湖北省襄阳市宜城市2024-2025学年八年级下学期6月期末考试英语试题

宜城市2024一2025学年度学业质量测试题 八年级英语 (本试卷共8页，满分：90分，时限：100分钟) ★祝考试顺利★ 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号 条形码粘贴在答题卡上指定位置。 2.选择题的作答：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 写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、 草稿纸和非答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 笔试部分(90分) 一、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Once upon a time,there was a smart king.The king was old and had no children.He told his people to bring their children to the palace."It's time to 1 the next king,"he said The people were very excited.They quickly came to the palace with their children2 they heard the news. I will give each of you a seed ()In six months,the child with the best3 will be the next king,"the king said to the children. Adam was the youngest child.After he brought the seed home,he took care of it every day. 4,weeks passed and the seed did not grow.Months passed,and5 grew in Adam's pot.Adam began to worry. Six months later,all the children 6 to the palace.Each child carried a pot with a beautiful plant in it,except Adam.Adam carried a(n)7 pot.When the other children saw Adam's pot,they 8 him.One of the children said,"You didn't 9,Adam You will never be king." Adam felt very 10. The king looked at each plant.When he saw Adam 's pot,he asked,"Why is your pot empty?"Adam said,"I planted my seed.I watered it 11,but it never grew." Hearing Adam's words,the king said,"You are the 12." Everyone looked at Adam with their mouth open.Adam was 13 ,【00 八年级英语试题第1面（共8面） The king 14,"I gave each child a boiled seed,so none of the seeds could grow." The other children looked embarrassed. The king put his hand on Adam's head."A good king must always be 15.Adam will be the next king ! ()1.A.catch B.choose C.compete D.introduce （)2.A.f B.until C.as soon as D.as long as (13.A.grade B.plant C.research D.development ()4.A.Anyway B.However C.Instead D.Suddenly ()）5.A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything )6.A.led B.took C.returned D.continued ()7.A.new B.deep C.empty D.broken ()8.A.laughed at B.cheered up C.searched for D.depended on ()9.A.beat B.check C.expect D.succeed 0.A.weak B.upset C.unfair D unbelievable （)1l.A.clearly B.quietly C.carefully D.especially ()12.A.winner B.keeper C.listener D.performer ()13.A.relaxed B.excited C.interested D.surprised ()14.A.agreed B.argued C.explained D.understood ()15.A.kind B.honest C.brave D.clever 二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读三篇短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的 最佳选项。 A Charity Concert 番习劳段人小 Come and listen to the music of excellent musicians!Let's help the children at Westport Hospital together! When:Saturday.May 10h ,from 3 p.m.to 6 p.m Where:The outdoor stage of Central Square,Yucai Road 八年级英语试题第2面（共8面） Who: 于 说 Singers Pianists Violinists Drummer Kyle Sarah Shirley Frank Scott Alice John How much:$5 each person or 15 each family Scan the QRcode to buy tickets→同ga Important Reminders: A cnair is necessary for you to have a place to sit. There will be a silent auction()after the concert,including musical instruments ,CDs, gift cards and other cool things. *All the money will go to the children at Westport Hospital, For mort information:Call 264-XXXXXX )16.How long will the concert last A.For 2 hours.B.For 3 hours. C.For 4 hours. D.For 6 hours. )17.What will Shirley do at the concert A.Sing songs. B.Play the violin. C.Play the piano D.Play the drums. )18.If Mr.and Mrs.Smith and their two sons go to the concert,how much should they pay? A.$5 B.S10. C.$15. D.$20. (19.What should people bring to the concert A.A chair. B.ACD. C.A card. D.A musical instrument. )20.How can people learn more about the concert A.By writing an email. B.By scanning the QR code. C.By visiting the website. D By making a phone call. B That warm spring day,Dad came home holding a small apple sapling（树苗)，"Plant it together,"he said.I shook my head"Why waste time The store sells apples ready to eat !"But he smiled,quietly opened the roots For weeks,I complained (as we watered the weak tree."It'll never grow !I said angrily when the strong summer storms nearly made it fall over.Father simply saved it with bamboo sticks,saying,"Good things take time,just like building a strong house."At that time,I 八年级英语试题第3面（共8面） did't get what he meant. Our final exams were at the end of the term.Since I failed math,I tore (my test paper angrily."I'm done!"Father found me sitting next to our knee-high tree.Instead of giving long speeches,he pointed at its new leaves"Do you remember when it almost did'tmake