外研版2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中试卷B卷.doc

外研版2019-2020学年八年级上学期英语期中试卷B卷一、 单项选择 (共23题；共46分)1. （2分）That place isnt interesting. _ of us wants to go there. A . NeitherB . AllC . BothD . Either2. （2分）He did not write _, though(尽管) he had _. A . careful enough; enough timeB . carefully enough; enough timeC . enough carefully; time enough3. （2分）_ do you usually come to school?By bus.A . How oftenB . WhatC . HowD . When4. （2分）The price of the skirt is too_. I cant afford(负担)it.A . expensiveB . cheapC . highD . many5. （2分）The doorbell rang, and Jim _ the door A . stopped openB . stopped openingC . stopped to openD . stopped opened6. （2分）Mike is the best student in our school. No one can take his . A . placeB . timeC . jobD . action7. （2分）She reached the top of the hill and stopped _ on a big rock by the side of the path.A . to have restedB . restingC . to restD . rest8. （2分）（2015四川绵阳）Jeff pleased everybody by making his dog walk _.A . byB . overC . fromD . on9. （2分）_ you work, _ result you will get. A . The harder, the betterB . the more hard, the more betterC . The harder, a betterD . more hard, more better10. （2分）For kids, I think two hours of playing computer games _ too long. A . isB . areC . wasD . were11. （2分）How do you like this book, Linda?I really dont want to read it, because there is in it.A . something interestingB . nothing interestingC . interesting somethingD . interesting nothing12. （2分）（2016滨州）“Food Safety” problem is becoming _ these daysI think soThe government must do something to deal with itA . smaller and smallerB . worse and worseC . better and betterD . nicer and nicer13. （2分）_ great fun we had_ snowmen!A . What; makingB . What a; to makeC . What; to makeD . What a; making14. （2分）“I hope you _ come and see me soon said Grandma Li to her son. A . toB . canC . will beD . are going to be15. （2分）Would you like to show _? A . we our photosB . your photoes to usC . your photos for usD . us your photos16. （2分）Alice is than her brother and sister. She never stops talking. A . quietB . quieterC . outgoingD . more outgoing17. （2分） Which do you like _, tea, coffee or orange juice?A cup of coffee, please.A . goodB . bestC . wellD . better18. （2分）What do you think of the movie Infinity War复仇者联盟.无限战争?Pretty good. I cant find .A . the better oneB . the best oneC . a better one19. （2分）Its difficult for me _ English well. A . speakB . speaksC . speakingD . to speak20. （2分）Many people actually live in the country live in the city.A . prefer; ratherB . prefer to; rather thanC . prefer; thanD . preferring; to21. （2分）What are they _ about? I cant hear clearly. A . lookingB . talkingC . seeingD . Doing22. （2分）We didnt stop until we reached the end.A . to have a restB . having a restC . have a restD . had a rest23. （2分）Henry often helps his mother do at home.A . cleanB . cleaningC . cleanedD . cleans二、 完形填空 (共1题；共10分)24. （10分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。The students of seventh grade walked into the hall with laughter and voices. We were told to listen to a speech by Mrs. Marks about bullying(欺负) and peer pressure (同伴压力). During the whole year, our grade had listened to speeches on these topics over and over again. My friends and I sat back, preparing to sit through another1 speech.But as soon as Mrs. Marks started talking, she caught my attention. She talked in the way as if she knew how to reach into our minds and make us2. And for once, I actually began to think about what she was talking about.One boy, especially, came to my mind. Every day, this boy came to school late. The students in the class would always make fun of him. They said, Hey, man! Where have you been? And then another added a more unfriendly joke. Their jokes would continue until the teacher3 them to stop. But it was always too late. The boy would put his head down on his desk in4.I felt really sorry for this5 boy. Then I turned my attention back to the speaker and listened carefully till the end.Now, before I leave today, I would like to give everyone here an opportunity to say something on the subjects of bullying or peer pressure. You may apologize(道歉) to or thank someone. And I can promise that no one will6 at you this time.The silence in the room made me believe her. Slowly I saw a few hands rise. One girl wanted to apologize to a friend, and another thanked a boy for his kindness. It was then that my moment of7 happened. The speaker called on me, and I began to talk.What you said today8 makes sense. I know that its true, because I see it every day in class. There is one person who is always made fun of. My voice shook, I think that everyone here has made fun of him. I know I have. And now I really9 it. To us, it may just be a game, but to him, it must hurt. And I think well, I think we need to stop.There was a silence for several seconds, but then, clapping quickly spread through the crowd.Later that day, the boy thanked me . And from then on, the other students began to10 him better. They stopped playing jokes on him and greeted him with a friendly Hi. I was pleased I had voiced something that everyone was feeling.（1）A . important B . long C . boring D . different （2）A . speak B . think C . relax D . imagine （3）A . forced B . allowed C . advised D . encouraged （4）A . peace B . surprise C . doubt D . shame （5）A . lazy B . poor C . shy D . naughty （6）A . laugh B . look C . point D . shout （7）A . pride B . interest C . courage D . pity （8）A . nearly B . really C . hardly D . hopefully （9）A . forget B . refuse C . regret D . mind （10）A . help B . know C . teach D . treat 三、 阅读理解 (共2题；共31分)25. （6分）根据以上材料，选择最佳答案。