人教版2019-2020学年下学期八年级期中测试英语试题（II）卷

人教版2019-2020学年下学期八年级期中测试英语试题（II）卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、完型填空Do you know Tina? Tina is my uncles _ . She is my cousin and friend. She is 13 years old. Her birthday（生日）is _ May 3rd. She is a very _ girl and many people like her. She likes playing ping-pong very much. I like playing ping-pong, too. She plays ping-pong with _ after school.Tina is a _ . She is in No.1 Middle School. She studies _ different subjects at school. She likes arts, music and English. She doesnt like maths because she is not good at _ . But she has a very helpful（有帮助的）_ ， Jack. He is very good at maths. He _ Tina a lot when she has questions. Tina doesnt like any subjects, _ she often gets good grades in every subject.1 . AsisterBbrotherCdaughterDson2 . AatBonCinDof3 . AniceBboringCdifficultDinteresting4 . AherByouChimDme5 . AstudentBteacherCclassmateDboy6 . AmanyBmuchCmusicDone7 . AcoloursBartCsoDnumbers8 . AbrotherBmotherCauntDgrandmother9 . AwantsBexcusesChelpsDthanks10 . AandBorCsoDbut二、阅读单选There was a lovely vegetable patch(菜园).A large tree grew there.Both the patch and the tree gave the place a wonderful look,and they were the pride of the gardener.But no one knew that the vegetables and the tree couldnt stand each other.The vegetables hated the trees shadow(阴影),because it left them only just enough light to live.The tree,on the other hand,hated the vegetables because they drank nearly all the water,leaving him just enough to live.The situation became so serious that the vegetables decided to use up all the water in the ground so that the tree would die.The tree answered back by not protecting the vegetables from the hot sun,so they began to dry up.Soon the vegetables were really weak,and the tree was drying up.The gardener wondered why and stopped watering them.When he did that,both the tree and the vegetables realized that it was better to help each other.They learned how to live in harmony with those around them.So they decided to work together,using both the shade and the water to grow well.After seeing how well they were doing,the gardener gave the best care to the vegetable patch,watering and fertilizing(施肥)it better than any other patch for miles around.11 . Why didnt the vegetables and the tree get on well with each other?ABecause the vegetables wanted more light.BBecause the tree drank almost all the water.CBecause the vegetables werent the pride of the gardener.DBecause the vegetables didnt look as wonderful as the tree.12 . From the passage we know .Athe vegetables were sorry to see the tree drying upBthe gardener was very angry with the vegetables and the treeCthe gardener didnt know what was happening in the patch at firstDthe tree didnt know how important the sun was to vegetables13 . The underlined phrase “in hormony” means “” in Chinese.Afor longBcarefullyCeffectivelyDharmoniously14 . The passage is mainly about .Awhy the sunlight and water were very importantBhow the gardener took care of his vegetable patchCwhy the gardener was proud of his vegetable patchDwhat happened between the vegetables and the treeDo you often go shopping? You go to a clothes store and see a lot of clothes. Can you buy the right clothes for yourself? Here are some ideas for you. First, ask yourself a question: What style(款式) of clothes do I want? If so, you can know the style of clothes you want.Then, choose the color. You can find clothes in all colors. Some people like red and others like black. Next, find the right size. If you are short, you can choose Size S. And if you are tall, you can choose Size L. Last, ask the shop_assistant to give you a good price. In this way, you can buy the clothes you really like.15 . What question do you need to ask yourself first?AWhat color of clothes do I like?BWhat style of clothes do I want?CWhat size of clothes do I want?DHow much are the clothes?16 . If you are short, you can choose _.ASize SBSize MCSize LDSize XL17 . What does the underlined phrase “shop assistant” mean in Chinese?A设计师B售货员C清洁员D收银员18 . Put the sentences in the right order(顺序). Choose the color of clothes. Choose the style of clothes.Get a good price. Find the right size.ABCD19 . Whats the best title(题目) for the passage?AClothes and StylesBClothes and ColorsCClothes and PricesDIdeas of Buying ClothesIn the ancient Arabic tale called Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, the young hero Ali Baba says “Open Sesame” and a door to hidden treasures is opened to him. The old story had a special meaning for Ma Yun. He drew inspiration from_for A: Chinas largest e-commerce(电子商务) website.In 1995 Ma was working for US trading company, when he was introduced to the Internet. “I knew nothing about personal computers. I had never touched a keyboard before,” he said. He searched the word “beer” and saw that nothing came up about Chinese products.Ma had an idea. Why not build a large Internet market to connect consumers(消费者) and companies from all over the world? That way they could do business online.That is how Alibaba began. His company grew quickly. But that doesn t mean everything went smoothly for Ma. Alibaba had a difficult time in 2000, when many Internet companies failed. He was successful because he managed to attract investment into his company.But there is a deeper reason.It is Mas attitude. “You deserve(值得) to live your dream,” he said. “Everyone thought I was daydreaming when I started. But the most important thing is that we believed in our dream from day one, to today and tomorrow. Of course we made many mistakes, but we never gave up hope.”Besides the determination(决心), Ma is also smart. For him, success