仁爱版第二十一中学2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期末考试试卷B卷

仁爱版第二十一中学2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期末考试试卷B卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 单项选择 (共15题；共30分)1. （2分）Maria _ drawing than her twin sister. A . is better forB . is better atC . is better toD . is better in2. （2分）People usually _ at night, but Mr. Wang _ in the day.A . sleep; sleepB . sleeps; sleepsC . sleeps; sleepD . sleep; sleeps3. （2分）There _ a stamp collection show in the museum this afternoon. A . isB . is going to haveC . hasD . is going to be4. （2分）Are you interested in_ different kinds of things? A . makeB . makingC . madeD . to make5. （2分）The air pollution in our city is getting _.A . badB . badlyC . wellD . worse and worse6. （2分）Our teacher told us to _ more information about our city. A . use upB . turn offC . find outD . keep on7. （2分）Because of the terrible earthquake, they almost lost everything.Im so sorry to hear that.A . other thingsB . many thingsC . all the things8. （2分）Its warm inside. Why not your coat?A . take awayB . take upC . take downD . take off9. （2分）The population of China is very _. A . manyB . muchC . largeD . Small10. （2分）It is necessary for us _ some vegetables every day. A . eatB . to eatC . eating11. （2分）Zebra is _ African animal. A . aB . anC . theD . 不填12. （2分）On my way home yesterday, I saw a street cleaner _ the rubbish carefully. A . collectingB . collectsC . collectedD . to collect13. （2分）Can you tell me something about your journey?We will set off on Monday and come back on Friday.A . lie aroundB . wake upC . start out14. （2分）The player looks better because the coach has got her every day. Yes, practice makes perfect.A . a little bit; practiceB . a bit; practicingC . a bit of; practiceD . a little; to pratice15. （2分） Im sorry I have broken your vase. _.A . Thats rightB . All rightC . Im sorry to hear thatD . Forget it二、 完形填空 (共1题；共15分)16. （15分）完形填空Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved1very much, but the family was so poor that2was impossible to send them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally3a plan. They would throw a coin. The loser would4down into the coal mines (煤矿) and used the money that he would make in the mines to support his brother5at the college. Then, when the brother who won finished his studies, after four years, he would support6brother studying at the college.James won and Jack went down into the mines. James studied with all his heart and his paintings were much better than7of most of his teachers, and by the time he graduated, he was beginning8a 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(敬酒) to his dear11He said, Jack, now you can go to the art college and your dream 12true. I will take care of you.But Jack said13Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so its too late. Now I cant even hold a glass. To show his great love and respect, James drew his brothers hands 14fingers towards the sky.He called his drawing The Praying Hands, 15became very famous years later.（1）A . painting B . books C . school D . money （2）A . this B . that C . it D . one （3）A . looked out B . worked out C . took out D . got out （4）A . run B . jump C . come D . go （5）A . studying B . to study C . study D . studied （6）A . other B . another C . the other D . others （7）A . these B . this C . that D . those （8）A . making B . to make C . made D . make （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 . come B . will be come C . will come D . came （13）A . happily B . surprisedly C . angrily D . softly （14）A . on B . with C . in D . at （15）A . where B . when C . that D . which 三、 阅读理解 (共4题；共36分)17. （10分）阅读理解 Oxford（牛津）is a city in the UK. Its in the west of the UK and its famous for the University of Oxford. Its an old university-about 900 years old. It has a longer history than Cambridge（剑桥）University, Its the oldest university in English-speaking world.There are about 20, 000 students and they are from all over the world. Many students go to school by bike. There are 31 colleges（学院）in the University of Oxford, but Cambridge University has only 31 colleges（学院）. There are 104 libraries in the University of Oxford. Stephen Hawking was a student of the University of Oxford. Hes a great scientist. Clinton（克林顿）, the 42nd American president was also a student of the University. （1）How old is the University of Oxford？ A . About 800 years old.B . About 900 years old.C . About 700 years old.D . About 600 years old.（2）How do students go to school? A . carB . trainC . bikeD . plane（3）There are libraries in the University of Oxford A . 104B . 114C . 140D . 31（4）The underlined（划线的）word president means . A . 总理B . 教授C . 学者D . 总统（5）From the passage we can learn . A . the University of Oxford is in the east of the UKB . there are 31 colleges in Cambridge UniversityC . Cambridge University is older than the University of OxfordD . Clinton wasnt a student of the University of Oxford18. （10分）阅读理解AMrs. Gill lived next door to NitaEvery afternoon, Mrs. Gill took a walkShe said it kept her youngNita liked to talk with Mrs. Gill when Mrs. Gill came backMrs. Gill was always happy after her walkShe often showed Nita something she had found，like a beautiful red leaf(叶子)One afternoon，Mrs.Gill looked upsetNita asked her why“I am sad about all the trash(垃圾)on the street”she said“I never saw so much flash in this neighborhood! What happened?”