2024-2025学年（下）新竹八年级质量检测英语

1、在过去，我家乡的人过着很穷的日子。

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2、用方框中所给词的适当形式完成短文。

Mary and I are good friends. Yesterday when I went to her home to ____【1】____ some books, she was ___【2】___ her pet cat. I wanted to ____【3】___ her to my party. She told me she would love to, but she needed to take ____【4】___ of her grandmother because she was ill in bed. Mary is a good and ___【5】___ girl. She often helps her mother do ____【6】___. Before every meal, ____【7】____ always sets the tables, and after meals, she does the ____【8】____. At last, she ____【9】____ the floor. But she ____【10】____ doing the washing. She thinks it is boring.

3、Do you know? Does Paul speak English well in your class? (改为含有宾语从句的复合句)

Do you know ________ Paul ________ English well in your class?

4、The story lets me find it very interesting the game like that．

A. play   B. to play   C. playing   D. played

5、I’ve grown up. I’m not __________ being alone at home anymore.

A．famous for

B．afraid of

C．interested in

D．careful with

6、—Excuse me, Jeff. Could you please _________ me your bike?

—I’m sorry, my bike is broken.

A．use

B．lend

C．keep

D．borrow

7、The bus is coming. Be careful when you the bus.

A．get on

B．get off

C．get up

D．get to

8、The box is very heavy．It is full________old books and magazines．

A．with

B．of

C．for

D．in

9、He ________ a lot of time on schoolwork every day ________ get into a good university.

A.spends;in order that B.takes;in order that

C.costs;in order to D.spends;in order to

10、---What did you do last night?

---I stayed at home __________ going to a movie.

A. instead   B. instead of   C. rather than   D. better than

11、The traffic is terribly busy in the morning. You’d better avoid ________ in the center of the city.

A．drive

B．driving

C．to drive

D．driven

12、--Why don’t you get the book? --That’s ____.

A. not important enough   B. not enough important

C. enough not important   D. important not enough

13、He regarded this new air conditioner interest.

A. as B. on C. for D. with

14、My grandfather used to________in the busy city，but now he is used to________in this peaceful village．

A．live；live   B．living；live

C．living；living D．live；living

15、A British high school is going to allow students________lessons in the afternoon.

A．start

B．starting

C．to start

16、She________Maths for seven years since she________to this school.

A.taught; came B.has taught; came

C.taught; has come D.has taught; has come

17、—What are the students doing?

—Some of them are playing games and ________ are reading.

A.another B.the other C.other D.the others

18、It’s 7:30．I can’t believe you________cooking dinner yet，Sandy．

A．didn’t start

B．haven’t started

C．don’t start

D．won’t start

19、I have lived in London s________two years ago．

20、从文后选择适当的选项补全对话

A: Have you ever been abroad?

B: No, 【1】 What about you?

A: 【2】

B: What languages do the people in Canada speak?

A: 【3】

B: Canada is in North America, isn’t it?

A: Yes. 【4】

B: Which is bigger, Canada or the USA?

A: In area, Canada is bigger than the USA, and it’s the biggest country in North America. But in population, the biggest country is the USA.

B: How big is North America?

A: 【5】

B: How many people live in North America?

A: 【6】

A．They speak English and French.

B．It covers about 24 million square kilometres.

C．I have never been abroad.

D．More than 400 million people.

E．I have been to Canada.

F．It’s on the north of the USA.

21、We all dream about things that we would like to do and things we hope to achieve in the future. But are everybody’s dreams the same? Here are some of the findings of a survey about hopes and dreams, and thousands of students across China took part in it.

What are the hopes of teenagers?

We received several different answers to the question: What would you like to do after finishing your education? It seems some students would like to start work as soon as possible so that they can help provide better lives for their parents. Other students hope to continue studying after finishing school and to go to university. Although money is important, many teenagers said they wanted to do jobs they enjoyed. According to the survey, the most popular choice of job is computer programming.

What are the dreams of teenagers?

