1、20212022学年广东省清远市八年级（下）期中英语试卷一、完形填空（本大题共20小题, 共20分）AIn everyday life, most people want _1_ to be happy forever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money _2_ success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. We make our own _3_.
2、 Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier. The first secret of happiness is _4_ the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time _5_ about the future. You should enjoy lifes simple pleasures, such as _6_ a good book or listening to your favorite music. If you live with a few clos
3、e friends, you _7_ happier and healthier. Another secret of living _8_ happy life is to be active. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally many people find happiness in _9_ others. If you want to feel happier, you can do good things for _10_. Do you agree
4、with me?1. A. theyB. theirC. themD. themselves2. A. andB. butC. orD. with3. A. happyB. happinessC. happilyD. happier4A. enjoyB. enjoyingC. to enjoyD. enjoyed5. A. thinkB. thoughtC. thinksD. thinking6. A. readingB. watchingC. seeingD. looking7A. feelB. feltC. are feelingD. will feel8. A. theB. anC. a
5、D. /9. A. helpB. helpingC. helpedD. to help10. A. anyB. anyoneC. someD. someoneBWhat color do you think most people would like? I think blue will be popular. Blue means _11_ and kindness（善良）. People dont like wars. Blue will make people remember to keep the world in peace. Some people think _12_ wil
6、l be popular because they think green is the color of nature. Now the environment problem is very _13_. People are thinking more about how to _14_ the environment. When people wear green clothes, they will keep the environment in their hearts and try to make the environment _15_. Yellow will be anot
7、her popular color. _16_ will it be popular? People are very busy these days _17_ they have a lot of things to do. Yellow is a soft color and it can make people feel _18_. Most people think black will _19_ be the most popular color. It always _20_ cool. Its a kind of popular color these days.11. A. s
8、adnessB. peaceC. beautyD. trouble12. A. greenB. brownC. redD. white13. A. richB. dangerousC. properD. serious14. A. acceptB. lookC. protectD. deal15. A. betterB. easierC. softerD. worse16. A. WhenB. WhereC. HowD. Why17. A. ifB. becauseC. whenD. until18A. interestedB. surprisedC. relaxedD. tired19. A
9、. alsoB. neverC. almostD. just20. A. feelsB. looksC. soundsD. tastes二、阅读理解（本大题共10小题, 共20分）ALets Explore the Nature!Are you interested in animals and nature? Here comes your chance! You can take part in many hands-on activities and meet with live animalslions, pandas, tigers, and so on! More informat
10、ion about the program is as follows:Age: Students aged 8-16Groups: There are 2 programs for you to choose from. Each program needs at most 15 students. Program ADates: 11th-13th July, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Program BDates: 9th-11th August, 2022Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Program cost: $ 230 fo
11、r members; $ 250 for non-members (非会员).How to do: Come to our center to get an application form (申请表) and hand it in before 8th July, 2022 (Friday).Notes:We dont provide free lunch because people have different tastes. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch at our restaurants.COME AND JOI
12、N US NOW! DONT MISS THE CHANCE!21. Who can join the three-day summer program?A. 7-year-old girl.B. A 14-year-old boy.C. A 17-year-old girl.D. A 26-year-old man.22. When will Program A start?A. July 11th.B. July 12th.C. August 9th.D. August 10th.23. How much should two members and one non-member pay
13、for the program?A. $ 690.B. $ 710.C. $ 730.D. $ 750.24. Why are there no free lunches?A. Because there are many restaurants.B. Because the lunches cost too much.C. Because people have different tastes.D. Because they may bring lunch-boxes.25. What can we know from the passage?A. Youth Explore is the
14、 name of the program.B. More than 15 students are in each program.C. We can see three kinds of animals in the program.D. You need to hand in an application form for the program.BHow do you go to school every day? By bike or on foot? Maybe you can try a new way taking an SCool Bus.The SCool Bus is al
15、so called the bike bus. Netherlands is a bike kingdom. Someone invented this kind of bicycle in Netherlands. Its interesting for kids to ride the bike bus together to go to school.Also, it is very safe. The bike bus has a driver and eleven seats for kids. Each one has a helmet and safety belt (安全带).
