to one of your friends who may be helped by it. Which of the following is the most suitable one? A. Lisa, aged 35, a super fan of outdoor exercise. B. Bin, aged 30, a traveller stuck at home because of broken legs. C. Peter, aged 16, spends too much time on TV series. D. Lin, aged 15, quits classes against parents’ will (意愿) to practise basketball. B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage.（共12 分） 选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文。 Once upon a time there was a little drop of water who dreamed of becoming a snowflake (雪花) and turning everything on the land white. In summer, the sun shone brightly and the little drop ___59___ the lake where he lived. When he reached the sky, he became part of a small cloud. As soon as the weather turned cold, the little drop looked for a nice place of countryside where he could fall and help cover it in snow. But ___60___ snow fell, and as soon as he touched the ground, he melted. And there the little drop had to stay, waiting for the sun to shine again, and send him back up to the clouds. When the sun shone, the little drop reached the sky once more, turned to snow again, and down he fell. Again, just after landing, he melted. This happened several times. The little drop didn’t want to give up. But when he ___61___ falling down to earth again, a nice, friendly drop next to him stopped him. “Where are you going? Why don’t you join us?” Seeing how ___62___ the little drop looked, the friendly drop explained they were preparing for a big snowfall. “All of us here love being snow and covering the land for days; that’s why we’ve all gathered together here. Years ago, I would try doing it on my own, but I learned I couldn’t ___63___ it without help. I met with this nice cloud, where we all help each other a little. And thanks to our teamwork, we’ve made some of the best snowfalls ever!” A little later, both drops were flying down through the sky as snowflakes surrounded by millions and millions of other snowflakes, turning the green fields white. And with great joy, the little drop realized that when everyone worked together, they could achieve what had at first seemed ___64___ . 59. A. jumped into B. swam in C. rose from D. walked around 60. A. plenty of B. too much C. lots of D. only a little 61. A. stopped B. considered C. finished D. enjoyed 62. A. excited B. disappointed C. surprised D. delighted 63. A. defeat B. manage C. accept D. become 64. A. beautiful B. precious C. natural D. impossible C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.（共14 分） 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。 For several months, the world has been excited about a new AI model, DeepSeek-R1.0. It was developed by DeepSeek, a Chinese business based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The new AI was r___65___ on Jan 20. In just one week, it beat OpenAI’s ChatGPT and became the top free application (应用) in Apple’s App Store, reported Xinhua. Its developer said that DeepSeek-R1 is as good at difficult tasks as other big models but needs less computing power (算力). It is also the c___66___ of its kind and took only about 5.57 million US dollars (40.58 million yuan) to develop. That is way less than the hundreds of millions or even billions that US businesses have had to spend on building similar AI models, Marc Andreessen, a technology expert in the US, told Xinhua. DeepSeek-R1’s success largely came from its s___67___ training way. Traditionally, AI is trained in two ways. One is Chain-of-Thought (CoT，思维链), where AI learns to break problems into smaller, simpler steps. The other is Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT，监督微调), which works by showing AI lots of practice problems along with the right answers for it to find a pattern. DeepSeek-R1, h___68___, used Reinforcement Learning (RL，强化学习) as the key way, Xinhua reported. In R1, AI learns by trying different things. It gets rewards for correct actions and gets punished (受到惩罚) for m___69___. For example, in a game, it gets points for picking up trash and loses points for breaking a glass. Over time, it works out the best solution all by i___70___ . This is how DeepSeek-R1 has grown to be a reasoning model, which is a new type of AI, noted Microsoft engineer Vinayak Hegde. Regular AI models, like GPT-40, usually just give direct answers. But reasoning models are trained to b___71___ think and show the process. D. Answer the questions.