广东省广州市海珠区2024-2025学年八年级下学期质量监测英语试题

2024学年第二学期质量监测 八年级英语 本试卷共四大题，10页，满分90分；考试时间100分钟 注意事项： 1,答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名、 试室号、座位号，再用2B铅笔把对应这两个号码的标号涂黑。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需要 改动，用橡皮擦净后，再选涂其他答案。不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色宇迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答素必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域的 相应位置上；如需要救动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，改动的答案也不 能超出指定的区域；不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂玫液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束时，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分】 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1~15各题所给的A、B、 C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 Kevin was a rich and clever boy.1 he had everything a boy could ever want,he was only interested in the most unusual objects.One day,he found a very old mirror and he asked his parents 2 it from a mysterious old man.When the mirror 3 home,Kevin looked into it. His face looked very sad.He tried 4 and making funny faces,but it remained the same. Feeling surprised,Kevin went off to buy sweets and toys.He came home and looked into the mirror as 5 as he could.To his 6,his face was still sad-looking.Angrily,Kevin kicked the mirror off in a corner."7 terrible mirror!It can't work properly!" That next day,when he went to play in a park,he saw a little boy 8 loudly.The boy looked 9 sad and lonely that Kevin went over to see what was happening.The little one said he couldn't find his parents. Together the two boys set 10 to look for them.Kevin spent his money buying the little one candies to cheer him up."Don't worry,we 11 them."Kevin said.Finally,after much walking.they found his parents who were very worried. Returning home tired and penniless,Kevin noticed 12 shining in the corner.It was the mirror!He came closer,and found a light 13 from his own body,so bright with happiness he had become.Kevin understood the mystery of the mirror.That mirror 14 faithfully show the true joy of its owner.He felt really happy at helping that little boy. From then on,each morning when he looked in that mirror and failed to see a light,he knew something must 15 to bring it back. 1.A.So B.If C.Because D.Because of 2.A.to buy B.bought C.buying D.buy 3.A.is taken B.will be taken C.has been taken D.was taken 4.A.smiling B.to smile C.smile D.smiles 5.A.more happily B.happier C.happily D.happy 6.A.surprised B.surprise C.surprising D.surprises 八年级英语第1页（共10页） 7.A.How B.How a C.What D.What a 8.A.crying B.cries C.to cry D.will cry .4.very B.such C.so D.too 10.A.off B.up C.of D.down 11.A.found B.have found C.find D.will find 12.A.everything B.something C.nothing D.anything 13.A.comes B.would come C.was coming D.has come 14.A.could B.must C.should D.may 15.A.do B.be doing C.to do D.be done 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1625各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳 选项。 Once upon a time,there was a greedy man.He only thought about how to get money.He 16 the words such as "please""thank you"and "you are welcome".These words were nothing but a waste to him.So he spent a lot of time inventing a machine to steal those 17 words.He was sure no one would notice those words suddenly 18.When he had stolen these words,he planned to break the words into letters and sell them to make more money. After he 19 the machine,when people tried opening their mouths to say kind words. nothing came out.All the words ended up inside the machine.At first,nothing happened.It seemed people didn't need to be kind at all.But soon,people always felt 20.In a few days,everyone was angry and argued for little things. The man was very happy with his 21.But he didn't notice some special girls.They used body language to communicate because they were unable to 22 or speak.The machine couldn't steal 23,so these girls continued to be kind and polite.Soon they realized what the man had done.They followed him and saw the big machine breaking words into letters.When the man went to sleep,the girls walked 24 to the machine and started communication,being kind to each other.The machine couldn't steal anything from their communication and it started to suffer a power overload(超负荷).Suddenly--BOOM!The machine broke! After that,everyone could say "please"and "thank you"again.Everyone 25 arguing and became friendly again.This proves that good manners are very useful for keeping people happy together. 