广东省专版 广州市八年级(下)期中英语试卷 附答案
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一、单选题（本大题共5小题，共5.0分） 1. In my opinion，Tom and Jerry is a great ______．（ ） A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
2. Old people must ______．（ ） A. look after well B. be looked well
C. looked well after D. be looked after well
3. The play ______ at the theatre next Sunday．（ ） A. will show B. will shown C. will be shown D. is shown
4. Taking pictures ______ very interesting．（ ） A. are B. is C. to be D. being
5. I don't know _______ her because I forget the arrival time of her flight．（ ） A. where to meet B. how to meet
C. when I to meet D. when to meet
二、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共20.0分） Disney products make people's childhood lively and colourful．Millions of people have (6) Disney films and TV programs．They have made friends with (7) the main Disney characters：
Donald Duck，Snow White，and Peter Pan．Millions more have visited Disney Parks．It is not (8) that it has been called a dream factory． Walt Disney was born in Chicago．He grew up (9) a farm in Missouri after his family moved there．At the age of 16，Disney (10) to study art in Chicago．Four years later，he joined (11) Kansas City Film Ad Company．He helped make cartoon advertisements．But then he left for Hollywood (12) he decided to make cartoons there．In these cartoons，he made the pictures (13) in a lively way．Disney wanted to bring (14) pictures to life．Mickey Mouse(15) with a group of circles．People first saw Mickey Mouse in a film called Steamboat Willie．The film was produced in 1928and it was a great hit． 6. A. see B. saw C. seen D. seeing 7. A. none B. both C. all D. neither 8. A. surprise B. surprising C. surprised D. surprisingly 9. A. at B. in C. to D. on 10. A. has begun B. beginning C. begins D. began 11. A. / B. the C. an D. a 12. A. because B. if C. so D. a 13. A. to move B. move C. moving D. moved 14. A. he B. his C. him D. himself 15. A. draw B. drew C. drawn D. was drawn． When I was a boy aged twelve in South Carolina，something happened to me that made me never put any wild creature in a cage．
We lived on one end of a forest，and every evening the mockingbirds would come and rest in the trees and (16)．There isn't a musical instrument made by man that can produce a more beautiful sound than the song of the mockingbird．
I decided to catch a young (17) and keep it in a cage，and in this way，I would have my own private musician．I finally succeeded in catching one and put it in a cage．At first，the bird was 第2页，共23页
(18)，so it fluttered （扑腾） about the cage．But finally it was used to living in its new home．I felt very excited with myself and (19) some beautiful singing from my little musician．
On the second day，the little bird's mother flew to the cage with (20) in her mouth．The baby bird ate everything she brought to it．I was (21) to see this．Certainly the mother bird knew how to feed her baby better than I did．
The following morning when I went to see my bird，I found it (22) on the floor of the cage．I was terribly surprised!What had happened？!Arthur Wayne，the famous ornithologist （鸟
类专家），happened to be (23) my father at that time．After she heard me crying over the death of my bird，she explained to me．"A mother mockingbird，finding her young in a cage，will (24) bring it poison berries （毒莓）．She thinks it better for her baby to die than to lose (25)．
Since then，I have never caught any living creature and put it in a cage．All living things have a right to live free． 16. A. dance B. fly C. sing D. jump 17. A. bird B. boy C. fish D. thief 18. A. happy B. careful C. active D. afraid 19. A. looked forward to B. looked out of C. looked for D. looked up
20. A. water B. food C. songs D. diet 21. A. worried B. pleased C. bored D. tired 22. A. alone B. alive C. dead D. bad 23. A. calling B. visiting C. challenging D. introducing 24. A. never B. seldom C. sometimes D. ever 25. A. friends B. parents C. freedom D. happiness． 三、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）
A My son was studying in a high school in Colorado．He lived in the school．When we were talking on the phone he shared some wonderful news with me．He said，"You know，Dad，
I am really happy with my life．I can't think of a thing that I would change，like the way that I grew up or the way that my life is now．" My daughter was living with her mother in Northern California at that time．She said almost the same thing to me just a few days later．Of course，I was glad to hear this from both of them．And I told them both how happy I was，not only that they were happy，but that they expressed it to me． And that was the gift they were giving me--with the heart of communication．Certainly I hope for good news when I hear from them．But mostly I love that they will share their real feelings with me．Happy or sad．I love their real thoughts and feelings． For a child，Father's Day isn't really about giving Dad a gift．It is about understanding the love a father expresses when he helps put food on the table，teaches his child to ride a bike，raises his child's spirits at a football game，etc． For a father，Father's Day isn't so much about getting gifts for a job well done．Remember，
广东省2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中检测英语试题(word版 含答案)
广东省2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中检测英语试题（含听力）学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、听录音选图片1．How is the weather?A．B．C．2．What do nursing homes need volunteers to do?A．B．C．3．What did Peter spend a lot of time doing?A．B．C．4．Which lesson is Mary waiting for?A．B．C．5．Who is the speaker talking about?A．B．C．二、听短对话选答案6．How much should the man pay?A．13 yuan. B．3 yuan. C．6 yuan.7．What team did Steve use to be on?A．The swimming team. B．The soccer team. C．The tennis team. 8．Where is the woman going to spend her holiday?A．In Tibet. B．In Hainan. C．In Beijing.9．Who speaks English best?A．Alice. B．Tom. C．Mary.10．How many times does Miss Chen go to Beijing in a month?A．Once. B．Three times. C．Four times.三、听长对话选答案听对话，回答下列小题。
11．Who went to Yunnan with Ann?A．Her friends. B．Her parents. C．Her brother. 12．How long did Ann stay there?A．Three hours B．Three days. C．Three weeks.听对话，回答下列小题。
广东省广州市执信中学2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中英语试题
广东省广州市执信中学2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．I always tell my students ________ on the road because it’s really dangerous.A．to not play B．not to play C．to play not D．not play 2．Children aged ________ 5 ________ 12 can get a toy for free today.A．from; to B．between; with C．from; and D．between; to 3．—Have you moved into your new house, Tom?—No. It ________ yet.A．hasn’t painting B．hasn’t been painted C．wasn’t painting D．haven’t been painted4．Newly-born babies ________ in hospital.A．are taken good care B．are taken good care of C．take good care of D．take good care5．Mary is _________ in _________ chess, but she is not good at it.A．interested; play B．interesting; playC．interested; playing D．interesting; playing6．—Did you attend the meeting in Paris?—No, I ________.A．am not invited B．wasn’t invited C．haven’t invited D．didn’t invite 7．She lives _________ in the house, but she doesn’t feel ________ at all.A．lonely; alone B．alone; alone C．lonely; lonely D．alone; lonely 8．Taking pictures ________ very interesting.A．is B．are C．to be D．be9．I have no idea ________ her, as I forget the arrival time of her flight.A．when to meet B．where to meet C．when can I meet D．where can I meet10．As the school sports meeting is coming, it’s important for us ________ basketball more often.A．practise playing B．to practise playing C．to practise to play D．practise playing二、语法选择Do you have to be very smart to live a happy life? The character of Mcdull (麦兜) tellspiglet wants to visit the Maldives (马尔代夫) but his mother doesn’t have enough money forreally in the Maldives!McDull is just a common pig that has many dreams, though they never come true. However, he doesn’t stop 15 . McDull lives 16 life in a simple and happy way. His idea towards life is “Never give up”.The cartoon pig character 17 in Hong Kong by Alice Mark and Brian Tse. McDull first showed up as 18 character in the McMug comics. McBug is 19 cartoon pig. But McDull is 20 popular than McMug with a huge number of fans everywhere.11．