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北京市三帆中学2024-2025学年度八年级下学期期末英语试题
一、选择题
1.The song ________ wonderful. Let’s learn to sing it together.
A. hears B. sounds C. feels D. looks
2.I’m so worried about the final exam that I can’t stop ________ about it.
A. to think B. think C. thinking D. thought
3.Jason can repeat the lines of this movie, because he ________ it over ten times.
A. has watched B. watched C. watches D. is watching
4.It was already late at night when I finally ________ my schoolwork.
A. finish B. was finishing C. finished D. has finished
5.Vivian is from Canada. She ________ to more than 5 big cities in China so far.
A. has gone B. has been C. went D. goes
6.Students ________ a basketball game on the playground, when suddenly it began to rain cats and dogs.
A. had B. will have C. are having D. were having
7.—How can I improve my spoken English —Speak aloud with people in English as much as possible, ________ you will see your progress!
A. but B. and C. so D. or
8.You’d better ________ your phone before you go to sleep, because it’s harmful to your eyes.
A. don’t use B. use C. not use D. not to use
9.Harry chooses a nice cup as the birthday gift for Jim. But he is not sure ________ his friend will like it or not.
A. whether B. if C. that D. how
10.The teacher wanted to know ________ today.
A. why is John late for school B. why John is late for school
C. why was John late for school D. why John was late for school
二、阅读理解
A True Friend
Emma had just moved to a new town and didn't know anyone. One sunny afternoon, she sat alone on the school playground, feeling (11) . Her old friends were miles away, and the new faces around her made her heart ache. As she watched other students laughing and sharing snacks, she tightly held her untouched lunchbox, wishing she had someone to (12) her sandwich with.
Suddenly, a football rolled to her feet. "Can you throw it back " called a girl with curly hair and a bright smile. Emma (13) the ball with slightly shaking hands. The girl ran over and introduced herself as Mia. Instead of leaving after getting the ball, Mia sat down beside Emma and started asking about her favorite books—they both loved poems!
From that moment, they became inseparable. Mia showed Emma around the school, helped her adapt to (适应) the new environment, and even stayed after class to (14) math problems
One rainy Tuesday, Emma forgot her lunch at home. Without words, Mia broke her sandwich in half. "Friends share, " she said (15) . Emma felt warmth spread through her chest—this small act of kindness made her feel (16) for the first time since moving here.
But their friendship faced a test when Emma accidentally knocked over Mia's desk, breaking her favorite owl-shaped pencil case. Mia's face fell, and Emma immediately (17) herself, afraid that their friendship would end over this mistake. To her surprise, Mia took a deep breath and said, "It was just an accident. Owls can be replaced—best friends can't. "
At the end of the term, Mia's family had to move again. At their goodbye picnic, both girls cried and (18) to write letters every week. Now, though miles apart, they still share every little detail of their lives. Through this friendship, Emma learned that true friends don't just enjoy happy moments together—they (19) each other through difficulties and forgive (原谅) small mistakes. Most importantly, they make you feel (20) even when you're at your worst.
11.A. excited B. lonely C. angry D. bored
12.A. buy B. share C. hide D. throw
13.A. kicked B. ignored C. returned D. placed
14.A. explain B. complain C. remember D. forget
15.A. privately B. simply C. hardly D. silently
16.A. worried B. nervous C. thankful D. proud
17.A. helped B. excused C. enjoyed D. forgave
18.A. failed B. imagined C. promised D. regretted
19.A. surprise B. support C. compete D. compare
20.A. awful B. accepted C. nervous D. popular
请你帮助Alice, Tony, Harry找到适合他们的活动，并将A、B、C、D填写在相应的位置上。
Introductions of Activities
A． Rock ClimbingRock climbing is an exciting and challenging sport that can be dangerous. It requires (需要) skill, experience, and a calm mind. If you love adventure, you can give it a try with the help of a professional teacher to stay safe. B． YogaYoga helps you find inner peace and focus on your body's abilities. It improves your breathing and builds strength in both your mind and body. Most importantly, practicing yoga can help you stay fit and healthy.
C． Martial ArtsMartial arts are fun for both boys and girls and can also improve physical and mental health. With special training, you can improve your reaction (反应) speed, jumping skills, and strength. It’s a great way to stay active and healthy! D． Square DancingSquare dancing is when a group of people, young and old, dance together to music in public places. This fun activity helps people relax and make new friends while enjoying the lively environment together.
