2024-2025学年（下）湛江八年级质量检测英语

1、他们正在讨论把墙涂成什么颜色。

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2、选词或短语填空

ever,write about,pity,first prize,invite

【1】It’s a _______________ that you can’t go sightseeing with us tomorrow.

【2】Have you __________________ heard of the wonderful story?

【3】My parents would like to ________________ their friends to celebrate my birthday at home.

【4】Who won the _________________ in the English competition?

【5】What about __________________ your school?

3、She can't come. I'm afraid. (合并成含有宾语从句的复合句)

I'm afraid ________ she ________ come.

4、Many people like surfing the Internet _______ they can learn what’s happening in the world.

A.so that B.ever since C.as soon as D.even though

5、Mike failed ________ last math exam because he was careless.

A．pass

B．to pass

C．passing

D．passed

6、– Nancy, what classes are you taking this term?

– _______ I want to take two English courses, or maybe Spanish.

A.What’s up? B.It’s none of your business.

C.I’ve no idea. D.I’m not sure yet.

7、—What would you like, tea or coffee?

—__________, thanks. I just want a glass of water.

A．Both

B．Neither

C．Either

D．All

8、We don’t know what________．

A．to buy

B．buy

C．to buying

D．buying

9、—Would you mind  ________?

—Go ahead.

A.I opening the window B.my opening the window

C.your opening the window D.to open the window

10、— Mum, can I choose a summer course?

— Of course. You are ______ to decide things by yourself.

A. too old B. too young C. old enough D. enough old

11、—How long have you been interested in stamps?

—________.

A．At ten years old

B．When I was in Grade 2

C．Since I moved to Nanjing

D．At least five years ago

12、If you see any litter on the school playground, you should ________.

A.pick up it B.put it up C.pick it up

13、—I ________ meeting Jack today because I am still angry with him.

—Come on, Mary. You are good friends.

A．avoid

B．require

C．enjoy

D．expect

14、Parents often tell us ________ too much junk food.

A．to eat

B．eating

C．not to eat

D．not eating

15、---Is that a new coat?

---No, I ________ it for a long time.

A. bought B. had been C. have bought D. have had

16、David was very tired. He ________ the beach and went to sleep quickly.

A．fall down in

B．fell down in

C．fall down on

D．fell down on

17、—Can you dive into this river？ —_________．

A. Let me have a try   B. No，thank you   C. Yes，please

18、— How do you like your new school, Kate?

— It is very nice and beautiful ______ it is a bit small.

A. although B. since C. if

19、A: Excuse me, sir. 【1】

B: Certainly. Go along this street. Turn left into Xingfu Street, and the museum is on our right.

A: 【2】

B: It’s about thirty minutes.

A: I see. 【3】

B: Yes, you can. The No. 103 bus will take you there.

A: 【4】

B: Over there. Look! The bus is coming.

A: Thank you very much.

B: 【5】

A．Could you tell me the way to the History Museum?

B．You’re welcome.

C．Can I take a bus?

D．How long will it take me to walk there?

E．Where is the bus stop?

20、A: Hi, Mom. Could I invite some friends to a party?

B: 【1】 But you have to do some chores.

A: What do I have to do?

B: Well, first you should sweep the kitchen.

A: OK. 【2】

B: Then you should clean the living room.

A: Yeah. 【3】

B: And you need to clean your room.

A: Wow! 【4】

B: I’ll help you. I’m going to the store to buy some drinks and snacks for you.

A: 【5】

A．I’m going to be tired to go to my own party!

B．Then what?

C．Thanks, Mom.

D．Sure, you can.

E．I hate doing that.

F．No problem. I’ll do that.

G．You think too much.

21、

【1】Mary, aged 24, knows English and Japanese. Which job can be given to her?

A.Driving for Capes Taxi. B.Working for China Airlines. C.Both of the above.

【2】If you want to work in the south, you can apply for a job as _______.

A.a driver B.an air hostess C.both of the above

22、   Everyone knows that exercise is very important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for our health. It can make your heart and body strong. Children who often exercise are more alert(灵活). That means they do better in tests and schoolwork than those who don't exercise.

Here are some ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following ways; You have to like what you are doing. Exercise enough--but not too much. It's best to exercise twice a week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of sports until you find one, two or even three sports that feel right for you.

You can exercise at fitness centre(健身中心). There is a lot of equipment in them. The equipment will help exercise your arms, legs and other parts of your body to make you healthy. Some people buy equipment for their homes. But it's very expensive.

【1】The doctors say that exercise can make your heart and body   .

A.ill B.happy C.strong D.health

【2】Which sport isn't mentioned(被提及)in the passage?

A.playing soccer B.skateboarding C.walking D.running

【3】If you often exercise,you may be better at than others.

