沪教版八年级下期末模拟英语卷（II ）卷.doc

沪教版八年级下期末模拟英语卷（II ）卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)1. （10分） Life is not easy, so Id like to say,“When anything happens, believe in yourself.”When I was 14, I was1 nervous to talk to anyone. My classmates often laughed at me. I was sad but could do nothing. Later2 happened. It affected my life. It was an English speech contest. My mother asked me to take part in it. What a/an3 idea! It meant I had to4in front of all the teachers and students of my school!“Come on, boy. Believe in yourself. You are sure to win.” Then mother and I talked about many different topics. At last I chose the topic” Believe in yourself”. I tried my best to5 all the speech and practised it over 100 times.6 my mothers great help, I did well in the contest. I could hardly (几乎不) believe my7 when the news came I won the first place. I heard the8 from the teachers and students. Those9 looked down on （瞧不起）me before, but they now all said congratulations to me. My mother hugged (拥抱)me and cried excitedly.Since then, everything changed for me. When I do anything, I try to tell10 to be sure and I will find myself. This is true not only for a person but also for a country.（1）A . so B . too C . very （2）A . something B . nothing C . anything （3）A . interesting B . exciting C . terrible （4）A . say B . speak C . tell （5）A . remember B . see C . hear （6）A . At B . To C . With （7）A . ears B . eyes C . result（结果) （8）A . cheers B . wishes C . thanks （9）A . boys B . girls C . classmates （10）A . my mother B . him C . myself 二、 阅读理解 (共3题；共24分)2. （8分）阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。CThe 14th Chinese Language Competition attracted about 1,100 children from kindergarten kids to high school students. The children from different languages and cultural backgrounds met in San Francisco and competed in events like Chinese Calligraphy（书法）, drawing and Chinese poetry recital（背诵）.Thomson, an 11th-grade boy from Justin-Siena High School in Napa city of California, has studied Chinese language for three years. It was hard for him to learn Chinese at the beginning, because it was one of the most difficult languages in the world. However, the writing of Chinese characters is a form of art, which made him feel different. Its amazing to see how attractive Chinese culture is. he said.Julie, a 12th-grade girl shared her similar experience of learning Chinese for four years. When recalling her trip in Beijing and Shanghai, she expressed huge interest in shared bikes. The shared bike is known as one of the new Great Inventions of China, along with Chinas Express Railway and Alipay online payment system. They amaze the whole world as part of Chinas rapid rise.According to the hosting organization, the Confucius Institute at San Francisco State University, the competition was mainly for American and overseas Chinese kids. It aimed to set a platform to present （展示）their Chinese language and culture talents. It also helped to deepen the understanding of young Americans about the Chinese culture and history.（1）Where was the 14th Chinese Language Competition held?A . In Beijing.B . In Shanghai.C . In Napa city.D . In San Francisco.（2）What is among the new Great Inventions of China according to the passage? A . Railway.B . Paper making.C . The shared bike.D . Chinese calligraphy.（3）Which statement is TRUE about the competition? A . All college students took part in it.B . It was not only for overseas Chinese kids.C . It was hosted by Justin-Siena High School.D . Students competed in different languages.（4）What is the best title for the passage? A . Chinese Culture Talent Show Presented.B . New Great Inventions Made in China.C . Chinese Language Competition Held Again.D . Ways to Learn the Chinese Language Shared.3. （10分）阅读理解 As the fifth of seven children, I went to the same public school as my three elder sisters and brother. Every year, each child from the third grade took part in an old school traditionthe plant sale held in early May, just before Mothers Day.That year I was old enough to take part in it. I wanted to surprise my mother, but I didnt have any money. I told my elder sister about it and she gave me some money. When I arrived at the plant sale, I carefully chose my favorite. I watched each plant seriously to make sure that I could find the best geranium(天竺葵). After school, with the help of my sister I bid it on the neighbors porch(门廊). On Mothers Day, I remember how bright my mothers eyes were and how elated she was at my gift.The year I was fifteen, my younger sister reached the third, grade. She told me that, she wanted to surprise our mother. Like my elder sister did for me, I gave her some money. And she bought the same gift and we hid it in the same place. When she gave the gift to my mother, I watched them full of pride and happiness. My mother noticed me watching and gave me a soft and secret smile. With a shock at my heart, I smiled back.I wonder how my mother could pretend (假装) to be surprised at the same sixth child, but as I watched her eyes, I knew she was not pretending.