江西省初中八年级英语期末测试卷

注意事项：

1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、学号和班级填写在试卷指定位置。

2. 请用黑色钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在题目下方的横线或答题区域内。

3. 听力部分录音播放时间约15分钟，录音播放结束后，考生有2分钟时间将答案转涂到答题卡上（本试卷上作答有效）。

4. 保持卷面整洁，不要在装订线内答题。

一、听力理解

第一节 听下面5段短对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。(共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）

1. What will the weather be like tomorrow?

A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.

2. How does the man usually go to work?

A. By bus. B. By bike. C. On foot.

3. What does the woman want to drink?

A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Juice.

4. Where are the two speakers probably talking?

A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.

5. When will the meeting start?

A. At 2:00. B. At 2:15. C. At 2:30.

第二节 听下面几段长对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is Mike doing this weekend?

A. Going hiking. B. Visiting his grandparents. C. Preparing for a test.

7. Who will go with Mike?

A. His father. B. His sister. C. His friend.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What’s wrong with the boy?

A. He has a headache. B. He has a toothache. C. He has a stomachache.

9. What did he have for breakfast?

A. Nothing. B. Some milk. C. Some cold pizza.

10. What does the doctor advise him to do?

A. Take some medicine. B. Drink more hot water. C. Have a good rest.

第三节 听下面一段独白，根据所听内容完成下列句子，每空不超过三个单词。独白读两遍。

11. The school English Club meeting is on ______ afternoon.

12. The topic of this week’s discussion is about how to improve ______.

13. Members should bring their ______ to share with others.

14. The meeting will last for about ______.

15. For more information, please contact Lucy in Class 3, Grade ______.

二、单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. — Have you seen ______ umbrella? I left it here this morning.

— Is it ______ blue one? I think I saw it.

A. a; the B. an; a C. the; a D. an; the

2. The movie was ______ interesting ______ we all wanted to see it again.

A. so; that B. such; that C. too; to D. as; as

3. You ______ play with fire. It’s very dangerous.

A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. couldn’t D. wouldn’t

4. — ______ do you visit your grandparents?

— Once a week.

A. How long B. How soon C. How often D. How far

5. If it ______ tomorrow, we will go for a picnic in the park.

A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. won’t rain D. isn’t raining

6. The book ______ I borrowed from the library is very useful.

A. who B. which C. whom D. whose

7. — Must I finish my homework now?

— No, you ______. You can do it after dinner.

A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. shouldn’t

8. My mother asked me ______ I had finished my project.

A. what B. that C. whether D. which

9. The river is much ______ than it was ten years ago because of the pollution.

A. dirty B. dirtier C. more dirty D. the dirtiest

10. — Would you mind ______ the window? It’s a bit hot here.

— Of course not.

A. open B. to open C. opening D. opened

11. Not only my brother but also I ______ good at playing basketball.

A. is B. am C. are D. be

12. The teacher told us that light ______ faster than sound.

A. travels B. traveled C. traveling D. to travel

13. — I’m going to Hainan for my holiday.

— ______!

A. Good luck B. Have a good time C. Well done D. Congratulations

14. It’s important for us ______ a healthy lifestyle.

A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. developed

15. — Could you tell me ______?

— Sure. Go along this street and you’ll see it on your left.

A. where is the post office B. where the post office is

C. how can I get to the post office D. how I can get to the post office

三、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

One day, a farmer was walking along a road with his horse when it started to rain heavily. He quickly took shelter (躲避) under a big tree. After a while, a rich man in a fine carriage (马车) came by and saw the farmer. “Hey, you there!” the rich man shouted. “How long will it take me to get to the next town?”

The farmer didn’t say anything. He just looked at the man and his horse. The rich man asked again, but still got no ___16___. He became very angry and drove away.

About ten minutes later, the rain stopped. The farmer called out to the rich man, who was now not far away. “It will take you about half an hour to get to the town!”

The rich man turned back and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me that ___17___?”

“Well,” said the farmer, “I didn’t know how fast your horse could ___18___ then. But after seeing you drive for ten minutes, I knew.”

This story tells us that we shouldn’t be too quick to judge (判断) others. Sometimes, we need more ___19___ before we can give a correct answer. The farmer was not being rude; he was just being ___20___.

