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八年级英语第二次阶段性检测试题
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一.阅读理解(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
(A)
Host: Welcome to the talk show Clear View. Today let’s explore the topic “Should rules be broken sometimes?”. Let’s start with a story. Alex was a taxi driver. One day, he had a very sick passenger. Alex drove very fast to the hospital at once. He didn't slow down at red lights. He even flew through one. But was that okay? I’m glad to welcome our two guests—Zhang Xinyan and Tom Blake. Xinyan is a lawyer and Tom is a university teacher. They will share their thoughts about this topic.
Host: Tom, what’s your opinion?
Tom: In my opinion, of course, we should not break rules. But in some very special situations, breaking rules can save lives. Just like this taxi driver.
Xinyan: I don’t think so. People should not break rules. We have rules for a reason. Take this taxi driver for example. He could cause an accident. Instead of saving a life, he might kill someone.
Tom: I understand that, Xinyan. But this taxi driver drove fast but safely, and he saved a life. I believe, in some urgent situations, it might be okay to break certain rules without causing harm.
Xinyan: I see your point, but he could also choose to call the police. To sum up, rules are good for us and for society. Breaking them can have very bad effects.
Host: Thank you both for your ideas. Dear audience, what do you think?
1. What is the topic of the talk show Clear View today?
A. How to be a good taxi driver? B. Should rules be broken sometimes?
C. The importance of following the traffic rules. D. How to save a sick passenger’s life?
2. What did Alex do to save the sick passenger?
A. He called the police for help. B. He suggested setting up a traffic rule.
C. He drove fast and went through a red light. D. He made a talk show to discuss the rule.
3. What does Tom Blake do?
A. A taxi driver. B. A lawyer. C. A university teacher. D. A talk show host.
4. Why does Xinyan disagree with Alex’s act?
A. She likes rules.
B. She thinks Alex may have an accident.
C. She thinks Alex should make a new rule.
D. She thinks Alex should not make a talk show.
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Xinyan thinks rules are useless for society.
B. Tom thinks it’s okay to break rules in some urgent situations.
C. Alex caused an accident while driving fast.
D. The host disagrees with both Xinyan and Tom.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新媒体语篇,围绕“规则是否应在某些时候被打破”的话题,通过出租车司机闯红灯救病人的案例,律师张新燕和大学教师Tom Blake展开观点辩论。
【1题详解】
第一段开头主持人明确提到:“Today let’s explore the topic ‘Should rules be broken sometimes?’”,即脱口秀主题为“规则有时应该被打破吗?”。
【2题详解】
第一段描述Alex的行为:“He drove very fast... didn’t slow down at red lights. He even flew through one”,即快速驾驶并闯红灯。
【3题详解】
第一段主持人介绍嘉宾时提到“Tom is a university teacher”,说明Tom的职业。
【4题详解】
第四段Xinyan反对的理由是“he could cause an accident. Instead of saving a life, he might kill someone”,即认为Alex可能引发事故。
【5题详解】
第五段Tom明确表示“in some urgent situations, it might be okay to break certain rules”,他认为在某些紧急情况下违反规则是可以的。
(B)
Digital Life: Convenience and Challenges
In the modern world, digital life is everywhere. Smartphones and the Internet change our lives a lot.
The Good Side of Digital Life
Digital life makes our daily lives easy. We don’t need to go out to do many things. For example, we can order food at home with a phone. We can also talk to our friends far away by video call. And learning is easier too. We can use apps to study English or watch short videos to learn new things.
The Bad Side of Digital Life
But digital life also has some problems. Sometimes, people get too addicted to their phones. They play games or watch videos for hours. They look at their screens even when they are eating or talking to others. This is bad for their eyes and their schoolwork. Some people look at their phones when they eat or talk to family. They don’t enjoy the real life around them.
How to Use Digital Life Well
We need to find a good way to use digital things. First, make a rule for screen time. For example, only play games for 20 minutes a day. Second, go out and play sports with friends. It’s better than chatting online. Remember: real life is more fun than the online world.
6. What can we do with digital life according to the passage?
A. Sleep all day B. Order food at home
C. Do homework for us D. Play sports outside
7. The underlined word “addicted” in Paragraph 3 means ________.
A. 讨厌 B. 沉迷 C. 害怕 D. 擅长
8. What is bad for students’ eyes and schoolwork?
A. Using apps to study English B. Talking to friends by video call
C. Spending too much time on phones D. Going out to play sports
9. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to Study English Well B. Digital Life: Good and Bad
C. How to Make Friends Online D. The Most Popular Phones
10. What can we do to use digital life well?
A. Make a rule for screen time. B. Spend more time on video games.
C. Never use smartphones or the Internet. D. Chat with friends online all the time.
【答案】6. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了数字生活带来的便利与挑战,既包括手机和互联网使日常生活更便捷的表现,也包括人们过度依赖手机对眼睛、学业和现实生活造成的负面影响,最后提出了合理使用数字产品的建议。
【6题详解】
第二段指出便利表现:“we can order food at home with a phone”,这直接说明通过数字生活我们可以在家点餐。
【7题详解】
第三段提及:“They play games or watch videos for hours. They look at their screens even when they are eating or talking to others”,结合上下文描述人们长时间玩手机、吃饭聊天时也看屏幕,可推知“addicted”意为“沉迷”。
【8题详解】
第三段指出影响:“This is bad for their eyes and their schoolwork”,上文“This”指代“play games or watch videos for hours”以及“look at their screens even when eating or talking to others”,因此说明花太多时间在手机上对眼睛和学业有害。
【9题详解】
文章第一段总起数字生活无处不在,第二段介绍好的一面(The Good Side),第三段介绍坏的一面(The Bad Side),第四段提出使用建议(How to Use Digital Life Well),概括最佳标题应为“数字生活:利与弊”。
【10题详解】
第四段指出建议:“make a rule for screen time”,这直接说明合理使用数字生活的方法之一是制定屏幕使用时间规则。
(C)
Rules are an important part of our daily lives. We can find them at school, at home, and on the road. They act as guidelines (准则) to keep our lives in order and help us live in a safe way.
