2023-2024学年上学期12月教学质量检测
八年级（初二）英语
说明：1．全卷满分100分，考试时间100分钟。
2．请按试题序号在答题卡相应位置作答，答在试题卷或其它位置无效。
一、听力理解（本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
A）请听下面五段简短对话。每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听完每段对话后，你都将有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。（每小题1分，共5分）
1. What is Tom's favorite animal
A.The elephants. B. The pandas. C.The monkeys.
2.Which kind of the movie does the boy like
A. Cartoons. B. Action movies. C. Soap operas.
3. What does the boy's father want him to be
A. A doctor. B.A nurse. C. A computer programmer.
4. Where was Lily last Saturday
A.At school. B. At home. C.At work.
5.What's wrong with the boy
A. He makes many mistakes.
B.He is careless in the exam.
C.HHis teacher isn't happy with him.
B）请听下面四段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。（每小题1分，共10分）
请听对话，完成下列小题。
6. What problem does the boy have
A. He passed the exam.B. He didn't pass the exam. C.He lost his wallet（钱包）.
7.What will happen if the boy tells his parents the truth
A. They'll be upset. B.They'll beangry. C.They'll be happy.
请听对话，完成下列小题。
8.Where are the two speakers now
A.At home. B.In the store. C. In the restaurant.
9.When will the party start
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 5:30.
请听对话，完成下列小题。
10.How old is Tina now
A. 14 years old. B. 15 years old. C.16 years old.
11.Why did Tina move to the apartment
A. It was closer to her new school.
B.The apartment was very big.
C.She wanted to live with her parents.
12. What does Tina want to be when she grows up
A.A writer. B.A doctor. C.A singer.
请听对话，完成下列小题。
13. Where did Jack go on Saturday
A. To the library. B. To the cinema. C. To the museum.
14.What did Jack do on Sunday
A. He did his homework. B.He watched TV. C. He listened to music.
15. What can we get from the conversation
A. Alice went to the library with her friends.
B. Alice visited her grandparents on Saturday.
C.Alice watched a movie with Jack.
C）（每小题1分，共5分）听独白前你将有50秒钟的时间阅读句子内容。独白读两遍。
请听下面一段独白，根据独白内容完成5个句子，每个句子一空，每个空格不超过3个单词。将答案填写到答题卡的相应位置。
16. Mary is interested in reading and.
17. Mary is going to read at leastbook every month.
18. Mary is going to write anabout each book after reading it.
19. Tom wants to be awhen he grows up.
20. Tom's mom decides to teach him how to make a beef
二、单项填空（本大题共8小题，每小题1分，共8分）
请阅读下面各小题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21.Wild animals have living space. Instead, the number of farms is getting
A. 1ess and less; smaller and smaller B. fewer and fewer; less and less
C. less and less; lager and larger D. fewer and fewer: more and more
22.-As I know, your friend Jeff is very humorous.
-Yes.He isperson I know.
A.funnier B.the funniest C. more serious D. the most serious
23. Here is a banana. Please .We'll make a banana milk shake.
A.cut them up B. cut up it C. cut it up D. cut up them
24.-Kevin, could you pass me some It's so hot today.I'm really thirsty.-OK.Here you are.
A.rice B.bread C.water D. chicken
25. Sorry,I forgot_some sugar to the dish . It doesn't taste good.
A.add B. added C.to adding D.to add
26.The idiom“Mengzi's mother makes three moves” tells of a mother who did all she could to provide the best_for her child.
A.experience B.information C.environment D.culture
27.-Mom,can I play computer games this evening
- your homework first, and then we'll talk about it.
A.Finishing B. Finish C. To finish D.Finished
28.- will Jane finish her article -In ten days.
A.How long B.How soon C.How far D.How old
三、完形填空（本大题共21小题，每小题1分，共21分）
A）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The photo on the left above is old. Have you ever seen it It was taken after the 2014 World Cup final（决赛）．Lionel Messi of Argentina looked at the trophy（奖杯）-the biggest＿29＿in men＇s football-for a long time. It had never been so_30_to him, but he couldn't put his hands on it.Germany scored in extra time（加时赛） and won 1-0． Argentina lost the game．
Over the years, Messi has 31_many prizes. Football fans started to call him “the 32_player to ever play the game.” The man, however, was never able to lift the World Cup trophy for his_33_.He wanted to win it badly. He dreamed about it every day.
