河北省石家庄市第二十三中学2023--2024学年八年级上学期英语期末试题（含答案）

2023-2024学年第一学期八年级英语阶段练习
听力部分25分（略）
笔试部分
V. 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence (篱笆)." That's an old 26 in English. It means other places often look 27 and more interesting than the place where you live. Some people 28 that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring (忽视)Chinese culture, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, 29 Korean soap operas and even celebrating Western holidays.
Foreign books and soap operas are good, 30 Chinese writers and actors are just the same good. As for holidays, Christmas can 31 have the meaning for Chinese that Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with Mid-Autumn Festival. And let's not forget the 32 of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as 33 as China.
It's good to enjoy other cultures and to learn 34 them, but they can't take the place of your own culture. It's good to look on the other side of the fence, but 35 you take a good long look, you will find that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.
26.A. words B. sound C. saying D. talk
27.A. richer B. smaller C. worse D. better
28 A. worry B, prepare C. decide D. invite
29 A. thinking. B. looking C. reading D. watching
30. A. but B. so C. or D. because
31.A. always B. ever C. still D. never
32.A. hope B. dream C. part D. information
33. A. cold B. warm C. angry D. bad
34. A.with B. from C. to D. over
35. A. dream of B. believe in C. make D. think of
VI.阅读理解(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)
A
In class, students are sharing .
Mary:
I want to be a teacher. Teachers teach students many things at school and teach them how to learn. And they also teach students how to live a happy life.They spend most time on their students. They are great in my eyes.
Li Ming:
To be a doctor is my dream job. When I was young, my grandma was often ill (生病的). She often went to see the doctor. So I want to be a doctor to help people like her keep in good health. Zhong Nanshan is my favorite doctor. And I am going to work in a famous hospital so that I can help more people get healthy.
Wang Ping:
I want to be an astronaut. I want to work in Chinese Space Station.I can fly rockets to the moon and I can walk in space. I know it is not easy to be an astronaut. So I decide to study hard now.
36. In Mary's eyes, are great.
A. doctors B. parents C. teachers D . astronauts
37. Why does Li Ming want to be a doctor
A. He can make more money. B. His favorite doctor is Zhong Nanshan.
C. He wants to work in a famous hospital.
D. He can help people like his grandma get well.
38. The best words for are “ ”.
A. their dream jobs B. how to be famous
C. their favorite persons D. problems in the future
B
If you like peanut butter, you 'll love this recipe (食谱). The steps are easy,and there s nothing to cook. You can make it all by yourself!
DIY Recipe From the kitchen
What you need:
2 cups of graham crackers(全麦饼干)
1/2 cup of peanut butter
2 teaspoons of sugar
1/3 cup of corn syrup (糖浆)
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon(肉桂)
1 cup of powdered sugar
2/5 teaspoon of nutmeg (肉豆蔻)
What you do:
First mix together the graham cracker, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
Next add the peanut butter and corn syrup. Mix well.
Then, roll the mixture into balls. Place them on a large plate covered with wax paper. Leave the plate in the fridge for an hour.
Finally, take peanut butter balls out of the fridge. Put powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until it is covered.
39. You should use 2 cups of .
A. graham crackers B. corn syrup C. cinnamon D. nutmeg
In this recipe, steps are mentioned (提到) .
A. three B. four C. five D. six
41. The meaning of DIY is .
A. dress it by yourself B. dance in the yard
C. do it by yourself D. difficult, interesting and yes
C
“Travelling by subway (地铁) is much faster. It not only takes me a few minutes to get to my office, but also I don't worry about traffic jam.” a passenger says. A lot of people like taking the subway. It is a kind of popular way and more convenient in our daily life. It has three advantages (优点).
First, it's fast. The subway can run about 80 kilometers in an hour. It's much faster than riding a bike or taking a bus.
Second, it's accurate. It can help you get somewhere on time. Don't worry about the weather. It can arrive on time even if it is raining or snowing. During rush hour (交通高峰期), there is a subway every five minutes. You cant wait too long.
Finally, it is comfortable. It is very comfortable for passengers to take the subway. They can find a place to sit or stand here and there. They don't feel cold in winter or hot in summer because of the air-conditioners (空调). It can carry many people. I think most of people like it. You will have a good time to take the subway.
A passenger. thinks travelling is much faster in the passage.
