八年级下学期期中质量检测英语试题

八年级下学期期中质量检测英语试题姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、单选题1 . The children must study or read _ in the library.AquietBquietlyCmore quietlyDmost quietly2 . I got up late today and went to school_breakfast.AforBatCwithoutDwith3 . Here are two apples. You may take_, Jackie.AeitherBeachCitDone4 . Thank you for _ us.AhelpBhelpingChelpsDhelpful5 . Where is your father, Helen?He is trying toa new shower in the bathroom.Aput inBput outCput downDput through6 . This chair is _ black and that is _ white chair.Aa; /B/; aCa; aD/ ; an7 . Please give me a call if you_ next Sunday.Awon t goBnot goCdont goDnot to go8 . This zoo isnt open to the public on Mondays，_？No，it isnt.Ais itBisnt itCwill itDwont it9 . You look unhappy, John. _?Well, my mother read my diary without telling me.ADo you want to restBWhats wrongCHow do you doDHow are you10 . Wish you in the exams.Thank you. If I keep on studying hard, I think Ill .Asucceed; successBsucceed; successfulCsuccess; succeed11 . Did Alice tell you _ to get to the station?Yes, she said we would meet there at ten.AhowBwhatCwhenDwhere12 . The news reported that the rainstorm was in the area last night.-Yes. _ bad weather it was !AWhat aBHow aCWhatDHow13 . Mario _ short, but now he is tallAused to beBused to beingCis used to beDis used to being14 . -_, Neil. We must(必须) get to school before(在之前) class.ANo problemBCome onCCome inDCome to15 . _exciting news it is! We can visit Shanghai Disneyland in two months.AHowBWhatCWhat aDWhat an16 . Have you got any information about the missing college student?_. The police are still looking for it.ANot yet.BI hope notCI think soDOf course.17 . _ a volunteer is great.I think so. Some of us want _ volunteers.ABeing, beingBTo be, beingCBeing, to beDBe, to be18 . -Excuse me, may I ask you a few questions?-Sure. _.APlease go aheadBYoure welcomeCNot at allDThank you19 . He takes pride _ showing his house to guests.AAtBofCforDin20 . My parents encouraged me_new things.AtryBtiredCtryingDto try21 . His parents are talkingthe teachertheir sons Maths.Awith; withBabout; aboutCwith; aboutDabout; with22 . People were advised _ in the river because it is very deep.Anot to swimBnot swimmingCto not swim23 . What was your mother angry about? I _ one of the plates while I _ them.Abroke; was washingBbroke; am washingCbreaking; washedDwas breaking; washed二、补全对话7选5从方框中选出最佳选项完成对话, 有两项多余。Mike: Lucy, do you have a computer? Lucy: 24 . Mike: What do you often do on it? Lucy: I often visit websites and get some information for my homework. Mike: 25 . Lucy: No, never. I think playing computer games wastes(浪费)too much time. What about you, Mike? Do you have a computer?Mike: Yes.26 . I think its very interesting. Lucy: Oh, I usually send emails to my teachers.27 . Mike: Do you chat with your friends on the Internet? Lucy: Yes.28 . A. I like playing computer games. B. Do you play computer games? C. How do you do your homework on it? D. They check my homework. E. But I often chat with them at the weekend. F. Yes, I do. G. What games do you play? A. I like playing computer games. B. Do you play computer games? C. How do you do your homework on it? D. They check my homework. E. But I often chat with them at the weekend. F. Yes, I do. G. What games do you play? 三、完型填空Choose the best answer and complete the passage.Men sometimes say,“We are better and cleverer than women. Women _ invent things, we do. It is true that men have invented a lot of useful things: machines, radios, and guns, too. But scientists and archaeologists（考古学家）now agree that women invented one very important thing. It has changed _. They invented agriculture. Before the invention of agriculture men were _. They went out every day. Sometimes they killed animals and sometimes animals killed them. Life was difficult and dangerous. Women had to go out every day, too. They collected roots, fruit and grass. Then, one day more than 10,000 years ago, a woman dropped some grass seeds near her home in the Middle East. They grew, and the first wheat was _. The idea grew, too. Women planted roots and fruit trees. Then they could stay at home and look after the children and the animals. Women like baby animals. Archaeologists think that women _ the first domestic animals: dogs, cows sheep and goats. That idea grew, too. Then