1、 八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷一、单项选择，从每小题A、B、C、D中选出一个能填入句中空白处的最佳答案。（共20小题，计20分）1Look at the tall boy over there. Hes _winner of the school painting competition. Oh. He must be_ creative boy.Athe; aBthe; anCa； theDan; a2Could you tell me when he _back？ Sure, He will come back as soon as he _the classroom.Acame, fin
2、ishes cleaningBcomes, will finish to cleanCwould come, finishes cleaningDwill come, finishes cleaning3Next week, Janes new book _. I cant wait to read it. Awill publishBwill be publishedCwill be come outDcome out4What is your hobby？ _playing chess, I also like collecting stamps.AExceptBButCBesideDBe
3、sides5I feel very nervous about tomorrows football match, Dad._. Im sure you can win.ASorryBTake it easyCGood ideaDHave fun6How hard you are working, Helen!President Xi said that _we are, _we will be.Athe more hard-working; the luckierBthe hard-working; the luckyCmore hard-working; luckierDthe most
4、hard-working; the luckiest7Its everyone s duty to join the Clean Your Plate Campaign（光盘行动） Sure, we should try to _all the food that we have ordered.Aget upBshow upCeat upDturn up8You dont have to _ every new word in the dictionary while reading.Alook forBlook upClook atDlook after9Before she went a
5、broad she spent as much time as she could _English. Apractice to speakBto practice speakingCpracticing speakingDpractice speaking10Whats the _ to your success, Mr. Miller?It all depends on my hard work.ApartBopinionCmatterDsecret11If you dont know how to spell the new words, _ in a dictionary. Alook
6、 them upBlook at themClook up themDlook them at12_did you work out the math problems？ _asking the teacher for help.AWhat, ByBHow, WithCWhat, WithDHow, By13I find _difficult to travel around Beijing. Try to remember some famous places.AthatBitCthisDits14How far is it from Tianjin to Changsha？ It is a
7、 _flight from Tianjin to Changsha.A2-hour-longB2-hours-longC2 hours longD2 hour long15Could you give me some advice on how to start small talk?_, talk about something common in many cultures, such the weather.AIn allBIn generalCIn personDIn time16Parents should give their kids more _to grow up and e
8、xperience life themselves. AabilitiesBtipsCchancesDsamples17When I was late that I came to the classroom _without letting the teacher see me. AshylyBnicelyCnervouslyDsecretly18What do you think of the movie Hi Mom?_! Ive seen it three times and it always gives me something to think about.AWonderfulB
9、I cant stand itCIts too boringDI dont like it19Could you tell me_？ Certainly In half an hour.Awhen will the train to Beijing leaveBwhen the train to Beijing would leaveCwhen the train to Beijing leftDwhen the train to Beijing will leave20_ conversations with friends in English _my speaking skills. A
10、to have, improveBTo have, improvedCHaving, improvesDHaving, improve二、阅读理解（共20小题，计30分）阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C、D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。 It seems more and more Americans want schools to teach foreign languages to children younger than five years old. The most popular way to teach these young children an
11、other language is called immersion（沉浸式语言教学法）. Children in immersion programs hear only the new language in the classroom. The children play games, sing songs and talk to one another in the new language. Some experts（专家）say immersion programs are the most effective（有效的）way for young children to learn
12、 a language. But there can be a problem when children in the United States begin to learn another language at such an early age. Not many elementary schools continue to teach a foreign language. Only seven of the fifty states require（要求）schools to teach a foreign language to students between the age
13、s of six and twelve. Language experts say it is easier for younger children to learn a language. Still, American schools generally do not begin to teach foreign languages until secondary schools. By then, students are about thirteen years old. American schools face difficult choices about the cost o
14、f educational programs. The government has increased support for foreign language study in its education law called No Child Left Behind. At the college, the Modern Language Association says more students than ever are studying foreign languages and more languages are being studied now than in the p
15、ast. Spanish is the most widely（广泛的）taught in American colleges and universities. French, German, Chinese and Italian are also popular.21The most popular way to teach the American children another language is called _.AtaskBspeakingCimmersionDlistening22Where is Spanish the most widely taught?AIn Am
16、erican colleges and universities.BIn American secondary schoolsCIn American high schools.DIn American elementary schools23Students in immersion programs can do the following things EXCEPT_.Atalking to one another in the new languageBhearing their native languageCplaying games in the new languageDhea
17、ring the new language24Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe government doesnt support this programBAll schools will take part in the immersion programCIts the best for children to learn a foreign language at an early ageDNot many elementary schools continue to teach a foreign
18、 language.25What is the passage mainly about?AForeign language teaching in AmericaBForeign language teaching ways in AmericaCForeign language teaching in American universities.DForeign language teaching in American high schools.阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C、D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。The purpose of students w
19、ho come to school is to study. But studying needs right ways, or we would waste the time or the money. The followings are ways for studying.The best time for reading is morning. Because in the morning, the air is fresh and our minds are clear. For that reason, we can Set good results.When we study w
20、e must be patient. If we dont understand a text well, we must read it again. We should not read the next until we have learned the first one well.When we are studying, we must put our hearts into the book. We cannot read absent-mindedly（心不在焉地）， or we could get nothing from the book while we are read
21、ing.We must always ask why. If we cant understand well, write it down and ask our teachers or parents brothers or friends, in any possible ways. We must know it completely and then our knowledge can be used well.Though there are many ways for studying, however, the above mentioned（提到的）will be helpfu
22、l if we can keep them in heart.26Morning is the best time for reading because_. Awe can be more patientBwe can have a good timeCthe air is fresh and our minds are clearDwe can relax ourselves27When we are studying, _. Awe must chat with friends on the phoneBwed better Listen to pop musicCwe have to
23、eat somethingDwe should put our hearts into the book28If we dont understand a text well, _. Awe should copy others answersBwe should read it again till understand itCwe dont do it any moreDwe should give it up and read the next one29Which of the following is NOT TRUE？ AThe purpose of students who co
