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2012—2013学年度第二学期八年级英语第一次阶段考试试题第一部分听力部分（25分）A. 听句子（每小题1分，共5分）根据所听句子的内容和所提的问题，选择符合题意的图画回答问题。
每小题听一遍。
( )1. Where would John like to visit?A B C ( )2. What is Peter going to do this Sunday?A B C ( )3. What’s mentioned(提及的)?A B C ( )4. What would the speaker love to do?A B C ( )5. Where are they going?A B CB. 听对话（每小题1分，共10分）回答每段对话后面的问题，在各题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
每段对话听两遍。
听第一段对话，回答第6小题。
( )6. What are the strings(线) used for?A. For keeping warm.B. For changing the style of the shoes.C. For changing the height of the heels.听第二段对话，回答第7小题。
( )7. Where would the man like to go on vacation?A. Somewhere warm.B.Somewhere cool.C. Somewhere interesting. 听第三段对话，回答第8小题。
( )8. What’s the matter with Lily?A. She has lost her money?B. She has run out of her money.C. She has got much money.听第四段对话，回答第9小题。
( )9. Why doesn’t the man like Hong Kong?A. Because it is touristy.B. Because it is boring.C. Because it is hot.听第五段对话，回答第10小题。
2023-2024太原初二第二学期期中考试笔试部分一、补全对话三、阅读理解A请阅读下面信息，判断句子正误。
与短文内容相符的选“T”,与短文内容不相符的选“F”,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
36.The Green Family Farm needs volunteers to help plant trees this summer.( )37.The Green Family Farm is at No.2 Shahe Street in Qingxu,Taiyuan.( )38.We can volunteer in the Green Family Farm every weekend from May to August.( )39.If you want to learn more information,you can call 0351-******* or send an e-mail.( )40.Students can learn all kinds of life skills at the Green Family Farm.( )BNowadays,whether teenagers should do chores or not has become a hot topic.Here is a post(帖子)about it on .Question:Should teenagers do chores?Labor(劳动)education catches people's eye these days.But many surveys show that kids are getting lazier and more parents are doing all the housework.Do you think teenagers should spend time on chores? Please leave your comments(评论)about this question.CommentsDavid Children often get a lot of homework and have much stress about school.So they don't have time and energy to do chores.Parents should do the housework insteadof the children.Bob Doing chores helps children to be more independent.It also teaches them life skills such as washing clothes,cooking and cleaning.Kids should be able to do thingsby themselves.They can't live with their parents forever.Mary Doing chores may take a long time.If you are not good at doing chores,you may get into trouble like breaking things or hurting yourself.So there is no need forteenagers to do chores.Alice We students sit on the chairs all day to study and play with our phones sometimes after school,not wanting to exercise or do other things at all.It is bad for our health.However,doing housework,from doing the dishes to sweeping the floor,can makeus move around and keep away from our phones for a while.Peter If we take the responsibility to do it,parents will be very happy!In fact,all the family members,not just our mothers,should share the housework.It shows ourlove to the family and the idea of fairness.41.The passage is from______________.A.a storybookB.a reportC.a website42.From David's words,we can know that_______________.A.David gets a lot of stress from houseworkB.David wants to do housework together with his familyC.David thinks that doing chores should be parents' job43. Which of the following is TRUE according to Alice's words?A.Doing chores is good for children's health.B,Children just want to make their parents happyC.Doing chores can make children independent.44. What does the underlined word “responsibility" mean in the text?A.责任B.机会C.挑战45. Who has the similar idea with Peter?A. David.B. Bob.C.Mary.CIt's normal to have different ideas from others. People may think that disagreement causes fights. However, this is not true, If we communicate with others in a proper way, disagreement will also be happy and educational.46First of all,we should listen to others carefully when they show different ideas. Sometimes we may want to show our ideas too much,so we don't really listen. 47When you listen to others, give them your full attention to show them that your are interested in what they are saying.Secondly, when somebody doesn’t agree with you, don't treat him in an unfair way.48 Instead, we should use the facts, not your feelings to communicate with others. Try to realize that their ideas cover something useful, though you don't have to agree with them.49 When you show your opinion, make sure you are using “I” language, not “we language. The use of “we” may let others feel that the speaker feels like ganging together (拉结派).It's not helpful to reach an agreement.All in all, if we know the truth of communication, it'll be easier for us to reach an agreement. 