2020年人教版八年级下册期中考试英语试题及答案

1、第二学期八年级期中考试（英语）听力部分（20分）一、听力 （本题有15小题，第一、二节每小题 1分，第三节每小题 2分；共20分） 第一节：听小对话，请从 A、B、C三个选项中选出符合对话内容的图片。1. What hasn t Betty visited yet?A E 落 * B BhKm2. What is Sam going to do this afternoon?蹄rxAB3. What did Lucy watch last night?AB4. What was the only vegetable David ate in the past?Cy-wC21世纪教育网版权所有A

2、B5. What does Lucy look like?AB第二节：听下面一段较长的对话，回答6 7两小题：6. Where did Garfield first appear?A. In a film.B. In，a cartoon book.7. Why does the man like Snoopy?A. Because it is a dog.B. Because it is very funny.听下面一段较长的对话，回答 8 10二小题：8. How long has Lucy been feeling sick?A. About a day.B. About 48 hours

3、.9. What ' s Lucy ' s trouble now?CCC. On TV.C. Because it is very lovely.C. About a week.A. She has a headache.B. She has a fever.C. She hates taking the medicine.10. What shouldn ' t Lucy do?A. Take the medicine three times a day.B. Have a good rest.C. Take the medicine with cold water

4、.第三节：听独白，请从 A、B、C三个选项中选择正确的选项。Telephone messageFrom: JohnTo: 311131John's friend David is going to Qinghua University in311231. .He wants to rent （租）a single room at a low price about311331 yuan a month because he can't find a311431 job easily. Call him before 31153131 if you can help him. H

5、is telephone number is 8569452611. A. Jack12. A. SeptemberB. SamB. OctoberC. JimC. November13. A. 150B. 250C. 35014. A. weeklyB. full-timeC. part-time15. A. JulyB.JuneC. August笔试部分（80分）二、完形填空（本小题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A group of adults, highly succeeded in their jobs

6、, went to visit their old professor. Soon they began to 16the _ stress（压力）in work and life.The professor went to the kitchen and returned 17 a_pot of coffee and all kinds of cups-crystal（ 水晶的）， glass, plastic; some nice looking, some plain looking; some 18, some cheap. And he told them to help 19 to

7、 the _ coffee.When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said," I ' ve noticed that all the nicexpensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it isnormal for you to takeonly the best for yourselves, that is the root（根源）of your 20_and stres

8、s. You know that the cup itself adds noquality to th e coffee. 21 you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, 22 you consciously（有意的）went for the bestcups. Now consider this: Life is the coffee. The jobs, money and position in society（ 社会）are the cups. They are just 23_ to hold life, and the type of

9、cup does not change the quality of our life. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail（ 失败）to enjoy the coffee that God has 24 us. God offers us the coffee, not the cups. Please enjoy your coffee! ”The happiest p eople don ' t have the best of everything. They just make 25 of everythi

10、ng.Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. And leave the rest to God.16. A. think of17. A. forB. thank forB. atC. complain aboutC. inD. drop outD. with18. A. expensiveB. ordinaryC. strongD. serious19. A. themB. themselvesC. himD. everyone20. A. thought sB. failureC. questionsD. prob

11、lems21. A. WhoB. How muchC. WhatD. That22. A. andB. butC. soD. or23. A.cupsB. toolsC.bagsD. bowls24. A.taughtB. offeredC.returnedD. bought25. A.funB. useC.the bestD. the worst三、阅读理解（本题有15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ANew Schedules of Cathy Pacific AirwaysShanghai -Hong KongCX 301 De

12、p Shanghai 20:30Tue., Thur., Sat., Sun., Arr Hong Kong 21:45Hong Kong -ShanghaiCX 300 Dep Hong Kong 16:15Tue., Thur., Sat., Sun., Arr Shanghai 19:15Beijing -Hong KongCX 331 Dep Beijing 17:45Tue., Thur., Fri., Arr Hong Kong 19:45Hong Kong -BeijingCX 330 Dep Hong Kong 12:50Tue., Thur., Fri., Arr Beiji

13、ng 16:0026. The above is aA. pictureB. piece of newsC. tableD. schedule27. It gives information to people who are going between Shan ghai and Hong Kong or Beijing and Hong Kong.A. by carB. by trainC. by airD. by sea28. There are flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong every week.A. threeB. fourC.fiveD. s

14、ix29. There are flights between Hong Kong and Beijing each week.A. threeB. fourC.fiveD. six30. If youarriveinShanghai by CathyPacific on Thursday, you will have to return to Hong Kong by CathyPacific Airwaysat once. Now the best way is.A. to wait until SaturdayB. to stay in Shanghai and take the Fri

