江苏省苏州工业园区2023-2024学年八年级下学期英语期末试卷
一、听力选择 第一部分 听对话回答问题。本部分共有5道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，从A、B、C三个选项中选出与你所听内容相符的选项。每段对话听两遍。
1．（1分）What charity are they talking about？
A.
B.
C.
2．（1分）Where is Lily going for a trip？
A.
B.
C.
3．（1分）How much will the woman pay for a double room next Wednesday？
A.＄16.
B.＄32.
C.＄64.
4．（1分）What does the woman think of the hotel？
A.Quiet.
B.Cheap.
C.Comfortable.
5．（1分）Why does the woman decide to watch the films on TV？
A.Because there is no space to park the car.
B.Because she thinks the films are boring.
C.Because she is too busy to go to the cinema.
第二部分 听对话和短文回答问题
6．（2分）（1）What should a volunteer do in the event？
A.Running in the city race.
B.Keeping the ground clean.
C.Raising money to buy water.
（2）How can we become a volunteer？
A.To exercise and keep strong.
B.To make a call to ask for a chance.
C.To fill in a form and have an interview.
听一篇短文，回答问题。请根据短文内容，选择正确答案，完成信息记录表，短文听两遍。答题完毕，请等待“嘀”的信号，进入下一篇短文。
7．（3分）
My changes
Past I used to be a shy girl.I was too nervous to（1） in class
Now I can answer questions （2） in class.
Reason I joined an English Club at the age of（3） .
（1）A.discuss with classmates
B.ask questions
C.answer questions
（2）A.excitedly
B.loudly
C.correctly
（3）A.14
B.40
C.16
听第二篇短文，回答问题。答题完毕，请等待“嘀”的信号。
8．（5分）（1）What did Tyler have difficulty doing in his first six years？
A.Walking and running.
B.Smelling and tasting.
C.Hearing and speaking.
（2）When did Tyler have an operation？
A.In 2020.
B.In 2012.
C.In 2002.
（3）Who did Tyler first paint？
A.His mother.
B.An artist.
C.A writer.
（4）How many paintings are there in Tyler's picture book？
A.Thirteen.
B.Seventeen.
C.Thirty.
（5）Why did Tyler publish the picture book？
A.To bring disabled kids some hope.
B.To teach other children how to paint.
C.To introduce some artists and writers.
二、单项填空 从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
9．（1分）It has been more than 30 years Project Hope was set up in China.（ ）
A．when B．since C．before D．till
10．（1分）—Joseph，don't jump to any conclusion， when you meet someone only for the first time.
—Don't worry，I won't.（ ）
A．exactly B．specially
C．closely D．especially
11．（1分）—Have they made up their mind？
—Not yet.Most of the details are still under .（ ）
A．discussion B．treatment
C．communication D．condition
12．（1分）—She never herself to make a mistake in homework.
—That's why she always comes first.（ ）
A．asks B．allows C．supports D．expects
13．（1分）—Kevin，how's your trip in France？
—Everything goes well _________ greeting with a kiss.It makes me uncomfortable.（ ）
A． like B． without C． except D． including
14．（1分）—Mum，when shall I watch TV？
—After all the homework .（ ）
A．was done B．has been done
C．is done D．will be done
15．（1分）—You be hungry after all that walking.
—Exactly!I am as hungry as a wolf.（ ）
A．must B．could C．can't D．needn't
16．（1分）—I've collected all the information about the project.Can you tell me ？
—Before next Friday.（ ）
A．what to write about in the report
B．how to write the report
C．where to search for information
D．when to hand in the report
17．（1分）Which of the following transitions is used to show cause and effect？（ ）
A．After reading the book，I am not as shy as before.
B．I also want to travel around the world in the future.
C．I can tell her anything because she can keep a secret.
D．Some students enjoy reading novels， while others don't.
18．（1分）By studying abroad，you can learn English and experience a new culture， killing two birds with one stone.Which of the following situations is the underlined English saying proper for？（ ）
A．Cycling to work，I can save money and keep fit.
B．He always gives his friends help when they need it.
C．Practice speaking English，and you will be better at it.
D．My cousin made his dream come true through hard work.
三、完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
19．（10分） We humans love music.But what about plants？We just have to （1） .
A new report shows that nearly 67% of UK gardeners play music （2） their plants!Well，I know my grandad sings opera to his tomatoes.Many people do believe music helps plants to grow better.They're said to grow well to classical music （3） are less interested in rock music!
