八年级下学期8B期中考试英语试题(4)

1、第二学期第一阶段学业质量监测八年级英语第I卷选择题（共55分）（请将答案涂在答题卡上）、听力（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）第一部分 听对话回答问题A B、C三个选项中选出与你所本部分共有5小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，请从 听内容相符的选项。（听两遍）1. What do they want to do?八年级英语第1页 共10页2. Where will the man go during the summer holiday?3. What does the girl usually do ?CC. For 20 minutes.5. How long has the woman

2、been here?A. For 5 minutes.B. For 15 minutes.第二部分听对话或短文回答问题听一段对话，回答第 6-7小题。（听两遍）6 .What does Tony's father do?A. A doctor.B. A designer.7 .Where does Tony's sister work?C. A teacher.A. In a big hospital.B. In a village.听第一篇短文，回答第8-10小题，根据短文内容, 两遍）C. In a town.选择正确答案，完成信息记录表。（听WhenThe meeting

3、 is held in 8 every year.WhereThe 2018's World MUN meeting was held in9.How longThe meeting usually lasts 10.C. winterB. summer8. A. spring9. A. ScotlandB. PolandC. China八年级英语第3页共10页10. A. 2 daysB. 5 daysC. 2 weeks听第二篇短文，回答第 11-15小题。（听两遍）11. What is the best time to visit Thailand ?A. March.B. S

4、eptember.C. December.12. What need you prepare when you visit the northern part of Thailand in January ?A. Warm clothes.B. Cool clothes.C. A raincoat.13. Why is it difficult to see the mountains in the hot season?A. Because it is rainy.B. Because it is foggy . C. Because it is windy.14. When does it

5、 often rain in the rainy season?A. Mostly in the early morning.B. Mostly in the late afternoon.C. Mostly in the mid-night.15. What is it unhappy to do during the rainy season?A. To spend time on a beach.B. To travel in the mountain.C. To taste delicious food.二、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出

6、可以填入空白处的最佳选项。16. Would you please look the paper for me and see if there are any mistakes?-All right. I 'm coming.A. aroundB. throughC. upD. into17. Mr. Wu recommended us to read the four great classical Chinese novels last week.-But I haven't decided first.A. which to read B. how to readC.

7、when to read D. where to read18. Oh, I'm sorry for being late.It doesn't matter. The film for just five minutes.A. startedB. has startedC. had been on D. has been on19. 一 I can hardly believe my eyes. Is that you, Lucy? Yes. It has been almost 20 years we were together.A. sinceB. beforeC. af

8、terD. until20. 一 Mrs Lee is so nice. She often offers us some advice on learning languages. Exactly. We find most of very helpful.A. themB. herC. itD. its21. Dad, can I go to the movies tonight?一 Sure, but you 'll be back home before 9 o 'clock.A. mustB. have toC. canD. may22. 一 What do you

9、think of last weekend 's party?- Wonderful. I a good time.A. have hadB. will have C.am havingD. had23. Hi, John. Have you seen the film Amazing China? Yes. It's a really exciting film with great facts about our country.A. fillingB.filledC. fullD.be full24. 一 local people's life, the gove

10、rnment has built a cinema and a sports centre here.- Yes. There are many places for people to have fun.A. ImproveB. Improving C. To improving D. To improve25. Mum, do you mind if I play computer games for a while? My work is done already. But please turn off the sound.A. Yes, please B. Yes, you'

11、d better not C. Of course not D.Sorry, I don't26. Mr Brown went to Paris last weekend with his wife. They to Nanjing until nextMonday afternoon.A. will return B. will return back C. won't return back D. won't return27. 一 You must have had a good time in Disneyland?-Yes.we had!A. How funB

12、. How a fun C. What funD. What a fun28. The shop in Deji Plaza for a year, but I there so far.A. has opened ; haven't gone .B. has been open; haven't beenC. has been open; haven't goneD. has opened; haven't been29. We are working hard because we are going to university after finishin

13、g high school.A.missing outB.feeling likeC. dreaming of D. coming up30. 一 You are so busy now! Do you need any help?. Thanks all the same.A. I can manage it B. Yes,pleaseC.All right.D. My pleasure三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My parents were making a big noise as

14、they sorted （分类）bottles and cans out on the balcony. I winced （ 皱起眉头 ）at the noise. I called my 31 in Chinese, “ How many do you have this time? ” E Eight hundred and six pieces, that' s $40.30!”livsheianswered. I八年级英语第3页共10页my Los Angeles flat for over four years when my parents came for a six-

15、month visit from China. I ' d seldom noticed that the bottles and cans they' d collected on the road were worth 5 cent分）each. When their stay with us ended, I felt free, though I was a supporter of environmental 32 in fact.By the time my daughter began school, I was expected to raise money f

16、or the school. I felt very stressed（有压力的）.How could I work out the problem? 33 , a good idea came across my mind: how about uniting （结合）the two environmental education and raise money? I joined an organization called LACES. It had 341,600 students, parents and teachers. Ifmy two elderly parents coul

17、d raise $300 in six months from recycling （ 回收）,why couldn' t wemultiply （ 乘以）that number by at least 800? My team organized a day for students and parents to bring bottles and cans directly to school. We 35 it the Green for Green program. The first one raised only $145. But we planned more prog

18、rams. With each one, the numbers started to look 36 : $145 $400 $481. The more success we had, the more people 37 our team.Today, LACES teachers keep boxes in their classrooms for bottles and cans. Students collect recyclables and keep them in boxes. Parents collect at their offices. LACES parents h

19、ave told me that where they used to see litter, they see 38 . Since the LACES Green for Green program started in 2011, we have raised $15, 500 for the school and recycled about 75, 000 pounds of waste.I believe that the others in the community 39 our effort（努力）,and that the result is multiplied. I u

20、sed to 40 my parents ' recycling project during their visit here. Now I laugh at myself for getting the benefit （益处）from their clever ideas. They may never influence（影 响）anyone beyond（超出）their family. However, their small effort has led to big change, one that inspires （激励）family, friends, child

21、ren, and even strangers.31. A. wifeB. motherC. daughterD. father32. A. projectB. planC. subjectD. education33. A. QuicklyB. SuddenlyC. LuckilyD. Sadly34. A. worse thanB. less thanC. more thanD. better than35. A. toldB. calledC. saidD.spoke36. A. higherB. brighterC. strongerD. wider37. A. leftB. knew

22、C. joinedD. loved38. A. moneyB. bottlesC. wasteD. cans39. A. expectB. followC. achieveD. receive40. A. agree withB. discussC. cry atD. laugh at四、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读卜列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AA table of contents usually includes the titles or descriptions of the first-level headers, su

23、ch as chapter titles in longer works. An index is a list of something such as subjects or names at the back of a book.ContentsChapterPage1 Things You ' ll Need for Camping. 82 Places To Go .163 All About Tents .264 All About Sleeping Bags 355 Setting Up Camp .406 Camp Cooking: Some Recipes .501

24、-7 Health and Safety .：66Indexcampfires, 50-52 clothing, 8national parks, 16-18 plants, poisonous, 72 sleeping bags, 35-39 tents, 26-34tools, 1241. Which chapter should you read to find ideas for meals?A. Chapter 3B. Chapter 4C. Chapter 5D. Chapter 642. On Page 8, you can find out .A. what clothes t

25、o wearB. which tools to takeC. when to put up tentsD. how to make a campfireBn ancient （古代的）China, women didn ' t receive much education. They were taught morals （道德），but little knowledge. Xie Daoyun, however, was lucky to be different.Xie Daoyun was born in a rich and respected family. Many of

26、the Xie family members were officials and scholars. One of the most famous was Xie An （320-385）, who once served as the prime minister （宰相）of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Xie An was Xie DaoyunAt thd tim uncle.officials and scholars often got together at Xie ' home. The young Xie Daoyun learned a lot

27、 from their talks. In her teenage years, Xie Daoyun was already good at poetry （ 作诗）.Xie An enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. He would quiz them on literature and philosophy. Xie Daoyun often did much better than her sisters, brothers and cousins. Thus, she became the favorite niece

28、 of Xie An.One day, it was snowing heavily. Xie An was sitting with Xie Daoyun and her elder brother Xie Zilang in the hous e. Suddenly, Xie An asked the two:" What does this snow幼e ne （look like? ”Xie Zilang quickly replied:"It is just like salt showered from the heavens.”Xie Daoyun, howe

29、ver, gave a different answer:" Isn ' t it like a sky full of wfflow catkins （絮）blow n about by the wind? ”Xie An was very happy with his niece 'reply. Xie Zilang 'asswer was not bad. But Xie Daoyun ' s description was far more natural and poetic. After that, this story about Xie

30、 Daoyun started to spread across the country43. Which dynasty did Xie Daoyun live in?A. The Eastern Jin dynasty.B. The Western Jin dynasty.八年级英语第6页共10页C.The Eastern Han dynasty.D.The Western Han dynasty.44. Why was Xie Daoyun able to learn knowledge?A. Because Xie An was the prime minister.B. Becaus

31、e women were taught a lot in schools. C.Because she was the favorite niece of Xie An. D. Because she could meet many scholars in her home.45. What did Xie Daoyun describe the falling snow as?A. Salt falling from the heavens.B. Willow leaves flying in the sky.C. Willow catkins blown about by the wind

32、.D. Salt spread everywhere on the ground.CI had seen Thomas in the church, but he had left before me and was already at the hotel whenI returned. He had found a large book and was busy counting the pages. He seemed to be a person who did not need other people. He was happy on his own. His calmness m

33、ade me feel calm too. We looked at the book together, and I tried to explain the words in it. We smoked a pipe together, and somehow we became good friends. He gave me his New Zealand head and shared his money. That night, I helped him when he made a biscuit, and he told me his life story as we sat

34、in bed.Thomas was born on the island of Rokovoko, which could not be found in any map. His father was a king, and his uncle was an officer. When Thomas was young, a whaling ship（ 捕鲸 船）came to his father;s island. Thomas decided that he wanted to see more of the world. However, the ship would not tak

35、e him, so he tied himself to it and told the Captain that he would die rather stay at home. Finally, the captain agreed to take him on board. That 's how he came to Nantucket and then New Bedford. We agreed to go to Nantucket together and try to get work on the same ship.The next morning was Mon

36、day, and I paid the boss. We borrowed a wheelbarrow（ 独轮车） and started for the ship. People began to see a white man and a black man together. But to me, color doesn't matter because a white man is only a black man with a coat of white paint.At last, we stood on board of the ship to Nantucket. Ho

37、w good it was to be at sea again! A strong wind blew through our hair, and our noses breathed the salt air. One foolish young man fell overboard, and Thomas jumped into the freezing water to save him. Afterward, all the people called hero, but he just sat quietly and smoked his pipe. I knew that I h

38、ad found a wonderful friend.46. Thomas was born.A. in an unwell-known placeB. on a famous islandC. in a local poor familyD. to catch whales47. Which of the following words cannot be used to describe Thomas?A. Calm.B. HelpfulC. DangerousD. Quiet八年级英语 第6页共10页48. How did Thomas get on the whaling ship?

39、A. He hid himself in the ship.B. His father ordered him to do so.C. The captain invited him to do so.D. He tied himself to the ship and asked the captain to take him.49. What is the meaning of the underlined sentence?A. I wore a white coat.B. I looked down on Thomas.C. I was proud because I was a wh

40、ite man.D. I thought there is no difference between a white man and a black man.50. The passage mainly tells us that.A. how I helped Thomas.B. how Thomas and I became friendsC. how Thomas and I came to NantucketD. how Thomas came to New BedfordDMona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Som

41、e of the animals living there can ' t be found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore. The sea around the island has colorful fishes.Why Is Mona Island Unusual?Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it

42、a natural reserve. That means the island' s animals and plants are protected from beirharmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers are able to stay.The park rangers job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful.

43、 They insist that rules be followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals stay safe.What Is There to See on Mona Island?One thing that most people enjoy is getting to see the Mona Island iguana. This type of re

44、ptile（爬行动物）lives only on Mona Island. Almost 2,000 of these iguanas live on Mona Island.People also come to the island to get a close-up view of many kinds of fish and other sea life.They can swim far below the surface. They use special equipment to be able to breathe underwater. The water is almost

45、 transparent . Through the clear water, divers can see the bright colors of the fish.Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings and drawings on the walls. This artwork was made by the Arawak and Ta no Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.After a full day

46、of fun activities, visitors can settle in, listen to the night sounds, and view the stars in the huge sky. Because the island is far away from other places, it is surrounded bydarkness, and the stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It perfect end to a perfect day.

47、51. What do park rangers on Mona Island do?A. Protect the land and animals.B. Offer some help to visitors.C. Feed animals on Mona Island.D. Drive a boat between Puerto Rico and Mona Island.52. Which of the following best explains the word transparent ?'A. so difficult that you can' t Bnssh c

48、lear that you can see throughC. too deep to be reachedD. too bright to be seen53. Where can artwork be seen on Mona Island?C. In the caves.A. On the beaches.B. In a museum.D. On the wall of the hotel.54. Which sentence can be filled in the blank?causeeffect（结果）A. Mona Island is very small.B. Watchin

49、g the stars on Mona Island is amazing.C. Visitors can settle in after a full day on Mona Island.D. Mona Island is far from other places and darkness is all around it.55. What is the most possible reason the author wrote this article?A. To explain why animals live on the island.B. To show readers whe

50、re the island is located.C. To tell about a place that some people might enjoy.D. To give facts about people who work on the island.非选择题（共45分）五、填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）A）根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确，并将答案填写在答题卷标号 为56-60的相应位置上。56. These are all flags of （欧洲的） countries. Do you know them?57. I'm going to

51、ask her to（嫁）me on Valentine's Day.58. She stood with her back（紧靠）the door , looking at me angrily.59. Chinese government has greatly improved the people ' s living （条件）in poor areas .60. He did not even say anything to her, and she did not speak to him （也）.B）根据句子意思，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题

52、卷标号为 61-65的相应位置上。61. These days, he is busy with a few job (interview).62. He was tired out after (tie) the horses to trees for a long time.63. It's reported that it's raining heavily in the (south) parts of China.64. Who (translate) this English poem into Chinese? John did. 65. This is the

53、(tiny) dog I have ever seen.C)根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确，并 将答案填写在答题卷标号为6670的相应位置上。island unluckily difficult situations managed to swim experienceA: Which is your favorite book? B: Robinson Crusoe.A: Why do you like the book best?B: Because I ve learnt a lot from the 66 of Robinson Crusoe o

54、n the lonely island.A: What did you learn from it?B: The spirit(精神)of facing 67 bravely.A: I haven't read about the book. Can you tell me more about it?B: Ok. Robinson Crusoe took a ship trip on the sea,but 68 , his ship sank into the sea. He 69 to a lonely island. On the 70 , he learnt to grow

55、corn, raise goats and build houses for a living. He never lost heart and live there for 28 years. At last, another ship passed by and saved him.A: That sounds like a great story. I 'll try to read this book in my free time. 六、阅读填空(共 20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)A)阅读下面短文，根据所读内容，在答题卷第71-80小题的空格里填入最恰当的单词。 注意：每

56、个空格只填一个单词.。When you are not at home, many worries may start to crowd your mind. Did I turn the coffee maker off? Did I lock the door? Are the kids doing their homework or watching television? With a smart home, you can quiet all of these worries.A smart home is a home with a communication network. T

57、his network connects devices( 装 置),such as lights and TV sets, and allows them to be controlled from far away through electrical wiring, mobile phone communication or WiFi over the Internet.More and more people may start to think about owning a smart home, because it makes life much more convenient(方便的).It can help keep your room at a certain temperature. It can record what happens inside the home and send the video to your phone. When you are on a holiday in another country, you can use a smart home controller to turn on or off the electricity when