牛津版（深圳·广州）初中英语八年级上学期期中考试模拟试卷（1）（II ）卷.doc

牛津版（深圳广州）初中英语八年级上学期期中考试模拟试卷（1）（II ）卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、 选出与划线部分意思相近的一项。 (共8题；共16分)1. （2分）We havent seen her for many days and there is _ for her safety.A . angerB . luck C . concern2. （2分）She won the match. All the students felt happy for her. A . became interested inB . lost herself inC . got first place in3. （2分）I found that it was empty and I was so sad. A . had nothing insideB . had something insideC . had a hole4. （2分）Do you hear of the country Albania? Yes. It is a small nation state of around 3 million people.A . more thanB . at leastC . about5. （2分） These problems will lead to the failure (失败) of the plan. So we must solve them first.A . createB . causeC . control6. （2分）Do you like tigers? No, they are dangerous and fierce creatures.A . animalsB . toolsC . plants7. （2分） does he drink?Chinese tea.A . WhereB . HowC . WhenD . What8. （2分） Why are you late for the meeting? We took a taxi as soon as we went out. But _, we still didnt arrive on time.A . luckilyB . unluckyC . unfortunately二、 单选题 (共7题；共14分)9. （2分）Take _ your pens and paper to write. A . offB . outC . onD . away10. （2分）We going to enjoy ourselves during the summer holiday. A . are allB . all areC . all beD . be all11. （2分）Who listens in class, Tom, Jack or Bill? Jack does, I think.A . more carefulB . most carefulC . more carefullyD . most carefully12. （2分）Ken was_ late for school. The bell rang right after he entered the classroom. A . stillB . alwaysC . alreadyD . almost13. （2分）Do you know the boy_ is sitting next to Peter? Yes, He is Peters friend, They are celebrating his_ birthday.A . /; ninethB . that, ninethC . who; ninthD . which; ninth14. （2分）Do you know _? Yes, well take a bus there.A . When we will go the museum tomorrowB . When will we go to the museum tomorrowC . how we will go the museum tomorrowD . how will we go to the museum tomorrow15. （2分）How did the police_that accident？ A . deal inB . deal withC . do withD . do about三、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)16. （10分）完形填空 Electric bicycles run on battery-operated(用电池发动的) motors. More and more people like this type of bikes1their speed and quality.They were2made in 1980s in China, but the selling was not very good. Today, thanks to(多亏了) improvement(改进) on the quality of the batteries, the electric bikes sell 3. There are more than 100 electric bicycle producers in China and4of such bicycles have been produced. Japan is5large producer of such bicycles in the world.Now China is one of the6producers of electric bicycles in the world, and lots of people have7this kind of bicycles.Such bikes are quick, safe and8to operate,9their batteries still have shortcomings(缺点). They weigh more than 10 kilograms. Their service life is less than two years and they10500 yuan each.（1）A . because B . because of C . for D . as （2）A . at first B . first C . the first D . at firstly （3）A . good B . bad C . well D . badly （4）A . thousand B . two thousand C . two thousands D . thousands （5）A . another B . other C . others D . the other （6）A . largest B . smallest C . bigger D . fewest （7）A . bought B . brought C . broken D . bright （8）A . hard B . interesting C . easy D . boring （9）A . but B . / C . so D . and （10）A . pay B . cost C . spend D . worth 四、 阅读理解 (共5题；共40分)17. （8分）阅读理解 When on the go or traveling, a Disposable(一次性) Toothbrush might be just the product for you, Typically, a Disposable Toothbrush is made out of a plastic material, with toothpaste already on the brush head. Just add water while you are using it. In some new Disposable Toothbrush models, the toothpaste comes automatically(自动地) as you squeeze (挤) the handle of the toothbrush.Colgate has upped the competition in the Disposable Toothbrush market by creating a Disposable Toothbrush that you can use at your desk at work, in your car, or after eating at a restaurant. This toothbrush is called the Colgate Wisp, and is about the size of an index finger. The toothbrush can get to those places that are hard to reach just like a regular toothbrush. No water is necessary when using this toothbrush, making it very useful and convenient. A pack of four of the Colgate Wisps run at about $2.99. If you are one of those people that like to brush your teeth throughout the day but hate the hassle of carrying a toothbrush and toothpaste around, this is perfect!G is a website that allows different people to share their thoughts and experiences on a certain product. The website gives a general review on the Colgate Wisp，and following the review, people are able to share their first-hand feelings with readers. This is helpful if you are interested in purchasing the Wisp. Visit their website here: .However, people throw them away after using them only once. It is a kind of waste and is very bad for the environment. If you travel to Beijing， remember to bring your own things. Starting from June, some hotels in Beijing will no longer provide guests with these disposable goods.