广州市番禺区2024学年
第一学期八年级英语期末模拟测试题
试卷总分：90分 考试时间：100分钟
语法选择（每小题1分，共15分）
Life is full of challenges. And ___1___ up is not always easy. When facing difficulties, courage and a spirit of independence can be ___2___ than crying for help. It is the most moving story I ___3___ so far.
The young man was born ___4___ May 5, 1982 in a small town .When he was only 11, his father became mentally（精神上）ill and one day came back with an unwanted baby girl. A year later, his mother ___5___ home with his younger brother because of the poor life. The ___6___ boy began to take care of his sick father and the little girl ___7___. At the same time, he didn't give up ___8___. Later he went to college. ___9__ for the little girl, he did part-time jobs to support her education.
After people knew the young man's story, they were deeply moved. Though his life was hard, he didn't leave his father and his sister because they needed his help. And he didn’t accept ___10___ money from others. He said he felt encouraged because of kind offers, but he could depend ___11___ his own work. With his hard-won money, he even helped ___12___ students in trouble.
Love and care for others instead of worrying about your own __13__. Nobody ___14___ live alone. ___15___ you think more about what you could do for others, you won’t find the world smiling back.
1. A. growing B. grown C. grow D. grew
2. A. less useful B. more useful C. the most useful D. useful
3. A. heard B. has heard C. hear D. have heard
4. A. at B. in C. on D. by
5. A. leave B. leaves C. left D. has left
6. A. 12-year-old B. 12-years-old C. 12 year old D. 12 years old
7. A. as well as B. either C. as well D. also
8. A. study B. studying C. to study D. studied
9. A. Cared B. Care C. Caring D. To care
10. A. some B. any C. every D. no
11.A. of B. on C. with D. for
12. A. others B. another C. other D. the other
13.A. happiness B. happy C. happily D. happier
14.A. could B. should C. must D. had better
15. A. Because B. Unless C. If D. Although
完形填空（每小题1分，共10分）
Arctic foxes live on the land and sea ice within the Arctic Circle (北极圈). Winter in the Arctic is quite ____16_____. From October to February, the sun never rises to shine warmth and light.
_____17_____, these small foxes have a wonderful ability to ____18____ the icy Arctic. Their thick fur coat and long, furry tails keep the body ____19___. Their ____20____ also have thick fur like built-in snow boots. This makes their prey (猎物) harder to hear their footsteps. And their white coats make it difficult for hunter ____21____ wolves, polar bears and golden eagles to find them among the ice and snow.
When it’s not trying to keep warm or keep away from hunters, an Arctic fox is on the hunt for food. They prefer to eat small lemmings（旅鼠）, ___22_____ when times are difficult, they’ll eat whatever they can find: insects, berries, and _____23___the droppings of other animals. Sometimes an arctic fox will follow a polar bear on a hunting trip and eat the bear’s leftovers.
If a fox can’t find food, or if the weather gets really bad, it can ____24_____ in a hole. This helps the animal _____25_____energy so it doesn’t have to eat as much.
Once the animal comes out of its hole, it’ll try to hunt again. With food in its belly, the Arctic fox has a better chance of making it through another long, dark water.
16. A. comfortable B. different C. sunny D. warm
17. A. Unluckily B. Finally C. Successfully D. Luckily
18. A. live in B. depend on C. work as D. find out
19. A. cold B. warm C. straight D. soft
20. A. hands B. bodies C. feet D. faces
21. A. for example B. such as C. except for D. as well
22. A.so B. because C. but D. if
23. A. even B. seldom C. never D. hardly
24. A. take B. hide C. cover D. dig
25. A. produce B. save C. protect D. double
阅读（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）
A
Long long ago, a serious disease broke out in Beijing. Almost every family became sick, and many people were dying. Nothing seemed to help with the disease. People could do nothing but ask the moon goddess Chang’e for help.
Chang’e felt sad after learning about the disease in Beijing. She used her power to change her pet, Jade Rabbit, into a human. Then she sent Jade Rabbit to save the people. As soon as Jade Rabbit arrived in Beijing, she visited one family after another to treat(治疗) the sick people for free. People took her special medicine and got better quickly.
