2024-2025学年度第二学期期末质量检测
八年级英语试题
注意事项:
1. 本试题满分90分, 考试时间为90分钟;
2. 答卷前务必将试题密封线内及答题卡上面的项目填涂清楚。所有答案都必须涂、写在答题卡相应位置, 答在本试卷上一律无效;
3. 非选择题用黑色钢笔或碳素笔作答。
一、阅读理解（共15小题; 每小题2分, 共30分）
A
Do you want a job in the holiday Just go for it. First, you need to know what kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.
If you’re 13 to 15
It seems that you can’t work almost anywhere, but you’re probably allowed to clean your neighbours’ cars or walk their dogs.
By law (法律), you can’t work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you can’t work before 7 am or after 7 pm.
If you’re 16 or 17
The lowest wage for 16- to 17-year-old teenagers shouldn’t be less than 7 dollars per hour. You can’t work in a pub or bar, but you can work in many other places.
By law, you can’t work more than 40 hours each week.
What jobs are out there
Your choices are limited (限制) by the fact that you can only work during school holidays, but the following situations are fine.
At Christmas, most shops are short of hands, so you may find something to do there. In autumn, there’s always fruit picking. It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.
If you’re mad about football, you can choose to work in a local football club. No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.
1. In the school holidays, 14-year-old kids ________.
A. can work anywhere they want B. are not allowed to walk alone
C. can’t go to work at night D. can work as long as 14 hours a day
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. A 16-year-old boy can work in a bar.
B. Fruit picking is tiring but pays really little.
C. It’s hard to find jobs during school holidays.
D. It’s very important for you to do what you like.
3 Where is the passage most probably from
A. A story book. B. A newspaper.
C. A science book. D. A novel.
B
On 20th June 1702, I set off for Surat, on a ship called the Adventure.
The first part of our trip went well. But later there were some terrible storms. The winds were so strong that they sent our ship off course. We didn’t know where we were.
At last, when the storms stopped, we saw an island. We had no more drinking water, so the captain sent me to find some fresh water on the island. I set off with some other men in a small boat. And when we got there, I travelled around the island by myself while the men looked for water.
That was a big mistake. When I went back, there were no men and no boat! Then I saw them rowing back to our ship with a giant (巨人) following them in the sea! They were very afraid.
I ran as fast as I could. I then climbed up a big hill and when I looked around, I saw fields. Then I saw other giants working in the fields.
“On my last trip, I was a giant on an island of tiny (小的) people and now I am a tiny person on an island of giants!” It was not a nice feeling. I was so sad and hid behind a big tree. I had to think of a plan, but at that time one of the giants saw me.
4. The underlined words “off course” in Paragraph 2 probably mean ________.
A. moving faster B. breaking down
C. going the wrong way D. stopping suddenly
5. Why did the captain send Gulliver to the island
A. To look for a giant. B. To find some fresh water.
C. To travel around the island. D. To fight against the giants.
6. Gulliver said “That was a big mistake.”, because ________.
A. he found no water on the island B. he got lost while looking for water
C. he saw a giant rowing back to the ship D. he travelled around the island by himself
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Gulliver’s first trip in his life.
B. Gulliver’s happy life on an island of giants.
C. Gulliver’s first trip on an island of tiny people.
D. Gulliver’s dangerous experiences on an island of giants.
C
Do you know that China has carried out another exciting space mission (任务) It’s called Shenzhou-19. Three astronauts, Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, are part of this mission. Cai once flew to space in 2022 with the Shenzhou-14 mission. Both Song and Wang were born in the 1990s. They are new to space travel, but they are very experienced. And Wang is also the third Chinese woman to go on a space mission after Liu Yang and Wang Yaping.
The Shenzhou-19 spaceship took off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the early morning on October 30, 2024. They went up into space and met the Shenzhou-18 astronauts at the space station.
During their time in space, the astronauts did scientific experiments, went on spacewalks, and even helped with building and fixing things outside the space station. They also taught us about space through educational activities.
On December 17, three astronauts worked together to do a spacewalk. It took them nine hours to finish their work outside the space station. That is a new record for Chinese astronauts. The previous (之前的) record for the longest spacewalk was eight hours and 56 minutes set by US astronauts in 2001. This is a big achievement in space exploration for China and the whole world.
On April 30, 2025, Shenzhou-19 successfully returned to Earth and landed safely at the Dongfeng landing site, ending its 183-day space mission.
8. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The meaning of Shenzhou-19 mission. B. Members of Shenzhou-19 mission.
