八年级英语下册Unit 8检测题
(本试卷共四部分，十大题，满分120分，考试时间为120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共四大题，满分20分)
Ⅰ.短对话理解(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
你将听到五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
( )1.Which book does the man think is exciting
A. B. C.
( )2.What book has the boy read
A. B. C.
( )3.Why has Sarah gone to Nashville
To visit Dale. B．To see a singer. C．To take singing lessons.
( )4.How many times has Dahai seen the movie Dearest
A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times.
( )5.What kind of books does the boy like
A．Science books. B．Animal books. C．Storybooks.
Ⅱ.长对话理解(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
你将听到两段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
( )6.What do most of Eric's classmates think of Alice in Wonderland
A．Exciting. B．Interesting. C．Scary.
( )7.When did Sally finish reading Alice in Wonderland
A．Two days ago. B．Three days ago. C．Four days ago.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
( )8.How many times has Marcus seen Garth Brooks sing live(现场)
A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times.
( )9.When did Marcus see Garth Brooks sing live
A．When he was 11 years old. B．When he was 15 years old.C．When he was 12 years old.
( )10.Which record would Linda like to listen to
A．Sevens. B．Fresh Horses. C．In Pieces.
Ⅲ.短文理解(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文。短文后有五个小题，请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
( )11.Which movie has John watched recently
A．Forrest Gump. B．Touch of the light. C．Titanic.
( )12.What's Forrest Gump like in the movie
A．Hard－working. B．Kind. C．Lazy.
( )13.When did John read the novel about it
A．An hour ago. B．A week ago. C．A month ago.
( )14.What does John think of the movie
A．Terrible. B．Touching. C．Scary.
( )15.What can we learn from Forrest Gump
Practice running like him. B．Run away from the difficulties in life.
C．Be happy to face whatever life may give us.
Ⅳ.信息转换(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容，写出下面表格中所缺的单词，每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。
Name Steven Hom
Job A famous 16.__ _ singer.
From Britain
Main experiences When he was 12，he had his first band with 17.__ _ friends at school.
When he was eighteen，he went 18.__ __ to study music.
The band Magic Maker mainly plays modern 19._ _.
They have sold over fifty million 20.__ __.
第二部分 语言知识运用(共三大题，满分35分)
Ⅴ.单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( )21.—Why do you study English so hard
—Because it's a useful ______ for me in the future.
A．book B．land C．dream D．tool
( )22.—______ have you been a member of the Youth League
—For three years.
A．How long B．How many C．How often D．How far
( )23.You must ______，or you won't finish the work in time.
A．hurry up B．clean up C．put up D．cheer up
( )24. This book must be great.My sister ______ it five times.
reads B．has read C．is reading D．was reading
( )25.I'll take two bags.One is for my sister and ______ is for myself.
A．another B．the other C．other D．the others
( )26.If you want to be a basketball player，practicing hard is the key to ______.
A．treasure B．beauty C．success D．health
( )27.The movie is so interesting that ______ people have seen it in the past few days.
two million B．two millions C．two million of D．two millions of
( )28. I saw Lily ______ when I passed her room.
A．dance B．dancing C．to dance D．danced
( )29.— The paper cutting is pretty lively.Who made it
—It ______ be Mary.None of us except her is able to do it.
A．can B．must C．need D．might
( )30.—What do you think of the new movie？ —______.
Kind of exciting B．That sounds good C．That's all right D．Nice to meet you
Ⅵ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
J．K.Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter, which is now one of the best sellers in the world.She __31__ born in Britain on July 31st, 1965.She has one sister who is two years younger __32__ her.Both of the girls liked __33__ to their father's bedtime stories.They especially loved stories about magic.Rowling wrote her first story __34__ the age of six.
On a long train trip in 1990, an idea came to her.She wanted to write about a boy who had magic but he didn't know it.In 1992, Rowling began__35__ the first Harry Potter book for young __36__．It appeared in June, 1997.The book was a great success.And the film came out in November, 2001.Now the Harry Potter series(系列) is __37__ with people of all ages and about sixty __38__ books were sold in 200 countries and areas.In this series, Harry is an ordinary boy—polite, friendly, brave and clever.So when children read about Harry, they can imagine being like him.That's __39__ the Harry Potter series has been so popular.
J．K.Rowling is very__40__ with the success.Now she's really enjoying life.She said she would go on writing children's books.
