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八年级第二学期期末质量检测英语试卷
一、阅读理解
A
Chinese Classic Novels for Your Choice!
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Title: A Dream of Red Mansions
Writer: Cao Xueqin (Qing Dynasty)
Type of novel: A realistic (现实主义) novel about human feelings and society
Story: It shows the rise and fall of a large, rich family and the sad love stories of some young people.
Price: 129.5
Title: Outlaws of the Marsh
Writer: Shi Nai’an (Ming Dynasty)
Type of novel: A hero-legend (传奇) novel
Story: It tells how 108 heroes at Liangshan Marsh fought against bad officials during the Northern Song Dynasty.
Price: 90
Title: The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Writer: Luo Guanzhong (Ming Dynasty)
Type of novel: A classic historical fiction novel
Story: It describes the fights among the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu at the end of the Han Dynasty.
Price: 92.5
Title: Journey to the West
Writer: Wu Cheng’en (Ming Dynasty)
Type of novel: A magical novel about adventures
Story: It introduces the amazing experiences of Xuanzang and his three disciples (弟子) on their way to get Buddhist scriptures (佛经) in the Tang Dynasty.
Price: 99
1. What kind of novel is Outlaws of the Marsh 1. What kind of novel is Outlaws of the Marsh
A．A realistic novel.　　B．A hero-legend novel.　　C．A historical fiction novel.
2. Tom is interested in the history of the Han Dynasty. Which book can he buy
A．Journey to the West.　　B．Outlaws of the Marsh.　　、
C．The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
3. Where can you probably read the text
A．On a website.　　B．In a storybook.　　C．In a travel guide.
B
One day, our English teacher Mr White came into the classroom with a book in his hand. He started his lesson with a question, “Who can describe what stress is like ” We all remained quiet. Then he lifted the book and continued to ask, “How heavy is the book ”
On hearing the question, we began to make guesses. One student said, “I think it is 100g.” Another student said, “It must be 200g.” Clearly, we had different answers. In the end, Mr White explained, “The weight itself doesn’t change. But it depends on how long we hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is fine. If I hold it for an hour, I will have a pain in my arm. How about a whole day I will have to see a doctor. It is exactly the same weight, right However, the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. This is just like stress. If you hold it without putting it down, you will finally break down and not be able to keep on. No matter how much stress you have, take breaks for a while if possible. Remember, boys and girls, learning to relax is the key to a happy school life.”
Mr White’s teaching style (风格) was so special and creative that it left a deep impression on us. We all thanked him for such a meaningful lesson.
4. Why did Mr White ask about the weight of the book
A．To explain stress.　　B．To teach physics.　　C．To make students happy.
5. What does the underlined expression “break down” mean in Chinese
A．失败　　B．崩溃　　C．抵抗
6. Which of the following is TRUE according to Mr White’s words
A．The weight of the book is changeable over time.　　
B．You must hold the book for a day to understand stress.　　
C．It is important to learn to relax yourself when you have stress.
7. How did the writer feel about Mr White’s teaching style
A．Boring.　　B．Funny.　　C．Creative.
C
The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world. It is the world’s longest reef and is over 2,300 km long. The reef is a rich ecosystem with a lot of corals and over 1,500 different kinds of fish.
● How did the Great Barrier Reef form
About 10,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, the ice at the North and South Poles (南北两极) turned into water and flooded the land on Australia’s coast. The shallow (浅的) water became the perfect place for corals to grow.
● Why is the Great Barrier Reef in danger
Scientists have been researching the reef for years. The Great Barrier Reef is facing many risks such as climate change, pollution (污染) and overtourism (过度旅游). However, the biggest danger is the rising ocean temperature. The Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995 and the number is still growing. So, many organizations are working hard to protect it.
● What can we do to help save the Great Barrier Reef
Here are some changes we can make in our daily life.
■Be a green traveller.
■Plant more trees.
■Eat less meat and fish.
■Encourage others to join the effort.
8. How long is the Great Barrier Reef
A．2,300 m.　　B．2,300 km.　　C．23,000 km.
9. When did the Great Barrier Reef form
A．In 1995.　　B．Around 10,000 years ago.　　C．At the start of the Ice Age.
10. What is the biggest danger to the Great Barrier Reef
A．Pollution.　　B．Overtourism.　　C．Rising ocean temperature.
11. Why does the writer write this text
A．To show the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.　　
B．To tell the results of a research on the Great Barrier Reef.　　
C．To explain the facts of the Great Barrier Reef and call for action.
D
A school clean-up day is a great way to make the school environment cleaner and more beautiful. ___12___ Here are some tips to help you.
First, build a planning team. A strong planning team is the key to a successful activity. The team can include students from different grades and classes, as well as some teachers. The team’s job is to decide the time, place, and tasks of the clean-up.
___13___ With proper promotion (推广), more students will know about the activity. Posters, school radio, or WeChat posts can help a lot.
Third, prepare tools. Ask the school for brooms (扫帚), rubbish bags, gloves, etc. It’s also a good idea to prepare some first-aid kits.
Fourth, divide the students into groups properly. ___14___ Make sure that every student knows the task well to make a difference.
Last but not least, hold a summary meeting after the activity. ___15___
With these steps, your school will shine brighter.
A．Second, promote the activity.
B．You can give different tasks to each group.
C．Every student should take part in the clean-up day.
D．How to organize a successful school clean-up day
E．Praise students’ hard work and collect suggestions for future activities.
