广东省顺德2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末英语试卷
一、语法选择请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
1．（10分） I didn't like to eat vegetables or fruit before.I loved eating junk food（1） hamburgers and fried food.The bad habits had a bad influence （影响） on my life.
Certainly，I was overweight.I thought it was impossible for（2） to lose weight.When I was in primary school，there was a basketball game.But I didn't get to play in the game.I could only watch others play（3） .When they played against each other，I could only stand in the corner.（4） pity it was for me!
Two months ago，I heard（5） our school set up a new program.Its name was "Healthy Kids".Our school invited a teacher to give us（6） lesson.He said that if we are too heavy，we will get sick easily.After the lesson，I asked him for advice on how（7） healthy.He answered，"It's important to take exercise every day，（8） it's necessary to have healthy food."
Since then，I（9） my eating habits.Also，I keep taking part in activities.I go for a walk almost every day and I have had this habit for many years.Day by day，I became（10） and happier.I finally realized that a small change can make a big difference.
（1） A.of B.like C.about
（2） A.I B.my C.me
（3） A.happy B.happily C.happiness
（4） A.How B.What C.What a
（5） A.if B.that C.how
（6） A.a B.an C.the
（7） A.stay B.staying C.to stay
（8） A.and B.but C.or
（9） A.change B.changed C.have changed
（10） A.healthy B.healthier C.healthiest
二、完形填空请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
2．（10分） Parents can help their children have a great first job experience.Teenagers might become more successful later if they do well at their first job.So，parents should help their children find the（1） first job.
Even for children who have a（2） time learning or thinking，a good first job can be very important.Success at work can help them（3） the difficulties they face at school.In fact，both part﹣time jobs and volunteer work can help teens feel（4） .
Lucy is a high school student who works part﹣time at a coffee shop.She says that teenagers can get something useful out of their jobs.For example，they learn how to（5） and save money.They also learn how to（6） customers and plan their time well.
Nancy cleans part﹣time at her school.She says that working helps her（7） develop skills that will be useful when she goes to university.Nancy enjoys her（8） and feels that it has helped her grow as a person.
Both part﹣time jobs and volunteer work can provide teenagers with wonderful（9） and help them develop important skills.Encouraged by their parents，teenagers confidently take up part﹣time jobs and get（10） work experience.By doing so，they will learn and grow，and also help others in a good way.
（1） A.usual B.right C.easy D.latest
（2） A.hard B.useful C.funny D.separate
（3） A.believe B.compare C.change D.forget
（4） A.lonely B.excited C.nervous D.successful
（5） A.make B.find C.borrow D.collect
（6） A.hurry towards B.wait for C.communicate with D.compete against
（7） A.quickly B.quietly C.patiently D.seriously
（8） A.show B.job C.trip D.study
（9） A.advice B.progress C.experience D.discovery
（10） A.active B.common C.private D.valuable
三、阅读理解 请阅读A、B两篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
3．（10分） When you get home at night，you change your clothes，turn off the lights，and get yourself ready to sleep.How do you prefer to sleep，on the back or on you side？Here are some interesting sleeping positions.
Starfish Starfish is when you lie on your back and sleep with your arms near your head.According to studies，only 5% people sleep like this.It often causes lower back pain.So you can put a pillow （枕头） under your knees.You will feel more comfortable this way.
？ Soldier Position This sleeping position is a bit strange，but very common.It's when you sleep on your back with your arms down and very close to your body.Studies have shown that people who sleep like this may be quieter.It is really a good sleeping position because it helps keep your body in a straight line.
Sleeping on Your Belly（肚子） Do you like to sleep on your belly？The position might not help you.It can make your neck uncomfortable.But if this is how you like to sleep，you can use a very soft cooling pillow to make your neck feel better.
Freefall At least 7% of the world's population sleep that way.In this position you have your hands on or around your pillow，with your head turned to one side.But it may hurt your neck.Some studies say you're a social person if you like to sleep like this.
（1）Which sleeping position often causes lower back pain？
A.Freefall.
B.Starfish.
