1、四川省成都市嘉祥外国语学校2018-2019学年八年级上学期期中英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1Who is _ girl behind the tree?Which one? The one with _ umbrella?Aa; theBthe; anCthe; a2Youd better eat hamburgers, French fries and chocolate less. of them are good for your health.ANoneBAllCEach3The students thought about the question for
2、a long time and finally they _ the answer themselves.AfoundBlooked forCfound out4Well certainly get into a good high school we study hard. Yes, and our dreams will .Aas long as; come outBbecause; realizeCas long as; come true5I wonder in the past.He was very quiet.Awhat was he likeBwhat he was likeC
3、what does he look like6Do you like weekdays or weekends better? Weekdays of course! Im on weekends!AbusyBbusierCbusiest7 How do you like the English soap opera? Well, . I just cant stop laughing.Aits funnyBI dont mind itCI cant stand it8 I feel very worried. I only got 89 in the test.Take it easy, y
4、ou got 10 more points than I did!Aat mostBat leastCless than9 What do you want for dinner tonight? . Well have whatever you want.AIts up to youBNo problemCYou neednt worry10Can he finish the exercises without any mistakes?No worry. He does everything as as you.AcarefulBmore carefullyCcarefully二、补全对话
5、5选5根据对话内容,从下面选出适当的选项补全对话,并将选项的字母编号依次填在相应位置。A: Hello, Kevin. You didnt come to my birthday party yesterday. Why?B: _11_A: Your cousin Edison? Do you look alike?B: _12_ But Edison is a little taller and stronger than me. He always beats me in basketball.A: _13_B: Yes, we both like reading books and pl
6、aying computer games.A: That sounds great. _14_ Is he outgoing?B: Yes, hes more outgoing than me. He likes making friends.A: Can you introduce him to me?B: Sure. _15_AWhat is he like?BSo you have the same interests?CYes, we do.DHell be very happy to have a new friend.EI went to visit my cousin Ediso
7、n.三、完形填空Steven lost an arm after a traffic accident years ago. I cant _16_ my hand! Steven shouted when he woke up in the hospital. It was the only thing he could think of to say, _17_ it did him no good at all. It was a very difficult time for him.Steven spent the next two years in the hospital. At
8、 first, he couldnt even put on his shoes or open a bottle of water by himself. Later on, with the support of his wife, he realized that he had no _18_ but to face life head-on. He started to take part in all kinds of activities. He even decided to learn to play the violin. Steven knew nothing about
9、playing the violin and had _19_ to ask for help until he met Lam, a violinist.Steven became Lams first student. He practiced playing the violin with Lams help. Sometimes he even played in front of people. Steven said playing the violin hasnt made his life _20_ for him. And he still has to face new d
10、ifficulties every day. However, he said he will never stop trying new things.16AfeelBfindCsee17AbecauseBhoweverCthough18AwayBchoiceCidea19Ano oneBsomeoneCeveryone20AworseBeasierCbetterFriends are important in our life, because no one wants to be lonely (孤独的). _21_, some people have difficulty in mak
11、ing friends and they often feel lonely. Whats the _22_ behind that? According to a new study from Chicago University, this is because this kind of people have brains different from _23_ people. And they often feel unsafe when facing strangers. Does that mean they have no way to become happy again? N
12、o, dont _24_. Scientists of this study have thought up ways to help these people fight their loneliness. They share _25_ steps for getting out of loneliness.The first step is to accept invitations if you dont want to go. Its not enough for people just to communicate (交流) with others _26_. Thats beca
13、use most people _27_ show their true selves there, said Dr. Cacioppo, one of this studys scientists.Another step is to get an action plan. As actions speak _28_ than words, people need to be active to communicate with others.They also need to meet people _29_ the same interests. Interests bring peop
14、le closer. And they can have a certain circle of friends.At last, they should try to _30_ the best from each activity they take part in, After all, Tomorrow is another day. Who knows what good things are waiting for us?21AHoweverBLuckilyCIn fact22AresultBreasonCproblem23AsomeBusualCcommon24AworryBca
15、reCafraid25AthreeBfourCfive26Aon the phoneBonlineCon TV27AdontBoftenCalways28AloudBloudlyClouder29AhaveBgetCwith30AexpectBhopeCwish四、阅读判断阅读下面短文,根据短文内容判断句子正误。正确的填“A”,错误的填“B”。 David walked down the street. The sun was setting. All he wanted to do was to play basketball with Jim. But his mother told hi
