北京交大附中2023-2024学年英语八下期末统考模拟试题含答案.doc

1、北京交大附中2023-2024学年英语八下期末统考模拟试题满分120分，时间90分钟一、完形填空(10分)1、boy was one day sitting on the steps of a door. He had a broom in one hand, and in the other a large piece of _1_ and butter which somebody had kindly given him. While he was eating it and _2_ singing a tune (曲调), he saw a poor little dog quietl

2、y sleeping not far from him. He called out to him, “Come here, poor fellow!”The dog, hearing kind words spoken to him, lifted up his ears and moved his tail happily. Seeing the boy _3_, he came near him. The boy held out a piece of his bread and butter. As the dog stretched out his _4_ to take it, t

3、he boy hurriedly drew back his hand and _5_ him hard on the nose. The poor dog _6_, barking and crying most dreadfully(害怕的), _7_ the cruel boy sat laughing at the _8_ he had done. man, who was looking from a window on the other side of the street, saw what the bad boy had done. Opening the street do

4、or, he called him to _9_ over, at the same time holding up a _10_ between his finger and thumb. “Would you like this?” said the man. “Yes, please,” said the boy, smiling. He ran over to take the money.Just at the moment when he stretched out his hand he got a hard knock across his _11_ from a cane(藤

5、条) which the man had _12_ him. He cried out as loudly as a bull!“What did you do that for?” said the boy. He had an _13_ face and rubbed his hand. “I didnt hurt you, nor did I ask you for money.”“What did you hurt that poor dog for earlier?” said the man. “He didnt hurt you, nor ask you for your bre

6、ad and butter. Remember dogs can _14_ as well as boys. Learn to _15_ kindly towards animals in the future.”1. A. breadB. cakeC. mealD. cheese2. A. gentlyB. loudlyC. cheerfullyD. lazily3. A. singingB. eatingC. lyingD. dancing4. A. pawB. tailC. headD. ear5. A. kickedB. pushedC. heldD. hit6. A. got awa

7、yB. got upC. got inD. got off7. A. whenB. sinceC. asD. while8. A. treatB. gameC. trickD. punishment9. A. followB. crossC. passD. enter10. A. coinB. sweetC. stoneD. toy11. A. faceB. fingersC. armD. knee12. A. besideB. oppositeC. nearD. behind13. A. uncomfortableB. unconfidentC. unhappyD. unsatisfied1

8、4. A. feelB. thinkC. careD. live15. A. leadB. organizeC. behaveD. cover二、阅读理解（40分）2、Do you know how many kinds of plants and animals there are in the world? Scientists believe there are over 8 million, but right now we only know about 1.8 million. _1_In 2019, a team of researchers led by a universit

9、y professor (教授) named Austin discovered a new kind of animal. They were in Papua, studying the wide kinds of life of the island country. One day, the researchers were listening to the sounds of frogs (青蛙)at night. _2_ At first, they couldnt tell where the sounds were coming from, but after some tim

10、e they found they were coming from the ground. They started to look carefully among the leaves. They were expecting to find an insect (昆虫)._3_ It was a really tiny (微小的) frog just 7 mm long! “This frog has a sound that doesnt sound like a frog at all. It sounds like an insect,” said Austin. The frog

11、 they discovered was the smallest frog in the world. Researchers believe that frogs and insects are very important. They help to keep our environment clean. We can also use them to make new medicine. Researchers all over the world are working very hard to look for new plants and animals every day. _

12、4_ This is because forests where those animals live are becoming smaller. 根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。A. Suddenly, they started to hear some very strange sounds.B. However, their jobs are getting more and more difficult.C. Scientists are looking for new kinds all the time.D. Austin didn

13、t have a chance to study it before.E. However, what they found surprised them.3、以下分别描述了不同人对节日礼物的需求。请根据五个人的情况，选出与他们相符合的内容。_1_ The day after tomorrow is Womens Day. LiuYu is thinking about buying his mother a gift. She hurt her foot while walking yesterday. Now it still hurts from time to time. He is

14、looking for something for her sports pain._2_ Childrens Day is coming. Helen has a four-year-old daughter, she becomes interested in riding and dreams of buying a bike for children. She also likes eating desserts but Helen thinks deserts are bad for her daughters teeth._3_ Double Ninth Day is three

15、days away. Davids grandmother is 70 years old, she lives alone, sometimes she cant see the clock clearly. _4_ Fathers Day is several days away. Ann is thinking about a gift for her father. Her father is a sports lover. He enjoys riding bikes to the countryside on weekends. Hed like to have a better

