余干三中八年级上学期英语期中测试卷.doc

2014年余干三中八年级上学期英语期中测试卷
一、听力测试（25分）
请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都将有十秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。（每小题1分）
l. Where did Linda go last week?
A. To Beijing. B. To Shanghai. C．To Taiwan.
2. What's Yom's favorite sport?
A. Basketball. B. Football. C．Ping-pong.
3. Where will they probably go?
A. To Red Moon Clothes Store.
B. To Red Star Clothes Store.
C. To Blue Moon Clothes Store.
4. How often does the man eat hamburgers?
A. Often. B. Sometimes. C．Never.
5. What does Tom think of soap operas?
A. Boring. B. Interesting. C．Exciting.
B)请听下面3段对话和2段独白。每段对话或独白后有几个问题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前你都将有30秒钟的时间阅读各个小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。（每小题1分）
请听第1段对话，回答第6至第7小题。
6.Which theater do they want to go to tonight?
A．Xinhua Theater. B．Town Theater. C. Xiaoxiang Movie Theater.
7. When will they meet?
A．At 7 pm. B．At 6 pm. C．At 8 pm．
请听第2段对话，回答第8至第10小题。
8. What are they talking about?
A. A singing competition.
B．A sports show.
C. A talk show.
9. When does the woman watch it?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C．On Sunday.
10. What did Xin Xiaoqi wear yesterday?
A.A white T-shirt. B.A black dress. C．A blue dress.
请听第3段对话，回答第11至第13小题。
11. Who did Maria go to Fenghuang with?
A. Tom. B．Dan. C. Her parents.
12. What was the weather like?
A. Nice. B．Rainy. C．Snowy.
13. When did Maria go to Fenghuang?
A. In November. B. In September. C．In October.
请听第1段独白，回答第14至第16小题。
14. Why does Mary like math best?
A. Because it is useful.
B. Because it is important.
C. Because it is interesting.
15. Where does Mary's QQ friend come from?
A. Canada. B．England. C．America.
16. What do Mary and her QQ friend often do online?
A. Play computer games.
B. Talk about math problems.
C．Learn English.
请听第2段独白，回答第17至第20小题。
17. The woman went to London to____.
A. learn English B. see her son C．spend the vacation
18. From the passage, we know the woman ．
A. only knew a little English
B．knew much English
C. didn't know English at all
19. The woman wanted to buy a ．
A．goose B．duck C. hen
20. The shop waiter laughed because he .
A. understood the woman at last
B. thought the woman was stupid
C. did not understand the woman
C)请听下面一段短文，根据短文内容完成5个句子，每个句子一空，每个空格不超过三个单词。听短文前你将有50秒钟的时间阅读相关句子。短文读两遍。（每小题1分）
21. Our family went to climb the Great Wall ．
22. We started our trip at in the early morning.
23. At 5 0'clock, we got to the Great Wall.
24. After one and hours' climbing, we got to the top.
25.When the sun ,it was so beautiful.
二、单项填空（15分）
请阅读下面各小题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将其填到答题卷的相应位置。（每小题1分）
26. —Do you often use Internet, Mike?
—Hardly ever. I always have too homework to do.
A. an, much B. an, little C. the, much D. the, little
27. —Henry, what do you plan to do this afternoon?
—I plan to go to the for teeth cleaning.
A. writer B. dentist C. reporter D. performer
28. in Sam's class is as tall as him. He is the tallest in the class.
A. Everyone B. Anyone C. Someone D. No one
29. —Tony, I think boys can wash clothes at school. Do you need my help?
—Don't worry, Mom. I'm old enough to do the washing .
A. few; me B. few; myself C. little; me D. little; myself
30.—Did you go with your brother last weekend, Tina?
— No, of us stayed at home and watched TV.
A. anywhere; all B. anywhere; both
C. everywhere; all D. everywhere; both
31. — teacher is the most popular in your school, Eric?
—Mrs Hill. She teaches us .
A. What; the best B. What; the worst C. Which; the best D. Which; the worst
32. —What do you expect from the film?
—Nothing. I only want to make myself .
A. to learn; relaxed B. to learn; relaxing C. learning; relaxed D. learning; relaxing
33. —Which city would you like to go on vacation this winter holiday?
