仁爱版2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期末考试试卷 A卷

仁爱版2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期末考试试卷A卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_ 一、 单选题 (共10题；共20分)1. （2分）In the film Murder in a Country House, a doctor is found _ in the house, so the film is _ horror and mysteries. A . dying, fill ofB . dead; full ofC . dead; full withD . die; filled with2. （2分）She heard _ a famous writer was coming to Beijing next Saturday. A . thatB . itC . whatD . this3. （2分）They _ several hours to see their favourite stars. A . waitsB . to waitC . waitedD . had waited4. （2分）As students, we should ourselves. We cant spend much time playing computer games. A . be responsible forB . be proud ofC . be popular withD . be thankful to5. （2分）When _ is dressed the same, worrying about what you look like isnt so important.A . someoneB . anyoneC . no oneD . everyone6. （2分）When did you home yesterday?A . reach toB . getC . arrive atD . arrive in7. （2分）Are those his grandparents? No, _ arent.A . theyB . theseC . thoseD . there8. （2分）The garden is becoming _. A . beautiful and beautifulB . more beautiful and beautifulC . beautifuler and beautifulerD . more and more beautiful9. （2分）Therere so many kinds of tape-recorders on sale that I cant make up my mind _ to buy.A . whatB . whichC . howD . where10. （2分） The dress looks _ _ you. Really? Then Ill take it.A . nice; inB . nice; onC . ugly; inD . ugly; on二、 完型填空 (共1题；共15分)11. （15分）完形填空 From Monday to Friday most people are busy working or studying. But in the evening and weekends they are free and1themselves. Some watch television or go to the movies, and other2sports. This is decided by their own3. There are many different ways to spend our4time. Almost everyone has some kind of5it may be something from collecting stamps to6model planes. Some hobbies are very7, but others dont cost anything at all. Some collections（收藏）are worth8of money, and others are valuable（有价值的）only to their owners. I know a man who has a coin collection worth several9dollars. A short time ago he bought a rare（罕见的）fifty cent piece which10him $250！He was very happy about this collection and thought the piece was all right. On the other hand, my youngest brother collects match boxes. He has almost 600 of them. But I wonder11they are worth any money. However, 12my brother they are quite valuable. 13makes him happier than to find a new match box for his collection. Thats what a hobby means, I think. It is something we14to do in our free time just for the15of it. The value in dollars is not important, but the pleasure it gives us is. （1）A . love B . work C . enjoy D . play （2）A . look like B . take care of C . think about D . take part in （3）A . lives B . interests C . jobs D . things （4）A . working B . free C . own D . whole （5）A . hobby B . thing C . job D . way （6）A . make B . making C . makes D . made （7）A . interesting B . exciting C . cheap D . expensive （8）A . a little B . a few C . a lot D . a number （9）A . thousand B . thousands C . thousands of D . thousand of （10）A . paid B . cost C . took D . spent （11）A . that B . if C . what D . why （12）A . to B . on C . with D . in （13）A . Everything B . Anything C . Nothing D . Something （14）A . have B . need C . refuse D . like （15）A . money B . work C . fun D . time 三、 阅读理解 (共3题；共30分)12. （10分）阅读下面的语言材料，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项Its March, 2050. Frank and Mary Smith wake up in their comfortable house in the morning and turn on the bedroom computer to get the latest news. They get used to reading the Times over the years. The only difference is that they changed to electronic newspapers many years ago.After breakfast, as they watch the screen, Mary orders the household robot to make coffee for them. Frank is a computer engineer, working for several companies. He goes into the study to take part in a video conference with his partners around the world.Mary takes a quick look at the shopping channels at home before beginning the video phone to talk to her assistant. She also has a job and she is doing medical researches.Frank and Mary have one daughter, Louise, who also has her own work station at home. She goes to school only one day a week, mainly to play with other students. Louise is studying Chinese at present. Chinese has become an important language in the world.According to the family doctor, Louise will live to at least 130 years old. Her wish is to work for a few decades (十年) and then spend her time on music and painting.（1）Frank and Mary turn on the bedroom computer in the morning because _. A . they want to play computer gamesB . they want to watch moviesC . they want to chat with friendsD . they want to get the latest news（2）Who makes the coffee after breakfast?A . Frank.B . Mary.C . The household robot.D . Louise.