To show thanks for this excellent doctor, people all wanted to give her some gifts. But Jade Rabbit politely said no to all of them. She only borrowed some dresses and jackets so that she could change her clothes and look tidy every day. She also changed her looks. Sometimes she changed herself to be a young girl. Sometimes she changed herself to be an elderly man. Jade Rabbit was always busy with her work. She treated all the sick people successfully before that year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
Jade Rabbit was tired. Before returning to the moon, she slept under a big tree. After she fell asleep, two long ears appeared on her head. People were surprised to know the secret---this excellent doctor was actually Jade Rabbit. The story won the hearts of people in Beijing.
Nowadays, in order to remember Jade Rabbit, people like to make model rabbits during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This kind of model has the head of a rabbit and the body of a human. It is called “Grandpa Rabbit”. On the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, many families like to put fruit on the ground under the full moon. It is a popular way of showing thanks to Jade Rabbit, because of its selflessness and effort to save people.
26. What can we learn about the disease
A. No one knew how to deal with the disease.
B. It was a terrible disease in the rabbit world.
C. Most of the people died of the disease in China.
D. The disease broke out on the Mid-Autumn Festival.
27. In what order did the following happen in the story
a. The disease stopped spreading.
b. People provide Jade Rabbit with gifts.
c. People realized the doctor was Jade Rabbit
d. Chang’e got to know many people were sick.
e. Jade Rabbit was sent to help as a human doctor.
f. Jade Rabbit changed clothes and worked busily.
A. e→c→f→a→d→d B. e→c→d→a→f→e
C. d→e→b→f→a→c D. d→e→f→b→c→a
28. How do people remember Jade Rabbit now
A. By offering medicine. B. By making model rabbits.
C. By enjoying the moon. D. By changing their clothes.
29. What made Jade Rabbit win people’s hearts
A. Jade Rabbit looked different every day.
B. Jade Rabbit got great power from Chang’e.
C. Jade Rabbit helped people with nothing in return.
D. Jade Rabbit had a rabbit head and a human body.
B
Do you still remember the summer holiday last year When you think back on it, you might think of many of your happy times. But how do you store these things in your mind By using your memory.
Memory is the ability to remember things. Memorizing happens in a special area in our brain. When something happens, your brain records (记录) the important information and puts it in that area. That is what we call "memory". Scientists say that there are two kinds of memory—short-term memory and long-term memory. Your short-term memory can only last for a few seconds to a few minutes. But long-term memory is able to save information for a long period of time. People usually remember with short-term memory, and then forget things quickly after they experience them. They learn about something one day, but forget half of it the next day. A week later, they remember just a third of what they have learned. So people forget things easily without memorizing them again and again.
Scientists agree that people remember things in different ways. Some remember things better with the help of pictures. Others remember better when they take in the information by hearing it. But one thing is for sure: if you remember things in different ways together, you can get a better result. For example, try imaging pictures with English words, and at the same time listening to recordings of the words. Maybe studying English won't be a difficult thing.
30. The underlined word "store" in Paragraph 1 means "_____”
A. keep B. carry C. discuss D. imagine
31. What can we learn about long-term memory from the passage
A. Long-term memory is the most important way of memorizing things.
B. Long-term memory lasts shorter than short-term memory.
C. Long-term memory can save information for about one week.
D. People can get long-term memory by memorizing things again and again.
32. What is the passage mainly about
A. Some different types of memory.
B. Some difficulties in learning English.
C. Some interesting facts about memory.
D. Some ways to improve memory.
C
Scientist say they have invented the world's tiniest remote-controlled robot. The robots are small enough to sit on the side of a penny(便士). They don' have any power of their own, and they can be controlled from a distance by using lasers(激光器). The scientist say one day robots like these may be able to work in areas too small for tools.
The robots don't move very quickly. But given their tiny size, they also not too slow. It takes the robots about 20 seconds to cover 1 centimetre.
