译林牛津版2019-2020学年八年级英语下学期期中考试试卷A卷.doc

译林牛津版2019-2020学年八年级英语下学期期中考试试卷A卷一、 单项选择 (共10题；共20分)1. （2分）Youd better not ride with your friends in the street. Its dangerous. A . side by sideB . as a resultC . as well asD . by the way2. （2分）Last week, our sports meeting our parents and they thought of us.A . was open to; highB . was open to; highlyC . was open for; highD . was open for; highly3. （2分）On his way home，he an old man lying on the ground last night A . seeB . sawC . seesD . seeing4. （2分）Dont put off todays work for tomorrow. I mean, todays work _ today.A . may doB . must doC . can doD . must be done5. （2分）He can _, so he wants to join the Swimming Club.A . swimB . drawC . writeD . sing6. （2分） I havent been to an aquarium. _.A . So have IB . So I haveC . Neither have ID . Neither I have7. （2分）The Smiths are watching the mens table tennis match at the moment.A . Mr. SmithB . Mrs. SmithC . The Smith familyD . Mr. Smith and his son8. （2分）Grace thinks _ is the best way _ A . exercise, relaxB . to exercise, relaxingC . exercising, to relaxD . exercising, relax9. （2分）Rather than _ on a crowded bus, he always prefers _ a bicycle.A . ride; rideB . riding; rideC . ride; to rideD . to ride; riding10. （2分） Do you know when he tomorrow? Dont worry. I think as soon as he , he will give you a call.A . will come; will comeB . will come; comesC . comes; will comeD . comes; comes二、 完形填空 (共1题；共15分)11. （15分）阅读下面短文，掌握大意,然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Many books have been written about the art of giving. And we also know that its hard to give people a gift, 1a personal one. If we want to make it better, we should understand who you will give the gift to and their likes and 2. As is often the case, some little kids think they dont get enough gifts 3some old people think they get too many gifts. Different people like different kinds of gifts. Some presents are never too 4. For example, when a little child just gives his or her mother a leaf from a tree, it is enough to make her very 5. Gift giving is different in different 6. Here are some of their likes. In Japan, people sometimes give special gifts. But they are not opened. Later, the same gift may be given away to someone 7, because many people have enough things and dont want 8gifts themselves. In Canada, a tree can help remember a 9. In the US, some people ask their families and friends to give money to charity rather than buying them gifts. In Sweden, doing something for someone is the best gift. People dont need to 10too much money. Instead, making a meal for him or her is enough. To make things 11, some people would rather just give money. In some cultures, however, 12money can make people uncomfortable. When someone gives me money, it just makes me think theyre being lazy, says John Wilson. In England, we have a saying: Its the thought that 13. When someone gives me money, I feel they didnt think at all. I prefer to receive a gift 14has some thought behind it. Different people have very different thoughts 15this subject! So maybe the art of giving is difficult! What do you think?（1）A . specially B . especially C . commonly D . usually （2）A . displays B . disadvantages C . disagreements D . dislikes （3）A . while B . when C . as D . if （4）A . same B . similar C . small D . huge （5）A . lonely B . happy C . sad D . angry （6）A . cities B . towns C . provinces D . countries （7）A . else B . other C . another D . else s （8）A . too much B . much too C . too many D . many too （9）A . child B . person C . guide D . chef （10）A . spend B . take C . cost D . make （11）A . more difficult B . easy C . difficult D . easier （12）A . using B . giving C . receiving D . fetching （13）A . counts B . discovers C . finds D . invents （14）A . who B . what C . where D . that （15）A . to B . on C . up D . in 三、 阅读理解 (共4题；共35分)12. （10分）阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出最佳答案。In China, safety education is becoming more and more important now. The last Monday in March is for students to learn it at school. It helps students learn more aboutwhat they should do to keep themselves safe. What are theaccidentsat school? Take a look.Stampedes（踩踏）, earthquakes and fires are the main accidents at school.A stampede always happens incrowdedplaces. When students around you begin to push, just stand there and try to hold onto something. If youfall downin the crowd, move to one side and protect your head with your hands around.When earthquakes happen, you can getunder a desk quickly and hold on. Itll protect you from falling things. If you areoutdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines.When theres afire, leave the classroom quickly. Its better to putsomething wet over your mouth and nose. In this way, you wont breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire but smoke. It makes them cough and they cant breathe. Thats very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself close to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air.（1）Stampedes（踩踏）, earthquakes and fires are the main accidents _.A . at schoolB . at homeC . on the farm.D . in the open air.（2）A stampede always happens in _ places.A . busyB . dirtyC . crowdedD . clean（3）When earthquakes happen, you can get_ a desk quickly and hold on.A . onB . underC . nearD . behind（4）Which is the following sentences is RightA . When theres afire, dont leave the classroom quicklyB . Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire but smoke.C . When you want to get out of it, you shouldnt make yourself close to the floorD . Its better to putsomething dry over your mouth and nose（5）Stampedes（踩踏）, earthquakes and fires are the main accidents _.A . at schoolB . at homeC . on the farm.D . in the open air.（6）A stampede always happens in _ places.A . busyB . dirtyC . crowdedD . clean（7）Whats the best title(标题) for the article?A . Health Education B . Manners EducationC . Habits EducationD . Safety Education（8）When earthquakes happen, you can get_ a desk quickly and hold on.A . onB . underC . nearD . behind（9）Which is the following sentences is RightA . When theres afire, dont leave the classroom quicklyB . Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire but smoke.C . When you want to get out of it, you shouldnt make yourself close to the floorD . Its better to putsomething dry over your mouth and nose（10）Whats the best title(标题) for the article?A . Health Education B . Manners EducationC . Habits EducationD . Safety Education13. （10分）阅读理解Lost: My name is Lily.I cant find my cat.Its white and yellow.Please call me at 26598741.Found:A little dog.Its white and black.Call Jim at 45632187Found:A set of keys.CallAlan at 7765943.Lost:My pen.Its blue.Call Jane at 2558971.