资源简介 浙江省宁波市海曙区2024-2025学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题一、第二部分语篇理解,第一节阅读理解,阅读下面材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。(本题有15小题,每小题2分:共计30分)阅读理解Unusual TownsMonowi, USA Elsie Eiler is the only person living in Monowi, making her the town's most famous person, Monowi used to have about 150 people in the 1930s, but nearly everyone left over time.Sheffield, Australia To attract tourists, Sheffield turned its streets into an open-air gallery. Artists painted huge wall murals(壁画), drawing about 200,000 visitors yearly.Thames Town, China Near huge Shanghai is Thames Town. Built to look just like an English town, it has red phone boxes, London street signs, and statues like Harry Potter.Roswell, USA Some people believe an alien spacecraft crashed near Roswell in 1947. Today, Roswell attracts many UFO fans. Visitors find souvenir shops, a UFO-themed restaurant, and an alien museum.1.How many unusual towns of USA are introduced A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.2.What can visitors see in Thames Town A.UFO restaurants. B.An alien spacecraft.C.Red phone boxes. D.Huge wall murals.3.In which part of the magazine can we probably read the passage A.Travel Guide B.Story TimeC.Science Report D.Art and Music阅读理解Every Saturday, 14-year-old Mia had to help wash clothes. But she hated it. One day, when her mother asked her to wash socks, she complained and threw them into the basket, ""Why me " Her mother was cleaning the kitchen floor and answered, "We're a family, aren't we "Mia felt upset. Her fiend Emma's house was always clean because they had a cleaner. "Why don't we hire a cleaner " Mia asked. Her mother replied, "Doing chores teaches responsibility (贵任). "Last week, Mia's history teacher gave a project called "Hidden Heroes. " While researching, Mia found a story about Mierle Ukeles, an artist from the 1970s. Ukeles called housework "art" and even cleaned museums to show its importance. Mia was surprised-could chores be special That weekend, Mia noticed things she had never seen before: her father fixed the sink(水槽), ▲ and her brother watered flowers carefully outside. She realized their home needed everyone's care.For her project, Mia made a video and showed pride in her family's Saturday chores. She wrote funny titles like "Dad: Fixer and Breakfast Maker" and "Mom: Cleaning Boss. " When she showed the video, her classmates loved it. Emma said, "Maybe chores aren't so bad. "Now, Mia still doesn't love washing, but she understands its value. As Ukeles said, "In fact, chores aren't boring-they keep life going well. "4.What did Mia complain every Saturday A.She hated school projects.B.She had to help wash clothes.C.Her mother was too strict.D.Emma's house was too dirty.5.Which sentence can best be put in the blank"____" in Para. 4 A.her house was always perfectly cleanB.her history teacher praised her projectC.Ukeles cleaned museums for many yearsD.her mother's hands looked dirty from cleaning6.What can we know about Mia's video project A.It showed her pride in the family's work.B.It made her classmates laugh at her.C.It was about some famous artists.D.It showed her bad feeling to her father.7.How does Mia feel about chores in the end A.Angry and tired. B.Bored but accepting.C.Dislike but understandable. D.Comfortable and pleased.阅读理解①Good morning! My name is Jack Brown. It's my pleasure to be here and to tell you the story of how music has had an influence on my life.②Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all Two years ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. My body ached all the time and so I thought I didn't have much longer time to live. I was very afraid and I felt so alone and discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. As the doctor wanted me to relax, he had me listen to some music, and one of the songs was "Happy". The song made me feel so much better that from then on. I began to listen to music all the time. John A. Logan said, "Music is the medicine of the mind. " And it's true, Music did help me recover (恢复).③Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and brought me relief. It was the rock I leant on to become strong and to get through those hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. It became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being.④Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of problems that I did. At the same time, we all go through different periods when we feel sad or alone. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to treasure music and make it a part of your life. Thank you!8.What happened to Jack Brown two years ago A.He met a famous musician.B.He had a serious disease.C.He bought a record of "Happy".D.He learnt to fly like a kite.9.Why did the doctor play a music for Jack during the treatment A.To make him sleep. B.To cure his illness.C.To give him strength. D.To let him feel relaxed.10.Which can take the place of the underlined word "It" A.Hope. B.Song. C.Music. D.Treasure11.How is the passage organized A. B.C. D.