2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试题（I）卷.doc

2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试题（I）卷一、 单项填空 (共10题；共20分)1. （2分）（2016莆田）Were glad to hear that Putian has become one of the national civilized cities.Yes. Our city is getting _ than before.A . beautifulB . more beautifulC . the most beautiful2. （2分）Mr. Brown has made a of three books for us to read during the school holiday.A . mapB . ruleC . listD . menu3. （2分）I am happy that we have _ fine weather.A . suchB . soC . tooD . much4. （2分）Andy is very tall, but Im _.A . thinB . shortC . slimD . small5. （2分）Could you do me_favour - would you feed my dog this weekend?A . aB . anC . theD . /6. （2分）The maths problem is so hard. I really dont know what .A . doB . to doC . doingD . did7. （2分）Colours can change our moods and make us happy or sad . A . feelB . to feelC . feltD . feeling8. （2分）When did you finish your homework, at noon or in afternoon? A . the; anB . /; theC . a; theD . the; /9. （2分）Please call me_456-33587 and E-mail me _mailmail.163.com. A . at; atB . for; onC . at; inD . at; on10. （2分）Its important us learn English well. A . to; toB . for; forC . for; toD . to; for二、 完形填空 (共1题；共15分)11. （15分）完形填空。Richard found work in a big office after he had finished college. He liked to use his 1and was good2 his work. So he was often paid more than his workmates and he worked3. But something was wrong with the young man one month. He couldnt fall 4 at night. So he was always 5 in the daytime and often made mistakes. He had to go to a hospital. The 6 looked him over and 7 him to buy some highly effective sleeping pills(高效安眠药). He took them8 the went to bed. Soon after that he went to 9. Richard 10 in the morning, he had a look at the 11 on the wall. It was a quarter to seven. He got up and went to work after 12 . As soon as he went in the office, he said to the head of the office, Good morning, Mr. Clarke! Ive 13 had a good sleep like last nights. And Im feeling 14 better now! Skunk(混蛋)!the head 15 loudly.”Weve looked for you for two days! I wanted you to do something important, but its too late now!（1）A . hand B . head C . ear D . nose （2）A . for B . in C . with D . at （3）A . hard B . fast C . harder D . faster （4）A . asleep B . alone C . afraid D . behind （5）A . well B . hungry C . thirsty D . tired （6）A . doctor B . policeman C . driver D . nurse （7）A . tell B . say C . ask D . told （8）A . after B . since C . before D . because （9）A . asleep B . sleeping C . sleep D . slept （10）A . stood up B . woke up C . at down D . lay down （11）A . oclock B . map C . picture D . clock （12）A . meal B . dinner C . party D . breakfast （13）A . always B . usually C . never D . often （14）A . much B . more C . most D . than （15）A . laughed B . shouted C . smiled D . asked 三、 阅读理解 (共3题；共22分)12. （8分）阅读理解Do you suppose Darwin, one of the greatest scientists of all time, really did fools (傻瓜的) experiments? Or did he do experiments that were so simple and basic (基础的) that other people just thought they were foolish?Sometimes, people think they already know the answer to a question or a problemSometimes, they really do know an answer, but without thinking it is importantCharles Darwin didnt just think he knew somethingAnd, he believed all things could be important no matter how simple they seemed to beSuppose you drop pieces of paper that are of exactly the same size and shapeIf you drop them at the same time in the same place, they will fall in the same wayNow make one of the sheets of paper into a tight little ball and let it drop along with the other piecesWhat happens? You have done an experiment that is so simple that you might think it couldnt be worth anythingBut this simple experiment is importantIt explains part of our present day understandings of physics (物理学) ideas that were worked out long ago by Galileo and NewtonAnd these understandings set aside some of ancient Greek (古希腊的) physicsThe scientist sometimes stops to look at very simple things and to think very hard about themEven the simplest idea, which we might think is foolish, can shake the foundations (基础) of science（1）The passage tells us that Charles Darwin _ A . was a great English scientistB . always liked doing the experiments that others thought difficultC . thought even the simplest thing was importantD . didnt get along well with others（2）The underlined phrase set aside in Paragraph Five most probably means _ A . throw awayB . receiveC . help withD . learn from（3）The writer of the passage tries to _ A . show us that Charles Darwin, Galileo and Newton are the greatest scientists in the worldB . draw the conclusion that basic sciences are simple thingsC . prove that two sheets of paper, with the same size and shape, will fall at the same speedD . draw our attention to everyday things around us（4）Which one of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A . Darwin really did fools experimentsB . According to some people Darwin did foolish experimentsC . It is believed by all the people that things could be important though they seemed to be simpleD . Galileo and Newton worked out ancient Greek physics13. （6分）阅读理解 Most of us know that Ikea is the worlds biggest furniture company. However, did you know that its also a pioneer in environmental protection?Ikea says its working hard to improve the environment. The company has made huge efforts to cut the carbon emissions(碳排放)of its suppliers(供应商).Over the past five years, Ikea has helped its suppliers become 18 percent more energy-efficient. It managed to do so by bringing its suppliers together. The one that produces the least carbon emissions will be praised.Ikea has also invested(投资)heavily in clean energy. The company now operates more than 300 wind turbines(叶轮机)around the world. It has also set up nearly 750,000 solar panels(太阳能嵌板)on the roof of its stores. As a result, Ikea can produce 71 percent of the energy it uses, which are all from clean sources. In some countries，such a Denmark and Finland，the company produces as much energy as it uses.Ikea has been buying forests as well. It owns nearly 750 square kilometers of forest.Last but not least, Ikea has tried changing customers behavior(行为).It does so by improving product designs. In 2015, Ikea changed all of its lighting products into LED. This change alone, it says, has saved lots of electricity.