八级英文测试题和答案

八级英文测试题和答案

一、词汇与语法知识运用（共15题，每题1分，共15分）请从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案

1.The governmenthas takenmeasures to______the risingunemploymentrate,but thesituation stillremainschallenging.A.bring downB.cut downC.turn downD.take down

2.It wasnot untilshe arrivedat thestation______sherealized shehad forgottenher ticket.A.when B.where C.that D.which

3.By thetime we______to thetheater,the moviehadalready started.A.get B.got C.will getD.had got

4.The professor,as wellas hisstudents,______attendingthe conferencenext week.A.is B.are C.was D.were

5.The companyneeds to______a newstrategy tocope withthechanging marketdemands.A.work outB.figure outC.make outD.put out

6.It isessential thatevery employee______familiar withthenew safetyregulations beforestarting work.A.is B.will beC.be D.are

7.The littlegirl spokeso______that evenpeople attheback ofthe roomcould hearher clearly.第1页共15页A.loud B.loudly C.aloud D.louder

8.The book______I boughtyesterday providesa detailedanalysisof environmentalprotection.A.which B.what C.where D.when

9.We______for theexam forthree hours,and nowwe needtotake abreak.A.study B.studied C.have studiedD.are studying

10.The teacherasked thestudents to______a storyabout amagicalforest.A.make upB.put upC.take upD.set up

11.It is______that hewill win the competition,given hisexperienceand skills.A.likely B.probably C.maybe D.possibly

12.The team______by thefamous coachhas wonseveralinternational competitions.A.to leadB.leading C.led D.leads

13.I wouldappreciate itif you______me ahand withthisheavy box.A.give B.will giveC.gave D.would give

14.The museumhas acollection of ancient artifacts,______from theMing Dynasty.A.some ofthem datingB.some ofwhich datingC.some ofwhichdate D.some ofthem date

15.It isthe firsttime thatI______such abeautifulsunset overthe sea.第2页共15页A.see B.saw C.have seenD.will see

二、阅读理解（共20题，每题

1.5分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案Passage1For decades,scientists havebeen fascinatedby thebehaviorof octopuses,known for their intelligenceand abilitytosolve complexproblems.A recentstudy conductedbyresearchers atthe Marine Biological Laboratoryin WoodsHole,Massachusetts,has shednew lighton howthese creaturesusetools.The teamobserved agroup ofcommon octopusesOctopusvulgaris ina controlledenvironment,where theywereprovided withvarious objectssuch ascoconut shells,glassjars,and piecesof coral.The observationsrevealed thattheoctopuses notonly collectedthese objectsbut alsocarriedthem to different partsof theirtanks,sometimes stackingthemon topof eachother.What surprisedthe researchersmostwas thatthe octopusesused thecoconut shellsasshelters,pulling themover theirbodies tocreate aprotectivebarrier whenthey feltthreatened.This behavior,previously thoughtto beunique tohumans and a fewotherspecies,suggests thatoctopuses possessa levelof tooluseand problem-solving thatwas previouslyunderestimated.Thefindings havebeen publishedin theJournal ofComparativePsychology.第3页共15页

16.What hasthe recentstudy focusedon regardingoctopusesA.Their abilityto adapttodifferentenvironmentsB.Their useof toolsC.Their socialbehaviorD.Their physicalcharacteristics

17.Where wasthe studyconductedA.At auniversity inEuropeB.In anatural oceanenvironmentC.At theMarineBiologicalLaboratoryD.In acommercial aquarium

18.What objectswere providedto the octopuses in the studyA.Only coconutshellsB.Various toolslike jarsand coralC.Food itemsD.Educational materials

19.Why didtheoctopusescarry thecoconut shellsA.To playwith themB.To buildnests for their eggsC.To usethem assheltersD.To attractother octopuses