Right now the robots aren't all that useful. All they can do is move, and they need to be in a place where lasers can shine on them to do that. But the scientists say these robots are an important step towards creating more helpful tiny robots.
The researchers say that one day tiny robots like these might be able to work in very small spaces. It's possible that they could build very tiny machines, or perhaps even travel inside the human body to help deal with medical problems.
Using similar building methods, the scientists created a number of different robots, including ones that looked like worms, beetles, and crickets. John Rogers, one of the scientists, say that their methods allow them to " build walking robots with almost any sizes or 3D shapes".
33. How far can the tiniest remote-controlled robot walk in 5 minutes
A. 10 centimetres. B. 5 centimetres.
C. 3 centimetres. D. 15 centimetres.
34. What will the tiniest remote-controlled robots do for people
A. Work in a building. B. Work in a dangerous place.
C. Work in a small place. D. Work in the outer space.
35. What's the purpose(目的) of the last paragraph
A. To list the advantages of different kinds of robots.
B. To introduce that scientists have created different types of robots.
C. To show the number of different robots invented by scientist.
D. To explain how important it is to invent all kinds of robots.
36. What’s the best title for the passage
A. World's Tiniest Remote-controlled Robots
B. The Robots that Are Controlled by Lasers
C. World's Most Useful Remote-controlled Robots
D. All Kinds of Tiny Robots in the World
D
Are you a middle school student who loves to learn and travel Our Educational Exchange Program is the perfect chance for you to explore a new country, make friends, and learn a lot!
Program Dates Updated for 2025: The program runs from July 27th to August 9th. You'll spend these exciting weeks living with a friendly host family and attending a local school.
Where You'll Go This year, we're offering exchanges to the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Imagine experiencing the vibrant culture of American cities, exploring the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, or enjoying the stunning landscapes of New Zealand! How exciting it will be!
What You'll Learn You'll attend classes with local students and learn about their culture, history, and language. Also, you'll have the chance to take part in special activities like sports, music, and art.
Making Friends You'll meet students from all around the world who are as excited about learning as you are. You'll share meals, play games, and go on adventures together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Exploring the Country Every weekend, you'll have the chance to explore your host country with guided tours and group activities. From museums and theme parks to hiking trails and city tours, there's so much to see and do!
Application Requirements Between the ages of 13 and 16 years old by the start of the program. Able to provide a reference from your head fortable speaking and understanding English Open-minded, adaptable, and excited to try new things. Interested in learning about the host country's culture, history, and education system.
For more information or to apply, please contact us at: Email:
exchangeprogram@
Phone: +123-456-7890
Website: www.educationalexchange.org
How long does the exchange program in 2025 last for
A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. D. A month.
38. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned for an exchange student
A. Exploring historical sites.
B. Joining local sports.
C. Taking part in cultural classes.
D. Working full-time at a local company.
39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true
A. The program is only for students who speak English.
B. Students taking part in the program can only visit the United States.
C. Applicants need to be between 13 and 16 years old.
D. The program does not include any guided tours or group activities
40. What is the passage mainly about
A. The Advantages of Living with a Host Family
B. Exciting Weekend Activities in Foreign Countries
C. An Educational Exchange Program for Middle School Students
D. The Activity to Apply for a Cultural Exchange Program
第二节 阅读填空（每小题1分，共5分）
Over recent years, letter writing has been replaced by other ways of communicating. ______41______ Rather than put pen to paper, it feels much more natural for us to send text messages and emails.
______42______We can talk to people all over the world even in a few municating with people by sending text messages or emails can help us save time and receive a reply as soon as possible. _____43_____ But if we make a mistake in a letter, we have to cross it out or start again.
_____44_____ Yes, we are forgetting about the art of letter writing. Almost everybody would say that reading a hand-written from a friend is enjoyable. When you know someone has spent the time writing a letter for you, especially a birthday letter, there's something very special in your heart.
On the other hand, not only the person receiving the letter will benefit from a lovely envelope, but also the writer himself. When we know we're doing something that will make our friends very happy, we feel good about ourselves. _____45______ And you can also learn some new expressions.
