2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中卷（北京专用）
英语押题卷
考生须知：
1. 本试卷共10页，共两部分，五道大题，38道小题，满分60分，考试时间90分钟。
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4. 在答题卡上，选择题用2B 铅笔作答，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。
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第一部分
一、单项填空（每题0.5分，共6分）
从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．David is American, _________ he speaks Chinese very well.
A．for B．but C．so D．or
【答案】B
【详解】句意：大卫是美国人，但他的中文说得很好。
考查连词辨析。for因为；but但是；so所以；or或者，否则。根据“David is American, ...he speaks Chinese very well.”可知，前后两个句子表示转折，故用but。故选B。
2．Six students in our class will celebrate their birthdays _________ May.
A．at B．on C．of D．in
【答案】D
【详解】句意：我们班有六个学生将在五月庆祝他们的生日。
考查介词的辨析。at在……（用于具体的时刻前面）；on在……之时（用于具体的某一天）；of属于；in在……期间（用在年、月等的前面）根据“May”可知，月份前面用时间介词in。故选D。
3．—_________ will you stay in Beijing this time
—For three months.
A．How much B．How many C．How often D．How long
【答案】D
【详解】句意：——这次你会在北京待多长时间？——三个月。
考查特殊疑问句。how much多少，多少钱；how many多少；how often多久一次；how long多长时间，多长。根据答句“For three months.”可知询问的是时长，应用how long来提问。故选D。
4．—What is your sister doing, Jane
—She ________ how to make sky lanterns.
A．learns B．will learn C．is learning D．learned
【答案】C
【详解】句意：——你姐姐正在做什么，Jane？——她正在学习如何制作孔明灯。
考查时态。learns学习，一般现在时；will learn将学习，一般将来时；is learning正在学习，现在进行时；learned学习，一般过去时。由问句“What is your sister doing”可知，询问现在正在进行的动作回答也应为现在进行时，故选C。
5．I _________ six books since the beginning of this year.
A．read B．am reading C．will read D．have read
【答案】D
【详解】句意：今年年初以来，我已经读了六本书。
考查现在完成时。根据“since the beginning of this year.”可知，句子时态是现在完成时，故选D。
6．Tom and Jerry is so interesting that we ________ it again the day after tomorrow.
A．will watch B．have watched C．are watching D．watch
【答案】A
【详解】句意：《汤姆和杰瑞》如此有趣以至于我们后天会再观看一次。
考查时态。watch观看；will watch一般将来时；have watched现在完成时；are watching现在进行时；watch一般现在时。根据“the day after tomorrow”可知，要用一般将来时。故选A。
7．— Alice, what does your sister usually do in her free time
— She usually ________ some books.
A．reads B．is reading C．has read D．will read
【答案】A
【详解】句意：——爱丽丝，你的妹妹通常在她的空闲时间做什么？——她通常看书。
考查一般现在时。由“usually”可知，句子应用一般现在时。故选A。
8．When students prepare for an exam, they may feel ________.
A．proud B．surprised C．nervous D．shy
【答案】C
【详解】句意：当学生准备考试时，他们可能会感到紧张。
考查形容词辨析。proud骄傲的；surprised吃惊的；nervous紧张的；shy害羞的。根据“When students prepare for an exam”可知，准备考试会感到紧张的，故选C。
9．Michael thinks reading paper books is ________ than reading e-books.
A．comfortable B．more comfortable C．most comfortable D．the most comfortable
【答案】B
【详解】句意：迈克尔认为读纸质书比看电子书更舒服。
考查形容词比较级的用法。根据“than”可知，句子应用比较级。故选B。
10．Dan is an artist. He ________ to draw pictures when he was five years old.
A．begins B．will begin C．has begun D．began
【答案】D
【详解】句意：丹是一名画家。他五岁就开始画画。
考查时态。根据“when he was five years old”可知，此句为一般过去时，故选D。
11．—What did the coach say
—He encouraged us ________ no matter how hard it was.
A．don’t give up B．not give up C．to give up D．not to give up
【答案】D
【详解】句意：——那个教练说的什么呢？——他鼓励我们无论多么困难也不要放弃。
考查非谓语动词。根据“encouraged us”可知，考查encourage sb. to do sth.意思是“鼓励某人做某事”，否定形式为encourage sb. not to do sth.“鼓励某人不要做某事”。根据“no matter how hard it was”可知，此处是指 “无论多么困难也坚持不要放弃”，所以应该用否定形式not to give up。故选D。
12．—I’m feeling terrible! I have a high fever.
— _________. You’d better see a doctor at once.