50 It is all about listening and understanding. What's more, rememberto respect(尊重)each other though we have different opinions.A. It means we shouldn’t get angry with him or shout at himB. But careful listening is the first step to know others betterC. Thirdly, be sure that you are speaking only for yourself.D. Make sure your friends will agree with you finallyE. Then what is the truth of communication?F. Here's some advice.DAccidents happen more often than you think.Every year in China,3.2 million people die in accidents—that's almost six people every minute.Scientists say that the 10 minutes after an accident can make the difference between life and death.This is why learning first aid(急救)is so important for everyone.Common first aid training teaches you how to deal with emergencies(突发情况),do CPR(心肺复苏),and treat things like burns,bleeding and broken bones.You can learn first aid by visiting the official website(官方网站)of China First Aid training.You can also read books or watch videos that can be found on free apps.Going to some first aid camps is also a good idea,and it takes only a few hours to learn some useful skills there.Knowing the importance of learning first aid skills,many schools in Taiyuan have started first aid training lessons.After taking these lessons,a lot of students not only learned how to deal with small accidents,but also learned to keep calm when facing them.Taiyuan Daily ReportOn Mar.21st,a man had a sudden heart problem at the subway station.As soon as he fell down on the floor,several warm-hearted citizens(市民)came to help.Zhang英语试题参考答案及等级评定建议一、补全对话(每小题2分，共10分)21—25 BEAGF二、完形填空(每小题1分，共10分)26—30 BCABC31—35 ABABC三、阅读理解(每小题2分，共40分)(A)36—40 FTFTF(B)41—45 CCAAB(C)46—50 FBACE(D)51.Because the 10 minutes after an accident can make the differencebetween life and death.52.They can visit the official website of China First Aid Training or readbooks./By visiting the official website of China First Aid Training or reading books./They can watch videos that can be found on free apps orgo to some first aid camps./…(任写两种方式即可)53.(It will take)1.5 hours/one(an)hour and a half/one and a half hours.54.(We can learn)Zhang Hua not only learned how to deal with smallaccidents,but also learned to keep calm when facing them(at school)./We should learn first aid skills and try to help others in need (just likeZhang Hua)./It's necessary for students to learn first aid skills./.…(言之有理即可)55.I learned how to deal with bleeding./…I learned it on the Internet./At school./…(开放性答案，言之有理即可。
山西省太原市2023-2024学年八年级（上）期末英语模拟试题1．I want to be artist.Itartist.It's interesting job.（ ）A．a；the B．a；an C．an；the2．—Can you tell the differences between these two pictures？—Differences？Oh，no.They look quite .（ ）A．different B．similar C．way3．There are people planting trees on the hill every spring.（ ）A．hundreds of B．two hundredsC．hundred of4．—Linda often answers the teachers' in class，doesn't she？—Yes.She is very active.（ ）A．problems B．notices C．questions5．Julie felt very because she couldn't get a ticket to the concert.（ ）A．normal B．upset C．available6．These children are poor go to school.Let's help them.（ ）A．too；to B．so；that C．such；that7．—Paul is badly hurt on the playground.Let's help him up.—Don't move him you know some first﹣aid knowledge.（ ）A．unless B．if C．until8．— do you make a banana milk shake？— Peel the banana first and blend it with milk.（ ）A．What B．How C．When9．—Jason，yogurt do we need to make fruit salad？—I think two spoons will be enough.（ ）A．how long B．how many C．how much10．—Can you go to the park with us this Sunday？— .I have nothing to do these days.I can't wait.（ ）A．Sorry，I can't B．Sure，I'd love toC．Certainly not二、补全对话（本大题共1小题）A：Good afternoon！B：Good afternoon.What can I do for you？A：We went to Qingdao for the summer vacation. 11B：Round trip or one way？C：One way.Please.B：OK.That will be 850 yuan.C：850 yuan？12B：I know.The ticket price went up this month. 13A：I think the plane in the daytime is safer.C：I agree with you.Let's take the plane in the daytime. 14B：You ought to be there by 12 o'clock at noon.A：Fine.We will buy them.Thanks a lot.B：You're welcome. 15A．No problem.B．Have a good time!C．What about round trip？D．Then，when shall we get to the airport？E．Can you help us to buy discount （打折）plane tickets？F．