湖北省武汉实验外校2015-2016学年度上学期期中测试八年级英语试卷(无答案).docx

2015-2016武汉外校8年级上学期期中试卷26. Today we can choose online courses and study by_A.we B.us C.our D.ourselves27. There is a big crowd waiting_the show to start.A.by B.from C.for D.with28. Peggy received a letter from her parents on her_birthday.A.sixteen B.sixteens C.sixteenth D.sixteenths29. She had to have the operation._she would die.A.or B.and C.so D.but30. _Lynn didnt win the race,she will still wearing a smile on her face.A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because 31. Now Nina_the debate activity with her classmates in the meeting room.A.discussed B.is discussing C.was discussing D.has discussed32. Harrys company_robots to do some of the work in the future.A.uses B.will use C.has used D.would use33. My friend invited me _the house warming party,and I accepted it with pleasure.A.join B.to join C.joined D.joining34. Karl was so busy _that he gave up his leisure time.A.helping B.helped C.to help D.help35. You look sad,Sam,Whats the matter with you? _A. Ive got the first price B. Im sorry to hear thatC. I cant attend the summer camp D. I dont quite agree with you36. _important it is for kids to imagine freely！A. What B. What a C. What an D. how37. Please _your exam papers once again before handing them in.A.going over B.went over C.go over D.to go over38. Mum,_I visit the Movie Museum tomorrow? -Im afraid you cant,it is closed on Monday.A.must B.may C.should D.need39. You have never heard of him,_?A.havent you B.have you C.do you D.dont you40. _to London? -Next month.A. When you will travel? B. When will you travel C. When you travelled D. When did you travel完形填空Once there was a rich man named Chulong. One day, he was walking in his garden when he saw a strange 41 with beautiful features and sweet voice in a tree. Chulong 42 went near the tree and caught the bird, which he thought he could 43 and get lots of money. “Dont think about making money through me!” said the bird, “ 44 will buy me, because, in imprisonment, I lose my beauty and sweet voice.” Chulongs hope of making money was shattered. He became angry and wanted to 45 the bird for the meat.Then the 46 bird suggested, “Well, set me free. In return I shall teach you 47 simple but useful rules, which can do good to you.”Chulong didnt believe the bird 48 , and he was afraid that the bird would fly away. However, the bird 49 it would keep its word(守信). Chulong wanted to take a risk. He set the bird free and it sat on the branch of a tree. It became 50 again.Chulong asked, “Now teach me the rules.” “Certainly,” said the bird. Then the bird taught Chulong the 51 : The first rule is Never believe everything others say. The second rule is Never be sad about something you dont have. The third rule is Never throw away what you have in your hand.“You silly bird,” shouted Chulong, “These rules are known to everyone. You 52 me.” But the bird said, “Today, you had me in your hand, but you threw me away. You believed all that I said. And you are sad about not having me. 53 the rules are simple, you have never followed them. Now have you got the 54 of the rules Just sit down and think for a while.” With these words, the bird 55 and disappeared from his sight. 41. A. cat B. Bird C. panda D. monkey42. A. proudly B. freely C. slowly D. weakly 43. A. eat B. study C. draw D. sell 44. A. Nobody B. Somebody C. Anybody D. Everybody 45. A. find B. borrow C. smell D. kill 46. A. busy B. helpful C. clever D. lucky47. A. three B. four C. five D. six48. A. for ever B. later on C. at first D. at last49. A. Promised B. remembered C. guessed D. hoped50. A. ugly B. beautiful C. lazy D. hard-working 51. A. songs B. languages C. rules D. skills52. A. Cheated B. helped C. found D. forgot53. A. Until B. Unless C. If D. Although54. A. history B. value C. reason D. connection 55. A. woke up B. fell down C. flew away D. held on 阅读理解Family traditions are special habits or customs that your family have. For example, in the family of Bill Gates, his parents keep the tradition of reading with children. And whats the tradition in your family?56. The family of Bill Gates keeps the tradition of _ with children .A. playing B. reading C. singing D. traveling57._bought a film ticket for his mother.A. Bill B. Jack C. Nick D.Yu Xin58.Sometimes, Jacks parents _when the family get together .A. cook food B. talk about interesting thingsC. meet cousins D. play games with the children59.Yu Xin has visited some places EXCEPT_.A. Xiamen B. HangzhouC. Beijing D. Qingdao60.The three children are talking about their_ .A. school life B. birthday parties C. holiday plans D. family traditions Different weather makes people feel different.It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month.In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times.People in these states(州) have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather can also influence intelligence.For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower.The wind can help people have more intelligence.Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower.Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).Weather also has a strong influence on peoples feelings.Winter may be a bad time for thin people.They usually feel cold during these months.They might feel unhappy during cold weather.But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer.At about 18, people become stronger.Low air pressure may make people forgetful.People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days.People feel best at a temperature of about 18. Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weathers problem.61. What can cause problems on health？AHot and wet weatherBGood weatherCWarm weatherDHigh intelligence62: People may have more intelligence when _ comes.ArainBVery hot weatherCA strong windDlow air pressure63. Low air pressure may make people _AforgetfulBsadCangryDTired64. In “good weather” of 18,_A.people are very forgetful B.people can do their work well C.thin people feel cold D.people are in better health65:The writer wants to tell us that _. Ahot and cold weather influences all people in the same wayBweather influences peoples livesCIQ never changes when weather changesDThere is a good kind of weather for peoples work and healthPart two (45分)V. Spot Dictation (5分)Emergencies dont happen very often.But when they do, you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the _ numbers. In 1568, the Untied States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They _ that 911 was easy to remember and people could _ it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1965. in Alabama. Today, 911 is _ for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.Other _ may use other numbers. In Great Britain, its 959. If youre not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book.VI. Match the words with the correct meaning. (5分)1. craft A.before the event2. Rarely B.things people make with their hands3. Detail C.make something attractive and acceptable to sb.4. Recommend D.not often 5. In advance E.a small part that can be considered separately from the wholeVII. Complete the sentences with the proper forms of the words give (15分)1. Im reading a book while my mother _(cook)2. There _(be) a class meeting tomorrow.3. He used to _(do) homework at home,but now he does it at school.4. Emily _(visit) her grandparent every weekend.5. Youd better _(leave) at once.6. I _(not see) my uncle since I left my hometown.7. I thought Jim would say something about his school report,but he _(not mention) it.8. Are you a teacher? - I _(be) but now I am working in a company.9. Fred left the company half an hour ago. His work _(be) left unfinished since.10. These old stamps are eagerly wanted by _(collect)11. His _(suggest) is that we should stay calm.12. Safeguard your passwords and change them _(frequency)13. The hero in the novel may not be _(attraction) but I like the stroy.14. Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr. And Mrs.Bennet,a somewhat funny couple.and their five young _(marry) daughters.15. He is a _(begin) in French.VIII sentence PatternsChange the following sentence into interrogative form1. He has won many prizes at school.Change the following sentence into negative form.2. Wendy has already bought a lot of books.Ask question to the underlined part.3. I have been here since a week ago.4. She used to shop online every day.Say it in another way.5. The patient died two days ago.IX. Fill in the blanks according to the texts you have learned.1. We can put this _in the sheet of paper and make a _2. Dont _on my nice clean floor. Ive just _it.3. The first telephone cards._in 1976,were _.4. He jumps off bridges and hangs upside down with an _rope around his _.5. The world of heli-skiing is a _one. X. Fill in the blanks with the first letters given Different countries and different people have di