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2023—2024学年深圳外国语学校八年级（上）期中
英语试卷
Handwriting (2’)
Part One
Ⅰ. Listening (7.5’)
i) Listen to the short conversations between two speakers, and choose the correct answer. The conversations will be read ONCE only. (0.5*5=2.5’)
( ) 1. What does Dad want Julie to do
A. Forget the test. B. Study math. C. Go to sleep.
( ) 2. What’s the matter with Cindy
A. She has a fever. B. She has a headache. C. She has a toothache.
( ) 3. Where does the dialogue probably take place
A. At home. B. In a store. C. At a restaurant.
( ) 4. When is Lily’s birthday
A. On June 12th. B. On June 13th. C. On June 14th.
( ) 5. Why is Jane crying
A. Because she is hungry. B. Because her toy is lost. C. Because she needs sleep.
ii) Listen to the long conversations between two speakers, and choose the correct answer. The conversations will be read TWICE. (0.5*5=2.5’)
Conversation A
( ) 6. How will the speakers go to Shanghai this Saturday
A. By plane. B. By coach. C. By train.
( ) 7. Where are the speakers going to meet
A. In the town square. B. At the school gate. C. At a bus stop.
Conversation B
( ) 8. How long has Lucy worked in the restaurant
A. For three weeks. B. For two weeks. C. For a month.
( ) 9. What did Lucy use to do during summer vacations
A. She used to travel a lot. B. She used to go camping. C. She used to stay at home.
( ) 10. What did Peter do in the afternoon when camping last summer
A. He sang and told stories.
B. He went swimming or boating.
C. He played soccer or basketball.
iii) Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear. The passage will be read TWICE. (0.5*5=2.5’)
Music Club
Meeting Time At six o’clock every day after 1. ________.
Meeting Place In the 2. ________ of our school.
Activities On Mondays, 3. ________ and Fridays. Listen to CDs.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sing and play 4. ________ instruments.
Sally’s phone number Please call me at 5. ________.
Ⅱ. Multiple Choice (0.5*15=7.5’)
( ) 11. --Do you know what’s special ________ the tribe
--They live on an island in the Pacific Ocean full ________ crocodiles.
A. of; with B. about; of C. about; with D. of; of
( ) 12. Amanda read the article ________, and found something important in it.
A. enough careful B. enough carefully C. carefully enough D. careful enough
( ) 13. At the party, Lucy wore a dress which was far more attractive than ________.
A. that of other girl B. that of other girls
C. the other girls D. those of other girls
( ) 14. A ________ schoolboy, Tom, first tried to cross the Qingzhou Channel in June, 2000.
A. 12-year old B. 12-years-old C. 12-years old D. 12-year-old
( ) 15. --Which subject is ________, maths or physics
--I think physics is ________ of the two.
A. harder; the more difficult B. the harder; the most difficult
C. the harder; the more difficult D. harder; the most difficult
( ) 16. There are already over nine ________ workers in the factory, but still ________ of young people hope to work in it because of the high salary.
A. hundred; hundred B. hundreds; hundreds
C. hundred; hundreds D. hundreds; hundred
( ) 17. --China is ________ country in the world.
--Yes, and it has ________ population.
A. a third biggest; many B. the third biggest; a large
C. a third biggest; a large D. the third biggest; many
( ) 18. --Did you find the village where you used to live
--Yes, without difficulty, for it has ________ changed over years.
A. hardly B. hard C. nearly D. near
( ) 19. Mr. Chen moved to Beijing in 1980, but he bought his first house ________.
A. in his fifty B. in fifties C. when he is fifty D. at the age of fifty
( ) 20. The new school campus is ________ it used to be.
A. twice as bigger as B. twice as big as
C. twice the size like D. twice as the size as
( ) 21. ________ of the world’s books and newspapers are written in English.
A. Three quarter B. Three of quarters
C. Third fourths D. Three fourths
( ) 22. Of all the sports shoes, Tom bought ________ pair so that he could have some money for socks.
A. less expensive B. the less expensive
C. the least expensive D. least expensive
( ) 23. --I’ve heard that Sue has been in hospital since last week. How’s she now
--She feels even ________ I’m afraid she needs ________ examination on the head.
A. bad; farther B. bad; further C. worse; farther D. worse; further
( ) 24. The ________ you do the test, the ________ mistakes you will make.
