山东省淄博市临淄区2024-2025学年八年级下学期期末英语试题

2024-2025学年度第二学期期末质量检测 初三英语试题 说明：本试题共包含六个大题（满分90分），考试时间 100分钟。 第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共42分） 一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D中选出能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案。 Last weekend, we went on a trip to visit my grandparents. They live far away ___1___ we don’t often visit them. Grandpa keeps bees and he has three hives (蜂箱). I have always wanted to help him ___2___ the honey and last weekend he agreed. We began to prepare for collecting the honey. First, we put some bottles in the basket. They were for the honey. Next, we ___3___ protective clothes. We wore special hats that have nets to keep out the bees. Then Grandpa showed me ___4___ to work the smoke machine. The smoke helps to keep the bees calm. If the bees get ___5___, they will eat all the honey and then fly away. Finally, we went to the hives. “It is important not to be afraid,” Grandpa said. “Bees act to your ___6___. Remember to keep calm.” I worked the smoke machine and Grandpa put the honey in the bottles. We collected four bottles of honey. When we got back, Grandma served us tea and bread in the garden. I put honey on the bread. It was ___7___. Then Grandma told us ___8___ of her childhood. We all laughed and talked until the night grew dark. As we said our goodbyes the next day, I hugged my grandparents ___9___, feeling thankful for the special time we had shared. I couldn’t ____10____ to visit them again and learn more about Grandpa’s bees and the wonders of nature. 1. A. unless B. so C. before D. though 2. A. create B. make C. collect D. burn 3. A. waited for B. talked about C. put on D. took off 4. A. how B. what C. where D. why 5. A. cool B. happy C. tired D. excited 6. A. feelings B. thoughts C. plans D. habits 7. A. terrible B. delicious C. strange D. clear 8. A. questions B. ideas C. prizes D. stories 9. A. correctly B. shyly C. closely D. quickly 10. A. rush B. wait C. decide D. plan 二、阅读理解（共16小题，每小题2分，满分32分） 阅读短文A、B，从各题的四个选项 （A、B、C、D）中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。 A Do you use hand gestures (姿势) when you talk? Do you open your mouth and eyes wide when you are surprised? These are all examples of body language. How important can it be? Follow Teens and have a look. Body language does not use words. It uses the movement or position of your body to show certain meanings. According to American scientist Edward T. Hall, in a conversation between two people, 65 percent of communication is body language. In some cases you even express yourself without words. For example, if your friend asks you to join him in a picnic, you will give him an “OK” gesture to say “Yes, sounds great!” Sometimes, your words say one thing, but your body language says another. You may do things unconsciously (无意识地) like touching your face while telling a lie. In different cultures, the same body language means different things. In the US, making eye contact (交流) with someone means you are interested in what the person is saying. While in some Asian countries, it is rude to look into a person’s eyes during a conversation. Sometimes, different body language expresses the same meaning. Take “hello” for example. French people kiss cheeks to say hello. Japanese people bow. Maoris in New Zealand, however, touch noses in greeting. What are you trying to say? Body language is important to teenagers. Understanding this language helps you to communicate better with others. 11. What does body language use to show meanings? A. Words. B. Sentences. C. Letters. D. Movement. 12. Which of the following is TRUE? A. The same body language always means the same thing. B. Most Asian people like making eye contact with others. C. Different body language can express the same meaning. D. Four ways of saying “hello” are mentioned in the passage. 13. Whom might this passage be written for? A. Old people. B. Teenagers. C. Adults. D. The disabled. B In recent years there has been a growing interest in traditional Chinese handicrafts (手工艺品) both at home and abroad. These handicrafts, with a history of thousands of years, carry rich cultural connotations (内涵) and show the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese people. One of the most famous traditional handicrafts is Chinese paper-cutting. Using just a pair of scissors and a piece of paper, skilled artisans can create delicate (精美的) patterns, from beautiful flowers and lively animals to vivid scenes of daily life. Paper-cutting is not only a decorative art but also has special meanings. For example, fish often stands for prosperity, while the Chinese character “fu” (meaning good luck) is a common theme during festivals. Another well-known