上海新世纪版八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷（无听力材料）（II ）卷

上海新世纪版八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷（无听力材料）（II ）卷一、 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、 (共5题；共14分)1. （2分）选择正确的答案（ ）A . Go to the park.B . Go to school.C . Finish her homework.2. （2分）选择正确的答案（ ）A . Australia.B . Thailand.C . Africa.3. （2分）选择正确的答语（ ）A . Yes, they do.B . No, they arent.C . No, they wont.4. （2分）What is the boy going to do?A . B . C . 5. （6分）听第一篇短文，回答3小题。请根据短文内容，选择正确的答案， 完成信息记录表。Travelling to LondonSeasonWe think (1) is the best season to visit England.TransportWe did most of our sightseeing (2) FoodWe think the English food is very (3) .（1）We think is the best season to visit England.A . springB . summerC . autumn（2）We did most of our sightseeing A . on footB . by busC . by coach（3）We think the English food is very A . badB . expensiveC . good二、 听下面2段对话和1段独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题 (共3题；共12分)6. （4分）听对话，回答下面2小题。（1）How long have Paul and Tom been friends?A . For about four months. B . For less than two years. C . For more than three years.（2）Why does Paul think Tom is helpful?A . Because Tom always helps old people.B . Because Tom is happy to help him with his English studies.C . Because Tom helps the teachers a lot.7. （2分）Whats the relationship(关系) between the two speakers?A . Doctor and patient(病人).B . Teacher and student.C . Boss and clerk.8. （6分）听下面一段对话，回答下列三个小题。（1）Where is Susan?A . At home.B . In the bookshop.C . In the supermarket.（2）What time is the birthday party?A . At 6:15 p.m.B . At 4:15 p.m.C . At 6:50 p.m.（3）Who will come to the party?A . Only Susan.B . Susan and her sister.C . David and Susan.三、 阅读理解 (共5题；共44分)9. （10分）根据短文内容，选择最佳的答案。 Danny has a big family. His grandparents are in America. His parents are in China. His father is a manager and his mother is a doctor. They have (有) one son and one daughter. Danny is the boy and Jane is the girl. Danny and Jane are good friends and they study in the same school.（1）Danny has a _ family. A . bigB . niceC . good（2）His father and mother live (生活) in _ now. A . AmericaB . EnglandC . China（3）Dannys mother works(工作)at a _. A . schoolB . hospitalC . hotel（4）Danny has a _. A . sisterB . brotherC . cousin（5）There are(有) _ people(人) in Dannys family. A . fourB . fiveC . six10. （8分）阅读理解CWelcome to the National Zoo ! It is a wonderful place to explore(探索) , Learn and relax. Enjoy your visit! Here are our rules to help you have an enjoyable and safe experience.No petsDont bring your pets to the zoo. Your pets will disturb the animals here And they may feel worried. If you take your pets to the zoo, we will let you go.Walk！Dont rideOnly people in wheelchairs(轮椅) and kids in strollers(折叠式婴儿车) can get to ride around the zoo.No smokingIf you smoke in the zoo, something may be on fire. Dont do that!Dont feed the animalsOur animals have healthy diets. Human food may make them sick.Respect barriers(栅栏)Barriers between you and our animals are to protect(保护) you and the animals from harm. Remember that our animals are wild animals.Dont litterPut all of your rubbish in bins. Help us to keep our zoo clean.PhotographsYou can take photos here and share the great memories with your family and friends.（1）How many rules does the writer tell us to help have an enjoyable and safe experience? A . 3B . 4C . 7D . 5（2）We cant feed the animals in the zoo because_. A . the animals may be fatB . the animals may be sickC . the animals may attack(攻击) childrenD . the animals may be angry（3）What can we do in the zoo? A . Smoke.B . Play with our pets.C . Ride bikes.D . Take photos.（4）Remember that our animals are wild animals. wants to tell us that_.A . the animals are very strongB . the animals are very dangerousC . the animals are very cleverD . the animals are very friendly11. （10分）阅读B篇材料，根据材料内容，从各题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Five years ago, my mother gave birth to a brother for me when I was 8. I have learned a lot from getting along with him.After he was born, I almost became a babysitter. I had to amuse him after school. I would make faces and sing to him when he was crying. Sometimes I even carried him everywhere in our yard to refresh him while my parents were busy. What I liked to do best was to feed him when looking after him. How cute he was as he tasted his favorite food!My parents often praised me happily. As an elder brother, youve made contributions to looking after your younger brother. I have got happiness from sharing. When I was young, I was the only child in my family. I could get what I wanted from my parents and get my parents whole love. I was a Little Emperor.But now, as long as I get something good, I will share it with him. I remembered the year when he was three, he was fond of Rubik cubes(魔方）I bought one for him with my lucky money as a birthday present. When he got the toy, he was so happy that he laughed, hugged me and said,Brother, I love you ! Thanks for spending these years together with my family. It has taught me what responsibility means, what unselfishness means and what friendship means. Not only should I look after myself, but also I should pay attention to my family and my friends.