16.A.loved B.hated C.used D.discovered 17.A.basic B.unknown C.polite D.cruel 18.A.appeared B.disappeared C.spread D.fell 19.A.talked with B.cleaned up C.turned on D.turned off 0A.excited B.bored C.good D.bad 21.A.failure B.success C.expression D.dream 22.A.read B.hear C.move D.see 23.A.gestures B.friendship C.attention D impression D.nearly 24.A.loudly B.quietly C.recently 25.A.suffered B.started C.continued D.stopped 八年级英语 第2页（共10页） 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） 阅读下列短文，从2640各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 (A) THE GUIZHOU LEAF-VEIN EMBROIDERY 1 1.Collecting and soaking Collect wide leaves with complete lines. Put them in clean water for half a month. leaf-vein During this time,they are heated many 2.Taking away embroidery times to help them break down. bers(纤维) Use a brush to gentlyI knock the leaves and" steamer take away the fibers. 3.Vinegar steaming The leaves without fibers are placed in a steamer,and use hot water and white vinegar to steam them. steam 月 4.Shaping and smoking After steaming,paper is used to dry offI the leaves.Press them with a heavy object to make them flat.Smoke the leaves with Sichuan pepper leaves and I other materials white vinegar 5.Sizing Cover the leaves with rice paste and gelatin(动物胶) 6.Embroidery from boiled pigskin. After sketching on the leaf,a needle and thread are used to make embroidery art on the finished leaf.I needle and thread 八年级英语第3页（共10页） 26.Which picture can best describe Step 2? A B 27.What is the next step after steaming? A.Draw a sketch on the leaf. B.Put the leaves in clean water. C.Make embroidery on the leaf. D.Make the leaves dry with paper. 28.Which of the following things are used in the Guizhou Leaf-vein Embroidery? ①black vinegar ②a needle and thread ③Sichuan pepper leaves④rose paste A.②③ B.①③ C.②④ D.①④ (B) Long ago,in a comfortable little kitchen,there lived a cheerful blue teapot named Timmy.Every day.Timmy would watch the family make tea and share stories. One sunny morning,a letter floated down from the sky, landing softly on the kitchen table.What could it be?Timmy carefully opened it and read. "Dear Timmy,you are invited to join the Time Travelers Club!Come to the old pine tree at noon.Adventure() awaits!" "Oh my!"Timmy shouted,"I'm going on an adventure!" At noon,Timmy rolled his way to the old pine tree.Down below the tree,he saw two friendly faces:a bright yellow clock named Hansel and a shiny silver compass named Carl. “Welcome,.Timmy！"Hansel chimed,“We are so happy you are here!" "Are you ready to travel through time?"Carl asked. Timmy nodded eagerly."Yes,yes!What are we going to do?" Hansel answered,"We are going to visit the past and the future!" They jumped into a time gateway that appeared under the pine tree.They spun and twirled, until they landed softly on the ground. "We are in ancient Egypt!"Hansel said,pointing to the tall pyramids in the distance."Let's go and meet the friendly people here!" They played and shared stories with the people by the Nile River,learning about their lives and how they built the pyramids.Timmy felt warm inside.He knew how important it was to share and listen. But soon,it was time to go.They waved goodbye to their new friends and jumped back inte 八年级英语第4页（共10页） the time gateway. In no time,they landed in the future!Timmy looked in surprise at the flying cars and the friendly robots helping everyone. They met a kind robot named Rolo,who taught them how to plant trees and recycle."It's important to care for our Earth!"Rolo said with a smile.Timmy felt proud to leam all these wonderful things. After a fun day,it was time to return home. As they landed under the old pine tree,Timmy felt happy and full of knowledge."Thank you. friends!I leamned so much today!" From that day on,whenever the family made tea,Timmy would tell them about his adventures... 29.What left a deep impression on Timmy in Egypt? A.The beauty of the Nile River. B.The height of the pyramids. C.How the people there lived and worked. D.How Timmy and his friends got to Egypt. 30.Why did Timmy feel proud after meeting Rolo? ABecause he could operate flying cars. B.Because he learned how to make tea better. O Because he could make friends with the robot. D.Because he learned how to take care of the Earth. 