2022-2023学年广东省广州市从化区八年级（下）期末英语试卷

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2022-2023学年广东省广州市从化区八年级（下）期末英语试卷
一、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，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
1．（15分）This was a story about love.Many years ago，my dad faced a serious heart condition at that time.He fell suddenly ill and（1）　 　to hospital.
When he became better，he hoped to do something to keep（2）　 　busy.My dad loved kids，so he decided to do voluntary work at a local（3）　 　hospital.He chose（4）　 　with the seriously sick children there.
One of his kids（5）　 　a girl who was paralyzed （瘫痪的） from the neck down.She（6）　 　move or do anything，and she was very sad.She was seriously ill，（7）　 　my dad tried to help her.He started visiting her in her room，with paints，brushes and paper.He put the paintbrush in his mouth and began to paint（8）　 　.
He didn't use his hands at all.And then he said， "See，you can do anything that you set your mind to." At the end of the day，she（9）　 　to paint with her mouth，and she and my dad became friends.
Soon after，the little girl went back home.My dad also left the hospital for a little while（10）　 　his illness.Some time later，he returned to work after（11）　 　much better.He was（12）　 　to meet the girl again，and this time she could move her hands.She showed him a picture which she drew with her hands.At the bottom it read， " Thank you for helping me.It's very kind（13）　 　you to raise my spirits."
My dad would cry every time when he told us（14）　 　story.I would say sometimes love is（15）　 　than a doctor.

（1）
A.was sent
B.is sending
C.was sending
D.sent
（2）
A.he
B.himself
C.his
D.him
（3）
A.children's
B.children
C.child's
D.child
（4）
A.work
B.working
C.to work
D.worked
（5）
A.were
B.was
C.are
D.is
（6）
A.mustn't
B.shouldn't
C.wouldn't
D.couldn't
（7）
A.but
B.because
C.and
D.or
（8）
A.careful
B.carefully
C.careless
D.carelessly
（9）
A.begins
B.beginning
C.is beginning
D.began
（10）
A.because
B.as
C.because of
D.since
（11）
A.to feel
B.feeling
C.feel
D.felt
（12）
A.surprise
B.surprising
C.surprised
D.surprises
（13）
A.of
B.to
C.for
D.in
（14）
A.a
B.an
C.the
D./
（15）
A.powerful
B.much powerful
C.more powerful
D.most powerful
二、完形填空。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。
2．（10分）The lion is one of the most dangerous animals in the world.Lions can be（1）　 　in Africa and India.Lions in Africa can live without water for about one month.Lions are also popular animals in the（2）　 　.Almost every zoo around the world has a few lions.
It is very（3）　 　 for people to tell male and female lions from each other.You can judge simply by their appearances.A male lion has mane （鬃毛） while female lions do not have.Male lions are（4）　 　than female lions.A male lion usually weighs about 200 kilograms which is always heavier than a female lion.Both male and female lions have very（5）　 　mouths.They can break the backs of other animals（6）　 　.Lions feed on other animals and one lion usually kills between ten and twenty large animals each year for（7）　 　.
It is unusual for lions to kill people.However，in 1898 two lions（8）　 　and ate over one hundred people in Kenya before they were shot by a British man named P.J.Patterson.This（9）　 　became the subject of a 1996 Hollywood movie called The Ghost and the Darkness.Now the Indian lions are endangered.It's really necessary for us to（10）　 　the animals，or we won't see them again.Animals are our friends.It is our obligation to protect them.

（1）
A.used
B.found
C.received
D.hurt
（2）
A.zoos
B.schools
C.parks
D.gardens
（3）
A.hard
B.strange
C.easy
D.frightening
（4）
A.shorter
B.smaller
C.thinner
D.larger
（5）
A.cute
B.strong
C.weak
D.soft
（6）
A.recently
B.happily
C.easily
D.faithfully
（7）
A.fun
B.meat
C.money
D.food
（8）
A.killed
B.saved
C.damaged
D.attracted
（9）
A.book
B.story
C.game
D.invention
（10）
A.play with
B.look for
C.look at
D.care for
三、阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
3．（6分）Pets are popular all over the world.In fact，there are many reasons why people keep pets.They give people joy and love，look after people's homes and make people feel good!Animals are fun to be with every day.
Before you keep a pet，it's wise of you to think carefully which animal is the best choice.You can start by collecting enough information and advice.It won't take a long .time and it will be useful and fun.Don't choose a pet only by yourself.Choosing a pet should be a family plan.You should know what kind of animals you want，the amount of free time you have and the amount of responsibility each family member should take on.It's helpful for you to ask vets （兽医） for advice.A pet will become your responsibility if you have one，so be smart when you are choosing a pet!
There is one more thing for you to know.Thousands of pets die every year.Many people buy pets as gifts for friends.But some people don't know how to look after their pets，or they don't like them at all，so it makes some pets die.Spend time thinking clearly if you are ready to keep a pet.Choose the animal you love most as a pet and take on the responsibility.