C.Soldier Position.
D.Sleeping on Your Belly.
（2）What is most probably a picture of the soldier position？
A.
B.
C.
D.
（3）If Tom likes to sleep in freefall position，he might be .
A.lovely
B.honest
C.social
D.careful
（4）What can we learn from the passage？
A.Most people sleep in the position of Starfish.
B.Sleeping in the position of Freefall may hurt your neck.
C.Sleeping on your belly can make your neck comfortable.
D.Sleeping in the soldier position helps you fall asleep quickly.
（5）Where is the passage probably from？
A.A guide book.
B.A news report.
C.A history website.
D.A health magazine.
4．（10分） Travel is like a box of chocolates.You won't know what you're going to get，especially when you choose blind box travel.
Earlier this year，blind box travel became very popular among young people in China.What is blind box travel？If you don't like to make plans and you are interested in the unknown journeys，you may choose to buy a blind box plane ticket at a low price，usually 100 or 200 yuan.Then you' will receive some places to choose.They can be busy cities，quiet beaches，or mountain villages.But these places are usually less popular ones.Once you pick a place，send your personal information to the airline （航空公司）.Then you can start your journey.
Mr.Cheng，in his 30s，is not a big fan of making plans.He says， "I'd like to try the blind box travel.It's really difficult to decide which place to go，and the plane tickets are too expensive.If I choose the blind box travel，I can choose from some places which are not so well﹣known at a low cost."
Unlike Cheng，22﹣year﹣old Sun is not sure of the blind box travel "I like to plan in advance.Getting everything ready makes me not worried.I really don't like the feeling of losing control，" Mrs Sun says.
It's like a surprise﹣﹣you never know where you'll end up with a blind box ticket.It could be the place you want to go，or it may not be.Would you like to give it a try？
（1）What is the correct order to start the blind box travel？
①choose a place to go
②buy a blind box plane ticket
③start your journey
④send your personal information
A.②①④③
B.①③④②
C.①②③④
D.②①③④
（2）If Mr.Cheng chooses blind box travel，he will .
A.buy the ticket at a high price
B.have a chance to travel for free
C.choose a less popular place to go
D.make a plan before buying tickets
（3）What does the underlined phrase "in advance" in Paragraph 4 most probably mean？
A.In time.
B.On time.
C.All the time.
D.Ahead of time.
（4）What is most probably the structure of the passage？
A.
B.
C.
D.
（5）What may the purpose of the passage be？
A.To compare different travel styles.
B.To introduce what blind box travel is.
C.To provide tips on how to plan a travel.
D.To share experiences about blind box travel.
5．（10分）阅读填空。阅读短文及文后A～E选项，请选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Are you a humorous person？Humor isn't just for fun.It's an important life skill that can help us as we grow up.
（1） A sense of humor can bring happiness to family life.And humor can also make kids cleverer and better able to deal with difficulties.It is not just about telling jokes，but about seeing the funny side of things in different ways.
Most of us may think we were born with a sense of humor，just like our black hair or big feet. （2） It can be developed in any one of us，no matter what our age is.
Kids，especially young ones，may not understand what humor is.However，they can do something funny to make themselves laugh. （3） As kids grow up，these things may be boring.But they can talk about these as jokes because their sense of humor grows better.
（4） They have the ability to find what's funny in others.And they love sharing jokes.This makes them more popular with their friends.
（5） They are more able to go through difficult times in childhood，from moving to a new town to starting at a new school.Humor helps them face problems with a smile，making it a useful skill for life.
A.What can humor bring us？ B.Humorous kids can deal with difficulties better. C.However，we can develop a sense of humor through learning. D.Humorous kids are good at getting along with others. E.For example，they can tell jokes or run after a 3﹣year﹣old boy.
四、短文填空请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。
6．（15分）
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Lilian started taking photos when she was 16 years old.After leaving university，she decided to be a photographer and started travelling around the world.
In the past few years，she has（1） many special education schools and met children with special illnesses.These children faced a lot of psychological （心理） problems.She wanted to（2） these children.They were interested in taking photos，so she decided to teach them how to take photos.
