宜城学区五校联考2014-2015年八年级上英语期中试卷含答案

1、初三英语期中考试试卷 2014.11第I 卷 （客观题 共65 分）一、听力测试（本大题共20小题；每小题1分）A）从A、B、C三幅图中找出与你所听内容相符的选项，听两遍。 1. What kind of person is Sandy? A. B. C. 2. Where does the dialogue probably take place? A. B. C. 3. What did Andy do at the weekend? A B. C.4. What are they going to do? A. B. C. 5. Which pen will the boy buy? A

2、. B. C. B) 听对话，根据所听对话及问题选择正确答案，听两遍。6. Who is the monitor of Amys class? A. Peter. B. David. C. Amy.7. What problems do most students have now? A. They cant sleep at night. B. They have too much homework. C. They worry too much.8. How does the girl feel about herself? A. Sad. B. Happy. C. Shy.9. What

3、s the most probable relationship between them? A. Teacher and student. B. Cook and waiter. C. Doctor and patient.10. What will Mr Smith do during the holidays?A. He will go home. B. He will go to some places. C. He will stay at home.C) 听下面几段对话，从所给选项中选出最佳答案回答问题，听两遍。听第一段对话，回答第11-12小题：11. When is Alice

4、 going to Bill s house? A. On Thursday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.12. What does Alice think is a helpful way for Bill to learn English well? A. To talk with foreigners. B. To make flashcards. C. To listen to tapes.听第二段对话，回答13-15小题。13. Why was Nancy unhappy?A. There was too much homework for her t

5、o do.B. She had no time to spend on her hobbies.C. She quarreled with her best friend.14. What will Nancy do to say sorry to Lucy?A. She will write a letter.B. She will call her up. C. She will give her some flowers.15. How old is Lucy now?A. Fourteen. B. Fifteen. C. Sixteen.D) 听短文，根据短文内容选择适当答案，听两遍。

6、 16. Does Millie have to get up early in the morning? A. Yes, she does. B. No, she doesnt. C. On school days she does, but on weekends she doesnt.17. Is she allowed to stay out with friends on school nights? A. Yes, she is.B. No, she isnt. C. Sorry, I dont know from the passage.18. What is Millie al

7、lowed to do on Sunday nights? A. She is allowed to go shopping with her friends. B. She is allowed to go to the cinema with her friends. C. She is not allowed to watch TV on Saturday nights.19. Is Millie allowed to have her own clothes? A. No, she isnt.B. No, she has to wear school uniforms all day.

8、 C. Yes, she is.20. Why isnt Millie allowed to get her ears pierced(穿耳眼)? A. Because the teachers dont allow students to get ears pierced. B. Because wearing earrings looks ugly. C. Because she might be sorry for that in the future. 二、单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（本大题共15分， 每小题1分）21.It is reporte

9、d that _ 8-year-old boy fell into the river yesterday and he was saved by _ policeman.A. a; the B. an; a C. an; the D. a; the22. He prefers _ at home reading to _ out shopping on Sundays.A. to stay; goingB. to stay; goC. staying; goingD. staying; to go23. _ is very important for us. When I chat with

10、 my friends, I feel very _.A. Relaxing; relaxing B. Relaxing; relaxed C. Relaxed; relaxing D. Relaxed; relaxed24. He used _ a lot of wine, but is now used _ green tea instead. A. to drink; to drink B. to drink; drinking C. to drinking; to drink D. to drink; to drinking25. I have decided _her for her

11、 mistake_ everyone makes mistakes in life. A. forgiving; but B. to forgive; when C. to forgive; since D. forgiving; until26. Would you like to _us in watering flowers? A. take part in B. come C. attend D. join27. Parents care more about _ pocket money they should give their children and _. A. how mu

12、ch; where it goes B. how many; where does it go C. how much; how does it goes D. how many; how it goes28. Mary was heard_ just now. What happened? John was telling a joke. A. cry B. to cry C. laugh D. to laugh29. _good advice! Its so helpful to us. A. How B. How a C. What D. What a 30. Did you have

13、anyone _ the trees? Yes. I had the trees _.A. to water; waterB. to water; wateredC. water; to be wateredD. water; watered31. The students sitting at the back cant see the blackboard_. Why not_ them move a little forward?A. clear enough; let B. enough clear; lettingC. clearly enough; let D. enough cl

14、early; letting32. I didnt know _. Can you tell me?A. who to speak to B. who speak to C. who to speak D. who spoke33. Theres with your sons ears. Dont worry about him.A. nothing serious B. something serious C. serious nothing D. anything serious34. Steven asked me to remind you _the meeting this afte

