1、2021-2022学年鼓楼四校八下英语期中试卷（含答案）本卷考试时间100分钟 总分100分第一卷 选择题（满分50分）一、听力（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）（略）二、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. The China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5735 was found to have crashed _ the morning of Mar 21st, 2022. No survivors were found.A. inB. onC. atD. over2. Some Chi
2、nese government officers have turned into live streamers（网络主播）to help local farmers to sell products（产品）and _ the sales.A. provideB. decideC. improveD. avoid3. Mike, can you tell me how to speak in an online class?Sure, click on this icon you start to speak.A. afterB. untilC. beforeD. since4. Mrs. W
3、ang, I dont want to join in the singing competition.Come on. You just need more practice to build up your _.A. energyB. confidenceC. knowledgeD. experience5. Modern computer technology makes it _ for us to work from home.Indeed. We can have video meetings and discuss in groups online.A. possibleB. i
4、nterestingC. relaxingD. important6. _ you _ in your book report?Not yet. I fell asleep when I was doing my homework last night.A. Are; handingB. Were; handingC. Did, handD. Have, handed7. The sign tells us not to _ in the library.A. smokeB. eat or drinkC. park carsD. talk loudly8. Why dont you conti
5、nue doing more Maths exercise?After months of hard work, I _ realized that the most important is to find good ways of learning.A. luckilyB. nearlyC. quicklyD. finally9. Have you heard that over 300 neighbours donated _ food and materials to make a man with a serious heart problems a special birthday
6、 party?Yes. The news story really touched me.A. theirB. themC. theirsD. themselves10. Listen up, guys! Everyone _ wear a mask. Go and buy one if you dont have one.A. cantB. canC. mustntD. must11. I dislike those so-called Internet celebrity（网红）restaurants. The food there doesnt taste as good as it _
7、.Cant agree more. Some people eat only with their eyes.A. soundsB. smellsC. tastesD. looks12. _ is a film ticket for children?How tall is your child? Its free for children under 1.2 meters.A. How longB. How muchC. How oftenD. How soon13. What a terrible experience! _, lucky us, we are safe now.A. An
8、ywayB. OtherwiseC. For exampleD. As a result14. Read the sentence. “I think theyre not coming since they havent replied to the invitation.” The underlined word “since” is used to _.A. show timeB. express a resultC. show a causeD. give an example15. Could you tell me how to renew the library books?_.
9、 Just log in to the library website and renew books online.A. Never mindB. Not at allC. My pleasureD. With pleasure三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It is a fine Saturday morning. Every boy in town is happy _16_ Tom sawyer. He is asked to paint the fence(栅栏) beca
10、use of the mistakes he made yesterday. The fence is at least nine feet _17_ and runs nearly half the block long. After only a few strokes(一挥), he sits down and begins to think of all the fun he has planned for the day. He knows that the painting will _18_ him all afternoon. Even worse, other boys wi
11、ll come by soon and see him do his _19_ job. Just then, Ben Rogers comes along the road with an apple in his hand. Tom has a(n) _20_. He picks up his brush and goes back to work. “Got to work, hey?” says Ben. “Work? What work are you talking about? Its not every day a boy gets to paint a whole fence
12、 by _21_.” Then Tom goes on painting. Ben watches Tom in silence. He becomes more and more _22_. After a while, he says, “Say, Tom, let me try.” “No, Im sorry. Aunt Polly says there isnt one boy in a thousand that fit to paint the fence.” “Come on, Tom. Let me just try, please. Ill give you my _23_!