— It be Beijing. But I'm not sure about it.
A. choosing; might B. choosing; must C. to choose; might D. to choose; must
34. Lisa, can you tell me the why you’re late again?
A. saying B. reason C. program D. discussion
35.—Do you know how Mo Yan became successful?
—Yes, I think his story is and I can learn a lot from him.
A. outgoing B. relaxing C. cornfortable D. educational
36. —Lisa, do you know how to have a healthy diet?
—I think we should eat vegetables and drink cola.
A. more; more B. more; less C. fewer; more D. fewer; less
37. — was your school trip last week?
—It was great, we felt kind of tired.
A. What; so B. How; so C. How; although D. What; although
38.— do your grandparents come to see you?
—Once a week. And sometimes three times a week.
A. How often B. How many C. How much D. How long
39.—Who sang at the school talent show?
—Linda did. She her best to perform well.
A. beautifully; tries B. more beautifully; tried
C. most beautifully; tries D. the most beautifully; tried
40.—Can you think of a better idea to solve（解决）the math problem, Lisa?
A. No problem B. Thanks C. That sounds good D. I'm afraid so
三、完形填空
One of David's friends loved money very much, and 4l gave anything to anybody. Soon he became 42 .
One day, he was 43 near the river with his friends when he shipped(滑倒) and fell in. His friends ran to help him. And one of them held out his hand and said,“ 44 me your hand, and I will, pull(拉) you out.” The rich man's head went under the water and then came up again, 45 he didn't give his hand. Again another of his friends tried but again the 46 thing happened.
Then David said," 47 my hand and I will pull (拉) you out!" The rich man took his hand and David pulled him 48 of the water.
"You don't know our friend very well. " he said to the 49 ,“When you say ‘give’ to him, he does 50 , but when you say ‘take’, he takes at once. "
41. A. always B. never C. sometime D. not
42. A. good B. poor C. rich D. bad
43. A. walking B. walks C. walk D. walked
44. A. Take B. Get C. Hold D. Give
45. A. but B. or C. then D. and
46. A. different B. same C. other D. worst
47. A. Get B. Hold C. Give D. Take
48. A. from B. up C. out D. down
49. A. other B. another C. others D. ones
50. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything
B)请先阅读下面的文章，掌握其大意，然后从方框中选出最恰当的10个词，每个词限用1次（每小题1分）
Any watching much idea talked ago so working news angry
My grandfather never watched TV. He thought that people spent too much time
51. it. Some of his friends 52. about sports shows, the movies and plays. My grandfather said to himself," They never read 53. books or go out in the evening. " 54. he didn't buy a TV.
Two years 55. my grandfather was 60 years old. He stopped 56. in the hospital. My father bought him a TV. He likes to watch all the 57. He knows 58. more about what's going on around the world. And he reads more books, too.
Now, my grandfather will get very59. if you trouble(麻烦) when he is watching TV. I can't understand(明白) that one can change his 60. when he is 60.
四、阅读理解
A）请阅读下面的材料，根据所给材料从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并将其填到答题卷的相应位置。（每小题2分）
A
There are two horses working in the field. The bigger horse is blind(瞎的). There is a bell around the smaller horse's neck. The bell makes the blind friend know where the smaller horse is, so the bigger horse can follow.
The smaller horse always waits for the blind friend, and the blind horse listens to the bell and then slowly follows.
When the smaller horse goes back to the barn for sleeping at night, it always stops and looks back. Then the blind friend can follow the smaller horse.
From the story, we know not everyone is perfect (完美的). So God watches over us and brings others into our life to help us when we are in need.
Sometimes we are the blind horse and we need others' help. Sometimes we are the smaller horse and we help others find their way……
61. What’s wrong with the bigger horse?
A. It can't walk.
B. It can't hear anything.
C. It can't see anything.
D. It can't work:'
62. How does the smaller horse help the blind horse?
A. By using a bell around its neck.
B. By using a rope（绳）between them.
C. By "talking" to the bigger horse all the time.
D. By doing everything for the bigger horse.
63. What can we learn from the passage?
A. We should be friendly and helpful to others.
B. Sometimes it brings us trouble to help others.
C. People must believe everyone is perfect.
D. God makes a man do everything by himself.
B
The Nile River(尼罗河）is the longest river in the world. It runs through Africa from the south to the north. Along the river, there are some countries and many places of interest.
