浙江省杭州2024-2025学年八年级下学期期中英语试卷（无答案，无听力部分）

2024年第二学期八年级期中试卷
第一部分听力理解（略）
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
On Thursday, July 20, 2024, to challenge myself and experience something new, I took a trip to Xi'an alone. Here is my trip!
DAY1 July 17, 2024 Let's go! The Terracotta Army is a must-see for everyone. It is known as “the eighth wonder of the world”.
Huaqing Palace is famous for its hot spring. Here I visited Furong Garden, a traditional Chinese garden. It was really beautiful with colorful lights at night.
DAY2 To know a city well, you must go to its history museum. In Shaanxi History Museum, I got a deeper understanding of the past of this city.
DAY3 A Xi'an tour is not complete without climbing Mount Hua. Challenging to climb the mountain was the most exciting thing I did during this trip!
DAY4 Go home! There is one more thing I have to mention-Xi'an is really a city full of delicious food! There I tasted biangbiang noodles, yangrou paomo, roujiamo, cold noodles, and so on. For me, yangrou paomo is the most delicious.
16. When did the writer go to Shaanxi History Museum
A. On Monday, July 17. B. On Tuesday, July 18. C. On Wednesday, July 19. D. On Thursday, July 20.
17. Which of the following is TRUE about the writer's trip
A. He knew the past of Xi'an well when visiting the Terracotta Army.
B. He visited Furong Garden on the early morning of Day 2.
C. He found it really exciting to climb Mount Hua on the third day.
D. He regarded roujiamo as the most delicious food in Xi'an.
18. Who will most probably be interested in this text
A. Travel lovers. B. Technology fans. C. History experts. D. Food researchers.
B
Standing at the foot of the big mountains, I know that real adventure(冒险)often starts with beautiful things in nature. Everyone has their own favorite place, and I also want to find mine.
Last month, I went to a beautiful mountain with great expectation. Along the way, I was so excited that I couldn't wait to watch the fantastic view(风景). However, when I arrived there, I found there were so many people and the noisy sounds made me very sad. I expected to feel the beauty of nature in a quiet place, but now it was much too noisy.
But I didn't give up and went on climbing the mountain. As I walked on, there were fewer people and the view became more and more beautiful. When I reached another place called Mount Green view, I saw a place full of green plants and colorful flowers. The sense of peace was growing up from the bottom of my heart at that moment. Then I started climbing. I couldn't wait to see more. The view from the to' made me feel like I was in Alice's Wonderland.
After enjoying the view for a while, I decided to go on my journey and headed for a quiet lake. Along the way, I was so happy that I even sang a song. The water there was so clear that I could even see the beautiful stones in the lake. Ducks swam slowly and quietly. I rested on the grass and enjoyed the nice moment.
This trip shows me that we can find beautiful things in places we don't think of. Sometimes, looking for a great place is as good as getting to that place. So stop waiting and get moving to enjoy the beautiful view as soon as possible.
19. Which was the first place the writer visited
A. A place filled with noisy people. B. Mount Greenview.
C. The top of the mountain. D. A quiet lake.
20. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
A. The view was so peaceful that the writer wanted to sleep.
B. The view was so amazing that the writer felt like a dream.
C. The view was so common that the writer felt nothing special.
D. The view was so terrible that the writer wanted to leave.
21. Which shows the changes of the writer's feelings best in the passage
22. What can we learn from the writer's trip
A. Mountains are always the best place to find beautiful things.
B. Singing songs can make the journey more enjoyable.
C. People can find beautiful things in unexpected places.
D. Getting to a great place is more important than looking for it.
C
If you are a student who enjoys playing video games, will it be likely that you have had at. least one argument with your parents about the impacts(影响)of gaming Your parents might say that video games are bad for you because they can worsen your eyes,lower your school performance and can lead to some health problems. You probably argue that video games allow you to socialize with your friends, improve your memory and soon.
One study of Honor of Kings showed that 90 percent of the parents said their kids didn't like talking and got angry easily because of the game. On the other hand, a study made by Cheryl Olson, writer of the book Grand Theft Childhood, interviewed 1,000 public school students and found that video games can help kids develop problem-solving skills and inspire creativity. What's more, ____▲____because some games teach things like history, geography or culture.
