1、珠海市珠海市 2019-2020 学年第二学期中小学学业质量监测学年第二学期中小学学业质量监测 八年级英语试卷八年级英语试卷 二、语法选择（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子的语法性和上下文连贯的要求从 31-40 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中选出最佳选项。 Yuan Longping is a very famous scientist in the world. He has grown hybrid rice(杂交水稻) and is known as the Father of Hybrid Rice. Yuan was born_31
2、_September 7, 1930 in Beijing. And he graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1963. After graduation, he worked as a teacher in Hunan Province. According to the older generation, in some parts of China, people couldnt have enough_32_until the late 1970s. In 1973, Yuan became _33_person in t
3、he world to grow rice that has a high output(高产). This special kind of rice makes _34_possible to produce 20% more than the ordinary one in the same field. Since then, finding ways to grow more _35_number of honors from international organizations, as many as the rice he produced. China has about ni
4、ne hundred _36_farmers. Now over 60% of the rice_37_from this kind of rice. Although he is one of the most famous scientists.Yuan regards himself as a farmer. He_38_working hard in the fields for the past fifty years. Using his hybrid rice, farmers are now producing_39_rice than before. Yuan works h
5、ard on his way full of difficulties and writes his green dreams on the ground. He experienced many failures, but he does not regret his _40_of growing hybrid rice. He not only solved the food problem, but also brought hope to humans. 31. A.in B.on C.at D.for 32. A.to eat B.eat C.eating D.eaten 33. A
6、.one B.the one C.first D.the first 34. A.this B.that C.it D.its 35. A.the B.a C.an D./ 36. A.millions of B.millions C.million D.million of 37. A.are B.is C.were D.was 38. A.keeps B.is keeping C.kept D.has kept 39. A.much more B.many more C.more much D.more many 40. A.change B.chance C.choice D.chall
7、enge 三、完形填空（本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） Once upon a time, there was a huge tree with many branches in the middle of a dry land. The tree gave rest and _41_to thousands of travelers, so it was an important meeting place for travelers. One day, two travelers reached the tree after a long walk. It was a
8、 hot and sunny day, and they were very happy to _42_under the tree. Completely tired, they _43_under it. They slept and enjoyed the cool shade. After a while, one of the travelers got_44_. But he had no food. He looked up at the tree to see_45_there was any fruit. Finding none, he began to curse (诅咒
9、)it. “This is just a _46_tree and it has nothing to feed us, not even a fruit or nuts! It is of no use!” The other traveler comforted(安慰) him and asked him to stay cool_47_, the hungry man went on cursing. The tree could not _48_ the cursing words finally. He said in a sad but strong, “You cant be s
10、o impolite to me. Just think of your condition when you got here in the hot and dry sun! I offered you a cool and comfortable place to rest and sleep. If I werent here, you would have died now! I saved your life_50_such a hot day, but you cursed me!” The traveler realized his mistake and said sorry
11、to the tree. 41. A.home B.shade C.room D.address 42. A.take a turn B.take a shower C.take a walk D.take a rest 43. A.jumped B.laid C.lay D.stood 44. A.hungry B.thirsty C.sick D.angry 45. A.that B.if C.which D.how 46. A.priceless B.helpful C.useless D.valuable 47. A.However B.So C.And D.But 48. A.dis
12、agree B.believe C.like D.stand 49. A.sound B.voice C.noise D.shout 50. A.by B.at C.with D.from 四、阅读理解（本大题共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分） 阅读 A、B 两篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句 子的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所给的选项涂黑。 A HOUSE FOR RENT ($300 per month) Basic Information: 1. A house with a private yard 2. Available for par
13、king two cards 3. Convenient for disabled people with a special entrance 4. A large living room: one sofa, six chairs, a round coffee table, a piano, a TV 5. A dining room and an open kitchen with many cookers Tenant(房客房客) preferences Family: YES Smokers: NO Pets: NO Job: Dont mind Age:18-65 For mor
14、e information, please contact Ellen or Jason. Address: 123 West 12th Street, New York (Near shopping center, bus stop, train station, major highways!) Tel: 212 321 3154 Welcome to Sunshine International School Foreign Teachers Wanted Age: 20-45 From: the US, the UK, Australia, Canada College/Univers
15、ity degree or above, majoring in education At least 5 years teaching experience in high schools Good at both spoken and written English Good teamwork spirit We can offer: Monthly salary: ￥15,000 or above Winter/summer holiday salary: 80% of the monthly salary Accommodation: a single-room apartment f
16、or free A round trip air ticket every year Please send your resume with a photo of yourself taken recently (art photo is not acceptable) E-mail: ApplyforT Come for an interview before July 31 Address: No. 8 Lakeside Road, Shanghai; Tel: 021-86401380 51. Who can rent the house according to the passag