（1）If you find a pen, you call _ A . 26598741B . 45632187C . 7765943D . 2558971（2）If you find a cat, you can call_ A . 26598741B . 45632187C . 7765943D . 2558971（3）Lily has lost her_ A . catB . dogC . keysD . pen（4）What color is Janes pen? A . White and yellowB . BlueC . White and blackD . White（5）Jim found a _ A . catB . penC . keyD . dog14. （10分） Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts，and more students will want them.Mary Bluett，an official said mobile phone use is a distraction（分心的事） to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams. She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt get in touch with their children.Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school：they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones， but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.（1）Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones _A . because they are studentsB . when they are freeC . when they are at schoolD . because they are children（2）We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from _A . the makers and sellersB . the passers-by and strangersC . their parents and friendsD . some mobile phone users（3）What does the underlined word cheat mean in the passage？A . 聊天B . 核对C . 查询D . 作弊（4）Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt _during school hours.A . use their mobile phonesB . leave their mobile phones at school officeC . help the teachers with their workD . get in touch with their children（5）The passage tells us that _A . students shouldnt have mobile phones at school except for some special reasonsB . it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at schoolC . some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt use their phones at schoolD . parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours15. （5分）阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，每个空格只填1个单词.Summer schools Summer vacation means long days, sleeping in or enjoying the summer sun. It is quite true for students to enjoy a rest after a long and difficult year. But more and more parents fear their kids forgetting a lot of knowledge, so they send their children to summer schools. Because summer schools can help children go over the knowledge that they have learnt during the school year.In summer schools, students probably study in a more relaxing situation and can come up with interesting topics for discussion with their teachers. Usually, the number of students attending summer schools is smaller, so this gives them a good chance to connect with other students and teachers better. If a student has failed a course, summer schools may help him or her. Moreover, they are building their creativity （创造力）and imagination（想象力）as well as learning social skills.On the other hand, summer schools bring children problems at the same time. It takes children the whole summer vacation to learn without playing. That is too long. As a result, it may make them less interested in school during the coming year.For many students, taking summer classes can be a tiring experience. Teachers teach the subjects too quickly, which only harms the whole education of students. Summer schools are usually expensive. They usually offer only a few subject. So many students have to take classes that they dont like.A summer school can be a good chance for students who need it, but it can be difficult for students who need a rest. So you can decide whether a summer school is suitable for your children.TitleSummer schools_Summer schools help kids go over a lot of _that they have learnt.Students in summer schools feel more relaxed in the situation.They can think of interesting topics to _with their teachers.With the small number of students, summer schools give students a good _to connect with other students and teachers.Summer schools may be helpful for the students who has _a course.Summer schools help students build their creativity and imagination and learn social skills.DisadvantagesChildren spend the whole summer vacation _without playing.Summer schools may make students less _in school during the coming year.Teaching too fast is harmful for the whole _of studentsSummer schools usually _too much money.Some students are made to take classes they dislikeConclusionYou can decide _to send your children to summer schools or not.四、 写作部分 (共4题；共20分)16. （5分）根据所给词的适当形式、音标或语境的提示，完成短文。Watertown is a great place for a family to take a vacation. Teenagers want to visit the worlds _ (large) water slides and eat at the Uncle Bobs. A different rock band _ (play) at Uncle Bobs every night. Kids will enjoy the Clown City Caf. They have organized games and the staff dress up _ (z)clowns(小丑).There is also a lot for parents in Watertown. _ (if) they love good food, they can find it at the Farmers Market where the food is both _ dls and cheap. While the children have fun, parents can take dance lessons on the beach. And _ (evribdi) can learn something in Watertown. There are three _ (museum). Teenagers love the Sports Museum and kids enjoy the Science Museum. Parents will spend many hours _ (walk) through the History Museum.17. （5分）根据短文内容，从方框中选择恰当的单词填空，并将单词填写在答题卡对应的横线上。每个单词只能用一次，每空一词。 breakfast less instead past also different spend popular chance provideAmericans like to travel for their holidays. Today more and more travelers in America choose inns(小旅馆) or private homes_of hotels. Like the local families, they_nights at the small houses. And they can get the _for the next morning.Rooms for the night with breakfast have been_with travelers in Europe for many years. In the_five to ten years, these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in America. Many of these Americas small hotels are modern buildings. Some have only a few rooms. Others are even larger. Some private homes do not_telephones in the room while others do.Staying at private homes is_from staying at a hotel. Usually the cost is much_. It is almost like visiting someones home. The owners are_glad to tell about the area and the famous places to travelers. Many travelers say they enjoy the_to meet the local families. They can learn more about the local traditions when traveling.18. （5分）根据句意及首字母提示，写出单词的完全形式。（1）Robert and his friends were c_ surprised to hear the news.（2）Ben had a fi