(完整)八年级英语上学期期末试卷.doc

1、II.Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案，用A、B、C或D表示): (共15分) 22. I am pretty serious in what Isaidat dinner.Which of the following is correct for the underlined word in the sentence? A. / si:d/B. /sed/C. /seid/ D. /said/23. This is _ interesting and useful story.A. an B. a C. the D.24. She seldom drives

2、to work , _? A. doesnt she B. does she C. isnt she D. is she25. You _ cross the road when the traffic lights are red.A. can B. mustnt C. must D. neednt26. _ important speech it is! A. What B. What an C. How D. How an27. Jack is keen _ sports. He likes playing rugby after school.A. in B. at C. for D.

3、 on28. Were going to visit our teacher _ Friday afternoon. A. from B. at C. on D. in29. You should _ in the dictionary. A. look up itB. look it up C. look for it D. look it for30. - _ does it cost to travel from Shanghai to Beijing by plane? - About 500 yuan.A. How oftenB. How long C. How many D. Ho

4、w much31. Wendy _ the business over breakfast with her parents every morning.A. discusses B. discuss C. is discussing D. will discuss32. A computer makes it _ to calculate big numbers than ever before.A. easier B. easiest C. easy D. the easiest33. There is _ with you. Just take the medicine and have

5、 a good rest.A. something serious B. anything seriousC. everything serious D. nothing serious 34. Peters thought that if they could not escape on the kangaroos, they would be done for. The underlined part means _ A. loved B. respected C. thought D. killed35. The noise _ the ground. It sounded like a

6、 powerful thunder .A. shook B. shaken C. shaking D. shakes36. -You had better keep the mobile phone off when the meeting is on. -_.A. That doesnt matter.B. Thats right.C. Yes, I will. D. You are welcome.III.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used on

7、ce (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)(共6分)A. popular B.make C. ideaD. everE. even F. more than G. difficultA school bus is one that is used to take children to and from school.In the USA, about 450,000 school buses take 37 25 million children to and from school. The yellow school bus is a US icon (象征).

8、Yellow became the color of school buses in the USA in 1939. Dr. Frank got the good 38 . He said it was easy for people to see yellow buses and the black letters on them in early morning or late afternoon. That would 39 children safer.Kindergarten is a 40 time for some kids. Its hard for them to go a

9、way from their parents. To make kids love their school, Japanese kindergartens and schools have colorful buses. The buses can easily make children want to take them and then, go to school; 41 some parents want to take them, too!School buses are becoming more and more 42 in China now. It saves a lot

10、of time for students to take a school bus. Its said that there will be 5,000 yellow school buses on the road by the end of this year in Shanghai.IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子, 每空格限填一词)（7分）43. Father gave the police some more _ about the th

11、eft. (detail)44. The Junior One students held the class meeting _. (success)45. One _ of the students were strongly against having lessons on weekends. (five)46. He will _ win the first prize in the competition if he works harder. (probable)47. The two men were having a big _ when I got there. (argu

12、e)48. We were happy to see him work out the problem at an _ speed. ( amaze)49. Some dinosaurs were harmful and even _ than tigers. (fierce) V. Rewrite the sentences as required（按要求改写句子，每空格限填一词）(12分)50. Simon asked us some questions at the meeting. (否定句)Simon _ ask us _questions at the meeting.51.The

13、 Blacks will go on a trip to China next week. (划线部分提问)_ _ the Blacks go on a trip to China ?52. Please make sure that we can take the next ferry. ( 反意疑问句 ) Please make sure that we can take the next ferry, _ _?53. Some people call the brain a living computer. (被动语态)The brain _ _ a living computer by

14、 some people.54. Abcuses are very fast and accurate. People still use them today. (合并为一句)Abcuses are_ fast and accurate _ people still use them today.55. English teacher, a bee, as, is, busy, my, as (连词成句) _.Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分 读写)VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共25分)A) Choose the be

15、st answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案): ( 6分)The NBA playoffs(季后赛) began on April 28, and the next two months will be filled with games decided in the final minutes. The playoffs are also a way to show off the worlds best basketball players. (From New York Times)Theres a saying from Spiderman: “With great power

16、 comes great responsibility(责任).” This is true whether you are a class monitor or a president. A recent survey in the USA asked kids what they would do to make life better for other kids if they were president. “Providing shelter” was on the top of the list. (From China Daily)May 19, 1613: Xu Xiake,

17、 a famous traveler during the Ming Dynasty, started his trip around China, which lasted for more than 30 years. In 2011, China announced(宣布)its first National Tourism Day, held on May 19 every year to remember this ancient explorer. (From China Daily)Do you have female friends that refer to(指的是) as

18、“guimi”? If you are a girl and the answer is yes, you are a lucky dog. “Guimi” is only used among girls. It refers to your most honest friends. In English, the word to use is “BFF”，which means best friend forever. But if you want to say a guy is your close friend or “nanguimi”, you should use “brome

19、o”, which is made up of “bro” and “Romeo”. (From Shanghai Students Post)CHINA is planning to build a national earthquake monitoring and warning system in five years. Although the system will never be able to forecast an earthquake, it can detect(探测) earthquakes and warn people within seconds before

20、seismic(地震引起的) waves actually hit them. (From 21st Century)( )56. From the passage we know May 19 is _ in China. A. the day when NBA playoffs began B. the birthday of Spiderman C. Earthquake Day D. National Tourism Day( )57. “Guimi” refers to _. A. any female friends B. bromeoC. your most honest fri

