上海新世纪版2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中段考试卷A卷.doc

上海新世纪版2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中段考试卷A卷一、 单项选择。 (共10题；共20分)1. （2分） Do you think that I can win the final? _. Everyone stands a chance.A . You never knowB . You got itC . Yes, I doD . You bet2. （2分）We are said to be living in_ Information Age, _ time of new discoveries and great changes.A . an; theB . /; theC . /, aD . the; a3. （2分）How is your grandma?She is fine. She used to_ TV at home after supper. But now she is used to_out for a walk.A . watch; goingB . watching; goC . watch; go4. （2分）He was crazy about rock music _ he almost spent all his free time listening to it.A . too; toB . so; thatC . both; and5. （2分）Im reading now. Please tell him _the TV a bit.A . turn upB . turn offC . to turn downD . to turn on6. （2分）Mr. White is my English teacher. He _ in this school for about 5 years. （ ）A . has workedB . will workC . is workingD . works7. （2分） Is your mother a teacher? Yes, she is. She _ at a junior high school.A . taughtB . teachesC . will teachD . is teaching8. （2分）- Im so tired after the long journey that I want to go to bed at once.- Youd better _ first and then have a rest.A . take a walkB . take a messageC . take a breakD . take a shower9. （2分） Alice, is this your brothers dictionary? Let me see. Oh, no. _ is in his school bag.A . HimselfB . HeC . HisD . Hers10. （2分）Last weekend I didnt _ any cows but I _ some horses.A . see; seeB . saw; sawC . see; sawD . saw; see二、 完形填空。 (共2题；共25分)11. （15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。One day, I heard an American boy say to a Chinese girl student ,You speak very good English. But the girl answered, No, no. My English is very poor. The foreigner was quite1at the answer. Thinking he had not made2understood or the girl had not3him clearly, he said, Yes, indeed, you speak very well. 4the girl still kept saying,No. In the end, the American boy could not understand and didnt know 5to say.Whats wrong with the girls answer? She didnt6a compliment (恭维)in the same way as the American people do. She should answer, Thank you instead of No. She7understood what the American boy had said, but she thought she should be modest(谦虚的).In the8,people will feel proud and 9when they are praised(表扬).So if someone says the 10you have cooked are very delicious, you shou ld say , Thank you. In our country we think being modest is a virtue(美德)and being proud is a bad thing.But in my opinion, being confident does not 11being proud, so sometimes you should be confident 12being modest.13you are modest and say, No , Im afraid I cant do it well ,while working in a western country, the others may think that you really cannot do it. If you often s ay No, you will certainly be looked down upon by 14. When asking for a job, if one says something like Yes, I can certainly do it instead of Let me have a try ,he or she will 15to get it.So in the west, you should be brave to show your self-confidence.（1）A . excited B . surprised C . relaxed D . frightened （2）A . itself B . herself C . himself D . themselves （3）A . heard B . watched C . listened to D . looked at （4）A . Though B . Although C . Or D . But （5）A . when B . which C . what D . how （6）A . receive B . accept C . refuse D . disagree （7）A . hardly B . really C . nearly D . badly （8）A . east B . south C . west D . north （9）A . dutiful B . modest C . shy D . confident （10）A . dishes B . cups C . glasses D . bowls （11）A . think B . say C . ask D . mean （12）A . as soon as B . as well as C . instead of D . in the hope of （13）A . Unless B . Until C . Whether D . If （14）A . others B . the other C . the others D . another （15）A . fail B . expect C . succeed D . believe 12. （10分）根据短文内容的理解，选择最佳答案填空。 One day, a woman buys some food in the supermarket. Later, she comes back to the street, gets into her car and wants to 1home after shopping. At that time, she sees a yellow car behind (在后面) her. A man is driving the car. When she turns right (向右转), the yellow car turns right, 2. When she stops, the yellow car also 3.It is not 4for the woman to make herself relaxed. The woman is 5, so she drives 6to the police station. A young man is standing 7the police station (警察局). The woman is happy to see him. She knows that he is a policeman 8he is wearing a police uniform. She 9to him and asks him to arrest (逮捕) the man in the yellow car, so the policeman walks to the man. The man doesnt want to run away when he sees the policeman. He just says to the woman, I think the watch is 10and I want to give it back to you, madam. I find it in the street.