淮安市重点中学2023-2024学年英语八年级第二学期期末考试试题含答案.doc

1、淮安市重点中学2023-2024学年英语八年级第二学期期末考试试题满分120分，时间90分钟一、单项选择（共10小题，满分10分）1、Dont _ your parents too much. You should learn to look after yourself.A. depend onB. carry onC. try onD. put on2、Jane, would you like to help your brother _ the toys on the floor?OK, mom. I will.A. eat upB. cut upC. pick up3、Bob will

2、 not come to the meeting today. But he _ me he would come.A. tellsB. toldC. has told4、My fathers new mobile phone can be used _ emails. Is he used _ on such a small screen?A. to send, to writeB. to send, to writingC. for sending, to writeD. to sending, to writing5、Why have I never seen this kind of

3、5G mobile phone? Because it _ by HUAWEI last week.A. has producedB. producedC. was producedD. is produced6、Where are the Greens?They _ the United States. When _?A. have gone to；have they goneB. have gone to；did they goC. have been to；will they goD. have been in；do they go7、She won a gold medal at th

4、e age of 35 in the Olympic Games. Thats _. Its almost impossible to achieve this at such an old age.A. interestingB. amazingC. strangeD. typical8、Sorry, I didnt see you, because I_ a picture.A. drawB. drewC. was drawingD. have drawn9、Earth is _ only home to everyone. Lets try to make it _ greener wo

5、rld to live in.A. the; aB. an; aC. an; theD. the; the10、 Could I borrow a pencil? _. Here you are.A. Yes, you couldB. Of course you canC. No, you cantD. No, you couldnt二、短文填空（10分）11、I ever volunteered at a Childrens Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa two years ago. My job was to help make the kids

6、feel happy while they _1_ (stay) in the hospital. Sounds interesting, right? But some people couldnt understand _2_ I did it. The main reason was to help create a much _3_ (good) future for people, no matter who or where they are. In this big world, so many people need help. Look at the children in

7、the hospital where I worked. They felt scared and lonely facing all the _4_ (difficulty) because their parents also had other kids to care for. So, why not try _5_ (help) as many people as possible? That was my thought. And volunteering at the hospital showed me a side of the world I did not know ab

8、out before. I met people from all over the world, each with _6_ (they) own ideas, experiences and dreams. We got to share so much _7_ each other and had a good time. I really felt close to these people. We shared amazing memories and _8_ (grow) together. Volunteering work _9_ (give) me lots of exper

9、iences and ideas so far. I hope to go back to Africa with new experiences and ideas so that, together, we can help more people and create a _10_ (wonder) future for everyone!三、语法填空（10分）12、Climbing mountain is hard but really exciting. Every year, _1_ climbers try to reach the top of Mount Qomolangma

10、. Mark is one of them. Last year, he chose _2_ a challenge.It was hard for him to take in air as he climbed higher. _3_ the most terrible weather conditions, each step needs three breaths. Suddenly, Mark couldnt get his legs out of ice _4_ they were not stuck (被困住) on anything. Weak and tired, he re

11、alized he was dying. Mark knew he couldnt sleep and he _5_ keep awake. So he said to himself, “Remember Sir Edmund Hillary who said its not the mountain we conquer (征服) but ourselves. Conquer yourself, Mark.”Then he continued his climbing one step after another, three breaths one step. _6_ voice “Co

12、nquer yourself, Mark” is always in his mind. Finally, he stood on the top of the mountain.Of course, he _7_ many problems since he began this hobby. However, he always believes humans are _8_ than the force of nature. Mark once said, “ The mountains will never lower themselves, we must rise up when

13、facing _9_.” To achieve our dream, we need to cheer _10_up and keep trying. In our lives, the problem itself is not going to get easier. The more problems you meet, the more you can learn from it.1. A. thousandsB. thousandC. thousand ofD. thousands of2. A. havingB. to haveC. haveD. had3. A. WithB. A

14、mongC. ForD. Against4. A. becauseB. althoughC. unlessD. but5. A. couldB. shouldC. mustD. can6. A. TheB. AC. /D. An7. A. meetsB. was meetingC. will meetD. has met8. A. strongB. strongerC. strongestD. the strongest9. A. difficultB. difficultlyC. difficultiesD. difficultness10. A. usB. ourselvesC. ourD

15、. we四、完形填空（10分）13、阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。“The next class is geography. Im _1_ with it. Lets cut the class and go for a walk!” Grace said to Karen. In fact, Karen liked geography. She had no idea what she _2_ do. “If I _3_ Graces invitation, she will be angry with me,” she t