( )31.A.is B．was C．has D．had
( )32.A.as B．like C．about D．than
( )33.A.talking B．belonging C．listening D．speaking
( )34.A.in B．at C．for D．to
( )35.A.write B．wrote C．to write D．written
( )36.A.writers B．drivers C．singers D．readers
( )37.A.best B．popular C．glad D．busy
( )38.A.million B．millions C．million of D．millions of
( )39.A.when B．where C．why D．what
( )40.A.sad B．worried C．unhappy D．happy
B
Do you know anything about Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)？It is an important part of Chinese culture with a long history.The __41__ medical classic in China，Huangdi's Classic on Medicine，came out more than 2，000 years ago.The book is about the relationship between human and __42__．In Chinese culture，yin and yang are the two parts of nature. Nature keeps balanced(平衡的) if yin and yang work __43__ together.The human __44__ needs such a balance too.TCM helps to do that.
Quite specially，for some health problems，a doctor of TCM does not give you __45__．Instead，he may give you just a food plan and right ways to eat.For example，it is common to __46__ on the way to school，at our work desk，or in front of the TV.But TCM thinks it is __47__．Here are the right ways：Sit down to eat.While eating，__48__ the TV and keep away from the work desk.Eat seasonal foods.Do not miss any of the three meals.Also，get your body __49__ often.Just as the saying goes，running water is never stale(陈腐的)．So do exercise more often.
Nowadays，traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more __50__ around the world.It is said that people in over 180 countries and areas are now using TCM.
( )41.A.newest B．easiest C．earliest D．biggest
( )42.A.objects B．animals C．nature D．space
( )43.A.hard B．well C．slowly D．quietly
( )44.A.body B．promise C．decision D．culture
( )45.A.advice B．difficulty C．medicine D．time
( )46.A.smile B．eat C．play D．drink
( )47.A.helpful B．boring C．wrong D．natural
( )48.A.get off B．take off C．put off D．turn off
( )49.A.staying B．moving C．sitting D．relaxing
( )50.A.expensive B．safe C．modern D．popular
Ⅶ.补全对话(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。
A：Andy，can I talk to you for a minute
B：Sure.51.
A：Do you know I have joined our school book club this term
B：Yes，I heard about it.
A：I know you love reading.52.
B：Let me think.But can you tell me more about it first
A：Of course.All of us should finish reading a book and then discuss it at the next meeting.
B：How often do you meet
A：53.
B：I see.It's not too much.What book are you reading now
A：Treasure Island.
B：I've heard that's a good book.54.
A：It's about a boy who goes out to sea and finds an island full of treasures.
B：55. I'd love to come.
A：Great.Just join us.The more you read，the better your life will be.
A．What's up
B．Twice a month.
C．What is it about
D．That sounds really interesting.
E．How often do you go to the club
F．Would you like to join the book club
G．How long does it take to get to the book club
第三部分 阅读(共两节，满分40分)
Ⅷ.阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
第一节 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Russian Ballet The Russian Ballet will tour our country and will be shown in Beijing. Time：8：00 p．m.，May 2－3 Place：Dongfang Theatre, 46 Xiyihuan Road, Dongfang District Price：100 yuan Tel：6502 1167 Chinese Opera A new production of Sichuan Opera is now on in Beijing. Time：7：30 p．m.，May 15 Place：Chaoyang Theatre，24 Dongsanhuan Road，Chaoyang District Price：80 yuan; Free for children under 12 Tel：8239 4890
Italian Concert Musicians of the Italian National Symphony Orchestra will hold a concert in Beijing. Time：8：00 p．m.，May 8 Place：Xiwang Theatre, 41 Dongdajie Street, Dongcheng District Price：60 yuan Tel：6392 8877
( )56.Tony is free on the evening of May 3.What can he enjoy
A. B. C. D.
( )57.If Mr.White goes to watch the Sichuan Opera with his 8 year old son, how much should he pay
A．60 yuan. B．80 yuan. C．100 yuan. D．160 yuan.
( )58.Where is the passage probably from
A．A diary. B．A novel. C．A report. D．A newspaper.
B
At the Beijing Olympic Games, a man in traditional clothes sat and played a seven string(弦) instrument.It is a guqin.
Guqin, a kind of traditional Chinese instrument, can date back to the Zhou Dynasty.At first, guqin's name was “qin”．As many western instruments came into China, people added the “gu” to it, meaning “ancient”．The history of guqin started from
3，000 years ago.
In ancient time，guqin was an important part of Chinese culture.But not everyone could play it.Only the rich people could play it.
