2023-2024学年山东省德州市德城区八年级上学期期末考试英语试题

2023-2024学年山东省德州市德城区八年级上学期期末考试英语试题
An old man lived with his little grandson. Every day the old man got up early to read books. One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I want to read books as you do. But I always forget what I read. What are the advantages (好处) of reading?”
The grandfather didn’t answer him, but said, “Take this little basket to the river and bring me back a basket of water.” The boy did as his grandpa said, but all th e water leaked (漏) out before he got back home. The grandfather laughed and said, “You’ll have to walk faster next time.”
The next time the boy ran faster, but the basket was still empty before he returned home. The boy said, “See, Grandpa, it’s no use!”
“Is it no use?” the old man said. “Look at the basket.”
The boy looked at the basket and found that the basket was different. It was cleaner, inside and out.
“That’s what happens when you read books. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read them, you will be changed, inside and out.”
1. What did the old man do every day?
A．He carried water. B．He read books.
C．He wrote something. D．He did some chores.
2. After the grandson read books, he ________.
A．was too busy to do it B．got up late
C．always forgot what he read D．he slept late
3. What did the grandson use to get some water?
A．A basket. B．A bowl. C．A glass. D．A cup.
4. How many times did the grandson go to the river to get some water?
A．Once. B．Twice. C．Three times. D．Four times.
5. According to the grandpa’s words, what happens when he reads books?
A．He won’t have any changes.B．He can understand everything.
C．He can never forget what we read. D．He will be changed, inside and out.
Dear teacher,
It’s always exciting to see our students reading some well-known books and stories. The
following easy-to-do activity in class can help our students share different traditions and their love for reading—by enjoying World of Books!
Things offered:
（1）World Map
（2）Small paper Flags（旗子）
Notes:
（1）Ask students to find a book, a story or a character（人物形象）from the tradition of another country.
（2）Give each student a flag so that he or she can show the book, story or character in words and pictures on it.
（3）Put it in the right geography area on the map with glue（胶水）.
（4）Pick one of the books, stories or characters and read it together.
Hopes:
（1）Increase understanding of books from around the world.
（2）Have more chances to learn about different traditions.
Formoreinformation,***********************************************************.
6. World of Books is a _________.
A．well-known story B．useful book C．classroom
activity
D．popular website
7. The underlined word “it” means ________.
A．the flag B．the book C．the story D．the character
8. Which is the correct order of the following notes?
①Students should put the flag on the map.
②Students should find a book.
③Students should write information about their books on the flags.
A．①②③B．③①②C．②③①D．②①③
9. What is the purpose（目的）of World of Books?
A．To help teachers work with foreign students.
B．To help students make friends with foreigners.
C．To help teachers start an interesting geography class.
D．To help students learn about different traditions.
10. The information is for ________.
A．parents B．teachers C．readers D．students
Sitting in front of the television may be relaxing, but spending too much time in front of it may take years off your life.
Australian researchers collected information from more than 11,000 people over the age of 25. The study found that if people watched too much TV, they would live a shorter life. If people watched over 6 hours of TV a day, they would live about 4.8 years less than those who didn’t watch any television. That means, if you watch an hour of TV, you will lose 22 minutes of life. The longer time you watch TV, the less exercise you do. And it will be possible for you to have heart problems.
Lennert Veerman is the main writer of the study. He thinks that the habit of sitting and watching TV for a long time can make their life shorter, even when people have a good eating habit. “Doctors should ask their patients about how long they watch TV.” Veerman suggests, “This may be a better way than just asking them to get more exercise or have a healthy eating habit.”
Veerman advises people to turn off the TV and get off the sofa to get some exercise. Even light exercise can make you healthier.
11. How old are the people in the study?
A．About 25 years old. B．Over 25 years old.
C．Between 22 to 25 years old. D．Younger than 25.
12. What does the word “patients” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese?
A．老人B．护士C．路人D．病人
13. If you watch 3 hours of TV, you will lose about ________ of life.
A．22 minutes B．4.8 hours C．1 hour D．6 hours
14. What does the writer suggest us doing?
A．Sitting sofa longer. B．Watching less TV.
C．Having a good eating habit. D．Making life better.
15. This passage may come from ________
A．a magazine B．a guidebook C．a notice D．a story book
An earthquake may happen at any time. It’s best for us to know what to do, where to safe and who to contact during the earthquake. The following information will help you.
Remember: Prepare your personal earthquake bag. Collect these items and keep them somewhere near you. Water, food, medicine, mobile phone, torch (手电筒), personal washing things, blanket, money.
Remember: Drop, Hide, Hold and contact. Drop to the floor and protect your head and neck with your arms. Hide yourself beside something like a table, a bed and so on. Hold the furniture so that you won’t move away during the earthquake. Contact family friends to tell them where you are.
Remember: Never do these things. Stand to the close to the buildings, stand under the trees or signs because it’s better for you to stand in an open space. Go too close to the power lines(电线) because you may be badly hurt by electricity.
16. What does the underlined word “contact” mean in the passage?
A．求救B．联络C．接触D．帮助
17. Where should we drop to protect our head and neck with our arms?
A．On the table. B．Behind the door.
C．On the floor. D．Beside the furniture.
18. It is safer for you to stand _________ during the earthquake.
A．close to a building B．beside power lines
C．under a tree D．in an open space
19. According to the passage, how many main items should we remember during the earthquake?
A．Three. B．Two. C．Four. D．Five.
20. Which is the best title of the passage?
A．The Personal Earthquake Bag. B．The reasons of the Earthquake.
C．Different Kinds of Earthquakes. D．It’s better to be Safe than Sorry.
阅读短文，从短文下面的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。

