外研版版2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试题

外研版版2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试题姓名:_ 班级:_ 成绩:_一、单选题1 . Our teacher says that _ we practice，_ our spoken English will be.Amore；betterBthe more；the betterCmore；the better2 . What is the _ of what you said?AmeanBmeansCmeaningDmeaningless3 . Why not ask Bob to join us in the trip to the zoo tomorrow?Everyone in our group loves animals, but he always seems.AanxiousBpersonalCcruelDcareless4 . Lucyan interesting book yesterday.AreadBreadsCreaded5 . -How are you? -_AHow are you?BFine, thank you.CAnd you?6 . -Could you teach me some English songs?- _ .ANever mindBYoure welcomeCThank youDWith pleasure7 . Teachers always tell us to try to behonest student today anduseful man tomorrow.Aa; anBan; aCan; anDa; a8 . -Dad. Could I have an MP5 like this?-Certainly. We can buy _ one, but as good as this one.Aa cheapBa cheaperCa cheapestDthe cheapest9 . ?Its Tuesday.AWhats the weather likeBWhats the timeCWhat day is it today10 . My mother wants me_ two hours a dayAto exerciseBexercisesCexercisingDexercise二、完型填空阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个能填入文中的相应空白处的最佳答案。Many kids want to help keep the environment clean but dont know where to start._, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here is how:Dont litter. Litter can_our water and that could do harm to us and to wildlife.Recycle bottles, paper and plastic. This is a good_to develop and can really make a difference._turn off lights and electronic devices（设备）when they are not being used.Use your_or walk to nearby locations rather than riding in a car. Encourage your friends and family to_the same.Dont throw your old clothes or toys away. Give_to a local charity（慈善组织）or a friend that may need them._wasting plastic bags by bringing your own reusable cloth bags to stores.If you see litter,_By following these tips and using them in your everyday life, you will make the world a_place. Its never too late to start, and what better time is there than right now?11 . AAt firstBIn the endCIn factDAs a result12 . ApolluteBuseCcleanDwaste13 . AinterestBplanCskillDhabit14 . AStillBEvenCAlwaysDNever15 . AtrainBplaneCcarDbike16 . AdoBlookCsayDwear17 . AitBthemCthisDthat18 . AKeepBTryCEnjoyDAvoid19 . Alook it upBpick it upCput it upDfix it up20 . AbiggerBgreenerCmore peacefulDmore modern三、阅读单选People often ask me for suggestions about how to learn English. As for it, everyone is different. Ill share some of my experience. I once took a school year English course in Wuhan University, but I mostly learned English on my own. One thing I can tell you is that, once youve started learning, you should try to think in English as much as you can. If you see something when youre riding your bike or walking down the street, just think about “How would I say them in English？”At first, it might be with simple words or phrases, but later you should think about longer phrases and sentences. Now Im in America, and for most of the time, I would think in English and speak it directly. Its amazing how much this helps. For several years after I started learning, I was often afraid of talking with others in English because I didnt want to make mistakes. Finally I go it over. And while traveling in America, Id try to hang out with friends who couldnt speak Chinese, so that Id have no choice but to speak English. And I also decided that if I said something stupid and other people laughed at me, then so be it. After that, my English started improving much more quickly. Besides, it may be a good idea to ask your American friends to look at the way youre writing, and give you some suggestions for improvement.21 . According to the writer, _ is a good way to improve your English.Athinking in EnglishBlearning English grammarCwatching English filmsDreading English books22 . The underlined phrase “got it over” in Paragraph 3 means “_” in English.Astack to itBdepended on itCovercame itDunderstood it23 . The best title for this passage should be _.AThe Importance of EnglishBMy English Learning ExperienceCMy University LifeDMy American FriendsClara sits at her desk deep in thought. She stares at the math problem in front of her desperately trying to remember how to solve it, but as she sits there her long list of homework plays over in her head, and she becomes overwhelmed. She bites her lip thinking and thinking. Then she hears a song on the radio. As she turns up the music, a wave of calm spreads over her body, she closes her eyes and listens to the music.When the song ends, Claras eyes open and she turns off the radio. She looks again at the troublesome question and sighs, “I remember how to do this now,” she says to herself. Then she finishes the problem, but this time calmer than before.According to NPR news, 45% of teens say they are stressed by school pressures, such as homework and grades. High school, and all of the honors and AP courses, can stress out teens like Clara to the point of exhaustion, but it doesnt have to be this way. Lots of students can use stress relievers to simmer down during their school day. Music can be one of those reliefs.When the body is stressed, it releases cortisol (释放皮质醇), a life sustaining adrenal hormone (肾上腺荷尔蒙) nicknamed “the stress hormone”. By playing music, students stop the flow (流动) of cortisol released from their body, therefore returning to their normal, non-stressed self quicker than someone who didnt hear or play any music.When returning to this state, teens can think more clearly, with their stress gone. Music does not only calm the stressed mind, it develops creativity, as well as improving math and reading skills. A music class can help students who are stressed and give them an hour of relaxation during their day. This can help high schoolers have a clear mind to concentrate on their schoolwork. Adding music to a teens day can help them become less stressed and finally help them with their