广东省深圳市宝安区宝安中学集团2023-2024学年八年级第一学期期中考试英语

2023-2024学年度第一学期期中学情调查问卷
八年级英语学科
命题人：曾财娟审题人：毛新璋
考试时间：80分钟注意：请把所有答案填涂或书写在答题卡上
第一部分听力测试（20分）
I听对话，根据对话内容选择最佳答案。

对话念两遍。

（共6小题，每小题1分）听第一段对话，回答第1-2两个问题。

1.What did Jack lose this morning?
A.His bus ticket.
B.His wallet.
C.His bag.
2.What does the woman advise Jack to do?
A.Call the bus company.
B.Buy a new one.
C.Go to the police station.
听第二段对话，回答第3-4两个问题。

3.How old was the boy when he began to read?
A.Three years old.
B.Four years old.
C.Five years old.
4.How long do the boy’s parents spend reading every day?
A.Half an hour.
B.One hour.
C.Two hours.
听第三段对话，回答第5-6两个问题。

5.When did the speakers meet last time?
st year.
st month.
st week.
6.What does the man do?
A.A tour guide.
B.A teacher.
C.A policeman.
II听短文，根据你所听到的内容，写出问题的答案。

录音念两遍。

（共4小题，每题1分）
7.Who will come to visit their school?
__________________________________________________________
8.Where will the party be held?
__________________________________________________________
9.Are they going to have some interesting activities at the party?
__________________________________________________________
10.What are they going to do with the exchange students in the end?
__________________________________________________________
III.短文复述和提问（共10分）
i听短文，根据所听内容和思维导图补全短文。

短文念两遍。

（共8分）
（11-14题为关键词填空，每空1分，15-16题为关键句填空，每空2分）
1.Blue 4.Yellow
Colours and Feelings
2.White 5.Green
3.Orange 6.Red
Colour can affect our feelings.Different colors can make us feel different.Blue usually makes us feel calm and11.__________.But blue also represents sadness,so you may say“I’m feeling blue”when you are feeling sad.White makes you feel pure,
12.________and clean.Orange represents13.________.It can cheer you up when you feel sad.Yellow is the colour of the Sun and14.___________you hope.Green is the colour of nature.15._______________________________.When you feel tired,you can wear green clothes.Red gives you strength.16.____________________________and means power and strong feelings.
ii.提问（共2小题，每小题1分）
17.你想知道有多少种颜色可以让人感到放松。

你问:
____________________________________________________________________ 18.你想知道黑色能给人什么感觉。

你问：
_____________________________________________________________________________
第二部分笔试部分（共80分）
I.词汇测试（5分）
i.从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以替换划线部分的最佳选项，并在
—Sorry,I was unaware of the problem.
A.didn’t mind
B.didn’t realize
C.didn’t include
()22.—You don’t talk with Nancy.Why?
—We got angry with each other five weeks ago.Since then,we have never talked.
A.From then on
B.In the future
C.In the past
()23.—If people keep catching and killing these animals,they will die out one day.
—I agree with you.Let’s find a way to stop them.
A.leave
B.disappear
C.appear
ii.根据句子意思，从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出恰当的词语完
成句子，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。

（共5小题，每小题0.5分）()24.—What will you get from your parents on your birthday?
—I don’t know.But my mother_______to buy me a new mobile phone.
A.allowed
B.remembered
C.promised
()25.—Did you take a break after lunch,Eric?
—No,I didn’t.Steve______me______a chess game.
A.helped;with
B.challenged;to
C.asked;for
()26.—Anna,the information you gave is really_____.Thank you very much.
—Not at all.I am happy I can help you.
A.practical
eless
C.ordinary
()27.—Do you often_______your old friends?
—Not very often.We are all busy with our own life.
A.look forward to
B.keep in touch with
C.make fun of
()28.—After we grow up,we should not______our parents too much.
—Yes,we should learn to take care of ourselves.
A.talk with
B.look after
C.depend on
II.完型填空（10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