16. A. answer B. money C. help D. trouble

17. A. later B. earlier C. slower D. faster

18. A. eat B. sleep C. run D. jump

19. A. food B. time C. water D. space

20. A. lazy B. stupid C. careful D. funny

四、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

A

Welcome to City Museum! Here is some information for visitors.

Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Tuesday to Sunday), Closed on Monday.

Ticket Price: Adults: \10; Students (with ID): \5; Children under 6: Free.

Special Exhibition (展览) This Month: “Ancient Chinese Art” (March 1 – March 31). An extra \$3 is needed for this exhibition.

Rules:

1. No food or drinks inside the exhibition halls.

2. Photography is allowed, but no flash (闪光灯).

3. Please keep quiet and do not touch the exhibits (展品).

根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。

21. On which day can you NOT visit the museum?

A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Monday. D. Sunday.

22. How much should a college student with ID and a 5-year-old child pay for the special exhibition?

A. \8. B. \11. C. \13. D. \16.

23. What can visitors do in the museum?

A. Eat a sandwich in the hall. B. Take photos without flash.

C. Talk loudly on the phone. D. Try on ancient clothes.

24. Where can you probably see this text?

A. In a storybook. B. In a travel guide. C. In a science report. D. In a diary.

25. The main purpose of this text is to ______.

A. tell a story about the museum B. describe the history of Chinese art

C. provide visiting information D. compare ticket prices

B

Do you often feel tired in the morning even though you’ve had enough sleep? The problem might not be your sleep time, but your sleep quality (质量). Here are some tips for better sleep.

First, keep a regular sleep schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps your body’s internal clock (生物钟).

Second, create a relaxing bedtime routine. You can read a book, take a warm bath, or listen to soft music. Avoid using phones or computers for at least an hour before bed, because the blue light from screens can make it hard to fall asleep.

Third, make sure your bedroom is comfortable. It should be dark, quiet, and cool. A good mattress (床垫) and pillows are also important.

Finally, watch what you eat and drink. Don’t go to bed too hungry or too full. Avoid caffeine (咖啡因) and heavy meals in the evening.

Good sleep is important for your health and study. Try these tips and you may find yourself feeling more energetic in the morning!

根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。

26. What is the key to feeling energetic in the morning according to the passage?

A. Long sleep time. B. Good sleep quality. C. Eating before bed. D. Taking medicine.

27. Why should we avoid using phones before bed?

A. Because they are expensive. B. Because the blue light affects sleep.

C. Because they are too noisy. D. Because they have no interesting content.

28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of a bedtime routine?

A. Reading a book. B. Taking a warm bath.

C. Doing heavy exercise. D. Listening to soft music.

29. What does the underlined word “regular” mean in Paragraph 2?

A. 充足的 B. 规律的 C. 短暂的 D. 额外的

30. What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Importance of Breakfast B. How to Choose a Good Mattress

C. Tips for Getting Better Sleep D. The Harm of Using Phones at Night

C

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容判断句子正(T)误(F)。

Tom was a hardworking student, but he was very shy. He always sat at the back of the classroom and never raised his hand to answer questions, even when he knew the answers. His teacher, Ms. Green, noticed this.

One day, Ms. Green asked Tom to stay after class. “Tom,” she said kindly, “I know you are a smart boy. Why don’t you ever participate (参与) in class?” Tom looked down and said quietly, “I’m afraid of giving the wrong answer and everyone will laugh at me.”

Ms. Green smiled. “Making mistakes is how we learn. Nobody is perfect. I want you to try to answer at least one question tomorrow. Can you do that for me?” Tom nodded slowly.

The next day, when Ms. Green asked a question, Tom’s heart was beating fast. He slowly raised his hand. Ms. Green immediately called on him. Tom gave the answer, and it was correct! Ms. Green praised him, and some of his classmates smiled at him kindly. Tom felt a warm feeling inside. From that day on, Tom started to raise his hand more often. He became more confident and made more friends.