A．I’m afraid not B．Sorry to hear that
C．Sounds great D．You are right
【答案】B
【详解】句意：——我感觉太很糟糕！我发高烧了。——听到这个消息我很难受。你最好马上去看医生。
考查情景交际。I’m afraid not我恐怕不能；Sorry to hear that听到这个消息我很难受；Sounds great听起来很棒；You are right你是对的。根据“I’m feeling terrible! I have a high fever.”可知，应说听到这个消息我很难受。故选B。
二、完形填空（每题1分，共8分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Romain Rolland once said, “There is only one kind of heroism in the world, and that is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life.” Cai Lei, a patient with ALS (渐冻症), perfectly 13 this sentence.
Cai Lei was once the vice president of Jingdong Group, with a 14 job and a happy family.
But who would have thought that at the age of 41, he was diagnosed (诊断) with ALS and could only watch his body “frozen” until he could not breathe.
The illness gave him a fatal (致命的) wound but he didn’t want to bow to it. He began to think about 15 he could do for the people with ALS in the remaining days.
After much thought, Cai Lei 16 an idea: he wants to produce medicine that is good for the treatment of ALS.
When Cai Lei told others about this idea, everyone thought he was 17 . You know medicine development takes at least 10 years. 18 , the period from diagnosis to death of patients with ALS is no more than 5 years. Allowing patients at the moment to use medicine is impossible.
What’s worse, many people in society still misunderstand him. That misunderstanding is like a 19 , burning Cai Lei’s heart.
Although he is heartbroken, he never says anything for himself. He devotes himself to the research and development of the 20 . He believes: “Even if we can’t use this medicine, we should let our future generations use it.”
13．A．explained B．tested C．noticed D．taught
14．A．bad B．poor C．good D．sad
15．A．what B．how C．where D．which
16．A．worried about B．came up with C．made up D．heard of
17．A．excited B．satisfied C．crazy D．brave
18．A．Especially B．Suddenly C．Luckily D．However
19．A．hope B．noise C．lesson D．fire
20．A．ways B．inventions C．medicine D．lives
【答案】13．A 14．C 15．A 16．B 17．C 18．D 19．D 20．C
【导语】本文主要讲述蔡磊对抗渐冻症这个疾病的故事。
13．句意：渐冻症患者蔡磊完美地解释了这句话。
explained解释；tested测试；noticed注意；taught教。根据“‘There is only one kind of heroism in the world, and that is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life.’”及全文可知，蔡磊对抗渐冻症这件事是对“世界上只有一种英雄主义，那就是在认识到生活的真谛之后仍然热爱生活”这句话的完美解释。故选A。
14． 句意：蔡磊曾经是京东集团的副总裁，有一份好工作，有一个幸福的家庭。
bad坏的；poor贫穷的；good好的；sad伤心的。根据“Cai Lei was once the vice president of Jingdong Group”可知，此处表示蔡磊有一份好工作，故选C。
15．句意：他开始考虑在接下来的日子里能为渐冻症患者做些什么。
what什么；how如何；where在哪里；which哪一个。根据“think about...he could do”可知，此处表示考虑他能做什么。故选A。
16．句意：经过深思熟虑，蔡磊想出了一个主意：他想生产出对治疗渐冻症有益的药物。
worried about担心；came up with想出来；made up编造；heard of听说。根据“...an idea”可知，此处表示想出了一个主意。故选B。
17．句意：当蔡磊把这个想法告诉别人时，每个人都认为他疯了。
excited兴奋的；satisfied满意的；crazy疯狂的；brave勇敢的。根据“You know, medicine development takes at least 10 years...the period from diagnosis to death of patients with ALS is no more than 5 years”可知，药物的研发至少10年，而渐冻症患者从诊断到死亡的时间不超过5年，但是蔡磊却想用他有限的生命来研发药物，所以此处大家应觉得他这个想法很疯狂。故选C。
18． 句意：然而，渐冻症患者从诊断到死亡的时间不超过5年。
Especially尤其；Suddenly突然；Luckily幸运地；However然而。根据“You know, medicine development takes at least 10 years...the period from diagnosis to death of patients with ALS is no more than 5 years”可知，前后为为转折关系。故选D。
19．句意：每个人的误会都像一团火在烧蔡磊的心。
hope希望；noise噪音；lesson课程；fire火。根据“...burning Cai Lei’s heart”可知，此处表示像一团火在烧他的心。故选D。
20．句意：他致力于药物的研究和开发。
ways方法；inventions发明；medicines药物；lives生命。根据“he wants to produce medicine”以及“...the research and development of...”可知，此处表示药物的研究和开发。故选C。
三、阅读理解（每题2分，共26分）
（一）
A
How can we make a difference to the environment There are many things we can do.
