2024~2025学年第一学期期末考试
八年级英语
注意事项：
1.本试卷共8页，满分120分，时间120分钟，学生直接在试题上答卷；
2.答卷前请将装订线内的项目填写清楚。
第一部分（听力 共30分）
Ⅰ.听选答案（共15小题，计20分）
第一节：听下面10段对话，每段对话后有一个问题，读两遍。请根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题，从所给的三个选项中选出问题的正确答案。（共10小题，计10分）
1. A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus.
2. A. Physics. B. History. C. Geography.
3. A. His brother. B. His father. C. His uncle.
4. A. Windy. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
5. A. Once a month. B. Twice a month. C. Three times a month.
6. A. Playing football. B. Playing basketball. C. Playing ping-pong.
7. A. A policeman. B. A scientist. C. An engineer.
8. A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
9. A. Stones. B. Postcards. C. Stamps.
10. A.5. B.10. C.15.
第二节：听下面两段材料，包括一篇独白和一段对话，每段材料后有几道小题。请根据材料的内容，从题目所给的三个选项中选出问题的正确答案。每段材料读两遍。（共5小题，计10分）
听材料，回答以下各小题。
11. Where did the first Car-Free Day start
A. In America. B. In France. C. In England.
12 How many cities in the world celebrate the Car-Free Day now
A. About 1,000. B. About 500. C. About 1,500.
听材料，回答以下各小题。
13. Why does David want to be a scientist
A. To make our country stronger and stronger.
B. To live a happy and comfortable life.
C. To work with some famous scientists in the world.
14. How does David like Albert Einstein
A. Strict. B. Lazy. C. Smart.
15. What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A. Hobbies. B. Dream jobs. C. Subjects.
Ⅱ.听填信息（共5小题，计10分）
本题你将听到一段独白，读两遍。请根据独白内容，用所听到的信息完成下列各题。（每空不超过三个单词。）
16. Bob got a computer from his parents as a birthday gift ________ .
17. The computer is ________ and light.
18. With the computer, he can ________ some information on weekdays.
19. He can talk to his good friends and watch ________ at weekends.
20. His parents are ________ that he may spend too much time on the computer.
第二部分（笔试 共90分）
Ⅲ.完形填空（共20小题，计20分）
第一节：阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
Rick was a great teacher. One day, his student Mark asked him, “I want ____1____ how to live a happy life.”
Rick asked Mark to come with him to the forest. Then he would tell him the way of being happy. When they were walking to the forest, Rick ____2____ a big stone on the road. He asked Mark to pick up ____3____, hold it in his hand and follow him. A few minutes later, Mark started feeling kind of tired, ____4____ he still kept walking and said nothing.
When Mark ____5____ very tired, he told Rick about it. Rick asked him to put down the stone. After that, Mark felt relaxed. Then Rick smiled, “This is the way to live ____6____.”
Rick said to Mark, “When you hold the stone in your hand for a few minutes, you may ____7____ a little tired. But if you hold it for a long time, you’ll even feel sick. Life is the same. The stone is just like some problems ____8____ our life. The longer we carry with these ____9____, the unhappier we will be. If you want to be happy, learn to put down _____10_____ ‘stones’ in life.”
1. A. know B. to know C. forget D. to forget
2. A. will see B. has seen C. saw D. sees
3. A. stone B. a stone C. stones D. the stone
4. A. because B. but C. if D. or
5. A. is B. was C. are D. were
6. A. happily B. happy C. sadly D. sad
7. A. felt B. to feel C. feel D. feeling
8. A. in B. from C. to D. out
9. A. problem’s B. problems’ C. problem D. problems
10. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
第二节：阅读下面短文，理解大意，然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
Jimmy was from a poor family. His mother had no job and his father was a poor worker. Jimmy liked ____11____ pictures and he hoped to be an artist. But everybody made fun of him and said that he could never make his dream ____12____. Jimmy was sad, but he didn’t want to give up his dream.
One day, Jimmy heard that there was going to be a drawing ____13____ the next month, and anyone aged 13 and up was welcome. The winner would ____14____ a prize of $10,000. Jimmy thought about it and ____15____ to take part in the competition.