At school, there are lots of rules for students to follow. We must wear school uniforms from Monday to Friday to show our identity as part of the school community. We have to get to school on time and can’t be late for class. We also need to keep the classroom clean and quiet, and respect our teachers and classmates. Cheating in exams is not allowed, as it is unfair to others who work hard. These rules not only maintain order but also help us develop good habits.
At home, family rules are also important. We should finish our homework before watching TV or playing games. We need to help our parents with household chores, like cleaning the table, tidying our own rooms, or watering the plants. We are not allowed to use mobile phones during dinner, because this time is for family members to communicate and share their daily stories. Family rules help us become responsible and caring people.
On the road, traffic rules are necessary to keep us safe. We must stop and wait when the traffic light turns red, and only cross the road when it is green. We should walk on the sidewalk instead of running in the street. When riding bikes, we have to keep to the right side of the road and wear helmets to protect ourselves. Breaking traffic rules may lead to accidents and put our lives in danger.
Some people may think rules are boring. But in fact, rules are made to protect us, not to limit our freedom. If everyone plays by the rules, our world will become a more beautiful, peaceful, and pleasant place to live in.
11. Where can we find the rules according to the passage?
A. Only at school and home B. At school, home and on the road
C. Only on the road D. At school and on the road
12. Why is cheating in exams not allowed at school?
A. Because it’s unfair to hard-working students.
B. Because it can make the classroom noisy.
C. Because it will make students late for class.
D. Because it is not a school rule.
13. Which of the following is a family rule mentioned in the passage?
A. Wear school uniforms on weekdays.
B. Don’t use mobile phones during dinner.
C. Walk on the sidewalk when crossing the street.
D. Keep the classroom clean and quiet.
14. What will happen if we break traffic rules, according to the passage?
A. We will get good grades at school. B. We will become responsible people.
C. We may cause accidents and risk our lives. D. We will hurt others who work hard.
15. What is the writer’s opinion about rules?
A. Rules are boring and we don’t have to follow them.
B. Rules are guidelines that protect us and keep life in order.
C. Rules are only useful for students and drivers.
D. Rules will limit our freedom and make life less fun.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文讨论了规则在学校、家庭和道路三个场景中的重要作用,说明规则是保护我们、让生活有序的准则。
【11题详解】
第1段中提到“We can find them at school, at home, and on the road.” ,这说明规则存在于学校、家里和道路上。
【12题详解】
第2段介绍“Cheating in exams is not allowed, as it is unfair to others who work hard.” ,这说明考试作弊不被允许是因为它对其他努力学习的学生不公平。
【13题详解】
第3段“At home”中介绍“We are not allowed to use mobile phones during dinner, because this time is for family members to communicate.” ,说明“吃饭时不用手机”是文中提到的家庭规则。
【14题详解】
第4段中提到“Breaking traffic rules may lead to accidents and put our lives in danger.” ,这说明违反交通规则可能导致事故并使生命处于危险之中。
【15题详解】
第1段“They act as guidelines to keep our lives in order and help us live in a safe way.” 以及第5段“rules are made to protect us, not to limit our freedom.” ,这些说明作者认为规则是保护我们、让生活有序的准则,所以选项B“Rules are guidelines that protect us and keep life in order.”正确。A“规则无聊且不必遵守”、C“规则只对学生和司机有用”、D“规则会限制我们的自由”均与作者观点相反。
(D)
A terrible earthquake hit my hometown last summer. I was at home doing my homework at that time. ____16____
The floor started to shake violently, and the books on the shelf began to fall down. I was so scared that I couldn’t move for a second.
Luckily, my mom ran into my room quickly and pulled me out. ____17____ We ran as fast as we could to the open playground in our neighborhood. Many people were already there, some crying and some calling their family members. It was a really sad scene.
After the earthquake stopped, we went back to check our house. ____18____ The windows were broken, and the walls had big cracks. Our favorite flower pot fell and broke into pieces. I felt very upset because the house was full of our happy memories.
However, we were not alone. ____19____ They gave us food and water, and helped us clean the broken things. Some volunteers also came to repair our house for free. My teacher and classmates even visited us with some gifts. Their kindness made me warm and hopeful again.
____20____ First, we should stay calm when a disaster happens. Second, we must remember the safe places to hide or run to. Finally, we should help each other because unity is strength. This disaster taught us a lot, and it made me grow up quickly.
