北师大版八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷D卷

北师大版八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷D卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_考试须知： 1、请首先按要求在本卷的指定位置填写您的姓名、班级等信息。 2、请仔细阅读各种题目的回答要求，在指定区域内答题，否则不予评分。一、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)1. （10分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。One day, a boy found the cocoon(茧) of a butterfly and brought it home. A few days later, the boy saw a small 1 in the cocoon. He sat and watched for several hours as a butterfly struggled to make its body through that little hole. Suddenly it stopped.So the boy2to help the butterfly, thinking the butterfly might be 3. He took a pair of scissors and cut the hole4. The butterfly came out of the cocoon but it 5 a little different. It had a weak body and thin 6. It was never able to fly. The butterfly didnt start to fly. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling(爬行).The boy acted with 7 but he didnt understand why it could be like this. When a butterfly crawls out of the cocoon, it must struggle(挣扎). The hard work of 8out of the cocoon makes the fluid(液体) from the butterflys body into its wings. It helps the butterfly be 9to fly. Sometimes struggles are what we need in our lives. If we lived our lives without any problems, we would never learn or grow. We would not be as strong as we could have been and we would never fly.In our lives, pain(疼痛) and suffering is the key to all windows, and sometimes even represents(象征, 代表) growth, without it , theres no way of life. We cant avoid(避免) 10 or problems. So, next time you are facing a problem or difficulty, remember the butterfly. Struggle a little then fly!（1）A . hole B . worm C . tall D . snake （2）A . decided B . asked C . showed D . ordered （3）A . afraid B . interested C . surprised D . grateful(感激的) （4）A . slimmer B . bigger C . shorter D . smaller （5）A . touched B . sounded C . looked D . smelt （6）A . wings B . feet C . eyes D . head （7）A . success B . excitement C . kindness D . humors （8）A . get B . getting C . to get D . got （9）A . ready B . quiet C . glad D . used （10）A . happiness B . difficulties C . pleasure D . hope 二、 阅读理解 (共4题；共32分)2. （6分） (2016连云) 阅读下面的短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ATime zone:Eastern Standard Time(EST): GMT+ 10 hours.There is no daylight saving time in Queensland.Legal drinking age:18 years and older. Always keep your ID with you to prove your age.Alcohol (酒) shops & hotels are the only places where alcohol can be bought.Dangers:Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire.Electricity:240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels.Telephones:Australian international code is 61.Road rules:Left hand side driving. There is a 50kmh speed limit in most living areas and on open highways100-110kmh. Seat belts must be worn all the time. If you want to hire a car, take along your drivers license.No smoking:Indoors: Indoor areas are no smoking.Poker Machines: Poker machine areas are no smoking.Outdoors: Non-enclosed eating and drinking areas are no smoking.Swimming Safety:ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS and pay attention to the life guards advice. Gold Coast beaches are guarded by skilled life guards and volunteers at weekends.（1） The above information is most probably taken from a (an) .A . science magazineB . education newspaperC . travel guidebookD . horror novel（2） We can learn from the above information that in Queensland .A . smoking is not allowed in lots of placesB . people can buy alcohol anywhere with IDC . people can swim beyond the red and yellow flagsD . when a building is on fire, dial 112 from a fixed line（3） If Mr. Black is having a holiday in Queensland, he can .A . drive on the right hand side B . hire a car with his drivers licenseC . drive at the speed of 120kmh on highwaysD . drive his car without wearing the seat belt3. （8分） 阅读下列短文，从下面每题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。