人教版八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷（I）卷

人教版八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷（I）卷 一、 单项选择。 (共15题；共30分)1. （2分）It is raining outside, what bad weather! Dont worry! There is_ umbrella._ umbrella is Toms.A . a; AB . an; AC . a; TheD . an; The2. （2分）I havent decided when _ a holiday yet. A . tookB . takingC . to takeD . take3. （2分）The man _here since the factory opened. A . has workedB . has been workedC . is workingD . had worked4. （2分）Oh, I have no money. I have run _it. A . out ofB . outC . ofD . out off5. （2分）Eric is a good boy and he never _ his parents.A . takes care ofB . pays attention toC . talks back to6. （2分）Is the boy _ is _ food and clothes over there a volunteer?Yes. He is very kind.A . which; set upB . that; put outC . whom; handing outD . who; giving away7. （2分）My mother used to the song “Wheres time going?” Now she is used to to it A . hating; listenB . hated; listened toC . hate; listening toD . hating; listening8. （2分）Alice had a wonderful time yesterday, _? A . hadnt sheB . wasnt sheC . didnt sheD . wouldnt she9. （2分）This museum here for over 80 years. It one of the oldest buildings in this city.A . is; wasB . had been; isC . was; has beenD . has been; is10. （2分）He hasnt got any hobbies you call watching TV a hobby A . whileB . unlessC . asD . if11. （2分）Alex called me just now. He cant have dinner with us tonight. But he !A . promisesB . promisedC . will promiseD . is promising12. （2分）The Russian _ her 100 dollars for the jeans yesterday. A . is payingB . paysC . paid13. （2分）Hobbies can us with happiness. Friendship and knowledge. A . getB . takeC . provideD . bring14. （2分） When _ the film _ ? It _ for five minutes.A . has/ begun; beganB . did/ begin; has been onC . has/begun; has been onD . will/ begin; is going to begin15. （2分）Would you mind telling me your brothers e-mail address? _. A . Youre welcomeB . Certainly notC . The same to youD . Yes, please二、 完型填空。 (共1题；共15分)16. （15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。When I was eight years old, Mother told me to put my coat on because we were going to go someplace 1. Usually, that meant we were going to see someone important or 2. I would at least get a new toy. I asked which one it would be that day, and she told me that I would be getting something better than a toy. She said I would get access(通道)to a world of toys.I had no idea why she was being so 3that day. 4, I had no real idea what she meant.Access to a world of toys? Did that mean we were buying a toy store?But we did not 5at any toy store. Nor did we finally see anyone we knew.6, Mother pulled her car into a parking lot in front of a building that looked like 7out of the past. Itdidnt have a modern look at all. And as we 8the car, I still had no idea what this place was.We took stone steps up to the entrance. Only then did I find out what this place was, because there was a sign that 9Marcy Public Library. We pushed the door open, and Mother led me to the front desk. Id like to get my daughter a library card, she told the man 10the desk. He asked her to fill out a form and smiled at me. What kind of books do you like? he asked. I was too shy to 11them. I simply smiled back and shrugged my shoulders. Well, youll find it out in time, he said.I do not remember 12I checked out that first day, but I know that in the years that followed I read everything I could find 13at that old library. I read through all the Nancy Drew books before working on Judy Blume, then the 14: Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Shakespeare. Then I read books on history, books of poetry, and books about art. The library opened up a world that I 15knew existed (存在).So Mother was right. Getting a library card was like getting access to a world of toys.（1）A . special B . strange C . scary D . social （2）A . which B . strange C . when D . where （3）A . strict B . funny C . crazy D . mysterious （4）A . Similarly B . Surprisingly C . Interestingly D . Hopefully （5）A . drop by B . end up C . take up D . pass by （6）A . Still B . However C . So D . Instead （7）A . anything B . nothing C . something D . everything （8）A . exited B . entered C . pushed D . drove （9）A . wrote B . printed C . read D . spoke （10）A . on B . above C . across D . behind （11）A . review B . reply C . repeat D . request （12）A . what B . how C . when D . why （13）A . in place B . of interest C . by accident D . on purpose （14）A . poems B . art C . history D . classics （15）A . ever B . always C . never D . yet 三、 阅读理解。 (共4题；共38分)17. （8分）阅读理解Take Action for a Better World：Volunteers Needed Six months preparation in Denmark：Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months community work in Malawi in People to People Projects：Child Aid, HIV / AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training. Qualifications（条件）：18 years, hard-working and social engagement. Please contact us by email：takeaction betterworld.com Part-time Work with Exchange Students YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants（申请人） best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication, and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U.S.Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff youth.org or call 888-123-9872.Call for Native Speakers of English I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You dont need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email me：club3864 hotmail.com1. （1）Who isnt suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International? A . A person who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.B . A person who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.C . A person who has a strong interest in cross-cultural communication.D . A person who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.（2）Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi? A . In some local offices in the US.B . In an ESL organization in China.C . In a preparation program in Demark.D . In an exchange student center in Africa.（3）What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?A . To interview people online.B . To do some housework.C . To offer advice on Child Aid.D . To provide language exercises.（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage A . If you want to be a volunteer for an experiment , you need some specific knowledge.B . The first task need 15 minutes.C . YOUTH International is an organization without making a profit.D . You can connect Take Action for a Better World by emailing club3864 hotmail.com.18. （10分）根据短文内容，选择正确的答案。BA crow (乌鸦) wants to drink, but he cant find water. He looks here and there. At last, he cries, I can see a jar (罐子) and there is some water in it. He tries to get the water, but he cant. How can I get the water? he cries, I can put my break (鸟嘴) quite close it. But still he cannot drink. What can I do? I want to drink. He looks here and there, then he picks up a small stone (石头) in his break and carries it to the jar of water and drops it into the jar. Soon the water will be high in the jar, and I can drink, says the crow. So he begins to do that until the water is high (高的) enough to drink.（1）What is the crow looking for? A . A jar.B . Water.C . Food.D . Meat.（2）Why doesnt he drink right now？ A . He isnt very thirsty.B . No water in the jar.C . He doesnt want to drink it.D . The water isnt high.（3）Whats the English meaning (意思) for drop? A . putintoB . taketoC . carrytoD . puton（4）Why does he pick up the stone? A . He is hungry.B . He wants to put them into the jar.C . He wants to make his break strong.D . He is playing a game.（5）Which title do you think is the best? A . A Smart CrowB . A thirsty (口渴的) CrowC . A Crow and A Jar of WaterD . A Crow and Stones19. （10分）根据短文内容，选择正确答案。Our living environment is being polluted faster than before and it seems nobody can prevent it. Time brings us more people, and more people bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities and growing use of man-made materials.How can we understand and solve this problem? The fact is that pollution is caused by man by his desire (欲望）for a modem way of life. So we are often ready to offer everything: clean water, good food, our health and the future of our children. There are more people from the countryside moving into the cities and enjoying the modem society. But as the technological momentum (势头) has grown in the last twenty years, pollution has become a serious problem.Now we have to stop to ask ourselves where we are going and why. It makes one think of the story about the airline pilot who told his passengers over the loudspeaker, “Ive got some good news and bad news. The good news is that were going at 530 miles per hour. The bad news is that were lost and dont know where we are going.” The sad fact is that this problem becomes a true story when speaking of our modem society.（1）Man fails to stop the world from being polluted because .A . the population of the world is increasing fastB . people use too many machinesC . we have more and more industryD . we are producing more cars, trucks and buses（2）People from the countryside crowd into cities for .A . good jobsB . enjoying the modern lifeC . funD . becoming tired of their hometown（3）Man cares about most according to the passage.A . industryB . clean waterC . healthD . the future of the children（4）The story about the airline pilot tells us that .A . man knows where the society is goingB . the pilot doesnt know where to goC . man has done little with the problem of pollutionD . the pilot is not good at flying（5）The main idea of this passage is .A . pollution has become a serious problemB . man should slow down the speed of development to stop pollutionC . the pilot would like to make a contribution to protecting the environmentD . as industry is growing fast, pollution is the natural result20. （10分）阅读理解Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say its good for us. It keeps body strong.When the daytime comes, we must get up. This is the time for exercise. Exercise means doing things with the body. Therere many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following(下面的)ways: You have to like what youre doing. Exercise enoughbut not too much. Its good to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or three sports that feel right for you.Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a fitness center, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise?根据短文内容，选择正确答案。（1）In the passage the writer tells us that we all need to . A . drinkB . relaxC . exerciseD . work（2）Which of the following sports we cant find in the passage? A . Fishing.B . Running.C . Swimming.D . Walking.（3）What does exercise mean? A . It means doing things with the body.B . It means studying.C . It means doing lessons.D . It means playing.（4）What can exercise do to the body? A . It can make the body weak.B . It can make the body healthy.C . It can make us sick.D . It can make us sleep more.（5）The words “fitness center” in the text mean . A . 减肥中心B . 健身中心C . 购物中心D . 医疗中心四、 词汇应用。根据句子意思,用括号中所给汉语提示或英语单词的适当 (共10题；共28分)21. （1分）What would you do if you have a million _ /paundz/？ 22. （1分）Its time to have a_(breIk). 23. （10分）根据句意及所给的词首字母或汉语提示，补全单词。（注意: 须把完整的单词写在答题卡的相应位置）（1）As we know, the m_goes round the earth.（2）Bill u_gets home at 6:00, but today he didnt gethome until 7:00.（3）After working for several hours, he was t_and fell asleep soon.（4）The student s are having a _(化学) class in the lab.（5）We shouldnt waste water. Instead, we should _(节约) it.（6）As we know, the m_goes round the earth.（7）Bill u_gets home at 6:00, but today he didnt gethome until 7:00.（8）After working for several hours, he was t_and fell asleep soon.（9）The student s are having a _(化学) class in the lab.（10）We shouldnt waste water. Instead, we should _(节约) it.24. （10分）根据句意及汉语提示完成短文。Im from a small village in the _ （南方）of Yiwu. It is a nice and _ （安静的）place _ （有）a population of about 800. There are a lot of things to do, with a _（图书馆）, a park and a sports centre. It is famous for the low mountains which are really _（漂亮的）.At the _（周末）, people from the city come here to relax themselves. They go hiking, pick fruits and have a _（野餐）. A great man _ （叫作）Feng Xuefeng was born here, so its also a good _（机会）to visit his old house. People in my village are kind and friendly.Im _ （确信的）youll have a lot of fun if you come to my hometown.25. （1分）I _/nkt/ at the door, but there was no answer.26. （1分）This is my _(one) day at school. 27. （1分）Ozone forms a_ layer between 12 and 30 miles above the Earths surface. (protect) 28. （1分）Feng Xiaogang is the _ of this film. (direct) 29. （1分）Dont try to_(explain)why you were late againI dont believe you30. （1分）I will never _ the days I spent with my host family in Britain. (forgetful) 五、 任务型阅读。 (共1题；共15分)31. （15分）任务型阅读Why should students play sports? Some people think that students play sports in order to get exercise. Others think it can help students have fun. But that is not enough.If students play sports, they can get more than healthy bodies. Why? Here are three more reasons.Students who play sports do better in school. Some people think that doing exercise will take up students study time. But a recent study has shown that students who play sports get better scores in school than those who dont. Exercise gets students to learn, remember things and concentrate better.Students who play sports develop their teamwork spirits and learn problem-solving skills. When they are working together with others to win games and reach goals, theyre learning how to be successful in practice. And these skills will be useful to them for study or their future work.Playing sports can also improve confidence. Students who play sports feel better about themselves. When they know they can improve and reach their goals by practicing, it builds their confidence. And sports can also help them communicate with others actively and make new friends.（1）Why do students who play sports get higher marks in school? （2）Mary is a shy girl, how can sports help her according to the article? （3）Are you going to play sports with your friends every day? Why or why not? 六、 缺词填空。 (共1题；共5分)32. （5分）词句运用：根据句意及所给首字母提示，写出所缺单词，每空一词。 （1）The old man p_ the poor child with clothes and food. （2）The weather is fine today. H_, I still feel a little cold. （3）Last year, Tao Zhe gave a c_ at our music hall. （4）Dont make such a s_ mistake again. Its not clever to do that. （5）Would you like something to eat?Yes, please. I feel very h_ because I didnt have breakfast this morning.七、 书面表达。 (共2题；共8分)33. （3分）事实上，我不介意工作辛苦。 In fact, I_ _ _hard. 34. （5分）假设你叫李俊，你的美国朋友David想要在中国结交更多的朋友。你通过电子邮件，把你的同学王明介绍给他。王明情况见下表：性 别男年 龄14外 貌短发，高个子；个 性诚实，幽默爱 好痴迷于DIY理 想当一名校长 (headmaster)要求：1). 注意文章条理，语句通顺；2). 词数80左右，邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear David,How are you? Im writing to introduce my classmate Wang Ming to you.I hope you can make friends with him as soon as possible. Maybe you can show him around your country at the Spring Festival.Best wishes,Yours,Li Jun第 23 页 共 23 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、 完型填空。 (共1题；共15分)16-1、三、 阅读理解。 (共4题；共38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、20-1、20-2、20-3、20-4、20-5、四、 词汇应用。根据句子意思,用括号中所给汉语提示或英语单词的适当 (共10题；共28分)21-1、22-1、23-1、23-2、23-3、23-4、23-5、23-6、23-7、23-8、23-9、23-10、24-1、25-1、26-1、27-1、28-1、29-1、30-1、五、 任务型阅读。 (共1题；共15分)31-1、31-2、31-3、六、 缺词填空。 (共1题；共5分)32-1、32-2、32-3、32-4、32-5、七、 书面表达。 (共2题；共8分)33-1、34-1、