courses, making a smarter generation.Now, I know youre thinking, “What about kids who find playing a musical instrument hard or boring? How would taking a music class help them?” Well, even though playing an instrument doesnt necessarily help all teens, it is agreed that there are very few teens who do not listen to music. This shows that all students, in their own way, like hearing music throughout their day. The music that they listen to calms them and gives them reassurance (保证) that they can make it through their schoolwork. That being said, all schools should have a required hour of relaxation time when high schoolers would listen to music, do easy homework, and calm themselves down after their long school day.Music helps kids in their education, providing them with a brighter future and ensuring that they take care of their generation, the generation before them, and the generations to come.24 . The words “becomes overwhelmed” in Paragraph 1 probably mean “_”.Aloses confidenceBfeels disappointedCcan not think clearlyDisnt sure about the answers25 . What can we learn from the passage?AMusic helps students to be more creative.BFew students can relax themselves at school.CAdding music to a teens day stops them from studying.DMusic speeds up the flow of cortisol released from the body.26 . According to Paragraph 5, we know that _.Ataking a music class is hard and boringBall teens listen to music in their own wayCplaying an instrument is necessary for all teensDall schools have a required hour of relaxation time27 . What is the best title of the passage?AThe Bright Future of MusicBThe Way of Calming DownCThe Calming Power of MusicDThe Way of Solving ProblemsNew Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2019Best time to go to New OrleansDates: April 26 - May 5, 2019Place: New Orleans, United StatesBuy ticket: online (2 months in advance), remember to sign up get more information.Website: http:/rove.me/to/new-orleansThe New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is one of the most important cultural events in North America. There is something for everyone at the Jazz Fest.28 . The poster includes the following EXCEPT _.AdateBplaceCprice29 . From the poster, we can know that _.Athe New Orleans Jazz Festival is one of the most important cultural events in AmericaBonly the jazz lovers may get something during the festivalCwe can buy the ticket online and get more information thereA carpenter(木匠) wanted to stop his job. He told his boss(老板) about his plans and his wish to live a happy life with his family. The boss was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house. The carpenter said yes. But it was easy to see that his heart was no longer in his work. He just wanted to finish building the house as soon as possible.When the carpenter finished his work, his boss came to check the house. Then he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, This is your house.my gift to you.The carpenter was very surprised! What a pity! If he knew he was building his own house he would do it all so differently.So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than: our, best, into the building. Then, in great surprise, we come to know we have to live in the house we build .If we could do it over, we would do it much more differently.However, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you put something in the house. Someone once said, Life is a do-it-yourself building. What you think and what you decide today help build thehouseyou will live in tomorrow. So, build in a clever way!30 . Why did the man in the story want to stop his job?AHe did not enjoy building houses any longer.BHe was too old to workCHe wanted to enjoy his family life.DHe didnt want to work for his boss.31 . “But it was easy to see that his heart was no longer in his work”probably means “_”.AThe boss didnt want to build a house anymore.BThe carpenter didnt want to build a house any longerCThe carpenter knew it was his own houseDThere was something wrong with the carpenters heart32 . Why did the writer write this story?ATo show that the carpenter was a lazy man.BTo tell readers to always try their best.CTo teach people the best way to stop their jobs.DTo ask people not to think only of themselves.四、用单词的正确形式完成句子选词填空present, minute, one, physics, last33 . In the UK, each lesson _ for an hour.34 . There is a big sports meeting _ a year in our school,35 . My home is not far, its only five _ by bicycle.36 . Of all the subjects, I like _ best and I want to be a scientist when I grow up.37 . Every morning our head teacher comes to see if all the students are _.五、单词填空根据下面短文内容，在短文的空格处填上一个恰当的词，使短文完整、通顺。每空一词，含缩略词。Its hard to find a true friend . For most of the time , you may think you can believe（相信）someone , later he may let you down（失望）.When you have some difficult times , a true friend will always be there for you . Through good times or38 . times , they will try to help you and make you laugh . They will understand you39 . you did something wrong . A friend will bring new and exciting things to your life and make your life more interesting .True friends will keep your secrets（秘密）and they believe you can also keep40 . secrets . When you talk to a true friend , you dont have to worry41 . what you may say . You can enjoy this freedom（自由）only with friends .However , Friendship is like a two-way street . To find a true friend , you may do the42 . thing as your friend does , too . Help your friends when they have problems and share the good things43 . them . Give them the same things they give to you . Sometimes friendship breaks very quickly if only one person is giving and trying to keep it .There is an old44 . , “ Friendship makes the hearts of all the world together ” . You will45 . that there is nothing better than having a true friend by your side to share life with .六、信息匹配Have you ever watched Shadow Play（皮影戏）? It is an ancient form of art wit