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1、2022-2023学年度第二学期期初学业水平考试八年级英语阅读（总分：50分时间：45分钟）一、完型填空（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）The great pyramids of Egypt（金字塔）were built more than 4000 years ago as tombs（坟墓） for the pharaohs（法老X,or kings, of the time. In 1 Egypt, people believed that when pharaohs died they became gods in their 2 life. To be able to do th
2、is, the pharaohs needed their 3 . So their bodies were placed somewhere safe when they died. These preserved （保存）bodies were 4 mummies（木乃伊）.The Egyptians thought that pyramids would be a 5 place to put the mummies of pharaohs. They believed that 6 the mummies in pyramids would help their souls（灵魂）re
3、ach heaven（天堂），7 they would make their new home. As well as being tombs for pharaohs, the pyramids were also wonders（奇迹）of the world. 8 thousands of years, the pyramids were the largest buildings in the world. It wasnt 9 the 20th century that bigger buildings were made. Even today, there 10 many bui
4、ldings that are taller than the pyramids.The largest of the pyramids was built for Pharaoh Khufu. It isl38 meters tall, which is more thantwice as tall as the Sydney Opera House.（）1. A. modern（）4. A. calling（）10.A.isn*t二、阅读理解（共B.oldB.secondB. bodiesB. calledB. saferB. placesB. whereB.InB. beforeB. w
5、asnt小题，每小题1C. newC. nextC. buddiesC. callsC. safestC. placingC. whichC. More thanC. afterC. arent，计15分）D. ancientD. latterD. buddyD. being calledD. safetyD. placedD. thatD. SinceD. untilD. werentDear World,My son starts school today. Its going to be strange and new to him for a while, and I wish you
6、 would be nice to him. You see, until now, I have always been around to take care of him and make him feel better. But now, things are going to be different.This morning, he is going to walk down the front steps himself, say goodbye and start a new journey that will be difficult and challenging. To
7、live his life in the world will require（需要） faith（信念）,love and courage. So, World, I wish you would take him by his hand and teach him the things he needs to know.Give him time to think about why there are birds in the sky and flowers on the green hill.Teach him that for every bad man, there is a he
8、ro; that for every enemy, there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of books.Teach him that it is better to fail than to cheat（欺骗，作弊）.Teach him to believe in himself, even if everyone tells him that he is wrongTeach him gently, World, but dont protect him from everything. Facing difficult situations（
9、形 势，情况)will make him strong.This is a big order, World, but see what you can do. He*s such a nice little fellow.Yours,A worried mother ()11. From the second paragraph we know that the writers son.A. is often illB. is smartC. has been working at homeD. has been taken good care of at home()12. The wri
10、ter wishes her son.A. to treat others gentlyB. not to feel strange at schoolC. to develop some good habitsD. to be better than other children at school()13. What does the writer wish her son to do when someone says he is wrong?A. He should not give up his idea easily.B. He should listen to others an
11、d change his idea.C. He should ask the people around for advice.D. He should ask her what to do.()14. From the passage, we know the writerA. is not worried about her son at allB.is excited about her sons going toschoolC. writes his passage to other parentsD.doesn*t want her son to go toschool()15. W
12、hich is the best title of this passage?A. My Son Is GreatB.How To Teach My SonC.A Mothers Letter To The WorldD.Dont Be Rude To My SonBBirdwatching is becoming more and more popular in many parts of the world.Birdwatchers enjoy looking for and listening to different kinds of birds. To watch birds, al
13、l you need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide and love for birds.If you are just starting birdwatching, buy one of the cheaper pairs of binoculars. You can choose better ones when your needs and skills grow. A field guide helps you learn about the birds appearances, calls and habits before birdw
14、atching.When you are ready, ifs best to go to the wild with someone who is more experienced(有经 验的) You can join a birdwatching group to learn about some beginning skills. A local bird club is ideal.Start birdwatching in the morning, when birds are searching for food. Most of the time, you will hear
15、bird calls from all around you, but will not see any birds easily. Look for movement in trees, and bring your binoculars to your eyes.The most important work for a birdwatcher is to identify(确认, 认出)the birds he/she sees. A bird shape, size, color and habits can help a birdwatcher identify it. When y
16、ou identify a bird, dont forget to take notes about it on your notebook.To find more different birds, you may wish to plan trips to birds different living areas: forests, lakes, rivers, wetlands, etc. When watching the birds, you should always keep in mind: respect wildlife and protect its living ar
17、eas, to watch birds.()16. We need to watch birds.A. a pair of binocularsB. a field guideC. love for birdsD. all the above()17. Whats the most important work for a birdwatcher?A. To feed the birds.B. To identify birds.C. To count birds.D. To take photos of birds.()18. arent ideal living areas for bir
18、ds.A. ForestsB. CagesC. RiversD. Wetlands()19. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. If we are just starting birdwatching, we can buy one of the most expensive pairs of binoculars.B. Most of the time, we can hear birds sing from all around us and see birds easily while birdwatching.C.
