八中-8年级英语期中试卷.doc

八中2014-2015学年上学期期中八年级英语试题一听力（略）二、单项选择（15小题，每小题1分，共15分）（ ）21.Mr. Fan wanted to be _actor when he was very young, but he is_ math teacher now.A. an,an B.an,a C.a,a D.a,an（ ）22._ a rainy morning, we come to school_bus to take exam.A. in, on B.on, on C.on,by D.in,by（ ）23.Grace like_, so she does morning_and runs every day.A. exercise, exercise B.exercising, exercise C.exercise,exercises D.exercising, exercises（ ）24.when you study_, you will feel_.A. good,well B.well,well C.well,good D.good,good（ ）25.It was a fine day. We made a decision_volleyball.A. to play B.playing C.play D.played（ ）26.The train trip was very_, so l feel_.A. relaxing,relax B.relaxing,relaxed C.relaxed, relaxing D.relax, relaxed（ ）27-_ do you run, Linda? -four times a week.A. How often B. How soon C. How long D. How many times（ ）28. Three months ago, _people knew zhang Bichen, but now she is famous all over the China. A. little B.few C.many D.much（ ）29.”The voice of China”is _a popular TV show_many people like watching it.A.such, that B.too,to C.so,as D.so,that（ ）30. Lily likes to surf the internet for fun at night, and she usually_late.A. goes out B.eats out C.puts up D.stays up（ ）31.-The teacher told me to be confident（自信）, but I found it difficult. -The teacher is right._you are,_you feel.A. The more confident, the good B. The more confident, the batterC. The confident, the better D. The confident, the good（ ）32. Zhengzhou is bigger than_city in Henan province.A. any B.another C.any other D.other（ ）33. When winter comes, days get_.A.long and long B.short and short C.longer and longer D.shorter and shorter（ ）34. General speaking（一般说来）, after you take exams, there_ a parent-teacher meeting in seven days.A. is going to be B.is going to have C.will have D.is going to （ ）35. You look unhappy, I wonder_with you?A. whats matter B.what is the wrong C.what the matter is D.what happen3、 完形填空（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Rich or poor, young or old, will all have problems. We can easily become unhappy36_we solve our problems. 37_about our problems can affect how we do things at school or at home. So how do we deal with our problems? Most of us have probably beenangry38_our friends, parents or teachers. Perhaps they said something you dont like, or you feel they were unfair. Sometimes, people can stay angry for years about a small problem. Time goes by, and they may39_good friendships. When we were angry, however, we are usually the one affected. Have you ever seen young children playing together? But they fight very soon, and decide not to talk to each other. However, this usually doesnt 40_for long. They become good friends again. This is an important41_for us: we can solve a problem by learning to forget.Many students complain about school. They might feel they have too much work to do sometimes, or they think the rules are too42_. We must lean how to change these problems into challenges（挑战）. As young adults, it is our duty 43_our best to deal with challenges with the help of our teacher.By comparing（比较）yourself to other people, you will find your problems are not so 44_. Think about Stephen Hawking, for example, a very clever scientist. He cant walk or even speak, but he regards（认为）his many physical problems as unimportant. Now he is famous 45_a great scientist in the world. We are probably quite healthy and smart. Lets not worry about our problems. Lets face the challenges instead.( )36.A.unless B.if C.when D.as( )37.A.Worry B.Worrying C.Worried D.Worries( )38.A.of B.to C.with D.in( )39A.lose B.lost C.keep D.kept( )40.A.last B.do C.wait D.make( )41.A.program B.tool C.class D.lesson( )42.A.kind B.strict C.weak D.free( )43.A.to try B.to have C.to put D.to keep( )44.A.terrible B.pleasant C.painless D.useful( )45.A.about B.for C.with D.as4、 阅读理解（20小题，每小题1分，共20分）AHalloween is a strange holiday. It started several centuries ago in Europe. It began as “Hallow Evening” meaning” holy night. At that time November 1st was called “All Saints Day” and people honored all the saints who did not have their own special day. People believed that all the spirits of dead people were active on the night of October 31st. So people would play all sorts of tricks on each other.Black is one of the traditional Halloween colors, probably because Halloween festivals and traditions took place at night. Pumpkins are a symbol of Halloween, so orange has become the traditional Halloween color. Making lanterns out of pumpkins is a Halloween custom.Halloween is a great fun for children. They dress up as ghosts（鬼），witches（女巫）. Small children go “Trick-or-treating”. They wear costumes, knock on doors, and shout,” Trick or Treat!” people almost always choose to give them candies as a treat, instead of choosing to receive a trick from the children. Adults sometimes”trick ot treat”their friends, too. Usually the “treat” is a glass of wine or some small gifts.( )46. Where did Halloween start?A. Europe B. The USA C. Canada D. China ( )47. What color are traditional Halloween colors?A. black,red B.orange, red C.black, orange D.orange,white( )48. When people are playing”Trick or Treat”, how are they feeling?A. scared B.happy C.tired D.bored( )49. According to the custom, what do the people treat（招待）the children with?A. apple B.orange C.pumpkin D.candy( )50. According to the article, which statement is right?A. It was believed that the spirits of dead people were active on the night of October 31st.B. Halloween is a great fun for adults.C. White is one of the traditional Halloween colors.D. Candies are a symbol of Halloween. BEarth Day is on April 22nd. People sat thanks to Earth and learn ways to keep the Earth safe and clean. But saving the Earth is not just for grow-ups. Kids are also taking an active part in it.The American writer and filmmaker Lynne made a film called Young Voice for the planet. It lists