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东湖高新区2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试
八年级 英语试卷
2024年4月
说明：
1. 本卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分，满分 120 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 请将全部答案写在答题卡上。
第Ⅰ卷 (选择题 共 80分)
第一部分 听力部分
一、听力测试 (共三节，满分 25 分)
第一节 (共4小题，每小题1分，满分4分)
听下面 4 个问题，每个问题后有三个答语，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每个问题后，你都有 5 秒钟的时间来作答和阅读下一小题。每个问题仅读一遍。
1. A. Tidy. B. At 8: 00. C. Every day.
2. A. Mary. B. I’m busy. C. After lunch.
3. A. Of course. B. Much better. C. Good luck.
4. A. On weekends. B. By bike. C. At a hospital.
第二节 (共8小题，每小题1分，满分8分)
听下面8段对话，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。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。
5. What is the matter with the man
A. B. C.
6. What does Jimmy mean
A. He must do housework first. B. He is not free now. C. He can’t sweep the floor.
7. According to the speakers, how many of them will join in the Clean-Up Day
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
8. Where was David at the time of the rainstorm
A. At a bus stop. B. On the playground. C. In the library.
9. What does the man think of doing housework
A. Boring. B. Meaningful. C. Interesting.
10. What’s the man’s advice
A. To compete with classmates. B. To get better grades. C. To improve together.
11. What should Judy do
A. Go to the dentist. B. Take her temperature. C. Lie down and rest.
12. What’s the conversation mainly about
A. The weekend plan. B. Volunteer work. C. A children’s home.
第三节 (共13小题，每小题1分，满分13分)
听下面4 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
听下面一段对话，回答13至15三个小题。
13. What was Lily doing last night
A. She was having a test. B. She was studying. C. She was walking.
14. How did Lily feel about the math test
A. Confident. B. Stressed. C. Happy.
15. Why did Lily and her sister go outside
A. To ask for help. B. To read stories. C. To get relaxed.
听下面一段对话，回答16至18三个小题。
16. How long do they stay at the old people’s home now
A. For 2 hours. B. For 3 hours. C. For 4 hours.
17. What does Bill often do there
A. He talks with old people. B. He cleans the house. C. He reads newspapers.
18. Which is true about Bill and Kate
A. They’ll have a new partner.
B. They visit old people twice a week.
C. They spend all time on volunteer work.
听下面一段对话，回答19至22四个小题。
19. Who cooks breakfast in Ann’s family every day
A. Ann. B. Ann’s father. C. Ann’s mother.
20. How did they go to the hospital
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By bus.
21. What subject is Ann good at
A. History. B. Science. C. Math.
22. Which words can best describe Ann
A. Kind and patient. B. Clever and brave. C. Lovely and funny.
听下面一段独白，回答23至25三个小题。
23. What did Nancy use to be like
A. Quiet. B. Friendly. C. Outgoing.
24. What does Lily think of troubles
A. They are clouds. B. They are like the sun. C. They are normal.
25. What will Nancy probably do with difficulties
A. Run away from them. B. Turn to Lily. C. Choose to face them.
第二部分 笔试部分
二、单项选择 (共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)
从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。将代表该答案的字母在答题卡上相应的位置涂黑。
26. — Helen, how about going shopping with me tonight
— ____________. I have something else to do.
A. Yes, please B. No problem C. I’m afraid not D. I’d love to
27. —Sam, could you tell me how to work out the problem
— ____________. Let me help you.
A. With pleasure B. Yes, I could C. That depends D. Of course not
28. —Rita enjoys being ____________ and that gives her a sense of peace.
—So do I.
A. alone B. quick C. strict D. slow
29. —Look! How excited the children are!
—Yes. They are watching the ____________ that looks like a dragon.
A. plane B. sun C. cloud D. star
30. — In my opinion, ____________ with others can make us upset.
—I can’t agree more. We should pay more attention to our own growth. .
A. arguing B. comparing C. sharing D. dealing
31. -Having food with too much sugar can cause health problems.
—That’s true. So it’s important for us to ____________ good eating habits.
A. control B. train C. change D. develop
32. —Mia, it’s already half past ten! You need to go to bed.
