河南省省实验中学2024-2025学年八年级上学期阶段性评估英语试题

河南省省实验中学2024-2025学年八年级上学期阶段性评估英
语试题
一、阅读理解
Autumn Sports Meeting of Henan Experimental Middle School in 2024
Time：
September 26th (opening ceremony)—Grade Ten(43 classes);
September 27th—Grade Seven (40 classes);
September 29th—Grade Eleven (32 classes);
September 30th—Grade Eight (33 classes).
Place: school playground
Sports Events
Individual events: 100 meters, 400 meters and 800 meters for boys and girls.
Group events：
Long jump relay (接力) for boys and girls (a group with 5 boys or 5 girls)
Ball-throwing relay for boys and girls (a group with 5 boys or 5 girls)
Running relay (a group with 10 boys and 10 girls)
*There must be one teacher in each running group. Men teachers take the place of boys and women teachers take the place of the girls.
*For each individual event, each class is limited (限制) to two players. Students who are not suitable for sports cannot take part in any event!
Prizes
The top 8 in each event of each grade (top 6 in 800 meters) will win the first, second and third prizes.
1．When is the opening ceremony of the Autumn Sports Meeting?
A．September 25th.B．September 26th.C．September 27th.D．September28th. 2．Which grade will compete on September 29th?
A．Grade Seven.B．Grade Eight.C．Grade Ten.D．Grade Eleven. 3．How many individual events are there for both boys and girls?
A．One.B．Two.C．Three.D．Four.
4．How many classes will receive the “Best Team” prize?
A．33.B．37.C．40.D．42.
5．Which of the following statements is true?
A．Students from Grade Nine can take part in the sports meeting.
B．There must be one teacher in each running group in the relay.
C．Students who are not suitable for sports can take part in any event.
D．There is no limit on the number of student players from each class.
In a dark cormer of a mountain, a demon (妖怪) tied up the Tang Monk. Then the demon brought in Bajie and Wujing, still trapped in vests. The demon put them in the corner with the monk. The demon said he’d been waiting for them to pass through the mountain and knew eating the monk would make him live forever. Wujing asked, “Who are you?” The demon said, “I’m One-Homed Buffalo, the mighty king of the mountain.” Bajie said their friend Sun Wukong would soon find them and destroy the mountain. When they mentioned Wukong’s name, the demon got nervous but said he wasn’t afraid. Later, alone, he worried and prepared his special weapon, a metal ring on his arm.
Meanwhile, Wukong returned to the building with food but couldn’t find his friends. He saw nothing but a dark cave. Wukong shook his head, knowing his friends must be taken by a demon. Putting down the food, he rushed to the cave and shouted, “Open up!” One-Horned Buffalo showed up and asked why he was shouting. Wukong demanded the release (释放) of his
friends, but the demon refused, saying they were criminals for stealing his silk vests. Wukong argued that the Tang Monk wouldn’t steal.
Then he pulled out his iron bar and swung at the demon. The demon jumped far and the bar hit the mountainside. The demon glared and rushed at Wukong. Wukong swung again and hit the demon. The demon cried out in pain. Wukong said his iron bar was heavy and powerful. Seeing the demon reaching up his sleeve, Wukong asked what he was doing. The demon held up a metal ring and Wukong was pulled toward it. No matter how hard he tried, the bar was taken from his hands and went into the ring. Wukong was surprised and left quickly to ask for help.
6．Why did the One-Horned Buffalo dermon catch the Tang Monk?
A．The Tang Monk stole his silk vests.
B．He wanted to become friends with the Tang Monk.
C．He waited the Tang Monk to pass through his mountain.
D．He believed eating the Tang Monk would make him live forever.
7．What did the One-Horned Buffalo do when he heard about Sun Wukong?
A．He laughed and said he wasn’t afraid.B．He became nervous and worried.
C．He prepared a metal ring on his head.D．He made the building gone.
8．What did Wukong find when he returned with food?
A．His friends who were waiting for him.B．The building where they stayed before.
C．A dark cave where his friends were held.D．The demon that caught the Tang Monk. 9．What did the demon say about the Tang monk, Bajie and Wujing?
A．They opened the door of his cave.B．They stole his silk vests.
C．They destroyed his mountain.D．They ate his food in the mountain. 10．What happened when the One-Horned Buffalo used his metal ring?
