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广东广州市荔湾区2025学年第一学期初中学生素养练习
八年级英语
一、语法选择：本大题共10小题，共10分。
In ancient China, there was an emperor and his queen. The emperor (1) a very beautiful garden for his wife, where she spent much time making her dresses.
One day, when she was in her garden, a cocoon fell into her tea. Just as she was about to pour it out, she noticed something (2) — the cocoon was coming apart! It seemed to be a thread. She (3) took it out of her teacup. She named this thread “silk”— which could be made into soft but strong cloth. Also, it was so beautiful that (4) wanted to wear it. The queen decided to teach everyone how to use silk to make clothes, (5) it wasn’t easy. The queen told the people that they couldn’t make perfect silk clothes (6) they paid close attention to every step, from selecting cocoons to weaving the cloth.
Silk became (7) valuable product for trade. The ancient Chinese even shipped (8) silk to faraway countries. Everyone was glad to get it even though at a much (9) price. For centuries, people (10) it for gold and silver.
1.A. build B. builds C. built D. was building
2.A. amaze B. amazing C. amazed D. amazingly
3.A. care B. caring C. careful D. carefully
4.A. everyone B. someone C. anyone D. no one
5.A. so B. but C. because D. though
6.A. as B. since C. unless D. until
7.A. a B. an C. the D. /
8.A. they B. them C. their D. themselves
9.A. high B. higher C. highest D. highly
10.A. trade B. trades C. traded D. have traded
二、阅读五选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
How to Train Your Brain to Enjoy Doing Hard Things
Is your brain acting like a lazy cat when it’s time to do homework or practice piano (1) But here’s a secret: you can train your brain to ENJOY it. Let me show you how!
(2) If you need to clean your room, race the clock. Set a timer and see if you can finish before it rings. Your brain will get so excited about “winning” that it will forget the task is hard!
Think of yourself as a superhero developing new powers. When math problems seem too hard, you’re actually building your “problem-solving power.” (3)
After finishing something difficult, don’t just move on — celebrate! Do a little happy dance, give yourself a high-five, or tell your parents about your achievement. (4)
Remember, training your brain is like leveling up in a video game. It might be challenging at first. (5) Ready to power up your brain Let the training begin.
A．Don’t worry — every brain tries to avoid hard work!
B．Celebrating makes your brain look forward to the next challenge.
C．But soon, you’ll be having fun and ready for your next challenge!
D．Your brain loves fun, so why not make difficult things feel like playing
E．Difficult tasks make your brain stronger, just like exercise builds your muscles.
11.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
12.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
13.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
14.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
15.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
三、单选题：本大题共5小题，共5分。
16.The meeting room is too tiny to hold hundreds of people.
A. noisy B. dirty C. small D. dark
17.The little boy hid behind a tree quietly, so nobody knew where he was.
A. taught himself B. enjoyed himself C. dressed himself D. covered himself
18.The sky turned dark, and rain began quickly.
A. exactly B. suddenly C. smoothly D. currently
19.AI robots can help correct any grammar errors in your writing.
A. rules B. mistakes C. notes D. skills
20.He held out a present excitedly and gave it to his wife.
A. cared about B. forgot about C. worked out D. took out
四、完形填空：本大题共10小题，共10分。
Luis rushed into the kitchen, excited. The new LEGO set he wanted was finally in stores. "The set is here! " he told his mom. "Can we go to (21) it now "
"How much does it cost " Luis's mother asked.
"Ninety-five dollars. " he replied.
"That is quite a lot of money, Luis. Do you have enough to buy it yourself "
He (22) his head. His excitement was cooling off.
"You know, Luis, we have to spend our money (23) , " his mom explained gently. "Money must go first to things we (24) , such as the food we should have every day, the payment of the housing every month, etc. "
"But I really want this set! " Luis said. "What can I do "
"You get ten dollars a week for helping with the housework, " his mom reminded him. "If you (25) it, you will have enough to buy it before long. "
"I don't think I can (26) that long, " said Luis worriedly. "By then, all the sets will be sold out. "
"Have a little (27) , " replied his mother. "Try it. "
Weeks later, Luis came home with a bright smile and a shopping bag. "Guess what, Mama I did what you (28) . I saved my pocket money. And look! "He showed her the LEGO set. " It was on sale for seventy-eight dollars. "
His mother's smile was (29) . "See Your patience and (30) paid off! "
21.A. play B. sell C. save D. buy
22.A. rested B. nodded C. turned D. shook
23.A. wisely B. quietly C. freely D. completely
24.A. like B. need C. eat D. want
25.A. buy B. save C. waste D. use
26.A. clean B. help C. wait D. play
27.A. patience B. bravery C. responsibility D. honesty
28.A. agreed B. suggested C. bought D. paid
29.A. brave B. surprised C. proud D. talented
30.A. confidence B. kindness C. courage D. effort
五、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
A
Saturday wasn’t a happy day for Peter—his mom wouldn’t be home until eight. The house was super quiet and the day seemed extremely long. Dad tried hard to be cheerful, but even Lucy, the family dog, seemed sad.
“Hey, Peter. Let’s have a game night!”
“I don’t really feel like playing our usual board games without Mami.” said Peter. Usually, the whole family played together.
Dad thought for a moment, then hurried downstairs. Peter heard the sound of moving boxes. He felt a little sorry—Dad was trying so hard to cheer him up, but Peter wasn’t in the mood.
Soon Dad returned with a small box. “Komikan,” the cover read.
“It’s a game for two people, and it comes from Chile, where your grandparents live,” he said. “My father taught me this game when I was a boy—it is very special to me.”
Peter grew curious. “Can you teach me ”
Dad gave a thumbs-up and opened the box. He took out a game board with a triangular pattern on it. “One plays as a puma, the other as twelve dogs. The puma wins by capturing nine dogs; the dogs win by cornering the puma on the board.”
“Puma—like the wild cat ”
“Exactly.”
It took Peter a little while to learn the rules, but he soon won as the puma. “I won!” he cheered, dancing happily.
“Wait, Peter, it is not over yet even though you won as the puma. Now we change sides—you play as the dogs. If you win again, you’re the champion.”
“Whaaat Okay, Dad, let’s go—I will be the champion!” Peter said playfully.
Dad laughed heartily.
As they started the second half of their game, Peter smiled. His Saturday didn’t feel so sad anymore.
31.Why wasn’t Peter happy that Saturday
A. His family dog Lucy was so sad.
B. His mom wasn’t at home with him.
C. He thought his father was a boring player.
D. He didn’t like playing the usual board games.
32.How did Peter’s dad make him happy
A. By role playing pumas and dogs with him.
B. By playing a board game from Chile with him.
C. By introducing the history of Chilean board games to him.
D. By telling some interesting stories about grandparents to him.
33.What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 12
A. The sadness. B. The player. C. The game. D. The rule.
34.How would Peter become the champion of the game
A. His puma won by capturing nine dogs.
B. His dogs won by cornering the puma on the board.
C. His puma was captured, and then his nine dogs were cornered.
D. His puma captured nine dogs, and then his dogs cornered the puma.
35.What does the story want to tell us
A. Learning about family tradition is important.
B. Games with fewer people are always funnier.
C. Dad is the person who can cheer up the son best.
D. Family activities can turn sadness into happiness.
B
Guillermo González Camarena, a Mexican inventor, was born in 1917. As a child, he loved building things. He made electric toys when he was young. By age 12, he had built a radio with spare parts. At 13, he began studying engineering.
He was interested in a new technology of his time: television. Television works by sending pictures and sound to a screen using electrical signals. The first moving images were sent to TVs in the 1920s. Few people had TVs then, but many knew TV would be an important way to learn about the world.
Early televisions had many limitations. They could only show black-and-white images, not color ones. Because of this, many inventors worked to solve these problems.
González Camarena was one of the first with a solution. In 1940, he made a “tri-chromatic” (three-color) device, which used three colors: red, blue, and green. When it was connected to a black-and-white TV, people could see color images.
The invention was a huge success. But the device was very expensive to make. He wanted everyone to have color TV, so he kept on working to make it cost less.
By the early 1960s, he invented a cheaper way to show color on TV. He called it the “Simplified Bi-color System (SBCS).” It cost much less to produce. Starting in 1965, many SBCS TVs were made and sold in Mexico.
González Camarena also believed that TV was important to educate children. His ideas helped create Mexico’s first educational TV network, “Telesecundaria,” which is still used today.
Guillermo González Camarena passed away on April 18, 1965. Today, he is remembered as one of Mexico’s greatest inventors.
36.Why did González Camarena invent a tri-chromatic device
A. TVs were not perfect to send sound.
B. TVs didn’t help educate children then.
C. TVs were too expensive for people to own.
D. TVs could only show black-and-white images.
37.What does the underlined word “limitations” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Special programs. B. Weak points.
C. Unclear images. D. Loud sounds.
38.What was González Camarena’s view on television
A. It should help create TV network.
B. Rich people should make it cheaper.
C. It should be widely used and educational.
D. There was no need to improve its technology.
39.What do you think of González Camarena according to the passage
A. A creative and caring inventor. B. A clever and friendly educator.
C. A grateful and curious inventor. D. A smart and successful educator.
40.Where can we probably find this article
A. Great Inventors in History B. How Network Works
C. Television User Guide D. The History of Television
C
Today, humans are the main species on Earth, but if we go back millions of years, dinosaurs ruled the planet. They remained the most important living things for about 60 million years — much longer than humans have lived. Dinosaurs died out because of something unknown long before the first humans appeared.
Back then, the Earth looked very different. Many scientists believe that all the continents were joined together as one big land. Over millions of years, these continents slowly moved apart. This movement formed the world we see today. That’s why dinosaur fossils are found everywhere. The climate was also warmer, with little temperature change. There were no clear seasons like we have now.
Dinosaurs did not live alone on Earth. They lived with many other animals. On land, there were small early mammals, flying animals, and other reptiles (e.g., crocodiles and lizards) — many still live today. In the oceans, there were many fish, sharks, and shellfish. There were also lots of plants everywhere. These plants provided enough food for all the animals and made them live a peaceful life in nature.
Why did the dinosaurs die out There are many guesses, but no one knows the exact answer. Some scientists think a huge rock from space hit the Earth. Others believe that big volcanoes erupted and changed the climate. This mystery makes dinosaurs even more interesting to us now.
41.What can we learn about humans and dinosaurs millions of years ago
A. Dinosaurs and humans never lived on Earth together.
B. Human activities caused the dinosaurs’ disappearance.
C. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for a shorter time than humans have.
D. Humans and dinosaurs lived together on Earth for a short time.
42.Why are the dinosaur fossils found everywhere according to the passage
A. People moved the fossils around.
B. The continents moved slowly apart.
C. Dinosaurs travelled to different continents.
D. The climate change formed different fossils.
43.What was the Earth’s climate like in the dinosaurs’ time
A. It was much colder with longer winters.
B. It was similar to today, just a little warmer.
C. It was warmer and did not have clear seasons.
D. It always changed and often had bad weather.
44.Why does the writer mention “crocodiles and lizards” in paragraph 3
A. To tell us dinosaurs looked very similar to these animals.
B. To introduce what animals in the dinosaurs’ time looked like.
C. To explain that the climate then was helpful to these animals.
D. To show that some animals in the dinosaurs’ time are still alive.
45.What is probably the best title for the passage
A. Ancient Earth’s Climate
B. Dinosaur Fossils Worldwide
C. Dinosaur Disappearance Mystery
D. Dinosaurs and Their Ancient World
六、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。
46.Most people dislike Mondays. But Carl loves Mondays. That’s because Monday is the story day at the library!
On story day, Carl sits in a circle with other kids. Everyone is excited. They smile.
The storyteller says ssssshhhh! The story begins. Everyone listens.
Carl likes listening to the stories. But the storybooks he heard are only in English. He wishes some books with words in Spanish, too. Carl knows Spanish words best. Those are the words his family uses at home.
Carl wonders if storybooks come in both English and Spanish. But he feels too shy to ask.
One Monday, Carl found a Spanish-English book at the library. On the cover was a picture of a flying lady with gray hair. It looked like fun!
That book helped Carl feel brave. He brought it to the storyteller. Carl said, “ Por favor! Please, will you read this book today ” The storyteller looked at the cover, then at Carl’s hopeful face, and smiled. “ Claro que sí! Of course!”
That day, the storyteller read Carl’s book in English and Spanish. Some kids listened with curious faces; a few even repeated the Spanish words softly. Carl sat up straighter, his chest full of a warm, proud feeling. Everyone agreed: it was wonderful. Estupendo!
(1) Where did Carl listen to stories on Mondays ________________________________________
(2) Which language did Carl know best ________________________________________
(3) What did Carl find in the library ________________________________________
(4) Why did some kids feel curious ________________________________________
(5) How did Carl feel when the storyteller read his book ________________________________________
七、选词填空-短文：本大题共1小题，共10分。
47.
A．local B．relax C． positive D．completely E. transport
Before coming to Australia for my exchange study, I felt quite nervous about living in a new country. However, I decided to stay (1) and prepare well. I know public (2) like buses and trains are important here. So, I studied (3) maps to plan my daily trips. To help myself (4) during free time, I downloaded my favorite music and movies. Now, I feel (5) ready and am really enjoying this adventure!
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
八、首字母短文填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
48. When I am in Australia, I improved my English slowly. At first, I had many d (1) with my English. I felt very a (2) because I seldom spoke English in front of others. I worried I would f (3) to express my ideas clearly, so I often kept silent. It became even worse e (4) during group discussions where students here showed themselves so actively. Noticing my problem, my teacher a (5) me to chat with classmates in my free time. Gradually, I became more confident and made many friends. I'll never forget this valuable experience.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
九、完成句子：本大题共5小题，共5分。
49.在这次交流活动中，我发现家务劳动对青少年的成长起到重要作用。During this exchange activity, I find that housework in teenagers’ growth.
50.我所在的寄宿家庭里，肖恩和他的姐姐经常成功做出美食给他们的父母品尝。In my host family, Shawn and his sister often delicious food for their parents to taste.
51.每个周末，他们不会游手好闲，而是一起打扫房子并给他们的宠物狗洗澡。Every weekend, they clean the house and bathe their pet dog together .
52.他们从来不会依赖父母和抱怨繁重的家务。They never their parents and the heavy housework.
53.对于孩子们来说，做家务是一件多么有意义的事情啊！ it is for children to do housework!
十、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共20分。
54.澳大利亚的学校组织主题为“智能科技（Smart technology）”的演讲比赛，你将介绍在中国生活中，对你影响最大的智能科技或智能产品，根据以下思维导图提示写一篇英语演讲稿。
注意：1.文中必须包含所有内容要点，请适当发挥；
2.词数80个左右（短文的开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数）；
3.不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。
Dear judges and listeners,
Today, I would like to introduce a kind of smart technology.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
1~10.【答案】C、B、D、A、B、C、A、C、B、C
11~15.【答案】A、D、E、B、C
16.【答案】C
17.【答案】D
18.【答案】B
19.【答案】B
20.【答案】D
21~30.【答案】D、D、A、B、B、C、A、B、C、D
31~35.【答案】B、B、C、D、D
36~40.【答案】D、B、C、A、A
41~45.【答案】A、B、C、D、D
46.【答案】【小题1】
He listened to stories at the library.
【小题2】
Spanish.
【小题3】
He found a Spanish-English book.
【小题4】
Because the storyteller read the book in English and Spanish.
【小题5】
He felt warm and proud.
47.【答案】【小题1】
C
【小题2】
E
【小题3】
A
【小题4】
B
【小题5】
D
48.【答案】【小题1】
difficulties
【小题2】
anxious
【小题3】
fail
【小题4】
especially
【小题5】
advised
49.【答案】plays
an
important
role/part
50.【答案】manage
to
make
51.【答案】 instead
of
hanging
around
52.【答案】depend
on
complain
about
53.【答案】How
meaningful
54.【答案】Dear judges and listeners,
Today, I would like to introduce a kind of smart technology.
It is the smartphone, which greatly influences my life. With a smartphone, I can do many things, such as taking photos, listening to music and searching for information. It brings me many benefits. For example, it makes communication easier and helps me learn new knowledge quickly. However, it also has some negative effects. Sometimes I spend too much time playing games on it, which harms my eyes. To make good use of it, I should control my screen time and mainly use it for study.
Thanks for your listening!
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