外研版八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷D卷.doc

外研版八年级上学期英语期中考试试卷D卷一、 完形填空 (共2题；共2分)1. （1分） In the modern world, advertising 1everywhere! Some people think that ads are great. Others hate ads, 2that they make our cities and countryside3ugly.Many ads are aimed specifically 4teenagers, and some young people 5more than 100 advertisements a day. Its true that some ads can be very useful. For instance, they can help you to compare two different products6you can buy the one you really need. They can also help you7money. When prices 8, you can go to the store with the9price. Ads also tell you when stores10sales. 11, some advertising can beconfusing or misleading.12the words sound 13but dont really tell you anything about the quality of the product. At other times, the picture in an ad looks a lot14than the real thing. At times an ad can lead you15something you dont need at all.（1）A . is B . are C . was D . were （2）A . say B . saying C . to say D . said （3）A . looking B . looked C . look D . to look （4）A . in B . for C . on D . at （5）A . see B . to see C . seeing D . saw （6）A . in order to B . so that C . such that D . that （7）A . saving B . saved C . save D . saves （8）A . list B . listed C . are listing D . are listed （9）A . lowest B . low C . lower D . lowly （10）A . have B . are having C . has D . had （11）A . And B . So C . However D . But （12）A . Some time B . Some times C . Some time D . Sometimes （13）A . good B . well C . bad D . badly （14）A . good B . better C . well D . best （15）A . buy B . buys C . to buy D . bought 2. （1分） About 70，000，000 Americans are trying to lose weightThis is almost one out of every three people in the United StatesSome people eat 1food and they hardly have any fats or sweets. Others do running exercise with machines，take medicines，or even have operations2you can see losing weight is 3work，and it will also cost a lot of moneyBut 4do so many people in the United States want to lose weight?Many people in the United States worry about their look of the bodyFor many people，looking nice also means to be 5 Other people worry about their health as many doctors6overweight is not goodMost people want to find a faster and 7way to take off fat，and books of this kind are very popularThese books tell people how to lose weightEach year a lot of new books like these are 8 Each one says it can easily help people take fat awayLosing weight can be expensiveSome overweight people go to health centers，like La Costa in CaliforniaMen and women9several hundred dollars a day at these health centersPeople live there for one week or two，taking exercise，eating different foodsMeals there may be just a littleAll this works for losing weight104 days on the program，one woman called Mrs. Warren lost 5 pounds(2.27kg)At 400 dollars a day, she spent 320dollars to lose each poundBut she said she was still glad to do soHealth centers，books，medicines，operations，running and exercise machines all get a lot of moneySo in the United States，losing weight may mean losing money too.（1）A . less B . more C . nice D . fast （2）A . ForB . So C . Or D . And （3）A . good B . useful C . hard D . easy （4）A . whyB . what C . how D . when （5）A . highB . short C . thin D . fat （6）A . talkB . say C . speak D . tell （7）A . dearerB . harder C . shorter D . easier （8）A . takenB . given C . written D . copied （9）A . pay B . cost C . take D . have （10）A . Before B . Until C . After D . At 二、 阅读理解 (共4题；共55分)3. （10分）阅读短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A Telephone MessageFrom: Ren Xue To: Yu WeiDate: May 23rd Time: 16:00Message: She says that you must put on your sports shoes, your hat and sunglasses, bring some food and drinks, and ride a bike to meet her at the school gate at 8:00 tomorrow.Tel: 84676352. Taken by: Mother.FoundMay 13th, 2015An MP5 was found in the library on the morning of May 13 th. Please call 87058344 or come to Class 1, Grade 9 to get it. Lin XiangSunshine ClubFOR YOUNG PEOPLEFROM 12 TO 18 YEARS OLDEvery Saturday 6:30 am9:30pmLondon Street 2887539682/87539683Just 5 yuan a timeGames, music, dancing and more（1）Yu Wei will meet Ren Xue at the school gateA . at 8:00, on May 23rd B . at 8:00, on May 24thC . at 16:00, on May 23rdD . at 16:00, on May 24th（2）Tomorrow Yu Wei and Ren Xue will probably .A . go hikingB . go to a partyC . go to moviesD . join the Sunshine Club（3）Which number can Maria call at if her MP5 is lost?A . 84676352B . 87539683C . 87539682D . 87058344（4）Which of the following people is allowed to join the club?A . A 10-year-old kid. B . A 14-year-old boy.C . A 19-year-old student.D . A 30-year-old parent.（5）When can we go the club .A . At 7:00 pm on SaturdayB . At 10:00 pm on SaturdayC . At 7:00 am on SundayD . At 1:00 pm every day4. （10分）阅读理解 Here is a story told an American general（将军）who was a very important figure in the American army during the First World War. Everybody in the United States knew him and many people wished to have a picture or something of his in their homes. Soon after the war, the general returned to Washington. One day he went to a dentist（牙医）and had six teeth pulled out. A week later the general heard that his teeth were being sold in curiosity shops at $5 each. On catch of the teeth there was a label（标签）with the name of the general and words, Buy these teeth and show them to your friends at home. The general got angry. He rushed to his office and ordered six officers to go around the city and buy all his teeth. The officers went out and visited every curiosity shop in the capital. They were away from the office all day. In the evening they returned and put on the table in front of the general the teeth they had bought. They had collected 175 teeth. （1）The generals teeth were sold in . A . the museumB . the special shops selling some rare and interesting thingsC . the department storeD . the hospital（2）In the evening, the officers went back with all the teeth which cost . A . $785B . $1, 050C . $157D . $875（3）There was the generals name on the label of each tooth. This shows that. A . the generals name was known by everyone in the worldB . the shop-keeper wanted to have more customers buy the teethC . the shop-keeper tried to make the general more popularD . Both A and C（4）The general ordered his men to . A . look for his teeth and buy all of themB . arrest the dentist at onceC . make all the shops stop selling teethD . buy all the teeth in all the shops5. （10分） In todays fast paced, high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at days end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.（1）What can we learn from the passage?A . Watching television may cause women to feel depressed.B . Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class.C . Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active.D . Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life.（2）What does the underlined word “commute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A . The arrangement to work every day.B . The journey to work every day.C . The communication between people.D . The separation between people.（3）Which would be the best title for the passage?A . Live a Happy and Healthy LifeB . Relax Yourself in Various WaysC . Spend Your Free Time Wisely.D . Interact With Others Outdoors.6. （25分）根据以下信息，完成表格。Mauritius is an island in the Indian Ocean. Its rich in history, natural beauty and culture. The pleasant climate(气候) provides the perfect setting to enjoy everything. It has beautiful scenery, silver sand and delicious seafood as well as luxurious hotels. The sea is full life that lives around the coral reef. This makes Mauritius a beautiful place for water sports such as swimming, diving and skiing. The large number of interesting fish makes it al