（共10小题，每题1分）
Are you more likely to jump into action when a new idea come to mind or just daydream about?
Amy was a dear little girl,but she was always wasting time getting prepared to do her tasks,instead of doing them29.________.
In the village,Mr Thornton kept a store where he sold fruits of all kinds, 30.________berries when in season.One morning he said to Amy,“Well,Amy,I noticed some fine,ripe blackberries on Mr Green’s farm today.He said that anybody was welcome to them.I will pay you13cents a kilogram for all you to pick for me.”
Amy was31.__________about the thought of making some money to help her mom. She32._________ran home to get a basket to hold the berries.Then she thought she would like to know33.__________money she could get if she picked five kilograms. After34.________that she would get65cents,she started to dream big,“supposing I should pick a dozen kilograms,how much should I make then?”“Dear me,”she exclaimed（惊呼）,after35._________a while,“I should make a dollar and fifty-six cents!”
It took her some time to36._________big,and then it was so near lunchtime that she had to stay at home until the afternoon.As soon as lunch was over,she took her basket and hurried to the farm.Some boys had been there before lunch,and all the ripe blackberries were picked.She could not find half a kilogram to fill her37._________. Then she thought of38._________her teacher often told her:“Do your task at once; then think about it.One doer is worth100dreams.”
()29. A.at last B.at once C.at least D.at most
()30. A.having B.growing C.including D.making
()31. A.excited B.surprised C.bored D.moved
()32. A.slowly B.suddenly C.quickly D.correctly
()33. A.how little B.how few C.how many D.how much
()34. A.putting out B.looking out C.finding out D.dying out
()35. A.challenging B.calculating C.developing paring
()36. A.dream B.make C.do D.talk
()37. A.basket B.pocket C.wallet D.notebook
()38. A.how B.when C.that D.what
III.阅读理解（22.5分）
第一节阅读理解。

