八年级期中.doc

期中综合能力评估试题
Class: ________ Name: ________ 满分：120分 总得分：_____
第I卷（选择题 共85分）
第一部分 听力（共20分）
第一节（本节5个小题，每小题1分，共5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
( )1. What might the air in the town be like?
A. Dirty. B. Clean. C. Wet.
( )2. Who is Li Ping?
A. Lin Tao’s friend. B. Lin Tao’s classmate. C. Lin Tao’s cousin.
( )3. What does Peter most want to be?
A. A reporter. B. A magician. C. A DJ.
( )4. What does Sam think of the movie?
A. Boring. B. Serious. C. Educational.
( )5. How often does Kate go shopping?
A. Three times a month. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.
第二节（本节15个小题，每小题1分，共15分）
听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至第8三个小题。
( )6. What does the boy say about Center Cinema?
A. It has the most comfortable seats. B. Its tickets are not expensive.

C. Its service is the best.
( )7. Which cinema is the closest?
A. Center Cinema. B. Dream Cinema. C. Sun Cinema.
( )8. Which cinema do the boy and the girl decide to go to?
A. Center Cinema. B. Dream Cinema. C. Sun Cinema.
听第7段材料，回答第9至第11三个小题。
( )9. How was Tim’s last weekend?
A. Wonderful. B. Exciting. C. Terrible.
( )10. What was the weather like on that day?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
( )11. Why did Tim reach the top of the mountain at night?
A. Because it was raining heavily. B. Because there were too many people.
C. Because Tim was very tired.
听第8段材料，回答第12至第15四个小题。
( )12. Who did Lily go to Beijing with?
A. Her friends. B. Her classmates. C. Her parents.
( )13. What did Lily think of Tian’anmen Square?
A. Fantastic. B. Big. C. Interesting.
( )14. What did Lily learn in the Palace Museum?
A. Chinese culture. B. Chinese history. C. Chinese theaters.
( )15. What did Lily do on the third day?
A. She went swimming. B. She ate Beijing duck and noodles.
C. She went to a Beijing hutong.
听第9段材料，回答第16至第20五个小题。
( )16. Where did Emily go on May Day vacation?
A. To Hangzhou. B. To Hainan. C. To Dalian.
( )17. What did Sam do on May 1st?
A. He swam in the sea. B. He visited the museums. C. He enjoyed the park.
( )18. How did Sam go to the museum?
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By bike.
( )19. How was the weather on the morning of May 3rd?
A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
( )20. How was the park?
A. Big and noisy. B. Clean and green. C. Crowded and small.
第二部分 基础知识运用（共25分）
第一节 单项选择（本节15个小题，每小题1分，共15分）
从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入题内空白处的最佳答案。
( )21. —Liu Jing, did your parents give you ______ on your birthday?
—Yes. They bought me a new bicycle.
A. special everything B. everything special
C. special anything D. anything special
( )22. Your child is only five. Is ______ necessary for you to be so strict with him?
A. this B. it C. that D. one
( )23. Susan usually drives to work, but ______ she goes to work by bus.
A. sometimes B. always C. often D. never
( )24. Liu Lei is ______ better at Chinese than Liu Ying.
A. a little B. a few C. many D. more
( )25. I think Longcheng Cinema has ______ seats of the three ones.
A. comfortable B. more comfortable
C. less comfortable D. the most comfortable
( )26. My mother always has ______ housework to do on weekends.
A. too many B. many too C. too much D. much too
( )27. Jenny ______ her uncle’s farm every Sunday last year.
A. visit B. visits C. is visiting D. visited
( )28. If you get ______, there’s some cold chicken in the fridge.
A. hungry B. tired C. bored D. creative
( )29. You’ll win a(n) ______ if you can answer this question.
A. prize B. menu C. example D. activity
( )30. I expected Mark ______ his talents in the competition, but he didn’t appear.
A. showing B. to show C. choosing D. to choose
( )31. Claire is always helpful. She only thinks of others and doesn’t ______ herself．
A. make up B. dress up C. care about D. bring out
( )32. The college entrance examination (the gaokao) is one of China’s most important exams. Families take it very ______.
A. clearly B. quickly C. loudly D. seriously
( )33. Who do you think draws ______,Wang Hui or Huang Mei?
A. better B. best C. good D. well
( )34. —______?
—For two hours.
A. When do you exercise B. How long did you stay there
C. What time did you get there D. How far is your school from here
( )35. —______
— Yes, I went on vacation last week.