—OK, mom. The book is so interesting that I ____________ forget time just no.
A. unluckily B. seriously C. completely D. recently
33. — Should we use AI in schools
— Some people may say no, but many experts think we should use ____________ in a good way.
A. it B. any C. one D. none
34. —Cathy, can you help me to come up with a plan for helping sick children.
—You can ____________ some people to raise money.
A. call away B. call on C. call back D. call off
35. The saying “The roses in her hand, the flavor (香味) in mine” tells us ____________.
A. what are roses like B. where should we pick roses
C. why the roses have flavor D. how important it is to help others
三、完形填空 (共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I recently visited my friend Lydia and saw her new puppy. The dog was really cute! Lydia smiled as she told me about his first day at home. It was 36 “puppy love”.
Later that day, as I 37 my dog Skyler climb the stairs, I thought about how Lydia didn’t expect the extra (额外的) care when she brought home a hairy new family member. But that is often what that “puppy love” 38 .
When Skyler joined us, she was house-trained in no time, which 39 us a lot of trouble. At home, she always needed to be behind someone. When taking her on hikes, we were 40 by her energy (精力). If we took off running toward the end of a field, she would have already 41 the finish line before we had even made it halfway.
Now, at the age of 14, Skyler still needs to be right beside you on the sofa or to 42 you into the next room. On walks, 43 we turn the corner onto our street, she pulls hard on her leash (栓狗带) to race toward home. She has made us laugh endlessly and has 44 me countless times.
But it is hard. It is sad to see this once-strong dog have a (an) 45 time walking up the front steps. Over the past few years, we have had to give up on taking certain 46 trips because we are not able to take good care of Skyler. My husband spends hours each week making special food for her that helps to 47 her kidney (肾) problems. And I always have to sit in the back of the car whenever she 48 with us because Skyler needs help to get comfortable, 49 I may get carsick as a result.
Sometimes I complain about (抱怨) old Skyler, but I know she has taught me about love. Dogs give us unconditional love. The 50 we can do is to give it back.
36. A. only B. truly C. even D. once
37. A. helped B. saw C. found D. felt
38. A. cares about B. takes up C. turns into D. looks for
39. A. saved B. made C. left D. brought
40. A. crazy B. upset C. surprised D. scared
41. A. cut B. drawn C. ended D. crossed
42. A. follow B. get C. move D. drive
43. A. whatever B. whenever C. however D. wherever
44. A. comforted B. changed C. excused D. taught
45. A. easy B. wonderful C. difficult D. interesting
46. A. school B. family C. business D. sports
47. A. control B. forget C. examine D. understand
48. A. travels B. plays C. rests D. stays
49. A. ever since B. even though C. as if D. so that
50. A. fastest B. worst C. most D. least
四、阅读理解 (共 15 小题，每小题 2分，共30 分)
阅读下面三篇材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Keeping velvet flowers alive Velvet flowers, pronounced (发音) the same as “Ronghua” in Chinese, mean being rich. They are often used in traditional Chinese festivals. Velvet flowers are not only beautiful handicrafts (手工艺品), but also hold cultural meaning. It is believed that they can bring happiness, peace and good luck. Velvet making looks easy, but it’s not. It needs care and patience to learn the skills. _________________________ Many people throw away the pits (核) inside fruits after eating them. But the craftsmen (工匠) of Weifang nut carving turn them into artworks. Weifang nut carving goes back to the Qing Dynasty. Craftsmen back then often used peach pits to show off their skills. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2008. Bringing umbrellas back to life Oil paper umbrellas, with a long history in China, used to be common. During the Tang Dynasty, they were introduced to places as far as Japan and Vietnam. The hand-made umbrellas become less used in daily life. Instead, they turn into artworks. The umbrellas take many steps to make, including making bamboo ribs, pasting papers (糊纸) and painting.
