人教版2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中英语试题A卷(模拟)

人教版2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中英语试题A卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、单选题1 . Do you like to work with animals?Yes We should _ animals as our good friendsAthinkBrealizeChopeDregard2 . I think Ms. Brown is a great teacher._. The students like her very much.AThats too sureBThat sounds goodCI dont knowDYoure welcome3 . My sister is ill. I have to _ her at home.Alook atBlook afterClook upDlook for4 . The clothes in the other store are _, but _as those in this store.Amuch cheaper; not as betterBfar more cheaper; not as betterCmuch more cheaper; not as goodDfar cheaper; not as good5 . What do you want to be in the future, Lucy?I want to be _ pilot. It is _exciting job.Aa; aBa; anCthe; an6 . Nanjing isnt as large _ Shanghai, but its the second _ city in East China.Alike, largestBas, largestClike, largeDas, large7 . Have you ever thought about how these things can actually _?Aput to good useBbe put to good useCbeing put to good useDbe put to good used8 . Where is your uncle?He _ to South Africa on business.He has _ there twice.Ahas been；goneBwill go；beenCwent；goneDhas gone；been9 . - I suppose well go to plant trees tomorrow.- Sounds great! Thats a lot of fun. Id like toyou.AvisitBjoinCdropDmeet10 . Its not the best dictionary you can buy;, its better than nothing.AhoweverBinsteadCin factDalso11 . All animals need _ water.AlittleBmanyClot ofDplenty of12 . Can you hear what Maria said just now? I cant hear anything. She said to _.AherBhersCherself13 . Would you like to go to the _ with me? Yes, Id love to. I want to see the new film Green Book.AparkBcinemaCrestaurantDsupermarket14 . Which sport do you like _, basketball or football? Basketball, of course. Kobe is my favorite sports star.AwellBbetterCbestDthe best二、完型填空完形填空请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。It all started at the beginning of the ninth grade. Carmen found she couldnt see things_all the time. She became very worried， but she hoped_would know that. When her mother asked her to see the eye doctor， she didnt_. But her mothers mind was made up.Three days later， Carmen got new glasses and instructions from her doctor. “All of the kids will think Im_” Carmen said. Her mother_and shook her head. “You look just as beautiful as before”， she said. But Carmen didnt believe her.The next day， Carmen kept the_in her pocket as she walked into the schoolyard. She stood alone away from her friends， feeling_Suddenly， she heard her friend Theresa shout. Carmen ran over to the other girls. “Whats the_?” she asked.“My ring is gone!” Theresa cried. “My sister sent it to me from California. Its very_and I cant lose it.”Carmen and her friends began to_for the ring in the grassy area of the playground. Carmen realized that she could do better_she could see better. She took the glasses out and put them on. Everything looked so_! So clear! She looked down at the ground and a bright light caught her eyes. It was the_.“Here it is，” she shouted. She handed it to Theresa.“Thanks， Carmen，” she said. “I_thought wed find it.” she paused (停顿). “Hey， I didnt know you wore glasses. They look great!”Carmen had_that she was wearing the new glasses. “Thanks，” she replied.“Maybe wearing glasses wont be so bad after all.” Carmen thought.15 . AclearlyBcarefullyCfreelyDquickly16 . AeverybodyBanybodyCsomebodyDnobody17 . ArefuseBmindCagreeDunderstand18 . AcoolBsillyCproudDpretty19 . AnoddedBcheeredCsmiledDshouted20 . AwatchBkeysCgiftDglasses21 . AtiredBunhappyCangryDnervous22 . AmatterBreasonCquestionDsecret23 . AspecialBcommonCcheapDheavy24 . AaskBwaitClookDpay25 . AthoughBifCbecauseDuntil26 . AnaturalBnewCinterestingDdifferent27 . AballBringCpresentDglasses28 . AstillBeverCneverDoften29 . AheardBfoundCrememberedDforgotten三、阅读单选Computer programmer David Jones earned $ 150,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a check card . Instead, he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18.He works for a small firm in Liverpool, where most young people of his age are finding jobs. Davids biggest headache is what to do with his money. Though he has high payment, he cannot drive a car, or get credit cards.David got his job four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-Levels(普通成绩) and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs,” he said. “I suppose $150,000 sounds a lot but I hope it will come to more than that this year.” He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother $20 a week as he lives with his parents. But most of his spare time is spent working. “Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school,” he said. “ But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway. I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.30 . why is David so different from other young people of his age?AHe has got a job.BHe lives at home with his parentsCHe does not get out much.DHe earns a high payment31 . Davids greatest problem is that _.Ahe cant be treated as an adult (grown-up) by the bankBhe cant make as many games as he wishesChe doesnt know what to buy with the moneyDhe is too young to drive a car32 . He was employed by the company because _Ahe had worked in a computer shopBhe had written some computer programsChe is clever and works hard at his lessonsDhe had learnt computer from books and magazines33 . He left school after taking six O-Levels because _.Ahe was afraid of getting too old to start computingBhe didnt enjoy schoolChe wanted to work with computersDhe wanted to earn a lot of money.34 . Why does David think he might retire early?AHe thinks computer games might not always sell so well.BHe wants to stop working when he is a millionaire.COne has to be young to write computer programsDHe thinks his firm might close down.Doctor Carl was a very busy man. He always worked hard. He often forgot his families birthdays. Yesterday afternoon he remembered(记得) it was his wifes (妻子的) birthday. He loved his wife. He wanted to give her a present. On his way home from hospital, he bought some beautiful flowers in a shop. When doctor Carl got home, he gave his wife the flowers and said, “Happy birthday to you, dear!” “Its April 20th today. I remembered your birthday this year.” Mrs. Carl laughed and said, “My birthday was the day before yesterday, but thank you all the same. Better late than never!”35 . Where did Carl work?AIn a hospital.BIn a store.CIn a shop.DIn a family.36 . What did Carl buy for his wifes birthday?ASome fruits.BSome food.CNothing.DSome flowers.37 . What date is Carls wifes birthday?AToday.BThe day before yesterday.CApril 20th.DApril 18th.38 . Why did Carl forget his families birthday? Because _ .Ahe is too oldBhe works very hardChe is a doctorDhe is not busy39 . Where did he buy some flowers?AOn his way home from work.BOn his wifes birthday.COn his way to the shop.DOn his birthday.Ballet NYDancing can provide an outstanding cardiovascular (心血管的) workout, but this week the members of Ballet NY come to Pittshurgh to dance for people whose hearts need help. The performance will benefit the Artificial Heart Program of the Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute of UPMC. Ballet NY was founded 10 years ago by former New York City Ballet principal ballerina Judith Fugate and internationally famous dancer Medhi Bahiri, and former members of top dance companies. The performance starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Byham Theater, Downtown.Admission: $35$125.The top price includes post-concert coffee and dessert reception with the dancers.Details: 412-453-7777.Classic rock, literallyMannheim Steamroller will bring a breath of “Fresh Air” to the Benedum Center, Downtown, Monday. The band, which blends (交融) classical and rock influences with electronic and ancient instruments, is on the road in its “Fresh Air” tour. The name comes from a series of eight albums with that title. Music begins at 8 p.m.Admission: $40, &50 or $60.Details: 412-456-6666.Expansive endeavorsOutdoors adventure goes beyond fun. It is a way of encountering the weakness of our existence and seeing ourselves as rather small creatures after all. The Banff Mountain Film Festival helps us see that with movies that also are just downright good. Sponsored here by Venture Outdoors, the festival will be at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Byham Theatre, Downtown, with different films each night.Admission: $10, or $15 for both nights, in advance提前; $15 at the door.Details: 412-255-0564.In bloomChildren with spring fever (春倦症) can find an outlet on Saturday at the Frick Art& Historical Center, which is hosting “Green KidsWhats up?” The program brings children aged 4-8 into the garden on Fricks Point Breeze grounds, so that they can see what flowers are coming up in the early spring. The program, which runs 11-11:45 a.m., is free and includes an interactive tour and take-home activity. Meet in the Visitors Center at the Frick, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze.Details: 