（1）The underlined word amuse in the second paragraph means _. A . 开他玩笑B . 令他开心C . 令他生气D . 令他讨厌（2）When looking after his younger brother, the writer did the following EXCEPT _ A . carrying him everywhereB . making faces and singing to himC . feeding himD . telling stories to him（3）How old was the writer when he bought the birthday present for his younger brother? A . 3.B . 8.C . 11.D . 13.（4）Before his younger brother was born, the writer. A . was a babysitter in his familyB . was a “Little Emperor”in his familyC . cooked for his familyD . bought a Rubik cube for himself（5）If you have a brother or a sister in your family, you might learn to be _ from the passage. A . responsibleB . selfishC . lonelyD . puzzled12. （10分） More than 50,000,000 people live in the rainforests of the world and most of them do not hurt the forest they live in. They eat the fruits that grow on the forest trees, but they do not cut them down. They kill some animals to eat, but they do not destroy them.When we cut down the rainforests, we destroy these forest people, too. In 1900, there were 1,000,000 forest people in the Amazon forest. In 1980, there were only 200,000.The Yanomami live along the rivers of the rainforest in the north of Brazil. They have lived in the rainforest for about 10,000 years and they use more than 2,000 different plants for food and for medicine. But in 1988, someone found gold in their forest, and suddenly 45,000 people came to the forest and began looking for gold. They cut down the forest to make roads. They made more than a hundred airports. The Yanomami people lost land and food. Many died because new diseases came to the forest with the strangers.The Yanomami people tried to save their forest, because it was their home. But the people who wanted gold were stronger.Many forest people try to save their forests. Chico Mendes was famous in Brazil because he wanted to keep the forest for his people. “I want the Amazon forest to help all of us-forest people Brazil, and all the Earth,” he said. A few months later, in December 1988, people who wanted to cut down the forest killed Chico Mendes.In Borneo, people were cutting down the forest of the Penan people to sell the wood. The Penan people tried to save their rainforest. They made blockades across the roads into the forest. In 1987, they closed fifteen roads for eight months. No one cut down any trees during that time.In Panama, the Kuna people saved their forest. They made a forest park which tourists pay to visit.The Gavioes people of Brazil use the forest, but they protect it as well. They find and sell the Brazil nuts(坚果) which grow on the forest trees.（1）The number of the people living in the Amazon forest in 1980 was _ of that in1900.A . halfB . one-thirdC . two-fifthsD . one-fifth（2）The people who _ have destroyed the rainforest of the Yanomami.A . pick fruits and kill animals to eatB . use plants for food and medicineC . have lived there for about ten thousand yearsD . made the roads and the airports（3）Those people built roads and airports in order to _.A . carry away the gold convenientlyB . make people there live a better lifeC . stop spreading the new diseasesD . develop the tourism(旅游业) there（4）We can infer the underlined word blockades probably means: .A . 包围B . 障碍C . 街区D . 通道（5）From the passage, we learn that _.A . we need wood to build houses, so we have to cut down treesB . the rainforest people have done something to protect their homeC . to humans, gold is more important than treesD . we mustnt cut down any trees or kill any animals13. （6分）阅读下面短文，从方框中所给的AD四个选项中选择正确的答案，使短文意思连贯，然后完成问题。 （1）Earthquakes usually come without warning. What should you do if this happens to you? An earthquake is dangerous, but there are still things you can do to protect yourself.Stay calm as the earth begins to shake. Your chances of survival(幸存，存货)in an earthquake go up if you can keep calm. _You need to have something strong around you to protect yourself from falling objects. Do not stand near walls or windows and stay out of the kitchen. The kitchen is dangerous because of many glass objects._ Stay away from buildings and trees. If you are in a car, pull over to a place where there are to trees or tall buildings and stay in the car. If you are close to the sea, try to get as far away from the water as possible. Earthquakes can cause huge waves that can really harm the people nearby._ For example, gas fire often comes with an earthquake. If you see a fire, quickly move outdoors to an open area.Remember to always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.A. If you are outside, get to an open area as fast as you can.B. Staying calm is not easy, but it can save your life.C. If you are inside when the earthquake starts, get under a table or a bed.D. When the earthquake is over, there is still plenty of danger.