沪教版2019-2020学年八年级下学期（五四学制）英语期末考试试卷（I）卷

沪教版2019-2020学年八年级下学期（五四学制）英语期末考试试卷（I）卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_ 一、 单项选择（每题1分，共20分） (共20题；共20分)1. （1分）_ he was very tired and sleepy, _ he still kept working. A . Although, butB . Though, /C . Though, but2. （1分） Were you born in December? No. I was born _ November 11th.A . onB . inC . at3. （1分）Nowadays many new taxi apps（打车软件）_ to help people travel around more easily. A . are usedB . useC . usedD . is used4. （1分）When we arrived, we found the meeting room crowded with students. A . quite a fewB . only a fewC . fewD . a few quite.5. （1分）Those girls can be compared _ beautiful flowers. A . withB . onC . toD . about6. （1分） sports can make us stay young. A . DoB . DoesC . DoingD . Did7. （1分）He wants to buy a new house a big living room. A . takesB . withC . hasD . of8. （1分）Eton College in England was _ in 1440 by King Henry to give free education to poor students. A . cleaned upB . set upC . fixed upD . cheered up9. （1分）The boy often keeps on some silly questions in class. A . asksB . askedC . to askD . asking10. （1分） Who went to the beach yesterday?All my family went there _ my son. He should study for the test at school.A . besidesB . withC . andD . except11. （1分）I cant write a complete report unless you me with enough information about the competition. A . offerB . giveC . provideD . tell12. （1分）Our teachers have been with us for nearly three years_ we came to junior high school. We should thank them for what they have done for us. A . untilB . beforeC . sinceD . for13. （1分）If you want to get good grades, you must _your lessons carefully. A . go overB . go downC . go upD . go for14. （1分）He used in the countryside, but now he lives in the city.A . liveB . to liveC . to livingD . lives15. （1分）Its impolite to _ your classmates with braces.Sorry. I will apologize to them.A . help withB . join inC . laugh at16. （1分）I like Miss Green._ is my favorite teacher. A . TheyB . ItC . SheD . He17. （1分）What do you think of Jenny? Well, _ her mother, Jenny_ sharing her things with others .A . likes; likeB . like; likesC . likes; likesD . like; like18. （1分）We need to the railway station on time, or we will miss the train. A . reachB . describeC . practise19. （1分）Nancy, sweep the classroom, ? A . dont youB . do youC . will you20. （1分）Do you know tomorrow? In Childrens House.A . where we did the volunteer workB . where did we do the volunteer workC . where will we do the volunteer workD . where we will do the volunteer work二、 完形填空（每题1分，共15分） (共1题；共15分)21. （15分）阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项。 Ma Yun became one of 1men in China when his company Alibaba went on the stock (股票) market last year with a value of around 140 billionthe largest public offering in history. Here are some stories about him on2way to success.Ma made his3trip to the US in 1995 and used the Internet for the first time. After 4beer, he saw that no results came up about China. Then he searched for China and still saw no results. He decided 5a Chinese website-the seed for Alibaba was sown. (播种)Ma said he 6many times in his life. He failed the College Entrance Examination in China three times and 7companies offered him jobs, including one at KFC. And he was refused by the famous Harvard University 10 times.8was difficult to learn English when Ma was a teenager 9limited resources. 10, he found that he could learn English well by giving tourists free guides around his hometown Hangzhou. And he11it for nine years. Ma said 12tourists opened up a new world for him because everything they said and did was so different from what he had been taught at school and by his parents.Mas hero is Forest Gump 13never gives up. When he made a speech about his 14at Davos (达沃斯论坛) in 2015, Ma said, Life is like a box of chocolates because you never know what you15.（1）A . rich B . richer C . richest D . the richest （2）A . a B . an C . the D . / （3）A . one B . first C . the first D . once （4）A . search for B . searching for C . searched for D . searching （5）A . to set out B . to set up C . to set off D . to set down （6）A . refuses B . refused C . is refused D . was refused （7）A . few B . a few C . little D . a little （8）A . This B . It C . That D . Those （9）A . as B . since C . because of D . because （10）A . But B . So C . However D . And （11）A . keep B . kept C . keeps D . is keeping （12）A . that B . how C . what D . which （13）A . who B . whom C . which D . what （14）A . succeed B . success C . successful D . successfully （15）A . get B . have got C . are going to get D . are getting 三、 用所给单词的适当形式填空（每小题1分，共10分） (共10题；共10分)22. （1分）To my_(surprise), I found my friend Ben was reading my diary. 23. （1分）When Peter heard the _ (surprise) news, he couldnt help crying. 24. （1分）Ruby is _(funny) than me. 25. （1分）He is a basketball fan and he always gets the _(late)news about NBA. 26. （1分）It was late. Ann got _ (dress) quickly and ran to the bus stop without breakfast. 27. （1分）Why do you all like Tom? Because he is kind and _. (help)28. （1分）A good _ (lead) can make a company become stronger and stronger. 29. （1分）In todays world, anything is possible with a bit of _ (creative) and hard work. 30. （1分）Where is the girl from? She is from _ (Japanese).31. （1分）His erasers are in his _ (mother) bag.四、 情景交际（每小题2分，共20分） (共2题；共20分)32. （10分）用will引导的将来时完成对话。 