云南省曲靖市2024-2025学年八年级下学期7月期末英语试题

绝密★启用前 曲靖市2024-2025学年春季学期期末考试 八年级英语试题卷 (试卷分第1卷和第Ⅱ卷，共8页。满分70分，考试用时120分钟) 注意事项： 1.本卷为试题卷。考生必须在答题卡上解题作答。答案应书写在答题卡的相应位置上，在 试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 2.考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 第I卷选择题（满分50分） 第一部分英语知识运用（共二节，满分20分） 第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将所选答案 涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 1.We have an art class Wednesday afternoon. A.at B.in C.on D.for 2.Sports have the power to bring the world together.That's the true of the Olympics. A.sign B.decision C.challenge D.spirit 3.-I had a fight with my best friend Jim.What's your advice? -You call him so that you can say you're sorry. A.can B.must C.can't D.mustn't 4. we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow,I still have a dream. A.Even though B.As soon as C.As long as D.Ever since 5.6G could be 100 times than 5G,allowing people to download a full movie in just one second. A.fast B.faster C.fastest D.the fastest 6.-Why didn't you reply to my WeChat message? -Sorry.I a walk with my grandparents at that time. A.am taking B.have taken C.was taking D.took 7.-How about for an after-school reading program? -Good idea! A.trying out B.working out C.giving out D.checking out 8.-Hello!May I speak to Cathy? -Sorry,she isn't here now.She to Beijing. A.goes B.is going C.went D.has gone 英语试题卷·第1页（共8页） ▣▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效百书 9.Mr Chen encouraged us in our community to help people in need. A.volunteer B.to volunteer C.volunteering D.volunteered 10.-Is there on China Daily's official website? -Yes.The Beijing Library was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 World's Greatest Places to Visit in 2025. A.something interesting B.anything interesting C.interesting something D.interesting anything 第二节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将所选答案 涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 Timothy Pilotti is a 37-year-old actor from Sweden.He loves Peking Opera.His 11 in Peking Opera started many years ago. Pilotti decided to become an 12 at an early age.He went to acting schools and studied physical theater at a university in Finland.In his third year,the university asked students to study a traditional theater form abroad on an exchange program.Some of his classmates went to India, 13 he wanted to go to China. In 2009,Pilotti and two other students went to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing.They 14 Peking Opera there for six months.While they were there,the first performance they practiced 15was Sanchakou.It's a classic Peking Opera piece about a general(将军)and an innkeeper(客栈老板)fighting in a dark room.Pilotti played the 16 of the innkeeper. In 2010 and 2014,Pilotti went back to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts to learn more about Peking Opera.Later,he used what he had learned in his own shows in Sweden. Pilotti gets ideas 17 traditional Chinese stories.In recent years,he has made two theater shows.One is about the Monkey King,and 18 is about Jingwei.In the show about the Monkey King,Pilotti uses Peking Opera movements to show the character's quick and playful side.The show has been very 19.People,especially children,like it very much.He also teaches children Peking Opera movements after his shows. Pilotti 20 his works on social media,and many people are very amazed by his performances and praise him for spreading traditional Chinese culture. 11.A.interest B.skill C.trouble D.habit 12.A.engineer B.astronaut C.inventor D.actor 13.A.or B.so C.but D.and 14.A.studied B.watched C.introduced D.described 15.A.clearly B.quickly C.wonderfully D.peacefully 16.A.role B.card C.game D.music 17.A.without B.from C.with D.across 18.A.other B.the other C.another D.others 19.A.truthful B.careful C.useful D.successful 20.A.buys B.changes C.shares D.borrows 英语试题卷·第2页（共8页） 夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 第二部分阅读理解（共三节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“℉”），并将答案涂到答题卡的相应位 置上。 Tie-dyeing()is a traditional way of dyeing in Southwest China,mainly practiced by people in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.It dates back to the 3rd to 4th century in China and is still used today.In 2006,it was recognized (as a national intangible cultural heritage. Zhoucheng Village,a big village in Dali,Yunnan Province,is famous for tie-dyeing.Due to its fine workmanship,Zhoucheng has become a main producing place of the tie-dyed cloth and is known as "The Land of National Tie-dye". Tie-dyeing is a skill for creating patterns on the cloth.As its name suggests,the main steps of tie-dyeing include"tie"and"dye".First,the cloth is folded according to the patterns.Then,it is tied tight(紧紧地)with string(绳子)to make knots.When the cloth is put into the dye,the tied parts keep their own colours,while the untied parts soak up (the dye.The tighter the knots are tied,the clearer the patterns will be. Usually,the main colours of the tie-dyeing are white and blue,with the white colour for the patterns and the blue for the background.The mix of blue and white looks simple but beautiful. People like to use plants like Ban Lan Gen to make the dye.This dye is natural,good for the skin and gives a special blue-green colour that stays bright for a long time. 21.Tie-dyeing is mainly practiced by people in Yunnan province. 