(1) Alice: I like dancing and enjoy outdoor activities. What’s more, I would like to make friends.
(2) Tony: I’m crazy about challenging sports and I have the courage to do adventure sports.
(3) Harry: I want to find my inner peace and improve my breathing. Most importantly, I want to keep my body in shape.
21.A. A B. B C. C D. D
22.A. A B. B C. C D. D
23.A. A B. B C. C D. D
M
Zac and I are best friends because we both love football. Zac was taller and stronger than me. But my speed gave me an advantage in games. When we were 15, we were proud to join the Springtown Stars which was the best under-17 team in our area. There was another team called the Springtown Asteroids. They trained just as hard as us, but didn’t play in important matches very often.
One day, the coach put up the new season’s team list. My finger was shaking as I looked for my name. Zac’s name was on the list, but mine wasn’t. I said to myself, “There must be a mistake!” I felt heartbroken and couldn’t believe I had been left out. Being on the Asteroids made me feel like I was falling behind.
After joining the Asteroids, I was really angry. I kicked the ball hard and didn’t care when my teammates passed the ball to me. Every time Zac waved at me, I just turned around. I was so upset.
Everything changed during a Saturday match. The Stars were playing against Riverside United. I hid behind the stands and watched. They worked together so well. Zac could stop those passes that I couldn’t. Then I remembered that while I was busy getting angry, Zac was practicing free kicks every Tuesday and Thursday.
When the game ended, I waited at the exit, I said to Zac, “Your winning kick in the second half was so cool!” and I put up my hand. He gave me a high-five, which made me feel warm inside. He said excitedly, “Coach said you’re getting much better now. If you keep training hard, we’ll be teammates again.”
That night, I made a new plan and stuck it on my wall: more practice, more time. I realized being on the Asteroids was not a punishment. It was a chance for me to grow. I’ve learned that getting angry won’t help you succeed. True success comes from continuous effort, not just wishful thinking or expecting things to fall into place without hard work.
24.Why did the writer feel heartbroken
A. Because he wasn’t taller and stronger than Zac.
B. Because his name was not on the Stars’ list.
C. Because there was a mistake in the Stars’ list.
D. Because the Asteroids trained even harder.
25.Where did the writer watch the match between the Stars and Riverside United
A. On the field with the players. B. In the locker room.
C. Behind the stands. D. At home on TV.
26.What did the writer decide to do after talking with Zac
A. Stop playing football with Zac.
B. Practice more and work harder.
C. Try to join another football team.
D. Ask for a chance to join the Stars.
27.What does the story mainly want to tell us
A. Teammates playing against each other can harm their friendship.
B. Natural talent is more important than practice in football.
C. Being on a less popular team results in fewer chances.
D. Success comes from hard work and continuous effort.
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First impressions can be powerful. In less than a second, we can tell if they are honest and attractive. We may also decide what kind of people they are.
The appearance of people generally leads to certain common assumptions (假定). We also know that these assumptions can influence real-life behaviors. Physically attractive people generally get more good comments (评价) than less attractive people, Marine Rougier, a researcher in Belgium, said. In scientific circles, this is known as the “halo effect”, and it shows that people usually think that attractive people have better personality.
But in today’s digital age, first impressions are often formed online, where photos can be changed using digital tools like filters (滤镜). So, can we still trust our first impressions when images (图像) can be so easily changed
In a recent study, Rougier and her colleague, Jan De Houwer, showed participants (参与者) photos of people with different levels of charm. Participants formed first impressions, but then were told that the photos might have been edited (修图) to make the people look more or less beautiful. Surprisingly, even after knowing this, participants still kept their first impressions. But in a following study, when participants were shown how easy it is to edit photos, they were much more likely to change their minds.
This “halo-update effect” shows that first impressions are malleable. For example, if someone seems confident and social at first because of their charm, people may think they’re less confident when they find out that the person’s photo was edited.
What does this mean for us It suggests that we can challenge first impressions with new information. So, if you’ve ever worried about leaving a bad first impression, don’t be too nervous—people’s opinions can change. Just be careful with editing your photos too much, as it could let others form an overly positive opinion of your personal or professional image.
This research also tells us that looks aren’t everything, and people’s understanding of us can keep changing over time. Whether online or in person, the chance to change someone’s first impression is always there.