21 More than 30% of carbon emissions (碳排放) come from cars and trucks. We should look for better choices. Buses and trains are good ways for many people to travel together. This means fewer cars on the road and less air pollution. It also helps reduce traffic jams and make the city more enjoyable for everyone. A．Shop Locally B．Give Away Your Things C． Reduce Packaging Waste D．Use Public Transportation
22 Shopping in your own community helps support your neighbors. It also reduces the need for long-distance transportation and packaging (打包). This will be friendly to the environment. Besides, local products are often of high quality. When you shop locally, you’re helping the vitality (活力) of your community.
23 Do you have any things you don’t need anymore Instead of throwing them away, consider giving these things to someone for reuse. This reduces waste, keeps things out of landfills (填埋地) and saves resources. Besides, it feels good to help others. It’s a simple way that can make a big difference.
【答案】21．D 22．A 23．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了改善环境的三种做法。
21．根据“We should look for better choices. Buses and trains are good ways for many people to travel together.”可知，公共汽车和火车是更好的出行选择，说明本段强调使用公共交通工具。选项D “使用公共交通工具”与之匹配。故选D。
22．根据“Shopping in your own community helps support your neighbors. It also reduces the need for long-distance transportation and packaging (打包).”可知，在您自己的社区购物有助于支持您的邻居。它还减少了长途运输和包装的需要。说明此段文字在介绍当地购物的好处。选项A “当地购物” 与之匹配。故选A。
23．根据“Do you have any things you don’t need anymore Instead of throwing them away, consider giving these things to someone for reuse.”可知，如果有不需要的东西，不要把它们扔掉，可以给别人再次使用。故选项B “把你的东西捐出去” 与之匹配。故选B。
（二）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
B
How to keep fit
RunningRunning will help you lose weight faster than any other activity. It also strengthens (加强) your heart, lungs, and leg muscles (肌肉). But it can hurt your joints (关节). If you feel ache in your knees (膝盖), you need to stop and choose a different activity.
WalkingWalking puts less stress (压力) on the body than running. But you need to get your heart beating faster to see results. This means you’ll need to walk fast. Walking can also help you lose weight.
SwimmingSwimming is a great way to strengthen different parts of your body. It is also a good way to help lose weight. The water in a swimming pool is cooler than our body temperature. The body naturally protects itself from the cold by burning fat.
CyclingRiding a bicycle will help you lose weight and work leg muscles. But be careful! If you live in the city, you should stay on bike path and away from traffic.
24．Running can strengthen your ________.
A．feet B．eyes C．knees D．heart
25．Cycling can help you ________.
A．work leg muscles B．see results C．keep fat D．walk fast
26．________ is a great way to exercise different parts of your body.
A．Running B．Walking C．Swimming D．Cycling
【答案】24．D 25．A 26．C
【导语】本文介绍四种户外活动。
24．细节理解题。根据“Running will help you lose weight faster than any other activity. It also strengthens (加强) your heart, lungs, and leg muscles (肌肉).”可知，跑步能增强你的心脏、肺和腿部肌肉。故选D。
25．细节理解题。根据“Cycling: Riding a bicycle will help you lose weight and work leg muscles.”可知，骑自行车可以帮助你减肥，锻炼腿部肌肉。故选A。
26．细节理解题。根据“Swimming is a great way to strengthen different parts of your body.”可知，游泳是增强身体不同部位力量的好方法。故选C。
C
Maya was a high school student from a small village. When she was a child, Maya had a dream—to become an astronaut and explore (探索) space. However, the people around her all thought it was a joke.
Although people didn’t believe she could make it, Maya put all her effort into her studies at school. She read books on astronomy, joined science camps, and looked for guidance from teachers. Maya’s interest in space grew stronger with each passing day, encouraging her to deal with any difficulty in her path.
In her final year of high school, an opportunity came—a scholarship (奖学金) would offer a chance to study astrophysics at a famous university. The selection (选拔) was strict, testing students’ knowledge, skills, and ability. Maya tried her best to prepare for it and she spent hours on it every day. When the day of the scholarship interview arrived, Maya faced a group of professors in the field. Nervously, she answered their questions and shared her love for space exploration. Although the interview was challenging, Maya tried her best until the last moment.
Weeks turned into months and there weren’t any results. Maya had doubts (怀疑) and uncertainty, but she didn’t let worries stop her journey. Finally, the day of the announcement (公告) arrived. Maya’s heart raced as the names were called one by one. As the last name was reported, Maya’s heart broke—it wasn’t hers. She failed!
Although she was disappointed, Maya continued to explore other opportunities in the field of space exploration. Years passed, and Maya’s perseverance (坚持) paid off. She attracted the attention of a famous astronaut who guided her on a new journey. Maya got hands-on experience, took part in research projects, and lost herself in the world of space exploration.
