2024-2025学年（下）临沧八年级质量检测英语

1、根据汉语意思及括号内所给英文提示，将下列句子翻译成英语。

【1】这个事件对美国人而言具有特殊的含义。 (have meaning to)

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【2】她什么也没说，只是默默地坐在那儿。 (in silence)

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【3】听到新闻后，所有人都震惊了。(be shocked)

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【4】昨天下午3点时，我正前往邮局。 (make one’s way)

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【5】当我经过公园的时候，许多人正在那儿跳舞。 (when)

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2、

【1】The children went to the park and ________________________ there yesterday.

【2】I went to bed late last night, but my mother ________ me ________ early this morning.

【3】________________ I couldn't go swimming with you because of too much homework.

【4】Hangzhou ________________ the West Lake and Longjing Tea.

【5】Don't ________ the flowers ____________ the plant.

【6】The stone is very strange. It ____________ a small rabbit.

【7】Mr. Liu doesn't allow us to ____________ in the library.

【8】The police ____________ the missing girl everywhere and at last they found her in a forest.

【9】Mike has ____________ come to Beijing and visit us next month.

【10】The old woman said that she often saw somebody ____________ near her house at night.

3、The teacher has told us how we should improve our speaking skills.   (改为简单句)

The teacher has told us how ________ ________ our speaking skills.

4、I won’t forget the place that ________ all my childhood memories forever.

A.argues B.checks C.holds

5、I feel lonely ________because it’s difficult to see some of my friends．

A. some times B. some time C. from time to time D. one time

6、Help others whenever you can you’ll make the world a nicer place to live.

A．and

B．but

C．or

D．unless

7、Steven, we should ______ the bus at the next stop.

A. get up    B. get off   

C. get to    D. get in

8、The little boy ______ his seat to an old lady on the crowded bus.

A.lent B.offered C.took D.brought

9、—Mr. Zhou, of all the students in our group, who lives________?

—I think Li Lei does.

A．far

B．farther

C．farthest

D．farest

10、(2013丽水)

—Hey，man．You can’t cross the street now．You have to wait________the traffic lights turn green．

—Oh，sorry and thank you．

A．when

B．after

C．until

D．while

11、I want to be a pilot in the future. I think it’s exciting job.

A.an B.the C.a

12、—How long has Robert ___________?

—Since 2004.

A．been to Beijing

B．become a policeman

C．joined the art club

D．studied in this school

13、_______ you ever _______ the Palace Museum?

A．Were; visiting

B．Will; visit

C．Have; visited

D．Are; visiting

14、My teacher always tells us ________ in the street.

A．not play games of any kind

B．not to play any kind games

C．not play the games of any kind

D．not to play any kind of games

15、They had________milk and________hamburgers for breakfast．

A．too much；too much

B．too many；too many

C．too much；too many

D．too many；too much

16、Is her bike ______ yours or different ______ yours?

A. same as, as   B. the same as, as   C. same as, from   D. the same as, from

17、—Excuse me. Could you please tell me__________ my car?

—Sure. Park it right here. I’ll help you.

A. where park   B. where to park

C. to park where   D. when to park

18、Bill is my best friend. He often helps me ____my housework.

A. does B. doing C. with do D. with

19、A: Helen, is that you?

B: Yes. You’re Cindy, aren’t you?

A: Yes, that’s right. _____ You’ve changed a lot.

B: Really? _____

A: You used to be a little heavy, but now you’re thin.

B: Yes, I am.

A: _____ Now you have curly hair.

B: Yes, you’re right.

A: And you used to wear glasses.

B: Yes, I still do. _____

A: You used to play the piano, didn’t you?

B: _____ But now I’m more interested in the violin.

A: Wow! People sure changed.

【1】

A．Have you seen him before?

B．I haven’t seen you for a long time.

C．She hasn’t seen me.

D．Do you often seen her?

【2】

A．How?

B．What?

C．When?

D．Who?

【3】

A．I have straight hair.

B．She used to have curly hair.

C．You used to have straight hair.

D．What did you use to be?

【4】

A．But she has to wear glasses.

B．But today I have contact lenses (隐形眼镜).

C．She wants to buy a new pair of glasses.

D．I don’t wear glasses anymore.

【5】

A．Yes, you didn’t.

B．No, you don’t.

C．Yes, you did.

D．Yes, I did.

20、根据对话内容,从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

A: Hi,what's that in your bag?

B: A radio.

