中学校2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期末考试试卷A卷.doc

中学校2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期末考试试卷A卷一、 单选题 (共15题；共30分)1. （2分）Excuse me, is there book by Mo Yan?Yes. Its on bookshelf over there.A . a; /B . a; theC . /; theD . the; a2. （2分） Would you please tell me _ in todays newspaper? Sorry, I havent read it yet.A . something importantB . important somethingC . anything importantD . important anything3. （2分） I was told to be here before seven. Oh, you . Im sorry for not telling you that we have changed the plan.A . mustntB . cantC . wontD . neednt4. （2分） I cant afford the white dress. Can you show me another one? What about the orange one? The price is a little .A . cheaperB . higherC . lowerD . more expensive5. （2分）Do you remember the film last year?A . seeB . to seeC . seeingD . saw6. （2分）There are more flowers in your garden than _.A . my gardenB . mineC . in mineD . my7. （2分）_ of the term, I should make it different to study English.A . At the beginningB . In the beginningC . With the beginningD . To the beginning8. （2分）-Do you know _ I could pass the exam?-Sorry, Ive no idea.A . thatB . whetherC . whatD . which9. （2分）I dont like math _ its difficult for me.A . becauseB . butC . inD . and10. （2分）In Bettys opinion， Mark Twain isnt as _as Confucius or Shakespeare. A . more famousB . the most famousC . the more famousD . famous11. （2分）We usually use Wechat to chat with each other online.Thats great. But I dont know_ it.A . how to useB . what to useC . how can I useD . what can I use12. （2分）Wed like more students to join the story telling club.A . 状语B . 直接宾语C . 宾语补足语D . 谓语13. （2分）What do you think of talent shows? .Theyre too boring.A . Pretty goodB . I love themC . I dont mind themD . I cant stand them.14. （2分） What about going shopping together? Sorry, I have a lot of homework _.A . doB . to doC . doingD . did15. （2分）Lisa, dont do many things at one time, or youll be tired out. You cant . A . burn the candle at both endsB . provide for a rainy dayC . put all your eggs in one basketD . do as Romans do when in Rome二、 完形填空 (共1题；共15分)16. （15分）通读全文，根据短文理解，选择最佳答案填空。 Long long ago, there was a swan（天鹅） with golden feathers（金羽毛）. She lived in a lake. A woman lived in a small house1the lake with her two daughters. They were very poor. They worked hard all year round, 2still, they lived a hard life and sometimes they even didnt have enough3to buy food.The swan was4to see that. She said to herself, Ill give one of my5to them each day, then they can live a happy life with the money selling my feathers. That evening, she6to the poor womans house and left a golden feather on the table without saying7. From then on, the swam came every day and gave them a feather. The woman was very happy because their life was much8than before.But day after day, the woman became greedy（贪婪）. She said to her9.The swan may fly away one day. If so, we will be poor again. We should take all10feathers when she comes next time.Oh, no, Mom! cried the daughters, This will11the swan. She helps us a lot! But the mother wouldnt listen. When the12came as usual, the mother caught her and took all her feathers. But suddenly, the golden feathers13chicken feathers. Then, the Golden Swan said, Poor Woman, I came to14you, but you wanted to kill me. Now, I am leaving and will15come back. Never be greedy! With these words, the swan flew away.（1）A . above B . over C . near D . under （2）A . and B . but C . if D . or （3）A . money B . time C . room D . energy （4）A . happy B . surprised C . sad D . scared （5）A . presents B . golden coins C . feathers D . collections （6）A . flew B . ran C . climbed D . walked （7）A . something B . everything C . nothing D . anything （8）A . duller B . better C . busier D . harder （9）A . brothers B . sisters C . sons D . daughters （10）A . his B . her C . their D . our （11）A . hurt B . save C . protect D . refuse （12）A . woman B . daughter C . chicken D . swan （13）A . heard of B . changed into C . looked for D . came from （14）A . trouble B . help C . teach D . invite （15）A . sometimes B . always C . usually D . never 三、 阅读理解 (共5题；共39分)17. （6分） When I was 14, I left school with learning disabilities and decided to surf the biggest waves in the world, first in California and then in Hawaii. One morning, I met an old man, a bum（流浪汉）, on the street comer. He asked me if I was running away from home. I told him, “Not exactly, sir. ”After talking a while, he told me that he had something to show me and share with me. We walked several blocks until we came upon the downtown Public Library.The bum asked me to sit down and wait a moment. Later he returned with some books, and then said, “I want to teach you two things. Number one is never to judge a book by its cover, for a cover fools you. Ill bet you think Im a bum, dont you?”I said, “I guess so, sir.”