A．as B．for C．of D．with 12．A．but B．if C．because D．although 13．A．lie B．lies C．lied D．is lying 14．A．happy B．happily C．happier D．happiness 15．A．try B．to try C．trying D．tried 16．A．he B．him C．himself D．his 17．A．created B．has created C．is created D．was created 18．A．an B．a C．the D．/ 19．A．another B．other C．others D．the others 20．A．most B．the most C．more D．the more三、完形填空It was a sunny day. I was standing in my shoe store. The door opened and a young man came in. He was in a wheelchair. I found that he had no 21 .“I need new shoes for myself, a pair of black cowboy ones,” he said. I was so surprisedthat I kept silent and didn’t move.“I’m not joking, sir, 22 I don’t need them,” he looked at me and said, “When I was a kid, my parents 23 me new shoes every year. It was such a wonderful feeling that I have never forgotten it.” I chose a pair of shoes and gave them to the young man. He took a deep breath and tears came to his eyes. At that moment, a homeless old man was standing outside 24 shoes, looking at us. The young man 25 him and said to me, “Will you ask that old man to come in, please?” I did so and the poor man came in. The young man asked me to 26 the best shoes of the size. He turned to the old man. “Sir, would you mind 27 on the shoes for me?” After the shoes were on his feet, the old man said they fit 28 . “I’ll buy them.” the young man said, “The good 29 that have never forgotten has come back again, and now I have someone to share the feeling with me. It is so great.”The young man offered what the old man needed 30 . He did his best in an imperfect world.21．A．ears B．arms C．legs D．hands 22．A．when B．because C．if D．although 23．A．bought B．showed C．borrowed D．paid 24．A．without B．on C．by D．with 25．A．caught B．missed C．pushed D．noticed 26．A．look up B．take out C．make up D．put away 27．A．passing B．taking C．working D．trying 28．A．painfully B．comfortably C．hardly D．healthily 29．A．idea B．dream C．feeling D．thought 30．A．seldom B．most C．little D．least四、阅读单选A 64-year-old Chinese carpenter’s traditional skills have become very popular as he creates woodwork with nothing more than a single piece of wood, without glues, screws(螺丝)or nails(钉子).Wang Dewen, known as “Grandpa Amu” on YouTube, has been praised as “the modern day Lu Ban” because of his wonderful carpentry knowledge.Grandpa Amu’s most popular video, which show him making a wooden bridge, has spread widely on Youtube, getting more than 40 million views.“If you do something, you have to love it, and you have to be interested in it; however, being interested doesn’t mean there’s only happiness and no pain” Grandpa Amu shared when talking about his excellent carpentry skills.Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon technique (榫卯技术), which means no nails or glue are used in the whole process of building the bridge.The master carpenter has also made several wooden toys for his grandson using the same technique. His young grandson’s favorites include a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing machine. Attracting over 1.17 million fans on YouTube, Grandpa Amu’s videos so far have gained more than 200 million views.31．Why did the old carpenter become famous?A．He creates woodwork only with wood.B．He makes wooden toys like Peppa Pig. C．He is good at making funny videos.D．He teaches us how to make woodwork. 32．What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A．We can do everything well if we are interested in it.B．If we are interested in something, we must do it well.C．With only interest and love, we can do something well easily.D．To do something well, we need both interest and hard work.33．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A．Wang Dewen is known as “Grandma Amu” on YouTube.B．Wang Dewen has got a lot of modern carpentry knowledge.C．Wang Dewen has more than 1.17 million fans on YouTube.D．Wang Dewen has made two wooden toys for his grandson.34．What is the best title of the passage?A．Traditional Chinese Skills B．How to Make a Wooden BridgeC．No Pain No Gain D．The Modern Day Lu BanChopsticks are pairs of sticks with the same length that have been used as kitchenware in most of the eastern Asian regions for over three thousand years. According to the historical study, the first chopsticks were thought to appear in China over 5,000 years ago. During the Spring and Autumn Period, chopsticks made of copper and iron developed gradually. Later the chopsticks with coating came in the Han Dynasty. Then gold and silver chopsticks followed.Different materials have been used to make chopsticks until now, among which the most expensive ones are made of elephant teeth and the green stone. Those showed how wealthy the owners were.It was said that silver chopsticks would turn black immediately if they touched poisoned food (but we know it was wrong today), so in history many kings and emperors used silver chopsticks to check whether the food was bad for them or not before eating. Chopsticks are also regarded as gifts to others. In China, chopsticks are traditionally given to a daughter when she marries, to hope that they will have a child very soon, because the pronunciation of word “chopsticks” in Chinese is like “quick child”. Meanwhile, people often believe chopsticks have something to do with good luck. So many families will choose to put new chopsticks on the table at dinner on New Year’s Eve as a way of wishing for luck while dropping chopsticks is a sign of bad luck to come.It’s believed that using chopsticks can increase fingers’ flexibility. That means if we use chopsticks frequently at dinner, it will make our fingers do everything freely. Some experts also prove that it can improve memory. Many westerners, businessmen and tourists put their knives and forks beside the bowls and plates but choose chopsticks in China.35．Why did kings and emperors in history use silver chopsticks to have dinner?A．They tried to avoid being killed by poisoned food.B．They meant to show their wealth and power.C．Silver sticks can bring them “quick child”.D．Silver sticks are good for their health 36．What does the underlined word “flexibility” mean?A．想象力B．灵活性C．力量D．记忆力39．Who often goes to a nursing home?A．Emma.B．Nick.C．Leo.D．Lisa.40．Emma visits Molly ________.A．once a month B．once a week C．every weekend D．every day 41．What does Nick do to make the community a better place?A．He sweeps the garden for Molly.B．He picks up litter in the countryside. C．He takes the dogs for walks in the park.D．He teaches the old people how to send emails.Have you ever wondered how a book is made? It takes a lot of people to make a book. It can take months, or even years, for a book to go from an idea to a finished product.A book begins when an author comes up with an idea for a book. Authors get ideas in different ways. They may get ideas from their own lives, from watching the world around them, or from reading.Next, an author may plan the book by making an outline. Sometimes authors do research to gather information. They may read books or articles. They may interview people or visit places.Then, the author begins to write. Authors may write for months or years to finish a manuscript. A manuscript is the text an author produces for publication.Finally, the author sends the completed manuscript to a publisher. If the publisher decides to publish the book, the author works with an editor. An editor reads the manuscript. Then he or she recommends changes to improve the book. A copy editor reads the manuscript to correct any grammatical mistake.After an author makes the suggested changes, a designer may decide how the book will look. The designer may choose the size, shape, and type styles for the book. Some picture book authors create their own illustrations. If not, an illustrator is chosen to create pictures for the book.The illustrator makes sketches of pictures that will go on each page. The sketches are sent to the publishing company. The editor makes sure the pictures clearly tell the story. The designer checks how the words and pictures will fit together on the pages.After the design changes are made, the illustrator begins creating the final pictures. He or she may change the colours, the perspective, or the composition of pictures. It may take months to create all the pictures.The finished art is then sent to the publisher. The designer adjusts(调整) how thepictures and words fit together on the pages. The completed pages are sent to the printer. Many books are still made into books with paper pages.The printer uses huge printing presses to make the pages. The pages are fixed together. The book cover is added. The finished books are then sent to the publisher’s warehouse. They are stored there until they are bought by libraries and bookstores.42．