（共10分） 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Trees play a special role in my life. I never picture the house without the trees. There was a row of poplars (杨树) in my first childhood home, but bark beetles (树皮甲虫) had taken their toll on (对……造成恶果) our once-lovely 18-metre-tall trees. Out on the farm, my grandparents always cut a Christmas tree from the fields. They were always short and had needles that left scratch (划痕) marks on our arms. Those trees were a family tradition and I can still recall their smell all these years later. A huge willow tree once stood in the backyard as well. The kids had a tree house in it for a long time. Other kids in the neighbourhood enjoyed it too. But the old willow rotted (腐烂) from the inside out and had to be taken down. The kids are in their 30s now, and they’re still upset about the willow. There’s a sadness to a fallen tree; to the sound it makes when it hits the ground. My husband and I were working as newspaper photographers when the active volcano (火山) Mt. St. Helens exploded. Many nearby forests were completely destroyed by the effects of the explosion. Trees tend to be symbols of strength and beauty. The death of a tree is a reminder of our own weaknesses. The trees returned to Mt. St. Helens—and they returned faster than the experts predicted. To all who had witnessed the devastation (毁灭), the regrowth was encouraging. Those small trees reminded us of the beauty of new beginnings. 72. The author can’t picture the house without the trees, can she? __________________________________________________________________________ 73. How tall were the poplars? __________________________________________________________________________ 74. Where did the grandparents cut a Christmas tree? __________________________________________________________________________ 75. Why are the kids still upset about the willow when they are in their 30s? __________________________________________________________________________ 76. What does the author think of the trees? __________________________________________________________________________ VII. Writing (作文.（共12分） 77. “Earth Hour” calls on people to turn off the lights for one hour on the last Saturday night of March. Please write a composition on the topic below between 60 and 120 words. Topic: Change the Way You Live ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$2024学年第二学期期中考试八年级英语试卷。Part one listening. One listening comprehension. A, listen and choose the right picture. One, I like helping my parents water flowers in the garden. I like helping my parents water flowers in the garden. Two is electricity useful in both our homes and factories. Is electricity useful in both our homes and factories? Three, we enjoyed a funny film last weekend. We enjoyed a funny film last weekend. For IT is a good idea to go jogging in the mountain on a clear morning. IT is a good idea to go jogging in the mountain on a clear morning. Five, have you read today's newspaper? Have you read today's newspaper? b. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear. six. Tony, I heard you bought a new car. White color is IT. Well, my favorite color is White, but my wife likes red. And finally, we buy a gray. One question. what color is tony's new car? Now listen again. Tony, I heard you bought a new car. What color is IT? Well, my favorite color is White, but my wife likes red. And finally, we buy a gray. One question. what color is tony's new car? seven. Oh, dear, you're all wet. You should have taken your umbrella. I left at . home question. what's the weather like? Now listen again. Oh, dear, you're all wet. You should have taken your umbrella. I left at home . question, what's the weather like? Eight. why are you in such a hurry? Kennedy. I must catch the half past ten train. There is only fifteen minutes left. Then you'll have to call . a taxi question, what . time is IT now? Now, listen again. Why are you in such a hurry? Kennedy. I must catch the half past ten train. There is only fifteen minutes left. Then you'll have to . call a taxi . question, what time is that now? Nine. hello, tell me, why are your parents so worried? Because our pet dog sam has broken his leg. Question, who has broken the leg? Now listen again. Hello, tell me, why are your parents so worried? Because our pet dog sam has broken his leg. Question, who has broken the leg? Ten. I put my pen on the desk, but I can't find IT now. Oh. I saw IT on the floor and then put IT in your school bag. Thank you. Dad . question. where is the girl's pen now? Now listen again. I put my pen on the desk, but I can't find IT now. Oh, I saw IT on the floor and then put IT in your . school bag. Thank you. Dad . question, where is the girl's pen now? Eleven, have you been to the books show? Kitty. yes, I have. So have I. There are too many people there. It's awful question, how does the man like the book show? Now listen again. Have you been to the books show? Kitty? Yes, I have. So have I. There are too many people there. It's . awful question. How does the man like the bookshop? See, listen to the dialogue and tell whether the following statements are true or false. Wasting food is very common among students. Since last year, the clear your plate campaign has become increasingly popular in china. IT emphasizes the importance of not wasting food. Some students discard food simply because they dislike IT. In reality, there isn't enough food to go around for everyone in china, believe IT or not, nearly one billion people in the world go to bed hungry every night. Let's do our utmost to save