2024-2025学年（下）眉山八年级质量检测英语

1、令我惊讶的是这个小孩把任务分成了三部分。

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2、The Great Wall of China is________wall in the world.

A.long B.longer C.the longer D.the longest

3、That boy is my new friend and________name is Peter.

A.her B.his C.its D.your

4、—Look! The light in Mr. Brown’s office is still on. He be working there.

—It be him. He has gone to America.

A. must; mustn’t   B. can; mustn’t

C. must; can’t   D. can; can’t

5、The new plan is quite different________the old one．Most of us think that the new one is better．

A．as

B．from

C．to

D．with

6、---Excuse me, could you tell me _______?

--- Better walk there. It’s only about ten minutes’ walk.

A. how far Xihui Park is B. how far is Xihui Park

C. how can I get to Xihui Park D. how I can get to Xihui Park

7、— What kind of TV show do you prefer?

— I like the ones   make me laugh.

A. who B. whom C. what D. that

8、The ______ that there is life on other planets has always encouraged scientists to explore the outer space.

A.possibility B.order C.advice D.information

9、—Mum, can I go to watch the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 tomorrow?

—Sure, if your homework __________.

A. finish   B. is finished   C. will finish   D. will be finished

10、—Must I return the book this week?

—No, you ________. You can ________ it for 20 days.

A．mustn’t; keep

B．needn’t; borrow

C．needn’t; keep

D．can’t; lend

11、When is the best time ________ your hometown?

A. to visit B. visiting C. visit

12、Different people may think________about the same thing．We had better do a survey to see people’s ideas．

A．quickly

B．differently

C．simply

D．easily

13、Leonardo DiCaprio won_______ Oscar for his role in The Revenant(荒野猎人) and he made_______ powerful speech about the climate change on Sunday night.

A. a； an B. an； / C. an； a D. a n； an

14、—How did you ________ the Dragon Boat Festival?

—Watching dragon boat races and eating zongzi.

A.memorize B.celebrate C.understand

15、Even the greatest person fails,________we shouldn't fear failure.Instead,we should regard it as a chance to improve ourselves.

A.so B.or C.and

16、We have worked out the plan and now we should put it into ___________.

A.discovery B.practice C.fact D.society

17、There are a few miles to the top of the mountain．If we hold on，we will________．

A．reach

B．get to

C．come true

D．make it

18、—Which country would you like to ______ after you visit Singapore?       

—Thailand.

A．reach at

B．get

C．leave for

D．leave

19、—James, I am sorry I used your computer while you were away this morning.

—________.

A．That’s all right

B．It’s a pleasure

C．You are welcome

D．That’s right

20、—_______great fun we had at the party last night!

—Yes, It was _________exciting a party that I would never forget it.

A. How; such an B. What; so

C. What a; such an   D. How a; so

21、—I was tired after climbing the mountains all day.

—Me, too. I was so tired that I ________ quickly after I lied down.

A．picked up

B．woke up

C．fell asleep

D．put on

22、A Hi, Emma What's your hobby?

B: I have many hobbies such as watching TV and listening to music.

A: 【1】

B: What kind of music do you like best?

A: Jazz and rock 【2】

B: I like country music and soft dance music better

A: Why?

B:【3】 Who are your favourite rock singers?

A: Jon Bon Jovi and Cui Jian.

B: Have you got any CDs of their songs?

A: Sure. I have many. 【4】

B: Yes.

A: OK. 【5】

B: Thank you. V U also bring some CDs of my favourite singers tomorrow.

A.Because they make me feel quiet and happy.

B.What about you?

C.I have a lot of hobbies

D. I’ll bring some of them to school.

E.Do you think having hobbies is important?

F.I like music too.

G. Would you like to listen to them?

23、结合本题所设置的情境，在每个空白处填入适当的内容完成下列对话。

A: Jeff, let’s take a walk around the lake tomorrow, OK?

B: Sounds like fun. 【1】?

A: It’ll be sunny. Jeff, 【2】?

B: Yes, Dad. I finished my homework a few minutes ago.

A: But what are you doing now?

B: 【3】. I just want to relax myself.

A: Is that also your homework?

B: Not really. But the video is well worth watching. It's about the Novel Coronavirus. 【4】?

A: Yes, I've just heard something about it. Anyway, it may be a 1ittle bit hard for you to understand.

B: A little bit hard? You must be joking. In the video, the conversation between the host and the expert makes the topic clear.

A: It does? Can I watch it with you?

B:【5】. Let’s learn more about the 2019-nCoV pneumonia and follow their safety suggestions.

24、The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers.

Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.