28.Which of the following is true about “halo effect”
A. It means people with good looks usually get more good comments.
B. It shows physically attractive people have a perfect personality in real life.
C. It only happens in Belgium and has nothing to do with other countries.
D. It makes people think attractive people are good at all the skills.
29.What can you learn from the study in Paragraph 4
A. Participants formed their first impressions by reading different types of comments.
B. Digital tools like filters played a key role in changing participants’ opinions.
C. First impressions were the same after participants knew the photos might be edited.
D. Knowing why the images were improved made many participants change minds.
30.What does the underlined word “malleable” in Paragraph 5 mean
A. wrong. B. important. C. meaningful. D. changeable.
31.What’s the passage mainly about
A. How first impressions can be changed in the digital age.
B. Why we form different impressions on the same person.
C. The power of halo effect on leaving a good impression.
D. The importance of changing people’s first impressions.
32.Have you ever felt like studying is a bit boring but watching someone else study makes you want to join in You’re not alone. “Study with Me” is a new way you can try. The basic idea behind it is that watching someone else study motivates (激励) us to do the same.
“Study with Me” is a kind of live broadcast (直播) on the Internet showing real-time scenes of someone studying. The videos are often silent or include soft background music. It creates a sense of companionship (陪伴) for the viewers and provides shared focus, a common experience and a feeling of community and togetherness. Studying together can make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, leading to the rising popularity of the study broadcast. More and more students around the world find it interesting.
So, why does watching someone else study make us want to study too Scientists explain that it’s a human’s natural habit. When we watch someone else study, we are likely to copy the habits of those around us, like following their note-taking skills and break routines, which is called mimicry (模仿). Moreover, we have the need for social support. People on the screen are like our secret study partners. When we see them working hard on the screen, we might feel that we are part of a team. It can help us keep going through our own difficulties.
“Study with Me” can be helpful, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First, we should set clear study goals before joining online study partners because it can help us stay focused on our own work. Besides, it’s important not to depend on it too much because true motivation should come from within. Lastly, we’d better stick to learning with people who have well-organized study plans.
As we move further into the digital age, ways of learning are always changing, offering exciting new learning experiences. “Study with Me” is a great example to create global connections and encourage students to enjoy the learning journey through focus, fun and friendship.
(1) What is “Study with Me” _________________________________________________
(2) According to the passage, what are we likely to do when we watch someone else study _________________________________________________
(3) Why should we set clear study goals first before joining online study partners _________________________________________________
(4) What kind of people should we choose to learn with when we study with “Study with Me” _________________________________________________
(5) When you study after school, would you like to study with “Study with Me” or study by yourself Why (Please give two reasons.)_________________________________________________
33.我的父母不允许我回家太晚。(allow)
34.我迫不及待要告诉你昨天发生了什么。(can’t wait)
35.他已经在这家酒店住了一周了。(stay)
36.昨天他说他想要参加演讲比赛。(the speaking competition)
37.人生的旅途中少不了朋友的陪伴，好的友谊可以带来欢乐，助力成长，丰富我们的生活。假如你是李华，你的学校正在开展以“My Best Friend”为题目的征文活动，请你用英文写一篇短文投稿介绍你最好的朋友，内容包括：你好朋友的性格是什么样的、你们之间发生过的最难忘的事情是什么、以及你从他/她身上学到了什么。
提示词语：helpful；encourage；trust；friendship
提示问题：
1. What is your best friend like
2. What is the most unforgettable thing that happened to you
3. What have you learned from your best friend
My Best Friend_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
38.I’m so sleepy. I can （hard）keep my eyes open.
39.In his letter, he mentioned that he (miss) us very much.
40.Many (hero) lost their lives for the long-lasting peace of our country.
41.Sally (see) the movie before, so she doesn’t want to see it again.
Y
In many areas of life, people compete even when it does not benefit them. In an office one might stay late on a project, and other workers feel pressured to also stay late to avoid looking lazy. On social media, one friend’s perfect vacation photos can make others feel they must also post perfect pictures. These situations all come from a problem called the theater effect, which explains why people find it hard to stop competing, even when it is unnecessary.
The theater effect happens when one person tries to do better, forcing others to follow. In the end, everyone works harder, but no one truly benefits. Imagine watching a movie—if the people in front stand up, those behind must stand too. Finally, everyone is standing, but the view remains the same.
