浙江省宁波市江北区2024-2025学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题

2024 学年第二学期八年级学业质量检测（英语试卷） 注意事项： 1. 本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。 2. 答题前，在答题纸上写姓名和准考证号，并在试卷首页的指定位置写上姓名和座位号。 3. 必须在答题纸上的对应答题位置上答题，写在其他地方无效。 4. 做听力题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有一分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。 第一部分 听力理解（共三节，满分20分） 第一节 (共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the girl give away to the Children’s Home? A. Books. B. Toys. C. Pens. 2. What are the two speakers talking about? A. Qomolangma. B. The Great Wall. C. The Yangtze River. 3. How long has Maggie learned Chinese chess? A. For 2 years. B. For 5 years. C. For 7 years. 4. What’s Bill busy with? A. Sweeping the floor. B. Studying for the math test. C. Studying for the English test. 5. Where are the speakers? A. At a library. B. In a hospital. C. In a bookstore. 第二节 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面2段较长对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What was Mike doing at five yesterday? A. Playing basketball. B. Seeing a doctor. C. Hanging out with his mom. 7. What did the doctor advise Mike to do? A. To take some medicine. B. To have a good rest. C. To drink hot water. 听下面一段较长对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. How does the boy like Chinese stories? A. They are educational. B. They are useful. C. They are colorful. 9. How many ways of retelling stories are mentioned (被提到)? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 10. Which story may the girl’s class choose? A. Yu Gong Moves the Mountains. B. Hou Yi Shoots the Suns. C. Journey to the West. 第三节 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面一段独白。独白后有5个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。独白读两遍。 听下面一段独白，回答第11至第15五个小题。 11. How do these students go to Ningbo Museum? A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By bike. 12. On which floor can visitors know about the Hemudu Culture? A. The first floor. B. The second floor. C. The third floor. 13. Where can the students find the guide if they get lost? A. At the tourist center. B. At the ticket office . C. In the gift shop. 14. When should the students be back? A. At 3:00. B. At 4:00. C. At 5:00. 15. Why is Ningbo Museum special for many tourists? A. It was designed by Wang Shu. B. It has a lot of ancient treasures. C. It shows the history and culture of Ningbo. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be; I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit awhile (片刻) with me. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up… To more than I can be. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy ▲ ; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up… To more than I can be. 16. What’s the best word for ▲ ? A. seas B. parks C. streets D. ways 17. The best title of the text is ________. A. When I am down B. You raise me up C. I can stand on mountains D. I am on your shoulders 18. According to the text, it is mostly ________. A. an e-mail B. news C. an ad. D. a song B Joanne Kathleen Rowling, known as J.K. Rowling, was born in 1965 in Yate, England. She once worked as a secretary (秘书) in London. She loves writing. Every day during her lunch break, she wrote stories in small notebooks. One day, while waiting for a delayed train, the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter suddenly came to her mind. She started writing the first book quickly, even on napkins when she had no paper. Life was not easy. Rowling faced many challenges. She lost her job and got divorced (离婚). She struggled to raise her baby daughter alone. She often wrote in cafés because her apartment was too cold. However, she never gave up. In 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published. It became really popular, selling millions of copies.   Rowling’s story is not just about magic. She once said, “Failure taught me things about myself I could have learned no other way.” Today, she often helps others, showing that kindness is as powerful as magic. 19. Why did J.K. Rowling name the boy Harry Potter?  A. It’s the name of a café.     B. It’s the name of her own kid.    C. It’s the name of a boy she met while waiting for the train.   D. It’s the name just came into her mind while waiting for the train.   20. Why did J.K. Rowling write in cafés?     A. To meet other writers.   B. To find a warm place.       C. To find quiet places.   D. To sell her books.   21. What is the main purpose of the passage?     A. To describe J.K. Rowling’s living experiences.      B. To explain how to write a magical story.       C. To list all the books written by J.K. Rowling.       D. To compare J.K. Rowling’s early and modern life.   22. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?      A. She values money more than creativity.       B. She gives up easily when facing problems.       C. She believes in helping others through her success.   D. She would rather write in uncomfortable environment.   