2024-2025深圳外国语中学八下英语期中试卷(1)（无答案）

2024-2025学年深圳外国语学校八年级 (下)期中
英语试卷
Part One
I. Listening.(12.5')
i) Listen to the short conversations between two speakers and choose the correct answer. The conversations will be read ONCE only.(0.5'*10=5')
( )1. Which kind of vegetable does the woman suggest growing
A. Carrots. B. Tomatoes. C. Potatoes.
( )2. How will the speakers go to the City Museum
A. By bus. B. By underground. C. By bike.
( )3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the street. B. In a store. C. In the woman's office.
( )4. How often does Kathy play badminton
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
( )5. When will the speakers probably go back to the city
A. In August. B. In September. C. In October.
( )6. How does the woman feel about James' behaviour
A. Upset. B. Surprised. C. Embarrassed.
( )7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Patient and doctor. B. Husband and wife. C. Driver and passenger.
( )8. How does the man like the suit
A. It is too big. B. It is too expensive. C. It is too bright in color.
( )9. What are the speakers talking about
A. A plan for the holiday. B. Their travel experiences.
C. The weather in Singapore.
( )10. Why did the man change his plan
A. Because he had an accident on the way.
B. Because the weather conditions were bad.
C. Because something unexpected happened.
ii) Listen to the passage and answer the following questions. The passage will be read
TWICE.(0.5'*5=2.5')
( )11. Where did Alex learn about e-waste
A. From a book. B. From the newspaper. C. From the Internet.
( )12. Which of the following activities may cause e-waste
A. Throwing an old TV set away.
B. Creating a website of one's own.
C. Downloading a lot of new songs.
( )13. What is the aim of the charity group WIN
A. To solve problems with students' computers.
B. To send people messages about the latest phones.
C. To help people recycle and reuse electronic devices.
( )14. How many computers did WIN give to students in Alex's town
A. About 150. B. About 200. C. About 300.
( )15. Who will the computer centers donate computers to
A. The poor students in Central Asia and Africa.
B. The poor students in Central America and Asia.
C. The poor students in Central America and Africa.
iii) A. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear. The passage will be read TWICE (0.5'*6=3')
B. Please translate the following two questions into English.(1'*2=3')
7.你想知道机械腿有多重，你问 Peter：
8.你想知道机械腿是否可以帮助残疾人走路，你问 Peter：
II. Cloze.(1'*10=10')
The race against time began when the Flying Cloud set out on its journey. It aimed to be the fastest ship ever to travel from New York to San Francisco.
Eleanor(Ellen) Creesy was responsible for 16 the ship, planning the best course for it to follow. Although she was highly skilled, being a woman made her an unusual navigator. At that time, women were expected to become wives and mothers and 17 held responsible positions outside the home.
The journey was full of 18 . During a big storm, a major part of the ship was broken.Ellen didn't stop to fix it right away. She decided to keep going and was 19 to win the race despite the risk.
In places where there was no wind, ships could easily get stuck. Ellen 20 find a way with her knowledge, so the Flying Cloud got out of these places faster than any other ship before.When preparing for the trip, Ellen read a lot of research to learn about wind and water movements at different times of the year. This required a 21 spirit that most seamen didn't have at that time.
Near the end of the trip, the Flying Cloud came to Cape Horn, the most dangerous part of the journey. There was a lack of 22 due to violent storms. Ellen couldn't see the sun and had to use her guesswork to 23 their position. She was so good at it that she led the ship through a narrow and rocky passage, successfully 24 the people on board.
Finally, on August 31, 1851, the Flying Cloud reached San Francisco, completing its journey in 89 days and 21 hours and breaking the old record by a week. With her 25 and courage,Eleanor showed that women could make great achievements at sea.
( )16. A. cleaning B. guiding C. painting D. repairing
( )17. A. only B. finally C. rarely D. gradually
( )18. A. challenges B. attractions C. discoveries D. disappointments
( )19. A. frightened B. unwise C. patient D. determined
( )20. A. wished to B. used to C. managed to D. needed to
( )21. A. fighting B. cooperative C. religious D. scientific
( )22. A. seafood B. daylight C. labour D. energy
( )23. A. look up B. figure out C. ask for D. worry about
( )24. A. saving B. joining C. treating D. getting
( )25. A. kindness B. imagination C. curiosity D. intelligence
III. Reading comprehension.(22.5')
A(1'*5=5')
Two things changed my life: my mother and a white plastic bike basket. I would be a different person if my mum hadn't turned the simple basket into a life lesson.