According to the passage, the designer’s job is to ________.A．create pictures for the book B．make an outline of the book C．decide how the book will look D．correct grammatical mistakes in the book 43．Your first book will be published soon. What will first happen to it after the illustrator has created the final pictures?A．B．C．D．44．The writer explains how to make a book by ________.A．giving causes B．showing steps C．providing examples D．expressing opinions45．What is the best title for the passage?A．From Ideas to Book B．Different Kinds of Books C．Workers in the Publishing House D．Between Publishers and Customers五、阅读还原5选5阅读短文及文后A~E 选项，选出可以填入1~5 各题空白处的最佳选项。
广东省广州市花都区2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中英语试卷
2022-2023学年广东省广州市花都区八年级（下）期中英语试卷语法选择阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．（15分）An old man lived in a nice house with a large garden.He（1）care of his flowers all the time.One day a young man went past the garden.（2）at the beautiful flowers made him think，" How happy I would be（3）I could live in this beautiful place."Then，suddenly he found the old gardener was blind.He was very （4）about this and asked，" You can't see these flowers.（5）are you busy taking care of them every day？"（6）old man smiled and said，"I can tell you（7）reasons.First，I wasa gardener when I was young，and I really like this job.Second，（8）I can't see theseflowers，I can touch them.Third，I can enjoy the nice smell（9）them.As to the last one，that's you.""Me？But you don't know me，"said the young man."Yeah，it's true that I don't know you.But flowers are angels（天使）to everyone.Happiness （10）by beautiful flowers.We all（11）that."The blind man's work opened our eyes and pleased our hearts.It also made his life happier and（12）.It was just like Beethoven.He became deaf（13）his later life and wrote many great musical works.Beethoven（14）couldn't hear his wonderful music，but his music has taught millions of people（15）their difficulties bravely.Isn't it one kind of happiness？（1）A.take B.takes C.is taking D.took（2）A.Look B.Looking C.Looks D.Looked（3）A.if B.because C.when D.until（4）A.surprise B.surprised C.surprising D.surprisingly（5）A.When B.What C.Why D.Which（6）A.A B.An C.The D./（7）A.some B.any C.few D.little（8）A.and B.so C.but D.though（9）A.with B.of C.for D.about（10）A.brings B.brought C.is brought D.are brought（11）A.enjoy B.enjoyed C.have enjoyed D.are enjoyed（12）A.easy B.easier C.easiest D.the easiest（13）A.in B.at C.on D.to（14）A.him B.his C.himself D.he（15）A.face B.facing C.faced D.to face完型填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
广东省广州市海珠区中山大学附属中学2019-2020学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试卷(图片版含答案)
2019~2020学年广东广州海珠区中山大学附属中学初二下学期期中英语试卷（本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）1. A.for B.to C.in D.at2. A.friend B.friendly C.friendlier D.friendliest3. A.a B.an C.the D./4. A.26 years old B.26-year old C.26-year-old D.26-years old5. A.was chosen B.is chosen C.chose D.was choosing6. A.to be B.being C.be D.been7. A.he B.him C.his D.himself8. A.which B.who C.whom D.whoseHow would you feel if you get hugs after dinning in a restaurant? Tim Harries gives freehugs 1 every customer at the end of each meal.The atmosphere at his restaurant "Tim's Place" is so positive that customers call it "the world's 2 restaurant". Tim's Hug has 3 interesting name on the menu called a "love"treat.The 4 man is probably the only Down syndrome sufferer （唐氏综合症）in the U.S. to own a restaurant. Also, he 5 as Student of the Year in high school! So when a man like Tim hugs you, it is sure 6 a special and unforgettable experience.When Tim expressed 7 interest in opening a restaurant, his friend Keith 8 was a businessman supported him. Tim hired many people. Some served the guests, some kept the place clean, and 9 did the cooking. Since Tim got to know 10 to feel at home at a restaurant, the idea that his customers can 11 the free hug has been carried out.Many customers have meal 12 at Tim's Place. For the past five years,Tim 13 out over 1900 hugs—he keeps count by 14 a special Hug Counter.Sometimes he may feel tired after a whole day's work, 15 he'll never give up giving out free hugs.1一、语法选择9. A.the other B.another C.others D.other10. A.how much do people want B.how much people wanted C.how much people wantD.what people want11. A.ordered B.to order C.order D.ordering12. A.happy B.happily C.more happily D.the most happily13. A.gives B.will give C.gave D.has given14. ing B.to use ed e15. A.so B.or C.and D.but（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）1. A.nurse B.doctor C.patient D.visitor2. A.seriously B.suddenly C.nervously D.certainly3. A.failed B.fought C.refused D.agreed4. A.interesting B.surprising C.exciting D.frightening5. A.bill B.pain C.danger D.illness6. A.injured B.damaged C.cured D.saved7. fortable B.wonderful C.enjoyable D.valuableA girl was working as a nurse in a private hospital. One day, a man was brought to herhospital, but soon he had to be transferred to a different hospital for an operation. The director of the hospital said that the 1 couldn't be transferred unless he paid his bill first. The man 2 ill and his family asked if they could pay the bill after the operation. But the director 3 .The nurse, who had just arrived to work, heard about the situation and made a 4 decision. She removed her golden bracelet （手镯）, took it to the cashier's desk and said she would use it to cover the patient's 5 . Thanks to her help, the patient was immediately transferred to the other hospital and his life was 6 . Although the bracelet was the only piece of 7 jewelry （珠宝）she owned, the nurse donated （捐赠）it to save the patient, even though he was a 8 to her.The nurse's actions caught the attention of the doctor who was on duty that day. He later fell in love with the nurse and they at last got married.We may give without loving, but we cannot love without 9 . Love means giving as much as we can. Love is like a smile-neither has any value unless they are 10 . As Mother Teresa once said, "It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do."2二、完形填空8. A.neighbour B.stranger C.relative D.leader9. A.sending B.asking C.giving D.taking10. A.given away B.taken away C.put away D.flown away（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings. Week by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasn't a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to bear all these as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.He listened to me quietly, and then he asked. "Are the things she says true or not? Janet,didn't you ever wonder what you're really like? Well, you now have that girl's opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true.Some of them I couldn't change （like being very thin ）, but a good number l could—and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I got a fairly clear picture of myself.I brought the list back to Daddy. He refused to take it. "That's just for you, "he said. "You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just closing your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, you'll find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don't shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do."Daddy's advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I've never had a better piece of advice.3 A.B.C.D.What does "Week by week her list grew" in the first paragraph mean?She discovered more shortcomings of mine and pointed out to me.She wrote down my shortcomings on a list and kept adding more.I was having more and more shortcomings as time went on.Week by week, my shortcomings grew more serious.