a lot of stories about different kids who help to keep our environment clean.Team Marine, US. A group of students at Santa Monica High School started an organization called Team Marine. They tell people why plastic bags are bad for sea animals and environment. In 2011, they successfully made lawmakers（立法者）in the city stop people using plastic bags.Felix, 15,Germany. In 2007, a 9-year-old boy, Felix, stared a club. Plant for the Planet（行星）. It encourages children around the world to plant trees in their own countries. Felix helped plant 25 million trees in Germany and 120 million trees worldwide.Alec, 17, US. When he was 12, Alec set up Kids VS Global（全球的）Warming. It teaches kids about weather change and ways to stop the world getting warmer and warmer. Alec travels widely to encourage people to help stop global warming. He has given more than 70 talks across the country.Olivia, 13, US. When Olivia was 11, she heard about the 2010 oil spill（漏油）in gulf（海湾）of Mexico. She painted 500 pictures of birds to raise money for the clean-up/ she raised more than $200,000to protect （保护）birds and other wild animals.( )( )51.Young Voice for the Planet made by Lynne is_. A.a TV play B.a film C.a club D.a book ( )52. According to the passage, we know_doesnt agree to use plastic bags.A. Felix B. Alec C. Team Marine D. Olivia( )53. Alec travels widely to encourage people to _.A. help stop global warming B.raise money C.plant trees D.protect wild animals.( )54. The passage is mainly talk about how_.A. parents are planting trees B.kids are saving the Earth.C.grow-ups are using plastic bags D.students are raising money.( )55. Which statement is NOT right according to the passage?A. Earth Day is on April 22nd. B. Saving the Earth is just for grow-ups.C. Plastic bags are bad for sea animals and environment.D. Olivia painted 500 pictures of birds to raise money for the clean-up.C House For SaleRed Rose Garden, Pudong3-story(层) home, 509sqm(平方米) total land area, 428.8sqm built-in, 312.9sqm garden.Asking RMB 13 million(USD 1.57 million)MPTel:Faxob WantedCherry, 24, a shining girl, good at oral English and Putonghua. Now i am working at an international trade(国际贸易)company in Zuangzhou. I am kind-hearted, hard-working and healthy, and would like part-time weekend work offering Putonghua lessons to foreign friends. If you are interested, please e-mail me at C.Beijing Snow World Ski ParkPrice: 18 yuan(ticket), 50yuan/hour on weekdays and 70 yuan/hour on weekends, 120yuan/four hours on weekdays and 190 yuan/four hours on weekends.Tel ) 56. If an Australian student wants to learn Chinese, he or she can_.A. calB.fax.e-mail D.telephone 01069191617( ) 57. How many square meters is the garden of the house for sale?A.509sqm B.428.8sqm C.312.9sqm D.741,7 sqm( ) 58. Where is Cherry working now?A. Shanghai B. Guangzhou C. Beijing D. Pudong ( ) 59. If Nick goes skiing in Beijing Snow World Ski Park, he has to pay more on _than on Tuesday.A. Sunday B. Friday C. Wednesday D. Monday ( ) 60. If you want to ski for four hours on weekdays, how much money will you pay at least?A.208 yuan B.200 yuan C. 138 yuan D.280 yuanDWhat should you do if a strange gave you some medicine and it would keep you slim or help you do well in exams? Would you take it?Students at Shenzhen Luohu Foreign Language Middle School have learned to keep themselves safe by say “no”,. In fact, what those stranger want to give them are drugs（毒品）. Drugs are dangerous to your health!“Because teens dont know much about drugs, they might want to try them,” said Zhang Dongsheng, the director of Shenzhen Drug Control Office.Now, many schools arrange courses or organise some activities to help students know about drugs.Liang, 16, was a good student before trying drugs. One day, some old friends told him it would be fun. After taking drugs only once, he found it very hard to stop. Liang began to spend all his tome and money on drugs. Soon, he stopped going to school and started stealing. In the end ,he was put in prison.In China, taking drugs is becoming a big problem for teens. According to a survey, about one million people in China were using illegal(非法的）drugs last year, and 72% of them were young people. Worse still, there are about 10,000 drugs users under 16 now.Zhang ha some good advice on Staying clean. He said,” Drugs are dangerous. Never try them, even if youre curious（好奇的）!it is most important for you to keep safe and healthy.”( ) 61. According to this passage, drugs can_.A.do harm to your health B.help you do well in exams.C.keep you slim and lovely D.make you stay well( ) 62. From Liangs story, we can know that its_to give you drugs even if one tried only once.A. easy B.hard C.foolish D.possible( ) 63. According to a survey, about_young people in China were using illegal drugs last year.A.1,000,000 B.100,000 C.10,000 D.720,000( ) 64. What does the phrase”stay clean:here mean?A. Being clean B. Keeping clothes clean C. Staying away from drugs D. Wearing clean clothes( ) 65. The percentage（百分比）of drug users under 16 is _.A.72% B.10% C.1% D.16%5、 单词填空。（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）A:根据首字母协助单词的正确形式。66. What is wrong with you? You s_to b unhappy.67. There is a famous saying in China. P_makes perfect.68. Mulan d_up like a boy and takes his fathers place to fight in the army.69. There are a lot of new b_in the city now.70. The polutted air and water make our e_terrible.B:根据汉语写出单词的正确形式。 71. The boy was short so he couldnt _（够到）the cup on the table.72. A good_（习惯）helps her keep in good health.73. The volunteer（志愿者）spoke as _（清晰地）as she could to make the visitors understand her.74. Can you give me some _（消息）about the basketball game?75. Do you think he is_（有创造力的）enough?6、 词语填空。（从方框中选择最佳的词并用其适当请示填空，将答案写在题号后的横线上。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。10小题，每小题1分，共10分。） hear how successfully place hurt before them bec