2024年6月6日发(作者：)
2022-2023
学年广西桂林市国龙外国语学校八年级下学期期中英语试题
1. Everyone knows Bill is a hard-working student who studies ________ than anyone else in our
class.
A
．
hard B
．
more hardly C
．
harder D
．
hardly
2. The dress is beautiful, ________ it’s too expensive, so I can’t afford it.
A
．
because B
．
and C
．
but D
．
or
3. After receiving the good news, she was in a happy________ all day long, and couldn’t stop
smiling.
A
．
colour B
．
shape C
．
mood D
．
brain
4. Despite wearing a raincoat, my hair has already ________ because of the heavy rain outside.
A
．
got wet B
．
got dry C
．
get sick D
．
get up
5. While Thomas ________ a movie, he ________ asleep and missed the ending.
A
．
was watching; fell
C
．
watched; was falling
B
．
were watching; fell
D
．
were watching; was falling
6. I’m ________excited about May Day holiday this year as I was last year because I have to work.
A
．
very B
．
not very C
．
as D
．
not as
7. With each passing day, there is ________ time to get everything done.
A
．
less and fewer
C
．
less and less
8. The soup ________, so Jo put more water in it.
A
．
tasted terribly salty
C
．
tasted terribly salt
B
．
tastes terribly salty
D
．
tastes terrible salty
B
．
fewer and less
D
．
fewer and fewer
9. The photographer ________ many beautiful places before, but this year he ________ a war-torn
(
饱经战火的
) country to record the difficult lives of the people.
A
．
has been in; has gone to
C
．
has been in; has been in
B
．
has been to; has gone to
D
．
has been to; has been to
10. Jill: I can’t believe you forgot my birthday again this year.
Jack: I’m sorry, I’ve been really busy with work lately.
Jill: _______ It’s important to me that you remember my birthday.
Jack: You’re right, I’m sorry. Let me make it up to you by taking you out for dinner tonight.
A
．
Guess What?
C
．
That sort of thing!
11. In _______ times, China invented the compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and printing, which
had a great impact on the world. In modern times. China has once again _______ its ability to
innovate (
创新
) with its “three great new inventions”: high-speed rail, online education, and e-
commerce.
Do you know _______ these new inventions have appeared in China? The “three great new
inventions” are _______ related to China’s technological progress. For example, the high-speed rail
system is based on advanced engineering technology and materials science. Online education relies
on the development of _______ technology and artificial intelligence (AI). E-commerce has greatly
benefited from the widespread use of mobile payment and logistics technology. _______ of these
innovations(
创新
) have greatly improved people’s lives.
China has invested (
投资
) heavily _______ innovation and has entered a new era of technological
advancement. China is now becoming a leader in technology innovation in some areas. “The ‘three
great new inventions’ have not only _______ people’s lives but also promoted (
促进
) economic
growth both domestically and globally,” said John Smith, a professor of economics at a U.S,
university.
As a nation, the Chinese people are _______ of their new inventions. It is clear that China is no
longer just ________ western ideas but is taking a leading role in global innovation. More and more
countries are looking to China for inspiration to promote their own technological development.
1.
A
．
war
2.
A
．
show
3.
A
．
why
4.
A
．
close
5.
A
．
printing
6.
A
．
Both
7.
B
．
All C
．
None D
．
Neither
B
．
telephone C
．
internet D
．
electricity
B
．
closed C
．
closedly D
．
closely
B
．
where C
．
that D
．
how
B
．
uses C
．
proved D
．
exhibit
B
．
ancient C
．
modern D
．
great
B
．
That’s not the point!
D
．
We are talking about it!
A
．
to
8.
A
．
improved
9.
A
．
exciting
10.
A
．
discussing
12. Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, the Zhuang people in Guangxi celebrate the
Sanyuesan Festival. This festival is held to commemorate Liu Sanjie, a famous singer of the Zhuang
nationality. Liu Sanjie was known for her beautiful voice and her ability to sing. She was even
considered the Goddess of Singing and was loved by many.
However, Liu Sanjie’s songs often criticized the cruelty of the rich landlords (
富地主
) and exposed
(
揭露
) their crimes of squeezing (
剥削
) the people. As a result, the landlords hated her. One day,
while Liu Sanjie was chopping wood on the mountain, the landlord took advantage of the situation
and pushed her off the cliff, causing her to fall to her death. She died on the third day of the third
lunar month
To remember her, the Zhuang people held a Ge Xu Festival (
歌圩节
), which eventually (
最终
)
became the Sanyuesan Festival. During this festival, young men and women gather to sing and
throw embroidered balls. The songs are improvised (
即兴的
) and the words can be changed. Some
outstanding singers even found their true love through singing, making the festival a time for both
song competition and mate selection.
