期中模拟测试卷-2024-2025学年英语八年级下册外研版（含答案）

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期中模拟测试卷-2024-2025学年英语八年级下册外研版
题号 一 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 总分
得分
第I卷（选择题）
总分：120分
一、单项选择（本大题共10小题，每题1分，共10分）
1．With the help of the government, we’ll make ________ possible for every student to have free textbooks next year.
A．this B．that C．one D．it
2．—Is this tree 500 years old
—Yes, it’s really a(n) ________ tree.
A．lonely B．normal C．ancient D．broken
3．Gu Ailing’s mother doesn’t push her hard. ________, she allows her to do whatever she likes.
A．Anyway B．Instead C．Perhaps D．Gradually
4．—What do you think of the party yesterday
—It was a great ________. Everyone had a good time at the party.
A．success B．decision C．silence D．nature
5．We can still ________ with each other even when we strongly disagree. Talking is the best way to solve any problem.
A．compete B．compare C．communicate D．cheat
6．Tony can’t help ________ the good old days when he lived in the countryside.
A．missing B．inviting C．fighting D．sending
7．When I got the first prize in the speaking competition, I was ________ of myself.
A．afraid B．careful C．proud D．tired
8．The earth is a ________ and it goes round the sun, while the moon goes around the earth.
A．dream B．planet C．model D．system
9．After thirty years, Alice has huge amounts of ________ in teaching.
A．idea B．experience C．stories D．suggestion
10．All the group members voted for Linda to be the leader, then she took charge ________ the group.
A．of B．for C．to D．in
二、完形填空（本大题共10小题，每题1分，共10分）
When I was a little child, I often felt upset. I was really 11 other kids. I couldn’t change no matter what I did.
In fact, there is something wrong with my 12 . I can’t see things around me clearly. When my classmates play games 13 outside, I have to stay in my empty house and just look out of the window.
For a long time, I felt hopeless. 14 my mother always said, “You are the precious (珍贵的) baby in our family,” it didn’t work. I asked God, “Why did you give me a pair of useless eyes when you gave me life ” Of course, there was no 15 .
I turned to books for help. Books are my only friends. When I am sad and unhappy, they 16 ; when I feel happy and excited, they share my feelings. They can take me to 17 world. There I can see everything clearly and free my heart through joy.
I began to write down my thoughts and 18 them as a secret. And nobody knew it. When I studied at a middle school, I had a good teacher who is the 19 one in the world. He read all of my poems and said, “Well done!” He always praised me in class. He kept helping me. Now I am full of energy and confidence. I can do things like other kids. So please believe in 20 . Everyone is unique (独一无二的).
11．A．similar to B．different from C．same as
12．A．eyes B．ears C．legs
13．A．sadly B．happily C．joyful
14．A．Since B．Because C．Although
15．A．repeat B．reply C．report
16．A．cheer me up B．put me up C．call me up
17．A．other B．the other C．another
18．A．keep B．promise C．decide
19．A．understanding B．more understanding C．most understanding
20．A．yourself B．others C．teachers
三、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，每题2分，共40分）
With its beautiful and special sights, Harbin, the ice city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, has become more and more popular. Many people choose to travel there.
In January, a group of 11 lovely children from Nanning, Guangxi started a school trip to Harbin. In this group, the oldest is only 6 and a half years old, while the youngest is only 3 years and 5 months old. They are called “Little Oranges”. The name mainly comes from their cute orange clothes. And oranges are also the famous products in Guangxi.
In Harbin, they tasted the local delicious food and watched a firework show in the Ice and Snow World. They all enjoyed themselves very much.
After visiting Harbin, “Little Oranges” went to Mohe, an important stop in their journey. The police officers at the station prepared snowmen to welcome them. At the northernmost police office of China, they sang the national anthem (国歌), marking an important part of their trip.
This trip offered the children an unforgettable life experience and made them stronger and more confident. Following their excellent journey, “Little Oranges” have been invited by cultural and tourism authorities (文化旅游部门) in Xinjiang. People give a warm welcome to them.
21．The oldest child in this group is only about ________.
A．six B．five C．three
22．Why are the children called “Little Oranges”
A．Because they all like orange.
B．Because they all wear orange clothes.
C．Because they brought lots of oranges to Harbin.
23．According to the material, what did the children do in Harbin
A．They prepared snowmen.
B．They sang the national anthem.
C．They tasted delicious local food.
24．According to the material, the children may travel to ________ next.
A．Mohe B．Xinjiang C．Guangxi
25．What can be the best title for the passage
A．A difficult school trip.
B．The reasons for traveling to Harbin.
C．Kids’ wonderful trip to Northeast China.
