牛津广深版八年级下册英语期末试卷.doc

牛津广深版八年级下册英语期末试卷
笔试部分一、语法选择 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．（15分）One day，I had a meal in（1）　 　expensive restaurant.A young couple with a small boy only ordered a piece of the cheapest beef steak. "Sir，anything else？One piece is not enough for all of you!" The waiter said.
The dad was a little（2）　 　.He said， "Thanks.It's enough.We just want to bring the guy to have beef steak，and we（3）　 　supper."
I watched（4）　 　for a while.I found that the parents not only took the boy to have beef steak，but also regarded it as a process of（5）　 　.The parents taught the kid（6）　 　to use a knife and fork and told him some table manners.
I'd like（7）　 　good friends with the family.Then I walked over and asked （8）　 　， "（9）　 　I offer each of you to a cup of coffee？" They accepted my coffee with a smile.We began to chat. "To be honest，we are very poor， （10）　 　we can't afford any expensive food at all.However，we have every confidence in our boy.He lives in a poor family，but I believe he（11）　 　success in the future.That's why we teach him the good table manners，" said the dad. "We hope our kid can be a person（12）　 　respects himself and others."
We became friends and got on well（13）　 　each other.Afterwards，great progress（14）　 　by the kid and he succeeded.And I have the honor to drink a cup of coffee from him，especially in（15）　 　restaurant in England.

（1）A.a
B.an
C.the
D./
（2）A.embarrass
B.embarrassed
C.embarrassing
D.embarrassment
（3）A.eat
B.are eating
C.have eaten
D.will eat
（4）A.they
B.them
C.their
D.theirs
（5）A.learn
B.learns
C.to learn
D.learning
（6）A.how
B.what
C.why
D.whose
（7）A.become
B.becoming
C.to become
D.becomes
（8）A.polite
B.politeness
C.politely
D.politer
（9）A.May
B.Must
C.Need
D.Should
（10）A.but
B.or
C.because
D.so
（11）A.achieves
B.has achieved
C.achieved
D.will achieve
（12）A.who
B.which
C.when
D.where
（13）A.of
B.with
C.from
D.in
（14）A.makes
B.made
C.has made
D.was made
（15）A.expensive
B.more expensive
C.the most expensive
D.most expensive
二、完形填空 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意然后从1-10各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
2．（10分）I've lived in many different countries，and now I'm in Hong Kong. （1）　 　all of that time，I learned five or six different languages.I love learning languages.Not only are they important，but I also find them interesting.
I lived in Barcelona，Spain for ten years before.When I first （2）　 　there，the most important thing was being able to communicate with local people.Let me tell you about some of my （3）　 　in learning a language.I didn't attend classes because I didn't think I was good in classes.I （4）　 　to learn by just talking to people，finding out what I needed to say by checking dictionaries and listening carefully.
I watched the typical kinds of programs that we can see on TV every day.It was（5）　 　because they always had the same topics.So I could become （6）　 　with the words as they were repeated again and again.Gradually，I learned many new words and （7）　 　.To have a better understanding of the language，I took a dictionary with me sometimes，or I asked other people what a word meant.
Anyway，the best （8）　 　I ever had was just talking to people in the street，or in shops.I would （9）　 　in my mind what I wanted to say before I went in.At first，I was afraid. （10）　 　after you get over the embarrassment，it's quite funny.You will find people to be very kind and patient in most cases.

（1）A.For
B.By
C.During
D.At
（2）A.arrived
B.returned
C.searched
D.left
（3）A.experience
B.exercise
C.happiness
D.preparation
（4）A.hated
B.enjoyed
C.wished
D.preferred
（5）A.successful
B.helpful
C.wonderful
D.careful
（6）A.similar
B.connected
C.covered
D.familiar
（7）A.expressions
B.opinions
C.suggestions
D.messages
（8）A.change
B.chance
C.practice
D.reason
（9）A.remember

B.compare
C.receive
D.repeat
（10）A.So
B.But
C.If
D.And
三、阅读理解
3．（8分）One evening an old man was sitting quietly outside his home，enjoying the beautiful sunset.His grandson ran home with anger on his face. "What is wrong？" his grandfather asked.The boy rested his head on the old man's shoulder. "My friend didn't play with me today.He played with the older boys and left me alone.I hate him!"
The old man hugged the boy. "I know how you feel." he said. "In my long life I experienced anger and hatred （仇恨），too，because someone did bad things to me." He touched the boy's hair gently. "But hatred and anger make you tired.Do you know why？" The boy shook his head.
"It's because there is a terrible fight going on inside every one of us，between two wolves，" said the grandfather.
"Two wolves？" asked the boy.He thought two wolves fighting inside him sounded strange.
"Yes，two wolves，" said his grandfather.
"One wolf is full of anger，hatred，jealousy （妒忌） and lies.He fights against everyone because his anger stops him from thinking."
"The other wolf is calm and lives in harmony with （与……和谐相处） everything around him.He is full of peace，love，hope and joy.He only fights when it is the right thing to do and he always fights properly."
The old man looked into his grandson's eyes. "It is not easy to live with these two wolves fighting inside us."
"Which wolf will win，Grandfather？" asked the boy.
The old man smiled， "The one that I feed the most."

（1）The boy was angry because 　 　.
A.his friend didn't play with him
B.he couldn't find his friend
C.his friend lied to him
D.his friend lost his toy car
（2）What can we learn about the two wolves from the passage？ 　 　
A.They live in harmony with each other.
B.They represent different emotions （情感）.
C.They live outside people's homes.
D.They always make people angry.
（3）What does the underlined sentence mean？ 　 　
A.You need to feed the wolves when they are hungry.
B.The wolves eat real food and get stronger.
C.The wolves decide whether you are angry or not.
D.It's up to you to choose between anger and peace.
（4）According to the passage，the grandfather was a 　 　man.
A.funny
B.wise
C.strong
D.cruel
4．（8分）There is one language that is used in every country in the world.The people who use it are young and old，short and tall，thin and fat.It is everybody's second language.It's easy to understand，although you can't hear it.It is sign language.
When you wave to a friend who is across the street，you are using sign language.When you smile at someone，you are saying. "I want to be friendly，but you are not using speech.You are using sign language.When you raise your hand in class，you are saying， "Please ask me.I think I know the correct answer."
Babies who can't talk can point at things.They are using sign language.A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands.He is using sign language.
Many years ago，a French priest （神父），Charles Michel de Epee，became interested in education for deaf people.He invented a finger alphabet.It is still in use.People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands，and deaf people can read and understand them.Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries.The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington，D.C.
Today，in the United States，there are special TV news programs for deaf people.The newsreader tells the news in sign language.At the same time，the words appear on the TV screen.
The actors in the Theatre of Deaf don't spell every word.Sometimes they use hand signs.When they put two hands together，it means sandwich.They make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house.One finger in front of an actor's mouth can mean quiet.You can talk to people who are behind closed windows and when you go swimming with your friends，you can have conversations under water.
How many hand signs do you use every day？

（1）If you want to express the idea that "I am very friendly" to someone，you will 　 　.
A.raise your hand
B.smile to the person
C.put one hand onto the other
D.make a roof with your hands
（2）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ 　 　
A.Hand signs instead of finger signs are used every day.
B.There are schools，colleges and universities for the deaf in the USA.
C.The French priest Charles invented sign language.
D.Even babies are using sign language.
（3）The actors make a roof with their hands when they want to show 　 　.
A.a house
B.quiet
C.sandwich
D.stop
（4）The passage is mainly about 　 　.
A.a famous priest in France
B.the importance of sign language
C.an introduction to sign language
D.how to use sign language
5．（6分）Imagine a family is having dinner at a restaurant.What are they doing？Maybe they are eating and drinking.More possibly，they are looking at their own phones and ignoring （忽视） one another.These days，this is a very common scene and there is a word for it：phubbing.
Phubbing is an ordinary part of modern life.When a conversation gets boring，we turn to our phones.Often，people are using their phones to chat with other people or look at past memories.It's funny.They could be chatting and making memories with the people next to them.But most of the time，they are losing themselves in an unreal world alone.That is not a good thing.
A study says that phubbing may ruin our relationships.When married people become phubbers，their relationship stops satisfying them and they may argue more.Phubbing hurts friendship，too.People say their phubbing friends don't really respect them.
But why do people become phubbing？It's because there's a whole world inside our phones.That world's pull is very strong.It's almost like a drug.People can't control themselves，so it's hard to blame （责备） them for phubbing.
If others ignore you，be patient with them.Remind them to put their phones down and talk to you.You should pay attention to your phubbing habits，too.If you spend more time on your phone，stop.Put your phone away，look at the people beside you，listen to them and have fun with them.

