2024学年第二学期期中考试八年级英语试卷
考生注意：1.本卷满分100分，答题时间90分钟。
2.所有答案务必写在答题纸上，写在试卷上不给分。
Part 1 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）:（共5分）
1. __________ 2.__________ 3.__________ 4.__________ 5.__________
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）：（共7分）
6. A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. D. Windy.
7. A. At 7:15. B. At 7:30. now. C. At 7:45. D. At 8:20.
8. A. In the market. B. In an ice-cream shop C. In a fish shop. D. In a restaurant.
9. A. Reader and librarian. B. Customer and assistant. C. Manager and clerk. D. Editor and writer.
10. A. To make the neighborhood cleaner. B. To help protect the environment.
C. To get praise from others. D. To follow the school rules.
11. A. Weekend plan. B. Magazine articles. C. Camping trip. D. Chemistry test.
12. A. Jane found the exam quite easy. B. The exam was difficult for Jane.
C. The exam paper had only one page. D. Jane finished the exam in one hour.
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）：（共5分）
13. Jack's father, an engineer, was sent to work in a university last summer.
14. Father decided to take Jack with him because it was the school holiday.
15. Although Jack couldn't even speak the language of the country, he was keen at first.
16. Jack found out that the town was founded in 1971 by some scientists and artists.
17. From the passage, we learn that Jack was amazed by this place and began to like it.
D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the sentences.（听对话，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词）：（共8分）
18. Mr. Zhang talks with Betty about how to____________________ in an interview.
19. After the stories are written, Mr. Zhang as well as the__________ will read the stories and find mistakes.
20. The layout design is about arranging the text, pictures and headlines on the pages in a____________ way.
21. Finally, Mr. Zhang will____________________ everything again before it goes to the printing factory.
Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar
（第二部分 语音、词汇和语法）（共41分）
II. Choose the best answer.（选择最恰当的答案）:（共15分）
1. Tim noticed that ________ “I” was missing in the word “pollution” on the blackboard.
A. a B. an C. the D. /
2. They were so excited because their class had got ________ first prize in the sports meeting.
A. another B. other C. the other D. others
3. The book is useful because it gives us ________ advice on how to improve sleep.
A. few B. little C. many D. much
4. The old man sat up and looked ________ at the person who woke him up.
A. lonely B. angrily C. lovely D. friendly
5. Deepseek always gives wonderful ideas to keep people ________.
A. excite B. exciting C. excited D. excitement
6. —________ I park my car here for a while
—No, you mustn’t. Do you see the sign “NO PARKING”
A. Would B. Need C. Must D. May
7. You can protect yourself ________ wearing this mask in the sandstorm.
A. from B. against C. for D. by
8. Listen! Who ________ Faye Wong’s The World Gave It to Me in the music room
A. sings B. will sing C. is singing D. sang
9. Last weekend, Peter ________ his finger by accident when he was cooking lunch.
A. burns B. burnt C. was burning D. is burning
10. We should consider ________ the museum on our next trip.
A. visit B. to visit C. visiting D. visited
11. The police officer warned the children not ________ near the busy road.
A. play B. to play C. playing D. played
12. Andrew still doesn’t know how to solve this Maths problem ________ you’d better explain it again.
A. for B. or C. but D. so
13. Lisa didn’t notice the mistake she made at all ________ she read the article once again.
A. until B. while C. since D. after
14. Our grandparents hardly have a meal in the restaurant，___________？
A. haven't they B. do they C. have they D. don't they
15. Could you please tell me __________
A. why were you in such a hurry B. what you had exactly done
C. what is the matter D. when we would begin our next meeting
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once.（将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次）；（共8分）
将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次。
A. breathe B. passage C. average D. precious E. magic
In our fast-paced world, we often forget to slow down. We are too busy to appreciate the ____16____ things around us. Last weekend, tired of my busy schedule, I decided to visit the city park—a place I hadn’t explored since childhood. I discovered something wonderful.
Between two old oak trees was a narrow ____17____ covered with fallen leaves. Curious, I stepped into this hidden corridor. As I walked through it, I noticed tiny mushrooms decorating the tree trunks like fairy umbrellas—the ____18____ of the forest that most hurried visitors ignore. The air smelled fresh, making it easier to ____19____ deeply.
A. increase B. ordinary C. connect D. invisible E. daily
It was something I rarely do in my ____20____ life filled with homework and screens. Suddenly, a squirrel ran past me, stopping to examine an acorn (橡果). It reminded me that even small creatures could understand the value of simple treasures. I sat on a bench and began drawing the scene in my sketchbook (素描本), feeling how nature helps us ____21____ with our inner peace.
