广东省广州市花都区2023-2024学年八年级上学期期末英语试题.doc

广东省广州市花都区 2023-2024 学年八年级上学期期末英语试卷（解
析版）
一、语言知识及运用（共三节, 满分 25 分）第一节 语音知识（5 小题, 重读和语调每小题 5
分, 意群 1 分, 共 5 分）
请默读以下小语篇，完成相应任务:

Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With

light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without

them?

（1） 用“'”在文中划线单词 invention 和 candles 标记重音。

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（2） 分别用“↑”、“↓”在第二句和第三句的句末标记升降调 (语调)。

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（3） 用“/”把标下划线的句子划分成三个意群。

第二节 语法选择（满分 10 分）阅读下面短文, 按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑
On 8 February, 2005, Ellen MacArthur arrived back in England after sailing around the world. She was

4 person to sail around the world alone. It took her 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 35 seconds 5

the journey. To make the journey shorter, she kept 6 without any stop on land. She was just 28 years old

then. Around 8,000 people were waiting at the harbour to say congratulations to her when she finished her amazing journey. She left England on 28 November 2004, and travelled around 43 countries.
“I 7 a long time preparing both my body and my mind for it since I decided to do it,” said Ellen

MacArthur before she started her long journey. During the journey, she only let herself sleep for 8 minutes

every time. That’s because she had to make sure that 9 bad was happening to the boat. As she didn’t have

any 10 people to talk to, the 71 days must have been very lonely (孤独的). She had 11 small

cooker to heat the cold meals. She had to sail 12 to keep safe. She faced dangerous storms from time to

time, but she never thought of giving up.

Ellen is now famous all over the world. Her story shows us that you may not succeed 13 you face

challenges bravely and never give up. 4.

第 9 页/共 9 页

A. quick
B. quicker
C. the quickest
D. quickest
5.

A. finish
B. to finish
C. finishing
D. finished
6.

A going

B. go

C. went

D. to go
7.

A. spend
B. spends
C. have spent
D. spent
8.

A. a few
B. few
C. a little
D. little
9.

A. something
B. everything
C. anything
D. nothing
10.

A. another
B. other
C. the other
D. others
11.

A. the
B. a
C. an
D. /
12.

A. careful
B. careless
C. carefully
D. care
13.

A. after
B. when
C. if
D unless

第三节 完形填空（满分 10 分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从 16-25 各题所给的 A、B、C
和 D 项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In the heart of Paris, a school welcomes students from all around the world. One day, a young girl named Maria arrived from Britain. She would stay there as a/an 14 student for one year.
At first, Maria felt 15 by the new environment and tried to get used to the French culture and language.

But her teachers and classmates were 16 . With their help, Maria overcame (克服) a lot of difficulties.

As months went by, Maria got easier. She 17 around Paris and learnt a lot more about France. She

visited museums, attended concerts and walked along the Seine river. She 18 the beauty of the city a lot.

A year later, it was time for Maria to leave. She felt a little bit 19 . She would miss her friends and the

city which had become her second home. She was thankful for the meaningful 20 and valuable friendship

she has got.

After a few years, Maria 21 Paris as a successful businesswoman. She 22 met some of her

former classmates and teachers. She said that studying abroad had not only widened her views and enriched her life but also helped her better understand different cultures and encouraged her to make her dreams come true.
She was thankful for the 23 of the educational exchange.

14.

A. British B. French C. exchange D. homestay 15.
A. worried B. silly C. comfortable D. confident 16.
A. happy B. wonderful C. interesting D. helpful 17.
A. toured B. rode C. drove D. flew 18.
A. introduced B. enjoyed C. remembered D. improved 19.
A. angry B. sad C. amazed D. glad 20.
A. challenges B. skills C. experiences D. classes 21.
A. introduced to B. walked around C. lived in D. returned to 22.
A. hardly B. specially C. luckily D. quietly 23.
A. development B. power C. method D. secret
二、阅读（共两节）第一节 阅读理解（共 11 小题； 每小题 2 分, 满分 22 分）阅读下面短文, 从 26-36 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
During the Han Dynasty, there was a historian named Sima Qian. One day, the emperor got a message that the captain from northern China. It said that the general (将军) Li Ling had given in (投降) to the enemy. The emperor was very angry with Li Ling. But Sima Qian didn’t say a word.
The emperor asked Sima Qian what he thought about the matter. He answered, “The enemy has 30,000 soldiers, but Li has only 5,000 men. He has been fighting hard for more than ten days. Li only gave in because they

had run out of food. I believe he is waiting for another chance to attack.”

