广东省广州市白云区2024-2025学年度八年级下学期期中考试英语试题
试卷日期:2025-05-06 考试类型:期中考试
一、语法选择题(每小题1分,共15分)
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1. 语法选择题
Chinese culture, with its long history,1 around the world. For example, paper-cutting.2 origins can be traced to the Han Dynasty, is still popular today. To keep this tradition alive, some artists 3 special tools next week to prepare for an exhibition in the Guangzhou Museum. It must be exciting4 their beautiful works.
5 paper art, traditional festivals are also key parts of Chinese culture. The Spring Festival,6 important festival in China, is celebrated with family reunions every year. At this festival, many colourful lanterns7 in the parks to attract the visitors. Families always look forward8 the festival every winter.
Tea culture also plays9 important role in Chinese culture. In the past, green tea was drunk only10 emperors,11 now it is enjoyed by everyone.12 it rightly, one needs to wash the tea leaves13 . When serving tea to guests, the host should14 the cup with both hands.
15 necessary for us to pass down these traditions to future generations.
(1)A、 will love B、 was loved C、 is loved D、 loves(2)A、 its B、 their C、 it's D、 they' re(3)A、 use B、 will use C、 used D、 have used(4)A、 to watch B、 watching C、 watch D、 watched(5)A、 To B、 Except C、 With D、 Besides(6)A、 more B、 the most C、 most D、 very(7)A、 shows B、 are shown C、 is shown D、 showed(8)A、 to B、 for C、 with D、 at(9)A、 a B、 an C、 the D、 /(10)A、 with B、 for C、 by D、 to(11)A、 but B、 and C、 so D、 because(12)A、 Enjoy B、 Enjoying C、 Enjoyed D、 To enjoy(13)A、 care B、 careful C、 carefully D、 careless(14)A、 holds B、 is holding C、 held D、 hold(15)A、 That's B、 It's C、 This is D、 What's二、完形填空题(每小题1分,共10分)
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2. 完形填空题
Body language is a powerful way to1 feelings and messages without words. However, different cultures may2 gestures in their own ways. For example, in many countries, a smile shows happiness, but in some places, people might smile when they feel 3 or shy.
In Japan, people often 4 looking into others' eyes for too long because it can seem impolite. On the other hand, in Brazil, people stand close to each other and touch arms during conversations, which shows 5 . However, in countries like Germany, touching others too much might make people feel6 .
Nodding the head usually means" yes, " but in Bulgaria, nodding means" no, " and shaking the head means" yes. " This difference can cause7 if you' re not careful. Even hand gestures can be 8 to understand. The" thumbs-up" sign is good in America, but in parts of the Middle East, it is 9 seen as rude. Similariy, pointing with a finger is not polite in many Asian countries, People there might use their whole hand10 .
To stay respectful, it's important to study local customs before travelling. Body language connects us, but only when we use it carefully!
(1)A、 write B、 send C、 communicate D、 hide(2)A、 see B、 understand C、 make D、 draw(3)A、 excited B、 pleased C、 joyful D、 nervous(4)A、 avoid B、 like C、 try D、 practice(5)A、 friendship B、 sadness C、 danger D、 surprise(6)A、 relaxed B、 happy C、 uncomfortable D、 polite(7)A、 fun B、 problems C、 joy D、 silence(8)A、 easy B、 hard C、 clear D、 safe(9)A、 never B、 seldom C、 still D、 sometimes(10)A、 instead B、 together C、 again D、 loudly三、阅读题(一)阅读理解题(每小题2分,共30分)
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3. 阅读理解题
Emma felt nervous as she walked into the animal care center for her first day, everything there was new to her and the smell of cleaning products mixed with soft animal noises made her heart race. The manager, Mrs. Green, welcomed her and gave her three tasks: cleaning cages, making food and playing with the animals. Emma hesitated——she thought about the tasks, unsure which to start with. Finally, she chose cleaning. While working, a little kitten(小猫)slowly walked towards her and touched her hand. By lunchtime, she felt braver and even helped give food to the dogs.
During her rest time, Mrs Green handed Emma a tennis ball and asked her to spend time with Max, an active puppy(小狗)needing more care. At first, Max barked a lot, but Emma gently talked to him and gave him a snack. Slowly, Max became friendly to Emma. It moved his tail happily when he saw her and played ball games with her.
As Emma left, Mrs. Green patted her shoulder and said, "You did something important today. " Emma realized something warm growing in her chest(胸膛)——it wasn't just about finishing tasks. It was about the animal friends' trust and love, and the quiet joy of being needed. "I will be back next Saturday", she promised, already looking forward to it.