But again, the 2022 World Cup started terribly or Argentina. The team lost to Saudi Arabia a no-hoper（无望取胜）in its first game． People started to whisper（悄声说）：Messi is already 35 years old．This is 34his last World Cup. Will he end his brilliant career without winning a World Cup
The next few weeks,though, told a very 35story. Argentina won the group and it kept winning and never stopped.
The big day_36_on December 18. Argentina played against a strong France. Regulation time （规定时间）ended，2-2．Extra time ended，3-3．And then there were penalties（点球）-Argentina won，4-2.The_37_whispers were replaced by tears, hugs and smiles-for Messi and all of Argentina.
Reporters then took the other photo above. The 2022 World Cup belongs to Argentina. Finally,Messi could_38_it. Finally, he could call himself a World Cup champion.
29.A.prize B. dream C. advice D.program
30.A.halfway B.close C.ready D.similar
31.A.promised B. discussed C.got D. expected
32.A.greatest B.luckiest C.fastest D. biggest
33.A.city B.country C.town D.club
34.A.probably B. certainly C.finally D.truly
35.A.boring B.strange C. difficult D.different
36.A.covered B.arrived C. accepted D. invited
37.A.normal B. common C.early D.fresh
38.A.kiss B.watch C.touch D.catch
B）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后用方框中所给词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写到答题卡的相应位置。每个词限用一次。
go but finally another laugh visitor different send height smart environment
Many years ago,there were many states in China. The State of Qi was very strong, but it became less powerful. Yan Zi was a_39adviser, so the king of Qi sent him to ask Chu to support each other.
The king of Chu knew Yan Zi was very short. He tried to make Yan Zi feel shy about his_40.When Yan Zi arrived, the guard told him41 through the small gate. Yan Zi didn't get angry. “Only a state of dogs will greet（迎接）＿42＿with a gate for dogs．I＇m visiting the State of Chu. This gate isn't for me.” Yan Zi said. So the guard had
to take him through the main gate.
The king of Chu was unhappy at what Yan Zi did. “Why did Qi 43 you Don't they have anyone better ” the king tried 44way.
“If Qi meets a great king， it＇ll send the best ambassador（使臣）.I＇m the worst. That＇s why I＇m here.”Yan Zi replied calmly（镇定地）.At this time，the guards brought a thief（小偷）to the king.The thief was from Qi. "Ha! Yan Zi, is Qi a state of thieves ” asked the king impolitely.
Yan Zi replied, “The orange trees south of Huai River grow big and delicious fruit, 45the orange trees north of Huai River grow small and sour fruit. The 46makes the fruit grow _47.In Qi， people are good and honest， but here， they steal（偷）．What made that person a thief here？”＿48＿，the king looked at Yan Zi and_49_,“I was wrong about you and your state!”
四、阅读理解（本大题共18小题，每小题2分，共36分）
A）请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Time: From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: At the top of Clifton Avenue
Age: Between 6 and 16
Enter fee: 22
Notice: We will have experts to tell you all you need to know. See you at the top of the slope!
50. How much does a beginner pay for the race
A. 22. B. 16. C. 7. D. 6.
51.Who can take part in the race
A.A 5-year-old boy. B.A 17-year-old student.
C.A 10-year-old girl. D. A 23-year-old teacher.
52.Which of the following about Soapbox Derby Race is TRUE
A. The racing cars have motors. B. The experts will come to help.
C.The race will be held at 9:00 a.m. D.Racers will meet on Green Avenue.
B
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. You look young. In 2135, many people can live to be about 150 years old. So at the age of 40, you're not old at all. And your parents look the same age as you!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2135, "smart clothes” can change the color or style as you like.
You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but you hear the voice, “You shouldn't drink that!”Your fridge remembers the information about the milk. It knows that the milk is not fresh.In2135, every household appliance is like your secretary.
