1、浙江省金华市婺城区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末检测英语试题一、阅读理解Talking about holidays Qiuyue Wang10 June 2024In China, we celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival recently. I want to know about the public holidays in your country. How do you celebrate them?LIKECOMMENTSHAREJaehyunan hour agoId like to introduce a special holida
2、y in South Korea. Its called Chuseok (秋夕), and it is around September each year.We get to eat a lot on that day, for example, the songpyeon (松糕), a type of rice cake. Its in the shape of a half-moon. There can be many different tastes depending on whats inside, and my favorite is sesame .Olivia Hous
3、eyesterdayMany holidays in Australia have something to do with religion, like Easter and Christmas. Our traditions may not be the same because we are in the Southern Hemisphere (南半球)! For example, Christmas takes place in the summer. You maybe surprised that we take a day off for Valentines Day. Alt
4、houghsomepeople may celebrate it in a romantic way, most people just choose to rest (休息). Jiayue WangTwo days agoIn Singapore, we have 11 public holidays every year. There are many celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa and Festival of Lights. Since Singapore is a multiracial societ
5、y, people can learn more about various cultures and customs. My family and I usually decorate the house according to specific festivals.1Who can you ask for more information if you are interested in Chuseok?AQiuyue Wang.BJaehyun.COlivia House.DJiayue Wang.2Which of the following is TRUE?AQiuyue Wang
6、 wants to know about sports in other countries.BPeople in Singapore can take one day off on Valentines Day.CThe songpyeon is in the same shape of the moon.DBoth Chinese and Singaporeans celebrate Chinese New Year.3Where can we find the text?AIn a notice.BIn a storybook.COn the Internet.DIn a newspap
7、er.In the coastal city of Laguna in Brazil, there is a special fishing team. It is made up of fishermen and dolphins! They work together to catch fish called mullets.Mauricio Cantor from Oregon State University, US, studied this partnership (伙伴关系). As he told Science News Explores, it started more t
8、han a century ago.“The dolphins are really good at finding fish and driving them to the coast,” Cantor said. “The fishermen are really good at catching the fish.” Once they catch the fish in the nets (网), dolphins can move in and get some for themselves.Cantors study described how fishermen and dolp
9、hins give messages to each other when fishing. When dolphins find fish, they drive them to the coast. Then they raise their backs in front of the fishermen to tell them to cast (撒) nets. Fishermen will then cast the nets right away, or they may lose the best chance. Fishermen need to be well-trained
10、 to understand what the dolphins mean.The study found that fishermen are 17 times more likely to catch fish by working with dolphins. At the same time, these dolphins have 13% higher possibility to live than other dolphins.Human-animal partnerships havent been common throughout history. But they “gi
11、ve us an idea of how positive our human interactions (互动) can be with nature,” Cantor said.4Why is the fishing team special?ABecause it is made up of dolphins.BBecause it can catch the fish called mullets.CBecause it has a partnership between dolphins and fishermen.DBecause it started more than a ce
12、ntury ago.5What is the right order of catching mullet?a. b. c. d. Aa b c dBd b a cCb a c dDb a d c6What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?AAll clever animals can work for humans to make life better.BHumans and animals may work together to create a win-win situation.CFishing in the sea i
13、s not difficult if you find proper ways.DHumans should protect everything in nature.7Whats the best title for this passage?AFishing in the SeaBDolphins and MulletsCA Special PartnershipDGood FriendsWeekends, air conditioners (空调), takeouts (外卖)These are common things for modern people. Have you ever
14、 wondered whether ancient people enjoyed the same lifestyles?No “weekends”In ancient China, there were no “weekends” because people did not use a weekly calendar. But they could still relax after work. For example, officials (官员) usually worked for 10 days and rested for one day. This day was called
15、 xiumu.There were many public holidays in ancient times for common people to rest, such as Spring Festival, winter solstice and Mid-Autumn Festival. People even had days off for the emperors (皇帝的) birthday.Smart ways of staying coolIn ancient times, . As early as the Zhou Dynasty, people collected i