◆Try to use new information immediately（立刻）. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"____"

◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.

◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.

◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.

◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what's right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.

◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.

All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.

【1】How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.

【2】Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？

A. Hello, Carlos.     B. How do you do?

C. Hello, I am Sophia.  D. Glad to meet you!

【3】What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?

A. To store it in a computer.

B. To break it into smaller parts.

C. To discuss it with a friend.

D. To review it before you sleep.

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

A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.

B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.

C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.

D. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.

【5】What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?

A. You should tell others about your bad memory.

B. You should believe in other people all the time.

C. You should ask others to improve their memory.

D. You should be confident in your memory ability.

25、   Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True

Astronaut Ellen Ochoa shows that with a good education and hard work, you can reach for the stars. Ochoa is the first Hispanic astronaut woman to fly into space.

As a child, Ochoa didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up. But her mother always told her to stay in school and study hard. She listened to her mother. When she was 13 years old, she won a spelling contest. In high school, Ochoa spent many hours each week studying for all her classes. She finished with the best grades in her class. After high school, Ochoa went to college. One day in college she heard that the U.S. government had chosen six women to become astronauts. At that time, Ochoa decided to become an astronaut, too.

Her many years of hard work paid off at last. She was asked to be an astronaut in 1990. In April, 1993 in the space shuttle(航天飞机) named Discovery, she made history by becoming the first Hispanic woman to travel to space. Ochoa and the other astronauts had many jobs while on the Discovery. One of her tasks was to use the shuttle’s robot arm to move large objects. Ochoa used a computer to make the arm pick up a satellite and put it into space. A satellite is a spacecraft that moves around the earth or some other objects. Satellites can take pictures and gather information about planets and stars. During her second trip in 1994, she used the robot arm again. She used the arm to pull in a satellite from space. The satellite had been used to study the air around the earth. Then Ochoa went to two more shuttle trips. Altogether, she spent a whole month in space. That’s more than 700 hours. 

Ochoa knows that she is a hero to many young people. She often tells them the same thing her mother told her when she was a little girl. “Get a good education and believe in yourself,” says Ochoa.

【1】When did Ochoa decide to become an astronaut?

A. When she was in college. B. When she was 13 years old.

C. Before she went to high school. D. After she went to work.

【2】On the Discovery, Ochoa used the robot arm to ______ .

A. repair the shuttle’s computer B. take pictures of the earth

C. gather information about planets D. put a satellite into space

【3】Ochoa probably advises the young people to ______ .

A. fly into space one day B. become scientists some day

C. do their best in school D. learn how to use robot arms

26、   Sixteen is the age in the United States when teenagers can begin driving. It’s a special age. There’s often a special celebration for a girl’s 16th birthday-a big party called her “sweet 16”.

About a month before the party. the girl’s family sends out invitations to the guests. They must buy a special present for the birthday girl and find good clothes to wear. A “sweet 16” present usually costs $40 to $60. This is about $20 more than the usual cost of a birthday present.  The party itself is not held at someone’s house. The hostess rents a reception hall for the event. Food, cake and a DJ are provided. Around 6 o’clock, guests arrive and say hello to the birthday girl. Then the girl and her father have a special father-daughter dance, After that, guests dance for about 30 to 45 minutes.

Then there is the most important part of the “sweet 16” party, the candle-lighting ceremony. The “sweet 16” hostess stands behind 16 unit candles, and gives each candle to her friends, family, and anyone that she feels is important to her. A lot of crying and hugging goes on at this time.

Afterwards, people sit and eat. Most guests begin leaving around 11 o’clock.

This school year, I have been to two “sweet 16”, I am one of the youngest students in my grade (My birthday is in December).  I’ll have to wait another year before I can have my own special “sweet 16” party. I can’t wait for it!

【1】The celebration is usually held in ______.

A．someone’s house

B．a restaurant

C．a school

D．a reception hall

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

A．In the United States, teenagers can begin driving at the age of 16.

B．A “sweet 16” present is usually less expensive than a birthday present.

C．Only the parents can light the candles for the girl.

D．The party usually lasts for about 11 hours.

【3】From the passage, we can learn that the writer is ______.

A．14 years old

B．15 years old

C．16 years old

D．17 years old

【4】Which is the correct order of the following events?

a. Food, cake and a DJ are provided.

b. The candle-lighting ceremony takes place.

c. The girl and her father have a father-daughter dance.

d. Guests say hi to the birthday girl.

e. Guests dance.

f. Guests eat.

