鲁教版2019-2020学年初中英语八年级上册期中考试模拟试卷（3）C卷

鲁教版2019-2020学年初中英语八年级上册期中考试模拟试卷（3）C卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 阅读理解 (共3题；共30分)1. （10分）阅读理解We were on a visit to Monkey Island. Jim thought we should try water skiing(滑水).We can get a boat and ski at Monkey Island.Dont go water skiing near Monkey Island today,” said the woman standing near the boats. “There might be sharks（鲨鱼） in the water.”“I dont think so.” said Jim who thought he knew everything.“I wouldnt go water skiing in the sea near Monkey Island today,” said the man with the woman. “They saw sharks in the water yesterday.”“The sharks wont hurt me,” said Jim with a big smile on his face.Another man getting out of a boat said, “Im sure we just saw a shark in the water a few minutes ago.”“Dont worry about me,” said Jim. “I dont worry about sharks.”Jim and his two friends, Bill and Bruce pushed the boat into the water. Jim was driving the boat. He drove very fast and sprayed water on everyone standing near the boat.Jim drove the boat to the middle of the sea near Monkey Island. Everyone could see him and the boat. He wanted to show everyone how well he could water ski.“You drive the boat, Bill,” Jim said. “Bruce, you watch me and the rope while I water ski.”“What about the sharks?” asked Bill.“Forget about the sharks,” said Jim. “Im not afraid of sharks.”Jim got into the water. He was putting his feet in the water skis. Then Jim felt something large and hard touch his leg as it swam past him. Suddenly, a brown fin(鳍) moved through the water towards Jim.Later, when Bill and Bruce stopped laughing, they said, “We never saw anyone move so fast! You were running on top of the water to get back in the boat! You even left the water skis in the water.“There it is again! Shark! Shark!” cried Jim.Everyone laughed-even the people standing on shore.The dolphin（海豚） came to surface again, took a deep breath, smiled at Jim and went back down into the deep water.（1）How many people told Jim there might be sharks in the water? A . One.B . Two.C . ThreeD . Four.（2）What did Jim saw in the water in fact? A . A shark.B . A dolphin.C . A whaleD . Nothing.（3）According to the passage, what is TRUE with Jim? A . He was a brave young man.B . He was a young man loving animals.C . He was not afraid of a shark but afraid of a dolphin.D . He was a young man who wouldnt take others advice.2. （10分）阅读理解Anne Sanders was practicing soccer moves, which was not normal. Usually, Anne only plays basketball. She wins every basketball game she plays, and she loses at any other game. Anne, I waved to her. Why are you playing soccer?Well, the gym teacher is doing something different, she said. There are teams of four and partners of two.We get to pick our partners, and I want someone to pick me. Anne held up a list.It looks like Im on a team with you, Stacey, and Paul, I said. Stacey is my best friend.Maybe we can be together: Just then, Stacey and Paul came over. They had heard of the teams.Do you want to be partners, Stacey? I asked.Well, I was going to be partners with Paul, she claimed. I didnt blame her. Paul was as fast as a rocket, and my nickname was Snail. But we are best friends, said Stacey. So I guess III be with you.It was our first game. Stacey went to talk to some other friends afterwards, and Paul and Anne were talking about winning their game. I was sipping on my water, when I overheard Stacey, Shes worse than I thought; if I played the team alone, I would have won easily. Shes worse than a snail. Shes more like a statue. That night, I felt terrible for losing and mad at Stacey for calling me a statue. After all, she was my best friend and my only friend. Anyway, the phone rang, and it was Stacey. At first, I thought she might apologize, but no such luck.“Allison, the game tomorrow is canceled, she said.Okay, I replied. Sorry about the game today, Stacey hung up on me.The next day, I went over to the soccer field. I knew the game was canceled, but maybe I could help clean up.But instead of a mess, I saw a soccer game in progress. Stacey and were playing, and Anne was hiding in the corner. Paul made me pretend to be sick, she whispered. “He wants to play with Stacey because shes so fast.So Anne and I went to get ice cream. Even if I lost Stacey, I just created a lifelong friendship. （1）Why did Anne practice playing soccer? A . Because she wanted to win in all games.B . Because she didnt want to be left out.C . Because she intended to be a normal student.D . Because she hoped to do something different.（2）What did Stacey complain about Allison? A . Allison called her nickname.B . Allison was as fast as a rocket.C . Allison didnt treat her as a best friendD . Allison moved too slowly in the game.