2024-2025学年（上）锦州八年级质量检测英语

1、Jack对每个星座代表什么感兴趣吗？

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2、If we want to understand the value of one second, who can you ask according to the poem?

A．A student who missed the school bus.

B．A young man who is waiting for his wife.

C．A man who was almost killed by a moving car.

D．A sportsman who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

3、I have got a new watch. Take a look ______ it, Ann.

A.in B.at C.of D.for

4、—Would you like to visit Shantou City with me this summer vacation?

—No, thanks. I _______ it before. Besides, it's hot and humid there in summer.

A. have visited   B. visited   C. will visit   D. visit

5、I am similar ________ my father.

A．of

B．for

C．to

D．at

6、—Is there ________ in your lost handbag，Mrs Green?

—Yes，my ring is in it.

A. valuable something   B. valuable anything

C. something valuable   D. anything valuable

7、There is __________ work to do that I have no idea ________it.

A.too much; when to finish   B.so much; what to do

C.so much; when to finish D.too much; what to do

8、—Is that Mr Green speaking?

—Sorry, he isn’t at home. He________ to Africa for a trip.

A.has been B. went C. has gone  D. will go

9、Do you like the pictures _____ are on show?

A. which   B. who   C. where

10、-Supper is ready,Alice.Come to the forks and knives on the table,

-Yes,Mom!

A. lay out   B. give out   C. hand out   D. put out

11、 I think ______ quite difficult _______ all the tasks in time.

A．that, to finish

B．it, finishing

C．it, to finish

D．that, finish

12、Tamdrin（丁真）,a 20-year-old Tibetan, ________ a lot of attention since his photo was posted on the Internet.

A.was attracting B.will attract C.has attracted D.attracts

13、After the terrible flood in Leshan, a number of people offered to clean the street as volunteers, _______ teachers and officers.

A.including B.instead of C.included

14、—I think Cindy is __________ student in our class.

—I don't think so. Linda is ___________ than her.

A．smarter; smarter

B．smarter; the smartest

C．the smartest; the smartest

D．the smartest; smarter

15、—Why will they________that old cinema?

—They want to build a new shopping mall there.

A. set up   B. fix up

C. pull down   D. take away

16、—Lu’an looks more beautiful now than it used to be.

—Of course. A lot of trees and flowers ________ last year.

A．have planted

B．were planting

C．were planted

D．are planted

17、—You are supposed to ________ at today’s meeting, but I didn’t see you.

—I had a bad cold.

A．show up

B．leave out

C．call in

D．talk back

18、If you want to start a ________ with a person from the UK, you can begin with the weather. It’s a safe topic for you.

A．pronunciation

B．grammar

C．conversation

19、—Must I clean the windows today?

—No, you ________. You can do it tomorrow.

A．can’t

B．needn’t

C．mustn’t

D．shouldn’t

20、The little girl called 120 ________ she saw her mother lying in the bathroom.

A．although

B．as soon as

C．as long as

D．until

21、.-----1’11 never forget the school ______I used to study .

--So will I．

A. which B. what   C. where

22、补全对话,有两项多余

Frank:Hello,Jack!You look unhappy.What happened?

Jack:I overslept.【1】

Frank:How did you get to school then?

Jack:【2】

Frank:Did you arrive on time?

Jack:No,I didn’t.【3】

Frank:Oh,she must be very angry with you,right?

Jack:No.【4】

Frank:Then you could sit down and have the class.

Jack:I couldn’t do that.

Frank:Why?

Jack:【5】

Frank:Ha,ha...you are too careless.

A．She only asked me to get up earlier the next time.

B．By the time I got to the stop,the school bus had left.

C．I had to walk to school.

D．When I sat down,I realized I had left my English book at home.

E．I went to work by bus.

F．When I came into the classroom,my English teacher had started teaching.

G．She criticized (批评) me.

23、口语运用。（每空1分，共5分）

阅读下面对话，从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话。

A: Hi, Peter. We haven’t seen for several days. How’s it going?

B: Not bad.   【1】

A: Pretty good! Are you free this Sunday afternoon?

B: 【2】 What’s up?

A: There is going to be a basketball match in our school.   【3】

B: Yes, of course. But which team is our school going to play against?

A:   【4】

B: Really? I think our team is very strong. Perhaps we will win the match.

A: But I hear that their team is strong, too.

B: I’m sure it must be a wonderful match.

A: I think so. 【5】

B: Let’s meet in the playground at 3:00 p. m..

A: OK. See you then.

B: See you.

24、The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.

◆Try to use new information immediately（立刻）. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"____"

◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.

◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.

◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.

◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what's right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.

◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.

All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.

【1】 How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three.   B. Four.   C. Five. D. Six.

【2】Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？

A. Hello, Carlos.   B. How do you do?

C. Hello, I am Sophia. D. Glad to meet you!

【3】What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?

A. To store it in a computer.

B. To break it into smaller parts.

C. To discuss it with a friend.

D. To review it before you sleep.

【4】 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.

B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.

C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.

D. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.

【5】What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?

A. You should tell others about your bad memory.

B. You should believe in other people all the time.

C. You should ask others to improve their memory.

D. You should be confident in your memory ability.

25、New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years. Paris used to be among Europe’s busiest cities. Traffic jams could be seen all the time. But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre-long car-free area inside the city. The Louvre(卢浮宫) attracts world tourists. People visit there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The world’s most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.

Lijiang River National Park, China.

Lijiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone(石灰岩洞) and green hills. The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as “Elephant Trunk”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy Lijing River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.

Zurich, Switzerland

What do you think Zurich is famous for Great banks Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carival. What’s hot in the city in 2014 In August, Zurich will host the European Athletic Championships. This gives tourists a chance to see the world’s top athletes making new records.

Adelaide, Australia

Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne. They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor art works, dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips, Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.

【1】Tourists enjoy the art works as well as _______of the Louvre.

A. the busy street   B. the shape of its roof

C. the car-free area  D. the flying carpet

【2】Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by________ in Guilin.

A. elephant trunks

B. warm weather

C. the highway to Yangshuo

D. the green hills and limestone caves

【3】Compared with London’s Notting Hill Varnival, the Street Parade in Zurich is _______.

A. even worse   B. exactly the same

C. much better D. less popular

【4】When and where will the 2014 European Athletics Championships be held?

A. In August, Paris    B. In February, Europe

C. In March, Adelaide  D. In August, Zurich

【5】Betty is studying art at college. She’s travelling to some place to enjoy art work and taste foreign foods. She could go to_____

A. Adelaide  B. Lijiang River National Park

C. Zurich and Paris  D. the Louvre

26、

Ma Jieyao has a small store in Guangzhou. The womam didn’t speak any English two months ago. But now, after a few lessons in “Shop English”, she’s not afraid of talking to foreign customers any more.

“Shop English” is just for traders like Ma Jieyao. Different from the English lessons for school children, it’s all about talks between traders and customers. “Now when I want to welcome an English customer. I say, ‘Please have a look.’ And I know how to show the new things. I also learn ‘last price’ and numbers in my lessons,” Ma said.

More and more foreign people enjoy staying in China now, so more and more traders start to learn English to make more money. “If I can talk to foreign people myself, all of us will be happy.” Xia Mingyue, another trader, told Xinhua. “Hiring a translator could be expensive. Why not spend that money on other important things?”

Xia doesn’t watch English movies or listen to English tapes. By taking “Shop English” lessons, she can sell her clothes to customers from Europe or America.

Over 2,000 people took the “Shop English” lessons last year. The oldest student was a 73-year-old trader. Really, it’s never too old to learn.

【1】Ma Jieyao is a ________.

A．woman trader

B．smart customer

C．university teacher

D．foreign visitor

【2】What does Ma Jieyao learn in her lessons?

①Talks between traders and foreign customers.②Numbers in English.

③Talk between visitors and guides.④Numbers in Chinese.

A．①②

B．②④

C．③④

D．①④

【3】What does Xia Mingyue think of hiring a translator?

A．It will save money.

B．It will make foreign people happy

C．It will make her spend much money.

D．It will be interesting.

【4】How does Xia Mingyue learn English?

A．By watching English movies.

B．By listening to English tapes.

C．By reading English newspapers.

D．By taking “Shop English” lessons.

【5】The underlined saying means “________” in Chinese.

A．今日事，今日毕。

B．活到老，学到老。

C．三人行，必有我师。

D．人心齐，泰山移。

27、Chinese player Li Na, a two-time Grand Slam (网球大满贯赛事) champion, announced her retirement on Sept 21 because of long-term knee injuries. Although it was a hard decision, Li said she had no regrets (遗憾).

“I don’t feel sorry about retiring, because I’ve tried my best,” said the 32-year-old.

Becoming professional at the age of 17, Li has set many milestones (里程碑) for Chinese tennis. She was the first Chinese player to win a WTA title and the first to break into the top 20. Li won the 2011 French Open title and became the first Asian player to ever win a Slam. By winning this year’s Australian Open, she became the first Asian player with two Slams.