It's time to go to work. In 2135, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend with your glasses. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true “All these will come true, even better,” says a scientist.I couldn't agree more with the scientist. I am looking forward to the new life.
53.Which of the following words can exactly describe the future life
A.Smart. B. Comfortable. C.Interesting. D. Unbelievable.
54.Where is the “voice”from
A.The watch. B.The secretary. C. The milk. D.The fridge.
55. What are the cars in 2135 like
A. They run in the sky. B. They are like mirrors.
C. They don't need drivers. D. They can talk with humans.
56.Which of the following is TRUE about the life in 2135
A. People won't get old.
B.Pcople don't need to wear clothes.
C.People don't need to have breakfast.
D. People can call their friends with their glasses.
57. What does the writer think of the life in the future
A.It will be as good as now. B.It will be much better than now.
C. It will be as bad as now. D. It will be much worse than now.
C
Space tourism （旅游） is not all about rockets -- space balloons can do it too！ The Spanish company HALO Space ad the first unmanned test flight of its balloon in December 2022.It will compete with several other companies in the space-traveling business.
The test lasted 4 hours.The balloon reached 37 kilometers above Earth. People would see Earth
from the blackness of space, said the Daily Mail. By 2029, the company plans to carry 3,000
passengers on 400 trips a year.The ticket for each trip will costbetween 100,000 and 20,000 US
dollars (about 696,000 to 1,392,000 yuan).
The test balloon is 773 kilograms， with a diameter（直径）between 110 and 130 meters （the length of a soccer field）. It is filled with hydrogen（氢气）， which is much lighter than air. When it flies， it lifts the capsule（舱）connected to it. The capsule can carry eight passengers and a pilot. Passengers can enjoy the 360-degree view through the big windows.To ensure people's safety, the capsule is also equipped with parachutes（降落伞）.Another company， the US-based Space Perspective， said that such trips are about relaxation. Their balloon rises slowly at about 300 meters per minute, and takes about two hours to fly to 30 kilometers. Space Perspective is planning to fly their balloons from ships on the sea. Then people can enjoy sunrise and sunset there!
58. What did HALO Space do in Dec 2022
A. It offered space traveling service on rockets. B.It tested its first unmanned space balloon.
C. It replaced rockets with balloons. D. It used rockets to send a balloon into space.
59. What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 1 refer to
A. Space tourism. B.The Spanish company HALO Space.
C. Space balloon. D. The firs unmanned test flight.
60.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How the capsule protects passengers.
B. Why passengers choose to go to space in the balloon.
C.How the balloon will fly to space.
D.What the balloon and its capsule are like.
61. What do we learn about the US-based Space Perspective
A. It offers people the chance to enjoy sunrise and sunset in space.
B.Its balloon will fly at a quick speed to help people feel excited.
C. It plans to fly its balloons from ships on the sea.
D. Its balloon will reach 300 kilometers above Earth.
62. What would be the best title for the passage
A.Travelling by Space Balloon B. Enjoying Sunrise and Sunset
C.The Space-traveling Business D.Flying on the Sea
B）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整，并在答题卡上将其序号涂黑。一空一句。
Being a farmer is to have a lot of work. You spend all day outdoors. Luckily, smart technology （科技）is making its way down to the farm.Drones（无人机），apps，driverless tractors（拖拉机）63 .Let's take a look.
Drones
64. With the help of them， farmers closely watch their crops， find pests（害虫） and make sure that water is being used efficiently（有效率地）.Drones can also help humans do lots of physical work. They can spread seeds ，fertilizer（化肥） and pesticides（农药） faster than humans.Driverless tractors
The driverless car is an exciting new technology, 65.There are now driverless tractors
that can work in fields around the clock. Pulling in a grain cart ，the tractor can automatically（自动地）
receive grain from a combine， and then send the cart to be unloaded（卸货）.
The irrigation app
One of the most important jobs of a farmer is to make sure that plants get water.A new smartphone app called Smart Irrigation can help 66．It connects（连接）with the weather station to learn about local rainfall 67.
