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罗湖外语初中学校2024-2025学年度第二学期 八年级期中考试英语试题 说明： 1本学科试题从第1页至第8页，共8页。满分75分，考试时间70分钟。 2. 答题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或圆珠笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目的指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 3. 考生务必保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束时，只交回答卷，本卷自行保管。 第一部分 选择题 (共50分) I. 完型填空 (10分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。 (共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) One morning while jogging, a small golden retriever suddenly ran to me. It was barking loudly and wagging its tail. At first, I thought it just wanted to play, but it continued to ____1____ my way when I tried to pass. Confused (困惑) by its unusual ____2____, I stopped. It kept looking between me and a nearby house, as if trying to tell me a message, so I ____3____ to follow it. The dog quickly ran towards a house. When we got to the front door, I heard some ____4____ sounds from inside and the door was unlocked, so I went inside with the dog. In the living room, I found an old lady. Pale and breathless, she was holding her chest. I knew she was ____5____. I immediately called an ambulance. While waiting, I ____6____ the lady as the dog sat by the sofa, watching its owner with ____7____ and sad eyes. When doctors arrived, they said she was ____8____ from a heart attack and took her to the hospital right away. Later, I visited the old lady, Mrs. Thompson. The doctor said that without timely help, things could have been much ____9____. Mrs. Thompson touched Lucy’s fur ____10____ and said, “You’re my little hero, Lucy.” Sometimes, heroes don’t always wear capes—they wag their tails. 1. A. get in B. get out C. get along D. get to 2. A. speech B. discussion C. behaviour D. description 3. A. travelled B. allowed C. decided D. refused 4. A. basic B. simple C. pleasant D. weak 5. A. in surprise B. in trouble C. in sadness D. in fact 6. A. reminded B. accepted C. comforted D. punished 7. A. worried B. afraid C. peaceful D. serious 8. A. protecting B. separating C. benefiting D. suffering 9. A. better B. worse C. easier D. happier 10. A. roughly B. gently C. quickly D. heavily II. 阅读理解 (40分) 第一节 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应字母编号涂黑。 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分) A Bertie was sad for weeks, months after the lion died. There was nothing I could do to cheer him up. He would sit for hours in his room, or go off on long walks all on his own. He seemed to be all alone in his own world, so far away. Try as I did, I could not reach him. Then one day, I was in the kitchen here, when I saw Bertie hurrying down the hill, waving his stick and shouting for me. “I’ve got an idea,” he cried, as he came in, “I finally thought of it.” He showed me the end of his stick. It was white. “See this, Millie? It’s white chalk (白垩)!” “So?” I said. “You know the famous White Horse on the hill at Uffington, the one they carved out (雕刻) of the chalk a thousand years ago? It seems that the horse never dies. Well, that’s what we’re going to do, so he will never be forgotten! We’ll carve him out on the hill—he’ll be there forever.” “It’ll take a long time, won’t it?” I said. “We’ve got plenty, haven’t we?” he replied, with the same smile he had when he was a ten-year-old boy. It took us twenty years to do it. Every spare moment we had, we were on the hill, digging with shovels and using buckets to carry away the dirt. It was hard, back-breaking work, but it was a labour of love. We made the paws, tail, body, and mane until he was perfect in every detail. It was just after we’d finished that the butterflies first came. In summer, when the sun comes out after the rain, these butterflies would drink on the chalk face. Then the “White Lion” becomes a butterfly lion, and it comes back to life again. So now you know how Bertie’s white lion became our special butterfly lion. (Adapted from The Butterfly Lion) 11. What did the writer mean by saying “I could not reach him” in paragraph 1? A. The writer was physically far away from Bertie. B. The writer could not understand Bertie’s language. C. The writer was unable to get Bertie out of his sadness. D. The writer did not know where Bertie was staying. 12. The underlined word “he” in paragraph 4 refers to ________. A. Bertie B. the butterfly C. the White Horse D. the lion 13 Why was Bertie excited about the White Horse on the hill at Uffington? A. It was very beautiful and he admired it. B. It was a symbol of something that could live on forever. C It was made of the same white chalk as on his stick. D. He had visited it before and had good memories there. 