That month seemed the ____16____ month in Jimmy’s life. Every day when he got home from school, he would go to his room to ____17____ drawing after having dinner. Finally, the day of the competition came. Jimmy finished his drawing ____18____.
After two weeks, Jimmy got a letter. He was too ____19____ to open it. At last, he opened it slowly. Just as he read the first sentence, he began crying. However, they were not tears (眼泪) of sadness. They were tears of ____20____!
11. A. collecting B. drawing C. buying D. pulling
12. A. come true B. stay up C. try on D. turn on
13. A. space B. exam C. competition D. club
14. A. get B. spend C. agree D. copy
15. A. lent B. celebrated C. discussed D. decided
16. A. smallest B. cleverest C. longest D. easiest
17. A. practice B. choose C. record D. fit
18. A. badly B. heavily C. sadly D. quickly
19. A. afraid B. angry C. patient D. famous
20. A. business B. kindness C. happiness D. illness
Ⅳ.阅读理解（共15小题，计20分）
第一节：阅读下面A、B、C三篇材料，从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一个最佳答案。（共10小题，计15分）
A
Let’s do a fun test to see if you’re a sports talent.
Are you a sports talent
A. Often B. Sometimes C. Hardly (几乎不) D. Never
□①Do you exercise at least (至少) once a week □②Do you watch sports games on TV □③Do you get up early to do sports □④Do you often talk with your friends about sports □⑤Do you wear sports suits (运动套装) □⑥Do you join in sports meetings
Scores: A=5, B=2, C=1, D=0
If you get more than 20 scores, you are a sports talent. If you get between 5 and 20, you may be a sports talent. If you get no more than 5 scores, you should work hard.
21. What is the theme (主题) of the test
A. Sports. B. Family. C. Snacks. D. Animals.
22. Molly’s answer to Question ① is D. It means ________.
A. she often watches TV B. she doesn’t have friends
C. she doesn’t like doing exercise D. she always buys sports suits
23. If Harry gets 4 scores in the test, what does it mean
A. He may become a sports talent easily. B. He will be a famous player in the future.
C. He does more exercise than his friends. D. He needs to do more exercise to keep healthy.
B
Some people see a hobby as a waste of time. They think a hobby is only something to pass the time. In fact, a hobby is much more than that. Here are some advantages (优点) of hobbies.
●People can have time for themselves
If one has a hobby he or she can enjoy quiet time. People usually think more clearly when they enjoy their favorite hobbies. And people often get some good ideas when they have a clear mind.
●People can find out their talent.
People often find new talent of themselves when they enjoy their hobbies. Some people find their talent for playing the piano only when they sit down and play. The only way to find your talent is trying. The first thing you should do is to find something that you are interested in.
●People can feel relaxed.
Most hobbies are good ways to ing home from tiring work and sitting down to enjoy things you like helps you relax. Hobbies also help you get a better sleep.
24. People get some good ideas when ________.
A. they are playing the piano B. they think more clearly
C. they come home from work D. they find some interesting things
25. Which is the only way for people to find their talent
A. Keeping relaxed. B. Getting a sleep. C. Having a try. D. Sitting down.
26. This passage mainly talks about ________.
A. the good points of hobbies B. how to get a better sleep
C. the ways to take up a hobby D. how to find out our talent
C
In North America, most students go to school by school bus. The subway (地铁) is also widely used in some cities. In small towns and cities, walking is still popular.
The yellow school bus is commonly seen all over North America. It is a very convenient form of transportation because it takes students right to the gate of the school. It also gives students the chance to chat with their friends. However, the bus is slow and does not always pick up the students on time.
The subway is a means of getting around quickly in many cities. However, it is expensive and can be very crowded during the rush hour (高峰期) when most people are travelling to or from work. Another disadvantage (劣势) of the subway is that the stops are not so close to the school, and students often have to walk very far or take a bus from the subway stop to the school.
Walking has a lot of good points for those who live close to school for it’s free and it is a form of exercise. However, it’s no fun if you have to carry a heavy schoolbag. It’s also unpleasant if the weather is too hot, cold or wet.
