2023-2024学年度初二上期中考试卷
第二部分 阅读（共三节，计40分）
第一节 （共11小题，每小题2分，满分22分）
阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
What movies do you want to watch We pick three movies to fill up your holiday with great stories.
Movie Lose to Win The Great War Pil’s Adventures
Director (导演) Gao Hu Chen Kaige Julien Fournet
Introduction A basketball coach, Wei Guozheng, teaches a group of students with mental disabilities (智力障碍). The comedy Lose to Win is going to make you laugh and warm your heart. The Great War is about the Chinese People’s Volunteers going to the Democratic people’s Republic of Korea (朝鲜) to help in the war against the US. Do you want to have an adventure full of surprises Then come to watch this French cartoon. Pil’s Adventures.
Running time 136 minutes 150 minutes 89 minutes
Ticket ￥42 (25 yuan for children under 12) ￥45 (27 yuan for children under 12) ￥36 (22 yuan for children under 12)
( ) 21. Jane is interested in movies about history, so she can go to watch .
A. The Great War B. Lose to Win C. Pil’s Adventures
( ) 22. If Mr. And Mrs. Green want to watch Pil’s Adventures with their ten-year-old daughter, they should pay
yuan.
A. 72 B. 94 C. 108
( ) 23. What can we learn from the chart
A. Gao Hu is the main character in Lose to Win.
B. Pil’s Adventures is a French sitcom full of surprises.
C. Two of the three movies’ running time are more than two hours.
B
The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was very “smart” with the use of many exciting technologies (技术). Let’s have a look!
The stadium (场馆) for the tennis competition is sometimes called the “Small Lotus (莲花)”. On the top of it, there are eight “petals (花瓣)”. Each petal weighs 60 tons. They can open and close freely. It’s built this way for different kinds of weather.
You are going to watch one of the events, but can’t find your way. Don’t worry. The Hangzhou Asian Games AR service is here to help. You simply turn on your phone’s camera and it will see where you are and then show you the way. You can also know more about the stadiums as you walk by.
What if the athletes need first aid (急救) during the game Droves (无人机) can be used to send things over. They can fly as far as 20 kilometers and travel 16 meters in one second. Using a drone saves about 60 percent of the time.
Can’t walk around at the stadiums in person (亲自) Try the Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse (元宇宙)! In the metaverse, it’s like an online cartoon world. You can see the stadiums both from the outside and inside. Also, you can choose clothes for your own character who is able to “run” around the stadiums and even talk with other online users.
( ) 24. What is the “Small Lotus” for
A. Moving heavy things quickly. B. Showing the way to the stadium.
C. Changing the stadium in different weather.
( ) 25. Which of the following can help out people who are lost
A. The drones. B. The AR service. C. The metaverse.
( ) 26. What can you do in Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse
A. Watch cartoon movies. B. Talk with other online users.
C. Sell clothes to other characters.
( ) 27. What can be the best title (标题) of the text
A. Tech in the Asian Games B. The Hangzhou Asian Games
C. “Smart” stadiums in the Games
C
In the world, a five-day work week is common. But in some places, people are exploring(探索) the idea of working four days a week. The idea isn't new, and some companies have been slow to try it. But leaders of some companies may worry that workers can't finish the work, or that it could have other troubles.
Last June, 6l companies in the UK took part in the test of a four-day workweek. They asked their workers to do as much in four days as they usually did in five. The test lasted for six months and turned out to be good for both companies and workers.
In general, the workers said the four-day work week made them less tired, and 39% said they felt less stressed. 73% of the workers were more satisfied(满意的)with the time they spent working. According to the results, the number of days when workers were out sick dropped by 65%. 57% fewer people gave up their jobs during the test. At the same time, the companies made more money. The results are so positive(积极的) that 92% of the companies are planning to keep the new schedule(时间表).
How did workers do more in less time Some companies cut meetings, or made the meetings shorter. Others used technologies to help workers get work done quickly. Some companies created the “focus time” so that workers could work carefully.
Workers reported that one more day off allowed them to do what they loved. Some people said they were able to get more training or take care of things at home. Others said they were able to spend more time with their family. A four-day work week meant a better working life and family life to people.
( ) 28. According to Paragraph 1, leaders of some companies may feel about the idea of a four-day work week.
A. worried B.excited C. lucky
( ) 29. What did the results of the test show
A. The four-day work week made workers more tired.
B. Over half the workers were not satisfied with their jobs.
C. Most workers enjoyed working in the four-day work week.
( ) 30. How did companies help workers do more in less time
By using technologies. By asking others for help.
By having fewer and shorter meetings By having a better working environment.
A. B. C.
( ) 31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. People are becoming more satisfied with their jobs.
B. A four-day work week is good for companies and workers.
C. A shorter work week has some advantages and disadvantages.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。
Every summer, drowning (溺水) accidents happen among students from to time 32 For this, many schools have swimming lessons. Swimming is both a useful life skill and a great sport. Like any physical activity (体育活动), swimming also has risks, so it's important to make sure that you do it safely. Here are somethings you should know.