14. What does the scene with butterflies landing on the White Lion symbolize (象征)? A. The lion becomes colorful. B. Nature changes the lion. C. The lion turns into a real one. D. The lion seems to come alive. 15. The main idea of the passage is about ________. A. how to turn a lion into butterflies B. the friendship between Bertie and Millie C. how Bertie and Millie remembered the dead lion D. the story of the famous White Horse B ①In the recently concluded Qingming Festival holiday, an exciting innovation appeared in China’s tourism industry. Robotic exoskeletons (机械外骨骼), similar to special robot outfits, stepped in as great helpers for tourists, highlighting the country’s move towards “smarter” tourism. ②At Taishan Mountain in Shandong, some visitors didn’t want to walk all the way to the top. Standing over 1,500 meters high with over 7,000 steps, Taishan is a difficult climb. So, they waited in long lines to rent “robotic exoskeletons”. These robots were so popular that many people waited two hours to get one. ③Using the robot costs money. You can pay by the hour or by the route. Usually, it’s 80 yuan for three hours. Mr. Li said with the robot, it takes half the time to climb a steep (陡峭的) part of the mountain. Yan Lidong, a 26-year-old from Beijing, tried it and said, “I don’t want my legs to be too tired. My friend tried to climb Taishan in October but couldn’t finish. He rested in bed for two days with shaking legs.” ④Taishan isn’t the only place with these high-tech helpers. Huangshan Mountain in Anhui will let visitors use smart knee straps and walking sticks later this month. They have been testing these since February. Indeed, the robots reduced the physical burden of climbing a lot. The travel website Tuniu said AI products and new tourism services can attract young people. ⑤The recent Qingming Festival holiday showed China’s progress in modernizing tourism. Years ago, smart tourism mainly meant reliable phone and Wi-Fi signals at tourist sites. Now, it’s about AI-powered smart devices. With these tools, travelling will definitely become more convenient and enjoyable. 16. Why did visitors at Taishan Mountain wait in long lines? A. To buy tickets. B. To rent robotic legs. C. To take photos. D. To watch shows. 17. From Yan Lidong’s words, what does the author mainly want to show? A. Climbing Taishan is really dangerous. B. His friend doesn’t exercise enough. C. People always use robotic exoskeletons. D. Robotic legs make hard climbing easier. 18. What is the structure of this passage? A. B. C. D. 19. According to the passage, what might smart tourism in China be like in the future? A. There will be more AI products for a better travel experience. B. There will be fewer new technologies used in it. C. It will mainly focus on mountain-climbing robots. D. The cost of using smart devices in tourism will become higher. 20 Where is the passage probably from? A. A sport website. B. A dictionary. C. A technology magazine. D. A book review. C Do you often find it really difficult to get yourself out of bed and ready for school on Monday morning? This year’s World Sleep Day on March 21st has brought our attention to the common issue of teenagers suffering from not enough sleep. Quality sleep matters to everyone, yet it’s more important for teenagers. According to the US National Institute of Health, teenagers require a daily sleep of 9 to 10 hours, which is longer than that needed by adults. The reason behind this is that adolescence (青春期) is a key period for their development. For students, getting enough sleep can significantly improve their academic performance. As Harvard Health has pointed out, it can improve students’ concentration levels, strengthen their memory, and help with their thinking abilities. When students are well-rested, they are better able to focus on their studies and absorb new knowledge. Sleep also plays an important role in developing creativity. In the late 20th century, scientists from Loughborough University in the UK carried out research on this aspect. They compared creative test scores between those who had poor sleep quality and those who slept well. The results showed that the sleep-deprived (缺乏睡眠的) group scored lower on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They were more likely to repeat the same mistakes and had difficulties in coming up with new ideas. More recently, in 2023, a research team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States made an interesting discovery. They found that the sleep onset, a special stage at the beginning of sleep, is particularly helpful to creativity. When people were asked to think about a certain topic during this stage, and then given creative tasks about that topic after waking up, they had a better performance in those tasks. 