福州市2019-2020年度八年级上学期期中英语试题C卷

福州市2019-2020年度八年级上学期期中英语试题C卷姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、单选题1 . Liz, did you see the lantern show on Lantern Festival? Sure. _ beautiful lanterns!AWhatBHowCWhat a2 . Both Tom and Jim cant help _ after nearing such a funny story.AlaughBto laughClaughedDlaughing3 . Would you like to go to the concert with me? Id love to, _ I cant. I have a lot of homework to do.AorBbutCsoDand4 . Mr Chen told us that three fourths of the earth _covered with water.AwereBisCwasDare5 . - What is he doing for vacation?- Hes _.Agoing campBgo campCgo campingDgoing camping6 . He raised his voice _ everyone in the room _him clearly.Ato make , to hearBmaking , hearCto make , hearDmaking, to hear7 . A girl is singing by the river. Lets find aplace to go fishing.AcleanBbrightCquietDfresh8 . - Is this pen, Mike?- Yes, its mine.AmyByourChisDher9 . Must I stay here with you? No, you. You may go home, but yougo to the net bar (网吧).Amustnt；dont have to B. neednt；mustntBmust；need D. need；must10 . Peter doesnt have _ exercise, and watches _ television.AmanymanyBmanymuchCenough too muchDenoughtoo many11 . When is she leaving?She isnt leaving here_ Sunday morning .AunlessBuntilCifDin12 . -“_ do you watch TV?”-“Every day.”AHow longBHow muchC How oftenDWhen二、完型填空The pickle(咸菜)jar as far back as I can remember sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents bedroom. When Dad got ready for bed, he would empty his pockets and drop his _ into the jar.When the jar was filled, we would take the coins to the bank. Each time, as he gave the box of coins to the bank worker, he would say _ ,”These are for my sons college fund. Hell never work at the factory all his life like me.”The years passed, and I finished college and took a job. Once, while visiting my parents, I noticed that the pickle jar was_.I stared at the place beside the dresser where the jar had always stood. My father is a man of _ words and never told me about the values of determination and faith. But the jar had taught me all these virtues (美德)far _ than any words could have doneWhen I married, I told my wife Susan about the _part the lowly pickle jar had played in my life. In my mind, it showed, more than anything else, how much my _ had loved me. No matter how difficult things got at home，Dad_ to doggedly（坚持不懈地）drop his coins into the jar.The first Christmas after our _ was born, we spent the holiday with my parents. After dinner, Susan carried the baby into my parents _ to feed her. When Susan came back into the living room, there was _ strange in her eyes. She took my hand, _me into the room.“Look, she said softly, her eyes directing me to a place on the floor _ the dresser. To my amazement, there, as if it had never been _ stood the old pickle jar, the bottom already covered with coins. I walked over to the pickle jar, dug down into my pocket, and _ a handful of coins.With the strong feeling choking(使. 哽咽)me, I dropped the coins into the jar.13 . AcoinsBmoneyCpickleDpurse14 . AseriouslyBgentlyCanxiouslyDproudly15 . AsoldBgoneCstolenDbroken16 . AnoBfewCmanyDbig17 . AharderBeasierClessDmore18 . AimportantBdangerousCfantasticDhumorous19 . AauntBuncleCmotherDfather20 . AbeganBwantedChelpedDcontinued21 . AsonBdaughterCgrandsonDgranddaughter22 . AstudBkitchenCbedroomDbathroom23 . AnothingBsomethingCanythingDeverything24 . AleadingBsendingCcarryingDputting25 . AinBonCunderDbeside26 . AremovedBremainedCreturnedD. replaced27 . Ahanded inBpulled outCpicked upDlooked for三、阅读单选There was a businessman who was deep in debt(债务) and could see no way out. He sat on a park bench, head in his hands.Suddenly, an old man appeared before him. “I can see that something is troubling you,” he said. After listening to the businessmans story, the old man wrote out a check(支票), and put it in his hand, saying, “Take it and pay me back here exactly one year from today.” Then he turned and disappeared as quickly as he had come.The businessman saw in his hand a check for $500,000, signed by John D. Rockefeller, one of the richest men in the world.“I can pay off my debts in a second!” he realized. But instead, the businessman decided to put the check in his safe(保险箱). Just knowing it was there might give him the power to save his business, he thought.He went back and worked hard to make his business successful. Within several months, he was out of debt and making money once again.Exactly one year later, he returned to the park with the check. At the agreed-upon time, the old man appeared. Behind the old man was a nurse. The nurse spoke to the businessman and said that the old man was mentally ill and was always telling people he was John D. Rockefeller.The businessman was shocked to hear this. All year long hed been buying and selling, believing that he had half a million dollars behind him. Suddenly, he realized that it wasnt the money, real or imagined, that had turned his life around. It was his newfound self-confidence that gave him the power to achieve anything he went after.28 . The businessman probably felt_when he got the check from the old man.AanxiousBexcitedCannoyedDunhappy29 . The business put the check away because_.Ahe didnt want it to be stolenBhaving the money brought him confidenceChe hoped to find his real ownerDhe was scared of spending it30 . What does the underlined word “mentally” mean in Chinese?A心理上B身体上C言语上D行动上31 . What happened at the agreed-upon time the next year?AThe old man asked the businessman to pay back at once.BThe businessman returned the check to the old man.CThe old man didnt remember he was John D. Rockefeller. DThe businessman found out that the old man had a mental illness.32 . What does the story tell us?APoor people are less confident than the rich.BIt is easy for rich people to become poor.CSelf-confidence plays a big role in ones life.DMentally ill people understand lifes basic truths.When you meet problems, whom will you ask for help? Your parents, your teachers or your friends? Youd better tell others your bad feelings, and not face all the difficulties by yourself. Remember that there is always someone to help you. Be kind to yourself and ask for help.Name your feelings. Fox example, you may say “I am so angry!” loudly when you feel angry. You can also do exercise, listen to music, write a diary, play with a pet, go for a walk or do whatever helps you change to a better feeling.Be calm. Its time for you to get down to business. You need to understand what the problem is, with the help of others. You must deal with the problem. If you work on it, you will find good ways to deal with it and you will become stronger after this experience. Unhappiness wont stay for a long time, so dont think problems will catch you all the time. Instead, you should always see the bright side.33 . What should you do when you meet problems according to the writer?AFace difficulties by yourself.BAsk someone for help.CAsk others to deal with problems for you.DFeel unhappy and worried.34 . The writer tells us the following ways to deal with a bad feeling EXCEPT _ .Ahaving a walkBdoing exerciseClistening to musicDtravelling35 . Why must you deal with problems according to the passage?ANo one wants to help you.BOthers believe you can make it.CThis will make you strong.DYou can have something to talk about.36 . You should _ when you face difficulties.Asee the hopeBbe honestCbe seriousDforget diff37 . Whats the best title for this passage?AHelp from OtherBGood Ways to Help OthersCGood Ways to Deal with ProblemsDHow to Get along with OthersAs school kids, we might have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize. Or they can be small. You may just want to become one of the ten best students in your class.Once you have found a dream, what do you do with it? Have you ever tried to make your dream come true?Follow Your Heart by Australian writer Andrew Matthews tells us that realizing our dreams is lifes biggest challenge, you may think youre not very good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of thoughts stop you from getting your dream, the book says. In fact, everyone can realize their dreams. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dream is. Dont let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want and you will realize your dream faster. Do this step by step. A dream cant be realized in one day. A big dream is, in fact, many small dreams. You should never give up your dream easily.There must be difficulties on the road to realize it. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will lead to better exam results, while saving five yuan instead of buying an ice-cream means you can buy a new book. As you get closer to your dream, it may change a little. This is good as long as you have the chance to learn more skills and find new interests.38 . The first thing you must do to realize the dream is .Ato find a dreamBto learn more skillsCto do anything you wantDto remember what your dream is39 . What does the underlined word “thoughts” mean in Chinese?A想法B作品C文学D观念40 . The passage was written to .Aask us to find a dreamBshow us what is a dreamCask us to realize the dreamDintroduce us a book named Follow Your Heart41 . Why does the biggest difficulty come from yourself?ABecause you cannot watch TV.BBecause you need to decide what is the most important.CBecause you have to study day and night.DBecause you have to save five yuan to buy a new book.42 . What can we learn from the passage?ADreams can be realized in one day.BAndrew Matthews is an American writer.CThere must be difficulties on the road to realize a dream.DThe biggest difficulty to realize dreams comes from parents.1. Fast & Furious2. Starring（主演）： Vin Diesel， Paul Walker， Jason Statham3. Directed by(由.导演)： James Wan4. Written by： Chris MoranRunning time： 140 min5. Showtime：6. 3D screen The first show starts at 9：30 am7. The last show starts at 10：30 pmIMAX screen The first show starts at 11：10 amThe last show starts at 10：40 pm.Adults RMB￥100 for 3D， RMB￥140 for IMAXChildren Half the original price(原价) on weekdaysVIP Membership 60% off Mon.-Thu. & 50% off Fri.-Sun.WIP Membership 60% off Any TimeOnline Booking 40% off Any Time1. Fast & Furious2. Starring（主演）： Vin Diesel， Paul Walker， Jason Statham3. Directed by(由.导演)： James Wan4. Written by： Chris MoranRunning time： 140 min5. Showtime：6. 3D screen The first show starts at 9：30 am7. The last show starts at 10：30 pmIMAX screen The first show starts at 11：10 amThe last show starts at 10：40 pm.Adults RMB￥100 for 3D， RMB￥140 for IMAXChildren Half the original price(原价) on weekdaysVIP Membership 60% off Mon.-Thu. & 50% off Fri.-Sun.WIP Membership 60% off Any TimeOnline Booking 40% off Any Time43 . How long does the film Fast & Furious 7 last ?ASeven daysBFive daysCThree hoursDOver two hours44 . Who plays NO role in the movie ?AVin DieselBPaul WalkerCChris MoranDJason Statham45 . What kind of ticket is the cheapest every day?AVIPBVVIPCOnline BookingDWeekend tickets.46 . The last show on IMAX screen ends at _.A11：30 a.m.B1：00 a.m.C12：00 p.m.D11：40 a.m.47 . A couple decide to see the 3D film together with an 8-year-old daughter this Thursday. How much will they have to pay if booking on the Internet ?A150 yuan.B120 yuan.C170 yuan.D210 yuan四、回答问题阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。For over 100 years, it is convenient for people to go from one place to another by taxi. But sometimes there are no taxis coming to the place you are waiting. However, this has become a thing of the past since Uber app appeared.What is UberUber is an American company that provides a taxi service through an app on the smartphone. It was set up in March, 2009 and has grown quickly. An app, in fact, is a computer program working on smartphone, computers and other communication devices. By using your smartphone, you can easily and quickly order a taxi that takes you to the place you want to go to.Uber app makes you feel goodThe nicest thing about Uber app is that you can see where your taxi is or how long it will take to reach you on your smartphone screen. And you can also find the telephone number of the driver in Uber app, so you can call or send messages to the driver when you are waiting.Uber taxis are always availableUber is always there 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. If you want to go somewhere, you can easily open Uber app at home or anywhere in the open air, then it connects you to the nearest driver.Usually it takes only between 5 and 15 minutes to get a Uber taxi by using Uber app.The advantages of UberUber is popular because it is simple and very user-friendly. You have nothing to do with a taxi company. If you are not pleased with the ride and the driver, you can give the driver a low score through Uber app, so Uber taxi drivers u