资源简介

湖北省襄阳市宜城市2024-2025学年八年级下学期6月期末考试英语试题
一、完形填空
阅读短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Once upon a time, there was a smart king. The king was old and had no children. He told his people to bring their children to the palace. “It’s time to 1 the next king,” he said.
The people were very excited. They quickly came to the palace with their children 2 they heard the news.
“I will give each of you a seed (种子). In six months, the child with the best 3 will be the next king,” the king said to the children.
Adam was the youngest child. After he brought the seed home, he took care of it every day. 4 , weeks passed and the seed did not grow. Months passed, and 5 grew in Adam’s pot. Adam began to worry.
Six months later, all the children 6 to the palace. Each child carried a pot with a beautiful plant in it, except Adam. Adam carried a(n) 7 pot. When the other children saw Adam’s pot, they 8 him. One of the children said, “You didn’t 9 , Adam! You will never be king.”
Adam felt very 10 .
The king looked at each plant. When he saw Adam’s pot, he asked, “Why is your pot empty ” Adam said, “I planted my seed. I watered it 11 , but it never grew.”
Hearing Adam’s words, the king said, “You are the 12 .”
Everyone looked at Adam with their mouth open. Adam was 13 , too.
The king 14 , “I gave each child a boiled seed, so none of the seeds could grow.” The other children looked embarrassed.
The king put his hand on Adam’s head. “A good king must always be 15 . Adam will be the next king!”
1．A．catch B．choose C．compete D．introduce
2．A．if B．until C．as soon as D．as long as
3．A．grade B．plant C．research D．development
4．A．Anyway B．However C．Instead D．Suddenly
5．A．nothing B．anything C．something D．everything
6．A．led B．took C．returned D．continued
7．A．new B．deep C．empty D．broken
8．A．laughed at B．cheered up C．searched for D．depended on
9．A．beat B．check C．expect D．succeed
10．A．weak B．upset C．unfair D．unbelievable
11．A．clearly B．quietly C．carefully D．especially
12．A．winner B．keeper C．listener D．performer
13．A．relaxed B．excited C．interested D．surprised
14．A．agreed B．argued C．explained D．understood
15．A．kind B．honest C．brave D．clever
二、阅读理解
Charity Concert
Come and listen to the music of excellent musicians! Let’s help the children at Westport Hospital together!When: Saturday, May 10th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: The outdoor stage of Central Square, Yucai Road
Who:
Singers Kyle & Sarah PianistsShirley & Frank ViolinistsScott & Alice DrummerJohn
How much: $5 each person or $15 each family
Scan the QR code to buy tickets→Important Reminders:
★A chair is necessary for you to have a place to sit.
★There will be a silent auction (拍卖) after the concert, including musical instruments, CDs, gift cards and other cool things.
★All the money will go to the children at Westport Hospital.
For more information: Call 264-XXXXXX
16．How long will the concert last
A．For 2 hours. B．For 3 hours. C．For 4 hours. D．For 6 hours.
17．What will Shirley do at the concert
A．Sing songs. B．Play the violin. C．Play the piano. D．Play the drums.
18．If Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their two sons go to the concert, how much should they pay
A．$5. B．$10. C．$15. D．$20.
19．What should people bring to the concert
A．A chair. B．A CD． C．A card. D．A musical instrument.
20．How can people learn more about the concert
A．By writing an email. B．By scanning the QR code.
C．By visiting the website. D．By making a phone call.
That warm spring day, Dad came home holding a small apple sapling (树苗). “Plant it together,” he said. I shook my head. “Why waste time The store sells apples ready to eat!” But he smiled, quietly opened the roots.
For weeks, I complained (抱怨) as we watered the weak tree. “It’ll never grow!” I said angrily when the strong summer storms nearly made it fall over. Father simply saved it with bamboo sticks, saying, “Good things take time, just like building a strong house.” At that time, I didn’t get what he meant.
Our final exams were at the end of the term. Since I failed math, I tore (撕) my test paper angrily. “I’m done!” Father found me sitting next to our knee-high tree. Instead of giving long speeches, he pointed at its new leaves. “Do you remember when it almost didn’t make it through the storm Now, it’s standing tall, all because it refused to give up!”
I realized it all of a sudden. I began to study just as the tree grew, slowly yet surely. My father quietly cheered me on. During late-night studying, he’d put energy drinks beside my books. Even without saying anything, his strong hand on my shoulder said it all.