（1）The passage may be written for 　 　.
A.pet shops
B.pet keepers
C.vets
D.parents
（2）A pet can do all the following EXCEPT 　 　.
A.bring joy and love
B.look after your home
C.make you feel good
D.make you think wise
（3）What is the purpose of this article？ 　 　
A.To advise us to think over before keeping a pet.
B.To show us how people love pets.
C.To tell us what animals can be pets.
D.To tell us who can keep pets.
4．（8分）A deer was in danger of being killed by some men.Feeling frightened，he ran out of the forest.He saw a farmhouse and found that the deer of the cow stall was open.So he decided to hide himself under the straw.
"What are you doing？You are staying in a place of a farmer，it is very dangerous!" said a cow. "No one will find me if you don't tell others where I am，" said the deer， "and I shall be off again on the first chance." As evening came，a farm worker went to feed the cows，but did not find the deer.Later，one more farm worker came in and out.The deer was still safe.All seemed right.The deer felt quite safe and began to thank the cows for their warm welcome. "Wait a while，" said one of them， "we really wish you well，but there is yet another person.It seems he has a hundred eyes.If he happens to come here，you will truly be in danger!" While the cow was speaking，the farmer had just finished his dinner. "I haven't been to the cow stall for a long time，so I should go to see them and make sure all the cows are safe for the night." he thought and he did.When he went up to the stall，he found there was little straw and the stall was very dirty.He felt strange，so he looked around carefully.Suddenly，the farmer found the deer's antlers（鹿角）in the straw.He immediately called his workers and captured the deer.

（1）How did the cows feel when they first saw the deer hiding under the straw？ 　 　
A.Worried.
B.Excited.
C.Pleasant.
D.Frightened.
（2）What can we learn from the underlined sentence "It seems he has a hundred eyes"？ 　 　
A.The farmer had good eyesight.
B.The farmer had more eyes than ordinary people.
C.The farmer paid attention to details.
D.The farmer had many workers to help him work.
（3）What is the correct order of the following events？ 　 　
a.The deer was caught.
b.Two farm workers came in the cow stall.
c.The deer found the cow stall and hid there.
d.The deer was in the forest.
e.The farmer went to check the cows.
A.d﹣e﹣c﹣b﹣a
B.d﹣c﹣b﹣e﹣a
C.a﹣c﹣b﹣e﹣d
D.a﹣d﹣b﹣e﹣c
（4）What does the story mainly want to tell us？ 　 　
A.We can't believe in others easily.
B.Helping those in need is helping ourselves.
C.We should be friendly to people around us.
D.Don't stay in a comfortable place for long.

5．（8分）Do you know what the lion dance is really about？Let me tell you all about it in this article!
A lion dance is basically two men （ sometimes women） dressed in a lion costume，dancing around to the drumbeats （鼓点）.They will show off their skills as they try to get a symbol of good luck such as a couplet （对联） or even a vegetable from a high place.Lion dance are often performed at important events such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival.
Lion dancers are usually grouped into martial art schools and the lion dance is a way of showing their skills.The Chinese lion dance is an art form that requires training and practice to finish.
The Chinese lion dance goes back more than a thousand years ago and there are many myths and legends surrounding this practice.
However，the most famous one is that of the story of Nian，the monster.Nian destroyed villages year after year.Finally，one year，a lion beat and scared the monster away.Nian was angry and decided to return the next year when he was sure that the lion would be gone by then.Instead，the villagers thought of a great idea.They created a costume in the shape of a lion and two villagers used it to scare him away.The legend also says that loud noises from the drum，other instruments，and firecrackers helped scare Nian away.Red is warm during the New Year's celebration because it was also believed that the cruel beast was afraid of the colour red.
Another story says that it was a visiting monk （和尚） who managed to control the terrible beast by tying a red ribbon around its body.From then on，instead of destroying the village，he used his power to act as a protector.
In fact，there are still many interesting cultures about lion dance that have not been mentioned in this article.As the old saying goes， "Seeing is believing".Anyway，make sure you experience the beauty of lion dance with your own eyes.