51. All the news above has something to do with ____________.
A. environment B. education C. tradition D. science
52. Velvet flowers ____________.
A. carry people’s good wishes B. are very easy to make
C. are often used on Mother’s Day D. can bring good luck for sure
53. The best heading for the second piece of news would be ____________.
A. Saving peach pits B. Carving art from nuts
C. Learning to carve D. Showing off carving skills
54. Which is true about Weifang nut carving
A. It started from the Qing Dynasty. B. It became popular in 2008.
C. Craftsmen learn the skill to be famous. D. It is best known of all nut carvings.
55. We can infer that oil paper umbrellas ____________.
A. take three steps to make B. were welcome in other countries
C. are never used in daily life D. were invented in the Tang Dynasty
B
Taking care of the old people seems an unpopular choice for many young people. However, this is what Tashi Wangmo, a 34-year-old woman from Barkam, Sichuan, decided to do at the age of 17.
Growing up as an orphan (孤儿) raised by those around her, Tashi Wangmo had always wanted to give back to society (社会). “Finding that Barkam Nursing Home was taking in new workers in 2010, I thought this was the best way to realize my dream.” she said.
Tashi Wangmo’s love for the elderly people she cares for has grown day by day and seen her put everything she has into her work. “When I first started here, I was just a young girl while some of the old people were in their 50s or 60s. They had no children, and I had no parents, so we kept each other company.” she said.
Gradually, she got a better understanding of the elderly and the meaning of her job. She noticed that the key to getting along with elderly people is that you need to think of them as being a bit like kids. “If you can stand a child making trouble for you, if you are patient enough to teach a child to eat, get dressed and talk, then you can do the same for elderly people.”
In 2023, Tashi Wangmo was chosen as an NPC deputy. She said that being an NPC deputy is not as difficult as it may seem. “NPC deputies are a bridge between the country and the people,” she said. “I became an NPC deputy by simply doing my job, and I want to bring the difficult situations of the people from the mountains into attention and bring hope back to them.”
56. What made Tashi Wangmo decide to care for the old
A. Her interest in care-giving. B. Her childhood dream.
C. Her growing up experiences. D. Her wish to get a good job.
57. The underlined phrase “kept. . . company” means ____________.
A. took after B. laughed at C. competed with D. depended on
58. According to Tashi Wangmo, caring for the old and caring for the children are
A. similar B. exciting C. difficult D. different
59. An NPC deputy is a person who ____________.
A. does volunteer work B. voices for people
C. works at a nursing home D. deals with difficult situations
60. The writer writes the passage to ____________.
A. say yes to what Tashi Wangmo did B. tell readers how to look after the old
C. show how to become an NPC deputy D. encourage people to go after their dreams
C
Teeth are wonderful! Let’s learn about our teeth.
When babies are born, they have a set of 20 primary teeth, sometimes known as milk teeth which sit in their gums (牙床) waiting to grow. Around the age of six months, babies’ first teeth are preparing to grow out of their gums. Children usually have all their baby teeth by the age of three. Then, at around the age of six, children’s baby teeth are pushed out, ready for growing adult teeth. The final teeth which grow from the gums are the largest teeth in the human mouth. They are called wisdom teeth and are often not fully seen until a person reaches their late teens or early twenties! An adult usually has 32 teeth.
Looking after your teeth is an important part of keeping your body healthy and it should be a part of your habits in your everyday life. To keep your teeth healthy; the most important thing you can do is to brush them every day. Brushing your teeth twice a day for at least three minutes. Using toothpaste can better protect your teeth from bacteria and plaque (细菌和菌斑). Plague appears and builds up on your teeth when food is left on or between your teeth. It includes bacteria. So if it is not cleared up, it can cause a hole on your teeth or even teeth losing. Unless you brush your teeth every day, you will have to see a dentist. A dentist can give your teeth check-ups and make sure that your teeth are healthy.
61. We may have our wisdom teeth at the age of ____________.
A. six months B. three C. twelve D. twenty-two
62. What is the correct order according to the passage
①Primary teeth wait to grow. ②Adult teeth grow.
③First teeth grow out of gums. ④Baby teeth are pushed out.
A. ③②①④ B. ①③④② C. ②④③① D. ④③②①
63, The underlined word “it” refers to ____________.
