1、山东省德州市天衢新区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Welcome to Beijing. Our travel agency (旅行社) will show you two places of interest. We hope you can enjoy your visit. The Palace MuseumUniversal Beijing Resort (北京环球旅游胜地)Location(位置)In the center of Beijing. In Tongzhou, BeijingOpening timeTuesdaySunday: 8:30 a
2、.m. 4:10 p.m.Mondays: ClosedWeekdays: 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.Weekends and holidays: 9:00 a. m. 11:00 p. m. TicketsApril 1stOctober 31st 60November 1stMarch 31st 40Free for children under 6 years old50% off for the people aged 60 and aboveWeekdays:418 (for kids aged from 3 to 11 and people over 64) Weeke
3、nds and holidays:528 (for kids aged from 3 to 11 and people over 64)Things to do visit The Palace Museum enjoy historic royal (皇家的) Chinese culture visit the Summer Palace and the Olympic Games Park nearby Kung Fu Games and Training pick up some Kung Fu skills Harry Potter and Wonder Journey join Ha
4、rry Potter and his friends in an unforgettable tripShow: Transformers talk to your favorite robots and laugh out aloudOthersTo know more, you can go to the website http: sunnytraveling. com. 1If you visit Universal Beijing Resort on Thursday, when should you leave before?A21:00.B21:30.C22:30.D23:30.
5、2If Alex wants to know about Chinese history and culture, where can he go to?Athe Palace Museum.BUniversal Beijing Resort.Cthe Olympic Games Park.DHarry Potter.3When visitors watch the show Transformers, what can they do?Apick up some Kung Fu skills.Benjoy Harry Potter.Ctalk to robots and laugh alou
6、d.Djoin your friends in an unforgettable trip.4If you want to know more about the great places, how can you do?ABy surfing the Internet.BBy making a phone call.CBy sending a voice message.DBy making a video chat.5What does the passage most probably be?AA diary.BA story.CAn advertisement.DA news repo
7、rt.The man in the picture is a Chinese dancer, Ma Jiaolong. Since 2020, hes made short videos of himself dancing abroad (在国外). He danced at the citys parks and landmarks (地标) like Tower Bridge in London. The 35-year-old has nearly 5million fans on Douyin. Classical Chinese dance mixes martial arts m
8、ovements (武术动作) with those of traditional Chinese opera. Ma started to learn it at 12. Later, Ma studied at the Beijing Dance Academy. Since 2019, he has been teaching classical Chinese dance at Goldsmiths, University of London. Two years ago, Ma had to give online classes because of COVID-19. In hi
9、s small home, he could only make small moves. One day, he took his wifes suggestion and danced at Greenwich Park. She took videos of Ma. He then edited (剪辑) the video, added music and sent it to his friends. They loved it and inspired (激励) him to share it online. From then on, Ma made more short vid
10、eos. As his videos went popular, he received messages from people around the world. “Now, making and sharing short videos has become a part of my life, and most importantly, a great way to introduce traditional Chinese dance to more people, especially those in foreign countries. ”said Ma.6What is Ma
11、 Jiaolongs job?AA dance teacher.BA pop star.CA photographer.DAn editor.7What are Mas short videos about?ALondons parks and landmarks.BHis classical Chinese dance.CHow his friends help him in life.DHis family life in London.8Who inspired Ma to share his short video online?AHis wife.BHis neighbors.CHi
12、s followers.DHis friends.9Whats the main reason for Ma to make short videos now?ATo enjoy his life fully.BTo become more popular.CTo spread Chinese culture.DTo make more money.10What is the text mainly about?AMartial arts movements in Chinese opera.BMaking and sharing short videos on Douyin.CTeachin
13、g experience in University of London.DIntroducing traditional Chinese dance abroad.Do you have trouble in making friends? Do you feel you are not “perfect” sometimes? Do you have pressure (压力) in study? When you are feeling unhappy or anxious (焦虑), there are six ways to make you feel good about your
14、self. Look in the mirror (镜子) and say to yourself, “Im a special person and theres no one in the world like me. I can do anything!” It may not sound so good, but it really works!Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good. Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for
15、the good things in your friends and family. Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate (装饰) your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges (挑战) are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished. Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imag
