浙江省温州市2021学年八年级下学期学业水平期末测试英语试卷（无听力部分 无答案）

1、温州市2021学年第二学期八年级（下）学业水平期末测试英语试题一、听力略二、完形填空 (共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。It was the winter of 1933. Some may remember that time as the Great Depression*, but I remember it for something else.All around us was sadness, but life went on. Christmas was upon us. The headmaster had

2、a bright idea -a gift exchange* among all the students at Christmas Eve party. We each pulled a piece of paper with a_16_on it from a box and got to prepare a gift for the one.When I found out _17_had my name, I almost fainted*. It was Betsy! She was the_18_in my class. I knew I wouldnt get anything

3、 from her.It was the day before Christmas. Maxine, my best friend, got a_19_from her aunt. It was apair of red snow angel gloves._20_that Ive seen in my whole life is more beautiful than that. I_21_ I had an aunt like Maxine.We went to the Christmas Eve party together. Finally came the gift exchange

4、. Everyone looked forward to it_22_ wanted to hide. One name was called after another.“Betsy,” Santa called. I saw Betsy stand up hesitantly*. Then Maxine_23_!I was puzzled, “Shes not the one on your paper.”“I traded,” she whispered as she walked over and handed her gift to Betsy. Betsy_24_opencd it

5、. My eyes popped out. Maxines red snow angel gloves lay in Betsys hands! Betsy _25_say anything and tears began to fill her eyes.“Thats too good for her!” I whispered when she sat down a bit, _26_.“Betsy didnt have any gloves,” she whispered.“Delores,” my name was called out. I looked across to see

6、Betsy coming _77_me. She handed me a paper bag.“Merry Christmas,” she said, _28_at me.“.Thank you,” I said, and opened the bag. I looked in, then back at her in great_29_,taking out Maxines snow angel gloves and another small gift.It was a star made of twigs. It must have taken hours to make.“Betsy,

7、 I cant.,” I said, but the glow* on her face stopped me. Her_30_ glowed like a snow angel.16. A.wordB. nameC. messageD. picture17. A.whoB. whatC. whenD.why18. A.dirtiestB. ugliestC. poorestD. laziest19. A.giftB. ideaC. letterD. chance20. A.EverythingB. SomethingC. AnythingD. Nothing21. A.wishedB. de

8、cidedC. believedD.regretted22. A.andB. butC.orD.so23. A.woke upB. jumped upC. cheered upD. stood up24. A.calmlyB.bravelyC. kindlyD.carefully25. A.mustntB. shouldntC.couldntD. neednt26. A.boredB.quietC.tiredD.angry27. A.withB. pastC. aroundD. towards28. A.waving B. smiling C. pointing D. laughing29.

9、A.peaceB.painC. surprise D. danger30. A.willB. heart C. memory D. confidence三、阅读理解 (共15题，31-33题1分，45题5分，其余每小题2分)阅读下面短文: 客观题请从每小题所的A、B、C、D项中出最佳选项；主观题请在答题纸规定区域作答。AYou should pay:Fee/ A YearFee / Two YearsA Dolphin$ 40$ 70Two Dolphins$ 75$130If you adopt a dolphin, you will receive lots of things inclu

10、ding a special certificate* with a picture of your adoption dolphin, a magic box and an interesting card game. We will keep you follow their daily lives through a monthly magazine, and youll receive an email birthday and Christmas card.31. Linda likes the friendly dolphin, so she may adopt_A. Rainbo

11、wB. CharlieC.KiwiD. Echo32. If Alex wants to adopt a dolphin for two years,how much need he spend?A. $40B.$ 70C.$ 75D.S 13033. If you adopt a dolphin, you can_.A.receive fun productsB. get a birthday card by postC. take a photo with the dolphinD. know its daily life every weekBOne of the best things

12、 to do in London, is a classic British pub quiz*! The interesting entertainment of quiz nights always include: pictures, a music round and creative challenges so that everyone feels they can take part in. Pub owners say they hold quiz nights because everyone drinks like fish, so it is good business*

13、 for them.How does the quiz work? A quiz master is in charge of the quiz and reads questions out loud. The questions are about things they usually dont pay attention to or “trivia”. For example, you may be asked to answer what the oldest national park is in England. People answer questions in teams.

14、There are usually several rounds and a quiz can go on for 2 to 3 hours!The quiz covers different topics, including history, geography, science, sport, TV, music and more. In a recent survey, 1,000 people from all walks of life answered the pub quizzes on the Internet. More than half of the people di

15、dnt know the answer to the question: “How many countries make up Great Britain?” About eighty percent people had no idea of the question: “What is the worlds largest desert?”To win the pub quiz, you need to study. For example, make sure you know the names of the winners of sport matches and TV shows

16、. Besides studying its also very important to choose your team. Try to have a mix of men and women,and no more than five people. Once you get your team together, always trust your first answer, dont think about it too much.In some pubs if you take part in the quiz, you can get free drinks. But if yo

17、uve paid to be in the quiz, there is usually a prize. Most people only go for the fun of it!34. English pubs hold quiz nights to_.A. buy drinks B. enjoy music C. show picture D. make moncy35. The underlined word “trivia” probably means_.A. old stories B. useful messagesC. unimportant facts D. boring

18、 information36. What can we leam from the survey in Paragraph Three? A. The quiz game is popular.B.Quiz questions are difficult.C.Geography questions are the hardest.D. Pcople can choose questions to answer.37. If you want to win the game, you need to_.A. choose a team carefullyB. learn to do well i

19、n TV showsC. make sure to get free drinksD. think about your answer slowlyCImagine you know that youre dreaming while youre asleep. You can try every food on the planet for free, travel around the world, hang out with famous people or lost loved ones, and maybe even have an interesting conversation

20、with your dog. All of this may happen once you learn how to have lucid dreams.Some people have lucid dreams naturally,while others need to practice.There are a few things that you can do to help increase your chances of experiencing a lucid dream. Keeping a dream diary is a great first step for anyo

21、ne who wants to learn to have lucid dreams. But what next? The key to lucid dreaming is knowing that you are in a dream. To do that, most people need a “reality check.” For example, you might try pressing* your finger against a wall to see if you are dreaming. If you are not, the wall would stop you

22、r finger. In a dream, however, your finger might simply pass through the wall. Getting used to doing reality check while awake may help make it easier to do it while you are asleep.Besides, scientists are developing technology* to help people have lucid dreams. For example, Curzio Vasapollo invented

23、 a device called ZMax, a headband that can monitor eye movements and body movements to help people have a lucid dream.Why would someone want to have lucid dreams? As it turns out, lucid dreaming can have many advantages. Alix Generous, a young woman living in her own world, said in her TED talk, “I

24、love lucid dreaming because it allows me to be free and live a life I wish for.” Also, Lucid dreams may encourage creativity. For example, British American filmmaker Christopher Nolan got ideas from his own lucid dreams when he wrote the 2010 sci-f movie Inception.However, some studies suggest that

25、lucid dreams may be bad for peoples health. In lucid dreams, people need to wake up during the night, so they may not have enough sleep if they do it several time every night, day after day.What do you think? Would you like to try a lucid dream?38. In lucid dreams,_.A. people are totally awakeB. peo

26、ple do nothing specialC. people can decide what to happenD. there is always something bad happening39.Which of the following can help people have lucid dream?Writing down the dream Doing a “Reality check” Using modern inventions Having body movementsA. B. C.D. 40. What advantages does Lucid dreams h

27、ave?A. They can make people stay active.B. They can help people get enough sleep C. They can encourage people to write books D. They can help people get away from real life.41. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. A Report on DreamsB. Lucid Dreams and AdvantagesC. How to h

28、ave Lucid DreamsD. An Introduction of Lucid DreamsDCJ pushed through the church doors.The outside air smelled like rain. He ducked under Grandmas umbrella, saying,“Why do we have to wait for the bus in all this wet?”“Trees get thirsty, too,” Grandma told him. “Dont you see that big one drinking thro

29、ugh a straw*?” CJ looked for a long time but never saw a straw.CJ watched his friend Colby climb in a nearby car and drove off with his dad.“Grandma, why dont we have a car?”“What do we need a car for? Weve got old Mr.Dennis, who always has a trick* for you.” The bus stopped in front of them.“Whats

30、that I see?” Mr. Dennis, the driver asked. He pullled a coin from behind CJs ear andplaced it in his hand. Grandma laughed and pushed CJ along. The man who sat opposite was tuning a guitar.“Why do we always have to go there after church?”CJ said. “Miguel and Colby never have to.” “I feel sorry for t

31、hose boys.” she told him. “Theyll never get a chance to meet Bobo or the Sunglass Man.” CJ looked out of the window feeling sorry for himself.Two older boys got on, listening to music with their earphones. CJ watched as they moved on by.“Wish I had one of those,”he said.“What for?”Grandma asked. “Wh

32、y dont you ask the man across from you if hell play us a song?”CJ didnt have to. The guitar player was already to sing.Grandma closed her eyes. So did CJ. And in the darkness, the music lifed CJ out of the bus, out of the busy city. CJs heart grew full and he was lost in the sound.“Last stop on Mark

33、et Strect,” Mr. Dennis called. CJ looked around as he stepped off the bus.“Why is it always so dirty here?”Grandma smiled and pointed to the sky. “_”CJ saw the perfect rainbow arcing over their soup kitchen (a food bank where the poor get food). He wondered how Grandma always found something beautif

34、ul where he never even thought to look. When he saw the familiar faces in the window, he said “Im glad we came.”CJ and Grandma took a bus to_.A.go home B. go shopping C. help the poor D. go to the churchHow did CJ feel at the beginning of the bus ride? A. Lonely.B. Unhappy. C. Nervous. D. Strange.44

35、. Whats the best sentence in the_?A. Lets try our best to make it clean and beautiful here.B. You should consider more for the poor and be more friendly.C. When youre circled by dirty things, you see whats beautiful better D. If you think its not dirty in your mind, you wont see anything dirty.45. W

36、hy did CJ say “Im glad we came” in the end?_词汇运用(共15小题，每小题1务，共15分)用方中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。beantifulher waste patient valuableThe astronauts became national_after they retuned.After winning the competition, she must be proud of_.A teacher should be understanding and_ with students.49. The love and supp

37、ort from my family is_ gift in my life.50. He doesnt finish his homework because he_ too much time on computer games.B. 据和示写出空处各单词的正确形式。The British_51_(文化) of visiting friends is special. In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can _52_(几乎不) do that. People

38、 just say those things to make you feel welcome.Here are some _53_(建议).Youd better telephone before visiting someone as a _54_(客人).If you receive an invitation that says“RSVP”, you should reply to let the host know_55_(是否) or not you plan to go. By_56_(联系;交流) with the host, you ean avoid some disple

39、asure. You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go.You may say something _57_拒绝), like “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” The host may_58_(期待) you to tell them as soon as possible if you arent able to go after accepting the invitation.Although it is not always necessary to give a gift to your host it is _59_(确定的,无疑的) that you are polite to do so. Also, the _60_(活跃) you are, the sooner you will get on well with oth