16、bike._5_ The Spring Festival is in two weeks. Ann is considering to buy a gift for her grandfather. He always forgets to turn off the gas after cooking. Ann is worried about his safety.A. The handsome talking watch has a clear voice that tells you the time when you push a button. The next time you f

17、orget your glasses, your watch will still be able to tell you what time it is.B. This 7-speed bike is designed to provide comfort for the riders. Its light and easy to operate(操作). Its especially a good choice for a long distance ride.C. Sometimes we get hurt while playing sports, like having a brok

18、en knee, a bad neck or a sore arm. No matter where the ache or pain is, put our product on the hurting place, youll get better at once.D. This pot provides delicious food for you. You only need to put the ingredients(原料) into it，and it will cook all by itself.E. A new kind of snacks is produced in “

19、ABC” company. It tastes sweet and is rich in vitamin C. It is good for your babys health. Although it is a bit expensive, you can get a bike for kids if you buy five boxes.4、After a long day, you may want to pet your cat to relax. A new device (设备) can now give you that same feeling even if you dont

20、 have a cat!Scientists at Cornell University, recently made a brush-like device, reported New Atlas, an online science website. Wear it on your arm and it can slowly move a piece of soft fur back and forth along your skin. It feels just like touching a furry (毛茸茸的) cat.Scientists made this device to

21、 help people deal with stress. Past studies showed that touching either humans or animals can lower peoples heart rate (心率) and blood pressure, and allow people to relax. Why is that?According to the science website Wired, this comes from evolution (进化). Primates (灵长目动物) spend about 15 percent of th

22、eir waking hours grooming one another. They do this to make friends and trade food with others. Chimps (大猩猩) have been found to share food with those that groomed them earlier in the day. Touch is the basis (基础) of this act of kindness.As humans evolved into the most social animals, touch became a m

23、ore powerful way to show our ties with others. Many studies found that a hug or a pat can make our body produce oxytocin, a chemical (化学物质) that makes us more trusting, more generous (慷慨的), and friendlier, while also lowering our blood pressure.The designers of the device also made a system that can

24、 detect users stress levels. Then it can automatically (自动) start to work when needed. They even want to use the design in the armrest (扶手) of the theater seat. The armrest will touch you while you are watching the movie, and its emotion (情绪) will change with the story in the film.1. How does the br

25、ush-like device work to make users feel relaxed?A. It brushes peoples arms to clean their skin.B. People move the fur on the device back and forth.C. The soft fur on it moves slowly back and forth on peoples arms.D. The fake furry cat on the device touches peoples arms slowly.2. Why did the writer u

26、se the example of primates?A. To give suggestions on peoples social activities.B. To prove that humans evolved from primates.C. To show that humans differ from other animals.D. To show the importance of touch.3. In what way can touch help humans feel more trusting and friendlier?A. It helps people k

27、eep fit so they can feel good about themselves.B. It is the best way to show friendliness and kindness.C. It works through a kind of chemical which can influence peoples feelings.D. It can change peoples body temperature and make them feel warm.4. What does “its emotion” refer to in the last paragra

28、ph?A. the emotion of the movieB. the emotion of the armrestC. the emotion of the movie watcherD. the emotion of the films story5. If the passage went on, what might the next paragraph be about? A. The price of this kind of new armrest.B. Other good ways to deal with stress.C. More uses of the detect

29、ing system and the armrest.D. Other recent inventions by scientists at Cornell University.5、An old man lived with his little grandson. Every day the old man got up early to read books. One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I want to read books as you do. But I always forget what I read. What are the

30、 advantages of reading?”The grandfather didnt answer him, but said, “Take this little basket to the river and bring back a basket of water.” The little boy did as his grandpa said, but all the water leaked（漏）out before he got back home. The grandfather laughed and said, “Youll have to walk faster ne

31、xt time.”The next time the boy ran faster, but the basket was still empty before he returned home. The boy said, “See, Grandpa, its no use.”“Is it no use?” the old man said. “Look at the basket.”The boy looked at the basket and found that the basket was different. It was cleaner, inside and out. “Th

32、ats what happens when you read books. You might not understand or remember everything. But when you read, the books are going to change you, inside and out.”1. What did the old man do after getting up every day?A. Brought water.B. Went to the river.C. Read books.D. Ran.2. Why did the old man ask his