handicraft is porcelain (瓷器) making. Jingdezhen, a city in Jiangxi Province, has long been regarded as the “Porcelain Capital” of China. Porcelain products made in Jingdezhen are famous for their thin bodies, smooth (光滑的) surfaces, and beautiful decorations. The production process of porcelain is complex, including steps such as clay preparation, shaping, glazing, and firing. Each step requires great skill and patience. Embroidery (刺绣) is also a remarkable traditional handicraft. There are several major embroidery styles in China, including Suzhou embroidery, Hunan embroidery, Sichuan embroidery, and Guangdong embroidery. These styles have their own special features. Suzhou embroidery, for instance, is known for its fine stitches (针线) and elegant colors, often describing landscapes, flowers, and birds with a high level of realism. Today, efforts are being made to promote these traditional handicrafts. Many schools have introduced courses on handicrafts, allowing students to learn and experience the magic of traditional culture. There are also many handicraft exhibitions and cultural events held regularly. Through these activities, traditional Chinese handicrafts are not only passed down but also given new energy in the modern age. 14. What does the underlined word “prosperity” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Being direct. B. Being polite. C. Being successful. D. Being realistic. 15. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. There are five major embroidery styles in China. B. The porcelain products in Jingdezhen are good and famous. C. Hunan embroidery is famous for its good stitches and colors. D Fish is a common theme of Chinese paper-cutting during festivals. 16. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Some efforts to promote traditional Chinese handicrafts. B. Most of the schools have introduced courses on handicrafts. C. Some handicraft exhibitions and cultural events are often held. D. Students can learn and experience the magic of traditional culture. 17 What does the passage mainly talk about? A. The history of traditional Chinese handicrafts. B The ways of passing down traditional Chinese handicrafts. C. The popularity of traditional Chinese handicrafts in China. D. The rich cultural meanings of traditional Chinese handicrafts. C 根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余项。 I found a little cave (山洞) in the side of a hill. ___18___ So I used the ship’s sails, rope and pieces of wood to make a tent (帐篷). The cave at the back of my tent was a good place to keep my food, and I called it my ‘kitchen’. That night I went to sleep in my new home. The next day I thought about the possible dangers on the island. Were there wild animals, and perhaps wild people too, on my island? ___19___ So I decided to build a very strong fence (栅栏). I cut down young trees and put them in the ground. I used many of the ship’s ropes, too. In the end my fence was as strong as a stone wall. ___20___ I went back twelve times, but soon after my 12th visit there was another terrible storm. The next morning, when I looked out to sea, there was no ship. When I saw that, I was very unhappy. “Why am I alive, and why are all my friends dead?” I asked myself. Then I told myself that I was very lucky. I was lucky to be alive, lucky to have food and tools, lucky to be young and strong. But I knew that my island was somewhere off the coast of South America. Ships did not often come down this coast and I was going to be on this island for a long time. So on a long piece of wood, I cut these words: I CAME HERE ON 30TH SEPTEMBER 1659. ___21___ A. I didn’t know but I was very afraid. B. I walked to the top of the highest wall. C. In front of it there was a good place to make a home. D. I went back to the ship to get some tools. E. After that, I decided to make a cut for each day. D 阅读材料，为学习一门新语言的五个策略找到适合的标题 （A—E）。 Learning a new language is a difficult but highly rewarding experience. Here are five key strategies that will give you an edge in achieving your motivated language-learning goals: ___22___ A great way to learn a language effectively is to make the process as enjoyable as possible. Choose topics that interest you, like science, literature, music or celebrity gossip. Whatever it is, if you are interested in it, you will be much more motivated to keep coming back and practicing. ___23___ If you have some trouble with your pronunciation, try to find a language exchange partner so you can have conversations and have your partner correct you. Also, listening to and reading as much material intended for native speakers as possible will get you accustomed to what a native speaker actually sounds like, and what you