2024-2025学年（上）十堰八年级质量检测英语

1、  Waste can bring a lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resources (资源) , we are short of others, for example, fresh water. It is reported that we will have no coal or oil to use in 100 years. So if we go on wasting our resources, what can we use in the future and where can we move? Think about it. I think we should say no to the students who waste things every day. Everyone should stop wasting as soon as possible.

In our everyday life, we can do many things to prevent (阻止) waste from happening, for example, turn off the water taps when we finish washing, turn off the lights when we leave the classroom, try not to order more food than we need, and so on. Little by little, everything will be changed. Waste can be stopped one day, if we do our best.

2、Her mother spends a lot of money ________ new clothes.

A．buying

B．buys

C．to buy

D．on buying

3、—Excuse me, sir. Could you please tell me ________ ?

—No problem. Go along this road, and you will find on your right.

A．that a talk show is held

B．how a talk show is held

C．when the talk show is held

D．where the talk show is held

4、- How long has David’s grandfather ______?  -About two months.

A.bought the car  B.left China

C. been dead    D.joined the club

5、— ________ won two gold medals in this year, Winter Olympic Games?

— A lovely girl called Gu Ailing.

A．What

B．Where

C．Who

D．Why

6、—Could you tell me _____?

—Sorry, I don’t know.

A. where are my socks   B. where can I find my socks

C. where my socks are   D. where my socks put

7、—Excuse me. Do you know _______?

—Yes, there is a flower shop on Green Street.

A. how I can buy some flowers

B. where I can buy some flowers

C. how I can buy some flowers

D. where can I buy some flowers

8、—________ new buildings! I can’t believe it. It ________ a poor village.

—Yes. Everything has changed here these years.

A．So many; used to be

B．So much; is used to being

C．Too many; used to

9、My elder sister managed to lose weight last year and she found herself ________ each time she weighed herself.

A．light

B．lighter

C．heavy

D．heavier

10、—Do you often play ______ piano?

—Yes, I want to be ______ musician like Lang Lang.

A．the; a

B．a; the

C．the; an

11、This dictionary must belong to ________.Because I saw him using it yesterday.

A .Tom’s B. Tom   C Mary

12、 ---This article is difficult for me. Could you please explain it to me?

---I'm afraid I have to say sorry, but the book is _________ my understanding.

A. over     B. above   C. off D. beyond

13、Many children ____ your age are always ____ a good mood to do the things they’re interested in.

A. at, in B. of, in C. at, on D. of, with

14、—Shall we tell Jim about the change of the timetable right now?

—I’m afraid you ____ so that he will not be late for the meeting.

A. need   B. must   C. can   D. may

15、Helen is not good at maths, ______she never gives it up.

A. and B. so C. but D. because

16、 Most boys ___________action films to cartoons, while most girls _______ watch cartoons than action films.

A. would rather; prefer   B. prefer; would rather

C. would rather; would rather D. prefer; prefer

17、 The boy was ____ clever that he can work out the problem in ___ a short time.

A. so; so B. such; so

C. such; such   D. so; such

18、She bought a skate board online she saved a lot of time.

A.so that B.as soon as C.such that D.no matter

19、____ is easy for children to wake up and know where they are.

A.It B.That C.This

20、I’m sorry I can’t understand ________ you are talking about.

A．how

B．when

C．what

D．that

21、Have you decided Chinese folk music as a course? Well, it’s a good idea.

A. take   B. taken   C. taking   D. to take

22、 补全对话

根据对话内容，在空白处写出恰当的句子，使对话意思连贯完整。所写句子应与所给的标点符号一致。

A: Hey, David!

B: Hi, Laura.

A: 【1】____________________________?

B: My vacation was really great. I went to Weifang in Shangdong.

A: 【2】_____________________________?

B: Yes, there is an international kite festival there every April. That is why I went there.

A: How interesting! 【3】___________________?

B: They were made of different things like silk or paper.

A: Did you enjoy the kite festival?