19、We can join a birdwatching group to learn about some beginning skills.D. We dont have to take notes about birds when we identify a bird. ()20. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. How to watch birds.B. How to identify birds.C. How to use a field guide.D. How to use binoculars.CThe children of the c
20、louds 云的孩子们High above our heads we see the clouds, sometimes white as wool, sometimes dark and angry, and sometimes shining like gold.Rain is the eldest child of the clouds. At times he is mild(温和的) and gentle, falling softly and lightly on the dry ground, cooling the dusty streets, and giving water
21、 to the thirsty plants and flowers. At other times he comes, flying before the wind. Then he beats against the window panes(窗格) and makes a loud noise on the roofs.He often fills the rivers till they break over their banks, cover the fields and do much harm in their rage.Snow is rain*s sister. In ma
22、ny parts of the world, she spreads a soft blanket of white over the bare, brown earth. That way she keeps the seeds of plants and trees alive all through the winter. Boys and girls love to play with her.Hail(洌(重)is snows brother. He is a spoiled child and can cause a lot of damage(损害).He can break w
23、indows, damage the grapes of vines and throw the fruit off fruit trees to show where he has been.Dew(露水)is the youngest baby of the family. He comes by night, and sprinkles diamonds on the flowers and grass. In winter he sometimes is very cold and comes as frost. Frost bites and pinches because it i
24、s so cold.In this way rain, snow, hail, and dew are the four children of the clouds. ()21. From Paragraph 1, we know thatA. clouds are livelyB. clouds are in different colorsC. clouds are like our headsD. black clouds are hard to see()22. Which of the following is TRUE about the rain according to th
25、e passage?A. Sometimes it falls heavily on the flowers.B. It can destroy the fields and banks.C. It never flies before a strong wind.D. It never lasts for a long time.()23. What does the underlined word spoiled mean in Chinese in Paragraph 4?A.自由的B.懒散的C.被宠坏的D.骄傲的()24. Which of the following expressi
26、ons can be put in the blank in Paragraph 2?A. Sometimes he is very wild and rude.B. Rain is always gentle and nice.C. He often washes away villages.D. Rain is very quiet and never makes noise.()25. What can we know from the passage?A. Its hard for snow to keep all plants alive.B. Boys and girls like
27、 to play with dew.C. Dew comes after the rain.D. Dew is the youngest child of the family.三、六选五(共5小题，每小题2分，计10分)阅读下面的短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，有一项为多余选项。Its getting hotter and hotter outside. Summer is already here! Summer means high temperatures, more outdoor activities and all kinds of fruit and veg
28、etables.26 Hereare some good suggestions.Eat and drink properly.27 Fresh and light food. Fish can be a good choice. It can keep your body energetic and help fight against the burning sun. Another good choice is colourful fruit and vegetables. They contain lots of vitamins and minerals. Tomatoes can
29、help protect your skin against sunbum.Bluebemes are good for your brain and eyes. The more colour, the better!28 What to drink? Water. Water has zero calories and is the perfect drink to stopyour thirst. Try not to drink too many energy drinks, sports drinks and soda drinks which have lots of sugar
30、and caffeine in them.Stay active and cool.29 Its also a good time to lose weight. If you are lucky enough to be near abody of water, try water sports like swimming, surfing, water skiing and so on. These sports keep you cool and active at the same time. Youll have no problem beating the heat and kee
31、ping fit as well.Dont get sunburned.30 If you are going outside, keep away from the sun when its the strongestusually between 1 la.m.and 3p.m.If you have to stay in the sun for a long time, sunscreen, a big hat and a long-sleeve jacket will be necessary.A. How to protect yourself when you go outside