从下列选项中选出符合题意的句子,有一项是多余的。
A. We learned a lot from this disaster.
B. Suddenly, I heard a loud noise from outside.
C. The local government came to help us right away.
D. My father has been working in another city since last week.
E. She shouted at me to keep calm and follow her.
F. To our surprise, the house was in a mess.
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. F 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者家乡遭遇地震的经历,包括地震发生时的情景、震后的状况、得到的帮助以及从这次灾难中学到的经验教训。
【16题详解】
前文提到“我”当时正在家做作业,后文描述地板剧烈震动,书架上的书开始掉落,此处需要引出地震发生这一情景,B项“Suddenly, I heard a loud noise from outside.”突然听到外面有巨大声响,能自然地引出地震发生,承接上文“doing my homework”,逻辑连贯。
【17题详解】
前文提到妈妈快速跑进“我”房间把“我”拉出来,此处需要补充妈妈拉“我”出来时的具体行为,E项“She shouted at me to keep calm and follow her.”她大声喊让“我”保持冷静并跟着她,符合妈妈在紧急情况下的行为表现,承接上文“pulled me out”。
【18题详解】
前文提到震后回去查看房子,后文描述窗户破了,墙上有大裂缝,花盆摔碎等,此处需要说明房子的整体状况,F项“To our surprise, the house was in a mess.”令“我们”惊讶的是,房子一片狼藉,符合语境,承接上文“went back to check our house”。
【19题详解】
前文说“我们”并不孤单,后文提到他们给“我们”食物和水,帮“我们”清理破碎的东西,还有一些志愿者免费修理房子等,此处需要说明是谁来帮助“我们”,C项“The local government came to help us right away.”当地政府马上来帮助“我们”,符合语境,承接上文“we were not alone”。
【20题详解】
后文提到从灾难中学到的三点经验,此处需要引出从灾难中学到东西这一内容,A项“We learned a lot from this disaster.”我们从这次灾难中学到了很多,符合语境,引出后文内容。
二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
Disaster can happen anytime and anywhere. Last summer, a heavy flood hit our town unexpectedly. It was a normal day at first, but the rain kept falling ____21____ for three days.
The river near our town rose quickly and soon ____22____ the streets. People had to leave their homes in a hurry. My family and I packed some clothes and food, then moved to a safe ____23____ on the hill. When we looked back, we saw our house half under the water. We felt sad, ____24____ we knew we were lucky to be alive.
During the flood, many kind people tried to help those in need. Some volunteers carried food and water to the homeless. Others used boats to ____25____ people who were trapped(困住). A brave young man even saved a little boy from the rushing water. His story ____26____ everyone around.
After the flood, the sun came out again. The town looked ____27____, so people started to rebuild their homes right away. Workers repaired the broken roads and bridges. Students helped clean up the ____28____ in the park. Everyone worked together, and the town became beautiful again soon.
This experience taught me an important lesson. When disaster strikes, we should not be ____29____. Instead, we need to help each other. As the saying goes, “United, we stand; divided, we fall.” Only by working together can we ____30____ any difficulty.
21. A. hardly B. clearly C. heavily D. brightly
22. A. covered B. created C. changed D. controlled
23. A. fact B. place C. idea D. hobby
24. A. so B. or C. but D. because
25. A. raise B. teach C. warn D. save
26. A. touched B. broke C. followed D. pushed
27. A. clean B. messy C. quiet D. noisy
28. A. noise B. waste C. fire D. light
29. A. lazy B. shy C. afraid D. rude
30. A. lose B. beat C. miss D. share
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. B
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者家乡遭遇了突发洪水,洪水期间众人互助救援,灾后全镇齐心协力重建家园的故事,并传递了灾难来临时不应畏惧,唯有团结互助才能战胜一切困难的主题。
【21题详解】
句意:一开始一切都很正常,但大雨猛烈地持续下了三天。
rain heavily表示“雨下得大”,是固定搭配。hardly(几乎不)语义矛盾;clearly(清晰地)、brightly(明亮地)和“下雨”的语境完全不匹配。
【22题详解】
句意:我们小镇附近的河水迅速上涨,很快就淹没了街道。
根据上下文,雨下得很大,河水上涨后,自然会“淹没/覆盖”了街道,应用covered。created(创造)、changed(改变)、controlled(控制)都不符合逻辑。
【23题详解】
句意:我和家人打包了一些衣服和食物,然后搬到了山上一个安全的地方。
根据上下文,洪水来临时,人们需要转移到安全的“地方”,应用place。fact(事实)、idea(主意)、hobby(爱好)都和“避难”的语境无关。
【24题详解】
句意:我们感到很难过,但是我们知道能活下来已经很幸运了。
前半句“难过”和后半句“幸运”是转折关系,因此用连词but。so(表因果)、or(表选择/否则)、because(表原因)都不符合逻辑。
【25题详解】
句意:其他人用船去营救被困住的人们。
根据上下文,洪水灾害中,用船的目的是“营救、拯救”被困人员,应用save。raise(举起/筹钱)、teach(教)、warn(警告)都和救援场景无关。
【26题详解】
句意:一个勇敢的年轻人甚至从湍急的水流中救了一个小男孩。他的故事感动了身边的所有人。
英雄救人的故事,自然是“感动”了所有人,touched符合情感逻辑。broke(打破)、followed(跟随)、pushed(推)都不符合语境。
【27题详解】
句意:洪水过后,太阳重新升起。小镇看起来一片狼藉,所以人们立刻开始重建家园。
根据上下文,洪水过后,房屋、街道被冲毁,小镇必然是“凌乱不堪、一片狼藉”,应用messy。clean(干净的)和事实相反;quiet(安静的)、noisy(吵闹的)逻辑不符。
【28题详解】
句意:学生们帮忙清理公园里的垃圾。
根据上下文,洪水过后,公园会残留大量垃圾、废弃物,因此需要清理,应用waste。 noise(噪音)、fire(火)、light(光)都不符合洪水后的清理场景。
【29题详解】
句意:这段经历给了我一个重要的教训。当灾难来临时,我们不应该害怕。
对灾难,人们的本能情绪是“害怕”,文章传递的是“不要害怕,要团结互助”,因此afraid符合主旨。lazy(懒惰的)、shy(害羞的)、rude(粗鲁的)均不符。
【30题详解】
句意:正如谚语所说:“团结则存,分裂则亡。”只有齐心协力,我们才能战胜任何困难。
面对困难,我们要“战胜、克服”它,应用beat。lose(失去)、miss(错过)、share(分享)都不符合逻辑。
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三、综合填空(共10小题,每小题0.5分;满分5分)
After a busy day at work, I got on the train to go home. I went to a quiet area in order to read. I sat down and took out my book.
Suddenly, a girl ____31____ /'ɒpəzət/ me started playing loud music on her phone. What a shock! I almost jumped up in surprise.
