2024届内蒙古巴彦淖尔临河区四校联考英语八年级第二学期期末质量检测试题含答案.doc

1、2024届内蒙古巴彦淖尔临河区四校联考英语八年级第二学期期末质量检测试题满分120分，时间90分钟一、完形填空(10分)1、March 22nd is World Water Day. It started in 993. It not only makes us think about the importance of water, but also calls on (号召) us to _1_ and protect water. Today were facing terrible water problems. Among them, wastewater problem is v

2、ery _2_. And the subject of World Water Day in 107 is “wastewater”. What is wastewater? It is used (二手的; 用过的) water. Usually, wastewater comes from homes, _3_, hospitals and so on. It is produced (生产, 制造) by different kinds of activities, including washing the machines, taking showers and using the

3、kitchen. The rain also _4_ wastewater when it is running down the street during a storm. No matter where it comes from, this kind of water is sure to have _5_ harmful (有害的) in it. _6_ must we treat (处理) wastewater? Wastewater has a big influence (影响) on our life. It causes both illness for us and po

4、llution for the environment (环境). We must care for our environment and our own _7_.How can we treat wastewater? Different kinds of wastewater need different ways of treatment. If wastewater _8_ homes can be reused (重复使用). Then there will be _9_ wastewater. Also, factory wastewater has to be cleaned

5、_10_ it goes back to nature.1. A. drinkB. saveC. carryD. watch2. A. easyB. popularC. smallD. serious3. A. factoriesB. lakesC. riversD. seas4. A. gets backB. hands inC. changes intoD. picks up5. A. nothingB. somethingC. nobodyD. somebody6. A. WhatB. WhoC. WhyD. How7. A. workB. interestC. healthD. bus

6、iness8. A. onB. forC. withD. from9. A. lessB. moreC. betterD. worse10. A. andB. whetherC. afterD. before二、阅读理解（40分）2、Zibo Barbecue in Zibo City, China, is famous for its tasty grilled（烧烤）food. This city in Shandong Province has many barbecue stalls, restaurants, and shops, making it a great place fo

7、r barbecue lovers.Zibo Barbecue is all about grilling meat on sticks. Popular food includes pork, beef, lamb, and chicken. The meat is flavored and cooked on skewers. A special sauce is brushed on the meat while cooking, making it even more delicious. You can also find grilled vegetables, seafood, a

8、nd other tasty dishes.Zibo Barbecue is known for its different flavors（风味）. Each stall has its own special recipes. Whether you like spicy, sweet, or tangy flavors, there is something for everyone.Zibo Barbecue is not just about the food; its also . As you enjoy the delicious barbecue, you can see h

9、ow much the locals love this traditional food. The busy streets, yummy smells, and sizzling sounds create a wonderful dining experience.If you visit Zibo, dont miss the chance to try Zibo Barbecue. Walk around and enjoy the tasty food. You can discover new flavors and enjoy the locals warmth and kin

10、dness.In conclusion, Zibo Barbecue in Zibo City, China, offers delicious grilled food that is loved by locals and visitors. This citys barbecue culture is a must-try for barbecue fans and food lovers.1. What does the writer advise visitors to do in Zibo?A. To visit places of interest.B. To try local

11、 candies.C. To enjoy Zibo Barbecue.D. To attend art festivals.2. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to（指的是）?A. sauceB. meatC. flavorD. seafood3. What kind of flavors can you find in Zibo Barbecue?A. Spicy, sweet, and tangy.B. Sour, bitter, and salty.C. Mild, bland, and plain.D.

12、Savory, creamy, and rich.4. Which of the following may be the best to fill in the “ ”?A. a place for sports and games.B. a chance to experience the local culture.C. a nice place for you to read and learn.D. an opportunity to visit the high-tech industry.5. What can we infer（推断）from the article?A. Zi

13、bo barbecue is only popular among locals.B. Zibo will impress the visitors with its barbecue culture.C. Zibo barbecue has greatly improved the locals living standards.D. Zibo Barbecue is mainly about vegetables on sticks.3、What makes smartphones fun and useful? There are many apps that you can use f

14、or work and play. Check out some of them here.Dawn Chorus Android/iosTheres something beautiful about waking up to the sounds of nature. The app Dawn Chorus brings the sound of nature to your mornings. You can start your day with the sweet sounds of birds.Vocabulary iosIf you are looking to improve

15、your English language skills, Vocabulary has something to offer. V is more than just a dictionary. It also has a word learning system, which helps you to learn words through a fun game.Prisma Android/iosAre you a fan of art? Heres an app created just for you. Prisma is a photo-editing app unlike any