A: What?It's an old tool.【1】

B: I know.But I need it to improve my English.

A: How do you use it?

B: 【2】

A: Why don't you use a computer?

B: Because the radio is cheap and I can carry it easily.

A: You're right.【3】

B: I want to be our school radio presenter.

A: Sounds great!【4】

B: It doesn't matter.I believe that I can deal with(处理)my free time.

A: 【5】 Come on!

B: Thank you!

A.But it will take up too much time.

B.Few young people use it now.

C.Good luck to you!

D.What's your plan next term?

E.I use it to listen to English news and English songs.

21、Parents often find children watch cartoons for at least three to four hours a day. Studies show that kids start watching cartoons on TV at an early age of six months, and by the time they reach the age of two or three, they become cartoon fans and they would like to spend much time on it. Parents often look upon this as a problem because most of the kids are found to become addicted to（沉迷于）watching cartoons. Parents think if kids spend too much time on cartoons, they will fall behind in study.

Some people think cartoons are worth watching. It helps the working parents the most because they can do a lot of work by getting their kids involved with（涉及）cartoon programs on TV.

When they watch educational cartoons, they get to learn many things. Kids learn many things by watching such cartoon programs. They also help to improve their language. Educational cartoons help them to try different languages. Kids can learn English well with the help of those cartoon shows. At the same time, some kids can learn about the friendship and teamwork from the cartoons. It is good for them to get along well with their friends and classmates.

So sometimes it is meaningless to stop kids from watching cartoons, but parents should make sure that their kids are watching the right things.

【1】When do kids start to watch cartoons on TV?

A．When they are six months old.

B．When they are two years old.

C．When they are three years old.

D．When they are six years old.

【2】Why are kids addicted to TV?

A．Because they have nothing to do at home.

B．Because they are not cartoon fans.

C．Because they like to watch cartoon programs.

D．Because their parents don’t take care of them.

【3】Why is it good for children to watch cartoons according to the passage?

A．Because children know how to use their time.

B．Because children know how to care for others.

C．Because children know how to keep healthy.

D．Because children know how to make cartoons.

【4】Who is the passage mainly written for?

A．Teachers.

B．Children.

C．Cartoon producers.

D．Parents.

【5】What is the writer’s opinion about cartoons?

A．Kids can’t watch any kinds of cartoons.

B．It’s meaningful to stop kids from watching cartoons.

C．Kids can spend time watching cartoons on weekends.

D．Parents should let their kids spend some time watching the right cartoons.

22、I was in line waiting to pay. A little boy in the front was buying some clothes.

I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change (零钱). It seemed that he had broken his pig bank to do this shopping. However, the cashier(收银员) told him he was $ 8.00 short after counting his money.

It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, “Well, I could pay half of that.” I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We dug into our handbags. However, both of us only had ten-dollar bills (纸币). Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and touching as all these strangers seemed to react (反应) with the same mind. All wanted to be of help. Within minutes the cashier said, “I have too much money.” The cashier didn’t need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me said, “Wait! I didn’t even get a chance (机会) to give anything!”

I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this.” The little boy smiled and thanked us. I left with a good feeling. I saw the love and goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It feels good to give, doesn’t it?” I smiled back and said, “Yes!”

【1】What is this passage mainly about?

A. Love and kindness. B. A poor boy.

C. Friendship and honesty. D. Communication and understanding.

【2】What does the underlined word “short” most probably mean?

A. 短的 B. 矮的 C. 多余的 D. 短缺的

【3】How much were the clothes that the boy wanted to buy?

A. $ 8.00. B. All his money.

C. Ten dollars. D. All his money and another $ 8.00.

【4】Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad?

A. Because the boy had saved some money.

B. Because they both didn’t need to give anything.

C. Because the cashier didn’t look down on the boy.

D. Because all the shoppers around were willing to help the boy.

23、Techeng Island(特呈岛)lies in the southeast of Zhanjiang. The villagers there used to make a living by fishing. But now, most of them make much money by doing business. They believe that their island is a gift from nature and they give thanks to it every day. In 2003, President Hu Jintao came to visit the island and pointed out that the government of Zhanjiang should take the island into a “civilized new eco-tourism island”(文明生态旅游新海岛). Since then, the island has opened a new page in history.