So should students play video games or not I think students and parents can both win this argument. Most of the bad impacts of video games happen when students play for too long, so play them in moderation(适度). Here's how to do that
First, take a rest from your gaming to help around the house or get some fresh air. Second, try to find video games that are both fun and educational. Third, there are also many games that get you up out of your seat. Play games like Fruit Slasher to improve your health. Finally, find some games that you can play with your parents, and you just might find they may have more fun than you!
What do you think Is the good enough to outweigh the bad
23. Why is the study of Honor of Kings mentioned
A. To show some parents are angry. B. To show Honor of Kings is popular.
C. To show students love gaming a lot. D. To show gaming brings some bad things
24. Which of the following sentence can be best put in________
A. they can be highly relaxing B. they can be highly educational
C. they can help you communicate D. they can help you solve problems
25. Which sentence shows the writer's opinion on gaming
A. The writer thinks students should spend proper time on gaming.
B. The writer thinks parents should stop their children from gaming.
C. The writer thinks students should do housework instead of gaming.
D. The writer thinks parents should learn to have fun by playing games
26. What advice is mentioned on gaming in Paragraph 4
a. Find some smart video games to play. b. Finish homework before gaming.
c. Choose games that can help move your body. d. Invite your parents to play games together.
A. Abc B. abd C. acd D. bcd
D
In 1991, Liu Lingli finished her study at Nanjing Special Education Normal School. After that, she began to teach the students who were hard of hearing. In order to help them make a sound, she let students put their hands on her mouth and neck to feel the vibrations(震动).
In 2005, it was the hardest year for Liu Lingli. At the age of 32, she had her own child. However, the child was hard of hearing. Other teachers advised her to take her child to a big hospital far away, but she didn't want to give up her students. Finally, she decided to stay there and train her child by herself.
Although she had a hard time, she still kept helping her students. Up to now, she has taught in the special school for thirty-four years. As a result, she changed many students' lives. More than thirty students recovered(康复) and fifteen students entered normal schools to study. The students were grateful to her.
27. What did Liu Lingli do after she knew her own child had hearing problems
A. She invited a doctor to help her at school. B. She took her child to a big hospital far away.
C. She gave up her job to take care of her own child.
D. She kept teaching her students while training her child by herself.
28. What achievement(成就)did Liu Lingli achieve
A. She got a great job at Nanjing Special Education Normal School.
B. She helped her child get into a normal school and become more confident.
C. She helped over 30 students recover and 15 students enter normal schools.
D. She wrote a book about how to make children with hearing difficulties speak.
29. How can we describe Liu Lingli
A. Smart but boring. B. Careless and shy. C. Hard-working and helpful. D. Warm-hearted and funny.
30. What is the writer's purpose(目的) of writing the passage
A. To invite people to join a special education. B. To share the story of a caring and kind teacher.
C. To show us a group of hard-working students. D. To discuss the training of special education teachers.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，从方框中所给的A—E五个选项中选择正确的选项（其中一项是多余选项），将其序号填入31—34题，并回答35题。
Mother's Day, which falls on the second Sunday of May, is a holiday showing love to your mother. Today, it's also a holiday to bring your family joy. ___31___.
Make your home beautiful
Get your house warm and fresh with some decorations(装饰品). One idea is to cut paper hearts and hang them across a window or a bookcase. ___32___And put them in unexpected places. Surprise your family with a word like “You look good today!” on the bathroom mirror or “I love you!” on a coffee maker.
Make a special plan
One of the best ways to show your family that you care about them is to plan a special trip. ___33___. Or ask your brother and sister to have a picnic in the park. You can also make some preparations for the trip, like washing the family car, buying surprise snacks for each of your family members.
Try to make a dinner yourself
The homemade food is always popular-everyone likes it! It's time for you to have a try. ___34___Then you can enjoy it with your family. Let the food show our love and thanks and remind us of sweet memories.
A. Then you can buy some beautiful plants.
B. You can cook homemade food for your family.
C. It's a good idea to invite your mom for a bike riding.
D. Another way is to write warm words on the paper hearts.
E. Here are some tips to show your love and kindness this year
35. What will you do to show your love to your family (Answer in no more than 10words)
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第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
Betty lived in a small town. Beautiful flowers were everywhere in the town. Because of the shyness, Betty just stood with __36__words in front of people. The shy girl hardly talked to others. She __37__ a walflower(壁花) that always stays quiet in the dark and worried that nobody would see her.