阅读理解Can you imagine doctors finding illnesses before you feel sick Do you think it possible for Artificial Intelligence (AI) changing the way of healthcare As a matter of fact, AI is developing fast and making it possible.Think of AI as a super health detective(侦探). It can check huge amounts of health information much faster than any person. This helps find hidden patterns and predict illnesses better. For example, AI helps doctors read X-rays and scans super-fast, finding tiny problems early. This means faster help for patients.AI can also be your personal health coach. Smartwatches and health apps use AI to record your sleep, activity, and body signals. They can warn you about possible health risks and give healthy tips. Soon, even a simple, cheap AI eye scan might tell if someone could get diabetes(糖尿病)!Al helps doctors choose the best medicine just for you. By studying your health records and millions of medical studies, AI can predict how will different treatments will work for your body. It also helps scientists discover new drugs faster.AI makes hospitals work better and fairer. It handles boring paperwork, helps doctors diagnose(诊断) faster, and shortens waiting time. Most importantly, Al can bring expert medical knowledge to people living in remote(偏远的)villages with few doctors, using phones or computers. Affordable AI tools mean important health information can reach everyone, everywhere.In all, by using Al safely and fairly, we can build a healthier, smarter, and more equal world for all. The future of health is bright!12.How does the writer start this article A.By making comparisons. B.By giving examples.C.By using numbers. D.By asking questions.13.According to Para. 2, in which order does AI's "health detective" work ①Predicting illnesses②Finding hidden patterns③Checking health information④Helping faster diagnosisA.③→②→①→④ B.②→①→④→④C.①→③→②→④ D.④→②→③→①14.In which way does Al make healthcare "fairer" A.Reducing all hospital costs.B.Arriving at the remote villages.C.Taking the place of human doctors.D.Making all illnesses disappear.15.What can be the best title of the passage A.Smartwatches and Future MedicineB.How Doctors Use TechnologyC.AI Improves Healthcare GreatlyD.The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence二、第二部分语篇理解,第二节任务型阅读(共5小题,每小题2分;满分10分)请阅读以下短文,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),将其序号填入第31~34题中,并回答第35小题。A. I am so crazy about handwriting that I want to learn more about it. B. I always go hiking to explore the nature, especially the insects. C. My hobby is watching movies and listening to country music. D. I am interested in cartoons and hope to be an artist. E. My dream is to feel the beauty of historical buildings by myself. 16. 17. 18. 19. Which museum do you like to visit Why (No more than 15 words) 20. 三、第三部分语言运用,第一节完形填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)完形填空In our English class last week, our teacher showed us a video on WeChat Channels named "This Thought-Exchanging(换位思考)Experiment Silenced the Whole Class". This video left a 21. impression(印象) on me.The video started with a simple experiment. The teacher placed a ball on the table and asked two students to describe its 22. One said it was white, 23. the other insisted (坚持) it was black. They argued, thinking the other was completely wrong. Then, the teacher asked them to change their positions. Surprisingly, their opinions 24. immediately. "You se. " the teacher said, "you were both right, just looking from different 25. " In fact, the ball has 26. colors, with one side white and the other black This simple experiment made everyone in the class fall 27. ,including me.28. watching this video, I found myself hard to 29. my classmates. I often had different opinions with them, but didn't know how to 30. clearly. Therefore I seldom understood them and even argued with them. For example, during a group project, I once strongly believed my idea was the 31. and didn't listen to others. 32. , our group work didn't go well. However, I thought my classmates made mistakes. But after this experiment, I realize that everyone has their own opinions and strengths. 33. I consider right may not be the same for others.This video taught me a valuable lesson: putting 34. in others' shoes can help us better understand others and 35. our friendship. From now on, I will try to understand others' viewpoints before expressing my own, and I believe this will completely improve my relationships with my classmates and make our teamwork win more prizes.21.A. simple B. deep C. crazy D. fair22.A. color B. shape C. size D. weight23.A. and B. but C. so D. or24.A. developed B. recorded C. understood D. changed25.A. directions B. lights C. rides D. journeys26.A. one B. two C. three D. four27.A. asleep B. upset C. silent D. nervous28.A. While B. After C. Before D. Unless29.A. communicate with B. take care ofC. check out D. laugh at30.A. report B. train C. write D. explain31.A. rapidest B. simplest C. best D. brightest32.A. All the time B. As a resultC. At first D. All in all33.A. What B. How C. Why D. Where34.A. himself B. herself C. themselves D. ourselves35.A. hide B. fix C. continue D. miss四、第三部分语言运用,第二节词汇运用(本题有15小题,每小题1分;共计15分)将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中,每词仅用一次。peaceful happy return got off thenDuring a trip to Yangon in 2024, my mom and I 36. Our tour bus to buy ice cream. When we 37. the bus was gone! Our phones didn't work, and we felt scared. Just 38. I noticed a beautiful lake nearby. The water shone brightly, and there was a dragon boat on it. Some local children were picking up stones 39. by the road. The 40. view helped us calm down. We waited quietly, and soon the bus came back for us. I learned that when things are uncertain (不确定的), it is important to stay calm and have a positive view(积极的态度).