（1）What do most phubbers do when they are having dinner？ 　 　
A.They are eating and laughing with one another.
B.They always spend more time talking about some boring topics.
C.They take their phones seriously only and don't care for others.
D.They often try to be patient with others around them.
（2）What does the underlined word "ruin mean？ 　 　
A.To develop something quickly.
B.To break something completely.
C.To keep the same as before.
D.To make something right again.
（3）What does the writer think of people who are phubbing？ 　 　
A.They should be punished for phubbing in a strict way.
B.We should understand them and not become the same as them.
C.Most of them can easily control what they are doing.
D.They never know how badly phubbing is affecting their lives.
6．（8分）
Oregon Zoo
Programs and events
10：45 a.m.
Speech in the Nature Research Station.
11：00 a.m.
Get up close with the African rainforest animals.
11：30﹣12：30 p.m.
Play with the elephants.
1：00 p.m.﹣ 2：15 p.m.
Learn about animals in the sea like sea otters （海獭） and penguins.
Important hours
The Grill Restaurant is open Friday Sunday from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m..
The cafestore is open daily from 11 a.m..
Elephant Ears Park is open at 11 a.m..
The snack shop is open at 11：30 a.m..
Parking or riding
Guests are strongly encouraged to take MAX to the zoo，especially during busy weekends and event days.It's not only fast but also cheap.
All Washington Parks use a Pay﹣to﹣Park system.Parking costs US ＄2 an hour with a US ＄8 daily maximum （最大额）.
The bus is US ＄1.5 per person and children under six are free.
Share your opinions
Want to share your photos or suggestions？Contact with the zoo through the website，e﹣mail and Facebook.
（1）How much should a person pay for five hours of parking？ 　 　
A.2 dollars.
B.10 dollars.
C.8 dollars.
D.7.5 dollars.
（2）What does the underlined word "MAX" refer to？ 　 　
A.A horse.
B.A bus.
CA train.
D.A bike.
（3）Which of the following is TRUE，according to the material？ 　 　
A.The Smiths have dinner at the Grill Restaurant on Thursday.
B.People should pay for parking in all Washington Parks.
C.The bus in the z00 is free for all people.
D.Visitors like to share their photos on Facebook.
（4）What is the material mainly about？ 　 　
A.Plan for a visit to the zoo.
B.An introduction to the zoo.
C.The animals in the zoo.
D.The activities in the zoo.
四、阅读填空 阅读文章及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
7．（5分）Are you nervous about a big test at school or your performance at work？
Just take a walk，no longer than ten minutes.Not only will it clear your mind but it may also improve your brain's ability to store and recall memories.That is what researchers at the University of California and the University of Tsukuba in Japan found in their latest study.
The experiment involved （涉及） 36 participants （参与者） who were in their early 20s.（1）　 　
After this，they had a memory test where they were shown pictures of objects like some fruits and vegetables and asked to recall them later.（2）　 　After that they got the results.
It was found that people were better at distinguishing （区分） the pictures after 10 minutes of exercise.To take a closer look at what was happening，researchers did brains scans（扫描）on some of the participants to see their brain activity during the experiment.It found that the more a person's performance improved，（3）　 　 The short﹣term exercise seemed to increase connectivity in the brain area.
This showed that an increase in memory power may be possible to achieve.（4）　 　But there were still some problems. （5）　 　The researchers said that this kind of experiment should be used on older adults in future research.

A.Then the researchers later repeated the test with the same participants without exercise.
B.First，they were instructed to perform an easy form of exercise for 10 minutes.
C.It can be achieved with just 10 minutes of easy activity like walking or yoga.
D.Since all the participants were relatively young，the results might be different for other age groups.
E.the more of these physical changes took place in their brains.
五、语篇填词（共2小题，每小题5分，满分10分）
8．（5分）Should children help with housework？According to some parents，children should spend their time on schoolwork.However，I don't think so.Let me （1）e 　 　why.
When I was a kid，I was （2）c 　 　.One day，I forgot to bring my English book，so I called my mother to bring it for me. "As a student，you should （3）p 　 　everything for yourself.Making sure that all your books are in your schoolbag is your job，" my mother said on the phone.I knew she was right.It was my （4）r 　 　to plan my own things well.
Now，I become a mother.I often ask my son to do housework.I also ask him to help go shopping and teach him how to buy something better with less money，I believe he can （5）c 　 　for himself well in the future.
9．（5分）Everyone wants to have a healthy