2024-2025学年普陀区第一学期八年级英语学科
期中试卷
(满分100分，考试时间90分钟)
Part1 Listening(第一部分听力)（共25分）
I. Listening Comprehension(听力理解)
A. Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片)(5分)
1.______ 2.______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer(根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案)(6分)
( ) 6.A. On Oct.27th. B. On Oct.28th. C. On Oct.29th. D. On Oct.30th.
( ) 7.A. The blue tie. B. The grey tie. C. Both of them. D. Neither of them.
( ) 8.A. Worried. B. Happy. C. Sad. D. Angry.
( ) 9.A. In the hospital. B. In the restaurant. C. In the shop. D. In the office.
( ) 10. A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and parent.
C. Estate agent and buyer. D. Tour guide and tourist.
( ) 11.A. Professor Brown wants his students to arrive early.
B. Professor Brown's class is too boring.
C. Students all sit on the floor in Professor Brown's class.
D. Students love Professor Brown's class very much.
C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示)(6分)
( ) 12. Mike got a call about strange noises from a new building.
( ) 13. He felt calm and confident when he walked into the building.
( ) 14. The noises were made by some homeless cats.
( ) 15. Mike opened the door because he saw a weak light in the room.
( ) 16. The old man locked himself in the room when looking for his glasses.
( ) 17. From the experience, Mike learned to stay calm when dealing with trouble.
D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences(听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词)(8分)
18. The San people(桑人) are one of the ______ _______ races(人种) in the world.
19.They usually live ______ _______made of wood and grass.
20. They can ______ _______ from plants and the stomachs of dead animals.
21. They hunt in the day time and sit around a fire to ______ _______at night.
Part 2 Phonetics,Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分语音、词汇和语法)（共35分）
II.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)(15分)
22.Which of the following underlined part is different in pronunciation
A. agreed B.lived C. turned D. pressed
23.As _____ university student, Wendy usually does some research for her teacher.
A.a B.an C.the D./
24. Paul stared _____ the computer screen, deep in thought.
A.on B.at C.in D.to
25. I lent a book of_____ to Tom half a year ago, but he hasn't returned it till now.
A.me B.mine C.my D.I
26. If we stay out too late, our parents will be _____ about our safety.
A. worry B. worrying C.worried D. to worry
27.Nowadays, more and more parents expect their children _____ on computers less.
A. depend B. depends C. depending D. to depend
28. I knocked on the door several times but_____ answered, so I left.
A. somebody B. anybody C.nobody D. everybody
29. Jack wants to be a,basketball star because he is keen _____ playing basketball.
A.on B.to C.of D.with
30.You _____ be tough in the circus because the training is hard there.
A.can B. must C.may D.need
31. The kind man _____ an umbrella to the stranger in the rain.
A. put down B. put on C. went after D. held out
32. My hobby is _____ different places to enjoy the local food and snack.
A. visit B.visiting C. visited D. to visit
33. Wendy works with her_____ family members to run a family business.
A. another B. the other C.other D. others
34. Doris has _____ language lessons in her school such as French and Latin.
A. few B. a few C.little D. a little
35._____ I got off the bus, I saw a colorful kite flying in the sky.
A.If B.As C. Though D. Because
36. --I am sorry for breaking your bicycle.
-- ________ . I will ask dad to repair it later.
A.Never mind B.Well done C. That's right D. It's terrible
plete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once(将下列单词的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)(5分)
A. collect B.popular C.spread D. develop E. responsible F. unusual
Recently, a Chinese video game has taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 10 million copies throughout the world in just 3 days. The game is inspired(启发)by the 37 Chinese novel Journey to the West. In it, players take the role of a monkey, the Destined One(天命人), following in the footsteps of the Monkey King to 38 the things he left behind and find out the truth of his death.
This outstanding game realizes the dream of Chinese people to have our own AAA blockbuster game(3A 游戏大作). It also serves as a powerful tool to help 39 our Chinese culture worldwide. It not only makes many foreigners interested in Chinese classic novels but also shows them the 40 beauty and special design of traditional Chinese architectures(建筑).Wang, one of the players, says this game teaches him to be 41 and keep moving on just like the Monkey King does. However, he also suggests that students shouldn't play too many computer games. Instead, they should focus on their studies now.
plete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词)(5分)
42. Tommy felt very moved after he read all Lei Feng's ______ .(diary)
43. Many foreigners are surprised at the ______ of Shanghai Tower.(high)
44. I don't want to ______ with you as it can't solve the problem between us. (argument)
45.Taking part in ______ activities can give us a good mood for a whole day. (physics)
46. I'm sure you will give us a speech______ if you continue practising. (success)
V. Rewrite the sentences according to the instructions in the brackets(按要求改写下列句子)(10分)
47. Nancy cut down on the use of plastic after attending this lecture.(改为否定句)
Nancy ______ ______ down on the use of plastic after attending this lecture.