21、ends D. friends who only share happiness ( )58. Chinas earthquake monitoring and warning system can _. A. forecast an earthquake B. be used nowC. not detect earthquakes D. warn people within seconds before the earthquake( )59. Which of the following is wrong according to the passage? A. The playoffs

22、 can show off the worlds best football players. B. In English, the word “BFF” means best friend forever. C. China will build earthquake warning system in five years. D. “Providing shelter” was on the top of the list in American kids survey.( )60. What does the sentence “This is true whether you are

23、a class monitor or a president.” mean in the passage?A. If you are a monitor or a president , you have greater power but less responsibility.B. If you are a monitor or a president, you have less power but more responsibility. C. If you are a monitor or a president, you have greater power and more re

24、sponsibility.D. If you are not a monitor or a president, you have no power and no responsibility.( )61. The above five passages may be from _. A. posters B. newspapers C. textbooks D. novelsB) Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)（6分）Years ago a farmer owned land

25、near the sea. He always needed workers to help him, but most people did not want to work on farms near the sea. They were 62 of the terrible storms that often hit and destroyed buildings and plants.Finally, a short man came to the farmer. Are you a good worker? the farmer asked him. Well, I can slee

26、p when the wind blows, answered the little man. Although surprised by this answer, the farmer, who really needed 63 , gave him the job. The little man worked very hard on the farm, and the farmer felt 64 with his work.Then one night the wind blew loudly in from the sea. Jumping out of bed, the farme

27、r 65 to the short mans room. The farmer shouted, Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they blow away! But the little man lay in bed lazily and said, No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows.Hearing the words, the farmer hurried outside to 66 the storm on his own. To his surpr

28、ise, he found that everything was tied down and nothing could blow away. The farmer then understood what the short man meant, so he returned to his bed to sleep while the wind blew.When youre prepared, you have nothing to worry about. Can you 67 when the wind blows through your life?62.A. gladB. sur

29、eC. carefulD. afraid63.A. moneyB. experienceC. helpD. time64.A. pleased B. angryC. sorryD. worried65.A. fellB. rushedC. leftD. returned66.A. wait forB. call forC. look forD. prepare for67.A. workB. standC. sleepD. liveC) Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，

30、每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（7分）Playgrounds offer kids fresh air, friends, and exercise. However, each year, more than 200,000 kids go to hospital because they are hurt in one way or a 68 when playing on the playground. So what can we do to improve the situation?We should make sure the playground is s 69 for the

31、 children. It should be soft and thick enough, so when the children fall, they wont hurt too much. Things like water, rocks or broken glass might cause d 70 to the kids. Cleaners should check the playground from time to time and clear away these dangerous things. In fact, children themselves also ne

32、ed to help keep the playground clean. That means they mustnt l 71 any rubbish behind on the playground each time after playing. If someone finds there is something wrong with the equipment(设施), he should report to the keeper of the playground, so people will come to fix it. Teaching kids how to play

33、 safely is also very important. If they know the rules of the playground, they wont get hurt easily. For example, they should n 72 push when others are on seesaws or swings. If someone is going to jump off some equipment, he should first look down to make sure no other kids are in the way. Of course

34、, wearing r 73 clothes may also help to keep safe. Clothes with strings (带子) can get caught on equipment which may hurt the kid badly. In short, our kids can then enjoy t 74 if we are working together to improve the situation. D) Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 6分)Disneyland Park is a theme pa

35、rk (主题公园). The first Disneyland Park, which opened in California, USA on July 17, 1955, is owned and operated by the Walt Disney Company.In addition to the first Disneyland Park in California, USA and some other four Disneyland parks in the world, Mickey Mouse and his friends could be possibly welco

36、ming visitors to Shanghais own Disneyland Park in 2016. A Hong Kong newspaper reported this news over the weekend.Shanghai Disneyland Park will be on the east bank of Shanghais Huangpu River, near Chuansha town, which is only 20 minutes drive from Pudong International Airport. It will be eight times

37、 larger than the one in Hong Kong, the first in China. Its said that the park is about 10 square kilometers.The Shanghai government once wanted Shanghai Disneyland Park to be built on Chongming Island. But many people and experts think this area hasnt developed as fast as the city of Shanghai. Moreo

38、ver, its too far away from Pudong International Airport.Shanghai Disneyland Park will not follow Hong Kongs operation model(运作模式), that is to say, the government rents the land to the Walt Disney Company. The Shanghai government will provide the land, pay for using the brand (商标), but it will have t

39、he power to control the park.75. When and where was the first Disneyland Park opened?76. How many Disneyland Parks were there in the world before 2016?77. How long will it take to drive from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Disneyland Park?78. Hong Kong Disneyland Park is eight times larger

40、than Shanghai Disneyland Park, isnt it?79. Why did the Shanghai government decide not to build the Disneyland Park on Chongming Island?80. How will the Shanghai government operate Shanghai Disneyland Park?VIIWriting (作文) (10分)81. Write at least 60 words about the topic “Things I Like to Do”. (以“Things I Like to Do”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。)Use the following points as a reference. (以下问题仅供参考) What are the things that you like to do? What do you like doing most? Why? (Give at least two reasons.)（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分。）