（1）Which of the following statement is TRUE？ 　 　
A.Lion dance can be performed by men or women.
B.Lion dance was only performed at the Spring Festival.
C.Lion dance was first seen one hundred years ago.
D.The monster beat and scared the lion away.
（2）What may Nian the monster NOT be afraid of？ 　 　
A.Red colour.
B.Loud noise from firecrackers.
C.The villager.
D.A costume in the shape of a lion.
（3）What does "it" refer to in Paragraph 5？ 　 　
A.A lion.
B.A costume.
C.The legend.
D.The monster.
（4）The structure of the passage may be 　 　.
A.
B.
C.
D.
6．（8分）
New Payment Methods for Online Shopping in China
Payment ways




Appearing time
Dec.12，2004
Sep.9，2005
Aug.8，2003
Jan.12，2011
Companies
Taobao
Tencent
Yeepay
Tencent
Description
A transfer （中转） station （a third account （账户） between sellers and buyers ）
Buyers' money goes directly to the sellers
Ways
Through computers or mobile phones
Mobile phones
The number of cooperative banks
180
5
9
11
The number of users
30，000，000
3，000，000
100，000
30，000，000
（1）According to the form above，we can know some information about 　 　.
A.online stores
B.online shopping
C.the uses of Internet
D.new payment methods
（2）When you buy something on Taobao，the money you pay first goes to 　 　.
A.a bank
B.a third account
C.the seller directly
D.the seller's mobile phone
（3）We can use 　 　to pay for online shopping on the computer.
A.Alipay only
B.WeChat pay only
C.the other three ways except WeChat pay
D.all the four methods in the form
（4）Which of the following is NOT true according to the form above？ 　 　
A.Tenpay has the most cooperative banks.
B.Yeepay was put into use earlier than the other three.
C.Alipay and WeChat pay have the same number of users.
D.When we use WeChat pay，our money goes directly to the sellers.
四、阅读填空。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。
7．（5分）Have you ever found yourself waiting at the bus stop，and a stranger may ask you a common question？ （1）　 　This is a small talk，and it's actually a big part of daily life.
Small talks may not seem necessary. （2）　 　It may seem like a waste of time，but it plays an important role in our communication.In fact，we spend lots of our time making small talks. （3）　 　But the good point of small talks is that it can make us happy and improve our lives.
（4）　 　It can be as simple as saying something nice about one's shirt，asking about their day or discussing about the traffic.A small talk is an act of politeness.Our small talk at our first meeting is a chance to show who we are.
Who knows where this can lead？ （5）　 　You might find someone who share the same interest，or maybe even someone who turns out to be your close friend.There is one thing for sure：small talks can make our days bright.
So next time take the minute to look up and talk to someone around you.After all it takes a small connection to lead to a larger one.