（3）The underlined word conference means _.A . gameB . meetingC . competitionD . education（4）Louise usually _ at school. A . studies ChineseB . plays with her classmatesC . listens to musicD . draws pictures（5）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A . Frank and Mary read electronic newspapers in the morning.B . Louise will live to at least 130 years old.C . Mary talks to her assistant in her office.D . Chinese has become important in the world.13. （10分）阅读理解What did you do on April 23 , World Book Day ? Did you find any interesting books ? Here is a book list from Chinas GAPP（中国新闻出版总署）.Title : Dont Blame Me , its Not My FaultAuthor :JimmyJimmy,a Chinese painer, argued a lot with his 10-year-old daughter.Jimmy tried to understand his daughter , so he drew this picture bookfor her . His paintings show kids anger , pain , happiness and wishes .Title : Climate Change + 2 DegreesAuthor : Yamamoto RyoichiIf the earths temperature went up 2, what would happen ? In this book we learn about the history , todays situation and the future of global warming（温室效应）. The author also tells us useful ways to protect our world .Title : The Last LectureAuthor : Randy PauschRandy Pausch , a professor（教授）from New York , was asked to give a lecture . He knew it may be his last lecture , because he was dying . His lecture wasnt about death , but about getting over the difficulties , helping others to reach their dreams .Title : Secret GardenAuthor : Johanna BasfordIts a coloring book for adults . The book takes you on a trip through a secret garden . The pictures are black and white and you need to use the color pencils to make it colorful and beautiful . Its so popular with the white-collars（白领）because its a good way to lower their pressure .（1）“ Dont Blame Me , its Not My Fault ” was written by _ . A . JimmyB . Yamamoto Ryoichi .C . Randy PauschD . Johanna Basford（2）The book Climate Change + 2 Degrees mainly tells us about _ . A . a trip to a secret gardenB . helping others reaching their dreamsC . the future of global warmingD . the argument between a father and a daughter（3）If you want to lower your pressure , you can choose _ . A . Dont Blame Me ,its No My FaultB . Secret GardenC . Climate Change + 2 DegreesD . The Last Lecture（4）Where does Randy Pausch come from? A . SydneyB . San FranciscoC . New YorkD . Tokyo（5）What can we learn from the book Climate Change + 2 Degrees? A . It wasnt about death , but about getting over the difficulties , helping others.B . How to find a good way to lower the pressure.C . How to show kids anger , pain , happiness and wishes.D . We can learn about the history , todays situation and the future of global warming.14. （10分）阅读理解Ive loved my mothers desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat writing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I thought that the act of writing is the coolest thing in the world.Years later, during her final illness, my mother kept different things for my sister and my brother.“ But the desk，” She said, “its for Helen.”Although I knew she loved me and she only showed it in action, I wanted hearttoheart talks between mother and daughter. But they never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional (易动感情的)”，but she lived “on the surface”I had my own family later. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she forgave me. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. It didnt come.My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and finally, peaceit seemed that nothing happened. I wasnt even sure if the letter had got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I never heard from her!Now the present of her desk told, as shed never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers insidea photo of my father and a onepage letter, folded and refolded many times.Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.（1）The writer began to love her mothers desk _.A . when mother gave it to herB . before she was badly illC . when she was a childD . after mother died（2）From the passage, we can know that the writers mother _.A . was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughterB . was too serious about everything her daughter had doneC . cared much about her daughter in wordsD . wrote to her daughter in careful words（3）The underlined word “gulf” means “_” in Chinese.A . 理解B . 鸿沟C . 沟通D . 港湾（4）What did mother do with her daughters letter asking forgiveness?A . She had never received the letter.B . For years, she often talked about the letter.C . She didnt forgive her daughter at all in all her life.D . She read the letter again and again till she died.（5）Whats the best title of the passage?A . My Letter to MotherB . Mother and ChildrenC . My Mothers DeskD . Talks between Mother and Me四、 根据所给汉语提示写出恰当的单词，每空一词。 (共5题；共9分)15. （1分）During the winter camp, Emma became the quickest runner a_ the students. 16. （1分）To us ,a small m_（过失）in the experiment will be a great damage. 17. （5分）根据句意及首字母提示完成句子(注意变形)(1)Fan Bingbing is my favorite movie s_.(2)Spring Festival usually comes in Janualy or F_.(3)Red means good l_. Most Chinese people like this color.(4)They often s_ the floor at home.(5)Look! My mother is c_the meal.18. （1分）You can give him your best _(祝愿). 19. （1分）What _(别的) can you see in the picture? 