阅读下列短文,从下面每题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

（共15小题,每小题 1.5分）
A
Public toilets around the world have a bad name for being dark,dirty and dangerous. Some public restrooms in Tokyo’s train stations don’t have hand soap inside.A kindergarten in Southern Japan stops taking children to a city park because they are afraid of the flies in the restrooms.People have long called for a change.
Tokyo recently introduced new restrooms in two public parks.For one thing,they are brightly lit and look colourful.For another,they are transparent(透明的).This way, people who need to go to the toilet can check out the cleanness and safety of the restrooms without walking inside or touching anything.
The new restrooms,designed by Shigeru Ban,are made out of“smart glass”that has already been used in different buildings to provide privacy when needed.When used and locked properly,the colourful glass toilet will become opaque.When the door is unlocked,it will become transparent again.
The toilets are considered as a futuristic(未来主义的）example of the country’s technological achievements.
However,people hold different opinions about these new public toilets.
“It will take time to get used to the idea,”said Ming Cheng,whose job is designing buildings.But he would like to give it a try.Sarah Copper White,a technology worker in Tokyo,said that although she always avoided public toilets,she was glad to use the new ones because they looked bright and clean.“I trust science,”she said in a phone interview.
()39.What is the purpose of designing of the new public toilets in Tokyo?
A.To save energy.
B.To help disabled people out.
C.To improve the present conditions.
D.To make the public parks more popular.
()40.What material are the new public toilets in Tokyo made of?
A.Plastic
B.Smart glass
C.Wood
D.Metal
()41.What does the underlined word“opaque”possibly mean in English?
A.Not able to be seen through.
B.Not clean enough to be used.
C.Warm enough for people to use.
D.Big enough to hold many people. ()42.Why does Sarah Copper White like the new transparent toilets?
A.Because they are free of charge.
B.Because they are brightly lit and clean.
C.Because they have some scientific designs.
D.Because they look colorful from the outside.
()43.Which is the best title of the passage?
A.The bad name of public toilets
B.The public toilets around the world
C.The new public toilets in Tokyo
D.The opinions of the public toilets
B
Hangzhou is buzzing with excitement as it gets ready to host the big Asian Games. Behind the scenes,a special army of volunteers is working tirelessly to make the event a
success.These volunteers come from different backgrounds and age groups,but they all share a common goal–to help the smooth functioning of the games.
The tasks of the volunteers are as different as the sports in the games.Some are standing at information booths,helping lost people find their way.Others help athletes, making sure they have everything they need to perform at their best.There are volunteers responsible for the comfort and safety of the people,making sure everyone has an enjoyable experience.
To prepare for their roles,volunteers have strict training sessions.They learn about the different sports,getting familiar with the game venues(场馆）,and practise problem-solving skills.This training helps them to deal with any situation that may happen during the games,from a lost child to a medical emergency(紧急情况）.
For many volunteers,this isn’t just an opportunity to give back to their community （社区）;it’s a chance to learn and grow.They develop leadership skills,improve their communication abilities,and make friends with people they might never have met.The friendship among the volunteers is deep and warm,creating a positive atmosphere（氛围）that adds to the whole success of the Asian Games.
As the city of Hangzhou gets ready to welcome athletes and visitors from all over Asia,these volunteers stand as unknown heroes,ensuring that the games run smoothly and leave a lasting impression on everyone.
()44.What is the common goal of the volunteers mentioned in the passage?
A.To win medals.
B.To make the game a success.
C.To enjoy the games
D.To play in various sports.
()45.What are some of the tasks performed by the volunteers?
a.Cooking for the athletes.
b.Guiding lost people and assisting athletes.
c.Providing medical services to people.
d.Selling tickets at the entrance gates.
e.Making sure the comfort and safety of people
A.be
B.ab
C.ac
D.bd
()46.Why do volunteers have training sessions?
A.To prepare for important game.
B.To learn about different sports skills.
C.To practice dance performances for the opening ceremony.
D.To deal with any problems that may happen during the game.
()47.What role do the volunteers play in the whole success of the Asian Games?
A.They are judges for sports games.
B.They are competitors for the games.
C.They are unknown heroes for the games.
D.They are performers for the opening ceremony.
()48.What qualities(资质）should volunteers have according to the passage?
A.Sports skills
B.Cooking skills
munication skills
D.Decision-making skills
C
A man wondered why an elderly lady was all alone on a cruise ship(游轮).He noticed that the staff on the ship all knew her.Therefore,he asked a waiter about the lady, half-expecting to hear that she owned the cruise line.However,all the waiter knew was that she had been on the cruises for four times.
As he left the dining room one evening,he caught her eye and stopped to say hello. He asked,“I understand you’ve been on this ship for the last four cruises.”
She replied,“Yes,that’s true.”
“I don’t understand,”he said.
Without waiting,she replied,“It’s cheaper than a nursing home(养老院).The cost for a nursing home is at least$200a day.Here on the cruise,I can get a long-term discount price of$135a day.That leaves$65a day for extra.I can enjoy up to10meals a day of fantastic food through room service.There are also free pools,an exercise room and nightly shows.Clean daily necessities are provided every day,without needing to ask. They treat you like a valued customer,not just a patient.An extra$5worth of tips(小费) will have all the staff happy to help you.”
“I have the chance to meet new people every7or14days!Is the TV broken?Need to change a light bulb(灯泡)?No problem!They will fix everything soon and say sorry for the problems.There is always a doctor on board.This is how I want to spend the later years of my life.”
()49.What surprised the man about the elderly lady on the cruise ship?
A.She was a famous star.
B.She was traveling alone.
C.She owned the cruise line.
D.She had been on the last four cruises. ()50.How did the staff on the cruise ship treat the elderly lady?
A.Like a patient.
B.Like a troublemaker.
C.Like an important guest.
D.Like a famous woman.
()51.What is the main reason the elderly lady preferred staying on the cruise ship?
A.She enjoyed the entertainment facilities.
B.She wanted to meet new people her age.
C.She didn't want to change her living environment.
D.She found it cheaper and comfortable than a nursing home.
()52.How much does the elderly lady save per week by staying on the cruise ship instead of a nursing home?
A.$65
B.$455
C.$200
D.$135
()53.What is the author's purpose in sharing this story?
A.To share an interesting lifestyle choice.
B.To show the disadvantages of cruise ship living.
C.To encourage more people to live on cruise ships.
D.To criticize nursing homes and promote(宣传)cruise ship living.
第二节短文填空（10分）
以下是一篇短文。