What will your sister do? _33. （10分）根据对话内容及方框中所给的选项补全对话。选项中有一项是多余的。(5分)A: Excuse me. _B: Yes, Im a student there. Im going to school now. You can follow me.A: Great! Thank you. _B: No, it isnt It only takes us about 10 minutes to walk there.A: OK. Im new in No I Middle School. My name is Paul from America. May I have your name?B: Wang Wei. Nice to meet you! We are schoolmates now! _A: Because I like doing things by myself. But I am lucky here. You are so helpful. Thank you!B: _ And can you help me with my English?A: Sure! Im not good at Chinese. Can you teach me Chinese?B: OK. _A: Good idea.A. Youre welcome.B. Is it far from here?C. Lets help each other.D. There is a school near here.E. Can you tell me the way to No I Middle School?F. Why dont your parents take you to school for the first time?五、 阅读理解（每小题2分，共40分） (共5题；共40分)34. （5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，然后回答问题。 （1）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。 How important is music? Many people usually think that listening to music is nice but not very important. It is often only thought to be entertainment, but not the first choice for education. This opinion is wrong. _._. Music reflects the musicians thoughts and ideas, and the social environment they came from. For example, just as Mozarts music represents a lifestyle, rock music also represents a lifestyle. George Gershwins music is another example. He introduced jazz style into his music._. Science explains how the sun rises and sets. Music explores emotional (情绪的) meanings, such as sadness and happiness. People need every possible way to learn about our world.Music shows peoples thoughts. Its a special language. We can talk to each other and exchange our thoughts in this amazing way. Through the language we express our feelings, discoveries, ideas and hopes. All of these can be shared with others. When we do not let our children receive a good music education, we take them away from the meaning that music expresses. Our children are lacking in a wonderful part in their lives. _.A. So music education is necessary for all studentsB. Music tells us who we areC. In fact, music education is much more necessary than people usually thinkD. Music provides a kind of ability to know the world in a different way（2）Do you think music is more important or less important? Why? (回答不少于6个单词)35. （10分）阅读理解 There is an old tree on a dry land. The tree has so many branches. It brings shadow (树荫) to hundreds of travelers.One day, two travelers got to the tree. They walked for a long time in the hot sun. They were too hot and tried to find a place to rest. Luckily, they found the big tree.They made a decision to take a rest under the tree. They slept there for a while. When they woke up, they felt hungry and one traveler climbed up the tree. But he was sad to see nothing.He started to say bad words to the tree. Oh, this is just a useless tree without any fruit on it! The other traveler said nothing about the tree but asked his friend to be quiet. However, the traveler in the tree still shouted at the tree.The tree couldnt stand the traveler at last. He said in a sad yet strong voice, You cant be so ungrateful(忘恩负义的) to me, Just look back to the moment when you got here in the hot sun! I gave you a cool and comfortable place to rest. You would die now without me!Many people do much for us, but we sometimes forget to give thanks but only complain! Make sure not to say any bad words to the one who has helped you.（1）The big tree helped make the two travelers . A . coolB . hungryC . hotD . thankful（2）Why did the traveler feel sad? A . Because the tree was too tall.B . Because he couldnt climb higher.C . Because he didnt sleep well.D . Because he could find nothing to eat,（3）What does the underlined word He in the fifth paragraph refer to? A . 旅游者B . 大树C . 树枝D . 土地（4）Which is the RIGHT order according to the passage? Two travelers got to the tree.One traveler climbed up the tree.The travelers had a good rest.One traveler shouted at the tree.A . B . C . D . （5）The story mainly tells us that . A . when we travel, we should take food with us!B . we should thank the people who have helped usC . big trees can make people cool and comfortableD . we shouldnt say bad words to any person36. （10分）阅读下列短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。The world renowned British Physicist Stephen Hawking who tried to explain the mysteries of the universe to millions of people passed away on March 14th, 2018 at the age of 76. His family said he died peacefully at his home in Cambridge. Professor Hawking used wheelchair and was able to speak only through a computer synthesizer(合成器), having been suffering from a rare form of motor neuron disease as a young man. Despite being given only a few years to live, he wrote popular science books for several decades. A film about his life The Theory of Everything won an Oscar for the actor Eddie Redmayne who portrayed him.Stephens daughter Lucy spoke about her fathers love of the limelight in 2012. She said, “Actually my father is also a showman. He loves a big show, a big stage and bright light, whether its him on stage or whether its watching the spectacle.”Stephen Hawkings death was announced in the statement by his children who said they will miss him forever. They said his courage and brilliance inspired people across the world. Many leaders from different countries paid tribute(致敬) to him including the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said Professor Hawking had made the world a better place.