2019-2020学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题A卷.doc

2019-2020学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题A卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 单项选择 (共15题；共30分)1. （2分）What he said touched not only her heart but also _. A . meB . myC . myselfD . mine2. （2分）A _ is a collection of information about a person or thing. A . fileB . symbolC . menu3. （2分） What should I do when I feel weak and tired all day? _ some food like beef may be helpful.A . EatB . EatingC . AteD . Eats4. （2分）（2015.山东东营）On snowy days, a driver must drive as _as possible.A . fastB . slowlyC . wiselyD . carefully5. （2分） When did you take up Japanese as a second foreign language? When I was 6 years oldA . start to learnB . refuse to learnC . give up learning6. （2分）I _ the hospital at eight oclock this morning.A . reached toB . wentC . arrived atD . got7. （2分）I didnt see Tom last night. Where was he?He_ an interesting book at home.A . readsB . is readingC . was readingD . will reading8. （2分）She looked _ she were ten years younger. A . thatB . likeC . asD . as though9. （2分）Mrs Li doesnt allow her children TV at weekends A . watchB . watchingC . to watchD . watched10. （2分）To something means to make something happen or appear A . createB . bringC . plan11. （2分）Joh was doing his homework his sister was listening to music. A . becauseB . beforeC . untilD . while12. （2分）He challenged me _ chess. A . playB . to playC . playedD . playing13. （2分）（2015青岛）Iwonder.A . howwillyoucelebrateThanksgivingB . thattheWaterFestivalisreallyfun.C . whatdopeopleeatontheMid-AutumnFestivalD . whetheryouwillmakeresolutiononNewYearsDay14. （2分）Jenny hid the bed so her sister couldnt find her.A . toB . onC . underD . with15. （2分） Well go on a trip to the Great wall next week._.A . Have funB . Cheer upC . Best wishesD . Never mind二、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)16. （10分）完形填空Mark lived in a village far away. One day he became very ill and everyone thought he would 1soon. They sent for a doctor. Two days 2the doctor came and looked over the sick man.3asked for a pen and some paper to write down the name of the medicine. But there was no pen 4paper in the village, because no one could write.The doctor 5up a piece of burnt wood from the fire and wrote the name of the medicine on the 6of the house. “ Get this medicine for him, and he will get 7soon. ” he said. Marks family and friends did not know8to do. They could not read the strange words. Then a young man 9an idea. He took off the door of the house, put it on his carriage(马车) and drove to the nearest 10. He bought the medicine there, and Mark was soon well again.（1）A . wake B . cry C . die （2）A . late B . later C . ago （3）A . The sick man B . Mark C . The doctor （4）A . and B . or C . then （5）A . picked B . held C . made （6）A . ground B . window C . door （7）A . well B . worse C . bad （8）A . when B . what C . where （9）A . thought B . hit C . caught （10）A . shop B . farm C . hospital 三、 阅读理解 (共3题；共49分)17. （14分）任务型阅读阅读短文，按要求完成各题Minoru Yamasaki was a well-known American architect（建筑师）He was born in 1912 in SeattleWashingtonHis parents came from JapanMinoru went to college to study architectureEvery summer he worked in a fish factory to help pay for collegeOften he worked from four oclock in the morning until midnightHe slept in a room with 100 other menLater in lifeYamasaki remembered these times and was always good to his workersYamasaki sometimes dreamed about his workOnce he woke up at three oclock in the morningHe got up and started to draw the building that was in his dream and he still remembered Yamasaki used a new design for the buildingsThese buildings are now the Century Plaza Hotel，and Tower in Los Angeles，CaliforniaYamasaki was different from other architectsHis buildings give people a feeling of peace and happinessMany of his designs have pools of water，flowers，and windows on the roof to let in lightHe always designed buildings to please peopleHe wanted to give them a place away from the busy ways of modern lifeYamasaki worked for several companiesBut his success began when he started his own companyIn 1956，he won the Architects First Honor Award for his design of an airport in StLouisMissouriHe won two more awards over the next five yearsIn l962，he designed the World Trade Center in New YorkIt is very famousIn l993，a bomb exploded（炸弹爆炸）in the World Trade CenterBut the buildings did not fall down because they had a good designYamasaki had strong opinions about his buildingsThey had to be built his wayHe refused to change the design of his buildings，even if he lost a jobMinoru Yamasaki died in l986He designed more than 300 buildingsPeople will enjoy the design and beauty of his buildings for a very longtime（1）根据短文内容完成句子填空（每空限填一个单词）。In the first paragraph the writer of the passage tells us_ and _Minoru Yamasaki was born（2）The buildings that Minoru Yamasaki designed are different from the other architects because his buildings always make people feel_ and_（3）把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语。（4）根据短文内容用一个完整的英文句子（限8个词以内）回答问题。Minoru Yamasaki was a wellknown American architectWhat is he famous for?18. （25分）阅读短文内容, 完成下面的任务。At the age of 15, most girls are just learning about fashion(时尚). But Madison Robinson is making (A)_(越来越多的) money because of the design(设计) for flip-flops(人字拖鞋) for kids. The shoes sell for about $25 a pair, and they have made at least $1.2 million.Madison, from Texas, the USA, (B) came up with the idea at the age of eight. With the help of her father Dan, she could turn her drawings into real shoes.Her business(生意) helped her a lot, such as public speaking(演说). And now Madison has a lot of money to pay for her college(大学). “(C) ,” she says. “Its for college.” Madison wants to study business in college. “(D)我想自己做某些事情, ” she says.