人教版十校联考2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷（I）卷.doc

人教版十校联考2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷（I）卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 单项选择。从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳 (共10题；共10分)1. （1分）This is _ eraser and that is a pencil. A . theB . aC . anD . 2. （1分）-Is this _ ping-pong ball?-Yes. _ is _ ping-pong ball.A . his; It; meB . your; This; hisC . you; It; hisD . your; It; my3. （1分）Most of the students felt _tired after the long walk A . a bitB . a bit ofC . a 1ittle ofD . a few4. （1分）Liangliang is boy.A . a 11-year-oldB . an 11-year oldC . a 11-years-oldD . an l l-year-old5. （1分） Dont sleep _, or you wont fall asleep at night. Tonight I will take part in a party and well play until tomorrow morning.A . in the futureB . at noonC . in the daytime6. （1分）Mum, may I have some cakes? Sorry, theres _left . Ill go and buy some for you tonight.A . nothingB . no oneC . noD . none7. （1分）The show was so funny that it made everyone _ again and again.A . laughB . laughedC . laughingD . to laugh8. （1分）Math is useful, so its _ for us to learn it well. A . funnyB . relaxingC . interestingD . important9. （1分）Do you know sound travels very fast? Yes. But light travels _ sound.A . as fast asB . fast thanC . much faster thanD . slower than10. （1分）Our team played _ this year than last year. A . goodB . wellC . betterD . best二、 完形填空（15分） (共1题；共15分)11. （15分）完形填空Time flies like an arrow. What is your most unforgettable experience in the year 2014? Three teens readers want to 1their stories with you.Ji Luyang, 13, from Jiangsu: This summer, I went for a budget trip(穷游) with my father to northern China. We took 2instead of plane. Hard seat tickets were our 3choice. We were happy because we 4the money for a hotel even though the time on the train was uncomfortable. After the trip, I have become an expert on saving money.He Zhuowen, 14, from Shanxi: The biggest thing for me this year is that I have made a new friend from Taiwan. Her name is Zou Mianzhi. She is of the 5age as me. I learnt a lot about schools in Taiwan from Zou. For example, they take logic class andhome economics(家政) class, which are new to 6. Now we still talk about our lives by WeChat(微信) every day.Zhang Yaozhi, 14, from Shanghai: In 2014, I tried teaching for the first time in my life. It was7of our schools community activities. Before, I thought it was easy,8I was wrong. To prepare lessons, I had to 9until midnight. From this experience I came to understand our teachers 10. It is really frustrating when you speak on the platform but nobody listens!（1）A . help B . share C . tell D . talk （2）A . taxi B . bus C . plane D . train （3）A . first B . second C . two D . one （4）A . raised B . put C . borrowed D . saved （5）A . different B . young C . same D . old （6）A . us B . her C . me D . him （7）A . part B . place C . life D . side （8）A . so B . but C . and D . or （9）A . begin B . work C . talk D . finish （10）A . better B . more C . less D . fewer 三、 阅读理解(35分) (共5题；共35分)12. （3分）阅读理解DGetting around Vancouver (温哥华)is quick and convenient. Downtown is home to many nice hotels. If youre rich, you can enjoy Vancouvers best.hotels that are all within a few blocks from each other. There are also plenty of budget-friendly hotels that are comfortable and convenient and you only need to pay a few dollars.There are many foreign restaurants in this city. You can actually take a tour of the world by visiting one restaurant at a time. Restaurants in Vancouver can fill up very quickly on weekends.To avoid a long wait, book a table before you go there if you can.Vancouver has plenty, to see and to do. People who love outdoor activities will enjoy the attractions on the North Shore. There are small quiet paths for hiking in summer and slopes （斜坡）for skiing in winter. Vancouvers Seawall is a local favorite for a relaxing bike ride or a morning run. Pack yourself a picnic and eat on one of Vancouvers beaches. Sunsets from English Bay are amazing, Dont miss them during the summer months.Granville Streets entertainment district is where youll find a large number of nightclubs in the city. Gastown and Yaletown are some of the neighborhoods where you can dance. The latter two neighborhoods are local favorites for those looking to enjoy a great cocktail (鸡尾酒).Remember that taxies can be difficult to get when all the clubs close.Robson Street is where you will find anything from a new pair of shoes, a fashionable new dress and sunglasses to handmade chocolates. The Pacific Centre shopping mall is perfect for those rainy days and has two wonderful department stores where you can find both expensive and cheap goods. South Granville, Gastown, Main Street and Kitsilano are also lovely neighborhoods to explore. There are youll find a larger number of boutique stores (精品店).（1）By using the underlined word “budget-friendly，the author means the hotels are . A . mainly for the richB . not far from each otherC . comfortable and convenientD . not too expensive to stay in（2）What do we know about restaurants in Vancouver? A . None of them provide local food.B . They usually have very few tables.C . They provide food of different countries.D . They are usually very busy on weekdays.