When the emperor heard his words, he got even angrier. He punished Sima Qian badly. Sima Qian felt so humiliated (受辱的) that he once wanted to kill himself. But in a letter to his friend, “If I die now, it’s like one hair
falling from nine cows. I don’t want to die like a nobody. I will first finish the history book that I am writing.

Later, Sima Qian did finish the book, Records of the Grand Historian (《史记》)

47. Why was the emperor angry according to Paragraph 1?

A. Because Li Ling gave in to Sima Qian’s army.

B Because Sima Qian didn’t say a word for Li Ling.

C. Because Li Ling gave up fighting with the enemy.

D. Because Sima Qian sent a message to the emperor.

48. In what order did the following happen in the story?

• Sima Qian decided to keep on writing his history book.

• Sima Qian didn’t say a word for Li Ling.

• Sima Qian showed his belief in Li Ling to the emperor. d Sima Qian wanted to kill himself.
e.Sima Qian was punished badly by the emperor.

A. c-b-e-d-a B. c-e-d-a-b

C. b-c-e-a-d D. b-c-e-d-a

49. What did Sima Qian mean by saying “it’s like one hair falling from nine cows” in the third paragraph?

A. He didn’t want to die like hair falling from nine cows.

B. His life would be different if he died after being punished.

C. His life was a tiny part of something much more important.

D. He wanted to become one hair falling from nine cows.

50. What kind of man is Sima Qian according to the story?

A. Kind and helpful.

B. Brave and clever.

C. Friendly and gentle.

D. Polite and honest.

As a way of passing on knowledge, ideas and creativity, books have played an important part in human civilization (文明) .

In ancient times, there were no books, and people passed on their knowledge by telling stories. The earliest forms of the book were made in Egypt around 3,000 BC. These early scrolls (卷轴), made from animal skins, were used to record stories, laws and history. Later, people learned how to write and make paper. They wrote each word by hand. It took a long time to write just one book, making them rare and expensive.
In the 15th century, the invention of the printing press appeared and changed the book-making business and even the world. This made it possible to print books quickly. Even common people could buy and read books.
In the 20th century, computers and the Internet changed the world again. A new kind of book appeared: the electronic book (e-book). E-books have opened up a new world for books. They are quickly changing people’s reading habits. It is easier for people to buy and sell books online and carry the whole library in their pockets. Therefore, information travels faster and farther.
In a word, the history of the book shows the development of human civilization. From ancient scrolls to e-books, the book has changed to meet the needs of humans. In the future, it is possible that books will continue to change. Now, people have many ways to read books. But, more importantly, people should keep on reading!
51. Before books appeared, how did people pass on their knowledge?

A. By dancing. B. By singing.

C. Through storytelling. D. Through scrolls.

52. Why were books expensive in the early days of paper invention?

A. Because books were made from expensive animal skins.

B. Because writing one book by hand needed a lot of time.

C. Because the paper was expensive at the beginning.

D. Because people were busy inventing the printing press.

53. What change have e-books brought to humans according to the passage?

A. People can read books conveniently anytime for their small sizes.

B. E-books have made it difficult to buy and sell paper books online.

C. People’s reading habits have become faster but less enjoyable.

D. E-books cannot provide the same reading experience as paper books.

54. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A. Books show the development of human civilization.

B. People will have many different ways to read books.

C. Books will continue to change to meet the needs of humans.

D. People should keep reading even if books keep changing.

The 2024 Exeter (埃克塞特) Summer Education Program

Dates: July 6—August 8, 2024

Age: Between the ages of 13 and 18 years old on September 1, 2024. Fee: $75 USD
Language: All students must have a high level of English to attend the

program.
Do you dream of studying in another country? Do you love to make friends and study with students from around the world? If so, the 2024 Exeter Summer Education Program is perfect for you!

