四川省泸州市合江县2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题
一、听力 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．（1分）How often does the man go for a walk？
A.Once a day.
B.Twice a day.
C.Three times a day.
2．（1分）How does the woman feel？
A.Happy.
B.Sad.
C.Bored.
3．（1分）What does the man do？
A.A teacher.
B.A driver.
C.An engineer.
4．（1分）What did the man do last night？
A.Took an exam.
B.Studied for math exam.
C.Made a phone.
5．（1分）What do we know about Paul？
A.He is always lucky.
B.He needs help.
C.He is good at study.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
6．（2分）（1）What's the matter with John？
A.Stomachache.
B.Sore throat.
C.Fever.
（2）What does the woman advise John to do？
A.See a doctor.
B.Take the temperature.
C.Get enough sleep.
7．（3分）（1）What is the name of the band？
A.Central Park.
B.The Sunshine.
C.Rock Music.
（2）How do they go to the concert？
A.By bike.
B.By car.
C.By bus.
（3）What time will they meet on the day of the concert？
A.At 5 p.m..
B.At 6 p.m..
C.At 7 p.m..
8．（3分）（1）What does Ted like best？
A.Swimming.
B.Beach volleyball.
C.Sand games.
（2）When does Ted usually go to the beach？
A.On Saturday mornings.
B.On Saturday afternoons.
C.On Sunday mornings.
（3）How old is Ted？
A.5.
B.10.
C.15.
9．（3分）（1）How long did Mark stay in Egypt？
A.One week.
B.One month.
C.One year.
（2）Who went to Egypt with Mark？
A.His family.
B.His friend.
C.His history teacher.
（3）What did Mark do in Egypt？
A.Go fishing.
B.Visit some museums.
C.Take a boat trip.
10．（4分）（1）Where is the girl from？
A.New York.
B.London.
C.Sydney.
（2）What has the girl collected？
A.Dresses.
B.Socks.
C.Shirts.
（3）Why does the girl never wear the clothes in her collection？
A.They are too old.
B.They are too expensive.
C.They are too special.
（4）What does the girl mainly talk about？
A.Her family story.
B.Her unusual interests.
C.Her shopping experience.
二、基础知识运用 单项选择 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
11．（1分）—Peter，could you please help me take out the rubbish？
— .I'll do it right away.（ ）
A．Sounds good B．Good idea
C．No problem D．Not at all
12．（1分） our school life meaningful and colorful，our teachers always organize some interesting activities for us.（ ）
A．Make B．To make C．Making D．Makes
13．（1分）There will be pollution if everyone plays a role in protecting the environment.（ ）
A．fewer B．more C．less D．much
14．（1分）We all jumped in as soon as we heard our country successfully launched（发射） Shenzhou﹣18.（ ）
A．silence B．danger
C．achievement D．excitement
15．（1分）—What was your mother doing when you got home last night？
—She dinner for us.（ ）
A．cooked B．is cooking
C．was cooking D．cooks
16．（1分）—I'm going to a job interview.I feel a little ________.
—Take it easy.Some soft music can help you relax.（ ）
A．nervous B．comfortable
C．excited D．happy
17．（1分）﹣﹣Which do you prefer， listening to music or watching a movie？
﹣﹣__________． I like playing the chess．（ ）
A．Both B．All C．Neither D．Either
18．（1分）No matter how much difficulty we meet，we shouldn't following our dream.（ ）
A．give up B．give out C．give in D．give away
19．（1分）—You swim here!Look at the sign，it says"No Swimming!Danger!"
—Sorry，I won't.（ ）
A．may B．mustn't C．needn't D．should
20．（1分）—Hi，Tom.May I use your dictionary？Mine was left at home.
—Sorry.Bill it since two days ago.（ ）
A．has lent B．has borrowed
C．has kept D．has gotten
三、完形填空 通读下面的短文，然后从后面各题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
21．（15分） On April 24th，2024，Chengdu reported something fascinating：the lovely giant panda"Hua Hua（1） 3 years and 9 months old，has become the "Honorary Director（名誉主任） of Chengdu Tourism（旅游业）（2） at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.Hua Hua's cute qualities not only have made （3） a symbol of culture but also fit for such a special role.
