1、龙岗区 2022-2023 学年第一学期期末质量监测试题 八年级英语 注意事项：1.本试卷共 8页，共两部分，满分 75分，考试时间 70分 钟。2.答 题 前 ，请将学校、班级、姓名和考号用规定的笔写在答题卡指定的位置上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的贴条形码区。请保持条形码整洁、不污损。3.本 卷试题，考生必须在答题卡上按规定作答；凡在试卷、草稿纸上作答的，其答案一律无效。答题卡必须保持清洁，不能折叠。4.选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B铅笔将答题卡选择题答题区内对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；非选择题答案必须用规定 的笔，按作答题目的序号，写在答题卡非选择题答
2、题区内。5.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。第一部分 选择题(50分）I完形填空(10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。（共 10 小题，每小题1 分）Once akinggot two beautiful falcons（猎鹰）Heloved themsomuchthat he ordered the best falconer totrainthem 1.Afterseveral months,the king came to see howthe l.was going on.He found tha
3、t one falcon had already been able to fly high in the sky,while the other was staying on the 上 of a tree quietly,just keepingstill.The king called all his falconers together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly.But none of them _.One day,while the king wastakinga
4、walkintheforest,anideacametohismind.Perhapssomeonewhoknew the 5 environment wellcould solve thisproblem.He sentfora 6 lived in the forest into his palace to train itat once.who Thenextmorning,thekingsawtheotherfalconflyingaboveintheskyfreely.It isunbelievable!shoutedtheking 二，“Howcouldyoumakeithappe
5、n?The fam记 r answered,Its very easy.Ijust 8 the branch where thefalcon 八年级英语 笫1 页共 8 页 9 rested.Itis the sametohuman beings.We all have two flying wings inour hearts aswell,but we seem not to notice them and lQ where we are justfor safety and comfort.We wont realize we can fly so high and freely unt
6、il the branch we are resting onbreaks.LA.tofly 2.A.sailing 3.A.root 4.A.won 5.A.natural 6.A.teacher 7.A.sadly 8.A.cutoff 9.A.never 10.A.move B.to talk B.painting B.leaf B.noticed B.social B.farmer B.angrily B.put off B.seldom B.stay C.tosing C.training C.fruit C.understood C.educational C.engineer C
7、.excitedly C.take off C.hardly C.tour D.todance D.shooting D.branch D.succeeded D.traditional D.manager D.confidently D.tum off D.always D.check II.阅读理解(40分）第一节阅读下列短文，从下面每小题所给的A、B、C._D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。（共 15 小题，每小题1.5 分）A Everyone talks about how different Japanese culture is,but I didnt
8、 believe it.I decided to find out for myself and within 24 hours of arrival in Tokyo,I knew everything I heard about Japan wasreal.I remember arriving at the airport in Tokyo and having to take the train into the city.IwasntsurehowandwheretotakethetrainsoIgotclosertoamaninuniform（制服）andasked,Whereca
9、nItakethetrain?Tomysurprise,hedidnotspeakany English!He spoke quickly in Japanese and when he saw my confused（困惑的）face,he smiled and bowed,which I found very strange at the time.How could people in such a developed country not speakEnglish?Finally,I was able to find someone that could help me get my
10、 train ticket.I went over to the time schedule and saw that the train would arrive in 5 minutes.In my head,5 minutes was like at least 10 minutes.But in exactly 5 minutes,the train arrived.When are trains ever on time in yourcountry?八年级英语 笫2 页共8 页 I got on the long train ride into the cityofTokyo an
11、d Idontremember hearinganyone say a single word.Noconversation,no phone calls,no music,nothing.Itwas justthesoundofthetraintravellingatafastspeedandthebroadcas（t 广播）fromthe train.Later I found out it is rude to talk on trains,especially on the phone.11.How may the writer feel about Japanese culture
12、before his trip toJapan?He may think it was different from his ownculture.He maythink it was not as ancient as his own culture.He may think it was almost the same as his ownculture.He may think it was more interesting than his ownculture.12.How did the writer travel toJapan?A.Byplane.B.Bytrain.C.Bys
13、hip.D.Bycar.13.Why did the writer ask the man in uniform forhelp?Because he lost histicket.Because he missed histrain.Because he had no idea where to take thetrain.Because he didnt have enough money to buy aticket.14.What can we learn from thepassage?Most Japanese speak goodEnglish.People in Tokyo k
14、eep quiet ontrains.Japanese trains are the fastest in theworld.Trains are always on time in the writerscountry.15.What does the passage mainly talkabout?The importance of culturalexchange.The development of JapaneseCulture.ThereasonswhyJapanisworthvisiting.TheexperiencesthewriterhadinJapan.B Birds f