20.What doesthe studysuggest aboutoctopusesA.They areless intelligentthan previouslythoughtB.They canuse toolslike someother speciesC.They preferliving ingroupsD.They havea limitedrange ofbehaviors第4页共15页Passage2In recentyears,there hasbeen growingconcern aboutthesleep patternsof teenagers.A surveyconducted amonghighschool studentsin theUnited Statesfound thatover70%ofthem donot getthe recommended8-10hours of sleep eachnight.This lackofsleepis linkedto arange ofnegativeoutcomes,including pooracademic performance,increased riskof accidents,and mentalhealth issuessuch as anxiety anddepression.The primarycause ofthis sleepdeficit isoftenattributed tolate-night useof electronic devices,such assmartphonesand laptops,which emitblue lightthat disruptstheproduction ofmelatonin,the hormoneresponsible forregulatingsleep.Additionally,many teenagershave irregularsleepschedules,staying uplate onweekends tocatch uponsleep,only tooversleep and then wakeup earlyon schooldays,leading tosocial jetlag.Experts recommendlimitingscreen timebefore bed,establishing aconsistent sleepschedule,and creatinga relaxingpre-sleep routinetoimprove sleepquality forteenagers.

21.What percentageof highschool studentsin theUS donotget enoughsleepA.Less than50%B.About70%C.More than90%D.Exactly80%

22.What isone negativeoutcome ofinsufficient sleepforteenagers第5页共15页A.Better academicperformance B.Reduced riskof anxietyC.Increased likelihoodofaccidentsD.Improved mentalhealth

23.Why doelectronicdevicesaffect sleepA.They makeusers feelmore energeticB.They emitblue lightthat disruptsmelatoninC.They aretoo heavyto holdD.They requireusers tostay indoors

24.What issocial jetlagmentioned in the passageA.A medicalcondition causedby stressB.The differencebetween weekendand weekdaysleep schedulesC.A type of jetlag experiencedby teenagerstravelingD.A newtreatment forsleep disorders

25.What doexperts recommendto improveteenagers sleepA.Using electronicdevices onlyduring thedayB.Going to bed aslate aspossible onweekendsC.Creating aregular sleepschedule andavoiding screensbeforebedD.Taking melatoninsupplements everynightPassage3The smalltown ofWillowbrook hasalways beenknown foritsclose-knit communityand lovefortheannual Harvest Festival.This year,the festivalwas especiallyimportant because itmarked the towns100th anniversary.The townhall had beenworking formonths toplan theevent,hoping tomake itthe第6页共15页most memorableone yet.Local businessesdonated food,craftspeople createdunique decorations,and volunteersspentcountless hoursorganizing activities.On theday ofthefestival,the streetswere linedwith colorfulstalls,andthe airwas filledwith thesmell offreshly bakedpies andwarmapple cider.Children ranaround withglow sticks,whileadults chattedand laughed.One ofthe mostpopularattractions wasthe pie-eating contest,which drewa largecrowd.Mrs.Higgins,a retiredteacher,had won the contestforthe pastfive years,but thisyear,a younggirl namedMiawas determinedto takeher title.Mia hadbeen practicingforweeks,eating piesevery dayafter school.As thecontestbegan,the crowdcheered asMrs.Higgins andMia tooktheirpositions behindthe table.Both bit into theirpies withdetermination,and soon,crumbs wereflying everywhere.Inthe end,Mia wonby justone second,much to the delightofthe crowd.I cantbelieve it!Mia said,holding hertrophy.I neverthought Idbeat Mrs.Higgins.Mrs.Higgins smiledandshook herhand,You didgreat,dear,she said.Maybenext yearIll letyou winagain.The festivalcontinuedlong intothe night,with music,dancing,and storiessharedunder thestars—it wasa dayeveryone inWillowbrook wouldrememberfor yearsto come.

