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盱眙县2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试 八年级英语试题 （满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共75分） 一、听力测试（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 第一部分 听对话，回答问题。 本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍。在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选择正确答案。 1. How does Linda’s father go to work every day? A. B. C. 2. When does the girl get up today? A. B. C. 3. What’s the boy’s favourite sport? A. B. C. 4. What is the woman? A. B. C. 5. How often does the boy go swimming? A. Twice a week. B. For an hour. C. Never. 6. What does Tom’s father look like? A. Fat and strong. B. Short and strong. C. Big and strong. 7. Which festival are they talking about? A. Spring Festival. B. Mid-Autumn Festival. C. Thanksgiving. 8. How far is the girl’s home from her school? A.13 minutes by bus. B.30 minutes by bus. C.30 minutes by car. 9. Is the supermarket open now? A. We don’t know B. Yes, it is. C. No, it isn’t. 10. How many people will go shopping this afternoon? A. Three. B. Two. C. One. 第二部分 听对话和短文回答问题。 你将听到一段对话和两篇短文，各听两遍。听每段对话和短文前，你将有时间阅读相关小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选出最佳选项。 听第一段对话，回答第11至12小题。 11. What isn’t Amy good at? A. English. B. Chinese. C. Sports. 12. What does Amy think of her life? A. She enjoys it. B. She doesn’t like it. C. She doesn’t know. 听第一篇短文，回答第13至15小题。请根据所听内容从A、B、C三个选项中选择正确答案，完成信息记录表 Mary’s New House Who will come __________ Where it is In a __________ in England How many rooms it has 6 What some people think of it __________ 13. A. Her brother B. Her cousin C. Her sister 14. A. large town B. big city C. quiet village 15. A. Modern B. Strange C. Beautiful 听第二篇短文，回答第16~20小题。 16. How will they go for their school trip? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By bike. 17. When will they leave for their school trip? A. At 7:30. B. At 7:50. C. At 8:50. 18. Where will they go for their school trip? A. To a zoo. B. To a cinema. C. To a theme park. 19. What should they take? A. Food and drinks. B. Umbrellas. C. Cameras. 20. What may be the speaker? A. A doctor. B. A student. C. A teacher. 二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 1. The UK is _______ European country and _______ island country. A. an; a B. a; the C. an; the D. a; an 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：英国是一个欧洲国家，也是一个岛国。 考查不定冠词的用法。a一个，表示泛指，修饰以辅音音素开头的单数名词；an一个，表示泛指，修饰以元音音素开头的单数名词；the这，定冠词，表示特指。分析句子可知，两空都是泛指“一个”，European是辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a修饰；island是元音音素开头，故用不定冠词an修饰。故选D。 2. —What’s your hobby, Diana? —Well, I have many hobbies, ________ dancing, singing and playing water sports. A. for example B. such as C. instead of D. because of 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——戴安娜，你的爱好是什么？——嗯，我有很多爱好，比如跳舞、唱歌和玩水上运动。 考查介词短语。for example例如，例举同类事物中的一个；such as例如，例举同类事物中的多个；instead of代替；because of因为。根据“dancing, singing and playing water sports”可知，此处是例举多个事物，应用such as。故选B。 3. This book ________ Lucy’s, because her name is on it. A. may be B. can’t be C. must be D. mustn’t be 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：这本书一定是Lucy的，因为她的名字在上面。 考查情态动词的用法。may be也许是；can’t be不可能是；must be一定是；mustn’t be禁止是。根据“because her name is on it”可知此处表示“一定是”。故选C。 4. —________ has your grandpa lived here? —Since last year. A. How often B. How long C. How soon D. How far 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你爷爷住在这里多久了？——从去年开始。 考查特殊疑问句引导词。How often多久一次；How long多长时间；How soon多久以后 ；How far 多远, 根据“Since last year”可知，此处指多长时间故选B。 5. If the temperature is below 0℃, water will ________ ice in the open air. A. turn into B. turn on C. turn off D. turn down 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：如果温度在零下，水在户外就会变成冰。 考查动词短语。turn into变成；turn on打开；turn off关闭；turn down调小。根据“water will…ice”可知此处指水变成冰，应用“turn into”。故选A。 6. To help people learn more about Chinese history and culture, Nanjing Museum _________ to the public for free since 2008. A. has opened B. has been open C. was opened D. was open 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：为帮助人们更多地了解中国历史文化，南京博物院自2008年起免费向公众开放。 考查现在完成时。open开始营业，打开，动词；开放的，形容词。根据“since 2008”可知句子应用现在完成时，且应用延续性动词，open为非延续性动词，故此处应用be open表示向公众开放的状态。故选B。 7. —Would you mind me ________ the window? —________. But let me put on my coat first. A. to open; Of course not B. to open; Better not C. opening; Better not D. opening; Of course not 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你介意我打开窗户吗？——当然不。但是让我先穿上外套。 考查情景交际和非谓语动词。Of course not当然不；Better not最好不要。mind (sb./sb’s) doing sth.表示“介意某人做某事”，因此第一个空填opening，排除选项A和B；再由“But let me put on my coat first.”可知，此处应该回复“当然不介意”。故选D。 8. —My family will go on a trip to Beijing this summer, but we haven’t decided ________. —Why not take the plane? A. when to leave B. how to get there C. which hotel to choose D. how long to stay there 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——今年夏天我们全家要去北京旅游，但是我们还没有决定怎么去。——为什么不坐飞机呢？ 考查疑问词+动词不定式。decide后接宾语，结合“Why not take the plane?”可知没有决定如何去，用“疑问词+动词不定式”结构，“how to get there”表示“如何到那里”，在句中充当宾语。故选B。 9. —Excuse me, does Mrs Wang live here? —She ________ live here, but now she ________ in the city. A. used to; is used to live B. was used to; is used to living C. used to; is used to living D. is used to; used to live 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——请问，王太太住在这里吗？——她过去住在这里，但现在她习惯了住在城市里。 考查used to和be used to的用法。used to do sth.“过去常常做某事”，be used to doing sth.“习惯做某事”。根据“but now”可推断，第一空应该是表达王太太以前住这里，用“used to”，第二空表达王太太现在“习惯住在”城市里，用“is used to living”。故选C。 10 — I am going to visit Mount Lu during the winter holiday. — Really? ________. A. See you soon B. Have fun C. It’s nice of you D. That’s all right 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——寒假期间我打算去庐山游玩。——真的吗？玩得开心。 考查情景交际。See you soon再见；Have fun玩得开心；It’s nice of you你真好；That’s all right没关系。根据“I am going to visit Mount Lu during the winter holiday.”可知对方打算去游玩，Have fun符合情境。故选B。 