16、m to first return his sisters books to the library on the way to Jims house. In his mind, books and summertime just dont go together. He thought he had read a lot during the school year. But he had never set foot inside a public library. He planned to just leave the books in the return box outside t
17、he door , but it was locked (锁). So he had to go inside to return them. David walked inside the building a few minutes before the closing time. He put the books into the return box. After a quick drink of water and a short stop in the restroom, he would be on his way to meet Jim. He walked out of th
18、e restroom. The library lights were turned off. He was locked-in a library. David tried to use the telephone, but he couldnt find one. He looked for a light and found a little lamp on the desk. He used a pencil to write a note on a large piece of paper. It read, Im locked inside. Please call for hel
19、p! He put it on the glass window on the front door. Surely, someone passing by would see it. He then turned his attention to the library itself. He was surprised to find that this place was not so bad. Rows and rows of books! When he saw a book about Michael Jordan on a desk, he picked it up and beg
20、an to read. Then something unexpected happened. For a moment, David felt that being locked in the library didnt seem to be such a terrible thing.31According to the story, David does a lot of reading during the summer vacation.32David went to the library because he needed to return a book.33The light
21、s were off when he got out of the restroom.34David did nothing but waited for help.35David may go to the library often in the future.五、阅读单选Explore and Discover: A City. TourDiscover some of Winnipegs historical past on a guided tour!When: Every Monday and ThursdayDeparts: Entrance Union Station 8:30
22、 a. m, (about 2 hours) Cost: $30 per personContact: Tours 204-254-3170 Call to book ahead space is limited walk ups welcome!Winnipeg Railway Museum & Gift ShopWhere the past meets the presentADMISSIONAdults: $5.00Students(6-15 years) : $3.005 &. Under ( with a parent) : FreeFor group toursCall 942-4
23、632 or email wpgrailmts. netWelcome to The ForksSix thousand years ago this was a great place to meet. Centuries later it still is, The Forks is a place where you can visit and find much to do, see, taste and experience. Hours: The Forks is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year.The Forks Market Hours:
24、July 1- August 31September 1- June 30Open daily 9:30a.m to 9:00 p. m.Open daily 9:30 a m. to 6:30 p. m.Sundays 9:30 a. m. to 6:30 p. m.Fridays 9:30 a, m, to 9:00 p. m.Info Hotline: 204-957-7618Toll Free:1-888-942-630236You can call if you want to go to A City Tour.A942-4632B204 -254-3170C204 -957-76
25、1837Martin will visit Winnipeg Railway Museum with his 4-year-old daughter. He should pay .A$3.00B$5.00C$8.0038Which is the right time to visit the Forks Market?A8:30 a. m. on Sundays in July.B8:30 a. m. on Saturdays in June.C7:30 p. m, on Fridays in August.39What is mentioned in each part of the te
26、xt?AOpen hours.BGroup hours.CHistorical past.40Where is the text probably taken from?AA travel guidebook.BA movie poster.CA sports magazine.A farmer had a cow. He took very good care of this cow and one day when it was ill, he was very worried. He telephoned the vet.Whats the problem? The vet asked
27、him when he arrived. My cows ill, the farmer said. I dont know whats the matter with her.” Shes lying down and wont eat. Shes making a strange noise.The vet looked over the cow. Shes certainly ill, he said, and she needs to take some very strong medicine (药).He took a bottle out of his box, put two
28、pills into his hand and said, Give her these. The pills should make her better.How should I give them to her? the farmer asked.The vet gave him a tube (管子) and said, Put this tube in her mouth, then put the pills in the tube and blow. Thatll make it.The next day the vet came to the farm again. The f
29、armer was sitting outside his house and looked more worried.Hows your cow? the vet asked.No change, the farmer said, and Im feeling very strange myself.Oh? the vet said, Why?I did what you said, the farmer answered. I put the tube in the cows mouth and then put two pills down it.And? the vet asked.T
30、he cow blew first, the farmer said.41In the story, the vet must be .Athe farmers friendBa doctor for animalsCa hospital for cows42The farmer asked the vet for help when his cow .Acouldnt lie downBdidnt take the pillsCwas ill43What medicine did the vet give the farmer?ABottle of pillsBA long tubeCTwo