五、补全对话（共5分）
请阅读下面对话，根据对话内容从下面的七个选项中选择五个填入空白处，使对话通顺、合理，意思完整，并在答题卡上将其序号涂黑。一空一句。
A:Hey, Lisa. What are you doing
B:68
A:What's the name of the book
B:Adventures ofa Cat-Whiskered Girl.69
A: No.70_Can you tell me
B: Of course. It's about a girl named Audrey. She comes to a strange place and meets different people. 71
A:Sounds interesting.72
B:I don't know. I haven't finished the book yet.
A: All right. If you finish,please tell me.
B: No problem.
A. Have you read it before
B. You can keep the book for two weeks.
C. And then some strange stories happen.
D. May I borrow this book
E. I'm reading a book.
F. What happens in the end
G.What's it about
六、书面表达（10分）
假如你是李华，学校将要举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“This is me”为题，根据以下提示写一篇参赛演讲稿，向同学们介绍一下自己。
要点：（1）What are your strong points（优点）？
(2)What is your dream for the future
(3)What will your future life be like
(4)How will you make your dream and your future life come true
要求：（1）演讲稿须包括四个所列要点，可自由发挥；
（2）演讲稿中不得涉及真实的人名、校名和地名；
（3）词数：70左右（已给出的开头和结尾不计入总词数）。
This is me
Hello,everyone!
I'm Li Hua and I'm happy to stand here to talk about myself.
2023-2024学年上学期12月教学质量检测
八年级（初二）英语 参考答案
说明：1．全卷满分100分，考试时间100分钟。
2．请按试题序号在答题卡相应位置作答，答在试题卷或其它位置无效。
一、听力理解（本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
A）1．【答案】B2．【答案】B3．【答案】A4．【答案】B5．【答案】A
B）请听对话，完成下列小题。
【答案】6．B 7.B
请听对话，完成下列小题。
【答案】8．B 9.C
请听对话，完成下列小题。
【答案】10．B 11.C 12.A
请听对话，完成下列小题。
【答案】13．B 14 C 15.A
C）（每小题1分，共5分）听独白前你将有50秒钟的时间阅读句子内容。独白读两遍。
请听下面一段独白，根据独白内容完成5个句子，每个句子一空，每个空格不超过3个单词。将答案填写到答题卡的相应位置。
【答案】16．writing 17．one或者1 18.article 19.cook 20. sandwich
二、单项填空（本大题共8小题，每小题1分，共8分）
请阅读下面各小题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21．【答案】C22．【答案】B23．【答案】C24．【答案】C
25．【答案】D26．【答案】C27．【答案】B28．【答案】B
三、完形填空（本大题共21小题，每小题1分，共21分）
【答案】29．A 30.B 31.C32.A 33.B
34.A 35.D 36.B 37.C 38.A
B）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后用方框中所给词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写到答题卡的相应位置。每个词限用一次。
【答案】39-43 smart， height， to go， vistors， send
44-49 another, but,enviornment,differently,Finally,laughed
四、阅读理解（本大题共18小题，每小题2分，共36分）
A）请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A【答案】ACB
B【答案】ADCDB
C【答案】BBDCA
B）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整，并在答题卡上将其序号涂黑。一空一句。
【答案】CFEBA
五、补全对话（共5分）
【答案】78．E 79.A 80.G 81.C 82.F
六、书面表达（10分）
【答案】例文：
This is me
Hell1o,everyone!
I'm Li Hua and I'm happy to stand here to talk about myscIf. I think I'm a good person.I am friendly to others and I'm always ready to help others. I work hard at school and I'm good at most of my subjects. I enjoy discussing problems with my classmates. It's a good way to improve myself.
I enjoy playing basketball and I hope to be a basketball player in the future. I will feel proud if I can play for my country. My future life will be colorful. I wil live in Shanghai and keep a cat as my pet in my house. When I am fee, I will go hiking with my family. To make my dream come true, I will practise every day. I'm supposed to work harder so that I can go to college to learn basketball. I'm sure I can be an excellent basketball player.
Thank you for your attention!

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