2024-2025学年（下）广元八年级质量检测英语

1、然而，那些疲惫的孩子们直到晚上7点以后才回到家。

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2、选词填空(句子选词填空)

【1】Betty can play this piece of music very well because she ________________ many times before.

【2】Don’t watch too much TV. Spend as much time as you can ________________ yourself.

【3】Now people usually send e-mails to their friends ________________ letters.

【4】We usually ________________ in class by writing down key words.

【5】The students are stressed out. They are ________________ the final exam.

【6】They are busy ________________ for the school talent show.

3、I did not know what I could say.（同义句转换）

I did not know what ________ _______．

4、—Jason, I can't get Sue on the phone.

—I'm seeing her this afternoon. Do you want me to _________any message?

A．pass on

B．find out

C．look up

D．work on

5、 —_________ is it from Yangzhou to Nanjing?       

—Two hours’ drive.

A．How long

B．How soon

C．How far

D．How many hours

6、–He’s never late for school,   ? 

--  , he is always the first one to get to school.

A. is he; No B. isn’t he; Yes

C. has he; No D. hasn’t he; Yes

7、Bob went to bed early last night, ________ he worked all day long and was very tired.

A．as

B．until

C．when

D．although

8、—Where were you when I called?

—I _______ on the bed.

A. lied B. was lying C. lie

9、— How is the life in Wenchuan earthquake areas now?

— People there are living a much better life than we ________.

A．supported

B．provided

C．developed

D．expected

10、--The cake ______ so delicious. Who made it?  ---My mom.

A. tastes B. looks C. sounds

11、— You ________ drive so fast, John. It’s dangerous.

— You are right. But I ________ get to the train station by 2 o’clock.

A. wouldn’t; must B. couldn’t; would C. shouldn’t; have to

12、—Anna, why do your family have dinner ________?

—Because my father does not allow us to talk during dinner.

A.in silence B.in fact C.in control D.in half

13、If you eat too much chocolate, you’ll be ______.

A. tired   B. hungry   C. sunburned   D. sick

14、—How will she deal with the work?

—She doesn’t want to do it by herself. She wants to ask someone else to do it______.

A．yet

B．instead

C．too

D．either

15、In order to raise money, the man had to _________ most of his paintings.

A．part with

B．check out

C．take in

D．look through

16、—Excuse me, when will the train K307 arrive?

—Wait a minute, please. I’ll ________ it for you.

A．keep

B．look

C．check

D．read

17、—Do you mind my sitting here?

—________. The woman sitting here has just left.

A.You'd better not B.Of course not C.Yes, please D.No, you can't

18、Jessica worked hard ____ she could get good grades.

A. although B. until C. so that

19、A: Hey, Mary. Is that your toy monkey?

B: Yes, it is. It is a bit old but still looks lovely.

A: ________

B: For ten years. Ten years ago, I bought it from a small store.

A: How much was it?

B: ________

A: Would you like to give it away?

B: ________

A: Why? You won’t play with it any more, right?

B: ________

A: Oh, I see. Well, what are you going to give away to Green Home for Children?

B: ________

A: Good! That’s a great book.

【1】

A．How often do you play with it?

B．When did you buy it?

C．How long have you owned it?

D．Who bought it for you?

【2】

A．Only one dollar.

B．5 kilometers.

C．Once or twice a year.

D．It is 4 o’clock.

【3】

A．Yes, I’d like to.

B．No, I want to keep it.

C．It doesn’t matter.

D．I have no idea.

【4】

A．No, but I will think of the good old days when I see it.

B．I didn’t want to give up my football shirts.

C．How can the old toys be useful again?

D．Can you say something about it?

【5】

A．Teddy Bear that I have had since I was five.

B．Some clothes and board games.

C．A book called Tom Sawyer.

D．A dress I bought ten years ago.

20、——你们班谁最开朗？

——是Linda。

—Who is________ ________ ________in your class？

—Linda________．

21、A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local cultures.

Beijing, China

The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese cultures. For example, on the walls of a few stations of Line 8, there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain(青花瓷).

Stockholm, Sweden

The system of the Stockholm Subway has 100 stations in use, of which 47 are underground and 53 above ground. The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks(岩床). This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.

London, UK

The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War II, it was used to protect people from German plane attacks(袭击) on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the trains, so it is very hot in summer.

New York, US

The New York City Subway has the most extensive public transportation system in the world, with 469 stations. It is also one of the world’s oldest public transit systems. The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination(目的地) promptly. The trains themselves are full of fun; you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.