This morning, I found the first red apple shining among the leaves. Dad gently handed it to me after picking it. “Hard work makes it sweet,” he smiled. The apple tasted like someone had poured patience (耐心), love, and a warm hug into it. I’ve always remembered the life’s sweet lesson Dad taught me.
21．Why did the boy complain about planting the tree
A．Because he disliked apples. B．Because he distrusted his father.
C．Because he thought it wasted time. D．Because he believed the tree would die.
22．What does the underlined sentence “I’m done!” mean in the story
A．I want to give up! B．I plan to try again!
C．I have to study hard! D．I need to take breaks!
23．What is the correct order of the following events
①The writer started to study hard.
②The writer failed her math exam.
③Dad brought an apple sapling home.
④The apple tree went through the storm.
A．①③②④ B．③④②① C．③②④① D．④②③①
24．Which words best describe the father’s character
A．Patient and wise. B．Quiet and polite.
C．Serious and strict. D．Kind and humorous.
25．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A．Son’s Strict Rules B．Life’s Sweet Lesson
C．Father’s Gardening Project D．The Apple’s Nice Taste
①Loud cheers and laughter filled the hall at St. Paul High School. Everyone was excited because Professor LeBlane from a famous university was putting on an amazing science show!
②Two student volunteers stepped forward. The professor gave each of them a metal half-ball with a handle (把手). He asked them to put the two halves together, and the two halves formed a round metal ball. There was a small air valve (阀门) on one half. The professor got the air out of the ball, then closed the valve. “Now try to pull the two halves apart!” the professor said. The two students pulled hard, their faces turning red, but the ball did not separate. More students joined in, but the metal ball stayed closed.
③“This experiment (实验) shows the power of air pressure around us,” the professor explained. “Even though we can’t feel it, the air outside is pushing so hard that even eight horses couldn’t pull them apart!”
④Next comes the “Freezing Show”. The professor put cabbages and carrots into liquid nitrogen (液氮)—a super-cold liquid (-200℃) that made white smoke. Then he took the vegetables out and threw them on the floor. They broke into small pieces like glass! The show got even more exciting. The professor created a “-78℃ snowstorm” that made students shake and turned frozen bananas into fire. Then he used electric machines to send smoke rings flying toward the cheering students! “That’s amazing!” shouted one student. “I wish my parents were here!” said another.
⑤“These experimental vegetables can break easily at very low temperatures,” the professor explained.
⑥The exciting science experiments made everyone very interested in learning physics.
26．How does the writer start the passage to draw readers’ attention
A．By showing a famous place. B．By sharing a surprising fact.
C．By describing an exciting scene. D．By introducing (介绍) a great professor.
27．Which picture correctly shows the first experiment
A． B． C． D．
28．Which of the following has the same physical principle (原理) as the first experiment
A． B． C． D．
29．What is the main purpose (目的) of the professor’s experiments
A．To prepare students for a science show.
B．To interest students in learning physics.
C．To show how dangerous liquid nitrogen is.
D．To introduce new science tools to students.
30．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage (1=Paragraph ①...)
A． B． C． D．
阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Three Keys to Less Stress
If someone asks, “How are you ” do you always say, “Fine,” but really want to say, “Busy, unhappy, or stressed out ” Everyone wants to be happy, but with our busy lives full of study, work, family, home, and friends, it’s hard not to be stressed out. 31
Sleep: Nature’s Best Medicine.
The first ingredient (要素) in a stress-free life is to get at least eight hours of sleep every night. 32 That’s just not enough. Scientific studies show that without at least eight hours of sleep a night, people cannot focus for long periods of time. This is a big cause of stress.
Working Out or Just Working
33 Whether you go to a gym (健身房), run around your neighborhood, or just take a walk in the park, doctors agree that people should exercise at least three times a week, for at least 20 minutes each time. 34
Goodbye Coffee, Hello Water.
Drinking too much coffee, tea, and soda with caffeine (咖啡因) is another cause of stress. For many, it’s linked (有关联) to not having enough sleep. When some people wake up, they’re still tired. The problem is, caffeine stays in your body for at least five hours. The answer is simple: try to have only one coffee, tea, or soda each day, and for the rest of the day, drink water, lots of it. 35
A．Too much stress can lead to health problems.
B．After a few weeks, you’ll feel a huge difference!
C．People should drink at least eight glasses every day.
D．Exercise is another key part of lowering your stress.
E．Here I will share three tips for staying stress-free with you.
F．The average (平均的) person gets only between six and seven hours’ sleep.
