2024-2025学年第一学期八年级潜能生阅读与创新素养监测英语科（含答案）

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2024-2025学年第一学期八年级潜能生阅读与创新素养监测
英语科
说明：全卷共5节，总分100分；考试时间为60分钟。
一、完形填空(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。
Have you ever heard of Jiuzhaigou National Park It is located in Sichuan Province. It is 450 kilometres to the north of Chengdu. I think it is one of the most beautiful 1 wonders in the world. There are blue lakes. waterfalls. forests. mountains and other beautiful 2 .
There is a legend(传说)about it. It is said that long long ago, the god of the mountain named Dago fell in love with the goddess Semo. He 3 a mirror that was made from wind and cloud to the goddess. She was happy to get it. However, several days later, a bad person 4 and decided to hurt Semo, when she was alone at home. 5 , Semo broke the mirror(镜子)into 108 pieces by accident. The pieces 6 to the earth and then turned into 108 colourful lakes. The lake is also called Haizi by the local people.
There are lots of plants and 7 in the area. The natural forest covers an area of nearly 30, 000 hectares(公顷). The plants have provided a good 8 for wild animals. Here are many kinds of animals, such as pandas and monkeys. They make the park more 9 .
Jiuzhai Valley covers more than 600 square kilometres. In fact, there are more sights than you 10 . The best time to visit Jiuzhaigou is in autumn, especially in September and October.
1. A. man-made B. natural C. ancient D. modern
2. A. sights B. rivers C. stories D. islands
3. A. showed B. introduced C. gave D. returned
4. A. appeared B. found C. hid D. warned
5. A. Especially B. Immediately C. Suddenly D. Unluckily
6. A. fell down B. fell off C. looked down D. ran away
7. A. people B. rocks C. animals D. lakes
8. A. food B. environment C. condition D. situation
9. A. excited B. lively C. peaceful D. awful
10. A. want B. look C. describe D. expect
二、阅读理解(本大题有15小题，每小题2分，共30分)
阅读 A、B 、C 三篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问 题或完成所给句子的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应的题目所选的选项涂黑。
A
Just like in any other relationship, arguments(争吵)and fights are also part of friendship. Whatever the reason is, if a person feels that he is responsible(负责的) for causing the arguments, it's important that he should say sorry to his friend. Though you can use the email text messages or talks to express your apology(道歉), the good old way of saying sorry to your friend through a letter will surely have the greatest effect(效果). This will make your fiend realize that you really care about him/her. Points to Remember Timing: Write the letter at the proper time. It is not advisable to put it off for too long. Words: While you are writing the letter, what matters most is that you truly feel sorry. Order: Always begin by saying sorry for your mistake. Then explain to him/her your side of the story. In the third and last paragraph, talk about what the friendship means to you and make a promise of not repeating the mistake. Delivery(投递): You should either post the letter or deliver it personally or through someone else. You can also keep it at a place where your friend will be able to find it easily. Attention: Some people may try to point out the friend's mistake while writing the letter. Avoid this completely, as it can make matters worse. Keep patient and do not expect immediate results. It may take time for the person to forgive(原谅)and forget.
11. Who should say sorry to his/her friend
A. A responsible person. B. A person who stops fighting
C. A person who needs friends. D. A person who starts the arguments.
12. According to the passage, what is the best way to apologize to others
A B C D
13. What is the main idea of the second part of the letter
A. The importance of friendship. B. The mistake that your friend made.
C. An explanation of your side of the story. D. A promise of not making the mistake.
14. How should people deal with the letter
A. Post it by themselves. B. Keep it at a public place.
C. Take a photo and send it. D. Let someone else read it out.
15. What should people avoid doing
A. Writing the letter in time. B. Saying sorry for the mistake.
C. Waiting for the reply patiently. D. Tying to point out the friend’s mistake.
B
Do you know that many children have something with them such as a blanket(毯子) or a soft toy, and that without it, they can't sleep This kind of thing is a comfort object(慰藉物).
Comfort objects help children become independent(独立的)from their parents. When children are alone at home, they may feel afraid. The soft comfort object helps provide a feeling of safety. It’s the same as how they feel safe when they are with their parents.
Losing a comfort object can be a big problem. It's difficult to take the place of a comfort object even if the new one looks exactly like the old one. This is because the child doesn't have an emotional(情感的)connection with the new one.
Children aren't the only ones with comfort objects. Many adults keep their favourite childhood toys. Even if they look old after so many years of use, many adults still keep the objects they love. When they face changes in their lives, such as starting a new job or moving to a different place, a comfort object can help them feel better.
Some adults don't keep their old comfort objects. They develop a close association with new objects. These could be something like family photos or even cars. Looking at family photos can tell them that they are not alone. Having an emotional connection with a new object can make them feel at home in a new environment.