21. Why is quality sleep more important for teenagers than for adults according to Paragraph 2? A. Because of teenagers’ higher activity level. B. Because adolescence is a key period for development. C. Because of teenagers’ pressure from homework. D. Because of adults’ low sleep requirement. 22. What does the underlined word “academic” mean in this passage? A. Educational. B. Physical. C. Social. D. Artistic. 23. Why does the author mention the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking in Paragraph 4? A. To prove that creativity has nothing to do with sleep quality. B. To compare different tests for scoring people’s creativity. C. To argue that adults need longer sleep than teenagers. D. To show that sleep-deprived people perform poorly on creative tasks. 24. What can we infer from the MIT study mentioned in the passage? A. Dreaming during deep sleep is best for creativity. B. Creativity is not related to sleep time and quality. C. The sleep onset stage is important for creative thinking. D. People who sleep less are more likely to have original ideas. 25. What’s the best title for the passage? A. The Importance of Quality Sleep for Teenagers. B. Why Teenagers Need More Sleep Than Adults. C. How Sleep Affects Creativity Development. D. The History and Development of World Sleep Day. 第二节 短文填空(共5小题，每小题2分，共10分) 阅读下面的短文，并从下列六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。 Giving a presentation can be challenging. You need to prepare a lot, organize your content clearly, and deliver it confidently. When you’re presenting, it’s important to appear relaxed, calm, and confident—even if you feel nervous inside. Your body language plays a key role in this. ____26____ Here are some useful tips to help you. Position Always stand facing your audience directly. ____27____ And try not to look down at your notes too often. Just look at your notes quickly if you have to. This helps you stay in touch with the people listening and shows you’re actively communicating with them. Gesture Be mindful of unnecessary movements. Don’t touch your hair, nose, or play with pens—these habits can distract your audience. Keep your arms relaxed at your sides. At first, this might feel unnatural, but it makes you appear more in control. Also, don’t cross your arms or put your hands in your pockets. ____28____ Posture Your posture affects both your confidence and your voice. Use posture to make your points clear. Keep your feet apart and stand confidently. ____29____ This way of standing not only makes you feel more comfortable but also helps your voice carry better, ensuring everyone can hear you clearly. Eye Contact Eye contact matters a lot. Instead of scanning the room quickly, focus on one person in each section before moving to the next. First, look at one person in one place in the room for a short time. ____30____ In this way, you’re talking to everyone in the room, and it makes your presentation more fun for them. Remember, confident body language can make your presentation truly effective. A. Try to have a good time when you are giving your presentation. B. This can make you seem to be nervous. C. Don’t turn your back on them. D. And always remember to keep your shoulders back and your head up. E. But how do you use your body to achieve this? F. Then look at someone else in another place of the room naturally. 第三节 信息匹配 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分) 下面的材料A~F分别介绍了六个招募志愿者的地点。请根据Tom, Lucy, David, Lily, Mike五位志愿者的实际情况，帮助他们选出最合适的地点。 ____31____ Tom is a middle school student. He is good at organizing activities. He loves kids and wants to do something for them during his free time. ____32____ Lucy, a high school student, is crazy about reading. She is patient and enjoys helping others. She hopes to volunteer and share her love for books. ____33____ David, a college student majoring in art, has a great talent for drawing. He wants to use his skill to bring joy to people. ____34____ Lily is an outgoing school girl. She is good at sports and communication. She likes to make friends and is willing to help in a lively environment. ____35____ Mike, a high school student, cares about the environment a lot. He is hard-working and ready to take action to make the city more beautiful. A. Shenzhen Youth Activity Center The Youth Activity Center hosts many sports and cultural events. Volunteers help in event planning and communicate with participants. Energetic sports fans who enjoy socializing are welcome B. Shenzhen Book City At Shenzhen Book City, volunteers mainly move