C. Preparations of Shenzhou-19 mission. D. The tasks of Shenzhou-19 mission.
9. According to the passage, astronauts of Shenzhou-19 mission ________.
A. walk in space B. explore the Moon and Mars
C. teach students about health D. build and fix things in the space station
10. What does “That” underlined in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. It’s the first spacewalk for Chinese astronauts.
B. It’s longer than any previous spacewalk in history.
C. It took Chinese astronauts 183 days to finish space mission.
D. It took Chinese astronauts 8 hours and 56 minutes to finish their work.
11. What might be the best title of the text
A. China’s Newest Space Explorers B. The Shenzhou-19 Space Mission
C. A Record-breaking Spacewalk in China D. Chinese Astronauts’ Great Achievements
D
Everyone has different opinions. This is very common. Your opinion is one of the things that make you different, according to Lisa Linardatos, a clinical psychologist (诊疗心理学家) from Canada.
____12____ It allows you to share yourself with others. But you should be careful about how you express your opinions.
First, listen carefully to other people. Although you may be eager (热切) to explain your side, you should listen to others explain their opinions first. ____13____ You will also better understand their side at the conversation.
Next, express your own opinion politely. Remember, you’re not trying to start an argument. Don’t express yourself too eagerly.____14____ Don’t try to make your friends think like you.
Last but most importantly, show your friends that you value (重视) your friendship, even if you disagree about some things. This can stop both of you from becoming too emotional (情绪化的).
In the future, you may have different opinions with many people. ____15____ You can even learn from it. For example, sometimes you may not realize (意识到) that your ideas are wrong. But by sharing them with others, you have a chance to learn, according to Li Songwei, a Beijing-based psychologist.
根据短文内容，选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项，其中一项为多余选项。
A. In fact, this can be a good thing.
B. Winning or losing is not the point.
C. It is okay to express your own opinions.
D. This will help keep the conversation calm.
E. You should start a conversation to express your opinions.
二、语言知识运用（共20小题; 满分30分）
A
完形填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
If you see “Biang”, a traditional Chinese character (繁体字), you may say no to learning Chinese as a second language. The first time I set my eyes on this character, ____16____ I said to myself, “Wow! Is it a drawing ” I wanted to know if I could write it well.
One day after school, one friend ____17____ me, “Henry, why not learn Chinese together ” He then led me to a classroom. There, I saw many students reading and writing. I sat confused (困惑的) with eyes wide open, ____18____ here and there. I tried to follow the teacher, but I ____19____ not say or write anything at all. All that I learned that day was to say “ni hao”.
That night, I returned home and thought a lot. Even though (即使) learning Chinese was ____20____, it was kind of fun to get started. So I began practising it in my free time. ____21____, I could just do it for 30 minutes. Then my head would get hot and I would get confused. Maybe friends would laugh at me when they saw me studying. But I didn’t ____22____. I kept practising day by day.
A few weeks later, I could spend more time on it. I could pronounce and write some characters well. And my ____23____ about learning Chinese went away. Now, I can even understand a few words when a Chinese person speaks.
This is a great ____24____, and I feel very excited about overcoming (克服) those difficulties. It was a mountain before me back then. ____25____ hard work really pays off. I find that Chinese is just as easy as any other language in the world.
16. A. luckily B. certainly C. surprisingly D. especially
17. A. interviewed B. trusted C. protected D. invited
18. A. running B. looking C. throwing D. jumping
19. A. could B. should C. must D. might
20. A. important B. difficult C. impossible D. interesting
21. A. At once B. At first C. At last D. At times
22. A. accept B. know C. mention D. mind
23. A. skills B. dreams C. worries D. lessons
24. A. system B. competition C. suggestion D. experience
25. A. But B. And C. Because D. Or
B
词汇应用, 必要时可加助动词。（共10小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分15分）
It was Peter’s first day of preschool. His mother, Linda, was worried about how he would adjust (适应) to the new environment and the people around him.
As they arrived at the school, Peter suddenly turned to his mom and said, “Mom, I ____26____ (arrive). You can go now.” His mom was surprised, but she just gave him a kiss on the cheek and left.
During the day, Linda kept ____27____ (she) busy with work, but she couldn’t help thinking about how Peter ____28____ (do).
But as she came back to pick her son up in the afternoon, she was surprised to see that Peter was laughing and playing with a group of kids. When Peter saw his mother, he ran up to her and ____29____ (hug) her, “Mom, I made so many new friends! And we got to do all sorts of fun things. We painted, sang songs and played games ____30____ (happy) together.”
As they walked back to the car, Linda asked Peter, “So, are you excited to go back to preschool tomorrow ” Peter looked up at her with a smile. “Yeah, I can’t wait ____31____ (see) my new friends again and learn more new things.”
