人教版2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中联考英语试卷D卷

人教版2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中联考英语试卷D卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、完型填空The other day my daughter finally had a day off work. We decided to go out in the_for the time, together! It was an enjoyable experience. Then a surprising thing happened. She turned and asked, “Hey, Dad, can I_the boat?” I had a look of fear in my eyes_the boat can be driven at a very high speed and can be turned over very quickly. However, I gave the driving seat to her and began_her how to properly control the boat. I told her to remain calm as I had completely believed in her.It can be both frightening and exciting when your child tries doing something, even if its a small thing, you still feel like they are growing up too fast and its out of your_Time goes by so quickly, so its_to spend time with your kids, with your family. It is an amazing feeling to experience as their confidence grows.In every situation if you relax, take your time, and show confidence, you will have a great_We not only had a_morning on the boat, but also invited our little neighbour who is 8 years old and put him in the_right between us. As I drove at top speed, making sudden turns and jumping over the waves, all I could hear was my neighbour_and screaming at the top of his voice because he was having such a great time.1 . AplaneBtrainCcarDboat2 . AdriveBtouchCcarryDbuy3 . AifBbutCsinceDuntil4 . AteachingBremindingCwarningDasking5 . AsenseBcontrolCstateDsight6 . AearlyBimportantCquickDeasy7 . AthoughtBfriendCtimeDchance8 . AsafeBfunCfreeDcold9 . AqueueBbedCfloorDseat10 . AlaughingBspeakingCdancingDSinging二、阅读单选Shopping in Singapore is really a pleasure for tourists. The Great Singapore Sale is held every year, usually during the summer months. Singapores famous shopping stores welcome a great number of visitors from all over the world. Their shopping hours last till midnight. During this time, nice and cheap goods are on sale for tourists to choose from. Tourists can also try delicious foods there and experience the Singaporean nightlife.Certain stores offer discounts of up to 70 percent or even higher if people use their credit（信用）cards. For tourists that hold a special Tourist Card, they can enjoy a lot of benefits(好处), such as discounts on watches, jewellery and cosmetics (化妆品). The card also gives discounts when you visit local attractions such as Singapore Zoo. It is well worth checking out in the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8-week Shopping Marathon. Orchard Road is surely the best place for shopping in the city. A large number of restaurants and clubs can be found in this area. Marina Bay includes both big department stores（百货商店） as well as small shops, so everything you would want to buy can be found here. Advice for tourists planning to enjoy this festival of shopping: travel light and take a comfortable pair of shoes with you, for you are sure to do a lot of walking and return with your bags much heavier. 11 . You will see the Great Singapore Sale if you go to Singapore in _.AJanuaryBAugustCMayDNovember12 . We can learn from the passage that _.Athe Great Singapore Sale is held twice a year Bthe Shopping Marathon lasts for more than two monthsCOrchard Road is Singapores best shopping street DMarina Bay is a lonely street with small shops13 . Why are tourists advised to travel light if they want to enjoy the shopping festival? AThey will buy many goods and have to do lots of walking.BIt is not safe for them to take heavy bags with them. CThere is heavy traffic in the shopping districts of Singapore.DTravelling with too many things is not allowed in Singapore. China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them，all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival(到达) in Beijing last year，Ive found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However，people still use their bicycles to get around.For many，its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colorssilver，green，red，blue，yellow，whatever you want.Eager（渴望的） to be part of Chinese culture，I bought a bicycle. I at once jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderlyTo be safe，I stayed with a“pack”of bikers while cars on the streets came running quickly out of nowhere at times.I didnt want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide，so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.14 . According to the writer，why are bicycles still popular in China today?ABecause they are traditional and safe.BBecause they are easy and inexpensive.CBecause they are colorful and useful.DBecause they are fast and cheap.15 . The writer decided to buy a bicycle because he hoped _.Ato ride it for funBto use it for transportCto experience local cultureDto improve his riding skills16 . Which of the following best describes the writers biking experience?AThe author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.BThe author was annoyed by the air while riding.CThe author was praised by the other bikers.DThe author took great pleasure in biking.TomorrowlandJurassic WorldSan AndreasAvengers: Age ofUltronRunning Time2 hr. 10 min.2 hr. 4 min.1 hr. 54 min.2 hr. 21 min.Genre(类型)ActionActionActionActionDirectorBrad BirdColin TrevorrowBrad PeytonJoss WhedonCast(演员表)Britt RobertsonGeorgeClooney,Raffey CassidyBryce DallasHoward, ChrisPratt, VincentDOnofrioAlexandraAddario, DwayneThe RockJohnsonChris Evans,Robert DowneyJr., SamuelL.JacksonRelease(上映) DateMay 22, 2016June 12, 2016May 29, 2016May 1, 201617 . Which movie was directed by Colin Trevorrow?ATomorrowlandBSan AndreasCJurassic WorldDAvengers: Age of