南京市2023-2024学年玄武区八下英语期中试卷（含答案）.docx

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1、2023-2024 学年第二学期八年级期中质量监测卷英语第卷 选择题 (60分)一、听力部分 (共20小题；每小题1分， 共20分)听第1-10段对话，回答第1-10小题，每段对话读两遍，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。1. Which place is Tom going to visit?2. What did Mike buy in the shopping mall last weekend?3. Which book does the girl like most?4. How does Millies father go to work now?5. How long

2、 did it take Amy to fly to Harbin?A. Three hours. B. Three and a half hours. C. Two hours.6. How often does the boy play chess with his friends?A. Twice a month. B. Twice a year. C. Twice a week.7. What does John often use his computer for?A. Chatting with friends. B. Doing word processing. C. Playi

3、ng games.8. When did the fireworks show begin?J A. At 8:50 p. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 9:10 p. m.9. Why has Mr. White gone to Beljing? A. For travelling: B. For shopping. C. For business,10. What does the girl mean?A. She didnt like the trip.B. She enjoyed the trip very much.C. There were few peopl

4、e in Shanghai Disneyland.听第11段对话，回答第11-12小题。11. What is Simon going to do during the May Day holiday? A. Do some travelling。 B. Return to his hometown. C. Stay at home.12. Why does Jenny plan to stay at home?A. Because she thinks the holiday is boring,B. Because she has to do some homework.C. Becaus

5、e she can travel online at home.听第12段独白, 回答第13-15小题。Welcome to NanjingTo enjoy natural beautyThe green trees and blue lakes in Zijin Mountain will make you feel_13_.To learn about historyNanjing is famous for its long history as the capital of six dynasties.It has many _14_ .To have great funYou can

6、 go to the theme parkHappy Valley. The park is famous for its _15_ . 13. A. comfortable B. relaxed C. tired 14. A. museums B. parks C. places of interest 15. A. fireworks show B. delicious food C. roller coaster听第13段独白, 回答第16-20 小题。16. Whats the population of New York? A. Eight million. B. Eighteen

7、million. C. Eighty million.17. Who will be always glad to help foreign visitors in New York? A. Doctors. B. Policemen. C. Taxi drivers.18. What is the best way to travel around New York? A. To take the taxi. B. To take the underground. C. To take the bus.19. How can we describe New York? A. Large an

8、d uncomfortable. B. Busy and beautiful. C. Small and busy.20. Which of the following does the speaker NOT talk about in the passage? A. Libraries. B. Gardens. C. Museums.2二、单项选择(每小题1分，共15分)21. Look, high speed the roller coaster ! A. how; is moving B. what, is movIng C. how; is moving at D. what; is

9、 moving at22. Jack at his uncles home for 5 days and he is now at home. A. stayed B. has stayed C stays D. was stayng23.Is Su Ning fit for the task?Hang on。Ill tell you what I think of it. A. properly B. exactly C. correctly D. highly24.Hello, may I speak to Wang Li?Sorry, she is not at home. She ro

10、r. nearly a week. A. left B. has left C. has been away D. went away25.Which dress do you like best, Madam?Sorry. I cant decide now. A. to buy which one B. buy which one C. which one to buy D. which one should I buy26. Everyone except Tom and Mike London before. A. has gone to B. have been to C. have

11、 gone to D。has been to27. Dont put the food out of his if you leave. Its difficult for him to move with his broken legs. A. reach B. feel C. taste D. touch28. Dont try to do everything at once. Take it a bit . A. at times B. at a time C. at all times D. at that time29.What do you think of the novel

12、The Three-body Problem?Ive never read one before. It is full of amazing things. A. the best B. the worst C. a better D. a worse30.Look! Is the man in the office Mr. White?It be him. He is ill in hospital. A. cant B. mustnt C. couldnt D. may not31. Its said that one and a half hours since the film .