三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） Welcome to Around the World in Eight Hours. I’m your ____11____ guide, Robin. Have you noticed the “Tour” icon at the top of the page? Just click on it, ____12____ you can visit Asia, Africa, Europe, America and more in only eight hours! Here we are in “the Big Apple”—New York, the biggest city in ____13____. Wall Street, the world-famous ____14____ centre, is here at the ____15____ end of Manhattan Island. There are many big companies and international ____16____ here. Further on is Times Square. Every year, ____17____ of people gather here on New Year’s Eve. It’s ____18____ to see the huge glass ball ____19____ through the darkness! In the centre of the island is Central Park. _____20_____ several lakes, hills and a large green lawn, it’s a good place _____21_____ after a hard day’s work. When you visit New York, don’t miss Broadway. It has been famous for its theaters _____22_____ the early twentieth century. Have you ever _____23_____ the song “Memory”? It comes from the famous Broadway musical Cats. OK, _____24_____ much for New York. There’s a “Back” icon at the bottom of the page. Click on it, pick _____25_____ city and then start your new tour. 11. A. tour B. food C. plane D. city 12. A. but B. or C. and D. so 13. A. the world B. the USA C. Europe D. Asia 14. A. tourist B. art C. trade D. sports 15. A. northern B. southern C. eastern D. western 16. A. schools B. banks C. museums D. parks 17. A. hundreds B. thousand C. thousands D. millions 18. A. exciting B. good C. sorry D. terrible 19. A. falling B. fall C. fell D. fallen 20. A. In B. On C. By D. With 21. A. relax B. relaxing C. to relax D. relaxed 22. A. in B. from C. since D. by 23. A. heard from B. heard of C. heard about D. heard to 24. A. too B. very C. quite D. so 25. A. other B. the other C. another D. others 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. A 20. D 21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了“八小时环游世界”的网站的内容，主要介绍了欧洲的华尔街、时代广场、中央公园、百老汇。 【11题详解】 句意：我是你的导游，罗宾。 tour旅游；food美食；plane飞机；city城市。根据“Welcome to Around the World in Eight Hours.”可知，这里指导游。故选A。 【12题详解】 句意：只需点击它，您就可以在短短八小时内访问亚洲、非洲、欧洲、美洲等地！ but但是；or或；and和；so所以。根据“you can visit Asia, Africa, Europe, America and more in only eight hours!”可知，这里是顺承关系，用and连接。故选C。 【13题详解】 句意：纽约，美国最大的城市。 the world世界；the USA美国；Europe欧洲；Asia亚洲。根据“New York”可知，纽约是美国最大的城市。故选B。 【14题详解】 句意：世界著名的贸易中心华尔街位于曼哈顿岛的南端。 tourist游客；art艺术；trade贸易；sports体育。根据“Wall Street”可知，华尔街是著名的贸易中心。故选C。 【15题详解】 句意：世界著名的贸易中心华尔街位于曼哈顿岛的南端。 northern北部的；southern南部的；eastern东部的；western西部的。根据“end of Manhattan Island.”可知，华尔街位于曼哈顿岛的南端。故选B。 【16题详解】 句意：这里有很多大公司和国际银行。 schools学校；banks银行；museums博物馆；parks公园。根据“There are many big companies and international…here.”可知，这里指国际银行。故选B。 【17题详解】 句意：每年除夕，成千上万的人聚集在这里。 hundreds数百；thousand千；thousands数千；millions数以百万计的。根据“of people gather here on New Year’s Eve.”可知，这里指成千上万的人聚集在这里。thousand不与of连用，用hundreds数量过少，用millions数量过多。故选C。 【18题详解】 句意：看到巨大的玻璃球在黑暗中坠落，真是令人兴奋！ exciting令人兴奋的，修饰物；good好的；sorry抱歉的；terrible糟糕的。此处的主语是物，因此用修饰物的形容词exciting。故选A。 【19题详解】 句意：看到巨大的玻璃球在黑暗中坠落，真是令人兴奋！ falling落下，动名词；fall落下，原形；fell落下，过去式；fallen落下，过去分词。根据“see”可知，这里是：see…doing sth.看到事情正在发生。故选A。 【20题详解】 句意：这里有几个湖泊、山丘和一大片绿色草坪，是辛苦工作一天后放松身心的好地方。 In在……里面；On在…上；By靠近；With具有。根据“several lakes, hills and a large green lawn”可知，这里表示伴随，用介词with。故选D。 【21题详解】 句意：这里有几个湖泊、山丘和一大片绿色草坪，是辛苦工作一天后放松身心的好地方。 relax放松，原形；relaxing放松的，形容词；to relax放松，动词不定式；relaxed放松的，形容词。根据“it’s a good place”可知，这里用动词不定式作定语。故选C。 【22题详解】 句意：自二十世纪初以来，它以剧院而闻名。 in在……里面；from来自；since自从；by靠近。根据“the early twentieth century.”可知，这里是由since引导的现在完成时。故选C。 【23题详解】 句意：你听过《记忆》这首歌吗？ heard from来自；heard of听过；heard about听说过；heard to听到了。根据“he song “Memory”?”可知，这里是听过《记忆》这首歌吗。故选B。 【24题详解】 句意：好的，纽约就讲到这里。 too太；very非常；quite相当；so所以。根据“much for New York.”可知，这里是纽约就讲到这里。so much意为“如此多”。故选D。 【25题详解】 句意：点击它，选择另一个城市，然后开始你的新旅程。 other可作形容词或代词，做形容词时，意思是“别的，其他”，泛指“其他的（人或物）”；the other指两个人或物中的一个时，只能用the other，不能用another，此时的other作代词；another既可作形容词，也可作代词，只能用于三个或更多的人或物，泛指同类事物中的三者或三者以上的“另一个”，只能代替或修饰单数可数名词；others是other的复数形式，泛指“另外几个”，“其余的”。在句中可作主语、宾语。根据“city”可知，单数名词，用another修饰，指选择另一个城市。故选C。 四、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A There are a lot of music festivals to look forward to in the coming months. Firefly Music Festival Come to Paris! Not only will you have great music, but you can also visit some old museums. Date: June 21—24 Place: Paris, France Music Type: Rock Music (摇滚乐) Price: €55 per person Montreal International Classical Music Festival All classical music (古典乐) lovers should come here at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best musicians (音乐家). Date: June 28—July 7 Place: Montreal, Canada Music Type: Classical Price: C$80 per person 26. The picture above is ________. A. a notice B. a guide C. a poster D. a diary 27. Mary wants to enjoy a music festival with her parents on June 22. How much will they pay? A. €55. B. $80. C. €165. D. $240. 28. If Bob enjoys peaceful (宁静的) music, he will probably go to ________. A. Paris and also see some fireflies B. Paris and also visit some old museums C. Montreal and also visit some old museums D. Montreal and also see some of the best musicians 【答案】26. C 27. C 28. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是关于音乐节的海报。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据“There are a lot of music festivals to look forward to in the coming months.”以及图片可知，这是关于音乐节的海报。故选C。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一张图片“Date: June 21—24”和“Price: €55 per person”可知，一个人需要55欧元，三个人需要165欧元。故选C。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二张图片“All classical music (古典乐) lovers should come here at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best musicians (音乐家).”可知，如果鲍勃喜欢宁静的音乐，他可能会去蒙特利尔，还会看到一些最好的音乐家。故选D。 B Dear Liz, My stay in Thailand (泰国) has certainly been the experience of my life. Life is busy and exciting. Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic. I’m very lucky because my host family (寄宿家庭) is in a nice quiet area outside the city. There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma. I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda. The school teaches about 70 percent in English, and 30 percent in Thai. I’ve learned some spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking lesson is my favourite. I’m learning all about Thai food and culture. People don’t use chopsticks here, but spoons and forks. When I come back, I’m going to cook you a real Thai meal. Last weekend we visited some temples. We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok. I thought it was great, but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island, where the beaches are even more beautiful. The month after next, we’re going to travel to Mr. Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand. The Phairats own land there, and they have two elephants. I’m going to ride those elephants—and even wash them. Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun. I’m amazed by everything in this country, especially by the elephants. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditional symbol (象征) of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace. In the seventh century, a Thai king trained 20, 000 elephants for battle. I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write. Love, Mandy 29. How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family? A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7. 