（1）A . ride B . take C . drive D . shop （2）A . too B . also C . either D . neither （3）A . goes B . comes C . studies D . stops （4）A . easy B . glad C . difficult D . important （5）A . quiet B . afraid C . happy D . sorry （6）A . usually B . really C . quickly D . friendly （7）A . up B . down C . middle D . outside （8）A . when B . because C . why D . what （9）A . runs B . sits C . listens D . watches （10）A . her B . hers C . you D . yours 三、 阅读理解。 (共4题；共32分)13. （6分）阅读理解 International Poetry CompetitionWorld Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March. Its purpose is to improve peoples ability to read, write, and teach poems all over the world.This year, the International Poetry Centre is holding a poetry competition to celebrate the festival! The competition is open to all the poets aged 18 and over from all over the world, and they will be d v divided into two groups:Open Group (open to all the poets aged 18 and over) ESL Group (open to all the poets aged 18 and over who can write in English as a Second Language)The winners of each group will receive 1000.RULES: All the poems must be unpublished (未出版的) works.Poems will not be returned, so please keep a copy.The poem(s) must be in English and created by the poet himself/herself.The competition begins on 3 March. 2017 and ends on 28 August 2017.To enter the competition, please visit the Centre Shop to pay 5 for each poem. Once the payment is made, please email the poem(s) to . Remember to mark Open or ESL in the top right hand corner of the document(文档)to show which group to enter before emailing your poem(s).Questions about the competition can be emailed to .（1）The purpose of the World Poetry Day is . A . to encourage the British to write poemsB . to teach children how to read and write poemsC . to help people to read, write and teach poems betterD . to raise money for the poets from all over the world（2）According to the passage, we can learn that . A . the competition lasts for 5 monthsB . you can mark Open or ESL in the top left hand cornerC . if you take part in the competition, you will get 1000D . you can email to to get more information（3）Where is the passage most probably taken from? A . A storybookB . A newspaperC . A movie posterD . A travel guide14. （8分）阅读理解Take Action for a Better World：Volunteers Needed Six months preparation in Denmark：Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months community work in Malawi in People to People Projects：Child Aid, HIV / AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training. Qualifications（条件）：18 years, hard-working and social engagement. Please contact us by email：takeaction Part-time Work with Exchange Students YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants（申请人） best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication, and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U.S.Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff or call 888-123-9872.Call for Native Speakers of English I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You dont need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email me：club3864 1. （1）Who isnt suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International? A . A person who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.B . A person who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.C . A person who has a strong interest in cross-cultural communication.D . A person who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.（2）Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi? A . In some local offices in the US.B . In an ESL organization in China.C . In a preparation program in Demark.D . In an exchange student center in Africa.（3）What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?A . To interview people online.B . To do some housework.C . To offer advice on Child Aid.D . To provide language exercises.（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage A . If you want to be a volunteer for an experiment , you need some specific knowledge.B . The first task need 15 minutes.C . YOUTH International is an organization without making a profit.D . You can connect Take Action for a Better World by emailing club3864 .15. （10分）阅读理解Long ago a kind farmer with the name of Fred lived in a small old house happily together with his gentle wife, Doris, who couldnt see anything at the age of five.One cold winter night, the Luck Fairy (仙女) visited them while they were eating some bread in the dim（昏暗的）light. “Fred, youre so kind. Id like to give you a wish. Its my pleasure to satisfy you,” said the Luck Fairy. “A wish?” Fred and Doris asked, standing hand in hand and smiling at each other. Then Fred answered, “Thanks, Luck Fairy. Were living a happy life.” “We are no longer young, but we still work in the field from morning to night every day. We enjoy ourselves,” said Doris. “You work very hard but you make so little money. Would you like