A. Have a good day. B. Long time no see.
C. What did you do? D. How was your vacation?
第二节 完形填空（本节10个小题，每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的A、B、CD四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Do all of us have a talent? Or is it possible (可能的) that someone has no talent?
Everyone is looking for their talent. 36 wants to be talented because it feels great. More often people 37 they are good at some things, but not talented at them. 38 you are one of those people, just develop (发展) the things you’re good at into your talents.
If you have no 39 of what you are good at, you should 40 new things, such as taking some special classes, doing something new 41 a friend, etc. After you try, you may find yourself 42 cooking, drawing, writing or playing sports. You may 43 find that you’re not only good at one thing. Then develop these things you’re good at into your 44 . So everyone has a talent and it’s impossible that someone has no talent.
But there is one thing to 45 — talents don’t come to you; you find them.
( )36. A. Somebody B. Anybody C. Everybody D. Nobody
( )37. A. think B. make C. decide D. wonder
( )38. A. And B. Though C. Because D. If
( )39. A. plan B. story C. problem D. idea
( )40. A. find B. try C. expect D. love
( )41. A. as B. with C. about D. for
( )42. A. bored with B. famous for C. good at D. afraid of
( )43. A. even B. always C. only D. again
( )44. A. activities B. differences C. hopes D. talents
( )45. A. ask B. touch C. remember D. do
第三部分 阅读理解（本部分20个小题，每小题2分，共40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、BC、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Alex and Emily Godfrey went to Japan with their parents about a week ago. They went there to visit their mother’s old classmate Mrs. Ito. She moved to Japan to teach English a few years ago.
“What’s our plan for the afternoon?” asked Alex after lunch one day.
“We have tickets for a 4:00 baseball game,” said Mr. Ito.
Just a few hours later, they found themselves standing inside the stadium (体育场) with lots of excited fans (迷).
“Baseball isn’t my cup of tea, but this seems to be a good game,”said Mrs. Ito.
“Are those cheerleaders (拉拉队队员)?” asked Emily. She was describing a group of men in the middle of the stadium.
“Yes,” said Mrs. Ito. “I forget that Americans don’t usually have men cheerleaders at baseball games.”
Then the game started. The game doesn’t seem much different from an American baseball game. But Emily was surprised to see some people waving (挥舞) American flags from time to time. So she asked Mr. Ito.
“Each Japanese team can have three players from other countries. When American players come to play, their fans wave your country’s flag,” said Mr. Ito.
At the end of the game, the Godfreys and the Itos went back into the car to go home. Alex and Emily were tired, but their minds were racing with all they saw that day.
( )46. Why were the Godfreys in Japan?
A. They went to watch a baseball game.
B. Mrs. Godfrey went to teach English there.
C. They went to visit Mrs. Godfrey’s old classmate.
D. Mr. Godfrey wanted to visit famous places in Japan.
( )47. What does the underlined part mean?
A. I like having a cup of tea.
B. I like watching baseball games.
C. I’m not interested in having a cup of tea.
D. I’m not interested in watching baseball games.
( )48. The cheerleaders for the baseball game are all ______.
A. men B. women C. young boys D. young girls
( )49. Some people wave American flags in Japanese baseball games because ______.
A. they are from America
B. some players come from America
C. they want to be different from others
D. baseballs played in the games are made in America
( )50. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Alex and Emily thought the baseball game was a little boring.
B. Most players in Japanese baseball teams are from other countries.
C. The Godfreys and the Itos went to watch the baseball game in the morning.
D. Japanese baseball game is a little different from American baseball game.
B
People in different countries celebrate (庆祝) the New Year’s holiday (假期) in different ways. Andrew lives in the United States, and Minh lives in Japan. Here is how they celebrate the New Year’s holiday.
In the United States
Andrew thinks the New Year’s holiday is the best holiday of the year. On New Year’s Eve (除夕), Andrew and his parents go to his grandparents’ house for dinner. His cousins are always there, and all the children play games.
On every New Year’s Eve, the children draw pictures of things they remember doing with their grandparents in the past twelve months. Andrew drew a picture of his grandfather teaching him to play football this year.
The next day is for watching football games on TV. Of course, Mom also makes “Hoppin’ John”, a special kind of food. Many people think eating it will bring good luck.
In Japan
January 1st is the day Minh and her family like best. They think everyone gets a new start on New Year’s Day.
On New Year’s Eve, Minh listens to the ringing of bells (钟声). Beginning at 12:00 midnight, the bells ring for 108 times. The next day, Minh and her family visit friends and send cards. Minh and her brothers get new kimonos. A kimono is a special type of Japanese clothing that is usually colorful and beautiful. Minh’s brothers like to fly kites on this day.