B: 【4】_________. I want to go there again next year. Let’s go together.

A: 【5】_____________.

23、Jane: What's the matter?

Kate: 【1】 I think I'm going to fail a math test.

Jane: 【2】

Kate: Well, I missed the bus and I walked to school. But I'm not allowed to get to school late, because there was a big test today.

Jane: 【3】

Kate: That's right. But I know I could pass it.

Jane: Well, you should know that the school has to have rules.

Kate: 【4】 But they should let me take the test later. It's not fair if they don't even give me a chance!

Jane: 【5】 Maybe you could talk to your teacher after school.

Kate: Yeah. Maybe if I explain what happened, my teacher will understand.

A.You are? Why?

B.Well, you could still be allowed.

C.What an unlucky day!

D.So you weren't be allowed to take the test?

E.Of course, I understand.

24、Are You Right Handed or Left Handed?

 Which hand do you use when write? About 8 to 15 percent of people are left handed. They often have to use tools that are designed for right-handed people. So it is difficult for left-handers to use most tools. If you are right handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left hand and try cutting a potato into pieces. Don’t be surprised if you feel awkward（别扭的）.

 In the past, people thought it was strange to use the left hand. Young students looked down upon their left-handed classmates. Some children were even punished for using their left hand to write. But these days parents and teachers have accepted that. In almost every school in the world, left-handed students can use their left hand to write.

 What causes people to be left handed or right handed? Experts have searched long and hard on this. They conclude（得出结论） that left-handed people are left handed for the same reason that right-handed people are right handed.. One out of every ten people just is a left-hander. It’s simply like the color of our eyes – some people have brown eyes, while some others have black eyes.

 However, many researchers think that left-handers and right-handers are different in some aspects. Right-handers are more talkative and outgoing than left-handers. Many right-handed people understand spoken words better. For example, after they listen to directions to a supermarket, they can find it easily. Right-handers are good at organizing people, too. They are also better basketball guards. Just ask Yao Ming.

 Research shows that left-handers are creative and artistic. Many famous performers, like Jim Carrey and Paul McCartney, are left handed. Many left-handers learn better visually（在视觉方面）. In art, both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were left handed. In music, Ludwig van Beethoven was left handed. In science, you find Newton and Einstein. The left-handed people are also really good at tennis and other single sports.

If you prefer one hand, but you are still good at writing with the other, you are mixed handed. Research shows mixed-handers can remember everyday things better than other people. What did you eat for lunch two weeks ago? If you’re mixed handed, you can probably remember.

【1】If right-handers cut up potatoes with their left hand, they will .

A. get hurt   B. give up cutting

C. feel awkward    D. change their tools

【1】What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A. Causes of being left handed.

B. Encouragement to left-handers

C. Punishment for using the left hand.

D. Changes in opinions on left-handers.

【3】According to the passage, right-handers .

A. learn better visually 

B. are good organizers

C. are better at single sports 

D. give clear directions to others

【4】From the passage, we can learn that left-handers   .

A. may be more talkative and outgoing

B. are ordinary people like right-handers

C. might remember everyday things better

D. no longer need to use right-handed tools

25、Have you noticed British people are good at waiting, especially in a line? In the UK, it’s common to see lines everywhere.

Waiting in line in the UK isn’t simply about showing politeness. British people like everything to be in perfect order, so being rude like pushing the way ahead of someone in a line is something that most British try to avoid.

Actually, the tradition started during the World War I. At that time, people had to wait in line to get things like food in shops. The government was worried that trouble and disorder would occur. So people were told to wait in line politely and patiently. And that message is still alive today.

There is probably only one thing that will influence British people’s habit—the weather. One minute it can be sunny and the next it can be wet and windy. When the weather is bad, people only hope the bus can arrive very soon, or people in front of them waiting for the food will give up and leave. If someone decides not to follow the rule in bad weather, most Brits will warn him.

Waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good. Although people are waiting, they may be excited about the thing they’re waiting for, for example, a pop concert. The excitement can make waiting for something a very enjoyable experience.

【1】British people have the habit of ________ according to Paragraph 2.

A．showing rudeness to people around them

B．pushing the way ahead of someone in a line

C．making everything in a mess

D．putting everything in great order

【2】The underlined word “occur” means “________” in Chinese.

A．发生

B．幸存

C．流失

D．挣扎

【3】How will the British probably feel if someone jumps into the line in bad weather?

A．Excited

B．Surprised.

C．Peaceful.

D．Angry.

【4】In which part of a magazine can we read the text?

A．People.

B．Culture.

C．Business.

D．Technology.

26、When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?

In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some are much newer.

Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so ifyou make a wish, it will come true.

Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”

People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck.

【1】Which thing is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition?

A. A falling leaf

B. A rabbit’s foot

C. A shooting star

D. A cheerful wish from friends

【2】According to Paragraph 3, we know that ______.

A. people can see a shooting star on a rainy night.

B. shooting stars can often be seen

C. people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star.

D. your wish may come true if you see a shooting star.

【3】British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.

A. the leaves fall in autumn.

B. there are so many leaves to catch.

C. they want to have a whole year of good luck.

D. the leaves can bring them a lucky month.

【4】In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.

A. leaves B. people C. trees D. years

【5】The passage is mainly about ______.

A. how to wish upon a star

B. things that bring good luck

C. British people love leaves

D. which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest

27、

【1】Mr. Smith and his 13-year-old son will go to the concert. He should pay _______.

A．$ 50

B．$ 100

C．$ 75

【2】What can people do at the concert?

A．Take photos.

B．Drink water.

C．Make noise.

28、根据短文内容和所给中文提示，写出空白处单词的正确形式。

When it comes to eating, everyone’s got their own style. Here’s a list of some of the strangest food-related 【1】（文化） from around this crazy world.

In Thailand, it’s rude to put food in your mouth using a fork. Instead, it is used to push food onto the   【2】（勺子）, which is then put into your mouth.

Japanese 【3】（接受） people have noodles and soup loudly. And it is thought to improve both the taste of the dish and allow the eater to enjoy hot foods 【4】（快速）.

It’s not allowed to eat with your left hand in parts of the Middle East and 【5】（印度）, due to the division of labor between hands—the right hand is for picking up food. The left is for cleaning yourself.

Sticking your 【6】（筷子） upright in your rice bowl is bad in China, where doing so means the meal to the 【7】（死）. You should also never 【8】（挥动） them at another person or use them upside-down. Just be careful!

An   【9】（空的） plate also means different things. In India and Japan, it’s important to finish all your food on your plate it order to let the host know you enjoyed the meal. However, in China, it 【10】（考虑，认为） rude and means that you aren’t fed enough.

29、Food is important. Everyone needs to _____ well if he wants to have a strong body. Our minds also need a kind of food. This kind of food is _____ . We begin to get knowledge even when we are young. Small children are _____ in everything around them. They learn something while they _____ and listening. When they are getting older they begin _____ story books, science books or anything they like. When they find _____ , they have to ask questions and try to get the answers.

What is the best _____ to get knowledge? If we learn by ourselves, we _____ the most knowledge. If we are _____ getting answers from ______ and don’t ask why, we will never learn more or understand better.

【1】

A．sleep

B．read

C．drink

D．eat

【2】

A．sport

B．exercise

C．meat

D．knowledge

【3】

A．weak

B．interesting

C．interested

D．well

【4】

A．watch

B．watched

C．are watching

D．watching

【5】

A．to lend

B．to read

C．to learn

D．to look

【6】

A．new something

B．something new

C．nothing new

D．new anything

【7】

A．way

B．school

C．play

D．road

【8】

A．will get

B．getting

C．get

D．are getting

【9】

A．seldom

B．sometimes

C．certainly

D．always

【10】

A．other

B．another

C．the other

D．others