Last time I took the plane，it only cost 700 yuan.G．If you want to buy cheaper tickets，you can buy the tickets for the night flight.三、完形填空（本大题共1小题）When I was a small boy，my family was very poor.I didn't have a chance（机会）to read or16 like other kids，but I learned how to grow crops（农作物）and sell vegetables.I 17a lot from these experiences，but I still didn't know how to read or write.When I grew older，I knew that I 18 do something to get some education.I went to the city to find a job.There I first 19 Mr.Brown，the owner of a restaurant.After 20 my ambition（志向），he said he would give me ＄30 a week，and that he would find a teacher to teach me.Then I started to learn to read and write.When I was 22 years old，I felt 21 about myself because I could read and write.It's always not 22 to reach your goal，but it doesn't mean you can't make it.What should you do？Just work hard for your ambition.As 23 goes by，you'll see the changes in your life.Remember，it's never too 24 to start.So don't miss any chance to make your dream 25 true.16．A．listen B．speak C．write17．A．learnt B．tasted C．chose18．A．might B．shouldn't C．must19．A．met B．asked C．invited20．A．hear B．hearing C．heard21．A．better B．worse C．sadder22．A．difficult B．lucky C．easy23．A．time B．money C．food24．A．early B．late C．far25．A．make B．to come C．come四、阅读理解（本大题共2小题）Name：Li Ping Job：A teacher.Trouble：She has two classes every day.She has a sore throat.Advice：Don't talk too much.Drink a lot of hot water.Name：Xu Feng Job：A cook.Trouble：He cooks plenty of dishes every day.He has a pain in his left arm.Advice：Do some exercise.Take some medicine.Name：Zhang Wei Job：An engineer.Trouble：He often works overtime in front of the computer.He has a sore back.Advice：Have a good rest.Name：Xu Li Job：A policewoman.Trouble：She doesn't eat regularly （规律的）.She has a stomachache.Advice：Go to a doctor and take some medicine.26．What's the matter with Li Ping？A．She has a sore back.B．She has a sore throat.C．She has a toothache.27．What causes Xu Feng's trouble？A．Talking too much.B．Cooking too many dishes every day.C．Not eating regularly.28．What's the advice for Xu Li？A．Going to a doctor.B．Doing exercise.C．Having a good rest.29．Does Xu Li have a stomachache？A．Yes，she does.B．No，she doesn't.C．We don't know.30．Which of the following is TRUE？A．Li Ping has three classes every day.B．Zhang Wei works with children.C．Xu Feng should take some medicine.Do your friends give you a nickname （绰号）？How do you feel about it？What does it mean to give someone a nickname？A student put a note on his classmate's back while they had a break at school one day.The note said "I'm a pig".He asked other classmates not to tell the boy.The other students started laughing at the boy，but wouldn't say why.Soon，it was time for their afternoon math class.Their teacher wrote a difficult problem on the blackboard.Only the boy with the note on his back was able to solve it.Ignoring the laughter，he walked towards the blackboard and solved the problem.The teacher asked the class to clap （鼓掌）him and took the note off his back.She told him，"It seems that you didn't know about the note on your back，but you didn't seem to care anyway."Then the teacher looked at the other students and said，"Let me tell you two things.First，all of you will be put on notes by other people who don't want you to be successful.All you have to do is to ignore these notes.You have to take every chance to learn，grow and improve.""And it seems that none of you are friends with this boy，and none of you were kind enough to tell him about the note.If that's true，then you had better hope you have some good friends yourself and that they will tell you if you meet this situation someday."31．What did the other students do after the boy was put on a note？A．They helped the boy take off the note.B．They told the boy about the note.C．They asked the teacher for help.D．They didn't tell the boy and laughed at him.32．Why did the teacher ask the boy to go to the blackboard？A．Because the boy couldn't answer the question.B．Because the boy laughed at his classmates in class.C．Because the teacher wanted to take off the note.D．Because only the boy could solve the problem.33．What does the underlined word "ignoring" mean in Chinese？A．灵活的B．期待C．忽视D．逃避34．What was the teacher's opinion in Paragraph 5？A．Punishment （惩罚）is not the only way to help you learn.B．Nicknames can stop you from being successful.C．Take every chance to show off yourself.D．Don't care too much about others' opinions of you.35．What might the students do after this experience？A．