Clearly, comfort objects play a big part in many people's lives. Do you have a comfort object What is it
16. How does the writer start the passage
A. By telling a story. B. By asking a question
C. By giving an opinion D. By having a comparison.
17. What's paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Where children find emotional connection
B. What helps children get a feeling of safety.
C. Why children need comfort objects.
D. How children become independent.
18. Many adults keep their childhood toys because .
A. the toys are expensive and valuable
B. the toys are from their family or friends
C. the toys tell them about their happy childhood
D. the toys provide them with emotional connection
19. What does the underlined words "association" in Paragraph 5mean
A. connection B. friendship C. operation D. business
20. What's the best title for the passage
A. The history of comfort objects B. Different kinds of comfort objects
C. The importance of comfort objects D. The way of buying comfort objects
C
In today's world, it feels natural to multitask(多任务). To multitask means to do several things at the same time. We all have to multitask sometimes, especially when there's so much to do but not enough time. You've probably learned how to multitask from watching your-mum. She cooks, cleans, and cares for you all at the same time.
However, experts(专家)say that multitasking isn't what we think it is. Our brains are designed(设计)to deal with only one task at a time. Experts agree that instead of doing different tithe same time, were simply switching quickly between different tasks. It happens so fast that it feels like we're doing several things at a time.
But all that changing can tire out our brains. Studies show that multitaskers are often not very successful. When we separate(分开)our attention between tasks, we usually can't do them well.
Multitasking doesn’t save time in the long run either. Jumping between tasks usually takes longer than doing each task separately. It also increases the chances of making mistakes.
Teachers are worried about how multitasking may influence learning. When we try to study or listen to a teacher while also paying attention to other things, our ability to understand and remember is not as good.
If the influence on learning doesn't convince(说服)you to pay full attention to one thing at a time, maybe you will be convinced when we say multitasking can be dangerous and harmful. For example, multitasking while driving, like texting or using a phone, can lead to deadly accidents. Many countries have laws (法律)to stop certain kinds of multitasking while driving.
21. Why does the writer mention Mums' work in Paragraph 1
A. To introduce an important part of life at home.
B. To show how people multitask in everyday life.
C. To make multitasking look interesting to mums.
D. To explain why multitasking is helpful to us all.
22. What does the underlined word "switching" mean probably in Paragraph 2
A. controlling B. comparing C. recording D. changing
23. What are Paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about
A. Multitasking can cause bad results. B. Multitasking can bring great advantages.
C. Multitasking can lead to serious mistakes. D Multitasking can give birth to successful tasks.
24. Which of the following may the writer agree with
A. Multitasking is a good way to get things done.
B. Multitasking is important in today's busy world.
C. Multitasking can have bad influences on people.
D. Multitasking should be encouraged in all areas of life.
25. What's the best title for the passage
A. Who likes multitasking B. Is multitasking good or bad
C. Why should we multitasking D. What does multitasking mean
D
Woodpeckers(啄木鸟)are amazing animals! They make a loud noise as they hit their mouths against trees to look for food. But how do they stay safe when they hit the trees quickly A team of scientists tried to find out.
Sam Van Wassenbergh was part of the team. Van Wassenbergh and his team put out their report on July 18, 2022.
Van Wassenbergh and his team went to four zoos to research woodpeckers. They looked at three different kinds of woodpeckers. The team spent about 30 days recording videos of these woodpeckers and what they found was surprising! "Woodpeckers' heads do not absorb(减轻……的作用) the force created when they hit the wood, "Van Wassenbergh said. "Their heads are very hard like hammers (锤子). "
Scientists once thought woodpeckers' skulls(头骨) worked like helmets(头盔) spreading power out and protecting their brains. Van Wassenbergh watched the videos carefully. He found that the birds' heads shook a lot every time their mouths hit the tree and the power wasn't spread out. The birds weren't protecting their heads at all!
So, what's keeping their brains safe They don't actually need protection! Woodpeckers' brains are much smaller than human brains. Sudden hits don't hurt their brains as much.
Van Wassenbergh thinks these findings are important for humans. Some scientists once studied woodpeckers' heads to create helmets for humans. "Our findings show that is not a good idea," said Van Wassenbergh.
Van Wassenbergh has advice for kids too. "Learn as much as you can about science, maths, and technology, "he said.
26. Why does the writer use a question in Paragraph 1
A. To share an experience B. To introduce a study.
C. To offer an opinion. D. To give
27. What does the underlined word "force" mean probably
A. courage B. record C. for D. power
28. Which of the following is Sam Van Wassenbergh and his team's finding
A. Woodpeckers' heads are not as hard as humans.
B. Woodpeckers are very clever to keep themselves safe.
C. Woodpeckers don't need protection for their heads at all.
D. Woodpeckers' heads can be used to create helmets for humans.
29. What may Sam Van Wassenbergh agree with
A. Woodpeckers are the strongest birds.
B. Humans should stop cutting down trees.
C. Science, maths, and technology are important for kids.
D. Animals can give humans ideas for important inventions.
30. What's the passage mainly about
A. The study of woodpeckers. B. The heads of woodpeckers.
C. The helmets like woodpecker D. The protection for woodpeckers.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
E
Five Tips to Improve Your Memory
Most of us know that our brains become smaller in size as we get older, but did you know that diet and lifestyle have an effect(影响)on how well our brains work
Research shows that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and proteins(蛋白质) improves memory. 32 . Eating oily fish or dark chocolate(with over 70% cocoa) and taking Vitamin D3 can also help make your memory stronger.