Because she is cuter than most giant pandas with her black and white look，round face，and lovely actions（4） of people.The message was from a video and it （5） became popular all over the world online.
（6） becoming the Honorary Director，Hua Hua served as a mascot（吉祥物） for important events（大运会） and the 2024 Spring Festival Gala.In her new role，people expected her to （7） tourism further in Chengdu.In March 2023， （8） her popularity（流行），the number of visitors to the panda research base has become much （9） than the year before.Visitors often wait a few （10） just in order to have a look at her.They also love （11） Hua Hua toys and other beautiful objects for their family.Hua Hua even has her own （12） —that has sold over 100，000 pieces.People usually send them to their friends as gifts.
Although it （13） funny to have a panda as a"director"，Hua Hua's job is pretty important.This is similar to the roles of other （14） in the world，such as Larry，the cat in the UK（总理） office and quietly helps （15） mice.
（1）A.finally B.only C.still D.nearly
（2）A.took up B.set up C.grew up D.put up
（3）A.her B.him C.me D.them
（4）A.arms B.hands C.hearts D.noses
（5）A.simply B.quietly C.carefully D.quickly
（6）A.Until B.Before C.When D.Since
（7）A.improve B.compare C.complete D.research
（8）A.according to B.because of C.such as D.up to
（9）A.higher B.smaller C.larger D.lower
（10）A.minutes B.months C.years D.hours
（11）A.making B.providing C.selling D.buying
（12）A.postcards B.photos C.articles D.letters
（13）A.looks B.sounds C.tastes D.smells
（14）A.people B.pandas C.animals D.toys
（15）A.catch B.touch C.feed D.keep
四、阅读理解 阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
22．（10分） I was not feeling very well so the doctor checked my heart and said I needed more exercise.I have never been very active，and I do not like sports.I have always wanted a pet，so my parents gave me a dog for my birthday.Now I get exercise by taking him for a walk every day.I have had him for three months now and I feel really healthy.
—Anna
Our teacher decided to start a girls' football team and I thought， "What a great idea!"I was the first member of the team.We have played football for a year now and we all feel very healthy.Our teacher is the coach，and she also takes part in the training with us.She is in excellent health
—Wang Wei
For the last few years，I went to work on the subway.When I got to work，I always felt very sleepy and I was not happy.I bought a bike in January.Since then
—Thomas
I was weak after a long illness，so I wanted to exercise more.Then a friend suggested， "Why don't we go for a run before school？"So we started running a week ago.But I do not enjoy running，I feel awful.My legs hurt and I am hot all over.Perhaps I am too weak to do any exercise.What do you think？
—Richard
（1）Why did Anna feel terrible？
A.Because she wanted a birthday gift.
B.Because she has never been very active.
C.Because she has played soccer for a year.
D.Because her parents made her exercise every day.
（2）What can we learn from Wang Wei？
A.She set up the football team.
B.Her football coach is very strict.
C.She has played football for years.
D.She likes playing football very much.
（3）Which of the following about Thomas is RIGHT？
A.He never smiles when he works.
B.He sometimes runs before work.
C.He has ridden to work for some time.
D.He went to work，by bus for several years.
（4）How long has Richard been running after getting a friend's advice？
A.For one week.
B.For three months.
C.For six days.
D.For one year.
（5）What does the writer want to tell us？
A.Running makes people hurt sometimes.
B.Walking pets makes people active.
C.Doing exercise is good for your health.
D.Making a football team is necessary.
23．（10分） Xining Wildlife Park is on a mountain in China's Qinghai Province.The park is home to more than1100 animals of more than 100 species（物种）.Qi Xinzhang is the head of the park.He often shares videos about the animals' everyday activities in the park.And it gets a lot of attention（关注）.
Qi was born in the countryside of Baoding，Hebei Province.He has loved animals since he was young.After graduating from Qinghai University in 2009，he became a keeper in the park.
"The Pallas's cat（兔狲） is a favorite for visitors.It looks like a cat，and is of a similar size.Its cute but angry looks always make people laugh.Young people love it
The Pallas's cat is a kind of national protected animal species in China.The cats in Qi's park were saved from the wild.To make more people protect the species，Qi has been naming each of the Pallas's cats in the park and telling their stories on social media in the past five years.
