1、人教版八年级下册英语期中学情调研检测试卷（试卷满分：120分 考试时间：100分钟）第一部分 选择题 （共80分）一、听力（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）第一节.听句子,选择最佳答语。每个句子读一遍。(5分)1.A. Thats right. B.I like English. C.Thank you.2. A. September, of course. B. In June. C. One month.3. A.Its too far. B. Good idea. C .We can go now.4.A.You are welcome. B.Me too. C.OK.Lets go.
2、5. A. It begins in March. B. Warm and windy. C.I like spring.第二节.听五段短对话,选择正确答案。每段对话读两遍。(5分)6.Whats the ball made of?A.Old clothes. B. Waste paper.C.Old wood.7. How does the girl learn math well?A. By studying in a group. B.By watching TV programs. C.By asking teachers for help.8.What may the boy buy
3、 for his father?A. A coat.B. A hat. C.A tie.9.What did the girl use to be?A. Shy. B. Outgoing. C.Friendly.10.Where may they be talking now?A. At home. B. On the farm.C.In the sports center.第三节.听两段长对话,选择正确答案。每段对话读两遍。(5分)听下面一段对话,回答第11至12两个小题。11. How is Mr Wang every day?A.Too tired.B. Too busy. C.Very
4、 free.12. What will the girl find for Li Hua?A. A phone number. B. A notebook. C. A storybook.听第二段对话，回答13-15小题。13.Who did Danny go to the library with?A.His cousin. B. His father. C.His friend.14.How often does Danny go to the library?A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C.Twice a month.15.What books do
5、es Danny like reading?A.Books about culture. B.Books about writing. C.Books about history.第四节.听短文,选择正确答案。短文读两遍。(5分)16.What do Tonys parents do?A.Cooks.B. Doctors. C.Teachers.17.How long has Tony been in China?A. For a year. B.For two years. C.For three years.18.When did Tonys class play against Clas
6、s Five?A.Last Thursday. B. Last Friday. C.Last Saturday.19.Why does Tony join a Chinese interest group?A. To improve his Chinese. B. To make more friends. C.To know China well.20.What is Tonys dream?A. To build a school. B. To tour around China. C.To work in China.二、单项选择（每小题1分，共10分）21.There is _ umb
7、rella behind the door.A. a B. the C.不填 D. an22. WeChat is one of the best ways of_.A. informationB. competitionC. communication D. pollution23. Scientists have found_stars in space.A. millionB.million ofC. millionsD. millions of24. The bread smells_ so it sells _in the supermarket.A. well; good B. g
8、ood; goodC. good; well D. well; well25. Did you go_last summer holiday?Yes, I went to Shanghai. A. somewhere special B.anywhere special C. special somewhere D.special anywhere26. We_friends since I came to this school. A. are B. were C. have been D. will be27. These books are_ heavy for me _carry. P
9、lease help me.A. as; as B.too; to C.such that D.so that28. While shopping, people sometimes cant help_something they dont really need at all. A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. bought29. It”s very kind _ you_ me with my English.A. for, to helpB. of, helpingC. of, to helpD. for, helping30.The Whites have_
10、Hong Kong.Oh, really? I have never _there before.A. been to; gone B.gone to; been C.been to; gone to D.gone to; been to三、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分；共40分）第一节 阅读下面语言材料，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWelcometo the School Dance ClubAre you tired of sitting too long? Do you want to be healthier? Join the School Dance
11、Club andmove your body!Choices of dances :folk , modern,pop , jazz第 8 页 共 10 页Level of difficulty :Level 1,Level 2and Level 3.Teachers: Helen White13 years of teaching experience.Graduated from International Master Dance School,good at pop dance. John SmithFirst prize winner of “Dance on Stage”for 4
12、 years starting from 2016,skilled in modern dance. Ken PowerSkilled in different kinds of dances, especially in“fusion(融合)”dance. Who to join:Aged 12-15If you would like to be one of us,please kindly fill in the form and send it to Maria Coppers office before 18th March.31. The Dance Club is suitabl
13、e for the people who wants to_.A.prepare for examsB.find friends C.be healthier D.learn about culture32. How many kinds of dances are offered in the Dance Club?A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.33. If you want to learn modern dance, who should you learn it from?A.Helen White. B.John Smith. C.Ken Power.