Don't swim alone. No matter how old you are, swimming alone is a bad idea. 33 You may fall, get hit or have other unexpected accidents. So always have someone with you. They can help you or call for help for you if anything happens.
Swim only when you feel comfortable. For example, don't swim if you have an open wound(伤口). 34 And if you still don't feel better, get out of the pool.
Follow the pool rules and signs. 35 So look for and read the pool safety information carefully before getting into the water. And don't jump into any water unless you know how deep it is.
Be patient. 36 Start by swimming once or twice a week, and don't expect to break any speed or distance (距离) records in a short time. Maybe in the beginning you can only make it halfway across the pool before you need to take a break, and that's okay. As you practice more, you'll be able to swim for longer each time.
A. It takes time to improve your swimming skill. B. They are there to protect (保护) you. C. You never know what may happen while you’re swimming. D. If you develop pain while swimming, stop and rest. E. The best way not to get drowning is to learn to swim.
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第三节 （共4小题，每小题2分，满分8分）
阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
A wild donkey (驴) once lived in the woods all alone.
One day a jackal (豺) passing by saw the donkey. He went up to the donkey and asked, “Why do yuo look so sad, my dear fellow ”
The donkey turned to the jackal and said, “I have no friends and am very lonely.”
“Well, don’t worry. I will be your friend from today,” the jackal said.
From that day, the donkey and jackal became very good friends. They were always seen together.
One evening, the jackal and the donkey were walking through the woods. As they walked on, they saw a large number of fruit trees in front of them. “Ah, look! How wonderful and delicious the fruits look, ” said the donkey. “Let’s eat some of them.”
“Okay,” said the jackal. “But let’s do it very quietly.”
They silently and quickly ate the fruits. After eating enough, they lay under a tree happily. “That was delicious, but there is something missing tonight,” said the donkey.
“What is that ” asked the jackal. “Why, music, of course,” answered the donkey, looking a little surprised.
The jackal asked, “Where are we going to get music from ” the donkey said, “Don’t you know that I am a great singer ”
The jackal was afraid. “Remember, we are in a fruit garden. If the farmer hears us, we will be in trouble. If you want to sing, let us go away from here,” he advised the donkey.
“Wait till you hear me.” The donkey threw back his head and started his song. “Hee...haw, hee-haw,” he brayed (嘶叫) aloud. The jackal realized that the donkey was not willing to take his good advice. He moved away and hid himself behind the trees. Hearing the loud braying, the farmers came rushing with sticks and gave the foolish donkey a heavy beating (敲打). After the farmers had left, the jackal went over to his friend. He said, “Is this the prize you won for your singing ”
“Ooh, yeah, but they don’t appreciate (欣赏) good music,” said the donkey.
The jackal replied, “This is what happens when you don’t listen to the advice given by a good friend. I hope you have learnt a lesson.”
37. Why was the donkey unhappy
38. How did they eat the fruits
39. What did the jackal do after the donkey didn’t listen to his advice
40. What did the donkey win for his singing according to the passage
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节 （共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）
On the afternoon of June 13th, a video about a deliveryman (送餐员) jumping off a bridge to save a woman was posted on Chinese social media. And soon it was watched by lots of people on the Internet.
In the video, the man Peng Qinglin, a 31-year-old from Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, was 41 a rail (扶手) on Xixing Bridge, a 12-meter-high bridge above Qiantang River. Without 42 , he jumped into the river. Then he swam towards the woman as quickly as he 43 . At last, he 44 her life successfully.
“I was riding across the bridge,” said Peng. “ 45 I heard the call for help. After knowing where the sound was from, I decided to save her. Of course I was afraid, because the bridge was so 46 . But the woman was in danger. I must help her.”
Peng’s story is quite touching. The video got about 40,000 likes online in just a few hours. Because of it, Peng became 47 and received much praise (赞美). “What a hero! I really 48 him,” wrote an Internet user under the video.
Peng was later taken to the hospital and stayed for about ten days. During that time, he got a lot of prizes, including 100,000 yuan and a flat (公寓). However, he didn’t 49 the money or the flat himself. He gave them away to schools.
“There are many heroes in Hangzhou, I just happened to be the one who got noticed. I saved the woman not for these 50 ” Peng said. “I just wanted to give a helping hand to anyone in need.”
( ) 41. A. holding B. cleaning C. painting
( ) 42. A. working B. discussing C. thinking
( ) 43. A. could B. should C. must
( ) 44. A. changed B. saved C. coloured
( ) 45. A. Finally B. Suddenly C. Luckily
( ) 46. A. strong B. wide C. high
( ) 47. A. helpful B. active C. famous
( ) 48. A. care about B. look up to C. look for
( ) 49. A. keep B. touch C. check
( ) 50. A. programs B. prizes C. chances
第二节 （共10小题，计10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
Jianzi is a popular game in China. It can be played almost anywhere and anytime, whether you’re on your own, in a pair or part of a group. The aim (目标) of the traditional game is to try to keep the Jianzi in the air using only the 51. (foot), and to get as many kicks as possible without 52. (drop) it.