Qi cares deeply about the animals and he has thought a lot about running a zoo."A zoo is not just a place for visiting.It should be an education center.It should help people see nature in a right way and protect it，"he says.
（1）What can we learn from the first paragraph？
A.Qi is a visitor of the park.
B.Qi often shares videos about himself.
C.Videos about the animals' daily activities get little attention.
D.More than 1100 animals live in Xining Wildlife Park.
（2）When did Qi fall in love with animals？
A.When he was young.
B.When he shared a video online.
C.When he became a keeper in the park.
D.When he graduated from Qinghai University.
（3）Why did Qi tell stories about the Pallas's cats online？
A.To make more people laugh happily.
B.To let people give names for them.
C.To make more people help protect the species.
D.To show people how cute the Pallas's cats are.
（4）What does a zoo mean most according to Qi？
A.It's fun for visitors to visit.
B.It's safe for animals to live in.
C.It's helpful for keepers to make money.
D.It's educational for common people to see nature.
（5）In which part of a newspaper can we read the text？
A.Health.
B.Nature.
C.Culture.
D.Sports.
24．（10分） "On the first day of 2024，I saw the snows of Kilimanjaro（乞力马扎罗山脉），"said Xu Zhuoyuan
Xu climbed to the top of the tallest mountain in Africa on Jan 1.She even stood on top of Mount Qomolangma last May，making her the youngest Chinese girl to climb to the world's highest mountain from the southern side.
Xu's climbing journey began on a family trip to Xizang and Sichuan four years ago.Passing by Mount Siguniang in Sichuan，she felt amazed by its beauty and decided to try climbing it.She fell in love with mountain climbing right then and there.
For the next few years，Xu did hard training.She went to the mountain s in Yunnan and Sichuan every month，climbing mountains over 5，swimming and rope skipping.All that hard work helped her face the big challenges on Mount Qomolangma and Kilimanjaro.
Above 4，000 meters on Mount Kilimanjaro，the climate（气候），during which Xu faced unpredictable（难以预测的） weather such as rain and strong winds.Staying warm and avoiding（避免）
Looking ahead，Xu has set great goals for herself.She plans to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents（洲） and visit the North and South Poles（极地）
（1）When did Xu Zhuoyuan reach the top of Kilimanjaro？
A.On Jan 1，2023.
B.On May 1，2023.
C.On Jan 1，2024.
D.On May 1，2024.
（2）Why did Xu Zhuoyuan decide to try climbing？
A.Because she wanted to be famous.
B.Because she enjoyed physical exercise.
C.Because her climbing journey made her relaxed.
D.Because she became surprised at Mount Siguniang's beauty.
（3）According to the passage，what's the right order of the following events？
①Xu did daily physical exercise.
②Xu tried climbing Mount Siguniang.
③Xu climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
④Xu climbed to the top of Mount Qomolangma.
A.②①④③
B.①②③④
C.②④①③
D.③④②①
（4）What were the main challenges when Xu climbed Mount Kilimanjaro？
A.Taking a long time to the top.
B.Getting hurt by strong sunlight.
C.Having little water and food.
D.Keeping warm and avoiding heat loss.
（5）Which of the following can best describe Xu Zhuoyuan？
A.Smart and active.
B.Hard﹣working and brave.
C.Friendly and honest.
D.Outgoing and helpful.
25．（10分） The Wudang Mountains in Shiyan，Hubei Province，are famous for their amazing natural beauty（寺庙），Taoist（道教） culture and Wudang martial arts（武术）.
The place often appears in different martial arts novels and films.For example，the movie The KarateKid was filmed at some famous places in the Wudang mountains such as the Golden Hall and Nanyan Palace.Chinese action star Jackie Chan played the main role in it.
In December 1994，a group of ancient buildings at Wudang was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site（联合国世界遗产名录）.
As the birthplace of Wudang martial arts and Chinese Taoism，every year Wudang Mountain receives more than 100，000 tourists and over 5
"The Wudang martial arts are not only popular in China but has also interested a lot of fans from foreign countries，"one teacher said.
Jake Lee Pinnick from the US is one of the foreign fans.He has learned martial arts in Wudang Mountain for over ten years.Jake is now married and has become a martial arts teacher.
