1、陕西省西安市长安区20212022学年八年级下学期期中英语试题一. 单项选择本题共有10个小题,请从每个小题的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。1. The people in Ukraine（乌克兰）are now hoping for a life of _ very much.A. courageB. peaceC. illnessD. difficulty2. Tom is practicing _ the erhu in his room.A. playB. to playC. playedD. playing3. Your invitation _ by Tom last week.A
2、. is acceptedB. are acceptedC. was acceptedD. were accepted4. _ he was old and weak, he had to work hard to support his family.A. AlthoughB. BecauseC. IfD. When5. They _ early so that they could reach the place before dark.A. set upB. set inC. set downD. set off6. Beiye once made a hard life _ a lon
3、ely island for some days.A. onB. forC. withD. of7. Travelling with a mask(口罩) on is just _ habit for all people in Xian.A. anB. /C. aD. the8. Come in one by one. You three will be asked some questions _.A. clearlyB. separatelyC. hungrilyD. lovely9. Can you tell me _ buy some fresh peaches?Awhat I co
4、uldB. what could IC. where can ID. where I can10We all should learn to take care of _ well.A. ourB. weC. ourselvesD. ours三. 阅读理解第一节: 阅读下面A、B、C两篇短文,从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一个最佳答案。AOnce upon a time, there was a great king. He had a smart servant and he always took the servant everywhere. One day, th
5、e king got bitten（咬）by a dog. He asked the servant, “Is this some kind of bad luck?”The servant said,” Good or bad, hard to tell. ” Then one day, the king lost his finger. He asked the servant again,”Is this some kind of bad luck?” The servant still replied,“ Good or bad, hard to tell. ”The king got
6、 very angry to hear the same words again So he sent the servant to jail（监狱）. A few days later, some barbarians（野蛮人） caught the king. They wanted to kill the king for sacrifice（祭祀）. However, they found that the kings fingers were not complete, so they decided to set the king free. The king set the se
7、rvant free as soon as he went back. He finally understood the servants words” Good or bad, hard to tell. ”He said sorry to the servant but the servant wasnt angry with him at all. He told the king, “Something that seems to be bad can be good in later. If you didnt put me in jail, I would have to go
8、with you and the barbarians would have killed me. ”11. The king got angry with the servant because _.A. the servant didnt answer himB. the dog hurt him seriouslyC. the king wanted to hear good newsD. the king disliked hearing the same answer12. What did the barbarians want to do with the king at fir
9、st?A. They wanted to put the king in jail.B. They wanted to cook and eat the king.C. They wanted to sacrifice the king.D. They wanted to find the kings lost finger.13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The king didnt believe his servant at all.B. Staying in jail saved the se
10、rvant in some way.C. The barbarians cut the kings finger.D. The barbarians asked the dog to bite the king.BLast year, Bob visited Vancouver, Canada alone. He went there to give a talk on the environment(环境). When it was over, he travelled to the Rocky Mountains and stayed in the Maple Leaf Hotel. He
11、 then took a short walk to look at the local plants in the forest. After a few hours, he knew he took the wrong way, but was sure he could get back to the hotel. However, after walking for, several hours the next day, Bob knew he was in trouble. “I had my mobile phone, but the battery(电池) was almost
12、 dead. I could probably make just one call. But I didnt know the number of my hotel and I didnt want to worry my family if I really didnt have to, “said Bob. He went on walking for three more days. He knew which plants he could eat and he had little trouble finding them. On the fourth day, he knew t
13、here was no hope and decided to call his family. ”He was quite calm when he spoke to me on the phone,” said Shirley, Bobs wife. “He seemed(似乎) to be in control(操控) of the situation. ”Shirley called the Maple Leaf Hotel at once. ”That week lots of visitors went to the city to watch basketball games,
14、and we thought Mr. Rigsby went there too,” said the hotel owner. As soon as Shirley phoned, the, hotel sent out some people to look for Bob. They found him about one hour later, and luckily he was quite unhurt. “I will never go to the forest without a guide. I never want an experience like that agai
15、n,” said Bob.14. Bob went to Vancouver to _.A. watch football gamesB. give a talk on travellingC. watch basketball gamesD. give a talk on the environment15. From the passage we can know Bob _.A. knew what he could eat in the forestB. stayed in the forest for seven daysC. didnt like travelling with o
16、thersD. was seriously hurt in the forest16. Which is the best tile(标题) for the passage?A. Travelling in the MountainsB. An Early CallC. An Enjoyable ExperienceD. Lost in the ForestC“Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can change a persons life for the bett
17、er, which makes everyone a better person. ”Mason,a volunteer said. National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity(机会) to encourage others to take their first step toward becoming a volunteer.