15、ly into windows at all times of year,but it is most common during the springandfallmigration（迁 徙）seasonandalsowhenyoungbirdsarejustlearningto fly.Bird-building strikes happen at all hours of the day,but the reason behindit is different during the day from it is at night.八年级英语 笫3 页共8 页 During the day
16、 birds often fly into windows and tall buildings covered by glass.Most of the time,birds live in the wild,such as forests and wetlands.These birds have no idea what glass is.They might see small trees and flowers inside a window and want to rest on these plants.They are unaware of the glass between
17、them and the plants.As a result,they fly right into the glass.At night,the light in the buildings attracts birds.Many migratory birds fly atnight,and for reasons scientists do not yet fully understand,the light at night can cause birds to change their flight path.This is especially true on foggy day
18、s.Luckily,there are a few things you can do to help stop it.The best thing you can do is choose bird-friendly glass.There are also some less expensive ways to make yourwindowsmorevisible（可见的）tobirds.Evensomethingassimpleasclosing yourcurtains（窗帘）will匹 笠 血birdsfromhittingwindows.Turningoffthelightsat
19、 night helps cut down on the number of birds that fly into buildings and it also helps save energy.And if your windows have screens on them,they will go a long way in stopping birdsstrikes.16.Whats the reason for bird-building strikes during theday?A.Glass.B.Wind.C.Sound.D.Rain.17.Why do birds hit w
20、indows atnight?Because they are looking forfood.Because the light catches theirattention.Because they are tired and want to have arest.Because the window is a good place forhiding.18.What does the underlined word prevent in the last paragraph probablymean?A.punish B.stop C.encourage D.challenge 19.W
21、hat can you do to help stop birds flying intowindows?A.Open thecurtains.C.Grow small plants.B.Buy expensive glass.D.Keep lights off at night.20.In which part of a magazine can we probably read thispassage?A.Science.B.Travel.C.Nature.D.Culture.C Excited fortheFIFA World Cup?Lookingtosurprise your fri
22、ends with football knowledge?Get the best fun facts about the World Cuphere!八年级英语 第4 页共8 页 The FIFA World Cup has been held every four years,except in 1942 and 1946 becauseofWorldWarII.MorepeoplewatchtheWorldCupfinalsthananyother sporting event in the world even more people than the Olympic Games.Th
23、e first World Cup was in 1930 in Uruguay.13 countries played in the first World Cup.In the final game Uruguay beat Argentina and became the first WorldCup Winners.The first time people saw the World Cup on TV was in 1954 when Switzerland held thecompetition.Only 8 countries have won the World Cup so
24、 far.Brazil is the most successful World Cup team.They have won it five times and they are the only team that has played in every tournament.However,they are the only ones to have never won it when they have hosted the tournament.Germany and Italy have both won fourtimes.In 1966,England hosted the W
25、orld Cup and the national team also wonit.Before the World Cup started,a thief stole the Cup and tried to sell it.A pet dog named Pickles found the missing WorldCup!The timing of the World Cup 2022 has been moved from its usually May-June-July to November-December because of the heat in Qatar,the sm
26、allest country to host the World Cup.In addition,the World Cup Qatar will be the last to include 32teams.The 2026 World Cup will be hosted together by Canada,Mexico and theUnited States with 48 teams taking part for the first timeever.21.When did the fourth edition of the World Cup takeplace?A.In195
27、0.B.In 1946.C.In1942.D.In1938.22.Which country has won the most WorldCups?A.Uruguay.B.Gem诅ny.C.Italy.23.Why has the timing of the World Cup 2022 been moved towinter?Because Qatar needed more time to get fullyprepared.Because a serious disease has spread around theworld.Because the host country exper
28、iences hot weather insummer.Because more countries applied to take part in thecompetition.D.Brazil.八年级英语 笫5 页共 8 页 24.What can we learn from thepassage?More people watch the Olympic Games than the WorldCup finals.People have watched the World Cup on TV since it was heldin 1930.ThestolenWorldCupwasfo