She finally made her childhood dream come true.
27．What did people around Maya think of her dream
A．Funny. B．Impossible. C．Meaningful. D．Awful.
28．What did Maya do after she lost the chance in the selection
A．She kept reading books on astronomy.
B．She answered questions in an interview.
C．She doubted the results of the announcement.
D．She continued to explore other opportunities.
29．What can we learn from Maya’s story
A．Opportunity waits for no man.
B．Two heads are better than one.
C．Perseverance is the key to success.
D．Don’t waste life in doubts and fears.
【答案】27．B 28．D 29．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述Maya的梦想是成为宇航员并探索太空，尽管选拔失败，但是并没有放弃，而是坚持梦想，最终获得成功的故事。
27．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, the people around her all thought it was a joke.”可知，她周围的人都认为她的梦想是不可能实现的。故选B。
28．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Although she was disappointed, Maya continued to explore other opportunities in the field of space exploration.”可知，Maya在落选后继续探索其他机会。故选D。
29．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Years passed, and Maya’s perseverance (坚持) paid off.”并通读全文可知，文章主要讲述Maya的梦想是成为宇航员并探索太空，尽管选拔失败，但是并没有放弃，而是坚持梦想，最终获得成功的故事，所以C项符合。故选C。
D
Making a star on Earth
When you look at the night sky, what you see are actually lots of “power plants (发电站)”. Every star makes a huge amount of energy through nuclear fusion (核聚变). For years, scientists have tried to make this kind of energy. They need to make a “mini star” on Earth. Recently, some scientists made a big step forward.
In February 2022, the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Oxfordshire, UK. doubled a world record in 1997. The machine there, named Jet, used fusion engines (发动机) to make the same amount of energy as four wind turbines (涡轮机) make, reported The Guardian.
In the past no experiment could make more energy than what was used to start the fusion engine. This new experiment, although only lasting five seconds, showed it’s possible to make more power. The reaction (反应) stopped when the equipment got too hot. This problem can be solved with cooling systems. Future fusion reactions may last much longer than five seconds—minutes or even hours.
Why do we care so much about star power Fusion reactions would provide power to everyone on the earth—enough for everyone to use for thousands or millions of years. They’re also clean-they don’t produce carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) or radioactive (放射性的) waste.
You may wonder why fusion energy is so hard to make. Creating conditions similar to a star is not easy. The machine must reach temperatures as high as 10 times that of the sun’s core (核心).
Even so, it’s time to get excited about star power. If it can be successfully rolled out, it will be a landmark in human history.
30．What are compared to “power plants” in the first paragraph
A．scientists. B．stars in the sky.
C．nuclear plants. D．mini stars on the earth.
31．According to the passage, what was the recent achievement at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy
A．They produced four times the energy of four wind turbines.
B．They created a fusion reaction that lasted for several hours.
C．They doubled the previous world record for fusion energy production.
D．They successfully created a “mini star” on Earth.
32．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Reasons to use fusion energy.
B．Why we need to find cleaner power.
C．The advantages of fusion reactions.
D．The great amount of energy inside a star.
33．What can we learn about fusion energy from the passage
A．It is very hard to make it on the earth.
B．Scientists are trying to get it from the core of the sun.
C．It can be produced in a cold environment with cooling systems.
D．It is hopeful that scientists will make it on the earth successfully soon.
【答案】30．B 31．C 32．C 33．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家们试图在地球上制造核聚变能，英国牛津郡的卡勒姆聚变能源中心取得了新进展，还介绍了核聚变能的优势以及制造它的困难等相关内容。
30．细节理解题。根据“When you look at the night sky, what you see are actually lots of ‘power plants (发电站)’. Every star makes a huge amount of energy through nuclear fusion (核聚变).”可知，夜空中看到的星星被比作“发电站”，因为每颗星星都通过核聚变产生大量能量。故选B。
31．细节理解题。根据“In February 2022, the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Oxfordshire ... to make the same amount of energy as four wind turbines (涡轮机) make”可知，英国卡勒姆聚变能源中心使1997年的世界纪录翻倍，用聚变发动机产生了和四个风力涡轮机相同数量的能量。故选C。
32．主旨大意题。根据“Why do we care so much about star power ... they don’t produce carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) or radioactive (放射性的) waste.”可知，该段主要讲了核聚变反应能为地球上每个人提供足够使用数千年甚至数百万年的能量，且清洁无污染，即核聚变反应的优势。故选C。
33．推理判断题。根据“You may wonder why fusion energy is so hard to make. Creating conditions similar to a star is not easy. The machine must reach temperatures as high as 10 times that of the sun’s core (核心).”可知，在地球上制造聚变能非常困难，要创造类似星星的条件，机器必须达到太阳核心温度的10倍。故选A。
第二部分
本部分共5题，共20分。根据题目要求，完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达（第1-3题每题2分，第4题4分，共10分）
During my childhood, I didn’t have much interest in reading. However, when I entered middle school, I began listening to audiobooks and grew to love it. Now, I can finish a couple of audiobooks each month.
