上海版八年级下学期英语开学考试试卷（无听力材料）C卷

上海版八年级下学期英语开学考试试卷（无听力材料）C卷 一、 听下面 5 段小对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A (共5题；共10分)1. （2分）Whose birthday was it yesterday? A . Tinas.B . Tinas brothers.C . Tinas sisters.2. （2分）Where does the dialogue probably take place? A . In a restaurant.B . In a school dining hall.C . At a market.3. （2分）Why doesnt the man go swimming? A . He has to buy a coat.B . It is a cold day.C . He has caught a cold.4. （2分）What does Arthur want to be? A . A singer.B . A musician.C . A music teacher.5. （2分）Where is the nearest post office on the new map? A . Next to the bank.B . Across from the school.C . Behind the school.二、 听下面3段对话和独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给 (共3题；共20分)6. （6分）录音中有一篇短文，选出正确答案。 （1）What day is today? A . Friday.B . Saturday.C . Sunday.（2）What does Linda do after she gets up? A . She takes a shower.B . She takes a walk.C . She eats breakfast.（3）When does Linda have a piano lesson? A . From 7:30 to 9:30.B . From 9:30 to 11:30.C . From 10:30 to 12:30.（4）Whats Lindas favorite food? A . Rice.B . Salad.C . Hamburgers.（5）What doesnt Linda do in the afternoon? A . Do homework.B . Go shopping.C . Go swimming.7. （6分）Hows the weather? A . B . C . 8. （8分）根据长对话选择最佳答案。 （1）What does Cindy always do on Sunday? A . She plays computer games.B . She plays volleyball.C . She watches TV.（2）Why dont they play volleyball? A . They think its boring.B . They want to buy clothes.C . They dont have a volleyball.（3）What color sweaters are on sale? A . Yellow.B . Brown.C . Purple.（4）How much are the purple skirts? A . $6.B . $10.C . $12.（5）When is Art Festival? A . This Friday.B . This Saturday.C . This Sunday,三、 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） (共4题；共30分)9. （6分） Thousands of teenagers will be able to move to a new wave of “studio schools” at the age of 14 to improve their chances of finding a job in UK. Twelve new-style schools are open to act as a bridge to the workplace and cut the number of NEETs.Under plans, schools will operate longer days and work outside standard school terms.Each teenager will be expected to spend between four hours and two days a week on work placements with business related to the school and a personal coach will be sent to the teenagers to act as a school “line manager”.The reforms (改革) are put forward because of the fears that too many teenagers are finishing full-time education at present but they are short of the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. According to a recent report, more than two thirds of employers (雇主) believe school and college leavers have less important employability skills, while 55% say they are unable to manage their time or daily routine. And the number of NEETs who are not in education has hit a record high, with almost one-in-five young people being left without a job or a training place.The Department for Education will tell the public the building of 12 studio schools providing for around 3,600 teenagers in areas such as Liverpool, Stevenage, Stock-on-Trent and Fulham, west London. Each one will be connected to the local employers. Under plans, teenagers will be able to move out of ordinary schools to attend them between the ages of 14 and 19.The government said all subjects would be taught “through projects, often prepared with employers” with rules such as science being connected directly to local engineering companies or hospitals. Schools will operate a longer day to give teenagers a better understanding of the needs of the workplace. Along with their studies, students will carry out work placements for four hours a week, rising to two days a week of paid work for those aged 16 to 19. They will also get the chance to take professional qualifications (专业资历) connected directly to the needs of local employers.（1）According to the passage, NEETs refer to those who _.A . often miss classes from studio schoolB . prefer studio schools to ordinary schoolsC . refuse to take any part-time job after schoolD . are not in education, employment or training（2）Compared to ordinary schools, studio schools will offer the young more _.A . skills to finish full-time educationB . personal coaches to help with the workC . chances to get future jobs with job trainingD . jobs to make money without going outside（3）What makes the government decide to build studio schools?A . The worry about educated teenagers short of working skills.B . The doubt about whether full-time education is perfect.C . The decision to solve the problems of unemployment.D . The increasing number of teens who drop out early.（4）What can be the best title for the passage?A . Studio schools are popular in UK at present.B . More NEETs will find jobs from Studio schoolsC . Teenagers will get jobs without full-time education.D . Studio schools are built to improve teens employability skills.10. （6分）阅读理解Many years ago, I was a very shy girl at my school. I couldnt forget the way I had frozen in front of the class. My hands had shaken so badly that I couldnt read my notes. My voice had become softer even to silence. Mr. Roberts had kindly stopped me, “Masha, I know youre shy, but you worked hard on this project. If I give you another chance tomorrow, can you find your courage?I had nodded. I had kept my head down, hoping that the school day would end soon. When I got home that day, I could see an inviting light from the kitchen windows. Momma was backing. When Momma backed, I always watched and chatted with her. She said it was my company that made her baked goods taste so sweet.Momma studied my face as I came into the kitchen. “Whats wrong, Masha?” Tears shone in my eyes. I let the whole story out. Momma was silent for a moment. Then she said, “Let me show you something.”I followed Momma to her bedroom and carefully took out a blue ribbon that said “First Place” from it.