Today, the island has become a popular place for tourists. It takes you about 15 minutes to get there by boat from Maxie Pier(码头)near Haibin Park. But it is a just 8-minute boat ride from Zhanjiang Port Pier. In the resort(度假村), you can not only enjoy the fantastic sights but also have a lot of interesting things to do, like walking on the beach, visiting the museum and enjoying the delicious seafood. The best way to relax yourself is to enjoy the hot springs(温泉)there. Welcome to Techeng Island! It’s a place to be!

【1】How did the villagers in Techeng Island make a living in the past?

A. By doing business.   B. By enjoying the fantastic sights.

C. By fishing.   D. By giving thanks to nature.

【2】When has the island opened a new page in history?

A. In 2003.   B. Since 2003.   C. Nobody knows.   D. In the past.

【3】How long does it take to get there by boat from Zhanjiang Port Pier?

A. 8 minutes.   B. 15 minutes.   C. A long time.   D. 23 minutes.

【4】The hot springs can help you ____.

A. enjoy the sights   B. relax yourself

C. eat seafood   D. visit the museum

【5】Techeng Island is a place that ____.

A. lies in the west of Zhanjiang   B. all the villagers live a poor life

C. young people may find boring   D. tourists like to visit

24、Dear Mike,

Help! I’m a 15-year-old high school student in New York. In eight months, I’m going to take an important exam. To prepare for it, I'm studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really upset these days. I can’t sleep. What can I do?

Yours,

Alice

Dear Alice,

Many students around the world have the same problem as you. Here is some advice to help you deal with the stress（压力）. Good luck!

1. Make a study plan for yourself, but don’t study too much in one day. Remember, studying one hour each day for six days better than six hours in one day. Also, don't study late at night.

2. Have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours. Go out and take a walk. Doing exercise is a great way to reduce stress.

3. Don’t eat or drink a lot of sugar（糖）or drink a lot of coffee. Eat foods high in vitamin（维生素）B（for example, eggs, milk, green vegetables and rice）. These give you energy and help you think more clearly.

4. When you’re worried about the exam, you can talk to your friends. This can reduce stress, too.

Yours,

Mike

【1】What is Alice’s problem?

A．She is so worried and can’t sleep.

B．She can’t pass the exam.

C．She can’t communicate with others.

D．She can’t study English well.

【2】Mike thinks Alice’s problem is________.

A．great

B．common

C．wonderful

D．serious

【3】The underlined word “reduce” in the passage means “________”.

A．减少

B．加大

C．加强

D．增加

【4】Mike thinks that ________can help Alice think more clearly.

A．eating a lot of sugar

B．studying six hours every day

C．drinking a lot of coffee

D．eating foods high in vitamin B

【5】Which of the following is TRUE according to Mike’s letter?

A．The best time to study is from 10 p. m. to 1 a. m.

B．Walking can make you remember more.

C．It’s good to tell your friends about your feelings.

D．It’s necessary to have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes every hour.

25、请在下列空格中填入合适的词，每空一词。答案写在答题卡上。

Walking out of the violin concert, young Tom felt so excited. “【1】 concert was amazing. Daddy, can I learn to play the violin?” Tom asked his father.

Tom was always asking for things. His father was not pleased 【2】 he had already spent a lot of money on his singing, dancing and then skating classes. But Tom didn’t work hard and did 【3】 in nothing. However, Tom made a promise that he would try 【4】 best to play it every day and learn well. At last his father 【5】 to pay for his lessons for three months. If he played well, continue. If badly, stop. His father soon found a good teacher for him. Three months passed quickly. It was 【6】 for Tom to play it for his father and Jack, his father’s friend. When Tom played the violin, he made such a loud noise that Jack put his hands over his 【7】. When Tom finished, his father said, “Well done. You can continue to have lessons.” Tom ran happily out of the room. Jack felt amazed. He turned to Tom’s father. You’ve 【8】 so much money, but the result was disappointing (令人失望的).”

“Well, that’s true.” His father said, “But I’ve been able to buy seven apartments (公寓) in our building at a low price 【9】 he learned the violin. I’ll own the whole building 【10】 another three months!” said Tom’s father with a big smile on his face.

26、   某英文报社正在举办以“ An Unforgettable Experience(一次难忘的经历)”为题的征文活动。请你根据以下提示，写一篇英语短文，向该报社投稿。

提示: Where were you?   What happened?

What were you doing?   What do you think of the experience?

要求:1.至少使用一个含有过去进行时的句子;  

2.短文条理清楚，行文连贯，内容可适当发挥;

3.短文中不能出现真实的人名和地名;

4.词数不少于70，标题已给出，不计入总词数。

An Unforgettable Experience

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