They might give a nickname to another student.B．They might be friendly and help others in need.C．They might be angry with the boy.D．They might not make friends from now on.五、补全对话（本大题共2小题）Do you often make a resolution on New Year's Day？Can you keep it？36 Here's some advice on how to make a good resolution.Plan for the resolution.Having a goal（目标）isn't enough. 37 So make your plan.A good plan will tell you what to do next and how to accomplish（实现）your goal at last.Making a plan is very important.Make your plan right now.If you make your plan later，you may forget your resolution gradually（逐渐地）. 3839You should write your resolution and plan in some places，such as a notebook or your diary.Think a year﹣round resolution，not just New Year's.Nothing big can be finished in one day.You make a resolution in one day. 40 It may need a hundred small steps.New Year's resolution should be a starting point.You must get into a habit to keep on your resolution gradually.【选项】B．It doesn't mean you must finish it in one day.C．If you have a great resolution and can keep it，it's good for your life and study.D．It's a good habit for you to make a plan about resolution.E．So it's important that you begin making your plan right now.F．Write down your resolution and plan.These days，people like to use smartphones to scan QR codes （扫描二维码）.They love doing it very much because it is a good way to get to websites more quickly. By scanning QR codes，people can do lots of things，such as adding friends，getting information，downloading （下载）Apps and shopping. Now QR codes become so popular that people can scan them everywhere.Here are the results of a questionnaire （问卷调查）of 100 people.41．Why do people like to use smartphone to scan QR codes？42．Translate the underline sentence into Chinese.43．According to the pie chart （饼状图），what do people scan QR codes mainly for？44．Where do 27% of the people scan QR codes？45．Do you often scan QR codes？Why or why not？六、词语运用（本大题共1小题）although ask bad invite order fall unlucky far with if clear do Dear Henry，I'm glad to receive your 46 .Thanks for 47 me to take part in the basketball game.I really want to join in it，but 48 ，there is something wrong with me.I 49off the horizontal bar （单杠）in P.E．class and hurt my arm 50 yesterday afternoon.I went to the doctor.He gave me some medicine and said I couldn't exercise for 100 days.I believe you can also win the basketball game 51 me.You practice playing basketball very hard. 52 I can't take part in the basketball game，I can go and cheer you on.Will the game start at 3：30p.m.next Saturday on the playground？I will come early at 3：00 p.m.to find a seat in the front rows （排）so that I can watch the game 53 .By the way，how about going to the KFC and enjoying a big meal after the game？If you agree to go，I will help you 54 themeal.Finally，I am glad 55 anything for you.Let me know if you need my help.Best wishes!Yours，Toby 七、书面表达（本大题共1小题）56．假如你是李明，请你根据提示写一篇70词左右的短文向同学们介绍你的新年愿望。
太原五中2024—2025学年度第一学期英语假期作业落实检测（2024.9）一、补全对话（每小题2分, 共10分）请根据下面的对话内容, 在空白处填上一个适当的句子, 使对话的意思连贯、完整, 并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Hello! Good morning!Hi! 1. _________________Did you do anything special this summer vacation?2. _________________I watched the 2024 Paris Olympics.Me too. I feel really proud because we have won 40 gold medals.So do I. 3. _________________Pan Zhanle. He broke the world record but he was really modest.Yael, I know. Quan Hongchan is another great Chinese athlete.4. _________________Sure. I think she is energetic. Also, she is a person who never gives up.Actually, all athletes are pride of our Chinese.5. _________________We should learn from them.Oh, it is late! Let's go home! See you!OK, see you!二、完形填空（每小题1分, 共8分）请阅读下面短文, 理解其大意, 然后从每小题所给的A, B, C三个选项中, 选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Joe got a bar of chocolate from his father for his cleaning work at home. 6 he was ready to eat it, his eider brother Jack returned home from school. He 7 the chocolate from Joe and put it in his mouth and ran away. Joe rushed to the room 8 and locked the room from the inside and fell on his bed, with tears on his face, worrying about his chocolate.Learning about what happened, his father carried a larger bar of chocolate to Joe's 9 . He knocked at the door and asked Joe to open it. He even told that he had a larger bar of chocolate for him. But Joe 10 to listen to his father. He lay on the bed, paying no attention to his father's knock and talk. He continued to cry, thinking about