48. Regular exercise has a good effect on our body and mind.(改为一般疑问句)
______ regular exercise ______ a good effect on our body and mind
49. Tommy takes part in the activities of the cooking club every Friday.(对划线部分提问)
______ ______ does Tommy take part in the activities of the cooking club
50. The style of my dress is almost the same as yours.(改同义句)
The style of my dress is ______ ______ yours.
51. father, when, last night, the baby, his, came home, was sleeping(.)(连词成句)
________________________________________________ .
Part 3 Reading and Writing(第三部分读写)（共40分）
VL. Reading comprehension(阅读理解)（共24分）
A. Read the passage and choose the best answer(根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案)（共5分）
Welcome to our full-service hotel for dogs and cats. Here your cats can rest easy in comfortable places and dogs can enjoy playtime, salon service, training classes and more!
※Boarding(食宿)
*Standard(标准的)Guest Room An open space that is cleaned daily and with comfortable bedding. For dogs only! *Private Suite(套房) Large suites for a more peaceful, private environment and they are perfect for many different family pets. In each room there is a raised bed and TV with per-themed(以宠物为主题的)shows on. We promise to clean the rooms every day. *Kitty cottage Cat cottages are kept separate(分开的) from dog guest rooms. Our hotel provides comfortable bedding for your cats, but please feel free to bring your pet's bed, blanket and toys to make them feel even more at home. *Meals We serve meals for free.If you’re bringing meals from home, please separate them into bags. Remember to write down your pet's name on them. Want to surprise your pet with a tasty snack We also have treats and doggie ice cream available for you to buy.
※Boarding requirements(要求)
*Vaccinations(疫苗) Please give vaccinations to your pets at least 48 hours before arrival. *Fleas(跳蚤)& Ticks(虱子) In addition to vaccinations, all pets should be flea and tick free. *Additional requirements All guests must be more than four months old.
52.Mr.Smith,a rich man with a pet dog and two cats will most probably book_____.
A. one Private Suite B. one Kitty Cottage
C. one Standard Guest room D. two Kitty Cottages
53. The following things are offered except____
A.free meals B. free ice cream
C. clean and comfortable places D. salon services and training classes
54. The underlined word "treats"in the passage most probably means____
A.tricks B.toys C.snacks D.clothes
55.Pets who _____ are NOT allowed to check in.
A. have no fleas or ticks B. are over four months old
C.had vaccinations one day ago D. bring their own beds, blankets and toys
56. We can probably find this passage in the section of"_____"in a magazine.
A. Advertisement B.Music C.Sports D.Science
B. Read the passage and complete the blanks with proper words(根据短文内容，选择恰当的单词)（共6分）
The following are the posts in an Internet chat room. In this chat room, parents talk about some of the problems they have with their children.
Marisa: Is it ever OK to lie to a child My 10-year-old son plays soccer. He's not very good at it, but he loves it. Yesterday he played very 57 . When he finished the game, he asked, "Did I play well "I said,"Yes! You are a great soccer player!" Did I do the right thing
Bay212: Yes, you did the right thing. White lies are a 58 part of life. Sometimes you have to tell lies that do no harm. Your purpose was to make him feel good. Now he's ready to play soccer again.
Bernie: I don't think there is ever a good reason to lie to our children. Children learn honesty from the 59 they see. As parents, we should be honest in order to teach honesty to our children. Every lie needs five more lies. If you keep hiding truth from them, they will not 60 you. They will not respect you. Honesty is the first step to a good parent-child relationship.
Missy: You lied to make your son feel better, but you 61 a good chance to teach him a life lesson. People should work hard for what they want. Maybe next time you can say, "No, you didn't play well today. Great soccer players practise a lot. Let's go and practise."The truth will make him 62 and a good soccer player.
Parviz: Parents should be honest to their children, but they don't have to tell the whole truth. Next time when your son asks, "Did I play well "you can say, "What do you think " Then your son can tell you what he thinks. That way, everything you say is true, and you won't hurt him.
( ) 57.A.quietly B. carefully C. happily D. badly
( ) 58.A.necessary B.difficult C.dishonest D. simple
( ) 59. A. thefts B.examples C.magazines D. films
( ) 60. A. trouble B. remember C. arrest D. trust
( ) 61. A. achieved B.missed C. found D.took
( ) 62. A strong B. active C. popular D. lucky
C. Complete the passage with proper words and the first letter is given （根据首字母填空）(共6分)
Have you ever heard of netball It is a team sport which is like basketball.