（1）“”can tell you what to do if you are tired of a subjectA . Study Skills for LifeB . Basic Study GuidebookC . How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for ChildrenD . 都不选（2）Many pictures in the book“Learning How to Learn”can_A . make children read slowly B . make children understand the book easilyC . make the book boringD . 都不选（3）According to the ads, the three books are for A . the old B . parentsC . childrenD . 都不选26. （25分）回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过5个词。Yearbooks in the United statesMost high schools in the United States publish a yearbook once a year, usually in the spring. It is a record of the school yeara book of memories for the students.Inside a yearbook is each students photo. The seniors are graduating soon, and their photos appear first. Next are the juniors. They are one year behind the seniors. Then come the second-year students. The last photos are the first-year students. The yearbook is not only about students. The teachers have photos, too.The yearbook also has photos and descriptions of extracurricular activities. These are activities that students do after school, such as the chess club and Spanish club. There is even a yearbook club. Students in this club write, design and take photos all year for the yearbook.In the yearbook, some students receive special titles. The seniors v ote and choose the class clown (a funny student), the most likely to succeed(a student who got the best grades), and the best dressed(a student with a good fashion sense). There are also other awards.Students usually sign each others yearbooks. This is especially important for the seniors because they are graduating. Students write notes to each other, such as, We had a lot of fun, or Ill never forget you. They also write about the fun and funny experiences they shared in school together.（1）How many grades are there in most high schools in the USA?（2）Whose photos can we see in a yearbook?（3）What title might a student with a good fashion sense get?（4）Why is it important for senior students to sign each others yearbooks?（5）What do you think of the yearbook in the USA?四、 任务型阅读 (共2题；共15分)27. （5分）（2015江西）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。Hip-hop Planet_Countries like France, Brazil and even Japan have their own hip-hop culture. But where did this strange speaking-singing style come from? Many centuries ago, in West Africa, traditional storytellers played musical instruments while they were telling stories. When this tradition travelled from West Africa to the USA, it developed into different musical styles. For example, blues and jazz._ And in the 1970s, there were many poor areas in New York. There wasnt any money for music lessons in schools, so kids made their own music. Teenagers Afrika and DJ Here played their records outside in the streets. Everybody joined in. MCs had rapping（说唱） competitions. Every week, there were talented new dancers, new DJs and new MCs. Hip-hop culture was born._It was 1980. I was at a party in New York. There was a young DJ at the party. He was playing records. While he was putting a record on, a kid picked up a microphone（话筒） and begantapping. Some other kids were break-dancing to the music. It was loud and boring, and Ihated it. I preferred jazz._ Todays successful American artists like Missy and her friend Tim heard it on the radio when they were growing up.The last time I heard hip-hop, I was in West Africa. _ I was going to interview a traditional storyteller when I met a young hip-hop artist, He told me there are hundreds of rap groups in Africa today. We live on a hip-hop planet.A.I remember the first time I heard hip-hop.B.You can find hip-hop everywhere you go.C.I was writing a book about African-Americans.D.Many Americans gave music lessons to poor children.E.These styles all started in poor African-American areas.F.During the 1980s, hip-hop became popular all over the USA.H.Some people dont like hip-hop because of its spoken words.28. （10分）任务型阅读 Teachers help us to become good students. So we need to say thanks to them for all their hard work. Chinese students have a Teachers Day on September 10.But how do American students thank their teachers?First of all, American schools have a whole week in May to appreciate(感激)their teachers! Teacher Appreciation Day is on the Tuesday of that week.The school hosts parties with gifts and snacks that week. There are also signs everywhere to show their love for teachers.American students like to give small presents to their teachers. American teachers sometimes get thank you notes from their students. Teachers also have handicrafts(手工艺品), small treats, or trinkets (小饰物)from students.Students shouldnt just wait for Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank your teachers all the time! It helps them do a good job.Say_ to teachersWhy do students need to thank their teachers?Teachers_ very hard.Teachers help students become_ is Teacher Appreciation Day in the USA? On_, in May.It lasts（持续）for_ days. _do students thank teachers in the USA?Schools have_ and signs to show their love for teachersStudents like to give their teachers small_.American teachers love _thank-you notes from their students sometimes.Dont wait but thank your teachers all the time. 五、 短文填空 (共1题；共10分)29. （10分）根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使短文意思完整，每空只填一词。Millions of American children attend summer camp. Traditional American summer camps offer young people a c_ to play many sports. These camps may be in the mountains. Or they may be in the woods, or at a