人教版八年级下学期竞赛英语考试试卷A卷

人教版八年级下学期竞赛英语考试试卷A卷一、 单项选择。 (共25题；共50分)1. （2分）The man is very poor. How did you help him?I him some money to buy food and clothes.A . giveB . gaveC . saveD . saved2. （2分）We should do what we can _ the hunters _ the animals. A . to prevent; killingB . to prevent; to killC . prevent; killingD . prevent; to kill3. （2分） Jim knows little English._ I failed the English exam again.A . So am I.B . So do I.C . Neither am I.D . Neither do I.4. （2分）Kevin _ in his room when the big fire broke out. A . sleepB . sleptC . was sleepingD . will sleep5. （2分）Excuse me, the shirt is a bit small for me.Dont worry. Ill change it for a _ one.A . smallerB . smallestC . largerD . largest6. （2分）His mother _ a new TV set.A . doesnt haveB . dont haveC . isnt hasD . isnt have7. （2分）I have _salad for lunch.A . aB . theC . anD . some8. （2分）Good luck _you_ your English test.A . on; withB . to; withC . with; toD . with; on9. （2分） Can I talk to you for a minute? Sure, I have _ time.A . a fewB . littleC . a littleD . few10. （2分）Who danced better, Betty or Linda? I think Betty did just _ Linda. A . as well asB . as good asC . as better asD . more badly than11. （2分）Remember _ the book to the library when you finish reading it. A . returnB . returningC . to returnD . returned12. （2分）Lucy is eight-year-old girl with long black hair A . a；不填B . an；不填C . a；aD . an；a13. （2分）Daniel is a very _ football player and he plays very _. A . good, goodB . well, goodC . good, wellD . well, well14. （2分）He left the police station and went to the bar to clues. A . look forB . look afterC . look atD . look up15. （2分）The students asked Mr. Wang _ them some advice on reading.A . giveB . gaveC . givingD . to give16. （2分）I wont make such a silly mistake again. Ill be_ next time.A . carefulB . carefullyC . more carefulD . more carefully17. （2分）Did you _the Futian Model United Nation Competition (模联比赛)last month？ Yes. Its_! I really enjoyed it.A . take part in; fantasticB . look up; meaningfulC . come from; traditional18. （2分）一 Mary, is this _ ruler?一 No, _ is in the pencil case.A . yours; myB . your; mineC . your; myD . yours; mine19. （2分）There is a hungry monkey food here A . look forB . findingC . looking forD . find20. （2分）Old Mr. Green doesnt feel _ because some students visit him regularly. A . sadlyB . gentlyC . lonelyD . angrily21. （2分）We _ a picnic near the bank yesterday. A . hadB . hasC . haveD . having22. （2分） Could you tell me _? Yes. He _ to the USA.A . where is he; has beenB . where he is; has goneC . where was he; has beenD . where he was; has gone23. （2分）This is _ steel ruler. _ruler is made in China.A . a; TheB . a; aC . the; aD . the; the24. （2分）What did she say? A . otherB . thingsC . elseD . others25. （2分）There is no coffee left. Shall we have some water _. A . instead ofB . insteadC . howeverD . either二、 完形填空。 (共2题；共20分)26. （10分）通读全文，根据短文理解，选择最佳答案填空。I had a very busy weekend. 1Saturday morning, I played computer games. Then 2a letter to my friend. After lunch, I went to the movies 3my friends. Three hours later 4went shopping together(一起). On Sunday morning, Sam and l went to the beach. We flew kites and we had fun. At seven oclock, I came back home. 5I didnt have dinner 6home. Later on, I went to a birthday 7for Emma. I gave a lovely gift 8Emma. She liked it very much. We had a great time at the party. When I came home, I was a little 9. And I still 10my homework. My parents were unhappy for that. （1）A . In B . On C . At D . Of （2）A . sends B . writes C . read D . wrote （3）A . and B . or C . with D . but （4）A . we B . you C . I D . they （5）A . And B . Of C . But D . As （6）A . in B . of C . and D . at （7）A . party B . cake C . library D . park （8）A . to B . in C . for D . at （9）A . relaxing B . tired C . exciting D . interesting （10）A . didnt do B . does C . do D . did 27. （10分）通读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。We see many animals, like rabbits, bees, dogs, birds, sheep，but do you know 1these animals say things? First，lets see a rabbit. When a rabbit sees 2dangerous(危险的)，it runs away at once. When it runs, its tail moves up and 3.When others see this, they run away,4.Many other animals use this kind of language(语言). When a bee has found some food, it goes back to 5home. It cannot tell6bees where the food is by speaking to them，but it does a little dance in the air. This may tell other bees 7the food is.Some animals say things by8sounds like a man does. For example，a dog barks when a stranger(陌生人)comes near. Some birds can make several 9sounds, each with its own meaning. In a word, every animal10its own language.