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2021-2022学年湖北省黄石市阳新县八年级（下）期末英语试卷
一.单项选择（每小题1分，共10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．（1分）—Mom，I want to drop English，it's too difficult.
—No，we need the_________of keeping on working，never give up.（ ）
A．spirit B．training C．sign D．interest
2．（1分）﹣ I like the number "9" best，because I think it stands for" long lasting"．
﹣ Me，too.So I choose floor to live on．（ ）
A．nine B．ninth C．the nine D．the ninth
3．（1分）﹣﹣Mr.Green always encourages us to be__________.
﹣﹣Yeah，it's not useful when you are afraid to do something.（ ）
A．crazy B．quick C．brave D．fair
4．（1分）—Wow，you have already finished your homework.
—Yes，I don't want to________today's work till tomorrow .（ ）
A．hand out B．put up C．put off D．cheer up
5．（1分）Two months________a long time.We can visit our grandparents during the vacation.（ ）
A．was B．is C．are D．were
6．（1分）While the boys__football outside，I was doing my homework in the classroom.（ ）
A．play B．played
C．are playing D．were playing
7．（1分）—These students spend more time on schoolwork_________get good grades.
—They are so great.（ ）
A．so that B．in order that
C．in order to D．in order for
8．（1分）—Can you come and give us a talk on Thursday or Friday？
—I'm afraid________day is possible.Let's make it Sunday.（ ）
A．both B．either C．neither D．all
9．（1分）﹣﹣﹣What does Yu Gong Moves a Mountain tell us？
It tells us we will never give up _____ there are difficulties in front of us．（ ）
A．but B．even though
C．however D．unless
10．（1分）﹣Which country has ______ population， Japan， India or China？
﹣Japan， of course．（ ）
A．small B．smaller
C．smallest D．the smallest
二、完形填空(每小题10分，共10分）
23．（10分）At the award ceremony of Touching China2021，a young girl caught many people's attention.The girl's name is Jiang Mengnan.The life story of this young girl touched many people's（1）
Jiang was born into a loving family in1992.The girl's birth brought a lot of joy to the family.However，something（2） happened when the girl was only six months old.She lost her hearing because of a serious illness.The loss of hearing then made her miss the（3） to learn to speak like normal kids.
Jiang's parents were heart broken（4） they didn't give up on her.They worked with her every day to help her learn vocalization（发声）and lip﹣reading（唇读）.The（5） got results.When Jiang was seven，she was able to speak and""see"what others were saying.She then went to primary school to take part in a normal social life.
Jiang did very（6） at school.She got accepted by Jilin University and then made it all the way to Tsinghua University."I can't take back my hearing，but I can （7） shine，"Jiang said."It has been a really long and（8） journey，and I was on the verge（边缘）of （9） many ，many times，but I'm glad I didn't."
Jiang will graduate from Tsinghua University this summer.She（10） she can help more people with what she has learned，and comfort and cure（治愈）those in pain.
（1）A.ideas
B.hearts
C.hands
D.plans
（2）A.sad
B.funny
C.lucky
D.proud
（3）A.decision
B.dream
C.role
D.chance
（4）A.if
B.so
C.but
D.until
（5）A.challenges
B.efforts
C.suggestions
D.services
（6）A.well
B.badly
C.late
D.early
（7）A.even
B.just
C.already
D.still
（8）A.strange
B.necessary
C.difficult
D.relaxing
（9）A.giving up
B.putting off
C.falling over
D.hanging out
（10）A.hopes
B.means
C.minds
D.wonders
三.阅读理解（每小题10分，共计40分）
11．（10分）In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.
Testing Time：
●Students：12：30 p.m.﹣ 2：45 p.m.
●Teachers：2：45 p.m.﹣ 3：30 p.m.
Testing Route：
●Start from the teaching building.
●Go straight to the dining hall.
●Turn right.
●Take the second turning on the left.
●The testing place is on your right.
Testing Guides：
●No gathering or talking.
●Print your"Health Code"and scan it to submit（提交）personal information.
●Wear a mask all the time and keep a distance of at least I meter away from others.
●After your sample has been collected please go out the north gate of the testing place as soon as possible and go back to your classroom.
Results Query：
●Check the nucleic acid test report by yourself in"Ali pay"app on the next day after the testing.
Chengdong Middle School
May 25，2022
（1）The reading material is most probably a .
A.letter
B.speech
C.survey
D.notice
（2）According to the school map，the testing place is to the of the sports center.
A.north﹣west
B.west
C.south﹣west
D.south
（3）When can the students have the nucleic acid test？
A.2：30 p.m.on May 26.
B.12：30 p.m.on May 25.
C.3：00 p.m.on May 26.
D.8：30 a.m.on May 26.
（4）How can the students check the nucleic acid test report？
A.By themselves in"Ali pay"app.
B.By asking the doctors for the report.
C.By asking their teachers for the report.
D.By asking the volunteers for the report.
（5）Which of the following is TRUE according to the reading material？
A.Students are supposed to prepare their own "Health Code".
B.Students needn't keep at least 1 meter away from others if wearing a mask.
C.Teachers should go out the west gate of the testing place as soon as possible .
D.Students and teachers can talk with each other when waiting for the testing .
12．（10分）Here is a report from Xinghua Daily Newspaper.Computer games are very popular not only with the young people but also the adults.In some ways，they will take the place of the traditional games such as cards，chess and so on.Because you only need a computer to play computer games.But in the past，if a man wanted to play chess，he must look for another one.In fact，computer games themselves are so interesting and exciting for us.The games can bring you happiness and excitement.They have been used in too many places such as schools，business，hospitals and so on.
Now there are many educational games for the students.They are helpful to the students.They can make the students learn more and better by changing the study ways.When the students play the educational games，they use their brains （大脑），eyes，ears and hands.The students will be active to get knowledge while playing.But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.
We have gone into the computer age.And learning too much knowledge through the computer is becoming true.
（1）Where is the report from？
A.TV.
B.Radio.
C.Magazine.
D.Newspaper.
（2）Who likes computer games？
A.Only the young.
B.Only the adults.
C.Both the young and the adults.
D.Nobody.
（3）What's the Chinese meaning of "affect"？
A.有利
B.改善
C.影响
D.处理
（4）What is the second paragraph mainly about？
A.Computer games are very popular.
B.Educational games are helpful to students.
C.Computer games will take the place of the traditional games in all ways.
D.We have gone into the computer age.
（5）Which is TRUE about the computer games according to the passage？
A.The computer games aren't interesting.
B.The computer games can't bring you happiness.
C.When the students spend the educational games.they only use their brains.
D.Students shouldn't spend too much time on computer games.
13．（10分）阅读短文内容，从方框中洗出活当的句子补全知文，使短文意思通顺，内容完整。
On December 9th.202 1 three Chinese astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station gave a science class to Chinese students back on Earth.
The space environment has many special conditions that are not available on the ground，and there are many scientific experiments that can only be done in the space environment.
Use it or lose it
（1） Because of zero gravity in space.our muscles（肌肉）don't need to support our body's weight.This will cause muscle loss.That is dangerous for astronauts because they will be too weak to work.
However，astronauts have different ways to prevent muscle loss.In class，Zhai Zhigang introduced their special spacesuits.They're also known as "penguin suits".（2）
Wang Yaping showed students how she walked on a treadmill（跑步机）and rode a bicycle.In order to prevent muscle loss，（3）
Space water is different
In space，water won't flow downwards（向下流动）if you try to pour it into a cup.（4） If astronauts cry，the tears will stay on their eyeballs instead of falling down.
Wang made a water film（水膜）in space.Then she added more water drops onto the film to make it a water ball.This can never happen on Earth.Why？In the zero﹣gravity environment，（5） Widespread（广泛的）and heated discussions were made among the students in class.And the students' love for space and science will take root（植根）in their hearts.
A.the water can stay strong and the water ball will not break.
B.That's why astronauts usually drink water with straws（吸管）.
C.They can keep muscles trained in space.
D.astronauts use the fitness equipment（健身设备）to exercise every day
E.The human body grows with the Earth 's gravity（重力）.
14．（10分）根据短文内容，回答问题。
February 8 was Gu Ailing's day ，when she won a gold medal（金牌）in the women's freestyle skiing（自由式滑雪）big air event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.Gu made history that day.Besides，when she got gold，Gu gave Ledeux a warm hug.It was also the first time a Chinese athlete（运动员）took part in the event and won gold.
Gu is called the "Snow Princess" by many people.It was her first time at the Olympics.After first two rounds，Gu was falling far behind her French competitor Tess Ledeux.However，she tried hard and made it in her last jump.
In interviews after the race，Gu said she took part in the Winter Olympics not to defeat（打败）her competitors but to do her best."I'm not skiing just for the Olympic Games.Yet，the gold medal is the only reason behind her increasing popularity.Only when you do the things you love can you all your heart into them，"said Gu.
Though she got worldwide fame，Gu said she'd continue living her life like any other teenager."I'll still get to call my grandma after this，hang out with my friends and play games on my phone.I'm still a common 18﹣year﹣old girl who just loves freestyle skiing."
Gu said she wanted to tell young people，especially girls who are interested in winter sports，"go for it and try to push the boundaries（界限）as much as they can".
（1）How old do you think Gu Ailing is according to the passage？
（2）Why was February 8 Gu Ailing's day？
（3）Did Gu Ailing join in the Olympics for the second time？
（4）What do people call Gu Ailing？
（5）What would Gu Ailing do after she got worldwide fame？
四．短文填空（共10分）
15．（10分）从方框中选择适当的单词并用其正确形式填空。（每空一词）
go small this other angry until for everything because seldom
One day，a boy had a fight with one of his classmates.He didn't wait（1） school was over，and hurried home to his grandfather.He told him his story（2） ，"He is really bad，"the boy said， "and I hate him."
The grandfather said，"Let me tell you a story.When I was a boy，I also sometimes hated others（3） what they did..."
As the boy listened carefully，the grandfather（4） on，"There are always two tigers inside my heart.One is good and kind.He gets on well with（5） around him.But the（6） is bad and unfriendly.Even the（7） thing will make him angry.He fights with everyone all the time，and for no reason.He can't think carefully（8） he always hates others.It is difficult to live with（9） two tigers inside my heart.They both try to control me."The boy looked into his grandfather's eyes and asked， "Which tiger always controls you，Grandfather？""
The old man said slowly and seriously， "The one that I feed.I always feed the good and kind tiger，so I never hate others and（10） get angry now."
