2019-2020年八年级英语上学期期中试题(VIII).doc

2019-2020年八年级英语上学期期中试题(VIII)听下面一段对话，回答第1-2 两个小题。1. How many cups of coffee has Mike drunk today?A. Three B. FourC. Five2. What does Jane advise Mike to drink?A. Coffee B. TeaC. Milk Tea听下面一段对话，回答第3-4 两个小题。 3. Whats the relationship between the two speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student. 4. Why are robots being more popular? A. Because they are cheap. B. Because they can do lots of things. C. Because they look like humans.听下面一段独白，回答第5-7 三个小题。 5. Where is the man going? A. America B. AustraliaC. Britain 6. Whats A B&B hotel? A. It is an expensive hotel. B. It provides bed and breakfast. C. It has sports equipment. 7. Why doesnt the man like a B&B hotel? A. Because he cant book a roomB. Because it is very expensive.C. Because he cant do some sports.听下面一段对话，回答第8-10 三个小题。8. How many students are there in a group?A. Three B. FourC. Five9. Who will write down the key points?A. The leaderB. The teacherC. Every one10. What does the speaker think of group work in English learning?A. UselessB. BoringC. Helpful第二节 听取信息（共5小题：每小题1分， 满分5分）听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入空白处。听录音前，你将有15秒钟的时间。录音播放两遍。你将有80秒的作答时间。Information about the English lectureTopicThe _A_ between American English and British English.SpeakerMr. _B_ from Hong Kong University.PlaceIn the school _C_.TimeFrom 7:00 to _D_, Friday evening, May 28th.NoteDont _E_笔试部分( 85分 )第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从11-20各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出可以填入空白处得最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。11. Some children are playing games and _ are talking happily.A. othersB. otherC. the other D. another12. Our group _ Kelly and John. There are altogher 5 students.A. includedB. includeC. includingD. have13. They built a bridge over the river. And the bridge is _.A. fifty-meter-longB. fifty-meters-longC. fifty metre longD. fifty meters long14. Mary spent _ time but did _ work than anybody else.A. little; muchB. less; moreC. little; more D. less;much15. My uncle used _ a very good football player, but that was a long time ago.A. to beingB. beingC. to beD. be16. Jack will go abroad to have his _ education.A. farB. furtherC. fartherD. the farthest17. Kelvin is a kind man. _, he spends his free time helping the old people near his home.A. Such as B. LikeC. For exampleD. That is18. You are the _ student to finish the marathon. Congratulations!A. fourtiethB. twelvthC. ninthD. forth19. Without saying _, he left in a hurry.A. anythingB. somethingC. nothingD. some20. She knows that she _ young _.A. is; any longerB. isnt; any longer C. isnt; no longerD. is; no longer第二节 语法选择（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Once a big horse and a small donkey were travelling together, carrying all kinds of things on their backs for their owner. The big horse was very strong _21_ he carried as heavy as the small donkey.The donkey was able to keep up with the big horse in the _22_. But after a while, the donkey began to feel too _23_ to keep up any more.So the donkey asked the horse, “Brother Horse, could you please help me? I am afraid I _24_ go on carrying as heavy as you can.”“No, you carry yours. I carry _25_. It is not my problem that you are not as big and strong as me,” the horse answered, feeling very _26_ that he was stronger.Not long after that, the donkey finally _27_ to the ground and died.Their owner moved what the donkey carried _28_ the back of the horse. Having to _29_ the double load for the rest of the journey, the horse now knew he should have helped the donkey out. That way _30_ the donkey could carry something. The horse was sorry for being too selfish, but it was too late.21. A. thoughB. butC. becauseD. then22. A. endB. beginningC.middleD. last23. A. tiredB. tiring C.lazyD. easy24. A. should B. cantC. have toD. must25. A. yoursB. oursC. hisD. mine26. A. proud B. afraidC. excitedD. nervous27. A. broke downB. fell behindC. stood upD. fell down28. A. off B. inC. upD. from29. A. dropB. fetchC. takeD. carry30. A. at leastB. at onceC. at firstD. at most 三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3645各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It is very important to stay healthy. I have a neighbor. She is an old lady. She can do all the housework, _31_ newspapers, watch TV and search on the Internet to learn something new. I often see _32_ do taijiquan in the morning and dance in the evening. She looks young and beautiful _33_ she is over seventy. Last week a reporter from a magazine interviewed her and asked _34_ she kept so young and healthy. She replied with a smile:I have a secret of staying young and healthy. It is quite _35_. Keep your mind active, take an interest in the world _36_ you, and learn at least one new thing every day. Try to do different kinds of housework and do