（1）A.B.C.D.Why did the writer's father listen to her quietly?Because he wanted to find out what happened.Because he wanted to show his anger about his daughter's shortcomings.Because he didn't believe what his daughter said.Because he didn't know what to say at that time.（2）What did the father do after he had heard his daughter's complaint?（3）三、阅读理解A.B.C.D.He told her not to pay any attention to what her "enemy" had said.He felt sorry for her and told her to solve her problems.He told her to list what her "enemy" said and pay attention only to the true things.He refused to take the list and have a look at it.A.B.C.D.Which of the following may the writer's father agree?Our enemy knows about us better than ourselves.We don't need to listen to everyone's advice.We should change ourselves according to others' advice.It's both important to learn to listen and learn to judge.（4）A.My Enemy B.The Best Advice C.My Father D.My ChildhoodWhich would be the best title for this passage?（5）Eating food is enjoyable, but cooking can be challenging. For those who don' t have basiccooking skills, or are too busy working or traveling, one thing can save them—instant noodles.This year marks the 61st anniversary of the invention of instant noodles. Ever since they were created by Japanese businessman Momofuku Ando in 1958, instant noodles have been popular around the world. In China, the product has almost become a necessity for those who travel by train.There are some fun facts about instant noodles: The total length of the noodles in one package is 51 meters. The first instant noodles were considered a luxury product. When they first came to Japanese supermarkets in 1958, they were 6 times the cost of fresh udon noodles.Japanese people even voted instant noodles as one of their best inventions of the 20th century.For instant noodles, as well as many other "instant" foods, convenience is the key selling point. They are supposed to make our lives easier.. For example, in wars, soldiers eat compressed biscuits and canned meat because they don' t need to cook these foods. And in the 1960s, frozen dinners of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables became popular in the US. This is because more women started working and had no time to cook.In recent years, however, online meal-ordering services have brought challenge to instant foods. Uber Eats is a popular app of this kind in the United States. In China, we have Ele.me,Dianping and Meituan. These services offer not only convenience, but also more choices and tastier food. According to the World Instant Noodle Association, instant noodle sales dropped by 17 percent in China as of 2016.This might show that Chinese people are now more interested in having higher-quality diets and not just simply filling their bellies, experts say.4Which country did instant noodles start from?（1）A.the UK.B.the US.C.China.D.Japan.A.B. C.D.Which of the following is NOT the fun fact of instant noodles?The total length of the noodles in one package is 51 meters.The usage of online-ordering services reduces the sales of instant noodles.The first instant noodles were much more expensive than fresh udon noodles.Japanese people even voted instant noodles as one of the best inventions of the20th century.（2）A.Uber Eats B.Ele.me C.Meituan D.DianpingIf you need to help your parents order food online in Guangzhou, which app can't youchoose?（3）A.B.C.D.Which sentence can be put in the blank as the beginning of the fifth paragraph?Food trend （趋势）often reflects （反映）changes in society.Different country has different kinds of instant food.The development of instant food changes the society.More and more people were interested in instant noodles.（4）A.B.C.D.What can we infer from the passage?Everyone who travels by train takes instant noodles in China.In 2016, only 17% of Chinese people bought instant noodles.Many American women didn't like cooking food in the 1960s.More Chinese people want to have higher-quality diets.（5）I'll never forget the Easter in 1946. I was twelve, my little sister, Ocy, was ten and my oldersister, Darlene, was fourteen. We lived at home with our mother, and the four of us knew what we should do without dad. My dad had died five years before leaving Mom with no money and three school-aged kids to raise ．By 1946, a month before Easter, the pastor （牧师）of our church announced that a special holiday offering would be taken to help a poor family. We talked about what we could do. We decided to buy fifty pounds of potatoes and lived on them for a month. This would allow us to save twenty dollars of our grocery money for the offering. Then we thought that if we turned our electric lights off as much as possible, we'd save money on that month's electric bill ．The night before Easter, we were so excited that we could hardly sleep. We didn't care that we wouldn't have new clothes for Easter; we had seventy dollars for the sacrificial （牺牲的）offering. We could hardly wait to get to the church!Finally, we sat in church proudly. When the offering began, mom put in a ten-dollar bill and each of us kids put in a twenty-dollar bill. We sang all the way home from church. Over lunch,mom had a surprise for us. She had bought a dozen eggs, and we had boiled Easter eggs with5our fried potatoes!Later that afternoon the pastor dropped by. Mom went to the door, talked with him for a moment, and then came back with an envelope in her hand. We asked what it was, but she didn't say a word. She opened the envelope and out fell a bunch of money ．A.B.C.D.The first paragraph mainly tells us that .the writer's father died earlythe writer's family lived a very hard lifethe writer had many sistersthe writer's mother was very hard-working（1）A.To help poor people. B.To see which family donated most.C.To celebrate Easter.D.To buy Easter eggs for kids.Why did the church raise the money?（2）A.B.C.D.Why did the family buy fifty pounds of potatoes?They liked to eat potatoes.They wanted to save money for the offering.They wanted to pay the electric bill.They were too poor to buy other vegetables.（3）A.d—a—c—b—e B.d—c—b—e—a C.d—e—c—a—b D.d—c—e—a—bAccording to the text, put the following sentences into the right orders.a. We sang all the way home from church.b. Mom got an envelope with money in it.c. We were so excited that we could hardly sleep.d. The pastor announced to hold a special holiday offering.e. Mom put in a ten-dollar bill and each of us kids put in a twenty-dollar bill.（4）A.No pains, no gains. B.Do well and have well.C.Money is the most important.D.Saving can help people live a good life.From the text we learn that .（5）（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）Experts have found as well as being fun, dancing might have helped us to survive as aspecies.Expert Bronwyn Tarr from the University of Oxford has been telling the BBC World Service Crowd Science programme that when we dance with others, we are given feel-good endorphins （安多芬）. 16四、阅读填空A. B. C. D. E.Dancing alone is one thing but it's dancing as a group that makes our brain feel excitingand this is likely to lead to great social effects. Dancing with others makes us happy. Bronwyn Tarr says that "dancing improves social closeness between people. 