their husbands did not have to go hunting for meat. They stayed at home. They built villages and _. Civilization began. Men began civilization after women invented agriculture.29 . AeverBneverCsometimesDoften30 . AhistoryBideaCopinionDsociety31 . AfarmersBworkersChuntersDinventors32 . AappearedBbornCsoldDbought33 . AlikedBboughtCkeptDbrought34 . AcountriesBnationsCstatesDcities四、阅读单选Books are our best friends. They are very quiet, but we can always find both fun and knowledge once we open them. Here are two good books you can read during the holiday.The Little prince (王子)French Writer: Antoine de saint- Exupry (安托万德圣埃克苏佩里)Both adults and children love this classic book. It is about the adventure of a young prince. It shows the importance of innocence (纯真), imagination and love.The little prince comes from planet B-612. In his eyes, adults are all very strange. Unlike them, he sees the essence (本质) of things. He cares more about a flower and a sheep than the “important” things of the adult world.The prince lives on his planet with a rose. He loves the rose very much. But he soon feels tired and leaves his planet. He meets many more strange adults on other planets.On Earth, he discovers interesting things such as a snake, other roses and a fox. The fox tells him a secret: Only the heart can discover the most important things. This helps the prince realize his love for the rose and he goes back to his planet.To Succeed on Ones OwnAmerican Writer: Liu YongWriter Liu Yong from Taiwan wrote this book for his daughter. It can help young people succeed.The book teaches you how to use your free time and even what kind of clothes to wear. It answers many teenagers most common questions. Liu uses his daughters stories as examples to help readers understand the principles (原则).His book is far from boring. There are lively stories and dialogues, with objective analysis (客观分析), hope and confidence (信心) from a good father.35 . Where does the writer of “The Little Prince” come from?AEngland.BFrance.CAmerica.DChina.36 . What does the prince do after the fox tells him a secret?AHe cares more about a flower and a sheep.BHe meets many more strange adults on other planets.CHe discovers interesting things such as a snake, other roses and a fox.DHe realizes his love for the rose and he goes back to his dl37 . What does “The Little Prince” mainly talk about? Its about _.Athe adult worldBthe planet B-612Ca rose and a foxDthe adventure of a young prince38 . Who did Liu Yong write the book “To succeed on Ones Own” or?AHis daughter.BHis students.CTeenagers.DYoung people39 . From the passage, we know that we can always find _ in books.Athe importance of teenagers imagination and loveBthe answers to many of teenagers most common questionsCthe objective analysis, hope and confidenceDboth fun and knowledgeCarnival(狂欢节) is one of the most important national holidays in Brazil. It is not held to celebrate a big historical event, but it is a time of friendship and freedom (自由) . Besides this, its also a time when Brazilians dont have to work. People can choose to hold parties or just have a good rest instead. Most people hold parties, day after day, night after night. There is a forty-day period called Lent(四月斋) before Easter. During that period . Christians( 基督教徒) cant eat meat or take part in any activities.Carnival is held during the four days before the start of Lent. People put on their holiday clothes and go out to enjoy themselves .Also, some dance schools often hold activities to show their dance. Many people enjoy this festival. After Carnival, everything returns to the normal state, but this custom isnt followed by some people. They always continue their parties. Like at other parties, these people sing, dance and have fun. However, some people are not happy with this behavior and they feel it leaves a bad image of the holiday .I like Carnival. Its a time for people from all over the world to together and understand each other better. Its a wonderful holiday and I hope more people will respect it.40 . Carnival usually starts.A4 days after EasterB4 days after LentC44 days before EasterD44 days after Lent41 . The underlined word “image” in this passage means “” in Chinese.A表演B来源C信息D印象42 . Which of the following is TRUE about Carnival?ACarnival is a boring holiday in Brazil.BPeople in Brazil do not have to work during Carnival.CCarnival is celebrated to remember a famous person.DPeople cannot choose to hold parties during Carnival.43 . From this passage, we know that .Asome people dont respect Carnival well enough.Bthe writer often holds Carnival partiesCCarnival isnt traditional and is liked by few people.Dall the people are happy with this behavior.44 . Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?ADifferent Cultures.BChristians Lives.CCarnival in BrazilDCarnival all over the worldSpanish Ballet(西班牙芭蕾舞)The Spanish National Ballet will tour our country and their classical repertoire(全部剧目) will be shown in Beijing.Time: 7：30 pm., May 2021Place: Chaoyang Theater, 26 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang DistrictTel: 65068116Opera Classic(古典作品)A new production of Kunqu Opera(a traditional Chinese opera in East Chinas Jiangsu Province) is now on in Beijing.Time: 8：00 pm., May 23Place: Tianqiao Theater, 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu DistrictTel: 83156300Wonderful ConcertMusicians of the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra(交响乐团) will hold a concert in Beijing. We can enjoy Mozarts Flute Concerto(协奏曲) in G Major, Haydns Trumpet Concerto and works by the Chinese composer Chen Qigang.Time: 7：30 pm., May 25Place: Poly Theater, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng DistrictTel: 650011845 . If Chen Huan is only free on the evening of May 21, he can enjoy _AHaydns Trumpet ConcertoBSpanish BalletCOpera ClassicDMozarts Flute Concerto46 . Mr. Johnson likes Spanish ballet very much, so he can go to _ to see it.ATianqiao TheaterBNational TheaterCChaoyang TheaterDPoly Theater47 . Where is Tianqiao Theater?AAt 35 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District.BAt 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District.CAt 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu District.DAt 30 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Dongcheng District.48 . Jane wants to buy a ticket to enjoy a traditional Chinese opera, so she should call _A83156200B65068116C6500118D8315630049 . You can enjoy all the entertainment in the city of _AShanghaiBTianjinCBeijingDNanjingThe best way of learning EnglishThe best way of learning a language is by using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you will get your words mixed up and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you cant understand them. But if you keep your sense of humour, you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes. Dont be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes. It is much better for people to be laughing at your mistakes than to be angry because they dont understand what you are saying. The most important rule for learning English is, “Dont be afraid of making mistakes; everyone make mistakes.”50 . The best way of learning a language is _.Ato remember the grammar rulesBto use it as often as you canCto try not to get your words mixed upDto make a lot of mistakes51 . When people laugh at your mistakes,_.Ayou should be angryByou must stop talking at onceCyou should keep your sense of humourDyou must be very careful next time52 . The most important rule for learning English is _.Ato try to make fewer mistakesBnot to be afraid of making mistakesCto be brave to talk to others in EnglishDboth B and C53 . Tom, Jerry, Bob and Mike are learning English. Who do you think is right?ATom tries to use English as much as possible.BJerry is always shy of speaking English.CBob is afraid that others may laugh at him.DMike never tries to talk to others in English.54 . The passage seems to tell us _.Athat you should learn to laugh at mistakesBthat its interesting to learn EnglishCwhat to do when you make mistakes while talking EnglishDhow to make others understand you五、根据首字母、中文提示填空根据句意，用括号中所给的汉语提示或单词的适当形式填空，使句意完整，每空一词。55 . The coldest month in Yangzhou is_.(一月)56 . We live in the same building but my flat is three floors above _.(她)57 . We have to know these_ well so that we can find the proper way to fight them.(敌人)58 . Walk _ the bridge and take the second turning on the right.(穿过)59 . We are planning a party for my fathers _ birthday.(四十)60 . Just now a young man_on his back on the floor, kicking his legs in the air.