27. For many students, the yellow school bus is convenient but it is ________.
A. slow and sometimes late B. too expensive
C. very dirty D. too small
28. What does the underlined word “crowded” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. 放松的 B. 拥挤的 C. 安静的 D. 有趣的
29. Walking is a good way for students that live close to school because it ________.
A. is good for their health and free B. can make students feel relaxed
C. is convenient for them to talk with friends D. can make students arrive at school on time
30. How many ways for students to go to school does the writer list in the passage
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
第二节：（共5小题，计5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Remembering new English words may be difficult for you. How can you remember and learn English words well ____31____
After learning some new words, you can write a short story by using all of these words. This way, you can better remember the spelling and learn how to use the words. ____32____ Learning the meanings of the words through context is effective (高效的). And, it’s fun! If you can’t think of anything to write, ____33____
____34____ For example, when you try to remember a word with a suffix (后缀) like “ment”, think of some other words with this suffix. By building connection, you can remember many words at the same time.
It’s also fun to work together with your classmates. ____35____ like spelling bees (拼字比赛) during the class breaks. These games are never boring and can also make learning more interesting.
A. how long will you spend on finishing your writing
B. Here is some advice for you.
C. why not just write about your day with the new words
D. Do some word guessing games with classmates,
E. Another way of learning is to choose your favorite words.
F. Another way is to build connection between words.
G. You’ll also learn how to use the words in the right context (语境).
Ⅴ.完成句子：根据所给汉语意思，用单词或短语完成下列英文句子。（共5小题，计10分）
36. 李明的电子邮件地址是 Lee@。
Li Ming’s e-mail ____________ is Lee@ .
37. 她长大后想成为一名宇航员。
She wants to be an astronaut when she ________________.
38. 在半小时内画一幅画对我来说是不可能的。
It is ____________ for me to draw a picture in half an hour.
39. 这个小孩擅长制造各种各样的模型飞机。
The child is good at making ____________ model planes.
40. 短暂休息后，他们会继续学习。
After having a short rest, they will ____________ studying.
Ⅵ.短文填空：（共10小题，计10分）
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文意思完整正确。（每个单词限用一次。每空限填一个单词。）
parent be mile mean can I big have two left
Let’s start with the map first. The big arrow (箭头) is pointing at our house. The house ___41___ at the end of Hampton Street. It has three floors. On the ___42___ floor, there are three en-suite bedrooms. The “ensuite” bedroom ___43___ that the bedroom has its own bathroom. ___44___ mum and dad’s office is on the third floor.
Then, on the ___45___ side of the map, it is the old part of the town (城镇). In the old part, there is no cinema, youth club or social center. If you want to ___46___ some fun, then you have to go to Apsworth. It is about eight ___47___ away from here.
Last, look at the right side of the map. It is a company called Kiwi Technology. It is the ___48___ company in the town. Lots of people from the town work for Kiwi including my mum and dad. My ___49___ work is top secret (绝密的). That’s one of the reasons why I never go to their office. However, I ____50____ get a Kiwi key ring from my parents every year.
This is the map of my town, Port Prime!
Ⅶ.任务型阅读：（共5小题，计10分）
阅读下面的语篇材料，根据所读内容，完成下列各题。
There’s a Chinese old saying, “Nothing could be more delicious than dumplings.” During the Spring Festival and other holidays, Chinese people like to follow the auspicious custom (吉祥的习俗) of eating dumplings. The year of 2025 is on its way. Are you ready to make dumplings with your family Let’s learn how to make dumplings first!
Ingredients (原料): ●flour (面粉) ●meat ●vegetables ●water ●salt ●oil Steps: 1. Mix the flour and the water to make the dough 2. Cut up some meat and vegetables, and ______ them together in a bowl. 3. Cut the dough into small pieces, and make them into thin and round dumpling wrappers (皮). 4. Put the meat and vegetables that you mixed well onto the wrapper and wrap it in different shapes. 5. Put the dumplings into the boiling water. Tips: The water should be boiled. While boiling the dumplings, add some cold water into the pot, it is the key point. In this way, the dumplings will not be broken easily. Then wait for 3 minutes, and you’ ll eat the delicious food.