However, her closest friend, Fiona, was truly__38__. Fiona loved to talk with others and she encouraged(鼓励) Betty to__39__. She told Betty that life wasn't always as__40__as roses(玫瑰), but everyone was able to make it full of roses.
With the encouragement of Fiona, Betty began to change. She started going to a theater class and enjoyed__41__in the theater group. Day by day, her__42__for acting began to shine. However, new__43__were never far away. One of Betty's classmates became a thorn(刺) in her side. The classmate was unhappy with her success, but Betty kept being friendly. She showed her true self and became friends with this classmate. All the changes made her feel__44__every day.
Betty got good results from hard work__45__the town's famous movie maker, Mr. Johnson, watched one of her plays. He liked her acting so much that he invited her to star his new movie. Betty's big day__46__. People were happy to see her movie.
Betty__47__became more confident(自信的)than before. And her change was like a beautiful__48__. She met many difficulties. They taught__49__that there's no rose without a thorn. But those thorns helped her improve herself. Betty's experience showed that personal changes were__50__for anyone.
36.A.enough B.nice C.few D.dirty
37.A.cared about B.felt like C.gave up D.brought out
38.A.busy B.happy C.quiet D.different
39.A.change B.accept C.wait D.agree
40.A.cheap B.real C.beautiful D.free
41.A.speaking B.acting C.dancing D.singing
42.A.decision B.plan C.promise D.talent
43.A.difficulties B.mistakes C.exams D.jokes
44.A.angry B.fresh C.afraid D.famous
45.A.before B.unless C.when D.though
46.A.arrived B.answered C.stayed D.stopped
47.A.carefully B.seriously C.easily D.finally
48.A.wallflower B.classmate C.rose D.friend
49.A.them B.it C.him D.her
50.A.simple B.possible C.similar D.interesting
第Ⅱ卷
注意：将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分15分）第二节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
请根据句意从方框中选择合适的词，并用其适当形式填空。每词限用一次。
decide drop against put off climb
51. When the rain began to beat heavily___________the window, the Browns were playing a card game together.
52. The bottle___________onto the floor and broke into pieces.
53. Mike thought twice before he made the___________.
54. Aron Ralston, the American___________, used his knife to cut off half his right arm.
55. We shouldn't___________what we have to do today til tomorrow.
第三节（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题纸的相应位置。
When Reshma Kosaraju was 12 years old, her family 56.__________(move)from Chicago to Northern California. Soon after that, the Camp Fire started. It was one of 57._________(big)fires in California history,” Reshma, now 17, told TIME for Kids. 58._________her school was about 320 kilometers south of the fire, students still had to wear masks(面罩)because 59._________the smoke. “It is an unusual experience for me, because I have never 60.________(real) experienced this problem. So she hoped 61._________(deal)with the problem. Later she created a 62.________(use)way to predict forest fires with artificial intelligence(人工智能). 63._________(she)method is nearly 90% right. “I realized that if I could succeed, the results could make 64._________big difference. For example, the environment can be helped and many 65._________ (life) can be saved,” Reshma said.
第四部分书面表达（共两节，满分30分）
第一节单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
根据上下文、所给单词的首字母及括号中所给的中文提示，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。
Should students do housework at home Some parents think that their children are under too much 66. p_________ and too busy with their studies. They believe doing housework means a 67. w_________of their time. But others think it's very 68.__________(重要的) and necessary for their kids to do some housework at home. Here are the reasons.
First, after studying at school, their kids need a change by doing some housework at home. Second, their kids need to learn how to take care of 69. t________. Third, their kids must do chores to clean up their rooms. So they must 70.______ (培养)the independence from a young age.
As for me, I think we kids should help our parents do housework at home. Our parents work hard and they are very tired after a day's work. We should 71.__________(分担) the housework with them. It also helps us understand the idea of 72. f_________. It is not good for us to live an easy life with everything that our parents 73.________(提供)for us because
we can't 74.__________(依靠)on others all our life. The 75.e_________kids learn to do housework, the more independent they will be. So have a try from now on.
第二节书面表达（共1小题，满分20分）
假设你是李华，请根据以下校刊的征文海报，结合所给提示，写一篇英语短文进行投稿。选择其中一项活动并列举一次相关经历，谈谈你的看法与收获。注意：
1.文中不得出现真实姓名、学校名称等；
2.词数80-100词，标题已给出，不计入总词数。
3.参考词汇（仅供选择使用）：learn something about, get a feeling of, realize the importance of, understand the meaning of
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