it through the storm Now it's standing tall,all because it refused to give up ! I realized it all of a sudden.I began to study just as the tree grew,slowly yet surely.My father quietly cheered me on.During late-night studying,he'd put energy drinks beside my books.Even without saying anything,his strong hand on my shoulder said it all. This morning,I found the first red apple shining among the leaves.Dad gently handed it to me after picking it."Hard work makes it sweet,"he smiled.The apple tasted like someone had poured patience ()love,and a warm hug into it.I've always remembered the life's sweet lesson dad taught me. ()21.Why did the boy complain about planting the tree A.Because he disliked apples. B.Because he distrusted his father. C.Because he thought it wasted time. D.Beeause he believed the tree would die. )22.What does the underlined sentence"I'm done !"mean in the story A.I want to give up! B.I plan to try again C.I have to study hard D.I need to take breaks (23.What is the correct order of the following events 1The writer started to study hard. 2 The writer failed her math exam. 3 Dad brought an apple sapling home. 4 The apple tree went through the storm. A.①③②④ B.③④②① C.③②④① D.④②③① ()24.Which words best describe the father's character A.Patient and wise. B.Quiet and polite. C.Serious and strict. D.Kind and humorous. )25.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage A.Son's Strict Rules B.Life's Sweet Lesson C.Father's Gardening Project D.The Apple's Nice Taste c D Loud cheers and laughter filled the hall at St.Paul High School.Everyone was excited because Professor LeBlane from a famous university was putting on an amazing science show 2 Two student volunteers stepped forward.The professor gave each of them a metal half- 八年级英语试题第4面（共8面） ball with a handle ()He asked them to put the two halves together,and the two halves formed a round metal ball.There was a small air valve (on one half.The professor got the air out of the ball,then closed the valve."Now try to pull the two halves apart !"the professor said.The two students pulled hard,their faces turning red,but the ball did not separate.More students joined in,but the metal ball stayed closed. 3"This experiment (shows the power of air pressure around us,"the professor explained."Even though we can't feel it,the air outside is pushing so hard that even eight horses couldn't pull them apart ! 4Next comes the Freezing Show "The professor put cabbages and carrots into liquid nitrogen ()a super-cold liquid (-200C)that made white smoke.Then he took the vegetables out and threw them on the floor.They broke into small pieces like glass !The show got even more exciting.The professor created a "-78C snowstorm that made students shake and turned frozen bananas into fire.Then he used electric machines to send smoke rings flying toward the cheering students !"That's amazing !"shouted one student."I wish my parents were here ! said another. 5"This experiment vegetables can break easily at very low temperatures,"the professor explained." 6The exciting science experiments made everyone very interested in learning physics. )26.How does the writer start the passage to draw readers'attention A.By showing a famous place. B.By sharing a surprising fact. C.By describing an exciting scene. D.By introducing(介绍)a great professor. )27.Which picture correctly shows the first experiment A B c D )28.Which of the following has the same physical principle()as the first experiment A B D (）29.What is the main purpose(目的)of the professor's experiments? A.To prepare students for a science show. B.To interest students in learning physics. C.To show how dangerous liquid nitrogen is. D.To introduce new science tools to students. 八年级英语试题第5面（共8面） 30.Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?(1=Paragraph D...) A. B. C D. ②③④⑤⑧ 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯。 选项中有一项为多余选项。 Three Keys to Less Stress If someone asks,"How are you ?"do you always say,"Fine,"but really want to say,"Busy, unhappy,or stressed out ?"Everyone wants to be happy,but with our busy lives full of study, work,family,home,and friends,it's hard not to be stressed out. ★31 Sleep:Nature's Best Medicine The first ingredient (in a stress-free life is to get at least eight hours of sleep every night. ★32 That's just not enough.Scientific studies show that without at least eight hours of sleep a night,people cannot focus for long periods of time.This is a big cause of stress. Working Out or Just Working ★33 Whether you go to a gym(使身房)，run around your neighborhood,or just take a walk in the