三、选词填空
阅读短文，从方框中选出正确的词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，每词限用一次。
they start symbol offering during great similar regarded whether easily
We see many trees around us every day. What kind of trees do you know People in ancient China 36 willow branches (柳树枝) as gifts between friends and family members. But do you know why they became a 37 of saying goodbye
One reason is that willow trees are strong and can grow in almost any type of soil (土壤) 38 it’s wet or dry. Because of this, giving a willow branch to say goodbye shows you hope they’ll be used to their new living environment 39 .
What’s more, in Chinese, the pronunciation of the willow tree “liu (柳)” is 40 to that of the character “liu (留)”, which means “to stay”. So, 41 a willow branch is like asking someone to stay, even though you know that they have to leave.
This tradition has 42 since the Han Dynasty. At that time, Baqiao, a bridge in Chang’an, was a popular place to say goodbye. People would often stop there and hand willow branches to 43 friends who were leaving.
Ancient people often mentioned (提到) willow branches in articles and poems. 44 the Tang and Song Dynasties (朝代), when travel became easier, poets often wrote about the sadness of parting. For example, Wang Wei, one of the 45 poets (诗人) wrote in his poem, “The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green.”
四、任务型阅读
阅读短文，用英文填空或回答问题。（注意每小题的词数要求）
Most people agree that time is valuable, yet many waste hours staring at their phones daily. This raises a question: If we truly value time, why do we allow screens to take up so much of it
Once I planted myself in front of the screen all the afternoon, lost in short videos on my phone. Surprisingly, I didn’t feel any happiness or relaxation. I felt so bored that there seemed to be a “hole” in my life.
That’s when I began to make up my mind to break the habit of phone addiction (瘾). A hundred percent break isn’t possible at first. So my plan is to cut down on the phone time as much as possible. My first rule is quite simple: Do not pick up the phone just out of habit. I use it only when necessary, like doing the listening exercises, checking the meanings of a new word and so on. Then I set daily limits on screen time, such as one hour a day. I also try to find other activities to fill my free time.
Too often, we just see the phone as a tool to shake off boredom. The result of my cutting down on phone time has turned out to be more interesting. After keeping the plan for just a few days, I’ve read two books. I’ve had more face-to-face talking with my family and friends. I’ve even started an exercise program. Everything is different!
46．The writer found there seemed to be a “hole” in his life after all the afternoon.（不超过5词）
47．The writer made it a rule not to pick up the phone .（不超过5词）
48．Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
How to Solve Phone Addiction Results of Cutting Down on Phone Time
Use the phone only for necessary tasks. （不超过3词）
（不超过6词） Have more face-to-face conversations.
Find other activities. Start an exercise program.
49．What would you do instead of using your phone in your free time and why Use your own words.
（结合自身实际，不超过20词）
五、书面表达
50．“体重管理”成为2025年两会热词之一，国家卫健委发布健康科普手册，倡导全民健康生活。为帮助同学们增强体质，你校英文周刊正在开展以“My Ways to Keep Fit”为主题的征文活动，请根据提示信息及自身情况，写一篇短文投稿，分享自己保持健康的方法。内容包括：
写作要求：
1. 你的征文包含思维导图的全部内容；
2. 文章不得出现个人真实姓名和校名；
3. 词数80词左右，开头已经给出，但不计入总词数。
My Ways to Keep Fit
This school year comes to an end, and we’re going to be in Grade 9 soon. Many classmates are under much pressure.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C B B A C C A D B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A D C B B C C A D
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A B A B C C A B C
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 E F D B C
36．regarded 37．symbol 38．whether 39．easily 40．similar 41．offering 42．started 43．their 44．During 45．greatest
46．staring at the phone screen/watching short videos 47．just out of habit 48． Read two books. Set daily limits on screen time. 49．I would read more because it increases my knowledge./…（言之有理即可）
50．例文：
My Ways to Keep Fit
This school year comes to an end, and we’re going to be in Grade 9 soon. Many classmates are under much pressure. So it’s important to keep fit. Here are my ways.
First, I have good eating habits. I eat more fruit and vegetables, and try to stay away from junk food. Second, I take proper exercise. I often go running or play basketball with my friends after school. Third, getting enough sleep is also important. I usually go to bed early and wake up early. Lastly, learning to cut down stress helps a lot. I listen to music or take a walk when I feel stressed.
In a word, these ways make me healthy and ready to face the challenges of Grade 9.

展开更多......

收起↑