While reading a printed book allows more freedom to re-read paragraphs that we didn’t quite catch, go back to look something up from earlier in the book or even write down some notes in the margin (页边空白), audiobooks have their own benefits. They are enjoyable and convenient for both kids and adults. Besides, we can multitask (同时做多件事) while listening and get through books faster.
I often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones in order to better understand some difficult parts. Listening is necessary for all kinds of learning, including reading. I can now enjoy longer books that I might not have had the patience to read, and my ability to focus on audiobooks carries over to my skill in focusing on a written text.
To me, the coolest thing about audiobooks is the role of the narrator (朗读者). It can be very pleasing when the narrators are skilled. I like the sense of reading with someone who understands and loves the material.
It’s true that sometimes it’s not so convenient because we need to have a technological device (设备) like a cellphone, an iPad or a laptop, where we can store and listen to audiobooks. Besides, we also need to have access to the Internet to download audiobooks or surf audiobooks websites online.
However, audiobooks still have become a big part of my life and have even changed my life. They make reading fun by bringing stories to life through skilled narrators and discussing audiobooks with family and friends adds a joyful richness to my everyday moments.
34．When did the writer begin listening to audiobooks
35．Why does the writer often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones
36．What kind of narrators does the writer like
37．Would you like to listen to audiobooks Why or why not Please give at least two reasons.
【答案】34．When the writer entered middle school. 35．In order to better understand some difficult parts. 36．Skilled narrators. 37．Yes. Because audiobooks are convenient. I can listen to them while doing other things like exercising or doing housework. And they can make reading more enjoyable through skilled narrators.
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者对有声读物的喜爱，介绍了有声读物的优点和不足，以及它对作者生活的影响。
34．根据“However, when I entered middle school, I began listening to audiobooks and grew to love it.”可知，作者是在进入中学时开始听有声读物的，故填When the writer entered middle school.
35．根据“I often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones in order to better understand some difficult parts.”可知，作者在阅读纸质书之前听有声读物是为了更好地理解一些困难的部分，故填In order to better understand some difficult parts.
36．根据“To me, the coolest thing about audiobooks is the role of the narrator. It can be very pleasing when the narrators are skilled.”可知，作者喜欢熟练的朗读者，故填Skilled narrators.
37．开放性问题，答案不唯一。参考答案Yes. Because audiobooks are convenient. I can listen to them while doing other things like exercising or doing housework. And they can make reading more enjoyable through skilled narrators.
五、文段表达（10分）
从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据所给的中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出真实的校名和姓名。
38．体育课上，有个同学腿受伤了，由此引发了学校对“安全上好体育课”的讨论。你觉得怎样上体育课更安全？请你以“How to keep safe in PE Class ”为题，在班会课上做主题发言。
内容包括：
1. 简要描述一件在体育课上的意外事件 (发生在你身上的或你看到的事件)；
2. 针对如何避免此类意外事件，提出建议；
3. 呼吁每个学生要注意体育课安全。
提示词语：fall down, ask for help, first aid
提示问题：
1. What happened in PE class
2. What advice can you give to avoid accidents in PE class
3. What do you want to say to your classmates about sports safety
How to keep safe in PE class
Good afternoon, everyone!
Do you know that we may get hurt in our PE class if we are not careful enough
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That’s all, Thank you.
【答案】例文
How to keep safe in PE class Good afternoon, everyone!
Do you know that we may get hurt in our PE class if we are not careful enough Last week, one of my classmates fell down during a game and had to ask for help. This was a reminder of how important it is to be careful during sports.
To avoid such accidents, we should always wear appropriate clothes and shoes. Before we start any activity, we should warm up properly. Also, listen carefully to the teacher’s instructions and follow them. Remember, if you feel any pain or discomfort, don’t hesitate to ask for help or first aid.
Let’s all be mindful of our safety and look out for each other. By doing this, we can enjoy our PE classes without any worries.
That’s all, Thank you.