But is it true？Plants react（反应） to light，water，temperature and many other （4） things﹣so why not music？In fact，plants can feel sounds that move through the （5） as vibrations（震动）.That includes vibrations made by some flying insects like bugs and bees.So，might they react to vibrations from music，too？We're not （6） .We have to do a lot of careful tests the same way over time as different tests show （7） results.We need to check the quality of soil，water and light，as well as the music.But I （8） if singing and talking to your plants means you care about them.Could it be the care that makes them healthier instead of the music itself？
Here comes another question：can plants （9） music？I couldn't believe it when I heard about the plants singing show in Italy!Are they for real？Yes，devices（装置） are tied to plant leaves.They turn plant sounds （10） synthesizer （合成） music.But the real voices of plants are much more interesting than we yet know.You can even buy an expensive machine that lets you listen to the 'music' of your houseplants.
（1）A.run out B.look out C.find out D.put out
（2）A.in B.to C.of D.with
（3）A.but B.though C.so D.as
（4）A.living B.natural C.dangerous D.harmful
（5）A.light B.water C.soil D.air
（6）A.interested B.right C.sure D.alone
（7）A.similar B.different C.good D.bad
（8）A.wonder B.understand C.know D.learn
（9）A.hear B.feel C.notice D.make
（10）A.into B.up C.down D.off
四、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
20．（6分）
（1）What does the price include？
a.A dinner with drinks.
b.A souvenir notebook.
c.A video of the trip.
d.A photo of the tourists.
A.bc
B.bd
C.ac
D.ad
（2）When is the ideal time to take the tour？
A.At the end of a sunny day.
B.During a storm on the sea.
C.While fishing with friends.
D.On a night filled with stars.
（3）If you take the tour with 3 of your friends，you can .
A.book the tour only online.
B.pay for the tour with 20% off.
C.finish the sunset tour before 6：30 p.m.
D.reach the boarding place after 5：30 p.m.
21．（6分） A study of trees has shown that last summer was the hottest in 2，000 years.Scientists usually study changes in temperature by comparing （对比） temperature records in different periods.However，the records before 1850 are not in detail，so scientists decided to use a different way to study historical temperatures.They did this by looking at the tree﹣ring records from thousands of trees across nine different areas in the Earth's Northern Hemisphere （北半球）.
Tree rings are the circles you see on a stump （树桩） of wood when a tree is cut down.They hold important information.The number of rings show how many years the tree has been alive，and the rings can also show local climate （气候） conditions.
Using tree﹣ring data （数据），the scientists were able to work out the temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere every summer between the years AD1 and 1849.They compared these to last year's summer temperatures and found that 2023 was warmer than any summer during the period studied.
Scientists say that tree rings are useful for studying how the climate has changed over time.However，there isn't enough tree﹣ring data from the Southern Hemisphere.Because the climate there may not be as seasonally changeable as that in the Northern Hemisphere.Besides，the Southern Hemisphere has less forested area.Historically，more study has been done in the Northern Hemisphere，so more data has been collected.
（1）What does"a different way"in paragraph 1 refer to（指代）？
A.Visiting nine different areas.
B.Studying the tree﹣ring records.
C.Comparing temperature records.
D.Checking the records before 1850.
（2）What information can tree rings provide？
A.The time when trees were cut down.
B.The places where the trees grew.
C.The height of the trees in warmer places.
D.The ages of the trees and local climate.
（3）How is the last paragraph organized？
A.Time order.
B.Space order.
C.General to specific.
D.Specific to general.
22．（6分） One day I will write a big book about the Lilliput.I will not describe all the customs（习俗） here，but I do want to say something about this interesting country.
The Lilliputians are well educated people，but their way of writing is strange.They do not write from left to right like the Europeans or from the top of the page downwards，like the Chinese.They write from one corner of the paper to the opposite corner!
Their ideas about children are very different from ours.They do not believe that parents should choose their children's education.All children are taken away from their parents when they are young，and are sent to nursery schools （幼儿园）.When they are older，children go to different schools.Some children go to schools where they learn about equality，honor and bravery.Some others go to schools where they learn different job skills.
Their teachers are always with them.Their parents are allowed to visit them twice a year and kiss them on greeting and leaving，but they may not whisper to their children，use loving words，or bring them presents or sweets.
Girls also go to schools，where they learn the same things as boys.They are also taught about family life.But they never hear the stories of silly women.As a result，the women of Lilliput are smart and wise.
（1）The way of writing in Lilliput is .
A.from the bottom upwards
B.from right to left like Europeans
C.from one corner to the opposite
D.from top to bottom like Chinese
（2）According the passage，what can we infer（推断） about Lilliput？
A.People in Lilliput have great difficulty reading or writing.
B.Girls in Lilliput don't receive the same education as boys.
C.The only purpose of education is to teach students job skills.