2 In our past, those social connections would have been critical（至关重要的）for surviving."3 But once you get the right beat and enjoy dancing with others, it can be anamazing experience.4 And in Swindon in the UK, this "style" of dancing has been taken to a new level,where babies, attached to their fathers' chests in a sling（吊兜）, have been dancing with the aim of increasing the bond between parent and child.5 In Wales there have been calls（呼吁）for doctors to have dance classes topeople who are unwell. The Arts Council of Wales claims there are many health benefits. And Bronwyn Tarr says "more and more we're actually discovering that your longevity—your life expectancy—is predicted by the social connections that you have…still today it's something we should do more of".It helps us build social connections and communities.You certainly need the right kind of music to help you dance.It can change how we feel about ourselves and those around us.Dance is also a good way to keep fit and improve our mental health.Dad dancing makes people feel good sometimes.（本大题共6小题，每小题1分，共6分）Wish you good l in the coming mid-term examinations!7Employees in this company used to c with each other by email.8Tom has so many friends to talk to that he never feels l .9Since I found a job, my parents and I have lived s but close to each other.10The lady in red a to be young but actually she is already in her fifties.11五、单词拼写The official Olympic s is probably one of the world's most easily recognized—five ringslinked together.12（本大题共7小题，每小题2分，共14分）现在全世界的人们都在遭受新冠肺炎的困扰。
广东省广州市番禺区华南碧桂园学校2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中英语试题(含解析)
广东省广州市番禺区华南碧桂园学校2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、语法选择3．A．where B．that C．what D．which 4．A．work B．works C．worked D．was working 5．A．showed B．shows C．showing D．to show 6．A．well B．good C．better D．best 7．A．Unless B．Because C．But D．Although 8．A．cleans B．clean C．to clean D．cleaning 9．A．so B．very C．quite D．too 10．A．washed B．was washed C．were washing D．were washed 11．A．silent B．silence C．silently D．more silently 12．A．on B．for C．with D．of 13．A．finishing B．finished C．finish D．to finish 14．A．to tell B．telling C．told D．was telling 15．A．other B．others C．the other D．another二、完形填空三、阅读单选to help at the festival must have written permission from your parents.26．Who must write a permission for you if you want to be a volunteer?A．Your music teacher.B．Your parents.C．Ms Braxton.D．Any teacher.27．What CAN’T we learn from the passage?A．Students are welcomed to volunteer.B．Volunteers can help in January. C．Some work needs to be done in the evening.D．Volunteers can get gifts after helping. 28．What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To announce a music festival.B．To attract musicians and singers. C．To receive written permission.D．To look for some volunteers.Emma stared sadly out of the window of the bus.Only50miles outside town was the farm where she grew up.She thought about the farm all the time,especially the animals.When her family sold the farm and moved to nearby town,Emma was excited.But when she got to the new school,she felt out of place.She had few classmates to talk to.With a sigh,Emma turned her attention back to the present.The bus came to a stop.“Welcome to the Nature Center,”her teacher said.”A guide will give us a presentation about the animals,and then you’II help to feed the baby squirrels.Now,I want everyone to find a partner.”Emma didn’t have any friends yet who would be her partner?Emma got close to Julia,a talkative and outgoing girl.“Could I be your partner?”Emma asked uncertainly.“Sure,”said Julia warmly.Together,the girls walked into the center.After the presentation,a keeper showed them how to hold the bottle of milk for baby squirrels.Then the girls started to feed their own baby squirrels.After the babies finished eating,the keeper asked,“Would you like to help feed the adult squirrels,too?”Emma was quick to volunteer,but when the keeper opened the first cage,a squirrel inside jumped out.Emma remained calm,held out her hand,made quiet sounds,and then quickly got it.“Wow!You are so brave!”Julia said.“You’re always so quiet.I thought you were afraid of everything.”“I know that we have to stay calm when animals are frightened or excited.”The keeper nodded in agreement and asked Emma,“Would you like to volunteer to help out with the animals at the center?”“Cool!I would love to work here!That’s a great chance!”Emma replied cheerfully.That afternoon,in the bus on the way back to school,Emma sat next to Julia,her new friend.A rush of new-found happiness washed over her.29．How did Emma feel when she got to the new school?A．Excited but sad.B．Nervous and lonely.C．Lonely and sad.D．Warm but nervous.30．What probably help Emma stay calm when the squirrel jumped out?A．Her decision to protect her friend.B．Her knowledge from her classmates.C．Her close relationship with the squirrel.D．Her experience with animals on the farm.31．On the way back to school,Emma felt happy because________.A．the teacher praised her for being braveB．she easily caught the baby squirrelC．she returned to the farm and learned a lot about animalsD．she could care for animals again and made a friend32．Which of the following shows the order of the development of the story?a.Emma moved from the farm to the town.b.Emma did well in feeding adult squirrels.c.Emma got a chance to feed baby squirrels.d.Emma was invited to volunteer at the center.e.Emma partnered with Julia at Nature Centre.wonder that kite flyers have felt for centuries.37．According to the Chinese story,the army used kites to________. A．celebrate victories during wartimeB．make the enemies leave in fearC．stop the enemies from sleeping wellD．carry soldiers to fight against the enemies38．The underlined word“passion”in Paragraph4means________.A．strong love B．useful machine C．happy dream D．common treasure39．How does the writer develop Paragraph5?A．By telling stories.B．By listing numbers.C．By comparing facts.D．By giving examples. 40．What’s the best title of this passage?A．How to fly kites.B．How to use kites in science.C．The roles of kites in history.D．The difference among kites worldwide.四、阅读还原5选5D．There are two main reasons for the disappearance of golden monkeys.E．They weigh from6.5to39kg.五、短文首字母填空六、完成句子51．多么令人兴奋的消息啊！_________________information it is!52．你能教我如何在演讲中吸引更多的听众吗？Can you teach me________________________more listeners in a speech? 53．我们必须每天给这花浇水。
2020-2021学年广东省广州市白云区八年级下学期期中考试英语试题
八年级英语（满分90分）第一卷（选择题，共45小题，满分60分）一、语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Many years ago,on a stormy night,___1___elderly man and his wife entered a small hotel in Philadelphia,USA.It rained___2___outside.The couple approached(走近)front desk and wanted to ask for a room to stay.The husband said,“Could you possibly give us a room here?”The receptionist,a friendly man,looked at the couple and said,“All our rooms___3___.”After___4___this,the couple got___5___.“___6___”,the receptionist said,“I can’t send a nice couple like you out into rain at one o’clock in the morning.Would you like to sleep in my room?It is not exactly a suite(套间)but it will be___7___to make you___8___comfortable for the night.”The couple refused the___9___,“We can’t take your place on this rainy night.”The receptionist said,“Don’t worry about me.I will make out just fine,”and kept inviting the old couple___10___for night.So the couple agreed.Next morning,as the elderly man paid the bill,he said to the receptionist,“You are kind of manager who should be boss of a best hotel.Maybe someday I will build___11___for you.”The receptionist looked at them and smiled.Three of them had good laugh.Two years passed.During these two years,the receptionist spent all his time___12___hard and had almost forgotten about the incident.One day,he received a letter from the old man.In the letter,the old man reminded him___13___the stormy night and invited the receptionist to meet him in New York.They met in New York.The old man pointed___14___a hotel and said,“That is the hotel I ___15___for you to manage.”1.A.the B.a C.an D./2.A.heavy B.heavier C.heaviest D.heavily3.A.take B.is taken C.have taken D.have been taken4.A.hear B.hearing C.hear from D.hearing from5.A.disappointed B.disappointing C.appointed D.appointing6.A.Therefore B.However C.Finally D.For example7.A.old enough B.enough old C.good enough D.enough good8.A.many more B.much more C.most D.less9.A.suggest B.suggesting C.suggestion D.suggestions10.A.stay B.stayed C.staying D.to stay11.A.these B.this C.ones D.one12.A.work B.worked C.to work D.working13.A.about B.that C.to D.with14.A.over B.towards C.from D.on15.A.just built B.had just built C.have just built D.was just built二、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1625各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