A. more careful; less B. more carefully; less
C. more careful; fewer D. more carefully; fewer
( ) 25. Which of the following is INCORRECT
A. China is larger than any other country in Asia.
B. There is a large white wooden bridge over the river.
C. A speech contest will happen on December 15th, 2023.
D. The first two chapters of the book are too difficult for beginners.
Ⅲ. Cloze (1*10=10’)
There once lived a young man named Martin in a village. He was polite and friendly, so many
people in the village 26 him.
One day, Martin happened to hear somebody saying he was arrogant (自大的). This made him feel sad. From that day on, whenever he saw people talking, he believed that they were saying 27 words about him. Martin stayed unhappy all the time and even became 28 to others. Martin’s wife noticed his change and took him to a wise man’s home.
After hearing Martin’s story, the wise man asked him to stay at his house that night. And Martin 29 . When they were asleep, Martin heard frogs making sounds all the time. He went to the wise man and said, “I couldn’t sleep because of the 30 . There must be a lot of frogs outside. Let’s put them away in a river far from here.”
The wise man said yes and they went out to 31 frogs. After some hard work, they found there were only five fogs. Martin asked 32 . “Where are the other frogs ” The wise man answered, “All of them are here. 33 you didn’t like their noise, you thought there were many more. It is the same with your life. Some people may say something unpleasant, but it doesn’t 34 everyone does.”
Martin 35 understood the wise man’s words and decided not to pay attention to others’ talk any more.
( ) 26. A. helped B. responded C. liked D. scared
( ) 27. A. bad B. important C. silly D. big
( ) 28. A. kind B. rude C. polite D. useless
( ) 29. A. suffered B. laughed C. agreed D. refused
( ) 30. A. dream B. pain C. work D. noise
( ) 31. A. catch B. protect C. feed D. kill
( ) 32. A. in person B. in surprise C. in danger D. in excitement
( ) 33. A. Unless B. Until C. Because D. Though
( ) 34. A. require B. mean C. know D. record
( ) 35. A. finally B. probably C. recently D. usually
Ⅳ. Reading Comprehension (1*20=20’)
Passage A
When night falls, trunks (后备箱) of private cars are turned into special mobile stalls (摊位) on the street. They sell everything from drinks to clothes at good prices. Lots of customers would like to buy something each time they pass by. This is the trunk market which has become popular in many cities recently.
Those who sell things at the stalls are mostly young people. Many young stallholders say they set up the stalls out of interest. They think they might be able to make some money after work. And they find the lively market brings them a special feeling of satisfaction. “Every time I work at my stall, I get to talk with nice passers-by. It feels great to meet new friends,” said a stallholder. “I really enjoy hearing people tell me how good my coffee is,” another stallholder said.
But young people can’t expect to make a lot of money from the business because the number would fluctuate. For example, a coffee stall may sell 60 cups of coffee on a good day, but less than 10 cups on another day. And when the weather is bad, the stallholder can’t even go out to the market.
While enjoying the fun of buying things at the trunk market, some people also worry about its development. As the food sold there is mostly fast food, no one knows for sure whether it is safe. And each time the market closes, rubbish can be seen everywhere on the street. Besides, people living nearby may find it noisy. Thankfully, some areas are already taking action to make the market go further.
( ) 36. What can we learn about the trunk market
A. It opens all day long. B. Its stalls can be moved easily.
C. Its stalls sell things at high prices. D. It first appeared in the countryside.
( ) 37. Paragraph 2 is mainly about ________.
A. how young people make new friends
B. what young people enjoy doing after work
C. what young stallholders think of the trunk market
D. when young stallholders come to the trunk market
( ) 38. The underlined word “fluctuate” probably means “________”.
A. change a lot B. grow slowly C. increase fast D. remain the same
( ) 39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last paragraph
A. The noise problem on the street.
B. Air pollution caused by driving.
C. Safety of the food sold at the market.
D. Environmental problems caused by rubbish.
( ) 40. In which section of the newspaper can we probably read this article
A. Society. B. Advertisement. C. Education. D. Music.
Passage B
Last fall, I went to New York for sightseeing. I visited many tourist attractions there, and I also
saw many unfortunate citizens on the street like beggars and homeless people.
Standing outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I heard a voice ask, “Can you do me a favor ” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman extending out her hand. Naturally, I reached into my pocket for some change immediately and placed it in her hand without even looking at her. I was really annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. What I only thought at that moment was to send her away.