“Mrs. Trent moved”said Nita“She used to go out each morning and pick up flashI often saw her on my way to school”Mrs. Gill looked very “I thought I knew everything about this neighborhood!”she said“But you see more than I do!”“Well, I wish I could do Mrs. Trents jobBut you know, my back(背)often hurtsIts really hard for me to pick things up，”she added“I could do that”said NitaMrs. Gill said“l will carry the flash bag! You can use my gloves(手套)so your hands can stay clean”Nita put on the glovesShe picked up pieces of paperShe picked up boxesAnd Mrs. Gill carried the bagLots of people stopped to thank MrsGill and NitaThe street looked much better“Thanks，Nita，”said Mrs. Gill“Lets call ourselves the clean-up team!”根据材料内容选择最佳答案。（1）From Paragraph 1，we can know that Mrs. Gill went for a walk A . with her dogB . with Mrs. TrentC . every morningD . every afternoon（2）Why did Mrs. Gill look upset one day? A . Because Mrs. Trent moved to another cityB . Because she saw no red leaves on the streetC . Because there was so much trash on the streetD . Because people laughed at her on her way home（3）The best word for“”is“ ” A . afraidB . surprisedC . worriedD . satisfied（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A . Nita hurt her back last weekB . Mrs. Trent once worked in Nitas schoolC . Mrs. Gill bought a new pair of gloves for NitaD . Mrs. Gill and Nita got lots of thanks for their hard work.（5）What might be the best title of the passage? A . A lazy womanB . A small accidentC . A clean-up teamD . A special neighborhood19. （6分）阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D选项中选出最佳选项。AEvery evening at six oclock an old man goes to a restaurant near his house. He eats dinner. After dinner, he drinks coffee and talks to the people at the restaurant.The old mans name is Bill. Bill eats at the restaurant every evening because he is lonely. His wife died and he has no children.Every evening the same waitress brings Bill to his dinner. Her name is Cara. She is 17 years old. Cara is kind to Bill. She knows he is lonely, so she talks to the old man. If Bill is late for dinner, she calls him on the telephone. Are you OK? she asks him.One evening Bill doesnt come to the restaurant. Cara calls him, but he doesnt answer the phone. Cara calls the police. Please go to Bills house. Cara tells the police. Later the police call Cara at the restaurant. Bill died in his sleep, the police tell her. Bill was 82 years old.A week later, a man with glasses comes to the restaurant. I have something for Cara, the man says. The man gives Cara a check(支票) for $ 500,000. The money is from Bill.This money is for me? From Bill? Cara asks the man.Yes, the man answers.Butwhy? Cara asks the man.Bill liked you, the man says. You were kind to him（1）Why does Cara often talk to Bill?A . Because she has no friends.B . Because shes kind and knows Bill is lonely.C . Because she has nothing to do.D . Because she knows Bill is very rich.（2）What does Cara do if Bill is late for dinner?A . She calls him on the telephone.B . She calls the police on the phone.C . She brings dinner to Bills house.D . She waits for him at the door.（3）Why doesnt Bill come to the restaurant that evening? Because _.A . Cara isnt kind to himB . he died in his sleepC . he is too tiredD . he stays at home for dinner20. （10分）根据短文内容，完成填空Nowadays in school life，a lot of students develop a fear of tests. Its not because tests are something to be afraid of. Most students are afraid of tests mainly because they dont have enough self-confidence and they dont always think they are well prepared. If you follow the tips below, its not difficult to overcome(克服)your fear of tests.People who know that they are not well-prepared are usually those who fear test most. However, most students dont know when they are truly prepared for a test. As long as(只要)you know that you have studied well and long enough, you have a reason to believe that you are well-prepared.Be confident about yourself. Confidence before a test can bring about two things: either you fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded(毫无根据)or you could actually do well in the test because of your confidence. Some students find that they experience the first result. However, this is only because those students might not have followed the first tip mentioned above. As long as you have studied well, you will be more confident of your chance to succeed in a test. If you feel as if you have not studied hard enough, then you will not be as confident as you should be.Ask your teacher about the main points that may be covered in the test while getting ready for the test. In this way, you will know what you should prepare for and you can get confidence in the test. But you have to be brave enough to ask. Most students do not ask if their teacher doesnt give the information first, so make sure that you ask.You should know that tests just check your knowledge and dont lose