15、rnoon. Dont forget it! OK, I_.A. of; wont B. to; will C. of; will D. for; wont35. Mary, Im getting fatter and fatter!Dont worry about not _ weight in a month. The Baodi Fit Club will promise you_, or you can get your money back.A. lose; success B. losing; success C. to lose; successful D. losing; su

16、ccessfully三、完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（本大题共10分，每小题1分）A new term has begun. Teachers are _36_ about the fact that new students are not easy to handle. They like to bring cellphones and MP3 players to school. What is _37_, some students even use cellphones to do with out

17、-of-class matters in class, or sometimes just for fun. Some other students listen to MP3 players when they are having a lesson that they are not interested in.Are these new students really that _38_?Yes,says Delaney Kirk, a professor at Drake University. _39_ she adds its not their fault. Instead, t

18、he things that they bring into school - cellphones, MP3 players and so on - and the teachers are to blame. Kirk first began thinking about students manners six years ago. I had my first class in which students were sleeping or talking to each other. It seemed that learning well _40_ nothing to do wi

19、th them, she says. At first, I got worried about this, but then I said to myself, “Youre teaching _41_, and you need to manage this These students need to know more about manners. Its time to help them develop some good _42_. They shouldnt waste time doing nothing when they are young. Sooner or late

20、r, they might regret(为感到后悔) the time they have wasted.”Kirk also _43_ a list of suggestions to help teachers better manage their classes. The following are among her suggestions:l Tell students how they will benefit by taking the class. On the first day of class, emphasize（强调）its importance _44_ giv

21、ing some homework that students must turn in next time.l Do not allow them to bring cellphones and MP3 players to the class at all.l Decide _45_ formal and informal the class will be.36. A. excitedB. worried C. surprisedD. interested37. A. badB. worse C. goodD. better38. A. rudeB. polite C. friendly

22、D. curious39. A. ButB. However C. AndD. Therefore40. A. learnedB. did C. hadD. shared41. A. managementB. English C. ChineseD. lessons42. A. ideas B. speeches C. habits D. classes43. A. makesB. brings C. getsD. takes44. A. ofB. on C. at D. by45. A. what B. how C. whichD. why四、阅读理解阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、

23、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 （本大题共20分， 每小题2分）（A）Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lo

24、t more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids the minute their kids are born. Most parents will do this as long as they live.Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship( 关系)with your parents. Spend time together. Instead

25、of playing computer games or watching TV, ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, or do some reading.Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parents day with a hug（拥抱）, a card , or a joke. Its also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room

26、 without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy!Do your best at whatever you do. You dont have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how youre turning into a great kid. Why? Bec

27、ause it lets them know theyre doing a good job.46. Which of the following cant help you build a strong relationship with your parents? A. Spending time together.B. Being kind. C. Doing your best at whatever you do. D. Playing computer games or watching TV.47. How many ways can you stay close, get al

28、ong well, and build a strong relationship with your parents?A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 48. What does the underlined part （划线部分）in the passage mean? It means . A. they make you become a good kid B. they work hardC. they are perfect D. they do well in their office work （B）Like stress, burnout (筋疲力尽) has also

29、 become a favourite subject of everyday conversation. Many of us may feel “burn out” at times in our lives. It can be prevented, however, if you take action before you are in danger.First, you must decide what is really important in your life. Make time for the people and the activities that are the

30、 most meaningful to you.Second, you need to share your stories and feelings with others. Talk about your disappointments, sadness, and painful experiences, as well as your joys and successes. If you do not do this normally, you could “explode”. That will be worse for you. Good, healthy relationships

31、 with others will make you stronger and bring a greater balance to your life.Third, make sure you have time off. Take short breaks as well as long holidays whether you feel you need them or not. Learn how to say “no” so that you can say “yes” to the things that are really important to you. Find acti

32、vities to cheer you up, such as listening to music, dancing, playing sports, or watching movies. You should also make some time to be alone.Finally, find a good doctor, like a psychologist, if you need help and all else has failed. There is no shame in this. Dont worry a lot. It may bring your spiri

33、t back and make you feel more powerful. 49. If you “explode”, _. A. you can become even more successful B. you dont have good, healthy relationship C. you cant keep it inside any longer D. you cant share your feelings and stories any longer50. According to the passage, some people dont go to see a d

34、octor about “burnout” because _. A. going to see a doctor is too expensive B. they might feel ashamed to do so C. they dont know where to find one D. it probably wouldnt help anyway51. Which of the following is NOT true about “burnout”? A. Burnout can be prevented before it takes place. B. Burnout d

35、oesnt happen to many people. C. Your favourite activities can keep you from burning out. D. Burnout may happen when you cant achieve a balance between work and rest.( C )A king in Africa had a close friend that helped him grow up. The friend had a habit of looking at everything positively(肯定)that ha

36、ppened in his life and saying "This is good". One day the king and his friend were out hunting. The friend would prepare the guns for the king. The friend did something wrong in preparing one of the guns, and after the gun from his friend, the king fired it and his thumb(拇指) was blown off.