16、 There is a roof on the bus. It can be used on hot days or rainy days to make kids feel comfortable.Riding the bike bus is one of the greatest ways for children to get to school. Peter is a 10-year-old boy. He becomes a big fan of the bike bus. “Now the SCool Bus is my favorite way of vehicle. I can
17、 ride it together with other kids to keep healthy. Its full of fun.” For most parents, it can help them save a lot of time because they dont have to pick up their children after school.The SCool Bus is becoming more and more popular in some countries like Germany and France. Its inventor Thomas Tolk
18、amp says, “I hope I can sell the bike bus to more countries in the future. As the green lifestyle (生活方式) becomes popular, ideas like this get popular, too. I think it will work well in other countries.” The use of SCool Bus shows us that we can save the Earth in many ways as long as we want to have
19、a try.26. According to the passage, what can we know about the SCool Bus?A. It can carry twelve kids.B. It offers kids helmets and umbrellas.C. It has no windows or roof.D. The driver and kids drive it together.27. Why does Peter enjoy riding the SCool Bus to school?A. It saves time and money.B. It
20、makes him safe and relaxed.C. It is green and comfortable.D. It is interesting and good for health.28. What does the underlined phrase “pick up” mean in the passage?A. 挑选B. 接载C. 辨认D. 检查29. Why does Thomas Tolkamp think the SCool Bus will work well in other countries?A. Because more people like green
21、 lifestyles.B. Because many people hope to try out new ideas.C. Because it is not expensive for people to take.D. Because it can help kids have the habit of exercising.30. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A. A Biking Trip to SchoolB. The Best Way to Go OutC. A Cool Way t
22、o SchoolD. The Use of the Bike Bus三、任务型阅读-简答（本大题共1小题, 共10分）任务型阅读简答When I was young, my father told me that some acts of love may give someone happiness. So I always try my best to help others.One afternoon, it was very hot. I was driving on the highway to Fuzhou when another car suddenly came into m
23、y lane(车道). My car was in the far right lane, so it ran into the roadside. But luckily, it didnt cause an accident. I was unhappy with that driver, but I thought that he just did not pay attention to the lane change, and maybe he was just careless. The car ran away after cutting me off. Very soon it
24、 disappeared. After a while, I came around a curve(弯道) and found the same car. The driver was walking along the roadside. He looked worried. The mans car had a flat tire (瘪胎). Though he had a spare tire(备胎), he had nothing to work with. I decided to help him. I changed the tire for him and let him s
25、it in my air-conditioned car while I did it. Fifteen minutes later, I finished the work. I was hot and tired, but I really felt good after an act of kindness to the man. Helping others is the source(源泉) of happiness. Thats true. We should lend a hand to others in trouble.31. What can give someone ha
26、ppiness? _32. Where was the writer driving that afternoon? _33. Whats wrong with the mans car? _34. How did the writer help the man? _35. How did the writer feel in the end? _四、信息匹配（本大题共5小题, 共10分）左栏是五个人的情况介绍，右栏是七个英语习语及其解释。请为每个人选择一个合适的习语描述他/她的情况。_36_ Tim is over ninety years old He is used to walking
27、 about after dinner._37_ Mike is the leader (带头人) of the village. He always does what he says he will._38_ Darren is our neighbor. He is always ready to help us. People speak of him as our own brother._39_ Craig is a businessman. He is always honest._40_ Kelly cant walk yet but shes learning to run.
28、A. A good neighbor is better than a distant relative. Now our relationship is like going from good neighbors to brothers. As a good neighbor is better than a brother in the village.B. It means that taking a daily walk after a meal is a healthy thing to do. Just as after supper walk a mille.C. Money
29、can be lost in a moment, but a good name is forever. In my opinion, fame is much more important than wealth. Exactly as a good name is better than great riches.D. We should learn how to speak, on the other hand we should take our own actions. Without action, any idea is just talk. So actions speak l
30、ouder than words.E. Some people learn English words quickly (迅速地) but forget them quickly. It is easy come, easy go.F. In daily life,a good man also has his disadvantages. That is every man has weak side.G. Dont learn to run if you cant walk yet. It is dont try to run before you work.五、阅读填空（本大题共1小题,
31、 共15分）Mr. Green came to his sons bed and sat _41_beside him. Looking at that little sad face, he asked, “Tom, what kind of day did you have today?”“It was a bad day for me, Dad,” Tom answered. “I had a fight with David. We _42_ our teacher angry. My teacher sent _43_ phone message about me to my mot
32、her. Mom was _44_, too. I was so sorry, Dad.” “I know. So part of the day was bad,” said Mr. Green, “and tell _45_ a good thing today.” Tom thought for a minute and laughed. “After school I went fishing _46_,” he said. “I didnt think I would have any luck. But I did. I caught a _47_!” “Im happy that
33、 you caught a fish. You had a _48_ time after school,” said Mr. Green. “Try to think about it, _49_ youll have a good dream. I hope I will see a happy boy tomorrow. Good night!” Every night, Tom finds a good thing to think about. Sometimes he has to think _50_ to find a good thing. Sometimes it is o
34、nly a very small thing. This is a good way. Toms father taught him to end his day. Of course it is very helpful for him to have a good sleep.六、书面表达（本大题共1小题, 共15分）51. 生活中总有一些事情令人难忘，点点滴滴，历久弥新。不管是开心，还是忧伤，都会给我们启示，伴我们成长。假如你学校将组织以“一次难忘的经历”为话题的英语演讲比赛。请根据内容提示，用英语写一篇短文参赛。内容提示：1. 你的经历； 2. 你的感受； 3. 你从中学到了什么。参考词汇：unforgettable难忘的作文要求：1. 词数80个左右。作文的开头已给出，不计入总词数；2. 文章必须包含所有要点，可适当发挥，使短文连贯、通顺；3. 文中不能出现真实姓名、校名等信息。An Unforgettable ExperienceI had an unforgettable experience. Im sure youve had some unforgettable experiences like me._7
