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八年级英语第二阶段学科作业(期中)
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Marks.
(Full marks 120)
一、
听说应用(本大题共30小题,每小题1分,共30分;A、B、C、
D部分为听力理解,E部分为情景对话)
A.听句子(本题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
请根据所听内容,选择符合题意的图画回答问题。每个句子听两遍。
)1.How was the weather yesterday?
A
B
c,
()2.What did Jack buy for his mountaineering trip?
B.
C.
()3.When did Jack come back home from the store?
68B
88:38
8888
A
()4.What did Jack do after he got home?
b
C
()5.What did Jack look forward to seeing in the mountains?
A.
B.听对话(本题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
请根据每段对话的内容问答问题,从每小题所给的三个选项中选
出一个最佳答案。每段对话听两遍。
听第一段对话,回答第6小题。
)6.What is Peter's favourite sport?
A.Running.
B.Skiing.
C.Swimming.
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听第二段对话,回答第7小题。
()7.What does the girl want to be in the future?
A.A fashion designer.
B.A tour guide.
C.A policewoman.
听第三段对话,回答第8小题。
()8.What does the boy think of Mike?
A.Brave.
B.Kind
C.Careful.
听第四段对话,回答第9小题。
()9.When will Anna interview Mrs Smith?
A.At 2:15 pm.
B.At 2:45 pm.
C.At 3:15 pm.
听第五段对话,回答第10小题。
)10.How many members does the drama club need in all?
A.Ten.
B.Twelve
C.Fourteen.
听第六段对话,回答第11-12小题。
)11.When will the talk take place?
A.This Friday.
B.This Saturday.
C.Next Friday
()12.What will the speaker discuss during the career talk?
A.How to build bridges.
B.How to become an engineer.
C.The history of bridges.
听第七段对话,回答第13-15小题。
)13.What was Mark doing when Cindy called him?
A.He was playing basketball.B.IIe was reading a book.
C.He was watching a movie.
()14.Why is Mark feeling nervous?
A.Because he tried out for the team captain
B.Because he joined a football team.
C.Because he became the team captain.
()15.Who will Mark ask for advice?
A.Cindy's brother.
B.Cindy's teacher.
C.Cindy's classmate.
C.听短文(本题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
请根据所听内容,从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答
案。短文听两遍。
()16.When did Lucy start painting?
A.At the age of seven.
B.At the age of eight.
C.At the age of nine.
()17.Who encouraged Lucy?
A.Her teacher.
B.Her mother.
C.Her father.
()18.What did Lucy do to improve her painting skills?
A.She joined a club.
B.She read art books.
C.She took painting classes.
)19.How many girls are working on the painting with Lucy?
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four
()20.How does Lucy feel about their painting?
A.Worried.
B.Confident.
C.Disappointed.
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D.听填信息(本题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
你将听到的是Tom团队的成长经历,请根据所听内容填写下面的
信息卡。短文听两遍。
Tom's team
Therc arc (21)
mcmbers in the team
Information It was sct up to raise money for an animal
hospital.
Problems
They sometimes had(22)
They argued about small things.
They made rules together.
Changes
.They had meetings to express ideas
(23)
·They(24)
three activities last
month and raised about $1,500.
Results
They became a good team and(25)
each other.
E.情景对话(本题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
请通读下面对话,根据对话内容,从方框内的选项中选出能填人
空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
A.I really do.
B.Why do you say that?
C.Let's join the club together.
D.Thank you for your suggestion.
E.Why not join our school's animal club?
F.Have you ever thought about your career?
Ben:Hey,Lily.(26)
Lily:Yes,I think I want to be a vet(兽医)one day.
Ben:Oh,I guess you must love animals very much
Lily:(27)
I have two dogs and two cats.
Ben:Cool.Well,I believe being a vet is a nice choice.
Lily:Really?(28)
Ben:You know,more and more people have pets now.Besides helping pets.
vets can also work on farms or do research to keep animals healthy.
Lily:You're right.But I don't know what I can do now to get ready.
Ben:(29)You can meet other animal lovers there.They sometimes
visit pet hospitals,so you can learn a lot.
Lily:Wow!That sounds really helpful.(30)
Ben:You're welcome.
