1、外研版八年级上学期期末测试英 语 试 卷学校_ 班级_ 姓名_ 成绩_第一部分 英语知识运用(共两大题，满分45分)I. 单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. I like this vase. Ill just pick it up and . oops! _! You almost dropped it. A. Go aheadB. Look outC. Keep quietD. Look up2. Huge amounts of _ can be stored in the computer. A. m
2、aterialB. informationC. newspaperD. article3. He will go outside to get in the moonlight. A. anythingB. nothingC. everythingD. something4. How is the life in your hometown now? People are living a much better life than I . A. expected B. planned C. discovered D. noticed5. Has Tom finished reading hi
3、s book yet? Ive no idea, but he _it the whole morning. A. read B. was readingC. has done D. would read6. Chinas first homegrown large passenger plane C919 took off _ May 5th, 2017. A. onB. inC. atD. by7. Our teachers _ us _ some help with our study and life. Aoffer; toBprovide; toCoffer; withDprovid
4、e; with8. I didnt pass the math test. I watch TV series every day. You _ spend too much time on that. A. needntB. shouldntC. oughtntD. wouldnt9. You can believe in Jack. We never doubt _ he is honest. A. weather B. that C. whether D. if10. He is getting _ to hear the _ words. A. boring; boringB. bor
5、ed; boringC. boring; boredD. bored; bored11. _ the TV program I Am A Singer came out, music fans all over the country became interested in it at once. A. As soon as B. Unless C. Although D. Until12. Can I read some books in the library, Mr. Liu? No, You cant read _ you show me your card. Thats the r
6、ule of the library. A. if B. because C. although D. unless13. I looked for my keys_, but I couldnt find them_. A. anywhere; somewhere B. everywhere; anywhere C. everywhere; somewhere D. somewhere; anywhere14. The CDS _ out just now. They _ very well. A. sold；sold B. were sold；soldC. were sold；were s
7、old D. sold；were sold15. I didnt expect to see you studying in the library so early in the morning. _, huh? A. Every dog has its day B. Many hands make light work C. The early bird catches the worm D. Burn the candle at both endsII. 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。AAll p
8、arents always want to give the best to their children. So 16 Jeff and his wife.Now Jeff has been terribly 17 . He is recording(录音) his words so that his little son will be able 18 his voice in the future.Jeff 19 ill in 2011. The doctor told him that he might have only two to five years to live and t
9、he illness would make him 20 his voice, so he decided to do something for his 13-month-old son. His wife Gina said, Jeff used to play and sing in a band, so his voice is 21 to him. I cant imagine 22 will happen without his voice around. I would certainly like Bill to know his fathers voice 23 this w
10、ay.Jeff and his wife hope that they can save his real voice in these years for 24 little son. He now spends all his weekends and evenings recording his voice. Their little son, Bill, will feel his parents 25 when he grows up.16AdoneBdoesCdoDdid17AillBillnessCsicknessDhealth18Ato hearBhearChearingDhe
11、ard19AfeltBfallCfallenDfell20Ato loseBloseClosingDlost21AimportantlyBimportanceCunimportantDimportant22AwhoBhowCwhatDwhich23AonBinCtoDwith24AthemBtheirCtheirsDthemselves25AhelpBloveCstoryDvoiceBAn old saying says that near neighbors are better than relatives far off. I never had that feeling _26_ I
12、got to visit my grandfather in the countryside. It was quite beautiful. And _27_ of the roads are narrow in the mountains. I walked through them and breathed in the fresh air. I saw planted corn everywhere, and dogs were _28_ in front of the house. My father and I visited the house my grandparents l
13、ive in. My grandfather told me that two families lived here. I saw a(n) _29_ neighbor, who was over 90, sitting outside their house.In fact, our real _30_ was to visit this old couple. Though their house was wet and dark, it reminded my father of his sweet childhood memories. When he was a kid, the
14、neighbors _31_ him to cut paper, climb trees and recognize plants. They _32_ gave him candies and apples. Now, they were getting older, and my father wanted to thank them. When they saw me, they quickly stood up with a smile and greeted me. I gave them a warm smile back and _33_ their questions pati
15、ently. They handed me a few candies just like they had to my father a long time ago. Later, my grandfather remembered the stories of the _34_, and the two neighbors laughed happily together. These things made me think of the warm relationships _35_ people. We dont have ties of blood with these neigh