29、undwiththehelpofapetdognamedPickles.Fewer teams will compete in the next World Cup co-hosted by threenations.25.Which would be the best title for thepassage?A.WorldCupHistory B.World CupFacts C.WorldCupWinners D.World CupRules 第二节请阅读下面的短文，并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使 原文的意思完整、连贯。（共5小题，每小题2分）A.Its OK to
30、disagree,but always bepolite!B.Donttrust（信任）everyoneoreverythingonline.C.The more helpful you are,the more friends you willmake.D.Here are some tips to help you become a good digital9itizen.E.Dont say something online that you wouldnt say in reallife.F.Spending time online can be great if were good
31、digitalcitizens.Everyoneistalkingaboutdigitalcitizenship（数 字 公民素养）Gooddigital citizens can use technology to communicate with others online and know how to use the Internet in a safe and responsible（有责任心的）way.26 Show respect Its important to behave（表 现）well online.For example,if you want to posta ph
32、oto of someone,make sure they allow you to do it.Remember that everybody can have their own opinion.27 Be kind Beforeyoupostacomment（评论），stopandthink.Howwillyourwordsmake someone feel?28 Never forward unpleasant messages.If you see that someones being bullied online,tell a parent,teacher or anothera
33、dult.Stay safe Never give your personal informatiion online.Remember to create strong,secure passwords and keep them secret.Be careful 29 Remember that people online are not always who they say they are.八年级英语 笫6 页共 8 页 E Never open emails from strangers,click on strange links or download apps withou
34、t asking anadult.30 So,be safe,be responsible and havefun!第三节信息匹配 下面的材料AF 分别介绍了六本不同的书籍，请根据Amy,Ben,Henry,Mark 和 Maggie 的需求，选择最适合他们阅读的书籍。（共 5 小题，每小题1.5 分）A.Encyclopedia of Animals offers children fantastic information about their favorite animals.It is a must-have addition to every familybookshelf.B.C
35、omputer Programming brings you everything you need to know about programming.Even a complete beginner can get started withease!C.How to Remember Everything isaperfect guidetounlocking thepower of your brain!It is full of practical skills,interesting challenges and funnyart.D.Always wanted to write d
36、own your ideas for a play?Playwriting 101 is a quick guide on writing and producing your first play step by step from A toZ.Do yougetnervous when you think ofspeaking in public?Speak with No Fear promises to help you improve your speaking with seven easy-to-usetips.Are you looking for good bedtime s
37、tories?Greek Mythology for Kids is a wonderful book to guide children to explore timeless tales from ancientGreece!)31.Amy is a shy girl.She is afraid of speaking in front of people.)32.Ben likes all kinds of animals.He wants to learn more aboutthem.)33.Henry is interested in computers.His dream is
38、to be a programmer.)34.Mark is very forgetful.He needs to learn how to remember thingswell.)35.Maggie has a 7-year-old son.He loves listening to stories beforebedtime.m语法填空(10分）第二部分 非选择题(25分）阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案写在答题卡规定的位置上（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分）A longtimeago,there was aking inIndia.One o
39、fhisclosest advisers was a wise old man.Stories ofhis36.(intelligent)reached farawaylands.One day,a scholar(学者）visited the kings palace with the thought of challenging the old mans wisdom.The scholar told the king that he was much 八年级英语 笫7 页共8 页（(E 37.(clever)andeventhewiseoldmanwouldnotbeabletoansw
40、erhis questions.The king asked the oldman38.(come)to the palace and told him what the scholar said.The old man accepted 39._challenge.Thescholarasked,Wouldyouliketoanswerahundredeasyquestions 40.onedifficultquestion?Theoldmansaidthathewantedtoanswer the difficult one.Then the scholar asked,Whichcame
41、41.(one),the chicken or the egg?The old man thought for a moment and said,The egg.The scholar laughed at 42.he)and asked,How can you be sure that the egg came before the chicken?The old man said 43.(polite),Sorry,butIwontanswerthisquestionbecauseI44.(answer)thedifficult onealready.Thescholarfeltasha
42、med（羞 愧的）andleft45.aheavy heart.Thekingwasverypleasedandgavetheoldmansomegoldasaprize.IV.书 面 表 达(15分）科技发明极大地改变了人们的生活。为培养学生对科技发明的兴趣，鼓励学生发明创造，上周你校举行了科技节活动(ScienceFestival)。假如你是学校校报英语专栏小记者，请根据以下要点，以 Science Festival 为题，介绍此次活动并谈谈感想。一、要点：1.活动内容：(1)科技长廊：介绍伟大发明（如：轮子、电话等）；(2)时光机器：了解发明故事（如：圆珠笔、纸等）；(3)发明竞赛：展示个人创意（如：飞行汽车等）。2.活动感想：（请至少补充 1点）二、要求：1.80词左右，开头已给出，不计入总次数内；2.文中不得出现真实姓名和校名；3.可适当增加细节，以使条理清楚、行文连贯；4.标点正确，书面整洁。参考词汇：科技长廊technologygallery 时光机器timemachine SCIENCE FESTIVAL Lastweek,ourschoolheldasciencefestival.八年级英语 笫8 页共8 页 11