Before leaving, I noticed a sign: “The real secret to happiness Look closely—magic hides in plain (朴素的) sight.” Nature’s quiet moments ____22____ our ability to appreciate the small wonders around us. That day taught me that wonder exists not in special events, but in everyday moments we consider too ____23____ to notice.
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）：（共6分）
24. Kevin has been ________ in stamp collection since his childhood. (interest)
25. The ________ beauty of the mountain attracts many tourists. (nature)
26. She offered the girls some coffee but they refused ________ with a smile. (polite)
27. It is a wise ________ for these patients to give up smoking. (choose)
28. I’ll try and give you a quick ________ of how the machine works. (explain)
29. Mr. White ________ when he heard of his mother’s sudden accident this morning. (freeze)
V. Complete the following sentences as required.（根据所给要求，完成下列句子）:（共12分）
30. The plants released oxygen when they were put in the sunlight in the experiment. (改为一般疑问句)
________ the plants ________ oxygen when they were put in the sunlight in the experiment
31. He paid huge amounts of money for his new race car. (对划线部分提问)
_________ ________ money did he pay for his new race car
32. “Who will be in charge of the next class meeting ” Tommy wondered. (改为宾语从句)
Tommy wondered ________ ________ be in charge of the next class meeting
33. He exercises every day so that he can keep fit.（保持句意不变）
He exercises every day________ ________ to keep fit.
34. It’s fun to go skating on real ice in Harbin. (改为感叹句)
________ ________ it is to go skating on real ice in Harbin!
35. You, to enter, have, a ticket, are not allowed, unless, you (连词成句)
________________________________________________________________.
Part 3 Reading and Writing
（第三部分 阅读和写话）（共34分）
VI. Reading comprehension （阅读理解） （共24分）
A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） （共6分）
New Factory Planned for Smith Lake
By Corey Quick
SMITH LAKE (June 1) —Pop Co. recently announced that it will be opening a new factory in Smith Lake. This is exciting news for the town of about 1700 people. -[1]-
In recent years, Smith Lake has seen many of its people leave for bigger cities. It has had problems as of late because of an aging population and a shortage of jobs. -[2]- The opening of Pop Co.’s new factory is expected to create 500 new jobs. - [3]-
Kyle Lucky, Smith Lake’s mayor (市长), is excited. More jobs mean more people, which will revitalize our beautiful city where everyone knows each other well and gives each other support when they need it.
Pop Co. makes different kinds of consumer packaged goods (消费品), from chips to drinks to candy. The new factory will produce its popular Crunch-a-roo crackers. -[4]- Construction is expected to begin in July with the opening of the factory scheduled (列入计划表的) for next summer.
36. What problem is Smith Lake having according to the passage
A. Not enough schools. B. Not enough jobs and people leaving.
C. Not enough hospitals. D. Not enough food stores.
37. What does the underlined word “revitalize” mean in the passage
A. Break...down. B. Build...again.
C. Make...full of energy again. D. Make...bigger.
38. What kind of company is Pop Co.
A. It manufactures snack foods. B. It sells ready-made meals.
C. It provides restaurants with food. D. It is an ad agency for food products.
39. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3] and [4] does the following sentence best belong “It will also draw newcomers to town.”
A. [1] B. [2] C. [3] D. [4]
40. What is the passage mainly about
A. The history of Smith Lake. B. Pop Co.’s food products.
C. The population of Smith Lake in the past. D. Pop Co.’s plan to open a new factory in Smith Lake.
41. Where may the passage probably be found
A. In a local newspaper. B. In a nature magazine.
C. In a school textbook. D. In a travel guide.
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（共6分）
选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文。
Los Angeles, a beautiful city between mountains and the ocean, has always faced risks from natural disasters like wildfires. Recently, climate change has made these fires even worse. Scientists explain that extreme weather patterns—such as heavy rains followed by long droughts (干旱)—create ____42____ conditions for fires. The rains help plants grow wildly, and the droughts turn them into dry fuel. Strong Santa Ana winds then ____43____ the fire to spread rapidly.
Human activities also increase the danger. Many old houses are built with wood, a material that catches fire easily. Although environmental laws aim to protect nature, people are sometimes unwilling to remove the dry plants near their homes. Worse still, people continue building houses in risky foothill areas surrounded by bushes that are burnt ____44____.
By January 16th, the wildfires had killed 25 people and destroyed over 12,000 buildings. The damage cost over $50 billion, making it the most expensive wildfire disaster in U.S. history. Thick smoke filled the air, forcing schools to close and leaving many locals ____45____ with difficulty. The fires also harmed wildlife and turned green forests into black wastelands. Rescue teams worked day and night, but the fire remained uncontrollable for weeks.