My mum handled most of the parenting in my childhood. Looking back, I don't know how she managed everything, especially the family budget. But she made it look easy. If my brother and I ever complained about not having what other kids did, we'd hear things like, "I don't care what so-and-so got for their birthday. You' re not getting a TV in your room or a fancy Sweet 16Party. " Instead, we earned our pocket money by doing chores around the house. We also had to take care of our belongings, and if something was lost, it would not be replaced.
One summer day, my mum took me to the bike shop to fix a tire. That's when I saw it - a beautiful white plastic bike basket with colorful flowers. The basket winked at me and I knew I had to have it. I begged my mum to buy it for me. I promised to do extra chores, anything, just to have it. She smiled and said gently, " If you save up, you could buy it yourself. "I protested(反抗),afraid someone else would buy it first.
Then she said, " There might be another way. " She bought the basket that day and hid it somewhere I couldn't find. Each week, I saved up my pocket money and did extra chores -washing the car, helping with dinner, running errands (跑腿) on my bike, which now looked empty without the basket. Finally, after weeks of hard work, I had the full amount and got my dream basket.
Days later the unthinkable happened. A neighbourhood girl rode by on her shiny new bike -with the exact same basket. I rode hard and fast home to tell my mother about this disaster.
And then came the lesson I' ve taken with me through my life. My mum knelt down, looked into my teary eyes, and said to me, " Honey, your basket is extra-special because you paid for it yourself. "
( )26. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. The writer enjoyed doing housework. B. The writer came from a wealthy family.
C. The mother was strict with her children. D. The mother kept the kids' belongings safe.
( )37. What did the writer suggest by using empty in paragraph 4
A. Her bike basket was missing. B. She was eager to get the basket.
C. The basket didn't match her bike. D. It was impossible to get the basket.
( )28. What was the disaster in paragraph 5
A. A neighbourhood girl got a fancier bike.
B. The writer's basket was no longer special.
C. The writer didn't like her basket any more.
D. The basket cost more than the writer expected.
( )29. What life lesson did the writer learn from her mother
A. Save money now for future needs. B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Your effort makes the reward sweeter. D. One man's meat is another man's poison.
( )30. In which part of the magazine can we probably find the passage
A. Life story. B. Career corner. C. Parenting tips.D. Household chores.
B(1'*5=5')
Skywells, or tian jing, used to play a key role in keeping people's homes cool in southern and eastern China. Could they do it again today
Skywells were designed to cool people's homes naturally before air-conditioning. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind travels down the walls to the bottom and create airflows by replacing warmer indoor air, which rises and leaves through the opening.
Even though skywell buildings have existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern facilities. Over the past two decades,however, they have been making a comeback. Yu Youhong, a craftsman, has spent more than 30years bringing back skywell homes. He expects skywells to be more and more popular among younger generations because of their ventilation (通风) and lighting functions, especially as sustainability(可持续) becomes more important for new buildings.
Architects are now looking towards the principles(原理) behind skywells while designing new buildings to save energy. One example is a research centre in Jinan, Shandong province. Its18-storey glass-walled tower block has a giant skywell in the middle. The elevators, toilets and meeting rooms are all situated around it, which helps improve the lighting and ventilation of the centre and reduces the use of energy.
Although ancient" green wisdom" like skywells continues to inspire today's architecture,there are some challenges for bringing skywells into modern designs, according to WangZhengfeng, a researcher at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Because traditional skywells are highly dependent on their natural surroundings-for example, the amount of sunlight or rainfall-it is difficult to apply them as a universal solution, she explains.
( )31. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. What skywells look like. B. When skywells appeared.