A minute later, the man next to me took out several ____32____ /ˈpækɪts/ of food. It was like he was on a p_____33_____. People have to eat, of course, but the food was so s____34____! It was like sitting next to a mountain of blue cheese.
I covered my ears in order to block the ____35____ /nɔɪz/ coming from Rock Girl. I covered my nose so as to ____36____ /rɪˈdjuːs/ the smell coming from Mr Smelly Food.
Then a boy behind me started to kick my seat. My anger grew. My face turned as red as a tomato! I asked him to stop. However, his mother replied, “Come on, he’s just a kid.”
I turned around so as to see the other p____37____ faces. They also seemed unhappy, but no one did a____38____. Will they think me a fool if I do something? I looked at the ____39____/saɪnz/ on the wall.
Suddenly, I felt brave. I took a deep breath, stood up and cleared my ____40____ /θrəʊt/.
【答案】31. opposite
32. packets
33. picnic##icnic
34. smelly##melly
35. noise 36. reduce
37. passengers’##assengers’
38. anything##nything
39. signs 40. throat
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者在火车上遭遇一系列不愉快经历,从最初被周围人的行为干扰而生气,到看到墙上标识后突然勇敢起来的过程。
【31题详解】
句意:突然,坐在我对面的一个女孩开始用手机大声播放音乐。根据音标/'ɒpəzət/ 可知,此处应填opposite,“opposite sb.”表示“在某人对面”,符合语境。
【32题详解】
句意:一分钟后,我旁边的那个人拿出了几包食物。根据音标/ˈpækɪts/ 可知,此处应填packets,“several packets of”表示“几包……”,是常用表达。
【33题详解】
句意:就好像他在野餐一样。根据前文描述他拿出几包食物,结合首字母p,可推测此处是说像在野餐,“picnic”意为“野餐”,“on a picnic”表示“在野餐”,符合语境。
【34题详解】
句意:当然,人得吃饭,但食物太臭了!根据后文“It was like sitting next to a mountain of blue cheese.”以及首字母s,可推测此处是说食物有臭味,“smelly”意为“有臭味的”,符合语境。
【35题详解】
句意:我捂住耳朵,以阻挡来自“摇滚女孩”的噪音。根据音标/nɔɪz/可知,此处应填noise,“block the noise”表示“阻挡噪音”,符合语境。
【36题详解】
句意:我捂住鼻子,以减少来自“有食物臭味先生”的气味。根据音标/rɪˈdjuːs/可知,此处应填reduce,“so as to reduce”表示“为了减少”,符合语境。
【37题详解】
句意:我转过身去看其他乘客的脸。根据前文描述在火车上的情景,结合首字母p,可推测此处是说其他乘客,“passenger”意为“乘客”,这里用复数形式passengers,且要用所有格形式passengers’表示“乘客们的”,修饰faces。
【38题详解】
句意:他们似乎也不高兴,但没人做任何事。根据语境可知,大家都不高兴但没人采取行动,结合首字母a,“anything”常用于否定句和疑问句中,表示“任何事”,符合语境。
【39题详解】
句意:我看了看墙上的标识。根据音标/saɪnz/可知,此处应填signs,“sign”意为“标识”,这里用复数形式signs表示墙上的多个标识。
【40题详解】
句意:我深吸一口气,站起来,清了清嗓子。根据音标/θrəʊt/可知,此处应填throat,“clear one's throat”表示“清嗓子”,符合语境。
四、词汇应用(共10小题,每小题1分;满分10分)
I have studied in China for a year and now it’s the Christmas holiday. I ____41____ (be) back in the UK for three days, but it feels like a century! It’s ____42____ (amaze) to see my family. Also, I really love Christmas and the delicious food. However, I have had some digital problems here.
Today, I wanted to get some vegetables and meat from a shop. I decided to ride a ____43____ (share) bike to get there. But it took forever to find a bike! I finally ____44____ (find) an old one. But that 20 - minute ride cost me an arm and a leg– more than 4.8 pounds!
In the shop, I quickly got everything I needed. I wanted to pay with my smartphone. I asked the shopkeeper ____45____ (show) the QR code, but she didn’t understand! Next, I tried to use my digital wallet, but the ____46____ (shop) payment system didn’t work. The shopkeeper told me ____47____ (use) cash. As I always make digital payments in China, I never carry my wallet. I had to go home to get some cash.
When I got home, I was so tired that I gave up on ____48____ (cook). I ordered my favourite dishes through an app instead, but the delivery was really slow.
Except for today, I have had a great holiday. However, I’m looking forward to ____49____ (go) back to China. The technology there lets me ____50____ (live) a more convenient life!