A.How does one start making a small talk？
B.But it's a natural way for people to connect.
C.Besides，we find ourselves making small talks just with the same people.
D.Or you may want to ask the person next to you about the weather.
E.Nowadays，making small talks can lead to big results.
五、写作。第一节语篇填词。根据语篇意思以及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填写答题卡时，要求写出完整单词。
8．（5分）It was a cold and snowy morning，and it was my first day to a new school.I was walking slowly to school on my （1）o 　 　and I was worrying about lots of things.A girl who was riding a bike passed me quickly.Suddenly，she fell off her bike a few steps in front of me.She tried hard to stand up but fell again.Without thinking，I went over and offered to help her.She said "Thank you." with a smile and then rode way.
When I （2）r　 　 school，my class teacher led me to the classroom.
At first，everybody kept （3）q 　 　and looked at me curiously.It made me feel nervous.Then，I heard a sweet voice say， "Welcome to our class." It came from the girl at the front of the classroom.She was the one that I helped on my way to school just now.What a surprise!She invited me to sit next to her.Since I didn't have the new textbooks，she shared hers with me. （4）A 　 　it was my first day at school，I felt happy and relaxed.
This experience always makes a good （5）i 　 　on me and reminds me that helping others is sometimes helping myself.
第二节完成句子。根据所给的汉语内容，用英语完成下列句子。（每空限填一词）
9．（2分）拯救濒危动物对我们来说是非常重要的。
　 　very important 　 　us 　 　　 　endangered animals.
10．（2分）昨晚8点，我们在观看关于如何保护濒危动物的电视节目。
We 　 　　 　a TV programme about how to protect endangered animals at 8 p.m.last night.
11．（2分）我们必须阻止人们杀害动物。
We must 　 　people 　 　　 　animals.
12．（2分）我们应该尽快做一些事情去保护它们。
We should do something to protect them 　 　　 　　 　　 　.
13．（2分）在未来的五年里，人们将建造更多的野生动物园。
More wildlife parks 　 　　 　　 　by people in five years.
第三节书面表达。
14．（15分）当今世界发展日新月异，科学技术正在不断改变着我们的生活。请根据以下提示发挥你的想象，以"My future life" 为主题，写一篇英语短文。
（提示词：无人驾驶汽车driverless car）
My future life
（1）在家工作或学习
（2）去水下酒店或月球度假
（3）乘坐无人驾驶汽车外出
（4）住在智能环保的房子里，机器人帮忙做家务
（5）请你补充至少2点
注意：
（1）词数80个左右（文章的开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
（2）内容应包括所有要点；
（3）不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。

My future life
With the development of science and technology，our lives are changing._________






















2022-2023学年广东省广州市从化区八年级（下）期末英语试卷
参考答案与试题解析
一、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，从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
1．（15分）This was a story about love.Many years ago，my dad faced a serious heart condition at that time.He fell suddenly ill and（1）　A　to hospital.
When he became better，he hoped to do something to keep（2）　B　busy.My dad loved kids，so he decided to do voluntary work at a local（3）　A　hospital.He chose（4）　C　with the seriously sick children there.
One of his kids（5）　B　a girl who was paralyzed （瘫痪的） from the neck down.She（6）　D　move or do anything，and she was very sad.She was seriously ill，（7）　A　my dad tried to help her.He started visiting her in her room，with paints，brushes and paper.He put the paintbrush in his mouth and began to paint（8）　B　.
He didn't use his hands at all.And then he said， "See，you can do anything that you set your mind to." At the end of the day，she（9）　D　to paint with her mouth，and she and my dad became friends.
Soon after，the little girl went back home.My dad also left the hospital for a little while（10）　C　his illness.Some time later，he returned to work after（11）　B　much better.He was（12）　C　to meet the girl again，and this time she could move her hands.She showed him a picture which she drew with her hands.At the bottom it read， " Thank you for helping me.It's very kind（13）　A　you to raise my spirits."
My dad would cry every time when he told us（14）　C　story.I would say sometimes love is（15）　C　than a doctor.