37、 On seeing the situation the friend said as usual, "This is good!" The king replied, "No, this is not good!" He was very angry and sent his friend to jail(监狱). About a year later, the king was hunting in a forest. Cannibals(食人者) caught him and took him to their village. As they w

38、ere going to kill him, they noticed that the king was missing a thumb. They never ate anyone who was less than whole, So they sent the king back. When he returned home, he felt sorry for his treatment of his friend. He went quickly to the jail to speak with his friend. "You were right", he

39、 said. "It was good that thumb was blown off." And he told the friend all that had just happened. "And so I am very sorry for sending you to jail for so long. It was bad for me to do this." "No," his friend replied, "this is good!" "What do you mean? How

40、could it be good that I sent my friend to jail for a year?" "If I had not been in jail, I would have been with you, and I would have been eaten!"52. From the story we learn that _.A. the king was not a good friend indeed B. the king's friend always knew what would happen C. the fr

41、iend would say "This is Good !" when anything happenedD. the king was not good at hunting at all. 53. The king's friend was sent to jail for _.A. what he said about the king's thumb B. his cutting off the thing's thumbC. his being able to tell the future D. everything he did fo

42、r the king.54. The king was sent back by Cannibals because _.A. Cannibals never ate a king B. the king's friend was in jailC. the king had a gun with him D. the king missed his thumb 55. The best title for the reading is _. A. The Lucky King B. The Great Friend C. Nothing Stops Real Friendship D

43、. Everything Happens for the Good第II卷(主观题,共35分)五、词汇运用 （本大题共8分， 每小题1分）（A）根据句意，写出括号内所给单词的适当形式。1. I think my grandmother is a woman of great _(wise).2. The boy always does everything _ (patient) while he is in a bad mood.3. Lets have a _ (far) discussion about the new plan.4The _ (happy) on her face sh

44、ows something bad has happened. Perhaps we should do something to help her.（B）根据句意和汉语注释，写出单词的正确形式。5. The information is easily _(可获得的) to everyone at the school library.6. Thanks to his _(创意)，we won the singing competition.7. Our teacher spent about half an hour _(解释) the problem to us.8. He has got

45、 a terrible toothache. He should be sent to the _(牙医) immediately.六、动词填空 用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。（本大题共8分,每小题1分）1. How time flies! Ten years _ (pass) since we met last time.2. We should stop people _ (cut) down trees to protect the environment.3. The more carefully she does her homework, the fewer mistakes s

46、he _ (make).4. Why didnt you come and open the door for me? Oh, sorry. I _ (cook) in the kitchen. I didnt hear you.5. The teacher told me I _ (improve) my English if I tried my best.6. Our geography teacher told us everything _ (weigh) more on the earth than on the moon because of gravity.7. My cous

47、in said he would do what he could _(save) enough money for a new bike.8. As we know, modern mobile phones can _ (use) as cameras and radios.七、短文填空先通读下面的短文，然后根据短文的内容和所给首字母，在空格内填入一个适当的词，使短文意思完整。（本大题共5分，每格0.5分）Every child has his own dream. Every child h 1 to be an adult. However, is it truly like what

48、 they imagine? A 2 a boy who lives in modern times and in a modern city, I feel greater pressure(压力) on me with the citys development. Although we s 3 worry about money, we still have a lot of things such as competition among classmates and expectations from parents. These experiences are very helpf

49、ul to our f 4 . But in fact they really give me a lot of pressure. I still clearly remembered the happiness of my childhood. Unluckily, we had to f 5 the reality ( 现实) with time passing by. We began to feel this invisible(无形的) pressure a 6 us. We get up sunrise and return after s 7 . We work and stu

50、dy like an adult, even h 8 . What we do is to get an excellent mark. Oh, g 9 up is completely boring. We must try to find happiness while growing up. I think the friendship among our friends, the s 10 from our parents, the encouragement among our teachers can help us. Why not enjoy the pleasure of g

51、rowing up.1. _ 2. _ 3._ 4._ 5._6. _ 7. _ 8._ 9._ 10._八、完成句子按所给汉语，用英语完成下列句子。（本大题共9分，每小题1.5分）1. 他宁可被嘲笑，也不肯说一句话。He _ than say a word.2. 穿红色也能使你更容易采取行动。Wearing red can also _. 3. 李先生很慷慨，捐款给希望工程。Mr. Li is generous _Project Hope.4. 医生建议他戒烟。The doctor _.5. 我带了一张地图以免迷路。I have a map with me _.6. 我们很穷，买不起新房子。We are so poor _.九、书面表达 (本大题5分)假设你叫Sim