But the blind woman said with a warm smile on her face, “I don’t want your money. I just need you to show me the way to the subway entrance.”
Suddenly, I realized what I had done. Her unexpected words took me by surprise and shame. I had acted with prejudice (偏见). I felt ashamed of myself and couldn’t face the old woman anymore. And I felt small beside her.
This reminded me that I believed in being humble (谦逊的), even though I had lost that belief for a moment. The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived n the U.S. at an early age. Through the years, I have experienced many acts of prejudice. I remember a time when I was a busboy, I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. But now, living my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to go. It is the blind woman who cured me of my blindness.
( ) 41. What did the author think the blind woman wanted at first sight
A. To ask for directions. B. To offer him some help.
C. To ask for some money. D. To give him some money.
( ) 42. Why did the author feel ashamed
A. Because he couldn’t face the woman.
B. Because he was an immigrant himself.
C. Because he had prejudice on the woman.
D. Because he didn’t judge the woman by her appearance.
( ) 43. Why did the author mention his experience as a busboy
A. To show he was a poor boy. B. To tell he didn’t work hard at school.
C. To prove he used to be a humble man. D. To show he used to be judged unequally.
( ) 44. What does the underlined sentence mean
A. The woman helped the author get eyesight back.
B. The woman taught the author some professional knowledge.
C. The woman made the author realize the importance of being humble.
D. The woman enabled the author to live an American middle-class lifestyle.
( ) 45. Which is the best title for the text
A. Have a big dream B. Mind the language
C. Help those in need D. Put away the prejudice
Passage C
Please read the passage carefully. Choose five proper sentences from the six to fill in the gaps. Make sure that the passage is coherent (连贯).
In a world filled with conflict and different opinions, how can we live in harmony (和谐) with others Here are several tips.
Take part in community events. Check the local community boards for postings about events like a block party or a community garage sale. 46 This can help you feel more connected to your neighbors.
Connect with your neighbors. 47 Knock on their doors and bring over baked goods. Say “hello” to them in the street. Be friendly and sociable with your neighbors, so you can build a sense of community in the neighborhood.
Hang out with friends on a regular basis. Spend time with good friends, so you can stay connected with them and not lose touch. Schedule regular hangouts once a week or once a month with different friends. 48
Be generous and caring to your partners. You should treat your partners with respect and gratitude. 49 Let them know they are important to you and that you value them.
50 Try to make the time you spend with your family meaningful and memorable. Have regular family dinners or invite your family over. Plan a trip with your family, especially if it’s been a while since all of you travelled together.
A. Spend quality time with family.
B. Reach out to people who live around you.
C. Give them daily attention and acknowledgement (谢意).
D. Make an effort to keep your friendships alive and active.
E. You can also invite your neighbors over for dinner or a drink.
F. Volunteer at community events or donate something to local events.
Passage D
Read the following six suggestions on giving an English speech and the situations of five students:
A. Looking at and talking to one person in the audience helps keep you natural, but it feels foolish talking to only one person. Speak to that person for as long as 15 seconds and then change another one.
B. You and most of your audience are different in many ways. You should speak to them in their languages.
C. Try to be natural when you talk. Don’t memorize your words or read them to your audience. You can use short notes to help you remember the important points.
D. It’s true that there are some differences between American English and British English, but they’ll not cause much difficulty for listeners, so just speak the way you’re used to.
E. Focus on what you want to say. If you are always paying attention to gestures, you will feel uncomfortable. But try to reduce some unnecessary gestures.
F. It’s important to help the audience understand what you are saying. So you should slow down, pause and guide the audience through the talk.
Please choose the best suggestion based on the situations of the five students.
( ) 51. Jim always worries about his pronunciation. He doesn’t know whether to speak in American English or British English.
( ) 52. Paul doesn’t think he can talk fluently because it’s difficult for him to remember all the words.
( ) 53. Amy likes waving her hands when she is speaking. She thinks gestures can help the listeners better understand her. But her friends say she looks funny.
( ) 54. Betty knows that it is not right to speak fast. But she is afraid that she can’t finish her talk in the given time if she speaks slowly.
( ) 55. Lucy doesn’t know where her eyes should fall upon when she comes face to face with the audience.