26.The underlinedword fascinatedinthe first sentenceisclosest inmeaning to______.第7页共15页A.interested B.confused C.worried D.annoyed

27.Why wasthis yearsHarvestFestivalspecialA.It wasthefirsttime ithadbeenheld.B.It celebratedthetowns100th birthday.C.It includeda newtypeofactivity forchildren.D.It wasorganized bylocal businesses

28.What didvolunteers doto prepareforthefestivalA.Donated moneyto buydecorations.B.Created uniquefood itemsfor saleC.Spent timeorganizing eventsD.Built newstalls forthe street

29.What didthe airsmell likeon thefestival dayA.Glow sticksand laughterB.Fresh applesand warmciderC.Colorful decorationsD.Dancing music

30.Who wonthe pie-eating contestthis yearA.Mrs.Higgins B.Mia C.The townmayor D.A localteacherPassage4The conceptof sustainable living hasgained increasingattentionin recentyears,as peoplebecome moreaware oftheimpact oftheir dailychoices onthe environment.Sustainableliving involvesmaking consciousefforts toreduce onescarbon footprint,conserve resources,and livein harmonywithnature.This caninclude simpleactions likerecycling,using energy-efficient appliances,and choosinglocally grown第8页共15页food toreduce transportationemissions.Additionally,sustainablelivingoften emphasizesreducing waste,such asavoidingsingle-use plasticsand compostingorganic matter.Many peoplealso adoptplant-based dietsto lowertheirenvironmental impact,as livestockfarming isa majorcontributorto greenhousegas emissions.While sustainablelivingmay requiresome initialchanges,it can lead tolong-term benefitsfor bothindividuals e.g.,lower livingcostsand theplanet e.g.,mitigating climatechange.By makingsmall,consistent efforts,anyone canembrace sustainablelivingand contributeto ahealthier future.

31.What isthe maintopic ofthe passageA.The historyof sustainablelivingB.How toreduce yourcarbon footprintC.The conceptof sustainablelivingD.Benefits ofsingle-use plastics

32.Which ofthe followingis NOTmentioned asa simpleactionfor sustainable livingA RecyclingB.Using energy-efficient appliancesC.Choosing importedfood D.Composting

33.Why doplant-based dietshelp withsustainablelivingAThey tastebetter thanmeat dietsB.Livestock farmingcauses highemissionsC.They arecheaper toprepareD.They requireless land to grow第9页共15页

34.What doescarbonfootprintrefer toA.The amountof carbondioxide aperson ororganizationemitsB.The sizeofacarbon atomC.A typeof renewableenergyD.A newtechnology forreducing emissions

35.What isa potentiallong-term benefitof sustainablelivingA.Higher livingcosts B.More wasteproductionC.Lower livingcosts D.Fewer environmentalproblems

三、完形填空（共15题，每题1分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳答案A youngboy namedTom lovedexploring thewoods nearhishouse.One afternoon,while hewas walkingalong anarrowpath,he noticeda smallbird lyingontheground.Its wingwashurt,and itlooked likeit couldnt

36.Tom feltsorryfor the bird anddecided tohelp it.He gentlypicked itupand37itinhis jacketto keepit warm.When Tomgot home,he showedthe birdto hismom.She helpedTom38a smallbox withsoft clothasatemporary homeforthe bird.Tom namedit Featherand spentevery day39it.He broughtit wormsto eatand carefullychecked itswingevery morning.After afew weeks,Feathers wingstarted togetbetter.One day,Tom openedthe windowand letFeather第10页共15页fly aroundthe room.The bird40for awhile,then landedonToms shoulder.It seemedtobesaying thankyou.A fewdays later,Tom wasplaying outsidewhen heheard a41of birdschirping.He lookedup andsaw agroup ofbirdsflying abovethe trees.Suddenly,Feather42down fromthesky and joined them.Tom felta littlesad tosee Feathergo,but hewas happythebirdwas

43.The birdscircled aroundTomonce,as ifsaying goodbye,before flyingaway intothedistance.Tom neversaw Featheragain,but heoften thinksabout thelittlebird thattaught himabout kindness.He learnedthathelping animalscan bringjoy toboth theanimal andyourself.From thenon,Tom alwaystried tohelp anycreature inneedhe encounteredinthewoods.