（3）Stacey phoned Allison in order to _.A . get rid of Allison as a partnerB . apologize for calling Allison a statueC . tell Allison there was no game tomorrowD . encourage Allison to fight in the next game3. （10分） As the sun rose, a dewdrop (露珠) woke up. There it sat on a leaf, catching the sunlight. Proud of its simple beauty, it was very happy. Around it were other dewdrops, some on the same leaf and some on other leaves. The dewdrop was sure that it was the best, the most special dewdrop of them all.Ah, it was good to be a dewdrop.The wind blew and the plant began to shake, tipping (使倾斜) the leaf. The dewdrop became frightened as it started to move towards the edge of the leaf. Why was this happening? Things were comfortable. Things were safe. Why did they have to change? Why? Why?The dewdrop reached the edge of the leaf. It was sure that this was the end. The day had only just begun and the end had come so quickly. It seemed so unfair. It seemed so meaningless. It tried hard to do whatever it could to stay on the leaf, but it was no use.Finally, it fell. Below there was a mirror. A reflection(反射)of the dewdrop seemed to be coming up to meet it. Closer and closer they came together until finally. the little dewdrop became a part of the great pond (池塘). Now the dewdrop was no more, but it was not destroyed.It had become one with the whole.（1）According to Paragraph 1, we know that the dewdrop _.A . didnt get on well with other dewdropsB . thought its beauty was too simpleC . regarded itself as the best dewdropD . couldnt get any sunlight（2）The dewdrop became _ as it started to move towards the edge of the leaf.A . afraidB . happyC . proudD . comfortable（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?A . There was only one dewdrop on the leaf.B . The dewdrop did nothing before fallingC . The mirror in the story refers to(指) the pondD . The dewdrop was actually destroyed.（4）The story mainly tells us that _.A . we should work together against difficultiesB . people should not be too proud of themselvesC . one should work hard for his/her goalsD . its good to become one with the whole二、 任务型阅读 (共1题；共5分)4. （5分）任务型阅读。 Winter is very cold in many countries. Its easy for you and me to keep warm. If we are cold, we can just buy a warm coat or use a heater and we will feel better. But what about animals? How do they keep warm in winter?Some animals migrate(迁徙). This means they travel to places where the weather is warmer. Many birds leave before the winter starts. They fly in groups. If they fly together, the trip will be safer. They like to migrate to the same place every year. Do you know how they can find the same place？Scientists say that birds use the sun, the moon and stars to help them. Other animals like moose(麋鹿) also migrate. Fish and whales swim to warmer water. Some animals dont have to leave their homes. They hibernate(冬眠) in winter. They fall into a very deep sleep. The animals temperature drops and their breathing slows down. Before the winter, these animals must eat much food. If they dont eat enough, they may die while they are hibernating.（1）Many birds leave before _. （2）The animals temperature drops and their breathing _ when theyre hibernating. （3）How do birds find the same place when theyre migrating? （4）Why do some animals must eat much food before the winter? （5）将文中划线的句子翻译成汉语。 三、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)5. （10分）完形填空 Very long ago, there was a huge apple tree. Little Mark 1to play with him. The tree enjoyed spending with the little boy.Later, Mark joined school. 2several months, Mark came to the tree. He said3,My parents dont have money to buy toys for me. The tree replied, I dont have money to buy toys for you, 4you can pick my apples and sell them So Mark picked plenty of apples.The tree was looking forward to seeing Mark. However, he never returned for5years. The tree was sad and it did not 6any apples after that.After ten years, Mark returned7a young man. The tree asked Mark to play with him. Mark said, I am sorry I dont have time to play with you as I have to work. I want to8a house. Can you help me? The tree replied, Cut my branch(树枝) and get as much wood as you want. Mark started to cut the branches of the tree and left.After several years, Mark returned as a middle-aged man. The tree was happy. He said, Can you play with me now? Mark replied, I want to 9from heavy work. I need a boat to10to my places. The tree replied, I dont have a boat for you, but you can cut my trunk（树干）and make one .Mark cut the trunk of the tree and made a boat.After twenty years, Mark returned as an old man .The tree said, Now I have11to give you! Old Mark said, I just need rest. The tree said, Come to me, my dear! Hearing this old Mark smiled with12!This is a13story of everyone .When we are young, we need your parents support. As we grow old, we ignore(忽视) them and seldom14them. However, we ask for help15we want（1）A . used B . went C . came D . had （2）A . In B . After C . For D . By （3）A . happily B . loudly C . friendly D . sadly （4）A . and B . or C . but D . so （5）A . a few B . a little C . few D . little （6）A . make B . give C . produce D . bring （7）A . as B . like C . with D . for （8）A . buy B . borrow C . set D . build （9）A . come B . relax C . get D . cross （10）A . sail B . visit C . arrive D . leave （11）A . something B . anything C . everything D . nothing （12）A . fears B . tears C . pains D . worries （13）A . travel B . life C . health D . love （14）A . wait for B . look for C . care for D . ask for （15）A . whenever B . w