Many ancient Chinese stories are about it.For example, the saying“high mountains and running water” describes(描述) the true friendship between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi.Their friendship came from their common understanding of guqin music.
Guqin has three kinds of sounds: Sanyin, Fanyin and Anyin.All these sounds have a sense of peace.The Chinese believe that guqin has included all the beautiful sounds in the world.
( )59.When can the guqin date back to
The Tang Dynasty. B．The Zhou Dynasty. C．The Song Dynasty. D．The Qing Dynasty.
( )60.Why did people add the “gu” to “qin”？
A．Because it has a long history.B．Because it is known for its seven strings.
C．Because western instruments came into China.
D．Because ancient people liked to call it “guqin”．
( )61.What are the sounds of guqin
①Sanyin ②Liyin ③Fanyin ④ Anyin
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④
( )62.What is the purpose of the passage
To tell us different kinds of instruments.
B．To show us some ways of playing guqin.
C．To tell us some information about guqin.
D．To show some traditional Chinese stories.
C
Are you looking for good books to read？You're in the right place.I've put together a list of good books to read.I believe that the books are changing our lives.You cannot just read for fun.Instead，think of reading as a tool for solving problems，a tool you can use to get valuable knowledge from experts all over the world.
How many times have you found you have no idea to solve a problem？Whether it's how to deal with a situation at work or how to become a better person，you just can't seem to come up with a good solution.Well，those are great questions to ask yourself and the answer is very easy to get.You can find the answers to most things by reading a book.
In my Better Habit Guide，one of the ten daily habits I suggest is reading.In Fear of Failure，I note that reading books is a powerful tool in the effort to learn from the tests and mistakes of others.All in all，reading is good.
Although I said a lot，I still believe some books are more powerful than others.These good books are the ones that have had a wonderful influence on my journey to be a better person.
( )63.What can good books do according to the writer
Change our lives. B．Make us funny. C．Give us money. D．Take our hopes away.
( )64.What does the underlined word “influence” mean in Chinese
A．损毁 B．阻挡 C．名誉 D．影响
( )65.What does the passage mainly talk about
The people who like to read good books.
B．Who has got the best books in the world.
C．The importance of reading good books.
D．Which is the most valuable book in the world.
D
A woman kept a bird and she really liked it.But one day the bird flew away.The woman was sad and went out to look for it on the mountain near her home.At last，she met the bird.
The woman said excitedly，“Will you please go home with me，my bird？” Though the bird was also happy to see the woman，it shook its head.
“Take me to your home and let me see how you live，” the woman said.The bird led the woman to its new home.She found it lived well with many other birds.So she decided to go back home alone.Before she was leaving，the bird gave her a basket.
When she returned home，she told her husband what had happened.Her husband opened the basket and saw a lot of gold.The man was very greedy(贪婪的) and he went to the bird's home，too.
“Hello，my bird.I miss you very much，” cried the man falsely(虚伪地)．In fact，he used to treat the bird badly.The bird said nothing.It took out two baskets，a light one and a heavy one.The bird asked him to choose one and he could open it after he reached home.
Of course，he chose the heavy one and took it home with great difficulty.However，when he opened the basket，he found it was full of stones!
( )66.What did the woman do on the mountain
She wanted to visit her friend. B．She found a basket full of gold.
C．She looked for her lost bird. D．She looked for gold.
( )67.The woman went back home alone because ______.
she found the bird lived well B．the bird gave her a basket
C．the bird didn't like her D．her husband asked her to do that
( )68.Why did the woman's husband go to the bird's home
Because he loved the bird.
B．Because he wanted to bring the bird home.
C．Because he wanted more baskets.
D．Because he wanted more gold.
( )69.Which of the following is TRUE about the woman's husband
He got two baskets from the bird.
B．He missed the bird very much.
C．He got lots of gold at last.
D．He didn't treat the bird well.
E
For 16 year old Ma Yifei，the violin performance of the Beijing 2022 Olympic theme song，Snowflake，was her best present for Paralympians(残奥运动员) all over the world.She let others feel warmth，hope and light through her performance.
Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness.She started to learn to play the piano at five and the violin at nine.
Ma's mother Ha Chunyan，a former music teacher in a primary school，helped her memorize(记忆) the music score(乐谱) before she played the piano.Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes.It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.
Learning the violin was more challenging.Ma needed to feel the teacher's hands，arms and back to learn the movements，and listen to the strings(弦) over and over again to feel the muscles(肌肉) herself.