D.Schools are more important than parents in children's education.
（3）In which part of the newspaper can you read the passage？
A.LIFE SKILLS
B.GREAT NOVELS
C.SCIENCE WORLD
D.SCHOOL TIME
23．（6分） "I found it!I found it!"a second grader shouted with excitement as he rushed to Ms.Liao，the librarian."This is exactly what I've been looking for﹣﹣Journey to the West."
Liao checked the student's library card."Have a good read，my dear，"she said."Why don't you have a chat with me next time，so that I can recommend a book I like to you？"Seeing the boy rush back to a plastic chair in the corner of the room，holding the book like a box of treasure，Liao let out a broad smile.
"Children need a stable （稳定的） environment to develop reading skills，"she said.The library，covering less than 20 square meters and holding about 5，000 books，provides such an environment for the children of migrant workers（外来务工者） in Tongzhou，Beijing.
The library is part of the Weilan Library project，which works to set up libraries for migrant children.Zuo Qiao，who started the project，believes that every child should have the chance to read in libraries."Three rules are important in any one of our libraries：a large number of high﹣quality children's books；consistent（连贯的） opening hours；and allowing the kids to make their own choice of books to borrow and read，"he said.
Librarian Liao said that when it opened on Feb 13 this year，the small room was filled with so many students that she had to organize different visiting hours for different grades.
（1）What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean？
A.Ms.Liao had a good time chatting with the boy.
B.Ms.Liao was happy to see the boy enjoy reading.
C.Ms.Liao was glad to get a box of treasure from the boy.
D.Ms.Liao was surprised to see the boy rush back to the chair.
（2）What does Weilan Library project do to help the children of migrant workers？
A.To offer a chatting room.
B.To provide a reading environment.
C.To sell high﹣quality books.
D.To help them with homework.
（3）According to the passage，what would Ms.Liao probably share in her WeChat Moment？
A.I am happy to help a second grader find Journey to the West.
B.I am too busy to organize visiting hours for different grades.
C.Working in such a big and modern library，I feel really proud.
D.Working as a librarian，I get to help children of migrant workers.
五、信息还原 根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。选项中有两项为多余选项。
24．（5分）Rosa：It's time for a new discussion.（1）
Amy：Yes.
Rosa：This time we should talk about light pollution!
Wendy：But pollution harms things.How can light be bad？
Rosa：Well， （2） Light that is created（造成） by humans.
Wendy：It's still good.I always keep my nightlight on because I am afraid of ghosts.
Simon：Yes，but our towns and cities keep creating more light every year.
Charlie：Nights are getting brighter and brighter.（3）
Amy：But I believe Rosa is thinking of the bad results for animals.I know the brightness of our cities can confuse（迷惑） birds as they fly overhead.
Rosa：Exactly.（4）
Charlie：I also know that sea turtles like to give birth to babies on dark beaches.
Amy：Yes，baby turtles enjoy natural moonlight.
Charlie：So，light pollution must make their life harder.
Rosa： （5） That is what we are going to talk about today.
A.But how can we solve this problem？
B.I'm talking about unnatural light at night.
C.So it's becoming harder to see many stars，at night.
D.So you mean light from towns are less than before.
E.Some birds even crash into brightly lighted buildings.
F.I guess daylight makes it easier for people to see them.
G.Remember how we discussed noise pollution a few months ago？
六、词汇运用 根据下列句子所给汉语注释或首字母，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
25．（1分）My granddad used to be a history teacher，and I've heard lots of （战争） stories from him.
26．（1分）Money may not buy us happiness，but we should still spend it （明智地）.
27．（1分）All the students listened quietly and （礼貌地） until the meeting was over.
28．（1分）It's important to prevent the s of some serious diseases among children.
29．（1分）—Is nature our greatest treasure？
—Of course，we depend on its r resources to live.
请阅读下面短文，将方框中单词或短语的正确形式填入答题卡标有题号的横线上。每空限填一个单词或短语，每个单词或短语只能填一次。
30．（5分）
throw pollute make a difference programme prize
Mateo Lange，a 15﹣year﹣old from Michigan，US，is helping improve the environment and his community through his weekend recycling （1） .He got the idea when he saw cans and bottles always were （2） around the road.In Michigan，cans and bottles can be collected and redeemed（兑换） for money.Since2020，Lange's plan has raised ＄350，000 and supported over 50 local youth groups.Besides，it has prevented more than 2 million bottles and cans from （3） Michigan's roadsides，lakes and rivers."It has （4） to our community."Lange said.
In 2023，Lange received the Gloria Barron （5） for Young Heroes.When asked about his cleanup success，Lange said，"Be creative.Have an idea and build on it."