广东省广州市铁一中学2021-2022学年下学期八年级 期中英语试题
2021学年第二学期初二年级期中考英语试卷二、语法选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21~30各题中所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Once upon a time, there lived a greedy and selfish man named David. He always wished to have a lot of money and often cheated others___11__ money. David never shared anything with___12___ of his family and friends.One day,___13__ small bag full of gold coins was missing. there___14___50gold coins in the bag. David became very worried. He searched inside and out for the bag, ___15___ found nothing.After a few days, a ___16___daughter of one of the workers of David's namedTina found the bag. The worker knew David was looking for the missing money everywhere, so he went to David. David was overjoyed to get the coins back. Because of his greedy nature, he decided___17___ a trick on his poor worker.He shouted at his worker, “There were 75 gold coins in this bag, but yougave me only 50! Where are___18___ coins? You have stolen them! You are a thief.” The worker was shocked to hear this and tried his best to explain. However, David still took him to the count. The judge___19__ heard both the sides. David said, "It’s quite clear that they have stolen 25 coins!”The clever judge knew that David was____20____. Everyone in that place knew about David and his nature. Soon, the judge made___21__ judgment.“Since David lost a bag which had 75 gold coins and the bag found by Tinahad jut 50 coins, it seems that the bag that was found __22___ to David. It was lostby someone else. If anyone____23____ a bag of 75 gold coins, please tell me. Asthere is no report about the loss of 50 coins, I order the girl and his father___24___ those 50 coins___25___a prize of appreciation（感谢）for their honesty!”11．A．make B．to make C．making D．made12. A．one B．some C．anyD．All13. A. a B. an C. the D. /14. A. is B. are C. was D. were15. A. and B. but C. or D. so16. A. ten year old B. ten years oldC. ten-year-oldD. ten-years-old17. A. play B. to play C. playing D. played18. A. other B. others C. the other D. another19. A. patient B. patiently C. patience D. impatient20. A. lied B. lay C. laying D. lying21. A. he B. him C. his D. himself22. A. isn’t belonging B. isn’t belongedC. don’t belongD. doesn’t belong23. A. see B. sees C. saw D. will see24. A. take B. took C. to take D. taking25. A. as B. with C. of D. for三、完型填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）One day, I got into a car accident that was clearly not my fault. The other driver was ___26___ talking on the phone so that he went right through a red light and___27___ my car. A policeman arrived and started asking questions. I explained that my ___28___ at the time of the accident was about 55 km/h."So you were going about 50 km/h? he asked."No, I said I was doing about 55 km/h." I said."Right, so you were driving at a speed of about 50 km/h?" he asked again.I was a little___29___because I felt like he wasn't listening to me carefully. SoI___30__ ,"No! I was doing about 55 km/h.""OK, if that's the way you stick to it." the officer simply replied.I didn't realize it at the time, but later I found that I was the one who wasn't paying attention. The city's speed limit（限制）is 50 km/h, ___31___ I only got paid bymy insurance company（保险公司）. However, the other driver's insurance company ___32___ pay me because of my speed.The traffic officer had been ___33___ to help me out. He didn't mention the 5km/h, because he knew about the insurance rules.I kept telling the ___34___. It was my choice, but I could have at least said thanks to him instead of acting so ____35____. After all, he had been making an effort to help me all along.26．A．blind B．tired C．busy D．full 27．A．hit B．miss C．run D．beat 28．A．time B．speed C．weight D．age 29．A．angry B．happy C．excited D．hungry 30．A．stick to B．come out C．put out D．turn out 31．A．because B．but C．although D．so 32．A．won't B．mustn't C．didn't D．might not 33．A．practicing B．trying C．forgetting D．choosing 34．A．lie B．story C．truth D．joke 35．A．rudely B．politely C．sadly D．Peacefully 四、阅读第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，然后根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
广东省广州市越秀区执信中学2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中英语试题
广东省广州市越秀区执信中学2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．I feel very happy because I ________ to be the host at the Art Festival.A．choose B．am chosen C．chosen D．have chosen 2．Amy’s joke ________ by everyone in the class.A．laughed at B．was laughed C．laughed D．was laughed at 3．Before meeting her foreign friends, she spent as much time as she could ________ English.A．to practise to speak B．practising speakingC．to practise speaking D．practising to speak4．Mobile phones can be used ________ a lot of work now.A．to do B．to doing C．doing D．does5．His name ________ down yet.A．have not written B．have not been writtenC．has not written D．has not been written6．Newborn babies must ________.A．look after well B．be looked wellC．looked well after D．be looked after well7．The girl ________ from her chair and ________ her hand high up in the air.A．rose; raised B．raised; rose C．rises; to raise D．raises; to rise 8．—What would you do this coming weekend?—I’d like to continue ________ the story.A．read B．reads C．to read D．to reading 9．—Class 2 won first prize in the dancing competition.—________? It’s impossible!A．How can be B．What can that be like thatC．How can be that D．How can that be10．To avoid ________ a cold, we’d better ________ to bed as early as possible.A．to catch; to go B．catch; going C．catching; go D．catch; go二、语法选择I am Jack. I study at Kenny Middle School. I am 11 only child in my family. I live in a flat in the city center. My dad 12 for an advertising company and my mum is a lawyer. Last month, my mum got a new job in Hong Kong! She stays there and only comes home at weekends and during holidays.I 13 to do any housework at home before. My mother used to do everything for me. She cooked meals for me. My clothes 14 by her too. But now she works in Hong Kong. She encourages me 15 after myself. “You must learn to do everything for yourself while I am away,” she said.So I am learning how to cook and wash clothes by 16 . I also tidy my bedroom every day and help my dad 17 the kitchen and the living room. 18 hard work it is! My meals do not taste good at all and my clothes are not very clean.19 I am not able to do these things very well, my parents are very happy with me. They say I will learn 20 and my housework skills will soon improve. My mum thinks it is good for me to be independent. I know she is right. After all, in the future I will not have my parents do everything for me. It’s better to start learning now.11．A．a B．an C．the D．/12．A．work B．works C．working D．worked 13．A．don’t have B．doesn’t have C．not have D．didn’t have 14．A．washed B．have washed C．are washed D．were washed 15．A．looking B．look C．to look D．looked16．A．I B．my C．myself D．me 17．A．clean B．cleaning C．cleaned D．to cleaning 18．A．How B．What C．How a D．What a 19．A．Because B．Though C．If D．While 20．A．quick B．more quick C．quicker D．