（1）According to the article, which of the following are examples of clean energy? Fire wood. Oil. Solar energy. Wind power.A . B . C . D . （2）What is the main idea of the article? A . Ikea is the worlds biggest furniture company.B . Ikea has been working hard to protect the environment.C . Ikea has invested heavily in clean energy.D . Ikea has helped customers save lots of electricity.（3）Why did Ikea change all of its lighting products into LED? A . To cut the carbon emissions of its suppliers.B . To make itself famous.C . To save money and buy more forests.D . To make customers behavior changed.14. （8分）阅读理解Every year in early April, thousands of people in China visit the tombs(墓) of their parents, grandparents and ancestors. It is Tomb Sweeping Day, the traditional Chinese festival to remember the dead.Tomb Sweeping Day falls on April 4 this year. On the day, Chinese families will clean away the grass around the tombs. Then they burn paper money and put flowers and fruit in front of the tombs. They hope the dead can enjoy them and bring the family good luck.However, it is not only the Chinese who remember the dead, people in other countries also have festivals for the dead.In Japan, O-Bon festival is one of the most important festivals. It is held from Aug.13 to 16. It is also a holiday for a family reunion(团圆). During O-bon, Japanese people return to their hometown and visit their ancestors tombs. They also believe their ancestors spirits return home to be with their family. People danced a dance to welcome the spirits. On the last day of O-bon, they put paper lanterns in a river to say goodbye to the spirits.In Russia, people remember their ancestors on the Day of Rejoicing(欣喜). Its usually in late April or early May. The name of this festival means birth and happiness. Russians believe that people shouldnt feel sad for the dead because death means birth in another world. On the day, Russian people draw beautiful pictures on eggs and put them in front of tombs. After that they have a picnic together. They hope for a good life for both the living and the dead.（1）What do we know about Tomb Sweeping Day? A . Its a day to remember the dead.B . It falls on April 4 every year.C . People grow grass beside the bombs on that day.D . Its said that people can see the dead on that day.（2）We know the following about O-Bon festival EXCEPT that . A . it is a Japanese festival.B . it lasts four days in August.C . ts also a family reunion day.D . paper lanterns are used to welcome the spirits.（3）What do Russian people think of death? A . Its a sad thing.B . They feel happy about it.C . It means a good life for the dead.D . It means birth in another world.（4）What does the story mainly talk about? A . History of Tomb Sweeping Day.B . How to remember the dead.C . Festivals in some countries to remember the dead.D . Meanings of death in different countries.四、 阅读下面材料，然后根据材料内容回答下面的问题。 (共2题；共9分)15. （4分）七选五Have you had a headache during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something that you have a headache or even cant sleep at night? If so, then you know what stress is._This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, sad, scared, or afraid - all of which can give you a stomachache or a headache.However, there are different kinds of stress._Good stress might happen when you are called to answer questions in class or when you have to give a speech._For example, you may do a better job on your test if the stress pushes you to prepare better before the test.On the other hand, bad stress can happen if the stress lasts too long. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you are having problems at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy every day. That kind of stress isnt going to help you. And it can actually make you sick.The best way to fight the stress is to have a balanced life._If you get enough sleep and eat properly, and if you exercise and leave time for fun, youll probably feel less stressed.A. No one can work well under the stress.B. Some kinds of stress are good and others are bad.C. This kind of stress can help you to get things better done.D. Stress is what you feel when you are worried about something.E. Make sure you keep yourself in mind: sleep, exercise and food.16. （5分）句子翻译。I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework. It is not enough to just get good grades at school. Children these days depend on their parents too much. They are always asking, “你能给我拿一下这个吗？”or “Could you help me with that?” Doing chores helps to develop childrens independence and teaches them how to look after themselves. It also helps them to understand the idea of fairness. Since they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighborsson got into a good college but during his first year, 他不知道怎样照顾自己.As a result, he often fell ill and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be independent, the better it is for their future._五、 书面表达，根据中、英文提示内容，写出意思连贯、符合逻辑、不少 (共1题；共5分)17. （5分）假如你的名字叫Tony，12岁了，现在要给你的朋友Alice写封信告诉她你每天去学校的情况：包括几点起床，早饭吃什么，几点离开家去学校，如何去学校，你家与学校的距离以及你所花费的时间等。开头已给出。Dear Alice,How are you?第 12 页 共 12 页参考答案一、 单项填空 (共10题；共20分)1-1、2-1、3-1、4-1、5-1、6-1、7-1、8-1、9-1、10-1、二、 完形填空 (共1题；共15分)11-1、三、 阅读理解 (共3题；共22分)12-1、12-2、12-3、12-4、13-1、13-2、13-3、14-1、14-2、14-3、14-4、四、 阅读下面材料，然后根据材料内容回答下面的问题。 (共2题；共9分)15-1、16-1、五、 书面表达，根据中、英文提示内容，写出意思连贯、符合逻辑、不少 (共1题；共5分)17-1、