A. by bus B. by subway C.by bike D. on foot
43. What's the meaning of “accurate'
A.准确的 B.遥远的 C.快速地 D.安全的
44. Which of the following is NOT true about the subway
A. It's a popular way in our daily life.
B. It can't arrive on time when it is raining or snowing.
C. It can run about 80 kilometers in an hour.
D. It's very comfortable to take the subway.
45.What is the best title of the passage
A. Subway Is a Goo Way. B. A Passenger on the Subway.
C. The Time of Subway. D. Subway Is Faster
VI.任务型阅读(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
Shakespeare(莎士比亚) and Company, the name of a popular bookstore, maybe the most famous bookstore in the world. It is in Paris. The bookstore is not very big, but lots of people are always waiting to get into it on weekends and during the busy summer months.
In 1951, a new English-language bookstore named “Le Mistral" was opened in Paris. It quickly became the center of culture in Paris. In 1964, on the 400th anniversary(周年纪念) of Shakespeare's birth, the owner of the bookstore gave it a new name Shakespeare and Company". He said the name of the bookstore was a novel in three words. Many famous people have been there.
The bookstore is particularly popular among writers. Besides getting reading materials(材料), writers can help out in the bookstore in exchange for (作为交换) staying there for free. It can offer living places and food to five or six writers at a time. The writers may stay as long as they want to. The owner is happy to provide writers with places to write. He often says, do this because when I was traveling around the world, many people gave me help. Now I want to help other people."
Shakespeare and Company is not only an exciting bookstore, but it also provides a place for English-speaking travelers to hold festivals of writing,reading and art. At the same time, the bookstore holds many meaningful events,such as reading, discussions and story hours. All of these events are free. So, if you are in the city, be sure to check the schedule (日程安排) of the events ahead of time (提前). You won't be disappointed(失望的) if you can join in them.
46、47题完成句子;48-50 题简略回答问题。
46. Shakespeare and Company is not only an exciting bookstore, but it also provides for English-speaking travelers to hold festivals of writing, reading and art.
47. Writers can get reading materials, living places and from the bookstore.
Where is the bookstore Shakespeare and Company
49. When was the bookstore Shakespeare and Company opened
With more and more people reading e-book., do you think physical bookstore(实体书店) will
disappear (消失) in the future Why or why not
VI词语运用(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词(有提示词的，填入所给单词的正确形式)。
Mom and I were just going out when it began to rain. We had to say at home, and I 51. (feel) quite bored. Mom got 52. idea. She suggested (建议) teaching me to make 53. (dumpling) I thought it could be fun, so I said OK. Mom cut the meat and cabbages into small picces54. l(quick). Then she showed me55. to mix them with salt and oil.“Mixing is the most important of all the steps,"she said. I also 56. (make) some other preparations with her help. When everything was ready, Dad came back home57. his office. Together the three of 58. (we)wrapped(包) the dumplings. At last, we cooked them. They were so delicious that I ate 59. (many) than twenty. That was the 60. (one) time I learned to make dumplings.
IX.情景交际(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
Cathy: Hi, Sam. Will you go to the party
Sam: Yes. 61.
Cathy: Me, too.
Sam: Cathy, did you make a new year's resolution this year
Cathy: 62.
Sam: What are you going to do
Cathy: 63.
Sam: Cool.64.
Cathy: I'm going to take violin lessons. How about you
Sam: Well, my new year's resolution is to get good grades. I'm going to study harder.
Cathy: 65.
61. A. When is it B. What about you C. How are you D. What will you wear
62. A. Yes, I did. B. Good luck. C. Here you are. D. No, I didn't.
63. A. I'm going to be an astronaut. B. I'm going to learn to play the violin.
C. I'm not sure about that. D. That sounds like a good plan.
64. A. Where did you go on vacation B. When are you going to start
C. How are you going to do that D. What do you do on weekends
65. A. It tastes delicious! B. Nice to meet you!
C. That sounds great! D. You look cool.
X.书面表达(满分15分)
66.假如你是Helen,寒假即将到来，你的英国笔友Grace想了解你将如何度过这个寒假。请根据提示内容，给Grace 写封信，谈谈你的假期安排。
功课 合理安排，认真完成
家务 帮忙分担，学会一些食物
活动 看春晚，走亲访友、参加聚会
要求:
短文须包括所有提示内容，可适当发挥；
短文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；
词数: 80字左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：make a daily plan for... , visit friends and relatives, watch the Spring Festival Gala(看春晚)
Dear Grace,
Thanks for your letter. To spend a meaningful holiday, I have some plans for it. I'm glad to share my vacation plans with you.
Yours,
Helen
参考答案：
V. 26-30 CDADA 31-35 DCBBC
VI. 36-38CDA
39-41ABC
42-45BABA
VII. 46. a place
47.food
48. It’s in Paris.
49.In 1951.
50.No, I don’t. Because it’s more comfortable.
VIII. 51.felt 52.an 53.dumplings 54. quickly 55.how 56.made 57.from 58. us 59.more 60. first
IX. 61-65 BABCC
X.略