17、e? A. Peter, a 19-year-old boy with a dog. B. Mr. and Mrs. Smith with their children. C. Henry and his friends who smoke a lot. D. Wallace, a 68-year-old engineer. 52. Which of the following is TRUE about the house according to the ad? A. It is convenient for people to go shopping. B. It is not fit
18、for the disabled. C. You can contact Ellen and Jason by email. D. It allows to park only one car. 53. The Sunshine International School needs foreign teachers who _. A. are aged between 20-45 from the US, the UK, Austria, or Canada B. have 5 years teaching experience in primary schools C. have colle
19、ge or university degree and major in education D. do well only in spoken English and have good teamwork spirit 54. If you are accepted by the Sunshine International School, you will be offered _. A. winter and summer holidays without any salary B. a salary of ￥15,000 or above in school months C. an
20、expensive double-room apartment D. a one-way air ticket every year 55. Where can we most probably see these two ads? A. In a science magazine. B. In a historical book C. In a guidebook for tourists D. In the newspaper B Elevators can feel like magic. Step inside. Select your floor. Poof! The elevato
21、r quickly takes you where you want to go. But an elevator doesnt run on magic. Its a machine. And its made up of several smaller machines. These machines work together to make the elevator move. An electric motor powers the elevator. Most elevators run with the help of a machine called a pulley. A p
22、ulley is a wheel with a rope around it. A pulley system helps to move the elevator car up and down. The controller is the “brains” of the elevator. When you push a button, the controller tells the car which floor to go to. Elisha Otis was the inventor of the worlds first safety elevator. In 1854, he
23、 showed how it worked to the public for the first time. Curious crowds gathered in the Worlds Fair in New York to see it. The first passenger elevator was made in 1857, in New York City. Since then, technology has improved. Elevators have become more energy-saving. They are also much faster. Have yo
24、u heard of the Empire State Building? Its elevators can take visitors from the ground floor to the 86th floor in less than one minute. Elevators play an important role in the modern world. “They make taller buildings possible,” Dot Mynahan says. “Whats more, they are also important for disabled peop
25、le and they make buildings more accessible to everyone,” she says. Whats next for elevators? “The possibilities are endless.” Mynahan says. 56. What makes an elevator move? A. An electric motor. B. A pulley system C. The controller D. All of the above 57. The first safety elevator was shown to the p
26、ublic for the first time in _. A. Otis Elevator Company B. the Empire State Building C. the Worlds Fair D. the UK 58. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. The first passenger elevator was made in 1857 by Dot Mynahan in New York. B. It takes you less than a minute to get to
27、 the 86th floor in the Empire State Building. C. It is possible for people to build taller buildings with the development of elevators. D. People were curious about the newly-invented elevator in the Worlds Fair. 59. The Chinese meaning of “accessible” in Paragraph 5 is _ A.平易近人的 B. 易使用的 C. 可理解的 D.
28、能接受的 60. What might be the best title for the passage? A. Elisha Otis, A Great Inventor B. How an elevator works C. Elevators Take You Where You Want to Go D. Taking an Elevator in the Empire State Building C 配对阅读：请根据左栏的内容，在右栏中找出能与左栏内容相匹配的正确信息，并将答 题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 61. After reading the book, I learn
29、a lot about the truth of life. Tolerance, struggle, patience, love, peace and joy are all the real life. Family is also a treasure for us. When we meet difficulties, family always stand by our side. A. Alice in Wonderland This is a work of childrens literature by Lewis Carroll. It tells the adventur
30、e of Alice who fell down into Underland. In that magic world, she met with lots of strange people, animals and events. In the end, everything turned out to be only a dream. B. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer It is a story of a clever boy called Tom Sawyer. Tom, a naughty boy, liked having adventures wi
31、th his friends on 62. In my opinion, Robinson is a real hero. He is smart, brave, kind, strong, hard-working, and full of knowledge. We all need his spirit of never giving up and doing our best to solve problems. 63. About the book, I think Dickens wants to let readers know the darkness, violence an
32、d terror in London in the 19th century. Oliver had a tragic life, but he didnt lose his kindness. 64. In my opinion, Jim is a smart kind-hearted and brave boy. He can always find the ways to beat the bad guys and find the treasure. This book gives me a lesson that we should save money and not waste
33、it. 65. Everything in the book is so strange and interesting. It is full of adventure and fantasy. It brings us a beautiful world. This book is a magic journey for children, even for adults. the Mississippi River. He was a brave and kind boy, too. He always tried his best to help people. C. Treasure