On this day, Zhuang women prepare traditional food, such as glutinous rice (
糯米
) of five colors,
red eggs, and ai ci (
艾茨
), which are delicacies made from glutinous rice mixed with pounded
mugwort. The festival is a time for the Zhuang people to come together, celebrate their culture, and
remember the legacy of Liu Sanjie.
1. What is the Sanyuesan Festival?
A
．
A festival to celebrate the new year.
B
．
A festival to commemorate Liu Sanjie.
C
．
A festival to honor the rich landlords.
D
．
A festival to promote singing competitions.
2. Why did the landlords hate Liu Sanjie?
A
．
Because she was too popular among the people.
B
．
Because she sang songs that exposed their crimes.
B
．
enjoying C
．
celebrating D
．
copying
B
．
proud C
．
pride D
．
powerful
B
．
finished C
．
invented D
．
wasted
B
．
with C
．
from D
．
in
C
．
Because she was a threat to their power and wealth.
D
．
Because she was a bad singer.
3. What do young men and women do during the Sanyuesan Festival?
A
．
Play sports and games.
C
．
Sing and throw embroidered balls.
B
．
Watch movies and TV shows.
D
．
Dance and perform acrobatics.
4. What kind of food do Zhuang women prepare during the festival?
A
．
Noodles and dumplings.
B
．
Rice and vegetables.
C
．
Glutinous rice of five colors, red eggs, and ai ci.
D
．
Meat and seafood.
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A
．
The Zhuang People and Their Festivals.
B
．
The Legacy of Liu Sanjie.
C
．
Sanyuesan Festival: A Celebration of Singing and Love.
D
．
Ge Xu Festival: Commemorating the Goddess of Singing.
13. In life, we all have challenges that can make us want to give up. But giving up is not the answer.
We can achieve our goals by persevering through tough times.
Thomas Edison is an example of this. He failed over 1,000 times before inventing the light bulb. He
said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 1,000 ways that won’t work.” J. K. Rowling is another
example. She faced rejections before finding a publisher for Harry Potter. She persisted and became
a successful author.
Success is not about never failing, but about never giving up. When we face obstacles, we must keep
going and never lose hope. With hard work, determination, and perseverance, we can achieve our
dreams.
Remember the words of Edison and Rowling. Keep trying and never give up. The road to success
may be long and difficult, but it is worth it.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A
．
Giving up is the answer.
B
．
Success is about never failing.
C
．
Persevering through challenges is key to achieving goals.
D
．
Success is about luck.
2. Who is Thomas Edison?
A
．
A successful
author.
B
．
An inventor. C
．
A famous athlete. D
．
A politician.
3. What challenges did J.K. Rowling face before becoming a successful author?
A
．
Rejections from publishers.
C
．
No challenges or setbacks.
4. What does “persevering” mean in Chinese?
A
．放弃
B
．坚持
C
．成功
D
．懒散
B
．
A lack of ideas for her stories.
D
．
A lack of education.
5. What should we do when facing challenges and obstacles?
A
．
Give up.
14. The story happened during the Second World War (
战争
). An old man lived in a small town of
Germany. He had three sons and they all worked in the same factory where he had worked. After the
war had begun, his sons were all made to join the army one after another and they all died in the
fights. The old man was very sad, he didn’t have enough food and was often hungry. And nobody
helped him and be didn’t know how to go on living
It was a very cold winter night. The old man couldn’t go to sleep. He had been hungry for two days
and it was so cold in his room that ice could be seen. He had to get up and begun to run in the room
until he lay down on the ground. The next morning he had to beg from door to door. He had been to
a lot of cities and knew a lot.
Once he came to a village, but the villages were all poor and couldn’t give him anything. He was too
hungry to go to another village. He thought hard and found a way. He came to a police station and
called out. “Hitler is a foolish pig (
希特勒是蠢猪
)!”
Out came an old policeman at once. He took the old man into a room, gave him some bread and a
cup of tea. Then he said. “Don’t stay in our village, sir!”
“I’m sorry, sir.” Said the old man. “I don’t know it’s Hitler’s hometown.”
“No, no, sir.” The policeman said in a hurry. “It’s pig’s hometown!”
1. The old man was ________.
A
．
a German. B
．
a French C
．
an Australian D
．
an Englishman
B
．
Keep trying. C
．
Ignore them. D
．
Complain.
2. The old man was sad because ________.
A
．
his three sons all died during the war
B
．
his three sons had to join the army
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