（1）A . how B . when C . why D . where （2）A . nothing B . something C . anything D . everything （3）A . up B . again C . down D . on （4）A . also B . too C . either D . back （5）A . their B . theyre C . its D . its （6）A . the other B . small C . all the D . many （7）A . what B . how C . where D . whose （8）A . making B . make C . taking D . take （9）A . strange B . interesting C . useful D . different （10）A . there is B . there are C . have D . has 三、 补全对话。 (共1题；共5分)28. （5分）根据对话内容，从方框中选择恰当的选项补全对话，其中有两项多余。A：Excuse me_I dont feel wellB：Yes, there isIts a big hospital in our neighborhoodA：_B：Its next to the police station.A：_B：NoIt only takes you about ten minutes to get thereA：_B：You can walk thereIts across from the supermarketA：Great! Thank you very muchB：_AHow can I get there?BWhere is the hospital?CWhat can I do for you?DIs it far from here?EWellIm new hereFIs there a hospital near here?GNo problem四、 阅读理解。 (共3题；共28分)29. （10分）阅读理解 Manufacturing（制造业） is an important industry in the United States. However, for many years, Americans have expressed fear that the industry is in danger.Matthew Burnett knows this all too well. The American businessman started a watch company in 2007. At first, he had overseas（海外的） manufacturers make all his products. As a result, Burnett often faced shipping delays（延误）, a lack（缺乏） of quality control, and time zone problems. Later, he developed into leather goods. Still, he tried to find factories in the country to make the wallets, belts, and other products of his new brand. And he was not alone. Many American businessmen found it easier to go out of the country for manufacturing. There was no central marketplace for the industry.So, Matthew Burnett, and his business partner Tanya Menendez, created one. They called it Makers Row. Since 2012, the online marketplace has been connecting businessmen with American manufacturers.Matthew Burnett explains. What we try to do at Makers Row is to encourage the brands to start producing in the United States so that you see more made in America products on the shelves. We used to produce 97 percent of the goods that we consume here in the United States, today its less than three percent. So it makes it very challenging to find sometimes made in America products, but thats the situation were trying to change, by bringing these brands back home to produce.Makers Row helps brands and businesses find and organize their supply chains（供应链）in the country. Besides, Makers Row can be especially helpful to new or part-time entrepreneurs（企业家）. The site, Makersrow.com, can provide a plan for turning an idea into a business. And co-founder Tanya Menendez says Makers Row offers classes and training. We have an online course. Theyre designed for people with busy lifestyles or those who may start off working 9-to-5. Today, the Makers Row website has 80,000 registered users.The BCG company in Boston advises businesses around the world. It estimates（估计） the average cost to manufacture goods in the U.S. is only five-percent higher than in China. And the company predicts（预计） that by 2018 the cost difference will narrow further, to as little as two percent higher. Makers Row and other similar efforts could play a big part in making that prediction come true.（1）What is true about the situation of manufacturing in the U.S.? A . It plays an unimportant part in the country.B . Its important and the top of the world.C . Its important in the country but not as good as before.D . Few people in the U.S. care about this industry.（2）According to Burnett, what problems did he face when he found overseas manufacturers? A . Time zone problems, shipping delay, and a lack of quality control.B . Shipping delay, high pay, and a lack of quality control.C . A lack of shipping control, high pay and a lack of time.D . Different time zones, shipping delay, a lack of labour.（3）What is the main purpose of Makers Row? A . To help college students learn to start their business.B . To have more products made in America.C . To encourage businessmen to find overseas manufacturers.D . To raise money through online lessons.（4）According to the last paragraph, which of the followings is not true? A . It is predicted that the cost difference between America and China will be smaller.B . Now the average cost in the U.S. is 5% smaller than in China.C . The average cost in the U.S. will probably be 2% higher than in China.D . Makers Row will help to make the cost difference smaller.