30. Mandy writes in her letter that the ________ lesson is her favorite. A. Thai speaking B. Boxing C. Thai writing D. cooking 31. What is an important part of Thai culture and way of life? A. Monkeys. B. Elephants. C. Snakes. D. Lions. 32. From the letter we know that Mandy is ________ when she stays in Thailand. A. surprising B. quiet C. excited D. sad 【答案】29. C 30. D 31. B 32. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要描述Mandy在泰国寄宿家庭的生活、学校学习、文化体验和旅行计划。她详细介绍了寄宿家庭成员的构成、学校课程、泰国饮食文化，以及即将前往普吉岛和泰国北部的旅行安排，并表达了对泰国大象文化的惊叹。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据“There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.”可知，一共有六口人。故选C。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The cooking lesson is my favourite.”可知，烹饪课是作者最喜欢的。故选D。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditional symbol (象征) of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace.”可知，大象是泰国文化和生活方式的重要组成部分。故选B。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Life is busy and exciting.”可知，作者在泰国的生活是令人兴奋的。故选C。 C Very soon after Roberta wrote to the old gentleman, the three children were walking through the tunnel (隧道) when they heard a cry. The children ran deeper into the tunnel. Before long, they found a boy. He was lying on the ground. “What happened?” Roberta asked him. “I’m Jim. I was walking through the tunnel when I tripped. I think I’ve broken my leg.” “The 11:15 train is due (到点) soon,” Peter said. “We must get you out of here.” “I’ve been here for two hours,” the boy said. “I was on my way to the station to catch the train. It’s quicker through the tunnel than along the road.” “It’s also more dangerous,” Roberta said. Peter said, “We’ve got to get you out.” Then Peter and Phyllis helped Jim up. It was a difficult journey, but the children got there before the 11:15 train did. Finally, a signalman helped them and took Jim to Peter’s home. Mother called for a doctor and helped Jim rest. The doctor said Jim needed to stay in bed for at least a month. Mother wrote a letter to Jim’s grandfather. She gave the letter to the doctor, who promised to post it. “Can he stay with us?” Peter said. “We’d love to have a friend our own age.” “Sure,” said Mother. A few days later, Jim’s grandfather came to take Jim home. The children were surprised to see him. “You’re our old gentleman!” they exclaimed. “That’s right,” he said. “And I got your letter, Roberta.” “What letter?” Mother demanded. “Roberta wrote to me about her father,” the old gentleman said. “I was not surprised by what she said. I have thought for a long time that he was innocent. It was not possible that a guilty (有罪的) man could have such wonderful children. I think I can help you. Your father will soon be free again.” Two weeks later, Father came back home. —Taken from The Railway’ Children 33. Which of the following word best describes Peter in the passage? A. Helpful. B. Humorous. C. Good-looking. D. Careless. 34. Why was Jim in the tunnel? A. He wanted to look for the signalman. B. It was a faster way to get to the station. C. He was trying to pick some wild cherries. D. He jumped off a train. 35. What does the underlined word “innocent” mean according to the passage? A. 自私的 B. 无情的 C. 贪婪的 D. 无辜的 36. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Jim needed to stay in bed for at least 2 weeks. B. Peter wrote a letter to the old gentleman. C. Jim’s grandfather didn’t help the children. D. Peter asked his mother to let Jim stay with them. 【答案】33. A 34. B 35. D 36. D 【解析】 【导语】本文节选自《铁路少年》，主要讲述了三个孩子在隧道救了受困的吉姆，并把他带回家，孩子的妈妈给吉姆的爷爷写了信，后来吉姆的爷爷来接他，孩子们发现吉姆的爷爷就是他们要找的那位绅士，绅士觉得他们的父亲是无辜的，于是，几天后他们的父亲回家了。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Peter said, ‘We must get you out of here.’”可推断彼得是乐于助人的。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据“I was on my way to the station to catch the train. It’s quicker through the tunnel than along the road.”可知，吉姆在隧道的原因是它是去往火车站更快的路。故选B。 【35题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“It was not possible that a guilty (有罪的) man could have such wonderful children.”可知，有罪的人不可能有这样棒的孩子，由此推断孩子的父亲应该是无罪的，无辜的，innocent意为“无辜的”。故选D。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Can he stay with us...We’d love to have a friend our own age...Sure”可知，彼得让妈妈允许他们和吉姆待在一起。故选D。 D Recently children have been told to buy traditional alarm clocks instead of mobile phones to wake them up in the morning. Schools will advise pupils to turn off mobile phones or iPads in the evening to have enough sleep. Researchers from a charity say that using internet-connected devices(装置) in the evening can prevent children getting more rest. Moreover, they suggest that school children should invest in a real alarm clock to make sure that they get a good night’s sleep and arrive at school on time. ① The result is that 40% pupils in secondary schools can now hardly get on well without these devices. About two-thirds of pupils have a habit of taking mobile phones to bed at night. ② The study also shows that girls are more likely to be attracted by mobile phones than boys and often use the Internet to talk to friends by social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter. One girl aged 12 said “I have been told that I am addicted(上瘾的) to the Internet and prefer being online to being with other people.” ③ A girl of 13 told researchers “I can’t imagine if someone takes my iPad away. I walk around the house with it even though it’s not turned on. I just like being with it.” Another girladded “Sometimes I can’t sleep without using the mobile phone at night.” ④ The charity which was set up to promote(推动) iPads in the classroom has now given five suggestions to protect children from being affected by electronic(电子的) devices. 37. To get a good night’s sleep school pupils are asked to buy ________. A. iPads B. alarm clocks C. mobile phones D. electronic devices 38. The underlined words “invest in” in Paragraph(段落) 2 mean ________. A. hand out B. hand in C. spend time on D. spend money on 39. It is better to put “A study of about 3000 pupils shows that almost half feel to be controlled by electronic devices” in ________. A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④ 40. What will be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Examples of boys. B. More information about the charity. C. The tips given to children. D. Instructions about electronic devices. 【答案】37. B 38. D 39. A 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了多数孩子被电子设备控制，不能得到很好的休息，因此学校将建议学生在晚上关掉手机或ipad，以获得足够的睡眠。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Recently children have been told to buy traditional alarm clocks instead of mobile phones to wake them up in the morning.”可知，孩子们被告知要购买传统的闹钟而不是手机来叫醒他们；故选B。