七、阅读表达 阅读下面的短文，用英语回答问题，并将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。
31．（6分） April 22，2024 marks the 55th World Earth Day.This year's theme is"Planet vs.Plastics"（全球战塑）.So，I decided to try something different：a whole day without using any plastic.It sounded exciting but，it was quite hard.
My morning started with a homemade breakfast in a glass bowl.But later when I tried to order juice as usual，I had to give up because of those plastic cups.I faced a bigger problem at the supermarket.Almost everything was wrapped （包装） in plastic—from fruits and vegetables to meat.It made me realize that plastic is everywhere，making it hard to carry on with my no﹣plastic plan.
Plastic is widely used in our daily life.It can be made into all kinds of things such as bags，bottles and toys.It's tough（牢固的） and it's really light.So we depend heavily on it.
But there's one thing：Using too much plastic can be harmful to the environment.Humans use about one million plastic bottles every minute，and more than 5 trillion plastic bags are used each year，according to a United Nations report.The world produces 200 million tons of plastic waste each year，but only less than 10 percent has been recycled.Most of them end up in the lakes，rivers and oceans，hurting animals and nature.
To make a difference，China stopped the production，sale and use of plastic shopping bags with a thickness of less than 0.025 mm in 2008.From 2010 to 2020，China recycled 170 million tons of waste plastic.These have helped reduce plastic waste.
Let's join hands and make a clean and beautiful world.
（1）What did the writer decide to do to support the World Earth Day？
（2）According to the passage，why is plastic useful but harmful？ （No more than 20 words.）
（3）What can you do to help reduce plastic waste？
八、书面表达
32．（20分）旅行，拓宽视野；阅读，滋养心灵。本月校园广播站"英语时光"栏目拟开展主题为"Reading or Travelling"的分享活动，请以"I like _____（travelling/reading） more"为题，用英语一篇发言稿，要点如下：
（1）Explain why you like travelling or reading more；
（2）Share one of your travelling or reading experiences；
（3）Offer advice on travelling or reading in summer holiday.
注意：
（1）词数90左右；短文开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
（2）内容需涵盖所有要点，可适当发挥；
（3）文中不得出现与考生相关的真实校名和姓名等信息。
I like _____ （travelling/reading） more
Good morning，dear teachers and friends!______
That's all for today's sharing.Thanks for listening!
参考答案
一、听力选择 第一部分 听对话回答问题。本部分共有5道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，从A、B、C三个选项中选出与你所听内容相符的选项。每段对话听两遍。
1．略 ； 2．略 ； 3．略 ； 4．略 ； 5．略 ；
第二部分 听对话和短文回答问题
6． 略 ；
听一篇短文，回答问题。请根据短文内容，选择正确答案，完成信息记录表，短文听两遍。答题完毕，请等待“嘀”的信号，进入下一篇短文。
7．略 ；
听第二篇短文，回答问题。答题完毕，请等待“嘀”的信号。
8．略 ；
二、单项填空 从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
9．B； 10．D； 11．A； 12．B； 13．C； 14．C； 15．A； 16．D； 17．C； 18．A；
三、完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
19．C； B； A； B； C； C； B； A； D； A；
四、阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
20．D； A； B； 21．B； D； D； 22．C； D； B； 23．B； B； D；
五、信息还原 根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将选项填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。选项中有两项为多余选项。
24．G； D； C； E； F；
六、词汇运用 根据下列句子所给汉语注释或首字母，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。
25．wars； 26．wisely； 27．politely； 28．pread； 29．enewable；
请阅读下面短文，将方框中单词或短语的正确形式填入答题卡标有题号的横线上。每空限填一个单词或短语，每个单词或短语只能填一次。
30．programme； thrown； polluting； made a difference； prize；
七、阅读表达 阅读下面的短文，用英语回答问题，并将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。
31．He decided to try something different：a whole day without using any plastic.； Because plastic is widely used in our daily life，but using too much plastic can be harmful to the environment.； I will try my best not to use plastic products.；
八、书面表达
32．
I like reading more
Good morning，dear teachers and friends!
Reading is a lifelong journey and plays an important part in our life.It can not only open our minds but also make us get more useful knowledge that we can't learn from school books.I often read books about history and some interesting novels in my free time.The more I read，the more thoughtful I will be.I didn't use to read before.I spent much time in playing games ，watching TV or listening to music.Finally I realized it was bad for me，so I took up reading.Reading has made my life colourful and meaningful.I read books at least three times a week now.
If you enjoy reading，I think first you should read the books you like.Secondly，you need to develop good reading habits.Finally，you need to take reading notes frequently.
That's all for today's sharing.Thanks for listening!；
