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2024学年第二学期质量监测
八年级英语
试题卷
考生注意:
1.本试题卷包括四部分,共10页,满分为120分,考试时间为100分钟。
2.答题前,请务必将自已的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷
和答题纸规定的位置上。
3.答题时,请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求,在答题纸相应位置上规范作答,在本试
题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分听力理解(共三节,满分20分)
第一节(共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)
听下面5段小对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳
选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读
下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What's wrong with Peter?
A.He has a cold.
B.He has a stomachache.
C.He has a headache.
2.When did Ken go to the amusement park?
A.In April.
B.In June.
C.In August.
3.How high is the Rainbow Tower?
A.218 meters.
B.268 meters.
C.288 meters.
4.Who is the most outgoing in the class?
A.Bob.
B.Katy.
C.Mike.
5.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.In a park.
B.In a library.
C.In a shop.
第二节(共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面2段较长对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最
佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听
完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答第6和第7两个小题,
6.What is the boy doing when he is talking with Mom?
A.Doing math homework.
B.Writing a book report
C.Watching TV.
7.When does the conversation probably take place?
A.On Monday.
B.On Wednesday.
C.On Friday.
听下面一段较长对话,回答第8至第10三个小题
8.What did Mike think of the music?
A.Boring.
B.Relaxing.
C.Amazing.
9 How old was Lang Lang when he started playing the piano?
A.3 years old.
B.8 years old.
C.10 years old.
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10.What does Mike hope to do?
A.Learn to play the piano.B.Go to Lang Lang's concert.C.Talk about music with Lily.
第三节(共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面一段独白,独白后有5个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案,
并标在试卷的相应位置.听独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题
将给出五秒钟的作答时间。独白读两遍,
听下面一段独白,回答第11至第15五个小题,
11.What do tourists do on the old streets?
A.Take photos
B.Buy gifts.
C.Enjoy music.
12.Where is the park?
A.Behind the town center.
B.Next to the junior high school.
C.Across from a supermarket
13.Why did the speaker go to the park after school?
A.To take a walk
B.To have a picnic.
C.To play games.
14.When do farmers sell fresh fruits and vegetables in the town center?
A.Every Friday.
B.Every Saturday.
C.Every Sunday.
15.What does Mr.Brown's coffee shop remind the speaker of?
A.A busy city life.
B.Happy time as a child.
C.Old friends in the town.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项,
A
Fu Xing
7:09 PM 19 May
I live in a city in Zhejiang,China.My family and I live on the seventeenth
floor.I love reading,playing sports and camping.I learned that children in
different places have different lives.Can you share your life with me?
Lx
a⊙
Sano Kou
8:15 PM 19 May
I'm from Aogashima.Aogashima is a Japanese volcanic(火山)island,
Although there was an eruption (over 230 years ago,still many people
live in the hole of this old volcanic island.We love living here-fishing,hiking,
camping and swimming are popular activities.
bE
Endai
8:43PM
19 May
I'm one of Korowai people who live in treehouses,sometimes forty-five meters
above the ground.The rainforest here is hot and wet,and there are insects and
dangerous animals.Treehouses can protect us from these dangers.We climb up
and down,enjoying the nature every day.
Nick
9:06 PM 19 May
I'm from a town called Coober Pedy in the desert of southeast Australia
Almost all of the people here live underground to stay away from the hot
weather.We have built a fantastic underground world where you'll find
everything.
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Rahim
9:10 PM 19 May
We are called Bajau people of Borneo in southeast Asia.We live on boats or
houses on stilts (in the ocean.We learn to swim and dive at an early age.
We dive 20 meters into the sea to search for fish.
16.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A.Fu Xing wants to know something about different lives.
B.People in Aogashima hope to leave the volcanic island.
C.Korowai people live in treehouses because of dry weather.
D.Nick must be really good at swimming and searching for fish.
17.Which picture shows the living condition of Bajau people?
A.
B.
D
18.Where can you probably find the text?
A.A story book.
B.A science magazine.
C.A travel guide.
D.An Internet talk area.
B
My son Nick was tired of traveling.When we arrived at our final stop in Paris,he just wanted to
go home.
He frowned (as he watched me dance around our hotel room.I was excited because I
successfully booked a table at L'Ami Louis,a restaurant I'd dreamed of visiting.Michael,my husband,
wasn't as excited.
“Another overpriced French meal,”he complained(抱怨),"my wallet is crying!"
Finally,they both agreed to go.Nick's eyes lit up when he saw the golden French fries at the
restaurant."It might be okay,"he said to himself.The waiter noticed him and brought a huge plate of
fries.