16、ce in winter. When summer came, people took the ice out and used them. The “bingjian” was a type of ancient fridge. People would put drinks inside and the drinks would become colder. There was a kind of pillow made of china that felt pleasantly cool. People also wove bamboo into bed mats (垫子) to sle
17、ep on.Takeouts not a new thingTakeout is not a new thing. According to history books, Emperor Xiaozong asked his men to go out to pick up dishes.Common people also ordered takeouts. Restaurant waiters would go out into the streets and tell customers which dishes could be ordered.People even had good
18、 tools to carry takeout dishes. They have several layers (层) just like boxes. People also used warming plates made of two layers of china. Hot water could be put between them to keep dishes warm.8On which days can common people rest in ancient China?weekendxiumuwinter solsticeemperors birthdayABCD9W
19、hich of the following is the best to fill in the blank “ ” ?Athe summer was always too hot to stand for most peopleBpeople had their own good ideas to get through the hot summerCthe weather was not very hot in summerDfew people thought of possible ways to stay cool in hot summer10What does the under
20、lined word “They” in the last paragraph refer to?ATakeouts.BPeople.CTools.DDishes.11What is the passage mainly about?ALifestyles in old times.BTakeouts in ancient China.CAdvantages of old lifestyles.DDifferences between modern life and ancient life.Life has a way of shaping us. Life can make you que
21、stion your purpose. These are thoughts that I have had in my head for many years. Poetry (诗) prepares me for my purpose.My purpose of my life is poetry. In my journey towards purpose, writing poems is my safety net. I started writing at the age of 5. By 13, I had written quite a lot of poems. Poetry
22、 was my protection from bullying (欺凌) by some of my classmates. They bullied me because I was different from others. Teachers helped me, but this bullying still gave me low self-esteem (自尊). Poetry was my way to be seen, be heard and be known. For each important moment in my life, I write poetry. In
23、 hard times, I write poetry. I connect with poetry on a deep level. It releases (释放) me from pain.However, writing poetry cant support (支撑; 养活) me. So I turned to teaching instead. While living in China, my job is an English teacher. I help teach two classes. The two Chinese teachers I work with giv
24、e me help on how to teach the students English properly. The teachers decide what I need to do in the classroom.With challenging situations like this, I go on writing poetry. I write down my feelings. I reflect. I accept happily a new me. I learn to think positively. My relationship with poetry grow
25、s over time. Poetry stays in the depths of my soul (灵魂). My hard work is not in vain.There is nothing stopping you. The only person standing in your way is you. You are powerful with a strong will. Keep going. Keep believing. Go for it! Your purpose is waiting for you!12In Paragraph , the writer say
26、s writing poems is her safety net, what does she mean?AWriting poems helped release her from pain.BWriting poems gave her a feeling of success.CWriting poems was a way for her to make friends.DWriting poems made her different from others.13Which of the following can replace (代替) the underlined words
27、 “in vain” in Paragraph ?AmeaningfulBin needCsuccessfulDof no use14Whats the possible structure of the passage?A/B/C/D/15What lesson can we probably learn from the writers experience?AA strong will help us reach our purpose.BWork hard to become a poet.CBe brave and say no to bullying.DDifficulty is
28、the mother of happiness.二、任务型阅读阅读下面材料， 从所给的 A、B 、C、D、E 五个选项中选择正确的选项，将其序号填入 1-4 题(其中一项是多余选项)。并回答第5小题。（不超过 20 词）Nowadays, many people want to search for dazi (搭子) or partners for doing many things. Everyone has his or her own opinion. In some ways, finding dazi is a new form of social contact for youn
29、g people.Unlike friendship, the idea of dazi is simplepeople with the same interest come together to do things. From eating to studying, working or even going to the toilet. It helps people find the person with the same hobbies and doesnt take people too much time.A girl called Mu Qing, a high schoo
30、l student from Hangzhou, enjoys talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch. “We love to share our ideas on the food. ” said the girl, “If my meal dazi doesnt come to school one day, I will be upset.”“Traditional friendship needs a lot of time and emotion (情感) to keep, while having dazi mean
31、s not needing to worry about it.” said another girl. She can feel relaxed and then focus more on study. People sometimes find dazi on the Internet to work together, like playing games. Some people may put on fake masks (假面具) and lie on the Internet. For example,a young and beautiful girl on the Inte