some gold coins to buy a comfortable house?” asked the Luck Fairy. “Oh no, my dear Luck Fairy. We love our small old house. We have lived here for a long time,” answered Fred, without a moments hesitation (犹豫). “We are happy to work and live together all the time. Thats enough,” Doris agreed. The couple were quite different from other people the Luck Fairy had ever met. She appreciated(欣赏) them very much. She disappeared, saying, “I wish you a happy life forever.” Many years later, the couple lived happily as usual It seemed to others that they were the happiest in the world. Satisfaction is a kind of feeling that needs to be experienced from inside. Its very important to be satisfied with what youve got. If you enjoy the pleasure of the simple life, good luck will follow you.（1）What happened to Doris? A . She became blind at the age of 5.B . She became deaf at the age of 5.C . She became dumb at the age of 5.D . She lost her legs at the age of 5.（2）Why does the Lucky Fairy give a wish to the couple? A . Because she is very kind heart-ed.B . Because Fred is very poor.C . Because she wants to cure Freds wife.D . Because Fred is a good person.（3）What kind of things does Fred ask? A . NothingB . A little moneyC . Some gold coinsD . A happy life（4）What kind of life this couple lives? A . A disappointing lifeB . An exciting lifeC . A joyful lifeD . A hard life（5）Whats the implied meaning of this passage? A . This couple lives a happy life.B . The Luck Fairy wants to help the couple get rid of poor.C . We should be satisfied with the simple but happy life.D . We have to pursue more material things.16. （8分）阅读理解 Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2, 000 years. Because of its long history and different cultures, London is a very famous city in the world. People all over the world are familiar with the citys red double-decker（双层的）buses and black taxis. PeopleThe British Empire used to（过去常常）rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than 300 different languages are spoken in London. CultureLondon is known for its museums. One important museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. Besides, London is also home to arts, such as theater and music. The Globe Theater, which was popular in the late16th and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeares plays. Tourist attractionsLondon has many wonderful places to visit. For example, the well-known Clock Tower, a 320-foot-hightower, was called the Big Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal（皇家的）family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London. （1）Whats the population of London? A . Less than 7 million.B . Only 7 million.C . More than 7 million.D . Nearly 7 million.（2）How many museums are there in London according to the passage? A . Two.B . Three.C . Four.D . Five.（3）The members of royal family of England live in. A . the big BenB . Buckingham PalaceC . Hyde ParkD . British Museum（4）Which of the following is NOT mentioned（提及）in the passage? A . The location of London.B . The history of London.C . The interesting places in London.D . The food in London.四、 情景交际。 (共1题；共10分)17. （10分）在空格中填上适当的单词，使对话完整正确。一空一词(含缩写词)。 A: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how I can get to the post office?B: Sure. Go along the street _the end and then turn left. The post office is on your fight.A: Thanks a lot, Err . _a minute. It looks as if Ive seen you somewhere.B: Im Gina. Err. Steve? I didnt expect to meet you here.A: Me, _. You used to have short straight hair, but now you have long and _hair. You have a new look.B: People will always _a lot, as time goes by.A: I agree. Twenty years have _, after all.B: By the way, why are you going to the post office?A: I want to send a scarf and a pair of earrings to my cousin for her birthday.B: Let me look. Wow, the scarf is so beautiful._was it made of ?A: Silk. It feels soft and comfortable.B: Was it made in Suzhou?A: Yes. Suzhou is famous for its silk. And its silk products _all over the world.B: What does your cousin do?A: She is a high school student.B: I dont think teenagers should be _to wear earrings.A: I agree. But she has got her ears pierced. She wont wear them at school.B: I see. I need some stamps. Lets walk to the post office _.A: That would be great.五、 单词分类。 (共1题；共5分)18. （5分）根据句意，用所给单词的适当形式填空。forty, success, factory, prepare, bright（1）There are a lot of new_ in our city.（2）Look at the sun. It always shines _at this time of year.（3）Today is mothers _ birthday. I prepare a gift for her.（4）The students are busy _for the exam.（5）If you work hard, youll be _in the exam.六、 补全对话。 (共1题；共5分)19. （5分）从方框中选择恰当的选项完成对话(有两项多余)。A: Hi, May. What do you think of Mr. Cools Clothes Store?B: _ Therere lots of nice clothes in it.