22.Zhoucheng Village is known as"The Land of National Tie-dye". 23.The skill of tie-dyeing has two main steps:“tie”and“dye” 24.People like to use plants to make the dye because they're cheap. 25.The passage mainly talks about the history of tie-dyeing. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并将所选答案 涂到答题卡的相应位置上。 A Our school talent show helps students show their talents and build confidence.It brings everyone together to celebrate creativity.Join us to shine on stage! Annual School Talent Show Date:Friday,May 20,2025 Event Details Time:4:00 PM-6:30 PM Venue:School Auditorium Theme:"Shine Your Light!" 英语试题卷·第3页（共8页） Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效可书 Singing(solo or group) Performance Dancing(any style) Categories (类别) Instrumental Music (piano,guitar,etc.) Special Skills(magic,comedy,etc.) Rules for Open to all students in Grades 7-9 Participants No dangerous props(fire,knives,etc.) (参与者) Time limit:3-5 minutes per act Registration:Submit application to Room 203 by May 10 1st Place:Y500 gift card trophy Prizes 2nd Place:Y300 gift card 3rd Place:Y100 gift card Audience Choice Award:Special surprise! Teachers will judge based on creativity,skill,and stage Important presence(舞台表现)， Notes Parents and friends are welcome to attend(free entry). Contact:student.council@sunshinems.edu 26.How long will the show last? A.90 minutes. B.120 minutes. C.150 minutes. D.180 minutes. 27.How many performance categories does the talent show have? A.3. B.4. C.5. D.6. 28.Which of the following is TRUE? A.The show is open to all students in Grades 7-9. B.A 3rd place winner can get a special surprise. C.Parents and friends aren't welcome to attend. D.Teachers will judge according to skill and clothes. 29.What is the main purpose of this material? A.To explain school rules. B.To describe students'stage presence. C.To introduce a music store. D.To invite students to join a talent show. 30.What kind of text is the material? A.A diary. B.A letter. C.An email. D.A notice. 英语试题卷·第4页（共8页） ▣特▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 B Sharwood the dog is a life saver.He has saved the lives of hundreds of dogs through his blood donations(献血). With the help of his loving and proud owner Sue Mitchell from the UK,he earned ( the world record for most times to give blood by a dog.By July 2024,he had given blood to charity Pet Blood Bank UK 40 times-and he's done it twice more since then!Sue said:"So many people don't know that dogs can donate blood,maybe 3 in 50 people that I meet might have heard about it..” Eight-year-old Sharwood isn't the only blood donor in the family.Sharwood's son Brinjal,3,has donated 16 times,and buddy Baxter,11,gave blood 33 times before retiring. Baxter's dad Garner,who is sadly no longer with us,was also a donor who gave 15 times. There are rules about which dogs can donate blood.They have to be between certain ages and over a certain weight,and of course,they have to be fit and healthy. Sue's blood donor dogs are all so relaxed while giving blood.Sharwood even wags his tail and often falls asleep.After donating,they are showered with love and affection and given toys and treats.They need to rest and drink plenty of water afterwards to recover (and produce new blood. Sharwood's record amount of blood donations have also seen him nominated for the Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts. 31.How many times had Sharwood donated blood by July 2024? A.15 times. B.16 times. C.33 times. D.40 times. 32.What can we infer about Sue Mitchell? A.She doesn't care about her dogs at all. B.She's pleased with what her dogs have done. C.She always makes her dogs help with chores D.She gives her dogs toys and treats before donating. 33.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.Sharwood is the only blood donor in the family. B.Most people know that dogs can donate blood. C.There are rules for dogs to become blood donors. D.Sue's dogs are nervous while they are giving blood. 34.What does the underlined word"They"in paragraph 5 refer to? A.Sue Mitchell and her children. B.Sue's blood donor dogs. C.People at Pet Blood Bank UK. D.Sue and Sharwood. 