Linda was more than happy to see her son ____32____ (have) such a great time during his first day at preschool. But the real twist (转折) came when Peter told her that he had “secret power”. “What is your secret power ” Linda asked. “I used it to make anyone I met ____33____ (relax) and comfortable, and want to be friends with me.” Peter said.
At that moment, Linda understood that her ____34____ (worry) about Peter’s first day were unnecessary because every child ____35____ (have) the natural power to adjust to new situations, and her son had done so with flying colors.
三、阅读表达（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
Stonehenge—Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
Stonehenge (巨石阵), a rock circle, is not only one of Britain’s most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries (神秘). Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.
For many years historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can’t be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out.
Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer’s morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.
Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldn’t. “We don’t really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working—and great planners!”
36. Why is June popular at Stonehenge
________________________
37. Why does Paul Stoker disagree that Stonehenge was a temple
________________________
38. What possible uses of Stonehenge are mentioned in Paragraph 3
________________________
39. Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
________________________
40. Fill in the blanks according to the last paragraph. （每空一词）
We don’t know ________ built Stonehenge and ________ it was built.
四、语言综合运用（5分）
From Shy Girl to Pop Star
For this month’s Young World magazine, I interviewed 19-year-old Asian pop star Candy Wang. Candy told me that she used to be really shy and took up singing to deal with her shyness. As she got better, she dared to sing in front of her class, and then for the whole school. Now she’s not shy anymore and loves singing in front of crowds.
I asked Candy how life was different after she became famous. She explained that there are many good things, like being able to travel and meet new people all the time. “I didn’t use to be popular in school, but now I get tons of attention everywhere I go.” However, too much attention can also be a bad thing. “I always have to worry about how I appear to others, and I have to be very careful about what I say or do. And I don’t have much private time anymore. Hanging out with friends is almost impossible for me now because there are always guards around me.”
What does Candy have to say to all those young people who want to become famous “Well,” she begins slowly, “you have to be prepared to give up your normal life. You can never imagine how difficult the road to success is. Many times I thought about giving up, but I fought on. You really require a lot of talent and hard work to succeed. Only a very small number of people make it to the top.”
41. What is the interview in this month’s Young World magazine mainly about
_______________________________________________
42. And what can we learn from Candy （每个问题答案不超过 20 个单词）
_______________________________________________
五、写作（满分15分）
43. 假设你是李华，请阅读以下邮件并回复， 词数80左右。
To Li Hua@mailcom
Subject Your hobbies
Dear Li Hua, How is everything Thank you for the stamps you sent me. I really like them. You know my hobby is collecting stamps and they have brought me a lot of fun. What do you like doing in your free time When did you start doing it How do you develop it And what have you learned from it Hope to hear from you soon! Jack
注意: 1. 不要出现本人信息；2. 禁止抄袭试卷中的语篇。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
2024-2025学年度第二学期期末质量检测
八年级英语试题
注意事项:
1. 本试题满分90分, 考试时间为90分钟;
2. 答卷前务必将试题密封线内及答题卡上面的项目填涂清楚。所有答案都必须涂、写在答题卡相应位置, 答在本试卷上一律无效;
3. 非选择题用黑色钢笔或碳素笔作答。
一、阅读理解（共15小题; 每小题2分, 共30分）
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. D
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
二、语言知识运用（共20小题; 满分30分）
A
完形填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
【16~25题答案】
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. B 21. B 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. A
B
词汇应用, 必要时可加助动词。（共10小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分15分）
【26~35题答案】
【答案】26. have arrived
27. herself
28. was doing
29. hugged 30. happily
31. to see 32. having
33. relaxed
34. worries
35. has
三、阅读表达（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. Because they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.
37. Because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago and the leaders arrived in England much later.
38. A kind of calendar, having a medical purpose, a burial place or a place to honor ancestors, a place to celebrate a victory over an enemy.
39. 当你在那里行走时，你能感觉到能量从你的脚向上传遍你的身体。
40. ①. who ②. how
四、语言综合运用（5分）
【41~42题答案】
【答案】41. It’s mainly about Asian pop star Candy Wang’s growth and life.
42. Talent and hard work lead to success.
五、写作（满分15分）
【43题答案】
【答案】例文
Dear Jack
I’m very glad to hear you like the stamps I sent you. For me, my hobby is reading. I love reading in my spare time. When I was in primary school, I always felt bored on weekends. One day, my father took me to the library. That was my first experience with many books and soon I fell in love with them. Since then, books have been my good friends forever. I spend my most time reading in the library. I have learned a lot from books. I also get many great ideas from books which help me solve many problems I faced in life. Now I read every day. Reading is really helpful and it makes me better.
Yours,
Li Hua

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