二、语法选择(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
请通读下面短文,攀握其大意,根据语法和上下义连贯的要求,
从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Once a small drop of water dreamed of becoming a snowflake (
and turning the world white.There was no rain for a long time,and he
evaporated )He rose into the sky and became part of 31 small
cloud.There he waited quietly 32 his chance.
When it turned cold,he fell as snow,but melred (quickly on
the ground.This happened several times-he rose back,fell,and melted.
He felt sad until he joined a big cloud with33 of drops.Some drops
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were shouting orders,"The 34 at the bottom!The smallest at the top!
Come on!There's no time to waste."Feeling uncomfortable,the little drop
decided35.At that time,a teammate stopped 36.
“You should join us for the snowfall,”the teammate suggested..“T
once tried alone but failed.But here we share ideas 37 help each other.
Cooperation is the key!Thanks to it,we38 amazing snowfalls!"Hearing
that,the little drop nodded 39.
Soon,the little drop drifted down as a snowflake with others,turning
the fields white.His dream finally came true through teamwork.He
learned that what seems impossible alone can 40 when everyone works
together.
()31.A.a
B.an
C.the
)32.A.at
B.for
C.in
)33.A.million
B.millions
C.millions
)34.A.big
B.bigger
C.biggest
(
35.A.leave
B.leaving
C.to leave
)36.A.he
B.him
C.his
(
)37.A.and
B.but
C.or
)38.A.creates
B.have created
C.will create
)39.A.happy
B.happily
C.happiness
)40.A.achieve
B.be achieving
C.be achieved
、
完形填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)
请通读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每小题所给的四个选项中选出
个最佳答案。
In a writing class in Loudi,Hunan,Ms,Tong asked her students to
write an essay titled "The love hidden in
”.Long41 wrote
“ajar(罐子)'on the line after thinking for a moment..He never._42_his
essay would later touch hundreds of people online.
When Long received the 43,his mind went back to his early childhood.
He 44 his grandmother always took a spoonful of sugar from a jar and
fed it to him."Happiness seemed to run from the jar and 45 the room,"
Long described that 46 moment in his essay.Sadly,his grandmother
died when he was only four.“Just a thin layer of earth separates(分开)
us,"Long wrote.For years,the feeling stayed 47 in his heart.
However,writing changed that.Long tried to express his feelings
through his 48.His essay moved Ms Tong to tears,and she shared it
online.49,it got lots of attention.Lots of readers loved his essay.
Writing helps Long open up and set free his feelings inside.We should
find our own ways to 50 negative feelings like sadness.No matter what
they are,they will help each heart find its own peaceful place.
)41.A.bravely
B.correctly
C.blindly
D.carefully
)42.A.promised
B.explained
C.doubted
D.expected
(
)43.A.role
B.task
C.award
D.plan
)44.A.agreed
B.imagined
C.remembered D.understood
)45.A.fill
B.heat
C.paint
D.search
)46.A.awful
B.short
C.sweet
D.difficult
)47.A.quiet
B.common
C.creative
D.strange
)48.A.songs
B.words
C.speeches
D.experiences
)49.A.Clearly
B.Simply
C.Unluckily
D.Surprisingly
)50.A.give up
B.deal with
C.think of
D.write down
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四、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,每小题2分,共30分)
请阅读A、B两篇材料,从每小题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所
提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A
Discover the Power of Self-love Growth
Do you feel stressed about school,friends,or just
growing up?Learning to love and be kind to yourself
can help you through hard times.But self-love isn't
just about feeling good.It's about building confidence.
Here're two fun activities to help you
A
圈Goal&Go
Letter to Your Future Self
Place:Classroom 101
Place:the school library
Time:4:30 p.m.every Friday
Time:4:00p.m.6:00p.m
Teacher:Miss Zhang
from Monday to Friday
Do you have a goal?Let's
Teacher:Mr.Black
make it happen!In this activity,*Take a secret envelope )on
you'll get your own notebook to
the third bookshelf Write a letter
vrecord your goal
about what you'd like to achieve
plan the steps you need to take
this year,and then put it back on the
discuss possible difficulties
shelf.
look back on your progress every
At the end of the year,we'll retum
week
the letters to you.It'll be wonderful
to see how much you've grown!
Start your journey of self-love and growth foday!
