八年级（五四学制）期中考试英语试题

八年级（五四学制）期中考试英语试题姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、单选题1 . You cant turn left when you see the sign _ABC2 . _ may have a chance to be successful if he tries his best.ASomebodyBEverybodyCNobodyDNone3 . Your daughter had nothing for breakfast this morning, _?Adid sheBdidnt sheChadnt she4 . There used to be a church in the small town, _?Aused thereBusednt itCused itDusednt there5 . If everybody helps a little, it really makes a difference _ our environment.AofBtoCaboutDfrom6 . Sorry, Im late, but the traffic is too busy today.Well, I know youre late. Dont make any _ for yourself next time.AproblemBlessonCexcuseDreason7 . Did you watch_soccer match between Class 3 and Class 5 yesterday afternoon? Of course! It was really_exciting match.Aa; theBthe; anCa; anDthe; the8 . 一Excuse me, could you tell me ?一Sorry. A city map can help you.Awhere the play will be onBhow I can get to the museumCwhen the bookstore closesDif you can lend me your bike9 . -I have no idea _.-Maybe in Room 301.Awhen we will have the meetingBwhere we will have the meetingCwhen will we have the meetingDwhere will we have the meeting10 . disappointed she will be if she knows the result of the match!AHowBWhatCWhat aDWhat an11 . - Could you help me carry the box ?-_ .My pleasure .ASorry, Im busyBNo wayCNo problemDNo problems12 . In my room, the bed is _ the table _ the sofa.Abetween; andBeither; orCfrom; toDbecause; so13 . -Thank you so much for _ me to the concert.-Youre welcome. Im looking forward to _you there.Ainvites; seeingBinviting; seesCinviting; seeingDinvites; sees14 . Terry, _ from your cell phone when your father is talking to you.Alook upBlook aroundClook downDlook out二、补全对话6选5A: Hello, Peter.B: Hello, Li Ming. You look happy today. Why?A: 15 . .B: Wonderful ! But I know little about it . Do you often have this race?A: 16 . We have it to celebrate our Dragon Boat Festival. We take a day off on that day every year.B: We dont have such festival in England. 17 . A: Yes, it is. We also eat a kind of special food. 18 . B: Is it delicious? Where can I get this kind of food?A: 19 . My mom can make some for you.B: Thats very kind of you.三、完型填空In China, most families have one baby. Are you the only child in your family? Do you want to have a younger sister or brother? Well,_a new baby in your family is really special. If everyone in your family_care of the baby, your mom will be very glad to have _happy family. When you help to look after a new baby, you must try to_.Babies dont need sugar or salt, so dont give these things to_. In fact, sugarand salt are not good _babies, or you. Always ask your parents before you doanything for the baby, and they will show you how_look after your new little brother or sister. Your mum will be_if the new baby wakes a lot during the night. You might be able to help your mother by doing something nice for her, like bringing_ to drink for mum while she is thirsty.You may feel_jealous(嫉妒)of the baby sometimes. Dont think that you are a “bad person” if you get those feelings. _natural for you to have such feelings, Although there is one more child in your family, _your parents still love you as usual. The most important thing is that you should try to be a good elder brother or sister, your parents also_you to be friendly to your brother or sister. In the future. he or she will help you in_ways. When you go to university, your parents wont feel _.Do you look forward to having a brother or sister？20 . AhavingBhaveChas21 . AtakingBtakeCtakes22 . Asuch aBso aCa such23 . Abe carefulBlook out ofCbe carefully24 . AitBthemCyou25 . AwithBatCfor26 . Ato helpBhelping toChelp to27 . AhungryBtiredChappy28 . AorangesBwaterCapples juice29 . Aa littleBa bit ofCa kind of30 . AItsBThatsCThis is31 . AbutB/Cso32 . AexpectsBhopeCwish33 . AmanyBmuchCa lot34 . AalongBaloneClonely四、阅读单选Dear Liz,My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life. Life is busy and exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population (人口) of 10 million and heavy traffic.Im very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city. There are Mr and Mrs Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda. The school teaches about 70 percent in English, and 30 percent in Thai. Ive learned some spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking lesson is my favourite. Im learning all about Thai food and culture. People dont use chopsticks (筷子) here, but spoons and forks.Last weekend we drove to Pattaya Beach near Bangkok. I thought it was great, but Sanan and Chinda said that next month they were taking me to Phuket Island, where the beaches are even more beautiful. The month after next, were going to travel to Mr Phairats hometown in the north of Thailand. The Phairats own land there, and they have two elephants. Im going to ride those elephants and even wash them.Im amazed by everything in this country, especially by the elephants. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditionalsymbolof Thailand for many years.Ill tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write.Love,Mandy35 . Which of the following sentences about Mandy is true?AShe is a teacher in a Thai school.BShe is studying in a school in the north of Thailand.CShe is a student from Thailand.DShe is enjoying her stay in Thailand.36 . Why does Mandy say she is lucky?ABecause the host family are nice to her.BBecause her host family is a bit far from the citys heavy traffic and noise.CBecause she is able to study in the best school in Thailand.DBecause she has a lot of free time for her hobbies.37 . What does the underlined word “symbol” probably mean in Chinese?A象征B礼仪C祭祀D收入38 . What can we learn from the passage?APattaya Beach is the most beautiful beach in Thailand.BMandy has learnt to ride the elephant in Mr Phairats hometown.CTo Mandy, everything in Thailand is so amazing.DIn every Thai school, all the teachers give lessons in English.五、阅读判断A) 判断正误阅读下面的材料，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容。符合的写T，不符合的写F。(T = True, F = False) My name is Tom. When I was young, I was always sad, as almost everything ended in failure. Having seen me like that, my father decided to cheer me up.One day, he gave me a cup of water. I found it salty. My father said he just put a little salt in the cup. And then, he led me to a lake. There he threw a big handful (一把) of salt into the lake. Then he picked up a spoon of water and let me taste it. He asked, “Does it still taste salty?” “Not at all,” I said. My father said, “Now you may know the reason of your pain: you are just a cup of water, but not a lake. Just be a lake and you wont feel sad anymore.”I am thankful to my father. He hopes that I can be a person with a heart like a lake.39 . When Tom was young, he almost failed to do everything.40 . Toms father wanted to help Tom deal with the sad feelings.41 . Toms father asked him to taste the water in the lake first.42 . Tom found the water in the lake was saltier than the water in the cup.43 . Toms father hopes that Tom can be a person with a heart like a lake.六、用所给单词的正确形式填空七、用括号这所给动词的适当形式填空（共6小题；44 . It takes Kitty 30 minutes _ (read) English every day.45 . Shall we _(meet) at the school game at 8:00 in the morning?Good idea.46 . Everyone_ (have)a good time at the party.47 . What about_(go) on an outing next Sunday?48 . My father_ (not do) housework every evening.49 . Do you enjoy _ (do) morning exercises?七、填写适当的句子补全对话根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意义连贯、完整。A: You look worried, Peter. 50 . ?B: Im worried about my English. Im having trouble learning English. A: 51 . ?B: Sometimes I cant get the pronunciation right. A: Well, I think listening to MP3 can help you. You can follow what the speakers say in MP3. 52 . ?B: Thats a good idea.53 . ? I always forget them. A: You can write the new words in your small notebook or on a piece of paper. Then you can take it anywhere you go and study them from time to time. B: That might help! Thanks. A: Can you understand people when they talk to you? B: No, not always. Sometimes I cant understand what theyre saying. A: 54 . ? B: Maybe I will join an English club. A: You can also find a pen pal to practice your written English. B: That sounds like a good way to practice writing. Thank you, Linda!八、填空任务型阅读（6分）Many famous people had dreams when they were young. They often worked hard to make their dreams come true.When I was only 13 years old, I first thought about what I should do in the future. I used to dream about being a basketball player, a soccer player, or a baseball player. However, I gave up these dreams because I was too short. Then I thought about going into music, so I bought a guitar. But I couldnt play it very well. Then I had to give up my dream again. After that I thought about being a reporter and I worked really hard at it. At the age of 25, my dream came true and I became a reporterFinally, I learned the truth about making dreams come true. I should never give up and I must work hard.55 . How old was the writer when he first had a dream?_56 . Why did he give up being a basketball player?_57 . Did his dream come true at last?_九、回答问题阅读表达Two Englishmen were in Boston for a visit. One morning they went to look for a famous church, but they didnt know how to get there. They stopped a man and asked.“Excuse me, can you tell us the way to the North Church?”“Go three blocks and turn to your left,” he said, “You cant miss it.”So the Englishmen walked three blocks and turned to their left, but they didnt see any church. Then they asked a second man.“Excuse me, but were trying to find the North Church.”This one said, “Go three blocks and turn to your left.”But again they couldnt find the church. In the end they asked a third man, “Excuse me, please could you tell us how to get to the North Church?”“Go three blocks and turn to your left. You cant miss it.”They walked three blocks and turned to their left for a third time. This time they found the church.“Is everything in Boston three blocks and a left turn?” they asked themselves.Just then a man walked over to them, “Excuse me,” the man said. “Where is the East Park? Can you tell me?”“Go three blocks and turn to your left,” one of the Englishmen said. “You cant miss it.”根据短文内容，回答下列问题。58 . Where were the two Englishmen going?_59 . Did they know the way?_60 . What did the first man tell them?_61 . How many people did they ask the way?_62 . Do you think the two Englishmen know the way to the East Park?_十、话题作文63 . 段落编写使用所给的词语，编写一个意义相对完整的语段。提示词：dictionary, study, when, helpful, English要求：1. 使用全部提示词，并在语段中用下划线 “”标出提示词2. 语段具有一个相对合理的主题意义3. 词数：50- 80_第 11 页 共 11 页