阅读下面短文,根据所给中文或首字母,在横线处写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。Li Lei did not know what to expect when he volunteered for the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025. Now he thinks it was the most 41. (令人惊喜的) experience of his life. "It's fantastic to work as a volunteer!" he says.The Asian Winter Games give children and adults a chance to show their 42. (技巧) to the world. There are many events, including snowboarding, speed skating and so on.Over 40,000 people g 43. up their spare time for the 9th Asian Winter Games. It was necessary for these volunteers to receive training before doing the tasks. Then they provided support f 44. the athletes. It helped make the event a great 45. (成功)."I was the ski-coach for a young boy from North China called Lin Hai," says Li Lei. "He is from a small poor village. It was very 46. (勇敢) of him to join the competition for the first time. To Lin Hai, the most important thing is not to win a g 47. or a silver, but to take part. Lin Hai tried his best and finished 48. (第三). He feels more confident now because of the Asian Winter Games. "The Asian Winter Games also bring people t 49. Athletes and volunteers from 34 different backgrounds feel like part of one big family. "It's great for us to work closely with these athletes. You can help them a 50. their dreams, "says Li Lei. For him, it was really an unforgettable experience in life.五、第三部分语言运用,第三节语法填空(本题有10小题,每小题1分;共计10分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。You are a nature lover Then you must visit Zhangye Geopark(张掖地质公园) in China! It's regarded 51. one of the best geoparks in the world by UNESCO.Here, you can see one of the 52. (beautiful) rainbow hills in the world. There are plenty of low hills that look like waves and have many different colors, just like a rainbow! As 53. as you climb up to the top and see the hills from above, it's like you're looking at rainbows which are painted on the ground. Certainly, you should bring your raincoats with you 54. the weather may change on the climbing.You may want to know 55. these colourful hills came out. Millions of years ago, this area was under a lake. Over time, rivers were 56. (bring) in sand and stones with different kinds of metal elements. These were left in layers (层) on the bottom of the lake. Some layers were red, some yellow, and the 57. turned purple or blue. Later, the climate became so colder and drier 58. the lake dried up. Then, something special happened! The underground land began 59. (rise) up and push against each other. The layers of sandstone were lifted higher and higher. Through years of wind, sun, and rain, they formed the colourful hills we see today.It is the most wonderful time to visit Geopark from June to September. The mornings and evenings are cooler than the hot days. You 60. enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. Sunshine after a summer rain will make the colors even brighter and more beautiful.六、第四部分书面表达(满分20分)61. 假如你是李华,本学期加入了英语阅读社团,期末临近,学校正在招募志愿者给来访的英语学生介绍中国名著。请你根据招募广告和表格信息内容,选择其中一本写一篇英文读书报告。Story-teller Wanted Do you like reading stories of China Are you good at English We are looking for volunteers who can tell Chinese stores in English! Would you like to join us Please write a book report first and let us know: (1) What Is your favorite book (2) What is the book mainly about (3) What can you learn from the book E-mailuststoriesofchina@ Students UnionBook Title Writer Prize Mala Charters Events Lesson to LearnLuYao won the 3rd Maodun Literature Award ★ live a bard life ★ fight for years to make a better life ★- ★ Man is not made for defeat. ★-Wu Chengen one of China's four great classic novels ★ make 72 changes m his shape and size ★ use a magic stock to light bad people ★- ★Couture helping the weak. ★-… … … … …注意(1)文中不得出现个人真实姓名及学校名称;(2)内容须包含表格中的相关内容要点,可适当发挥;(3)词数70词左右,首句已给出,不计入总词数。▲ is one of the most encouraging books I've ever read this year. ▲答案解析部分【答案】1.B2.C3.A【答案】4.B5.D6.A7.C【答案】8.B9.D10.C11.D【答案】12.D13.A14.B15.C【答案】16.B;17.D;18.A;19.C;20.I'd like to visit China Cartoon Museum. Because I can create my own cartoon pictures.(选择试卷内的博物馆之一或其他去过的博物馆,理由表达充分即可)【答案】21.B;22.C;23.C;24.A;25.D;26.C;27.B;28.A;29.D;30.C;31.B;32.A;33.B;34.D;35.A【答案】36.got off;37.returned;38.then;39.happily;40.peaceful【答案】41.amazing;42.skills;43.gave;44.for;45.success;46.brave;47.gold;48.third;49.together;50.achieve【答案】51.as;52.most beautiful;53.soon;54.because/as;55.how;56.bringing;57.others;58.that;59.to rise;60.can61.【答案】One possible version l:Journey to the West is one of the most encouraging books I've ever read this year. It was written by Wu Cheng'en. This great book is regarded as one of China's Four Great ClassicalNovels.The main character is Sun Wukong. He can make 72 changes to his shape and size. He is so brave that he uses his magic stick to fight bad people. Sometimes he can hide his stick in his ear.This book has taught us to keep helping others and never to give up.One possible version 2:I think that The Ordinary world is a fantastic book. It was written by Lu Yao. This great book won the 3rd Mao Dun Literary Award.This novel tells the story of young people in the countryside. They lived a very hard life. But they never gave up and fought for years to make a better life.Their story shows us "Man is not made for defeat." It means people should always keep trying and never give up easily, no matter how hard life is. 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源预览