六．情景交际(每题1分，共5分。)
16．（5分）根据对话内容，从方框中的A﹣G七个选项中，选出五个能补全对话的最佳选项（有两项多余）。
A：Hi，Sophie!Nice to see you again.What are you busy doing these days？
B：Hi，Peter!（1）
A：That's great.Did you read the story of Cang Jie Makes the Character（《仓颉造字》）？
B：No，I didn't.（2）
A：It is about making characters.
B：（3）
A：Because the number of new things kept going up，people couldn't clearly know how many different things there were.
B：（4）
A：By using ropes or wood before characters.
B：I begin to understand the meaning of making characters.
A：In fact，characters are always playing on important role in the development of human.
B：（5）
A：So he is.
A.Cang Jie is really a creative person.
B.Why did Cang Jie make characters？
C.Cang Jie is a great writer.
D.What is it about？
E.I'm busy reading some stories.
F.How did people make it before characters？
G.What is it？
六.翻译题（每小题2分，满分10分）根据汉语提示，补全句子。（每空限填一词）
17．（2分）为了帮助那些无家可归的孩子们，他舍弃了许多收藏品。
He much of his collection those homeless children.
18．（2分）外面没有光亮，感觉就像半夜一样。
light outside，it midnight.
19．（2分）作为"杂交水稻之父"而文明闻名于世的袁隆平是世界最伟大的科学家之一。
Yuan Longping ， of the greatest in the world ，is "Father hybrid rice".
20．（2分）婴儿一看到妈妈就不哭了。
The baby stopped he saw his mom.
21．（2分）为了孩子的发展，应该减少他们周末的学习课程。
children's development，their courses on weekends should .
七.书面表达（满分10分）
22．（10分）由于父母的溺爱，现在许多孩子基本不做学习以外的事情，导致独立生活能力不强．请你根据下面表格中的内容，按要求用英语写一篇短文，谈谈作为中学生，我们应该怎样培养自己的独立性．
Ways
Things we can do
begin with our own things
clean our own rooms，…
help with housework
cook，…
learn actively
learn by ourselves，…
think about things by
ourselves
…
要求：
1．语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范；
2．必须包含表格中所有内容，并做适当发挥；
3．行文中不得出现真实人名、校名或地名；
4．词数70左右．（短文开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．）
As middle school students，it's very important for us to be independent．What should we do to make us independent？ First，________________．
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．
2021-2022学年湖北省黄石市阳新县八年级（下）期末英语试卷
（参考答案与解析）
一.单项选择（每小题1分，共10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．（1分）—Mom，I want to drop English，it's too difficult.
—No，we need the_________of keeping on working，never give up.（ ）
A．spirit B．training C．sign D．interest
【分析】—妈妈，我想放弃英语，它太难了。
—不要哦，我们需要继续努力，决不放弃的精神。
【解答】A精神；B训练；C标志；D兴趣；由"of keeping on working，never give up"这个介词短语，可知，要继续努力，决不放弃，这是一种精神的体现。
故选：A。
2．（1分）﹣ I like the number "9" best，because I think it stands for" long lasting"．
﹣ Me，too.So I choose floor to live on．（ ）
A．nine B．ninth C．the nine D．the ninth
【分析】﹣我最喜欢数字"9"，因为我认为它代表"持久"．
﹣我也是．因此我选择住在第九楼．
【解答】根据I choose floor to live on，可知是指我选择住在第九楼．此处是序数词ninth，序数词前加the．
故选：D。
3．（1分）﹣﹣Mr.Green always encourages us to be__________.
﹣﹣Yeah，it's not useful when you are afraid to do something.（ ）
A．crazy B．quick C．brave D．fair
【分析】﹣﹣格林先生总是鼓励我们勇敢。
﹣﹣是的，当你害怕做某件事的时候，这是没有用的。
【解答】A.疯狂的；B.快速的；C.勇敢的；D.公平的。根据句意"﹣﹣格林先生总是鼓励我们______。﹣﹣是的，当你害怕做某件事的时候，这是没有用的。"可知，空处要表达的意思应为"勇敢的"。
故选：C。
4．（1分）—Wow，you have already finished your homework.
—Yes，I don't want to________today's work till tomorrow .（ ）
A．hand out B．put up C．put off D．cheer up
【分析】﹣﹣哇，你已经完成了你的作业。
﹣﹣是的，我不想把今天的事情拖到明天。
【解答】hand out分发；put up张贴；put off推迟；cheer up振作起来。根据I don't want to________today's work till tomorrow .可知我不想把今天的事情拖到明天。
故选C。
5．（1分）Two months________a long time.We can visit our grandparents during the vacation.（ ）
A．was B．is C．are D．were
【分析】两个月是很长的时间。我们可以在假期去看望我们的祖父母。
【解答】was是is/am的过去式；is单数；are复数；were是are的过去式。主语Two months"两个月"，时间作主语，一般现在时态，谓语用单数is。
故选：B。
6．（1分）While the boys__football outside，I was doing my homework in the classroom.（ ）
A．play B．played
C．are playing D．were playing
【分析】当男孩们在外面踢足球的时候，我在教室里做作业。
【解答】根据题干，可知while连接两个同时进行的句子，前后都是过去进行时。boys是复数，接were+doing。
故选：D。
7．（1分）—These students spend more time on schoolwork_________get good grades.
—They are so great.（ ）
A．so that B．in order that
C．in order to D．in order for
【分析】——为了取得好成绩，这些学生花更多的时间在学业上。
——他们太棒了。
【解答】so that目的，为了，引导目的状语从句；in order that为了，以便于，引导目的状语从句；in order to为了，后加动词原形；in order for才能……。根据get good grades可知，此处用in order to。
故选：C。
8．（1分）—Can you come and give us a talk on Thursday or Friday？
—I'm afraid________day is possible.Let's make it Sunday.（ ）
A．both B．either C．neither D．all
【分析】— 周二或周五你能来给我做一个演讲吗？
— 恐怕周二或周五都不可能。我们定在周日吧。
【解答】A两者都；B两者择一；C两者都不；D三者或以上；由题干回答"Let's make it Sunday"（我们定在周日吧）可知，都不行，所以用neither。
故选：C。
9．（1分）﹣﹣﹣What does Yu Gong Moves a Mountain tell us？
It tells us we will never give up _____ there are difficulties in front of us．（ ）
A．but B．even though
C．however D．unless
【分析】﹣﹣愚公移山告诉了我们什么？
﹣﹣它告诉我们永远不要放弃，即使在我们面前有困难．
【解答】答案：B，﹣﹣﹣What does Yu Gong Moves a Mountain tell us？﹣﹣﹣It tells us we will never give up _____ there are difficulties in front of us．﹣﹣愚公移山告诉了我们什么？﹣﹣它告诉我们永远不要放弃，____ 在我们面前有困难．根据选项意思可选B、即使．A、但是，C、可是，D、除非．
故选：B．
10．（1分）﹣Which country has ______ population， Japan， India or China？
﹣Japan， of course．（ ）
A．small B．smaller
C．smallest D．the smallest
【分析】﹣哪个国家有最小的污染，日本，印度还是中国？﹣当然是日本．
【解答】A small 小的，形容词原级；B smaller 更小的，形容词比较级；C smallest 最小的，形容词最高级；D the smallest 最小的，形容词最高级．根据上文句意，是在三个国家中对比，三者以上的比较用形容词的最高级，形容词最高级前要加定冠词the，所以空格处填the smallest．
故选：D．
二、完形填空(每小题10分，共10分）
23．（10分）At the award ceremony of Touching China2021，a young girl caught many people's attention.The girl's name is Jiang Mengnan.The life story of this young girl touched many people's（1） B
Jiang was born into a loving family in1992.The girl's birth brought a lot of joy to the family.However，something（2） A happened when the girl was only six months old.She lost her hearing because of a serious illness.The loss of hearing then made her miss the（3） D to learn to speak like normal kids.
Jiang's parents were heart broken（4） C they didn't give up on her.They worked with her every day to help her learn vocalization（发声）and lip﹣reading（唇读）.The（5） B got results.When Jiang was seven，she was able to speak and""see"what others were saying.She then went to primary school to take part in a normal social life.
Jiang did very（6） A at school.She got accepted by Jilin University and then made it all the way to Tsinghua University."I can't take back my hearing，but I can （7） D shine，"Jiang said."It has been a really long and（8） C journey，and I was on the verge（边缘）of （9） A many ，many times，but I'm glad I didn't."
Jiang will graduate from Tsinghua University this summer.She（10） A she can help more people with what she has learned，and comfort and cure（治愈）those in pain.
（1）A.ideas
B.hearts
C.hands
D.plans
（2）A.sad
B.funny
C.lucky
D.proud
（3）A.decision
B.dream
C.role
D.chance
（4）A.if
B.so
C.but
D.until
（5）A.challenges
B.efforts
C.suggestions
D.services
（6）A.well
B.badly
C.late
D.early
（7）A.even
B.just
C.already
D.still
（8）A.strange
B.necessary
C.difficult
D.relaxing
（9）A.giving up
B.putting off
C.falling over
D.hanging out
（10）A.hopes
B.means
C.minds
D.wonders
【分析】这篇文章主要介绍了失聪女孩江梦南勇于向命运挑战不放弃的故事。
【解答】（1）考查名词。A.主意；B.心；C.手；D.计划。根据上文At the award ceremony of Touching China2021，a young girl caught many people's attention.（在《感动中国2021年》颁奖典礼上，一个年轻的女孩吸引了许多人的关注。）可知，空处句意为：这个年轻女孩的故事触动了很多人的心。故选B。
（2）考查形容词。A.难过的；B.有趣的；C.幸运的；D.骄傲的。根据上文The girl's birth brought a lot of joy to the family.（这个女孩的出生给这个家庭带来了很多快乐。）可知，空处句意为：然而，当这个女孩只有六个月的时候，一些难过的事情发生了。故选A。
（3）考查名词。A.决定；B.梦想；C.角色；D.机会。根据空前The loss of hearing （听力的缺失）可知空处句意为：使得她错过了像正常孩子学习说话的机会。故选D。
（4）考查连词。A.如果；B.因此；C.但是；D.直到。根据空前 Jiang's parents were heart broken（江的父母非常难过）及空后they didn't give up on her（他们没有放弃她）可知，空处表示"但是"。故选C。
（5）考查名词。A.挑战；B.努力；C.建议；D.服务。根据上文They worked with her every day to help her learn vocalization（发声）and lip﹣reading.（他们每天和她一起工作帮助她学习发音和唇读。）可知，空处句意为：努力取得了成效。故选B。
（6）考查副词。A.好；B.坏；C.晚；D.早。根据下文She got accepted by Jilin University.（她被吉林大学录取了。）可知，空处句意为：江在学校学习很好。故选A。
（7）考查副词。A.甚至；B.只是；C.已经；D.仍然。根据上文I can't take back my hearing.（我不能收回我的听力。）可知，空处句意为：但是我仍然能闪光。故选D。
（8）考查形容词。A.奇怪的；B.必要的；C.困难的；D.放松的。根据下文and I was on the verge（边缘）of giving up many ，many times（很多次我处在放弃的边缘）可知，空处句意为：它是一个相当漫长和困难的旅行。故选C。
（9）考查短语。A.放弃；B.推迟；C.摔倒；D.闲逛。根据上文It has been a really long and difficult journey.（它是一个相当漫长和困难的旅行。）可知，空处句意为：很多次我处在放弃的边缘。故选A。
（10）考查动词。A.希望；B.意味着；C.介意；D.想知道。根据空后she can help more people with what she has learned（她能用她所学的帮助更多的人）可知，空处表示"希望"。故选A。
三.阅读理解（每小题10分，共计40分）
11．（10分）In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.
