1、云南省昆明市盘龙区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末考试英语试题一、单项选择1The students heard the result of the singing competition just now. To _ surprise, they won the first prize.AweBourCtheyDtheir2_ my opinion, Yunnan is really a wonderful place.I totally agree. I fell in love with it when I came here for the first time.AInBOnCA
2、tDFor3Whats _ wrong?I feel sick and have _ headache now.Athe; aBa; theC; theD; a4The grandpa put on his glasses at once _ he could see the sign clearly.AwhileBalthoughCso thatDas soon as5Judy wants to organize some students to clean up the neighborhood but she doesnt know how to start.She _ put up s
3、ome notices around the school first.AmightBshouldCmustntDcouldnt6We dont need so many photos for the video. Lets _ some of them.Acut outBgive outCwork outDrun out7They _ their way to work when it began to rain heavily.AmakeBmadeCare makingDwere making8Do you know that the Pacific Ocean is about 181,
4、 344, 000 square kilometers in size?Sure. Its _ of all the oceans in the world.AbigBbiggerCbiggestDthe biggest9More and more people _ to Shangri-la on the high-speed railway since it opened at the end of last year.AgoBwentChave beenDare going10Yunnan Water Festival became a household name (火出圈) in 2
5、024. _ popular festival it is this year!AWhatBWhat aCWhat anDHow二、完形填空Baleen whales, the largest animals on the earth eat much food and they poo (排便) a lot more, too. The 11 findings could provide a better understanding of how to protect 12 , because poo from baleen whales is important food for some
6、 sea life.The whales favorite food is krill (磷虾). Working out how much a whale eats is 13 because it swims in the deep part of the ocean.Matthew Savoca, a scientist said, “This is an important question, 14 thought we found it out many years ago, but no one had answered it.” The research team followe
7、d 321 baleen whales with machines, and watched them feed 15 . The 16 showed the baleen whales eat about 18,000 kg a day, far more than the scientists expected.This is important for both whales and oceans. The Krill has more iron (铁) than whales bodies can use, so they poo much of the iron out. This
8、iron helps to 17 phytoplankton (浮游植物), which are the krills favorite food. Because of peoples killing, the number of whales 18 in the 20th century, so there was less iron-rich poo. This explains why krill became less and less 19 there were fewer whales eating them.The scientists say that when the nu
9、mber of whales recovers (恢复), the poo could cause 20 phytoplankton, and phytoplankton are good for environment.11AboredBrelaxingCsurprisingDexcited12AmountainsBneighborhoodsCfarmsDoceans13AdifficultBusefulCsafeDpeaceful14AheBsheCIDyou15AheavilyBcarefullyChardlyDbravely16AspiritsBresultsCmemoriesDobj
10、ects17AfeedBhurtCweighDthrow18AfellBroseChidDcontinued19Ain order thatBas long asCsince thenDeven though20AworseBlessCmoreDsmaller三、阅读理解根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”）。I still remember what I did when an accident happened last month.It was about 12:00 at midnight. I saw bright light in my neighbors kitchen
11、. I thought he might be having midnight food so I went back to my bed. Soon, there was a burning smell and I realized there must be something wrong. I jumped out of the bed at once and went outside to have a look. I saw fire coming out of my neighbors kitchen. I shouted, “Fire! Fire!” But nobody hea
12、rd me. I ran quickly to my house and called the fire station and went back to my neighbors house.I knocked at the door and called my neighbors name, but there was no answer. I tried to get into the house and saved his cat and dog. Then I poured water through the kitchen window but it was no use, bec
13、ause the fire was too big. Luckily, the firemen arrived and put out the fire in time.When my neighbor came back, he was sad because his kitchen was burnt down, but he thanked me for calling the fire station and saving his pets.A week later, my neighbor invited me to his home for dinner. In his new k
14、itchen, he took a photo of me. Later on. he gave me the photo as a gift. It made me happy.21When the the fire happened, the neighbor was having midnight food.22The writer knocked at the neighbors door, but nobody answered.23The writer got into the neighbors house and saved his cat and dog.24The neig