his small loss（损失）. His 11 stopped him from getting a much greater joy.We may 12 a lot of time, energy and chances worrying about the small fosses that have happened in our lives, and blaming（责怪）the persons who we think are responsible for our losses. By doing this, we are actually refusing to receive 13 gifts from life. It's really foolish action.6. A. If B. When C. Though7. A. ate up B. took away C. gave out8. A. carefully B. bravely C. angrily9. A. room B. school C. yard10. A. refused B. needed C. tried11. A. hope B. secret C. worry12. A. imagine B. waste C. notice13. A. greater B. cheaper C. smaller（A）请阅读黑板上的问题及六个小标题, 将其与下列五位同学对此问题的陈述进行匹配, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2024-2025学年山西省太原市英语初二上学期复习试题及解答一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1.Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer to the question.Question: What time does the school library open on weekdays?A)8:00 a.m.B)9:00 a.m.C)10:00 a.m.Answer: B) 9:00 a.m.Explanation: The recording states that the school library opens at 9:00 a.m. on weekdays, making option B the correct answer.2.Listen to the conversation between two students and answer the question.Question: What subject does the girl prefer?A)MathB)ScienceC)HistoryRecording:(Male student):“Hey, do you have your math homework done yet?”(Female student):“Not yet, but I’m more excited about our science experiment tomorrow. I love doing experiments!”Answer: B) ScienceExplanation: The female student expresses her preference for science by saying she’s excited about the upcoming science experiment, indicating that she prefers science over the mentioned subjects.3、Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What does the man want to do?A. Buy a book.B. Return a book.C. Borrow a book.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the man mentions that he has a book that he borrowed from the library a few weeks ago and needs to return it today. This clearly indicates that he wants to return a book, so the answer is B.4、Listen to the short passage and complete the sentence with the missing information.Passage: The weather forecast for tomorrow is predicting a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high of 25 degrees Celsius. However, there is a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm, so it’s best to bring an umbrella just in case.Sentence: Tomorrow’s fore cast calls for a sunny day with a high of _____ degrees Celsius, but there’s a possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm.Answer: 25Explanation: The short passage clearly states that the weather forecast for tomorrow is predicting a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high of 25degrees Celsius. This information is directly used to complete the sentence, so the answer is 25 degrees Celsius.5、Listen to the short conversation and choose the best answer.Question: What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. Visit a friend.C. Go shopping.Answer: B Explanation: In the conversation, the man asks, “Are you going to the movies tonight?” and the woman replies, “No, I’m going to visit my friend, Sarah.” This clearly indicates that the woman is planni ng to visita friend, making option B “Visit a friend” the correct answer.6、Listen to the passage and answer the question.Question: How often does the speaker exercise?A. Every day.B. Three times a week.C. Once a week.Answer: A Explanation: The p assage states, “I try to exercise every day, whether it’s going for a run, doing some yoga, or just taking a walk in the park.” This directly answers the question, indicating that the speaker exercises every day, thus making option A “Every day” the correc t answer.7、Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What is the woman’s favorite sport?A. Swimming.B. Running.C. Cycling.Answer: A. Swimming.Explanation: In the recording, the woman says, “I really enjoy swimming. It’s my favorite sport.” This directly answers the question about her favorite sport.8、Listen to the conversation and complete the missing information in the table.Name Favorite Subject Dream JobJohn_____DoctorQuestion: What is John’s favorite subject?A. MathB. ScienceC. HistoryAnswer: B. ScienceExplanation: During the conversation, John states, “I love science the most. It’s fascinating.” This indicates that his favorite subject is science, and the table should be filled in accordingly.9、Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What time does the school library open on