A. brushing teeth every day B. seeing a dentist
C. keeping the body healthy D. looking after teeth
64. Bacteria and plaque will appear easily if ____________.
A. we eat too much food B. we use much toothpaste
C. we do teeth check-ups too often D. we brush teeth carelessly
65. The last paragraph mainly talks about ____________.
A. how to take care of teeth B. why people should brush teeth
C. what to use to brush teeth D. when bacteria and plaque appear
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题 共 40 分)
五、词与短语填空 (共5小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)
阅读下面短文，然后用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使短文在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。 (提示：方框中有两个单词或短语是多余的。)
Animals and plants are important parts of our life. They ____________ (66) us with many things like food, medicine, and so on. However, many animals and plants ____________ (67) trouble because of human activities. So it is important to give them enough protection. One way is to make laws (法规) against catching or selling wild animals. Another way is to help people to ____________ (68) the importance of nature. Also, we can ____________ (69) our lifestyles. For example, we can go out by bike instead of by car. Even though these actions are small, they can make a big ____________ (70) to the whole world.
六、综合填空 (共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
Recently, 16-year-old Cao Chenzhe from Taizhou, Jiangsu, gave 5, 000 yuan to the Disabled Persons’ Federation (联合会) to help ____________ (71) (child) . The money was for his brave act of using the Heimlich maneuver (海姆立克急救法) ____________ (72) (save) a classmate’s life.
Cao clearly remembered that day. One evening in March, ____________ (73) he was having dinner at the school canteen, he ____________ (74) (notice) a classmate’s face turning purple as he tried to breathe.
“Oh no, something is ____________ (75) his throat!” Cao quickly found the problem and used the Heimlich maneuver. Standing behind his classmate, Cao pressed hard into his chest (胸 膛) with upward thrusts (向上推力) . After ____________ (76) (try) many times, a large rice ball came out of the classmate’s throat.
Cao learned the Heimlich maneuver during a ____________ (77) (safe) education class at Jiangyan Licai Experimental School. “The teacher showed us ____________ (78) to do it and we practiced with each other,” said Cao.
When talking about safety education, Cao hopes the students of his age can take it ____________ (79) (serious). “Every student should learn to protect ____________ (80) (they) and others in a useful way,” he said.
七、书面表达 (共1大题，满分20分)
假如你是 Linda，刚刚收到你的英国笔友 Lucy 的信。她在信中提到父母在学习上给她很大的压力，她也会因为一点小事忍不住和他们争吵，觉得和父母沟通很困难。请你针对Lucy的烦恼和以下内容提示给她写一封回信。
内容提示：
What can she do to relax
How should she get along with her parents
Who can she ask for help when in trouble
Something more about dealing with problems.
注意：文中不得透露个人真实姓名和学校；词数 100 词左右；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Lucy,
It’s not easy being your age, and it’s normal to have such problems.
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Truly,
Linda
东湖高新区2023-2024学年度第二学期期中考试
八年级 英语试卷 参考答案
一、听力测试 (共25分，每小题1分)
1-5 CAACB 6-10 BCCBC 11-15 CABBC 16-20 ABACA 21-25 BAACC
二、选择填空 (共10分，每小题1分)
26-30 CAACB 31-35 DCABD
三、完形填空 (共15分，每小题1分)
36-40 BACAC 41-45 DABAC 46-50 BAABD
四、阅读理解 (共30分，每小题2分)
51-55 CABAB 56-60 CDABA 61-65 DBDDA
五、词与短语填空 (共 10 分，每小题 2 分)
66. provide 67. get into 68. understand 69. change 70. difference
六、综合填空 (共10分，每小题1分)
71. children 72. to save 73. when/while 74. noticed 75. in
76. trying 77. safety 78. how 79. seriously 80. themselves
七、书面表达 (本大题 20 分)
Hello, Dear Lucy,
It’s not easy being your age, and it’s normal to have such problems. I understand how you feel and here are my suggestions. Firstly, when you feel stressed, you could walk in the park to get relaxed. It’s also a good idea to listen to soft music. Secondly, if you feel it hard to get along with your parents, talking to them helps a lot. Most of the time, you may work out your problems on your own. However, it’s also OK to turn to somebody else. Troubles are part of our life. We aren’t able to stay away from them but we can try to solve them. Hope things will work out.
Truly,
Linda

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