（1）What do you need to do when you use a typical Disposable Toothbrush? A . Use my index finger.B . Add water to the toothbrush.C . Brush my teeth three times,D . Buy it from gadgets. .（2）What does the underlined word hassle in Paragraph 2 mean? A . Trouble.B . Habit.C . Time.D . Idea.（3）What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph? A . We should try to avoid using the disposable goods.B . Hotels in Beijing dont like the disposable goods.C . Travelers like the disposable goods very much.D . The disposable goods are made out of plastics.（4）What is the best title for the passage? A . Environment protectionB . The Disposable ToothbrushC . Colgate WispD . G18. （8分）阅读理解 Even in early times, people could realize the importance of dreams and knew that dreams gave meaning to life. Every great achievement has been the result of years of dreaming. If a person has a dream and holds fast to it, he or she will find a way to bring it into reality （现实）.Children do not have much experience or knowledge. However, they are natural dreamers. We should not laugh at them for being naive. With their rich imagination, they will come up with fantastic dreams. History is full of examples. Many great men were dreamers when they were children. One such dreamer was Thomas Edison. He used to be ostracized （排斥）when he was in primary school, but his achievements were greater than everyone elses in his time.Teenagers and young people should also be encouraged to dream. The world is full of successful teenagers and young people. They dreamt big and their dreams changed their lives and even the world. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates arc the good examples. They have developed technology and brought great progress to human besides making money for themselves.Older people should believe that it is never too late to dream and that human mind is never too old to make dreams turn into reality. Colonel Saunders realized his dreams at the age of 67 and set up the biggest fried chicken company （KFC） in the world.To dream is a wonderful ability which can lead to wonderful results. Olympic records were broken by players who were brave enough to dream. No one is too young or too old to dream and to make dreams come true.（1）People who could probably realize their dreams. A . find a way to dreamB . dream and hold fast to themC . get the meaning of lifeD . have very good school results（2）Young people should be encouraged to dream because . A . their dreams are naturalB . they are greater than everyone else.C . they have much knowledgeD . their dreams might change the world（3）What does the example of Colonel Saunders show us? A . Setting up a big company is a wonderful ability.B . Developing technology can bring great progress.C . Even older people can make their dreams come true.D . People should be brave enough to dream when they are young.（4）The underlined word naive in the passage means in Chinese. A . 逆反的B . 幼稚的C . 调皮的D . 冲动的（5）The best title for the passage is . A . From Dream to RealityB . Good Examples of DreamsC . Achievements in HistoryD . A List of Successful Dreamers19. （8分）阅读理解 My name is Wei Hua and Im a sporting robot of the 23rd century. Im clever at high flying exercises. I jump from spaceships and as I fall, I turn, dive, circle and dance until I softly land as close as I can to the finishing line.Robot competitions in the 23rd century are truly a popular sport. Fans from all over China watch their handheld TVs when a competition comes on. Last time I took part in the 78th Olympics and I won the silver medal for my performance.This year I was very proud to be chosen again. I wanted to meet robots from other countries and explore ideas about our sport. However, my programmer fell ill the week before we were leaving. It was very painful for her and I felt very scared. I didnt feel so confident that I would win.The day of the competition was rather cold for my legs and my special oil began to freeze. I stopped for a moment(which I shouldnt)before I jumped from the starting place on a little spaceship, then I began my performance. At the correct moment I tried to open my parachute(降落伞)but there was a problem. It only opened a little. I began to fall faster and faster so that I could not turn, dive, circle or dance. My heart stopped beating as I landed heavily on a mountain covered with snow.This is why I am writing to you from my hospital bed with two broken legs and a weak head. I did not win anything at the Olympics after all. I need the factory to build me two new legs and an even bigger head. Then I will be able to compete once more. Lets hope for greater success in the next Olympics! （1）Wei Hua finished _ in the 78th Olympics high flying sport. A . firstB . secondC . thirdD . fourth（2）Why didnt Wei Hua feel so confident about himself before this years game? A . His programmer was sick.B . He had a great pain in his leg.C . He himself fell ill before they were leaving.D . He couldnt meet robots from other countries.