16、 other. The photo filters (滤镜) on the app can make your pictures look like works of art. Let your imagination go wild!Productive iosThere is some truth to the saying “old habits die hard”. But what about new habits? Sometimes new habits are just as difficult to start up and keep. If youre having tro

17、uble trying to get into a new habit, then Productive might help you.1. How many apps can you get on Android according to the passage?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.2. If you want to make your photos look better, which app will you choose?A. Dawn Chorus.B. Vocabulary.C. Prisma.D. Productive.3. The te

18、xt is probably from the column (栏目) of _ in a newspaper?A. TravelB. TechnologyC. HealthD. Sports4、businessman has a bird which he kept in a cage. He was going to India, the land from where the bird came. He asked the bird whether he could bring anything back for him. Instead, the bird asked for his

19、freedom, but was refused. Then he asked the businessman to visit a jungle(丛林) in India and announce his captivity(囚禁) to the free birds who were there. The businessman did so, and almost immediately after he had spoken, a wild bird, just like his own, fell off a tree and lay on the ground near his f

20、eet, senselessly. The businessman thought that this bird must be an old friend of his own bird, and felt sad that he should have caused this death. When he got home, the bird asked him whether he had brought good news from India. “No,” said the businessman, “Im afraid that my news is bad. One of you

21、r good friends fell from a tree suddenly and died at my feet when I told about your captivity. ”As soon as these words were spoken, the businessmans bird collapsed and fell to the bottom of the cage. “The news of his friends death has killed him, too,” thought the businessman. Sadly he picked up the

22、 bird and put it on the windowsill (窗台). At once the bird got up and flew to a nearby tree. “ Now you know,” he said, “ what you thought was disaster was in fact _ . The message you brought back was actually telling me how to free myself. ”1. Where did the bird come from? A. A cage.B. A nearby land.

23、C. An Indian jungle.D. An Asian forest.2. What does the underlined part “ did so” refer to?A. set off for the India jungleB. did what his bird had told himC. set the cage bird freeD. captured another wild bird3. What did the bird do after hearing the message the business man brought back?A. He kille

24、d himself because of the news.B. He flew out of the cage.C. He pretended(假装) to be dead.D. He couldnt say a word.4. What best fits the blank _?A. a test for youB. a warning for youC. a bad idea for meD. good news for me5、Dear friends, I have a younger brother. I like him, but sometimes I feel unhapp

25、y when my parents give him more attention Li PingDear Li Ping, Having a younger brother or sister is not easy. It is common for older brothers or sisters to feel this way, just like you. However, younger children do need more care. As your little brother grows older, this will change and your parent

26、s will treat (对待) you the same. But for now, he will need a little more attention from your parents. Think of this as a chance (机会) to become more independent. You can learn to live without getting as much attention from your parentsyoull move out of the home someday anyway, so you might get used to

27、 it as well. MikeDear Li Ping, Im 13 years old. Our family welcomed a baby girl three years agoI got a younger sister! From then on, I was not the only child of my family anymore. But believe it or not, Im happy about that, because I have more freedom (自由) to do things on my own. Maybe you can look

28、at this the same way as I do. Brothers and sisters should help each other and play together. I often take care of my sister when my parents are not at home. It teaches me how to be a good brother. Zhang Ming1. Why does Li Ping feel unhappy?A. Because she is always wrong.B. Because she does not like

29、her brother.C. Because she has to take care of her brother.D. Because she gets less attention from her parents.2. Which may Mike agree with?A. Younger children need more care.B. Younger children should take care of each other.C. It is common to have a younger sister or brother.D. Parents should take

30、 care of older children more.3. Why does Zhang Ming feel happy to have a sister?A. Because he doesnt have to study hard.B. Because he feels free to do his own things.C. Because he can get more attention from his parents.D. Because he can become the only child of his family.三、补全对话（10分）6、根据下面的对话情景，在每个

31、空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。A: Welcome to Hisense Store. _1_?B: Id like to buy a smart TV. A: We have many smart TVs here. What kind of smart TV do you want? B: _2_.A: How about this one? B: It looks nice. _3_? A: Its 6,888 yuan. Theres a sale on today. You can get it with 6, 000 yuan. B: OK, _4_. By t

32、he way, is there a bookstore near here? A: No. But there is one on Renmin Road. B: _5_? A: Yes, it is. Its about 5 kilometers away. B: OK, I will go there by taxi.四、短文填空（10分）7、A local _(向导) will show us around the ancient city this afternoon.五、语法填空（10分）8、通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的四个选