五、 用所给词的适当形式填空. (共5题；共14分)20. （1分）By following a few simple steps, you can keep your computer running _ (smooth) 21. （10分）阅读下面短文，在空自处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。Joseph is a teacher in New York. He gives lessons to _ (he) students about American history. But he was born _ Kenya, an African country where the children lead a very different life. For example, a ten-year-old boy may spend _ (much)time in taking care of cows than studying at school. The children also learn many _(skill) like how to live in the wild.Unlike many other children, Joseph went to school. And _ (lucky), when he was 15, he came _ (study) in America and then became a teacher. Joseph has written _ book called Facing the Lion. In the book, he talks about his childhood. He thinks _ is very important for American children to learn about the cultural differences between their country _ the others. He also thinks children should learn to be strong and full of hope. Now Joseph _ (do)a project, hoping that it will help children face their own lions.22. （1分）The heavy rain _(sudden) started while I was waiting for the bus.23. （1分）_(walk) after dinner every day makes people healthy. 24. （1分）The road is now less_ for walkers because it was widened last year. (danger) 六、 短文填空 (共1题；共5分)25. （5分）请根据句意或括号中的中文提示、英文释义，写出句中所缺单词，使句子通顺。_I was good at all the _ except physics when I was at school. I still think it is difficult now._As a host, she has many duties, but her main job is to _ (介绍) the pop stars._Dont run _ (穿过)the road when the traffic lights are red. Its dangerous._Nowadays, some people become _ (unable to hear at all) because of noise pollution._Most students feel _ (tired and unable to relax) and angry from time to time because their parents are strict with them.七、 任务型阅读 (共2题；共15分)26. （10分）任务型阅读 There are many times we need to give gifts. Keep these tips in mind as youre thinking about what gift youll give.Gift giving dosLeave the price label in the bag if it is an expensive gift so that others can see how much they need to give back. Remember to hold the gift in both hands to give gifts.Gift giving dontsDont worry about what card to take with the gift. Cards are seldom used in China, so a Chinese wouldnt expect a card along with a gift. Choosing the right giftGifts for familyWhen youre meeting your partners family, a gift is expected, food or fruit baskets are good if you have no idea what to give. If your hometown is known for a special food, buy some to take as gifts.Gifts for friendsYou can spend less money on friends than you do on family. Books, wallets, key rings and special foods like chocolate or coffee are good enough.Gifts for business partnersWhen youre starting a business relationship, a tasteful gift will be better. Pens from your company or with the receivers name is a practical gift. Local snacks from your area is a great gift too. Gifts to avoid(避免)You should remember not choose anything because of the cultural symbolism(文化象征) or the word shares a similar pronunciation to some bad things. Clocks, in Chinese, to give a clock has the same pronunciation as the phrase songzhong. Umbrellas and shoes are not good gifts in China. In all, a thoughtful gift is great when you want to thank a friend, say goodbye to someone or meet families._ for giving a giftGift giving dos and donts* Leave the price label in the bag if the gift isnt _.* Give the presents in both hands.* Dont _ about what card to take with the gift._ to choose the right gift* When meeting your partners family, its good to _ food or fruit baskets or a special food from your hometown.* Spend _ money on family than you do on friends.* To _ the a business relationship, pens from your company or with the receivers name is practical.* Dont choose gifts _ a clock or an umbrella because of the word shares a similar pronunciation to_ bad.A thoughtful gift is great when you want to do something like _ a friend, saying goodbye to someone and so on.27. （5分）根据短文内容，完成表格，每空一词。John is from London. He is 8 years old this year. His father is a waiter and his mother works on a farm. He is a pupil of Grade One.Its Monday today. Miss King is teaching them to count from one to ten. John is working hard in class. Soon he can count them. Miss King is very glad and asks him, “How many people are there in your family, John?” John stands up and says, “Two, Miss King.” “Who are they?” “My father and mother.” “Oh?” Miss King is surprised and says, “There are three people in your family.” “But now Im not at home. Im at school, you know!”Who is a waiter?Johns _ is a waiter.How old is John this year?He is _ years old this year.Where does Johns mother work?She works on a _.What does Miss King do?She is a _ teacher.How many people are there in Johns family?There are_ people.第 21 页 共 21 页参考答案一、 单选题 (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、 完型填空 (共1题；共15分)11-1、三、 阅读理解 (共3题；共30分)12-1、12-2、12-3、12-4、12-5、13-1、13-2、13-3、13-4、13-5、14-1、14-2、14-3、14-4、14-5、四、 根据所给汉语提示写出恰当的单词，每空一词。 (共5题；共9分)15-1、16-1、17-1、18-1、19-1、五、 用所给词的适当形式填空. (共5题；共14分)20-1、21-1、22-1、23-1、24-1、六、 短文填空 (共1题；共5分)25-1、七、 任务型阅读 (共2题；共15分)26-1、27-1、