14、D.Maria Copper.34. Where can you find the text?A.In a novel.B.In a science book.C.In a travel guide.D.In a newspaper.BParents often find children watch cartoons for three to four hours a day. Studies show that children start watching cartoons on TV at an early age of six months. When they reach the
15、age of two or three, they become cartoon fans and they would like to spend much time on it. Parents often see this as a problem because most of the children are found to become addicted (上瘾的)to watching cartoons. Parents think if children spend too much time on cartoons, they will fall behind(落后) in
16、 study.Some people think cartoons are worth watching. It helps the working parents a lot because they can do much work by making their children watch cartoons on TV.When they watch educational cartoons, they can learn many things. They also help to improve their language. Educational cartoons help t
17、hem to try different languages. Children can learn English well with the help of those cartoons. At the same time, some children can learn about the friendship and teamwork from the cartoons.So sometimes we neednt stop kids from watching cartoons, but parents should make sure that their children are
18、 watching the right things.35. Why are children addicted to TV in the passage ?A. Because their parents dont take care of them.B.Because they have nothing to do at home. C. Because they are not cartoon fansD. Because they like to watch cartoons36. According to the passage, what cant children learn f
19、rom cartoons ?A. Different languages.B. FriendshipC. TeamworkD. History.37.Who is the passage mainly written for?A.Teachers B.Children C.Parents D.Cartoon makers38.What is the writers opinion about cartoons?A. Children cant watch any kinds of cartoons.B. Its useful to stop children from watching car
20、toon.C.Children can spend time watching cartoons on weekends.D. Parents should let their kids spend some time watching the right cartoons.CI dreamed of becoming an artist when I was a little girl.My mom knew this and she gave me some crayons.They quickly became my treasure.Unfortunately, my little s
21、ister Emily also loved them. For three days, she would ask to play with my crayons. One day before she got up, I kept my crayons in my room. Then I went to school, thinking that she wouldnt enter my room.When I got home, I couldnt find my crayons.My rainbow- colored treasures were missing!I searched
22、 the house for Emily, and found her in the basement(地下室).She was drawing something with my crayons. I shouted at her,grabbed(抢夺)the crayons and ran back up to my room, shutting the door with a loud noise. I sat there for at least half an hour.Later, I heard Emilys footsteps coming up the stairs. I n
23、oticed a folded piece of paper being pushed under the door.Once it reached my side of the door, I picked it up. As I read the words on the cover, my anger disappeared. Tears began to well up（涌出）in my eyes. On the paper were the words“Best Sister”. Inside was a picture Emily had drawn of herself, whi
24、ch was a birthday gift for me.My sister used my crayons to make something special for me. I realized that I had owned the greatest treasure in the world.I opened the door, reached out to Emily and gave her a big hug.39. The writers mother gave her some crayons to_.A. celebrate her birthday B. encour
25、age her to be an artist C. use in her art class D. draw a picture for her sister40. The writer_ in order that her sister couldnt get them.A. locked the crayons in her mothers roomB. took the crayons to school C. left the crayons in her room D.hid the crayons in the basement41. What happened after th
26、e writer found her sister drawing with her crayons?A. She gave the crayons to her sister.B. She told her mother to punish her sister.C.She became angry and shut herself in her room. D.She shouted at her sister and ran out of her house.42.What does the underlined phrase“the greatest treasure”refer to
27、(指代)?A. The crayons. B. The dream in the childhood. C. The writers picture. D. Love between family members. DZoos are very popular with adults and children.But are zoos actually good?Some people are against keeping animals in zoos.In their opinion , animals often suffer a lot for being enclosed（围住的）
28、. Even the best zoos cant provide the environment that animals have in the wild.Its a pity that the animals living in the wild are caught ,and then kept away from their families.This leads many zoo animals to feel nervous or sad.Whats worse, some zoo animals may even die earlier than their wild rela
29、tives(亲戚).However, some people have different ideas.They think zoos can connect people with animals, educate the public to protect animals and call on people to save animals as well as their homes.Some zoos offer a safe place to those animals which have been badly treated. Also,to support internatio