35.Which could be the best title for the passage? A.A Heroic Dog Saving Lives B.A Famous Dog Owner C.A Blood Donor's Daily Life D.Rules for Blood Donors 英语试题卷·第5页（共8页） ▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 0 The Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI)is a small country in the Pacific Ocean,near Hawaii and the Philippines.It has5 main islands,29 large atolls(环形珊瑚岛)，and more than 1,000 small islands.One of its most famous atolls is Bikini Atoll. In 2024,the RMI created a new Marine Protected Area (MPA)covering 18,500 square miles (48,000 square kilometers)of ocean,larger than countries like Denmark or Sweden. Fishing is banned in this area to protect marine (life.The MPA includes two faraway atolls,Bikar and Bokak,where no people live.Because they are so far away,the surrounding oceans remain in excellent condition. In 2023,scientists from National Geographic and local experts studied the area.They dived ()underwater 452 times and spent over 640 hours exploring.They found more fish species here than in any other Pacific reef.The MPA is full of life,including deep-sea sharks,giant clams,and maybe even unknown creatures.It's also home to the largest group of green turtles in the Marshall Islands and many seabirds. The RMI government says protecting this area will help not just local sea life but also fishermen and communities that depend on the ocean.Glen Joseph,a leader in protecting the islands'waters,stressed the importance of the ocean,saying,"The ocean is our life.Our future depends on protecting our ocean." This new protected area is a big step toward saving the area's wildlife and ensuring a healthy ocean for future generations. 36.How does the writer start the passage? A.By giving facts. B.By asking questions. C.By telling stories. D.By showing opinions. 37.What does the underlined word"banned"in paragraph 2 mean? A.Not allowed.B.Not chosen. C.Not controlled. D.Not marked. 38.Why does nobody live on Bikar and Bokak atolls? A.They are seriously polluted by plastic waste. B.They are too far away for people to live there. C.The government stops people from living there. D.There is not enough fresh water there. 39.What animals are mentioned as living in the MPA? ①Deep-sea sharks.②Green turtles. ③Seabirds. ④Blue whales. A.①②④ B.①③④ C.①②③ D.②③④ 40.What can we know from this passage? A.It is difficult to create an MPA. B.It is useful to learn about marine life. C.It is important to protect the ocean. D.It is interesting to dive near the Marshall Islands. 英语试题卷·第6页（共8页） ▣▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣9 第三节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将所选答案涂到 答题卡的相应位置上。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Pi,written as the Greek letter(希腊字母)“π”，is the most studied number in maths.Its value is about 3.14159.Pi is so popular that there is even a special day for it-Pi Day.The day is celebrated on March 14th around the world.What do you know about this never-ending number? 41 The history of Pi Day Pi Day was first celebrated in 1988 by the American mathematician and physicist Larry Shaw in San Francisco.42 Interestingly,Pi Day is also the birthday of the famous physicist Albert Einstein.He was born on March 14th,1879. Where did the Pi Symbol ()come from? 43 Later,the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler made it popular in 1737. 44 Even today,.people are racing to calculate(计算)more digits(位数)of Pi in a never-ending competition.Last year,an American computer company calculated Pi to about 202 trillion ( digits. How long is Pi? It is impossible for a person to remember all the digits of Pi because it just goes on forever. The world record for remembering the most digits of Pi by a person now is 70,000.45 A.Let's learn some fun facts about it! B.We can find Pi (in our maths books easily. C.How many digits of Pi have been calculated? D.It was set by Rajveer Meena from India in 2015. E.Pi (is the sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. F.In March 2009,Pi Day was officially recognized in the US. G.The symbol n was first used by the British mathematician William Jones in 1706. ▣g▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 第Ⅱ卷非选择题（满分20分） 第三部分写作（共三节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） 根据句意，用括号中所给词的适当形式填空，并将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。 46.-Need any help with your bedroom cleaning,dear? -No,thanks,Mum.I have cleaned it by.It's clean and tidy now.(D) 47.The Asian Winter Games took place in February in Harbin.(nine) 48.When some feed animals at a zoo,they may put the animals at risk.(tour) 49.We should face challenges instead of running away from them.(brave) 50.China's Shenzhou-20 mission marked a great in space exploration.(achieve) 第二节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） 将下列句子中的汉语部分译成英语，注意使用适当的形式，并将答案写到答题卡的相 应位置上。 51.Watching movies and eating snacks with my family are perfect for a (雨天. 52.-How do you like this cake? (说实在的)，it tastes too sweet! 53.I know the work is hard,but I need to (振奋起来)and finish it step by step. 54.I enjoy reading (科幻小说)because it takes me to an amazing world. 55.We should (认真思考)before sharing our personal information online. 第三节书面表达（满分10分） How to Solve My Problem 提示：作为八年级学生，在学习生活中可能会遇到各种问题，你是如何解决的？你校校刊 英语专栏正在开展以“How to Solve My Problem”为题的征文活动，请用英语写一 篇短文投稿，叙述你遇到的某个问题以及你解决该问题的经历和感受，或针对该问 题谈谈你的建议。 要求：1.根据所给题目，写一篇短文，词数不少于80： 2.语言流畅，内容连贯，书写规范，卷面整洁： 3.文中不能使用真实姓名、校名，否则以零分计： 4.请将短文写在答题卡上，写在试题卷上无效。 英语试题卷·第8页（共8页） Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣6