广东省深圳市宝安中学初中部2023-2024学年八年级（上）开学英语试卷（无答案）

宝安中学（集团）初中部八上开学调研卷（英语）
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Ⅰ. 词汇测试（每题0.5分，共7.5分）
i. 从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以替换划线部分的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。（共5小题，每小题0.5分）
( ) 1. —Could you lead your cousin to the market He doesn’t know how to go there.
—Sure!
A. take ... to B. add ... to C. take ... in
( ) 2. —Hi, Tina. What do you think of your new English teacher
—She is very kind and her classes are lively.
A. helpful and important B. terrible and boring C. interesting and exciting
( ) 3. —With the new skill, workers in this factory produced more cars this year.
—That’s really great. We can teach more people about that.
A. took B. bought C. made
( ) 4. —There is something wrong with the tap.
—Yes, water is dropping onto the floor.
A. falling B. working C. leaving
( ) 5. —Did Peter get on the train on time yesterday
—Yes. He caught the train at the last moment.
A. step B. minute C. time
ii. 根据句子意思，从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出恰当的词语完成句子，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。（共10小题，每小题0.5分）
( ) 6. —Where is Tom
—He is ________ hard in the swimming pool. He really wants to be a great swimmer.
A. training B. testing C. fighting
( ) 7. —The school asks us to live a green life in our everyday life. Could you give me some ________
—Yes. You can do many things, such as riding a bike to school and using used water to do other things.
A. examples B. steps C. sentences
( ) 8. —Did Jack ________ here last night
—No, he didn’t. He looked after his mother in the hospital.
A. appear B. fight C. catch
( ) 9. To ________ a habit or an idea is to let it appear and develop (发展).
A. form B. protect C. save
( ) 10. —How many students are there in your class
—Forty. It is ________ 18 girls and 22 boys.
A. made of B. made by C. made up of
( ) 11. —The lake in this village is going to ________. Why
—Because people and factories take too much water from it.
A. wake up B. give up C. dry up
( ) 12. If something is ________, it is important and costs a lot of money.
A. harmful B. valuable C. possible
( ) 13. —Your room is in a mess. You must ________ your room this Saturday.
—OK, I’ll do it.
A. look around B. look up C. tidy up
( ) 14. If you give a(n) ________ to someone, you just tell him or her to do something.
A. coast B. order C. greeting
( ) 15. —Oh, she drives so well.
—Yes. She can drive through the ________ street skillfully (熟练地).
A. good B. easy C. narrow
Ⅱ. 完形填空（10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。（共10小题，每小题1分）
Once a young man was travelling by train. It was a long and boring journey. As the train was moving quickly through a wilderness (荒野), many of the passengers (乘客) looked out of the windows 16 . When the train reached a bend (弯道), it slowed down and then a simple 17 appeared. It was so easy to notice that everybody on the train would “enjoy” the house carefully. Some passengers even 18 about it. The young man was attracted by the scenery.
On his return, the young man got off the train at the nearest. 19 and found his way to the house. Its owner said that he was troubled by the 20 of the train, which made it hard for him to fall asleep. He wanted to 21 the house, but nobody would buy it.
Finally, the young man spent 30,000 dollars on the house. He thought it was an 22 place for advertisement because it was facing the railway bend. When the train moved slowly past, the house would draw the attention of the 23 passengers easily.
He came up with an idea and 24 some big companies. At last, the Coca-Cola Company took it for advertisement and the young man was afforded (支付) 180,000 dollars for a three-year rent (租金).
This is a true story. It tells us that discovery (发现) is very important to 25 . Many people have got new ideas from it.
( ) 16. A. suddenly B. quietly C. surprisingly D. confidently
( ) 17. A. house B. view C. advertisement D. train
( ) 18 A. complained· B. wrote C. cared D. discussed
( ) 19. A. station B. village C. bend D. company
( ) 20. A. time B. colors C. speed D. noises
( ) 21. A. destroy B. sell C. lock D. paint
( ) 22. A. expensive B. excellent C. exciting D. open
( ) 23. A. surprised B. rich C. tired D. lucky
( ) 24. A. argued with B. worked for C. talked to D. set up
( ) 25. A. success B. money C. experience D. communication
Ⅲ. 阅读理解（32.5分）
第一节 阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。（共15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）
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TikTok, also known as Douyin, is a short-video social app. It began to run online in September 2016. By using this app, anyone can create short videos for about 15 to 60 seconds to share with others quickly and for free. That’s why more and more people fall in love with it.
It is known for its viral videos. For example, a video can be watched by millions of people in a short time. But for Gen Zers, those born between 1995 and 2010, the app is becoming a Search engine (搜索引擎) too. Nearly 40% of Gen Zers members use TikTok for online Searches, including recipes to cook, films to watch, hotels to stay at and nearby activities to try.
The main factor (因素) that makes TikTok a favourite among Gen Zers is its speed and the added convenience. When search engines like Google take long paragraphs to explain something, TikTok does the same thing in a few seconds through a short video. Besides, Gen Zers can’t focus (专注) for a long time. So, they want to get the information really quickly.
While Google is the world’s leading search engine, people in Western countries are turning to Amazon to look for products and Instagram to follow the popular things. As the online world continues growing, there will be more ways to find information.
( ) 26. What does the underlined phrase “viral videos” mean in paragraph 2
A. Videos caused by virus (病毒). B. Widely known videos.
C. Videos about virus. D. Well-made videos.
( ) 27. What do Gen Zers usually search on TikTok
A. Recipes. B. Films. C. Hotels. D. All of the above
( ) 28. What makes TikTok popular among GenZers
A. Gen Zers can have long attention on one thing.
B. Gen Zers can get the information quickly on TikTok.
C. Gen Zers love making short videos.
D. Gen Zers don’t know other search engines like Google.
( ) 29. Which of the following is TRUE
A. TikTok is the only way to find information.
B. People need to pay to make short videos on TikTok.
C. There are more and more ways to find information.
D. Amazon and Instagram are-better than Google as a search engine.
( ) 30. Where can you probably read this passage
A. In a storybook. B. In an advertisement.
C. In a newspaper. D. In an instruction. (说明书)
B
I bumped into (撞上) a stranger as he walked by me. “Oh, excuse me,” I said.
He replied with a smile and said, “Please excuse me too. I wasn’t watching out for you.”
We apologized and went our own ways.
Later that day, when I was cooking, my daughter was standing too close to me. When I turned to reach for some milk, I nearly knocked her over.
“Move out of the way!” I shouted.
She walked away sadly. But I didn’t feet like I had to apologize to her.
While I was in bed that evening, my husband said to me, “While dealing with a stranger, you were polite, but with a daughter you love, you were unkind. Your daughter brought you some flowers that she picked herself this afternoon. You’ll find them in the kitchen by the door. Have you seen the tears in her eyes ”
I quietly went and knelt down by my daughter’s bed.
“Honey, I am so sorry,” I said. “Are these the flowers you picked for me ”
She said, “I found them by the tree. I picked them because they’re pretty like you. I knew you’d like them, especially the blue ones.”
I tearfully replied, “Sweetie, I’m really sorry for the way I acted today. I shouldn’t have shouted at you.”
“It’s okay. I love you anyway,” she said as she kissed me on my check. If we can be polite to strangers, why can’t we do the same for the ones we love
( ) 31. The writer ________ to the stranger who she bumped into.
A. said hello B. said sorry C. said no D. said nothing
( ) 32. The writer nearly knocked over her daughter ________.
A. in the street B. in the bedroom C. in the kitchen D. in the garden
( ) 33. The writer felt ________ after hearing what her daughter said.
A. moved B. surprised C. angry D. comfortable
( ) 34. From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A. the writer felt sorry after her daughter walked away sadly
B. the writer’s husband is strict with their daughter
C. the daughter thinks her mom is beautiful
D. the daughter is very angry with her mom
( ) 35. What is the best title of the passage
A. Apologize for mistakes B. Watch out for strangers
C. Be kind to loved ones D. Never shout at kids
C
Do you know any left-handers Their special day is on August 13th. It is the International Left- Handers Day! Only about 10 percent of people are left-handers.
Why are some people left-handed
Scientists are still looking for. the answer. DNA might be one reason. The second reason is how people hold and throw things at an early age. This can also affect (影响) people’s later hand use. Another reason may be that some people might hurt their right hand. Then they begin to use their left hand more often.
Some people say left-handers are smarter than right-handers. Is it true
Scientists say that left-handers don’t have higher IQs than right-handers. They just use different sides of their brain. As study shows, the left side of our brain is good at language and writing. While the right side of our brain is good at creativity and feelings.
Some Dutch scientists did over 30 studies which included over half a million people. They found there was no connection between handedness (用手习惯) and language ability. Moreover, right-handers do have better space ability than left-handers.
Another recent study on tens of thousands of people actually found that left-handedness was more common among people with very low IQ.
( ) 36. When is the International Left-Handers Day
A. On Aug. 10th. B. On Aug. 13th.
B. On Sept. 15th. D. On Sept. 30th.
( ) 37. Why are some people left-handed
A. They have much higher IQs.
B. The DNA might be one reason.
C. Their left hands got hurt before.
D. They liked throwing things at an early age.
( ) 38. What does the word “They” refer to in Paragraph 5
A. Brain scientists. B. Higher IQ people.
C. The left brain and right brain. D. Left-handers and right-handers.
( ) 39. What can we know from the scientists’ study
A. Left-handers my have lower IQ. B. Right-handers use the brain more.
C. Right-handers are good at language. D. Left-handers have better space ability.
( ) 40. What is the best title for the passage
A. Do you like left-handers
B. What can left-handers do
C. Are left-handers really smarter
D. Do you know anything about left-handers
第二节 以下是一篇短文，请阅读全文，并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文意思完整、连贯。（共5小题，每小题1分）
A. In this only way, the world is truly connected. B. Their ideas often solved many of our problems and troubles. C. Now do you still think studying history is a sad thing D. Many of you may think it is a terrible thing to study history. E. It is too hard to understand the history. F. People often learn from the past to have a better future.
My dear boys and girls, good morning. Today I’m going to talk to you about my understanding of learning history.
41. ________ You may often wonder why we students should study something that has nothing to do with our own lives. If you think that way, I should say you are far from the truth.
In fact, if we study history, we can learn quite a lot about our ancestors’ (祖先) personal stories and events (事件). 42. ________ Studying the past helps us to understand what their lives were like. And it also helps us to see how their experiences have shaped our own life.
To be honest, not everything that happened in the past is good. Some of them helps us understand the mistakes of the past. And these mistakes will help people not to do the same wrong things. 43. ________
Whether we like the subject of history or not, we must understand the importance of the events and the people who came before us. And the decisions of our own generation (一代人) will finally influence those who come after us. 44. ________
History is not just a study of the past. History is the study of people, places, and events that can influence the future.
45. ________ Or do you have any doubt (疑问) about learning history If you have any question, just feel free to ask.
第三节 信息匹配 下面的材料A—F分别介绍了六种App的主要功能。请根据Leo，Toy，Catherin，Allen，Paul，五位同学的爱好及需求，帮助他们选出适合他们的App，并将其标号填入题前的括号内。（共5小题，每小题1分）
A. Runtastic PRO can do much more than just follow your favorite running routes. This excellent fitness app keeps going with all kinds of useful data and can return information to help you plan future outings. Use it for cycling, hiking, and walking, too.
B. Bandcamp is one of the most exciting music market places. The app is a one-top-shop for digital and physical band merch (东西). If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of music,, this is an wonderful app.
C. Calibre is the giant of e-book management. With just a few clicks, you can add any book from your computer to your e-Reader over USB or Wi-Fi. You can also store your e-books on the cloud for easy access from wherever you are. If you’ve got a lot of e-books, this is the app for you.
D. Duolingo is your guide for learning a new language. The more you use the app, the more you unlock and—with practice—the more you learn. This free app now supports Danish, Dutch, French, German. Irish, kalian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.
E. Overdrop is a weather app to give an accurate forecast. The app includes helpful timeline—based graphs of temperature, wind and rain predictions (预测）.
F. DroidAdmin provides an easy way of downloading some files (文件) from a computer to your smartphone in just one step.
( ) 46. Leo is really a book worm. He enjoys all kinds of novels. His e-Reader is always on his hands wherever be is.
( ) 47. Toy’s has a new smartphone and he would like to download files from his computer quickly.
( ) 48. Catherin is a guitarist. She plays Jazz and classical music. Music is a part of her life.
( ) 49. Allen loves collecting model cars. He tries to learn German to get more knowledge about the Germany model car.
( ) 50. Paul is an energetic boy. He keeps doing outdoor exercise with his pet dog every day.
Ⅳ. 语法填空（10分）
根据句子意思，用所给单词的适当形式填空，或在横线上填入一个合适的词，使短文语义通顺、语法完整，请将答案写在答题卡上。（共10小题，每题1分）
Sixteen years ago, a boy gave me 51. ________ important gift. It was a smile.
It was the early autumn of my 52. ________ (one) year at middle school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was too afraid 53. ________ (speak) to anyone.
Every time I heard the other students talking and 54. ________ (laugh), I felt my heart break. I couldn’t talk with anyone about my problems.
Then one day, when my classmates were talking 55. ________ (happy) with their friends, I was sitting at my desk unhappily as usual. At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. I didn’t know who he was. He passed by me and then 56. ________ (turn) back. He looked at me 57. ________ a smile.
Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy and warm. That smile changed my life. I started to talk with other students and made 58. ________ (friend). Day by day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the smile has become my best friend now.
One day, I asked him why he had smiled, 59. ________ he couldn’t remember doing so!
It doesn’t matter because all the dark days have gone. I believe that the world is what you think it is. If you think it, is lonely, you might always be alone. So smile at the world 60. ________ it will smile back.
Ⅴ. 书面表达（15分）
近期，许多学校开展了职业规划课。Anna给她的笔友Lucy写信，介绍自己的爱好和未来打算。请以Anna的口吻，按提示内容写一篇文章。
爱好 写作，因为它能使我放松，而且……（补充至少一点原因）
偶像 莫言，在2012年获得了诺贝尔文学奖
梦想 成为家喻户晓的作家；
实现途径 （把爱好转化成职业） ① 多读书，向优秀作家学习；
② 训练自己多写文章；
③ 在网上学习如何写作
总结与期望 如果我们热爱我们所做的事情，并为之努力，总有一天能实现梦想。……（补充一点对自己的期望）
要求：1、必须包括表格中的全部内容，并适当进行拓展；
2、词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：偶像idol；诺贝尔文学奖 the Nobel Prize for Literature；家喻户晓的 household
Dear Lucy,
Recently, we had a special class about our career planning. _____________________________
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Yours,
Anna