2024-2025学年（上）佛山八年级质量检测英语

1、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词，每空一词(15分)

【1】Please keep the books in alphabetical_______ (顺序）．

【2】The boy often gets full marks in tests, but he is_______（谦虚的）and never shows off.

【3】She is a_______（天生的）blind and never sees anything.

【4】These_______（语法）rulers are too hard to remember.

【5】She often won high_______（表扬）from her mother.

【6】What he has said and done will_______（给……留下印象）us.

【7】This is a_______（高速的）railway. It was built 10 years ago.

【8】I wish to make this matter known to the_______（普遍的）public.

【9】Such is the price of being a_______（开拓者）．

【10】He is_______（不耐烦的）and never does things well.

【11】There is a_______（循环）to what we and our teams do.

【12】This is a_______（固定的）machine. You can't move it.

【13】Everyone is here. No one is_______（缺席的）．

【14】His_______（演讲）is very wonderful. We all like him.

【15】His father has never been to school, but he can speak _______（标准的）Putonghua.

2、— What did you do at the top of the mountain just now?

— We _______ a train until it disappeared in the distance.

A. saw   B. watched   C. noticed   D. found

3、—I really don’t know ________.

—I think speaking more is a good way.

A．where I can improve my English quickly

B．how I can improve my English quickly

C．why I can learn English quickly

D．when I can learn English quickly

4、—Who do you admire most?

—Zhong Nanshan. Not only I but also my classmates _________ him.

A．look forward to

B．look up to

C．show up to

D．come up to

5、—Did you find the way to the post office?

—Sure. I used GPS for   .

A.directions B.decisions C.discussions

6、 --Jack’s parents hardly have any spare time for him, ________they?

-- ________, that’s why Jack often feels lonely at home.

A. do, Yes   B. don’t, Yes

C. do, No   D. don’t, No

7、— What did your Chinese teacher say just now?

— She asked us to________ a story about a trip to the moon.

A.give up B.make up C.cut up D.turn up

8、-- An iPad is really a great thing.

--- I agree. However,____________. Using iPad too much has a bad influence on us.

A. Every dog has its day

B. the grass is always greener on the other side

C. No pain, no gain

D. every coin has two sides

9、—You look so excited. What happened?

—We won the football match, and the result ________ to be better than expected.

A．found out

B．turned out

C．worked out

D．came out

10、She divided the apple _________ several pieces.

A．up

B．to

C．into

11、— When shall I hand in my report?

— As soon as it ____________ tomorrow.

A．finishes

B．is finished

C．will finish

D．will be finished

12、—Is your father at home now?

—No. He ________ to Beijing on business.

A.has gone B.has been C.goes D.went

13、—Jack, you look more handsome in your new shirt.

—Thanks. It ________in a cheap store with my mom.

A.buys B.will buy C.was bought D.bought

14、I don't feel like ________ around for him to make up his mind.

A．waiting

B．waited

C．to waiting

D．waits

15、---Which way do you prefer, reading online or reading on paper?

---  _____ Sometimes I read online, sometimes I read on paper．

A．Both   B．None C．Either D．Neither

16、 If we don’t use money ______, we’ll have a difficult time.

A. happily B. easily   C. loudly   D. wisely

17、This is the room in ________ Uncle Tom once lived.

A. which   B. that   C. where   D. what

18、Practice makes perfect. The more you read,___________ you will be.

A. fast    B.faster C.the faster   D.the fastest

19、She got up late this morning. , she missed the first bus and was late for work.

A. Instead   B. As a result

C. What’s more D. However

20、The ________ of printing helped to spread the knowledge.

A．invention

B．information

C．something

21、You can have any of the cakes ________ this one because it is for your mother.

A．among

B．except

C．besides

D．without

22、 彼得上个月花很多钱买了一辆新车。

Peter ____________his new car last month.

23、根据短文内容，将方框里A—E五个句子分别填入空缺处，使内容完整。

Everyone wants to be good-looking. We usually worry too much about how we look. Then how important is our appearance?   【1】 Do you think beautiful people are always happier people?

【2】  Because some people may be more interested in looking at you than talking to you. They think of you as a picture rather than a person. There are also some people who think that women who are exceptionally(格外地) pretty and men who are particularly handsome must be stupid. 【3】 .

【4】 No one wants to have a face that even his mother doesn’t want to look at. As a matter of fact, most of the people are plain----that is, to be neither attractive nor unattractive, and have a face that is easily forgotten.

Then maybe the best thing is not to worry too much about how you look, but simply try to be an interesting person. For interesting people are almost always attractive and unforgettable.   【5】 It can help you find happiness.

24、

【1】What does Mike need to do while his mom is away?

A．Clean the house.

B．Look after the cat.

C．Shop for a party.

【2】Who will probably go to see a film?

A．Ben and Tom

B．Steve and Ben

C．Steve and Tom

【3】What do we know about the party?

A．It’s big

B．It’s on Sunday

C．It’s for close friends

25、In the past, people used words to express their ideas and feelings. Now people have a new way to share their life with their friends—WeChat Moments (微信朋友圈).

People can use pictures, sounds, videos, and words to express what they want to say on WeChat Moments. People don’t have to spend money posting(发布) something on WeChat Moments. It is easy for people to post moments and check them on their phones. Only friends on the list can check your WeChat Moments. WeChat businessmen even put advertisements of their products on WeChat Moments for their friends to choose from and buy.