Experts say we need some preparation to prevent future disasters. ____46____, building fireproof (防火的) houses using materials like metal or concrete (混凝土) is essential. Governments should support people to avoid building in high-risk zones and update city plans to create firebreaks. Clearing dry plants regularly and replanting fireproof trees can also help. Most importantly, this disaster teaches us that humans must learn to live in harmony (和谐) with ____47____ instead of refusing to pay attention to its power.
Though Los Angeles will always be a popular place to live, its story warns the world: getting used to climate change is not just important—it is necessary for survival.
42. A. common B. direct C. perfect D. possible
43. A. reduce B. encourage C. hide D. fight
44. A. easily B. slowly C. exactly D. thoroughly
45. A. sleeping B. learning C. coughing D. breathing
46. A. At first B. For example C. As a result D. In fact
47. A. nature B. technology C. customs D. society
C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（共6分）
在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给。
Dear Anne,
I understand how you really feel—I left school at 16 to work in a supermarket. My parents thought it was a bad idea. They told me I should stay at school and get the best education possible. For a couple of years it was great. I had more money than my friends, could spend more time with my boyfriend and, of course, I didn’t have to go to school. Two years later they all finished school and went off to university, w____48____ I was still stuck at home living with my parents. For five years I wished I hadn’t left school so early. I wished I had done the same as my friends. Then one day I realized that it wasn’t late at all. I was enrolled (录取) at night school and three years later I was p____49____ to attend university to start my journalism course. Since then I’ve never had a single regret (后悔) about my professional life.
There are two reasons why I am telling you this story. Firstly, and most importantly, you need to realize that it’s never too late to change your mind. In fact, going to university when I was 26 was the best thing I ever did. I was more a____50____ in learning because I certainly knew that I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life working in a supermarket. The second reason for this story is that I want you to know your mum and dad aren’t quite the fools you might think they are. Remember, parents always want what’s best for their children, even if it doesn’t always s____51____ that way.
I’m sure that if you sit down with them, have an open and honest conversation, and discuss your feelings and concerns, it will help bring you closer to your parents. Create a safe space where both of you feel heard and respected. Avoid interrupting them, give them time to express themselves fully, and manage your emotions even when the conversation gets tough. Remember to wait p____52____ for their opinions and give them time to understand your thoughts. Then you’ll both be able to work things out. Take time to show them that you’re willing to listen but that the final d____53____ is yours. This is not about feeling guilty (内疚的); this is about doing what you think is right for you. I’m sure that if they see that you are serious, they will stand by you and offer you the support you need. And remember, if one day you make up your mind to do things differently, there’s nothing stopping you from doing so.
Yours,
Lizzy
D. Answer the questions（共6分）
根据以下内容回答问题
For his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his father took him to the Children’s Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him. There was just one requirement: Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.
To that point Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting. That hobby lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints, hoping that Lin’s artistic side would shine through. Those paints were now under his bed, still unopened. This time Lin’s parents would let him decide.
Lin’s eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer. He stopped at “Photography”. He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed their own camera. Although Lin’s family weren’t poor, they weren’t rich either, and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.
The next course to catch his eye was “Language Art”. He didn’t even know what that meant. His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches. Lin, a shy boy, could think of nothing worse.
Then he saw it. “Cooking” sounded like something he’d like to do. It was inexpensive and convenient. It could be done alone and it was also creative.
Based on Lin’s hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. Much to his parents’ surprise, Lin kept his promise. He studied cooking at the centre every Saturday, and practised at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone looked forward to birthdays, when they could eat his cakes. Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.
The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.
Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.
54. How long did Lin’s father ask him to study a new hobby
__________________________________________________________________________________________
55. What hobbies hadn’t Lin kept for long
__________________________________________________________________________________________
56. Why didn’t Lin choose “Photography” as his hobby
__________________________________________________________________________________________
57. How did Lin feel about making public speeches
__________________________________________________________________________________________
58. What did Lin do for his hobby of cooking at home
__________________________________________________________________________________________
59 Please write a title for the passage. (no more than 7 words)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
VII. Writing（作文） （共10分）
60. Write a passage in at least 60 words according to the given situation.（根据以下情境写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格）
假设你的学校正在策划“校园环保月”活动，计划开展环保讲座、垃圾分类竞赛（rubbish-sorting competition）、主题演讲（topic speech）三种活动，现面向全体学生征集新的活动创意。请你以学生李华的身份，给活动负责人王老师写一封邮件。具体要求如下：