quickly三、完形填空When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princes in the school play.For weeks my mother helped me practise my lines. But once I stood on stage, every word 21 from my head. My teacher asked me to 22 roles and be the narrator.Though I didn’t tell my mother what had happened that day, she noticed my 23 and asked if I wanted to take a walk in the yard.It was a cool spring day. We could see dandelions (蒲公英) popping through the grass, as if a 24 had touched our landscape with bits of gold from the paint box. I watched my mother carelessly bend down by some flowers. “I think I am going to dig up all these dandelions,” she said. “From now on, we’ll only have those pretty roses in this garden.”“But I like dandelions,” I said. “All flowers are 25 —even dandelions!”My mother looked at me 26 . “Yes, every flower shines in its own way, doesn’t it?” she said. I nodded. “And that is 27 of people, too,” she added.When I realized that she had 28 my pain, I started to cry and told her the truth.“You will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her.Over the next few weeks, I learned to take pride in the role. The big day finally 29 .A few minutes before the play, I felt nervous. Just then, my teacher came over to me. “Your mother asked me to give this to you,” she said, handing me a dandelion. After the play, I took the flower home and pressed it between two sheets of paper in a dictionary. As I did it, I 30 happily, thinking I was perhaps the only person who would keep such a “weed”! 21．A．spoke B．disappeared C．failed D．left 22．A．change B．keep C．improve D．play 23．A．excitement B．joy C．fear D．sadness 24．A．singer B．waiter C．painter D．player 25．A．harmless B．healthy C．beautiful D．fresh 26．A．sadly B．carelessly C．surprisingly D．seriously 27．A．true B．wrong C．similar D．false 28．A．reached B．guessed C．misunderstood D．heard29．A．went B．ran C．came D．moved 30．A．laughed B．cried C．wondered D．looked四、阅读理解Best Gifts for Your Teen FriendsShopping for your teen friends’ birthday gifts can be difficult. Each year, we pay close attention to the newest gifts hitting the market. Below, we’ve created such a list, choosing some of the hottest items on store shelves right now.Mind Card Game$20.00This is a board game that encourages true teamwork, because the number one rule is “No talking!” If successful, they’ll be amazed at how well they work with their teammates without using any words.Harry Potter Paperback Box Set$80.00If they’re getting sick of borrowing the local library’s copies, then they need a complete collection of Harry Potter books to call their own. This set comes with all seven books in the series.Color-changing Lamp Speaker$36.00With a simple touch, this speaker lamp changes color, plays music and helps them sleep. They can even bring it with them on camping trips since it runs for up to 120 hours.Bluetooth Wireless Smart Beanie$15.00Trying to wear headphones and a hat at the same time is usually uncomfortable. This smart beanie can keep their ears warm in winter, while allowing them to listen to their favorite playlists for up to five hours.31．The text tells us that the Mind Card Game ________.A．needs players to work together B．allows speaking while playingC．costs at least 80 dollars D．provides seven games32．The Color-changing Lamp Speaker and the Bluetooth Wireless Smart Beanie can ________.A．run for 120 hours B．play music for usersC．change different colors D．keep the body warm33．Those who ________ may be interested in the text.A．want to make more money B．are interested in inventionsC．plan to buy presents for teenagers D．enjoy beautiful clothesIt was a busy Saturday as usual, for “six days shall you work and finish all your work” was taken seriously back then. Outside, my father and Mr. Patrick were preparing firewood. Inside their own houses, my mother and Mrs. Patrick were busy with spring cleaning.Somehow a few boys ran to the field with their kites, catching everyone’s attention nearby. My mother looked at the messy room. Again she looked out of the window. “Come on, girls! Let’s watch the boys fly kites.” On the way, we me t Mrs. Patrick, laughing in shame as if she were doing something wrong, together with her girls.We played with the boys and watched the kites fly higher and higher. Now and then we slowly pulled one kite back, watching it dance in the wind, and finally brought it down to earth, just for the joy of sending it up again. Even our fathers dropped their tools and joined us. At that moment we were all beside ourselves. Parents forgot their duty, and children forgot their everyday fights.The strange thing was that we didn’t mention that day afterward. So I locked the memory up in my heart.Years went on. Then one day I was hurrying about my kitchen, while my daughter was crying “go park, see duck”. “No.” I said. “I have lots of things to do, and when I’m through I’ll be tired”.My mom, who was visiting us, offered “It’s a warm day with breeze. Do you remember the day we flew kites?” I stopped my work with a rush of memories. Then I told my little girl, “Let’s go! It’s too good a day to miss.”Another decade passed. I visited the youngest Patrick boy who was badly ill. A smile slipped out from his pale lips, “Do you remember—no, of course you wouldn’t. It probably didn’thave the influence on you as it did on me.” “Remember what?” “The day we flew kites.”34．Mrs. Patrick was laughing in shame, because she thought ________.A．she was too old to fly kite B．her girls could fly kites wellC．her husband would made fun of her D．she should do housework instead of playing 35．The underlined sentence “we were all beside ourselves” in Paragraph 3 probably means________.A．we were hard on ourselves B．we lost everythingC．we went back home D．we went wild with joy36．The writer decided to take her daughter to the park after she ________.A．thought of the day she flew kites B．realized her job as a motherC．made sure the weather was fine D．finished all the housework37．The writer tells the story of the youngest Patrick boy to show that ________.A．a light heart lives long B．people treasure happy memoriesC．life is full of ups and downs D．childhood friendship lasts foreverChatGPT is back in the headlines. Open AI, the company behind the popular chatbot has now introduced a powerful new language model: GPT-4.On March 14, GPT-4 showed the world how smarter it is than the previous GPT-3.5. One of its best new features is that it can understand pictures. For example, if you show a picture of a phone using the wrong charger, GPT-4 can tell why the picture looks strange or funny.But GPT-4’s developments don’t stop there. The new language model can code classic games like Tetris (俄罗斯方块) in a matter of minutes, and produce the code and layout (布局) for a website based on a handmade drawing. It can also change the tone and style based on what you ask it to do. GPT-4 is much better than the older GPT at passing tests, which may worry teachers. According to CNN, GPT-4 did really well on a law school test, with a score in the top 10 percent of test takers. But GPT-3.5 only got a score in the bottom 10 percent.GPT-4 will also see greater use as a tool to power other apps and services. For example, the language learning app Duolingo plans to use GPT-4 in their upcoming version, Duolingo Max. Users can learn language by talking with AI. Another app, Be My Eyes, will have a digital assistant to help blind people better understand the world around them. The government of Iceland alsoplans to use GPT-4 to protect the Icelandic language.There are still problems with the new language model, however. GPT-4 struggles to get completely correct answers, especially with newer information after September 2021. GPT-4 also sometimes “hallucinates”, meaning that it will insist that wrong information is true.38．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A．GPT-4 can create funny pictures.B．GPT-4 can tell if a phone is recharging.C．GPT-3.5 cannot understand pictures.D．GPT-4 cannot respond faster than GPT-3.5. 39．Which of the following abilities of GPT-4 are mentioned?