A．Wukong’s iron bar was broken.B．The demon cried out in pain.
C．Wukong’s iron bar went into the ring.D．Wukong was pushed away from the ring.
A super cool study found out that people might start to look like the names they have. In the study, people were better at guessing if a person’s face matched (匹配) their name than just guessing by chance. But this didn’t happen with kids.
The researchers think that as time goes by, people’s faces might change to match what
people think their names should be like. For example, if someone’s name is Lily, people might think of it as a pretty and gentle name because Lily is a kind of beautiful and sweet flowers. So, that person might grow up to look and act in a way that matches that idea.
If a person is named “Sam,” which sounds friendly and outgoing, they might grow up to have a more open and welcoming face. Or if someone is named “Grace,” a name that’s often linked to elegance (优雅), they might develop a graceful way of moving and doing things. If a person is named “Ethan,” which sounds smart and wise, they might grow up to have a look that seems more thoughtful and serious. “Sophia” is a name that has something to do with beauty and royalty. That’s why many princesses are named Sophia in books or movies. Girls with this name might also grow up to be beautiful.
This shows us that what people expect (期望) can really make a difference to us. If a name is thought of having some kind of good features (特征), people might change how they look to match what others think of them. This study is really cool and makes us think about how our names might change us. So, the next time you meet someone, think about what their name is. And remember, our names can be more than just names; they can also be a part of who we become. 11．What did the study find about people’s names and their looks?
A．People’s names have different meanings.
B．People’s names have no effect on their looks.
C．The names of children decide their future looks.
D．People might start to look like their names as they grow older.
12．How does the author develop paragraph 2?
A．By asking a question.B．By giving examples.
C．By listing numbers.D．By comparing names.
13．What result can be got from the study about the name “Ethan”?
A．People named Ethan are expected to be elegant.
B．People named Ethan are expected to be beautiful and noble.
C．People named Ethan are expected to be outgoing and friendly.
D．People named Ethan are expected to be thoughtful and serious.
14．What does the underlined word “royalty” probably mean in the text?
A．Expensive gifts.B．Very famous people.
C．A feature of being very rich.D．Members in a king’s or queen’s family. 15．Where do we probably read the passage?
A．In a personal diary.B．In a science magazine.
C．In a story book.D．On a fashion website.
Once upon a time, in a faraway country, there was a brave king. This king had lost his leg and an eye during a war. Although he had these great challenges, his smartness and kindness made him a great and beloved king in his country.
16 In that moment, he thought about his own children and how they would one day see his picture too. With this in mind, he really wanted his picture to be painted perfectly. However, because of his physical problems, the king was not sure about what the painting would be like. So, he decided to invite a group of famous painters to the palace. 17 All the painters began to wonder how they could paint the king. Soon, they realized that it was an really difficult task. They were afraid that if the picture did not make the king happy and pleased, they would lose their lives.
18 Just when it seemed hopeless, one painter bravely raised his hand and said that he wanted to give it a try. 19 The king happily agreed. And the painter began to draw and color the picture with great care. After a few days, the picture was finally finished.
All the other painters in the palace wanted to see what it would look like. When the painter showed the picture, everyone, including the king, was surprised. 20 The king was holding his bow (弓): and aiming an arrow (箭) with his one eye closed. Pleased with the beautiful picture, the king gave the painter a large sum of money as he had promised.
根据材料内容，从下面选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺。

