1、牛津译林版八年级下册英语第二单元综合测试卷单项选择(每题1分，满分15分)1. Hes _ old friend of mine and he is _ excellent driver. A. an; an B. an; a C. a; a D. a; an2. There used to be a miser who gave up every kind of comfortable living and the joys of friendship _ the sake of gathering and keeping wealth A. with B. because C. for D
2、. in3. “Im so proud of you”, he smiled as he mouthed the words that I will_ forget. A. always B. never C. at times D. recently4. He showed _ for work on time. A. up B. off C. around D. out5. Your father has decided to _ from the political arena. A. withdraw B. come C. stay D. keep6. I wasnt much int
3、erested in sports, like my brothers _. A. were B. werent C. did D. didnt7. One thing _, and that done well, is a very good rule, as many can tell. A. at a time B. at times C. in a time D. in times8. Rescue efforts continued on Sunday _ rainy weather. A. besides B. but C. except D. despite9. Im sure
4、my father cant stand, even _ he wanted to. A. worse B. more C. if D. since10. I knew that he stood there, _ out of duty, _ because of his love for me! A. just; not B. only; for C. not; but D. even; once11. I went to high school about two miles_ our home. A. far away B. away C. far from D. far away f
5、rom12. Better late than _, as my father used to say. A. ever B. once C. past D. never13. I then went to Mexico for a _ of years to teach English. A. dozen B. group C. couple D. pair14. If parents spoil their children, the children get whatever they want, and because of that, they often dont behave o
6、r act like they _. A. can B. must C. should D. will15. Are you ready, Tom? _! Wait for ten more minutes. A. Already B. Not yet C. Hurry up D. Be patient完型填空（每题1分，满分10分）The government in the UK has _(1)_ it will give nearly $2 billion to help support the countrys arts _(2)_. The money will go to thea
7、tres, concert halls, galleries, museums and other _(3)_ venues. It will help people who have had a _(4)_ time during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include actors, writers, composers, make-up artists, costumers and support staff. The UK government said the money represents, the biggest _(5)_ one-off i
8、nvestment in . It added: The money will provide a lifeline to _(6)_ cultural and heritage(遗产) organizations across the country hit hard _(7)_ the pandemic. It will help them _(8)_ afloat(运转) while their doors are closed. The UKs Culture Secretary said: Our arts and culture are the _(9)_ of our natio
9、n. They make our country great. This money will help safeguard the sector for future _(10)_.1. A. created B. invented C. overcome D. announced2. A. development B. upgrade C. innovation D. industry3. A. cultural B. literal C. fashion D. scientific4. A. boring B. hard C. unusual D. lost5. A. possible
10、B. valuable C. ever D. only6. A. common B. vital C. audio D. interesting7. A. by B. with C. to D. of8. A. stay B. continue C. start D. prevent9. A. hope B. history C. soul D. phase10. A. ancestors B. generations C. business D. home阅读理解（每题2分，满分20分）（一）One early morning last winter, someone broke into
11、Shawn Marceaus truck. That wasnt particularly unusual-thieves had already hit him three times in recent months, even as the truck was parked outside his home in White Swan, Washington. This time they made off with a laptop and an American flag. It had belonged to his son. Jackson was killed in 2011
12、when he stepped on an improvised bomb. His father frequently took the flag to memorials and veterans events to share his sons story. It wasnt until several weeks after the break-in, when he was getting organized for an annual memorial to honor Jackson, that Marceau realized the flag was gone. Marcea
13、u reached out to friends and family, asking them to search for the flag. Finally, He went to the memorial without the flag. In a last-ditch effort, the heart-broken father took to Facebook. Would appreciate it if all my friends could share this note. This American flag was stolen out of my truck, he
14、 wrote, including a photo of the flag. Any information would be great. By the next morning, on May 5, his post had been shared around 2,000 times. By May 7, there were around 40,000 reposts. Unfortunately, the flag was still nowhere to be found.Soon enough, there were other flags. A 9/11 firefighter
15、 sent one to Marceau signed by dozens of his colleagues. A sergeant(军士) sent a flag hed taken with him on missions around the world. On Tuesday, July 3, he visited his sons grave(墓地), just as he has every Tuesday since Jackson was buried. When he got to Jacksons grave that morning, there was somethi
16、ng there: a flag. Marceau didnt let himself get too excited. People had gifted him so many flags in the weeks that he thought this was just another keepsake(纪念品) that had belonged to someone else. But when he got closer, he found that was his sons flag. It was pretty amazing, he says. There was also
17、 some mystery. Whoever had returned the flag left no note, and no one has stepped forward to say he or she returned it. Did the thief bring it back? Did a find it in a thrift shop? Marceau has decided not to speculate(推测). For me, its just a miracle, he says. Its God. Thats who put it there.1. Why w
18、as the theft not unusual for Marceau? A. Because three thieves had already hit him in recent months B. Because the thief did not steal anything. C. Because he did not care about the theft D. Because he knew the police would caught the thief 2. Marceau often _. A. organized for an annual memorial to