15、day's flight from Beijing to Hong KongC. to go to Beijing and take the Friday 's flightD. to take the same day 's flight from -Shanghai to Hong KongBAn old lady in a plane had a blanket（ 毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off. The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady

16、said,“I have never been in a plaeeanefdram frightened. I am going tokeep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again !”Then the captain（ 机长）came. He said, “ Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very we

17、ll." But she continued to hide.So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don' t like planes and I am never going to fly again. But Ithing, " She continued kindly,“ You and your

18、wife keep your plane very clean!”31. The old lady.A. had been in a plane beforeB.was in a plane for her first timeC. didn ' t like to travel on a trainD.enjoyed keeping a blanket overherhead32. She kept the blanket over her head because.A. she liked the blanket very muchB.she wanted to sleepC. s

19、he was afraid of flyingD.she didn ' t want to be interrupted（打扰）33. Which is TRUE according to the story?A. The captain ' s words made the old lady feel better.B. The old lady was making fun with the captain.C. The old lady was angry with the captain.D. The old lady was still worried after h

20、earing what the captain said.34. The old lady said she would.A. travel by plane from then onB.keep the plane cleanC. not take off the blanketD.not fly any more35. The old lady thought that the air hostess and the captain.A. were husband and wifeB.were workmatesC. were good friendsD.were strange peop

21、leCSometimes people are not clear about what kind of food is healthy, and what kind of food may do harm to our health. The USDA has prepared a food guide to help people learn about which kind of food is the healthiest, The food guide describes six main food groups: meat , dairy （like milk and cheese

22、）, grains （like bread and rice）, fruit, and vegetables. The last group is fats and sweets. The USDA also suggests （建议）how much of each foodgroup is healthy to eat daily. Though this guide was prepared by the US government, it is very useful for people all over the world.As a result of years of study

23、, we know that too much animal fat is bad for out health. For example, Americans eat a lot of meat and only a small amount （ 量）of grains, fruit and vegetables. Because of the way they eat, they have a high rate （率）of cancer （癌症）and heart disease （疾病）.In Japan, people eat large amounts of grains and

24、very little meat. The Japanese have a very low rate of cancer and heart disease. However, when Japanese people move to the US, the rate of heart disease and cancer goes up as their eating habit changes. And as hamburgers, ice creams and other high-fat foods become popular in Japan, the rate of heart

25、 disease and cancer is going up there as well. Doctors everywhere suggest people eat more grains, fruit and vegetables and less meat and dairy food.Eating healthily is important for children as well as their parents. When parents have poor eating habits, their children usually do, too. When parents

26、eat heal thy food, the children will learn to enjoy it, too. Then they will develop good eating habits. Doctors suggest parents give their children healthier food such as fruit, vegetables and juice.Everyone wants to live a long, healthy life. We know that the food we eat affects （ 影响）us in differen

27、t ways. For example, doctors believe that fruit and vegetables can really protect people from many different diseases.We can change our eating habits now and enjoy many years of healthy living. 36. What is the USDA in the passage?A. A group of doctors in the US.B. An office of the US government.C. A

28、 report on diseases in the US.D. An order given by the US president.37. What does the underlined word “grains " mean in Chinese?A.谷物B.脂肪C.蛋白质D.维生素38. The second paragraph mainly tells us thatA. Japanese are always healthier than Americans.B. living in the US is not good for people's health.

29、C. if you eat too much fat you will have cancer.D. the way we eat may cause some health problems.39. Which of the following is the BEST statement according to the third paragraph?A. More and more people have good eating habits now.B. Parent s 'eating habits are important to their children.C. Goo

30、d eating habits develop only when you are young.D. The more fruit and vegetables we eat, the longer we will live.40. The greatest help the passage gives us is.A. to introduce a food guide to the worldB. to provide us with knowledge of six food groupsC. to suggest a way of eating for a healthy lifeD.

31、 to find the main cause of some serious disease 四、词汇运用(本题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分)根据句意、首字母或汉语提示写出正确形式的单词，每空限填一词。41. The scientists have not d water on the moon.42. The room is in a m .You should clean it right now.43. I'm always n to speak in front of the class.44. He has just returned to work after i ,

32、although he is still very weak.45. The boy is too poor to a such an expensive house.46. -Have you ever( 去)to France? - Yes, twice.47. We 'll have a surprise party for my mother's(五十)birthday next Saturday.48. Uncle Wang is a real hero, because he keeps( 与战斗)bad people.49. My son did well in