Testing Time：
●Students：12：30 p.m.﹣ 2：45 p.m.
●Teachers：2：45 p.m.﹣ 3：30 p.m.
Testing Route：
●Start from the teaching building.
●Go straight to the dining hall.
●Turn right.
●Take the second turning on the left.
●The testing place is on your right.
Testing Guides：
●No gathering or talking.
●Print your"Health Code"and scan it to submit（提交）personal information.
●Wear a mask all the time and keep a distance of at least I meter away from others.
●After your sample has been collected please go out the north gate of the testing place as soon as possible and go back to your classroom.
Results Query：
●Check the nucleic acid test report by yourself in"Ali pay"app on the next day after the testing.
Chengdong Middle School
May 25，2022
（1）The reading material is most probably a D .
A.letter
B.speech
C.survey
D.notice
（2）According to the school map，the testing place is to the B of the sports center.
A.north﹣west
B.west
C.south﹣west
D.south
（3）When can the students have the nucleic acid test？ A
A.2：30 p.m.on May 26.
B.12：30 p.m.on May 25.
C.3：00 p.m.on May 26.
D.8：30 a.m.on May 26.
（4）How can the students check the nucleic acid test report？ A
A.By themselves in"Ali pay"app.
B.By asking the doctors for the report.
C.By asking their teachers for the report.
D.By asking the volunteers for the report.
（5）Which of the following is TRUE according to the reading material？ A
A.Students are supposed to prepare their own "Health Code".
B.Students needn't keep at least 1 meter away from others if wearing a mask.
C.Teachers should go out the west gate of the testing place as soon as possible .
D.Students and teachers can talk with each other when waiting for the testing .
【分析】本文是一则通知，告知全校师生做核酸检测的时间、地点、路线和注意事项等信息。
【解答】（1）文章出处题。根据In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.（为防控奥米克戎病毒，所有师生5月26日必须在我校进行核酸检测。）和后文内容可知，本文是告知全校师生做核酸检测的通知。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据Testing Route可知，按照该路线走：从教学楼走向食堂，右转，在第二个路口左转，检测地点在你的右边。那么地图中B的位置是检测地点，它位于运动中心的西方。故选B。
（3）细节理解题。根据In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.（为防控奥米克戎病毒，所有师生5月26日必须在我校进行核酸检测。）和Students：12：30 p.m.﹣ 2：45 p.m.（学生：下午12：30﹣下午2点45分）可知，A选项是在这时间范围内。故选A。
（4）细节理解题。根据Check the nucleic acid test report by yourself in"Ali pay"app on the next day after the testing.（检测后第二天，自己在"阿里支付宝"客户端查看核酸检测报告。）可知，学生们在"阿里支付宝"客户端查看核酸检测报告。故选A。
（5）推理判断题。根据Print your"Health Code"and scan it to submit（提交）personal information.（打印健康码，扫描提交个人信息。）可知，学生应该准备好自己的健康码，A项正确。故选A。
12．（10分）Here is a report from Xinghua Daily Newspaper.Computer games are very popular not only with the young people but also the adults.In some ways，they will take the place of the traditional games such as cards，chess and so on.Because you only need a computer to play computer games.But in the past，if a man wanted to play chess，he must look for another one.In fact，computer games themselves are so interesting and exciting for us.The games can bring you happiness and excitement.They have been used in too many places such as schools，business，hospitals and so on.
Now there are many educational games for the students.They are helpful to the students.They can make the students learn more and better by changing the study ways.When the students play the educational games，they use their brains （大脑），eyes，ears and hands.The students will be active to get knowledge while playing.But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.
We have gone into the computer age.And learning too much knowledge through the computer is becoming true.
（1）Where is the report from？ D
A.TV.
B.Radio.
C.Magazine.
D.Newspaper.
（2）Who likes computer games？ C
A.Only the young.
B.Only the adults.
C.Both the young and the adults.
D.Nobody.
（3）What's the Chinese meaning of "affect"？ C
A.有利
B.改善
C.影响
D.处理
（4）What is the second paragraph mainly about？ B
A.Computer games are very popular.
B.Educational games are helpful to students.
C.Computer games will take the place of the traditional games in all ways.
D.We have gone into the computer age.
（5）Which is TRUE about the computer games according to the passage？ D
A.The computer games aren't interesting.
B.The computer games can't bring you happiness.
C.When the students spend the educational games.they only use their brains.
D.Students shouldn't spend too much time on computer games.
【分析】短文讲了一份来自新华日报的报道电子游戏不仅收到年轻人的喜爱，也受到成年人的喜爱。在某些方面，电子游戏将代替传统游戏现在又许多针对学生的教育游戏，对学生是又帮助的。当学生玩教育游戏时，他们用大脑，眼睛，耳朵和手，但现在不应该花太多的时间在电子游戏上，否则会影响学习。
【解答】（1）细节推理题。根据Here is a report from Xinghua Daily Newspaper.（以下是《新华日报》的一篇报道。）可知这是一份来自新华日报的报道。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据Computer games are very popular not only with the young people but also the adults.（电脑游戏不仅在年轻人中很受欢迎，而且在成年人中也很受欢迎。）可知电子游戏不仅受到年轻人的喜爱，也受到成年人的喜爱。故选C。
（3）词义猜测题。根据But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.（但是现在学生不应该花太多的时间在电脑游戏上。）可知结合选项，应说现在学生不应该花太多的时间在电子游戏上，可推测此句Otherwise，it may affect their study.句意是否则会影响学习，所以"affect"的的中文意思是"影响。"故选C。
（4）段落大意题。根据第二段Now there are many educational games for the students.They are helpful to the students.They can make the students learn more and better by changing the study ways.When the students play the educational games，they use their brains （大脑），eyes，ears and hands.The students will be active to get knowledge while playing.But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.（现在有很多针对学生的教育游戏。他们对学生很有帮助。他们可以通过改变学习方式使学生学得更多更好。当学生玩教育游戏时，他们使用大脑、眼睛、耳朵和手。学生们在玩的时候会积极地获取知识。但是现在学生们不应该在电脑游戏上花费太多时间。否则，可能会影响他们的学习。）可知第二段主要讲教育游戏对学生有帮助。故选B。
（5）推理判断题。根据But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.（但是现在学生不应该花太多的时间在电脑游戏上。否则，它可能会影响他们的学习。）所以根据文章，关于电脑游戏，学生不应该在电脑游戏上花费太多时间，是正确的。故选D。
13．（10分）阅读短文内容，从方框中洗出活当的句子补全知文，使短文意思通顺，内容完整。
On December 9th.202 1 three Chinese astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station gave a science class to Chinese students back on Earth.
The space environment has many special conditions that are not available on the ground，and there are many scientific experiments that can only be done in the space environment.
Use it or lose it
（1） E Because of zero gravity in space.our muscles（肌肉）don't need to support our body's weight.This will cause muscle loss.That is dangerous for astronauts because they will be too weak to work.
However，astronauts have different ways to prevent muscle loss.In class，Zhai Zhigang introduced their special spacesuits.They're also known as "penguin suits".（2） C
Wang Yaping showed students how she walked on a treadmill（跑步机）and rode a bicycle.In order to prevent muscle loss，（3） D
Space water is different
In space，water won't flow downwards（向下流动）if you try to pour it into a cup.（4） B If astronauts cry，the tears will stay on their eyeballs instead of falling down.
Wang made a water film（水膜）in space.Then she added more water drops onto the film to make it a water ball.This can never happen on Earth.Why？In the zero﹣gravity environment，（5） A Widespread（广泛的）and heated discussions were made among the students in class.And the students' love for space and science will take root（植根）in their hearts.
A.the water can stay strong and the water ball will not break.
B.That's why astronauts usually drink water with straws（吸管）.
C.They can keep muscles trained in space.
D.astronauts use the fitness equipment（健身设备）to exercise every day
E.The human body grows with the Earth 's gravity（重力）.
【分析】文章介绍了天宫课堂的相关信息。
【解答】细节推理题。
（1）根据后句Because of zero gravity in space.our muscles（肌肉）don't need to support our body's weight.（因为太空中的零重力。我们的肌肉不需要支撑我们身体的重量。）可知说的是零重力，结合选项，应说人的身体随着地球的引力而增长。故选E。
（2）根据前句However，astronauts have different ways to prevent muscle loss.（然而，宇航员有不同的方法来防止肌肉流失。）可知说的是肌肉，结合选项，应说他们可以在太空中锻炼肌肉。故选C。
（3）根据前句In order to prevent muscle loss，（为了防止肌肉损失，）可知说的是采取的措施，结合选项，应说宇航员每天使用健身设备进行锻炼。故选D。
（4）根据前句In space，water won't flow downwards（向下流动）if you try to pour it into a cup.（在太空中，如果你想把水倒进杯子里，水是不会往下流的。）可知说的是喝水，结合选项，应说这就是为什么宇航员通常用吸管喝水。故选B。
（5）根据前句Then she added more water drops onto the film to make it a water ball.This can never happen on Earth.（然后她在胶片上添加了更多的水滴，使其成为一个水球。这在地球上永远不会发生。）可知说的是水球，结合选项，应说水可以保持坚挺，水球也不会破裂。故选A。
14．（10分）根据短文内容，回答问题。
February 8 was Gu Ailing's day ，when she won a gold medal（金牌）in the women's freestyle skiing（自由式滑雪）big air event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.Gu made history that day.Besides，when she got gold，Gu gave Ledeux a warm hug.It was also the first time a Chinese athlete（运动员）took part in the event and won gold.