31.What's the correct order of the following events? a.Timmy received a letter. b.Timmy visited ancient Egypt and the future. c.Timmy returned home and shared his adventures. d.Timmy met Hansel and Carl under the old pine tree. A.a-b-d-c B.a-d-b-c C.d-a-c-b D.d-a-b-c 32.What would Timmy tell about his adventures to others after returning home? A.How to build pyramids and fly cars. B.The importance of planting flowers and recycle. C.How to become a member of the Time Travelers Club. D.The importance of history,friendship,and protecting the Earth. (C) Ne Zha 2 has become popular since it came out during Spring Festival this year. In this famous movie,many treasures of ancient cultural relics are brought to life.Let's take a closer look at these cultural elements(元素)and the real-life models that inspired(赋予灵感)them. Seven-colored lotus In Ne Zha 2,the seven-colored lotus,plays an seven-colored lotus the Boshan censer important part in rebuilding the bodies of Ne Zha and Ao Bing.This magic idea comes from the Boshan censer at the Hebei Museum in Shijiazhuang.Hebei Province. The Boshan censer was used indoors during the Western Han Dynasty,named for its likeness to the legendary never-dying mountain. Tianyuan tripod The Tianyuan tripod is a key tool in the Jade Xu Tianyuan tripod bronze(青铜ipod Palace in the film.Its design draws inspiration from the bronze tripods used during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The tripod's design includes common pattems like the Taotie and cloud-thunder patterns,which were popular during these dynasties. The tripod was a symbol of power in ancient China.Its appearance in the film shows the high position and highest power of the Chan sect in the Jade Xu Palace. Barrier beasts Barrler beasts mask If you've seen both Ne Zha films,you're sure to remember the lovely barrier beasts-funny creatures that serve as guards. These creatures have an amazing likeness to ancient relics from the Sanxingdui(三星堆)culture,. When visiting the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province,you'll find the likeness between the barrier beasts and objects like the gold-masked bronze head.large bronze masks and the bronze eagle-shaped bell. 33.What can we learn from the article? A The Boshan censer was used outdoors. B.The tripod was a symbol of luck in ancient China. C.The barrier beasts can be seen in the Sanxingdui Museum. D.The Taotie pattern of the tripod was widely used in Shang and Zhou dynasties. 34.Which cultural element in Ne Zha 2 was inspired by the models in Sanxingdui Museum? A.Barrier beasts. B.The Boshan censer. C.Tianyuan tripod. D.Seven-colored lotus. 八年级英语第6页（共10页） 35.What is the main idea of the passage? A.The stages of making Ne Zha 2. B.The popularity of Ne Zha 2 during Spring Festival. C.The elements of culture in Ne Zha 2 and their models. D.The location and the history of ancient Chinese relics. 36.In which part of a newspaper can you find this passage? A.Culture. B.Music. C.Science. D.Education. (D) Ever thought about keeping a capybara as a pet?They are known for being friendly and social.But,owning a capybara is more than just feeding and housing them.Knowing their natural ways and social needs helps you decide if a capybara is right for your family. Space and Living Environment You need a lot of space for capybaras to move around comfortably. A good size for a pair is 12 feet by 20 feet,with a 55cm-high fence()to keep them safe.This space lets them explore and play.which is good for their health. Also,make sure they have a swimming hole at least 3.5 feet deep.Water is important for their health and keeping cool.Keep the temperature right,about 25C,for a healthy home.And make sure their indoor area is safe at night for them to rest. Social Needs Capybaras love to be with others.Having at least two together is key to keep them happy and stress-free.They need to be with friends to act naturally and feel secure.Since they can live up to 12 years,you're making a big promise to care for them well. By giving them enough space and friends,you can make a great home for your capybaras. This way,they can live a happy and healthy life. Feeding and Food It's key to know the right capybara food for their health.These pets eat mainly plants with grasses.They also like water plants and fruits,which give them important nutrients. Owning a capybara can be pleasing but also comes with big responsibilities.These large animals are not just pets but are part of a social group that needs lots of company.Think carefully about if you can give them the life they need before bringing one home. 37.If you want to keep capybaras,what kind of home should you prepare for them? A.A home with low temperature. B.A home with a 30 cm-high fence. C.A home with a 4-feet-deep swimming hole. D.A home with a 12 feet by 12 feet area. 