"I guess I'm going to like it here,"Nick said.
"Isn't that Carole Bouquet?"Michael pointed to a family sitting with a boy about Nick's age.The
woman looked a lot like the famous French actress,but it was hard to tell in the dark restaurant.
“Maybe,.”Isaid,“film people love this place.”
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The waiter then appeared with our food.After setting the plate down,he said something to Nick.
He pointed,and Nick followed the boy from Carole's table out the door."Don't worry,madam,"the
waiter said,"it's just a game for the neighborhood kids."
I couldn't see the boys until the waiter brought in a chocolate cake.They sat together to enjoy the
cake,like old friends now.And we were making our own friends while enjoying the food.The
restaurant had become a dinner party.
It was late when the evening ended."That,"Nick said,"is a very fine restaurant."
"But you only ate fries and cake,"I pointed out.
"Who cares?The boy I met was everything,"he replied,"can we go back to L'Ami Louis
tomorrow?"
19.Which is the correct time order of the following events?
DThe family arrived at their hotel in Paris.
2Nick followed a boy out of the restaurant.
3The boys shared a chocolate cake together.
4Michael noticed a woman who looked like Carole Bouquet.
A.①③④②
B.①④②③
C④①③②
D.④③①②
20 Why did Michael complain about going to L'Ami Louis at first?
A.He wanted to go back to the hotel early.
B.He lost his wallet on his way to L'Ami Louis.
C.He thought the French meal was too expensive.
D.He didn't like the environment of the restaurant.
21.How did Nick's feelings change in the story?
A.From tired to angry.
B.From excited to relaxed.
C.From scared to bored.
D.From uninterested to happy.
22.What mainly makes Nick think"That is a very fine restaurant"?
A.A delicious meal with his family.
B.A nice talk with the friendly waiter.
C.A wonderful evening with the new friend.
D.A special menu other restaurants don't offer.
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1Welcome to Volunteer World!The South Africa Childcare Volunteers
program is one of our most popular programs.If you like helping others,this
program is just right for you.Here's something you need to know before
joining us as a volunteer.
2In South Africa today,over half of the people are poor.In some places,
life is really difficult.Not having enough places to look after children means
many children are left alone without protection.As a result,many young children miss early education,
they can't grow up well and become the best of them.
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3In Cape Town and some nearby areas in South Africa,finding cheap childcare is super hard for
poor parents.This is the biggest problem for them.Although many centers have been set up to help
these families,they only have few workers and resources ()This is why we need volunteers to
help improve the care to the children.
4As a childcare volunteer,you will work in care centers in Cape Town to look after the kids.
Most parents of these kids work in the city,so they can drop off their kids at our centers in the morning
and pick them up in the afternoon.Your jobs will be cleaning,preparing meals,and teaching kids math
and reading.You will work from Monday to Friday and have a break on weekends.New to
volunteering?Don't be nervous!If you've never done this before,our program will pair you with an
experienced volunteer for every step.
5Come and join us!It's a great chance to start a meaningful journey.Don't miss out!
23.What is the biggest problem for poor parents in Cape Town and nearby areas?
A.No chance to get good jobs.
B.No hope to get further education.
C.Changes in their living conditions.
D.Difficulties in finding cheap childcare.
24.What can we learn about the childcare centers in Cape Town?
A.They serve children from rich families.
B.They have enough workers and resources.
C.They give children lessons on math and reading.
D.They allow children to stay all day and all night
25.Why does the program say "New to volunteering?Don't be nervous!"in Paragraph 4?
A.Because the volunteer work is easy.
B.Because parents will come and work.
C.Because someone will be there to help.
D.Because volunteers are free on weekends.
26.What is the main purpose()of the passage?
A.To explain the importance of early education.
B.To describe volunteer activities in Cape Town.
C.To introduce the living conditions in South Africa.
D.To encourage people to join the childcare program.
D
Once upon a time,on a farm,there lived an old woman named Madame Frissette.She lived with
her chickens,Clarice,Clara,Claudia,and Molly.One day,the tax ()collector came to the farm.The
King had decided to raise taxes.If she couldn't pay in a week,her farm would be taken.Madame cried.
Her chickens,of course,had seen the whole thing.
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Scene One Egg-Laying Hopes
Clara:Poor Madame!
Clarice:She's in real trouble.
Claudia:We must do something!
Molly:We can lay more eggs!Then Madame can sell them and save the farm.
But chickens are not machines.The next day,they laid the same number of eggs as always.
Scene Two Feather(羽毛)-Growing Dreams
Molly:This is not working.
Clara:Now what?
Claudia:We must do something!