（2）What is the passage mainly about?A . The ways to protect yourself when an earthquake happens.B . The ways to stay away from tall buildings.C . The ways to stay calm.D . The ways to move outdoors to an open area.四、 完形填空 (共2题；共25分)14. （15分）通读全文，根据短文理解，选择正确答案填空。Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved 1very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send 2of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally 3a plan. They would toss(抛) a coin. The loser would go 4into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earnings(赚得的钱), 5his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the 6.James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 7than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he 8, he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings.9James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James 10up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear 11He said, Jack, now you can go to the art college and your 12will come true. I will take care of you. But Jack said 13, Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so its too 14Now I can t even hold a glass. To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother s hands with 15towards the sky.He called his drawing The Praying Hands, which became very famous years later.（1）A . painting B . books C . school D . money （2）A . any B . all C . both D . neither （3）A . looked out B . worked out C . took out D . got out （4）A . off B . away C . up D . down （5）A . support B . agree C . follow D . let （6）A . home B . mine C . college D . school （7）A . better B . worse C . cheaper D . older （8）A . arrived B . graduated C . walked D . waited （9）A . Before B . When C . Though D . While （10）A . picked B . turned C . looked D . stood （11）A . brother B . sister C . father D . mother （12）A . way B . idea C . dream D . practice （13）A . happily B . surprisedly C . angrily D . softly （14）A . early B . late C . good D . helpful （15）A . legs B . feet C . arms D . fingers 15. （10分）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空，必要时可加助动词或情态动词One day，I took my daughter to the parkAs soon as we got there，my daughter _（run） to the swing （秋千）and asked for a pushWhen I was helping my daughter，I noticed another girl trying to make her own swing _（go） high by herselfHer old grandmother was sitting on the chair nearby and smiling at usGradually，my daughter _（push） higher and higher by meThen I walked towards the little girlI asked if I _（give） a big push to herShe smiled and said “Yes” For the next hour，I pushed the swings，and played with my daughter and the little girl When we went home，I _（be） tired but very happyOne day two years later，after a days work，I went to pick up my daughter before going homeWhile I _（wait） outside the school gate，a little girl smiled sweetly at me and gave me a big hugAs I watched her _（run） away，I realized that she was the girl whom I gave a big push in the parkSo far，I _（not forget） her sweet smile and the warm hug that she gave meIn fact，if we give love to others，love _（find） its way back to usIt may travel from heart to heart or it may blossom （开花）in the heartThe love we share，the kindness we _（give），and the happiness we create will come back to us with a pleasant surprise五、 单词拼写 (共2题；共6分)16. （1分）People always dont r_the importance of health until they lose it. 17. （5分）单词拼写：根据句意及首字母提示完成单词。（1）- W_ is Erics birthday?- Its on April 8th.（2）The t_ month of the year is December.（3）S_ is the ninth month of the year.（4）Linda is very h_. Her mother bought (买) an MP3 for her.（5）- When is your birthday?- My birthday is in A_.六、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)18. （5分）本周是学校的Sports Week，班级要评选运动之星。假设你是Daniel，也想参加评选。请根据下面图片和表格内容，写一篇50词左右的短文，介绍自己的运动情况。Hello, everyone! My name is Daniel.第 21 页 共 21 页参考答案一、 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、 (共5题；共14分)1-1、2-1、3-1、4-1、5-1、5-2、5-3、二、 听下面2段对话和1段独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题 (共3题；共12分)6-1、6-2、7-1、8-1、8-2、8-3、三、 阅读理解 (共5题；共44分)9-1、答案：略9-2、答案：略9-3、答案：略9-4、答案：略9-5、答案：略10-1、10-2、10-3、10-4、11-1、11-2、11-3、11-4、11-5、12-1、12-2、12-3、12-4、12-5、13-1、13-2、答案：略13-3、答案：略四、 完形填空 (共2题；共25分)14-1、15-1、五、 单词拼写 (共2题；共6分)16-1、17-1、17-2、17-3、17-4、17-5、六、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)18-1、