C. Why skywells were designed. D. How skywells cool the house.
( )32. What does" making a comeback" probably mean in paragraph 3
A. Showing importance. B. Regaining popularity.
C. Making improvements. D. Going back to the past.
( )33. Why does the writer mention the tower block in paragraph 4
A. To introduce how the building was designed.
B. To explain why architects find skywells inspiring.
C. To show skywells can be used in today's buildings.
D. To prove modern skywells differ from ancient ones.
( )34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Skywells will be widely used in the future.
B. Osing skywells needs careful consideration.
C. City environment is not suitable for skywells.
D. Skywells can't help solve environmental problems.
( )35. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Skywells: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
B. Skywells: The Secrets of Chinese Architecture
C. Skywells: A Green Structure Needs Improving
D. Skywells: A Traditional Design to Be Protected
C (1.5'*5=7.5')
Choose five of the following six sentences and put them back into the original text. There is an extra one.
A. All we need to do is just to enjoy them.
B. In fact, all forms of arts can benefit our brain.
C. They also get along better with their family and friends
D. They' ve found that artistic activities can be really good for us.
E. We should practise drawing regularly to truly experience its benefits.
F Similarly, students were found to remember words better when they drew.
In recent years, scientists have been researching how arts influence our brain and behaviour. 36 .
Training in arts may lead to changes in our brain. It has been found that children who play musical instruments are better at paying attention to others before they speak. 37 This may be a sign of better performance in the front part of their brains, which is responsible for important tasks like self-control and decision-making.
38 Even simple drawings can enhance our memory. In a study, a group of students were invited to draw during class. Later, these students scored higher in exams than other students. 39 Such results show that arts might help us learn in other fields.
Even if we' re not good at drawing or singing, there's no need to worry. We don't have to be talented to benefit from arts. 40 Visiting museums, attending concerts and watching plays are all good for us. So, why not make arts part of our daily life and let our inner artist shine
D (1'*5=5')
Read the following information about six parks in Shenzhen:
A. Shenzhen Bay Park is a coastal park perfect for jogging, cycling and watching birds.
B. Children's Park provides a lot of fun rides, science exhibitions and interesting activities for children to enjoy.
C. With its beautiful scenery and amazing light shows, OCT Harbour Park is a popular spot for photography.
D. Wutong Mountain Park offers challenging hiking routes and from the top of the mountains, you can get fantastic city views.
E Known as a paradise of plants and flowers, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden attracts many photographers every day.
F. Lianhua Mountain Park has large areas of grassland and peaceful walking trails. It is an ideal place for hiking and picnicking.
Please choose the park for the five people according to their interests:
( )41. Alex is fond of photography and wants to take some photos of beautiful night lights.
( )42. Debbie is a nature lover and she wants to record the beauty of plants and flowers with her camera.
( )43. Lucy wants to take her little sister to a park with a merry-go-round and activities designed for kids.
( )44. Andy enjoys cycling with the sea breeze gently touching his face. He is also interested in birdwatching.
( )45. Bob loves adventures and would like to try a tough hiking path. He also hopes to get a bird's-eye view of the city.
IV. Grammar.(0.5'*10=5')
Traditional Chinese culture has many art forms that help shape people's personalities. For example, guqin, the game of Go, calligraphy and painting 1 (consider) the four traditional arts of the literati(文人).
Among them, calligraphy is an art 2 uses brush and ink as its tool and paper as its stage,performing the beauty of Chinese characters. In ancient times, it was not only 3 necessary skill for the literati, but also a means of self-cultivation(自我修养).
4 (practise) calligraphy requires unity of the mind and the hand. Speed, 5 (strong)and agility(敏捷) are all important for creating fine calligraphy works. 6 (actual), many calligraphers find that they can forget their worries when writing. They feel calm and reach the state of forgetting both the surroundings and 7 (they). In this way, calligraphy serves 8 a path to inner peace.
Calligraphy, like a mirror, is a silent reflection of the soul. Today, even though there are many new ways 9 (record) information and express thoughts and ideas, calligraphy is still popular.Many people regard it as a 10 (value) part of our culture and hope that it can be passed on for generations to come.