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇讲稿。
②时态：时态主要为“一般现在时”和“一般过去时”。
③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏要点。注意行文连贯，逻辑清晰，无拼写和语法错误。
[写作步骤]
第一步，承接给出的开头，讲述体育课上的意外；
第二步，给出避免在体育课上出现意外的建议；
第三步，呼吁学生要在体育课上注意安全。
[亮点词汇]
①fall down摔倒
②ask for help寻求帮助
③warm up热身
[高分句型]
①Before we start any activity, we should warm up properly. (before引导的时间状语从句)
②Remember, if you feel any pain or discomfort, don’t hesitate to ask for help or first aid. (if引导的条件状语从句)
39．许多学校在文娱、体育、户外等方面有丰富多彩的课外活动。你们学校有哪些课外活动？你认为参与课外活动对学生是否有好处？并给出恰当理由。
提示词语：ball games, talent show, benefits, development, relax
提示问题：
1. What after-school activities are there in your school
2. Do you think after-school activities are good for you
3. Why do you think so
There are many kinds of after-school activities in our school…_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】例文
There are many kinds of after-school activities in our school. We have ball games like basketball and football. There are also talent shows where students can show off their singing, dancing or other skills. Sometimes, we go on outdoor trips.
I think after-school activities are good for us. Firstly, they can help us develop our hobbies and talents. Secondly, playing ball games makes us healthier and stronger. And finally, taking part in these activities can help us relax after a busy day of studying. So I really enjoy them.
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇材料作文；
②时态：时态为“一般现在时”；
③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏提示问题，适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。
[写作步骤]
第一步，表明写作意图。直接点明学校有许多种课外活动，引出重点介绍的内容；
第二步，具体阐述写作内容。从“种类、是否对学生有好处、原因”几个方面重点介绍学校课外活动的具体情况；
第三步，书写结语。
[亮点词汇]
①ball games球类运动
②talent show才艺表演
③develop one’s hobbies and talents培养某人的爱好和才能
④take part in参加
[高分句型]
①There are also talent shows where students can show off their singing, dancing or other skills. (where引导定语从句)
②I think after-school activities are good for us. (宾语从句)2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中卷（北京专用）
英语押题卷
考生须知：
1. 本试卷共10页，共两部分，五道大题，38道小题，满分60分，考试时间90分钟。
2. 在试卷和草稿纸上准确填写姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号。
3. 试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
4. 在答题卡上，选择题用2B 铅笔作答，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。
5. 考试结束， 请将本试卷、答题卡和草稿纸一并交回。
第一部分
一、单项填空（每题0.5分，共6分）
从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．David is American, _________ he speaks Chinese very well.
A．for B．but C．so D．or
2．Six students in our class will celebrate their birthdays _________ May.
A．at B．on C．of D．in
3．—_________ will you stay in Beijing this time
—For three months.
A．How much B．How many C．How often D．How long
4．—What is your sister doing, Jane
—She ________ how to make sky lanterns.
A．learns B．will learn C．is learning D．learned
5．I _________ six books since the beginning of this year.
A．read B．am reading C．will read D．have read
6．Tom and Jerry is so interesting that we ________ it again the day after tomorrow.
A．will watch B．have watched C．are watching D．watch
7．— Alice, what does your sister usually do in her free time
— She usually ________ some books.
A．reads B．is reading C．has read D．will read
8．When students prepare for an exam, they may feel ________.
A．proud B．surprised C．nervous D．shy
9．Michael thinks reading paper books is ________ than reading e-books.
A．comfortable B．more comfortable C．most comfortable D．the most comfortable
10．Dan is an artist. He ________ to draw pictures when he was five years old.
A．begins B．will begin C．has begun D．began
11．—What did the coach say
—He encouraged us ________ no matter how hard it was.
A．don’t give up B．not give up C．to give up D．not to give up
12．—I’m feeling terrible! I have a high fever.
— _________. You’d better see a doctor at once.
A．I’m afraid not B．Sorry to hear that
C．Sounds great D．You are right
二、完形填空（每题1分，共8分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Romain Rolland once said, “There is only one kind of heroism in the world, and that is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life.” Cai Lei, a patient with ALS (渐冻症), perfectly 13 this sentence.
Cai Lei was once the vice president of Jingdong Group, with a 14 job and a happy family.
But who would have thought that at the age of 41, he was diagnosed (诊断) with ALS and could only watch his body “frozen” until he could not breathe.
The illness gave him a fatal (致命的) wound but he didn’t want to bow to it. He began to think about 15 he could do for the people with ALS in the remaining days.
After much thought, Cai Lei 16 an idea: he wants to produce medicine that is good for the treatment of ALS.
When Cai Lei told others about this idea, everyone thought he was 17 . You know medicine development takes at least 10 years. 18 , the period from diagnosis to death of patients with ALS is no more than 5 years. Allowing patients at the moment to use medicine is impossible.
What’s worse, many people in society still misunderstand him. That misunderstanding is like a 19 , burning Cai Lei’s heart.
Although he is heartbroken, he never says anything for himself. He devotes himself to the research and development of the 20 . He believes: “Even if we can’t use this medicine, we should let our future generations use it.”