31、 pills.44The vet taught the farmer how .Ato blow the tubeBto make the cow take the pillsCto put the tube in his mouth45Which of the following is true?AThe farmer took the pills himself.BThe cow got better.CThe farmer waited for the vet outside his house the next day.六、根据首字母填空46Wow, lets take this ch
32、air! Im sure we can sit on it c_ watching TV.47I was surprised that Dale a_ my birthday party yesterday evening. I thought he wouldnt come.48Our traditional c_ like Beijing Opera should be passed down to our children.49Grandpa was angry with me because I dropped the cup and it b_ into pieces.50Tara
33、likes to take a walk in the park after dinner because she thinks the air there is the f _.七、选择适当的单词补全对话在对话的空格中填上适当的单词,使对话完整正确。一空一词(含缩写词)。A: Hey, did you watch the teachers singing competition last month?B: The teachers singing competition? I didnt know that!A: Oh, sorry for you! You _51_ the most ex
34、citing moment in our school life!B: Yeah, its really a pity. Can you tell me more about it? _52_ was it held?A: Well, actually, the competition was held to celebrate (庆祝) the National Day and raise (筹集) money for poor people at the same time.B: Thats a good way to collect money. Did every teacher ta
35、ke part in the competition?A: Nope, each grade could only choose 3 to 5 teachers _53_ many who wanted to join.B: Wow, it seemed that our teachers had great _54_ for music.A: Sure! They are not only good at teaching but also many other activities. You cant imagine how wonderful their shows were! I th
36、ink they _55_ even better than the professional musicians!B: Thats incredible! Which show did you think should get the first prize?A: It was a hard choice to make because all were fantastic! Even the judges _56_ for a long time before they announced (宣布) the winner.B: If so, our teachers must have s
37、pent a lot of time getting ready for the competition.A: Of course! As far as I know ,quite a few teachers gave up(放弃) their family trip to practice. And do you know what _57_ me most? They took the competition so seriously not because of the prize but the chance to bring out the best in them.B: That
38、s what we should learn. You see, their workdays are quite _58_ and they re always busy all day. However, they still make efforts (努力) to make their shows perfect.A: I cant agree more. Once we decide to do _59_, we should try our best to make it, no matter how difficult it is.B: Yes, the only way to
39、success is _60_ hard work. If we dont work hard, well achieve nothing.八、短文选词填空用下面方框中单词的适当形式填入短文空格内，使短文意思正确、通顺(每词限用一次)。 clearstudenthoweverywheresleepsitsmellwhatbringheavymindlikeOne day at the end of the class, a wise(有智慧的)teacher told each of her students _61_ a plastic bag and a bag of potatoes t
40、o school.The next day, all of the students did as the teacher told them. The teacher said, “From today on, for every person you _62_ in your lives, you can choose a potato, write the persons name and the date on it and then put it in the plastic bag.”A week later, some of the _63_ bags were very hea
41、vy. They were then told to carry this bag with them _64_ they went for a week. They would put it inside their quilts at night, on the seats when _65_ in a car or on a bus, and next to their desks at school and even when they play games. Day after day, the bags were getting even _66_. The days carryi
42、ng the bag around with them made students get to know what a burden(负担)they were carrying in their _67_. They had to look after it all the time so that they wouldnt lose it. As time went by, the potatoes went bad and _68_ terrible. They all tried to drop them.Too often we think of tolerance(宽容)as a
43、gift to other people, and it _69_ is for ourselves! If we choose to keep our sadness and hatred(仇恨)in our hearts, we will have to carry them around all our lives.Do you think you have got anything from the wise teacher and _70_ she asked her students to do?九、阅读还原6选5根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出适当的选项补全短文。Do you
44、find getting up in the morning so difficult? _71_ But Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation (解释). He believes that everyone has a daily energy (活力) cycle (周期).During the hours when you work, you may say that youre hot. Thats true. The time of day when you feel most energetic (精力充沛的) is when your cycle
45、of body temperature (温度) is at the highest point. _72_ For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has found out why this is so, but it leads to such similar words as: Get up, John! Youll be late for work again! _73_ Maybe it is because John is at the highest point of his temperature and energy in the evening. Many family fights end when husbands and wives know what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each