（1）
A.was sent
B.is sending
C.was sending
D.sent
（2）
A.he
B.himself
C.his
D.him
（3）
A.children's
B.children
C.child's
D.child
（4）
A.work
B.working
C.to work
D.worked
（5）
A.were
B.was
C.are
D.is
（6）
A.mustn't
B.shouldn't
C.wouldn't
D.couldn't
（7）
A.but
B.because
C.and
D.or
（8）
A.careful
B.carefully
C.careless
D.carelessly
（9）
A.begins
B.beginning
C.is beginning
D.began
（10）
A.because
B.as
C.because of
D.since
（11）
A.to feel
B.feeling
C.feel
D.felt
（12）
A.surprise
B.surprising
C.surprised
D.surprises
（13）
A.of
B.to
C.for
D.in
（14）
A.a
B.an
C.the
D./
（15）
A.powerful
B.much powerful
C.more powerful
D.most powerful
【答案】ABACB DABDC BCACC
【分析】这是一个关于爱的故事。很多年前，我爸爸面临着严重的心脏病。他突然生病了，被送进了医院。
当他康复后，他希望做些事情来让自己忙碌。我爸爸喜欢孩子，所以他决定在当地的医院做义工。他选择了那里的重病儿童。
其中一个孩子是一个从脖子以下瘫痪的女孩。她不能动也不能做任何事情，她很伤心。她病得很重，但我爸爸试图帮助她。他开始去她的房间看望她，带着颜料、刷子和纸。他把画笔放在嘴里，开始画画。
他完全不用手。然后他说："你看，只要你下定决心，你可以做任何事情。"一天结束时，她也开始用嘴画画了，她和我爸爸成了朋友。
不久后，这个小女孩回家了。我爸爸也因为病情好转离开了医院。一段时间后，他感觉好多了，又回去工作了。他很高兴能再次见到那个女孩，这次她能动手了。她给他看了一幅用手画的图片。底下写着："谢谢你帮助我，你的鼓舞真是太好了。"
我爸爸每次讲这个故事时都会哭。有时候我会说，爱比医生更重要。
二、完形填空。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。
2．（10分）The lion is one of the most dangerous animals in the world.Lions can be（1）　B　in Africa and India.Lions in Africa can live without water for about one month.Lions are also popular animals in the（2）　A　.Almost every zoo around the world has a few lions.
It is very（3）　C　 for people to tell male and female lions from each other.You can judge simply by their appearances.A male lion has mane （鬃毛） while female lions do not have.Male lions are（4）　D　than female lions.A male lion usually weighs about 200 kilograms which is always heavier than a female lion.Both male and female lions have very（5）　B　mouths.They can break the backs of other animals（6）　C　.Lions feed on other animals and one lion usually kills between ten and twenty large animals each year for（7）　D　.
It is unusual for lions to kill people.However，in 1898 two lions（8）　A　and ate over one hundred people in Kenya before they were shot by a British man named P.J.Patterson.This（9）　B　became the subject of a 1996 Hollywood movie called The Ghost and the Darkness.Now the Indian lions are endangered.It's really necessary for us to（10）　D　the animals，or we won't see them again.Animals are our friends.It is our obligation to protect them.

（1）
A.used
B.found
C.received
D.hurt
（2）
A.zoos
B.schools
C.parks
D.gardens
（3）
A.hard
B.strange
C.easy
D.frightening
（4）
A.shorter
B.smaller
C.thinner
D.larger
（5）
A.cute
B.strong
C.weak
D.soft
（6）
A.recently
B.happily
C.easily
D.faithfully
（7）
A.fun
B.meat
C.money
D.food
（8）
A.killed
B.saved
C.damaged
D.attracted
（9）
A.book
B.story
C.game
D.invention
（10）
A.play with
B.look for
C.look at
D.care for
【答案】BACDB CDABD
【分析】这篇短文主要介绍了世界上最危险的动物之一——狮子的生活习性。
三、阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
3．（6分）Pets are popular all over the world.In fact，there are many reasons why people keep pets.They give people joy and love，look after people's homes and make people feel good!Animals are fun to be with every day.
Before you keep a pet，it's wise of you to think carefully which animal is the best choice.You can start by collecting enough information and advice.It won't take a long .time and it will be useful and fun.Don't choose a pet only by yourself.Choosing a pet should be a family plan.You should know what kind of animals you want，the amount of free time you have and the amount of responsibility each family member should take on.It's helpful for you to ask vets （兽医） for advice.A pet will become your responsibility if you have one，so be smart when you are choosing a pet!
There is one more thing for you to know.Thousands of pets die every year.Many people buy pets as gifts for friends.But some people don't know how to look after their pets，or they don't like them at all，so it makes some pets die.Spend time thinking clearly if you are ready to keep a pet.Choose the animal you love most as a pet and take on the responsibility.