Gu is called the "Snow Princess" by many people.It was her first time at the Olympics.After first two rounds，Gu was falling far behind her French competitor Tess Ledeux.However，she tried hard and made it in her last jump.
In interviews after the race，Gu said she took part in the Winter Olympics not to defeat（打败）her competitors but to do her best."I'm not skiing just for the Olympic Games.Yet，the gold medal is the only reason behind her increasing popularity.Only when you do the things you love can you all your heart into them，"said Gu.
Though she got worldwide fame，Gu said she'd continue living her life like any other teenager."I'll still get to call my grandma after this，hang out with my friends and play games on my phone.I'm still a common 18﹣year﹣old girl who just loves freestyle skiing."
Gu said she wanted to tell young people，especially girls who are interested in winter sports，"go for it and try to push the boundaries（界限）as much as they can".
（1）How old do you think Gu Ailing is according to the passage？ I think she is about 18 years old.
（2）Why was February 8 Gu Ailing's day？ Because she won a gold medal and made history that day.
（3）Did Gu Ailing join in the Olympics for the second time？ No，she didn't.
（4）What do people call Gu Ailing？ Snow Princess.
（5）What would Gu Ailing do after she got worldwide fame？ She'd continue living her life like any other teenager.
【分析】本文介绍了谷爱凌和她的夺冠之路。
【解答】（1）细节推理题。根据I'm still a common 18﹣year﹣old girl who just loves freestyle skiing（我仍然是一个普通的18岁女孩，喜欢自由式滑雪）可知我认为她大约是18岁，故答案为：I think she is about 18 years old.
（2）细节理解题。根据February 8 was Gu Ailing's day ，when she won a gold medal（金牌）in the women's freestyle skiing（自由式滑雪）big air event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.Gu made history that day.（2月8日是谷爱凌的节日，她在2022年北京冬奥会女子自由式高空滑雪比赛中获得金牌。那天，谷创造了历史。）可知因为那天她赢得了金牌，创造了历史。故答案为：Because she won a gold medal and made history that day.
（3）推理判断题。根据It was her first time at the Olympics.（这是她第一次参加奥运会。）可知这是她第一次参加奥运会。故答案为：No，she didn't.
（4）细节理解题。根据 Gu is called the"Snow Princess" by many people.（谷被很多人称为"雪公主"。）可知称为"雪公主"。故答案为：Snow Princess.
（5）细节理解题。根据Gu said she'd continue living her life like any other teenager （谷说她会像其他青少年一样继续生活）可知她会像其他青少年一样继续生活。故答案为：She'd continue living her life like any other teenager.
四．短文填空（共10分）
15．（10分）从方框中选择适当的单词并用其正确形式填空。（每空一词）
go small this other angry until for everything because seldom
One day，a boy had a fight with one of his classmates.He didn't wait（1） until school was over，and hurried home to his grandfather.He told him his story（2） angrily ，"He is really bad，"the boy said， "and I hate him."
The grandfather said，"Let me tell you a story.When I was a boy，I also sometimes hated others（3） for what they did..."
As the boy listened carefully，the grandfather（4） went on，"There are always two tigers inside my heart.One is good and kind.He gets on well with（5） everything around him.But the（6） other is bad and unfriendly.Even the（7） smallest thing will make him angry.He fights with everyone all the time，and for no reason.He can't think carefully（8） because he always hates others.It is difficult to live with（9） these two tigers inside my heart.They both try to control me."The boy looked into his grandfather's eyes and asked， "Which tiger always controls you，Grandfather？""
The old man said slowly and seriously， "The one that I feed.I always feed the good and kind tiger，so I never hate others and（10） seldom get angry now."
【分析】本文叙述了一个小男孩打过架后就回去找他爷爷了。在那里他听到了爷爷给他讲的道理。我们要控制我们的情绪，就像"善"、"恶"两只老虎。善待培养哪一个，哪一个就会占上风，从而让优良的情绪总是控制自己。
【解答】（1）考查连词。句意：他没有等到放学，就匆匆赶回家去见他的祖父。not...until直到...才，故填until。
（2）考查副词。句意：他生气地告诉他自己的故事。angrily副词，修饰动词tell，故填angrily。
（3）考查介词。句意：我有时也会因为别人的所作所为而憎恨他们。for表示原因，故填for。
（4）考查动词。句意：当男孩认真听着的时候，爷爷继续说道。go on继续，一般过去时态，动词要用过去式，故填went。
（5）考查代词。句意：他和周围的一切都相处得很好。everything一切，故填everything。
（6）考查代词。句意：但是另一个是坏的和不友好的。one...the other两个中的一个...另一个....，故填other。
（7）考查形容词。句意：即使是最小的事情也会让他生气。the+最高级，故填smallest。
（8）考查连词。句意：他不能仔细思考，因为他总是讨厌别人。because因为，表示原因，故填because。
（9）考查代词。句意：在我心里，和这两只老虎一起生活是很困难的。these这些，修饰后面的名词tigers，故填these。
（10）考查副词。句意：所以我从不讨厌别人，现在也很少生气。seldom很少，表否定，故填seldom。
六．情景交际(每题1分，共5分。)
16．（5分）根据对话内容，从方框中的A﹣G七个选项中，选出五个能补全对话的最佳选项（有两项多余）。
A：Hi，Sophie!Nice to see you again.What are you busy doing these days？
B：Hi，Peter!（1） E
A：That's great.Did you read the story of Cang Jie Makes the Character（《仓颉造字》）？
B：No，I didn't.（2） D
A：It is about making characters.
B：（3） B
A：Because the number of new things kept going up，people couldn't clearly know how many different things there were.
B：（4） F
A：By using ropes or wood before characters.
B：I begin to understand the meaning of making characters.
A：In fact，characters are always playing on important role in the development of human.
B：（5） A
A：So he is.
A.Cang Jie is really a creative person.
B.Why did Cang Jie make characters？
C.Cang Jie is a great writer.
D.What is it about？
E.I'm busy reading some stories.
F.How did people make it before characters？
G.What is it？
【分析】这是一则关于仓颉造字的对话
【解答】（1）根据上文"最近你在忙着做什么？"结合选项可知，E项"我在忙着读一些故事。"符合题意。故选E。
（2）根据下文"它是关于造字的。"结合选项可知，D项"它是关于什么的？"符合题意。故选D。
（3）根据下文"因为新事物的数量不断增加，人们无法清楚地知道有多少不同的东西。"结合选项可知，B项"仓颉为什么要造字？"符合题意。故选B。
（4）根据下文"通过在字符前使用绳子和木头。"结合选项可知，F项"文字之前人们是怎么制作的？"符合题意。故选F。
（5）根据下文"他是这样。"结合选项可知，A项"仓颉真的是一个有创意的人。"符合题意。故选A。
六.翻译题（每小题2分，满分10分）根据汉语提示，补全句子。（每空限填一词）
17．（2分）为了帮助那些无家可归的孩子们，他舍弃了许多收藏品。
He parted with much of his collection to help those homeless children.
【分析】为了帮助那些无家可归的孩子们，他舍弃了许多收藏品。
【解答】第一空用part with舍弃，动作发生在过去，所以用parted with；第二空用不定式作目的状语，to help，为了帮助。
故答案为：parted with，to help。
18．（2分）外面没有光亮，感觉就像半夜一样。
With no light outside，it felt like midnight.
【分析】外面没有光亮，感觉就像半夜一样。
【解答】with no light，没有光亮，置于句首需大写；feel like感觉像……；结合题干可知动作已经发生，feel改为felt。
故答案为：With ，no，felt，like。
19．（2分）作为"杂交水稻之父"而文明闻名于世的袁隆平是世界最伟大的科学家之一。
Yuan Longping ， one of the greatest scientists in the world ，is known as "Father hybrid rice".
【分析】作为"杂交水稻之父"而文明闻名于世的袁隆平是世界最伟大的科学家之一。
【解答】one of +形容词最高级+复数名词，表示最……的……之一；scientists科学家（复数）；be known as作为……而闻名。
故答案为：one ，scientists，known ，as。
20．（2分）婴儿一看到妈妈就不哭了。
The baby stopped crying as soon as he saw his mom.
【分析】婴儿一看到妈妈就不哭了。
【解答】stop doing sth.停止做某事；cry，动词，哭；as soon as表示一……就……。
故答案为：crying，as soon as。
21．（2分）为了孩子的发展，应该减少他们周末的学习课程。
For children's development，their courses on weekends should be cut down .
【分析】为了孩子的发展，应该减少他们周末的学习课程。
【解答】第一空，for sth.为了某事，置于句首需大写；第二空用情态动词的被动语态来表示，should be done；cut down，减少，cut的过去分词为cut。
故答案为：For，be cut down。
七.书面表达（满分10分）
22．（10分）由于父母的溺爱，现在许多孩子基本不做学习以外的事情，导致独立生活能力不强．请你根据下面表格中的内容，按要求用英语写一篇短文，谈谈作为中学生，我们应该怎样培养自己的独立性．
Ways
Things we can do
begin with our own things
clean our own rooms，…
help with housework
cook，…
learn actively
learn by ourselves，…
think about things by
ourselves
…
要求：
1．语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范；
2．必须包含表格中所有内容，并做适当发挥；
3．行文中不得出现真实人名、校名或地名；
4．词数70左右．（短文开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．）
As middle school students，it's very important for us to be independent．What should we do to make us independent？ First，________________．
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．
【分析】【高分句型一】
It's our job to clean our own rooms and make our beds．
打扫房间和铺床是我们的工作．It's one's job to do sth做某事是某人的工作．
【高分句型二】
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．
我想如果我们继续这样做，我们会变得越来越独立．I think+宾语从句．if引导条件状语从句．比较级+and+比较级，表示越来越…
【解答】As middle school students，it's very important for us to be independent．（点题）What should we do to make us independent？First，let's begin with our own things．It's our job to clean our own rooms and make our beds．【高分句型一】Second，help with housework．We can help cook or clean the house in our free time．Doing housework teaches us how to look after ourselves．Third，learn actively．We should learn by ourselves and finish our homework on time．Finally，think about things by ourselves．We sometimes need to make plans or decisions for ourselves．Don't always depend on others．（具体如何做）
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．【高分句型二】（总结全文）
2021-2022学年湖北省黄石市阳新县八年级（下）期末英语试卷
一.单项选择（每小题1分，共10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．（1分）—Mom，I want to drop English，it's too difficult.