（1）What can we infer from the passage? A . Stephen Hawking was born in 1943.B . Stephen Hawking won an Oscar for a film The Theory of Everything.C . Stephen Hawing had a good relationship with his children.D . Only the Indian Prime Minister Modi paid tribute.（2）What may the passage probably be? A . NewsB . StoryC . CommentD . Report（3）What does the underlined word “portray” in Paragraph 1 mean? A . 照顾B . 负责C . 表演D . 扮演（4）What is the best title for the passage? A . The World Renowned British Physicist Stephen Hawking.B . Stephen Hawking made the world a better placeC . The Great Scientist Stephen Hawking Died at the Age of 76.D . What is Stephen Hawking like?37. （5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 There are four seasons in a year. _My favourite season is winter.Many people think winter is a freezing season, but _. I think winter is a beautiful season, especially when it snows. White snowflakes fly everywhere. The ground is covered in white and the snowflakes glisten in the sunshine.During winter, there are not only snowflakes, but also beautiful plum blossom. Plum blossoms in the cold winter. They represent a strong and unyielding spirit. I can learn from the plum blossoms and _.Winter is also a season of reunion for Chinese people. People get together during Spring Festival. Whenever the Spring Festival comes, my parents and I will go back to our hometown. We will make many preparations for the Sprint; Festival. We often put couplets on the wall for good luck in the new year. On New Years Eve, my family and I get together to have a big family dinner and _. Finally, Spring Festival is not only a time for relaxation, but also a part of cultural traditions.In my opinion, winter has beautiful scenery that _. It is the most beautiful season. I hope more people will like winter. A. dumplings are a traditional dish for the New Years Eve dinner.B. makes it different from other seasons C. watch the full moonD. Each season has its own features.E. never be afraid of any difficultiesF. I love it all the sameG. everyone will love38. （10分）根据材料内容，从AG七个选项中选择五个还原到文中空白处，使材料完整、通顺。 My challenge for you is this: to read a book for 15 minutes a day. Let me explain where the challenge came from.I have many things in common with my dad, like music taste and sense of humor, but sadly reading isnt one of them. I can happily spend a whole day reading a book. _He reads e-mails, websites and papers for work, but not books. He is a busy person, with a short attention span, so I think that sitting down to read for just 15 minutes a day is a good way to introduce him to reading. Giving yourself a goal or challenge is a good way to change a habit or achieve something, so why not try to develop a new habit of reading?_Everyone is different and has their own interests, but I think there are lots of benefits of reading, which screen-based activities (games, films,TV) dont have._Looking at screens can cause tire eyes, and you should avoid looking at screens for a long time.Another thing I love about reading is being transported to another world. _So you go to bed. Because you think more about the world of the book, rather than the real world and the problems you have during the day, so you can truly relax.I also love people. I enjoy hearing what people are doing and finding out what people think._It also teaches me to see things from other peoples point of view, and understand other peoples decisions or opinions.So give it a try! Include 15 minutes of reading in your daily schedule and see the difference you can make.A. Firstly, its better for your eyes.B. But my dad cant read a book for longer than 5 minutes.C. I often forget the time or things that are going on around me.D. Reading ten thousand books is like travelling ten thousand miles.E. Reading gives me the chance to get to know hundreds of new people.F. You can download free e-books online and read them on your computer.G. I know lots of people would rather relax at the computer or in front of the TV.六、 书面表达（本题共15分） (共2题；共15分)39. （5分）假如你叫刘炜，你的英国朋友Maria在给你的来信中介绍了她的中文老师。请根据提示给她写一封回信，向她介绍一下你的英语老师王老师。要求：80词左右，信中除需包含所给要点外，可适当发挥。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 外貌瘦高个，大眼睛性格和蔼友善喜欢的颜色粉色爱好阅读，跑步，打网球成就上学期英语演讲比赛一等奖对她的评价Dear Maria,Thank you for your last letter. From the letter I know about your Chinese teacher.Yours,Liu Wei40. （10分）书面表达（20分）80-100词。 Please write your opinion about housework for kids. You must write a passage including(包含) the following things: Do you do housework in your home?What can you do to help with house-cleaning ?What do your parents or family members feel about doing housework?Think of a topic(标题) for your passage.第 23 页 共 23 页参考答案一、 单项选择（每题1分，共20分） (共20题；共20分)1-1、2-1、3-1、4-1、5-1、6-1、7-1、8-1、9-1、10-1、11-1、12-1、13-1、14-1、15-1、16-1、17-1、18-1、19-1、20-1、二、 完形填空（每题1分，共15分） (共1题；共15分)21-1、三、 用所给单词的适当形式填空（每小题1分，共10分） (共10题；共10分)22-1、23-1、24-1、25-1、26-1、27-1、28-1、29-1、30-1、31-1、四、 情景交际（每小题2分，共20分） (共2题；共20分)32-1、33-1、五、 阅读理解（每小题2分，共40分） (共5题；共40分)34-1、34-2、35-1、35-2、35-3、35-4、35-5、36-1、36-2、36-3、36-4、37-1、38-1、六、 书面表达（本题共15分） (共2题；共15分)39-1、40-1、