Jianzi has 53. long history of over 2,000 years. And it’s believed to have come from another ancient Chinese game called Cuju taken by soldiers for relaxation and exercise. Over the years, 54.
(it) popularity (受欢迎程度) has grown.
Nowadays, Jianzi is not only a folk leisure (休闲) activity but also a serious competitive sport. It has strict rules about a standard (标准的) Jianzi, 55. the weight to the number of feathers (羽毛). Players kick the Jianzi towards the other side of a net (网) and win a point 56. the other team is unable to return it. The sport 57. (have) something in common with the goal-shooting skills of football.
It is said that Jianzi 58. (get) international attention (关注) when a Chinese athlete showed it at the Summer Olympics in Berlin in 1936. People thought Jianzi was an 59. (interest) aport at that time. 60. (slow), it entered many countries, and was tried by many players.
第三节 （共5小题，每小题2分，计10分）
阅读下面的短文，将划线部分译成英文或中文。
These days, 61. people show all kinds of things on the Internet like good food and wonderful vacations. Now showing the number of steps (步数) is becoming popular, too.
62. 越来越多人发现良好的健康很重要. To keep healthy, many people go to work on foot. When they start walking, they open the step counter app (计步应用程序) on the phones to record (记录) how many steps they walk that day. After a day’s walk, some people show the number on WeChat or Weibo. Gradually (逐渐地), 63. the step counter app becomes one of the most popular apps.
This can make them learn from each other and keep exercising.
“This helps me to exercise much and keep a good habit,” Miss Liu said. “I can also talk about how to keep healthy with my friends on WeChat. We are in the same group to encourage each other to keep exercising.”
Mr. Wu likes to exercise. But in the past he was kind of lazy and didn’t want to exercise every day. “After I use the step counter app, everything is different. 64. Now I walk more steps and seem to be healthier. Sometimes there are prizes for those walk more steps. I really like it.” he said.
65. 散步是一项令人放松且有用的锻炼方式。Both the old and the young like it. Recording the steps helps people a good habit of walking and showing the number can make people more interested in walking. But don’t take the number too seriously.
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第四部分 写作（满分10分）
66. 国庆假期刚结束，你的假期过得怎么样呢？请根据下面的提示，用英语写一篇短文，从四个不同的方面谈谈你是如何度过你的国庆假期的（已给出三个方面，请再补充一个方面）。
My National Day Holiday Health exercise every day...
Study read books...
Entertainment (娱乐) watch some shows...
... ...
要求：
（1）80词左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
短文需包含所给内容，可适当发挥；
不得在文中出现真实的人名和学校名称。
During my National Day holiday, I had a wonderful time.
2023—2024学年度第一学期八年级期中考试
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1－5.ACCBA 6－10.CBBAC 11－15.BCBAB 16－20.BCAAC
第二部分 阅读
21－23.ABC 24－27.CBBA 28－31.ACAB 32－36.ECDBA
37．Because he had no friends and was very lonely.
38．Silently(Quietly) and quickly.[只作答了silently(quietly)或quickly得1分。]
39．He moved away and hid himself behind the trees.
40．A heavy beating by the farmer.
第三部分 语言运用
41－45.ACABB 46－50.CCBAB
51．feet 52.dropping 53.a 54.its 55.from 56.when/if 57.has 58. got 59.interesting 60.Slowly
(51－60评分细则：所填单词拼写错误，大小写有误，形式不对均不给分。)
61．人们在网上(0.5分)展示各种各样的事物(0.5分)，如美味的食物和美好的假期(1分)
62．More and more people(0.5分)find(0.5分)good health(0.5分)is important(0.5分)/More and more people find it important in good health
63．计步应用程序(0.5分)变成(0.5分)最受喜爱的应用程序(0.5分)之一(0.5分)
64．现在我走(0.5分)更多的步数(0.5分)，并且似乎(0.5分)更健康了(0.5分)
65．Walking(0.5分)is a relaxing(0.5分)and useful way(0.5分)to exercise(0.5分)
第四部分 写作
66．【参考范文】
During my National Day holiday, I had a wonderful time.
First of all, I spent much time doing exercise every day. I got enough sleep. Besides, I focused on my study and did a lot of reading. I joined a reading club where I learned something new about Chinese history. Of course, I finished all my homework. In addition to exercising and studying, I also watched some shows, like sports shows and game shows. And I visited a farm with my family. We took quite a few photos. During the holiday, I also helped my parents with lots of housework, such as doing the dishes, sweeping the floor.
All in all, my National Day holiday was both relaxing and meaningful.