C Minli and the dragon sat in the camp for the night. As they made no moves to go farther into the forest, the monkeys had quieted down. But they still watched. “Those monkeys are very greedy, ” the dragon said, “They always fight over things they don’t need, like bad fruits and mud (泥).” Suddenly, Minli came up with an idea and thought maybe the monkeys were so greedy that they could be silly enough to be tricked. “I’m going to cook the rice,” Minli said. “But it’s not for me. It’s for the monkeys.” “The monkeys?” the dragon said. “They will take it and eat it, but they will not let you through.” “That’s what I am expecting,” Minli said. “I do not understand,” the dragon said. “Don’t worry,” Minli said. “I think I know how we can pass the monkeys.” As Minli cooked the big pot of rice, the eyes of the monkeys lit up. When the rice was done, Minli and the dragon placed it near the trees where the monkeys were watching. Then, Minli covered her fishnet on the rice pot. In the bright light of the moon, the monkeys came down and tried to take the rice. But when they tried to carry the rice away, the fishnet caught them! The heavy pot of rice shook as the monkeys fought hard to get free. But the fishnet was strong. Minli and the dragon quickly packed their things and continued through the forest. 【Adapted from Where the Mountain Meets the Moon】 23. What did the monkeys do when Minli cooked the rice? A. They fell asleep. B. They fought with Minli. C. They learned from Minli. D. They kept an eye on Minli. 24. According to the text, what’s the correct order of the story? ① The greedy monkeys was caught by the fishnet. ② Minli planned to trick the monkeys. ③ Minli covered her fishnet on the rice. ④ Minli cooked a big pot of rice. A. ①④③② B. ②①③④ C. ③②④① D. ②④③① 25. What do you think of Minli? A. Brave and smart. B. Honest but silly. C. Stupid but brave. D. Greedy and lazy. 26. How does the story end? A. The monkeys fought with the dragon. B. The monkeys agreed to share the rice. C. Minli and the dragon continued their journey. D. Minli had to find another way through the forest. D ①YangBOT was performed by robots during the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Snake. It made a hit. Let’s take a look! ②In the performance directed by Chinese director Zhang Yimou, 16 robots made by Chinese robotics company Unitree, dressed in northeastern Chinese style jackets, performed together with dancers. The robots could do more than just move around. ③The robots learned dance moves through AI and used laser navigation (激光导航) to move safely on the stage. Their strong joints (关节), which can reach a power of 360N·m, helped them balance perfectly during fast steps. Zhang Yimou explained, “This dance isn’t just fun—it shows how technology can bring new life to traditions.” ④Unitree named these robots “Fuxi”, which sounds like the name of a mythical (神话的) emperor in Chinese culture. Everyone who watched the performance was surprised by how technology and tradition could come together in such a wonderful way. ⑤The special charm (魅力) and the good mix of modern and traditional things impress people a lot. The dancing robots at the Gala are just the beginning—the future of robots is full of hope! 27. How did the writer lead into the topic? A. By asking a question. B. By describing the fact. C. By telling a story. D. By showing a picture. 28. Why did Unitree name their robots “Fuxi”? A. Because Fuxi means “robot” in Chinese. B. Because Fuxi designed the robots’ jackets. C. Because Fuxi is a famous modern scientist. D. Because Fuxi is an emperor’s name in China. 29. What is the author’s attitude (态度) towards the robots in the future? A. Uncaring. B. Nervous. C. Hopeful. D. Worried. 30. What’s the structure of the text? A. B. C. D. 第2节 任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 右栏介绍了应对考试的小贴士，请从左栏中选择相应的小标题予以配对（其中一个是多余的）。 Test-taking is a skill you should learn. Do you freeze up (紧张) when a teacher says it’s time for a test? Do you get so worried that you make mistakes? Learn the following tips and your test scores will go up! A. Learn to Relax B. Try to Prepare Well C. Know the Topic D. Do More Homework E. Read Instructions ________31. If possible, do more homework and spend more time on study. This way you will feel better and you don’t need to worry. ________32. Come prepared with paper, a pen, pencil, eraser, watch, and book or dictionary if they are allowed. ________33. Read the instructions twice. Make sure you understand the questions before you answer. ________34. When you feel yourself start to get anxious, put your pencil down on the table, close your eyes, and count to 10. Only when you are relaxed can you do your best. 35. Will you be nervous before the test? Please give one more tip. ▲ (不超过20个词) 第三部分  语言运用 (共三节，满分40分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Once there lived an old man in a mountain village. He was a famous hunter (猎人). He often went hunting 36 in the mountains. He was not afraid of any wild animals, not 37 a tiger. One 38 , someone saw a tiger come into the village, and stole two sheep away. The second night the tiger came again. The villagers were frightened. They asked the old hunter to catch it 39 they could have a safe life. When the old man 40 the tiger, he thought hard. He wondered 41 the tiger came at night twice but only stole the sheep. The next night, he walked outside the village. Suddenly he saw the tiger 42 . He quickly threw himself on the ground. To his surprise, the tiger did not come at him, but went away. He followed it quietly and found it was running on two of its feet just like a man. Then 43 was clear. On the 44 day, when it got dark, the hunter took some animal skins with him and hid himself behind a big tree near the village. He was waiting for the “tiger”. 