【答案】41. have been
42. amazing
43. shared 44. found
45. to show
46. shop’s 47. to use
48. cooking
49. going 50. live
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者在中国学习一年后回到英国过圣诞假期的经历,期间遇到了一些数字支付方面的问题,尽管如此,作者还是很期待回到中国,因为那里的科技让生活更便利。
【41题详解】
句意:我已经回到英国三天了,但感觉像过了一个世纪!根据“for three days”可知,句子时态是现在完成时,其结构为“have/has + 过去分词”,主语是I,所以用have,be的过去分词是been,故填have been。
【42题详解】
句意:见到我的家人真是太令人惊奇了。此处作表语,修饰见到家人这件事,应用形容词amazing“令人惊奇的”。
【43题详解】
句意:我决定骑一辆共享单车去那里。“bike”是名词,前面要用形容词修饰,share的形容词形式是shared“共享的”,故填shared。
【44题详解】
句意:我终于找到了一辆旧的。根据前文“Today, I wanted to...”可知,句子时态是一般过去时,所以这里用find的过去式found。
【45题详解】
句意:我让店主出示二维码,但她听不懂!ask sb. to do sth.是固定搭配,意为“让某人做某事”,所以这里用show的动词不定式to show。
【46题详解】
句意:接下来,我试图使用我的数字钱包,但商店的支付系统不起作用。此处表示“商店的支付系统”,要用名词所有格形式,shop的所有格是shop’s。
【47题详解】
句意:店主告诉我用现金。tell sb. to do sth.是固定搭配,意为“告诉某人做某事”,所以这里用use的动词不定式to use。
【48题详解】
句意:当我回到家时,我太累了,放弃做饭了。give up doing sth.是固定搭配,意为“放弃做某事”,所以这里用cook的动名词形式cooking。
【49题详解】
句意:然而,我期待着回到中国。look forward to doing sth.是固定搭配,意为“期待做某事”,所以这里用go的动名词形式going。
【50题详解】
句意:那里的科技让我过上更便利的生活!let sb. do sth.是固定搭配,意为“让某人做某事”,所以这里用live的原形。
五、选词填空(共10小题,每小题1分;共10分)
从方框内选择合适的单词并用正确形式填入空格内使文章完整。
flood, straight, ground, shout, sand, scare, thick, thought, shock, shower
My mother and I were staying in a town near Pompeii. The earth shook these days. That night, I was sleeping when the ____51____ shook very hard. My mother rushed into my room to wake me up. We had to stay outside for the night. My mother was so ____52____. She didn’t shut her eyes for even one second. By six o'clock the next morning, many buildings were still shaking. We decided to leave the town.
The road was crowded. We were at a place out of town. Just then, ____53____ things happened. Our coach couldn’t go ____54____ ahead. It began to move from side to side. The sea moved back suddenly, and many sea animals were left on the ____55____.
We noticed a very dark cloud over Mount Vesuvius. Soon, the cloud moved down and covered the sea. My mother asked me to continue without her, but I refused to leave her behind. We moved on while the cloud was spreading over the land like a ____56____. It turned day into night. The air was ____57____ with smoke and ash began to fall in heavy ____58____. All around us, women were calling, children were crying and men were ____59____. People were trying to find their families in the dark.
Thankfully, after a while, the daylight returned! Everything was covered in ash, like the snow in winter. After a night of living between hope and fear, we had no ____60____ of things to come.
【答案】51. ground
52. scared 53. shocking
54. straight
55. sand 56. flood
57. thick 58. showers
59. shouting
60. thoughts
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和妈妈在庞贝古城附近小镇遭遇地震及火山喷发等灾难时的经历,描述了灾难发生时的恐怖场景以及人们的状态,最后庆幸白天重新到来。
【51题详解】
句意:那天晚上,我正在睡觉,突然地面剧烈震动。根据前文“The earth shook these days.”以及生活常识可知,地震时是地面震动,所以这里用“ground”表示“地面”,在句中作主语。
【52题详解】
句意:我妈妈非常害怕。根据后文“She didn’t shut her eyes for even one second.”可知妈妈一刻都没合眼,说明她很害怕,“scare”的形容词形式“scared”表示“害怕的”,用来形容人的感受,在句中作表语。
【53题详解】
句意:就在这时,令人震惊的事情发生了。根据后文描述的一系列可怕场景可知,这里发生的事情是令人震惊的,“shock”的形容词“shocking”表示“令人震惊的”,用来修饰事物,在句中作定语修饰“things”。
【54题详解】
句意:我们的长途客车无法直直地向前行驶。根据后文“It began to move from side to side.”可知车开始左右晃动,说明不能直直地向前走,“straight”作副词时表示“直直地”,修饰动词“go”。
【55题详解】
句意:大海突然退去,许多海洋动物留在了沙滩上。根据“many sea animals were left”可知海洋动物留在了有沙子的地方,“sand”表示“沙子”,是不可数名词,在句中作介词“on”的宾语。
【56题详解】
句意:我们在云像洪水一样在陆地上蔓延时继续前进。根据“the cloud was spreading over the land”以及前文描述的灾难场景可知,这里把云比作像洪水一样蔓延,“flood”表示“洪水”,在句中作介词“like”的宾语。
【57题详解】
句意:空气中弥漫着浓烟。根据“with smoke”可知空气中有浓烟,“thick”表示“浓的,厚的”,用来形容烟很浓,在句中作表语。
【58题详解】
句意:灰开始像大雨一样落下来。根据“fall”以及生活常识可知,灰像雨一样落下,“shower”表示“阵雨”,“in heavy showers”表示“像大雨一样”。
【59题详解】
句意:我们周围,妇女在呼喊,儿童在哭泣,男人在呼喊。根据“women were calling, children were crying”可知这里描述的是人们不同的声音,男人应该是在呼喊,“shout”表示“呼喊”,根据“were”可知这里用现在分词“shouting”构成过去进行时。
【60题详解】
句意:在希望和恐惧中度过一夜后,我们对即将发生的事情没有了想法。根据“After a night of living between hope and fear”可知经历了一夜的恐惧和希望,对未来发生的事没有想法了,“thought”表示“想法”,是可数名词,这里用复数形式“thoughts”表示多种想法。
六、阅读表达(共 5 小题,每小题 2 分;共 10 分)
More and more people are living a digital life today. We use smartphones to chat with friends, shop online, and look up information. We also use computers to study and work. Digital products make our lives easier and more interesting.
However, digital life has some bad sides too. For example, some students spend too much time playing computer games or watching short videos. They don’t have enough time to study or exercise. This is not only bad for their schoolwork but also harms their health. Besides, using digital products for a long time may make us feel lonely. We may forget how to communicate with people face to face.
In fact, digital life is like a double-edged sword (双刃剑). It can help us a lot if we use it in a smart way. We should learn to control our time and use digital products properly. Only in this way can we enjoy the good parts of digital life and avoid its disadvantages.