DIt is reported that a Chinese commercial flight was forced to land at an airport in Chengdu after a mechanical failure.The flight, Flight 3U8633, which is operated by Sichuan Airlines, was flying from Southwest Chinas Chongqing to Lhasa, capital of Tibet. It took off at 6:27 am on Monday May 14th. Unfortunately, at around 7 am and 9,800 meters after it took off, something unexpected happened. So the flight was forced to turn to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province to land.According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)(中国民航局), part of the cockpit window broke as the Airbus A319 flew over Chengdu. The aircrew enacted emergency code 7,700 and had to land in Chengdu. Luckily, all passengers on the plane are safe, although the co-pilot got injuries to the face and waist. And another crew member was slightly hurt during the emergency landing, according to the CAAC.Sichuan Airlines said that they are now beginning to look into the causes of the accident. The plane landed in Chengdu at 7:46 am on Monday.Altogether, there were 119 passengers and nine crew members on board, according to the airline, which has arranged another flight to take the passengers to Lhasa.（1） Where was Flight 3U8633 leaving for? A . Chengdu.B . Chongqing.C . Sichuan.D . Lhasa.（2） Which of the following is WRONG about the flight? A . The accident took place at about 7 am. on May 14th.B . The accident happened at the height of 9,800 meters.C . The glass of the two windows started falling off and broke.D . The plane took off at twenty-seven past six oclock that morning.（3） What does the underlined word “emergency” mean? A . 紧急的B . 秘密的C . 被迫的D . 救命的（4） What can be the best title of the passage? A . Danger of Flight 3U8633B . Wonder of a Flight AccidentC . Causes of the Flight 3U8633 AccidentD . 119 Passengers Saved in a Flight Accident4. （10分） Sudha Chandran, a famous dancer from India, had to have her right leg cut after a car accident. She was alsocut offon her career (事业) road.Though the accident brought her bright career to astop, she didnt give up. In the painful months that followed, Sudha met a doctor who developed a man-made leg for her. Sostrongly, she wanted to go back todancing.Sudha believed inherself and she thought she could realize her dream.After every public recital (个人表演), shewould ask her dad about her performance. “You still have a long way to go” was the answer she used to get in return. In January 1984, Sudha made a historiccomebackby giving a public recital in Bombay. She performed in such a great manner that itmoved everyone to tears. That evening when she asked her dad theusual question, he didnt say anything. He just touched her feet as a praise. Sudhas comeback wasso moving that a film producerdecided to make the story into a hit film.When someone asked Sudha how she hadmanaged to dance again, she said quite simply, “YOU DONT NEED FEET TO DANCE.”Nothing is impossible in this world. If you have the will to win, you can achieve anything.（1） Sudha Canadian is an _ dancer.A . EnglishB . IndianC . AustralianD . American（2） Sudha thought she could depend on _ to make her dream come true.A . the doctorB . her fatherC . herselfD . a film producer（3） What did Sudha do in January, 1984?A . She had a car accident.B . She met a doctor.C . She left Bombay.D . She made a historiccomeback.（4） How did Sudhas father praise her?A . By touching her feet.B . By watching her performance.C . By teaching her to dance.D . By making the story into a hit film.（5） Whats Sudha idea about success?A . Being a disabled dancer.B . Believing in families and friends.C . Practicing more.D . Having a strong will to win.5. （8分） (2019深圳模拟) 阅读理解 Researchers have developed paper that can be printed with UV light (紫外线), free from the need for ink (油墨). People can clear the information away on the light-printable paper by heating it to 120and it can be reused more than 80 times.The research was carried out in order to reduce the effects of paper production on deforestation (滥砍滥伐). The researchers, from Shandong University in China and the University of California, Riverside, said that the secret behind the technology is a color-changing chemical. A thin coating of the chemical can be used on usual paper and turn it into a reusable, light-printable one. Heating the paper for 10 minutes can help clear the information away more quickly.Professor Yadong Yin, a chemistry professor at the University of California and a co-author of the study, said, The greatest importance of our work is the development of a new technology to produce an ink-free rewritable paper that has the same feel and appearance as usual paper. Our work is believed to have great economic and environmental influences on the modem society. Paper production has a bad influence on the environment. Its the main cause of industrial pollution and paper thrown away by people makes up about 40% of landfills where waste is buried under the ground.It is predicted that light-printable paper will be inexpensive in the future. The printing process is also more cost-effective than the usual one as no ink is needed. Most importantly, it can be reused many times, which greatly reduces the cost.