33、 grandson to bring back water with a basket?A. To make his grandson understand the advantages of reading.B. To cook with the water.C. To make his grandson stronger.D. To make the basket cleaner.3. According to the old man, what are the advantages of reading?A. You cant remember everything.B. Nothing

34、 happen to you.C. You can understand everything.D. The books will change you while reading.三、补全对话（10分）6、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: Hello. The Seaside Hotel. _1_?B: Yes, please. Id like to book two rooms for the coming weekend. A:_2_?B: Oh! Just two nights. A: OK. Two nights. From Frida

35、y or Saturday?B: Friday. A: Friday, July 1st. And do you need single rooms or double rooms?B:_3_.A: Right. Two double rooms for Friday and Saturday, July lst and 2nd. B:_4_?A: Well, its 400 yuan per night, with breakfast. B: I see. Can I book the rooms now, please?A: Certainly. _5_?B: Rick Smith.四、短

36、文填空（10分）7、请认真阅读下面短文，并根据句意从方框中选用合适的动词，并用其适当时态填空，使短文通顺，每词限用一次。attend learn make offer tryLast year, the government required schools to develop students labour (劳动) skills. All the schools _1_ their best to achieve the goal now. Students _2_ at least one such class every week. The government said the m

37、oves purpose is to “get students involved in labour”. The ministry _3_ a list (清单) of ten different groups of activities last year. The lessons are designed according to students ages. For example, primary school students are taught basic skills, such as how to peel (给剥皮) vegetables and how to use a

38、 knife. When they enter secondary schools, they _4_ how to properly prepare dishes.primary school in Chengdu _5_ such courses to its students for a year. “These classes are really good,” said Chen Xiaomei, whose child studies at that school. “My child has learned how to do some housework this term.

39、I think practical skills are necessary for every child.”五、语法填空（10分）8、请通读下面短文，掌握其大意，根据语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。Jim, a successful businessman, told the experience of his childhood. When he was 7, his parents _1_. He was alone and didnt get on well with others. People always l

40、aughed _2_ him. No one showed kindness to him. His only friend was a dog named Tiger. One day as he walked down the street, a young lady was walking in front of him. Suddenly, one of her bags dropped from her arms. As she stopped _3_ , she dropped other bags. He came to help her. “Thank you, dear! Y

41、ou are a nice boy!” she said kindly, smiling. A special _4_ came to him. These were _5_ kind words he had ever heard. He watched her _6_ she went far away, and he whistled to his dog and went directly to the river nearby. Then in a low voice he said to his dog, “You are a nice little dog!” Tiger rai

42、sed _7_ ears as if it understood. “Uh! Even a dog likes it!” he said. “Well, I wont say unkind words to you anymore!” The dog waved its tail happily. Jim thought and thought. Finally, he looked at himself in the river. He saw _8_ but a dirty boy. He washed his face _9_ . Again he looked. He saw a cl

43、ean nice boy. He was amazed. From then on, he had _10_ new life. The first seed of kindness that the woman planted in his heart made him an able man.1. A. deadB. dyingC. died2. A. atB. toC. of3. A. picking it upB. picking up itC. to pick it up4. A. feelsB. feelingsC. feeling5. A. the firstB. firstC.

44、 one6. A. untilB. beforeC. when7. A. itselfB. itC. its8. A. somethingB. nothingC. anything9. A. carefullyB. carefulC. careless10. A. theB. anC. a六、阅读表达（10分）9、阅读下面短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。“Eighteenth,” I said. Ive forgotten the question Mrs. Cooper asked that day, but I will never forget my answer. As soon as

45、the number left my mouth, the whole class started laughing. I felt I was the silliest person in the world. But Mrs. Cooper looked at the whole class seriously and said, “Were all here to learn.”Another time, Mrs. Cooper asked us to write a report about what we hoped to be in the future. I wrote, “I

46、want to be a teacher like Mrs. Cooper.” She wrote on my report, “Youll be a great teacher because you have a strong mind and you try hard.”After I got married, I began to work as a cleaner. I cleaned seventeen classrooms each day, including Mrs. Coopers. I would tell Mrs. Cooper that I wanted to tea

47、ch, and she would repeat the words she had written on my report earlier.I started to attended college classes in the morning before work. After seven years of my hard work, my dream finally came true. One day, I wrote a sentence with a mistake on the blackboard and asked a girl to correct it. She didnt know the answer. As the other children laughed, tears rolled down her face. I gave her a hug (拥抱) and said to the whole class, “Were all here to learn.”1. What did the writer wanted to be when she grew up?_2. Why did the whol