412-371-0600.40 . Where can you enjoy a program for free?AClassical rock, literally.BExpansive endeavors.CIn bloom.DBallet NY.41 . If a person with heart problem goes to Ballet NY, he will _.Aenjoy some wonderful dancesBbe cured of his illnessCdance on the stageDdrink coffee for free42 . If you are a music fan, you should go to _.AExpansive endeavorsBClassical rock, literallyCBallet NYDIn bloom43 . If three adults go straight to the Byham Theatre and buy tickets just before the festival starts, how much will they spend?A$40.B$30C$45.D$35.Millie is a little girl who is at the age of nine. She is a pupil in a primary school. She works hard at her subjects. In class, she takes an active part in all kinds of activities. She looks smarter than her classmates.One day, she was doing her homework after supper as usual. Her father was not in. Her mother was taking a shower in the bathroom. After she finished her homework, Millie asked her mother to check it for her, but her mother didnt answer her. A few minutes later, her mother was still in the bathroom. Millie felt strange. She knocked at the door. But her mother had no answer. She pushed the door open and found her mother lying on the floor. At the same time, she smelled something terrible. It was the gas. She quickly opened the window, turned off the gas and called 120 and 110 for help. Soon some doctors and policemen came and sent her mother to the nearest hospital. Her mother was saved at last.Why did the little girl know how to do that? That was because she had learned how to save herself and others in danger in school.44 . Although Millie is _, we should learn from her.Aa primary school pupilBa college studentCa nineteen-year-old girlDa middle school student45 . What was her mother doing while Millie was doing her homework?AShe was shopping.BShe was working.CShe was taking a shower.DShe was watching TV.46 . Why didnt her mother answer her?ABecause she was angry.BBecause theres something wrong with her mother.CBecause she wasnt at home.DBecause she is busy doing the housework.47 . The accident happened _.Ain Millies homeBin the cinemaCin a hospitalDin a school48 . We should be _ like Millie when we are in danger.Abrave and calmBshy and afraidCworried and frightenedDkind and strange四、根据首字母、中文提示填空单词拼写49 . In China，people may_（轮流） paying for the meal（完成句子）50 . Nearly 70_（百分之）of the fund was supplied by the government51 . His office is in the_（中心的）part of the city52 . He holds strange views on_（宗教）53 . Canada has two_（官方的）languages-English and French五、用所给单词的正确形式填空根据句意，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。54 . You shouldnt keep me _(wait) for so long time at the gate.55 . He can sit all day long without _(say) a word.56 . Its necessary for you to make plans to _(see) your friends in Switzerland.57 . Its too difficult for me to _(finish) the task in such a short time.58 . I felt _(relax) lying in the sun. What a good time!六、完成句子完成句子根据所给的汉语内容，用英语完成下列句子59 . 依我看，每所学校都应该有英语角_， every school should have an English corner60 . 水不断从小洞涌出The water keeps_from the little hole61 . 迄今为止，凯特己经学了500个汉字Kate has learned 500 Chinese words_62 . 我期盼收到妈妈的邮件I_the Email from my mum63 . 城市的空气没有农村的新鲜The air in the city isnt_that in the countryside七、填空If youre away from home, feeling a bit blue or searching for some comfort, the Danes have a solution. Its called “hygge”. Coming from Danish culture, but popularized by the British in 2016, hygge is much more than just a word, its becoming a feeling around the world.The hygge refers to the sense of happiness you get when your family is gathered together at new year or Christmas. It is all about the pleasant feelings of home: the smell of your mothers cooking, your partners arm around your shoulder and so on. Hygge is an antidote(良药) to stress. You know when youve got it, a gentle warmth starts spreading through your body. Another important part of hygge is that it has nothing to do with modern technology. Its a period time to relax your tired mind and eyes. So, put down that smartphone and turn off the computer. You should also know that hygge is not about healthy eating or more exercise. In fact, its just the opposite. Youre supposed to be lost in what you like: enjoy sweet snacks and calorie-laden cakes freely.Let yourself be carried on a wave of nostalgia(怀旧) back to your birthplace, and remember the childhood songs of your distant youth with a smile. If it helps, wrap yourself in a warm blanket and sleep with one of your favorite books (not