Rock music is a kind of popular music that firstly came from “rock and roll” in the United States in the early 1950s, and developed into different styles in the 1960s and later, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Rock music developed from the African-American blues (布鲁斯) and from country music. Later, rock music also learned from other kinds of music such as electric (电子的) blues, folk, jazz, classical and other musical styles. Musically (音乐上), rock has centered (以……为中心) on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass (贝斯) and drums and one or more singers. By the late 1960s “classic rock” period, some other rock music appeared, including blues rock, folk rock, country rock, jazz-rock and and so on.
Like pop music, rock music is often about love, people’s lives or politics. It also shows changes in social attitudes to race, sex and drug use, and is often seen as an expression of youth revolt (反叛) against adult.
26．In the early 1950s, rock music firstly came from “rock and roll” ________.
A．in the USA B．in China
C．in South Africa D．in the UK
27．Rock music developed into different styles ________ especially in the UK and the USA．
A．in the early 1950s B．in the 1950s and later
C．in the early 1960s D．in the 1960s and later
28．According to (根据) the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．Rock music developed from the American blues and from country music.
B．Later, rock music also learned from electric blues, folk, jazz, classical and other musical styles.
C．Musically, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass and drums and only one singer.
D．By the late 1990s “classic rock” period, some other rock music appeared, including blues rock, folk rock, country rock, jazz-rock and so on.
29．Rock music is often about ________.
A．history and war B．animals and nature
C．culture and customs D．love, people’s lives and politics
30．What is the best title for the passage
A．Jazz Music B．Country Music
C．Rock Music D．Great Musicians
Jessica, a 47-year-old woman from France, is having a headache. Her head hurts several times a week and makes her unable to work normally. She has to see a doctor.
Jessica is not alone. A new report says half of us get headaches. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology looked at 357 different studies on headaches from 1961 to 2020. You can read the report in The Journal of Headache and Pain. The studies were mainly from rich countries. They included information on common headaches, migraines (偏头痛), and headaches from tension (紧张). The researchers said that 52 percent of the people in the study get headaches every year. The lead researcher, Lars Jacob Stovner, was surprised that the numbers were so big and that so many people got headaches.
The researchers found that women are more likely to get headaches than men. They said 17 percent of women get migraines, compared to 9 percent of men. Six percent of women get headaches 15 or more days a month, while the number is 3 percent for men.
Mr. Stovner said, “What is clear is that headaches are very prevalent worldwide. The number of people who are getting headaches is increasing.” Stovner added, “More research is needed. It is important to study the different reasons for headaches so that we can improve treatment (治疗).”
31．How does the writer lead in the topic (引入主题)
A．By asking questions. B．By comparing facts.
C．By giving examples. D．By explaining reasons.
32．How many kinds of headaches are mentioned in the second paragraph (段落)
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
33．What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A．Women are more likely to fall ill than men.
B．Women are more likely to get headaches than men.
C．Women usually get headaches 15 or more days a month.
D．Women in rich countries are more likely to get headaches.
34．What does the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Sad. B．Welcome. C．Common. D．Exciting.
35．What is the passage mainly about
A．The study on headaches. B．The kinds of headaches.
C．The reasons of headaches. D．The treatment of headaches.
It’s so cold outside! You may want a warm shower. However, there are a few dos and don’ts. Let’s take a look!
How often and how long
·Two to three times a week.
·Shower for 5 to 15 minutes.
In winter, your skin can be very dry (干燥的) because of the cold weather. Having showers too often can be bad for your skin. As a result, you have to do some expensive skin care.
Dos
·Drink 500ml of water in an hour before taking a shower.
·Wash after a meal. If you shower with an empty stomach, you may have low blood sugar (低血糖).
·Keep warm during the shower. You can use a heater (暖气) to warm the room to around 25℃. And dry your hair if you need to.
Don’ts
·Don’t use very hot water. You may feel dizzy (头晕的). You should keep the water temperature below 40℃.
·Don’t take a shower right after coming home. You should rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour. A quick change in body temperature could cause heart problems.
36．We had better take a warm shower at most ________.
A．15 minutes B．25 minutes C．30 minutes D．an hour
37．Why can we use a heater
A．To make our hair dry. B．To keep the water temperature.
C．To help us stay warm. D．To change our body temperature.
38．What should we do before taking a shower
① Take a rest. ② Have a meal. ③ Drink enough water. ④ Do skin care.
A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④
39．Very hot water can make us ________.
A．have heart problems B．feel dry C．feel dizzy D．have low blood sugar
40．What is the text mainly about
A．The things we should do in winter. B．Different kinds of diseases.
C．The way to make ourselves warmer. D．Some suggestions about shower.
四、单词拼写（本大题共5小题，每题2分，共10分）
41．Black clouds were making the sky dark and there was no (light) outside.
42．I minded Paul (copy) my homework.
43．His (ill) is the result of eating too much junk food.
44．The man with long hair looks like an (art).