Teenagers have all kinds of dreams. Some are more realistic（现实的）than others. For example, many students said they would like to be volunteers if Beijing could hold the World Cup, maybe working as translators or tour guides. And quite a few said they dreamed of going to the Moon one day. According to the survey, less realistic dreams are also common, but many students reported that they were willing to work hard to achieve their dreams. Quite a few dreamed of becoming famous, perhaps famous sportspeople or singers. Some said they’d like to go on exciting trips. One student said she’d love to sail across the Pacific Ocean. And then there are dreams that are impossible—three students said they’d like to be able to fly!

Conclusion

It was clear from the survey that teenagers have similar hopes. It seems that most students hope to have a good education and find a good job. Besides, students dreamed of very different things: good things, and even crazy things. It is very important to dream, so hold on your dreams and one day they may just come true.

【1】Some students would like to start work to ________ as soon as possible.

A．find jobs they enjoy

B．achieve their dreams

C．help look after their families

D．make money to go to university

【2】What is important to students about the work they do?

A．If it is a good job.

B．If they can enjoy the work.

C．If it can help them become famous.

D．If they can make more money.

【3】How many realistic dreams are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

【4】What example is given as an impossible dream?

A．To be able to fly.

B．To go to the Moon.

C．To sail across the Pacific Ocean.

D．To become famous people.

【5】What’s the writer’s opinion of dreams?

A．Give up impossible dreams.

B．Common dreams are not so good.

C．Teenagers should have realistic dreams.

D．Dreams are important and try to make them come true.

22、 Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案):

For years I wanted a flower garden. I’d spend hours thinking of different things I could plant that would look nice together.

But then we had Matthew, and Marvin, and the twins, Alisa, and Alan, and then Helen. Five children. I was too busy raising them to grow a garden.

Money was tight(拮据的), as well as time. Often when my children were little, one of them would want something that cost too much, and I’d have to say, “Do you see a money tree in the yard? Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.”

Finally, all five got through high school and college and were off on their own. I started thinking again about having a garden.

Then, one spring morning, on Mother’s Day, I was working in my kitchen. Suddenly, I looked out of the window and there was a new tree, planted right in my yard. I thought it must be a weeping willow(垂柳), because I saw things blowing around on all its branches. Then I put my glasses on — and I couldn’t believe what I saw.

There was a money tree in my yard!

I went to have a look. It was true! There were dollar bills, one hundred of them, taped all over that tree. There was also a note among them, “Thank you for your time, Mom. We love you.”

Later, my children bought me tools, a sunflower stepping stone and gardening books.

That was three years ago. My garden’s now very pretty, just like I wanted. When I go out and take care of my flowers, I don’t seem to miss my children as much as I once did. It feels like they’re right there with me.

I live in a city where winters are long and cold, and summers are too short. But every year now, when winter sets in, I look out of my window and think of the flowers, I’ll see next spring in my little garden. I think about what my children did for me, and I get tears in my eyes — every time.

I’m still not sure that money grows on trees. But I know love does!

【1】From the passage we know that the writer has _______ children.

A.three B.four C.five D.six

【2】The writer stopped thinking about having a flower garden because ________.

A.her children would damage the garden B.her children were busy

C.she was too busy D.she was too old

【3】The underlined part “Do you see a money tree in the yard? Money doesn’t grow on trees,” actually means “___________”.

A.We have many money trees B.Money can come easily from the tree

C.We have enough money on the tree D.We can’t afford to buy it

【4】What happened one spring morning?

A.The writer saw a weeping willow in the yard.

B.The writer got a tree as a Mother’s Day gift from her children.

C.The children helped their mother to work in the kitchen.

D.The children helped their mother plant the tree in the yard.

【5】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The writer didn’t miss her children very often.

B.The writer believed what she saw after she put her glasses on

C.The children bought their mother a new garden and some gardening books.

D.The flowers in the garden make the writer feel that her children are with her.

【6】Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?

A.Mother’s Love B.Money on the Tree

C.My Money Tree D.My Little Children

23、Listen to your books

With the development of technology and the Internet, there is a new trend（趋势）in reading audiobooks. More people are choosing to listen to audiobooks these days, according to this year's national reading report.

The report was released by the Chinese Academy of Press and publication (CAPP ). It shows that audiobooks have become quite popular among most readers. One in three adults listen to audiobooks. They mainly use popular audio sharing platforms（平台）like Ximalaya.

