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2024-2025 学年八年级下学期期末押题卷（湖北武汉专用）
英语试卷
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共55分）
第一部分 听力部分（略）
一、听力测试（略）
第二部分 笔试部分
二、选择填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。将代表该答案的字母在答题
卡上相应的位置涂黑。
1．—Will you pay all these bills for me?
— ________. I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
A．No problem B．That’s all right C．That’s a good point D．No way
2．—Do you think online courses will take the place of traditional teaching?
—________. Nothing beats speaking to another person face to face.
A．I’m not sure B．I hope not C．I think so D．I don’t think so
3．—There is milk and coffee for Allen to drink.
—I guess he refused to accept _________ of them—what he likes is only cola.
A．either B．every C．none D．neither
4．—Parents should encourage their kids to do some social work in the community.
—_________. It helps them develop a sense of social responsibility.
A．That’s all right B．It’s a piece of cake
C．I can’t agree more D．Every minute counts
5．—How did you know his meaning?
—By reading between the ________ in his letter.
A．words B．lines C．meanings D．records
6．Paul is badly hurt on the playground. Don’t move him _________ you know some first-aid knowledge.
A．unless B．if C．because D．after
7．—If the tea is too _______, you can add some more water.
—Perfect! It really hits the spot.
A．sour B．sweet C．strong D．spicy
8．The drama Yuhuayao ________ people in Nanjing with a chance to listen to and learn the Party’s history.A．offered B．provided C．compared D．protected
9．—They listened to my speech, but how much did they ________, I wonder.
—I don’t know, either.
A．take up B．take in C．take away D．take after
10．The idiom (成语) “Review the old and learn the new” tells us _________.
A．what can we learn B．who we should learn from
C．when should we review D．how we can learn well
三、完型填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Yesterday evening, when Hu Wei was showering, he suddenly heard a voice from above his head. 11
! You’ve been in there for three minutes!”
The boy was 12 . “Excuse me, who’s over there?” he looked up at the showerhead and asked.
“It’s me, the Four-Minute Shower,” the voice replied.
“The four-minute shower? Who showers for 13 four minutes?”
“Well, you should,” Mr. Shower replied. “Everyone should keep their showers 14 .”
“But 15 ?” Hu asked.
“The world is running out of clean, fresh water, you know. By 2050, about half of the world’s population will
16 water shortages for at least one month a year. We must do something to save water 17 it’s too
late.”
“I’ve 18 it. I’ll try to finish my shower as soon as possible,” Hu said. “Thank you for your advice.
Bye.”
“I’m not 19 ,” said Mr. Shower. “I have one more piece of advice.”
“Well, go ahead. I’m all 20 .”
“You should take the place of your power showerhead with a regular one,” said the Four-Minute Shower. “A
regular showerhead uses 10 litters (升) of water a minute. A power showerhead can use up to 20 liters.”
“All right. I’ll let Dad 21 . Anything else?”
“Well, sometimes, you can try taking a cold shower in the morning. A cold shower will 22 you to
finish in four minutes. And you’ll help 23 gas (燃气) or electricity.”
“Cold showers? Um...okay, I’ll 24 it.”
“Thanks,” Mr. Shower replied. “Now I’ll go next door.”
Hu looked up at the showerhead again. The voice was gone, but Mr. Shower’s advice kept 25 in hishead. He quickly finished his shower and turned off the tap.
11．A．Move up B．Cheer up C．Look up D．Hurry up
12．A．excited B．surprised C．unhappy D．thankful
13．A．nearly B．hardly C．only D．mainly
14．A．nice B．clean C．short D．long
15．A．how B．why C．when D．where
16．A．solve B．cause C．repeat D．experience
17．A．before B．when C．unless D．after
18．A．found B．got C．dropped D．changed
19．A．finished B．gone C．invited D．refused
20．A．hands B．eyes C．ears D．feet
21．A．know B．shower C．wait D．see
22．A．advise B．trouble C．drive D．introduce
23．A．use B．save C．protect D．treasure
24．A．go through B．come across C．think about D．look after
25．A．ringing B．falling C．thinking D．hiding
四、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面三篇语言材料，从每题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
County (县) Interests More Visitors Abroad
Youyang is famous for its many ancient towns, rich natural scenery (风景) and special culture
especially the Tujia and Miao groups. In May, the government held some events, offering a lot
of activities and a special tour trip for visitors from Southeast Asian countries. They visited
some tourist scenes and experienced intangible (非物质) cultures. This trip to Youyang touched
their hearts, and they really enjoyed its special natural beauties.