food. If you can't finish your meal, consider buying less or taking left overs home. Show respect for our food and avoid wasting IT a small step can indeed make a significant difference, minimize waste as much as possible, so that others around the world may have more to eat. Let's spread the word and encourage others to join in this effort. Together, we can ensure that our actions today will help feed tomorrow's generations. Remember, every bite counts. Now listen again. Wasting food is very common among students. Since last year, the clear your plate campaign has become increasingly popular in china. IT emphasizes the importance of not wasting food. Some students discard food simply because they dislike IT. In reality, there isn't enough food to go around for everyone in china, believe IT or not, nearly one billion people in the world go to bed hungry every night. Let's do our utmost to save food. If you can't finish your meal, consider buying less or taking left over home. Show respect for our food and avoid wasting IT a small step can indeed make a significant difference, minimize waste as much as possible, so that others around the world may have more to eat. Let's spread the word and encourage others to join in this effort. Together, we can ensure that our actions today will help feed tomorrow's generations. Remember, every body counts. d. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences. Almost every school has its rules. These rules are designed to remain order and ensure a conducive learning environment, and in japan, schools also have many rules for the students, which are quite specific and reflect the cultural values of the country. Here are some japanese school rules. Rule one, walk, walk, walk. In japanese schools, running is not considered good behavior. Students are expected to walk calmly and quietly in the hallways and corridors of the school to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. Rule to be in your seat and prepare for the class when the bell rings. This rule emphasizes puncture and readiness. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to start the class immediately after the bell signals the beginning of the period. Rule three, keep the school clean. We must not leave rubbish anywhere on the school premises. This rule teaches students the importance of cleanliness and personal responsibility for their environment. Rule for don't bring some unhealthy food and mobile phones to school. This rule is aimed at ensuring that students focus on their studies and maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as to prevent distractions that modern technology can bring. Rule five, people like to others and don't say dirty words. This rule underscores the importance of respect and courtesy in japanese culture, and students ought to treat their peers, teachers and school staff with kindness and respect. There are also some other different rules in our schools that may vary from these japanese school rules. However, the underlying principal remains the same. We should obey these rules and try not to break them. By adhering to these guidelines, students can contribute to a harmonious and productive educational setting. Now listen again. Almost every school has its rules. These rules are designed to remain order and ensure a conducive learning environment, and in japan, schools also have many rules for the students, which are quite specific and reflect the cultural values of the country. Here are some japanese school rules. Rule one, walk, walk, walk. In japanese schools, running is not considered good behavior. Students are expected to walk calmly and quietly in the hallways and quarters of the school to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. Rule to be in your seat and prepare for the class when the bell rings. This rule emphasizes puncture and readiness. Students are expected to be in their seeds and ready to start the class immediately after the bell signals the beginning of the period. Rule three, keep the school clean. We must not leave rubbish anywhere on the school premises. This rule teaches students the importance of cleanliness and personal responsibility for their environment. Rule for don't bring some unhealthy food and mobile phones to school. This rule is aimed ensuring that students focus on their studies and maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as to prevent distractions that modern technology can bring. Rule five, be polite to others and don't say dirty words. This rule underscores the importance of respect, courtesy in japanese culture, and students ought to treat their peers, teachers and school staff with kindness and respect. There are also some other different rules in our schools that may vary from these japanese school rules. However, the underlying principle remains the same. We should obey these rules and try not to break them. By adhering to these guidelines, students can contribute to a harmonious and productive educational setting. 听力部分到此结束。