（1）The writer first took part in the plant sale_. A . in the third gradeB . at the age of sixteenC . in the fifth gradeD . at the age of fifteen（2）The underlined word elated in the second paragraph probably means _. A . angryB . upsetC . excitedD . relaxed（3）The sixth child bought _ for her mother. A . the prettiest roseB . the best geraniumC . the biggest grapeD . the freshest strawberry（4）From the third paragraph, we can know the mother _when she got the same gift. A . refused to accept itB . pretended to be happyC . felt proud and happyD . hid it on the neighbors porch（5）The passage is mainly about _. A . the best place to hide a giftB . a good way to surprise momC . an awful secret of the familyD . deep love between mom and children4. （6分）阅读理解Characters: Evan, Mrs. Bordoni, Mr.Cortez, Rita. Marco. TomSetting: An elementary schoolMrs. Bordoni: (Stands at the schoolgate) Good morning! You need to go straight to your classrooms, children. (Ashy boy walks up, with a red face.) What is your name?Evan: (Looking at the ground) My name is Evan.Mrs. Bordoni: Welcome to North side. Im the principal(校长), Mrs. Bordoni.Evan: (Looks surprised) Oh! Good morning.Mrs. Bordoni: I know you are new to ourschool, but you will like it here. I will take you to your classroom.Evan: I didnt want to move and leave my friends.Mrs. Bordoni: You will have friends here. Youll see.Mrs. Bordoni: Heres your room, 106.Mr. Cortez: Welcome to our class! Im Mr. Cortez.Evan: (The class looks at him. He speaks softly.) Hello.Mr. Cortez: We are talking about a story we just read. Who can tell Evan what it was about?Rita: This family moves to a new state.Their story is both funny and sad.Evan: (Cheering up) Did they like the new place?Marco: Not at first. But they made lotsof new friends.Mr. Cortez: What happened to make them change their minds?Tom: The girl from next door said she needed help. When they got to her house, a sign said, “Welcome”.Marco: It was a surprise party for them.The whole family was laughing.Mr. Cortez: The neighbors made the family feel welcome.Mrs. Bordoni: (Stands in the doorway)Evan, its time for lunch. (They enter the lunchroom. A sign says, “WelcomeEvan”.) It is hard to change schools and leave old friends. Now, we are your friends.Evan: (Smiles) I cant believe you did this for me.（1）Who is Rita in the play?A . The principal.B . The teacher.C . Evans new classmate.D . Evans old friend.（2）The words in brackets, such as “(Stands at the school gate)” tell _.A . what the play is aboutB . what the writer acts in the playC . what the characters are saying to each otherD . what the characters are doing and how they are acting（3）How does Evan feel at the beginning of the play?A . He is happy because he makes some new friends.B . He is afraid because he cant find the new school.C . He is angry because the others dont talk to him.D . He is nervous because it is his first day in a new school.三、 单词拼写 (共2题；共11分)5. （1分）Daves_(鼻子) is not big and not small.6. （10分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。 The friendship between humans and dogs probably began 14, 000 years ago. Here is _example of a dogs life in the human world today.Jessie is Nancys pet dog. She is just _a member of Nancys family. Nancy looks after her very_(care). Jessie can always find _delicious in her bowl when she is hungry. Every day, Nancy _(prepare) meat, chicken and different kinds of vegetables for her. Jessie also has yogurt and two _(spoon) of honey after dinner. After that, they go out for a walk. Nancys husband is a famous doctor and_(they) only son is away in Beijing,_she has enough time and money to look after Jessi, and she really enjoys _(do) it. I want to give her the healthiest and _(wonderful) life as long as possible! she says.四、 选词填空 (共1题；共6分)7. （6分）从方框中选择适当的单词填空, 补全句子。A. aloud B. between C. sweep D. twice E. polite F. friendly（1）Its not _to make noise in the movie theater.（2）The man _Mary and Gina is my new English teacher.（3）Could you please _the floor? Its so dirty.（4）Please read the message _, so that we can hear you.（5）Its a good habit to brush our teeth _a day.（6）We like our math teacher, because he is very _to us.五、 补全对话 (共1题；共5分)8. （5分）阅读下列五段语言材料，从A到F选项中找出与它们相应的标题。 _Enjoy beautiful scenery on Turkeys Turquoise Coast. The water is clear and calm with temperatures of 2528in July and August. You dont need any previous kayaking（独木舟）experience to enjoy this trip. However, you do need to be quite fit, as you will be on the water for 46 hours a day. _Experience diving and sailing in the Indian Ocean in March and April. Enjoy warm, clear water and white, sandy beaches. Spend all of your stay on one of our yachts（游艇）with first-class service and excellent food. Explore remote and unspoilt reefs, and see a wonderful range of underwater sea life. _Would you like to discover the underwater world of the dolphin? Join us in July or August in the clear waters around the Azores. You will receive training from expert guides（专业导游）to gain confidence in the water with the animals. We often see eight different species of dolphin during our trips. _Come to Iceland in summer to see the biggest waterfall in Europe. Gauifoss, the Golden Waterfall is a truly spectacular（壮观）sight. The water from the River Hvt and water from glaciers come together and fal