Part Two
I. plete the following sentences with the correct form of the given word.(1'*10=10')
1. Lemons a lot of vitamins that are good for our health.(container)
2. Drivers have difficulty the road signs on a foggy day.(recognition)
3. With her personality, Ms. Johnson is popular among the students.(charm)
4. To graduate, students must meet like passing exams and completing a paper.(require)
5. The facial of Mona Lisa is one of the most fascinating parts of the painting.(express)
6. Going to a live concert is a(n) experience than listening to an album at home.(impress)
7. The coach told the team that winning the game was a matter of doing their best on the field.(simple)
8. The detailed of the Silk Road in this book explains how it connected different countries.(describe)
9. Tourists are not allowed the undeveloped areas of the primitive Ailao Mountain inYunnan.(exploration)
10. The new manager was late for an important meeting because his secretary had forgotten him about the heavy traffic.(warn)
II. Phrases.(15')
A. Complete the sentences with the phrases we' ve learned in EIM. (1'*10=10')
1.他这么快就康复了，真是个奇迹。
he recovered so quickly.
2.你有没有想象过踏入一个不同的世界
Have you ever imagined
3.这个公司去年给慈善机构捐了数百万元。
The company charities last year.
4.许多当地的孩子受到了 Carlinos 的激励成为了音乐家。
A number of local children musicians by Carlinos.
5.在我们学校，骑自行车上学的学生占大多数。
In our school, students who ride bicycles to school .
6.每个城市都有自己的魅力，吸引着世界各地的游客。
Each city , attracting tourists from around the world.
7.为了保护我们的个人信息，我们最好远离诈骗(scam)网站。
To protect our personal information, we had better scam websites.
8.机器人送餐是这家餐厅独有的，提供了一种未来感十足的用餐体验。
Robot delivery , offering a futuristic dining experience.
9.学校图书馆里有各种各样的书籍供学生们选择。
There is in the school library for students to choose from.
10.她是遗传学领域的先驱， 目前正在研究基因如何影响健康。
She genetics and is now studying how genes influence health.
B. Choose the correct phrases from the box to complete the sentences. There is an extra one.(1'*5=5')
weather forecast play against body language decide on set off achieve one's goal
1. According to the , it will be sunny tomorrow.
2. She the world champion right now. It is really exciting!
3. No matter how hard the situation is, nothing can stop us from .
4. Mary for New York yesterday, and we saw her off at the airport.
5. The company the location of the new shopping mall in tomorrow's meeting.
III. Sentence transformation.(1'*5=5')
1. Pete was strong enough to lift the heavy box.(Rewrite the sentence with" so … that".)
2. You helped me with my studies. You were so kind.(Combine the two sentences into one.)
It .
3. We often see the old man work in the garden.(Rewrite the sentence with the passive voice.)
The old man .
4. They would rather work together than study alone.(Paraphrase.)
5. Oscar Wilde's Short Stories, which is made up of three stories, explores different aspects of human nature.(Paraphrase with the phrase learned in EIM.)
Oscar Wilde's Short Stories, , explores different aspects of human nature.
IV. Write from memory.(1'*5=5')
1.... think about and what they will look like.
2.… and things appear to move, each picture should be made .
3. Sound effects, like the noise of the underground, .
4. Spring has come, . I It's the perfect time for flying kites.
5. After that, tie the strings of the square.
V. Writing.(15'*1=15')
假设你是李华。你的外国朋友 Jason观看了你们小组制作风筝的视频后，来信向你询问，想了解其他中国传统手工艺品。你决定向他介绍灯笼。请你给他写一封回信，要点如下：1，1.象征意义：光明的未来和幸福的生活。
2. 使用场合： 请自行补充一点。
3.主要制作材料：请自行补充。
4.描述主要制作步骤：
(1)制作框架；(2)覆盖纸或丝绸；(3)进行装饰；(4)固定蜡烛。
注意：
1.词数为100左右;
2.适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.文中不能出现真实姓名、班级及学校名称；
4.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇: lantern(n.灯笼), bamboo strips(n.竹条), decorate (v.装饰)
Dear Jason,
I'm so glad to hear that you' re interested in traditional Chinese handicrafts. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you want to know more about Chinese culture, please write to me.
Yours,
Li Hua