（3）According to Paragraph 3, how many reasons led to Wei Huas failure in the competition? A . One.B . Two.C . Three.D . Four.（4）How is Wei Hua feeling now? A . Full of hope.B . Unsure about himself.C . Heart-broken.D . Satisfied with his result this year.20. （8分）阅读理解 Since this fall, more than 20,000 primary students in one Florida school district in the United States have enjoyed school life without the usual homework. Instead, they are being asked to read for 20 minutes each night, reported USA Today. The district has carried out a no homework policy (政策). Heidi Maier, the leader of the public schools, said in an interview that she made the decision based on research. Homework does not help students get good grades in primary school.Maier is not alone. Around the US, many primary schools are trying out a no-homework policy, which has caused debate (争议) among educators and parents.Some support Maier, saying without homework, kids can have more quality time with family and playing sports. But some argue that homework is needed to memorize the information and help kids build daily routines (作息规律), according to TIME for Kids.In fact, arguments over homework have been going on for over a century in the US, noted the Washington Post. This is part of a long history of conflict (冲突) over homework, Paula Fass, a professor at the University of California, told TIME for Kids. And that can be expected to continue. （1）According to the report by USA today, students need to _ every night. A . do their homeworkB . enjoy school lifeC . read for 20 minutesD . watch TV for 20 minutes（2）Which of the following is Heidi Maiers opinion? A . It is important for primary students to do homework.B . Doing homework is unhelpful for students to get good grades.C . Primary students are asked to read more than 20minutes each night.D . Homework helps primary students get good grades.（3）Which of the following is TRUE? A . More than 20,000 students in Florida school district enjoy their school life with no homework.B . All educators and parents agree with the policy.C . Arguments over homework have been continuing for less than 100 years in the US.D . The conflict over homework is still expected to go on.（4）Whats the best title? A . An argument among educators and parents.B . No homework policyC . Primary students have no homework.D . Different opinions on homework.21. （8分）阅读理解 Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member-these are all game” ideas that you will have throughout your life.Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide and seek. Some games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dreams that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and teamwork.Many childrens games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as adults. For example, some Saudi Arabian bones. It can be very helpful to exercise their hands and eyes, which is needed in hunting.Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from the world together to take part in the friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for a whole country, not just the athlete who has got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or wars, an Olympic win can mean so much.Sports are also an event that brings people together. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it-some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He set up an organization which can provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a hopeful future.Next time, when you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in your life.（1）The underlined part translate life into exciting dreams in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can _. A . describe life in an exciting wayB . turn reallife experience into a playC . change peoples views of sporting eventsD . teach children something useful and important（2）According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging? A . It means a lot for a whole country.B . It proves how excellent the winners areC . It helps the country out of natural disasters.D . It brings the winners satisfaction and money.（3）Which of the following statements is NOT true? A . The most famous games are the Olympic games.B . People around the world play soccer just for fun.C . The game called bones can be helpful to the Arabian children.D . Nicolette gives poor children a chance for a better life.（4）Which is the passage mainly about? A . The popular gamesB . Game and real lifeC . The advantage of gamesD . Childrens games and the future五、 语法填空 (共1题；共10分)22. （10分）用所给单词的适当形式填空，未提供单词的限填一词。 Mr Jones used to weigh over 100 kilograms. His doctor told him that he would get serious health problems _ he lost weight.Hearing this, Mr Jones was fri