19、honor Jackson B. took an American flag to memorials and veterans events C. shared his sons story with his friends D. forgot to take the flag to the memorial 3. Which of the following can be found in the second paragraph? A. Marceau turned to Facebook for help B. Marceau used words to describe what t
20、he flag looked like C. By the next morning, on May 7, his post had been shared around 2,000 times. D. The flag was found on May,54. On Tuesday, July 3, Marceau visited his sons grave and found _. A. a flag from a 9/11 firefighter B. a flag from a sergeant C. a flag belonged to someone else D. his so
21、ns flag5. Who returned the flag? A. The thief B. The staff of the thrift shop C. No one knew D. The God（二）An American friend has invited you to visit his family. Youve never been to an Americans home before, and youre not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time shoul
22、d you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When youre the guest, you should just make yourself at home. Thats what hospitality is all about: making people feel at home when theyre not. American hospitality begins at home-especially when it involves food. Most Americans agre
23、e that good home cooking beats restaurant food any way. When invited for a meal, you might ask, Can I bring anything? Unless its a potluck, where everyone brings a dish, the host will probably respond, No, just yourself. For most informal dinners, you should wear comfortable, casual clothes. Plan to
24、 arrive on time, or else call to inform your hosts of the delay. During the dinner conversation, its customary to compliment the hostess on the wonderful meal. Of course, the biggest compliment is to eat lots of food! When youve had plenty, you might offer to clear the table or wash the dishes. But
25、since youre the guest, your hosts may not let you. Instead, they may invite everyone to move into the living room for dessert with tea or coffee. After an hour or so of general chit-chat, its probably time to head for the door. You dont want to wear out your welcome. And above all, dont go snooping
26、around the house. Its more polite to wait for the host to offer you a guided tour, guests often dont get past the living room. Americans usually like to have advance notice when people come to see them. Only very close friends drop by unannounced. This is especially true if the guests want to stay f
27、or a few days. While youre staying with an American family, try to keep your living area neat and tidy. Your host family will appreciate your consideration. And they may even invite you back! In all parts of America, people welcome their guests with open arms. So dont be surprised to find the welcom
28、e mat out for you. Just dont forget to wipe your feet.1. What does “hospitality” mean ? A. 邀请 B. 款待 C. 热情 D. 晚宴2. You can enjoy _ when invited to an American friends family for a meal A. food from Michelin restaurant B. special food from a private chef C. homemade food D. sumptuous meal3. You should
29、nt _ after meal. A. arrive on time B. compliment the hostess C. leave in an hour D. walk around the house4. If you want to be invited by your American friends again, you should _. A. only stay in the living room B. let them know in advance C. keep your living area neat and tidy D. leave within a wee
30、k 5. What is the best title of the article? A. Americans Way of Hospitality B. How to Get Popular in America C. A Good Rule of Thumb for Guests D. Welcome to America词汇运用（每空1分，满分10分）1. There was a _ (海鲜) buffet you wouldnt believe.2. The trees rushed past at great _ (速度). 3. Our _ (航班) has just been
31、canceled again.4. His mother made a _ (美味的) apple pie last night.5. Can we go to the _ (游行)，Mom?6. Im going _ (give) you some information about me. 7. They dont act _ (polite). 8. I enjoyed reading and listening to music while _ (grow) up. 9._ (save) money, she went to work by bus every day.10. She
32、isnt new to this town. She _ (be) there twice.句型转换（每空0.5分，满分6分）1. Tom didnt like playing sports. (改成同义句) Tom _ _ _ _ playing sports.2. I have already finished sweeping the floor. (改成疑问句) _ _ _ sweeping floor _ ?3. Her husband died two years ago. (改成同义句) Her husband _ _ _ _ two years.翻译句子（每空0.5分，满分14
33、分）1. Tony, 你假期去哪？ Where _ _ _ _ _ , Tony?2. 她为什么总是感到很累。 Why was she _ _ _ _ _ ?3. 我太累了，起不来。 I am so _ _ _ _ _ _ .4. 今年暑假我不能去旅行。 I cant _ _ _ _ _ _ .5. 她的餐馆去年年底关闭了。 Her restaurant closed _ _ _ _ _ _ .首字母填空(每空1分，满分5分)When I o_(1)_ one of my cashiers tell a customer, We havent had it for a w_(2)_, and
34、I doubt well be getting it soon, I quickly assured the customer that we would have w_(3)_ it was she wanted by next week. After she l_(4)_, I read the cashier the riot act. N_(5)_ tell the customer that were out of anything. Tell them well have it next week, 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _作文（满分10分）请你根据所给提示
35、，用英文写一篇80次左右的短文，讲述最令你难忘的一次旅行。内容要点：1. 旅行的地点，时间和交通工具。 2. 旅行过程中所见所闻 3. 旅行的感受An Unforgettable Travel单项选择答案1-5 ACBAA 6-10 AADCC 11-15 BDCCB完型填空答案1-5 DDABC 6-10 BAACB阅读理解答案（一）1-5 ABADC（二）1-5 BCDCA词汇运用答案1. seafood2. speed3. flight4. delicious5. parade6. to give7. politely8. growing9. To save10. has been句型转换答案1. was not interested in2. Have you finished yet3. has been dead for翻译句子答案1. are you going on holiday2. so tired all the time3. tired that I cant get up4. go on a trip this summer5. at the end of last year首字母填空答案1. overheard2. while3. whatever4. left5. Never第 13 页 共 13 页