Important Notes

● All applicants must write a one-to-two-page article including the following. First, tell your interests and abilities along with any other background information you wish to share with us. Second, share a meaningful personal experience which has influenced you, show your reasons for wanting to attend Exeter Summer.
● All applicants must have a reference (推荐信) from their head teacher. The head teacher will receive an email with an Exeter Summer Reference Form. Your head teacher must complete the form through the online form system.
● Study the program course catalogs (目录). The 2024 catalogs will be online in late January this year.

● The 2024 application (申请) will begin in the early February of 2024. If you are interested, welcome to apply!

55. Who can apply for the 2024 Exeter Summer Education Program?

A. Tom born on July 1, 2005 who can speak quite good English.

B. Lily born on September 1, 2008 who can communicate well in English.

C. Harry born on March 1, 2011 who can only speak Mandarin.

D. Amy born on October 1, 2012 who can speak English and French.

56. What should not be included in the applicant’s article?

A. What they like and what they are good at.

B. What important experience they have had.

C. Why they are applying for the program.

D. How they complete the applicant forms.

57. What should you keep in mind if you want to apply for the program?

A. You should spend $85 as the program fee.

B. You should check the course catalogs online.

C. You must get a reference from your friend.

D. You can apply for the program in late January.
第二节 阅读填空（满分 5 分）
阅读短文内容及文后 A—E 选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

Do computers stop us from learning and developing? Do they make us stupid? A recent study at Columbia University in New York looked at this question, in particular how computers change our memory. 35
First, the scientists did study on what happens when people are asked difficult questions. They found that what we think has changed when we hear difficult questions because of websites like Google. When people were asked difficult questions in the past, scientists believe they tried to think of the answers to the questions. 36 They
don’t try to answer it themselves. For example, they think about what they might put into Google, but in the past they thought about the question itself.
Second, scientists found that computers have changed the type of information we remember. 37 On

one hand, it seems that people now forget facts. On the other hand, it is true that they can clearly remember where to find the fact. 38 Most of the students couldn’t remember the facts, but they were able to remember the files
and the where the facts is.

39 Scientists believe that we are spending time remembering where and how we can find things, but

we’re not trying to remember the information itself any more.

A. This change can be both good and bad.

B. They wanted to find out if computers have changed the way we remember information.

C. So it seems that computers are not making us stupid, but they are making us lazy!

D. However, because of modern technology, the first thing people think about now is how to find the answer.

E. In one test, scientists told university students some facts and also where the facts were saved in a file.
三、写作（共四节, 满分 38 分）第一节 语篇填词（满分 5 分）
阅读短文，根据上下文和所给的首字母写出所缺单词。注意使用正确的形式，每空限填一词。

A long time ago, there was a king in India. The king’s favorite game was chess.

One day, a w 40 old man came to the palace and the king challenged him to a game. The king

p 41 the old man, “You can have any prize if you win the game.”

The old man said, “If I win the game, I’d like one grain of rice for the first square of the chessboard, four for the third, and then double the a 42 for each of the rest of the squares.” “Is that all?” asked the king. “Wouldn’t
you like gold or silver i 43 ?”

“No, just rice,” replied the old man. The king and the old man played the game for a long time. Finally the old man won. So the king ordered his men to collect a bag of rice. He put one grain on the first square, and so on. The

king quickly r 44 the problem—even with all the rice in the country, he would still not have enough rice to

put on all the squares!

阅读短文, 用完整的句子回答问题

The third largest country in the world

China is the third largest country in the world. In the north-west , you can find the hottest and driest places in the country. In the west, the countryside is beautiful, and the mountains are high. Some of the mountains are more than 7000 metres high. They are covered with ice and snow all year round, so people cannot live there. Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. It is also in the west. Every year people from all over the world try and climb
it.

Some of China’s most important rivers begin in these mountains. In the west, they are very small. Then they become bigger as they flow to the east. Rivers like the Changjiang River and the Yellow River begin in the west of China
In some places, the rivers are connected to big lakes, like Dongting Lake in Hunan Province. Most of the rivers run to the east and the south. In time, they run into one of China’s seas—the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea or the South China Sea.
45. Is China the largest country in the world?