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市西初级中学第一学期期中
八年级 英语试卷
Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary
(第二部分语音、语法和词汇)
II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)(共 16分)
27. Which of the following sounds is different from all the others?
A. dialed B. missed C. watched D. pushed
28. Steve can play________ rugby very well, but he can't play the piano at al
A./ B. a C. the D. an
29. President Xi ________the second China International Import Expo (进博会) this November.
A. joined B. entered for C. took part in D. attended
30. I saw Wei Fang in the library just now, so she________ be at home.
A. can't B. mustn't C. needn't D. shouldn't
31. There are more and more tall and handsome________ in our school than before.
A. woman teacher B. man teacher C. women teachers D. men teachers
32. If you interview the famous scientist________ the way I have shown to you, you'll probably
finish it a little earlier.
A. in B. by C. on D. with
33. The simplest way to keep yourself safe on the Internet is________ your private information
with the strangers.
A. sharing B. to share C. not share D. not to share
34. Wechat makes it________ for me to communicate with their relatives abroad.
A. easily B. difficult C. easy D. difficultly
35. About________ students in our school have learned how to swim.
A. two hundred of B. two hundred C. hundred D. hundreds of
36. The disabled (残疾的) soldier________ the bus with the help of Paul's father.
A. took off B. got off C. got up D. set off
37. Of the three numbers 27, 3/8, 25%, none is________.
A. an odd number B. a decimal number
C. a percentage D. a faction
38. Jackie has an orange in his left hand, but what is in his________ hand?
A. the other B. another C. other D. others
39. Sorry, could you describe ________the thief is like please?
A. how B. where C. when D. what
40. After an 800 meter race, Tracy couldn't continue ________any more.
A. run B. running C. ran D. runs
41. ________ delicious the fish soup tastes with this kind of spices!
A. What B. How C. What a D. What an
42. - Would you mind helping the old man cross the street?
-________ .
A. Never mind B. That's all right C. Not at all D. Good idea
II. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once (将
下列单词填入空格。每空格限填- 词,每词只能填次) (共 8分)
A. sold B. around C. writes D. difference E. made
Last month, Burger King announced that it would try out a meatless version (版本 ) of its
famous hamburger, the Whopper. The burger, called the "Impossible Whopper, "is_____43___
by company called Impossible Foods and has no animal products in it The move is a big change
for Burger King, which___44_____"100% beef" on the wrappers [包装纸) of its Whoppers.
After having a short test period in restaurants___45_____St. Louise, Missouri, Burger King
announced the Impossible Whopper would be sold in all of its U.S. restaurants by the end of the
year, The company reports that its customers, and even its cooks, can't tell the ___46_____
between the original (最初的) Whopper and the meatless version.
A. animals B. someone C. unless D. healthier E. plants
Impossible Foods has been working for years to create its mea! substitute (替代物 ). The
company was started by Pat Brown. Mr. Brown is a vegan-___47_____ who doesn’t eat meat or
any products that come from___48_____such as eggs, milk or cheese.
Mr. Brown believes it's important for the planet that people stop eating meat. But he also .
believes most meat eaters won't stop___49_____ they have a substitute that tastes just like real
meat, after years of research , Impossible Foods believes that most people can’t tell their meat
substitute from the real thing. According to the company, the meatless new burger is also
___50_____ for the people who eat them.
IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (用括号中所给单词的
适当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词(共 8分)
51. Although Dick is only 5 years old, he is keen on music, especially________. (Grace)
52. We should raise the temperature because ice needs________ to melt. (hot)
53. We all wish you to become a________ scientist in the future. (success)
54. The students have an ________with their teachers about their uniforms for a long time. (argue)
55. Before the wiz-kid chased the robbers into the building, he wrote down the ________address:
101 Fifth Avenue. (follow)
56. It’s not usual for a child of her age to be able to tell the time________ (correct).
57. Will you________ the plan with your teachers? (discussion)
58. The man's________ way of laughing made the police feel something strange.(usual)
V. Complete the following sentences as required (根据所给要求完成句子。59-62 小题每空格限
填一词)(共 10分)
59. They had to explain it to us clearly. (改为否定旬)
They________ ________ to explain it to us clearly.
60. He picked up his bag and hurried off. (保持句意不变)
He picked up his bag and'________ in a ________ .
61. The lovely pet dog seldom shouts at night. (改为反意疑问句)
The lovely pet dog seldom shouts________ ________ ?