Clarice:Maybe we can grow beautiful,long feathers,like the ones ladies put on their hats.Then
Madame can sell them and save the farm.
But chickens are not ostriches().The next morning,they had the same feathers as always.
Scene Three Show-Performing Success
Clarice:This is not working.
Clara:What can we do?
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Molly:We must do something!Madame is crying as if her heart is about to break.
Claudia:I have a new idea.
The chickens worked very hard for the next few days,in secret.Soon it was Friday morning.At
sunrise,Madame Frissette opened the door."Oh,my!"she shouted.
Clarice was walking on the clothesline.
Claudia was balancing on a ball.
Clara was flying through a hoop on fire.
Molly was riding a unicycle.
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Villagers heard the noise and crowded around to see.They cheered for chickens and threw coins
on the ground.When the tax man arrived,his mouth fell open.Hundreds of coins littered the ground.
There was enough to pay the tax.And there was even some left.
27.Why did Madame Frissette cry at the beginning?
A.She couldn't pay the added taxes.
B.Villagers were unfriendly to her.
C.Her chickens stopped laying eggs.
D.The tax collector took her chickens.
28.Which feature (of ostriches can you find from the text?
A.Ostriches are the largest living birds.
B.Ostriches are used to living in groups.
C.Ostriches have strong legs and run fast.
D.Ostriches can grow long and nice feathers.
29.What does the underlined part"his mouth fell open"mean in the last paragraph?
A.The tax man fell down and broke his mouth.
B.The tax man shouted loudly at the old woman.
C.The tax man was shocked by what he had seen.
D.The tax man was angry about the chickens'show.
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30.What can be the best title for this text?
A.Chickens'Saving Journey
B.Villagers'Surprising Show
C.The King's Tax Decision
D.Madame Frissette's Farm Trouble
第二节任务型阅读(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面材料,从方框中所给的A-E五个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选项),将)
号填入第31-34小题,并回答第35小题.注意:请将第35小题的答案写在答题纸上非选择题1
分的相应位置.
How to Pick Your Next Book
Summer vacation is coming!That means more free time to enjoy reading and get lost in the
world of books.But how do you start?Here are some useful tips to help you pick a great read.
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When you pick a book,it's normal to choose something familiar (to read.In fact,
pushing yourself to read something new can help you grow as a reader.You can improve your
reading skills and you might even surprise yourself!
Start series books(丛书).
Series books are for great readers who like to follow characters in a story.Remember that
some series need to be read in a certain order (like Harry Potter),while others (like Diary of a
Wimpy Kid)can be read in any order.32
Read book reviews(书评).
Before deciding on a book,take a moment to read reviews.Most of the time,you can find
reviews on the back or inside cover of books.33 This makes choosing much easier!
Ask for help,
34.When choosing books,they know all about great reads for your age.Just tell
them what books you've enjoyed before,and they'll offer new ones you might like.
A.Set your own plan.
B.Try something new.
C.Librarians are wonderful helpers
D.Check this out before you get started.
E.Of course,you can also find some online.
35.Which tip in the passage will you choose to pick your next book'?Why?(不超过20词)
第三部分语言运用(共三节,满分40分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
Every Saturday,Peter waited for his grandpa riding a bicycle to him with a
ring-ring.The clear sound always made him36 and look forward to
their park picnic.But these weeks,Peter felt really sad37
Grandpa had
hip surgery(髋关节手术)and now needed a stick to walk.He_
38
his
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grandpa so much.
"I must do something,"Peter thought.Suddenly,a 39 came to his mind.He quickly 40
his birthday money-10 dollars and ran out.A few minutes later,he was already in the afternoon
sunshine.His 41 was waiting for him.
Peter rode it two blocks (and then arrived at the 42
"Grandpa likes to eat something 43 ,"he said to himself.
He stopped at a fruit stand and chose two pretty apples with one dollan
He came to the cake table and 44 half a pound of cupcakes with three dollars
He stood in front of the chocolate baskets and bought some with two dollars.
Finally,he 45 his bike in front of the corner store and ran inside."Only
46
dollars left,what else can I buy for Grandpa?"he thought for a while.He walked around,looked
through everything and 47 chose a lovely bicycle bell ()Excitedly,he went out.
Peter arrived at a familiar building.He knocked on the door.A man with a 48
opened it.
“Hello,.Grandpa!”said Peter..
"Hey,Peter!It's great to see you!...But sorry,honey,no picnic from now."
"I brought the picnic to you.And also,a gift."
“So that's49 you are here?”
Grandpa opened the gift and smiled."A bicycle bell?"
"Yes,"said Peter,"it's 50 your stick.When you're stronger,we can walk to our picnic in
the park with a ring-ring again!"