45．It is (possible) for us to learn to speak a foreign language well in a day.
五、完成句子（本大题共5小题，每题2分，共10分）
46．她压力大因为她父母喜欢拿她和其他人比较。
She has lots of because her parents like her .
47．The classroom must be cleaned after school. (对划线部分提问)
the classroom
48．He is short. He has black hair. (合并为一句)
He is short hair.
49．They have already arrived at school.（变为否定句）
They arrived at school .
50．Must I finish my homework now （否定回答）
, you .
六、任务型阅读（本大题共5小题，每题2分，共10分）
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
The history of books is very interesting. In ancient times, there were no books, and people passed on their knowledge by telling stories. Later, people learned how to write and make paper. With paper, people began to write down their stories. They wrote each word by hand. It took a long time to write just one book!
Then, the printing press (印刷机) appeared and changed the world. With modern technology, it was possible to print books quickly. It was also possible for common people to read books.
Recently, computers and the Internet changed the world again. A new kind of book appeared: the electronic book (e-book). E-books are quickly changing people’s reading habits. It is easier for people to buy and sell books online. Information travels faster and farther.
Nowadays, people have many ways to read books. No matter what you have, a computer, a tablet, a laptop, an e-reader or a real book, keep on reading!
51．How did people pass on their knowledge without books in ancient times
52．Why did it take a long time to write just one book in ancient times
53．What made it possible to print books quickly
54．What kind of books are quickly changing people’s reading habits
55．Which invention (发明) do you think is more important—the printing press or the Internet And why
七、短文填空（本大题共10小题，每题1分，共10分）
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词正确形式填空，使短文通顺，连贯。
There is lots of delicious food in Xinjiang. But no food is as 56 (special) as nang (馕). It is usually round and flat, thick on the edge (边缘) and thin in the middle. The food is quite popular in Xinjiang. People there say they can go a day if they don’t eat meat, but can’t live a day 57 nang. As for visitors, they can’t miss it, either.
Nang has different sizes, tastes and 58 (shape). It’s not difficult to make nang. It is made of flour (面粉). 59 (make) nang more delicious, people add sesame (芝麻), milk, sugar, salt, meat or other things to it. Hot nang tastes good. You can have it with tea, soup or other things.
Nang has 60 history of over 2,000 years. Here is a story about the start of the special food. On a very hot day, a man found some dough 61 (leave) outside and was cooked. It 62 (smell) and tasted good. He shared the food with others 63 they all liked it. Then people began to make the food and it became 64 (popular) than before.
Now, nang is very popular in Xinjiang. Many people in other parts of China are also trying the special food and falling in love with it 65 (deep).
八、书面表达（共20分）
66．提示：书，是人类进步的阶梯，是知识的海洋，是智慧的结晶。培根曾说过：“读史使人明智，读诗使人巧慧，数学使人精细，博物使人深沉，伦理使人庄重，逻辑与修辞使人善辨”。的确，书带给我们无比强大的精神力量。你喜欢读书吗 你最喜欢的书是哪本呢 请以“My Favourite Book”为题，用英语写一篇短文同大家分享一下你最爱的书并谈谈这本书的大致内容以及你的感想。
要求：
1.语言流畅，书写规范，卷面整洁，词数不少于 60个；
2.文中不得使用你的真实姓名、校名，否则以零分计；
3.请将短文写在答题卡上，如在本卷上作答，一律不得分。
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答案
1-5．DCBAC
6-10．ACBBA
11-15．BABCB
16-20．ACACA
21-25．ABCBC
26-30．ADBDC
31-36．CBBCA
36-40．ACACD
41．light
42．copying
43．illness
44．artist
45．impossible
46．pressure comparing with others
47．When must be cleaned
48．with black
49．haven’t yet
50．No needn’t
51．By telling stories. 52．Because people wrote each word by hand.
53．The printing press. 54．Electronic books (e-books). 55．The Internet. Because it makes information travel faster and farther and makes it easier for people to buy and sell books online.
56．special
57．without
58．shapes
59．To make
60．a
61．was left
62．smelt/smelled
63．and
64．more popular
65．deeply
66．One possible version:
My Favorite Book
My favourite book is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It’s a heartwarming and philosophical tale that takes us on a journey through different planets, meeting various unique characters. The story revolves around a pilot who crashes in the Sahara Desert and encounters the Little Prince, a young boy from another asteroid.
The Little Prince teaches us about love, friendship, and the importance of seeing beyond appearances. His encounters with the rose he loves, the king, the vain man, the drunkard, the businessman, the lamplighter, and the geographer all offer profound lessons about human nature and life’s true values.
What I love most about this book is its simplicity and the depth of its messages. It reminds me to cherish relationships and to keep my heart open to the wonders of the world. The Little Prince is not just a children’s book; it’s a timeless classic that speaks to people of all ages.
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