“Well, young man, Ive got a little surprise for you. I am one of the wealthiest（富有的）men in the world. But a year ago, when my wife passed away, I realized there were certain things I had not yet experienced in life, one of which was what it would be like to live like a bum on the streets. For the past year I have been going from city to city doing just that. Number two is to learn how to read, for there is only one thing that people cant take away from you, and that is your wisdom（智慧）. ”At that moment, he gave me the books hed pulled from the shelves. His parting request（请求）was for me to never forget what he taught me. I have remembered until today.（1）The boywhen he was 14.A . liked runningB . left schoolC . did well in studyD . traveled around the world（2）Which of the following is true?A . The old man took the boy home.B . The old man was homeless and poor.C . The old man was friendly to the boy.D . The old man and his wife went from city to city.（3）The old man taught the boy how to.A . love peopleB . become wiseC . choose friendsD . experience the bums life18. （8分）阅读理解The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in 1971 in downtown Seattle, Washington, D.C., in the United StatesIt was a small coffee shop that roasted its own coffee beansThe coffee shops business did well, and by 1981 there were three more Starbucks shops in SeattleThings really began to change for the company in 1981That year, Howard Schultz met the three men who ran (经营) StarbucksSchultz worked in New York for a company that made kitchen equipmentHe noticed that Starbucks ordered a large number of special coffee makers and he was curious about the companySchultz went to Seattle to see what Starbucks did, and he liked what he sawHe wanted to become part of the companyIn 1982, the original (原先的) Starbucks owners hired Schultz as the companys head of marketingIn 1983, Schultz travelled to ItalyThe unique atmosphere of the coffee bars there caught his eyeTo Schultz it seemed that Italians spent their daily lives in three places: home, work place, and coffee barHis experience in Italy gave Schultz a new idea for Starbucks back in SeattleSchultz created an atmosphere for Starbucks coffee shops that was comfortable, and customers (顾客) everywhere seemed to like it Between 1987 and 1992, Starbucks opened 150 new shopsand that was only the beginningIn fact, by the year 2000, three new Starbucks shops opened somewhere around the world every day!Today, Starbucks has thousands of shops, including shops in twenty-six countriesOne thing that helps make Starbucks succeed in cities outside the United States is the way Starbucks works with local shops and restaurantsBy working together with a store already in the city, Starbucks gets an understanding of customers in the cityThis understanding helps Starbucks open shops in the right locations for their customers （1）What is the main idea of this passage? A . How Starbucks has grownB . What Starbucks makesC . Starbucks customersD . How Starbucks makes its coffee（2）Which is TRUE about Starbucks first ten years of business? A . It grew very quicklyB . It was run by Howard SchultzC . It made special coffee makersD . It was a small company（3）What helps Starbucks succeed in places outside the United States? A . Opening restaurants in just a few locations each yearB . Only selling locally produced coffee beansC . Working with other major coffee-making companiesD . Learning about local customers（4）Which shows the right order according to the passage?aOne hundred and fifty new shops openedbHoward met three owners of StarbuckscHoward got a new idea for StarbucksdStarbucks is popular all over the worldeHoward was a member of a company which made kitchen equipmentA . beadcB . ebcadC . ecabdD . becad19. （10分）阅读理解David is a college student. Last year he went on vacation to Yunnan with his cousin, Cindy. First, they went to Kunming by plane. David liked the weather there. It was not cold or hot. It was really fine. Cindy liked all kinds of flowers best there.After two weeks, they went to Dali by train. They visited the famous Dali old city and some other places of interest there. They also knew about many local customs(当地的风俗).One week later, David and Cindy took the bus to Lijianga beautiful town. They visited Jade Dragon Snow Mountain(玉龙雪山). It was really wonderful. They also visited the old town of Lijiang. There were many interesting stores and restaurants there. They ate much fine food there. And Cindy bought many presents(礼物) for her sister Mary and her brother Bill. David had to come back to the university so they only stayed in Lijiang for one week.David likes Lijiang so much. He hopes to visit it this summer holiday again.