heart because of one test failure. As long as you think that there is another tomorrow, you can overcome your fear of a test. However, make sure that you are going to prepare well for the other tests.Fear can be a problem in the process of achieving success. However, with the right attitude(态度)and preparations, you can overcome your fear of tests by using these tips.Title: _to overcome your fear of tests_Prepare wellYou should make good preparations.If you have studied well and long enough, you would _that you are well-prepared.Be _Confidence before a test can have two _.You could fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded.Your confidence could lead to your _in the test.Confidence comes from _hard enough.Ask your teacherYou can ask your teacher what the test may _.Hold a positive attitudeKeep in mind that tests just _your knowledge.ConclusionRight attitude and _are the key factors(因素)in overcoming your fear of tests.四、 选词填空 (共1题；共4分)21. （4分）选词填空A.managed to B.showed off C.products D. death E.researchWhat can you do with nuts?A scientist named George Washington Carver answered that question, over and over again.We should say thanks to him for more than 300_. When Carver was born in 1864,he was a slave(奴隶）on a farm in Missouri.Later, he got freedom. As a teenager,he worked on a farm and_finish high school. At the age of 30, he became the first back student at the college in lowa.In 1896, he became the first black teacher working at another college in lowa.Several years later, he took a job at a college in Alabama, where he worked until his_in 1943.Carver studied agriculture, the science of farming.His_made huge improvements in farming in the southern United States.五、 单词拼写 (共1题；共10分)22. （10分）根据短文内容和首字母提示, 在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。Project Hope helps people in the poor area build schools. It also helps poor c_go to school. Chinas Project Hope has raised lots of m_every year. It has helped more than 2.5 million poor students s_it was set up over 20 years ago. So far, the project has collected more than 2.2 billion yuan from China and o_countries in the world. The money has been used in the building of many Project Hope primary schools.About 80 percent of the Project Hope schools are in Chinas middle and w_areas, because they are still developing.Project Hope has helped to b_faraway learning centers, libraries and video centers. It also helped train school teachers from poor areas.Of all the non-government welfare（福利）projects, Project Hope has become the l_one so far in China. People say that still about 40 million primary school students n_help around the country, including 34 million primary, junior, and high school students. Mr. Gao, one of the w_in Project Hope said the organization would t_to raise more money and help more students in the future.六、 语法填空 (共1题；共10分)23. （10分）在方框中填入一个恰当的词、或填入所给单词的适当形式，使短文通顺、正确、连贯。A lot of people wish to be slim, but at the same time they are_（worry）about their health. In fact, it is important for everyone to lose weight healthily. A strong body can keep you working in a high speed and make you more positive every day. However, how can you do it? Heres some good_（advice）.Drink plenty of water and eat_healthy diet. If you feel like_（eat）snacks, drink a glass of water first. If you are still hungry after 15_（minute）, then its time for a light snack. Try to stay away from food with high calories, such as sweets and fast food.Do not eat_(much) than you can consume (消耗). People get fat because they cant consume all the calories _they get. So, knowing how many calories you really need is very important.Take enough exercise. The “333” is good for youexercise three_(time) a week, for at least 30 minutes at a time, and your pulse rate (脉搏率) should be more than 130 after_(exercise).Keep the three pieces of advice in mind and follow the advice. Then youll_(sure) have a slim and strong body. 七、 句型转换 (共1题；共10分)24. （10分）按照要求完成句子改写。（1）Id like black tea. (改为一般疑问句)_you _black tea?（2）Bruce would like strawberries. (对画线部分提问)_Bruce like?（3）Id like a small bowl of noodles. (对画线部分提问)_bowl of noodles would you like?（4）Shed like tomato noodles. (对画线部分提问)_of noodles would she like?（5）Can I have your order? (改为同义句)May I _your _?八、 连词成句 (共1题；共25分)25. （25分）根据所给中文提示，将所给的英文意群连接成正确的句子。 （1）famous, is, for, France, what (法国因什么而闻名?) （2）me, please, show, your, photos, to (请给我看看你的照片。) （3）plenty of, are, on, apple, the hill, there, trees (那个山丘上有大量的苹果树。) （4）is, China, in, the, Beijing, north of, (北京在中国的北部吗?) （5）practice, the better, you, can, you, understand, the more (你练习得越多，理解得就越透。) 九、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)26. （5分）根据下列提示，介绍一下你在学校的情况。要求：1）作为一名中学生，学习很多课程。2）课外活动有打球、集邮、电脑学习等。3）你最喜欢电脑，因为你可以上网找到有用的东西。4）长大后，想为电脑公司工作。第 23 页 共 23 页参考答案一、 单项选择 (共15题；共30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、二、 完形填空 (共1题；共15分)16-1、三、 阅读理解 (共4题；共36分)17-1、17-2、17-3、17-4、17-5、18-1、18-2、18-3、18-4、18-5、19-1、19-2、19-3、20-1、四、 选词填空 (共1题；共4分)21-1、五、 单词拼写 (共1题；共10分)22-1、六、 语法填空 (共1题；共10分)23-1、七、 句型转换 (共1题；共10分)24-1、24-2、24-3、24-4、24-5、八、 连词成句 (共1题；共25分)25-1、25-2、25-3、25-4、25-5、九、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)26-1、