13、”Tom considers a moment longer. Then very slowly he hands the brush over to Ben. Sitting under a shady tree, Tom eats the apple and watches Ben paint the fence in the hot sun. He thinks he _24_ something wonderful since then: To make a boy want something, all you have to do is make that something _2
14、5_ to get!16. A. withB. includingC. withoutD. except17. A. wideB. deepC. highD. big18. A. costB. takeC. spendD. pay19. A. interestingB. boringC. excitingD. amazing20. A. ideaB. experienceC. messageD. theme21. A. myselfB. himselfC. ourselvesD. themselves22. A. tiredB. nervousC. interestedD. worried23
15、. A. appleB. homeworkC. bookD. money24. A. findsB. foundC. is findingD. has found25. A. usefulB. uselessC. easyD. difficult四、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）请认真阅读下列材料,从材料后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AHarry puts the plates of eggs and bacon on the table, which was difficult as there wasnt much room. Dudley, mea
16、nwhile, was counting his presents. His face fell.“Thirty-six,” he said, looking up at his mother and father, “Thats two less than last year.” “Darling, you havent counted Auntie Marges present, see, its here under the big one from Mummy and Daddy.” “All right, thirty-seven then,” said Dudley, going
17、red in the face. Harry, who could see a huge Dudley tantrum coming on, began wolfing down his bacon as fast as possible in case（以防万一）Dudley turned the table over. Aunt Petunia obviously scented（察觉）danger too, because she said quickly, “And well buy you another two presents while were out today. Hows
18、 that, popkin? Two more presents, is that all right?” Dudley thought for a moment. It looked like hard work. Finally he said slowly, “so Ill have thirty.thirty.” “Thirty-nine, sweetums,” said Aunt Petunia. “Oh.” Dudley sat down heavily and grabbed the nearest parcel（包裹）. “All right then.”Uncle Verno
19、n chuckled（偷笑）. “Little tyke wants his moneys worth, just like his father. Atta boy, Dudley!” He ruffled Dudleys hair. (Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone.)26. How many presents did Dudley receive last year?A. Thirty-six.B. Thirty-seven.C. Thirty-eight.D. Thirty-nine.27. How did Dudley feel whe
20、n “his face fell”?A. He was happy about the birthday party.B. He was unhappy with this years presents.C. He was afraid of going out with Harry.D. He was angry with his parents answer.28. What does the underlined words “wolfing down” mean according to the context?A. Changing into a wolf.B. Liking to
21、be a wolf.C. Thinking in a clever way.D. Eating a lot quickly.29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A Harry would receive the same presents as Dudley.B. “Popkin”, “sweetums” and “little tyke” all mean Dudley.C. Aunt Petunia was kind to Harry and tried to comfort him.D. Uncle Ve
22、rnon made nice breakfast for the children.30. Which section can you find this book in a library?A. History.B. Languages.C. Science.D. Literature.BThe Chinese embassy in the U.S. hosted a “My Questions to Taikonauts（中国航天员）” event on Saturday, April 9. Here are some questions from American students an
23、d answers recorded by the taikonauts ahead of their planned return from space this month.Kid 1: Hello! My name is Skyla. I am from Utah. Where does water come from in space?Ye Guangfu: The water on the space station comes from the earth. However, all the water we use is recycled（回收利用）. For example,
24、this bag of water in my hand is recycled. It tastes no different from ordinary water. We make the best use of every drop of water and we have enough water to use.Kid 2: Hi, my name is Zoey Cardamone. I think being an astronaut is so cool. I have two questions. First do you exercise in the space stat
25、ion?Zhai Zhigang: We mainly use treadmills（跑台）and bikes. Outside of work, we can use resistance bands（阻力器）anywhere anytime.Kid 3: Hi, I am Anasophia. What do you eat in space?Wany Yaping: The food prepared for us is what we usually eat on Earth, including some fresh fruit. It provides a balanced die
26、t rich in vitamins. During the long mission time, we celebrated some traditional Chinese festivals and had some traditional Chinese foods, such as dumplings, moon cakes, etc. You should try Chinese food when you have the chance too. It will be a wonderful experience. Kid 2: Out of work, what do you
27、do for fun?Zhai Zhigang: What amazes us the most is seeing our beautiful earth through the viewing window. In our spare time, we can call our families and watch TV. Not long ago, we followed the Beijing Winter Olympics!Kid 3: What was the biggest problem you faced when you were in space? Thank you.W
28、ang Yaping: The main problems I faced came from day-to-day life. For example, we always feel like we are standing when we sleep, so we have to put our hands in a sleeping bag. I am a running love, and I miss running outdoors on sunny afternoons. Moreover, as a mother, I miss my daughter very much.Ki
29、d 4: Hello, Im Christopher. I would like to know what recommendations do you have for kids like myself who want to become astronauts in the future. Thank you!Zhai Zhigang: I think there are two key things to focus on（关注）.31. The “My Questions to Taikonauts” event is a special _.A. fashion showB. spo