Part Two
Ⅰ. Write the expressions you’ve learned in Oxford English and EIM. (1*10=10’)
1. ________________________ 打鼓
2. ________________________ 感到疼痛
3. ________________________ 步入成年人的世界
4. ________________________ 砍倒
5. ________________________ 同时
6. ________________________ 与……保持联系
7. ________________________ 从事……工作
8. ________________________ 灭绝
9. ________________________ 在乡村；在农村
10. ________________________ 去散步
Ⅱ. Context and proper form: complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words you’ve learned in EIM and Oxford English. (1*15=15’)
1. Wendy is a loving and r________ young girl. We never worry about leaving our baby with her.
2. In most countries, teenagers are considered to reach a________ when they are 18. They are supposed to be strong and independent.
3. To protect our mother Earth, it is strongly advised that we use e________ friendly products in our daily life.
4. Temperatures have dropped d________ these days. Many people are sick because of the sudden change in weather.
5. Mike wrote more beautifully than before. The other day, his teacher praised him for his i________ in handwriting.
6. The boy has been waiting for the bus for half an hour. He is getting i________ because he is going to be late for school.
7. The i________ of high-speed trains has made it possible to travel thousands of miles a day.
8. When my parents arrived at the school, the head teacher directly l________ them to the principal’s office. I was so worried about what they were going to talk about.
9. Spaghetti is traditional ________ (Italy) food. If you have a chance to go to Italy, you must have a try.
10. When our class ________ (winner) the football match, everyone stood up and cheered.
11. The sofa was so ________ (comfort) that I fell in love with it the minute I sat on it.
12. There is so much competition in the job market. The government plans to ________ (creative) more job opportunities for the young people.
13. ________ (science) have different opinions about how the universe began.
14. The price for the hotel room is 235 dollars a night, ________ (include) breakfast.
15. Jim was punished because he ________ (copy) his deskmate’s answers in the exam.
Ⅲ. Sentences. (1*8=8’)
1、在Sue八十岁生日那天，她收到了丈夫送的一条珍珠项链。
________ ________ ________ ________, she received a pearl necklace from her husband.
2. 运动会的开幕式将在十一月底举行。
________ ________ ________ of the sports meet ________ ________ ________ in late November.
3. 我舅舅在他的青少年时期就对生物产生了浓厚的兴趣，并立志成为一名医生。
My uncle showed great interest in biology ________ ________ ________ and was determined to become a doctor.
4. Jason去年生了一场大病。自那以后，他就过上了健康的生活。
Jason was seriously ill last year. Since then, he ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
5. 上周末，我试着和妈妈一起做一些曲奇，但我们失败了。
I ________ ________ some cookies with my mom last weekend but we failed.
6. 你能想出解决这个问题的更好方法吗？我已经黔驴技穷了。
Can you ________ ________ a better ________ ________ the problem I’m at my wits’ end.
7. The boss won’t believe Tom if he doesn’t have a doctor’s note. (paraphrase)
The boss won’t believe Tom _________________________________________________________.
8. Everyone should be responsible for saving water. (paraphrase)
It is ________________________________________________________________________ water.
Ⅳ. Write from memory. (1*5=5’)
1. ... during their time in the hut-this helps them to feel that ________________________________.
2. Then they ________________________________________________ for six weeks and bamboo is used to make cuts on their chests and their backs.
3. There are also huge underground lakes that ___________________________________________.
4. Everyone knows about global warming and dramatic climate changes—we know ________________________________________________________ rain forests are disappearing.
5. There are a lot of factors that ______________________________________________________.
Ⅴ. Writing (1*15=15’)
最近，我校在500名中学生中展开了一项“中学生一周手机使用总时长”的调查。请你根据以下提示，写一篇短文报道，呼吁大家减少手机使用时长。字数100词左右。
内容要点：
1. 用百分数或分数描述调查结果：
2. 指出中学生手机使用时间过长的弊端，至少两点；
For one thing, ... For another, ...
3. 呼吁大家减少手机使用时长。
参考词汇：
be addicted to sth./doing sth. 沉迷于某物/做某事
be bad for one’s eyes 对...的眼睛不好
spend time doing sth. 花...时间做事
call on sb. to do 呼吁某人做某事
Recently, our school has conducted a survey on how many hours middle school students spend on their mobile phones per week.
According to the survey, _________________________________________________________
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