Kids have also been a main driver（主要驱动力）in the development of audiobooks. Ximalaya noted that the value of audiobook purchases (购买）made by those aged 13 to 18 in 2018 increased by 330 percent over that of 2017, the Beijing Evening News reported.

In addition, around 26. 8 percent of children under 3 years old listen to audiobooks. Most of them listen at least once a week. Their favorite categories（分类）are "stories for kids" and "poetry reading".

One of the reasons audiobooks have taken off is that people want to get more use out of their free time, China News Service reported. Whether they're at the gym, on a bus, or in bed, people can enjoy reading without a heavy paper book or an e-reader. Faster internet speeds mean one can download a whole book in just seconds, according to Wei Yushan, director of CAPP.

Audio app content designers have invited broadcasters (播音员）and production(制作）groups to join in content production. Both the quality and number of audiobooks being offered have greatly improved. More people can find the audiobooks they like the most, the report says.

【1】How many adults listen to audio books these days?

A.Over 30 percent. B.About 26. 8 percent. C.330 million.

【2】Which age group likes audiobooks about poetry the most?

A.Adults.   B Young kids.     C. Teenagers.

【3】According to Wei Yushan, ___________ help(s) the growth of audiobooks.

A.the need to make use of one's free time

B.fast internet speeds

C.the development of audio sharing platform

【4】According to the passage, which of the statements is NOT true?

A.Adult audio readers mainly use popular audio sharing platforms.

B.Aged people has been the main driver of audiobooks.

C.Audio readers can enjoy reading when they are at the gym.

【5】What can we infer from the story?

A.More kids started to listen to audiobooks this year than last year.

B.Most people listen to audiobooks at least once a week.

C.Audio apps are working hard to produce more good audiobooks.

24、Join Us for a Day at Sun Valley Amusement Park

Children aged 10 to 14 are invited to take part in the “Event of the Summer” at Sun Valley Amusement Park, the most popular amusement park on the East Coast. Sun Valley has more than 80 amusement rides. For sports lovers, there are basketball courts, an indoor baseball field, and climbing walls.

No amusement park would be complete without a gift shop. Sun Valley has two.

You won’t want to miss out on this day of fun. Join us at Sun Valley Amusement Park on July 14.

The cost of the trip is 25 dollars. This includes tickets and all rides.

We suggest that all children bring lunch.

Buses leave at 9:00 a. m. and return at 5:00 p. m.

Register at the Children’s Recreation Center at the Town Hall by July 3.

A one—day registration will also be held on July 1 at the Brown School.

For more information, call Jane Parks at 555-7267.

【1】Who can take part in the “Event of the Summer”?

A．Children under 5.

B．Children over 16.

C．Children aged 10-14.

D．Children aged 5-9.

【2】The children had better bring ________ .

A．a basketball

B．lunch

C．a gift

D．gloves

【3】When can children register at the Brown School?

A．On July 1.

B．On July 3.

C．On July 14.

D．On July 16.

【4】The cost of the trip is ________.

A．80 dollars

B．25 dollars

C．16dollars

D．3 dollars

【5】The passage is ________.

A．a story

B．an advertisement

C．a piece of news

D．a report

25、根据首字母提示补全短文。

Travel is useful to us in at least three ways.

First, by t【1】 we can enjoy the beautiful scenery of different places. We can see many things which can be read about in books with our eyes and visit some famous cities and i【2】 places.

S【3】, we will meet people with different interests and s【4】 strange and special things when we travel. We can get ideas about the living conditions and customs of o【5】 people and taste different foods and local desserts if we like. I【6】 this way, we can understand how differently other people live.

Third, travel will help us gain(获得) k【7】 of geography and history. Travel will also help us keep h【8】 and strong. W【9】 all these advantages(优势) of travel, it is no wonder that travel has now become more p【10】 than before in China.

26、目前，大多数学生除了在校上课外，还要利用业余时间上辅导班。假如你班以“学生是否应上课外辅导班”为题展开辩论，你是反方的代表，请根据下表中所给的提示，为辩论赛准备一份发言稿。

要求：

1．表明观点，意思清楚，行文连贯；

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It’s nothing new that many students take after-school classes now, but

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