Ultron18 . Where would you be most likely to find the text?AIn an opera house.BIn a cinema.CIn a library.DIn a bookstore.When I was a kid in Minnesota, watermelon was expensive. One of my fathers friends, Bernie, was a rich businessman who owned a large store in St. Paul. Every summer, when the first watermelons arrived, Bernie would call. Dad and I would go to Bernies place. Wed sit on the edge of the dock(码头), feet dangling(摇晃), and got ready for a big meal. Bernie would take his knife, cut our first watermelon, hand us both a big piece and sit down next to us. Then wed bury our faces in watermelon, eating only the heartthe reddest, juiciest, firmest, sweetest, most seed-free partand throw away the rest.Bernie was my fathers idea of a rich man. I always thought it was because he was such a successful businessman. Years later, I realized that it was not Bernies wealth itself but his way of dealing with it that my father liked. Bernie knew how to stop working, get together with friends and eat only the heart of the watermelon.What I learned from Bernie is that being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to eat only the heart of the watermelon. If you dont take the time to dangle your feet over the dock and enjoy lifes small pleasure, your work is probably hurting your life.For many years, I forgot that lesson Id learned as a kid on the loading dock. I was too busy making all the money I could. Well, Ive relearned it. I hope I have time left to enjoy the success of others and to take pleasure in the day. Thats the heart of the watermelon. I have learned again to throw the rest away.19 . In the second paragraph, the writer and his father were feeling _.ArelaxedBworriedChungryDproud20 . In the eyes of the writers father, Bernie _.Awas just a rich businessmanBworked hard all the timeClived a rich but healthy lifeDknew how to make money21 . The underlined part “the heart of the watermelon” in the last paragraph refers to _.Athe best part of the watermelonBthe writers busy lifeCthe writers decision of making moneyDthe writers hope of enjoying life22 . What can we learn from the passage?AOne has to work hard to reach his goal.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CWatermelon is the healthiest fruit.DOne should keep work-life balance.三、用单词的正确形式完成句子选用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。one minute west big different23 . -How far is your home from your school?- Its about fifteen _ walk.24 . Among all the apples, the little baby chose _one.25 . -How many times have you been to Hong Kong?- Only_.26 . There are lots of _ between American English and British English.27 . Pizzas are very popular in _ culture.四、单词填空People hate mice, but one 28 . has won the hearts of the people all over the world - the famous Mickey Mouse.29 . 1928, a man called Walt Disney made a cartoon mouse that could talk in his movie. He30 . his mouse Mickey Mouse. People, both the young and the old, were very excited at the talking mouse.Mickey was a clean mouse in the movie. Perhaps this is one reason 31 . people hate real mice but love Mickey Mouse. In his early life, Mickey made some32 . . People were angry. They wrote to Disney and said that they didnt want Mickey33 . do silly things. So Disney 34 . a new animal named Donald Duck. He also made a dog called Pluto. This dog did 35 . things and made mistakes wherever he went. Now Mickey Mouse is not 36 . clean but also important; he is a beautiful 37 . clever star. He has fans in almost every country.五、语法填空第二节语法填空Today we are developing a new idea - Money is the measure of all things. Increasingly, people are being judged by what they own, and not by their good qualities. This is 38 . (certain) true among many people in China.According to a survey that 39 . (do) in 2013, China is the most materialistic (物欲横流的) country in the world. Twenty- three percent of Chinese said they measured success by the things they owned (cars, homes, jewelry, designer clothes) compared 40 . just 21 percent in America, 20 percent in Canada and 16 percent in Britain.Recently, this worship of materialism 41 . (spread) into schools 42 . some kids like to show off their Apple Watches, iphones 6s and expensive running shoes, feeling very good about 43 . (they). Seeing this, some poorer students now feel intimidated (威胁) by their 44 . (rich) classmates. In some cases this has affected their performance in school.45 . having rich parents doesnt automatically (自动地) bring good grades and having poor parents doesnt automatically bring bad grades. It is hard work 46 . is the key to 47 . (succeed), not the cost of your running shoes. And hard work is what develops good character - that, not money, should be the true measure of all things.六、填空任务型阅读 阅读下列短文，根据短中的信息完成文后表格。（每空一词）Have you ever been so worried about something that you have a headache or even cant sleep at night? Then you cannot pay enough attention during a test or in your study. If so, then you know that is stress. You are worried too much about something. The bad feeling in your mind can make you angry, sad, or scared, and can even give you a stomachache or a headache.However, some kind of stress is good. You might feel excited when you are called to give a speech at school. You feel nervous but excited. This kind of stress can help you to get things well done. And you may do a better job in your test if the stress pushes you to prepare more beforehand(提前).On the other hand, bad stress can last long if you are unable to come over your problems. You may not feel well, if your parents are having a quarrel, if a family member is badly ill, if youre doing poorly at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy