2019-2020学年江苏省常州外国语学校八年级(下)期中英语试卷(附解析)

1、20192020学年江苏省常州外国语学校八年级（下）期中英语试卷二、单项选择。（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）1 .（1 分）When I drove at high speed, a little cat was suddenly my way.（）A. a： inB. /： byC. /： inD. a： on2. （1 分）In the class meeting. Miss Zhao asked us to avoid the same mistake.（）A - to continue to makeB . continuing makeC. to continue making

2、D. continuing making3.（1 分）-I hand in the homework as soon as I get to school?-No, you. You can it for another day to check if there are any mistakes.（ ）A. Could： can't： hand inB. Must； don*t have to； hand inC. Must； mustn't： keepD. Must； needn't； keep4 . （1 分）When students saw the model

3、s of the places of interest, they the bus andtaking photos.（）A. got on： couldn't waitB. got off： couldnl stopC. got on： couldn't stopD got off； couldn*t wait5 .（1 分）-When to her?-We since she got her new job.（）A. have you married： were marriedB. did you marry： have been marriedC. did you get

4、 married： were marriedD. did you get married； have been married6. （1 分）The medical team took a flight to fly to Wuhan this winter.（）A. direct： straightlyB. directly； straight第1页（共34页）C. direct： straightD. directly； straightly7.（1 分）-What a pity! How long the cold?-2 days ago.（）A - have you caught ；

5、SinceB. have you had： SinceC- have you had：BeforeD - do you have ： Before8. （1 分）-If you keep practicing speaking English every day, you will be better at it.Yes.（）A. Burn the candle at both sidesB. Actions speak loud than wordsC. Many hands make light workD. No pain, no gain9. （1 分）-Daniel, do you

6、know the nibbish?-No, it is.（）A. what to deal with： easy enough for me to cleanB what to do with： too much for me to cleanC. how to do with： too much for me to cleanD. how to deal with： easy enough for me to clean it10. （1 分）-Excuse me, would you mind me your bike for a week? , help yourself.（）A. us

7、ing： Of courseB to use ； It's my pleasureC. using； Not at allD. to use： Of course not三、完形填空。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）11. （10 分）Swimming in the water or Hawaii's Big Island is a fun experience. But it can be more（1） if there are dolphins swimming around and jumping out of the sea too. For many peop

8、le, it would be a wonderful dream to swim with these lovely animals! (2 ), this may not be good for dolphins because they may get hurt because of human interaction (互动).Dolphins are active and usually look for food at (3). In the day, they like to rest in shallow bays (浅湾).Many people think the dolp

9、hins are awake during the day as they swim. But when they sleep, they rest half of their brain and keep the other half awake to breathe, so they may be (4) even when theyYe swimming in the river.The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) says disturbing the animals in their near - sho

10、re habitat could (5) them have to swim to less pleasant places, putting them at (6) of the attack (袭击) by sharks and other animals. Moreover, when people are around> dolphins become more active. Therefore» they can't get enough (7) . As a result, NOAA wants to make (8) to help protect th

11、e dolphins. For example, the agency (机构) may (9) people from swimming in shallow bays when the dolphins are resting. Tour operators must tell visitors to read (10) to know when the dolphins are in their resting state.(1) A. excitingB. boringC. surprisingD. frightening(2) A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. Oth

12、erwiseD. Moreover(3) A. noonB. morningC. nightD. afternoon(4) A. sleepingB. eatingC. fightingD. chasing(5) A. encourageB. forceC. preventD. make(6) A. sightB. restC. riskD. work(7) A. foodB. sleepC. attentionD. help(8) A. decisionsB. friendsC. nilesD. notes(9) A. protectB. stopC. agreeD. want(10) A.

13、 worriesB. dangersC. pleasuresD. signs四、阅读理解。（共10题，每小题2分,满分20分）12. (6 分)Boys and girls, we have some interesting and fun things for you this term. Have a goodtime.第3页（共34页）EnglishClubMath examFortheseventh-gradestudentsFor the ninth - grade studentsTime： Tuesday afternoon and Friday eveningTime： onM

14、onday, March 20thPlace：Room301Place： Room 306Tele：77459312PS： Top 10 will get a surpriseATalkSinging CompetitionForallstudentsFor the eighth - grade studentsTime： 14： 30 - 16： 30, April 25lhTime：on Thursday, May 23rdPlace：intheschoolhallPlace： in the music roomTopic ： How to Learn English WellTele ：

15、58172352(1) Where will Tom, a ninth - grade student, perhaps be at 3： 00 p.m. on April 25th? _ A. In Room 301.B. In Room 306.C. In the school hall.D. In the music room.(2) How many students will get a surprise after the math exam? A. 4B. 10C. 20D. 306(3) Where may you see this notice? A. In a school

16、.B. In a shop.C. In a hospital.D. In a restaurant.13. （6 分）People all over the world are fighting with the novel coronavirus（新型冠状病毒）.But their own culture and traditions decide what they do.In the West people usually wear masks only when they get sick, so healthy people don't need to wear them.

17、According to a survey done by Global Times among some European and American people, wearing a mask outside can make them feel ''worried”, “shy“，and "afraid of being looked at differently'1.But as the number of COVID - 19 cases keeps growing around the world, many people in the west

18、have changed their attitude（态度）.In the US, the need for masks is very high now. The US surgeon general （卫生局局长）has asked people to stop hoarding masks because if people keep too many masks, hospitals won't have enough.In Asian countries like China and Japan, there has been a long tradition of mas

19、k - wearing. In China, when doctor Wu Liande invented the modern medical mask during the pneumonic plague （肺鼠疫）in 1910. the mask became a symbol of China、position as a modern, scientific nation, according to Scottish medical anthropologist （人类 学家） Christos Lynteris. The 2003 SARS epidemic led to the

20、 wide use of masks as a form of anti - viral （抗病毒的）protections.In Japan, wearing masks is a manner to comfort others when one is ill. Some Japanese also use masks to match their clothes. When young women don't have their makeup （化女） on, they also wear masks.HIn more collectivist （集体主义的）cultures

21、in Asia, wearing masks might also be a symbol of solidarity （团结）during the outbreak1*, according to Lynteris.(1) Why don*t healthy people in the West wear masks?A. They don't think masks can prevent disease.B. They think masks are for sick people to wear.C. Only medical workers need to wear mask

22、s.D. Wearing a mask looks funny.(2) What does the underlined word "hoarding" in paragraph 3 mean?A.售卖B.转让D.坚持(3) The purpose of the story is to.A. explain why Western people don't wear masksB. prove the importance of wearing masks during an epidemic (疫情)C. show ideas of different count

23、ries on wearing masksD. explain the history of masks14. (8 分)They say that Htravel is the best teacher0 and there is no better example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake ( 1587 - 1641) . His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travel

24、ling among Chinese people but offered important scientific information about the country's land and geography.Born in a rich family> Xu became interested in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel. When he was 18, howevert Xu's father died and so, it seemed, did

25、his travelling dreams. He now was responsible for the family farm and taking care of his 60 -year - old mother as tradition required.But his mother had different ideas. Understanding her son's love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern - thinking wom

26、an didn't keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year.So at 20 and with his mother's support, Xu set off for the first time. He would repeat this goodbye each year for most of the next 30 years. He travelled throughout the Ming kingdom carefully studying

27、 the lands and recording his experiences and many discoveries in a diary.This diary, which once had over 500, 000 words> would eventually become The Travel Notes ofXu Xiake.Although rich, Xu liked to go almost everywhere on foot. This way he could study the environment in detail and get a tnie pi

28、cture of the natural world. Many of his trips were to hard -to - reach mountain areas» and through wild forests.Sadly Xu became seriously ill during his last journey. He died in 1641. When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it was lost. Although incomplete> it still

29、 made Xu a travelling legend around the world.(1) Which of the following best described Xu's mother? A. Strict but interesting.B. Kind but uneducated.C. Helpful and hardworking.D. Supportive and open - minded.(2) Why did Xu like walking during his travels?A. It gave him the chance to meet differ

30、ent kinds of people.B. It helped him to save money and travel for a longer time.C. It allowed him to see and study the environment in detail.D. It was the only way to reach the places he was interested in.(3) What is the correct order for the following events from Xu's life? a. He went on his fi

31、rst journey.b. His book was finally printed.c. He returned to his hometown for the last time.d. He developed an interest in books about other places.e. He started managing the family farm after his father died.A.a-e-d-c-bB. d-e-a-c-bC. d-e-a-b-cD. e-d-a-b-c（4） What is True about Xu*s book The Travel

32、 Notes of Xu Xiake? A. People printed the book after Xu died.B. It made Xu very famous during his lifetime.C. It was the first travel book ever written in China.D. It was mainly about the different people of China.五、任务型阅读。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）15（5 分）A fine example has endless power. As a pop idol, he is

33、 extremely popular in Asia with more than 70 million on followers on Weibo. As a role model, he was chosen by the United Nations Environment Programme （UNEP）（联合国环境规划署）as the UN Environment National Goodwill Ambassador （亲善大使）in April 2018.The example mentioned above is Chinese singer and actor Wang J

34、unkai, the leader of TFBOYS. As UNEP's youngest ambassador. Wang attended a UN meeting in Kenya on March 14.He gave a speech in English at the UN Sustainable （可持续的）Fashion Alliance conference.In an interview after the meeting, Wang said that he would like to spread the concept of environmental p

35、rotection around the world, and to build a better sustainable future for all mankind and our planet.In fact, it's not the first time that Wang has contributed to helping people understand the importance of protecting the environment. In 2016, Wang widely shared the wildlife activities»reach

36、ing 400 million viewers .A year later, he publicly spoke out on the urgent （紧 急的）need to protect wildlife in danger. He named them the superstars of the planet".Apart from drawing attention to wildlife, he also called on his fans to pledge （许诺）to reduce e - waste. Within 24 hours, his post was

37、shared 1.67 million times, and more than 400 000 followers signed the pledge.According to Wang, young people are no longer onlookers （旁 观者）when it comes to environmental action： nor should they be.HI will do everything I can to take care of our earth. And I invite everyone to join me in generating a

38、 wave of positive action."he said.The young idol with positive energy第9页（共34页）NameWang JunkaiPersonalA Chinese singer and actor(1)The leader of a group calledTFBOYSUNEP's youngest ambassador Gave a speech while (2) a UN meeting in Kenya on March 14.Wanted to spread the concept of environmen

39、tal protection and to build a better future for humans.His deeds(3 ) the wildlife activities with 400million viewers.Spoke out to protect wildlife in danger in (4) a year later.Called on his fans to reduce e - waste which won over 400, 000 followers.His opinionYoung people should act to (5 ) afterou

40、r earth.六、单词拼写。(共十小题；每小题1分，满分10分)A)根据句意，用所给单词的正 确形式填空，每空一词。16. (1 分)From Zhang Weili*s (relax) voice, we know she has won the match again.17. (1 分)Can you try to behave (proper) in foreign countries> Jack? You are old enough to control yourself.18. (1 分)After hearing (niler) reports from differen

41、t countries, the reporters have different ideas about the event.19. (1 分)As a teacher with a lot of teaching (experience) Mr. Zhao still wants to study further.20. (1 分)Zhong Nanshan's speeches and behavior have deeply (touch) people in 第9页(共34页)China.B）根据句意及中文提示，用所给单词的正确形式填空，每空一词。21. （1 分）As we

42、 know, air （污染）is one of the most serious problems now. What can we do to solve it ?22. （1 分）Our school is going to celebrate its （四十九）birthday. We all look forward to the celebration.23. （1 分）If the old people don't get enough help and care, they will get （孤独的） than before.24. （1 分）The girl wit

43、h a ponytail likes sitting （紧靠）the window and thinking about her childhood.25. （I 分）I'll be with you in a minute. There are a （几件事）of things I have to do first. 七、用动词的适当形式填空。（共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分）26. .（1 分）Can （explain） the computer program to the boy as soon as possible help him a lot ?27. （1 分）The

44、officer cant get into the office because he （leave） the key at the bus stop.28. （1 分）He （study） in the school for five years but now he teaches English here.29. （1 分）I didn't shout to the twins when I walked past the room because they （tie） the package （包）,30. （1 分）The reading habit he was used

45、to （change） a lot because of the long holiday.31. （1 分）We wonft have a great time if she （not be） with us at the party tonight.八、翻译句子。（共6小题；每小题1.5分，满分9分）32. （1.5分）他礼貌地排队等待轮到他，而没有插队。He instead of before others .33. （1.5分）挣脱绳索使他们感到精疲力尽。made them .34. （1.5分）环球港是一个在一天艰难工作后放松的很棒的地方吗？ Global Harbor ?35. （

46、L5分）这个作家设法将这本书翻译成法语，但是出版社拒绝出版它。The French but the publishing house it.36. （L5分）Jenny去了迪士尼乐园，而且她已经呆在那两个小时了。Jenny Disneyland and she .37. （L5分）政府多久之后会采取措施改善情况呢？the government ?九、书面表达。（共1题，满分10分）38. （10分）受新型冠状病毒肺炎（NCP： novel coronavirus pneumonia）爆发的影响，各 行各业的人延期复工，学校也推迟开学。疫情（epidemic）隔离生活虽不自由却很充实，以前无法享

47、受的 居家生活，这次好好体验了一回。请谈谈居家隔离期间你做了些什么以及对你后续的影响。假期中（1）只好呆在家，出门戴口罩。（2）读书开启一个全新的世界。（3）做志愿者帮助他人。（4）（自行发挥1点）现在（1）每天和父母交流。（2）养成了洗手的习惯。（3）习惯了在教室里吃饭。感想（1）热爱生命和自然。（2）（自行发挥1点）At the beginning of 2020, people in China suffered from a serious epidemic known as novel coronavinis.第11页（共34页）20192020学年江苏省常州外国语学校八年级（下）期

48、中英语试卷参考答案与试题解析二、单项选择。（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）1 .（1 分）When I drove at high speed, a little cat was suddenly my way.（）A. a： inB. /： byC. /： inD. a； on【分析】当我高速行驶时，一只小猫突然挡了我的路。【解答】以的速度at a speed of当道in one's way.故选：Ao【点评】熟知不定冠词与常用介词意思与用法，结合语境，仔细分析，可得出答案。2 . （1 分）In the class meeting. Miss Zhao asked us to

49、 avoid the same mistake.（）A. to continue to makeB. continuing makeC. to continue makingD. continuing making【分析】在班会上。赵老师要求我们避免再犯同样的错误。【解答】avoid doing sth”避免做某事”固定搭配，用动名词continuingc A不正确° continue to do sth继续做某事（做完一件事，继续做另一件事）；continue doing sth继续做先前做 的事。这里"避免继续犯同样的错误"用动名词making, B不正确。故

50、选：D。【点评】掌握固定搭配avoid doing sth"避免做某事"，及continue doing sth继续做先前做 的事。结合语境，分析选项，选择合适答案。3（1 分）-I hand in the homework as soon as I get to school?-No, you. You can it for another day to check if there are any mistakes.（ ）A. Could： can't： hand inB. Must； don*t have to； hand inC. Must； mustn&#

51、39;t： keepD. Must； needn't： keep【分析】-我一到学校就必须交作业吗？-不，你不必。你可以再留一天检查是否有没 第12页（共34页）有错误。【解答】could是can的过去式，表示能、可以。must表示必须。can't表示不能，doift have to和neednl表示不必。根据题干可知此处询问我一到学校就必须交作业吗，则第一空应 填写must,其一般疑问句的否定回答是No, you necdnVdont have to,可先排除AC选 项。其次hand in表示上交，keep表示保持，保留，根据题干可知你可以把作业再留一天 检查是否有没有错误，

52、for another day是表示一段的时间状语，则此处应用延续性动词 keep。故选：D。【点评】本题考查情态动词及动词辨析，要求学生熟悉选项的含义，再根据题干即可作 出选择。4 . （1 分）When students saw the models of the places of interest, they the bus andtaking photos.（）A. got on： couldn't waitB. got off： couldnl stopC. got on： couldn't stopD . got off： couldn't wait【分析

53、】当学生们看到名胜的模型时，他们下了车，不停地拍照。【解答】got on上车；got off下车。couldn't wait后面只能跟to do，表示迫不及待做某 事；couldnlstopdoing不停做某事。故第二个空用could" stop；根据"当学生们看到名 胜的模型时“可知”他们下了车"，故第一个空用got offo 故选：Bo【点评】考查动词短语，题目要求学生在日常学习中多积累动词短语并牢记其含义.做 题时要在知道各选项含义的基础上，结合具体语境得出正确答案.5 .（1 分）-When to her?-We since she got her

54、 new job.（）A. have you married： were marriedB. did you marry： have been marriedC. did you get married： were marriedD. did you get married： have been married【分析】-你什么时候和她结婚的？-她找到新工作后我们就结婚了。【解答】根据题干可知此处询问你什么时候和她结婚的，表示发生在过去的事情，则应 用一般过去时，其结构是主语+动词过去式，其中marry表示结婚，及物动词，后可直接 跟宾语，get married to sb.表示和某人结婚，则第

55、一空应填写get married to,其次since she got her new job是since+从句（且从句是一般过去时）结构，其是现在完成时态常用的时 间状语从句，其结构是主语+have/has done,则第二空应填写have been married0 故选：Dq【点评】本题考查时态辨析，要求学生掌握一般过去时和现在完成时态的用法及区别， 再根据题干即可作出选择。6. （1 分）The medical team took a flight to fly to Wuhan this winter.（）A. direct： straightlyB. directly； strai

56、ghtC. direct： straightD. directly： straightly【分析】今年冬天，医疗队直接乘飞机直飞武汉。【解答】direct形容词，直接的;directly副词，直接地；straightly副词,直接地：straight 形容词，直接的。第一个空修饰名词用形容词direct：第二个空修饰动词用副词straightly。 故选：Ao【点评】了解各选项的含义及用法，根据语境选择合适的选项。7. （1 分）-What a pity! How long the cold?-2 days ago.（）A - have you caught ； Since8. have yo

57、u had； SinceC have you had： BeforeD do you have ： Before【分析】-真遗憾！你感冒多久了？-自从两天前以来。【解答】根据语境可知用现在完成时，句中有how long,所以要用延续性动词have,不 能用短暂性动词catch； since 2 days ago自从两天前以来故选：Bo【点评】解答此类试题时，务必根据题目的要求，在准确理解句子意思的前提下，结合第15页（共34页）时态准确作答。8. （1 分） If you keep practicing speaking English every day, you will be bette

58、r at it.Yes.（）A. Burn the candle at both sidesB. Actions speak loud than wordsC. Many hands make light workD. No pain， no gain【分析】-如果你坚持每天练习说英语，你会做得更好。-是的。没有付出就没有收获。【解答】Burn the candle at both sides 不顾身体过度劳累：Actions speak loud than words 事 实胜于雄辩；Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高：No pain, no gain没有付出 就没有收获。根据“如果你坚持每天练习说英语，你会做得更好“可知”没有付出就没有收 获故选：Do【