“I started the school year as the shyest girl on the speech team, but I ended the year as the blue ribbon winner. I won it for public speaking. It wasnt easyI was not sure of myself at all. I worked hard, and mostly I faced my fears. You just need to find your courage.”That was the second time someone had told me that. I followed Momma back to the kitchen. What was it that made me so afraid? Soon Mommas sweet cake rose in the pans, and the smell of it comforted me as I wondered where I would find my courage. Momma put a thick piece in front of me. “ Theres nothing better for heartache than Mommas love baked in a cake.”I raised a forkful of warm cake to my mouth. All the fear in the world could not take away Mommas love. I felt safe in Mommas kitchen. It was warm from the bottom of the heart.The next day I walked to the front of the classroom to give my presentation again. As I faced the class, I remember the ribbon and the smell of Mommas kitchen and then took a deep breath and began to speak with confidence. Finally I succeeded.（1）Why was Masha unhappy that day?A . She was not good with her classmates.B . Her teacher criticized her.C . She didnt perform well in front of the class.D . She failed in an exam.（2）How many times had people told Masha she need find courage?A . OnceB . TwiceC . Third timesD . Many times（3）_ help Masha find her courage.A . Mommas blue ribbonB . Mommas cakeC . Mr. RobertsD . Mommas love（4）Whats the best title of this passage?A . My mother and IB . I found my courage againC . My shynessD . The blue ribbon and the cake made by Momma11. （10分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 The Vine That Ate the SouthKudzu is a fast-growing vine (蔓生植物) that covers a large area in the southern United States. It is so common that one might think it is a native plant, but it is not. Kudzu was brought to the United States from Japan in 1876. Many Americans thought it was beautiful, and they began to plant it. They didnt know it could grow up to a foot a day during the summer months. Nor did they know it would grow up and over anything in its path (路径).In Japan, kudzu experienced cold winters and a short growing season. But in the United States, it has a very long growing season with warm and wet southern weather. It is fine weather for the vine to grow fast.In the 1920s, people used the vine to feed farm animals. Ten years later, the government supported to plant kudzu because it kept soil (土壤) from washing away. However, by the 1950s, the government no longer wanted people to plant the vine. Twenty years after that, the government said it was a harmful plant.The vine grows up trees and buildings, making some beautiful shapes. However, trees die after kudzu covers them because they cannot get enough light. Scientists are looking for ways to kill the vine. They used poisons (毒药)to kill the vine. However, some of the poisons made it grow even better. Scientists also find it difficult to dig up Kudzu. The plant is really tough.Because kudzu is so hard to kill, some people are making the best of it. So they try to find different uses for the vine. They find the vine can be used to make paper and baskets, it can be used to feed the goats, and it can even be eaten by people. Scientists are studying it in the hope that the vine can be used as a medicine. At the very least, kudzu serves as an example of the unexpected results that can come from non-native plants.（1）We can learn from the passage that _. A . kudzu mostly grows in the northern AmericaB . kudzu was brought to Japan from AmericaC . kudzu grows very fast in warm and wet weatherD . American government has never supported to plant kudzu（2）The underlined word tough in Paragraph 4 probably means _. A . not easily brokenB . widely usedC . hard to growD . important to ones health（3）The last paragraph is mostly about _. A . how quickly the vine growsB . how people use the vineC . why people want to kill the vineD . why people eat the vine（4）The writer uses the title The Vine That Ate the South most probably to _. A . let readers know that kudzu is a vineB . interest readers in a humorous wayC . tell readers the vine is a kind of foodD . get readers to realize the passage is serious12. （8分）阅读理解 Joe was driving home on a road one evening. He just lost his job. It was winter and it was very cold, just like his feelings. An old lady with a car was standing on one side of the road. She needed help, but no one stopped to help her. Joe stopped in front of her and got out of the car. The old lady looked very worried. Even when he put a smile on his face, the lady still looked worried. Was he going to hurt her? He didnt look safe, and he looked poor and hungry. Joe knew how she felt. He said, Im here to help you, madam. Why dont you wait in my car? By the way, my name is Joe.The lady thought for a while and then went into his car. There was something wrong with her car. Joe went under her car to repair it. It took him a long time to repair the car. He got dirty and his hands hurt. Then the lady told him her name was Mercedes. She asked Joe how much she should pay for his help. Joe never thought about getting money. This wasnt a job to him. This was helping someone in need. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person help. （1）Joe felt when he drove home that evening. A . happyB . sadC . hungryD . surprised（2）Mercedes looked worried because . A . she lost her wayB . she lost her jobC . there were no busesD . her car couldnt work（3）It was for Joe to repair the old ladys car. A . easyB . interestingC . difficultD . impossible（4）Joe hoped that Mercedes could the next time she saw someone in trouble. A . help the personB . call him for helpC . leave that person aloneD . ask how much that person would pay her四、 任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） (共1题；共10分)13. （10分）请从AF选项中选出与各个情景相符合的选项(有一项多余)。 A. A nice model plane is on the playground. Is ours? Email me at hz 163.com.B. Tina lost some keys, She must find them.C. I have to read English. But wheres my English book? Call Gina at 86805598.D. An ID card is in the school library. Its number is 123456AM. Is it yours?E. A bag is found in the computer room. A computer game and some CDS are in it.F. A bag with some books and a pencil box is in Classroom 1206. Is it yours?_Tom is looking for his schoolbag. He wants to do his homework_Mike cant find the model plane. He is worried._Linda lost her ID card. She is asking her friends about it._An English book is in the teachers office. Is it yours?_Some keys are in the computer room. Call Mary if you lost keys.五、 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) (共1题；共15分)14. （15分）阅读短文，从每题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案。 I used to feel hopeless and frustrated. Last year my mother became 1ill and had an operation on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no 2what I could do to help her to reduce her pain. My eyes were filled with tears 3I was alone.Last month I 4a watch, which was an 18yearold birthday gift from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt5about the loss.There have been many bad things like these in my life. I could never know how to deal with such tough things6I read If You Have a Lemon, Make Lemonade.When the wise man is handed a lemon, he says, What 7can I get from this? How can I improve my situation? How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade? the author wrote.I suddenly 8that life is full of ups and downs, so I need to stay positive all the time. Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have done with things 9. When my mother was fighting against her illness, I should have held her hands in mine, telling her things would get better10hiding and crying.Several weeks ago, I took part in a school singing competition. I didnt 11a prize. If I had not read this article, I would certainly have felt 12again. But instead, I smiled after the competition. I was happy that 13I had got some stage experience.Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns （刺） 14, but these thorns help us become brave and strong. When life 15us a lemon, lets try to make a lemonade.（1）A . exactly B . seriously C . possibly D . hardly （2）A . hope B . wonder C . idea D . doubt （3）A . whatever B . wherever C . whenever D . whoever （4）A . received B . sold C . fixed D . lost （5）A . unbelievable B . comfortable C . angry D . terrible （6）A . when B . until C . whether D . since （7）A . lesson B . lemonade C . decision D . challenge （8）A . realized B . thought C . discovered D . predicted （9）A . silently B . differently C . easily D . suddenly （10）A . because of B . except for C . instead of D . away from （11）A . expect B . miss C . win D . refuse （12）A . embarrassed B . disappointed C . excited D . scared （13）A . at once B . at times C . at last D . at least （14）A . too B . either C . also D . though （15）A . shows B . makes C . gives D . sends 六、 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分1分） (共1题；共10分)15. （10分）Our classroom is on the _ (one) floor. 七、 根据下列句子及所给的首字母，在答题卷上按题号写出各单词的正确 (共10题；共10分)16. （1分）Joans childhood was filled with _ (悲伤). 17. （1分）Hard-working is a key to s_. 18. （1分）What a p_! He missed the last bus. As a result, he had to walk home. 19. （1分）My jacket is too old, I n_ a new one. 20. （1分）Hey, boys. Could you tell me something about y_and the reason why you all want to join the club? 21. （1分）He has been _ (缺席的) from lots of classes because he is poor in health. 22. （1分）You cant go out _（独自） at night. It is dangerous. 23. （1分）I got lost, _I wanted to buy a street map. 24. （1分）How m_ students are there in your class? 25. （1分）There is a big river _（在之间）their school and the village. 八、 书面表达（共1小题，满分15分） (共1题；共15分)26. （15分）据了解，为了进一步引导中学生积极参加体育锻炼，提高身体素质，襄阳市教育主管部门正在研究制定有关“中考”体育考试的改革方案( the plan)，考虑在原有项目的基础上增加篮球、排球或足球，总分(the score)也由30分增加至50分。作为一名参加过体育中考的学生，你对这样的改革持什么样的态度。请根据写作要点提示，用英语写一篇短文表述你的观点。 要点提示：1）观点明确（要么赞成，要么反对）：2）理由充分（可针对增加考试的项目和调整的分值，也可只选其一。限三条理由）3）给出建议（围绕你的观点提出一条合理化建议）。注意事项：1）字数：90词左右；2）行文应连贯流畅；3）文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。第 21 页 共 21 页参考答案一、 听下面 5 段小对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A (共5题；共10分)1-1、2-1、3-1、4-1、5-1、二、 听下面3段对话和独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给 (共3题；共20分)6-1、6-2、6-3、6-4、6-5、7-1、8-1、8-2、8-3、8-4、8-5、三、 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） (共4题；共30分)9-1、9-2、9-3、9-4、10-1、10-2、10-3、10-4、11-1、11-2、11-3、11-4、12-1、12-2、12-3、12-4、四、 任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） (共1题；共10分)13-1、五、 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) (共1题；共15分)14-1、六、 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分1分） (共1题；共10分)15-1、七、 根据下列句子及所给的首字母，在答题卷上按题号写出各单词的正确 (共10题；共10分)16-1、17-1、18-1、19-1、20-1、21-1、22-1、23-1、24-1、25-1、八、 书面表达（共1小题，满分15分） (共1题；共15分)26-1、