61. What do people use smartphones to do in digital life? (No more than 10 words)
_____________________________________________________________________
62. Why do some students have no time to study or exercise?
_____________________________________________________________________
63. 将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。
_____________________________________________________________________
64. What is digital life like?
_____________________________________________________________________
65. What should we do to enjoy digital life well?
_____________________________________________________________________
【答案】61. Chat with friends, shop online and look up information.
62. Because they spend too much time on computer games or short videos.
63. 这不仅对他们的学业不利,还会损害他们的健康。
64. A double-edged sword.
65. We should control our time and use digital products properly.
【解析】
【导语】本文主要探讨了数字生活的利弊,指出数字生活就像一把双刃剑,如果使用得当能带来很多帮助,同时提醒人们要学会控制时间和正确使用数字产品以享受其好处并避免弊端。
【61题详解】
第一段明确提到“We use smartphones to chat with friends, shop online, and look up information.”,直接提取关键信息即可得出人们用智能手机在数字生活中聊天、网上购物和查找信息,答案符合不超过10个单词的要求。
【62题详解】
第二段指出“some students spend too much time playing computer games or watching short videos. They don’t have enough time to study or exercise.”,说明一些学生没有时间学习和锻炼是因为他们花太多时间玩电脑游戏或看短视频,答案是对原文内容的合理概括。
【63题详解】
“This is not only bad for...but also harms...”是常见的“不仅……而且……”结构,“be bad for”表示“对……不利”,“harm”表示“损害”,按照中文表达习惯翻译即可得到“这不仅对他们的学业不利,还会损害他们的健康”。
【64题详解】
第三段第一句“In fact, digital life is like a double-edged sword (双刃剑).”直接表明数字生活就像一把双刃剑,答案为原文直接信息。
【65题详解】
第三段提到“We should learn to control our time and use digital products properly. Only in this way can we enjoy the good parts of digital life and avoid its disadvantages.”,说明为了好好享受数字生活,我们应该学会控制时间和正确使用数字产品,答案是对原文关键信息的提取。
七、写作(满分 15 分)
66. Do you have any family rules? Who made them for you? What family rules do you have? Do you agree with your family rules? Why or why not? Share your ideas with us.
要求:
1. 必须包括提示内容,可适当发挥;
2. 不要涉及真实的人名和校名;
3. 词数80-100。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
My Family Rules
My parents have made some family rules to help me grow healthily.
First, I must get home before 9 p.m. and can’t go out with friends. Second, I have to study hard and finish homework on time to improve my grades. Besides, my parents don’t allow me to play with smartphones or computer games. I also need to wash my own clothes. Finally, I have to get up at 6 a.m. every day.
In my opinion, these rules are wise. They help me develop good habits, so I agree with my family rules.
【解析】
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步:审题立意]
确定文体:介绍性说明文,用一般现在时为主
明确要点:家规的内容、制定者、是否支持这些家庭规则及其原因
确定人称:第一人称(I/my)
注意事项:不要涉及真实的人名和校名
[第二步:构思布局]
三段式结构:
开头段:总起句,表明家规的意义和制定者
主体段:分别介绍家规的内容
结尾段:表明自己对家规的看法及其原因
[第三步:要点展开]
要点一:家规的内容
作息:get home before 9 p.m./get up at 6 a.m. and go to bed before 10 p.m./go to school on time等
娱乐:can’t go out with friends/don’t allow me to use smartphones or play computer games/do sports regularly等
学习和生活自理: study hard and finish homework on time to improve my grades/wash my own clothes/clean my room等
要点二: 是否支持这些家庭规则及其原因
态度:In my opinion/wise/necessary/agree with my family rules/right to have family rules等
原因:help me develop good habits/make me healthy等
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八年级英语第二次阶段性检测试题
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一.阅读理解(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
(A)
Host: Welcome to the talk show Clear View. Today let’s explore the topic “Should rules be broken sometimes?”. Let’s start with a story. Alex was a taxi driver. One day, he had a very sick passenger. Alex drove very fast to the hospital at once. He didn't slow down at red lights. He even flew through one. But was that okay? I’m glad to welcome our two guests—Zhang Xinyan and Tom Blake. Xinyan is a lawyer and Tom is a university teacher. They will share their thoughts about this topic.
Host: Tom, what’s your opinion?
Tom: In my opinion, of course, we should not break rules. But in some very special situations, breaking rules can save lives. Just like this taxi driver.
Xinyan: I don’t think so. People should not break rules. We have rules for a reason. Take this taxi driver for example. He could cause an accident. Instead of saving a life, he might kill someone.
Tom: I understand that, Xinyan. But this taxi driver drove fast but safely, and he saved a life. I believe, in some urgent situations, it might be okay to break certain rules without causing harm.
Xinyan: I see your point, but he could also choose to call the police. To sum up, rules are good for us and for society. Breaking them can have very bad effects.
Host: Thank you both for your ideas. Dear audience, what do you think?
1. What is the topic of the talk show Clear View today?
A. How to be a good taxi driver? B. Should rules be broken sometimes?
C. The importance of following the traffic rules. D. How to save a sick passenger’s life?
2. What did Alex do to save the sick passenger?
A. He called the police for help. B. He suggested setting up a traffic rule.
C. He drove fast and went through a red light. D. He made a talk show to discuss the rule.
3. What does Tom Blake do?
A. A taxi driver. B. A lawyer. C. A university teacher. D. A talk show host.
4. Why does Xinyan disagree with Alex’s act?
A. She likes rules.
B. She thinks Alex may have an accident.
C. She thinks Alex should make a new rule.
D. She thinks Alex should not make a talk show.
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Xinyan thinks rules are useless for society.
B. Tom thinks it’s okay to break rules in some urgent situations.
C. Alex caused an accident while driving fast.
D. The host disagrees with both Xinyan and Tom.
(B)
Digital Life: Convenience and Challenges
In the modern world, digital life is everywhere. Smartphones and the Internet change our lives a lot.
