仁爱版2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷（II ）卷.doc

仁爱版2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷（II ）卷一、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)1. （10分）完形填空 We all know that the panda is the treasure (珍宝) of our country. Then how about its droppings (粪便)? They are treasure, too. How?The panda keeper1an adult panda with about 25 kilos of bamboo every day. Of that, the panda will eat about 11 kilos the most2parts. Because the panda cannot digest (消化) all the bamboo completely, its droppings3much of undigested (未消化的) bamboo. Can people make use of it? Sure, someone4in turning it into toilet paper. In my opinion, its a great5 ， a panda keeper says. In the past, we just threw away the droppings6rubbish. But now workers come and take the droppings away. They use the droppings to make7. They also make notebooks and bookmarks. 8 ， the paper doesnt sell well at the Panda Base. It is not popular with9. Most of them wont buy it after they visit the Panda Base. A box of tissues (纸巾) is 43 yuan ， they said. Thats quite10. If you see the tissues at the Panda Base, will you buy them?（1）A . plants B . agrees C . offers D . provides （2）A . delicious B . terrible C . excited D . nervous （3）A . depend B . include C . develop D . explain （4）A . minds B . risks C . succeeds D . starts （5）A . population B . achievement C . object D . protection （6）A . from B . across C . like D . against （7）A . sticks B . matches C . bamboo D . paper （8）A . Even B . So C . Although D . However （9）A . tourists B . readers C . keepers D . kids （10）A . freezing B . expensive C . amazing D . stupid 二、 阅读理解 (共4题；共38分)2. （10分）阅读理解Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that timeabout eight hours after you wake upyour body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy.Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people takenapsin the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer(遭受) less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it!If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short napeven ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.（1）Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon? A . Because its very hot in summer.B . Because you eat too much for lunch.C . Because you didnt have a good sleep last night.D . Because your body temperature goes down at that time.（2）What advice does the writer give on taking a nap? A . If your time is limited, a short nap can also help.B . Only people in warmer climate need to take a nap.C . Youd better take a nap about an hour after you have lunch.D . You can sleep as long as you like so that you wont feel tired or sleepy.（3）What can we learn about “naps” according to the third paragraph? A . Doctors need to take naps while employers dont.B . Taking naps is helpful for peoples health in spring and summer.C . If you take naps every day, youll have less risk of heart disease.D . All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the day.（4）What can we infer(推断) from the passage? A . You will feel less sleepy if you sleep for a long time.B . Taking a nap whenever you want will do good to your health.C . If you get up at 6:30 am, youd better take a nap at about 2:30 pm.D . Sleeping for eight hours and youll feel sleepy a short period later.（5）What would be the best title for the text? A . Just For a Rest.B . All For a Nap.C . A Special Sleep Pattern.D . Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.3. （8分）阅读理解 Thanks to the hybrid rice that was discovered by Yuan Longping, the hunger problem of thousands of Chinese people was mostly fixed in the 1980s.On Sept 8th, Yuan, together with two other scientists, won Chinas 2018 Future Science Prize, for his continuous research on rice. Even on his 88th birthday on Sept 7th, he took part in the International Development Forum of Rice Production in Hunan province. Although he was recovering from an illness at the time, he was happy to talk to reporters about his latest work on seawater rice.Yuan has been researching on rice since he was at college. In 1964, he discovered a natural hybrid rice plant in Hainan. Since then, he has focused on developing highyield, hybrid rice varieties(多样性). In 1973. he became the first to successfully cultivate(培育) a type of hybrid rice species in the world. With the hard work of Yuans group for about ten years, the production of the rice was increased.