After three years of learning，she still could not make any sound except(除……外) terrible noises.Her mother advised her to give up the violin.But Ma kept on practicing.
In 2018，Ma got a chance to study music in Beijing.She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream，though she knew there would be more challenges.
Ma said with excitement about performing at the big event.“All my hard work has paid off.I'm proud of standing on the stage today.”
( )70.How does the writer describe Ma's difficulties in learning the violin
By questioning. B．By listing numbers.
C．By offering advice. D．By giving examples.
( )71.How does the violin performance make people feel
A．Regret，hope and light. B．Fear，warmth and hope.
C．Warmth，hope and light. D．Pity，warmth and light.
( )72.What does Ma's story tell us
A．Old habits die hard. B．There is no place like home.
C．Practice makes perfect. D．A good friend is like a mirror.
第二节 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题(请注意每小题的词数要求)。
F
Roberta woke up early the next morning.Then she woke up Phyllis and Peter，“We're in the new house.There are no servants here.We must help Mother now，” whispered Roberta.
Carefully the three children lit the fire and filled a kettle(水壶) with water.They hung the kettle above the fire.
“Mother isn't awake yet.Let's go outside and sit on that flat stone，” said Roberta.“Perhaps we will see a train go by.”When Mother came out at eight o'clock，Roberta，Peter and Phyllis were all fast asleep in the sunshine.They had put the kettle on the fire at five o'clock：three hours ago.All the water had boiled away(烧干)．Now there was a hole in the bottom of the kettle.The fire had gone out.
“Never mind，” laughed Mother.“We can boil some water in a pan.And I've found the dinner.”
She led them into the kitchen and had a nice dinner.
When the children had finished，they helped Mother put everything away in the right place.
Then Mother said，“I'm tired.I'm going to lie down for a while.Go out to play but please be careful.”
Roberta，Peter and Phyllis looked at each other.They were all thinking the same thing，“Let's go down to the railway，” cried Roberta.
“Listen！” said Phyllis.“I think I can hear a train.”
Peter asked，“Do you think it's going to London？”
“Father is in London，” replied Roberta.“Let's go to the station and find out.”
—Taken from The Railway Children
73．When did the children get up？(不超过 5 个词)
74．What happened to the kettle when the water boiled away？(不超过 10 个词)
75．What is “the same thing” they were thinking？(不超过10 个词)
第四部分 写(共两大题，满分25分)
Ⅸ.单词拼写(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
根据首字母及汉语提示，完成下列单词的拼写，使句意明确，语言通顺。
76．(宿迁中考改编)June m (标志) the beginning of the rainy season in some parts of China.
77．—(内江中考改编)Whose volleyball is this
—It must b (属于) to Carla.She loves volleyball a lot.
78．Harbin is a beautiful city.So m (百万) of people come here to enjoy snow every winter.
79．Guangzhou，a modern and developed city，is in the s (南方的) part of China.
80．L (笑声) is the best medicine.It can help us get better.
Ⅹ.书面表达(共1小题；满分20分)
81．当前，全市各学校正开展“好书伴我成长”活动。请你根据活动主题并结合表格信息，以“Growing up with Good Books”为题，写一篇80词左右的英语短文。
读书的益处 获取知识，增长见识，使人快乐
存在的现象 听音乐，看电视，上网，占用了大部分业余时间
发出倡议 多读书，读经典好书；向世界传播中国传统文化；让读书成为我们生活的一部分
Growing up with Good Books答案：
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Name Steven Hom
Job A famous 16.__pop__ singer.
From Britain
Main experiences When he was 12，he had his first band with 17.__3/three__ friends at school.
When he was eighteen，he went 18.__abroad__ to study music.
The band Magic Maker mainly plays modern 19.__music__.
They have sold over fifty million 20.__records__.
( D )21.
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( B )24.
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( B )28.
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( B )31.A.is B．was C．has D．had
( D )32.A.as B．like C．about D．than
( C )33.A.talking B．belonging C．listening D．speaking
( B )34.A.in B．at C．for D．to
( C )35.A.write B．wrote C．to write D．written
( D )36.A.writers B．drivers C．singers D．readers
( B )37.A.best B．popular C．glad D．busy
( A )38.A.million B．millions
C．million of D．millions of
( C )39.A.when B．where C．why D．what
( D )40.A.sad B．worried C．unhappy D．happy
( C )41.A.newest B．easiest C．earliest D．biggest
( C )42.A.objects B．animals C．nature D．space
( B )43.A.hard B．well C．slowly D．quietly
( A )44.A.body B．promise C．decision D．culture
( C )45.A.advice B．difficulty C．medicine D．time
( B )46.A.smile B．eat C．play D．drink
( C )47.A.helpful B．boring C．wrong D．natural
( D )48.A.get off B．take off C．put off D．turn off
( B )49.A.staying B．moving C．sitting D．relaxing
( D )50.A.expensive B．safe C．modern D．popular
51. A .52. F 53. B .54. C 55. D
( B )56.