二、完形填空（10空）
Tom used to be happy, but recently he became quiet and always shut himself away. He stopped ___16___ his favourite football games on TV and didn’t feel like eating anything. His parents worried a lot.
One rainy afternoon, his friend Lily came to visit. She found Tom lying on the sofa in low spirits, so she had a talk with him. Tom said he felt ___17___ all the time because of the heavy schoolwork. Lily invited Tom to join a running club. At first, Tom ___18___ because he was too tired. But Lily encouraged him to give it a go. Surprisingly, his ___19___ went away with each step.
Later, Tom also started drawing — a(n) ___20___ he had given up for years. He used colours to express ___21___ when words failed.
Slowly, Tom learned to talk openly. He often said, “Life is like a tree. To make it grow ___22___, we must care for both its roots (根) and leaves.”
___23___ you ever feel like Tom once did, ask for help. Taking care of your mind is as important as looking after your body. Never ___24___ yourself. As Tom says, “The storm will pass, and the ___25___ will come out again.”
16. A．watching　　B．missing　　C．losing
17. A．relaxed　　B．nervous　　C．thankful
18. A．agreed　　B．smiled　　C．refused
19. A．joy　　B．interest　　C．pressure
20. A．hobby　　B．object　　C．tradition
21. A．himself　　B．herself　　C．themselves
22. A．badly　　B．healthily　　C．seriously
23. A．If　　B．Unless　　C．Although
24. A．give up　　B．warm up　　C．wake up
25. A．sky　　B．sun　　C．moon
三、选词填空
flood trouble try important live but from become successfully return
A long time ago, floods often hit the land of China. The floods really brought people a lot of ___26___. People felt that they were ___27___ in fear every day at that time. So they tried to stop the floods.
A man named Gun led people to control the ___28___. But he only knew how to build dams (坝) to stop the water ___29___ running into the village.
Nine years later, there were still floods. His son Yu continued the task. In order to ___30___ control the floods, Yu had been away from home for nearly thirteen years. Over thirteen years, he ran around and passed by his home three times. ___31___ he never entered it to take a look. To him, nothing was ___32___ than controlling the floods.
Yu learned from the experience of his father. He decided ___33___ a different way. Together with thousands of people, he dredged (疏浚) many rivers. So the floodwater could go into the sea through the rivers. The floods finally died down (消退). The people ___34___ to their homes and lived in peace again.
People have praised Yu’s great achievements for thousands of years. His story has ___35___ a symbol of wisdom (智慧) of the Chinese nation.
四、任务型阅读
Old people around the world have different hobbies. These activities not only keep them active but also help them connect with others.
In China, many older women like to dance to lively music in public squares, because dancing in groups helps them stay fit and make friends. Some also enjoy playing mahjong (麻将). Older men often meet in parks to play Chinese chess. It is quite challenging sometimes. Many also practice Taiji. They move slowly and breathe deeply to improve balance and inner (内心的) peace.
In the US, older people have different hobbies. Card games are popular, as they can talk to each other and have fun. Gardening is also one of their favorites. The fresh air and outdoor exercise are wonderful for their health. Baking is another choice, especially for grandmothers. They love baking sweet cookies for their grandchildren.
In European (欧洲的) countries, older people also lead colorful lives. In the UK, many retirees (退休者) like writing books or opening small coffee shops. Older people in France love enjoying a slow life such as spending hours on delicious food and coffee.
Although they have different interests and hobbies, their love for life is the same. They try to create meaningful memories and turn their golden years (晚年) into wonderful adventures.
36. Why do many older women in China like to dance in public squares
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37. How do older men in China practice Taiji
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38. What do many retirees in the UK like doing according to the passage
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39. What hobby would you like your grandparents to take up Why
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40. 将短文中划线句子翻译成中文。
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五、书面表达
41. 暑假即将来临，为了让同学们度过一个充实、快乐且有意义的假期，你校英文报“A Meaningful Summer Vacation”专栏正在征稿。假设你是李华，请结合以下列表提示，写一篇短文投稿，分享你的建议并说明理由。
What Why
do sport (running/...) to keep fit
take up a hobby (drawing/...) to reduce stress
read great books (classics/...) to open our mind
do volunteer work (clean-up/...) to make a difference
注意：1．文中不得出现人名和校名等真实信息；2．词数 80 左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。
The summer holiday is coming. It’s a great time for us to relax and grow. How can we make a happy and meaningful summer I’d like to share some of my ideas.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
A：1.B 2.C 3.A
B：4.A 5.B 6.C 7.C
C：8.B 9.B 10.C 11.C
D五选四：12.D 13.A 14.B 15.E
二、完形填空
16.A 17.B 18.C 19.C 20.A 21.A 22.B 23.A 24.A 25.B
三、选词填空
26.trouble 27.living 28.floods 29.from 30.successfully
31.But 32.more important 33.to try 34.returned 35.become
四、任务型阅读
36.Because dancing in groups helps them stay fit and make friends.
37.They move slowly and breathe deeply.
38.They like writing books or opening small coffee shops.
39.I hope they can garden, because it’s relaxing.（合理即可）
40.尽管他们有着不同的兴趣爱好，但他们对生活的热爱是相同的。
五、书面表达范文
The summer holiday is coming. It’s a great time for us to relax and grow. How can we make a happy and meaningful summer I’d like to share some of my ideas.
First, we should do sports like running to keep healthy. Second, pick up a hobby such as drawing to cut down stress. Besides, reading classic books can open our eyes to the world. What’s more, we can take part in volunteer clean-up work to bring changes to our community.
I believe these activities will make our summer wonderful.

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