根据短文内容，选择正确答案：（1）Who did David go to Kunming with? A . His parents.B . His friend.C . His cousin.D . No one.（2）How long did they stay in Kunming? A . For a week.B . For two weeks.C . For three weeks.D . For a month.（3）How did they go to Dali? A . By train.B . By bus.C . By ship.D . By plane.（4）Did Cindy buy many presents for her parents in Lijiang? A . Yes, he did.B . No, he doesnt.C . Yes, he does.D . No, he didnt.（5）Which is the best title(标题) of this article(文章)? A . Welcome to Kunming.B . Lets go to visit Yunnan.C . Traveling in Yunnan.D . The wonderful old townLijing.20. （10分） One day Mr Smith went to a dinner party. He was wearing very old clothes. He came into the room, but people in the room didnt look at him. They didnt ask him to sit at the table. He wasnt happy. But he said nothing.Mr Smith went home quickly and put on his best clothes. He went back to the party. Everyone in the room stood up and looked at him. They gave him good food to eat.Mr Smith took off his coat, and put it on the food and said, “Eat, coat!”The other people were surprised and asked, “What are you doing? Why do you do that?”Mr Smith answered, “I am asking my coat to eat food. When I wore old clothes, you didnt look at me. You didnt ask me to sit down. Now I am wearing these nice clothes. And you give me good food. Now see, you give the food to my coat, not to me.”（1）One day Mr Smith went to .A . a birthday partyB . a dinner partyC . an English partyD . a movie（2）When he came into the room, the people didnt look at him. Why?A . Because the people didnt ask him to comeB . Because Mr Smith wore old clothes.C . Because Mr Smith didnt say hello to them first.D . Because it was night and they didnt see him.（3）Why did he go home quickly?A . Because he didnt want to stay at a restaurantB . Because he went home for his best clothes.C . Because the people there asked him to leaveD . Because he didnt like the food there.（4）Whats the meaning of “surprised” in Chinese?A . 高兴的B . 不满的C . 感到奇怪的D . 生气的（5）Which statement is right?A . A person in good clothes should eat good foodB . A good coat should eat good food.C . We cant judge (判断) a man by his clothesD . Mr Smith is stupid (愚蠢的).21. （5分）左栏是五个人陈述，右栏是七种情况的描述：请为每个人选择最合适的内容。 _Jim is a school boy. He likes playing football very much. He plays every day after school. He wants to be a good football player like Ronaldo._Mr. Wang is in America to see his daughter. He has nothing to do every day. He wants to do some reading._Mr. Green is looking for a new house with three bedrooms. He also wants to have a big garden. So he can plant some vegetables in it._I have a good friend. His name is Peter. But we havent received a letter from each other._Mr. Black is a businessman. He often travels in different places. But these days he wants to stay here for a few months. He wants to rent a room near a stationA. We have movedPlease come to the party in our new home.8: 00pm, on May 30.Betty and Peter.Add: 44 North Street；Tel：e5555-2981; Email: betty email.netB. Must sell $ 275Best washing machine only 6 months old.Owner going abroad (国外). Call Mike Green.Add:555-3956:Email:mikehotmail.comC. Smith s Book ClubNew and old books over 1, 000 kinds.Good coffee and tea.Open every day from 10: 00 to 22: 00Add: 25 Bug Apple Square; Tel: 555-2125Email:smithyahoo.comD. House for saleComfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town. Three bedrooms, living-room, kitchen, dining-room, bathroom.Offers over $35,000E. Room to rentSmall room to rent in city center flat. Newly painted with modern furniture. Near railway station. Buses from door.Tel:555-2108F. Join our football teamBoys and girls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 9-16. Meet in Great Park on Friday at 3: 00 pm.G. An old deskIt is cheap, Only 10 yuan. It is very strong.Call me at15019372905四、 根据句子意思，用括号中所给汉语提示或英语单词的适当形式填空。 (共10题；共43分)22. （10分）阅读下列短文，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。 Pablo and I were walking home from playing football. On the way, I told him that our school needed _football team. At once, Pablo suggested, Why not run for(竞选) class president so that you can set one up?Who would want _(I)? I asked, surprised at the idea.Pablo made a list of reasons: I was the _(good) student of all in sports and lessons; I was _(friend) to everyone. When I told him running for president would be much work, he _(promise) that he would help me.I did run, and Pablo did help me. First，we made posters to hang in the hallway. Next, Pablo helped me _(write) a speech about why Id make a good class president.The big day came. I gave my speech in front of the whole grade, promising my _(classmate) that if they chose me, Id start a football team.As Pablo and I nervously waited _the result, I was told that my speech was _successful that I was the right person to be class president.Now we went _(happy) to Coach Simpson and asked how I could start our new football team.23. （2分）Really? She cant go there._she_(study) in her room?24. （10分）语法填空There is a special kind of hotel in Quebec, Canada. It has a bar, a church, a shop and a small movie theater.These things are not unusual. But this hotel is only open from J_to March every year. Why? Because it is _(make) of ice and snow! When the weather _(get) warm, the hotel melts (融化) and closes. Every winter, the hotel owners_(build) the hotel again.Everything in the Ice Hotel is made of ice and snow. All the furniture, such as the _(table) and chairs, is made of ice, even the beds are made of ice! So people use special sleeping bags on the ice beds. Inside the Ice Hotel, the temperature is about 3 degrees blew zero.When people sleep, the sleeping bags keep them w_. In the morning, they can have a hot breakfast. After breakfast, people can enjoy winter activities. They can go skiing or ice fishing, or they can go s _in the dining room. A_the end of the day, people can relax at the bar. They can have drinks in glasses made of ice. Many people e _the Ice Hotel every year, but they can only enjoy it for a short time b _it melts again.25. （10分）阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Teenagers can make money to buy things for themselves if they have one or two part-time jobs, which is good for them, of course. However, therere _(many) teenagers volunteering than having part-time jobs now. A recent survey _(show) that 56% of teenagers volunteer to help charities, while only 39% _(take) part-time jobs to make money. Parents also say that 82% of teenagers do something to help others in their lives.Sara Johnson, _teacher at a high school in Chicago, realizes that teenagers are more _(interest) in joining in charities. She said, “I think that kids are realizing how _(importance) it is.” She believes that the teenagers in the younger generation do more in charities than her generation _(do).Unlike other public high schools, Illiana Christian High School doesnt often _(ask) its students to do public services, _most of its students still volunteer. Suzanne Hammer, a junior, said, “I dont understand why you dont take part in voluntary_(activity) if you can. I think everybody should try to help others.26. （1分）What color is_(she) jacket? 27. （1分）Many people will go to the concert, _(包括) teachers, students and parents. 28. （1分）Keep off the _ (草地).29. （1分）She always helps the old people carry water. She is a k_girl. 30. （6分）完成句子。根据括号内汉语提示，完成句子。(1)Its too dangerous to (游泳)_alone.(2)Jack is the (高)_of the five boys.(3)What would you do if your brother borrowed your bike without _（允许）.(4)Sandy enjoys reading books and she has been to many (图书馆)_.(5)Dont forget to check your test paper (仔细)_before the exam is over.(6)If you stand very close to the Europeans you are talking with,some might feel_（不自然，不舒服）.31. （1分）F_ is the second(第二个) month of a year. 五、 单词填空 (共1题；共5分)32. （5分）根据句意及提示完成单词。（1）After sleeping for two hours, I am feeling even _(更差).（2）I think thats the _(最差) film of all.（3）Sam is the same _(高) as his sister now.（4）The _(重量) of a baby at birth is just over seven pounds.（5）There are 60 s_ in a minute.六、 将下列句子译成英语，并将所译句子写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。 (共5题；共21分)33. （5分）经过一个月的努力，我终于成功了。(make it)34. （5分）张静是双胞胎中较瘦的那个。 35. （2分）寒冷的天气通常使得我们在白天更容易保持清醒。 The cold weather usually _ for us_ in the daytime.36. （1分）她不想去图书馆，想去别的地方。 (somewhere else)_37. （8分）短语翻译。 查阅_ 提高你的写作水平_犯错误_ 依靠_注意_ 把与联系起来_