八年级英语第7页（共10页） 38.What does the underlined word "secure"in Paragraph 4 mean? A.Frightened. B.Lonely. C.Quiet. D.Safe. 39.What does a capybara need according to the article? A.A safe and small space. B.Enough space and meat C.Some friends and right food. D.A short fence and many friends. 40.What is the purpose of the passage? A.To encourage people to keep capybaras as pets. B.To introduce requirements of keeping capybaras. C.To compare capybaras with other social animals. D.To explain why capybaras prefer living in groups. 第二节阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Beijing held the nation's first man-like robot half marathon( on Saturday.A total of 20 man-like robot teams from across China joined 12,000 human runners on the same road. 41. Among 20 competing teams,"Tien Kung Ultra"won. 42. Most robots use handheld remote controls.But Tien Kung Ultra follows and plans long distance by wireless guide.43. It can find its position,change direction and speed by itself in real time.It can go from the start to the end this way. 44. They had to run for a long time on rough roads and face unexpected challenges.They needed to act well in many areas.These included strong and energy-efficient connections,good cooling for the body and an efficient energy system. The marathon provided a test of robots'performance in real-world life.In the future,the upgraded robots will have a good moving ability.It can also talk naturally.According to the"Tien Kung"developer,it could be used across factories,transportation,special jobs,and even home settings like elderly care.45. It is believed that more of such events will greatly push the robot technology forward. A.The half marathon was hard for man-like robots. B.It was a meaningful day for both people and robots! C This would be convenient and supportive in daily life. D.It crossed the finish line first with a time of 160 minutes. E.What's more,it can plan tasks well and do a lot of things. 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】 阅读短文，根据上下文和所给的首字母，写出所缺单词。注意使用正确形式，每空限填 一词。答卷时，要求写出完整单词。 Chinese calligraphy,known as Shufa,has been an important part of Chinese culture for a long time.Although the tools they use are 46.s _such as a brush,ink and paper,the art itself is full of life and beauty. Calligraphy is not just about writing words.Every stroke (in calligraphy can 47.e feelings.Thick lines might show strength,while thin,quick lines make people feel lively.Each character has its own 48.m_,For example,the word"water"flows like a river. Calligraphy is 49.c in our daily life.We can often see them in Spring Festival couplets ()paper fans and shop signs.Nowadays,calligraphy,the traditional art,is 50.m with modernity.They are printed on modern things like T-shirts and phone cases. 第二节完成句子（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 根据所给的汉语内容，用英语完成下列句子。（每空限填一词） 51.为了帮助海龟生存，去年夏天，我们班参加了一个海龟保护项目。 Our class joined in a turtle protection project help turtles survive last summer. 52.在这个项目中，许多海龟蛋都由志愿者保护。 Many turtle eggs by volunteers in the project. 53.科学家提醒我们在海龟巢穴附近保持安静。 The scientists keeping quiet near turtle nests. 54.一天晚上，当我们正在记录数据时，一只小海龟正缓慢地向大海移动。 While we were recording data one night,a baby turtle towards the sea. 55.对于我们来说，参加这个项目很有意义。 meaningful us take part in the project. 第三节书面表达（共1小题；满分15分】 随着科技发展，人们的生活将会更加舒适和智能化。近期，班级将举办以“A day of a student in the future'”为主愿的英语征文活动。想象你是未来的一名中学生，请根据以下内容 提示，写一篇英语短文，介绍你在未来的一天的生活。 Before school wake up in a smart house ◆go to school by. A day of a student in the future At school After school ◆study with Al ◆play with robots 令（补充至少一点） 令…（补充至少一点） 注意：1.可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。 2.词数：80词左右（开头已给出，不计入词数）。 3.不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。 A day of a student in the future. Life will become more amazing in the future. 八年级英语第10页（共10页）