As excellent as her tennis abilities are, Li’s sense of humor isoutstandingtoo. She often jokes about life with her husband in interviews, changing them into funny comedy shows. Her speech at the Australia Open in January is just the best example.

During her 15-year professional career, Li has helped the improvement of tennis in China. Earlier this month, Chinese another player Peng Shuai, 28, made the semifinals of the US Open. Last week, a new tennis match started in Li’s hometown of Wuhan.

“I’ve seen changes happening in front of my eyes, young girls picking up tennis rackets, setting goals … and believing in themselves,” Li said in an online post.

Li is more than a sports superstar. As WTA chief executive (行政长官) Stacey Allaster said, she is “a pioneer who opened doors to tennis for hundreds of millions of people throughout China and Asia.”

Li said she planned to take care of my family and then to open a tennis school in China after her retirement. Her official retirement ceremony (仪式) will be on Sept 30.

【1】Why did Li Na decide to give up her tennis career?

A. Because of the increasing age.

B. Because of the arm injuries.

C. Because of the knee injuries.

D. Because of the bad performances

【2】When did Li Na become the first Asian player with two Slams?

A. In 2011.

B. In 2012.

C. In 2013.

D. In 2014.

【3】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “outstanding” in Paragraph (段落) 4?

A. 普通的   B. 古怪的   C. 杰出的   D. 完美的

【4】Which is of the following is the writer’s opinion?

A. She was the first Chinese player to win a WTA title.

B. Li became the first Asian player to ever win a Slam.

C. Li is more than a sports superstar.

D. Her official retirement ceremony will be on Sept 30.

28、   Within half a year, you will enter senior high school. Then, in Senior 2 or even Senior 1, you will have to 【1】 a choice—become a humanities student (文科生) or a science student (理科生). In the national college entrance examination, humanities students will take exams in history, geography and politics, while science students take physics, chemistry and biology tests. However, some may find the division (划分) is too limiting (限制的): Why must we choose 【2】 humanities or science?

China is actually changing its national college entrance exams now. Over 12 provincial-level regions have already said they would not have the science-humanities division in the next few years. Students are still required to choose three subjects from the six. But they can choose 【3】 three. That means they can freely choose the subjects they are good at or interested in.

However, not everyone likes this change. Some worry students have problems making the right decisions because there are too many choices. Others worry this change will cause students to learn more subjects if they are not sure about what subjects to choose. 【4】, the division seems easier, but it is not good for students’ future development. Many students are too young to have the clear ideas about their future jobs 【5】 the subjects they choose to learn now may be useless in the future.

And some schools in Shanghai have already 【6】 out a lot about how to help students face the new change. Teachers can help students get to know their advantages and disadvantages. Then students can choose the courses they want and take the classes in different classrooms. Students can also experience different jobs in real life to know what knowledge is needed. We can find that 【7】 not only happen in exams, but also in courses and schools.

In a word, no matter what will happen in the future, for now, you have to get used to the new situation as 【8】 as possible.

29、One day, my grandfather went fishing and let me come with him. He handed the rod(钓竿) to me, held my arms and taught me how to throw my ______ into the water. Our bobbers(浮标)floated together ______ we sat there, hoping for a bite.

The sun warmed us. We sat and talked. "I remember when I could sit here and watch the fish ______ in the water," he said. "Sometimes, they'd jump out and _____ beside me. I didn't need a rod and bait(饵)at that moment." "We have to be _____," he continued. "The fish may come or they may not. It doesn't matter. We're out in the sun. It's a beautiful day. If it had rained, we wouldn't be here. We're lucky to have the ______ of the sun."

I watched our bobbers. No fish ______ them under that day. It didn't matter. I was with Grandpa. I felt grown up. Just being with him was special.

I wanted to be like him when I ______. He was well liked by everyone. He'd worked hard all his life for what little he had, ______ he could still find time to laugh.

He was an amazing man. In the short time we had together, he taught me many things:______to bait a hook（钩子）, the value of a good laugh, the value of a good friend, respect for my elders, and the importance of working hard and loving harder. The list is long.

【1】A. line   B. rod   C. fish   D. worry

【2】A. if   B. because   C. unless   D. as

【3】A. swum   B. swims   C. swam   D. swim

【4】A. sit   B. stand   C. land   D. leave

【5】A. sleepy   B. grateful   C. happy   D. patient

【6】A. coldness   B. coolness   C. warmth   D. kindness

【7】A. pushed   B. pulled   C. beat   D. knocked

【8】A. grew up   B. went to school   C. went home   D. fell asleep

【9】A. and   B. but   C. or   D. so

【10】A. what   B. which   C. how   D. where