_____________
Some college students from the USA recently began a journey to know China. They took
classes from experts and joined cultural tours during a two-week visit to learn more abouttechnology, tea art, sports, history and transportation. The visit opens a window for American
youths to experience the first Asian country they have ever visited.
Mozart Rocks China
The French musical Mozart-L’opera Rock catches the eyes of Chinese with its rock and
classical music while celebrating the forever friendship between France and China. The play
will tour over 20 cities across China, lighting the enthusiasm (热情) of fans. This musical
records Mozart’s journey on the music scene. It also includes some musical styles (风格),
especially rock, giving it an unusual, crazy and modern feel.
26．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
A．EDUCATION. B．NATURE. C．MUSIC． D．CULTURE.
27．Youyang is well-known for its __________.
A．friendly people B．modern towns C．natural beauties D．musical events
28．The best heading for the second piece of news would be _________.
A．Youths Travel in Asian Countries B．US Students Research China
C．Open a Window for Teenagers D．Take a Class With Experts
29．What can we learn about the French musical?
A．It includes all musical styles.
B．It will tour over 20 countries.
C．Chinese lovers of Mozart are excited about it.
D．It celebrates the friendship between Mozart and his fans.
30．The tours above are about __________.
A．lives of Tujia and Miao groups B．travel plans to other countries
C．Mozart’s musical styles D．colorful cultures and lives
Maria Mitchell was born in 1818. Her love of astronomy (天文学) started in her childhood. Mitchell’s
father was a teacher and an astronomer. He made sure that all his children received the same education. This was
unusual at that time. Most families only educated boys. Mitchell’s father taught her how to use the telescope (望远
镜). She studied hard and spent every clear night watching the night sky.
After Mitchell finished school, she worked in a library for 20 years. She worked all day among books, and
then spent her evenings observing (观察) the stars. On that night in October 1847, Mitchell found a new comet
(彗星). She noted her discovery and ran to tell her father. He told the news of her discovery to the scientific
community. She won a prize for her discovery in 1848.Mitchell’s discovery made her famous around the world. She became the first woman to be chosen to the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She toured around the world and met scientists. In 1865, she became a
teacher at a college. She was the first woman teacher of astronomy in the country.
Mitchell’s achievement is important even today. Her research brought us a little closer to the stars. Without
her hard work, none of this would happen.
31．What did Mitchell’s father do for her?
A．He made sure she was educated. B．He taught his children about astronomy.
C．He studied the night sky with a telescope. D．He became a teacher and an astronomer.
32．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A．Mitchell’s father found a new comet.
B．Mitchell didn’t study after she left school
C．Mitchell’s key to success was books and observation.
D．Mitchell told the news of her discovery to the scientific community.
33．What did Mitchell do after she became famous around the world?
A．She celebrated her own success
B．She worked in a library for 10 years.
C．She wrote a book about how to find a new star.
D．She traveled around the world and met scientists.
34．Match the event with the right time and choose the right answer.
①Finding a new comet. ②Becoming a teacher. ③Winning a prize.
a. In 1848 b. In 1865 c. In 1847
A．①-a, ②-c, ③-bB．①-c, ②-b, ③-a C．①-b, ②-c, ③-a D．①-a, ②-b, ③-c
35．Why did the writer write the last paragraph?
A．To tell us Mitchell is a famous woman. B．To talk about the history of astronomy.
C．To show Mitchell’s influence (影响) on us. D．To encourage more women to study astronomy.
Auke Florian Hiemstra is a Dutch scientist who studies how wild animals use materials made by humans.
“Almost anything can become part of a bird nest,” he says. But he was surprised when someone sent him a picture
of a magpie (喜鹊) nest. The top of the nest had thin metal spikes (金属刺) pointing out all over. The metal spikeswere “anti-bird spikes”. They are usually placed on buildings to stop birds from landing. But this time, the birds
had used the strips of spikes to make a nest.
In time, the researchers learned about several other nests in Europe that also used anti-bird spikes. Some
were magpie nests; others were made by crows (乌鸦). “These are the craziest bird nests I’ve ever seen,” says Mr.