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Moreover, they suggest that school children should invest in a real alarm clock to make sure that they get a good night’s sleep and arrive at school on time.”可知，需要花钱买一个真正的闹钟，以确保他们睡个好觉，按时到校，因此“inves”意为“spend money on”；故选D。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据“The result is that 40% pupils in secondary schools can now hardly get on well without these devices.”可知，此段谈到了研究结果，因此放在①处；故选A。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据“The charity which was set up to promote(推动) iPads in the classroom has now given five suggestions to protect children from being affected by electronic(电子的) devices.”可知，为在课堂上推广ipad而成立的慈善机构现在提出了五条建议，以保护孩子们不受电子设备的影响，因此可推知接下来会阐述这五条建议；故选C。 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（75分） 五、信息还原题（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Ways to make a great first impression You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all important first impression. Here are some easy ways for you to impress (给……留下印象) your classmates or teachers. ____41____ Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or too weak. If they don’t have a reason to use their left hands, most people use the right. ____42____ Be on time When you meet someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing (呼吸). You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who doesn’t know you well enough with a bad impression. ____43____ It’s better to move around the place than be stuck in traffic. Introduce yourself and ask about the names Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask about their names in a polite way. ____44____ This will make it easier and more possible for them to remember your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone you’re with. Make good conversation To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something in common between the two of you. ____45____ A person will feel more comfortable with someone he can easily talk to. A. Use body language B. Have a proper (正确的，恰当的) handshake C. Repeat the names and use them later in conversation. D. As a result, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. E. You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression. F. However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because that appears impolite (不礼貌的). G. It could be a similar (相似的) taste in clothes or a common (共同的) hobby. 【答案】41. B 42. F 43. D 44. C 45. G 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了给人留下良好第一印象的几种方法，包括保持得体的握手礼仪、准时赴约、礼貌自我介绍以及寻找共同话题展开交流等。 【41题详解】 根据后文“Before you shake hands…”可知，此处应引出第一个建议，和握手有关，选项B“正确的握手方式”符合语境，可作为小标题。故选B。 【42题详解】 根据前文“The handshake should not be too strong or too weak. If they don’t have a reason to use their left hands, most people use the right.”可知，此处应补充关于左手的建议，选项F“但不要将左手放在口袋里，因为这样显得不礼貌。”符合语境。故选F。 【43题详解】 根据前文“arriving on time is as important as breathing”和后文“It’s better to move around the place than be stuck in traffic”可知，此处应提出提前到达的建议，选项D“因此，计划提前30分钟到达。”符合语境。故选D。 【44题详解】 根据前文“Ask about their names in a polite way.”和后文“This will make it easier…remember your name in the future.”可知，此处应提及记住名字的方法，选项C“重复名字并在对话中使用。”符合语境。故选C。 【45题详解】 根据前文“try to find something in common between the two of you”可知，此处应举例说明共同点，选项G“可以是相似的穿衣品味或共同的爱好。”符合语境。故选G。 六、词汇运用（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据句子意思，在下列选用恰当的单词或短语填空（多余一个选项）。 goes abroad keep in touch at high speed a couple of My pleasure With pleasure 46. —Would you please help me carry this box? —________. I’m more than happy to do it. 47. The car travels ________. That’s very dangerous. 48. In Disneyland, I bought ________ pencil cases for my classmates. 49. My uncle is a businessman and he ________ from time to time. 50. There are many ways for us to ________. 【答案】46. With pleasure 47. at high speed 48. a couple of 49 goes abroad 50. keep in touch 【解析】 【46题详解】 句意：——你可以帮我搬一下这个箱子吗？——当然。我很开心帮助你。根据“Would you please help me carry this box?”及“I’m more than happy to do it.”并结合备选词汇可知此处应用短语With pleasure“当然”。故填With pleasure。 【47题详解】 句意：这辆车在高速行驶。那很危险。根据“The car travels…That’s very dangerous.”并结合备选词汇可知此处应用短语at high speed“高速”。故填at high speed。 【48题详解】 句意：在迪士尼乐园，我给我的同学们买了一些铅笔盒。根据“I bought…pencil cases for my classmates”并结合备选词汇可知此处应用短语a couple of“一些”。故填a couple of。 【49题详解】 句意：我叔叔是一个商人，他不时地会出国。根据“My uncle is a businessman and he…from time to time.”并结合备选词汇可知此处应用短语goes abroad“出国”。故填goes abroad。 【50题详解】 句意：我们有很多种方式保持联系。根据“There are many ways for us to…”并结合备选词汇可知此处应用短语keep in touch“保持联系”。故填keep in touch。 B 根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。 51. How could you chat with those ________ (Germany)? 【答案】Germans 【解析】 【详解】句意：你怎么能和那些德国人聊天？根据“chat with…”可知此处应用German“德国人”，前面有“those”修饰，名词需变为复数“Germans”。故填Germans。 52. Look at the butterfly lying there, maybe it has been ___________ (die) for two days. 【答案】dead 【解析】 【详解】句意：看看躺在那里蝴蝶，也许它已经死了两天了。根据“for two days”可知，此处时态是现在完成时，用die的延续性动词be dead。故填dead。 53. As a kid, he can’t remember all his ________ (relative) names. It’s quite natural. 【答案】relatives’ 【解析】 【详解】句意：作为一个孩子，他记不住他所有亲戚的名字。这很自然。根据all可知后面加可数名词的复数形式，relative的复数形式为relatives，修饰空后的名词names表示“亲戚们的名字”，所以应该填名词所有格，relatives的所有格形式为relatives’。故填relatives’。 54. I’m afraid it’s ________ (possible) for me to finish the work alone in two days. 【答案】impossible 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】句意：恐怕我不可能在两天内独自完成这项工作。根据“I’m afraid”可知，此处指两天内独自完成这项工作是不可能的。故possible应用其反义词形式impossible，意为“不可能的”，符合句意，故填impossible。 55. There aren’t any high ________ (mountain) in Huaian, but there are a few hills. 【答案】mountains 【解析】 【详解】句意：淮安没有任何高山，但是有一些小山。根据“There aren’t any high”可知，名词mountain“山”需变为复数形式“mountains”。故填mountains。 七、完成句子（共5小题；每空1分，满分10分） 56. 后来政府意识到了这个问题，并采取行动改善了情形。 Later the ________ realized the problem and ________ action to improve the situation. 【答案】 ①. government ②. took 【解析】 【详解】根据汉语提示可知第一空缺少“政府”，译为“government”；第二空缺少“采取”，译为“take”，take action“采取行动”，根据并列动词“realized”可知“take”需变为过去式“took”。故填government；took。 57. 我爸爸已经去成都出差两次了 My dad has ________ to Chengdu on ________ twice. 【答案】 ①. been ②. business 【解析】 【详解】根据汉语提示可知第一空缺少“been”，has been to“去过”；第二空缺少“business”，on business“出差”。故填been；business。 58. 你曾梦想过没有护照环游世界吗？ Have you ever dreamt of ________ around the world without a ________? 【答案】 ①. traveling ②. passport 【解析】 【详解】根据汉语提示可知第一空缺少“旅行”，译为“travel”，travel around“环游”，此空位于介词“of”后，应变为动名词形式“traveling”，作宾语；第二空缺少“护照”，译为“passport”，前面有冠词“a”修饰，名词用单数即可。故填traveling；passport。 59. 在我们的船撞到岩石之后，我尽可能地游了很远。 After our ship crashed ________ the rocks, I ________ as far as I could. 【答案】 ①. against ②. swam 【解析】 【详解】根据汉语提示可知第一空缺少“against”，crash against“撞到”；第二空缺少“游泳”，译为“swim”，根据“After our ship crashed…”可知句子为一般过去时，动词需变为过去式“swam”。故填against；swam。 60. 迄今为止，哈利波特系列已经大获成功。 So ________, Harry Potter series has been a great ________. 