2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷D卷(3).doc

2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷D卷(3)一、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)1. （10分）根据短文理解，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案填空。After Columbus discovered the New Continent(新大陆) and1 back to his motherland, Spain, he was warmly2. But not everyone felt3 at Columbus Success. Some people thought Columbus was only a4 and what he had done could be done by any other seaman. One day, at a dinner, some self-important men did what they could to5 Columbus unhappy, saying that he had only done the6 thing in the world. Hearing this instead of jumping up angrily, Columbus took an7 from a dish and asked,“Look, here, gentlemen, is there anyone here who can make this egg stand upright?” They tried one by one but none could. Then the egg8 back to Columbus. He broke it a little, put the egg on the table and it stood upright. “What can be easier than this, gentlemen?” he said, “Now you will say its so9 that everybody can do it. Of course, because I have shown you now.” They looked at each other and talked10.（1）A . took B . gave C . got （2）A . surprised B . welcomed C . attracted （3）A . glad B . angry C . sad （4）A . fireman B . businessman C . seaman （5）A . show B . help C . make （6）A . worst B . hardest C . easiest （7）A . egg B . apple C . orange （8）A . called B . looked C . came （9）A . difficult B . easy C . happy （10）A . loudly B . angrily C . surprisingly 二、 阅读理解 (共4题；共29分)2. （10分）阅读理解PRIVATE ENGLISH LESSONSAn experienced teacher is offering private lessons in EnglishPlease email me at the address below and tell meYour ageReasons for learning EnglishYour level of EnglishAreas that you need to focus on-grammar，listening，speaking，reading，writing，etcMrs Daniels(danielsmailcorn)Dear Mrs Daniels，I recently saw your advertisement on the university website offering private English lessonsIm very interested in your private lessons and would like some more informationI am a student at Aston College here in Hong Kong studying English，so my language level is already quite goodHowever，I feel that I need to improve my listening and speaking skillsThis is because Im planning to study at London University in England next year and I think your lessons will help me to live and study abroadCould you send me some more information about the lessons offered，such as where and when they will be held and how much they cost? Also，I would like to know whether you teach students in groups or one-on-oneI would be glad to supply any further information you might needRegards，Li Hua（1）Where did Li Hua see Mrs Daniels advertisement? A . At London UniversityB . In a newspaperC . On the InternetD . On TV（2）Why did Li Hua write the email? A . To make friends with Mrs DanielsB . To apply to study at London UniversityC . To get more information about Mrs DanielslessonsD . To find out more information about Aston College（3）Which of the following information did Li Hua NOTmention in his email? A . His ageB . His reasons for learning EnglishC . His language levelD . The language skills he wants to focus on（4）Hi Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his . A . listening and writingB . writing and speakingC . listening and grammarD . listening and speaking（5）What can we learn about Li Hua from his email? A . He is now living in EnglandB . He is a student in Hong KongC . His level of English is very lowD . He is studying at London University3. （6分） Do you always understand the instructions on a bottle of medicine? Heres one for John. John is twelve years old. He had a bad cold and coughed(咳嗽) day and night. He went to see a doctor and was given some cough medicine. Please read the following instructions and if you can understand them.Cough Medicine:The medicine is for a person with a cough. Shake it well before use.Take it three times each day before meals or before sleep.Dose (药量):Age: over 14 2 teaspoonfuls813 1 teaspoonful47 1/2 teaspoonfulDot fit for children below the age of three or old persons with heart trouble. Put it in a cold place. Use it before December 1st, 2004.（1）John should take _ a day.A . 2 teaspoonfulsB . 3 teaspoonfulsC . 4 teaspoonfulsD . 1 teaspoonful（2）John should _ before he takes it.A . shake the medicine wellB . eat nothingC . do some exercisesD . drink a cup of tea（3）When people are _ years old, they cannot take this medicine.A . eightyB . thirtyC . twoD . twelve4. （8分）阅读理解DIn the United States, most children begin attending school when they are five years old. Public education is free and most children go to schools near their homes. School in these early years is fun. The children learn to read and write. But they also play games and go on trips. There is no reason at such an early age for them to hit the books.The situation changes as children become older. The subjects become more difficult. Student must learn about world history, algebra(代数), and the life sciences. Tests become more common. Pressure(压力) is growing to hit the books, study hard, and progress. However, most serious students only really begin hitting the books for long hours when they reach high school.High school students who hope to continue their education at a college or university must take a special national test called the SAT. The test has two parts. The first part tests the students ability with numbers and maths skills. The second part tests the students ability in the English language.The SAT test is very important. A high school student who gets a high score on the two parts of the test has a good chance to enter a top American college. For this reason, many students hit the books for months to prepare for the SAT.（1）From this passage, we can clearly know “hitting the books” means_ A . working hard for the futureB . study a subject carefullyC . reading books in a hurryD . reading books with great effort（2）Which of the following statements(陈述) can best express the main idea of this passage? A . The SAT is the most important testB . Education is not easy in the United StatesC . “Hitting the books” is very important for the students who want to make progressD . The more you want to learn, the more tests you have to pass（3）American children dont need _if they want to study in public schools. A . to work hard at their lessonsB . to pay for the educationC . to hit the booksD . to take many tests（4）Which of the following is Not True according to the passage(段落)? A . In America the students have to pass certain test to continue their education.B . Young children neednt work hard at their lessons because education is free.C . Those who fail in the SAT cannot go to college.D . The students must spend much time preparing for the SAT.5. （5分）阅读下篇材料，从所给的A-F六个选项中，选出正确的选项填空，使短文通顺，内容完整。 If you want to be successful, you should learn how to start your day. Although you cannot achieve all your goals in one day, starting your day in a correct way is still important. Here are some ideas on how to start your day right.Get up an hour early._This means that people who get up early can have a good start and are more likely(可能的)to succeed._Health experts say drinking a cup of water in the morning can speed up our bodys metabolism(新陈代谢).Then we can study or work more actively._Your breakfast is ready. But you decide to check WeChat quickly. Well, youd better not._Exercise in the morning.Some people may disagree with this one. Some people like to exercise after work._because by the end of the day, you may not have the time or energy to exercise. Exercising in the morning prevents that from happening.A. The early bird gets the worm.B. Drink a glass of water.C. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.D. Experts suggest doing exercise in the morning. E. It will waste your morning time.F. Dont check Wechat when you get up.三、 单词拼写 (共2题；共11分)6. （1分）Its time for us to put the plan into _ (act). 7. （10分）根据下列句子及所给汉语注释或通过上下文，在答题卷上标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空只写一词。（1）I hear you are going to the US to stay for several monthsThats rightSo my main _ (目的)is to improve my English（2）Mr Wu wants Tom to repeat these_(语法) rules in class（3）They have no right to _(隔开) ORBIS doctors from the patients（4）t is he who _(塑造) his own future because he does not get any support fr