（3）According to the passage, the North Shore is . A . a good place for hiking and skiingB . the best place for a relaxing bike ride ,C . the best place lo enjoy sunsets in the cityD . only suitable for outdoor activities in summer（4）What would the author most probably suggest you do if you go to have fun Gastown and Yaletown? A . Go to clubs using your own car.B . Avoid drinking a cocktail in clubs.C . Leave the clubs before close time.D . Avoid going to dance in nightclubs.（5）By writing the last paragraph, the author wants to tell us . A . what to buy in VancouverB . where to shop in VancouverC . where to visit in VancouverD . how to choose goods in Vancouver13. （8分） As one of Hollywoods all-time greatest actress, Audrey Hepburn is famous all over the world. When Hepburn died in 1993, the world mourned the loss of a great beauty, a great actress and a great humanitarian.Born in Belgium on 4th May 1929, Hepburn dreamed of becoming a successful ballet dancer. She had also been a model before she entered the film industry. In 1951, while acting in Monte Carlo Baby, Hepburn met the famous French writer Colette, who was attracted by Hepburns beauty and charm. She insisted that Hepburn was the perfect girl to play the lead role in Gigi, a play based on her novel. That event marked the beginning of Hepburns successful career.Shortly after, Hepburn was chosen to play the lead role of a young princess in the Hollywood film Roman Holiday. It was a big success and earned her an Oscar for Best Actress. She also won a Tony Award for the play Ondine.During her lifetime, Hepburn earned four more Oscar nominations. In 1989, she made her final appearance in her last film Always and played the role of an angel.Throughout her acting years, she acted in only one TV series, Gardens of the world with Audrey Hepburn. By showing us the beauty of nature, Hepburn wanted to remind us that we should protect the environment.Hepburn is remembered not just as a great actress, but also as a great humanitarian. She was honoured with a number of awards because of her efforts in her charity work. In 1992, the President of the United States presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.In 1991, Hepburn discovered that she had cancer. In 1993, at the age of 63, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.（1） Which of the following is the correct order according to the events?a. People mourned her death.b. She was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.c. Her successful film career began.d. She earned an Oscar for Best Actress.e. She met the French writer Colette.A . a-e-c-b-dB . a-e-d-c-bC . e-c-d-b-aD . e-c-b-d-a（2）Her successful career lasted about _ years.A . 60B . 50C . 40D . 30（3）People remember Hepburn not only as a great actress but also as _ .A . a kind ladyB . a brave ladyC . a wise ladyD . an attractive lady14. （8分）根据短文理解，选择正确答案。I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives( 观点 ) by creating worlds we could step into, take part in and live in.With this belief, I, at fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other peoples writing can one discover what works, what doesnt and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read books. Reading reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldnt necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.（1）What can be inferred about the author as a child?A . He never watched TV.B . He found reading unbelievable.C . He considered reading part of his life.D . He read what he had to.（2）The underlined word “voice” in the second paragraph most probably means “_”.A . a beliefB . a way of writingC . a sound qualityD . a world to write about（3）What effect does reading have on the author?A . It opens up a wider world for him.B . It helps him to realize his dream.C . It makes his college life more interesting.D . It increases his interest in worldwide travel.（4）Which of the following can be the best title of this text?A . How do I read?B . What do I read?C . Why do I read?D . When do I read?15. （8分）阅读理解Silk production has a long history and colourful history unknown to most people. Scientific discoveries have shown that silk production began in China around 2,500 B.C., although it could be much older. For hundreds of years, China kept the secret of silk to itself as one for the most closely protected secrets in history. Anyone telling the secret of silkworms or trying to take silkworm eggs out of ancient China was punished in prison.At one time silk was served only for the Chinese emperor. Step by step, others began wearing silk. In addition to being used for clothing, silk was used to make musical instruments, fishing lines, ropes and even paper. During the Han Dynasty silk became a form of money.However, the Chinese finally lost their monopoly(垄断) on silk production. It reached Korea in around 200 B.C. when some Chinese people arrived there. Silke production came to India in 300 A.D. In 500 A.D., silk production came to Europe when travelers smuggled(偷运) out silkworms in empty pipes of bamboo. These were used to set up silk factories in Rome, although Chinese silk was still considered to be the best.Silk was brought to Rome from China by means of the Silk Road. There were actually two Silk Roads, one over land and one on the sea. Especially the land route had a huge effect in history. All sorts of trade goods were passed along this road. Ideas travelled the Silk Road, too. For example, the religion of Buddhism(佛教) was carried to China from India by traders on the Silk Road. The Silk Road created the first international culture, showing many people the ideas and treasures of both Western and Chinese cultures.