park,doctors agree that people should exercise at least three times a week,for at least 20 minutes each time. ★34 Goodbye Coffee,Hello Water Drinking too much coffee,tea,and soda with caffeine(（咖啡因)is another cause of stress, For many,it's linked (to not having enough sleep.When some people wake up, they're still tired.The problem is,caffeine stays in your body for at least five hours.The answer is simple:try to have only one coffee,tea,or soda each day,and for the rest of the day,drink water.Lots of it. ★35 A.Too much stress can lead to health problems. B After a few weeks,you'll feel a huge difference! C.People should drink at least eight glasses every day. Exercise is another key part of lowering your stress. E.Here I will share three tips for staying stress-free with you. F.The average (person gets only between six and seven hours'sleep. 八年级英语试题第6面（共8面） 三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读短文，从方框中选出正确的词并用其造当形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，每词限 用一次。 色W start symbol offering duning great similar regaxded wmether eagirv We see many trees around us every day.What kind of trees do you know?People in ancient China3o wilow branches (as gifts between friends and family members. But do you know why they became a37 of saying goodbye One reason is that willow trees are strong and can grow in almost any type of soil ( 38 it s wet or dry.Because of this,giving a willow branch to say goodbye shows you hope they'll be used to their new living environment39 What's more,in Chinese,the pronunciation of the willew tree "liu ()"is 40 to that of the character"liu ()"which means"to stay'.So,41 a willow branch is like asking someone to stay,even though you know that they have to leave. This tradition has 42 since the Han dynasty.At that time,Baqiao,a bridge in Chang'an,was a popular place to say goodbye.People would often stop there and hand willow branches to43fhienas wrio were leaving. Ancient people often mentioned (willow branches in articles and poets.44 the Tang and Song dynasties ()when travel became easier,poets often wrote about the sadness of parting.For example,Wang Wei,one of the 45 poets (wrote in his poem,"The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green." 四、读写结合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，用英语填空或回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。 Most people agree that time is valuable,yet many waste hours staring at their phones daily. This raises a question:If we truly value time,why do we allow screens to take up so much of it Once I planted myself in front of the screen,watching short videos on my phone all the afternoon.Surprisingly,I didn't feel any happiness or relaxation.I felt so bored that there seemed to be a hole in my life. That's when I began to make up my mind to break the habit of phone addiction ()A hundred percent break isn't possible at first.So my plan is to cut down on the phone time as much as possible.My first rule is quite simple:First,do not pick up the phone iust out of habit.I use it only for necessary tasks,like doing the listening exercises,checking the meanings of a new word and so on.Second,I set daily limits on screen time,such as one hour a day.Last,I also try to 八年级英语试题第7面（共8面） find other activities to fill my free time. Too often,we just see the phone as a tool to shake off boredom.The results of my cutting down on phone time have turned out to be more interesting After keeping the plan for just a few days,I've read two books.I've had more face-to-face talking with my family and friends.And I've even started an exercise program.Everything is different 46.The writer found there seemed to be a"hole in his life after all the afternoon. (不超过6个词) 47.The writer made it a rule not to pick up the phone (不超过5个词) 48.&49.Fill in the blanks according to the passage. How to Break Phone Addiction Results of Cutting Down Phone Time Use the phone only for necessary tasks. 49. (3个词) 48. (不超过6个词) Have more face-to-face communication. Find other activities. Start an exercise program. 50.What would you do instead of using your phone in your free time and why Use your own words.(结合自身实际，15个词以内) 第二节书面表达（共1题，满分15分） "体重管理"成为2025年两会热词之一，国家卫健委发布健康科普手册，倡导全民健康生 活。为帮助同学们增强体质，你校英文周刊正在开展以"My Ways to Keep Fit"为主题的征文 活动，请根据提示信息及自身情况，写一篇短文投稿，分享自己保持健康的方法。内容包括： My Ways to Keep Fit Good eating habits Proper exercise Enough sleep Cut down stress 写作要求： 1.你的征文包含思维导图的全部内容； 2.文章不得出现个人真实姓名和校名： 3.词数80词左右，开头已经给出，但不计入总词数。 My Ways to Keep Fit This school year comes to an end,and we're going to be in Grade 9 soon.Many classmates are under much pressure. 八年级英语试题第8面（共8面）