could sound like in the future too! ___24___ Pay attention to the learning style that works for you. If you are a visual learner, then watch TV series or films. If you are more of an auditory learner, check out all the amazing podcasts and audio books that are available online. Do you prefer to read? Download an electronic version of an e-book in the language you are learning. ___25___ It is one of the most enriching ways to learn a new language, and with much less effort and boredom than at home. Even a vacation with friends or family to a country that speaks your target language can be a good opportunity to develop your language skills. Another common option is to do a language exchange. This way you both can practice your target languages in an immersive environment. ___26___ Now, what is our top strategy to learn a language effectively? Make learning a language a habit. That is, include language-learning activities into your daily schedule. Even if you only have a few minutes, it’s better than skipping a day. There are a lot of ways to develop and maintain habits. The more often you practice, the more motivation and the fewer difficulties you will have. With these strategies, there is no doubt that you will become more fluent in your target language than before! A. Travel B. Have Fun C. Make it a habit D. Use Social Media E. Model Native Speakers 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共48分） 三、选词填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，选择适当的单词填空，使短文意思完整。每个选项只用一次，有两项剩余。 minutes until uncomfortable it your polite placed directly influence or folk thank How to Be Polite at a Dinner Table manners and etiquette (礼仪) rules change over time, but you still should follow some rules. If you go to a dinner party, remember to use common table manners and be ____27____ to the host. Using Common Table Manners 1. Place your napkin (餐巾纸). Before you begin eating, make sure your napkin is ____28____ on your lap. 2. Don’t talk with your mouth full. If you have something to say, wait ____29____ you finish the food in your mouth. 3. Don’t chew (咀嚼) loudly. ____30____ is also a good idea to keep your mouth closed while you are chewing. 4. Respect different cultural practices. Some cultures have different rules and table manners. For example, in some Asian cultures soup is eaten without using a spoon. Instead, the bowl is brought ____31____ to the mouth. If you don’t know whether it’s polite or not, ask your host or just do as other guests do. Being a Polite Dinner Guest 1. Arrive on time. Usually, you should try to arrive within 15 ____32____ of the start time. Do not show up too early or too late. If you arrive early, walk around the street a few times ____33____ read in your car until the start time. If you are going to be over an hour late, tell the host. 2. Dress properly. ____34____ clothes should make you feel comfortable and confident. If you are in shorts but the other guests are wearing evening dresses, you will likely feel ____35____ . 3. Bring a small gift. You can take flowers, fresh jams or chocolates as a gift. A gift is a nice way to ____36____ the host. 四、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Are you having problems ____37____ (learn) a second language? Now scientists suggest you exercise while learning. In recent years, many studies have showed that we will learn differently ____38____ we also exercise. A new study in China has now provided more evidence. It is reported that exercise during a language class can help people learn better. Forty Chinese students who were learning English took part ____39____ the study. The scientists divided (划分) them into two groups. Those in Group 1 would continue to learn English in ____40____ (tradition) classes, but students in Group 2 were asked to exercise while learning. They would ride exercise bicycles ____41____ 20 minutes before their English classes. Both groups learned new words by watching the words on large screens. Each class ____42____ (teach) 40 new words. Then the students rested a bit and took a test. The students took eight “special classes” in two months. Those who had ridden bicycles always did ____43____ (well) on the test than those who had sat quietly. Most ____44____ (interesting), the cyclists seemed to have a longer memory for the new words. The scientists gave the students a final test a month after the classes. The cyclists remembered more words than the students who had not exercised. Simone is one of the ____45____ (scientist). “The results showed that physical activity during language learning improved the learning,” she said. “We are not suggesting teachers buy lots of exercise bicycles,” Sulpizio added. “But it’s clear that sitting for hours without moving is not the best way to learn. ___46___ (study) well, we should move our bodies.” 