Tokyo is a very large city in the world. It is in Japan. Like London and New York, it’s one of the richest cities in the world. There are a few famous colleges(大学)in Tokyo. There are many interesting things to do in the city.
Qomolangma is the tallest mountain in the world. It is about 8,848 meters in height. There is snow everywhere. Many people like climbing it because it’s very high.
Vatican City (梵蒂冈 ) is the smallest country in the world. It bas only 572 people in 2011. Italy, a European country, is around it. It has many old and famous buildings. So lots of visitors go on vacation there every year.
64 According to the passage, which is NOT one of the richest cities in the world?
A. Tokyo. B. London. C. New York. D. Sydney.
65. Vatican City has the in the world.
A. fewest people B. least snow C. fewest rivers D. shortest mountains
66. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The Nile River runs from the north to the south.
B. Tokyo is a rich but boring city.
C. Many people like climbing Qomolangma
D. Vatican City is far from Italy.
C
Mr and Mrs William always spent their summer holidays at the seaside near their hometown. One year, they decided to go to Rome and visit the famous city.
They flew to Rome and arrived at the hotel late at night. They thought that they would have to go to bed hungrily, because the hotel served(供应)no meals after seven o'clock in the evening. So they were very surprised when the waiter asked them to have dinner.
"Are you still serving dinner now?" asked Mrs Williams.
"Yes," answered the waiter.“We serve it until Half past nine."
"What is the time of the meals then?" asked Mrs Williams.
"Well, we serve breakfast from seven to half past eleven in the morning, lunch from twelve to three in the afternoon, tea from four to five and supper from six to half past nine. "
"But that hardly leaves any time for us to visit , Rome," said Mrs Williams in any disappointed(失望的）voice.
67.Where did Mr and Mrs Williams always spend Their summer holidays?
A. In Rome. B. At a 5-star hotel.
C. In big cities. D. Near their hometown.
68. What did they worry about when they arrived in Rome?
A. They couldn't find a really good hotel. B. They would have no meals.
C. They had no water to take a shower. D. They couldn't sleep well.
69. When did the hotel serve dinner?
A. From seven to half past eleven B. From twelve to three.
C. From four to five. D. From six to half past nine..
70. What did Mrs Williams think of the trip in Rome?
A. They would have a good time.
B. They would have no time to visit Rome.
C. They would have meals only in the day time.
D. They would have enough time to see the city.
B）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中，选择五个适当的句子还原到原文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。（每小题2分）
A. I chose a girl of my age from Korea.
B. But we like different desserts.
C. I chose a lovely boy to be my pen pal.
D. And I can write my name in Korean now.
E. There are many differences between us.
F. I found I like the same things as she.
G. My friend said she tried some American foods.

It all stated last year. I decided to find a pen pal from other countries. (71) I wrote to her and she wrote back!
We gave each other our pictures and described(描述) our homes. As we wrote more and more letters I learned about her and she learned about me, too. (72) We both like to eat, and dessert is our favorite. (73) Her. favorite is Korean pear. My favorite is ice. cream. My parents once took me to the Asian Festival so I could eat different Korean foods. I like most of them. I like noodles (面条) best.(74) She likes pizza but doesn't like hot dogs.
We like to spend time learning from each other. Now my friend is teaching me Korean. (75) I am teaching her the days of the week in Chinese. I hope we can meet each other face to face someday.
五、书面表达
假设Tony是你们班中最特别的一个，下面表格中的信息展示了他的特别之处，请以“My most special friend” 为题，写篇英语短文，文章必须包括提示内容，可适当发挥，80词左右。
外貌特征：最高、最瘦、眼睛最大
擅长学科：地理（geography）和音乐
饮食习惯：不喜欢吃肉，爱吃蔬菜
最大梦想：成为一名医生

八年级上学期期中考试英语答题卷
一、听力（25分）
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
二、单项填空（15分）
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
三、完形填空（20分）
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
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