16、ination (想象) fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings. Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mom and dad or maybe even your cousins.11Where may we read this passage?AA science bookBA storybookCA magazineDA
17、guidebook12According to the passage, when you are helping others, what will you feel?Afeel goodBbe confidentCbe specialDbe tired13What do the underlined words “a sense of accomplishment” mean in Chinese?A成就感B忧伤感C挫折感D信任感14Which of the following should you say “NO” when you are unhappy?AAlways looking
18、 for the good things in others.BStaying alone at home as much as possible.CLearning something new and finishing it.DKeeping a diary to help express your feelings.15What is the best title for the passage?ADo your best when you dont feel good.BAlways smile to yourself in daily life.CIts never too late
19、 if you want to learn.DSix ways to make you feel good about yourself.Doctors across the world tell us it is necessary to eat lots of vegetables to keep the heart healthy. But a new study in February, 2022 suggested eating a lot of vegetables may not greatly cut down the risk of heart problems. The s
20、tudy is from universities in Oxford and Hong Kong, China. Almost 400,000 people took part in it. They answered questions about their lifestyle, food, cooked and uncooked vegetables they ate. The study actually found that the risk of dying from heart problems was around 15% lower for those eating the
21、 most vegetables, especially uncooked vegetables. However, scientists explained that many other factors (因素) also have something to do with this 15% drop. These factors may affect (影响) our health just as much as vegetables. These include other things we eat, how much exercise we get, where we live a
22、nd whether we smoke or drink. Lead researcher Dr. Qi Feng from the University of Oxford said. “Our large study did not find clear evidence (证据) that how many vegetables you take can cut down chances of heart problems.”But does it mean that eating vegetables is futile? No. Many other scientists advis
23、e that people should still eat at least five kinds of fruit and vegetables every day. Thats because vegetables are important for keeping good health and reducing (降低) the risk of serious illnesses.16How many people answered questions for the study?AAbout 4,000.BAbout 1,000.CAbout 100,000.DAbout 400,
24、000.17According to the passage which may affect heart health?Whether we smoke.Where we live.How we get to work.What job we do.How much exercise we get.ABCD18What does the underlined word “futile” in the last paragraph mean?AHelpful.BUseless.CCheap.DNecessary.19Which of the following is TRUE about th
25、e study?AEating cooked vegetables is better than eating uncooked vegetables.BMany factors are as important as eating vegetables to heart health.CDr. Qi Feng from the University of Oxford started the study alone.DScientists found facts showing eating vegetables can keep heart problems away.20What is
26、the main idea of the passage?AVegetables are healthier than meat for our health.BEating too many vegetables is bad for our health.CDoctors across the world are lying about eating vegetables.DEating vegetables may not be so helpful to keep the heart healthy.阅读短文，从短文下面的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。Eve
27、ry year, millions of birds are dead or hurt when they fly into buildings. Why does this happen? 21 There is so much glass in the buildings. The birds are flying into windows and lose their lives at last. Many birds fly from one place to another. Most of the time, they live in the wild, such as fores
28、ts and wetlands. 22 They might see small trees and flowers inside a window and want to rest on these plants. The birds do not know there is glass between them and the plants. 23 When they find something is wrong, it is too late. Some birds fly at night. They use the moon and stars to help guide to t
29、he right place. Tall buildings with lights on at night can confuse (迷惑) the birds. 24 The birds see the light, but they cant tell that the light is coming from inside a building. They fly to the light and crash (猛撞) into a building. After a hard rainy night, there might be several dead birds lying o
30、n the ground. 25 Many office buildings now turn off their lights at night. This helps reduce (减少) the number of birds that fly into buildings and it also helps save energy (节能).AThe answer is glass.BAs a result, they fly right into the glass.CThese birds have no idea what glass is.DPeople are trying