（1） Why did researchers do the research? A . To make more money by selling the paper.B . To save more ink and more money.C . To make people interested in writing on the paper.D . To stop people from cutting down more trees.（2） What does the underlined word it refer to? A . Usual paper.B . The chemical.C . The technology.D . Ink.（3） What cant we know from Paragraph 3? A . The rewritable paper looks the same as the usual paper.B . Wasted papa: is the most serious pollution.C . The research will make a difference to our economic development.D . Our environment will be influenced by the rewritable paper.（4） What are the advantages of the rewritable paper?a. It can be recycled many times.b. It can help save money.c. It is environmentally-friendly.d. It will help save time.A . abcB . bedC . acdD . abd三、 选词填空 (共1题；共5分)6. （5分） (2016七下卢龙期末) 选择词语适当形式填空，每词仅用一次。tooth noise miss snow quick（1） At ten I brush my _and then I go to bed.（2） The students usually eat _.（3） Dont be _in the hospital.（4） In Harbin the weather is _in winter.（5） Zhu Hui _his parents and wishes to stay with them.四、 单词拼写 (共1题；共5分)7. （5分） (2017七下江苏月考) A)请根据句意及所给中文写单词。 （1） This computer is too _(昂贵的).I want a cheaper one. （2） He takes his _ (找零) and goes out of the shop. （3） What would you like to_(点菜)？Id like some fish.（4） All the_(餐馆) are on the first floor in Sunshine Shopping Mall. （5） Everyone _(似乎) very happy at the party. 五、 语法填空 (共1题；共1分)8. （1分） (2017九上南京竞赛) I watched a film _ (base) on a famous novel yesterday evening. 六、 任务型阅读 (共1题；共5分)9. （5分） (2016八上句容期末) 任务型阅读What are hurricanes?You may already know that hurricanes are storms. They can causeterrible waves, winds, and rains. They happen during “HurricaneSeason,” which is from June 1st until November 30th in the AtlanticOcean and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.Kinds of HurricanesThere are five kinds of hurricanes. it helps people know a hurricane is so bad because the greater the wind speed is, the more dangerous the storm is. For example, a kind of hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour, which are strong enough to break the buildings along the seaside completely.Hurricane DangersWhen a hurricane happens together with heavy rain, there can be a terrible flood. The centre of a hurricane is called the eye. While most of a hurricane has dangerous strong winds, when the eye is a calm area in the storm in fact. When the eye of a hurricane passes over land, people might think that its over, but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of the hurricane moves through.Hurricane Safety TipsThere is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction, so if you ever find yourself in the path of a hurricane, be sure to remember the following safety tips. Be sure you have a radio, fresh drinking water, and enough food. Tell neighbors, friends, and family members your emergency plans. Tell them where youll go if you need to leave your home. Stay inside during the storm. You could be badly hurt if you go outside.HurricanesCharacteristics Hurricane Season usually has about_months in theAtlantic Ocean and six and a half months in the Pacific Ocean. Terrible waves, wind, and rain are usually the_ofhurricanes._ There are five kinds of hurricanes. Different hurricanes have different wind speeds. A kind of hurricane can break all the buildings along the seaside.Dangers When a hurricane comes together with heavy rain, a terribleflood may happen. The eye is the center of a hurricane. Soon after it passes, thewind and rain increase again.Safety Tips Its_to stop a hurricane or change its direction. Dont_the safety tips if you find yourself in the path ofa hurricane. Stay inside during the storm, or you could be seriously hurt.七、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)10. （5分） (2018八下姜堰期末) 在八年级即将结束之际，八(1)班将举行一次主题班会，要求同学们谈谈一年来自己的收获与变化。请为David准备一份英文演讲稿，具体内容如下：过去现在学习很少阅读，花时间在读书使我放松，环保浪费水电，随处乱抛垃圾意识到环保的重要性（举例说明）礼仪大声喧哗，.举止礼貌，主动让座爱心不知道如何关心他人展望未来决心参加志愿者，做慈善工作.注意：1）表达中必须包含所给要点，可以适当发挥，不要简单翻译；2）词数100左右，开头和结尾均已给出，不计入总词数；3）表达中请勿出现真实校名及姓名。Hello, everyone. Im David from Class 1, Grade 8. Back to the life in the last year, I think I have changed a lot and made great progress in many ways.Thanks for listening!第 18 页 共 18 页参考答案一、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)1-1、二、 阅读理解 (共4题；共32分)2-1、2-2、2-3、3-1、3-2、3-3、3-4、4-1、4-2、4-3、4-4、4-5、5-1、5-2、5-3、5-4、三、 选词填空 (共1题；共5分)6-1、6-2、6-3、6-4、6-5、四、 单词拼写 (共1题；共5分)7-1、7-2、7-3、7-4、7-5、五、 语法填空 (共1题；共1分)8-1、六、 任务型阅读 (共1题；共5分)9-1、七、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)10-1、