16、hought. “But if I go with her, I _4_ catch the class.” It was difficult for her to say no to Grace. Then Karen remembered Moms words, “Remember who you are. And _5_ do the right thing.”“Im sorry, Grace,” Karen said. She finally made the right _6_ . And she _7_ Grace to take the class, too. “We have

17、lots of time for a _8_ after school, dont we? Wed better take the class, _9_ we will probably fail the final exam. I dont want the teacher to call our parents.”Finally, the two girls sat in the geography classroom and listened to the teacher _10_ .Did you ever have the experience like Karen? What di

18、d you do?1. A. gladB. boredC. sad2. A. mustB. needC. should3. A. refuseB. acceptC. choose4. A. willB. wontC. can5. A. alwaysB. hardlyC. never6. A. decisionB. planC. invitation7. A. expectedB. sentC. advised8. A. walkB. gameC. meeting9. A. thoughB. ifC. or10. A. beautifullyB. carefullyC. comfortably五

19、、阅读理解（30分）14、Yesterday was Lydias birthday, and in the morning Audrey decided to make a cake and take it to the birthday party. Audrey searched the kitchen for everything she needed, but she couldnt find baking powder(发酵粉) or sugar. She looked at her watch and there was still enough time for some qu

20、ick shopping. So she got her shopping bag, jumped onto her bike and headed for the supermarket. Since she didnt have much time left, she asked a supermarket worker to lead her directly(直接地)to where the baking powder and sugar were placed. She quickly got the things she needed and rode back home.Upon

21、 arriving home, she took out two jars (罐子) and poured the baking powder and sugar into them. Then she took out eggs, flour (面粉), and butter. Later she added three spoons of sugar and one spoon of baking powder. After everything was mixed, she put it in the oven (烤箱). Twenty minutes later, the cake w

22、as ready. “I didnt burn (烧焦) it. It looks perfect,” said Audrey. When the cake cooled down, she put it onto a big plate and carried it to Lydias home.In Lydias place, all the friends sang the birthday song and looked forward to eating a piece of cake. Lydia cut the cake into small pieces and everyon

23、e got a piece. Audrey had a bite (咬) of her piece and realized something was wrong. The cake tasted terrible and she had to ask everyone else to put the cake down. She thought hard and realized that she must have put sugar into the baking powder jar and the baking powder into the sugar jar. She expl

24、ained what had happened, and everyone started laughing. Audrey said sorry and promised that she would be more careful with cooking in future.1. How was Audreys shopping trip in the morning?A. It was hard.B. It was short.C. It was funny.D. It was unforgettable.2. How did Audrey feel when the cake was

25、 ready?A. Tired.B. Hungry.C. Worried.D. Pleased.3. What did Audrey learn from her experience?A. She should be more careful.B. She should cook more often.C. She should ask for help when it is needed.D. She should cook something else.4. What is the best title for the text?A. A Cake That Went WrongB. A

26、 Special Birthday PartyC. A Morning Shopping TripD. A Friend Who Did a Surprise Visit15、AI (artificial intelligence) is a new field of computer science. It allows machines to learn from experience, make decisions and solve problems like humans. Today you can find a lot of AI examples in our everyday

27、 life. You use AI facial recognition (人脸识别) to unlock your phone. Self-driving cars use it to drive. Shopping apps use it to provide you with information according to your interest. Perhaps the best example is the smart assistant on your phone. It can support you when you make voice calls, add event

28、s to the calendar, and send messages. All in all, AI is everywhere.In recent years, China has a rapid development in AI. To prepare students well for the future, Zhejiang Province plans to make students in primary and middle schools learn AI.Last year, Zhejiang Province started “AI + education” pilo

29、t project (试点项目) in schools. Wenzhou is one of the cities that have carried out the project. The city plans to have nearly 760 school s for AI education by the end of this year, hoping to bring AI to every classroom.Its easy to open the AI course among primary and middle schools, because information

30、 technology is already a subject tested in Gaokao in Zhejiang. The new AI course is expected to build a strong AI talent pool for universities and colleges in the future. However, AI-based education is still faced with a lot of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is that there are not enough t

31、op teachers.1. What can AI help machines do?A. Find a lot of examples.B. Copy and act like humans.C. Do everything for humans.D. Experience different kinds of life.2. What does the underlined word “assistant” mean?A. Controller.B. Owner.C. Helper.D. Trainer.3. Which of the following is NOT an exampl