(From 150 kg per mu (亩) to 500 kg per mu and more. )These varieties now take up about two thirds of Chinas rice crop, according to China News. So, its no wonder that hes known as the Father of Hybrid Rice.And because of Chinas Belt and Road (一带一路)initiative. Yuans hybrid rice is helping to solve food problems around the world. Indeed, according to Xinhua News Agency, hybrid rice plants in Kenya produce four to five times more rice than the countrys usual nice plants.With a rising fame all over the world, Yuan gave a speech in English at the 9th Shandong HighLevel Talents Forum in Qingdao last year. His speech made him an internet sensation. Beginning with I speak broken English, his 20minute speech turned out to be a huge success, with barely any pauses or mistakes. The humble Yuan was simply being modest during his speech. According to an article in 1999 by CNN, the scientist speaks both English and Russian fluently. I never need an interpreter when I go overseas, he told the US news network.But in spite of his great knowledge, Yuan understands that even the wisest people should still be open to learn new things. The farmers of our country possess rich experience in planting rice, he told Xinhua. We should learn from them.（1）Where was the International Development Forum of Rice Production held? A . Hainan.B . Hunan.C . Shandong.D . Kenya.（2）Which is the main reason that Yuan Longping is known as the Father of Hybrid Rice? A . He has focused on developing highyield, hybrid rice varieties.B . He was the first to successfully cultivate a type of hybrid rice species in the world.C . Because of Yuans group, the production of the rice was increased.D . Hybrid rice plants in Kenya produce four to five times more rice than the countrys usual nice plants.（3）Yuan Longping can speak the following languages EXCEPT ? A . Chinese.B . English.C . Russian.D . French.（4）The passage is mainly about . A . Yuan Longping won Chinas 2018 Future Science Prize.B . Yuan Longpings hybrid rice is helping to solve food problems around the world.C . Yuan Longping got fame around the world.D . The character and contribution (贡献) of Yuan Longping.4. （10分）阅读理解BMartin has a daughter and she works in New YorkMartin wants to go to New York to see herMartin leaves his house at 10 oclock in the morning and gets to the airport(机场)by busMay I see your ID card?says the worker at the airportWhere is my ID card?thinks MartinOh, no!He doesnt take his ID card with himHe gets into a taxi(出租车)The driver drives quickly and Martin arrives at his house in 20 minutesHe runs into the house and fends his ID cardBut when he comes out of his house，the taxi isnt there!He doesnt tell the driver to wait(等待).After about 15 minutes,Martin gets into another taxi.The driver drives quickly,but Martin is lateThe plane to New York leaves at 11:30,and he arrives at 11：40Luckily(幸运地)，Martin can take the next plane to New York in the eveningBut it is 9hours before the plane leavesMartin has to go home to wait根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 （1）Whatwill Martin go to New Yorkto do? A . To workB . To go shoppingC . TomeetafriendD . To see his daughter（2）What doesnt Martin take when he gets to the airport for the first time? A . His bagB . His ID cardC . His bookD . His key（3）How does Martin go home for the first time? A . By busB . By subwayC . BytaxiD . By car（4）Martin is late for the plane for A . 5 minutesB . 10 minutesC . half an hourD . one hour（5）Whats the luckly thing for Martin? A . One of his friends works at the airport.B . There is a plane to New York in the evening.C . The taxi driver waits for him for a long timeD . He only has to wait 2 hours forthe next plane5. （10分）阅读理解 We are often asked to make a speech in life. Most of us are afraid of it and dont do a good job. Here are some simple steps to make your speech a successful one. First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech. Then try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible.Never forget your audience. Dont talk over their heads or talk down to them. When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience and pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chances to think over what youve said.Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience, say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.（1）Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech.(underlined) means that while preparing your speech, you must _. A . put your shoes away and put on theirsB . try to think in the ways as they doC . wear the shoes in the same size as theirsD . try to speak in their words（2）When the speaker is giving his speech, he should _. A . let his eyes rest on the subjectB . speak quickly and loudlyC . face the audience in a right wayD . look up from time to time（3）What does the underlined word pause mean in the passage? A . ListenB . StopC . ChooseD . Search（4）Which is the best title of the passage? A . How to make a good SpeechB . How to pick out the Topic for a speechC . How to prepare the Material for a SpeechD . How to remember the Audience（5）In what order should a good speech be arranged? a. Give your audience chances to think over what youve said.b. Find out as much as you can about your audience.c. Try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow.d. Find out everything you can about your subject.e. Speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience.A . d, b, c, e, aB . b, d, e, a, cC . b, a, d, c, eD . e, b, a, d, c三、 单词拼写 (共5题；共18分)6. （10分）阅读下面短文，然后根据括号内所给汉语意思写出单词的正确形式（每空一词）。How important is your mobile phone to you?Imagine that you went to a day camp without your phone. How would you feel? Do you think you could get through your _(社会的)life？ Share your thoughts with us!Im not sure, but why would anyone do so? The mobile phone has brought us a much _ (更容易的) life. My old granny says it has _ (控制) our life. However, my friends and I still think it has many _(优点)-Lizzie WongI would thank it if my family members could leave their mobile phones at home, _ (尤其)when we get together. Every time we eat out, my son and his wife are always busy checking and replying to emails, while my _ (孙子) plays online games or texts his friends all the time. We only talk to each other when the waiter _(给看) us the menu. A family get-together is supposed to draw everyone together to have fun, but mobile phones _(引起) people less attention on each other.-Thomas MillerMy mobile phone is _(有帮助的). I use it to check my calendar and to keep in touch with others. The idea of not having it around worries me. _ (一次)I left my phone at home and I couldnt pay attention to my work at all. My partners in my office have the similar experiences too.-Alex Watson7. （1分）He was the f_in the competitionthere are 39 people in front of him. 8. （1分）His grandpa lives _ (独自), but he never feels unhappy. 9. （5分）根据句意和汉语注释，在答题卡对应题号的横线上，写出单词的正确形式。（1）Kate r_ her bag was still at home.（2）They are always c_their children with other ones.（3）She works as a v_ for Green Peace.（4）This is my o_ book, not yours.（5）There are many d_ between the two languages.10. （1分）Try not to eat between m_. Its a good way to lose weight. 四、 语法填空 (共10题；共15分)11. （1分）Parents should_(encourage)their children to do things by themselves12. （1分）_have been cancelled after heavy snowfall in Northwest Wales. (ferry) 13. （1分）The bridge over the river _ (finish) three years ago. 14. （1分）Li Lei is interested in English and he _ (watch) BBC News every day. 15. （1分）Alans grandma_(not come)from Great Farm yet16. （1分）After a long week, Sunday is a great day_down with family, relax and enjoy a special dinner. (sit)17. （6分）（2016徐州）用括号中所给动词的正确形式填空，使短文完整。Dr Watson was a good friend of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. One morning they _(eat) breakfast when suddenly Holmes said, “I have to go to a place _(call) Coland. A horse has disappeared from there, and the police cant find it. Will you come with me?”“Do you think that the horse _(steal) the other day?” Watson asked.“I dont know, Holmes replied. “ I need to go to Coland _(find) out.”“Why is this horse so important, Holmes?” Watson asked.“Because I _(run) in a big race. If it wins, a lot of people will win a great deal of money. There are also people who _(not want) it to win.”An hour later, they were on the train to Coland.18. （1分）_(ride) a bike to school is good for your health. 19. （1分）I _(meet) my English teacher on my way to school20. （1分）Do you want _ (be) a guide? 五、 翻译 (共5题；共14分)21. （3分）Helen想开车周游世界。Helen would like to drive_22. （2分）他上周给我寄了张明信片。 He_ a postcard_ me last week. 23. （1分）那个包里装满了苹果。 (be full of)_24. （5分）因为动作影片上的成功，Jackie Chan被认为是一个超级明星。 25. （3分）他把罐子装满了水，把皇冠放进罐子里，水就溢出来He_the pot_water，put the crown into it，then water_the pot六、 任务型阅读 (共1题；共5分)26. （5分）请阅读下面短文，和短文后表格中的空白处填上适当的单词(每空限填一词，并将该单词的完整形式填写在横线上。) Mike and Peter are good friends. They are students. Mikes birthday is in the eleventh month of the year. Peters birthday is on October 1st. Mike likes playing basketball, but Peter likes playing soccer. Mike often wears spots shoes to play basketball. He likes white spots shoes. Mikes birthday is coming. Peter goes to a sports store with his friend, Bill. At last, they buy a pair of white sports shoes for Mike. When Mike sees t