WeChat Moments are becoming more and more popular among people. When we post something, we must be sure that the information should be healthy for people to check.

正误判断 阅读短文，根据短文内容判断所给句子正(T)误(F)。

【1】Now people use WeChat Moments to express their ideas and feelings.

【2】People can post something on WeChat Moments for free.

【3】Nobody can put advertisements on WeChat Moments.

【4】Anyone can check your WeChat Moments anytime.

【5】We should make sure the information is healthy when we post something on WeChat Moments.

26、

Sadness and happiness are often talked about by people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy for ever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do notbring lasting happiness. A famous a Greek thinker, Aristotle, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” That’s to say,we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much timethinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a good job, which we fail to enjoy thepresent. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping or help out with some things around the house for an elderly person.

If you do above, you will be happy.

【1】How many suggestions of happiness are mentioned in this passage?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

【2】If you want to enjoy the simple things in life, you can ________.

A．listen to your favorite music

B．remember some problems

C．think about getting into college

D．read a bad book

【3】According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Money and success alone do notbring you lasting happiness.

B．If you want to feel happier, you can go shopping for an elderly person.

C．Spending so much time thinking about the future can enjoy the present.

D．Active person may live a happier life than inactive person.

【4】What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．How to live a happy life.

B．How to depend upon ourselves.

C．How to help the old people.

D．How to get a good job.

27、When in fear, ostriches(鸵鸟) hide their heads in the sand instinctively(本能地) in the hope that trouble will pass them by. In fact, ostriches don’t hide their heads in the sand to avoid danger. Not only would they be unable to breathe, but when you think about it, they really have no reason to do so.

Ostriches are the fastest animals walking on two legs, able to run as fast as 40 miles per hour. They stand around 9 feet tall and weigh 350 pounds. If in danger, they can give a kick that is powerful enough to kill a lion. So why do ostriches bury(埋) their heads in the sand?

When it’s time to start a family, the ostrich digs a big hole that is between 6 and 8 feet wide and 2 to 3 feet deep. They bury the eggs safely in the ground, and then the mom and dad take turns sitting on the eggs to protect them until the babies are ready to come out of the eggs. A few times a day, the ostrich parents bury their heads in the ground to turn the eggs using their mouths.

When it has eggs to protect, the ostrich will run, attracting enemies to go after it. Thanks to their fast speed, ostriches are able to easily shake off the enemies, leaving their eggs and themselves free from danger.

【1】What’s the second paragraph mainly about?

A．Where do ostriches live.

B．Why do ostriches bury their heads in the sand.

C．How do ostriches look like and the ways they protect themselves.

D．Why can ostriches run fast.

【2】What kind of hole does the ostrich usually dig?

A．

B．

C．

D．

【3】Why do ostriches usually bury their heads in the sand?

A．To fight against enemies.

B．To take care of their eggs.

C．To get away from danger.

D．To bring their babies out.

【4】How do ostriches protect their eggs when in danger?

A．By burying their eggs in the sand.

B．By leading enemies away from their eggs.

C．By fighting with their enemies bravely.

D．By taking their eggs out of the hole.

28、How much pocket money do you get from your parents every month—200 yuan? Some may need more to buy birthday 【1】(present), fast food lunches, ice creams and cartoon books. But for Li Beibei, 30 yuan each month is e【2】. The only thing she buys is lunch－1.5 yuan each day. “My favorite is fried potato slices and rice，” said Li. “Meat is too e【3】 for me.”

Li, 14, is a Junior 1 at Beijing's Xingzhi Experimental School. Her parents 【4】(be) migrant workers(农民工). They come from Henan. Her father now works as a 【5】(clean) and gets 500 yuan every month. Her mother has no job. Every day, Li gets up at 5：30 am and rides her bike for 20 minutes to get to school. She studies  h【6】， and even reads books during breaks! Like many teens, Li has a lot of homework, but that is not all 【7】(she) work. During the week she helps her mum cook. On weekends, she helps wash clothes.

She is afraid of 【8】(have) to leave school. Li didn't go to school at 12 for one year 【9】 her family had no money. This year, the school didn't ask her to pay the 600 yuan fees because her family is too poor. “I hope I will always be in school，” said Li. Li says she wants to be a doctor when she 【10】(grow) up.

29、 Four years ago when I was a boy of 11, I got into the biggest ______ in my life.

It was a Saturday morning. My parents were out, leaving me alone at home. In order to make myself have a happy and full morning, I had a _______ . I liked drawing, so I decided to do some drawing, but I didn’t know what to draw. So I ______ soon. Suddenly I touched the candles on the shelf...I began to think. What would happen if I set fire to some kitchen paper? I did it. But it wasn’t the tiny flame(火焰) I ______ , and I could not blow it out. I threw it on the floor, and then luckily I got my dad’s boots(靴子) and stamped it out.

I thought I was safe until I found there was a huge hole in the room. When my mum came home later, she smelt the _______ immediately. After running round the house checking for a fire, she of course saw the hole. Next I was grounded(关禁闭) for months. The hole was still there, reminding(提醒) me of ______ I did.

【1】

A．accident

B．question

C．trouble

D．celebration

【2】

A．idea

B．plan

C．joke

D．game

【3】

A．set off

B．took up

C．turned off

D．gave up

【4】

A．needed

B．expected

C．burned

D．fired

【5】

A．fire

B．hole

C．smoke

D．house

【6】

A．when

B．what

C．where

D．how