A well-known experiment at Stanford University tested this idea. Researchers invited 200 people to bid (竞标) for a $100 bill under special rules: the highest bidder wins the bill but must pay their bid, and the second-highest bidder also pays their bid(but wins nothing). At first, bids were small but as the price neared 100, people refused to stop. Some even bid more than $100 just to avoid losing their earlier bids. This behavior shows that once competition begins, people realize that it’s hard to stop competing, even when it no longer makes sense.
The theater effect comes from early human survival instincts (本能). Back then, the dopamine system (多巴胺系统) in our brain made us feel good about short-term success, like catching food, because it ensured survival. Today, this same system drives us to aim for victory in competitions—even when the results are meaningless. However, modern life is different. Today, while basic needs are no longer a big problem for us, we should learn to think clearly.
Then how can we stop this kind of useless competition First, we should know that we don’t need to win all the time to prove our value. Real growth means doing better than before, not better than others. Second, we should take a moment to ask ourselves, “Are we doing it because we truly enjoy it, or just because we are afraid to be left behind ” Another important point is to aim for meaningful goals, not just to win. Focus on what truly matters, and feel peace in your heart—that is how we find real happiness.
So next time you feel pressured to “stand up”, just because others do, ask yourself: Is this really the best choice for me
42.The writer probably agrees that ________.
A. following others is a safe way to avoid making wrong choices
B. it is smart and helpful to stop and think before joining in a competition
C. winning against others in competitions is a good way to show your value
D. the dopamine system encourages beneficial competitions in modern society
43.What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage
A. To introduce research findings on over-competition.
B. To explain how the theater effect stops personal growth.
C. To advise readers to make choices that truly suit themselves.
D. To encourage people to care less about short-term success nowadays.
44.阅读下面情境，结合文章，帮助 Emily 分析问题并给出具体建议。
Emily is a middle school student. Her class needed to work in groups and give a short report for a grade. The teacher said a simple talk with clear ideas would be enough, and that using a PowerPoint didn’t mean they would get a better grade. Emily’s group planned to just speak.
But the first group used a PowerPoint with videos and music to make their report perfect, and the second group followed. After that, Emily’s group felt they had to do more, too. They didn’t want others to think they were lazy or bad.
So they spent extra time preparing and used PowerPoint to make a better report with music and pictures. In the end, all the groups did extra work, but the grades were still based on simple speaking. Emily felt tired and unsure if it was worth it.
What was the problem with Emily’s group What do you advise them to do Give at least two suggestions.
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参考答案
1.B
2.C
3.A
4.C
5.B
6.D
7.B
8.C
9.A
10.D
11~20.B、B、C、A、B、C、B、C、B、B
21~23.D、A、B
24~27.B、C、B、D
28~31.A、C、D、A
32.【小题1】
It is a kind of live broadcast on the Internet showing real-time scenes of someone studying.
【小题2】
We are likely to copy the habits of those around us.
【小题3】
Because it can help us stay focused on our own work.
【小题4】
People who have well-organized study plans.
【小题5】
I’d like to study with “Study with Me”. Because it creates a sense of companionship and helps me feel part of a team.
33.My parents don’t allow me to go back home too late.
34.I can’t wait to tell you what happened yesterday.
35.He has stayed in this hotel for a week.
36.He said he wanted to take part in the speaking competition yesterday.
37.My Best Friend
My best friend is Lily. She is a kind and helpful girl. She always offers to help classmates with their studies and never refuses to lend a hand.
The most unforgettable thing happened last term. I failed a math exam and felt very sad. Lily came to me, encouraged me not to give up, and spent two hours helping me analyze my mistakes every day after school. With her help, I made great progress in the next exam.
From Lily, I’ve learned the importance of trust and encouragement. Our friendship has taught me that true friends support each other through difficulties. I’m lucky to have such a wonderful friend!
38.hardly
39.missed
40.heroes
41.has seen
42~43.B、C
44.Problem: Emily’s group was influenced by the theater effect. They followed other groups to spend extra time making a PowerPoint with music and pictures, even though the teacher said the grade was based on simple speaking with clear ideas, which made them feel tired and the work was not valuable.
Suggestions:
1. They should focus on the core requirement of the task, which is to organize clear ideas for the speech instead of comparing with other groups on the form of the report.
2. They can make a clear plan for the task at first, clarify that the content of the speech is the most important part, and avoid doing unnecessary extra work.
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