33、项中，选出一个最佳答案。You may know the song Happy Birthday very well. But do you know about its writer? It was written by an American girl. And now she _1_ a very rich woman already.When she was a child, she was poor. Once a friend of _2_ invited her to a birthday party. She was very pleased but sad because s

34、he didnt have enough money _3_ gifts for her.“The party is coming soon. Now I have little money.” tears ran down her face.Late that night, she was in bed. While she _4_ about the gifts, the door opened and came in her grandma. “What happened?” her grandma asked. After hearing the _5_ story, she said

35、, “Dont worry. My dear, cheer up. I think I _6_ help you. How about singing a song together? Happy birthday to” What a beautiful song! They sang and sang. Suddenly, she woke up. _7_ it was a dream, she decided to write it down at once and sang it to her friend at the party.When she sang the song at

36、the party the next day, the people at the party were very happy. “How _8_ she sings! The song is one of _9_ songs we have ever heard. Thank you for giving me the special gift.” said Joan. And they learned to sing _10_ song together. Later, the girl became well-known in America.1. A. has becomeB. bec

37、omesC. became2. A. herB. sheC. hers3. A. boughtB. buyC. to buy4. A. is thinkingB. was thinkingC. thought5. A. girlsB. girlC. girls6. A. needB. canC. should7. A. ThoughB. BecauseC. But8. A. wonderfulB. wonderfullyC. wonder9. A. beautifulB. more beautifulC. the most beautiful10. A. theB. aC. an六、阅读表达（

38、10分）9、阅读短文，回答下面5个问题。Tom didnt like Sundays. He had to wear shoes and go to Sunday school. He had to do homework, and it was boring. Mary tried to help him, but it was difficult. He wanted to do his homework because then he would get a blue ticket. If you had ten blue tickets, you could get a red one

39、. If you had ten red tickets, you could get a yellow one. If you had ten yellow tickets, you could get a new book.Tom had lots of tickets. He wasnt very good at doing his homework, but he was good at trading. He gave Bill a piece of candy and a fishhook. Bill gave him a yellow ticket. He gave other

40、boys some of the things he had from letting others paint the fence and got more tickets. Some were blue, some were red, and some were yellow. Finally, he had enough to get a new book.That Sunday, the new girl came to Sunday school for the first time. Her parents came too, and the children learned th

41、at her father was a very important judge. The girls name was Becky Thatcher. The Sunday school teacher wanted to show Judge Thatcher that it was a good class. He asked if any of the boys or girls had enough tickets for a new book. Everybody was very surprised when Tom stood up. The Sunday school tea

42、cher was more surprised than anybody else. He counted the tickets. There were enough for a new book. He gave Tom the book, and Tom was allowed to sit with the important new people. Judge Thatcher said hello, but Tom could not speak. He was too nervous and thinking about Becky.“Whats your name?” aske

43、d the judge.Tom got his voice back and told him.Then Judge Thatcher asked him an easy question from his homework. Tom did not know the answer. He guessed. He was wrong. He was so wrong that the whole class laughed at him.(Taken from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)1. To get a new book, how many red tic

44、kets did Tom need?_2. How did Tom get enough tickets for a new book?_3. Who did “the new girl” in Para3 refer to?_4. Why did the whole class laugh at Tom?_5. What do you think of Tom?_七、书面表达（20分）劳动是中华民族的传统美德。作为一名家庭成员，我们应该主动学习做些家务劳动，既能帮助父母，又能锻炼自己。学习之余，你一定学习做过家务活吧，请以“I learned to _”为题，根据以下要点和要求，用英语写一篇

45、你学做家务的短文。1. 要点：1）什么要学做家务；2）你学习做的是哪样家务，什么情况下学做的，过程怎么样；3）通过这次学习，你有什么感悟。2. 要求：1）把题目补充完整；2）文中不要出现所在学校的校名和师生姓名；3）词数90左右。I learned to _参考答案一、完形填空(10分)1、1. B2. D3. A4. C5. B6. C7. C8. D9. A10. D【解析】【导语】本文首先介绍水问题的严重性，尤其是废水问题，分析解决废水问题的重要性，然后给出了几点解决废水问题的方法。【1题详解】句意：它不仅让我们思考水的重要性，也呼吁我们节约和保护水。drink饮；save节省；carry携带；watch观看。根据“and protect water.”可知，这里是呼吁我们保护水，还有就是节约水源。故选B。【2题详解】句意：其中，废水问题十分严重。easy容易的；popular流行的；small小的；serious严重的。根据“wastewater problem”可知，水问题很严重，因此本句指废水问题尤其严重。故选D。【3题详解】句意：通常，废水来自家庭、工厂、医院等。facto