【答案】 ①. far ②. success 【解析】 【详解】由汉语和所给的英语翻译可知“到目前为止”译成：so far，固定搭配；“大获成功”译成：a great success。故填far；success。 八、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） China has many special forms of traditional art. They are usually used to represent things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. It was said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Liang. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. Sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations today. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. Chinese paper-cutting (剪纸) has been around for more than 1,500 years. It may sound very easy but is difficult to practice. The paper, usually red, is folded (折叠) before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put up on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Chinese clay (泥塑) art is famous because the clay pieces (黏土块) are so small but they look very real. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. Then they are painted after polishing (抛光). Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added as decorations (装饰). It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. 根据短文的内容，回答问题。（每题答案不超过八个单词） 61. Who first used sky lanterns? ______________________________ 62. What are sky lanterns seen as bright symbols of? ______________________________ 63. How long has Chinese paper-cutting been around? ______________________________ 64. Where are the most common pictures put up during the Spring Festival? ______________________________ 65. Is it easy to make Chinese clay? ______________________________ 【答案】61. Zhuge Liang. 62. Happiness and good wishes.  63. For more than 1,500 years.   64. On windows, doors and walls.  65. No, it isn’t. 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了三种中国的传统艺术形式：孔明灯、剪纸和泥塑。 【61题详解】 根据“It was said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Liang.”可知，孔明灯最早是诸葛亮用的。故填Zhuge Liang. 【62题详解】 根据“They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.”可知，孔明灯被视为幸福和美好愿望的明亮象征。故填Happiness and good wishes. 【63题详解】 根据“Chinese paper-cutting (剪纸) has been around for more than 1,500 years.”可知，剪纸已经存在1500多年了。故填For more than 1,500 years. 【64题详解】 根据“During the Spring Festival, they are put up on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.”可知，在春节期间，它们被贴在门窗和墙壁上，象征着祝好运和新年快乐。故填On windows, doors and walls. 【65题详解】 根据“The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. Then they are painted after polishing (抛光). Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added as decorations (装饰). It takes several weeks to complete everything.”可知，制作中国泥塑不容易。故填No, it isn’t. 九、短文填空（共10空；每空1分，满分10分） 根据短文内容及所给首字母提示，写出所缺单词，使短文意思完整、通顺，每空一词。 Do you like travelling? Do you often travel in your holidays? Travelling is i____66____ and exciting, but it is not if you get sick. So what can you do to stay healthy? There are three things you should remember when you travel: relax, sleep and eat w____67____. First, there are so many places to v____68____: museums, shops and parks. You may s____69____ most of your days walking around these places. You may be tired a____70____ a few hours. If this is the way you feel, you should have a g____71____ rest. Second, sleep is also important. In many cities, the nightlife can be very exciting. You may want to stay out at night. Then you should plan to sleep for an h____72____ in the daytime (白天). T____73____, if you want to stay in good health, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. When you are in a new country, you may want to try some new foods, b____74____ you need to be careful about how much you eat. Lots of rich (油腻的) food isn’t good for you. So, remember these! If you want to enjoy your holiday, take good care of y____75____. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food. 【答案】66. (i)nteresting 67. (w)ell 68. (v)isit 69. (s)pend 70. (a)fter 71. (g)ood 72. (h)our 73. (T)hird 74. (b)ut 75. (y)ourself 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了旅行时保持健康的三个重要事项：放松休息、保证充足睡眠和健康饮食，并强调了这些注意事项对享受假期的重要性。 【66题详解】 句意：旅行是有趣的和令人激动的。根据“Travelling is…and exciting”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用形容词interesting“有趣的”，作表语。故填(i)nteresting。 【67题详解】 句意：旅行时有三件事你应该铭记在心：放松、睡好、吃好。根据“So what can you do to stay healthy?… relax, sleep and eat…”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用副词well“好地”，修饰前面的动词。故填(w)ell。 【68题详解】 句意：首先，有很多可以参观的地方：博物馆，商店和公园。根据“there are so many places to…: museums, shops and parks”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用动词visit“参观”，位于“to”后面动词用原形即可，“to visit”作定语。故填(v)isit。 【69题详解】 句意：你可能大部分时间都在这些地方四处走动。根据“You may…most of your days walking around these places.”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用动词spend“花费”，情态动词“may”后接动词原形。故填(s)pend。 【70题详解】 句意：几小时后你可能会感到疲惫。根据“You may be tired…a few hours.”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用介词after“在……之后”，构成时间状语。故填(a)fter。 【71题详解】 句意：如果是这样，你应该好好休息。根据“You may be tired…you should have a…rest”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用形容词good“好的”，修饰名词“rest”，作定语。故填(g)ood。 【72题详解】 句意：那么你应该计划在白天睡一个小时。根据“You may want to stay out at night. Then you should plan to sleep for an…in the daytime (白天).”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用名词hour“小时”，前面有不定冠词“an”提示用单数。故填(h)our。 【73题详解】 句意：第三，如果你想保持健康，你必须吃好。根据前文的“First…Second…”并结合首字母提示可知此处应填序数词Third“第三”，表列举顺序。故填(T)hird。 【74题详解】 句意：当你来到一个新国家，你可能想尝试新食物，但需要注意食量。根据此句“you need to be careful about how much you eat”与前句“you may want to try some new foods”的关系及首字母提示可知此处应用连词but“但是”，表示转折。故填(b)ut。 【75题详解】 句意：如果你想享受假期，就要照顾好自己。根据“If you want to enjoy your holiday, take good care of…”并结合首字母提示可知此处应用反身代词yourself“你自己”。故填(y)ourself。 十、书面表达（25分） 76. 我们日常的课本学习不仅能学到知识，而且也会改善着我们的生活习惯。只要我们有一颗上进心，就一定会带来很大的变化。请根据下面表格提供的信息，以“My Changes”为题用英语写一篇短文，向同学介绍你的变化并简要说明理由。 过去 1.花很多时间打游戏； 2.不喜欢看书 现在 1.喜欢旅行，举一例说明（如去过哪些景点） 2.爱好看书，举一例说明（如每天阅读时长） 3.经常锻炼，举一例说明（如喜爱做的运动） 原因 1.旅游帮助你了解世界，享受自然之美 2.读书帮助你获取知识，开拓视野 他人看法 老师或家人朋友认为你的变化…… 参考词汇：锻炼 take exercise 要求： 1、注意语句通顺，条理清晰； 2、词数90左右，必须包括表格中所有的相关信息，省略号部分适当发挥； 3、文中不得出现真实姓名、校名和地名等。 My Changes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文： My Changes In the past I used to spend much time playing computer games. I didn’t like reading books at all. But now I have changed a lot. I like travelling. I have been to many places of interest, such as Hong Kong Disneyland and the Sydney Opera House. I like reading as well. I spend over seven hours a week reading different types of books. Usually, I stand in a long line to borrow books from the library. I often exercise now. I like playing basketball with my friends and I run in the morning everyday. I find travelling can help me learn about the world and enjoy the beauty of nature. I have fun reading books and get a lot of knowledge from books. They open up a whole new world to me. My teachers and family praise my progress, saying I’ve become more active and knowledgeable. I believe positive changes start with a willing heart. 