广州市2020版八年级上学期期末英语试题（I）卷

广州市2020版八年级上学期期末英语试题（I）卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、完型填空Jane had two children and lived a hard life. She had to pay for the housing and _ clothes. She worked in a _ every day and got $230 a week. Even when she was _， she went to work. Jane worked hard and did a great job. She depended on tips(小费) to help her get _ money to pay the bills. One night, after Jane had served dinner to a family, _ left a big tip on the table. It was _. Jane was taking care of another family at their table. When she turned back, she found somebody took the money away. Jane saw a woman at another table looking at her when she _ the restaurant. Jane went to ask her what food she wanted. She _ just a sandwich. She did not leave a tip after eating and Jane heard that she paid with a $20 bill. Jane was sure the woman had stolen her _， but she couldnt prove(证明) it. The next night, the _ woman came into the restaurant. She gave Jane $50. She said, “I was sorry to take your money last _. I had a bad day. Someone stole my wallet. I was so angry that I took your money. _ thats not right. People should _ good things, not bad things. So I want you to take the money.” “Ill take the $20 but you keep the _. I know you need it，” said Jane. “You should have called the police，” the manager said to Jane. Jane said, “No. We should forgive(原谅) when someone says _ and wants to make it right. We should try to help each other.”1 . AbuyBdoCmakeDwash2 . AbookstoreBhospitalCrestaurantDschool3 . AangryBafraidChappyDtired4 . AenoughBlittleCmuchDsome5 . AheBsheCweDthey6 . A$20B$30C$40D$507 . Alooked atBlooked aroundClooked afterDlooked for8 . AorderedBmadeCsoldDserved9 . AbookBmoneyCdinnerDwallet10 . AoldBbeautifulCsameDstrange11 . AnightBweekCmonthDyear12 . AAndBButCSoDOr13 . AacceptBborrowCcookDshare14 . AmoneyBpromisesCrestDwords15 . AhelloBthanksCgoodbyeDsorry二、阅读单选Henry is a little fatter than he wants to be.He wants to lose some weight （减轻重量）.He tries not to eat too much and he eats very little sugar because it will make him fat.He also does exercise every day.He swims,and he runs about two miles a day.Now he is stronger than before.Henrys sister,Susan, is healthier than Henry.She is also younger and thinner than he is.She does exercise every day.She doesnt eat much meat.She eats a lot of fruit and vegetables, because she thinks they are better for her health.16 . Henry wants to be_Aa little fatterBa little thinnerCa little olderDa little younger17 . Which will make people fat?AMeat and fruitBSugar and meat.CFruit and vegetables .DVegetables and sugar.18 . Susan is _ than Henry.Ayounger but fatterBolder and healthierCthinner but not strongerDthinner and healthier.One summer my friend and I decided to go to Italy for a holiday and we decided to travel there without going through a travel agencyYou know，you would be submerged(淹没) in crowds of tourists and lose lots of opportunities to get familiar with the country more closelyWe started to think over our trip and managed to come up with a free tour of ItalyThe trip was not very long but it was still very pleasantWe look forward to going there again! Of course，we spent lots of time arranging the trip，but it was well worth it! Of course I was afraid that something would go wrong and I was especially anxious about my visa，but everything went quite smoothly in the endThe most difficult part was getting a visa（签证）without an invitationIn the Italian consulate，one must hand in some official paper proving that one has a hotel booked for oneself in order to get the visaThen we had to solve the ticket problemAirlines often sell cheap tickets and we bought ours far in advanceThe next step was to book a hotelWe finally booked a hotel about 30 km away from the heart of Rome and it was the perfect choice for our tripEvery day we took a train that carried us to the heart of RomeOur big house，which was surrounded by the forest，was a rare place for the fresh air and complete silence，beautiful views，hospitable hosts，comfortable living conditions delighting us to no endBesides this，we were very lucky that our mistress was RussianShe gave us a lot of advice that was of great useShe told us what transport to choose and where the best places to goDont be afraid to arrange your trip by yourselfIts not difficult! The only thing Ill say right now is that we really enjoyed traveling by ourselvesWe walked with a map and a guidebook to wherever we wanted and we even met some of our fellow countrymen on the way just two or three timesSo if youre also planning a single trip，dont forget to take a Russian-Italian phrasebook as people in Italy prefer to speak in their native tongue19 . Why does the author want to go to Italy again?AHe had a great time thereBItaly has a lot of attractionsCHis friend invited him thereDHe didnt stay in Italy long enough20 . What does the author think was the hardest in preparing for his Italian trip?ABuying cheap airline tickets to Italy before the travelingBGetting a visa without an invitation from the Italian consulateCBooking a comfortable hotel on his own in RomeDSolving the ticket problem far in advance21 . Which of the following questions has NOT been answered in the passage?AWhy did the author decide to go to Italy for a holiday for the first time?BWhy did the author decide not to follow a travel agency?CHow did the author prepare for his trip?DWhat tools did the author use for his traveling?In 50 years of traveling， Colin McCorpuodale has visited every country in the world except three. And