heavy books to storage, organize the bookshelves and clean reading areas. If you’re strong and don’t mind physical work, come volunteer! C. Local Community Art Galleries We are looking for people with artistic talents, particularly those who are good at drawing, to create murals (壁画) for local community art galleries. Your works will beautify the galleries and bring joy to the visitors. D. City Parks City parks are seeking volunteers for environmental protection. Duties involve picking up litter, watering plants, and spreading environmental awareness among visitors. If you’re passionate about a clean and beautiful park environment, sign up now! E. Shenzhen Children’s Activity Center Volunteers are required to organize kids’ activities like summer camps and art classes, and take care of children. If you love kids and can lead fun-filled activities, this is the place for you. F. Municipal Library Municipal library volunteers help introduce new books. Those with a love for books and patience to help people have an ideal volunteering chance here. 第二部分 非选择题 (共25分) III. 语法填空 (10分) 阅读下面短文，在空格中填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。 Chinese knotting, a special traditional handicraft deeply rooted in Chinese culture, is well-known as a symbol of good ____36____ (lucky) and happiness. These beautiful knots are crafted from a single red rope, which is ____37____ (careful) chosen for its bright color and nice texture. The art of making Chinese knots has ____38____ very long history, with an origin dating back several centuries. ____39____ (create) a perfect Chinese knot is not an easy job. It demands a lot of time and patience. It is challenging ____40____ (learn) the skill because there are many different methods. ____41____ the process may seem simple at first, the real steps are quite difficult. One has to be extremely careful when tying the knots to ensure their appealing appearance. These knots are not just fascinating decorations. They also carry deep cultural meanings. In ancient times, Chinese knots ____42____ (use) to express people’s dreams and longings. Nowadays, they still stand ____43____ peace and harmony in daily life. Today, the Chinese knot remains one of ____44____ (popular) traditional handicrafts in China. With ____45____ (it) delicate patterns and rich historical heritage, the Chinese knot has become a cultural treasure cherished by people from all walks of life. IV. 书面表达 (15分) 46. 假设你是校报记者李华，深圳红树林自然保护区将在下周日上午八点举办“守护濒危动物，共建绿色家园”的志愿活动。请你给校英文报写一封倡议信，告知同学们此次活动的具体安排，并呼吁大家踊跃参加。 写作要求： 1. 不少于80词 (开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数内)。 2. 文中不得出现真实姓名及学校名称。 3. 可适当增加细节，以使语句通顺、条理清楚、意义连贯。 4. 书写规范，卷面整洁。 参考词汇：深圳红树林自然保护区Shenzhen Mangrove Nature Reserve 呼吁call on ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 罗湖外语初中学校2024-2025学年度第二学期 八年级期中考试英语试题 说明： 1本学科试题从第1页至第8页，共8页。满分75分，考试时间70分钟。 2. 答题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或圆珠笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目的指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 3. 考生务必保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束时，只交回答卷，本卷自行保管。 第一部分 选择题 (共50分) I. 完型填空 (10分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。 (共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. B II. 阅读理解 (40分) 第一节 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应字母编号涂黑。 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分) A 【11~15题答案】 【答案】11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C B 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. C C 【21~25题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 第二节 短文填空(共5小题，每小题2分，共10分) 【26~30题答案】 【答案】26. E 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. F 第三节 信息匹配 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分) 【31~35题答案】 【答案】31. E 32. F 33. C 34. A 35. D 第二部分 非选择题 (共25分) III. 语法填空 (10分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. luck 37. carefully 38. a 39. Creating 40. to learn 41. Although##Though 42. were used 43. for 44. the most popular 45 its IV. 书面表达 (15分) 【46题答案】 【答案】例文： Dear schoolmates, I’m Li Hua, a reporter of our school newspaper. Good news! The Shenzhen Mangrove Nature Reserve will have a volunteer activity. It’s called “Protect Endangered Animals, Build a Green Home” and it starts at 8:00 a.m. next Sunday. In the activity, we’ll learn about how endangered animals live in the mangrove. Also, we’ll help clean the reserve. This way, we can make a nice home for the animals. It’s a chance to do something good for nature. Let’s get close to nature and care more about protecting the environment. Join this great activity and do something useful together. Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$