in business is like trying to catch a rabbit. “If there are nine rabbits, focus on catching onedont try and catch them all,” he said. “Change your ways if you need to, but dont change the rabbit. Get one first, put it in your pocket and then catch the others.”20 . What does the word “it” in the first paragraph refer to（所指）?AThe young hero Ali Baba.BThe phrase “Open Sesame”.CThe old story.DThe website.21 . From Paragraph 2, we know that Ma Yun _.Awas working in an Internet company in the USBstarted to learn about computers in 1995Cwas determined to buy and sell Chinese beerDwanted to produce Chinese personal computers.22 . What happened to Ma Yun in 2000?AHe attracted investment during a difficult time.BHis company grew quickly and smoothly.CHis Internet company failed like many others.DHe founded his own company.23 . What is the main idea of the last paragraph?AMas good qualities.BThe importance of working hard.CMas hobbycatching rabbits.DThe secrets of Mas success.WONDERFUL EVENTSHORSE RACING ALL YEAR ROUNDRaces Start at 3 p.m. Every SundayCity Sports CenterLots of Free Parking SpaceFree presentsNo children allowed100 YEARS OF PICTURESTHEN AND NOW(Photo Show)See the Tianjin History From 1900-2000February 1- April 30City Art Museum, 750 High StreetTuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. 5 p.m.WEEKEND SALESThis Saturday 2-6 p.m.EVERYTHING 20%-40% OFFVisit Us at Block Grandview MallRealize Your DreamsSave Time and MoneyFall in Love with Prices We OfferDANCE PARTYCELEBRATE A SPECIAL DATEBringing Your Sweet HeartSUNDAY NIGHT, COUNTRY CLUBLive Band(乐队) from 9 p.m. 1 a.m.$ 25 A Couple(夫妇)$ 15 A Single(单个的) Person24 . What can you do if you only have time between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday?AGo shoppingBGo to see a photo showCGo to the dance party with your sweet heartDGo to watch the horse racing25 . How much will Mr. and Mrs. Smith pay if they want to go to the dance party?A15 dollarsB25 dollarsC30 dollarsDFor free26 . Where can you see the article above?AIn a fashion magazineBIn a tour guideCIn a newspaperDIn a sports ad三、语法填空用括号中所给词的适当形式填空，使语篇意思完整，必要时请用否定式。While some people stick to only27 . (first) kind of movie, I like to watch different kinds depending on how I feel that day. When Im down or tired, I prefer movies that can cheer me up. Comedies or cartoons have funny dialog and 28 . (usual) have a happy ending. The characters may not be perfect, but they do 29 . (them) best to solve the problems.30 . (after)watching them, I find the problems suddenly seem less serious and feel much better. Laughing for two hours is a good way31 . (relax)！I dont watch dramas or documentaries when Im sad or tired. Dramas make me even 32 . (sad). Documentaries33 . (provide) plenty of information about a certain subject，but when Im tired I dont want to think too much. I dont mind action movies when Im too tired to think. I can just shut off my brain, sit back and enjoy 34 . (watch)an exciting superhero.Once in a while, I like to watch scary35 . (movie). They can be fun, but Im too scared to watch them alone, so I always bring my brother. He 36 . (are)afraid of these kinds of movies and I dont feel so scared with him.阅读下面的短文,用括号内所给词的适当形式填空,必要时可加助动词。Recently thieves（小偷）broke into many houses and many things got lost, I would like 37 . （give）you some advice about how 38 . （keep）your house safe from thieves. First, lets 39 . （talk）about lighting. We should turn on the outside lights at night, Inside the house,its a good idea 40 . （put）automatic timers （自动定时器）on lights. When you are out, it will still look like someone is at home, If you live in an apartment building, 41 . （make） sure that theres good lighting in the garage and in the hallways. Next, lets talk about locks. First of all, cheap locks are not safe. You should buy special locks to lock your doors and windows. Remember 42 . （lock）your doors and windows, even when you leave for just a minute. Half of the thieves break in through 43 . （locked）doors and windows. My next advice is 44 . （not keep）lots of money in the house. Its wise 45 . （put）your money in a bank. You should put marks on your other expensive things, like television, stereos and cameras, so that the police can return them to you if they are found. Believe it or not, if. you follow all of these suggestions above, your house 46 . （be）safer.四、填空阅读填空根据短文内容完成表格中所缺信息，在答题卷上相应的横线上填写答案每空限填一个单词。The University of St Andrews is the setting of royal(皇家的) love: on the grounds of this great Scottish university Prince William and Kate Middleton first met and fell in love.More than that, St Andrews is Scotlands first university and one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. Founded in 1413 (just after Oxford and Cambridge), over 6 hundred years, the university has been well known as one of Europes leading and most distinctive(有特色的) centers for teaching and research.St Andrews is located in a small, historical town to the coast of North East Scotland. The university itself is the perfect place for learning. On average(平均) one in three people you see in the street have something to do with the university. You start to feel very quickly that you belong.As a student in St Andrews, playing golf is a must. With the town itself known around the world as “The Home of Golf”, the university is within minutes of the ancient golf-playing ground in the world, the Old Course, just near the sea. Students can take a break from their studies by enjoying a game of golf, and the university itself is a popular place to go.It has one of the lowest dropout(辍学) rates in the UK-98 percent of students complete their degree. Perhaps its p