everywhere he goes， he sends himself a postcard. He always chooses a postcard with beautiful scenery (风景). Usually he writes just a short message to himself. However， he wrote an interesting story on his latest one， from the Malians Island.Mr. McCorpuodale lives in London. On one of the walls in his room， you can see a large map of the world. There are hundreds of little red pins (大头针) stuck in it. “These pins mean a lot to me. ” says Mr. McCorpuodale， “I follow the rule. Im allowed to stick one in only if Ive been in a place for more than 24 hours. ”Naturally， Mr. McCorpuodale has his favorite places. New Zealand， he describes as “a wonderful country”. About China， he says， “This is the country in the world which is completely different. There is no European influence. ”Wherever he goes， Mr. McCorpuodale takes with him a photo of his wife， a candle， a shirt with a secret pocket and a pen.So why does he do it? For the postcards or the travels? Mr. McCorpuodale laughs， “Neither. Only for the meaningful life. ”22 . What did Mr. McCorpuodale write about on his latest postcard?AMalians Island.BAn interesting story.CBeautiful scenery.DHis favorite places.23 . On a wall in Mr. McCorpuodales room， there _.Aa map of the worldBa postcard to himselfCa message to himselfDa photo of his wife24 . According to Mr. McCorpuodal， theres no European influence _.Ain New ZealandBin AmericaCin AustraliaDin China25 . Wherever Mr. McCorpuodale goes he always takes something with him， EXCEPT_.Aa candleBa special shirtCa postcardDa penPRIVATE ENGLISH LESSONSAn experienced teacher is offering private lessons in English.Please email me at the address below and tell me:Your ageReasons for learning EnglishYour level of EnglishAreas that you need to focus on grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.Mrs. Daniels( daniels_)From: Li_HTo: daniels_CC:Subject: English LessonsDear Mrs. Daniels,I recently saw your advertisement on the university website offering private English lessons. Im very interested in your private lessons and would like some more information.I am a student at Aston College here in Hong Kong studying English, so my language level is already quite good.However, I feel that I need to improve my listening and speaking skills. This is because Im planning to study at London University in England next year and I think your lessons will help me to live and study abroad.Could you send me some more information about the lessons offered, such as where and when they will be held and how much they cost? Also, I would like to know whether you teach students in groups or one-on-one.I would be glad to supply any further information you might need.Regards,Li Hua26 . Where did Li Hua see Mrs. Daniels advertisement?AAt London UniversityBIn a newspaperCOn the InternetDOn TV27 . Why did Li Hua write the email?ATo make friends with Mrs. DanielsBTo apply to study at London UniversityCTo get more information about Mrs. Daniels lessonsDTo find out more information about Aston College28 . Which of the following information did Li Hua NOT mention in his email?AHis ageBHis reasons for learning EnglishCHis language levelDThe language skills he wants to focus on29 . Li Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his_.Alistening and writingBwriting and speakingClistening and grammarDlistening and speaking30 . What can we learn about Li Hua from his email?AHe is now living in EnglandBHe is a student in Hong KongCHis level of English is very low.DHe is studying at London University.三、根据首字母、中文提示填空单词拼写31 . This movie theater has the most c_ seats.32 . Hotels usually cut their p_ in winter. About 200 yuan a night is enough.33 . He was the quietest performer. He danced w_music.34 . Welcome to our n_.Thank you.35 . My sister Isabel is the most b_ person I know.36 . Last weeks talent show was a great s_.37 . What do you think of Funky Fashions?I think its the w_.The clothes there are too expensive.38 . Of all the clothes stores, you can buy clothes the most c_in Jasons.39 . I like this supermarket best because I can buy the f_ food here.40 . Town Cinema has the biggest screens and the best s_.四、选用适当的单词补全对话Mike: Hi, Cindy!Cindy: Hello, Mike.Mike: Cindy, I_a photo. Is it yours?Cindy: Yes. It is_Thank you, Mike.Mike:_Who are they in this picture?Cindy: They are my grandparents.Mike:_this man your father?Cindy: No. He is my fathers brother. He is my_Mike: Whos the boy? Is_your brother?Cindy: No. He is my friend, Eric. He is in China now.Mike: What is his_? I want to know something_China.Cindy: It is . You can_Eric at 536-85472, too.Mike: Thanks. Have a_day!Cindy: You, too.41 . AlostBaskCfoundDspell42 . AyoursBmineCmyDyour43 . ANot thankBWhat about youCI am sorryDYou are welcome44 . AIsBAreCAmDWhos45 . AsonBgrandpaCauntDuncle46 . AsheBheCherDhis47 . AfamilyBnameCphone numberDe-mail48 . AforBinCaboutDto49 . AseeBcallClookDsay50 . AgoodBfirstCnextDsome五、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。Preparing for meals is tiring. You may have to spend hours 51 . (get) everything ready for cooking. Now in China, new mobile apps are here to help.These apps provide you52 . meat, fish, and vegetables, almost everything you need for a meal. You can order whenever you like and make a53 . (decide) on the time for54 . (they)to arrive. If you like, the food can55 . (make) for a certain dish. Some apps 56 . guide you to cook step by step can make cooking much 57 . (easy).Compared with the traditional way58 . (go) to the market, mobile apps save your time and energy. With such 59 . new use of th