13、A. has passed; has begun B. has passed; began C. have passed;began D. have passed; has begun32. Have you drawn the from your discussion?Yes. We come to an agreement that hes not a right person for the job.3 A. communication B. conclusion C. condition D. conversation33. The wind was very strong and t

14、he ship sailed very slowly the wind. A. for B。at C. against D. during34. We use the transitional word“however”in the sentence“We thought the figures were correct.However, we have now discovered some errors.”to . A. show cause B. show contrast C emphasize D show sequenceB5,Would you mind me the chann

15、el? . My favourite program is on the way. A. to change; No problem B. changing, Not at all C. to change; Im afraid not D. changing; Better not三、完形填空 (每小题1分，共10分)Although most of the oceans surface has been mapped, 90 to 95% of the deep ocean is yet unexplored. Why? Conditions are extremely harsh. Sc

16、ientists define the deep sea as the part of an oceans water lying 36 the thermocline (the point beyond which sunlight cannot pass).Without sunlight, deep waters are very 37 . Temperatures can range between 32 and 37degrees Fahrenheit in the deep, while the pressure(压力) can be more than 15,750 pounds

17、 of force per square inch (psi) of area. Thats 38 the weight of 100 adult elephants standing on your head.One of the first to try to“fathom(理解)”the depths of the ocean was Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. In 1521, he 39 a cannonball-weighted line, hoping to calculate(计算)the depth of the Pacif

18、ic Ocean. After it reached 732 metres without hitting the 40 , Magellan declared that the ocean was“immeasurably deep”In the early 1800s, many people thought that no animals could survive(幸存) the pressure in the deep. They pictured a sea floor of 41 but mud and stones. When Sir John Ross dredged up

19、some worms and jellyfish from a depth of about 2,000 meters in 1818, he proved that life can thrive at such depths, 42 The first true deep-sea exploration was conducted by Charles Wyville Thomson from the H. M. S. Challenger in 1875. His crew discovered many new species(物种) that 43 the intense condi

20、tions below the oceans surface, plus the deepest place on Earth-the Marnana Trench.At the time, they measured a depth of 5 miles, but with the 44 of todays advanced technology, we now know the trench is almost 6.9 miles deep.In the 45 , new technologies, scientific knowledge, and young scientists wi

21、th fresh ideas will bring more exciting discoveries. To borrow a phrase from Star Trek, fearless explorers will continue to“boldly go where no one has gone before!”36. A. on B. near C. above D. below4 37. A. cool B. dark C. warm D. bright 38 A. so big as B. as small as C. the same as D. different fr

22、om 39. A. fell B. rose C. raised D. dropped 40. A top B. foot C. start D. bottom 41. A. nothing B。anything C. something D. everything 12. A. at all B. in all C. above all D. after all 43。A. used to B. were used as C. were used to D. were used for 44. A. age B. help C. centre D. control 45. A. past B

23、. future C. moment D. present四、阅读理解 (每小题1分，共15分)AWorking people in Hong Kong are always busy in the daytime. They dont have enough time to enjoy themselves. If you are one of those people, come and join us! Well take a night-time cruise(乘船游览) around the Victoria Habour(维多利亚港). You can see fantastic

24、city lights during the trip, and you can also enjoy a wonderful dinner on the junk(帆船) if you like.Harbour Night CruiseTime: 6:30 p. m.10:00p. m.(MondayFriday)7:30 p. m.12:00 p. m.(Saturday & Sunday) Price: an adult a child under 12 (With dinner) 300 yuan 200 yuan (Without dinner) 220 yuan 140 yuanT

25、icket office: Harbour Travel Service (No.30 Lam Ming Street)More information:You may get more information on www.Habour T46. What transport can people use during the trip? A. They can take a train. B. They can take an underground. C. They can take a junk. D. They can take a plane.47. Which of the fo

26、llowing is TRUE about the cruise according to the passage?A. People can start the trip from No. 30 Lam Ming Street. B.People can surf www.Habour T to buy tickets.C. People can enjoy fantastic city lights during the daytime.D. People can enjoy the trip for more than 4 hours on Saturday.48. Mr. and Mr