Minh and her family eat a special meal on New Year’s Day, and the meal always has rice cakes.
( )51. People eat “Hoppin’ John” on New Year’s Day because ______
A. it will bring health B. it is very delicious
C. it will bring good luck D. it is very easy to make
( )52. Minh gets a new ______ each year on New Year’s Day.
A. kite B. card C. football D. kimono
( )53. What do Andrew and Minh have in common?
A. They both listen to the ringing of bells on New Year’s Eve.
B. They both like New Year’s holiday.
C. They both have brothers.
D. They both like football.
( )54. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Minh and her parents spend time with her grandparents on New Year’s Day.
B. Andrew’s grandmother taught him to play football last year.
C. Bells ring for 108 times on New Year’s Eve in Japan.
D. Minh’s sisters like to fly kites on New Year’s Day.
( )55. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. why people like the New Year’s holiday
B. why people celebrate the New Year’s holiday
C. the different ways to celebrate the New Year’s holiday
D. the countries people can travel to on the New Year’s holiday
C
Larry’s dad had a car that was 10 years old. It was black. He needed to get a new car, but he didn’t have enough money. Later, Larry knew his dad had money problems. He decided to take out the money he got in the last two years from birthday, Christmas and pocket money (零花钱) to help his dad.
Larry left an envelope (信封) by his dad’s breakfast one day. Larry’s dad came into the kitchen to eat breakfast and saw the envelope. “What is this?” he asked Larry’s mom. “Larry left that envelope before he went to school,” said Mom. “There is $1,000 in it!” said Larry’s dad. “Larry wanted to help you pay for a new car,” said Larry’s mom.
That afternoon, Larry’s dad went out and got a new car. It was red, Larry’s favorite color. The money he had was enough to pay for the new car. With the money left, he bought a surprise gift for Larry.
That night Larry came home and saw the new car. “Wow, it is a great car,” said Larry. “We got this great car because of you,” said Larry’s dad. “There is a small gift for you.” Larry was so excited to find a new baseball. Larry loved baseball. “We have a great new car, and I have a new baseball too,” said Larry. “Everyone is happy, and that makes me happy too.”
( )56. The money Larry gave his father was NOT from ______.
A. birthday B. prize C. Christmas D. pocket money
( )57. Where did Larry leave the money?
A. In Dad’s car. B. In Dad’s bag. C. Near Dad’s computer. D. By Dad’s breakfast.
( )58. What gift did Dad give to Larry?
A. A baseball. B. A basketball. C. A bicycle. D. A robot.
( )59. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Larry’s dad didn’t need Larry’s money. B. Larry bought a new car with his dad.
C. Red is Larry’s favorite color. D. Larry gave his father $100.
( )60. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Larry’s pocket money B. How to get money
C. Dad’s new car D. Where to spend money
D
In the forest, everything was great and everyone was happy before Jemima came there. Jemima was a very tall giraffe with a long neck (脖子). She was the noisiest and the most gossipy (爱说三道四的) animal in the forest.
She liked to watch everything and told everyone what was going on. That made so many animals unhappy. They had a meeting and decided to teach her a lesson (给她一个教训).
At that time Big Bongo the monkey decided to move to a new house. Jemima was so curious about the new house. One night she walked quietly to Big Bongo’s bedroom window. The window was open and she put her head inside. She was just on time to see Big Bongo leaving the bedroom. So, Jemima put her head further in so that she could follow him to the next room. It was dark in the house and she couldn’t see very well, but she followed Big Bongo into another room, and then another ...
At last Jemima couldn’t follow Big Bongo any more. Her neck wasn’t long enough. Big Bongo ran around his house, and Jemima’s neck was in a tangle (绕成一团).
Then all the other animals came to the house and told Jemima what they thought of her. Jemima’s face turned red. She decided that she would not use her neck to poke (干涉) into the lives of others.
( )61. Many animals in the forest were unhappy with Jemima because ______.
A. she had a long neck B. she was new to the forest
C. she liked to do everything D. she was noisy and gossipy
( )62. The underlined word “curious” in Paragraph 3 means “______” in Chinese.
A. 好奇的 B. 满意的 C. 疯狂的 D. 愤怒的
( )63. Big Bongo ran around his new house to ______.
A. look at it quickly B. teach Jemima a lesson
C. show his friends around D. put his things in their places
( )64. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Jemima’s neck was long enough to see every room in the house.
B. Big Bongo’s n