32、 in hot summer.B. What is healthy to eat in summer?C. Summer allows us more chances to get outside, but it also means more possibilities to get burned.D. Summer is a great season to enjoy outdoor activities and play.E. How can we stay fit in this exciting season?F. With all those summertime activiti
33、es you will be thirsty.26. 27. 28. 29. 30.四、阅读短文，回答下列问题(共5小题，每小题1分，计5分)Jim is on holiday in Australia. There are bushfires in the area where he is staying. He is telling his friend Mark about the fires.Mark: We saw the news about the bush fires. Are they close to you?Jim: Yes. They are very close. T
34、he weather is hot and windy. The conditions are ideal for bush fires and once they get started they spread quickly. Yesterday the temperatures hit 44 and there were reports of over 50 fires in the area. It will take days to put them out.Mark: Have you seen any fires?Jim: Yes, I have. Pm staying with
35、 my uncle Ted. Hes a volunteer firefighter. He says the fires have killed a lot of animals, but no people. He says that the safest thing is to stay inside unless your house catches fire!Mark: Is it safe where you are?Jim: Were fine. We listen to the radio to keep up to date with the latest news. So
36、we know if a fire is coming our way. One got very close yesterday. Three houses nearby caught fire. Luckily, the families put the fires out before they did too much damage.Mark: Are you worried? Do you think you will need to move to a safer place?Jim: Its a normal part of summer in Australia. Bush f
37、ires are a fact of life here. Ifs a bit scary,but I am sure Ill be fine.Mark: Well, you look after yourself! We dont want you to be the first human victim of the year!回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。31. Where is Jim on holiday?32. Whats the weather like today?33. What was the highest temperature yesterday?34. W
38、hat problems have the fires caused?35. How do people get the latest news about the bush fires? 五、首字母填空（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）A boy and his father walk in the mountains. Suddenly, the boy f 36 and cries, Ah! To his surprise, he hears a v 37 repeat, nAh!nThe boy f 38 curious. He asks, Who are you?” He gets
39、 the answer, Who are you?1 The boy is a little a 39 , He shouts/* Coward!n He hears the voice repeat/* Coward!n The boy looks at his father and a 40 , Whats that in the mountains?1 The father s 41 and says, HMy son, pay attention/1 And he shouts, You are g 42 !n The voice answers, HYou are great!* A
40、gain the father shouts, You are a hero!1 And the voice answers, nYou are a hero!* The boy is very s 43 . The father says to him, People call this echo. I want you to know that life is 1 44 an echo. It gives you back e 45 you say or do.”If you want more love from other people, create more love in you
41、r heart first. If you want your team to be strong, you should try to be strong first. Life will give you back everything you have given to it.36. 37. 38. 39. 40.41.42.43.44.45.八年级课外阅读检测英语参考答案一、完型填空（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）1-5 DCBBA6-10 CBADC二、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题1分，计15分）11-15 DCABC16-20 DBBCA21-25 BBCAD三、六选五（共5小
42、题，每小题2分，计10分）阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,有一项为多余选项。 26-30 EBFDC四、阅读短文，回答下列问题（共5小题，每小题1分，计5分）回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。31. In Australia.32. Ws hot and windy.33. It was 44.34. They have killed lots of animals./ They have killed many animals.35. By listening to the radio./ They listen to the radio.五、首字母填空（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）36. falls 37. voice 38. feels 39. angry 40. asks41. smiles 42. great 43. surprised 44. like 45. everything