1、2015-2016学年第二学期期末考试八年级英语满分:85分 考试时间:80分钟II词汇测试(15分)i. 根据句意,选择与划线部分意思最接近的选项。(共8小题,每小题1分)( )1. Today,mobile phones are common,and we can see them almost everywhere. A. special B. simple C. popular( )2.Everyone in the class wondered what would be on the test next week. A. wanted to know B. knew C. was
2、surprised about( )3.When we set off ,we will let you know.A. plan B. start C. end( )4.The baby is weak when he was at birth. A. when he was born B. when he was young C. when he was old( )5. Alice appears to have a lot of things to do. A. wants to B. seems to C. likes to( )6. Larry was in high spirit
3、s on his student exchange trip to the US.A.sad B. happy C. lucky( )7. If you work hard, Im sure your parents will be pleased with you finllay. A. satisfied B. surprised C. serious( )8.Please keep quiet. The doctor is examining some patients. A. keep on B.make a noise C.keep silentii. 单选填空。从下面每小题的A、B
4、、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(共7小题,每小题1分;计7分)( )9. If something _ you, it means that you are interested in it. A. attracts B. encourages C. practises( )10. Everyone knows that dont judge a person by his _. A. expression B.population C.appearance( )11. If we re_ for something, it means were well prepared fo
5、r it. A. famous B. ready C. late( )12If Tina is_, she is in good health. A. wise B.fit C. lovely( )13.To make a good _ on audience ,you should work as hard as you can . A . organization B.impression C.description( )14. My grandma _ headaches, so she often takes some medicine.A. suffers from B. works
6、 outC. takes in( )15.Simon _ an invitation from Tom, but he didnt it. A. accepted; accept B. received; accept C. accepted; receiveIII. 完形填空。阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。(共15题,每小题1.5分)Santa Can Come before ChristmasIt was last June. I entered a supermarket to pick some vegetabl
7、es,when a young man asked me, “Can you tell me where the 16 counter (柜台) is? ”“Well, the milk counter is in the lower right corner,” I replied.Picking up my things,I finally came to the milk counter where I met the same man 17 almost 10 bottles of milk.I asked, “Do you need a basket or a trolley (手推
8、车)?”“Sure,thank you.” he answered.After a few minutes, I was 18 he was still picking more bottles and his trolley had 19 bottles of milk.He smiled and said, “These are for my street dogs. Today, I want to be a Santa for them.”I said, “Well, its too 20 for you to be a Santa, It is still June and Chri
9、stmas comes in December.” He left the counter without saying anything. 21 , we met again at the bread counter.“So these bread and cakes are also for the street dogs, Mr. Santa.”He smiled and said, “Yes, These are also for the dogs and I love to be Mr. Santa in the month of June, Santa is a represent
10、ation (象征) of surprises and 22 . Santa comes in December as we 23 him around Christmas. Actually, there is a Santa in each one of us, no matter which month it is. Maybe when you offered help to me by getting me a trolley, there was a 24 Santa in you, When we offer food to a poor man or a(n) 25 to so
11、meone who is caught in the rain ,we are being Santa there.”It was right to understand that Santa can come before Christmas. We just need to realize that he is around us by 26 happiness and unconditional love.( ) 16. A. vegetable B. milk C. bread ( ) 17. A .putting B. choosing C. holding ( ) 18. A. e
12、xcited B. angry C. surprised( ) 19. A. early B. helpful C. important( ) 20. A. Later B. Hopefully C. Naturally( ) 21. A. love B. friendship C. honor( ) 22. A. call B. expect C. invite( ) 23. A. frozen B. forgotten C. hidden( ) 24. A. umbrella B. apple C. box( ) 25. A. storing B. spreading C. increas
13、ingIV. 阅读理解(30分) i. 阅读列短文,从每小题的四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。(共20题,每小题1.5分)AWhat does it mean to be green? Green is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment the water, the land, and the air we breathe. Why green? Plants are green, and without them, the Ear
14、th wouldnt be such a lovely home for us human beings. How to be green? Reduce the amount of stuff you use and throw away. Reuse stuff when you can recycle cans, bottles, paper, books, and even toys. Enjoy the Earth walk in the woods, plant a tree, and eat some of the delicious food it produces. Redu
15、ce It! When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth. For instance, a shorter shower means you used less water and less fuel since your house uses fuel to run the water heater that warmed up the water. Turn off lights youre not using. They last longer and use more energy. Turn of
16、f the water when youre brushing your teeth. When you can walk or ride your bike instead of driving in the car. Youll use less gas and get some exercise! Put your computer to sleep instead of leaving it on with the screensaver running. 26. What doesnt mean to be green?A. To protect the environment.B.