—No，we need the_________of keeping on working，never give up.（ ）
A．spirit B．training C．sign D．interest
2．（1分）﹣ I like the number "9" best，because I think it stands for" long lasting"．
﹣ Me，too.So I choose floor to live on．（ ）
A．nine B．ninth C．the nine D．the ninth
3．（1分）﹣﹣Mr.Green always encourages us to be__________.
﹣﹣Yeah，it's not useful when you are afraid to do something.（ ）
A．crazy B．quick C．brave D．fair
4．（1分）—Wow，you have already finished your homework.
—Yes，I don't want to________today's work till tomorrow .（ ）
A．hand out B．put up C．put off D．cheer up
5．（1分）Two months________a long time.We can visit our grandparents during the vacation.（ ）
A．was B．is C．are D．were
6．（1分）While the boys__football outside，I was doing my homework in the classroom.（ ）
A．play B．played
C．are playing D．were playing
7．（1分）—These students spend more time on schoolwork_________get good grades.
—They are so great.（ ）
A．so that B．in order that
C．in order to D．in order for
8．（1分）—Can you come and give us a talk on Thursday or Friday？
—I'm afraid________day is possible.Let's make it Sunday.（ ）
A．both B．either C．neither D．all
9．（1分）﹣﹣﹣What does Yu Gong Moves a Mountain tell us？
It tells us we will never give up _____ there are difficulties in front of us．（ ）
A．but B．even though
C．however D．unless
10．（1分）﹣Which country has ______ population， Japan， India or China？
﹣Japan， of course．（ ）
A．small B．smaller
C．smallest D．the smallest
二、完形填空(每小题10分，共10分）
23．（10分）At the award ceremony of Touching China2021，a young girl caught many people's attention.The girl's name is Jiang Mengnan.The life story of this young girl touched many people's（1）
Jiang was born into a loving family in1992.The girl's birth brought a lot of joy to the family.However，something（2） happened when the girl was only six months old.She lost her hearing because of a serious illness.The loss of hearing then made her miss the（3） to learn to speak like normal kids.
Jiang's parents were heart broken（4） they didn't give up on her.They worked with her every day to help her learn vocalization（发声）and lip﹣reading（唇读）.The（5） got results.When Jiang was seven，she was able to speak and""see"what others were saying.She then went to primary school to take part in a normal social life.
Jiang did very（6） at school.She got accepted by Jilin University and then made it all the way to Tsinghua University."I can't take back my hearing，but I can （7） shine，"Jiang said."It has been a really long and（8） journey，and I was on the verge（边缘）of （9） many ，many times，but I'm glad I didn't."
Jiang will graduate from Tsinghua University this summer.She（10） she can help more people with what she has learned，and comfort and cure（治愈）those in pain.
（1）A.ideas
B.hearts
C.hands
D.plans
（2）A.sad
B.funny
C.lucky
D.proud
（3）A.decision
B.dream
C.role
D.chance
（4）A.if
B.so
C.but
D.until
（5）A.challenges
B.efforts
C.suggestions
D.services
（6）A.well
B.badly
C.late
D.early
（7）A.even
B.just
C.already
D.still
（8）A.strange
B.necessary
C.difficult
D.relaxing
（9）A.giving up
B.putting off
C.falling over
D.hanging out
（10）A.hopes
B.means
C.minds
D.wonders
三.阅读理解（每小题10分，共计40分）
11．（10分）In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.
Testing Time：
●Students：12：30 p.m.﹣ 2：45 p.m.
●Teachers：2：45 p.m.﹣ 3：30 p.m.
Testing Route：
●Start from the teaching building.
●Go straight to the dining hall.
●Turn right.
●Take the second turning on the left.
●The testing place is on your right.
Testing Guides：
●No gathering or talking.
●Print your"Health Code"and scan it to submit（提交）personal information.
●Wear a mask all the time and keep a distance of at least I meter away from others.
●After your sample has been collected please go out the north gate of the testing place as soon as possible and go back to your classroom.
Results Query：
●Check the nucleic acid test report by yourself in"Ali pay"app on the next day after the testing.
Chengdong Middle School
May 25，2022
（1）The reading material is most probably a .
A.letter
B.speech
C.survey
D.notice
（2）According to the school map，the testing place is to the of the sports center.
A.north﹣west
B.west
C.south﹣west
D.south
（3）When can the students have the nucleic acid test？
A.2：30 p.m.on May 26.
B.12：30 p.m.on May 25.
C.3：00 p.m.on May 26.
D.8：30 a.m.on May 26.
（4）How can the students check the nucleic acid test report？
A.By themselves in"Ali pay"app.
B.By asking the doctors for the report.
C.By asking their teachers for the report.
D.By asking the volunteers for the report.
（5）Which of the following is TRUE according to the reading material？
A.Students are supposed to prepare their own "Health Code".
B.Students needn't keep at least 1 meter away from others if wearing a mask.
C.Teachers should go out the west gate of the testing place as soon as possible .
D.Students and teachers can talk with each other when waiting for the testing .
12．（10分）Here is a report from Xinghua Daily Newspaper.Computer games are very popular not only with the young people but also the adults.In some ways，they will take the place of the traditional games such as cards，chess and so on.Because you only need a computer to play computer games.But in the past，if a man wanted to play chess，he must look for another one.In fact，computer games themselves are so interesting and exciting for us.The games can bring you happiness and excitement.They have been used in too many places such as schools，business，hospitals and so on.
Now there are many educational games for the students.They are helpful to the students.They can make the students learn more and better by changing the study ways.When the students play the educational games，they use their brains （大脑），eyes，ears and hands.The students will be active to get knowledge while playing.But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.
We have gone into the computer age.And learning too much knowledge through the computer is becoming true.
（1）Where is the report from？
A.TV.
B.Radio.
C.Magazine.
D.Newspaper.
（2）Who likes computer games？
A.Only the young.
B.Only the adults.
C.Both the young and the adults.
D.Nobody.
（3）What's the Chinese meaning of "affect"？
A.有利
B.改善
C.影响
D.处理
（4）What is the second paragraph mainly about？
A.Computer games are very popular.
B.Educational games are helpful to students.
C.Computer games will take the place of the traditional games in all ways.
D.We have gone into the computer age.
（5）Which is TRUE about the computer games according to the passage？
A.The computer games aren't interesting.
B.The computer games can't bring you happiness.
C.When the students spend the educational games.they only use their brains.
D.Students shouldn't spend too much time on computer games.
13．（10分）阅读短文内容，从方框中洗出活当的句子补全知文，使短文意思通顺，内容完整。
On December 9th.202 1 three Chinese astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station gave a science class to Chinese students back on Earth.
The space environment has many special conditions that are not available on the ground，and there are many scientific experiments that can only be done in the space environment.
Use it or lose it
（1） Because of zero gravity in space.our muscles（肌肉）don't need to support our body's weight.This will cause muscle loss.That is dangerous for astronauts because they will be too weak to work.
However，astronauts have different ways to prevent muscle loss.In class，Zhai Zhigang introduced their special spacesuits.They're also known as "penguin suits".（2）
Wang Yaping showed students how she walked on a treadmill（跑步机）and rode a bicycle.In order to prevent muscle loss，（3）
Space water is different
In space，water won't flow downwards（向下流动）if you try to pour it into a cup.（4） If astronauts cry，the tears will stay on their eyeballs instead of falling down.
Wang made a water film（水膜）in space.Then she added more water drops onto the film to make it a water ball.This can never happen on Earth.Why？In the zero﹣gravity environment，（5） Widespread（广泛的）and heated discussions were made among the students in class.And the students' love for space and science will take root（植根）in their hearts.
A.the water can stay strong and the water ball will not break.
B.That's why astronauts usually drink water with straws（吸管）.
C.They can keep muscles trained in space.
D.astronauts use the fitness equipment（健身设备）to exercise every day
E.The human body grows with the Earth 's gravity（重力）.
14．（10分）根据短文内容，回答问题。
February 8 was Gu Ailing's day ，when she won a gold medal（金牌）in the women's freestyle skiing（自由式滑雪）big air event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.Gu made history that day.Besides，when she got gold，Gu gave Ledeux a warm hug.It was also the first time a Chinese athlete（运动员）took part in the event and won gold.
Gu is called the "Snow Princess" by many people.It was her first time at the Olympics.After first two rounds，Gu was falling far behind her French competitor Tess Ledeux.However，she tried hard and made it in her last jump.
In interviews after the race，Gu said she took part in the Winter Olympics not to defeat（打败）her competitors but to do her best."I'm not skiing just for the Olympic Games.Yet，the gold medal is the only reason behind her increasing popularity.Only when you do the things you love can you all your heart into them，"said Gu.
Though she got worldwide fame，Gu said she'd continue living her life like any other teenager."I'll still get to call my grandma after this，hang out with my friends and play games on my phone.I'm still a common 18﹣year﹣old girl who just loves freestyle skiing."
Gu said she wanted to tell young people，especially girls who are interested in winter sports，"go for it and try to push the boundaries（界限）as much as they can".
（1）How old do you think Gu Ailing is according to the passage？
（2）Why was February 8 Gu Ailing's day？
（3）Did Gu Ailing join in the Olympics for the second time？
（4）What do people call Gu Ailing？
（5）What would Gu Ailing do after she got worldwide fame？
四．短文填空（共10分）
15．（10分）从方框中选择适当的单词并用其正确形式填空。（每空一词）
go small this other angry until for everything because seldom
One day，a boy had a fight with one of his classmates.He didn't wait（1） school was over，and hurried home to his grandfather.He told him his story（2） ，"He is really bad，"the boy said， "and I hate him."
The grandfather said，"Let me tell you a story.When I was a boy，I also sometimes hated others（3） what they did..."
As the boy listened carefully，the grandfather（4） on，"There are always two tigers inside my heart.One is good and kind.He gets on well with（5） around him.But the（6） is bad and unfriendly.Even the（7） thing will make him angry.He fights with everyone all the time，and for no reason.He can't think carefully（8） he always hates others.It is difficult to live with（9） two tigers inside my heart.They both try to control me."The boy looked into his grandfather's eyes and asked， "Which tiger always controls you，Grandfather？""
The old man said slowly and seriously， "The one that I feed.I always feed the good and kind tiger，so I never hate others and（10） get angry now."