（1）在文中(A)处填入恰当的内容:（2）文中(B)处came up with the idea意思是:（3）Who helped Madison turn her drawings into shoes?（4）将文中(C)处的句子翻译成汉语。（5）将文中(D)处的句子翻译成英语。19. （10分） Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts，and more students will want them.Mary Bluett，an official said mobile phone use is a distraction（分心的事） to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams. She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt get in touch with their children.Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school：they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones， but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.（1）Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones _A . because they are studentsB . when they are freeC . when they are at schoolD . because they are children（2）We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from _A . the makers and sellersB . the passers-by and strangersC . their parents and friendsD . some mobile phone users（3）What does the underlined word cheat mean in the passage？A . 聊天B . 核对C . 查询D . 作弊（4）Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt _during school hours.A . use their mobile phonesB . leave their mobile phones at school officeC . help the teachers with their workD . get in touch with their children（5）The passage tells us that _A . students shouldnt have mobile phones at school except for some special reasonsB . it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at schoolC . some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt use their phones at schoolD . parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours四、 七选五 (共1题；共10分)20. （10分）请阅读下面短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。每个空格只填一个单词。What is a hurricane?You may already know that hurricanes are storms that can cause devastating (毁灭性的) waves, wind, and rain. They happen during “Hurricane Season,” which is from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.Types of HurricanesThere are five types of hurricanes, which are based on wind speeds. The categories help people know how much damage a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed, the more dangerous the storm. For example, a Category 5 hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour, which are strong enough to destroy the buildings along the shorelines completely.Hurricane DangersWhen a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall, there can be a devastating flood. The centre of a hurricane is called the eye. While most of a hurricane has dangerously strong winds, the eye is actually a calm area in the storm. When the eye of a hurricane passes over land, people might think that its over, but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of the hurricane moves through.Hurricane Safety TipsThere is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction, so if you ever find yourself in the path of a hurricane, be sure to remember the following safety tips.Be sure you have a radio, batteries, fresh drinking water, and enough food.Tell neighbours, friends, and family members your emergency plans. Tell them where youll go if you need to leave your home.If you live near the ocean, leave your home and travel to a safe place. You could stay with a friend or a family member, in a hotelmotel, or in an emergency shelter area.Stay inside during the storm. You could be seriously injured if you go outside.HurricanesCharacteristicsHurricanes happen during “Hurricane Season”, _about 6 months in the Atlantic Ocean and 6.5 months in the Pacific Ocean.Devastating waves, wind, and rain are usually the _of hurricanes.CategoriesHurricanes have been _into five categories by scientists, based on wind speeds.A Category 5 hurricane can destroy all the _along the shorelines._A hurricane which comes together with heavy rainfall, may _to a terrible flood.The eye is the _part of a hurricane. Soon after it passes，the wind and rain increase again.Safety TipsIts _to stop a hurricane or change its direction.If finding yourself in the path of a hurricane, you should remember to _the safety tips.Stay inside during the storm, _you could be seriously injured.五、 翻译 (共1题；共4分)21. （4分）完成句子。根据汉语和所给英语单词的提示，用相关动词短语完成下列句子(每空词数不超过4个)。 （1）我最好的朋友总是帮助我把我最好的展现出来。(bring)My best friend always helps to _ the best in me.（2）保持教室内干净是我们的职责。(be)It _ us to keep the classroom clean.（3）在上周的歌咏比赛中，她在演唱中发挥了作用。(play)In the singing competition last week, she _ in the singing.（4）同学们正准备明天举行一场英语晚会。（ready）The classmates _ have an English evening tomorrow.六、 单词拼写 (共1题；共10分)22. （10分）根据文意及首字母提示补全短文。Have you ever thought of living on Mars? Our Earth is becoming more and more c_. And at the same time theres terrible p_here. If we move to Mars, things will probably change. However, it may be d_for people to have a conversation there, because sound doesnt travel very f_on Mars. The low pressure(气压) makes it so. For example, as_by a human scream on Earth can travel a little over a kilometre. But on Mars, the sound from that same scream will only move 15 metres at m_. Besides, the atmosphere on Mars is also much t_than that on Earth. On Earth, our atmosphere is about 3 km t_, while it is very thin on Mars. Also Earth has a much higher t_than Mars. while it is very thin on Marsso, are you r_to go to Mars?七、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)23. （5分）你的朋友ike由于长时间玩电脑游戏，身体出现了很多不适的地方，如：头痛，眼睛不舒服，腰酸背痛等，请按以下写作提示写一篇80词左右的短文，介绍一下他的情况，并给出你的建议。写作提示：1）介绍下Mike玩电脑游戏的情况；2）他的身体有哪些不适？3）你给他的建议是什么？写作要求：1）表达通顺，逻辑清楚。2）不要出现单词拼写，句子结构错误。第 13 页 共 13 页参考答案一、 单项选择 (共15题；共30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、二、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)16-1、三、 阅读理解 (共3题；共49分)17-1、17-2、17-3、17-4、18-1、18-2、18-3、18-4、18-5、19-1、19-2、19-3、19-4、19-5、四、 七选五 (共1题；共10分)20-1、五、 翻译 (共1题；共4分)21-1、21-2、21-3、21-4、六、 单词拼写 (共1题；共10分)22-1、七、 书面表达 (共1题；共5分)23-1、