36.A.fly B.walk C.run D.jump

37.A.put B.hid C.kept D.placed

38.A.made B.built C.filled D.covered

39.A.looking afterB.looking forC.looking atD.looking up

40.A.sang B.flew C.walked D.jumped

41.A.sound B.voice C.noise D.cry

42.A.came B.went C.got D.took

43.A.free B.happy C.safe D.healthy

44.A.For B.With C.In D.On

45.A.sad B.excited C.worried D.angry第11页共15页

46.A.small B.little C.young D.tiny

47.A.house B.home C.nest D.place

48.A.hurt B.ill C.well D.good

49.A.flew B.came C.went D.ran

50.A.happy B.sad C.glad D.proud

四、短文改错（共10题，每题1分，共10分）此题要求改正所给短文中划线部分的错误对标有题号的每一行作出判断如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾√；如有错误每行只有一个错误，则按下列情况改正此行多一个词把多余的词用斜线﹨划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉此行缺一个词在缺词处加一个漏字符号∧，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词此行错一个词在错的词下划一横线，并在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词注意原行没有错则不要改Last Sunday,my familyand Idecided togo tothe park.Theweather wasreal nice,so wepacked apicnic lunchand leftearly.When wearrive,we founda goodspot undera bigtree.My dadspread ablanket,and mymom andI startedunpackingthe food:sandwiches,fruits,anda big bowlof salad.Mylittle sister,Lily,was runningaround witha kite.Suddenly,the windpicked up,and the kite flewaway!Lily wasso sadthatshe almostcried.Just then,a boycame upand said,Dont worry!I sawit landinthelake overthere.We ran第12页共15页tothelake,andtoour surprised,thekitewas stuckin atreebranch.The boyhelped Lilyget itdown.Lily thankedhim,andtheboy smiledand said,Youre welcome!Kites arefun,but theycan betricky sometimes.We hada greattimeat thepark,and Lilyeven sharedher sandwichwith theboy.It wasa daythat teachus theimportance ofkindness.

五、书面表达（1题，25分）假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter来信询问你对“青少年使用社交媒体”的看法请你根据以下提示给他回一封邮件，谈谈你的观点，并说明理由提示:

1.社交媒体对青少年的积极影响；

2.社交媒体带来的问题；

3.你的建议注意:

4.词数120左右；

5.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；

6.邮件开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数Dear Peter,I’m gladto receiveyour emailasking aboutmy viewsonteenagers usingsocial media...Yours,Li Hua答案汇总

一、词汇与语法知识运用第13页共15页1-5:ACBAA6-10:CBACA11-15:ACBCC

二、阅读理解16-20:BCBCC21-25:BCBBC26-30:ABCBA31:C32:C33:B34:B35:D

三、完形填空36-40:AACAB41-45:BACAD46-50:BCBAD

四、短文改错

1.real→really2arrive→arrived

2.去掉the underabigtree

3.unpacking前加were

4.with→after

5.over→on

6.surprised→surprise

7.teach→taught

8.一行无错

五、书面表达第14页共15页范文Dear Peter,I’m gladto receiveyour emailasking aboutmy viewsonteenagers usingsocial media.In myopinion,social mediahasboth advantagesand disadvantagesfor youngpeople,but it’simportant touseitwisely.On thepositive side,social mediahelps teenagersconnectwith friendsand family,especially thoseliving faraway.Italso providesa platformfor themto shareideas,learn newthings,andjoincommunities withsimilar interests.Forexample,many studentsuse appslike TikTokto learncookingor artskills.However,there arealso problems.Spending toomuch timeonsocial mediacanleadto eyestrain andreduced physicalactivity.Some teenagers also feelstressed byseeing othersperfectlives online,which mayaffect theirself-esteem.My adviceis toset atime limitfor usingsocial mediaandavoid checkingphones beforebed.It’salsoimportant tobecareful aboutsharing personalinformation online.If usedproperly,social mediacan bea usefultool forteenagers.Yours,Li Hua第15页共15页。