【1】The ________ is called the longest art gallery in the world.

A．Beijing Subway

B．Stockholm Subway

C．London Underground

D．New York City Subway

【2】The London Underground ________.

A．is also called the Tube

B．is the symbol of the UK

C．was well protected during the war

D．was opened in 1969

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

A．Michael Jackson used to dance in the New York City Subway.

B．Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer.

C．Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves.

D．Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain.

【4】In Paragraph Five, the underlined word “promptly” probably means ________.

A．finally

B．carefully

C．quickly

D．safely

【5】The passage mainly shows the ________ of different cities.

A．great changes

B．long history

C．local cultures

D．public transports

【6】We may read the passage from a ________.

A．travel magazine

B．science book

C．newspaper report

D．picture book

22、According to a report, about 60% of American families have working parents. Mothers spend about 18 hours doing the housework every week, and fathers spend about 10 hours doing the housework. What about the kids? Children aged between six and twelve spend less than three hours doing the housework every week, but almost 14 hours watching TV. How about teenagers? They spend nearly 31 hours on the Internet, but only three hours helping with the housework every week. However, some parents think children should spend more time on chores. Knowing how to do the housework is an important life skill.

Doing chores sends children the messages that they are part of the family and that they should do things for others. Every morning children care for the family pets by feeding them or walking them. It can also help the children keep healthy.

Children should take part in almost all the chores. They will feel happier when they make a contribution (贡献) to the family. And it may help them understand the idea of working hard better. At the same time, they can learn a lot from doing the housework. It can help them live a better life in the future.

【1】American mothers spend about ________ hours doing the housework each week.

A．18

B．16

C．14

D．10

【2】________ spend nearly 31 hours on the Internet every week.

A．Old people

B．Parents

C．Teenagers

D．Only children

【3】The underlined word “skill” means “________” in Chinese.

A．过程

B．趣味

C．练习

D．技能

【4】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Doing chores can help children keep healthy.

B．Young children do not need to do any chores.

C．Children can learn a lot from doing chores.

D．Mothers should do more chores at home.

【5】The best title for the passage may be “________”.

A．Doing Chores is Good for Children

B．Parents should Do Housework

C．How Much Housework There is

D．Doing Chores is Different

23、

【1】You can get something to eat in________.

A.Space World B.Water World C.Animal World

【2】Mr. and Mrs. Smith want to go to the park with their 8-year-old daughter, they need to pay ________.

A.¥240 B.¥300 C.¥120

24、Traveling has been popular with people for a long time．Many of today’s travelers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure．Hiking may be a good choice．

  Instead of spending your vacation on a bus，in a hotel or sitting on the beach，you may want to try hiking．Hiking is a great way to travel．You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time．Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive．You can hike close to your home or travel to other places．The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple：good shoes，clothes and a backpack．You can hike in the mountains，in a forest or along a river．You can also go for a hike in the city．

  Hiking is fun and exciting，but you shouldn’t forget safety．Here are some basic tips for successful hiking：

  * Don’t hike alone．

  * Bring water，a good map and a cellphone．

  * Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun．

根据短文内容判断正(T)误(F)。

【1】Hiking is a good way to get close to nature．（ ）

【2】Good shoes，clothes and a backpack are the basic equipment for hiking．（ ）

【3】People can only hike in the mountains，in a forest or along a river．（ ）

【4】Hiking is always fun，exciting and safe．（ ）

【5】You’d better go hiking with others．（ ）

25、   Aron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain【1】 (climb), Aron is used to【2】(take) risks. There were many times when he almost lost his life when climbing. On April 26, 2003, he had a serious mountain climbing accident in Utah. His arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days .But when his water【3】(run) out, still no one found him. 【4】(save) his own life, he used his knife to cut【5】 half his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged 【6】(he) so that he would not lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.

After【7】(lose) his arm, he wrote a book about his experience. In this book, Aron tells of the 【8】(important) of making good decisions, and of being【9】control of one’s life. His love for mountain climbing is so great【10】he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience. His spirit encourages many people to face any difficulties bravely.

26、写作

某英文报举办“家乡的变化”主题征文活动。请根据下表提示，以“The Changes in My Hometown”为题，用英语写一篇100词左右的短文，不必逐字逐句翻译。

要求：1、语句通顺，书写整洁。

2、不得出现真实姓名和班级。

The Changes in My Hometown

In the past, my hometown was very small,