32、e of AI?A. Taking a ride in a self-driving car.B. Sharing your interest with friend.C. Unlocking your phone with your face ID.D. Sending messages with the smart assistant.4. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The AI education in Wenzhou.B. The importance of the AI course.C. The AI ci

33、ties in Zhejiang Province.D. The AI course and other subjects.5. What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph?A. Its going to be hard to pass AI tests.B. The AI course will be a subject in Gaokao.C. There will be a great need for top teachers.D. The AI course will be popular all over the world.16、

34、Chinese Cartoon CharactersTo the children, cartoons play an important part in their life. Cartoons can open their minds, free their ideas and help them build up correct ideas of world and life. If you talk to Chinese post 80s and 90s about their favourite cartoon characters, they will probably recom

35、mend the following ones. Pleasant Goat First show: Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf（June, 2005）Characteristics: clever, positive, lucky Plot: The goats and the wolves are enemies. When the wolves want to catch the goats, Pleasant Goat is always the one to see through the trick. Social influence（影响）: T

36、he cartoon character became really popular among Chinese children after its first show on TV in 2005. The producer made a cartoon film in 2009. It created a box office（票房）of 130 million yuan during Chinese New Year that year. Mcdull First show:My Life as McDullCharacteristics: lazy, simple, full of

37、imagination Plot: Mcdull has many dreams. Every time he fails to make one dream come true, he keeps exploring other dreams. Social influence: McDull is a pig cartoon character created in Hong Kong by cartoonist Alice Mak. McDull has appeared in several comics, TV shows, and films, and has become pop

38、ular in Hong Kong and some other areas in East Asia. Big Head SonFirst show: Big Head Son and Small Head Dad Characteristics: curious, lovely, naughty Plot: The writer describes a happy family of three, a big-headed son, a small-headed father and a mum. The son grows up day by day, learning how to s

39、hare his love with others. Social influence: The cartoon has been popular among Chinese post 80s for years. It mainly tells audience the meaning of loving their family and accompanying their children. 1. What can we know from the passage above?A. The cartoon characters mentioned in the article were

40、all made in the 21st century.B. Audience can learn the importance of family love from Big Head Sons story.C. The cartoon character Pleasant Goat was first shown in the cinema in 2005.D. McDull is loved by the audience because of his cuteness and hard work.2. If you lose hopes because of failure, whi

41、ch cartoon character can best raise your spirits?A. Pleasant Goat.B. Small Head Father.C. Big Head Son.D. Mcdull.3. Where can you probably read this article?A. An advertisement.B. A notice.C. A science report.D. A childrens magazine.六、完成句子（10分）17、当地政府全年为野生动物提供食物和关爱。_18、the, total, of, 1000, has, sch

42、ool, a, students _.19、你去过新加坡（Singapore）吗？_20、Can you speak F_?Sure. I have been in Paris for over 8 years.21、You can never _(想象) what may happen next. The story is full of surprise!七、补全对话（10分）22、根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯，完整。A: Good morning, sir! May I help you?B: Yes, please. _1_. A: We hav

43、e different kinds of sports shoes here. _2_? B: Let me see. I like the black shoes on the top of this shelf. A: _3_?B: Size 42. Can I try them on?A: _4_. Here you are. B: Thanks. Oh, how comfortable! _5_?A: They are 298 yuan if you use WeChat Pay. B: OK. Ill take them. A: Thank you. Here are your sh

44、oes. Wish you a good day!八、阅读表达（10分）23、整理笔记读下面的文章，请在答题卡每个题目下做简单的笔记。The United States is to the north of Mexico. Mexico is about one quarter of the size of the United States. Mexico has more than ninety million people. The main language of Mexico is Spanish. This makes Mexico the worlds largest Spani

45、sh-speaking country.Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico. The city is also very high. It is 7,349 feet high above sea level. This makes it one of the highest cities in the world. The population of Mexico City is growing bigger and bigger. About thirty million people live there. It h

46、as more people than other cities in the world, even more than Tokyo.Mexico also has its specialties (特产). Foods like beans, maize, avocados, tomatoes, peanuts, chili peppers and chocolate come from Mexico. Mexico is also famous for its cactus (仙人掌) plants. Mexico has more kinds of cactuses than any other country.1. The location (位置) of The United States: _2. The population of Mexico:_3. The main language of Mexico: _