六．情景交际(每题1分，共5分。)
16．（5分）根据对话内容，从方框中的A﹣G七个选项中，选出五个能补全对话的最佳选项（有两项多余）。
A：Hi，Sophie!Nice to see you again.What are you busy doing these days？
B：Hi，Peter!（1）
A：That's great.Did you read the story of Cang Jie Makes the Character（《仓颉造字》）？
B：No，I didn't.（2）
A：It is about making characters.
B：（3）
A：Because the number of new things kept going up，people couldn't clearly know how many different things there were.
B：（4）
A：By using ropes or wood before characters.
B：I begin to understand the meaning of making characters.
A：In fact，characters are always playing on important role in the development of human.
B：（5）
A：So he is.
A.Cang Jie is really a creative person.
B.Why did Cang Jie make characters？
C.Cang Jie is a great writer.
D.What is it about？
E.I'm busy reading some stories.
F.How did people make it before characters？
G.What is it？
六.翻译题（每小题2分，满分10分）根据汉语提示，补全句子。（每空限填一词）
17．（2分）为了帮助那些无家可归的孩子们，他舍弃了许多收藏品。
He much of his collection those homeless children.
18．（2分）外面没有光亮，感觉就像半夜一样。
light outside，it midnight.
19．（2分）作为"杂交水稻之父"而文明闻名于世的袁隆平是世界最伟大的科学家之一。
Yuan Longping ， of the greatest in the world ，is "Father hybrid rice".
20．（2分）婴儿一看到妈妈就不哭了。
The baby stopped he saw his mom.
21．（2分）为了孩子的发展，应该减少他们周末的学习课程。
children's development，their courses on weekends should .
七.书面表达（满分10分）
22．（10分）由于父母的溺爱，现在许多孩子基本不做学习以外的事情，导致独立生活能力不强．请你根据下面表格中的内容，按要求用英语写一篇短文，谈谈作为中学生，我们应该怎样培养自己的独立性．
Ways
Things we can do
begin with our own things
clean our own rooms，…
help with housework
cook，…
learn actively
learn by ourselves，…
think about things by
ourselves
…
要求：
1．语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范；
2．必须包含表格中所有内容，并做适当发挥；
3．行文中不得出现真实人名、校名或地名；
4．词数70左右．（短文开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．）
As middle school students，it's very important for us to be independent．What should we do to make us independent？ First，________________．
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．
2021-2022学年湖北省黄石市阳新县八年级（下）期末英语试卷
（参考答案与解析）
一.单项选择（每小题1分，共10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．（1分）—Mom，I want to drop English，it's too difficult.
—No，we need the_________of keeping on working，never give up.（ ）
A．spirit B．training C．sign D．interest
【分析】—妈妈，我想放弃英语，它太难了。
—不要哦，我们需要继续努力，决不放弃的精神。
【解答】A精神；B训练；C标志；D兴趣；由"of keeping on working，never give up"这个介词短语，可知，要继续努力，决不放弃，这是一种精神的体现。
故选：A。
2．（1分）﹣ I like the number "9" best，because I think it stands for" long lasting"．
﹣ Me，too.So I choose floor to live on．（ ）
A．nine B．ninth C．the nine D．the ninth
【分析】﹣我最喜欢数字"9"，因为我认为它代表"持久"．
﹣我也是．因此我选择住在第九楼．
【解答】根据I choose floor to live on，可知是指我选择住在第九楼．此处是序数词ninth，序数词前加the．
故选：D。
3．（1分）﹣﹣Mr.Green always encourages us to be__________.
﹣﹣Yeah，it's not useful when you are afraid to do something.（ ）
A．crazy B．quick C．brave D．fair
【分析】﹣﹣格林先生总是鼓励我们勇敢。
﹣﹣是的，当你害怕做某件事的时候，这是没有用的。
【解答】A.疯狂的；B.快速的；C.勇敢的；D.公平的。根据句意"﹣﹣格林先生总是鼓励我们______。﹣﹣是的，当你害怕做某件事的时候，这是没有用的。"可知，空处要表达的意思应为"勇敢的"。
故选：C。
4．（1分）—Wow，you have already finished your homework.
—Yes，I don't want to________today's work till tomorrow .（ ）
A．hand out B．put up C．put off D．cheer up
【分析】﹣﹣哇，你已经完成了你的作业。
﹣﹣是的，我不想把今天的事情拖到明天。
【解答】hand out分发；put up张贴；put off推迟；cheer up振作起来。根据I don't want to________today's work till tomorrow .可知我不想把今天的事情拖到明天。
故选C。
5．（1分）Two months________a long time.We can visit our grandparents during the vacation.（ ）
A．was B．is C．are D．were
【分析】两个月是很长的时间。我们可以在假期去看望我们的祖父母。
【解答】was是is/am的过去式；is单数；are复数；were是are的过去式。主语Two months"两个月"，时间作主语，一般现在时态，谓语用单数is。
故选：B。
6．（1分）While the boys__football outside，I was doing my homework in the classroom.（ ）
A．play B．played
C．are playing D．were playing
【分析】当男孩们在外面踢足球的时候，我在教室里做作业。
【解答】根据题干，可知while连接两个同时进行的句子，前后都是过去进行时。boys是复数，接were+doing。
故选：D。
7．（1分）—These students spend more time on schoolwork_________get good grades.
—They are so great.（ ）
A．so that B．in order that
C．in order to D．in order for
【分析】——为了取得好成绩，这些学生花更多的时间在学业上。
——他们太棒了。
【解答】so that目的，为了，引导目的状语从句；in order that为了，以便于，引导目的状语从句；in order to为了，后加动词原形；in order for才能……。根据get good grades可知，此处用in order to。
故选：C。
8．（1分）—Can you come and give us a talk on Thursday or Friday？
—I'm afraid________day is possible.Let's make it Sunday.（ ）
A．both B．either C．neither D．all
【分析】— 周二或周五你能来给我做一个演讲吗？
— 恐怕周二或周五都不可能。我们定在周日吧。
【解答】A两者都；B两者择一；C两者都不；D三者或以上；由题干回答"Let's make it Sunday"（我们定在周日吧）可知，都不行，所以用neither。
故选：C。
9．（1分）﹣﹣﹣What does Yu Gong Moves a Mountain tell us？
It tells us we will never give up _____ there are difficulties in front of us．（ ）
A．but B．even though
C．however D．unless
【分析】﹣﹣愚公移山告诉了我们什么？
﹣﹣它告诉我们永远不要放弃，即使在我们面前有困难．
【解答】答案：B，﹣﹣﹣What does Yu Gong Moves a Mountain tell us？﹣﹣﹣It tells us we will never give up _____ there are difficulties in front of us．﹣﹣愚公移山告诉了我们什么？﹣﹣它告诉我们永远不要放弃，____ 在我们面前有困难．根据选项意思可选B、即使．A、但是，C、可是，D、除非．
故选：B．
10．（1分）﹣Which country has ______ population， Japan， India or China？
﹣Japan， of course．（ ）
A．small B．smaller
C．smallest D．the smallest
【分析】﹣哪个国家有最小的污染，日本，印度还是中国？﹣当然是日本．
【解答】A small 小的，形容词原级；B smaller 更小的，形容词比较级；C smallest 最小的，形容词最高级；D the smallest 最小的，形容词最高级．根据上文句意，是在三个国家中对比，三者以上的比较用形容词的最高级，形容词最高级前要加定冠词the，所以空格处填the smallest．
故选：D．
二、完形填空(每小题10分，共10分）
23．（10分）At the award ceremony of Touching China2021，a young girl caught many people's attention.The girl's name is Jiang Mengnan.The life story of this young girl touched many people's（1） B
Jiang was born into a loving family in1992.The girl's birth brought a lot of joy to the family.However，something（2） A happened when the girl was only six months old.She lost her hearing because of a serious illness.The loss of hearing then made her miss the（3） D to learn to speak like normal kids.
Jiang's parents were heart broken（4） C they didn't give up on her.They worked with her every day to help her learn vocalization（发声）and lip﹣reading（唇读）.The（5） B got results.When Jiang was seven，she was able to speak and""see"what others were saying.She then went to primary school to take part in a normal social life.
Jiang did very（6） A at school.She got accepted by Jilin University and then made it all the way to Tsinghua University."I can't take back my hearing，but I can （7） D shine，"Jiang said."It has been a really long and（8） C journey，and I was on the verge（边缘）of （9） A many ，many times，but I'm glad I didn't."
Jiang will graduate from Tsinghua University this summer.She（10） A she can help more people with what she has learned，and comfort and cure（治愈）those in pain.
（1）A.ideas
B.hearts
C.hands
D.plans
（2）A.sad
B.funny
C.lucky
D.proud
（3）A.decision
B.dream
C.role
D.chance
（4）A.if
B.so
C.but
D.until
（5）A.challenges
B.efforts
C.suggestions
D.services
（6）A.well
B.badly
C.late
D.early
（7）A.even
B.just
C.already
D.still
（8）A.strange
B.necessary
C.difficult
D.relaxing
（9）A.giving up
B.putting off
C.falling over
D.hanging out
（10）A.hopes
B.means
C.minds
D.wonders
【分析】这篇文章主要介绍了失聪女孩江梦南勇于向命运挑战不放弃的故事。
【解答】（1）考查名词。A.主意；B.心；C.手；D.计划。根据上文At the award ceremony of Touching China2021，a young girl caught many people's attention.（在《感动中国2021年》颁奖典礼上，一个年轻的女孩吸引了许多人的关注。）可知，空处句意为：这个年轻女孩的故事触动了很多人的心。故选B。
（2）考查形容词。A.难过的；B.有趣的；C.幸运的；D.骄傲的。根据上文The girl's birth brought a lot of joy to the family.（这个女孩的出生给这个家庭带来了很多快乐。）可知，空处句意为：然而，当这个女孩只有六个月的时候，一些难过的事情发生了。故选A。
（3）考查名词。A.决定；B.梦想；C.角色；D.机会。根据空前The loss of hearing （听力的缺失）可知空处句意为：使得她错过了像正常孩子学习说话的机会。故选D。
（4）考查连词。A.如果；B.因此；C.但是；D.直到。根据空前 Jiang's parents were heart broken（江的父母非常难过）及空后they didn't give up on her（他们没有放弃她）可知，空处表示"但是"。故选C。
（5）考查名词。A.挑战；B.努力；C.建议；D.服务。根据上文They worked with her every day to help her learn vocalization（发声）and lip﹣reading.（他们每天和她一起工作帮助她学习发音和唇读。）可知，空处句意为：努力取得了成效。故选B。
（6）考查副词。A.好；B.坏；C.晚；D.早。根据下文She got accepted by Jilin University.（她被吉林大学录取了。）可知，空处句意为：江在学校学习很好。故选A。
（7）考查副词。A.甚至；B.只是；C.已经；D.仍然。根据上文I can't take back my hearing.（我不能收回我的听力。）可知，空处句意为：但是我仍然能闪光。故选D。
（8）考查形容词。A.奇怪的；B.必要的；C.困难的；D.放松的。根据下文and I was on the verge（边缘）of giving up many ，many times（很多次我处在放弃的边缘）可知，空处句意为：它是一个相当漫长和困难的旅行。故选C。
（9）考查短语。A.放弃；B.推迟；C.摔倒；D.闲逛。根据上文It has been a really long and difficult journey.（它是一个相当漫长和困难的旅行。）可知，空处句意为：很多次我处在放弃的边缘。故选A。
（10）考查动词。A.希望；B.意味着；C.介意；D.想知道。根据空后she can help more people with what she has learned（她能用她所学的帮助更多的人）可知，空处表示"希望"。故选A。
三.阅读理解（每小题10分，共计40分）
11．（10分）In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.