The Good Side of Digital Life
Digital life makes our daily lives easy. We don’t need to go out to do many things. For example, we can order food at home with a phone. We can also talk to our friends far away by video call. And learning is easier too. We can use apps to study English or watch short videos to learn new things.
The Bad Side of Digital Life
But digital life also has some problems. Sometimes, people get too addicted to their phones. They play games or watch videos for hours. They look at their screens even when they are eating or talking to others. This is bad for their eyes and their schoolwork. Some people look at their phones when they eat or talk to family. They don’t enjoy the real life around them.
How to Use Digital Life Well
We need to find a good way to use digital things. First, make a rule for screen time. For example, only play games for 20 minutes a day. Second, go out and play sports with friends. It’s better than chatting online. Remember: real life is more fun than the online world.
6. What can we do with digital life according to the passage?
A. Sleep all day B. Order food at home
C. Do homework for us D. Play sports outside
7. The underlined word “addicted” in Paragraph 3 means ________.
A. 讨厌 B. 沉迷 C. 害怕 D. 擅长
8. What is bad for students’ eyes and schoolwork?
A. Using apps to study English B. Talking to friends by video call
C. Spending too much time on phones D. Going out to play sports
9. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to Study English Well B. Digital Life: Good and Bad
C. How to Make Friends Online D. The Most Popular Phones
10. What can we do to use digital life well?
A. Make a rule for screen time. B. Spend more time on video games.
C. Never use smartphones or the Internet. D. Chat with friends online all the time.
(C)
Rules are an important part of our daily lives. We can find them at school, at home, and on the road. They act as guidelines (准则) to keep our lives in order and help us live in a safe way.
At school, there are lots of rules for students to follow. We must wear school uniforms from Monday to Friday to show our identity as part of the school community. We have to get to school on time and can’t be late for class. We also need to keep the classroom clean and quiet, and respect our teachers and classmates. Cheating in exams is not allowed, as it is unfair to others who work hard. These rules not only maintain order but also help us develop good habits.
At home, family rules are also important. We should finish our homework before watching TV or playing games. We need to help our parents with household chores, like cleaning the table, tidying our own rooms, or watering the plants. We are not allowed to use mobile phones during dinner, because this time is for family members to communicate and share their daily stories. Family rules help us become responsible and caring people.
On the road, traffic rules are necessary to keep us safe. We must stop and wait when the traffic light turns red, and only cross the road when it is green. We should walk on the sidewalk instead of running in the street. When riding bikes, we have to keep to the right side of the road and wear helmets to protect ourselves. Breaking traffic rules may lead to accidents and put our lives in danger.
Some people may think rules are boring. But in fact, rules are made to protect us, not to limit our freedom. If everyone plays by the rules, our world will become a more beautiful, peaceful, and pleasant place to live in.
11. Where can we find the rules according to the passage?
A. Only at school and home B. At school, home and on the road
C. Only on the road D. At school and on the road
12. Why is cheating in exams not allowed at school?
A. Because it’s unfair to hard-working students.
B. Because it can make the classroom noisy.
C. Because it will make students late for class.
D. Because it is not a school rule.
13. Which of the following is a family rule mentioned in the passage?
A. Wear school uniforms on weekdays.
B. Don’t use mobile phones during dinner.
C. Walk on the sidewalk when crossing the street.
D. Keep the classroom clean and quiet.
14. What will happen if we break traffic rules, according to the passage?
A. We will get good grades at school. B. We will become responsible people.
C. We may cause accidents and risk our lives. D. We will hurt others who work hard.
15. What is the writer’s opinion about rules?
A. Rules are boring and we don’t have to follow them.
B. Rules are guidelines that protect us and keep life in order.
C. Rules are only useful for students and drivers.
D. Rules will limit our freedom and make life less fun.
(D)
A terrible earthquake hit my hometown last summer. I was at home doing my homework at that time. ____16____
The floor started to shake violently, and the books on the shelf began to fall down. I was so scared that I couldn’t move for a second.
Luckily, my mom ran into my room quickly and pulled me out. ____17____ We ran as fast as we could to the open playground in our neighborhood. Many people were already there, some crying and some calling their family members. It was a really sad scene.
After the earthquake stopped, we went back to check our house. ____18____ The windows were broken, and the walls had big cracks. Our favorite flower pot fell and broke into pieces. I felt very upset because the house was full of our happy memories.
However, we were not alone. ____19____ They gave us food and water, and helped us clean the broken things. Some volunteers also came to repair our house for free. My teacher and classmates even visited us with some gifts. Their kindness made me warm and hopeful again.
____20____ First, we should stay calm when a disaster happens. Second, we must remember the safe places to hide or run to. Finally, we should help each other because unity is strength. This disaster taught us a lot, and it made me grow up quickly.
从下列选项中选出符合题意的句子,有一项是多余的。
A. We learned a lot from this disaster.
B. Suddenly, I heard a loud noise from outside.
C. The local government came to help us right away.
D. My father has been working in another city since last week.
E. She shouted at me to keep calm and follow her.
F. To our surprise, the house was in a mess.
二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
Disaster can happen anytime and anywhere. Last summer, a heavy flood hit our town unexpectedly. It was a normal day at first, but the rain kept falling ____21____ for three days.
The river near our town rose quickly and soon ____22____ the streets. People had to leave their homes in a hurry. My family and I packed some clothes and food, then moved to a safe ____23____ on the hill. When we looked back, we saw our house half under the water. We felt sad, ____24____ we knew we were lucky to be alive.
During the flood, many kind people tried to help those in need. Some volunteers carried food and water to the homeless. Others used boats to ____25____ people who were trapped(困住). A brave young man even saved a little boy from the rushing water. His story ____26____ everyone around.