45 the “tiger” came near the tree, the old hunter jumped out and caught the “tiger” by the “leg”. Then he said, “Don’t be afraid. I do not mean to hurt you. You know who I am, don’t you?” The “tiger” said “Yes” and 46 the tiger’s skin. “You are 47 . But you 48 steal anything from others. Here are some animal skins for you. You may sell them at the market. 49 the money, you can buy food and clothes for your family. Work harder and try to 50 a living.” With tears in his eyes, the poor man thanked the kind-hearted old hunter and walked home. 36. A. along B. alone C. slowly D. badly 37. A. even B. ever C. still D. until 38. A. morning B. afternoon C. night D. moment 39. A. so that B. in order to C. as if D. after all 40. A. found out B. heard about C. looked through D. learned from 41. A. how B. what C. why D. when 42. A. shouting B. leaving C. coming D. sleeping 43. A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something 44. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth 45. A. As well as B. As soon as C. As much as D. As far as 46. A. took after B. took up C. took down D. took off 47. A. afraid B. poor C. rich D. healthy 48. A. shouldn’t B. needn’t C. have to D. might 49. A. By B. For C. With D. From 50. A. have B. save C. make D. do 第二节 词汇运用（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）  A. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填入短文中。每词仅用一次。 least develop begin unless according to Most students have 10-minute breaks between classes. They can do some exercise, talk with each other and relax during the time. But in order to keep their students safe, some schools don’t let them leave the classroom during breaks 51 they need to go to the toilet. “They can’t go outside to play and have a rest.” a parent says in an interview (采访). To give students a real rest, primary and middle schools in Beijing 52 to add five more minutes to break time between classes two months ago. 53 the new rule, each school should have a 30-minute big break in the morning and another in the afternoon. Students should have at 54 90 minutes of break time each day in primary schools and 105 minutes in middle schools. With the new rule, students will have more time to relax and have a better 55 . This can help them keep healthy and avoid myopia (避免近视). B. 阅读下面短文，根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式（每空一词）。 The animated movie Ne Zha 2, released on January 29, 2025, has gained an office box (票房) of $1.39 billion, and has become a huge 56 (成功) in the film industry. It has won the hearts of millions of audiences both home and 57 (在国外). 58 (千) of them have even watched them for more than once. Being an 59 (不同寻常的) demon, Ne Zha never gives up but fights 60 (对抗) his fate with his friend Ao Bing. Ne Zha 2 teaches people important life lessons. It encourages people to stay brave when facing 61 (困难). The movie introduces international audience Chinese myths and legends. It 62 (提醒) us that art and culture can help build a good 63 (理解) between people from different parts of the world. Ne Zha 2 is not 64 (简单地、仅仅) a movie. It is a symbol of China’s growing cultural confidence. 65 (无论、不管) you enjoy mythology or not, Ne Zha 2 is a must-see movie in 2025. 第三节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中词语的正确形式。 In the Western Han, there was a man named Kuang Heng. He was 66 (bear) in a poor family. He liked reading books very much. He needed to work at daytime, so he had to read books during night. But his family was 67 poor to buy a candle. One night, he found his neighbor had candles, but the light couldn’t go 68 his room. He dug 69 small hole in the wall so that he could read books with the light. From that day on, he didn’t stop reading books until his 70 (neighbor) light went out every night. 71 , he soon finished reading all his books and there were no more books for him to read. So he went to a rich man’s house and worked for 72 (he). Kuang Heng asked the rich man to lend more books to him instead 73 the payment. The rich man asked, “Why don’t you want the money?” Kuang Heng said, “Because I only want to borrow your books.” The rich man agreed. Kuang Heng read the books one by one. 74 (final), he became a famous scholar (学者) with many great 75 (achieve). 第四部分  书面表达（共1小题，满分20分） 76. 假如你是李华，最近收到了来自美国笔友Peter的求助。请阅读以下邮件内容并回复。 Dear Li Hua, How’s everything going with you? Recently, I often do my homework with the help of AI. Because of it, my mother got angry last Sunday and I argued with her. I know she worries about my grades, and I have no idea what to do. What should I do to solve the problems with my mom? And what’s your advice on using AI for study? Take care and hope to hear from you soon. All the best, Peter 要点提示：What’s your advice...? 1. use it in a proper way 2. not depend on AI too much 3. ... What should I do ...? 1. communicate with... 2. share the problems... 3. ... 注意： （1）包含所有要点，可适当发挥； （2）文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息； （3）词数80-100；首尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Peter, I’m sorry to hear that you have an argument with your mother. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hope things will get better for you soon. Best regards, Li Hua 2024学年第二学期八年级学业质量检测（英语试卷） 第 4 页 共 10 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$