"Now I'm a 16th generation （一代） of the Wudang Sanfeng Academy（学院）.I feel it's my job to make more and more people know and love the Wudang culture and Wudang martial arts
"Practicing Wudang martial arts is good for my body and mind.It has become my way of life，"said Mohammed，another foreign student from Egypt
（1）How many things are the Wudang Mountains famous for in Paragraph 1？
A.3.
B.4.
C.5.
D.6.
（2）What do we know about The Karate Kid？
A.It was made by Jackie Chan.
B.It came out in December，1994.
C.It's a movie about Chinese martial arts.
D.It's a movie about Wudang Mountains.
（3）What does Jake Lee Pinnick do？
A.A movie star.
B.A martial arts teacher.
C.A film﹣maker.
D.A martial arts student.
（4）Which of the following about Wudang martial arts is TRUE？
A.They were born in the Golden Hall.
B.They were listed into UNESCO World Heritage Site.
C.They have helped Mohammed improve in some ways.
D.Almost 5，000 students come to them every year.
（5）What's the best title for the passage？
A.Taoist culture
B.An international teacher，Jake
C.A film about Wudang mountains
D.Wudang mountains—a symbol of Chinese culture.
五、短文语法填空 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或用空白处后括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，并将所填写的答案工整填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
26．（10分） Once upon a time，there was a shepherd （牧羊人）.He kept several （1） （sheep）.Every day，he would take his sheep out to eat grass in the fields and return home （2） them in the evening.
One day，the shepherd found that one of his sheep was missing.He looked for it everywhere， （3） he couldn't find it.The shepherd （4） （be） very unhappy，but he still didn't know what to do.It turned out that during the night（5） （catch） his sheep through a hole in the sheep pen（羊圈）.His neighbor suggested to him，"The sheep is already lost，so I don't need to fix it."And so he didn't accept the neighbor's suggestions.（6） next morning，he discovered that another sheep was missing.Once again，the wolf stole the sheep through the hole in the pen.This time（7） （follow） the neighbor's advice.So he picked up his tools and started to fix the pen.He also checked the pen more often （8） （make） sure it's fine.
From then on，the shepherd never （9） （lose） another sheep.He learned that it is important to take preventive measures（防患于未然） and fix problems as soon as （10） （possibly），rather than wait for things to get worse.
六、书面表达
27．（25分）你校决定开展一次"最美家乡代言人"演讲活动，请你根据以下提示，写一篇英语演讲稿。
提示要点：
（1）地理位置（四川西南、交通便利）；
（2）名胜古迹（方山、尧坝古镇）；
（3）名优特产（酒、龙眼、荔枝、油纸伞）：
（4）家乡变化：
（5）你的感受……
注意：100词左右，要点齐全，可适当发挥。开头与结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：西南：southwest：酒：wine；油纸伞：oil paper umbrella；龙眼：longan；荔枝：lychee.
Hello，everyone!I'm glad to tell you something about my hometown，Luzhou.
_____
That's all.Thanks for listening!
参考答案
二、基础知识运用 单项选择 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
11．【答案】C
12．【答案】B
13．【答案】C
14．【答案】D
15．【答案】C
16．【答案】A
17．【答案】C
18．【答案】A
19．【答案】B
20．【答案】C
三、完形填空 通读下面的短文，然后从后面各题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
21．【答案】BCACD BABCD DABCA
四、阅读理解 阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
22．【答案】BDCAC
23．【答案】DACDB
24．【答案】CDADB
25．【答案】BCBCD
五、短文语法填空 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或用空白处后括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，并将所填写的答案工整填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
26．【答案】（1）sheep（2）with（3）but（4）was（5）caught（6）The（7）follow（8）to make（9）lost（10）possible
六、书面表达
27．【答案】 Hello，everyone!I'm glad to tell you something about my hometown，Luzhou.
It is located in the southwest of Sichuan and has convenient transportation.There are also many places of interest here，such as Fangshan and Yaoba Ancient Town.There are also many famous specialties here，such as wine，longan，oil paper umbrella ，lychee and so on.After so many years of development，the road in my hometown is getting wider and cleaner now.People's living standards have also improved.They have moved into new buildings，and many families have their own cars.People have more time to do what they like.I am very happy that I can live in my hometown.I also hope my hometown can be better and better.
That's all.Thanks for listening!