17、 To recycle the cans C. To leave the computer on.D. To turn off the lights. 27. We can tell from the third paragraph that_.A. To use less energy can help protect environment. B. Walking in the woods means to love the Earth.C. In order to save time, wed better drive a car instead of walking or riding
18、.D. A short shower means there is not enough fuel. 28. What does the underlined word in the first paragraph refer? A. The water B. PlantsC. The landD. Green 29. Whats the best title of the passage?A. How to take a short shower. B. We should walk or ride a bike to work.C. We had better take off the l
19、ights on time.D. How to be green.30. Which of the following is not true?A. Green is not only a color. B. Reuse stuff when you can recycle cans, paper and even toys.C. When you use more of something, you do a good thing for the Earth.D. When you can walk or ride your bike, youll get some exercise!BAn
20、 English Teacher WantedWe are the most successful training centre in China. Now we are looking for a teacher for our Shenyang centre. Our students are all adults and our classes are small. General information and description: Only one person is needed. You must be under the age of 55, from the US, C
21、anada, the UK or Australia. You must speak fluent English. A bachelors degree is preferred. Length of the contract(合同):1 year. Pay: You can get¥5500 a month and every week you should teach for at least 3 hours a day from Monday to Friday. Duties: Teach students English. Teachers are encouraged to be
22、 creative in their lessons and activities. Housing: We will give you¥1500 every month for you to rent(租) a flat. Other benefits: 1) Round trip (往返行程) plane tickets (¥8,000 at most) 2) one months vacation except weekends. How to apply: E-mail your general information and a color photo to willhr. If y
23、oure in China, call me at (025)225-5155.( ) 31. Their Shenyang training centre needs _ teacher(s). A. two Chinese B. one English C. two English D. one history( ) 32. You must _ if you want to apply for the job. A. speak good English B. have a bachelors degree C. be over 55 years old D. have teaching
24、 experience( ) 33. You must work for at least _ if you become the teacher of this training centre. A. 5 hours B. 15 hours a week C. 18 hours a week D. 55 hours a month( ) 34. Tom is an Australian, he will receive _ if he takes the job. A. a free trip B. a new flat in Shenyang C. two months vacation
25、except weekends D. over 5,500yuan a month( ) 35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Most students in the training centre are children.B. The contract will last for two years.C. The training centre expects the teacher to be creative.D. You can call (025)225-5155 wherever you a
26、re, if you want the job.CHave you ever wanted a friend who can solve problems with magic(有魔力的) tricks? Well, a round-headed blue robotic cat is the friend you are looking for. Doraemon(哆啦A梦) is a cartoon character created in the 1970s by Japanese cartoonist Fujiko F. Fujio (藤子F 不二雄). Starting from D
27、ec 1, on the birthday of Fujio, Doraemon is returning in a new comic series. This is the first new Doraemon since it ended eight years ago. In the story, Doraemon comes from the 22nd century. He becomes friends with a fourth-grade boy called Nobita Nobi who is like you and your classmates. He has qu
28、arrels with his friends, is blamed by his mother, and gets a headache from his homework. But luckily, Doraemon is always there to help. If you ask what makes the Doraemon series so popular, the simple answer may lie in Doraemons amazing pocket thats full of cool gadgets (小玩意儿). Anywhere Door helps N
29、obita go anywhere to make his dreams come true. Memory Bread, once eaten, helps him remember textbooks quickly. Xia Xue, 14, from Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, wished she could have one, too. “With Memory Bread,I can press it on my textbook and eat it,” Xia said. “This way, exams would be a piece of c
30、ake!” Doraemon is also like a real person. He has a nice personality. He teaches Nobita courage and friendship. He even has a favorite food, dorayaki (铜锣烧). But sometimes, he is lazy and tells small lies. But more than that, Doraemon gives a message: the future can be likable, the present is redeema
31、ble (可补救的), and you can be happy even if youre blue, Time magazine once commented. This encourages children that no matter what ups and downs they have, they can always be brave and get through them.( ) 36. From the story, we know that Doraemon is _.A. Nobitas classmate B. a real person with a nice