(1)、Why was Emma nervous at first?A、She didn't like the manager. B、The center was too crowded. C、She was worried about doing new things. < D、She preferred staying at home.(2)、Put these events in order:a. Emma gave Max a snack.
b. Emma cleaned the cages.
c. Mrs. Green thanked Emma,
d. Emma fed the dogs.
A、abcd B、bdac C、cdab D、bcda(3)、What does the underlined word" hesitated" in paragraph 1 mean?A、felt angry B、started working quickly C、laughed with joy D、didn't know which to do(4)、What might happen if Emma keeps volunteering?A、Emma will be asked to only work for kittens. B、Emma will stop soon because it's too boring. C、Mrs Green will ask her to leave. D、Emma will teach Max new tricks with patience,4. 阅读理解题Comics and graphic stories(图像故事)have been popular around the world for over a century. They started as simple drawings in newspapers in the late 1800s. By the mid-1900s, comics grew into colorful books with exciting characters like superheroes and funny animals. Today, they are not just for kids——many adults enjoy them too! Comics use pictures and words together to tell stories. The pictures are placed in panels (small boxes), and characters often speak through speech bubbles.
Graphic novels are similar to comics but are usually longer and telt complete stories in one book. They cover many topics, from fantasy adventures to real-life events. While comics are often short and published weekly or monthly, graphic novels are like thick books that readers can finish in one time. Both use art styles to show emotions——for example, dark colors might mean sadness, while bright colors show happiness.
Teachers have started using comics in classrooms. Why? Because combining pictures and words helps students understand difficult ideas. A science comic might explain how plants grow using images and simple texts. Some students even create their own comics to practice writing and drawing skills, Comics also encourage people who don't like reading long texts to enjoy stories.
(1)、What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A、How to draw speech bubbles correctly. B、Differences between comics and graphic novels. C、The history of newspaper cartoons. D、Why adults dislike graphic novels,(2)、What can we infer about comics from the text?A、They are only popular with young children, B、They use pictures and colours to express feelings. C、They are less interesting than regular books. D、They were invented in the 21st century.(3)、Why might a teacher use comics in class according to the text?A、To make complex topics easier to understand. B、To help students enjoy drawing more than writing. C、To replace all textbooks. D、To encourage students to read fewer books.(4)、Which statement about graphic novels is NOT true?A、They usually tell a full story in one book. B、They are often thicker than comic books. C、They are published weekly or monthly. D、They can include stories based on real life.5. 阅读理解题China has a rich cultural history, and traditional art forms have been passed down for thousands of years. Below are four famous Chinese arts, their histories, key features, and materials used.
Art Form
History
Key Features
Materials Used
Calligraphy(书法)
Began in ancient China over 2, 000years ago during the Han Dynasty.
Artists use brushes to write Chinese characters. it emphasizes(强调)the beauty of lines and balance.
Wolf/ rabbit hairbrushes, inksticks, rice paper.
Paper Cutting
Dates back 1, 500years to the Tang Dynasty. Became popular in rural areas.
Designs are folded and cut into different shapes (ə. g. , dragons, flowers), Red paper is used for festivals like Spring Festival to symboilze(象征)joy and luck.
Thin red paper, small sharp scissors.
Peking Opera Masks
Developed about200 years ago in Qing Dynasty.
Masks use colors to show a character's personality: red=loyalty, black money , white=cunning(狡猾)。Artists paint detailed patterns on cloth or wood.
Oil paints, clath. Wooden bases(腐癌)glue.
Ceramics (陶艺)
Originated 3, 000years ago. The Ming Dynasty's blue-and-white porcelain(青花瓷)is world-famous.
Items like vases and bowis are both practical and artistic. Designs often include nature themes (e. g. , mountains, dragons).
High-quality clay, Mineral glazes(矿物 釉 料),kilns(窑)heated to 1300℃.
(1)、An artist wants to create a piece of art that can be used in daily meals. Which art form should he choose?A、Calligraphy B、Paper Cutting C、Peking Opera Masks D、Ceramics(2)、Which art form uses colors to represent character's personality?A、Ceramics and Paper Cutting B、Calligraphy and Ceramics C、Peking Opera Masks and Calligraphy D、Peking Opera Masks only(3)、Why might Paper Cutting artists usually use red paper during the Spring Festival?A、Because red paper is easier to fold and cut into shapes. B、Because red symbolizes happiness and good wishes in Chinese traditions. C、Because red paper was the only color people had in ancient times. D、Because red lasts longer than other colored paper.(4)、What is the main goal of this table?A、To compare ancient and modern Chinese art. B、To explain how to make traditional crafts. C、To describe the history and features of four Chinese arts. D、To discuss the cost of art materials.6. 阅读理解题Next time you're in a public place, take a look around you, and see how many people are using their mobile phones. I can tell you that it is probably more than half. With the development of technology, we can now do almost anything on mobile phones. How does the mobile phones affect the young? Do they really need mobile phones? Some British parents, teachers and teenagers give their opinions on this subject.