请阅读全文并从下列六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中,使原文的意思完整、连贯。

（共5小题,每小题2分）
People started using the abacus over four thousand years ago to calculate numbers.It was used in ancient China,Rome,Egypt and Greece.54_________.The Chinese abacus is called Suan Pan and is made of beads and thin rods.The beads and rods are usually kept in a wooden frame.A horizontal bar divides the abacus into upper and lower parts.The upper part has two beads on each rod and the lower parts have five beads on each rod.55_________.Each bead above the bar represents five while each bead below the bar represents one.There are more than seven rods for a Chinese abacus.Starting from right to left,the first rod is one,the next rod is ten,the third rod is hundred,etc.When using the Chinese abacus,the first thing to do is to clear the numbers.56________.When a bead above the bar is moved down,or when a bead below the bar is moved up,it becomes active and takes value.Recording numbers on an abacus is quite easy.To represent one,simply push up one bead on the first rod below the dividing bar.57_________.It is quick and easy to add or subtract numbers with an abacus.58._________.A really good abacus user can even calculate square roots.
第三节信息匹配（共5小题，每小题1.5分）
下面的材料A-F 分别介绍了深圳六个地方，请根据五位居住在深圳的外国人的需求，帮助他们选择合适的地方,并将答案选项在答题卡相应位置上涂黑。

(共5小题，每小题 1.5分)
A.Shenzhen Library is in the center of Futian District.Readers can find any kinds of books here.There are also many books from Hong Kong,Macao and Taiwan.
B.The Shenzhen Bay Park is a perfect place to visit to get fresh air,for bike riding,hiking,photography,and bird watching.Kite flying is not allowed.
C.The MixC is one of the biggest and most beautiful malls in Shenzhen.You can find almost everything you want there.
D.There is a 160,000-square-meter grassland in the Lianhuashan Park.Many citizens like flying kites and having picnics in the park on weekends.
E.Xichong Beach is the biggest beach in Shenzhen with a length of 4.5kilometers.Tourists can watch the sunrise and sunset on the top of the nearby mountain.
F.Zhongying Street is on the border(边界)between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.Many shoppers from the two cities go there to buy daily goods.
59.Ellen likes shopping and trying different kinds of Chinese food.She wants to visit a great shopping mall this weekend.60.Olivia loves the sound of wave and the view of sea.She’d love to visit a beach and catch the scene of sunrise.61.Sophia lives with her husband and son.She is now looking for a park where she can fly kites with her family.62.Peter has heard that there is a famous street where visitors in Shenzhen can buy some goods from Hong Kong.A.A five is represented by moving down one bead above the bar.B.But it is much slower,many people don’t like to use it.C.This is done by moving all beads away from the dividing bar.D.Beads in the two parts have different values.E.However,it takes more time and practice to do multiplication and division.F.Today some people still use the abacus.
63.Shirley always lives a busy life on weekdays so she wants to relax by reading some books on weekend.IV 语法填空(10分)
阅读下面短文,在空格处填入一个适当的词，或者使用括号中词语的正确形式，填空，共10小题，每小题1分.
In the past,when people used mobile phones to send the messages,they usually 64.___________(type)in the words.65._________,in China,it was often difficult for old people to type Chinese characters.Typing words was often much 66.__________(slow)than speaking.Is it possible for a mobile phone to type in the words for us as we talk?67.________answer is “Yes”!With a special program,a mobile phone can recognize your voice.After you teach it 68._________(get)used to the way you speak,you can talk to the mobile phone and it will obey your commands,and write for you.In this way,you can send short messages 69.______a faster speed.Some of the latest mobile phones can also talk to you.When you talk to 70._______(they),they reply and answer your questions.For example,they can tell you 71.__________the weather will be like today and find out about the hotels near you very 72.___________(quick).Some mobile phones can even chat with you ,although sometimes they may make funny 73.________(mistake).Have you ever talked to your mobile phone?
V.书面表达（15分）
假如你是深圳市某青少年宣讲团的李华,国外友人Peter 对今年第三十一届成都大运会的吉祥物“蓉宝”很感兴趣.请你根据以下信息提示给Peter 写一封邮件介绍“蓉宝
”.
要求：1．词数：80左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。

参考词汇：火炬torch 以..为原型be designed after 代表symbolize 火焰flame Dear Peter,I'm excited to tell you about Rong Bao,the mascot of the Chengdu 2023World University Games!________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If you have more questions,feel free to ask me!Best regards,Li Hua Name Rong Bao 蓉宝
Appearance 1.“蓉宝”以大熊猫“芝麻”为原型
2.手握大运火炬Design Background
3.火炬上有数字31，意味着（至少写一点）...
4.耳朵、眼睛、尾巴看起来像火焰,原
因是...(可自由发挥，至少写两点）。