15、hbor took a photo in his new kitchen with the firemen.25The text mainly talks about how to protect oneself in the face of a fire.There are a lot of canals (运河) in the world. Some of them are famous. Have you ever heard of them?The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalChinese people started to build the Beiji
16、ng-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the Spring and Autumn Period. As the oldest and longest man-made canal in the world, it starts from Beijing in the north and ends in Hangzhou in the south with a total length of about 1,794 kilometers.The Suez CanalThe Suez Canal is a man-made canal through Egypt, connecti
17、ng (连接) the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. In March, 2021, a ship called Ever Given got stuck (搁浅) in the Suez Canal. The ship is about 400 meters long-thats bigger than the Empire State Building in New York, the US.The Panama CanalThe Panama Canal is an important waterway connecting the Atlantic an
18、d the Pacific Ocean. Its in Panama. The whole canal is 65 kilometers long, which is known as one of the seven engineering wonders of the world. It was built and opened by the United States in 1914. Its opening has greatly made the shipping distance (距离) between the two oceans much shorter.The Kiel C
19、analThe Kiel Canal in Germany goes through the middle of Schleswig-Holstein and it is 98 kilometers long. The Kiel Canal is a two-way waterway that connects the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. Every year, about 32, 000 ships pass through the Kiel Canal.26When did people begin to build the Beijing-Hang
20、zhou Grand Canal?AAbout 98 years ago.BIn March, 2021.CIn the year of 1914.DIn the Spring and Autumn Period.27Where is the Suez Canal?AIn China.BIn Egypt.CIn Panama.DIn Germany.28The Panama Canal has made the shipping distance between _ and _ much shorter.ABeijing；HangzhouBthe Atlantic；the Pacific Oc
21、eanCthe Mediterranean；the Red SeaDthe Baltic Sea；the North Sea29What is the Kiel Canal like?AIt is 65 kilometers long.BIt is the oldest man-made canal in the world.CAbout 32,000 ships pass through it every year.DIt is a one-way waterway in Germany.30In which part of a magazine can you read the text?
22、AGeography.BArt.CSports.DMedicine.Long long ago, there was a boy called Jack. He was never happy with anything, and he was always angry. One day, a cloud started dropping heavy black rain on him. That was the clouds favorite trick (恶作剧) to play on little kids with bad temper.Jack had a friend, a hap
23、py girl called Lucy. She was the only one who would like to hang around with Jack during all those black, rainy days. All the other children ran away, because they didnt want to be black.One day, Lucy said to Jack, “Cheer up! What you should realize is that youre the only one of us who has his own c
24、loud, and even better, its rain is black! Would you love to play fun games with a cloud like this?” Jack agreed because he didnt want her to leave as the others did.Lucy took Jack to the swimming pool, and left him there until all the pool water was black. Then she went and got other kids. They came
25、 and played hide and seek (捉迷藏) in the pool. Jack had to say it was a lot of fun.For the first time ever, Jack started to see the good side of things, even things which seemed so bad at first. The cloud thought that his work was over. But, before leaving, he gave Jack two days of colorful rain. With
26、 the rain, children invented the most fun games ever.31What does the underlined word “temper” in Paragraph 1 mean in Chinese?A成绩B礼貌C脾气D心眼32Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?ALucy often felt unhappy, too.BJack didnt want Lucy to leave as the others did.CWith Lucys help, Jack st
27、arted to see the good side of things.DOn black rainy days, Lucy was the only one who would like to hang around with Jack.33What can we learn about Jack from the text?He tried his best to cheer up Lucy.He was never happy with anything before.He refused to play hide and seek in the pool.The cloud gave
28、 Jack two days of colorful rain before leaving.ABCD34We can infer (推断) that Lucy is a(n) _ girl according to the text.AunhappyBkindCstupidDlonely35What kind of text is it?ALetter.BPlay.CAd.DStory.Every week, a group of students from Cherry Creek High School come to help old people with anything tech
29、nology-related (相关的) at an old peoples home. The volunteers are from a group called Generation Technology, it was set up by students a few years ago.When the holidays come, the group helps the old keep connected (保持联系) with loved ones. “A lot of people dont live close to their family, and its a real