（1）How was China able to keep the secret of silk production? A . It refused to sell its silk to the other countries.B . Foreigners were not allowed to come to China.C . The silkworms were not able to live outside China.D . Chinese passing on the secret to foreigners were seriously punished.（2）Which of the following uses of silk is NOT mentioned in the passage? A . ClothingB . PipesC . PaperD . Money（3）In what order did silk production spread throughout the world according to the passage? A . EuropeIndiaKoreaChinaB . EuropeChinaKoreaIndiaC . ChinaKoreaIndiaEuropeD . ChinaIndiaEnropeKorea（4）The underlined word “These” in Paragraph 3 refers to _. A . bambooB . empty pipesC . silkwormsD . travelesrs（5）Which of the following is true about the Silk Road? A . It allowed for economic and cultural exchanges between countries.B . It made China the most powerful country in the ancient world.C . It could only be completed by travelers with a boat.D . It was first developed for carrying religions.16. （8分）阅读理解Michael Perham (born on 16th March, 1992 in Hertfordshire, England) is a boy who, at the age of 17, became the youngest person to sail around the world in the 50 feet racing boat, completing his journey on 7th August, 2009. He started the world trip on the 15th of November 2008 from Portsmouth, England.Just six days after Michael Perham set sail from Portsmouth, he started having serious problems with the boat, which he was unable to fix himself on the sea. He had to stop in Portugal. Just one day later, he set sail once again, with the hope of breaking David Dicks world record for the youngest person to sail around the world.Michael met many challenges（挑战） along the way, including rough seas and knock-downs in the Southern Ocean, terrible loneliness and fighting storms, but the largest difficulty Michael faced was the boat itself. It caused one problem after another. Funnily he celebrated his birthday in March last year among the dolphins in Indian Ocean.Michael Perham has entered the record books after becoming the youngest person to sail around the world. The teenager already holds the record for being the youngest people to sail across the Atlantic, aged just 14.Michael Perham plans to create the Sail Michael Fund to encourage young people to take to the water. He is also aiming to take part in the 2012 Olympics.（1）This passage is most probably taken from _. A . a story bookB . a magazineC . a travel guideD . a film review（2）How long did it take Michael Perham to complete his world trip? A . It took about 9 months.B . It took 6 days.C . It took about 14 years.D . It took 50 days.（3）What does “to take to the water” probably mean in this passage? A . To save water.B . To protect water.C . To sail in the sea.D . To swim in the sea.（4）Which of the following is NOT true about Michael Perham? A . Michael Perham wants to encourage young people to take part in the 2012 Olympics.B . Michael Perham has held two world records for sailing so far.C . The most difficult problem that Michael Perham faced while sailing was the boat.D . Michael Perham is going to set up the Sail Michael Fund for young people.（5）Whats the correct order of the following events?a. Michael Perham started the world trip from Portsmouth.b. Michael Perham became the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic.c. Michael Perham celebrated his birthday in March last year among the dolphins in Indian Ocean.d. Michael Perham became the youngest person to sail around the world.A . d, a, c, bB . b, c, a, dC . d, a, b, cD . b, a, c, d四、 口语应用。（5分） (共1题；共5分)17. （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，其中有两个为多余选项。A: Hi, Alice. _B: Yeah, Id like to do some traveling.A: _B: Not yet.A: Do you want to travel in big cities?B: _A: How about Huangshan Mountain?B: _A: Sure!A: Right. You can see In China, its considered to be the king of all the mountains.B: _special pines(松树), rocks and clouds. You can enjoy hot springs as well.B: Great! Thank you.A. Glad to help you.B. What else can we enjoy?C. Is it worth traveling there?D. Have you decided where to go?E. Then it must have something special.F. I dont think it fun to travel in big cities.G. Do you have any plan for the summer holiday?五、 任务型阅读（9分） (共1题；共9分)18. （9.0分） A small town named Bundanoon in Australia has decided to stop the sale of bottled water(瓶装水). They say that bottled water can cause environmental problems. Too many resources(资源) are used to make bottled water. When people finish drinking the water, the bottles will be thrown away and go into dustbins. So they require local people in the town to stop buying bottled water and use tap water to drink. Visitors are encouraged to get water from water stations in the main streets, and fill the water in bottles that can be used again. The decision has been supported(支持) by all the shopkeepers in the town. Bundanoon is the worlds first town that has got its shop selling bottled water. Probably we should follow the example. Lets stop buying bottled water and use t