（1）The passage may be written for 　B　.
A.pet shops
B.pet keepers
C.vets
D.parents
（2）A pet can do all the following EXCEPT 　D　.
A.bring joy and love
B.look after your home
C.make you feel good
D.make you think wise
（3）What is the purpose of this article？ 　A　
A.To advise us to think over before keeping a pet.
B.To show us how people love pets.
C.To tell us what animals can be pets.
D.To tell us who can keep pets.
【答案】BDA
【分析】这篇短文主要讲述了养宠物的原因和注意事项。宠物能给人们带来快乐和爱，它们能照顾家园并让人们感觉良好。在选择宠物之前，需要收集足够的信息和建议，并且要考虑家庭成员的意见和责任分配。还需要明确自己是否准备好养宠物，选择自己最喜欢的动物作为宠物，并承担起责任。此外，每年都有成千上万只宠物死亡，因为一些人不知道如何照顾宠物或者根本不喜欢它们。因此，在养宠物之前要仔细思考是否准备好。
4．（8分）A deer was in danger of being killed by some men.Feeling frightened，he ran out of the forest.He saw a farmhouse and found that the deer of the cow stall was open.So he decided to hide himself under the straw.
"What are you doing？You are staying in a place of a farmer，it is very dangerous!" said a cow. "No one will find me if you don't tell others where I am，" said the deer， "and I shall be off again on the first chance." As evening came，a farm worker went to feed the cows，but did not find the deer.Later，one more farm worker came in and out.The deer was still safe.All seemed right.The deer felt quite safe and began to thank the cows for their warm welcome. "Wait a while，" said one of them， "we really wish you well，but there is yet another person.It seems he has a hundred eyes.If he happens to come here，you will truly be in danger!" While the cow was speaking，the farmer had just finished his dinner. "I haven't been to the cow stall for a long time，so I should go to see them and make sure all the cows are safe for the night." he thought and he did.When he went up to the stall，he found there was little straw and the stall was very dirty.He felt strange，so he looked around carefully.Suddenly，the farmer found the deer's antlers（鹿角）in the straw.He immediately called his workers and captured the deer.

（1）How did the cows feel when they first saw the deer hiding under the straw？ 　A　
A.Worried.
B.Excited.
C.Pleasant.
D.Frightened.
（2）What can we learn from the underlined sentence "It seems he has a hundred eyes"？ 　C　
A.The farmer had good eyesight.
B.The farmer had more eyes than ordinary people.
C.The farmer paid attention to details.
D.The farmer had many workers to help him work.
（3）What is the correct order of the following events？ 　B　
a.The deer was caught.
b.Two farm workers came in the cow stall.
c.The deer found the cow stall and hid there.
d.The deer was in the forest.
e.The farmer went to check the cows.
A.d﹣e﹣c﹣b﹣a
B.d﹣c﹣b﹣e﹣a
C.a﹣c﹣b﹣e﹣d
D.a﹣d﹣b﹣e﹣c
（4）What does the story mainly want to tell us？ 　D　
A.We can't believe in others easily.
B.Helping those in need is helping ourselves.
C.We should be friendly to people around us.
D.Don't stay in a comfortable place for long.

【答案】ACBD
【分析】本文讲述的是一只鹿躲进牛棚逃避追杀的故事。
5．（8分）Do you know what the lion dance is really about？Let me tell you all about it in this article!
A lion dance is basically two men （ sometimes women） dressed in a lion costume，dancing around to the drumbeats （鼓点）.They will show off their skills as they try to get a symbol of good luck such as a couplet （对联） or even a vegetable from a high place.Lion dance are often performed at important events such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival.
Lion dancers are usually grouped into martial art schools and the lion dance is a way of showing their skills.The Chinese lion dance is an art form that requires training and practice to finish.
The Chinese lion dance goes back more than a thousand years ago and there are many myths and legends surrounding this practice.
However，the most famous one is that of the story of Nian，the monster.Nian destroyed villages year after year.Finally，one year，a lion beat and scared the monster away.Nian was angry and decided to return the next year when he was sure that the lion would be gone by then.Instead，the villagers thought of a great idea.They created a costume in the shape of a lion and two villagers used it to scare him away.The legend also says that loud noises from the drum，other instruments，and firecrackers helped scare Nian away.Red is warm during the New Year's celebration because it was also believed that the cruel beast was afraid of the colour red.
Another story says that it was a visiting monk （和尚） who managed to control the terrible beast by tying a red ribbon around its body.From then on，instead of destroying the village，he used his power to act as a protector.
In fact，there are still many interesting cultures about lion dance that have not been mentioned in this article.As the old saying goes， "Seeing is believing".Anyway，make sure you experience the beauty of lion dance with your own eyes.