写作(共三节，满分30分)
第一节 单词拼写（每小题1分，共5分）
Tina is a British girl. She has studied in Guangzhou (46) s______ three years ago. She goes to a local school. At first, she couldn’t speak Chinese very well and she was very （47）n______ at first. But Tom gave her a lot of help. She (48) p______ hard and improved quickly. Now she is able to speak Chinese clearly in public. She even won the first (49) p______ in a Chinese speaking competition for international students last month.
In her free time, she sometimes (50) t_______ around Guangzhou. She loves her life in Guangzhou and hopes to learn more about this beautiful city.
第二节 完成句子（每小题2分，共10分）
51. 到目前为止，杰克对中国文化已经了解很多。
______ ______, Jack ________ already ________ a lot about Chinese culture.
52. 他每天花1小时阅读关于中国文化的书籍。
He _______ _______ ________ _________ books about Chinese culture.
53. 同时，他每天尽可能多说汉语。
At the same time, he speaks _______ _______ ______ _______ he can every day.
54. 杰克最喜欢中国剪纸并期待更多地了解它。
Jack loves Chinese paper cutting best and _______ ________ ________ _______
more about it.
55. 在他看来，中国文化是多么伟大啊!
In his opinion, _________ _________ Chinese culture is!
第三节 书面表达（共15分）
假如你是李华，11月的第一周，在你们学校的操场上举办了一次English Week活动，请根据思维导图的内容提示写一封邮件，向去年来你校交流的外国同学Alice介绍活动情况。
注意：1.可在内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息
2.词数80词左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）
Dear Alice,
Hello, Alice! We haven’t seen each other for almost a year. Let me tell you something about the successful English Week we had. _______________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hope to hear from you soon.
Yours，
Li Hua
答案及评分标准
语法选择答案：
1-5 ABDCC 6-10 ACBDB 11-15 BCAAB
完型填空答案：
16-20 BDABC21-25 BCABB
阅读理解A：26-29 ACBC
阅读理解B：30-32 ADA
阅读理解C：33-36 DCBA
阅读理解D：37- 40 BDCC
阅读填空：41-45 ECBAD
语篇填词：
46.since 47. nervous 48. practised/ practiced 49. prize/place 50. travels/tours
完成句子：51. ①. So ②. far ③. has ④. learned/ learnt
52. ①. spends ②. an ③. hour ④.reading
53. ①. as ②. much ③. Chinese ④. as
54. ①. looks ②. forward ③. to ④. learning
55. ①. how ②. great
56作文
Hello, Alice! We haven’t seen each other for almost a year. Let me tell you something about the successful English Week we had. It was held in the first week of November on the playground in our school. On the first day, to help the foreign students know more about Chinese culture, we held a play show. The students acted out Chinese stories in English. The excellent show made a great success. On the second day, in order to help us study better, we had an English speech. In the speech, the teacher gave us some advice on how to improve our memory. In addition, it provided some practical ways with us to remember English words while learning English. On the third day, we held a cooking show so that we can feel the charm of local food. It was so popular that most of the students took part in it. After we tried our best to cook the local food by ourselves, we shared and enjoyed the delicious food together.
What an unforgettable experience we had! Although we felt a bit tired, we had a good time. In my opinion, English Week is worth holding every year because it is a good way for us to practice our oral English. So I hope we will have more interesting activities during the English Week. What do you think about it
Hope to hear from you soon.
Yours，
Li Hua
评分标准：
1~25题 每小题1分
26~40题 每小题2分
41~45题 每小题1分
46题 1分 47题1分 48题 1分 时态扣0.5 49题1分 50题 1分 时态扣0.5
每空0.5 大小写错误没分
每空0.5 大小写错误没分
每空0.5 大小写错误没分
每空0.5 大小写错误没分
每空1 大小写错误扣0.5
内容（6分）：时间地点1分，三个活动 各1分, 感受和意见2分
准确性（6分）
流畅性（3分）包含卷面扣分