After the flood, the sun came out again. The town looked ____27____, so people started to rebuild their homes right away. Workers repaired the broken roads and bridges. Students helped clean up the ____28____ in the park. Everyone worked together, and the town became beautiful again soon.
This experience taught me an important lesson. When disaster strikes, we should not be ____29____. Instead, we need to help each other. As the saying goes, “United, we stand; divided, we fall.” Only by working together can we ____30____ any difficulty.
21. A. hardly B. clearly C. heavily D. brightly
22. A. covered B. created C. changed D. controlled
23. A. fact B. place C. idea D. hobby
24. A. so B. or C. but D. because
25. A. raise B. teach C. warn D. save
26. A. touched B. broke C. followed D. pushed
27. A. clean B. messy C. quiet D. noisy
28. A. noise B. waste C. fire D. light
29. A. lazy B. shy C. afraid D. rude
30. A. lose B. beat C. miss D. share
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三、综合填空(共10小题,每小题0.5分;满分5分)
After a busy day at work, I got on the train to go home. I went to a quiet area in order to read. I sat down and took out my book.
Suddenly, a girl ____31____ /'ɒpəzət/ me started playing loud music on her phone. What a shock! I almost jumped up in surprise.
A minute later, the man next to me took out several ____32____ /ˈpækɪts/ of food. It was like he was on a p_____33_____. People have to eat, of course, but the food was so s____34____! It was like sitting next to a mountain of blue cheese.
I covered my ears in order to block the ____35____ /nɔɪz/ coming from Rock Girl. I covered my nose so as to ____36____ /rɪˈdjuːs/ the smell coming from Mr Smelly Food.
Then a boy behind me started to kick my seat. My anger grew. My face turned as red as a tomato! I asked him to stop. However, his mother replied, “Come on, he’s just a kid.”
I turned around so as to see the other p____37____ faces. They also seemed unhappy, but no one did a____38____. Will they think me a fool if I do something? I looked at the ____39____/saɪnz/ on the wall.
Suddenly, I felt brave. I took a deep breath, stood up and cleared my ____40____ /θrəʊt/.
四、词汇应用(共10小题,每小题1分;满分10分)
I have studied in China for a year and now it’s the Christmas holiday. I ____41____ (be) back in the UK for three days, but it feels like a century! It’s ____42____ (amaze) to see my family. Also, I really love Christmas and the delicious food. However, I have had some digital problems here.
Today, I wanted to get some vegetables and meat from a shop. I decided to ride a ____43____ (share) bike to get there. But it took forever to find a bike! I finally ____44____ (find) an old one. But that 20 - minute ride cost me an arm and a leg– more than 4.8 pounds!
In the shop, I quickly got everything I needed. I wanted to pay with my smartphone. I asked the shopkeeper ____45____ (show) the QR code, but she didn’t understand! Next, I tried to use my digital wallet, but the ____46____ (shop) payment system didn’t work. The shopkeeper told me ____47____ (use) cash. As I always make digital payments in China, I never carry my wallet. I had to go home to get some cash.
When I got home, I was so tired that I gave up on ____48____ (cook). I ordered my favourite dishes through an app instead, but the delivery was really slow.
Except for today, I have had a great holiday. However, I’m looking forward to ____49____ (go) back to China. The technology there lets me ____50____ (live) a more convenient life!
五、选词填空(共10小题,每小题1分;共10分)
从方框内选择合适的单词并用正确形式填入空格内使文章完整。
flood, straight, ground, shout, sand, scare, thick, thought, shock, shower
My mother and I were staying in a town near Pompeii. The earth shook these days. That night, I was sleeping when the ____51____ shook very hard. My mother rushed into my room to wake me up. We had to stay outside for the night. My mother was so ____52____. She didn’t shut her eyes for even one second. By six o'clock the next morning, many buildings were still shaking. We decided to leave the town.
The road was crowded. We were at a place out of town. Just then, ____53____ things happened. Our coach couldn’t go ____54____ ahead. It began to move from side to side. The sea moved back suddenly, and many sea animals were left on the ____55____.
We noticed a very dark cloud over Mount Vesuvius. Soon, the cloud moved down and covered the sea. My mother asked me to continue without her, but I refused to leave her behind. We moved on while the cloud was spreading over the land like a ____56____. It turned day into night. The air was ____57____ with smoke and ash began to fall in heavy ____58____. All around us, women were calling, children were crying and men were ____59____. People were trying to find their families in the dark.
Thankfully, after a while, the daylight returned! Everything was covered in ash, like the snow in winter. After a night of living between hope and fear, we had no ____60____ of things to come.
六、阅读表达(共 5 小题,每小题 2 分;共 10 分)
More and more people are living a digital life today. We use smartphones to chat with friends, shop online, and look up information. We also use computers to study and work. Digital products make our lives easier and more interesting.
However, digital life has some bad sides too. For example, some students spend too much time playing computer games or watching short videos. They don’t have enough time to study or exercise. This is not only bad for their schoolwork but also harms their health. Besides, using digital products for a long time may make us feel lonely. We may forget how to communicate with people face to face.
In fact, digital life is like a double-edged sword (双刃剑). It can help us a lot if we use it in a smart way. We should learn to control our time and use digital products properly. Only in this way can we enjoy the good parts of digital life and avoid its disadvantages.
61. What do people use smartphones to do in digital life? (No more than 10 words)
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62. Why do some students have no time to study or exercise?
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63. 将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。
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64. What is digital life like?
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65. What should we do to enjoy digital life well?
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七、写作(满分 15 分)
66. Do you have any family rules? Who made them for you? What family rules do you have? Do you agree with your family rules? Why or why not? Share your ideas with us.
要求:
1. 必须包括提示内容,可适当发挥;
2. 不要涉及真实的人名和校名;
3. 词数80-100。
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