沪教版2019-2020学年八年级英语上学期期末教学质量调研C卷

沪教版2019-2020学年八年级英语上学期期末教学质量调研C卷一、 阅读理解 (共4题；共38分)1. （10分）阅读理解There are many things we need to know that we do not learn at school. For example, if we want to use our money wisely, we need to shop carefully. We need to know how to compare(对比) the prices of the things in different shops. We need to be able to compare the quality of different brands(品牌). We need to know how to make a choice when we shop.Knowing how to make such choices is a “life skill”, and we need these skills if we are to live useful and happy lives.Some of these choices are small. For example, will I take an apple or a pear for lunch? Will I go to school by bus or on foot? Will I wear the red T-shirt or the blue one to the movies? Other choices are more important. For example, will I work hard in all my classes or will I only work hard in the classes I enjoy? We make choices like this every day.We have to realize that the choices we make can affect(影响) the rest of our lives. Just as importantly, our choices can also affect other people. The next time you decide to waste time in class, play a joke on someone or talk loudly at the cinemas, think about this: Who else does your choice affect?（1）According to the passage, we can learn _ at school. A . all the things we need to knowB . nothing usefulC . something we need to knowD . those things that are useless in daily life（2）Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提及) in the passage? A . To shop carefully, we need to compare the prices of the things in different shops.B . To shop carefully, we need to compare the quality of different brands.C . To shop carefully, we need to buy the cheapest things.D . To shop carefully, we need to know how to make a choice when we shop.（3）We need “life skills” to make our lives_. A . useful and happyB . rich and happyC . useful and colorfulD . poor but happy（4）The choices we make every day can affect _. A . our familyB . othersC . our friendsD . ourselves and others（5）What should we do before we make a choice according to the passage? A . Ask others for advice.B . Think about the effect it will bring to others.C . Ask for others permission.D . Check it on the Internet2. （10分）根据表格所给提供的信息选择最佳答案 MountainMount EmeiMount WutaiMount PutuoMount TaiLocationSichuanShanghaiZhejiangShandongHeight3,099.2m3,061.1m288.2m1,545mPlaces of interestWannian TempleYanshan TemplePuji TempleBixia TemplePrice of the ticket (yuan)185168160120Word box: location 地点（1）Of all the mountains, _ is the highest. A . Mount WutaiB . Mount EmeiC . Mount Tai（2）The ticket price of Mount Emei is 25yuan _ that of Mount Putuo. A . higher thanB . lower thanC . as low as（3）_ is in Shanghai according to the form. A . Yanshan TempleB . Puji TempleC . Bixia Temple（4）_ isnt in the form. A . Bixai TempleB . PhuketC . Mount Putuo（5）Which of the following is NOT true according to the information above? A . Yanshan Temple is in Mount Wutai of Shanghai.B . All of these places of interest lie in the south of China.C . Mount Tai is in Shandong Province and its height is 1,545m.3. （10分）根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。Canada DaySince 1982, July 1st has been officially known as Canada Day. Canadians of all ages take part in this festival across the country.Canada Day is the years biggest national party. In many towns and cities, the government organizes a lot of events, often outdoors. These include parades（游行）, concerts, festivals,firework displays and ceremonies for new Canadian citizens（公民）.The celebrations often have apatrioticmood. Canadas national flag, a symbol for Canada Day, can be seen everywhere and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canadas national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, Canadas capital city, are especially grand and exciting.In the province of Quebec, many home rentals（租赁）start on July 1st and last for exactly one year, and many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed this day. Only some bookstores, hospitals and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed, too. As Canada Day falls in the Canadian summer holiday period, all schools are closed as well. In some areas, special services are provided for large events. The concerts, parades and festivals may cause some traffic jams.（1）According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A . Canada Day falls on the first day of June.B . Canada Day was celebrated before 1982.C . Canada Day is celebrated throughout Canada.D . Canadians except new citizens celebrate Canada Day.（2）The underlined word “patriotic” means _ in Chinese. A . 温馨的B . 爱国的C . 肃穆的D . 紧张的（3）Canada Day is known as Moving Day in Quebec because on this day _. A . people think it lucky to move to new housesB . people look for houses from one place to anotherC . people like moving from house to house to visit friendsD . people move home when new home rentals go into effect（4）From Paragraph 4, we know that on Canada Day _. A . no student goes to schoolB . traffic jams happen everywhereC . all Canadians stop workingD . few businesses and stores are closed（5）Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Canada Day? A . BackgroundB . Symbol.C . Public life.D . Events and activities.4. （8分）阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Money makes the world go around, yet the best thing in life is free. A penny saved ls a Penny earned, but you get what you pay for. Do you have your own ideas about spending money wisely? If no, now its a great time to learn how to spend it. Follow the steps below when you are considering buying something you want.How much do you really want?Seeing a $25 gum ball (口香糖球) machine, Ben wanted it at first. But after thinking about it, he thought that it would be exciting for only a day or two. Besides, its impossible for me to chew that much gum, he said wisely.Do you still want it a week later?If the thing passes the really-want-it test, try to wait for some time to see how strong the desire (欲望) is. This method works for grown-ups too!How will you pay for it?After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy pirate ship, but it cost $50. He had $23 in his pocket and he got $1.5 a week from his parents. It would take Ben 18 weeks to save enough money to get the ship.Are there ways to earn money?Ben agreed to wash the downstairs windows at $2 each. So he got $10 for himself.Can you get it cheaper?After deciding to buy it, it is necessary for you to look for ways to buy it at lower prices: search for what you want on the Internet or in shops and flea markets (跳蚤市场). Sometimes you can find the same thing at a much lower price.If these suggestions work well, you can save a lot of money. You will be a really smart shopper.