24、me to school is to studyBWhen we are studying, we cant be absent mindedCWe dont have to ask why when we cant understand wellDWe should know knowledge completely and use it well30The best title of this passage is _. ARight Ways of StudyingBDont Waste TimeCBe PatientDLearn to Ask Why阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C
25、、D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。 Many people ask me what my favorite invention is. I find it very hard to answer them, because there are so many things in my life that I can choose. However, I have chosen the pen. Dont you think its surprising？ I know that to most people the pen is very boring, but, to
26、 me, it stands for possibility （可能）. There are so many things you can do with a pen. You can write a novel or a song, record information, or draw a picture. A pen is like the beginning of something amazing to me. Every day, I write a new page with my pen, and I am slowly making a path（路）for my futur
27、e. Maybe I will be a scientist and change the world with my discoveries. Maybe Ill become a musician and touch peoples hearts with my music. Or perhaps I will be a writer and move people through words, or a teacher to help children grow into the kind of people that they want to be. There are so many
28、 possibilities as to what I will do with my life, but I know that with the pen in my hand, I will write a good future for myself. Tell me what future you will write for yourself.31People may feel _after they know the writers choice. AboredBinterestedCexcitedDsurprised32The writer thinks a _can move
29、people through words. AscientistBmusicianCwriterDteacher33The underlined word discoveries means_ in Chinese. A力气B汗水C理智D发现34The writer wants to tell us _. Awhy the pen is his favorite inventionBwhat a pen can help him doCwhy he wants to have a good penDwhat person he will become in the future35Where
30、does the passage most probably come from？ AA grammar book.BA science website.CA dictionary.Da sports magazine阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A、B、C、D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。 You have been told to wash your hands many times a day to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus. But what about the mobile phone that you
31、re always using？ Scientific studies have shown that the virus can live for two to three days on smooth materials like plastic and stainless steel. Experts suggest cleaning all high touch surfaces every day, including phones, keyboards and computers. However, few people know how to do the cleaning. H
32、ere are some things not to do when cleaning the phone. Do not spray（喷）cleaners directly on the phone. Do not put the phone into any cleaning liquids（液体）. Do not use tools that use forced air, which are often used to clean computer keyboards. Do not clean the phone with hard materials, they could mak
33、e small cuts on it. So, what is the right way？ Below are some suggested ways to clean the phone. With any of these suggestions, be sure not to get the phone wet. Start by turning off the phone. Make sure the phone is not connected to the electricity. Use cleaning cloths with 70 percent alcohol （酒精）
34、instead of the common ones. Use paper cloths, or other soft cloths like those use to clean the eyeglasses. Its OK to cover the cloths lightly in cleaners. But do remember to clean the phone gently. Cleaning the phone is one of the measures that are helpful to keep away from the new coronavirus. You
35、should clean your own phone often and tell others the correct ways to do it.36We can learn from Paragraph I that _. Apeople neednt wash their hands as requiredBall mobile phones are made of stainless steelCviruses can live on mobile phones much longerDpeople pay less attention to viruses on mobile p
36、hones37Which of the following can be used to clean the phone？ AHard materialsBTools using forced air.CPaper cloths with cleaners.DCommon cleaning cloths38Which of the suggested ways has a direct relation with virus killing？ ATurning off the phoneBUsing 70 percent alcohol.CUsing soft clothsDCleaning
37、the phone gently.39What does the underlined word measures mean？ A工具B材料C措施D标记40What can be the best title for the article？ ACleaning mobile phones: dos & dontsBMobile phone: the most dangerous thingCThe correct ways to protect mobile phones.DThe best way to fight against the coronavirus三、动词填空（共10空，计1
38、0分）阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空（必要时可加情态动词或助动词）。 I often hear some students 41 （say） English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they cant learn it well. But English is very easy for me. Im good at it. Im very glad 42 （tell） you something about how I study English. First, I think an interest in
39、English43 （be）very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject-English. It was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I 44 （get）a very good mark. How happy I was！ After that, I learned English harder and harder. And I also have a go
40、od habit: asking when ever I have a question I must make it clear by 45 （ask）our English teacher. Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, 46 （speak）bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice agai
41、n and again never be tired. I think English 47 （learn） well. Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me48 (understand) a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English
42、well. And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine. Now I 49 （learn） English for more than two years. I always keep the first position in our school. From these words, I hope every student 50 （ learn） English well
43、.四、综合填空（共10空，计10分）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。 What would you do? is a TV program on American ABC. The program is started by the news reporter John Quinones. He said, The program is popular with many people, both the y51 and the old. It tests what people will do w52 they see someone in trouble
44、. We use hidden cameras to record what will h53 . Its purpose is to tell us to help people in need. Here is last weeks program. In a cake shop, one actor acted as a blind woman and the o54 acted as the shop worker of the shop The shop worker looked down upon（瞧不起）the blind lady. So when the blind wom
45、an came into the hop and b55 box of cakes, the shop worker cheated her when he gave her the change（零钱）. He o56 gave her 6 dollars instead of 34 dollars. Would someone be brave enough to h57 the blind woman？ Yes！ A woman customer stopped the shop worker f58 cheating the blind. Seeing this, several ot
46、her customers joined in and asked the shop worker to return the rest m59 to the blind woman. At this time, John Quinones appeared and explained that he was recording a programc60 What would you do? Then he interviewed the first customer who said that it was necessary to give a hand to the people in need. A psychologist（心理学家）said, Its difficult to take th