51. How many kinds of ingredients are there to make dumplings
There are ________________________ ingredients to make dumplings.
52. What word can you put in the “___________”
I can put “________________________” there.
53. Which step best matches (匹配) the picture on the right
It’s Step ________________________ in the text.
54. Which English word means “沸腾的” in the text
It is “________________________”.
55. What does this text mainly talk about
It mainly talks about ________________________.
Ⅷ.补全对话（共5小题，计5分）
根据下面对话中的情境，在每个空白处填入一个适当的语句，使对话恢复完整。
A: Good afternoon, Tony.
B: Good afternoon, Ann.
A: Shall we do homework at my home, Tony
B: Why not We can help each other.
A: ______56______. Let’s go to my home now!
B: Is your home far from our school
A:______57______. It’s very near, and it takes me only five minutes to walk to school every day. Well, how about you
B: My home is a little far from our school.
A:______58______
B: I usually take the subway to school.
A:______59______
B: It takes about half an hour.
A: Oh! It’s really a long time.______60______
B: It is about 25 kilometers from my home to our school.
A: I see.
Ⅸ.书面表达（共1题，计15分）
61. 某中学生英文学习报正在开展“校园之星”评选活动。假如你是阳光中学的李华，想参加评选，请你根据以下表格的提示内容，用英文写一篇短文，介绍一下自己的情况。
Personal information Grade 8, 13 years old
Looks and personalities (性格) 1. tall and have short hair; 2. friendly and helpful.
Hobbies 1. read books; 2. collect stamps; 3....
Dream a scientist
要求：
1. 参考提示内容，可适当发挥；
2. 语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整；
3. 文中不得出现任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）；
4. 词数：不少于60词。（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）
Hello, everyone. My name is Li Hua. I’m a student in Sunshine Middle School. ___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024~2025学年第一学期期末考试
八年级英语 答案
第一部分（听力 共30分）（听力答案省略）
第二部分（笔试 共90分）
Ⅲ.完形填空（共20小题，计20分）
第一节：阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
第二节：阅读下面短文，理解大意，然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
【11~20题答案】
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. A 20. C
Ⅳ.阅读理解（共15小题，计20分）
第一节：阅读下面A、B、C三篇材料，从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一个最佳答案。（共10小题，计15分）
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D
B
【24~26题答案】
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A
C
【27~30题答案】
【答案】27. A 28. B 29. A 30. C
第二节：（共5小题，计5分）
【31~35题答案】
【答案】31. B 32. G 33. C 34. F 35. D
Ⅴ.完成句子：根据所给汉语意思，用单词或短语完成下列英文句子。（共5小题，计10分）
【36题答案】
【答案】address
【37题答案】
【答案】grows up
【38题答案】
【答案】impossible
【39题答案】
【答案】all kinds of
【40题答案】
【答案】continue##go on##keep on
Ⅵ.短文填空：（共10小题，计10分）
【41~50题答案】
【答案】41. is 42. second
43. means 44. My
45. left 46. have
47. miles 48. biggest
49. parents’
50. can
Ⅶ.任务型阅读：（共5小题，计10分）
【51~55题答案】
【答案】51. six##6
52. mix 53. 4##four
54. boiling
55. how to make dumplings
Ⅷ.补全对话（共5小题，计5分）
【56~60题答案】
【答案】56. You’re right/OK
57. No( it isn’t)
58 How do you usually go to school
59. How long does it take you to get to school
60. How far is it from your home to school
Ⅸ.书面表达（共1题，计15分）
【61题答案】
【答案】例文
Hello, everyone. My name is Li Hua. I’m a student in Sunshine Middle School. I’m in Grade 8 and I’m 13 years old this year.
I’m tall and I have short hair. I’m friendly and always ready to help others. In my free time, I enjoy reading and collecting stamps. I’m also a fan of science and I like learning how the things work.
When I grow up, I want to be a scientist. I hope my dream can come true.