16、bors, but they still seem like family. It inspires(激励) me to help and care for others more.26. A. since B. because C. until D. although27. A. all B. both C. neither D. either28. A. dancing B. arguing C. crying D. lying29. A. old B. strange C. young D. angry30. A. purpose B. secret C. value D. choice
17、31. A. offered B. required C. taught D. allowed32. A. seldom B. always C. never D. hardly33. A. chose B. prepared C. answered D. expressed34. A. future B. present C. moment D. past35. A. across B. through C. between D. among第二部分 阅读理解(共两大题，满分45分)III. 补全对话(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，
18、其中有两个为多余选项。Tom: You look awful. 36 Paul: My skin itches.Tom: Try not to scratch, 37 Paul: Really? I dont want that. But I cant help doing that.Tom: Yes. Scratching will make your skin itch more.Paul: 38 Tom: You can cover your skin with a cold cloth. 39 Paul: Will it does work?Tom: Yes. 40 Paul: Tha
19、nk you for telling me so much.Tom: Not at all.AYoull only make it worse.BBut how can I help you?CBut how can I make the itch stop?DIt really did help.E. It should help.F. Whats the trouble with you?G. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes.IV. 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。AThis is
20、 the latest information about the flight someone searched for.United Flight 87DEPARTSARRIVESCity: Shanghai, ChinaGate: 85Expected Time: 5:10 p.m. Expected Date: Wed., June 20, 2018 City: New York, the United States Gate: B64 Expected Time: 7:45 p.m. Expected Date: Wed., June 20, 2018 Time difference
21、 between two cities: 12 hours Status: Delayed because of heavy rain. (Expected Departure: 1 Hour 25 Minutes Late) Basic information: United Flight 87 Aircraft: Boeing 777-220 Capacity: 267 people (50 United Business First, United Economy) Speed: 550 mph Meals:Dinner and breakfast are served during t
22、he flight. Non-alcoholic beverages such as tea, coffee, juice and cola are provided in both United Business First and United Economy. Wi-Fi access is available for purchase on the flight. Pricing ranges from $ 1 for one hour of access to $15 for 24 hours. It starts at the time of purchase and end wh
23、en you disconnect. Entertainment (娱乐): Seatback on-demand entertainment is available, with a great choice of pre-recorded movies, television shows, video games and music. On Channel 9, you can listen to live communications between the cockpit(驾驶舱) and air traffic control.41Which country is United Fl
24、ight 87 leaving for? A. BritainB. ChinaC. AmericaD. Canada42Why is the flight delayed(延迟)? A. Because of air traffic control.B. Because of network problem. C. Because of late arrival.D. Because of poor weather.43What in-flight entertainment can passengers enjoy? A. Communications with the captain.B.
25、 Playing ball games. C. Karaoke singing.D.A lot of films.44Where can we possibly find the information?A. On a website.B. In a magazine.C. In a detective story.D. In a verse.BA small talk with others doesnt have to be painful, even if its with your boss. Believe it or not, it can be fun. A small talk
26、 with others is also an art and you can learn a lot from it.Heres how to enjoy making a small talk.1. Understand current events(时事). Make a small talk about news, sports, weather, or politics. Of course, politics will not make all men happy.2. Make a talk about a piece of clothing. Ask where it come
27、s from or other questions.3. Share an anecdote about your day. Did you lose your keys or find $10? Maybe you ate at a new restaurant recently, or found a great new CDWhen you make a small talk, you will share the little things in life with others.4. Ask what movies or books theyve seen or read recen
28、tly. Someone once asked me that a party. And we had a good conversation about the book I was reading.5. Talk about TV. Share your favourite TV shows- they are interesting to discuss! Make a small talk about pop culture. It is easy and fun.6. Recall your past conversations with the same person. Ask i
29、f his son is still ill or how the holiday went. A small talk with others is easier when your memory is good.7. Relax. Enjoy yourself.If you use these tips for making a small talk, youll be relaxed.45How many tips does the speaker talk about? A5.B6.C7.D8.46The meaning of the underlined word anecdote
30、is _.A趣事B言行录C秘史D丑闻47What topic may not make all people happy when making a small talk? ANews.BSports.CPolitics.DPop culture.48Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? AA small talk with others is also an art. BA small talk can make you share the little things in life with others.