A.schoolwork B.housework C.sleep D.rest

【4】If you want to exercise, it's best to do it   .

A.at fitness centers B.in groups C.in the morning D.twice a week

【5】Which statement(叙述)of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Thirty minutes' exercise each time is enough. B.You don't have to exercise too much every day.

C.You needn't do all kinds of sports to keep healthy. D.You must buy equipment to exercise.

23、Reading is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons.

First, reading is fun. You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading. You will never feel bored or tired.

Next, you can read a book almost anywhere---in a car, on a plane, or even in the bathroom. All you need is a book!

Another good reason for reading is that it is useful. If you read as a hobby, you will get better and better at it. And you will read faster and find it easier to understand what you read. As your reading skills improve, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much better.

Some people say that reading is out of date. This is not true. You can read on computers, and the better you read, the better your computer skills will be.

Good readers may become writers too. They always have more things to write about.

If you wish to become a good reader, here are four important points to remember about speed of reading:

Knowing why you are reading---what you are reading to find out---will often help you to know whether to read quickly or slowly.

Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are instructions for making or doing something, solving math problems, and science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important idea.

Some things should be read quickly throughout. Examples are simple stories for enjoyment, letters from friends and news from local newspapers, which tell what was happening to friends and neighbors.

In some of your reading, you must change your speed from fast to slow or from slow to fast as you go along. You need to read certain pages quickly and then slow down and do more careful reading when you come to important ideas which must be remembered.

【1】You can read a book ________.

A. almost anywhere B. when you are driving a car

C. only on a plane D. only when you feel bored or tired

【2】Which of the following reasons is NOT true that reading is a good hobby?

A. It is fun. B. You can read almost anywhere.

C. It is out of date. D. It can help you improve your computer skills.

【3】According to the passage, your reading speed depends on _______.

A. how much time you have B. where you do the reading

C. the writer of the book D. what and why you are reading

【4】If you want to read for fun and relaxation, you should read _______.

A. an instruction book B. letters from friends

C. a book full of math problems D. a history book full of important information

【5】What is the writer trying to tell us according the last four paragraphs?

A. How to be a good reader. B. How to read books quickly.

C. How to have fun by reading. D. How to choose your reading materials.

24、What’s your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one.

When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom play the piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano.

His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world. Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college.

Lang’s performances are energetic. He is well-known for making facial （面部的）expressions and moving around while playing the piano.

The road to success has never been easy. Lang’s father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang thinks himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.

【1】What made Langlang first enjoy western music?

A．When he played the piano at three.

B．When he saw Tom play the piano at two.

C．When he listened to the western music on the radio.

D．When his father taught him to read music.

【2】How old was Langlang when he became a student of a famous American music college?

A．two

B．three

C．five

D．fifteen

【3】What is Langlang famous for?

A．He is famous for playing the guitar.

B．He is famous for singing

C．He is famous for writing music.

D．He is famous for making facial （面部的）expressions and moving around while playing the piano.

【4】Why did Langlang’s mother stay in Shenyang?

A．Because she liked Shenyang, she didn’t want to leave.

B．Because she had to look after Langlang’s grandparents.

C．Because she had to make money to pay for Langlang’s education.

D．Because she didn’t love her son.

【5】From the passage, we can say it _______ Langlang and his parents a lot of time to get success.

A．spent

B．paid

C．took

D．cost

25、Maria was seriously ill. The doctors said she wouldn't live long. However, they could not give a 【1】 /klɪə(r)/ answer. It could be three months or three weeks. And her family wanted to make Maria enjoy her left time. Maria wished to go on a trip on the water, since she could never go swimming 【2】 of her illness.

Although they didn't have enough money, the whole family decided to take a trip to Bahamas by ship. They hoped to make Maria's wish come true. One day, they drove to buy something for their trip. 【3】(sudden) Maria found a young woman in the car next to them couldn't get it to start. Then Maria's father got out and 【4】(help) the woman start the car. The woman thanked them and talked with them for 【5】 while. When she knew Maria's situation, she said she was an 【6】(own) of a ship. What's more, she wanted to give Maria a big surprise.

A week later, Maria got a call. It was 【7】 the woman. She invited Maria and her family to have a trip to Bahamas. She told them they could go to Bahamas by her ship and they could stay there for a long time. She would p【8】 for their trip. Everything was perfect for Maria. She said it was the 【9】(nice) thing for her.

26、书面表达

请以The changes in my hometown为题，写一篇不少于80字的英语短文。要点必须包括以下几点： 1、家乡过去和现在的环境变化。2、家乡过去和现在的生活变化。 3、家乡过去和现在的交通变化。  4、你的观点。

The changes in my hometown

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