31. Tom was shy but very hardworking.

32. Tom never answered questions because he didn’t know the answers.

33. Ms. Green asked Tom to answer two questions the next day.

34. Tom felt nervous when he raised his hand for the first time.

35. The story mainly tells us that practice makes perfect.

五、词汇运用（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

A) 根据句意及汉语提示，写出所缺单词。

B) 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。

六、书面表达（满分15分）

假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Mike来信说他对中国传统文化很感兴趣，并请你推荐一个中国传统节日。请你给他回一封电子邮件，介绍一个你最喜欢的中国传统节日（如春节、中秋节等）。

内容要点：

1. 节日名称及时间；

2. 人们通常如何庆祝这个节日（至少两点）；

3. 你喜欢这个节日的原因。

写作要求：

1. 词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；

2. 内容必须包含所有要点，可适当发挥；

3. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名或地名。

Dear Mike,

I’m glad to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture.

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I hope you can come and experience it yourself one day!

Yours,

Li Hua

参考答案及评分标准

听力原文

第一节

1. W: The radio says it will be rainy tomorrow. Remember to take an umbrella.

M: Oh, what a pity! I planned to go hiking.

2. W: Do you drive to work every day?

M: No, the traffic is too heavy. I usually ride my bike.

3. M: Would you like something to drink? Tea or coffee?

W: Neither, thanks. Just some orange juice, please.

4. M: Excuse me, can I borrow this book?

W: Sure. Your library card, please.

5. W: Hurry up! The meeting starts at 2:15.

M: Don’t worry. We still have half an hour. It’s only 1:45 now.

第二节

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

W: Hi, Mike. Any plans for the weekend?

M: Hi, Lucy. Yes, I’m going to visit my grandparents in the countryside.

W: That sounds nice. Are you going alone?

M: No, my sister will go with me. We’ll take the bus on Saturday morning.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

W: Good morning. What seems to be the problem?

M: Good morning, doctor. I have a terrible stomachache.

W: I see. What did you have for breakfast?

M: Well, I was late, so I just ate some cold pizza from last night.

W: That might be the reason. It’s not good to eat cold food in the morning. I think you just need to drink some warm water and have a good rest. You’ll feel better soon.

M: Thank you, doctor.

第三节

Hello, everyone. This is an announcement for the School English Club. Our weekly meeting will be held this Friday afternoon at 4:30 in Room 201. The topic for this week is “How to improve listening skills”. All members are welcome. Please remember to bring your favorite English songs or short stories to share with others. The meeting will last for about an hour. If you have any questions, please contact Lucy from Class 3, Grade 8. Thank you.

一、听力理解（每小题1分）

1-5: B B C A B

6-10: B B C C C

11. Friday 12. listening skills 13. favorite English songs or short stories

14. an hour 15. 8

二、单项选择（每小题1分）

1-5: B A A C A

6-10: B B C B C

11-15: B A B B B

三、完形填空（每小题1分）

16-20: A B C B C

四、阅读理解（每小题2分）

A篇: 21-25: C A B B C

B篇: 26-30: B B C B C

C篇: 31-35: T F F T F

五、词汇运用（每小题1分）

A) 1. environment 2. clearly 3. communication 4. newspapers 5. necessary

B) 6. seventh 7. happily 8. unhealthy 9. best 10. not to be

六、书面表达（满分15分）

评分标准：

1. 内容要点（7分）：节日名称及时间（2分）；庆祝方式两点（4分）；喜欢的原因（1分）。要点齐全，内容充实。

2. 语言运用（5分）：语法、词汇使用基本正确，句型有一定变化，表达清楚。

3. 连贯性与结构（2分）：文章结构清晰，段落分明，连接词使用恰当。

4. 书写与卷面（1分）：书写工整，卷面整洁，词数基本符合要求。

One possible version:

Dear Mike,

I’m glad to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture. I’d like to introduce the Mid-Autumn Festival to you. It usually falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar.

On this day, families get together to enjoy a big dinner. The most important tradition is eating mooncakes and admiring the full moon. Mooncakes are round cakes with sweet fillings, symbolizing reunion.

I love this festival because it’s a time for family reunion. The moon looks especially bright and beautiful on that night, which makes me feel peaceful and happy.

I hope you can come and experience it yourself one day!

Yours,

Li Hua