36.A.excited
B.peaceful
C.nervous
D.bored
37.A.but
B.and
C.because
D.unless
38.A.promised
B.missed
C.hated
D.challenged
39.A.dream
B.problem
C.picture
D.plan
40.A.took
B.spent
C.lent
D.printed
41.A.car
B.bike
C.friend
D.grand中a
42.A.school
B.hospital
C.supermarket
D.park
43.A.hot
B.cold
C.salty
D.sweet
44.A.asked for
B.gave out
C.threw away
D.checked out
45.A.repaired
B.washed
C.stopped
D.sold
46.A.two
B.three
C.four
D.five
27.A.hurriedly
B.carefully
C.simply
D.quietly
48.A.stick
B.book
C.box
D.toy
49.A.how
B.when
C.what
D.why
50.A.with
B.to
C.for
D.about
第二节词汇运用(共15小题,
每小题1分,满分15分)
A.将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中,每词仅用一次.
strange
fall asleep
anything
name
Just
Dear Doctor Know,
I'm really worried about my brother.Last night,I woke up to noises
and found him sitting up in bed.He said something 51,then stood
up and walked slowly around the room.I called his
but he
didn't reply.He 53 kcpt walking.After a few minutes,he went back
to bed and 5:again.This morning,he didn't remember 55
don't know what s going on.Has this ever happened to anyone you know?
I hope he is OK.
Mike
B.阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(侮空一词)
Dear Mike,
I understand how you feel.You worried that maybe your brother was56
(生病).Actually,.from what you described in your57{信件),he
experienced sleepwalking-something very common,especially among kids.
Sleepwalking happens when the brain is overtired from lack of sleep.During
58)sleep,part of the brain wakes up while the body still stays "asleep".
That's why your brother could sit up.walk around,or talk without realizing it-
and why he lost his 59()the next morning.What's more,60
(from school,exams,or some other life changes can make sleepwalking
more likely.
The good news is that sleepwalking isn't dangerous by_6l(它自己).
If it happens again,the following things can help you:
·Stay calm and_62(带路)him back to bed gently(no shaking or shouting).
Keep him safe by locking outside doors and 63()at,night.
◆Help him64:_'(休息)better--aim for&-l0 hours of sleep.
Only see a doctor if:
it happens more than once a week,
→he does something that may_65_(使受伤)himself.
For now,try not to worry.You've already helped him by paying attention-
that's what great brothers do!
Dr.Know
第三节语法填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填人一个适当的词,或填人括号中所给单词的正确形式。
The giant panda,with its black-and-white fur,is China's national treasure.For many years,China
has worked hard66(protect)these"special bears".Let's see the great progress.
Back in the 1980s,only about 1,100 pandas 67 (live)in the wild.In 2013,the number
grew to 1,864.In 2016,there was 68bigger success-the International Union for Conservation
of Nature(UCN)downgraded(降级)pandas from“Endangered'”to“Vulnerable(易危)”.Now,China
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has already had more than 1,900 wild pandas.How did this amazing change happen?
At first,China built 67 protected forest areas 69 pandas.Then in 2021,it opened the
Giant Panda National Park.This park is so hugeit gives home to 70%of all wild pandas.
Also,scientists have played an important role.Since 2003,they 71(save)12 pandas born
n human care for life in the wild.Ten of
(they)are living freely in the forests today!
3esides,China doesn't work alone.Zoos in 20 foreign73(country)help too.Working
ogether,those zoos have successfully raised 68 baby pandas.Because of this teamwork,728 pandas
now live(happy)in zoos around the world.
The best part?Protecting pandas helps other forest friends too,like golden monkeys and colorful
irds.Saving bamboo forests doesn't just help pandas.It means creating healthier,
(rich
nomes for all.Pandas show us that when humans care,nature can heal.These black-and-white bears
will continue to inspire us.
第四部分书面表达(共1小题,满分20分)
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76.假设你是李华,你校英语社团“携手同行服务周(Hand-in-Hand Service Week)”活动正在招
募志愿者。请根据以下信息表要点,用英语写一封自荐信。
Volunteer Information Card
The volunteer work
You'd like to be a volunteer at:
the school library
▣
the old people's home
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Things you can do
clean up the library
communicate with old people
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keep the books in order
tell jokes to cheer them up
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Your reasons
Volunteering is a good way to spend free time.
相
注意:1.信件需包含你所选择的一项志愿活动及相关信息,可适当发挥,
2.文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称等信息;
3.词数80词左右;信件首尾已经给出,不计人总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
Idlike to be a volunteer at
Yours,
Li Hua
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