【解析】 【详解】[总体分析] ① 题材：本文是一篇记叙文写作； ② 时态：主要使用一般过去时和一般现在时； ③ 提示：写作主题已给出，需根据表格内容分过去、现在、原因和他人看法四部分展开，注意举例说明。 [写作步骤] 第一步：对比现在和过去，引出变化； 第二步：详细描述现在的三大变化并举例说明； 第三步：说明变化原因； 第四步：补充他人评价。 [亮点词汇] ① used to 过去常常 ② not…at all 一点也不 ③ have been to 去过 ④ learn about 了解 ⑤ start with 以……开始 [高分句型] ① I find travelling can help me learn about the world and enjoy the beauty of nature.（宾语从句） ② My teachers and family praise my progress, saying I’ve become more active and knowledgeable.（现在分词作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 盱眙县2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试 八年级英语试题 （满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（共75分） 一、听力测试（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 第一部分 听对话，回答问题。 本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍。在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选择正确答案。 1. How does Linda’s father go to work every day? A. B. C. 2. When does the girl get up today? A. B. C. 3. What’s the boy’s favourite sport? A. B. C. 4. What is the woman? A. B. C. 5. How often does the boy go swimming? A. Twice a week. B. For an hour. C. Never. 6. What does Tom’s father look like? A. Fat and strong. B. Short and strong. C. Big and strong. 7. Which festival are they talking about? A. Spring Festival. B. Mid-Autumn Festival. C. Thanksgiving. 8. How far is the girl’s home from her school? A.13 minutes by bus. B.30 minutes by bus. C.30 minutes by car. 9. Is the supermarket open now? A. We don’t know B. Yes, it is. C. No, it isn’t. 10. How many people will go shopping this afternoon? A. Three. B. Two. C. One. 第二部分 听对话和短文回答问题。 你将听到一段对话和两篇短文，各听两遍。听每段对话和短文前，你将有时间阅读相关小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，你还有5秒钟的时间选出最佳选项。 听第一段对话，回答第11至12小题。 11. What isn’t Amy good at? A. English. B. Chinese. C. Sports. 12. What does Amy think of her life? A. She enjoys it. B. She doesn’t like it. C. She doesn’t know. 听第一篇短文，回答第13至15小题。请根据所听内容从A、B、C三个选项中选择正确答案，完成信息记录表 Mary’s New House Who will come __________ Where it is In a __________ in England How many rooms it has 6 What some people think of it __________ 13. A. Her brother B. Her cousin C. Her sister 14. A. large town B. big city C. quiet village 15. A. Modern B. Strange C. Beautiful 听第二篇短文，回答第16~20小题。 16. How will they go for their school trip? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By bike. 17. When will they leave for their school trip? A. At 7:30. B. At 7:50. C. At 8:50. 18. Where will they go for their school trip? A. To a zoo. B. To a cinema. C. To a theme park. 19. What should they take? A. Food and drinks. B. Umbrellas. C. Cameras. 20. What may be the speaker? A. A doctor. B. A student. C. A teacher. 二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 1. The UK is _______ European country and _______ island country. A. an; a B. a; the C. an; the D. a; an 2. —What’s your hobby, Diana? —Well, I have many hobbies, ________ dancing, singing and playing water sports. A. for example B. such as C. instead of D. because of 3. This book ________ Lucy’s, because her name is on it. A. may be B. can’t be C. must be D. mustn’t be 4. —________ has your grandpa lived here? —Since last year. A. How often B. How long C. How soon D. How far 5. If the temperature is below 0℃, water will ________ ice in the open air. A. turn into B. turn on C. turn off D. turn down 6. To help people learn more about Chinese history and culture, Nanjing Museum _________ to the public for free since 2008. A. has opened B. has been open C. was opened D. was open 7. —Would you mind me ________ the window? —________. But let me put on my coat first. A. to open; Of course not B. to open; Better not C. opening; Better not D. opening; Of course not 8. —My family will go on a trip to Beijing this summer, but we haven’t decided ________. —Why not take the plane? A. when to leave B. how to get there C. which hotel to choose D. how long to stay there 9. —Excuse me does Mrs Wang live here? —She ________ live here, but now she ________ in the city. A. used to; is used to live B. was used to; is used to living C. used to; is used to living D. is used to; used to live 10. — I am going to visit Mount Lu during the winter holiday. — Really? ________. A. See you soon B. Have fun C. It’s nice of you D. That’s all right 三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） Welcome to Around the World in Eight Hours. I’m your ____11____ guide, Robin. Have you noticed the “Tour” icon at the top of the page? Just click on it, ____12____ you can visit Asia, Africa, Europe, America and more in only eight hours! Here we are in “the Big Apple”—New York, the biggest city in ____13____. Wall Street, the world-famous ____14____ centre, is here at the ____15____ end of Manhattan Island. There are many big companies and international ____16____ here. Further on is Times Square. Every year, ____17____ of people gather here on New Year’s Eve. It’s ____18____ to see the huge glass ball ____19____ through the darkness! In the centre of the island is Central Park. _____20_____ several lakes, hills and a large green lawn, it’s a good place _____21_____ after a hard day’s work. When you visit New York, don’t miss Broadway. It has been famous for its theaters _____22_____ the early twentieth century. Have you ever _____23_____ the song “Memory”? It comes from the famous Broadway musical Cats. OK, _____24_____ much for New York. There’s a “Back” icon at the bottom of the page. Click on it, pick _____25_____ city and then start your new tour. 11. A. tour B. food C. plane D. city 12. A. but B. or C. and D. so 13. A. the world B. the USA C. Europe D. Asia 14. A. tourist B. art C. trade D. sports 15. A. northern B. southern C. eastern D. western 16. A. schools B. banks C. museums D. parks 17. A. hundreds B. thousand C. thousands D. millions 18. A. exciting B. good C. sorry D. terrible 19. A. falling B. fall C. fell D. fallen 20. A. In B. On C. By D. With 21. A. relax B. relaxing C. to relax D. relaxed 22. A. in B. from C. since D. by 23. A. heard from B. heard of C. heard about D. heard to 24. A. too B. very C. quite D. so 25. A. other B. the other C. another D. others 四、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A There are a lot of music festivals to look forward to in the coming months. Firefly Music Festival Come to Paris! Not only will you have great music, but you can also visit some old museums. Date: June 21—24 Place: Paris, France Music Type: Rock Music (摇滚乐) Price: €55 per person Montreal International Classical Music Festival All classical music (古典乐) lovers should come here at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best musicians (音乐家). Date: June 28—July 7 Place: Montreal Canada Music Type: Classical Price: C$80 per person 26. The picture above is ________. A. a notice B. a guide C. a poster D. a diary 27. Mary wants to enjoy a music festival with her parents on June 22. How much will they pay? A. €55. B. $80. C. €165. D. $240. 