A．One by one, they began making excuses and politely refused to paint the picture.
B．In the picture, the king was sitting on a horse, showing his one-leg side.
C．One day, as the king was taking a walk through the fantastic palace hallway, his eyes fell upon the pictures of his ancestors (祖先) hanging on the walls.
D．He asked for a quiet room to finish the job.
E．He would give a lot of money to the artist who could create a truly beautiful picture of him.
二、完形填空
先通读短文掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D、四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。

One Saturday, just as I was heading to the beach with my surfboard, Uncle AI arrived. When he saw me with my board, he shouted, “Throw your board on the back of my car and hop in.
I will give you a 21 to the beach.” I didn’t really want to go to the beach with Uncle AI. But no one could 22 with him.
When we got to the beach, there were quite a 23 kids from school. Uncle AI pulled his old chair with him. “Where are you going with that 24 ? “To sit on the beach,” said Uncle AI. “I don’t like getting sand in 25 pants.” That was Uncle AI. He always liked to be 26 . I left him there, lying back in that old chair like a king.
After a while when I heard him shouting. Uncle AI was waving his 27 hard. I thought there must be something wrong with him, so I tried to get back as fast as I could. There was 28 wrong with him. He just wanted to go surfing. He took my surfboard and went out to 29 . I didn’t have a 30 feeling about this. Then a big wave came running towards Uncle AI. It threw him into the 31 and then he fell down into the water. That’s when I got really 32 . I knew he couldn’t surf and now he had killed himself. I cried aloud. And people came running from 33 . Everyone tried to find him. Then I 34 a weak sound. It was Uncle AI and he was shouting, “Bring the seat off my chair.” I couldn’t see why he wanted it, but I threw the seat to him. He came floating onto the beach with the seat. He was given a hero’s welcome and a cup of hot chocolate and his 35 was taken for the newspaper the next day.
There he was on the front page. The headline said, “Surfer Floats to Safety on Chair Seat.”
“You are not a surfer!” I said. “I AM NOW!” See, no one could argue with Uncle AI. 21．A．travel B．walk C．ride D．trip
22．A．play B．talk C．argue D．stay
23．A．few B．little C．many D．much 24．A．chair B．table C．car D．bike
25．A．his B．my C．your D．our 26．A．angry B．different C．cool D．similar 27．A．leg B．foot C．arm D．hand 28．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 29．A．beach B．sea C．mountain D．river 30．A．bad B．good C．strange D．serious 31．A．air B．wave C．beach D．sand 32．A．worried B．bored C．interested D．excited 33．A．everywhere B．nowhere C．anywhere D．somewhere 34．A．listen B．hear C．see D．look 35．A．face B．photo C．chair D．cup
三、选词填空
阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词，并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。

每空限填一词，每词限用一次。

The first modem Olympic Games was in Athens in 1896. Just twelve countries took part. Many people who joined in were visitors in Greece at that time. Some players just 36 their usual clothes. There was a runner who ran the race in his work boots! As we imagine, everything 37 not very good and the level was not very high. The first champion (冠军) in the world appeared, 38 . His name is James Connolly.
Since then, the games are held every four years. But 39 didn’t happen during the two World Wars. This is different 40 the old Olympic spirit. In the old days, wars had to stop for the games. Some of the players practiced in secret, hoping to 41 out the best in themselves.
Now the games are much bigger and all the players do much 42 than before. They are held in different cities around the world. Countries want to hold the games because it can bring them money and 43 them famous. For the first time, the Olympic flame was brought from Olympia to other places by many people. Now this journey often takes months. During the journey of the Olympic flame, there are always some heart-warming moments. In some small towns along the way, local children are invited to run a short distance with the torch in 44 .
The Olympic Games have been held in many cities. For example, Beijing held 45 29th Olympic Games in 2008. Paris held the 2024 Olympic Games this summer. People are looking forward to the next one in Los Angeles, America.
四、短文填空
阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，每空限填一词。

Do you need a short sleep at school? Just turn your desk and chair into a bed to have a good rest. This small change makes sleeping 46 enjoyable activity at noon.
Now, more and more schools in China have changed their desks and chairs. The new change not only makes the learning environment better, 47 also shows the schools care about students’ health.
In China, 48 is very common for students to sleep a little at school after lunch. Having a rest helps students stay active and energetic in the afternoon classes. But before, students would rest 49 bending over their desks. This wasn’t the best way 50 get some sleep. This uncomfortable way could bring neck and back pain. Doctors warned that this might be bad for children’s growth.
五、补全对话
根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。

A: Hi! Long time no see. How are you?
B: Fine. What about you?
A: Great. 51 ?
B: I’m taking some exercise to keep healthy.
A: Oh, that’s helpful. What else are you doing to have a healthy lifestyle?
B: I’m eating more fruits and veggies and drinking more water. I’m also trying yoga. What do you think of yoga?
A: I think yoga can be really good to keep fit. By the way, 52 ?
B: Yes, I had a fantastic vacation. I went to a seaside town. How about you? Did you go to any nice places on vacation?
A: No, not really. 53 ?
B: It was beautiful and quiet. The air was so fresh there. Do you know that traveling can be very good for our health?
A: Yes, I’ve heard that. 54 ?
B: Hmm, I travel about three times a year. It is good for both my mental and physical health.
A: Sounds good. Keep up your healthy lifestyle. I need to go. 55 .
B：Have a nice day.
六、书面表达
56．转眼进入初中已经一年多了，你一定拥有了自己的好朋友，你们或许志趣相投，惺惺相惜，或许和而不同，爱好迥异，但你们之间一定都发生过很多故事，请选择其中一个记录下来.
要求包含以下内容：
1. 你和你朋友之间发生的一个故事
2. 你对朋友和友谊的理解
3. 字数100词左右
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