31、 to do something for the birds.EThis is a big problem, especially on rainy nights.FPeople dont know how to do for the poor little bird.二、选词填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从每个方框内所给11个词汇中选择10个意义相符的词汇，必要时进行词形变化，填入空白处。 onhappybecauseonehowstartheypopularpeoplevaluablelifeThere is no denying that more and more people li
32、ve fast-paced lives these days. However, the TV show Back to Field (向往的生活) , started in 2017, shows us 26 to live a slow life in the poor areas near different cities and it has become one of the 27 reality shows in China now. 28 April 29th, the sixth season of the show came out on Hunan TV. The star
33、s build their “mushroom house” in a small fishing village in Hainan province. On each episode (集 ) , some 29 come on as guests and before their arrival, they call and order what they want to eat without saying who they are. Although the life there is slow-paced with no phones, the stars spent their
34、time 30 in fishing, cooking and talking. In the 31 episode, for example, actress Zhou Xun and Zhang Jingyi appeared and grew watermelons and cooked local food together by 32 . The shows slow-paced and ordinary style have won 33 hearts since it came out. It is a useful lesson 34 it encourages people
35、to enjoy small things in life. “Nothing is 35 than a peaceful and ordinary life. People should live a slow life sometimes instead of keeping busy all the time.” Huang said.阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从每个方框内所给11个动词中选择10个意义相符的词汇，必要时进行词形变化 (可添加助动词或情态动词)，填入空白处。visitplaylivehavetellpreparesleepbeflylookenjoyDear Dad a
36、nd Mom,I am so excited to tell you something about our school trip to Australia. It is really wonderful!We 36 in Australia for three days. Were having a good time here. Our hotel is in the center of Sydney and so we 37 a wonderful view of the city and we can go around the city easily. Ms Li tells us
37、 Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. So it is impossible for me 38 you everything. There are many big trees and beautiful flowers all over the city and the most enjoyable thing is to watch koalas 39 in the tree. We should be very careful so that we wont wake them up. We 40 many plac
38、es of interest around Sydney yesterday, and the day before yesterday. I 41 on the beach when you called me last night. Id like to spend more time here, but Linda and May cant wait to see the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) in Cairns, so we 42 there tomorrow. It is said that words cant describe the beauty of them.
39、 Now, we are busy 43 for the next trip to Cairns so that we wont hurry when we leave. We think we 44 ourselves in Cairns surely. I 45 forward to visiting the attractions there!Yours,Lucy三、任务型阅读阅读短文,根据题目要求完成各小题. On December 11th, 2020, Chinese high school master Zhang Guimei got the title “Role Model
40、 of the Times” (时代楷模) for what she did for girls in the mountainous areas (山区). Zhang walked thousands of kilometers, visited students families in the deep mountains, talked to villagers and asked girls to go back to school, because most students didnt do well in their study before the school was se
41、t up. “My biggest dream is to send more girls to universities. I want my students to go to the best universities in China. I want children in the mountainous areas to enter famous colleges, such as Tsinghua University and Peking University. ”Zhang said. “My colleagues (同事) and I almost spent our who
42、le lives on students, in order to help them.” she added. Zhangs husband died in 1995. She doesnt have any children or a house, so she lives at school. She has more than 10 illnesses, so Zhang takes lots of medicine every day. Six years ago, she stopped teaching because of her poor health. With the h
43、elp of the government and the money she raised, Zhang Guimei helped set up HuapingHigh School for Girls in Huaping County(县) in Lijiang, Southwest Chinas Yunnan Province. It can offer free education for girls from poor families. Zhang has changed the fates (命运) of the girls by helping them to get a
44、good education. Since the school opened in 2008, it has helped over 1,800 students go to universities.46When did Zhang Guimei get the title of “Role Model of the Times”? 47What is Zhang Guimeis biggest dream? 48Where is Huaping High School for Girls? 49Why does Zhang Guimei take lots of medicine every day? 50How many students have gone to universities with the help of the school since 2008? 四、书面表达51海内存知己，天涯若比邻，真挚的友情是人生中最宝贵的财富。请你根据图片要点写一篇短文，介绍你最好的朋友Milly，同时分享一件你们之间发生的小事。注意：1. 文中必须包含所要求的内容要点，可适当发挥；2. 文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息；3. 词数：80100；4. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。My best friendMy best friend is Milly. She_