（1）What should people do first when they have the desire to buy? A . They should think what is the best thing.B . They should learn how to make more money.C . They should consider if they really need it.D . They should ask advice from other people.（2）What should you do if you really want to buy something? A . Buy it immediately.B . Buy it after some time.C . Ask your parents to buy it for you.D . See how long the desire of buying it will last.（3）How many downstairs windows would Ben wash if he wanted to get $12? A . Five.B . Six.C . Eight.D . Ten.（4）What is the purpose of the passage? A . Tb explain the reasons of saving money.B . To introduce some tips about earning money.C . To give some advice about buying things wisely.D . To explain how to pay for things.二、 选词填空 (共2题；共15分)5. （5分） Eileen Collins is the first woman ever chosen to be a spaceship pilot. She is also the first woman to command(指挥) a spaceship. Today she has flown more than 5, 000 hours in more than 30 kinds of airplanes.Talking about high school, she said, “I began reading all kinds of books about famous women pilots. These women went and flew into dangerous places. Their stories encouraged me.” In 1977 Eileen got a pilots license and the following year she graduated from university. She went into space in 1999 at the age of 43. She took with her the hopes and dreams of a nation of young people on the earth.Eileen is not only an astronaut but also a wife and the mother of a young daughter. She has short curly hair and friendly brown eyes. She met her husband, Pat, while they were together in the air force(空军).When she was named as the First Woman Spaceship Commander in 1998, Eileen smiled and said, “When I was a child, I dreamed about space. It was only a dream that I would be one of the astronauts someday. I hope all children will be encouraged to reach for their dreams, when they see I go into space. I believe dreams do come true!” _How many hours has Eileen flown?_When did Eileen go into space?_What does Eileen look like?_Who did Eileen meet in the air force?_Did Eileen believe that her dream would come true?6. （10分）阅读下面短文,根据所给中文正确拼写单词，使短文意思完整。每空限填一词。Before you go to another country, it is a great _(帮助)if you know the language and some of the customs of the country. When people _(见面)each other for the first time in Britain, they_(说)“How do you do.”and shake hands. Usually they do not shake hands _(在以后)they havent met for a long time. Last year a group of German _(学生)went to England for a holiday. Their teacher told _(他们)that the English people hardly shake hands. So when they met their English friends at the station, they kept their hands behind their_(背).The English students had learned that Germans shake hands as often as _(可能),so they put their hands in front and got _(准备)to shake hands with them. It made both of them _(笑). 三、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)7. （10分）完形填空 On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking back home from a pizza store. We had bought many things. I was feeling a little 1as I was carrying our shopping bag, so I decided to throw something away. I noticed a poor man walking out of the restaurant in front of us2I was walking towards a dustbin(垃圾箱). He headed over to the nearby dustbin and started looking through it.I suddenly felt very3because I was about to throw away a new drink just because it was too heavy. I walked up to him and handed the 4and some bread over to him. The man looked up5and took what I gave him. A huge smile6on his face. I felt I couldnt be happier with7. But then he said, Wow, this is my sons lucky day!With that, he8me happily and started off on his bike. I9heard him singing as he rode away. I got a warm10inside. I now understand what it means by the saying Giving is getting.（1）A . worried B . interested C . surprised D . tired （2）A . so B . while C . and D . but （3）A . nervous B . happy C . sorry D . proud （4）A . money B . toys C . drink D . clothes （5）A . in silence B . in surprise C . in anger D . in excitement （6）A . turned B . appeared C . went D . ran （7）A . myself B . ourselves C . yourself D . himself （8）A . helped B . thanked C . returned D . hurt （9）A . still B . once C . even D . ever （10）A . idea B . welcome C . word D . feeling 四、 单词拼写 (共2题；共2分)8. （1分）We are now studying Chinese, English, M_ and other lessons. 9. （1分）He was so _ (惊讶的)to hear the news. 五、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)10. （5分） 假如你是王明，你将代表学校参加郴州市屮学生英诂演讲比赛。演讲的题目是 We should help parents do housework. 请你用英诰写一篇演讲稿。要点提示：现 象你常做的家务你的体会和看法许多学生懒悄，不愿做家务。 修理床铺 浇花 打扫房间 倒垃圾(至少两点）参考词汇: lazy, chores, make the bed, water flowers, clean the room, take out the trash, relaxing, interesting, proud, pleased, duty要求：1.短文须包含要点提示中的所有信息，并可适当发挥； 2. 80词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3.文中不得出现自己的真实姓名、校名和地名。Ladies and gentlemen,Good morning! Im Wang Ming. Its my honor to give you a speech. My topic is We should help parents do housework._Thats all. Thanks for your listening!第 15 页 共 15 页参考答案一、 阅读理解 (共4题；共38分)1-1、1-2、1-3、1-4、1-5、2-1、2-2、2-3、2-4、2-5、3-1、3-2、3-3、3-4、3-5、4-1、4-2、4-3、4-4、二、 选词填空 (共2题；共15分)5-1、6-1、三、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)7-1、四、 单词拼写 (共2题；共2分)8-1、9-1、五、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)10-1、