人教版2019-2020学年八年级下学期半期考试英语试题B卷

人教版2019-2020学年八年级下学期半期考试英语试题B卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、补全短文5选5Ain the middle ofBpretendedCthe sameDangryEunderstandFat onceA magician (魔术师) was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. Every week, he played some tricks to make the passengers happy. The audience was different each week, so he did 1 . tricks over and over. Everything went well except one thing.The very thing that gave the magician much trouble was that the captains parrot saw all the shows and began to 2 . how the magician did every trick. And the parrot liked talking. He really did.He started shouting 3 . the show: “Look, its not the same hat. Look, hes hiding the flowers under the table. Look, the coin is still in his hand. Hey, why are all the cards the ace of spades (黑桃A)?” The magician was very 4 . and almost ended up killing the parrot, but as it was the captains parrot, he could do nothing. So every day the magician had to try new tricks. It was hard work. This made him hate the parrot more. He didnt provide the parrot with snacks. He 5 . not to see the parrot when passing by. He even didnt talk to parrot any more. Then one day, there came a big storm in the sea. The strong wind roared and the heavy rain poured. Unluckily, the ship sank and the magician found himself floating on a piece of wood with the parrot. They stared at each other but said nothing. Finally, after a week, the parrot said: “OK, I give up. Where is the boat? ”二、完型填空（题文）There are many problems between parents and their children. Some parents dont understand their_, and many of them even argue with each other. If I am a parent, how will I_my child? Well, I think there are many ways._, Ill encourage my child to do things he or she likes. The things should be good_him or her. If it is not good for my child, Ill talk to him or her about the disadvantage of the thing in a_way.Second, I will always take pride in everything good that my child_For example, if he or she gets good grades, Ill say something like_, “Well done ! Im very proud of you. ” These words will both make my child and me very_Third, I will spend_time staying with my child than my parents did with me. Ill chat and go shopping with my child.I am_these things will make parents and their kids get on well.6 . （小题1）A. classmates B. kids C. friends7 . （小题2）A. give lessons to B. get along with C. talk to8 . （小题3）A. First B. Next C. Later9 . （小题4）A. for B. about C. before10 . （小题5）A. silent B. lazy C. patient11 . （小题6）A. will do B. is doing C. has done12 . （小题7）A. it B. this C. them13 . （小题8）A. happy B. strange C. sad14 . （小题9）A. little B. less C. more15 . （小题10）A. afraid B. sure C. surprisedToday Id like to tell you a story about ten suns. Long time ago, _ were ten suns. They appeared in turn (逐个) in the _ every day.Each _ the ten suns and their mother washed in a lake in the east (东方). Then only one sun would move off _ the sky. It would have a one-day journey to _ a mountain in the west (西方).One day, the ten suns decided to take the journey _. They had a good time, but it was so hot on the earth that people couldnt _ it. The suns father, Di Jun, tried to ask his children to appear in turn. _, they didnt listen to him. So Di Jun asked Hou Yi to frighten (吓唬) them. To his surprise, Hou Yi _ nine suns, leaving only one in the sky. Di Jun was so _ that he turned Hou Yi into a common person.16 . AthereBthoseCtheyDwe17 . AmountainBgroundCskyDsea18 . AyearBmonthCdayDhour19 . AtoBfromCwithDupon20 . AgoBgetCarriveDreach21 . AyetBtogetherCalsoDalready22 . AstandBofferChideDfind23 . AThoughBHoweverCSoDIf24 . AturnedBshotCsavedDrose25 . AdangerousBexcitedChappyDangry三、阅读单选Once upon a time，a crow lived happily in the forest. One day，he saw a swan and he thought，That beautiful white swan must be the happiest bird in the world.When he came to share his thoughts（想法）with the swan，the swan said，I felt that I was the happiest bird in the forest until I saw a beautiful peacock（孔雀），They have so many colorful feathers（羽毛）.The crow then visited a peacock in the zoo and saw that hundreds of people were coming to see him. Dear peacock，the crow said，you are so beautiful. Every day，thousands of people come to see you. Not like mepeople will drive me away when they see me. I think you are the happiest bird in the world.”The peacock said，I always thought that I was the most beautiful and happiest bird. But because of my beauty，I lost my freedom（自由），You must be the happiest bird in the world because you are free. 26 . The crow thought the swan was happy because_.Athe swan was always smilingBthe swan could swim on the waterCthe swan was more beautiful than himDthe swan had colorful feathers27 . What do you think the phrase driveaway means?ATo take someone away by car.BTo make someone leave.CTo drive the car away.DTo run away.28 . The peacock lost his freedom because _.Ahe is the most beautiful birdBhe is the happiest birdCthousands of people come to see himDhe likes to make comparisons29 . Who is the happiest bird in the world，according to the peacock?AThe swan.BThe crow.CHimself.DThe parrot.30 . What is the main idea of the story?ALove what you have.BFreedom is nothing.CNever be jealous（嫉妒的）.DDont laugh at others.