30、nal breeding(繁殖) program, zoos have special programs to produce more young animals , especially for the species(物种) which are in danger of dying out. In the wild, some of the endangered species have trouble in finding partners and having new baby animals.A good zoo will provide a safe environment fo
31、r these species.Moreover（此外）,zoos also do research into animal behavior and how to treat their illnesses.So, are zoos good or not? It depends on how good the zoo is.Its sure that zoos have more advantages than their harmful effects(影响).But it is understandable that many people dont agree to enclose
32、animals for any reason.43. Why does the author ask a question in the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic. B.To provide the example.C.To express the feeling. D.To explain the reason.44. What can zoos do to help the international breeding program?A.To treat and take care of ill animals.B.To study
33、 animals and understand their behaviorC.To protect homes for the endangered animals.D.To increase the number of animals of some species.45.Whats the structure of this text?A. B. C. D.46. What is the authors attitude(态度)towards zoos?A. He supports keeping animals in zoos. B. He disagrees to enclose a
34、nimals in zoos.C. He thinks its better to have more zoos.D. He is neither for nor against keeping animals in zoos. 第二节 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入文中空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Chinese people are among the most hospitable(热情好客的)people in the world. They are happy to invite you to visit their home. 47 As a welcome
35、, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will offer you snacks like nuts orcandy. 48 They will never let you feel lonely.At the same time, other family members of the home will cook a meal for you. Chinesepeople treat(招待)their guests with a big dinner. 49 On the table, the guests must be the fi
36、rst to eat. And the host usually picks food for the guests.They make sure that you enjoy eating like you are at home. As you finish the meal, the host will usually say, “You didnt eat much. 50 ” Although you tell them you have had enough, they willstill put more food in your bowl.Does your family we
37、lcome guests like this?A. Someone in the home will also talk with you.B. Please eat more,C.You always feel their warmth at their home.D. They like to visit your home.E. They always cook more food than a guest can eat. 四、完形填空 （共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）阅读短文，理解其大意，从 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When Juliet was a
38、 child, she often went to the city park and played with her friends. On a sunny morning, when Juliet came tothe park with her mom, she looked around and felt very 51 . “Whats the matter,dear? Whats wrong 52 you?”asked her mother.Juliet replied, “Mom, how beautiful and 53 it used to be! But now there
39、s so much trash on the ground.” Juliets mom looked around. There were pieces of paper, boxes, glass bottles and a lot of other trash 54 .“What can we do?” asked Juliet sadly. “Im sure you will think of something, said her mom.As soon as Juliet and her mom went home,Juliet painted a picture of the pa
40、rk and wrote a sign in big 55 at the top of the picture. The sign read“PLEASE KEEP OUR PARK CLEAN”.Later, she 56 plenty of bags and went back to the park with her mom. Juliet put up her picture on a big trash can(垃圾桶).“Will you help me 57 the trash,Mom?”Juliet said as she handed her mom a bag. “I su
41、rely will,” replied her mom with a big smile.The children at the park ran over to 58 what was going on. Juliet handed them each a bag.“Lets clean this place up,” said Juliet. Then they began to pick up the trash, talking and laughing. Soon all the bags were 59 “We need to come back 60 day.Theres sti
42、ll some trash on the ground, but the park looks much better, said Juliet. Her mom said, “So it does. Im proud of you. I knew you would think of a way to help.51. A.interested B.excited C.unhappy D. relaxed52. A.to B.with C.on D.for53. A. noisy B.clean C. dirty D.happy54. A. everywhere B.anywhere C.
43、somewhere D.nowhere55. A. letters B. boxes C.bags D. bottles56. .A. left B. returned C.built D.took57. A. set up B. pick up C. put up D. take up58. A.think B. laugh C.see D.say58. A.full B.big C. empty D. broken60. A. the others B. other C. another D.others第二部分 非选择题（共40分）五、语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）阅读短文
44、，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。Engineers in Finland created the worlds first fully working “sand battery” 61 (recent). If you have ever visited a beach 62 a hot day, you must know how hot the sand is.We also know that sand not only 63 ( get) very hot,but also is quite good at keeping heat. With this knowledge, engineers built a seven-meter-high “battery”full 64 sand, about 100 tons!Energy can be stored as heat by the sand. The sand heats up to around 500 and stays hot for 65 (month).That heat is used to make homes ,offices or even swimming pools warm often. 66 (he