Chinese people are famous for being hospitable (热情好客的) around the world.
When you visit a Chinese home, you will receive a very warm welcome. The host will first make tea for you. 21 Someone in the family will talk with you, never letting you feel lonely. 22
Chinese people always cook their guests (客人) a big meal. And they always ask the guests to eat first. 23 The y want to make sure that you are relaxed and cat like you’re at home. When you are eating, the host often says,“ 24 Please eat more”. Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food into your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable is an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. Just as a saying goes,“ 25 ”
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从每个方框内所给11个词汇中选择10个意义相符的词汇，必要时进行词形变化，填入空白处。

hour, there, when, one, finally, good, nothing, we, quickly, at, match
Last week, I had a wonderful summer camp with my classmates.
We met 26 the bus station early in the morning. After saying goodbye to 27 parents, we got on the bus. We spent two 28 arriving at the campground.
When we got 29 , everyone got off the bus cheerfully, laughing and shouting. We jumped and ran around the campground. It was the 30 time for us to be away from parents. So some of us began to feel homesick (想家的). However, 31 the party and dances began in the evening, the homesickness disappeared.
The next day, we had a match of climbing a mountain. At first, we climbed 32 . But on the half way, we were so tired that we would like to give up. Our teacher kept cheering us on. We believed that we could do 33 than others.
34 , we did well and my team won the match.
“ 35 is difficult in the world if you keep trying,” said our teacher. I also learnt a lot from the camp.
阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从方框内所给的 11个词汇中选择 10个意义相符的词汇，必要时可加情态动词或者助动词，进行词形变化，填入空白处。

let, make, was, visit, try, notice, talk, hold, say, run, lose
My friend Steven once told me that his dog Rolf was different from others. One day I went to his house 36 him. After tea and cakes, Steven and I 37 about Rolf when suddenly the telephone rang and I heard Steven 38 , “A small bag? I can’t promise, but we 39 our best”. It was Mr. Jensen. He telephoned Steven because he 40 the small bag somewhere in it. Ten days ago, he picked flowers with his wife there.
An hour later, we were walking with Mr. Jensen in a forest. For half an hour Rolf ran about in wide, broken circles (圆圈). At times, Steven would call him to keep looking. Some time later Steven said, “We won’t find anything here. 41 us drive to another part.”
Mr. Jensen showed us to a place near the river. Rolf kept 42 round with his nose to the earth (泥土). I don’t know at what moment we began 43 that Rolf was walking about in smaller circles. Suddenly he began to dig (挖) the soft earth. Then he jumped up, head high. He 44 something in his mouth. It was the small bag! Mr. Jensen cried with surprise and great pleasure.
Later, Steven told me, “I knew there 45 nothing in the first place because Rolf showed no interest. But in the second place Rolf got the smell of the bag. I could tell that from the way he behaved (行为).”
阅读短文，根据题目要求完成各小题。

It is very exciting to go to a friend’s home. You may have a good time with your friend, but do you know how to be polite? Here is some advice.
*When to arrive
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you, you need to arrive on time.(4) If your friend tells you to come around 3:00, that means you can arrive a little later after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
*What to bring
Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s home. This could be a box of chocolate for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers.
A little gift is a nice way to show that you are excited to be at his place.
*How to greet
When you visit your friend’s home, you may also meet h is parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr Smith and Mrs. Smith. This will show them more respect (尊重) and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Sir and Madam.
It is a good thing to visit a friend's home. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and they may invite you again.
46. How many ways to be polite about visiting a friend’s home are mentioned (提及) in the passage?
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47. What does the underlined “them” refer to (指代)?
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48. What should you bring when you visit your friend’s home?
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49. 将 (4) 处画线句子翻译成汉语。

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50. Give the best title to the passage
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51. 请以“Away from danger”为题写一篇英语短文，内容要点如下：
Inside your school
Outside your school
要求：
1、短文须包含以上主要内容，80词左右；
2、结构完整，语句通顺正确，上下文连贯，书写认真。

3、开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Away from danger
In our daily life, it’s important to keep ou rselves away from danger.
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