33、the last writing competition, so I m very(感至U 自豪的 )of him.50. We do eye(操)to protect our eyes.五、语法填空(本题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分)阅读下面的短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。The doorbell rang and Mrs Carson 51 (open)the front door. Her heart sank when she saw Mrs Burbridge. Whenever Mrs Burbridge

34、 called, she stayed 52 hours and hours.(Good afternoon, Mrs Carson, " Mrs Burbridge said, 'Do come in. " Just as Mrs Carson had feared. Mrs Burbridge stayed for several 53 (hour). It was nearly six o 'clock and Mr Carson would be home_54work soon Mrs Carson kept thinking about 55 s

35、he would ask Mrs Burbridge to leave without 56 (make) her angry. Has your husband got home from work yet? ” Mrs Carson asked. (Oh, yes," Mrs Burbidge answered, “he always57 (get) home at about five o'clock." "It's nearly six o'clock. Won't he be getting worriedabout yo

36、u? ” Mrs Carson said.a I thought of that, “Mrs Burbridge said, but it's so pleasant here. We've had such a 58 (love) afternoon. You know what I 'll do? I 1l ring up my husband 59 tell him to come round, too . May I use 60(you) phone, please?六、任务型阅读 （本题有5小题，每小题1分，共5分）61. CarryShe doesn &#

37、39; ltke eating the American food every day. She dreams that she can taste food from other countries.62. Mr. SmithAn old man. He is living in the city, but what he likes is the country life.63. BenHe hates hot weather. He feels pleased when he walks on the sand.64. JackA young man. He is not afraid

38、of danger. And he feels like watching difficult actionslikejumpingthrough the air or walking on their hands.65. Miss GreenShe has nothing to do this Saturday.She thinkswatching films is a good way to kill time.A. Visit HawaiiVisit long sandy beaches. Climb the mountains. Daytime temperatures 24 C-26

39、 C, only a little cool by late evening.B. Come to AustriaEnjoy the whole village, soil, the forest and the mountains in a clean and not expensive hotel. 20 C-25 C in the daytime, but much cooler in the evening.C. Acrobatics（杂技）Exciting! Dangerous! See you at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 1

40、0:00, free.D. Movies at the MuseumTwo Indian movies will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. THE GRAND CANYON: 2:00; THE BUILDERS:3:50 Tel:367899E. International PicnicAre you fed up with（ 对一 厌倦）having the same food? Would you like to enjoy food from all over the world? Iteliciousa

41、nd not dear. Just come here.s d七、书面表达（本题有1小题；满分15分）假如你在美国的笔友 Jack即将来你们学校参观，请你向同学们介绍一下他的外貌、性格特点、兴趣爱好及你 对他的看法等，可以作适当扩充，请以此为话题，写一篇文章。提示：1.他长得高高瘦瘦，一头黄色的短发，大大的眼睛，戴着一副眼镜2. 他很友善，总是乐于助人3. 他喜欢体育运动，擅长打篮球，喜欢音乐，会弹钢琴4. 你很喜欢他要求：1.短文结构完整，意思连贯，语言流畅，语法正确，符合逻辑2.80词左右3.开头已给出，不计入总词数My pen pal Jack is coming to visit ou

42、r school.一、 听力1-5. BABCA二、完形填空16-20 CDABD三、阅读理解26-30 DCBDD6-10.BCBAC21-25 CBBBC31-35 BCDDA11-15. BACCA36-40 BADBC四、词汇运用41. discovered46.been42. mess47.fiftieth43. nervous48. fighting44. illness49. proud45. afford50. exercises五、语法填空51. opened52. for53. hours54. from55. how56. making57. gets58. lovely

43、59. and60.your六、任务型阅读61-65 EBACD七、书面表达 略听力材料第一节，听小对话，请从 A、B、C三个选项中选出符合对话内容的图片。每小题仅读一遍。1. M: Have you visited the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramid and the Sydney Opera House, Betty ?W: I have visited the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House, but haven't visited the Great Pyramid yet.2. W: Are y

44、ou going to swim in the river this afternoon, Tony?M: No, I m going to play table tennis with Sam. I ve played it for five years. I like it very much.3. M: I watched Superman last night. What about you, Lucy?W: Oh, I watched Making Havoc in Heaven.4. W: How strong you are, David.M: But in the past,

45、I often fell ill. Because the only vegetable I ate was potatoes. After I watched the cartoon Popeye. I began to eat other vegetables.5. W: Where are you going , Mike?M: I m going to the airport to meet my cousin Lucy. She is tall with long hair and a pair of glasses.第二节，听较长对话，回答问题。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段较长的对话，回答 6到7两小题。M: Mary, who is your favourite cartoon character?W: Garfield