五、阅读表达（共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 I don’t believe it! I’m still sitting here writing my paper. I’ve had two weeks to prepare and write it and I need to hand it in tomorrow. A month ago, I made a decision to never leave things to the last minute. Well, I’ve failed. I’ve also been trying to go running to get fitter with my classmates after school for four weeks. But I really feel it’s difficult to follow my plan now. Why is it so hard to break a bad habit and form a good one? I’ve just read an article and I’ve discovered that it isn’t my problem! In fact, it’s our brains. Our brains are programmed to make it difficult to break bad habits. Research shows when we do something the same way repeatedly, our brain notices. It’s just like, “Oh, writing a paper is hard. We still have time. We can relax for now. Got it!” If we always do things like that, we get “into the habit” of leaving things to the last minute. We may even get a reward (奖励) from this bad habit, at least at first. Our brain may say, “Ah, relaxation! I like this!” Slowly. it seems that we can’t stop doing the habit or control it. Maybe it’s because we don’t know how to get the rewards without doing it. But that’s not all. Scientists have also discovered that it takes ten weeks to form a good habit. That’s because ten weeks is the amount of time the brain needs to change and accept a new habit as part of everyday life. The good news is that once you make it to ten weeks, everything becomes a lot easier. The bad news is that ten weeks is a really long time, so you may give up your plan sooner. So there you are. Maybe we want to change our ways and become better people, but our brains won’t let us. Or is this just an excuse? Look—I’ve finished my paper on time! If we can control our habits, anything is possible! By Ana 47. When did Ana decide to never leave things to the last minute? _________________________________________________ 48. What makes it hard to break a bad habit? _________________________________________________ 49. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? _________________________________________________ 50. Why does it take ten weeks to form a good habit? _________________________________________________ 51. If you find it’s difficult to follow your plan, what can you do? _________________________________________________ 六、书面表达（满分18分） 52. 假定你是李华，最近你校将举办 “Telling Chinese Stories in English” 活动。请你用英语给你校的外教Andrew老师写一封100词左右的英文邮件，邀请他当评委（judge）。 内容包括： 1. 活动时间、地点； 2. 活动目的； 3. 活动内容。 要求： 1. 书写规范，表达连贯，可根据内容适当发挥； 2. 文中不得出现真实的学校、班级及姓名。 Dear Andrew, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024-2025学年度第二学期期末质量检测 初三英语试题 说明：本试题共包含六个大题（满分90分），考试时间 100分钟。 第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共42分） 一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D中选出能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B 二、阅读理解（共16小题，每小题2分，满分32分） 阅读短文A、B，从各题的四个选项 （A、B、C、D）中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。 A 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. D 12. C 13. B B 【14~17题答案】 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A 17. D C 【18~21题答案】 【答案】18. C 19. A 20. D 21. E D 【22~26题答案】 【答案】22. B 23. E 24. D 25. A 26. C 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共48分） 三、选词填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 【27~36题答案】 【答案】27. polite 28. placed 29. until 30. It 31. directly 32. minutes 33. or 34. Your 35. uncomfortable 36. thank 四、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 【37~46题答案】 【答案】37. learning 38. if 39. in 40. traditional 41. for 42. taught 43. better 44. interestingly 45. scientists 46. To study 五、阅读表达（共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 【47~51题答案】 【答案】47. A month ago. 48. Our brains. 49. Leaving things to the last minute. 50. Because the brain needs ten weeks to change and accept it as part of daily life. 51. 回答合理即可。参考答案：I can break tasks into smaller steps and then complete them gradually. 六、书面表达（满分18分） 【52题答案】 【答案】One possible version Dear Andrew, I’m Li Hua. I’m writing to invite you to be a judge in the activity “Telling Chinese Stories in English” in our school. The activity will take place in the school auditorium at 3 p.m. next Thursday. The purpose of this event is to encourage students to improve their English and promote Chinese culture. During the activity, students will tell various Chinese stories, such as legends and historical tales. We’d be honored if you could be a judge. Your presence will surely make the event more successful. We sincerely hope you can join us. Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $