八年级英语试题
（时间：60分钟；分值：100分）
一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A
The following is a notice. You can find the information about a sports meeting. Look through them and see what you can take part in.
Next Wednesday (May 8th) and Thursday (May 9th)Tennis The game starts at 11:00 on Wednesday. You must bring a tennis racket with you. Running You can take part in 100-meter race at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Ten students can join in each race. The 1500-meter race starts at 12:00 on Thursday. Swimming The first round of races start at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nine people can join in each race. The top three swimmers will reach the final round. The final round will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. If you want to take part in any of the events, you should let the teachers know by Monday (May 6th). Winners will receive prizes from the school.
1．How many students can join in each 100-meter race
A．3 B．4 C．9 D．10
2．When can you go if you want to join the swimming race
A．On Wednesday. B．On Thursday. C．On Monday. D．On Friday.
3．What can winners get from the school
A．Gold medals. B．A tennis racket. C．Sports clothes. D．Prizes from the school.
B
“Life’s a long, long journey.” so we are told, and most of us would not set off on a journey, even a short one, without some ideas of where we wanted to go. Yet many people travel on life's journey with no sense of direction at all.
Setting personal goals can give your life a sense of direction. Goal setting is used by top sports players, successful business people and achievers in all fields. Before you set personal goals, think about what you want to achieve with your life.
Try to set goals in some of the following categories(类别):
Education—Will you achieve the educational goals after finishing high school Are you still growing and learning
Family—What kind of relationship do you want with your parents and other family members
Creative—Do you want to achieve any artistic goals
Career—What job do you want to take when you grow up What do you need to make your dream come true
Public Service—Do you want to make the world a better place
Physical—Are you fit enough to do the things you want to do
Pleasure—How do you want to enjoy yourself
To help make the process more manageable, divide your goals into smaller tasks. For example, if you want to reach a main goal in five years, set a three-year goal, a one-year goal, a three-month goal and a one-month goal. Then create a daily To-Do List of things that you should do today. When a goal is achieved, take the time to enjoy your success. This helps you build the self-confidence.
Remember, your goals can be changed as time goes on. But be sure your goals are the things you hope to achieve, not what your parents, family or teachers want.
4. According to the passage why should we set goals
A. To have a better future. B. To enjoy pleasure in life.
C. To give our life a sense of direction. D. To know where to have a journey.
5. What should you consider when you set a family goal
A. The education you want to get. B. The job to support your family.
C. The time you’ll spend reaching your goal. D. The relationship with family members.
6. What’s the best advice to achieve the main goal
A. Dividing your goals into smaller tasks. B. Creating a daily To-Do List of things.
C. Building the sell confidence. D. Setting the time to achieve the main goal.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. A long journey. B. Goal setting for life.
C. The direction of life. D. Ways to achieve goals.
C
In a small town lives an old man named Mr. Benson. He lives alone and has a big scar(疤痕) on his face that makes him look a little scary. No one talks to him, and no one helps him.
One day, a new family moves into his building. They are a nice couple, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, and their children, Amanda and David. The other people who live in the building welcome the new family and tell them not to talk to Mr. Benson. Amanda and David think this is very silly advice. When they see Mr. Benson in the building, they always say hello with a smile.
Mr. Benson is very happy to see them and invites them to drink tea with him. He was once a very famous chef, and he makes the most delicious desserts in the whole world, in Amanda’s opinion.
One evening, neighbors in the building hear laughter and the sounds of cups and plates in Mr. Benson’s home. It sounds like a great dinner. The next day, Mrs. Clarence talks to her neighbors, “You really must get to know Mr. Benson. He is so funny! And he is a fantastic chef. He told us the amazing story of his scar. He had an accident when he was helping his parents on their farm.”
The neighbors all feel ashamed. They all start to follow the examples the Clarences gave them. Everyone in the building is happier because of the good example the Clarence family set for them. Mr. Benson does not feel lonely anymore because he is now part of the community.
8．Mr. Benson’s neighbors used to be ________.
A．kind to him B．angry with him
C．afraid of him D．sorry for him
9．Mr. Benson got his scar when ________.
A．he was cooking as a chef B．he was helping on the farm
C．he had a car accident D．he saved a child in a fire
10．According to the passage, we can infer ________.
A．the Clarences think their neighbors’ advice is very silly
B．Mr. Benson’s neighbors thought he was an interesting man
C．Mr. Benson makes the most delicious desserts in the world
D．Mr. Benson has a better relationship with his neighbors now
11．From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A．a friend in need is a friend indeed B．where there is a will, there is a way
C．never judge a book by its cover D．a good beginning is half done
D
Do you know mukbang It is about the eating shows in front of the camera on the Internet. In the shows, mukbangers eat food and sometimes talk to people who watch their videos.
The eating shows started in South Korea in around 2010 and there are many viewers (观看者) from all over the world. Why did mukbang start in this country
Actually, South Korea has the culture of eating together. But nowadays, eating alone is quite usual in the country. Watching mukbang can be a way to have someone to eat with. People can chat with others when they are at home alone.
However, mukbang has its dark sides. The way mukbangers eat food in some shows isn’t healthy. These bad eating habits can bring serious health problems. What’s worse, some mukbangers prepare a lot of food but throw away much food during the show or after the show. These mukbangers waste (浪费) a lot of food.
Now, many people criticize such shows. Food waste is a serious problem around the world, and there are lots of people who still don’t have enough food to eat. Our country does a lot of things to solve the problem and asks short video platforms (平台), such as Tiktok and Kuaishou, to take action.
12．If we watch mukbang videos, we may probably see ________
A．someone telling stories B．someone having food
C．someone cooking a meal D．someone selling things
13．Which of the following is TRUE according to the second paragraph
A．Mukbang appeared 10 years ago.
B．Very few people in South Korea eat on their own.
C．People only in South Korea like watching mukbang.
D．Watching mukbang makes viewers feel they aren’t eating alone.
14．What dark sides of mukbang are mentioned
①Mukbangers may show unhealthy eating habits to the viewers.
②Some mukbangers don’t eat all the food they prepare and throw much away.
③Some mukbangers don’t have enough food to eat.
A．①② B．②③ C．①③ D．①②③
15．What does the underlined word “criticize” mean in Chinese
A．表扬 B．报道 C．批评 D．期待
二、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
“Hurry up, Billy! Why can’t you get ready early ” Emma, Billy’s elder sister, shouted 16 “You’ll make me late again! My boss will get angry again!”
This was something that happened every morning. Emma’s workplace was close to Billy’s school, so she gave him a 17 every morning. However, Billy never got his things ready the night before. He was always looking for his school things in the morning, while his sister was 18 him downstairs. It was not that Billy made Emma late on purpose, but that he was too 19 . At night, after finishing his homework, Billy couldn’t think of anything 20 sleeping. He always went straight to bed.
One day, though, Emma decided that she had had enough. She loved her job and didn’t want to 21 it.
“I’m leaving!” shouted Emma. She walked out of the door and left. As a result, Billy was late for school. He was 22 and was asked to stay behind while his classmates went out to play.
Later that evening, when Emma came home, Billy shouted at her, “It’s your fault for not sending 23 to school!” Emma replied, “It’s only your own fault for not being prepared. From now on, 24 you are not ready by a certain time, I will leave.”
Billy was angry, but he had no 25 but to give up his bad habit. From then on, he quietly began preparing his things the night before, and he was never late again.
16．A．exactly B．Fairly C．proudly D．unhappily
17．A．ride B．call C．chance D．surprise
18．A．looking after B．waiting for C．depending on D．comparing with
19．A．lazy B．quiet C．deaf D．patient
20．A．along B．past C．from D．except
21．A．take B．lose C．break D．keep
22．A．found B．discussed C．punished D．understood
23．A．me B．us C．him D．them
24．A．if B．until C．before D．since
25．A．sign B．choice C．excuse D．reason
三、词汇应用（共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）
阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空 (必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
Do you know One Belt, One Road It is short for the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 2lst-Century Maritime (海运的) Silk Road. We also call it the Modern Silk Road. Two thousand years ago, Zhang Qian was an early 26 (travel)of the Ancient Silk Road. He was probably the first man to bring back good information about the central Asian lands to China. In 138BC, Han Wudi sent Zhang Qian to the Yue-chi people to ask for 27 (they)help against the Xiongnu who often infringed(侵犯) them. 28 (luck), on the way to the Western Regions (西域), he was 29 (catch) by the Xiongnu people. Zhang had to stay with them for about 10 years before he 30 (get)away. When Zhang finally reached the Yue-chi in the North India, he was sad 31 (find)that they wanted to get on well with the Xiongnu people. On his return journey, Zhang Qian and his men were caught again. It was not until 125BC that they returned to China. Although Zhang didn’t finish his job, he 32 (learn) a lot about the places, people, customs and cultures of the 36 Kingdoms in the Western Regions. Later Han Wudi sent Zhang to the West for the 33 (two) time. Zhang’s journey to the West helped develop international trade, especially in silk, between China and the West. That’s the Ancient Silk Road.
The Belt and Road routes run through the continents(大陆) of Asia, Europe and Africa, connecting the lively East Asia economic circle at one end and the developed 34 (Europe)economic circle at the other. The Belt and Road Suggestion is going to bring great 35 (advantage)to the relevant(相关的) countries and also the world economy.
四、翻译句子（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）
36.所有的人都认为玲玲是个很好相处的人。（think）
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37.我买之前能不能先试一试这双鞋？（try）
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38.今天他起床太晚了，这就是他为什么上学迟到的原因。（why）
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39.小心那把刀子，否则你会划伤自己的。（or）
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40.他花费了一个半小时完成这项工作。（take）
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五、阅读表达 (共5小题，每小题2分，共10分)
阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
In early spring, the changing temperature usually makes a number of Chinese people uncomfortable. Cold air, bringing rain or even snow, easily tears up (破坏) the warmth of the spring within a night.
However, with the coming of Guyu — the Grain (谷物) Rain, the blue sky and gentle winds would finally stay. Falling usually on or around April 20 every year, Guyu is the sixth of the 24 solar terms (节气). It means the beginning of a lively summer and people get busy from now on.
Sow (播种) grains
This is an important period of the growth of grains. The ancient Chinese already knew that as Guyu comes, the weather will become warm enough for sowing. The farmers usually catch the chance to plant rice, corn and beans.
Hope for safety and harvest
For those living near the sea, they will hold some ceremonies (仪式) on Guyu, hoping for safety as well as harvest during the coming fishing season.
Watch the peony
It is also a great time to see the peony (牡丹), which is known as “the Queen of All Flowers” in Chinese culture. As a result, watching peonies becomes one of the most enjoyable activities for many. The flower is said to be the favourite of Empress (女皇) Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, who was the only woman ruler in Chinese history.
Tea leaves picked before Guyu are among the best tea leaves. People believe that the tea leaves picked on the day of Guyu can make eyes clear and drive away bad luck. So the habit of drinking tea at this time of year has become a tradition in some places of China.
41．When does Guyu usually come every year
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42．Why is Guyu an important time for sowing grains
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43．Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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44．List(列表) activities on Guyu according to the passage (at least two).
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45．Give a proper title to the passage.(请给短文拟一个合适的英文题目)。
六、写作（共20分）
同学，你平时的业余时间是怎么安排的呢？怎么才能让我们的业余生活过的丰富多彩呢？请你以“How to make our spare time colorful ”为题，写一篇 100 词左右的英语短文，谈谈你的感想和建议。
要求:（1）语句通顺，意思连贯，可适当发挥；
（2）词数： 100词左右。
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____________________________________________________________________________八年级英语试题参考答案
阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
1-3 D A D 4-7 C D A B 8-11 C B D C 12-15 B A A C
二、完形填空（满分10分）
16．D 17．A 18．B 19．A 20．D 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．A 25．B
三.词汇应用（满分20分）
26.traveller 27.their 28. Unluckily 29.caught 30. got
31. to find 32. learned 33. second 34. European 35.advantages
四、翻译句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
36. Everyone thinks Lingling is a kind person /an easy person to get on/along with.
37. Can I try on the shoes before I buy them
38. He got up late today, that’s why he was late for school.
39. Be careful with the knife, or you will cut yourself.
40. It took him one and a half hours/ one hour and a half to finish the work/job.
五、阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
41．It usually comes on or around April 20 every year.
42．Because as Guyu comes, the weather will become warm enough for sowing.
43．据说，该花是中国历史上唯一的女统治者——唐朝武则天的最爱。
44．(1) Sow grains. (2)Hope for safety and harvest. (3) Watch the peony. (4) Pick tea leaves.
(回答其中任意两条即可得分)
45． Guyu/The Grain Rain
六、书面表达（满分20分）
评分标准
优秀 (15—20分)
完全符合题目要求，表达清楚，信息完整，语言通顺，语意连贯，字数达标，基本完全没有语言错误。
良好 (10—15分)
符合题目要求，表达基本清楚，信息较完整，语言基本通顺，语意基本连贯。有少量语言错误，但不影响整体理解。
合格 (5—10分)
基本符合题目要求，表达不够清楚，信息不够完整，语言欠通顺，有部分语言错误影响整体理解。
差 (0—5分)
与题目有关的内容不多，不能表达自己的思想。只是简单拼凑提示词语或抄写其他文本内容的。
参考范文 (One possible version)
Make our spare time colorful
Nowadays, we students have more spare time than before, but how to make our spare time colorful First, we can help our parents do some housework, such as cleaning the house, cooking a meal and so on. We should spend more time with them together to show our love to them. Besides, instead of watching TV or playing computer games, it is great to read some books, which is helpful for opening up our eyes. What’s more, we can go outside to get close to nature. It can also help us relax and enjoy ourselves.
In a word, if we can make full use of our spare time, we can live a healthy and happy life.