weekdays?A. 8:00 amB. 9:00 amC. 10:00 amAnswer: AExplanation: In the dialogue, the speaker says, “The school library opensat 8:00 am on weekdays.” This directly answers the question about the opening time of the library on weekdays.10、Listen to the passage and fill in the missing word.Passage: The history class today is very interesting. We learned aboutthe_______Dynasty in China. It was a time of great inventions and cultural achievements.Answer: SongExplanation: The passage mentions “a time of great inventions and cultural achievements,” which is typically associated with the Song Dynasty in Chinese history. The Song Dynasty is known for its advancements in science, technology, art, and literature.11、Question: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer. The man is asking the woman to ________.A. meet him at the libraryB. buy a book for himC. lend him a bookAnswer: C Explanation: In the conversation, the man says, “Hey, could you lend me that book you were reading yesterday? I forgot to bring mine to class.” The ke y phrase here is “lend me that book,” indicating that the man is askingthe woman to lend him a book.12、Question: Listen to the short passage and select the missing word from the options given. The sun rises in the east and________in the west.A. setsB. shinesC. risesAnswer: A Explanation: The passage states the basic fact about the sun’s daily movement, which is “The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.” The missing word that completes the sentence is “sets,” referring to the sun going down in the west.13、Question: Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question. The question is: What time does the train leave for New York?A. At 8:30 a.m.B. At 9:00 a.m.C. At 9:30 a.m.Answer: B Explanation: In the recording, the speaker clearly states that the train departs for New York at 9:00 a.m. Therefore, the correct answeris B.14、Question: Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blank with the missing information. The dialogue is: “Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is?” “Yes, it’s just down the street on the left. It’s next to the ________.”Answer: supermarket Explanation: The speaker in the dialogue is directing the listener to the nearest post office, which is located next to a supermarket. Although the exact word is not provided in the audio, the context suggests that the missing information is “supermarket.”15、Question: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer. The man is asking the woman about her_____for the weekend.A. planB. problemC. hobby Answer: A Explanation: In the conversation, the man specifically asks the woman “What are your plans for the weekend?” indicatinghe wants to know her plan, not her problem or hobby.16、Question: Listen to the short passage and answer the following question. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of regular exercise.B. The importance of a healthy diet.C. The advantages of early rising. Answer: A Explanation: The passage, upon listening, discusses the various benefits of regular exercise on one’s physical and mental health. It does not focus on healthy diet or early rising as the main idea.17、Question: Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question. What time does the train leave for London?A. At 8:00 am.C. At 10:00 am.Answer: B Explanation: The recording states, “The train to London departs at 9 o’clock sharp from platform 3.” Therefore, the correct answer is B, indicating that the train leaves at 9:00 am.18、Question: Listen to the conversation between two students and complete the missing word in the sentence. Student A: “Hey, did you hear about the science fair next week?” Student B: “Yeah, I’m excited! I’m entering my project on ___.”A. renewable energyB. ancient historyC. popular musicAnswer: A Explanation: Based on the context, the students are discussing a science fair, which typically involves scientific projects. The phrase “I’m entering my project on” suggests a topic related to science. Among the options, “renewable energy” is the most relevant to a science fair, while “ancient history” and “popular music” are less likely to be the focus of a science pro ject for a science fair. Therefore, the missing word is “renewable energy”, making A the correct answer.19、Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What time does the train leave for New York?A. At 8:30 am.C. At 9:30 am.Answer: B Explanation: The recording states that the train to New York departs at 9:00 am. Therefore, the correct answer is B.20、Listen to the conversation between two students and answer the question.Question: What subject does the boy like best?A. Math.B. Science.C. English.Answer: A Explanation: In the conversation, the boy says, “I really enjoy math. It’s my favorite subject.” This indicates that he likes math the best, so the answer is A.