A．b－a－c－d－e－f

B．d－b－e－c－a－f

C．a－d－c－e－b－f

D．a－d－e－c－f－b

27、   As we are getting older and older, our ability to think and remember starts to become worse. But not everyone is like this. Some people are super-agers, who are over the age of 80, but have the brain of much younger people.

Scientists know that parts of the brain become smaller in size with age. But the change of the super-agers’ goes much more slowly. In her recent study, Emily Rogalski, a neuroscientist (神经科学家), showed that super-agers have young brains. The area of the brain for attention and memory was shown to be thicker in super-agers. “When we look at a super-ager’s brain, we see that it looks more like a 50-year-old brain than an 80-year-old one”.

▲ Most of them like travelling and playing sports. They always enjoy reading. And they usually have healthy relationships and spend time with friends. “Growing old,” she adds, “does not have to be depressing and sad. Perhaps if we expect a little better from ourselves, we’ll understand that not all getting old makes us sad”.

Rogalski said jokingly that super-agers do not grow on trees — meaning they are special and few. She says she wants to find out why a super-ager’s mind is working so well and not getting old as quickly as most.

The science behind super-agers is a new, but growing field. It attracts many scientists. Scientists in the research offer the advice to us: Stay active. Learn new things. Challenge yourself. Develop healthy relationships. We may also become super-agers if we follow the advice.

【1】Super-agers are people ________.

A.over 80 with older brains B.under 80 with older brains

C.over 80 with younger brains D.under 80 with younger brains

【2】What can we know from the passage?

A.The area of the brain for attention and memory was shown thinner in super-agers.

B.Scientists have found out why a super-ager’s mind is working so well.

C.Super-agers are common and very easy to find in our lives .

D.More and more scientists may get into the study of super-agers.

【3】Which of the following sentences can be put in ▲ ?

A.Scientists find that super-agers usually live simple lives.

B.Scientists say that super-agers hardly ever forget things.

C.Scientists find that super-agers have some physical differences from others.

D.Scientists say that super-agers have several things in common.

【4】Which of the following shows the writer’s idea?

A.

B.

C.

D.

28、根据短文意思及首字母提示补全短文。

Welcome to the Mars shuttle! You will find a few u【1】 things in the bag under your seat. You can use them during our trip and a【2】 we arrive. Please take out your bag now and become f【3】 with the items in it.

Your air tank will allow you to b【4】 on Mars. See the harness on the tank? You can use it to carry the tank on your back. The tube will carry air to your helmet. Inside the helmet, you can find a microphone. If you go out of your house on Mars, you can use it to talk to your family members i【5】. And these s【6】 space boots will allow you to walk on Mars. You also have a pair of sunglasses for the trip. This will p【7】 your eyes from the strong sunlight. Use your space timer instead o【8】 a normal watch if you don’t want to m【9】 the shuttle back. In the bag, there are some vitamin pills for you if you feel s【10】 during the trip. Lastly, remember to wear this temperature control suit. It will help your body adjust to the temperature on Mars.

29、Maxime and Lise are a young French couple. They are ready to travel across China from Beijing to Yunnan Province on a tandem bicycle (双人自行车). They have two main purposes and one of them is that they want to encourage green ________ through it.

Maxime, 26, works helping farmers raise their cows, ________ his wife Lise, 26, is a teacher. The two also like sharing their travel stories on Facebook.

“We choose a tandem bicycle because it makes it ________ to communicate with each other about interesting people and things we come across during the journey. ________, bicycling is healthier. And it’s a cheaper and more environment-friendly way of traveling than ________ cars, motors and so on,” the couple said.

As for the other ________ of their journey, the two said they wanted to get people’s good ideas on topics such as health,economy (经济) and politics. When they were asked ________ they chose to visit China, they said it was because they often talked about its long history and beauty and how much of the country is competitive (有竞争力的) in the world.

“We know China is a country with a large population and will be the ________ of the economy around the world in the future. We want to get a better understanding of the country and its people. We ________ the country,” they said.

The couple will be on their journey to China soon. We hope they can make more people further ________ China by sharing what they see and hear on the way. Meanwhile, we hope they enjoy their travel in China.

【1】A. food   B. farming   C. travel   D. living

【2】A. while   B. though   C. because   D. so

【3】A. busier   B. easier   C. earlier   D. lazier

【4】A. Besides   B. Instead   C. However   D. except

【5】A. buying   B. using   C. making   D. selling

【6】A. order   B. result   C. purpose   D. problem

【7】A. how   B. why   C. when   D. what

【8】A. leader   B. player   C. learner   D. teacher

【9】A. need   B. miss   C. love   D. know

【10】A. dream about   B. hear about   C. know about   D. think about