Parents want their kids to be safe. Are teenagers safer with a mobile phone or without it? William, a parent of two kids, says. "The greatest thing about my kids having mobile phones is that I can keep in touch with them. The worst thing about teenagers having phones is that some young people use them to send impolite messages to each other. " Some parents have rules about their children's mobile phone. If they break the rules, their phones will be kept by their parents.
in the UK, students can take their mobile phones to school, but they cannot use them in class. Some teachers complain(抱怨)that students don't always follow the rules. They don't listen carefully in class because they are using their phones to surf the internet, chat with friends and so on. As for the students, most of them think phones are part of their lives. They can keep in touch with family and friends, and they can take photos, keep important information and go online, which is very convenient(方便). Some see phones as a kind of fashion and they don't want others to see them as" out" or" different".
It's true that mobile phones have become a symbol of the modern life, This makes teenagers' life much more convenient, but if teenagers depend too much on them, it can lead to serious problems. increasingly scientists are saying that everyone needs a break from mobile phones——put them away and enjoy" the real life". In fact, it can be very easy. Next time when you go out with friends, put all of your phones in the middle of the table. Whoever touches his phone first has to pay the bill!
indeed, the convenience brought by mobile phones is great, but don't let your phone become more important than the "real" people in your" real" life.
(1)、What is the main idea of the article?A、it is convenient for teenagers to use mobile phones. B、Children should not play mobile phones all the time. C、Mobile phones bring both convenience and problems to teenagers. D、Some British parents, teachers and teenagers talked about mobile phones.(2)、According to the article, what is the rule about mobile phones in UK schools?A、Teachers take students' phones away forever. B、Students can use phones freely at school. C、Students are not allowed to bring phones to school at all. D、Mobile phones are accepted in school but not allowed in class.(3)、What does the author suggest people do at the end of the article?A、Buy the latest mobile phones to stay fashionable. B、Focus on real-life relationships over phone usage. C、Keep in touch with other people with your phone. D、Do not play mobile phones when you are with other people.四、阅读题(二)阅读填空题(每小题1分,共5分)
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7. 阅读填空题
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(代沟)。
Don't argue(吵架)with your parents. Don't try to communicate with your parents when you are angry. You can't express yourself well if you are angry. Keep yourself cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. if you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other, John's mother didn't agree with him about buying a computer. They argued over it. John finally came ta a compromise(折中)。John bought the computer, but only used it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why,
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person.
A. Try to reach a compromise.
B. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
C. Understanding your values might make them agree with you easily.
D. Then think about what you want to say to your parents.
E. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it.
五、写作题(一)语篇填词题(每小题1分,共5分)
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8. 语篇填词题
When I first came to this international school, I felt very I because I couldn't speak English well. My teacher Ms. Lee encouraged me to join the Language Club. There, we learn to c with others in English. Besides, we practice speaking foreign 1 like French and Spanish.
Last week, our group got a detailed plan. Five steps are r to create a culture poster. We read the plan carefully. A the work was difficult at first, we helped each other and finished it successfully. Now i have many friends and love sharing stories about my country!
六、写作题(二)完成句子题(每小题2分,共10分)
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9. 为了准时到达那所学校,我昨天很早就起床了。
the school on time, I got up early yesterday.
10. 我看到了学校里面有几棵古树,它们给我留下了好印象。I saw some old trees in the school. They a me.
11. 古树种植于一百多年前,它们一直提醒着我们这所学校的悠久历史。The old trees over a hundred years ago. They us the long history of the school all the time.
12. 我也学习了怎样才能照顾好这些古树。I also learned the old trees well.
13. 这所学校多么迷人啊!it is!
七、写作题(三)书面表达题(1题,满分15分)
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14. 你校于上周五举办了春季校园文化节。三个学生社团策划了一系列活动,旨在通过实践提升学生综合素养。你作为校学生会活动部部长,需撰写一篇英语短文总结当天的亮点。
俱乐部名称
目的和意义
当天的活动
Cartoon Club
学会鉴赏动画
观看三部经典动画片,分享最喜欢的一部动画片并说明原因
Volunteer Club
学会给予和分享
请你补充一点活动
Traditional Skills Club
了解、传承中国传统文化
请你补充一点活动
你的感想
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提示:pass on 传承, appreciate v. 鉴赏, classic adj. 经典的
要求:1. 须包含以上所给要点,并可适当发挥;
2. 条理清楚,语句通顺,语法正确,书写规范;
3. 80词左右,短文的开头已给出,不计入总词数。
A culture festival was held in our school last Friday. There was a lot of attractive and meaningful activities.
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