30、ly important thing. So being able to set up video communication and bring people closer during the holidays is meaningful,” said Sunker, the leader of the group.The students also give the old advice for preventing scams (预防诈骗). People often get strange calls that they dont recognize (识别) and the stu
31、dents can give them some useful advice. Its something the old like Sandy Washington are thankful for. “I have difficulty using modern technology. I do,” Sandy Washington said. “And I think a lot of other old people here do too, you know, at our age.”Whether the students are helping with video commun
32、ication or teaching them about new apps on their phones, its also helping form strong intergenerational (代与代之间的) connections. For Sandy Washington, seeing the students every week is something she looks forward to. “We really welcome these kids,” she said. “I want to hear about their college interest
33、s and where they plan to go to college. I feel theyre family, just like my own kids or grandkids. Its very nice.”36What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指代)?AThe group.BThe phone.CThe app.DThe technology.37Why do the students help the old keep connected with loved ones?ABecause
34、 it helps the old to prevent scams.BBecause its easy for old people to learn it.CBecause it helps the students get into a good college.DBecause a lot of old people dont live close to their family.38What does Sunker think of helping the old set up video communication during the holidays?AIts relaxing
35、.BIts difficult.CIts meaningful.DIts strange.39How do the students help the old prevent scams?ABy giving them calls every week.BBy teaching them to use some new apps.CBy giving them some useful advice.DBy communicating with them about college.40What can be the best title of the text?AModern Technolo
36、gyBA Meaningful Volunteering ActivityCNew Apps on the PhonesDA Group Called for College Students根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项中，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Teenagers always have lots of pressure and difficulties, and they know the importance of dealing with these problems. But its usually difficult for the teenager
37、s to solve them. 41 Be active in class.Speaking up in class might be difficult, but it helps to make you feel more confident and improve your ability to express yourself. 42 All smart students do and your classmates wont really mind.Get enough rest. 43 Make sure you get enough sleep at night and tak
38、e breaks from time to time while studying. 44 Starting your young life with good habits sets you up for a healthy future. Get regular exercise, eat a healthy diet and maintain your hygiene (保持卫生).Keep your stress under control.Though you might be busy with your studies every day, you should spend ti
39、me having fun and enjoying life. You can join a sports team, read a book, learn to paint, or watch a good movie to reduce (减少) stress. 45 ADevelop healthy habits.BLuckily, here is some advice for them.CIts okay if you give the wrong answer.DWe can make progress by making friends.ENobody can work wel
40、l when they are tired.FStudying is a good way to reduce stress.GWhatever you do to help reduce stress, make time for it.四、单词拼写46 people find ways, but losers find excuses. (success)47As book , they spend at least one hour reading every day. (love)48Aunt Miller was shocked when she heard the news on
41、the radio. (complete)49Dont worry, Cindy. Mr. Liu allowed us the program in ten days. (finish)50Kunming is famous for jacaranda (蓝花楹) these years. of visitors come to enjoy its beauty on the Internet-Famous Street every weekend during April and May. (thousand)51A country will hope when its younger g
42、enerations have ideals, ability, and a strong sense of responsibility. (充满)52Its better to take more exercise playing computer games in your free time. (代替；反而)53Dont drink tea or coffee before you go to bed, or you may have problems . (入睡)54We should help out with housework at home because we are one of the . (家庭成员)55 , the report will begin in half an hour. (赶快)五、书面表达56八年级的学习生活即将结束，这一年来，一定有过许多让你开心的事情，如做一次家务、读一本书、参加一次活动、一次与父母的交流、一次参观或旅行请以“_ Made Me Happy”为题，用英语写一篇短文，分享这件事或者这次经历，谈谈你的收获或感悟。要求：1. 根据所给题目，写一篇短文，词数不少于80个；2. 语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁；3. 文中不得使用真实姓名、校名，否则以零分计；_ Made Me Happy_试卷第9页，共9页