)51.When do students in the Goal Go activity meet?
A.At 4:00 p.m.on Mondays.
B.At 4:30 p.m.on Fridays.
C.At 5:30 p.m.on Mondays.
D.At 6:00 p.m.on Fridays
)52.What is the main task for students in the Goal Go activity?
A.Writing a letter to their future selve_
B.Helping their classmates deal with difficulties.
C.Using a notebook to set and follow their goals
D.Reading books about self-love and growth in the library
()53.Where can students get the secret envelopes?
A.In Classroom 101.
B.In the teachers'office
C.In the school library.
D.In the school post office
)54.What should a student do after writing the letter?
A.Keep it.
B.Share it with Mr.Black
C.Give it to Miss Zhang.
D.Put it on the bookshelf.
55.What is the purpose of the poster?
A To introduce two new school clubs.
B.To talk about problems of growing up.
C.To explain what self-love is and how to achieve it.
D.To encourage students to join two helpful activities.
Have you ever heard of underwater archaeologists?These scientists
explore ancient places and artefacts (hidden under the sea.
Throughout history,lots of artefacts have been lost underwater.Because
of limits of the human body and technology,the ocean floor remains largely
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unexplored.That's why we need underwater archaeologists.
On Pingtan Island in Fujian province,there's a training centre for future
underwater archaeologists.Students from all over China come here to leamn
how to protect and study artefacts which are discovered underwater.The
training is tough.It requires years of hard work and practice.Right now,
there are fewer than 200 underwater archaeologists in China.
Underwater work,like many outdoor activities,depends greatly.on
the weather.The best time for underwater work is from May to rovember.
because sea conditions are good during that period.However,this is also the
typhoon (season.Underwater archaeologists need to be patient and
wait for the right moments.
In 1987,a sunken ship named Nanhai One was discoyered in the South
China Sea.At that time,Chinese archaeologists were not fully prepared for the
excavation )Later,Cui Yong,an underwater archaeologist,played a key
role in the project.The ship,carrying over 180,000 artefacts,went down about
800 years ago while travelling from Quanzhou in China to the Indian Ocean.
This makes it a key piece of evidence (for studying the Maritime Silk
Road(海上丝绸之路)and research on it has continued ever since.
Now,underwater archaeology has developed greatly in China.Thanks to
archaeologists like Cui,forgotten stories can now be brought to light again.
(
)56.What-is the main task of underwater archaeologists?
A.To study'ancient sea animals.
B.To build new ships for sea travel
C.To teach people to stay underwater.
D.To explore hidden underwater artefacts.
()57.What does the underlined word"tough"most probably mean in English?
A.Interesting.B.Challenging.C.Encouraging.D.Impossible.
)58.Which of the following greatly influences underwater work?
A.The number of archaeologists
B.The experience of the workers.
C.The weather and sea conditions
D.The plants and animals in the sea.
)59.Why is Nanhai One an important discovery?
A.It was the largest ship ever built 800 years ago
B.It carried treasures from many different countries.
C.It was the first ship discovered in the South China Sea.
D.It offers key information for studying the Maritime Silk Road.
)60.Which is the best title for the passage?
A.Underwater archaeology in China
B.Training of underwater archaeologists
C.The life of an underwater archaeologist
D.The surprising discovery of Nanhai One
C
配对阅读I栏是五位同学发出的短信,Ⅱ栏是他们收到的回复。
请将短信和回复的消息进行匹配。选项中有两项为多余项。
)61.Tim,I'm getting really nervous about the English test next week.I've
tried to prepare for it,but I just don't feel confident.Any advice?
(
)62.Our class picnic is coming up.I'm thinking of bringing some food
to share.What do you think would be good?
(
)63.I noticed you were absent from school today.Are you feeling
better now?I'd be happy to help you with anything you missed if
you need it.
)64.I'm considering joining the school music club,but I'm worried I
might not be good enough.How was your experience?
)65.My family and I are planning to visit the science museum this
Saturday.You're welcome to join us if you're free!
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A.Thank you for asking!I still have a running nose,but I'm feeling much
bctter.Could you tell me what the maths lesson was about and what the
homework is?
BHow about making a fruit salad?It's easy to cook and most people
cnjoy it.You could also take some paper plates.Remember to prepare
fruit that doesn't go bad easily.