①understanding pictures①coding classic games①producing the layout for a website①changing the tone and style①getting completely correct answers①powering other apps and servicesA．①①①①①B．①①①①①C．①①①①①D．①①①①①40．According to the text, what is true about GPT-4?A．GPT-4 can beat 90% of human test takers in all tests.B．GPT-4 is less preferred by apps and services.C．GPT-4 sometimes is unable to decide whether the information is true or not.D．GPT-4 couldn’t get correct answers before Sept 2021.41．Where is this text most likely from?A．A technology newspaper.B．A science fiction.C．A computer guidebook.D．A fashion magazine.Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent. So, while your mouth is closed, your body is just saying.Arms.How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive (能容纳的) you are to people you meet. If you keep your arms to sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of anything. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies. If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy!Head. When you want to show you are confident, keep your head level. However, to befriendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little.Legs. Your legs will move around a lot more than usual when you are nervous or telling lies.Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling unhappy, you usually don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards. This makes breathing more difficult and makes you feel nervous or uncomfortable.Face. When you lie, you might put on a false face. But that expression would not last long. And your true emotions such as happiness, sadness, fear and so on will come through. 42．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．People.B．Arms.C．Bodies.D．Movements.43．If you want to look confident, what should you do?A．Move your arms a lot.B．Keep your head level.C．Move your head a little.D．Cross your arms.44．Which of the following movements tells you are nervous?A．Your legs move around a lot more than usual.B．You sit straight and hold your head up.C．You keep the arms to the sides of the body.D．You put on a false face to hide your uneasiness.45．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．Body Language, the Most Powerful LanguageB．Arms Tell More than LegsC．Facial Expressions Tell the TruthD．Posture Shows the Mind阅读短文及文后A~E选项，选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
2022-2023学年广东省广州市海珠区八校联考八年级下学期期中英语试题
2022-2023学年广东省广州市海珠区八校联考八年级下学期期中英语试题1. The host told a joke at the party and made the guests a lot.A．laugh B．laughing C．to laugh D．laughed2. Would you mind ________ my pet cat when I’m on holiday?A．to take care B．taking care of C．to take care of D．taking care3. The government has built some natural parks__________ protect pandas.A．to help B．help C．helped D．helps4. __________ the museums __________ a good way to learn about local culture.A．Visiting; are B．Visit; are C．Visiting; is D．Visit; is5. The kite __________ in China more than 2000 years ago.A．was invented B．invented C．is invented D．was invent6. If everyone is ready for the work, it __________ easily.A．will be finished B．is finished C．are finished D．will finish7. They hurried to leave ________ catch the last bus.A．so that B．in order that C．in order to D．so to8. I want to know __________ tomorrow.A．where will meet B．where to meet C．where meet D．where meeting 9. —Do you have any plans for the holiday?—Yes. ________A．I’m planning to travel to Beijing.B．I was visiting Guangzhou Museums.C．I have been to Shanghai twice. D．I was visiting Chimelong Safari Park. 10. —How nice the weather is! What about going out for a picnic?—__________A．I am sorry to hear that. B．That sounds great.C．What a pity! D．Congratulations!11. Every Saturday, Wang Weifang puts on a play with his friends in a small town near Xi’an. The audience can hear them, ______ they cannot see them. That is because they are putting on a shadow puppet play.Shadow puppets ______ hard leather. The leather is cut out ______ the shape of a person, an animal or an object. Each puppet ______ in bright colours and put on a stick. Some puppets have ______ arms and legs.1.A．and B．or C．but D．so2.A．is made of B．is made from C．are made of D．are made from 3.A．for B．on C．at D．in4.A．is printed B．is printing C．are printed D．printed5.A．move B．movement C．movable D．moved12. Miya Peyregne and her ______ sister Tiffany were in the swimming pool in the back garden of their house in Grandville, Michigan, USA. Their father David was with them. It was a lovely day. There wasn’t a ______ in the sky.Suddenly David shouted. He was in trouble. It was his legs. His legs weren’t right. He was in______ . Then he was under the water. The girls weren’t afraid but th ey were worried. Was it just a joke or was he really in trouble? Twenty seconds ______, he was still under the water. Now Miya was afraid. There was no time ______. Miya was under the water with her father in seconds. ______ he was heavy, with the help of the water she was able to pull him to one side of the pool. Now his head was out of the water. He was alive but he wasn’t conscious (有意识的). There was a mobile phone in ______ house. Tiffany called the emergency services. ______ ambulance came soon. And the ir father was conscious again. David still doesn’t know what was the matter ______ his legs that day. But he knows that his daughters were heroes and thanks them every day for ______ his life. He is a very proud father.1.A．six-years-old B．six-year-old C．six year old D．six years old2.A．cloud B．clouds C．cloudy D．clouded3.A．pains B．pain C．painful D．pained4.A．early B．earlily C．late D．later5.A．waiting B．waited C．to wait D．waits6.A．If B．Because C．Although D．Unless7.A．his B．he C．him D．himself8.A．/ B．The C．A D．An9.A．of B．with C．for D．at10.A．save B．saved C．saving D．saves13. 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C 和 D 项中, 选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
八年级英语下学期期中考试02(广东卷)初中英语八年级下册期中复习
2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中考试02（广东卷）英语说明:1. 全卷满分为90分,考试用时为80分钟。
2.答卷前,考生务必用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔在答题卡填写自己的准考证号、姓名、考场号、座位号。
用2B铅笔把对应该号码的标号涂黑。
3.选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案,答案不能答在试题上。
4.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
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考试结时,将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
一、语法选择（本题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。
Can a one-armed person still play basketball? You may be not sure ____1____ anyone can do it until you see Zhang Jiacheng play. The single-armed 13-year-old boy from Guangdong has recently become popular ____2____ the Internet. Over 50 million people have watched his videos about playing basketball. ____3____ hard he practiced in the video!However, it wasn’t ____4____ for Zhang to step onto the court (篮球场). At the age of five, Zhang ____5____ his right arm in an accident. Although it was difficult at first, Zhang got used to ____6____ and getting dressed by himself. He also kept up with ____7____ studies in school and helped with chores at home.In the summer of 2018, Zhang found himself interested in this sport when he had ____8____ basketball class in his school. He was so crazy about basketball that he even practiced at home in the living room. In the PE class, while the other students ____9____ how to skip rope (跳绳), which took two hands, he asked his teacher to let him do basketball training ____10____.He says he will never take “no” for an answer and will try his best to do better.1．A．why B．where C．if D．when2．A．in B．on C．at D．of3．A．What B．What a C．What an D．How4．A．the easiest B．the easier C．easier D．easy5．A．loses B．lost C．lose D．was losing6．A．eating B．to eat C．eat D．ate7．A．he B．him C．his D．himself8．A．a B．an C．the D．/9．A．are learning B．learn C．were learning D．learned10．A．either B．too C．however D．instead二、完形填空（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡对应题目所选的选项涂黑。