13．A．explained B．tested C．noticed D．taught
14．A．bad B．poor C．good D．sad
15．A．what B．how C．where D．which
16．A．worried about B．came up with C．made up D．heard of
17．A．excited B．satisfied C．crazy D．brave
18．A．Especially B．Suddenly C．Luckily D．However
19．A．hope B．noise C．lesson D．fire
20．A．ways B．inventions C．medicine D．lives
三、阅读理解（每题2分，共26分）
（一）
A
How can we make a difference to the environment There are many things we can do.
21 More than 30% of carbon emissions (碳排放) come from cars and trucks. We should look for better choices. Buses and trains are good ways for many people to travel together. This means fewer cars on the road and less air pollution. It also helps reduce traffic jams and make the city more enjoyable for everyone. A．Shop Locally B．Give Away Your Things C． Reduce Packaging Waste D．Use Public Transportation
22 Shopping in your own community helps support your neighbors. It also reduces the need for long-distance transportation and packaging (打包). This will be friendly to the environment. Besides, local products are often of high quality. When you shop locally, you’re helping the vitality (活力) of your community.
23 Do you have any things you don’t need anymore Instead of throwing them away, consider giving these things to someone for reuse. This reduces waste, keeps things out of landfills (填埋地) and saves resources. Besides, it feels good to help others. It’s a simple way that can make a big difference.
（二）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
B
How to keep fit
RunningRunning will help you lose weight faster than any other activity. It also strengthens (加强) your heart, lungs, and leg muscles (肌肉). But it can hurt your joints (关节). If you feel ache in your knees (膝盖), you need to stop and choose a different activity.
WalkingWalking puts less stress (压力) on the body than running. But you need to get your heart beating faster to see results. This means you’ll need to walk fast. Walking can also help you lose weight.
SwimmingSwimming is a great way to strengthen different parts of your body. It is also a good way to help lose weight. The water in a swimming pool is cooler than our body temperature. The body naturally protects itself from the cold by burning fat.
CyclingRiding a bicycle will help you lose weight and work leg muscles. But be careful! If you live in the city, you should stay on bike path and away from traffic.
24．Running can strengthen your ________.
A．feet B．eyes C．knees D．heart
25．Cycling can help you ________.
A．work leg muscles B．see results C．keep fat D．walk fast
26．________ is a great way to exercise different parts of your body.
A．Running B．Walking C．Swimming D．Cycling
C
Maya was a high school student from a small village. When she was a child, Maya had a dream—to become an astronaut and explore (探索) space. However, the people around her all thought it was a joke.
Although people didn’t believe she could make it, Maya put all her effort into her studies at school. She read books on astronomy, joined science camps, and looked for guidance from teachers. Maya’s interest in space grew stronger with each passing day, encouraging her to deal with any difficulty in her path.
In her final year of high school, an opportunity came—a scholarship (奖学金) would offer a chance to study astrophysics at a famous university. The selection (选拔) was strict, testing students’ knowledge, skills, and ability. Maya tried her best to prepare for it and she spent hours on it every day. When the day of the scholarship interview arrived, Maya faced a group of professors in the field. Nervously, she answered their questions and shared her love for space exploration. Although the interview was challenging, Maya tried her best until the last moment.
Weeks turned into months and there weren’t any results. Maya had doubts (怀疑) and uncertainty, but she didn’t let worries stop her journey. Finally, the day of the announcement (公告) arrived. Maya’s heart raced as the names were called one by one. As the last name was reported, Maya’s heart broke—it wasn’t hers. She failed!
Although she was disappointed, Maya continued to explore other opportunities in the field of space exploration. Years passed, and Maya’s perseverance (坚持) paid off. She attracted the attention of a famous astronaut who guided her on a new journey. Maya got hands-on experience, took part in research projects, and lost herself in the world of space exploration.
She finally made her childhood dream come true.
27．What did people around Maya think of her dream
A．Funny. B．Impossible. C．Meaningful. D．Awful.
28．What did Maya do after she lost the chance in the selection
A．She kept reading books on astronomy.
B．She answered questions in an interview.
C．She doubted the results of the announcement.
D．She continued to explore other opportunities.
29．What can we learn from Maya’s story
A．Opportunity waits for no man.
B．Two heads are better than one.
C．Perseverance is the key to success.
D．Don’t waste life in doubts and fears.
D
Making a star on Earth
When you look at the night sky, what you see are actually lots of “power plants (发电站)”. Every star makes a huge amount of energy through nuclear fusion (核聚变). For years, scientists have tried to make this kind of energy. They need to make a “mini star” on Earth. Recently, some scientists made a big step forward.