（1）Which of the following statement is TRUE？ 　A　
A.Lion dance can be performed by men or women.
B.Lion dance was only performed at the Spring Festival.
C.Lion dance was first seen one hundred years ago.
D.The monster beat and scared the lion away.
（2）What may Nian the monster NOT be afraid of？ 　C　
A.Red colour.
B.Loud noise from firecrackers.
C.The villager.
D.A costume in the shape of a lion.
（3）What does "it" refer to in Paragraph 5？ 　B　
A.A lion.
B.A costume.
C.The legend.
D.The monster.
（4）The structure of the passage may be 　C　.
A.
B.
C.
D.
【答案】ACBC
【分析】这篇文章主要介绍了舞狮的历史和含义。舞狮是两个人穿着狮子服装，跟随鼓点跳舞，通常在重要的节日如春节和元宵节上表演。舞狮的历史可以追溯到一千多年前，有许多关于它的神话和传说，其中最著名的是关于年兽的故事。此外，文章也提到了另一个关于僧人用红丝带控制恶兽的故事。文章最后提到，关于舞狮的文化还有很多未提及的部分，鼓励读者亲自去体验舞狮的美。
6．（8分）
New Payment Methods for Online Shopping in China
Payment ways




Appearing time
Dec.12，2004
Sep.9，2005
Aug.8，2003
Jan.12，2011
Companies
Taobao
Tencent
Yeepay
Tencent
Description
A transfer （中转） station （a third account （账户） between sellers and buyers ）
Buyers' money goes directly to the sellers
Ways
Through computers or mobile phones
Mobile phones
The number of cooperative banks
180
5
9
11
The number of users
30，000，000
3，000，000
100，000
30，000，000
（1）According to the form above，we can know some information about 　D　.
A.online stores
B.online shopping
C.the uses of Internet
D.new payment methods
（2）When you buy something on Taobao，the money you pay first goes to 　B　.
A.a bank
B.a third account
C.the seller directly
D.the seller's mobile phone
（3）We can use 　C　to pay for online shopping on the computer.
A.Alipay only
B.WeChat pay only
C.the other three ways except WeChat pay
D.all the four methods in the form
（4）Which of the following is NOT true according to the form above？ 　A　
A.Tenpay has the most cooperative banks.
B.Yeepay was put into use earlier than the other three.
C.Alipay and WeChat pay have the same number of users.
D.When we use WeChat pay，our money goes directly to the sellers.
【答案】DBCA
【分析】这篇短文主要讲述了中国网上购物的几种支付方式。
四、阅读填空。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。
7．（5分）Have you ever found yourself waiting at the bus stop，and a stranger may ask you a common question？ （1）　D　This is a small talk，and it's actually a big part of daily life.
Small talks may not seem necessary. （2）　B　It may seem like a waste of time，but it plays an important role in our communication.In fact，we spend lots of our time making small talks. （3）　C　But the good point of small talks is that it can make us happy and improve our lives.
（4）　A　It can be as simple as saying something nice about one's shirt，asking about their day or discussing about the traffic.A small talk is an act of politeness.Our small talk at our first meeting is a chance to show who we are.
Who knows where this can lead？ （5）　E　You might find someone who share the same interest，or maybe even someone who turns out to be your close friend.There is one thing for sure：small talks can make our days bright.
So next time take the minute to look up and talk to someone around you.After all it takes a small connection to lead to a larger one.