Netball was f 63 played in England in 1895 at Madame Ostenburg's College. In the first half of the 20th century Netball's popularity c 64 to grow. Now people in many countries are interested in it. It is particularly popular in Australia and New Zealand.
There are seven players on each team and they each wear a bib(号码布)which shows the
n 65 of the position(位置)they play. For example, C means "Centre"and MD stands for "Midfield Defender(中场防守)”. Players must throw the ball to one another, but only the "Goal Shooter"or "Goal Attack" in the team can shoot the ball into the net and score a goal(投篮得分). However, the key r 66 of netball are that you cannot bounce(拍)the ball and you cannot move your feet when you have the ball. A full match l 67 for one hour and in a single match often about 100 goals are scored. The game is really fast-paced and exciting.
In the UK, there are many different ways to try to attract women to play netball. One such plan is called "Back to Netball" which encourages(鼓励) women who have not played netball since they were at school. Walking Netball is another way of the sport aimed at older women and those who want to exercise in a g 68 way. So, why not watch a video of netball online and then have a go for yourself
D.Answer the questions(根据以下内容回答问题)(7分，第74题为2分，第69~73题每题1分)
Have you ever wondered what goes through your mind when you choose where to sit in a new classroom Or in a waiting room full of strangers Or on a bus Researchers have found out some interesting facts.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, we prefer to sit closer to people like ourselves.Girls sit by girls and boys sit by boys.Adults sit together and young people choose another young person to sit near.
We seem to believe that people with similar habits or hobbies will share similar attitude(态度) and people like us may accept us easily. We think we may be safer with people who look like us. Sometimes that's true but it's a pity if we always stick to(固守) the same people, the same group. The danger in always staying in our comfort zone is that we just recycle the same opinions, the same tastes and the same ideas. We lose the chance to 74 .
When we always stick to the same people, how can we get to know people with different ideas And how can we stay away from the ignorance(无知), prejudice(偏见) and even fear If instead you want to live in a society with changes and new things and different opinions, be the cat among the pigeons.
Move out of your comfort zone. Go and sit next to someone different. And don't just sit there in silence. Say hello. Ask a question.Start a conversation.That's how we make friends.That's how we learn about people. That's how we open our minds to new ideas. That's how we live an exciting life.
69. What kind of person do people prefer to sit closer to
70. In most people's opinion, can we get on well with people like ourselves
71. Why do some people always recycle the same opinions, the same tastes and the same ideas 72. According to Paragraph 4, which one does the writer encourage you to be, the cat or the pigeon
73. According to Paragraph 5, how can people live an exciting life
plete the sentence in Paragraph 3 according to the context. (at least Two points)
VII. Writing(写话)(共16分)
A. Translate the following sentences into English(将下列句子翻译成英语)(4分)
75.毕业后我立志做个工程师。(ambition)
_______________________________________________
76.我从来不会感到无聊，因为我妈妈周末总是带我去一些有趣的地方。(take..to.)
__________________________________________________
B. Writing(12分)
77. Write a passage of at least 60 words according to the situation given(请按照下列情境,写一篇不少于60个词的短文：标点符号不占格)
最近，学校团委向全校同学发出倡议“平淡的周末，有意义地过”，鼓励大家利用周末提升自我、关爱亲友或是回报社会、比如：聆听一节音乐大师课、看一场莫奈的画展、学习一项技能、参与一次社区活动、阅读一本经典好书··请以日记的形式记录你某一个有意义的周末生活，并点明 “意义” 所在。
参考答案
Part1 Listening(第一部分听力)（共25分）
1-5 CAFDE 6-11 DABDCD 12-17 FFTTFT
18. most ancient 19. in huts 20. find water 21. tell stories
Part 2 Phonetics,Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分语音、词汇和语法)（共35分）
22-36 DABBC DCABD BCBBA 37-41 BACFE
42. diaries 43. height 44. argue 45. physical 46. successfully
47. didn’t cut 48. Does; have 49. How often 50. similar to
51. The baby was sleeping when his father came home last night.
Part 3 Reading and Writing(第三部分读写)（共40分）
52-56 ABCCA
57-62 DABDBA
63. first 64. continued 65. name 66. rules 67. lasts 68. great
69. They prefer to sit closer to people like them.
70. Yes, we can.
71. Because they believe they may be accepted easily and safer with people who look like them.
72. The cat.
73. By moving out of their comfort zone.
74. talk with different kinds of people and learn something new.
VII. Writing(写话)(共16分)
75. After graduation, my ambition is to be an engineer.
76. I’ve never felt bored because my mother always takes me to some interesting places at weekends.
B. Writing(12分)
77.略