32、rnet maybe an old and heavy man in real life. Therefore, think twice when finding dazi.AHaving a dazi is a relaxing way for her.BDazi can appear in many different ways in daily life.C This has led to heated discussion among young people.DAlso, dazi sometimes may give you some big surprises.E. Dazi i
33、s usually helpful, but it can be dangerous sometimes.16 17 18 19 20If you have a study dazi, what will you do to improve your study? 三、完形填空Before I went to high school, I was eager (渴望) to start my new life. I wanted to get into the group of popular students at school, 21 I bought new clothes to sho
34、w a better myself.On the first day of school, I didnt know 22 to have my first class. I was standing in the hall, looking 23 . At that moment, a short girl wearing glasses 24 and asked, “Hi, my name is Judy. Are you new? Do you want me to help you find your class?” Although she seemed not the kind o
35、f girl I wanted to make friends with, I told her my name and 25 her, making simple conversation the whole way.When we reached my 26 , she said, “It was nice meeting you. I hope your day goes all right.” I said thanks and waved good-bye politely.I looked around and saw a girl wearing blue jeans 27 ho
36、les surrounded (被围绕) by a big group of students. I thought this girl was 28 . When the teacher, Ms Smith, came and told us to break up, I 29 to get a seat next to her, and said, “Hi, my name is April and Im new here.” She said, “Hi, Im Ella.”Once the class was over, I turned to 30 and asked, “My nex
37、t class is physics. Could you help me find it?” She said “ 31 ” immediately and walked to her friends. I heard her say, “Did you see that new girl trying to get into our 32 ? She looks so strange.” They all looked at 33 and laughed. When I was ready to go home, someone said, “Hi, again. How was your
38、 first day?” It was Judy. I told her my day was too bad and I had 34 felt so terrible before. She said she was sorry and 35 to walk me outside.Walking with Judy made me realize how silly it was to try to only make friends with popular people, and how nice it would be to have a friend like her.21AsoB
39、butCbecauseDor22AhowBwhenCwhereDwhy23AhappyBworriedCrelaxedDangry24Acame upBgot upClooked upDput up25AhelpedBstoppedCledDfollowed26AschoolBhomeCclassroomDoffice27AinBwithCbehindDthrough28ApopularBsmartCbeautifulDstrange29ArefusedBhopedCwaitedDmanaged30AJudyBAprilCEllaDMs Smith31AyesBnoChelloDOK32Agr
40、oupBteamCclassDlife33AusBhimCherDme34AalreadyBneverCstillDever35AforgotBagreedCofferedDpreferred四、选词填空用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空（其中有一词多余） ，每词限用一次。fatwakeuntilexercisetakebeMikes Health Self-checkSports are tiring. I hardly do any 36 .The more cookies I have, the 37 I get. I cant stop it!I play mobile phone 38
41、midnight. I feel weak the next day.My mother 39 me up this morning but I couldnt open my eyes.I 40 in bad condition now. I dont know what to do.五、短文填空根据短文内容和所给中文或首字母提示，写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。Doctors Advice for MikeGet more sleep.Having enough sleep helps you keep healthy and stay focused in class 41 (在期 间
42、) the day. Dont use your mobile phone before going to b 42 , because the blue light from electronic products may make you excited and cause sleep problems.Do some sports.Sports make you feel relaxed. There are many 43 (活动) that are easy to start, from r 44 a bike in the park to playing a basketball
43、with friends.E 45 healthily.You may easily have a 46 (牙痛) if you have too much sweet food. Choose healthy food like carrots and corn. Your food choices shape w 47 you are.Deal with stress (压力).Youre nervous because you dont prepare yourself well. Talk to people you trust, s 48 as family members, tea
44、chers or friends. They are always ready to listen to you.Rome was not built in a day. So treat yourself 49 (耐心地). I hope that my 50 (建议) are of help to you.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词， 或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。Flying to the moon has been a Chinese dream for thousands of years. Professor Ye Shuhua, one of the key sci
45、entists, 51 (work) at Shanghai Astronomic Observatory for nearly half a century. To her, Chinas lunar (月球) project is exciting news for the countrys space industry. “For our astronomers, the moon is an ideal place 52 (go) ,” Ye said.Dreams of flying to the moon has deep roots in Chinese culture. Acc
46、ording to 53 ancient story, Change was a fairy who 54 (take) a special drink that gave her the ability to fly to the moon. The dream has already come true for the US astronauts. But 55 will take China at least ten years to land astronauts there.The project has developed public understanding of the space program and peoples knowledge of the moon 56