28. If Bob enjoys peaceful (宁静的) music, he will probably go to ________. A. Paris and also see some fireflies B. Paris and also visit some old museums C. Montreal and also visit some old museums D. Montreal and also see some of the best musicians B Dear Liz, My stay in Thailand (泰国) has certainly been the experience of my life. Life is busy and exciting. Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic. I’m very lucky because my host family (寄宿家庭) is in a nice quiet area outside the city. There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma. I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda. The school teaches about 70 percent in English, and 30 percent in Thai. I’ve learned some spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking lesson is my favourite. I’m learning all about Thai food and culture. People don’t use chopsticks here, but spoons and forks. When I come back, I’m going to cook you a real Thai meal. Last weekend we visited some temples. We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok. I thought it was great, but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island, where the beaches are even more beautiful. The month after next, we’re going to travel to Mr. Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand. The Phairats own land there, and they have two elephants. I’m going to ride those elephants—and even wash them. Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun. I’m amazed by everything in this country, especially by the elephants. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditional symbol (象征) of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace. In the seventh century, a Thai king trained 20, 000 elephants for battle. I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write. Love, Mandy 29. How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family? A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7. 30. Mandy writes in her letter that the ________ lesson is her favorite. A. Thai speaking B. Boxing C. Thai writing D. cooking 31. What is an important part of Thai culture and way of life? A. Monkeys. B. Elephants. C. Snakes. D. Lions. 32. From the letter we know that Mandy is ________ when she stays in Thailand. A. surprising B. quiet C. excited D. sad C Very soon after Roberta wrote to the old gentleman, the three children were walking through the tunnel (隧道) when they heard a cry. The children ran deeper into the tunnel. Before long, they found a boy. He was lying on the ground. “What happened?” Roberta asked him. “I’m Jim. I was walking through the tunnel when I tripped. I think I’ve broken my leg.” “The 11:15 train is due (到点) soon,” Peter said. “We must get you out of here.” “I’ve been here for two hours,” the boy said. “I was on my way to the station to catch the train. It’s quicker through the tunnel than along the road.” “It’s also more dangerous,” Roberta said. Peter said, “We’ve got to get you out.” Then Peter and Phyllis helped Jim up. It was a difficult journey, but the children got there before the 11:15 train did. Finally, a signalman helped them and took Jim to Peter’s home. Mother called for a doctor and helped Jim rest. The doctor said Jim needed to stay in bed for at least a month. Mother wrote a letter to Jim’s grandfather. She gave the letter to the doctor, who promised to post it. “Can he stay with us?” Peter said “We’d love to have a friend our own age.” “Sure,” said Mother. A few days later, Jim’s grandfather came to take Jim home. The children were surprised to see him. “You’re our old gentleman!” they exclaimed. “That’s right,” he said. “And I got your letter, Roberta.” “What letter?” Mother demanded. “Roberta wrote to me about her father,” the old gentleman said. “I was not surprised by what she said. I have thought for a long time that he was innocent. It was not possible that a guilty (有罪的) man could have such wonderful children. I think I can help you. Your father will soon be free again.” Two weeks later, Father came back home. —Taken from The Railway’ Children 33. Which of the following word best describes Peter in the passage? A. Helpful. B. Humorous. C. Good-looking. D. Careless. 34. Why was Jim in the tunnel? A. He wanted to look for the signalman. B. It was a faster way to get to the station. C. He was trying to pick some wild cherries. D. He jumped off a train. 35. What does the underlined word “innocent” mean according to the passage? A. 自私的 B. 无情的 C. 贪婪的 D. 无辜的 36. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Jim needed to stay in bed for at least 2 weeks. B. Peter wrote a letter to the old gentleman. C. Jim’s grandfather didn’t help the children. D. Peter asked his mother to let Jim stay with them. D Recently children have been told to buy traditional alarm clocks instead of mobile phones to wake them up in the morning. Schools will advise pupils to turn off mobile phones or iPads in the evening to have enough sleep. Researchers from a charity say that using internet-connected devices(装置) in the evening can prevent children getting more rest. Moreover, they suggest that school children should invest in a real alarm clock to make sure that they get a good night’s sleep and arrive at school on time. ① The result is that 40% pupils in secondary schools can now hardly get on well without these devices. About two-thirds of pupils have a habit of taking mobile phones to bed at night. ② The study also shows that girls are more likely to be attracted by mobile phones than boys and often use the Internet to talk to friends by social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter. One girl aged 12 said “I have been told that I am addicted(上瘾的) to the Internet and prefer being online to being with other people.” ③ A girl of 13 told researchers “I can’t imagine if someone takes my iPad away. I walk around the house with it even though it’s not turned on. I just like being with it.” Another girladded “Sometimes I can’t sleep without using the mobile phone at night.” ④ The charity which was set up to promote(推动) iPads in the classroom has now given five suggestions to protect children from being affected by electronic(电子的) devices. 