27、s. Thomas with their 8-year-old son want to take the trip. How much can they save if they dont have dinner during the cruise? A 140 yuan. B.200 yuan. C.220 yuan. D. 300 yuan.5BEvery year on October 4 the world comes together for animals everywhere. This is World Animal Day:It started in 1931 in Flor

28、ence, Italy when ecologist s banded together to raise awareness of endangered species, Since their, the yearly event has been used as a means of connecting“animal welfare(福利) organizations, youth clubs, business, community groups , and individuals . . to raise awareness for their work and fund raise

29、 in support of causes ranging from care of working animals to protection of end angered tigers and habitat loss,Over the years, China has done much for domestic and wild animals. The protection of Asian elephants is a good example.Asia n elephants have become endangered because of hunting for their

30、ivory tusks(象牙),Asian elephants in China are mostly found in Yuwan province. These wild animals sometimes eat local farmers crops. The government has been trying to create a more friendly relationship between local people and wildlife. For example, they ban(禁止) ivory and make rules for building sepa

31、ration facilities(隔离设施) to keep away wandering(游荡的) wild animals.in the spirit of World Animal Day, we all can think more of ways we can better protect both the animals around us and those in the wild.49. According to the passage, what can we learn about World Animal Day? A. It falls on December 4 e

32、very year. B. It works to protect animals. C. It started over 100 years ago. D. It is only celebrated in Italy.50. Why are Asian elephants in danger?A. People hunt them for their ivory tusks.B. They can only live in Yunnan Province,C. They have difficulty living in the wild,D. Farmers hurt them beca

33、use they ea t crops.51. What does the Chinese government do to protect Asian elephants?A. Ask farmers not to harvest crops.B. Provide food and shelter for them.C. Let people work together to protect them.D. Make rules for building separation facilities.CHave you heard about“Survival Holidays”? This

34、activity is for children to go to a lonely(荒凉的) place to do some exciting things. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children to do the outdoor activities without their parents.6The reason why many parents like“Survival Holidays”is that they think being close to nature is good for childre

35、n. Many children in cities spend much time watching TV and playing computer games. This activity gives them an important chance to change their lifestyle.Is it a wonderful idea? Of course it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to learn to live on their own without adults staying with

36、 them. Some parents usually care too much about their children. They like to make their children be busy with activities which are controlled by them. However, this will cause many problems. Children wont be able to know what they should do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a sma

37、ll river seems to be a hard challenge. Children may not be comfortable when they need to deal with problems by themselves.Even a little problem like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible for them.Many parents think the activity is good for children. Even years later, children wi

38、ll still remember what they have learned. Some may have learned to stay calm in dangerous situations.Some may have learned how to keep safe. Some may have learned how to work as a team. All these skills will help them a lot in the future.52. According to the passage, what can we learn about“Survival

39、 Holidays”?A. Only children in cities can take part in the activity.B. Students and teachers can do outdoor activities together.C. Children can go to a lonely place to do some exciting things.D. All the companies can take children to do the outdoor activities.53. Why do many parents like“Survival Ho

40、lidays”?A. They think it is good for children to be close to nature.B. They think it is important for children to stay outside with friends.C. They think it is wonderful for children to spend less time at home.D. They think it is meaningful for children to be busy with activities.54. What may childr

41、en learn from the activity? A. Work as a team. B. Cross a small river. C. Have a good memory. D. Care about their parents.55. What does the writer think of the activity? A. Boring. B. Helpful. C. Dangerous. D. Comfortable.DIn our life, friends can change. No matter how much you love and admire your

42、friends, the friendship between you can still fade from your life.I remember having certain friends in primary school. Now, I never see these people, and seldom even think about them anymore. Its sad, I know, but friends become different people overtimethey necessarily change.There are some common reasons why some friendships end. Friends lose contact(联系)sometimes simply because of lifestyle changes. As lifestyles changes, friends often chang