Testing Time：
●Students：12：30 p.m.﹣ 2：45 p.m.
●Teachers：2：45 p.m.﹣ 3：30 p.m.
Testing Route：
●Start from the teaching building.
●Go straight to the dining hall.
●Turn right.
●Take the second turning on the left.
●The testing place is on your right.
Testing Guides：
●No gathering or talking.
●Print your"Health Code"and scan it to submit（提交）personal information.
●Wear a mask all the time and keep a distance of at least I meter away from others.
●After your sample has been collected please go out the north gate of the testing place as soon as possible and go back to your classroom.
Results Query：
●Check the nucleic acid test report by yourself in"Ali pay"app on the next day after the testing.
Chengdong Middle School
May 25，2022
（1）The reading material is most probably a D .
A.letter
B.speech
C.survey
D.notice
（2）According to the school map，the testing place is to the B of the sports center.
A.north﹣west
B.west
C.south﹣west
D.south
（3）When can the students have the nucleic acid test？ A
A.2：30 p.m.on May 26.
B.12：30 p.m.on May 25.
C.3：00 p.m.on May 26.
D.8：30 a.m.on May 26.
（4）How can the students check the nucleic acid test report？ A
A.By themselves in"Ali pay"app.
B.By asking the doctors for the report.
C.By asking their teachers for the report.
D.By asking the volunteers for the report.
（5）Which of the following is TRUE according to the reading material？ A
A.Students are supposed to prepare their own "Health Code".
B.Students needn't keep at least 1 meter away from others if wearing a mask.
C.Teachers should go out the west gate of the testing place as soon as possible .
D.Students and teachers can talk with each other when waiting for the testing .
【分析】本文是一则通知，告知全校师生做核酸检测的时间、地点、路线和注意事项等信息。
【解答】（1）文章出处题。根据In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.（为防控奥米克戎病毒，所有师生5月26日必须在我校进行核酸检测。）和后文内容可知，本文是告知全校师生做核酸检测的通知。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据Testing Route可知，按照该路线走：从教学楼走向食堂，右转，在第二个路口左转，检测地点在你的右边。那么地图中B的位置是检测地点，它位于运动中心的西方。故选B。
（3）细节理解题。根据In order to prevent and control Omicron，all the students and teachers must do a nucleic acid test（核酸检测）on May 26 at our school.（为防控奥米克戎病毒，所有师生5月26日必须在我校进行核酸检测。）和Students：12：30 p.m.﹣ 2：45 p.m.（学生：下午12：30﹣下午2点45分）可知，A选项是在这时间范围内。故选A。
（4）细节理解题。根据Check the nucleic acid test report by yourself in"Ali pay"app on the next day after the testing.（检测后第二天，自己在"阿里支付宝"客户端查看核酸检测报告。）可知，学生们在"阿里支付宝"客户端查看核酸检测报告。故选A。
（5）推理判断题。根据Print your"Health Code"and scan it to submit（提交）personal information.（打印健康码，扫描提交个人信息。）可知，学生应该准备好自己的健康码，A项正确。故选A。
12．（10分）Here is a report from Xinghua Daily Newspaper.Computer games are very popular not only with the young people but also the adults.In some ways，they will take the place of the traditional games such as cards，chess and so on.Because you only need a computer to play computer games.But in the past，if a man wanted to play chess，he must look for another one.In fact，computer games themselves are so interesting and exciting for us.The games can bring you happiness and excitement.They have been used in too many places such as schools，business，hospitals and so on.
Now there are many educational games for the students.They are helpful to the students.They can make the students learn more and better by changing the study ways.When the students play the educational games，they use their brains （大脑），eyes，ears and hands.The students will be active to get knowledge while playing.But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.
We have gone into the computer age.And learning too much knowledge through the computer is becoming true.
（1）Where is the report from？ D
A.TV.
B.Radio.
C.Magazine.
D.Newspaper.
（2）Who likes computer games？ C
A.Only the young.
B.Only the adults.
C.Both the young and the adults.
D.Nobody.
（3）What's the Chinese meaning of "affect"？ C
A.有利
B.改善
C.影响
D.处理
（4）What is the second paragraph mainly about？ B
A.Computer games are very popular.
B.Educational games are helpful to students.
C.Computer games will take the place of the traditional games in all ways.
D.We have gone into the computer age.
（5）Which is TRUE about the computer games according to the passage？ D
A.The computer games aren't interesting.
B.The computer games can't bring you happiness.
C.When the students spend the educational games.they only use their brains.
D.Students shouldn't spend too much time on computer games.
【分析】短文讲了一份来自新华日报的报道电子游戏不仅收到年轻人的喜爱，也受到成年人的喜爱。在某些方面，电子游戏将代替传统游戏现在又许多针对学生的教育游戏，对学生是又帮助的。当学生玩教育游戏时，他们用大脑，眼睛，耳朵和手，但现在不应该花太多的时间在电子游戏上，否则会影响学习。
【解答】（1）细节推理题。根据Here is a report from Xinghua Daily Newspaper.（以下是《新华日报》的一篇报道。）可知这是一份来自新华日报的报道。故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据Computer games are very popular not only with the young people but also the adults.（电脑游戏不仅在年轻人中很受欢迎，而且在成年人中也很受欢迎。）可知电子游戏不仅受到年轻人的喜爱，也受到成年人的喜爱。故选C。
（3）词义猜测题。根据But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.（但是现在学生不应该花太多的时间在电脑游戏上。）可知结合选项，应说现在学生不应该花太多的时间在电子游戏上，可推测此句Otherwise，it may affect their study.句意是否则会影响学习，所以"affect"的的中文意思是"影响。"故选C。
（4）段落大意题。根据第二段Now there are many educational games for the students.They are helpful to the students.They can make the students learn more and better by changing the study ways.When the students play the educational games，they use their brains （大脑），eyes，ears and hands.The students will be active to get knowledge while playing.But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.（现在有很多针对学生的教育游戏。他们对学生很有帮助。他们可以通过改变学习方式使学生学得更多更好。当学生玩教育游戏时，他们使用大脑、眼睛、耳朵和手。学生们在玩的时候会积极地获取知识。但是现在学生们不应该在电脑游戏上花费太多时间。否则，可能会影响他们的学习。）可知第二段主要讲教育游戏对学生有帮助。故选B。
（5）推理判断题。根据But now the students shouldn't spend too much time on the computer games.Otherwise，it may affect their study.（但是现在学生不应该花太多的时间在电脑游戏上。否则，它可能会影响他们的学习。）所以根据文章，关于电脑游戏，学生不应该在电脑游戏上花费太多时间，是正确的。故选D。
13．（10分）阅读短文内容，从方框中洗出活当的句子补全知文，使短文意思通顺，内容完整。
On December 9th.202 1 three Chinese astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station gave a science class to Chinese students back on Earth.
The space environment has many special conditions that are not available on the ground，and there are many scientific experiments that can only be done in the space environment.
Use it or lose it
（1） E Because of zero gravity in space.our muscles（肌肉）don't need to support our body's weight.This will cause muscle loss.That is dangerous for astronauts because they will be too weak to work.
However，astronauts have different ways to prevent muscle loss.In class，Zhai Zhigang introduced their special spacesuits.They're also known as "penguin suits".（2） C
Wang Yaping showed students how she walked on a treadmill（跑步机）and rode a bicycle.In order to prevent muscle loss，（3） D
Space water is different
In space，water won't flow downwards（向下流动）if you try to pour it into a cup.（4） B If astronauts cry，the tears will stay on their eyeballs instead of falling down.
Wang made a water film（水膜）in space.Then she added more water drops onto the film to make it a water ball.This can never happen on Earth.Why？In the zero﹣gravity environment，（5） A Widespread（广泛的）and heated discussions were made among the students in class.And the students' love for space and science will take root（植根）in their hearts.
A.the water can stay strong and the water ball will not break.
B.That's why astronauts usually drink water with straws（吸管）.
C.They can keep muscles trained in space.
D.astronauts use the fitness equipment（健身设备）to exercise every day
E.The human body grows with the Earth 's gravity（重力）.
【分析】文章介绍了天宫课堂的相关信息。
【解答】细节推理题。
（1）根据后句Because of zero gravity in space.our muscles（肌肉）don't need to support our body's weight.（因为太空中的零重力。我们的肌肉不需要支撑我们身体的重量。）可知说的是零重力，结合选项，应说人的身体随着地球的引力而增长。故选E。
（2）根据前句However，astronauts have different ways to prevent muscle loss.（然而，宇航员有不同的方法来防止肌肉流失。）可知说的是肌肉，结合选项，应说他们可以在太空中锻炼肌肉。故选C。
（3）根据前句In order to prevent muscle loss，（为了防止肌肉损失，）可知说的是采取的措施，结合选项，应说宇航员每天使用健身设备进行锻炼。故选D。
（4）根据前句In space，water won't flow downwards（向下流动）if you try to pour it into a cup.（在太空中，如果你想把水倒进杯子里，水是不会往下流的。）可知说的是喝水，结合选项，应说这就是为什么宇航员通常用吸管喝水。故选B。
（5）根据前句Then she added more water drops onto the film to make it a water ball.This can never happen on Earth.（然后她在胶片上添加了更多的水滴，使其成为一个水球。这在地球上永远不会发生。）可知说的是水球，结合选项，应说水可以保持坚挺，水球也不会破裂。故选A。
14．（10分）根据短文内容，回答问题。
February 8 was Gu Ailing's day ，when she won a gold medal（金牌）in the women's freestyle skiing（自由式滑雪）big air event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.Gu made history that day.Besides，when she got gold，Gu gave Ledeux a warm hug.It was also the first time a Chinese athlete（运动员）took part in the event and won gold.