A.How does one start making a small talk？
B.But it's a natural way for people to connect.
C.Besides，we find ourselves making small talks just with the same people.
D.Or you may want to ask the person next to you about the weather.
E.Nowadays，making small talks can lead to big results.
【答案】DBCAE
【分析】这篇短文主要讲述了小谈话的重要性和好处。小谈话虽然看起来可能是浪费时间，但实际上在我们的日常交流中起着重要的作用。它可以使我们快乐并改善我们的生活。小谈话可以简单地说一些关于对方衣服的好话，询问他们的一天或讨论交通情况。小谈话是一种礼貌的表现，也是展示我们自己的机会。通过小谈话，我们可能会找到与我们有共同兴趣的人，甚至可能找到我们的亲密朋友。小谈话可以让我们的日子变得明亮。所以下次花点时间和身边的人交谈吧，因为只需要一个小的联系就能引发更大的联系。
五、写作。第一节语篇填词。根据语篇意思以及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填写答题卡时，要求写出完整单词。
8．（5分）It was a cold and snowy morning，and it was my first day to a new school.I was walking slowly to school on my （1）o 　wn　and I was worrying about lots of things.A girl who was riding a bike passed me quickly.Suddenly，she fell off her bike a few steps in front of me.She tried hard to stand up but fell again.Without thinking，I went over and offered to help her.She said "Thank you." with a smile and then rode way.
When I （2）r　eached　 school，my class teacher led me to the classroom.
At first，everybody kept （3）q 　uiet　and looked at me curiously.It made me feel nervous.Then，I heard a sweet voice say， "Welcome to our class." It came from the girl at the front of the classroom.She was the one that I helped on my way to school just now.What a surprise!She invited me to sit next to her.Since I didn't have the new textbooks，she shared hers with me. （4）A 　lthough　it was my first day at school，I felt happy and relaxed.
This experience always makes a good （5）i 　mpression　on me and reminds me that helping others is sometimes helping myself.
【答案】（1）own（2）reached（3）quiet（4）Although（5）impression
【分析】短文主要写了主人公第一天去新学校的经历。在去学校的路上，他看到一个女孩骑自行车摔倒了，他主动去帮助她。女孩感谢他后离开了。到了学校，同学们一开始对他很好奇，但是那个女孩主动欢迎他，并与他分享教科书。这个经历让主人公感到开心和放松，并让他明白帮助他人有时也是在帮助自己。
第二节完成句子。根据所给的汉语内容，用英语完成下列句子。（每空限填一词）
9．（2分）拯救濒危动物对我们来说是非常重要的。
　It's　very important 　for　us 　to　　save　endangered animals.
【答案】It's；for；to；save
【分析】拯救濒危动物对我们来说是非常重要的。
10．（2分）昨晚8点，我们在观看关于如何保护濒危动物的电视节目。
We 　were　　watching　a TV programme about how to protect endangered animals at 8 p.m.last night.
【答案】were；watching
【分析】昨晚8点，我们在观看关于如何保护濒危动物的电视节目。
11．（2分）我们必须阻止人们杀害动物。
We must 　stop　people 　from　　killing　animals.
【答案】 stop；from；killing
【分析】我们必须阻止人们杀害动物。
12．（2分）我们应该尽快做一些事情去保护它们。
We should do something to protect them 　as　　soon　　as　　 possible　.
【答案】as；soon；as；possible
【分析】我们应该尽快做一些事情去保护它们。
13．（2分）在未来的五年里，人们将建造更多的野生动物园。
More wildlife parks 　will　　be　　built　by people in five years.
【答案】will；be；built
【分析】在未来的五年里，人们将建造更多的野生动物园。
第三节书面表达。
14．（15分）当今世界发展日新月异，科学技术正在不断改变着我们的生活。请根据以下提示发挥你的想象，以"My future life" 为主题，写一篇英语短文。
（提示词：无人驾驶汽车driverless car）
My future life
（1）在家工作或学习
（2）去水下酒店或月球度假
（3）乘坐无人驾驶汽车外出
（4）住在智能环保的房子里，机器人帮忙做家务
（5）请你补充至少2点
注意：
（1）词数80个左右（文章的开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
（2）内容应包括所有要点；
（3）不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。

My future life
With the development of science and technology，our lives are changing._________
【答案】
My future life
With the development of science and technology，our lives are changing.We can work and study at home in the future.We can often go to the underwater hotel and the moon for our holidays.We will take the driverless car to go out.We will live in smart and environmental houses.Robots will help us do housework.In this way，we will have enough time to travel or do other things that we like.We will have a lot of fresh water resources because solar energy can purify the sea water.Sometimes we can live under the sea.There are plenty of fish in the sea for us to eat.I'm looking forward to that day.
【分析】【高分句型一】
In this way，we will have enough time to travel or do other things that we like.这样，我们就有足够的时间去旅游或做其他我们喜欢的事情。
that引导定语从句。
【高分句型二】
We will have a lot of fresh water resources because solar energy can purify the sea water.我们将有大量的淡水资源，因为太阳能可以净化海水。
because引导原因状语从句。