18、Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organizations expectations (期望). Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also stops some from sharing their abilities. The following
19、 tips can help if you have some of these worries. Start out slowly, dont add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someones life. Choose an organization with the same interests and common values. Take part in a training meting for new volunteers, even if it is not
20、asked. Work with a veteran volunteer. He volunteered a lot, he can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organizations expectations. Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them. Finally, it is most important to enjoy the voluntee
21、r experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesnt work, dont give up and youll surely find the right opportunity. Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in peoples lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience
22、,“things can change a persons life. ”17. Volunteering can help _.A. make a decisionB. see the world clearlyC. thank other peopleD. make others life better18. What could be the reason to stop people taking the first step?A. They dont have enough time.B. They are stopped by their families.C. They fear
23、 that their abilities are shared.D. They dont want to become volunteers.19. Which of the following can help people take the first step?A. Start out quickly.B. Organize a training meeting.C. Invite a friend to be with them.D. Join in a group with different values.20. The underlined word “veteran” in
24、the passage means _.A. politeB. experiencedC. youngD. humorousD根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。You probably talk to friends more than you talk to your parents. Thats natural. _21_But talking to parents may be difficult or terribleespecially when it comes to certain subjects. Here are some s
25、uggestions to make it easier. Talk about everyday work, and do it every day. _22_So talk to parents about everyday work at first. It can help you discuss something more serious with them later. _23_ Talk about how your team did at the sports meet. Share something one of your teachers said. Even smal
26、l talk about whats for dinner can keep your relationship comfortable. Its never too late to start. If your relationship with your parents makes you feel nervous, try getting into conversations slowly. _24_Talk about how well your little sister is doing in math. Chatting with parents every day not on
27、ly keeps the present relationship strong, but it can help a might-be-worse relationship get better. When parents feel connected to your daily life, they can be there for you if something really important happens. _25_A. Talk about the cute thing the dog did.B. In fact, most of us want a parents help
28、, advice and support at times.C. Please start from now on if possible.D. Everyday work is the easiest to talk about.E. You should learn to help your parents first.F. Find something to chat about each day.G. Buy some delicious food for parents each time.四、完成句子（共5小题,计10分）根据所给中文意思,完成下列各句。26. 我们应该珍惜我们之间
29、的友谊。We should value the _ between us.27. 大家都厌倦了这种疫情下的生活。All of us are _ of the life with the epidemic.28. 娟娟给我留下了很好的印象。Juanjuan made a _ on me.29. 黄昏后，外面的人陆陆续续回来了。The people outside began to come back one after another _.30. 他叹了口气,无奈地转身离开了。He _, and turned to leave helplessly.五、短文填空（5分）用方框中所给单词适当形式填
30、空，使短文完整正确。（每个单词限用一次）way, they, fish, take, reachDamin usually sets off in the late afternoon and gets the cormorants ready for work. First, he ties a piece of grass around _31_ necks to stop them from eating big fish. Then when Damins boat _32_ the right place in the river, he pushes them into the r
31、iver. Damin uses several _33_ to attract fish. During the day, he jumps up and down on his boat. After dark, he hangs a light on a post at the front of the boat. The cormorants bring the fish back to the boat. The fish are then _34_ and thrown into a big basket by Damin. No nets are required for thi
32、s type of _35_ .七. 任务型阅读（10分）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答文后的问题，并将答案填在答题卡(纸)的相应位置。My names Annie and my father died when I was five years old. Life was hard for us all.Because of my fathers death, my mother had to take a full-time job. So my brother had to take care of me. He was eight years older than me. He got u
33、p early every morning. Then he woke me up and made breakfast for me. Hand in hand, we would walk to the bus stop. When we waited for the bus, we played games that my father played with me. He tried his best to make me happy.One Saturday in June, my mother and I were in a shop. The shop was selling F
34、athers Day cards. I looked at the cards. My mom said, “Honey, I know its a hard time for you.” I said, “No, Mom, thats not it. I want to buy a card for my brother.” She smiled and let me choose a card.When we got home, I gave my brother the card. As he read it, I saw tears (眼泪) in his eyes. Mom said
35、, “Son, your father must be proud of (以自豪) you. We love you, and thank you.”36. How old was the Annies brother when their father died?_37. What did their mother have to do after their father died?_38. What would Annie and his brother do when they waited for the bus?_39. Why did Annie want to buy a c
36、ard for her brother?_40. Did Annies brother feel very sad after he read the card?_八. 补全对话（5分）根据下面对话中的情境，在每个空白处填入一个适当的语句，使对话恢复完整。A: You look sad, Kim. _41_?B: Well, I found my sister took some of my new magazines and CDs without my permission（允许）. A: Hmm.thats not very nice. _42_?B: Yes, she gave the
37、m back to me later. But Im still angry with her. _43_?A: Well, I guess you could tell her to say sorry. But why dont you forget about it so that you can be friends again? Although shes wrong, its not a big thing. B: _44_. Thanks for your advice. A: _45_.九、书面表达（10分）46. 假如你是李华，在你校“劳动教育月”期间，校英语报发起了“A Helper at Home”主题征文活动。请结合自身情况，用英语写一篇短文投稿，谈谈你经常做的家务（cook meals, water flowers, wash the dishes, look after pets,）以及你的收获（life skills,）要求：（1）内容须包含所提供所有信息，可适当发挥；（2）书写认真，句子通顺；（3）词数：不少于65词（开头已给出，但不计入总数）。A Helper at HomeI have always been a good helper at home. _7