31、 CIts boring to discuss TV shows when making a small talk. DA small talk is harder if you havent met the speaker before.CWhat is inside Mars(火星)? Perhaps I may give you the answer in the near future. I am InSight(洞察号). I am a spacecraft. On Nov 27, I arrived on Mara. In fact, I am the eighth spacecr
32、aft in my family to successfully land on Mars. But Im the first to study the things inside it.What do I look like? I have an arm, It is 1.8 metres long. At work, if I need to move the things from my body to the ground, the arm helps me. On my arm, I have my single eye. You are rightits a camera. I c
33、an use it to take pictures of Mars. As for navigation(导航), I will be led to the right place because scientists on the Earth keep telling me about directions. With three legs, I can stand well. And look at my two big wings. Actually they get lots of power from the sun to make me work.For the next 24
34、monthsabout one Martian year, I will stay on this red planet. Unlike brothers or sisters, I dont move a lot when Im working on Mars. I will Just stay at one place use my heat probe(探热仪) to explore nearly 5 meters deep inside Mars. This way, I can get a lot of information about the inside without dam
35、aging the planet. Then I will send the information back to Earth. This may help scientists find out how Mars started.49InSight can _with the help of the single eye. A. move the things it neednt workB. use its camera to find the way C. stand well on MarsD. take pictures of Mars50InSight will stay on
36、Mars for_. A. about one yearB. twelve monthsC. about one Martian yearD. twenty-four years51From this article, we know_. A. InSight gets its power for work from Mars B. several space crafts are studying the inside of Mars C. InSight wont damage Mars because it wont move a lot on the planet D. the sci
37、entists ambition is to find out how Mars started52The best title for this article is_.A. New Lander on MarsB. The Inside of MarsC. A Red Planet-MarsD. Exploring MarsDAmericanswithsmallfamiliesownasmallcaroralargeone.Ifbothparentsareworking,theyusuallyhavetwocars.Whenthefamilyislarge,oneofthecarsisso
38、ldandtheywillbuyavan (房车).Asmallcarcanhold(容纳)fourpersonsandalargecarcanholdsixpersonsbutitisverycrowded (拥挤). A vanholdsevenpersonseasily,soafamilywith threechildrencouldasktheirgrandparentstogo onaholidaytravel. Theycouldalltraveltogether.Mr.Hagenandhiswifehadathirdchildlastyear.Thismadethemsellas
39、econdcarandbusavan.The sixthandseventhseatareusedtoputotherthings,forafamilyoffivemust carrymanysuitcases(衣箱) whentheytravel.Whentheyarriveattheirgrandparentshome,thesuitcasesarebroughtintothetwoseatscanthencarrythegrandparents.Americanscallvansmotorhomes.Amotorhomeisalwaysusedforholidays.Whenafamil
40、yaretravelingtothemountainsortotheseaside,theycanliveintheirmotorhomeforafewdaysortotheseaside,theycanliveintheirmotorhomeforafewdaysorweeks.Allthemembersofabigfamilycanenjoyahappierlifewhentheyaretravelingtogether.Thatiswhymotorhomeshavebecomeverypopular.InAmericatherearemanyparksformotorhomes.53Fr
41、omthepassage,avanisalsocalled_. A. amotorcarB. amotorhomeC. amotorbikeD. abigtruck54BeforeMr.Hagenandhiswifeboughtavan,they _. A. soldtheiroldhouseB. movedtotheirgrandparents house C. builtanewplaceforavanD. soldtheirsecondcar55Amotorhomeisusuallyownedbyafamilywith _. A. ababyB. muchmoneyC. morethan
42、twochildrenD. interestinvans56Americansusuallyusemotorhomer _. A. totravelwithallthefamilymembersofholiday B. todosomeshoppingwithallthefamilymembers C. tovisittheirgrandparentsatweekends D. todrivetheirchildrentoschooleveryday57Motorhomeshavebecomepopularbecause _. A. theycantakepeopletoanothercity
43、whenpeoplearefree B. theycanletfamilieshaveahappierlifewhentheygooutfortheirholidays C. somepeoplethinkmotorhomesarecheap D. bigfamiliescanputmorethingsinmotorhomes阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题(请注意每小题后面的词数要求)。EAccording to a new survey, students safety has become a big problem. Many students are injured or killed in different kinds of accidents. Now in many big cities in China, some schools have taught an unus