32 A2011 study showed that regular exercise actually increases brain size. Another study found that exercise improved memory in some older people; surprisingly it found that one single training period had the same effect on memory as regular, long exercise period!
One study found that eight weeks of short, daily meditation(默想)improved memory. Other ways to relax can also improve our short -term memory. Try taking 5-10 minutes of your day to meditate or listen to music. 33 .
Experts say that age reduces our ability to learn, but sleep can help. 34 A2019 study found that students learned things better before and after a short-sleep!
35 . Try to memorize information like phone numbers and addresses rather than putting the information in your phone. You could also learn a language or do brain training like crosswords(填字游戏).
A. Or even just take a shower! B. It's important to keep a healthy body C. The role of exercise is really important too. D. Use your phone to help you memorize things. E. To keep your brain in good condition, you need to use it. F. Try to avoid sugary foods such as cakes and milk chocolate. G. For your brain to work well, 7-9 hours of sleep is necessary.
三 、短文填空(本大题有10小题，每小题1 . 5分，共15分)
阅读下面短文，并借助上下文补充所缺信息。每个空格只能填写一个形式正确、意义相符的英语单词。把答案写在答题卡上。
Amy was watching an online lesson on the computer carefully. After a while, she 36. it and ran to the study. Her mum was surprised and asked her what she was doing. She said she needed something to make a tree house. In her eyes, it shouldn't be too hard to do after watching the lesson. With paper, scissors and glue, Amy headed back to the 37. in the living room. She restarted the lesson and tried to follow the woman on the screen as she made the tree house.
Mum watched over Amy's shoulder and said, " This looks pretty hard, Amy. Let me know 38. you want any help. "Two hours 39. , Amy cried, "I don't get it. I did everything the teacher said, but my tree house isn't as good as 40. . The hole here looks terrible. I wasted my afternoon for nothing. "
Mum checked the tree house carefully. “What if you made the hole a home for your doll ”Amy didn't 41. with her mum because the teacher didn't show this. Mum smiled, “Why does your tree house have to be exactly the 42. as the teacher's I believe you can come up with some ideas that the lady didn't even think 43. . ”
Amy raised her the tree house. “Yes, Mum, Maybe I could put my doll in the hole. " “45. a creative idea!" Mum said excitedly. They were glad even though the tree house didn't come out like the one online.
Sometimes design mistakes lead to creative things.
四 、书面表达 ( 1小题，满分20分)
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇100词左右的英语短文。
Music plays an important role in our culture. You can find music in many parts of our lives: television, movies and celebrations.
Children of all ages express themselves through music. Even young babies move their hands while listening to music. School-age children begin expressing their likes and dislikes of different types of music. They may express an interest in music education, such as music lessons for kids. Teenagers may use music to form friendships and share feelings. They often want to hang out and listen to music after school with a group of friends.
A study at the University of Southern California’s Brain and Creativity Institute found that musical experiences in childhood can actually be good for brain development. According to the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM Foundation), learning to play an instrument can improve math learning.
Dancing to music helps children build motor skills(运动技能)while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills.
We are able to enjoy the benefits of music from the moment we were born. Of course, the most important thing is: music brings us joy. Just think about listening to a good song in the car with the window down on a beautiful day. That's a joy.
请根据要求完成短文写作，并将短文写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
期末考试将至，同学们感觉压力很大。假设你是李明，你打算向你们学校广播站的《英语之声》栏目组建议在课间播放音乐减轻同学们的压力。请你根据以 下思维导图的提示用英文写一篇短文。
内容包括：
1. 建议：校园广播站在课间播放音乐。
2. 同学们喜欢的音乐类型及原因。(至少3点)
3. 呼吁正确对待压力，为期末考试作好准备。
【写作要求】
1、不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
2、 语句连贯，词数100个左右。作文的标题已给出，不计入总词数。
As middle school students, it's important to have proper ways to reduce pressure.
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四．As middle school students, it's important to have proper ways to reduce pressure. I suggest our school radio station play music during breaks.
Music has magical power. Most students prefer light music. Its gentle melodies can soothe our minds, making us feel relaxed after a long class. Moreover, some love pop music for its lively rhythm, which can bring us energy and lift our spirits. Besides, classic music, with its elegance, can also cultivate our taste while relieving tension.
Pressure is normal, but we should face it properly. Let's embrace music and use it to relieve stress, so as to be fully prepared for the final exam.
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