Hiemstra. “Magpies and crows are known for being clever. The two kinds of birds are related and are famous for
being able to solve challenging problems.”
But the birds didn’t use the spikes in the same ways. The crows used the spikes on the inside of their nests
to help make the nests more strong. Magpies have to worry about other birds stealing their eggs, so they use
thorny (多刺) branches to build a spiky cover over their nests. In this case, they appeared to use the spikes like
humans do—putting them on top of their nests to keep other birds from landing.
It’s common for birds to use man-made materials (材料) in their nests. One recent study reported that nests
with man-made materials have been found all over the world, except in Antarctica. Scientists aren’t sure if birds
are using man-made material because they are better, or simply easy to find. Nests have been found with all kinds
of man-made materials, including fishing lines, candy papers, and plastic bags.
It’s not clear if spikes in nests cause any problems for the birds. But it’s probably more common that we
know. Mr. Hiemstra thinks there are probably more nests out there that were built with anti-bird spikes. They just
haven’t been found yet.
36．How did Mr. Hiemstra feel when he received the picture?
A．Surprised. B．Worried. C．Scared. D．Disappointed.
37．Why do humans build the metal spikes on the top of the buildings?
A．To make nests for birds. B．To protect birds from being hurt.
C．To stop birds from landing on buildings.D．To remove to the birds’ nests.
38．Why are the magpies and crows famous?
A．Because they’re clever and related.
B．Because they like helping other birds.
C．Because they can build the craziest bird nests.
D．Because they’re smart to solve challenging problems.
39．Which man-made materials might be found in the magpie’s nest?
①mental spikes ②bird’s eggs ③thorny branches
④fishing lines ⑤candy papers ⑥plastic bags
A．①③④⑥ B．①④⑤⑥ C．①②④⑥ D．②④⑤⑥
40．From the last paragraph, we can know that ________.A．it’s not common for the birds to use man-made materials
B．the spikes in nests were probably dangerous for the birds
C．man-made materials were hard to find but they’re better
D．a study reported the man-made material nests have been found in Antarctica
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共40分）
五、词与短语填空（本题共10分，每小题2分）
阅读下面短文、用方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使短文在结构、句意和逻辑上正确。 (提示：方框中有
二个单词或短语是多余的。)
shapes / sent / confident / taught / more than / taken /
comfortable
Robots are becoming more and more popular. They come in many 41 and sizes, which are built to
help people by making their lives easier, safer, and more fun. A group of English teaching robots were 42
to three primary school in South Korea for eight weeks. There, they 43 students as teachers.
The pupils got on very well with these robot teachers. They liked the robot teachers 44 the human
ones and the researchers found that the English teaching robots helped raise interest in the language and helped
the students feel more 45 .
六、综合填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据上下文或括号内单词等提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
Blue Origin (蓝色起源) is a space tourism project. It was set up by Jeff Bezos. He is also the CEO of
Amazon, a 46 (fame) online shopping platform. The project’s rocket, New Shepard, is reusable. On May19, the rocket 47 (complete) its seventh manned space flight. It sent six 48 (customer) up just past
the edge (边缘) of space. About ten minutes after takeoff (升空), it landed 49 (safe) on Earth. 50
this short trip, the people on board got to look back at the curve (弧线) of the Earth. They also experienced
floating (漂浮) 51 the craft (飞行器) .
Ed Dwight was one of the six people on board. The African-American is 90 years old. He became the 52
(old) person to go to the edge of space. In fact, he was selected by NASA (美国国家航空航天局) 53
(train) as an astronaut in the 1960s. In the end, however, he wasn’t chosen for the team. Instead, he became an
54 (art). Although he missed out when he was younger, he 55 (make) it to space now!
七、书面表达（共20分）
56．你所在的学校的英语社团计划举办一场关于”Outdoor activities”的演讲比赛。请你根据内容提
示，从你喜欢的户外活动的种类，参加活动的次数等方面用英语写一篇演讲稿。
内容提示：
What outdoor activities do you like?
How often do you do them?
What do you think of them?
Something more about the outdoor activities.
注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息；字数 100 词左右；首句已给出，不计入总词数。
Hello, everyone! I want to share my outdoor activities with you.
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