37. To get a good night’s sleep school pupils are asked to buy ________. A. iPads B. alarm clocks C. mobile phones D. electronic devices 38. The underlined words “invest in” in Paragraph(段落) 2 mean ________. A. hand out B. hand in C. spend time on D. spend money on 39. It is better to put “A study of about 3000 pupils shows that almost half feel to be controlled by electronic devices” in ________. A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④ 40. What will be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Examples of boys. B. More information about the charity. C. The tips given to children. D. Instructions about electronic devices. 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题（75分） 五、信息还原题（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Ways to make a great first impression You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all important first impression. Here are some easy ways for you to impress (给……留下印象) your classmates or teachers. ____41____ Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or too weak. If they don’t have a reason to use their left hands, most people use the right. ____42____ Be on time When you meet someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing (呼吸). You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who doesn’t know you well enough with a bad impression. ____43____ It’s better to move around the place than be stuck in traffic. Introduce yourself and ask about the names Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask about their names in a polite way. ____44____ This will make it easier and more possible for them to remember your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone you’re with. Make good conversation To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something in common between the two of you. ____45____ A person will feel more comfortable with someone he can easily talk to. A. Use body language B. Have a proper (正确的，恰当的) handshake C. Repeat the names and use them later in conversation. D. As a result, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. E. You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression. F. However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because that appears impolite (不礼貌的). G. It could be a similar (相似的) taste in clothes or a common (共同的) hobby. 六、词汇运用（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据句子意思，在下列选用恰当的单词或短语填空（多余一个选项）。 goes abroad keep in touch at high speed a couple of My pleasure With pleasure 46. —Would you please help me carry this box? —________. I’m more than happy to do it. 47 The car travels ________. That’s very dangerous. 48. In Disneyland, I bought ________ pencil cases for my classmates. 49. My uncle is a businessman and he ________ from time to time. 50. There are many ways for us to ________. B 根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。 51. How could you chat with those ________ (Germany)? 52. Look at the butterfly lying there maybe it has been ___________ (die) for two days. 53. As a kid, he can’t remember all his ________ (relative) names. It’s quite natural. 54. I’m afraid it’s ________ (possible) for me to finish the work alone in two days. 55. There aren’t any high ________ (mountain) in Huaian, but there are a few hills. 七、完成句子（共5小题；每空1分，满分10分） 56. 后来政府意识到了这个问题，并采取行动改善了情形。 Later the ________ realized the problem and ________ action to improve the situation. 57. 我爸爸已经去成都出差两次了。 My dad has ________ to Chengdu on ________ twice. 58. 你曾梦想过没有护照环游世界吗？ Have you ever dreamt of ________ around the world without a ________? 59. 在我们的船撞到岩石之后，我尽可能地游了很远。 After our ship crashed ________ the rocks, I ________ as far as I could. 60. 迄今为止，哈利波特系列已经大获成功。 So ________, Harry Potter series has been a great ________. 八、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） China has many special forms of traditional art. They are usually used to represent things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family. It was said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Liang. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. Sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations today. They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes. Chinese paper-cutting (剪纸) has been around for more than 1,500 years. It may sound very easy but is difficult to practice. The paper, usually red, is folded (折叠) before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put up on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. Chinese clay (泥塑) art is famous because the clay pieces (黏土块) are so small but they look very real. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. Then they are painted after polishing (抛光). Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added as decorations (装饰). It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. 根据短文的内容，回答问题。（每题答案不超过八个单词） 61. Who first used sky lanterns? ______________________________ 62. What are sky lanterns seen as bright symbols of? ______________________________ 63. How long has Chinese paper-cutting been around? ______________________________ 64. Where are the most common pictures put up during the Spring Festival? ______________________________ 65. Is it easy to make Chinese clay? ______________________________ 九、短文填空（共10空；每空1分，满分10分） 根据短文内容及所给首字母提示，写出所缺单词，使短文意思完整、通顺，每空一词。 Do you like travelling? Do you often travel in your holidays? Travelling is i____66____ and exciting, but it is not if you get sick. So what can you do to stay healthy? There are three things you should remember when you travel: relax, sleep and eat w____67____. First, there are so many places to v____68____: museums, shops and parks. You may s____69____ most of your days walking around these places. You may be tired a____70____ a few hours. If this is the way you feel, you should have a g____71____ rest. Second, sleep is also important. In many cities, the nightlife can be very exciting. You may want to stay out at night. Then you should plan to sleep for an h____72____ in the daytime (白天). T____73____, if you want to stay in good health, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. When you are in a new country, you may want to try some new foods, b____74____ you need to be careful about how much you eat. Lots of rich (油腻的) food isn’t good for you. So, remember these! If you want to enjoy your holiday, take good care of y____75____. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food. 十、书面表达（25分） 76. 我们日常的课本学习不仅能学到知识，而且也会改善着我们的生活习惯。只要我们有一颗上进心，就一定会带来很大的变化。请根据下面表格提供的信息，以“My Changes”为题用英语写一篇短文，向同学介绍你的变化并简要说明理由。 过去 1.花很多时间打游戏； 2.不喜欢看书 现在 1.喜欢旅行，举一例说明（如去过哪些景点） 2.爱好看书，举一例说明（如每天阅读时长） 3.经常锻炼，举一例说明（如喜爱做的运动） 原因 1.旅游帮助你了解世界，享受自然之美 2.读书帮助你获取知识，开拓视野 他人看法 老师或家人朋友认为你的变化…… 参考词汇：锻炼 take exercise 要求： 1、注意语句通顺，条理清晰； 2、词数90左右，必须包括表格中所有的相关信息，省略号部分适当发挥； 3、文中不得出现真实姓名、校名和地名等。 My Changes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$