二、阅读理解（30分）Title: The Importance of SleepSleep is a vital part of our daily routine, yet often overlooked or taken for granted. In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle to get enough restful sleep. However, the benefits of good sleep cannot be underestimated.Firstly, sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation. When we sleep, our brain processes and reinforces the information we’ve learned throughout the day. This process helps us retain knowledge better and form long-term memories. Studies have shown that individuals who get enough sleep performsignificantly better on memory tests than those who are sleep-deprived.Secondly, sleep is essential for physical recovery. During sleep, our body repairs damaged tissues, strengthens the immune system, and regulates hormone levels. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, decreased immunity, and even weight gain.Furthermore, sleep affects our emotional well-being. Adequate sleep helps regulate our mood, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. On the contrary, sleep deprivation can exacerbate these negative emotions, making it harder to cope with daily challenges.Lastly, sleep is crucial for cognitive function. It enhances our ability to focus, make decisions, and solve problems. Without proper sleep, our cognitive abilities suffer, leading to decreased productivity and increased errors.In conclusion, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated. By prioritizing sleep, we can improve our memory, physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive function. It’s time to make sleep a top priority in our lives.Questions:1.What is the main function of sleep related to memory?Answer: Sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation, processing and reinforcing the information we’ve learned throughout the day.2.How does sleep affect our physical health?Answer: Sleep is essential for physical recovery. It repairs damaged tissues, strengthens the immune system, and regulates hormone levels. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue,decreased immunity, and even weight gain.3.What emotional benefits does getting enough sleep provide?Answer: Adequate sleep helps regulate our mood, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. Sleep deprivation can exacerbate negative emotions, making it harder to cope with daily challenges.三、完型填空（15分）Section Three: Cloze TestDirections: Read the following passage and choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank. Mark your answers on the answer sheet.(Note: There is only one item for this example.)Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young boy named Tom. Tom was always curious about the world around him. One day, while (1)_____through the forest, he stumbled upon an old, forgotten path. He was (2)_____by the mystery of what lay ahead and decided to follow it.As he walked deeper into the woods, he heard strange sounds and saw unusual creatures. But Tom was not afraid; he was (3)_____by the adventure. Suddenly, he came across a clearing, where he found a hidden garden filled with the most (4)_____flowers he had ever seen. At the center of the garden stood a wise old tree, its branches reaching for the sky.Tom approached the tree and asked, “Why am I here? What is the purpose of this garden?” The tree spoke softly, “Child, you have found the garden ofcuriosity and wonder. Here, you will learn that the greatest (5)_____in life come from exploring the unknown and embracing the world around you.”(1)A. wandering B. driving C. flying D. cycling Answer: A(2)A. frightened B. fascinated C. annoyed D. bored Answer: B(3)A. discouraged B. frightened C. inspired D. disappointed Answer: C(4)A. dull B. rare C. ordinary D. ugly Answer: B(5)A. treasures B. problems C. risks D. challenges Answer: AThis example showcases a short cloze test designed to test comprehension and vocabulary skills in an English context, specifically targeting students at the beginning of Grade 8.四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、My friend usually________(go) to school by bike.答案：goes解析：本题考查时态。