根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。The town of Pompeii is located (位于)at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano (火山) in Italy. Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption (喷发) of Vesuvius in AD 79. However, Pompeii has become a new tourist attraction recently.31 . How can a visitor get to the top of Mount VESUVIUS?ABy busBon footCBy subwayDBy railway32 . If your family including children want to have a colorful and economical day which activity would be your best choiceAA short trip from Pompeii itselfBLucias au-inclusive guided walking tourCBay of Naples MuseumDCafe Vesuvius-Naples33 . Where can you see a small replica of the town of PompeiiAAt the Bay of Naples MuseumBOn the mountain topCAt the house of weddingDAt the Cafe Vesuvius -Naples34 . How long is Cafe Vesuvius -Naples openA11 hoursB14 hoursC15 hoursD16 hours35 . Which of the activities cant you do?ALook into the huge crater on the top of the mountainBDesign your favorite at the Central BathsCLeave the Main Gate at 5 pmDTaste the best pizzas in town at 10amIt was a Monday morning and, as always Katrina and her mom got in the car at 6：35 to drive to the ferry(渡船) at Lyness. When they got there half an hour later, the ferry was just arriving. “Dads coming to get you on Friday, Katrina，” her mother said, “have a good week.” At a quarter to eight the ferry arrived in Houton on Mainland. Katrina waited there with the other kids for the school bus which took them to Kirkwall Grandma School. The same as every Monday morning. But this Monday was different. A researcher was coming to interview some students for a TV documentary about the school. So at 10 oclock Katrina was waiting outside the researchers room for her interview. The door opened and Fiona came out. Fiona was one of the “Beauties”， the name for a group of trendy girls in her class. Katrina went in and closed the door. “Hello，” said the woman at the desk. She smiled and pointed to an empty chair. The film researchers last name was Jane and she already knew who Katrina was and where she lived. “I see youre from Hoy, Katrina.” “Aye, thats right，” Katrina answered. “Why dont you go to school on Hoy？” “Och, the school on Hoy only goes to Secondary 2，” Katrina explained. “So Ive been coming here to Kirkwall since last year.” “I see. Do you come by ferry every day then？” Jane asked. “No, I cant do that，” Katrina told her. “It takes too long. I have to live in the hostel from Monday to Friday.” Jane was surprised. “Ah, thats interesting. The school has a hostel？” “Aye，” Katrina told her. “The students from the other islands live in the hostel on weekdays. I come over from Hoy early on Monday morning and I go home after school on Friday.”36 . Which is the right route(路线) for Katrina to go to school?ALynessHoutonKirkwallHoyBLynessHoyHoutonKirkwallCHoyLynessHoutonKirkwallDHoyHoutonKirkwallLyness37 . Why was the Monday different for Katrina?ABecause Katrinas mother drove her to the ferry.BBecause Katrina first took the ferry to school.CBecause Katrina would take part in an interview.DBecause Katrina was unhappy to leave home.38 . Which one is TRUE about Katrina?AShe is now in Secondary 2.BHer mother is a film researcher.CShe is one of the “Beauties”.DHer home is far from the school.39 . What does the underlined word “hostel” refer to?AA restaurant where people have dinner.BA place with rooms for people to live in.CA new subject in Kirkwall Grandma School.DA kind of tool students can use to get to school.四、信息归纳A special app for deaf kids-StorySignThere is some good news for deaf children. Huawei develops a new app(应用程序) called StorySign. The app will make it easier for deaf children to read stories.Huawei uses the AI technology to create StorySign. It can run on a phone or tablet(平板电脑) and people can use it for free. _ do the children and their parents use it? First, download(下载) the app from the app store in 10 different languages. Next, choose a book from the apps library. Then they will see a character called Star. Star will turn the written words into sign language(手语) to help deaf kids read. The first book on the StorySign plat