32、personalityC. a character from a Japanese cartoon D. a lovely cat with blue fur( ) 37. We can infer from the story that _.A. Doraemon is not always honest B. Nobita is good at studyingC. Doraemon teaches Nobita magicD. Nobita easily gets angry( ) 38. With the magic door, Nobita can _.A. remember tex
33、tbooks quicklyB. go anywhere and make his dreams come trueC. have courage to face difficultiesD. help students with their homework( ) 39. What can kids learn from Doraemon?A. Be brave no matter what happens. B. With magic, you can do whatever you like.C. It is good to cry if you are not happy.D. Tre
34、asure your school days.( ) 40. What does the underlined sentence “exams would be a piece of cake!” mean?A. This way, there would be no exams. B. This way, exams would be easy for me.C. This way, exam would be put off. D. This way, exams would be hard for me. D The last time I saw my best friend was
35、about a year and a half ago. It was her 16th birthday, and I flew hundreds of miles to see her. It was a total movie moment. She came into the room, and suddenly I jumped out of the closet and screamed, “Happy Birthday!” As someone whos had a lot of practice maintaining a long-distance friendship, I
36、 thought Id share some tips with you.Video chatTalking to your friends often keeps the friendship going! If the phone call doesnt always include a deep conversation, thats fine. Sometimes friendship is about knowing that someones on the other line.Keep sharing everythingSpare no details, no matter h
37、ow insignificant they seem. Its a lot easier to pretend your best friend is there with you if you share the same information you would share in person.Be there for themHeres the deal: Life happens. While you probably wont be able to be there for your friend as much as you used to, it is worth it to
38、lose an hour of sleep when they need help.Space is also OKPeople need space, and thats fine. If the friendship is strong enough, going a little while without talking wont hurt.Presents!This is a fun one and a must. Its always the thought that counts. It doesnt have to be a lot, but it will let them
39、know you are thinking about them.Be ready for growthRealize that people change and that your friends wont stay the same no matter how much you want them to. Though your friend might start to seem more and more like a different person, criticism wont strengthen your friendship. Youre changing too.41.
40、 How many tips are mentioned to help you maintain a long-distance friendship? A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven42. What does the underlined word “insignificant” mean?A. useful B. important C. necessary D. unimportant43. Which of the following statements is WRONG? A. Sometimes friendship is about knowi
41、ng that someones on the other line. B. It is worth it to lose an hour of sleep when you friends need help. C. The present is a fun one and a must and have to be a lot. D. Presents will let your friends know you are thinking about them.44. After growing up, we should realize _ . A. our friend might s
42、eem the same as before B. our friends wont stay the same C. the friendship is strong enough D. criticism sometimes strengthens the friendship 45. Which of the following sentences may be the ending of the passage? A. Remember to be always there for your friends. B. Everything around us is changing, i
43、ncluding ourselves. C. If you want to have a long distance friendship, youd better follow my advice and have a try. D. lets be friends forever.语法填空(10分) 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,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Helping others is _1_(easy) than you think. You dont need to wait to become _2_ rich man lik
44、e Bill Gates to help poor. You can become a volunteer, you can donate(捐献) your time, you can donate your old clothes and so on. And by _3_(do) so, you can become a better and happier person. _4_(choice) some people to support. For example, homeless people, poor children _5_ so on. All of these _6_(b
45、e)suitable(合适的). Decide what you are able _7_ (give). Yes! Sometimes it isnt only moneyyou can donate your time as a _8_(voluntary), you can donate your knowledge teaching poor children, you can donate your old clothes, you can donate food or you can share a meal _9_ a hungry child. Tell people about _10_. Tell your friends or your children. Put it in your blog or on you
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