sports as _37_ as you can. Dont think you are too old to go back to _38_. I know a man who entered a medical college when he was 70 years old. He studied there for 6 years and now he is a doctor. Another man went to a tennis school at the age of 72 and now he is good at _39_ tennis. Some people may say staying young is easy only for those who live in the future. In fact, no matter how old you are, you can make it.Please tell the story to your family. It would be a good start to _40_ the ladys example. I hope all people will stay young and healthy.31. A. lookB. readC. seeD. watch32. A.herB. himC. otherD. others33. A. thanB. sinceC. thoughD. because34. A. whatB. whyC. whoD. how35. A. early B. dearC. easyD. late36. A. underB. aroundC. aboveD. between37. A. soonB. busilyC. hardlyD. often38. A. placeB. songC. schoolD. dance39. A. buyingB. losingC. sendingD. playing40. A. followB. giveC. makeD. bring四、阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(A)QQ is one of the most popular chat tools among teenagers. We regard it as an important chat tool in our daily life because it has some advantages. First, we can make lots of e-friends on QQ. It is easy to find the person who has the same interest as us, and we can talk with him or her happily. Second, we can also join a QQ group to find the information we need. For example, if we want to learn English well, we can choose a group with many English lovers in it. Third, we can also play games with our friends on QQ and always have fun. QQ brings us a lot of benefits（益处）， but it can also cause some problems. Its dangerous to tell strangers on QQ our real personal information like the telephone number, address and ID number. If we spend too much time chatting online, it wont be good for our study and health.41. QQ is a kind of _.A. game B. chat toolC. bookD. TV programme42. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. We can get lots of information on QQ.B. We can make everything on QQ.C. We can get everything on QQ.D. We can play games with friends on QQ.43. Sometimes QQ may bring us some _ if we dont use it well.A. problemsB. benefitsC. interestsD. fun44. QQ will be good for us if _.A. we spend too much time chatting online.B. we get some useful information we needC. we tell some strangers about our real telephone numberD. we tell some strangers about our real address and ID number45. If we want to learn English well, we can _.A. do shopping on QQB. always chat in Chinese on QQC. play games with our friends on QQD. join a QQ group with many English lovers in it(B)Dear boys and girls, Im very happy to be your guest speaker today. It is a great pleasure to visit your school and meet all of you here. I would like to tell you all by myself. I have been a reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job because I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen wars, earthquakes, poverty（贫穷）and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness. In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were very young and lived in the streets. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. In a year, she was looking after two hundred children, feeding them, teaching them and giving them hope. Another time, I was in Japan after a terrible earthquake. In a place, I found an old lady whose house fell down. Her son was missing and people around her said that there was no hope. For four days, she kept moving heavy stones by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was still alive. Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious illness. He had to have twenty operations in hospital. But when I met him, he was still smiling. Now when my life is difficult, I always remember the courage of the three people.46. The writer chose the job as a reporter to _.A. meet homeless childrenB. teach children some lessonsC. make a speechD. travel around the world47. From the passage, we know Rosa was _.A. kind B. young C. hopeless D. serious48. _ made the old lady in Japan find her son at last.A. Happiness B. Hope C. Reporters D. People around4. When the writer is in trouble, he always thinks of _.49. boring travelsB. the courage of the three peopleC. many homeless childrenD. the terrible earthquake and wars50. The passage above is a _.A. news report B. letterC. speechD. diary(C)Once upon a time all feelings went to an island for a vacation, and each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of a strong storm was announced, so all rushed to their boats. Yet, Love did not wish to run away quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realized it was time to leave. But there were no boats to use. Love looked around with hope. Just then Richness was passing by Love in a large boat. Love shouted, “Richness, can you take me with you?” Richness answered, “ No, I cant. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you.”Love decided to ask Vanity（虚荣）who was also passing by in a beautiful boat for help. But Vanity said with a cold voice, “No, I cant take you with me. My boat will get dirty with your muddy feet.”Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was useless. “No, I cant take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it hardly cared about anyone else.Love was growing worried and hopeless. Just then somebody called out, “e here, Love. I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so kind, but jumped onto the boat happily.After getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Love asked, “Knowledge, do you know who was so kind to give me a lift when no one else wished to help?”Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”“Time?” asked Love, “But why did Time help me?” Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time is able to understand how valuable Love is.”51. According to the passage, which one did not go to an island for a vacation?A. Love B. Richness C. Vanity D. Knowledge52. Which word has the same meaning as “Sorrow”?A. Worry B. Anger C. Sadness D. Smile53. Happiness didnt take Love on his boat because_.A. He is selfish.B. He couldnt hear the call for help.C. He didnt care about othersproblem.D. His boat was too small.54. Why didnt Vanity take Love with him in his boat?A. Because there was no place for Love in his boat.B. Because he thought Love would make his boat dirty.C. Because he wanted to stay alone.D. Because he wasnt friendly to others.55. What can we learn from this passage?A. When we are rich, we may pay more attention to love.B. All the feelings are important in our life except love.C. As time goes by, we can realize the importance of love.D. When we are in happiness and sorrow, we shouldnt remember love.(D)On June 16th, xx, Tiangong-1 weled the Shenzhou manned spacecraft（载人飞船）. There were three people in it. At that time, a thirty-three-year-old woman, became the first Chinese female astronaut in space.Liu Yang became a pilot after flying safely for 1,680 hours. In xx, she became an astronaut because of her good job.“When I was a pilot, I flew in the sky. Now that I am an astronaut, I will fly in space. This will be much higher and farther. I always think: What would the Earth look like from space?” Liu said.“I have full confidence. Men and women have their own advantage（优势）in doing space tasks.”She also has her own hobby. “ I love children and I love life. I love reading, such as novels and history books. I am also a great cook. To be with my family is one kind of happiness, but to fly is another kind that people cant experience（经历）.”“I am grateful to the motherland and the people,” Liu said after ing back to the Earth safely.56. Liu Yang became an astronaut when she was _ years old.A. 18 B. 33 C. 31 D. 2557. From the passage, we know Liu Yang is very _.A. quiet B. confident C. beautiful D. safe58. What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?A. Liu Yang is a good wife and mother.B. Liu Yang enjoys her job as well as her family life.C. Liu Yang loves reading novels and history books.D. Liu Yang has to work hard every day.59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. There are three astronauts in the Shenzhou manned spacecraft.B. Liu Yang is a pilot before being an astronaut.C. Liu Yang is the first Chinese woman astronaut who goes into space.D. Liu Yang thinks women are better than men.60. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Shenzhou manned spacecraftB. The first Chinese female astronautC. Love your work and familyD. How to find your dream五、写作（共三节，共20分）第一节 单词拼写（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）根据句子的意思和所给的首字母及单词填写所缺单词，并把完整的单词写在答题卷上。1.I was walking in the street. S_, a flower pot dropped down in front of me.What a terrible accident.2. Kate was not able to r_ her problem until she talked with the teacher for an hour. She felt sorry then.3. Thank you for helping me out. - A_. Its my pleasure.4. An inventor is someone who can c_ something new and make the world better.5. I was sick yesterday. So my secretary took the meeting i_. She is really a good helper.第二节 完成句子（共 6 小题，共20个空，每空0.5分，满分10分）根据所给的汉语内容，用英语完成下列句子。（每空只写一词）1. 期待听到你们的好消息！I _ _ _ _ your good news!2. 经过长期锻炼，刘梅比以前健康多了。After a long period of taking exercise, Liu Mei is _ _ than before.3. 你必须远离毒品。You must _ _ _ drugs.4. 不要再依赖你的父母了。Stop _ _ _ your parents.5. 你要喝点什么东西吗？Would you like to have _ _ _?6. 你越细心，那么你遇到的麻烦则越少。_ _ _ you are, _ _ trouble you will get into.第三节 书面表达（共1题，共10分）过度使用电脑，长时间上网，使得许多中学生出于亚健康状态(sub-health state)。请根据以下提示，写一篇80词左右的英语短文。文章开头已给出，不计入总词数。要求语言通顺，意思连贯，表达完整，要点齐全。1. 如果长期使用电脑，你的视力会收到影响。缺乏室外运动，长期久坐，会引致肥胖。2. 依赖网络，沉迷网上游戏，将危害到你的学习。缺乏睡眠，让你在校时昏昏欲睡。花大量金钱购买网游武器（weapon），浪费金钱。3. 根据以上问题，提出你的建议（至少两点） Nowadays, many middle school students are in the sub-health state because_