（1）说明你希望在原有形式中增加哪一项新活动，或替换哪一项活动；
（2）详细阐述你增加或替换该项活动原因。
（注意文章中不得出现具体个人信息，否则不予评分。）
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2024学年第二学期期中考试八年级英语试卷
考生注意：1.本卷满分100分，答题时间90分钟。
2.所有答案务必写在答题纸上，写在试卷上不给分。
Part 1 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）:（共5分）
1. __________ 2.__________ 3.__________ 4.__________ 5.__________
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）：（共7分）
6. A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. D. Windy.
7. A. At 7:15. B. At 7:30. now. C. At 7:45. D. At 8:20.
8. A. In the market. B. In an ice-cream shop C. In a fish shop. D. In a restaurant.
9. A. Reader and librarian. B. Customer and assistant. C. Manager and clerk. D. Editor and writer.
10. A. To make the neighborhood cleaner. B. To help protect the environment.
C. To get praise from others. D. To follow the school rules.
11. A. Weekend plan. B. Magazine articles. C. Camping trip. D. Chemistry test.
12. A. Jane found the exam quite easy. B. The exam was difficult for Jane.
C. The exam paper had only one page. D. Jane finished the exam in one hour.
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）：（共5分）
13. Jack's father, an engineer, was sent to work in a university last summer.
14. Father decided to take Jack with him because it was the school holiday.
15. Although Jack couldn't even speak the language of the country, he was keen at first.
16. Jack found out that the town was founded in 1971 by some scientists and artists.
17. From the passage, we learn that Jack was amazed by this place and began to like it.
D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the sentences.（听对话，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词）：（共8分）
18. Mr. Zhang talks with Betty about how to____________________ in an interview.
19. After the stories are written, Mr. Zhang as well as the__________ will read the stories and find mistakes.
20. The layout design is about arranging the text, pictures and headlines on the pages in a____________ way.
21. Finally, Mr. Zhang will____________________ everything again before it goes to the printing factory.
Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar
（第二部分 语音、词汇和语法）（共41分）
II. Choose the best answer.（选择最恰当的答案）:（共15分）
【1题答案】
【答案】B
【2题答案】
【答案】A
【3题答案】
【答案】D
【4题答案】
【答案】B
【5题答案】
【答案】C
【6题答案】
【答案】D
【7题答案】
【答案】D
【8题答案】
【答案】C
【9题答案】
【答案】B
【10题答案】
【答案】C
【11题答案】
【答案】B
【12题答案】
【答案】D
【13题答案】
【答案】A
【14题答案】
【答案】B
【15题答案】
【答案】C
plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once.（将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次）；（共8分）
【16~19题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. B
18. E 19. A
【20~23题答案】
【答案】20. E 21. C
22. A 23. B
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）：（共6分）
【24题答案】
【答案】interested
【25题答案】
【答案】natural
【26题答案】
【答案】politely
【27题答案】
【答案】choice
【28题答案】
【答案】explanation
【29题答案】
【答案】froze
V. Complete the following sentences as required.（根据所给要求，完成下列句子）:（共12分）
【30题答案】
【答案】 ①. Did ②. release
【31题答案】
【答案】 ① How ②. much
【32题答案】
【答案】 ①. who ②. would
【33题答案】
【答案】 ①. in ②. order
【34题答案】
【答案】 ①. What ②. fun
【35题答案】
【答案】You are not allowed to enter unless you have a ticket
Part 3 Reading and Writing
（第三部分 阅读和写话）（共34分）
VI. Reading comprehension （阅读理解） （共24分）
A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） （共6分）
【36~41题答案】
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. D 41. A
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（共6分）
【42~47题答案】
【答案】42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. B 47. A
C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（共6分）
【48~53题答案】
【答案】48. (w)hile
49. (p)ermitted
50. (a)ctive
51. (s)eem 52. (p)atiently
53. (d)ecision
D. Answer the questions（共6分）
【54~59题答案】
【答案】54. At least one year.
55. Stamp collecting and painting.
56. Because a camera cost a lot of money.
57. He felt it was the worst thing.
58. He made delicious meals for his family.
59. The Gift That Shaped Lin’s Life
VII. Writing（作文） （共10分）
【60题答案】
【答案】例文
Dear Mr. Wang,
I suggest adding a “Green Craft Workshop” to the activities instead of the topic speech. In this workshop, students could reuse waste materials (like plastic bottles or paper) to create useful items, such as pencil holders or plant pots. This activity is better because it lets students practice recycling creatively. While speeches teach ideas, hands-on work helps us understand eco-friendly actions deeply. Also, we can keep or display our crafts to remind everyone about protecting the environment.
Thank you for considering my idea!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