At the beginning，nobody supported Lilian（3） the risk is a little high and it cost much money.But she didn't give up.She visited more（4） and read many books about how to get along with these children.
Then，she started her first（5） .Many children were afraid and（6） to pick up the cameras at first.However，when they saw the beautiful sights in front（7） the cameras，they calmed down and smiled.
A child named Nancy was one of（8） .Nancy's mother said that she used to be not（9） and never played with others.After the lessons，she became more outgoing and began to make friends with other children.She（10） shared her experiences with others.
Lilian was very happy that her love for taking photos not only guided her life but also helped others.She felt thankful for the chance to help others through taking photos.
五、读写综合A.回答问题 请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。
7．（10分）
In the journey of life，we often forget to value the little things.Let's review the great story of Helen Keller，a woman who faced difficulties with courage，teaching us the importance of valuing every moment. Helen Keller began to lose her hearing and sight when she was 19 months old，but she didn't give up.She overcame her difficulties with a strong will.She showed us that even in difficult times，it's important to value the present and work hard.Her courage not only changed her life，but also touched the world. Helen knows that every day is valuable and every experience is important to remember.She valued the moment she met her teacher，Ann.With the help of Ann，she learned to communicate through touch and sound.In a world without light or sound，Helen discovered the beauty of everyday experiences through touching.She enjoyed the moments in life，such as feeling water on her hands，smelling flowers，and getting close to music.Each moment，no matter how small，was filled with surprise and joy. Helen Keller valued what she has.She enjoyed the sunrise，time with loved ones，and moments of following her dreams.Because she valued these little things in her life，she lived a life full of thanks and love.Her spirits （精神） encouraged many people. Know how to value when you are young，feel the beauty of life with your heart，and practice what you value about life.May we all be like Helen Keller，a person who is strong and hard﹣working.When looking back on Helen's life，how do you feel？
（1）When did Helen Keller begin to lose her hearing and sight？
（2）Who helped Helen Keller learn to communicate？
（3）How did Helen Keller discover the beauty of everyday experiences？
（4）Why did Helen Keller live a life full of thanks and love？
（5）What is Helen Keller like according to Paragraph 5？
B.书面表达
8．（15分）请根据要求完成短文写作。
假设你叫李明，你们学校的阳光英语报社将于下周举行以"珍惜"为主题的演讲比赛，请你根据以下图示及内容要求，完成一篇英语演讲稿。
内容包括：
（1）从上图中任选一项，并说明你珍惜它的原因；
（2）结合你所选的一项谈谈你的个人经历和感受；
（3）呼吁大家一起珍惜它。
注意：
（1）可在图示内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。
（2）不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和考生的真实姓名。
（3）语句连贯，词数80左右。作文的标题、开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Value Important Things Around Us
Dear teachers and friends，
Hello，everyone!I am Li Ming.There are many important things we should value in our daily life._____
Thanks for your listening.
参考答案
一、语法选择请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
1．B； C； B； C； B； A； C； A； C； B；
二、完形填空请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
2．B； A； C； B； A； C； A； B； C； D；
三、阅读理解 请阅读A、B两篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
3．B； A； C； B； D； 4．A； C； D； D； B； 5．A； C； E； D； B；
四、短文填空请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。
6．visited； help； because； schools； lesson； refused； of； them； confident； also；
五、读写综合A.回答问题 请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。
7．When she was 19 months old.； Her teacher Ann.； Through touching.； Because she valued little things in her life.； Strong and hard﹣working.；
B.书面表达
8．
Value Important Things Around Us
Dear teachers and friends，
Hello，everyone!I am Li Ming.There are many important things we should value in our daily life.I think we should cherish our health，because each of us has only one life.If we lose our health，we lose everything.I remember once I caught a bad cold and I didn't go to school for a month.I fell behind a lot in my lessons as a result.I had a hard time catching up.So from then on，I take active exercise to make myself healthier.So I think we should cherish our health，let's start now!
Thanks for your listening.