30、rts gameC. online travelD. space course32. Ye Guangfu lifed the bag of water in his hand NOT to show _.A. what the water in the space station looks likeB. how the water in the space station tasteC how long water can be kept in the space stationD. how much we can recycle and use water33. In the sente
31、nce “It will be a wonderful experience.” the underlined word means _.A trying Chinese foodB. celebrating Chinese festivalsC travelling in spaceD. watching the Winter Olympics34. Which of the following is TRUE about the taikonauts space life?A. They dont have any chance for exercise.B. They enjoy the
32、 amazing beauty of earth.C. There isnt any fruit in the space station.D. Most of their problems come from work.35. In the last paragraph, Zhai Zhigang would give Christopher _.A. advice on how to keep fitB. pictures of the earth in spaceC. advice on being a spacemanD. Chinese food as a treat第二卷 非选择题
33、（满分50分）五、填空（共20小题；每小题1分, 满分20分）A)根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。36. He felt sorry because he _（拒绝）to take part in the long jump competition.37. The librarian gave me some _（建议）on how to choose a good read and it is very useful.38. As an excellent manager, she had no difficulty dealing with such a _（情况）.39
34、. I am so glad the mid-term exams will be _(结束)and done with.40. Justin is quiet and doesnt like to talk much, the exact _(相反)of his twin brother Paul.B) 根据句子意思，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。41. Ms. Zhao is a girl from a _ (north) city, but she has a Shanghai accent(口音).42. Pierre always dreams of _(be) rich over
35、night. I think he should work harder to support his family.43. During my last visit. I _ (feel) amazed by the great changes in my hometown.44. The post-2000s generation are used to _ (wear) masks in public places.45. Teenagers are usually afraid of getting _(ugly), fatter or shorter. They care more
36、about appearance than adults.C) 请根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或词组填空，使对话内容完整正确。opposite search for memories used to howSome people still live in their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Now millions of Chinese leave the countryside to _46_ work in the cities. Among these is Zhong
37、Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Beijing for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a factory, he doesnt find much time to visit his hometown. “I _47_ return home at least once a year, but I havent been back for three years now,” he says. Many people like Zhong Wei are intereste
38、d in _48_ their hometown have changed. Besides large hospitals and new roads, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help. Zhong Wei thinks such changes are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot stay the same. However, some things will never change.
39、 “In my hometown, there was a big old tree _49_ the school. It is still there and has become a symbol（象征）of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holiday. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and
40、sweet _50_ in our hearts.”D) 请根据韩语句子以及后面括号中的提示，将下列句子译成英语。51. 我对在线旅游很感兴趣。(online tours)_52. 纽约由5个区组成。(districts)_53. 百老汇(Broadway)自1920以来因它的音乐剧而闻名。(be famous for)_54. 有一大块绿色草坪，中央公园(Central Park)是放松的好去处。(a good place to)_55. 你能建议我接下来选哪个城市吗？(advise me)_六、阅读填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）A) 阅读短文，在文章后表格中第110小题的空格里
41、填入一个最恰当的单词。 注意：每个空格只填1个单词。 While dogs are the most popular household pets, cats run a close second. Cats are not often noticed by people choosing a new four-legged friend. An animal expert explains why they make fantastic friends. Cats VS DogsIt seems that many people likes dogs better than cats. Of
42、ten people who grew up with dogs find it difficult to imagine（想象）owning and loving cats. But they can be surprised to learn how friendly and responsive cats are. Good points of keeping catsCats are always in small size. They can be a great pet choice for people with limited space and busy lifestyles
43、. They dont have the exercise requirements（需求）like dogs. Moreover, they are quiet and clean, and they can be happy to be left alone indoors. Cats can be very playful and interactive（互动的）with children and offer them chances（机会）to learn to care for another living being. Keeping dogs and cats togetherD
44、ogs and cats can become great friends, especially（尤其）if they are raised at the same time. They can become friends with each other. The younger, the better. Help to decideIf you never actually own the cat, but are thinking of it, talk to cat owners or offer to help a cat owner. You could go to an ani
45、mal center and play with cats. It helps decide if you might enjoy their companionship（陪伴）. You may be surprised to find how wonderful cats really are. _56_ for keeping cats as petsFactsCats are the second most popular household pets.There are _57_ cat lovers than dog lovers.It is _58_ for people gro
46、wing up with dogs to own and love cats.QualitiesLike dogs, cats are also _59_ and responsive friends.Compared with dogs, cats are quieter and _60_.AdvantagesCats are fit for people _61_ enough space in their houses.Cats dont need as much _62_ as dogs do, and they like to be at home alone.Children can learn to take _63_