(lie)61 . He tried to stop us _, but he looked even funnier.(laugh)62 . We had a concert yesterday and all the _ were from our hometown. (music)63 . My cleaning robot doesnt work and I need to have it_ . (repair)64 . As a teenager, you should treat the old _.(polite)六、用所给单词的正确形式填空根据句意, 用所给单词的适当形式填空65 . I_(send) you an email to discuss the problem tomorrow.66 . Dont worry. He_(be) back in 2 hours.67 . The two boys_(finish) their homework soon.68 . Look at the dark clouds. I think it_(rain).69 . We_(have) a party if Li Ming gets back from Canada on Tuesday.七、单词填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（最多限填三个单词）。Dear Dr. Know,Im70 . (write) to tell you my terrible feelings these days. I think my parents and my teachers are too strict 71 . me. There are too 72 . (much) rules at school. I cant be late for school. I cant wear my own clothes on weekdays. My teachers always say, “Dont talk73 . eat in class. Dont be 74 . (noise) in class.” At home, I have more rules to follow. I cant watch TV. I cant go out with my friends, 75 . . I have to do the 76 . (dish) after dinner. Then its time to do my homework. After two hours study, my father asks me to play sports for half77 . hour because he thinks its good for my78 . (healthy). But I feel really tired at that time. I just want79 . (have) a good sleep. I have to follow all of these rules. What can I do, Dr. Know?Lucy White八、回答问题阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。Li Haoqin is a 14-year-old girl in Sichuan. She studies English very hard. Every day, she listens carefully in class and does many exercises after class. However, in the last exam, her score(分数) of 68 made her very sad. “Why didnt I get a good grade though I worked hard?” Li said to herself.Lots of middle school students are facing this problemthey try their best at something but cant make it. “They dont have effective(有效的) learning ways. This is the main reason for their difficulties,” says Bi Qin. Bi Qin is a well-known English teacher in Beijing No.4 High School, a key school in the capital city. She thinks that hard work is far from enough for middle school students. “Students have more subjects now. They should learn in many different ways so that they can get twice the result with half the hard work,” says Bi. “The more you use new words, the better you can remember them. For example, making sentences with new words is an effective way to learn.”Chen Xiping, a 13-year-old boy from Shandong, has his own way of learning English. “I study hard in school, and I also like watching CCTV-9. On the channel(频道), I always see the English words I have learned from my textbook,” says Chen. “Its really useful.”Lin Pingyi, a 13-year-old girl from Shanghai, has a habit of reading. “I like reading English novels like The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. While reading I take notes,” says Lin. “This way, I can remember more words and improve (提高) my reading and writing.”80 . What made Li Haoqin very sad?_81 . Why do lots of students try their best at subjects but cant get good grades?_82 . Where does Bi Qin teach?_83 . Which TV channel does Chen Xiping like watching?_84 . What does Lin Pingyi like to do when she reads English novels?_九、英汉互译：整句Everyone likes gifts. Some little kids think they dont get enough gifts. 66.Some old people think they get too many gifts. Different people like different kinds of gifts. Some gifts are never too small. A little child may give his mother a leaf from a tree. It is enough to make her very happy.67.送礼在不同的国家也不一样。In Japan, people sometimes give special gifts. But they are not opened. Later, the same gift may be given away to someone else. 68.In Canada, many people will not give big gifts to someone else. They will pay for a park bench or a tree to help remember a person. 69.1n the USA, some people ask their families and friends to give money to charity rather than buy them gifts. In Sweden, doing something for someone is the best gift. 70.人们用不着花太多的钱。Instead, making a meal is enough.85 . _86 . _87 . _88 . _89 . _十、话题作文90 . 时间对每个人来说都是宝贵的，那么怎样才能更好地利用时间呢？请用英语写一篇题目为“How to save time”的作文。内容包括：1. 时间的意义和重要性； 2. 人们浪费时间的现象（至少3种）；3. 节省时间的方法（至少3个）；4. 号召大家节约时间。作文要求：1. 语句连贯，条理清楚，不得抄袭原文，书写工整；2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；3. 词数80左右。How to save time第 15 页 共 15 页