( B )57.
( D )58.
( B )59.
( C )60.
( D )61.
( C )62.
( A )63.
( D )64.
( C )65.
( C )66.What did the woman do on the mountain
( A )67.The woman went back home alone because ______.
( D )68.Why did the woman's husband go to the bird's home
( D )69.Which of the following is TRUE about the woman's husband
( D )70.How does the writer describe Ma's difficulties in learning the violin
( C )71.How does the violin performance make people feel
( C )72.What does Ma's story tell us
73．Early the next morning/ Before five.
74．There is a hole in the bottom of the kettle.
75．Going down to the railway.
76． marks(标志)
77．belong(属于)
78．So millions(百万)
79． southern(南方的)
80．Laughter(笑声)
Ⅹ.书面表达(共1小题；满分20分)
Growing up with Good Books
Reading is very important.We can get knowledge through reading.It can not only open our minds，but also make us cleverer and happier.Our study can be improved if we read more good books.The more we read，the more we will learn，and the brighter our future will become.
However，some students spend much time in listening to music，watching TV or going online to play games.It takes much of their spare time.So I would like to suggest that everyone should read more books，especially read classics so that we can spread our Chinese traditional culture to the world.
Let's start reading now.And let it become a part of our life!听力材料：
Ⅰ．短对话理解
你将听到五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
1.W:Have you read Tom Sawyer and Harry Potter yet
M:Yes.I think Harry Potter is exciting,but Tom Sawyer is a bit boring.
2.M:I have finished reading Robinson Crusoe.Have you read a book for the coming book report
W:No,don’t hurry up.There are still three weeks left.
3.W:Hey,Dale.I haven’t seen Sarah for a long time.
M:Oh,she has gone to Nashville to take singing classes.
4.W:Dahai,last night did you see the movie Dearest？
M:Right.And that is my second time seeing that movie.
5.M:Excuse me,Miss White!Are there any books on science
W:Yes,there are.Do you like science
M:No,I don’t.I like storybooks.But I must give a talk about space science.
Ⅱ．长对话理解
你将听到两段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
W:Eric, have you read a book called Alice in Wonderland
M:No,never.But most of my classmates say it’s very interesting.
W:I have one, and I finished reading it two days ago.I can lend it to you.
M:Thank you, Sally.
W:You’re welcome.By the way, do you have any plans this afternoon
M:No, I don’t.What about you
W:Can you go to the bookstore with me I want to buy some books.
M:OK.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
W:Hey,Marcus.Have you heard of Garth Brooks
M:Sure,Linda.He is my favorite country music singer.And I have seen him sing live once.
W:Really When did you see him sing live
M:Five years ago.At that time I was 11 years old.
W:Have you ever bought any of his records
M:Of course.Here are three of his old records—In Pieces,Fresh Horses and Sevens.Would you like to listen to one,Linda
W:Um…I’d like to listen to the one named Fresh Horses.
M:OK.Here you are.
Ⅲ.短文理解
你将听到一篇短文。短文后有五个小题，请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。
John has seen the movie Forrest Gump recently.He enjoys it very much.It’s a story about a hard-working man called Forrest Gump.He has gone through many difficulties but never gives up.And each time he keeps on living his life，he gets many things in return.Although John read the novel about it a week ago，he still thinks the movie is very touching.We all should learn from him and be happy to face whatever life may give us.
Ⅳ．信息转换
你将听到一篇短文。请根据短文内容，写出下面表格中所缺的单词，每空仅填一词。 短文读两遍。
Today，we will introduce a famous pop singer to you.He is Steven Hom，a British young man.When he was 12,he had his first band with three friends at school.They soon had many fans.Most of them were middle school students.When Steven was 18，he went abroad to study music.After Steven finished his study in the university，he set up his second band Magic Maker.This band mainly plays modern music.They have sold over 50 million records.Magic Maker is a big success and they have concerts all over the world every year.