Gu is called the "Snow Princess" by many people.It was her first time at the Olympics.After first two rounds，Gu was falling far behind her French competitor Tess Ledeux.However，she tried hard and made it in her last jump.
In interviews after the race，Gu said she took part in the Winter Olympics not to defeat（打败）her competitors but to do her best."I'm not skiing just for the Olympic Games.Yet，the gold medal is the only reason behind her increasing popularity.Only when you do the things you love can you all your heart into them，"said Gu.
Though she got worldwide fame，Gu said she'd continue living her life like any other teenager."I'll still get to call my grandma after this，hang out with my friends and play games on my phone.I'm still a common 18﹣year﹣old girl who just loves freestyle skiing."
Gu said she wanted to tell young people，especially girls who are interested in winter sports，"go for it and try to push the boundaries（界限）as much as they can".
（1）How old do you think Gu Ailing is according to the passage？ I think she is about 18 years old.
（2）Why was February 8 Gu Ailing's day？ Because she won a gold medal and made history that day.
（3）Did Gu Ailing join in the Olympics for the second time？ No，she didn't.
（4）What do people call Gu Ailing？ Snow Princess.
（5）What would Gu Ailing do after she got worldwide fame？ She'd continue living her life like any other teenager.
【分析】本文介绍了谷爱凌和她的夺冠之路。
【解答】（1）细节推理题。根据I'm still a common 18﹣year﹣old girl who just loves freestyle skiing（我仍然是一个普通的18岁女孩，喜欢自由式滑雪）可知我认为她大约是18岁，故答案为：I think she is about 18 years old.
（2）细节理解题。根据February 8 was Gu Ailing's day ，when she won a gold medal（金牌）in the women's freestyle skiing（自由式滑雪）big air event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.Gu made history that day.（2月8日是谷爱凌的节日，她在2022年北京冬奥会女子自由式高空滑雪比赛中获得金牌。那天，谷创造了历史。）可知因为那天她赢得了金牌，创造了历史。故答案为：Because she won a gold medal and made history that day.
（3）推理判断题。根据It was her first time at the Olympics.（这是她第一次参加奥运会。）可知这是她第一次参加奥运会。故答案为：No，she didn't.
（4）细节理解题。根据 Gu is called the"Snow Princess" by many people.（谷被很多人称为"雪公主"。）可知称为"雪公主"。故答案为：Snow Princess.
（5）细节理解题。根据Gu said she'd continue living her life like any other teenager （谷说她会像其他青少年一样继续生活）可知她会像其他青少年一样继续生活。故答案为：She'd continue living her life like any other teenager.
四．短文填空（共10分）
15．（10分）从方框中选择适当的单词并用其正确形式填空。（每空一词）
go small this other angry until for everything because seldom
One day，a boy had a fight with one of his classmates.He didn't wait（1） until school was over，and hurried home to his grandfather.He told him his story（2） angrily ，"He is really bad，"the boy said， "and I hate him."
The grandfather said，"Let me tell you a story.When I was a boy，I also sometimes hated others（3） for what they did..."
As the boy listened carefully，the grandfather（4） went on，"There are always two tigers inside my heart.One is good and kind.He gets on well with（5） everything around him.But the（6） other is bad and unfriendly.Even the（7） smallest thing will make him angry.He fights with everyone all the time，and for no reason.He can't think carefully（8） because he always hates others.It is difficult to live with（9） these two tigers inside my heart.They both try to control me."The boy looked into his grandfather's eyes and asked， "Which tiger always controls you，Grandfather？""
The old man said slowly and seriously， "The one that I feed.I always feed the good and kind tiger，so I never hate others and（10） seldom get angry now."
【分析】本文叙述了一个小男孩打过架后就回去找他爷爷了。在那里他听到了爷爷给他讲的道理。我们要控制我们的情绪，就像"善"、"恶"两只老虎。善待培养哪一个，哪一个就会占上风，从而让优良的情绪总是控制自己。
【解答】（1）考查连词。句意：他没有等到放学，就匆匆赶回家去见他的祖父。not...until直到...才，故填until。
（2）考查副词。句意：他生气地告诉他自己的故事。angrily副词，修饰动词tell，故填angrily。
（3）考查介词。句意：我有时也会因为别人的所作所为而憎恨他们。for表示原因，故填for。
（4）考查动词。句意：当男孩认真听着的时候，爷爷继续说道。go on继续，一般过去时态，动词要用过去式，故填went。
（5）考查代词。句意：他和周围的一切都相处得很好。everything一切，故填everything。
（6）考查代词。句意：但是另一个是坏的和不友好的。one...the other两个中的一个...另一个....，故填other。
（7）考查形容词。句意：即使是最小的事情也会让他生气。the+最高级，故填smallest。
（8）考查连词。句意：他不能仔细思考，因为他总是讨厌别人。because因为，表示原因，故填because。
（9）考查代词。句意：在我心里，和这两只老虎一起生活是很困难的。these这些，修饰后面的名词tigers，故填these。
（10）考查副词。句意：所以我从不讨厌别人，现在也很少生气。seldom很少，表否定，故填seldom。
六．情景交际(每题1分，共5分。)
16．（5分）根据对话内容，从方框中的A﹣G七个选项中，选出五个能补全对话的最佳选项（有两项多余）。
A：Hi，Sophie!Nice to see you again.What are you busy doing these days？
B：Hi，Peter!（1） E
A：That's great.Did you read the story of Cang Jie Makes the Character（《仓颉造字》）？
B：No，I didn't.（2） D
A：It is about making characters.
B：（3） B
A：Because the number of new things kept going up，people couldn't clearly know how many different things there were.
B：（4） F
A：By using ropes or wood before characters.
B：I begin to understand the meaning of making characters.
A：In fact，characters are always playing on important role in the development of human.
B：（5） A
A：So he is.
A.Cang Jie is really a creative person.
B.Why did Cang Jie make characters？
C.Cang Jie is a great writer.
D.What is it about？
E.I'm busy reading some stories.
F.How did people make it before characters？
G.What is it？
【分析】这是一则关于仓颉造字的对话
【解答】（1）根据上文"最近你在忙着做什么？"结合选项可知，E项"我在忙着读一些故事。"符合题意。故选E。
（2）根据下文"它是关于造字的。"结合选项可知，D项"它是关于什么的？"符合题意。故选D。
（3）根据下文"因为新事物的数量不断增加，人们无法清楚地知道有多少不同的东西。"结合选项可知，B项"仓颉为什么要造字？"符合题意。故选B。
（4）根据下文"通过在字符前使用绳子和木头。"结合选项可知，F项"文字之前人们是怎么制作的？"符合题意。故选F。
（5）根据下文"他是这样。"结合选项可知，A项"仓颉真的是一个有创意的人。"符合题意。故选A。
六.翻译题（每小题2分，满分10分）根据汉语提示，补全句子。（每空限填一词）
17．（2分）为了帮助那些无家可归的孩子们，他舍弃了许多收藏品。
He parted with much of his collection to help those homeless children.
【分析】为了帮助那些无家可归的孩子们，他舍弃了许多收藏品。
【解答】第一空用part with舍弃，动作发生在过去，所以用parted with；第二空用不定式作目的状语，to help，为了帮助。
故答案为：parted with，to help。
18．（2分）外面没有光亮，感觉就像半夜一样。
With no light outside，it felt like midnight.
【分析】外面没有光亮，感觉就像半夜一样。
【解答】with no light，没有光亮，置于句首需大写；feel like感觉像……；结合题干可知动作已经发生，feel改为felt。
故答案为：With ，no，felt，like。
19．（2分）作为"杂交水稻之父"而文明闻名于世的袁隆平是世界最伟大的科学家之一。
Yuan Longping ， one of the greatest scientists in the world ，is known as "Father hybrid rice".
【分析】作为"杂交水稻之父"而文明闻名于世的袁隆平是世界最伟大的科学家之一。
【解答】one of +形容词最高级+复数名词，表示最……的……之一；scientists科学家（复数）；be known as作为……而闻名。
故答案为：one ，scientists，known ，as。
20．（2分）婴儿一看到妈妈就不哭了。
The baby stopped crying as soon as he saw his mom.
【分析】婴儿一看到妈妈就不哭了。
【解答】stop doing sth.停止做某事；cry，动词，哭；as soon as表示一……就……。
故答案为：crying，as soon as。
21．（2分）为了孩子的发展，应该减少他们周末的学习课程。
For children's development，their courses on weekends should be cut down .
【分析】为了孩子的发展，应该减少他们周末的学习课程。
【解答】第一空，for sth.为了某事，置于句首需大写；第二空用情态动词的被动语态来表示，should be done；cut down，减少，cut的过去分词为cut。
故答案为：For，be cut down。
七.书面表达（满分10分）
22．（10分）由于父母的溺爱，现在许多孩子基本不做学习以外的事情，导致独立生活能力不强．请你根据下面表格中的内容，按要求用英语写一篇短文，谈谈作为中学生，我们应该怎样培养自己的独立性．
Ways
Things we can do
begin with our own things
clean our own rooms，…
help with housework
cook，…
learn actively
learn by ourselves，…
think about things by
ourselves
…
要求：
1．语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范；
2．必须包含表格中所有内容，并做适当发挥；
3．行文中不得出现真实人名、校名或地名；
4．词数70左右．（短文开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．）
As middle school students，it's very important for us to be independent．What should we do to make us independent？ First，________________．
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．
【分析】【高分句型一】
It's our job to clean our own rooms and make our beds．
打扫房间和铺床是我们的工作．It's one's job to do sth做某事是某人的工作．
【高分句型二】
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．
我想如果我们继续这样做，我们会变得越来越独立．I think+宾语从句．if引导条件状语从句．比较级+and+比较级，表示越来越…
【解答】As middle school students，it's very important for us to be independent．（点题）What should we do to make us independent？First，let's begin with our own things．It's our job to clean our own rooms and make our beds．【高分句型一】Second，help with housework．We can help cook or clean the house in our free time．Doing housework teaches us how to look after ourselves．Third，learn actively．We should learn by ourselves and finish our homework on time．Finally，think about things by ourselves．We sometimes need to make plans or decisions for ourselves．Don't always depend on others．（具体如何做）
I think if we keep on doing these，we'll become more and more independent．【高分句型二】（总结全文）
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