34、 Island This is an exciting adventure story about a poor boy named Jim who found a treasure map by accident one day. Then he with some of his friends and sailors set out on a journey for the treasure. D. Oliver Twist This is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Oliver Twi
35、st, a boy whose mother died after his birth. He grew up in a workhouse and then ran away from it and became a thief on the streets. The book reflects the tragic and dark life in Britain in the 19th Century. E. The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe This book tells the story of Robinson, who was born in a
36、 rich family but interested in sailing. He once came across a big storm and his ship sink. But he was lucky enough to survive and drift to a lonely island. He began his new life there by using his head and hands with his new friend Friday. F. The Old Man and the Sea It is a story of an old fisherman
37、, who didnt catch any fish for 84 days. But he didnt give up. After another three days fighting, he finally caught a huge Marlin fish. G. Little Women This is a story about family love, tolerance, patience and struggle. It follows the lives of four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. The four girls had t
38、heir shortcomings and suffered many difficulties. But they were well on the way of self-perfecting. 五、根据音标或句意，写出单词的适当形式。 （本大题共 5 个空，每空 1 分，共 5 分） 66. It is important for students to _(培养) their independence. 67. “There is only one kind of _(成功) in the world. It is to be able to spend your life in yo
39、ur own way.” said Kobe Bryant. 68. When I passed the park last week, I saw some students _(raise) money for poor people. 69. Which subject do you like _(well), Chinese, history or math? 70. I dont need to bring the _/ k mr/ while travelling, because I can use my smart phone to take photos. 六、根据要求完成下
40、面句子，每空限填一词。 （本大题共 10 个空，每空 0.5 分，共 5 分） 71. 经过漫长的寒假，得知不久就可以返校，有些学生兴奋得睡不着觉。 After a long winter vacation, some students were too excited to _ _ when they learned they could soon return to school. 72. 武汉大学学生王琇琨在抗击新冠病毒中，向医护人员的孩子提供了帮助。 Wang Xiukun, a student at Wuhan University, _ the children of medica
41、l staff _ help during the fight against COVID-19. 73. 张文宏医生建议在特殊时期，中国孩子每天早上吃鸡蛋、喝牛奶而非只喝粥。 Dr. Zhang Wenhong suggested that Chinese kids should have eggs and milk for breakfast _ _ only porridge every day at the special time. 74. My friend Amy bought a book called Gone with the Wind last year. My frie
42、nd Amy _ _ a book called Gone with the Wind for a year. 75. China has a population of 1.4 billion. (对划线部分提问) _ _ the population of China? 七、短文填空（本大题有 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 请用适当的词完成下面的短文，并把所缺单词填写在答题卡指定的位置上。每个空只能 填写一个形式正确、意义相符的单词。 Modesty （谦逊） is a kind of important virtue in many cultures. It is 76._
43、same in China. However, the Chinese idiom“毛遂自荐”seems to disagree with it. During the Warring States Period, Prince Pingyuan saw the city of Handan was in 77._， so he wanted to pick 20 talented people to ask for help from the state of Chu to save his city. However, he could only find 19 people who we
44、re 78._enough. Then, a man 79._Mao Sui stood out. The prince looked at Mao Sui and asked, How long have you been here with 80._？” Three years, Mao answered. I hear that a person with talent is like an awl(锥子）in a cloth bag。.Its point will soon pierce （戳穿）81._the bag. Youve been here for a long time,
45、 82._I havent seen any of your achievements. Maybe you don t have any talent. said the prince. “What Im asking you now is to put me into that bag. If you do that, I will pierce through it. Not 83._the point but also the whole awl, Mao said seriously. Hearing this, the prince 84. _Mao to join his tea
46、m, and Mao was really helpful. Now the idiom 毛遂自荐” is used to describe someone who 85._to do something. 八、读写综合（本大题分为 A、B 两部分，共 20 分） A. 回答问题（本题共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分） 请阅读下面这篇文章， 根据所提供的信息， 回答后面的问题并把答案写在答题卡指定的 位置上。 Buying for Hubei CCTV news hosts and livestream (直播）stars seem to be in different worlds
47、, but these two groups came together for a special live broadcast on April 6. CCTV news host Zhu Guangquan and livestream star Li Jiaqi hosted a show on Taobao. What they did is to help sell products for some companies in Hubei. These companies have been terribly affected by COVID-19(新冠肺炎） 。 From ho
48、t dry noodles to oranges, they showed people 16 kinds of products, all from cities in Hubei Province. The show lasted about two hours. It attracted millions of people and about 660,000 orders were placed. The total amount was about 40,000,000 yuan, according to China Daily. Hubei, known as the Land of Fish and Rice, suffered greatly. Its products, from lotus roots to oranges and mushrooms, could not make their way to the market. With the situation getting better and better, Hubei is trying to find its footing again with the help of the nation. Crawfish(龙虾） ，one of the main product