In February 2022, the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in Oxfordshire, UK. doubled a world record in 1997. The machine there, named Jet, used fusion engines (发动机) to make the same amount of energy as four wind turbines (涡轮机) make, reported The Guardian.
In the past no experiment could make more energy than what was used to start the fusion engine. This new experiment, although only lasting five seconds, showed it’s possible to make more power. The reaction (反应) stopped when the equipment got too hot. This problem can be solved with cooling systems. Future fusion reactions may last much longer than five seconds—minutes or even hours.
Why do we care so much about star power Fusion reactions would provide power to everyone on the earth—enough for everyone to use for thousands or millions of years. They’re also clean-they don’t produce carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) or radioactive (放射性的) waste.
You may wonder why fusion energy is so hard to make. Creating conditions similar to a star is not easy. The machine must reach temperatures as high as 10 times that of the sun’s core (核心).
Even so, it’s time to get excited about star power. If it can be successfully rolled out, it will be a landmark in human history.
30．What are compared to “power plants” in the first paragraph
A．scientists. B．stars in the sky.
C．nuclear plants. D．mini stars on the earth.
31．According to the passage, what was the recent achievement at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy
A．They produced four times the energy of four wind turbines.
B．They created a fusion reaction that lasted for several hours.
C．They doubled the previous world record for fusion energy production.
D．They successfully created a “mini star” on Earth.
32．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Reasons to use fusion energy.
B．Why we need to find cleaner power.
C．The advantages of fusion reactions.
D．The great amount of energy inside a star.
33．What can we learn about fusion energy from the passage
A．It is very hard to make it on the earth.
B．Scientists are trying to get it from the core of the sun.
C．It can be produced in a cold environment with cooling systems.
D．It is hopeful that scientists will make it on the earth successfully soon.
第二部分
本部分共5题，共20分。根据题目要求，完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达（第1-3题每题2分，第4题4分，共10分）
During my childhood, I didn’t have much interest in reading. However, when I entered middle school, I began listening to audiobooks and grew to love it. Now, I can finish a couple of audiobooks each month.
While reading a printed book allows more freedom to re-read paragraphs that we didn’t quite catch, go back to look something up from earlier in the book or even write down some notes in the margin (页边空白), audiobooks have their own benefits. They are enjoyable and convenient for both kids and adults. Besides, we can multitask (同时做多件事) while listening and get through books faster.
I often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones in order to better understand some difficult parts. Listening is necessary for all kinds of learning, including reading. I can now enjoy longer books that I might not have had the patience to read, and my ability to focus on audiobooks carries over to my skill in focusing on a written text.
To me, the coolest thing about audiobooks is the role of the narrator (朗读者). It can be very pleasing when the narrators are skilled. I like the sense of reading with someone who understands and loves the material.
It’s true that sometimes it’s not so convenient because we need to have a technological device (设备) like a cellphone, an iPad or a laptop, where we can store and listen to audiobooks. Besides, we also need to have access to the Internet to download audiobooks or surf audiobooks websites online.
However, audiobooks still have become a big part of my life and have even changed my life. They make reading fun by bringing stories to life through skilled narrators and discussing audiobooks with family and friends adds a joyful richness to my everyday moments.
34．When did the writer begin listening to audiobooks
35．Why does the writer often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones
36．What kind of narrators does the writer like
37．Would you like to listen to audiobooks Why or why not Please give at least two reasons.
五、文段表达（10分）
从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据所给的中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出真实的校名和姓名。
38．体育课上，有个同学腿受伤了，由此引发了学校对“安全上好体育课”的讨论。你觉得怎样上体育课更安全？请你以“How to keep safe in PE Class ”为题，在班会课上做主题发言。
内容包括：
1. 简要描述一件在体育课上的意外事件 (发生在你身上的或你看到的事件)；
2. 针对如何避免此类意外事件，提出建议；
3. 呼吁每个学生要注意体育课安全。
提示词语：fall down, ask for help, first aid
提示问题：
1. What happened in PE class
2. What advice can you give to avoid accidents in PE class
3. What do you want to say to your classmates about sports safety
How to keep safe in PE class
Good afternoon, everyone!
Do you know that we may get hurt in our PE class if we are not careful enough
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That’s all, Thank you.
How to keep safe in PE class Good afternoon, everyone!
39．许多学校在文娱、体育、户外等方面有丰富多彩的课外活动。你们学校有哪些课外活动？你认为参与课外活动对学生是否有好处？并给出恰当理由。
提示词语：ball games, talent show, benefits, development, relax
提示问题：
1. What after-school activities are there in your school
2. Do you think after-school activities are good for you
3. Why do you think so
There are many kinds of after-school activities in our school…_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