（5）What is the best title for the article? A . Makers Row：Made in AmericaB . Manufacturing problemsC . Prediction about manufacturingD . A new brand in America30. （10分）阅读理解Sadness and happiness are often talked about by people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy forever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. A famous Greek thinker, Aristotle, said, “Happiness depends on ourselves.” Thats to say, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a good job, which we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy lifes simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.Finally, many people find happiness is helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping or help out with some things around the house for an elderly person.If you do above, you will be happy.（1）How many suggestions of happiness are mentioned in this passage? A . One.B . Two.C . Three.D . Four.（2）If you want to enjoy the simple things in life, you can _. A . listen to your favorite musicB . remember some problemsC . think about getting into collegeD . read a bad book（3）According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A . Money and success alone do not bring you lasting happiness.B . If you want to feel happier, you can go shopping for an elderly person.C . Spending enough time thinking about the future can enjoy the present.D . Active person may live a happier life than inactive person.（4）Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage? A . Reading a good book.B . Travelling to a foreign country.C . Playing a sport.D . Spending time with close friends.（5）Whats the main idea of this passage? A . How to live a happy life.B . How to depend on ourselves.C . How to help the old people.D . How to get a good job.31. （8分）阅读理解 I walked quickly out of my church. It was late. My dad was waiting. I stared at the parking lot. Then I saw my dads little red Honda. Get in! Get in! Why are you so late all the time?The ride home was not much more than five minutes but each minute moved slowly. We were stuck behind an old man. He wasnt going more than 15 kilometers an hour. My dad started to shout, Learn how to drive, Grandpa! He hit the steering wheel(方向盘) with his hands. He was really angry.Dad, stop it. Why do you always? He cut me off, Id not get stuck at the light without this fellow! The old man got to the light just as it was changing. Youre free! Drive away quickly, I thought. I looked over my dad. Can you believe that, Steph? I get stuck at every light. There are so many stupid drivers out there, he said angrily.Who gives him the right to shout at someone? Anger built inside me. What if I shouted at my friends when they asked me for help? I said. I looked out of the window, trying to catch my breath.You know, Steph, I think you are going to be a psychologist(心理学家), he said. I remembered the last time I tried to say something, he had fumed, Dont tell me how to drive! If I want your opinion, Ill ask for it! Think about what you say before you talk.Usually, hed be angry that I would doubt his authority (权威), but this time, he accept what I had said. A sense of pride rose up in me. It had been a short drive, but it had been the best car ride of my life.（1）According to the passage, we could see the father was_. A . impatient and bad-temperedB . generous and kind-heartedC . polite and easy-goingD . rude and cold-blooded（2）Why did Stephs dad drive slowly on the way home? A . Because there were too many traffic lights all the way.B . Because there were too many cars on the way back.C . Because there was something wrong with his car.D . Because an old man before them drove very slowly.（3）What does the sentence Learn how to drive, Grandpa mean in 2nd Paragraph mean _. A . The old man cant drive well.B . The old man drove so slowly that he stopped Stephs father.C . The old man didnt have a drivers license.D . Stephs father wanted to teach the old man how to drive.（4）Why did a sense of pride rise up in Steph? A . Because he had doubled his fathers authority.B . Because his father accepted what he had said.C . Because he was going to be a psychologist.D . Because his father changed his decision this time.五、 选词填空。 (共1题；共1分)32. （1分）F_ is very popular all over the world. Messi is my favourite player. 六、 书面表达。 (共1题；共5分)33. （5分）音乐在人们的生活中占有很重要的位置, 因为音乐能给人们带来力量和快乐。不同的人喜欢不同的音乐。请根据下表提示, 用英语介绍他们对音乐的爱好及理由。词数80左右。 注意：文章中要有定语从句。NameWhat kind of musicReasonMarydance musicenjoying dancingJanejazz musiccoolTomrock music and dance musicinterestingLindacountry musicrelaxingI第 23 页 共 23 页参考答案一、 单项选择。 (共25题；共50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、21-1、22-1、23-1、24-1、25-1、二、 完形填空。 (共2题；共20分)26-1、27-1、三、 补全对话。 (共1题；共5分)28-1、四、 阅读理解。 (共3题；共28分)29-1、29-2、29-3、29-4、29-5、30-1、30-2、30-3、30-4、30-5、31-1、31-2、31-3、31-4、五、 选词填空。 (共1题；共1分)32-1、六、 书面表达。 (共1题；共5分)33-1、