I'd love to,but I won't be able to join you this weekend.My parents
arc away,so I need to help out around the house.I hope you have a
fantastic trip!Let's plan for another day.
Don't worry too much.How about reviewing those exercises again?If
you have any questions,fecl free to ask me anytime.I believe in you!
E.That sounds like a great idea!I've always wanted to explore the area.It
will be a sunny day,so we'll surely have fun together outdoors.I can't
wait for it!
F.I'm not too worried about the game itself,but you being there would
mean the world to us.If you're free,come and cheer us on!Your
support really fires us up.
G.Yes,I really liked it!The club is friendly and welcoming.You don't
have to be an expert-just come and enjoy yourself.Ms Lin makes
singing really fun.You should try it!
五、短文填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)
请从方框内选择适当的词,并根据需要用其正确形式填空,使文章
语法正确、完整连贯。注意:每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项。
challenging of
voluntary completely you
catch
fll
nervous
bit
effort
confidence
freeze
Lily was a happy and shy girl.She loved singing and dancing
(66)
she never performed in front of others.
One day,a.talent-show poster in the park(67)
her eye.
Although it would be (68)
Lily wanted to have a try.She
ran home and told her parents about it.Her father said,"Facing fears is
necessary for (69)
growth.Just go and try it!"The next
day,Lily signed up and chose her favourite song.Her training began-she
practised day and night.As the day of the show drew nearer,Lily started to feel
(70)
_Just then,her best friend,Emily,visited her."You're
amazing,Lily!”Emily said.“Your(71)
will pay off!I believe
in you!"Lily realised that her problem was a lack (of courage.
On the show day,the hall was full (72)
people.When Lily
stepped on stage,her heart raced.She closed her eyes for a short moment and
then began to sing.The hall was(73)
with her sweet voice.
Everyone loved her performance and cheered loudly when she finished.
This experience (74)
changed Lily.Her(75)
grew,and she no longer let shyness hold her back.From then on,Lily
followed her dreams bravely.
六、读写综合(本大题分为A、B两部分,共25分)
A.回答问题(本题共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
请阅读下面短文,根据所提供的信息,回答五个问题。要求所写
答案语法正确、信息完整切题。
The happy sound of music fills a classroom at Zhangqiu No.4 Middle
School in Shandong.Hongfei and his classmate Zhenyu are singing together.
But just a few months ago,Zhenyu felt very different.He was under
great pressure from schoolwork."I felt stressed and lonely,"Zhenyu says."I
didn't want to talk to anyone and found school life boring.I really wished to
have a friend to help me."That friend turned out to be Hongfei.
In China,many students face similar challenges.To help,UNICEF
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(联合国儿童基金会)started a"peer support"program in over300 schools
It trains students to help their classmates.Hongfei is one of the trained peer
supporters."Many students kecp feelings to themsclves because they find it
hard to trust others,"he cxplains."When my classmates share problems,I
listen quietly and use warm body language to show my care."
Over the past few months,Hongfci has helped Zhenyu with schoolwork
and encouraged him.Thanks to his help,Zhenyu made some progress in his
studies and was no longer in low spirits.Hongfei feels happy.He believes
helping others also helps himself."Secing Zhenyu's progress makes me
proud--both of him and of myself."
76.Why did Zhenyu feel stressed and lonely a few months ago?
77.What is the purpose of the"peer support"program?
78.What does Hongfei do when his classmates share problems?
79.What changes did Zhenyu make with Hongfei's help?
80.How does Hongfei feel after helping others?
B.书面表达(本题15分)
请根据要求完成短文写作。
8l.你校英语报正在开展以The power of peer support'”为主题的征文活
动,请你根据以下思维导图内容提示,结合自身经历写一篇英诰短文
投稿。
“同伴的力量”征文活动
个
遇到的困难
同伴的帮助
个人感悟
具体困境(如考试失
*哪位同伴
·个人变化
利、学习压力、人际
*如何帮助
·新的认识
关系紧张…)
作文要求:
(1)包含提示信息,可以适当发挥:
(2)语句通顺,语法正确,行文连贯,书写工整;
(3)80词左右(开头已给出,不计人总词数)。
The power of peer support
I will never forget how my friend helped me through a difficult time
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