62. The seven-year old boy created several interesting apps. (对划线部分提问)
________did the seven-year-old boy________ ?
63. try to, a locked room, use different tools, escape from, players, to (连词成句)
_________________________________________________________ .
Part3 Reading and Writing(第三部分 读写)
Ⅵ. Reading comprehension(阅读理解)(共 36分)
A. Choose the best answer(根据以下内容,选择最恰当的答案)(6分)
It's the end of class. When the bell rings, students of Luohu Foreign Languages School in
Shenzhen quickly take out their cell phones. They want to log on to their micro blogs to check
theinteresting things that have happened in the last hour.
Since several years ago, the Trend (潮流)of micro blogging has swept the country. Recent
surveys show that most students in middle schools have a micro blog and some even update their
blogs over five times per day.
"We learn many fresh and interesting things on micro blogs and they have become popular
topics in class,"said Andy Liang, 14. "If you do not know about them, you are out of the loop."
It is also a great place for students to let out stress. "My parents always ask me to study hard
and encourage me before exams, but it really adds pressure,"said Simon Zhang, 15."When I share
these feelings on my micro blog, I get many replies from friends in the same situation, which
makes me feel better."
But parents are worried that micro blogging could be a waste of time. "Some misleading
messages may even cause danger to kids,"they said.
Mr. Shen, a professor at the China Education Association, suggests parents not worry too
much as long as kids are not crazy about micro blogging. Maybe it can become a window for
parents to understand their children.
"If parents can read their children's micro blogs, they'll know their thoughts, thus leading to
better communication and solutions to problems," he said. He also gives some tips for kids.
* Don't micro blog for more than one hour a day.
* Never micro blog in class.
* Try to talk face to face with people from time to time.
* Be critical(批判性的).Don't trust all the messages on micro blog.
64. Students log on to their micro blogs to ______.
A. check the things B. write articles C. listen to music D. call their
parents
65. The underlined part "out of the loop" in the passage probably means "______".
A. not popular B. not excited C. unhealthy D. unlucky
66. Andy Liang thinks students are out of the loop if they don't know ______.
A. the latest films B. the famous pop song singers
C. the popular topics in class D. many fresh things on TV
67. Micro blog made Simon ______ when he shared his feelings and got replies on his micro
blog.
A. feel sad B. let out stress C. add pressure D. make friends
68. We can know from Mr. Shen that micro blogging can ______.
A. make kids crazy while logging on to it B. bring a lot of misleading messages
C. become a window to understand young kids D. lead to worse communication
69. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. It's good for kids to micro blog for more than one hour a day.
B. Kids should trust all the messages on a micro blog because they are useful.
C. The trend of micro blogging has swept the country since five years ago.
D. Kids should try to talk face to face with people, not just micro blogging.
B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage(选择最恰当的选项完成短文)(6
分)
9 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
1. Be thoroughly prepared before you begin. The better you prepare, the more confident you will feel.
It will help improve your confidence. Sure, be well prepared and preparation will be rewarded(回
报)!
2. Know your material and 70 read your presentation (介绍)word for word. Be
familiar with the content of your presentation. Prepare a list of key points on a paper and number
them.
3. You need to know your audience(听众). In order to achieve your purpose, it's important to
know their interests, likes and dislikes 71 speaking to them!
4. Become familiar with the places and test all the equipment! If possible, try to 72
everything in advance(提前)!
5. Make eye contact with your audience when you speak. Without eye contact, you cannot
build trust with your audience!
6. Focus on your message but not on what you feel. Keep your presentation within the realm
(领域) of your knowledge! The most important thing to remember, believe in yourself and just
go with the flow!
7. Don't take yourself very seriously and give up the belief that you have to be perfect. Trying
to be perfect makes you afraid of public speaking. You 73 to be perfect in order to be a
good speaker.
8. Practice, practice, practice your speech out loud and speak in front of a
74 .Practicing your speech 10, 20 or even 30 times will give you confidence in your
ability to deliver.Make sure to be well practiced and prepared!
9. You can become a good speaker 75 when you believe you can. You are what you
think about all day long!
70. A.sometimes B. never C.always D. usually
71. A.before B.after C. until D. while
72.A.correct B. send C. check D.buy
73. A. don't try B. don't have C. would like D. want
74.A.crowd B. glass C.mirror D. desk
75. A. only B. maybe C. even D. almost
C. Fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入恰当的词,使其内容通顺。
每空格限填一词,首字母已给)(12分)
Are Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Less Healthy Than Fresh Fruits and Vegetables?
I am happy to report that this is not true. Common sense might lead us to believe that fresh
fruits and v 76 would be far more nutritious(有营养的) than their frozen ones. Although
this is generally accepted, did you know that fresh produce is p77 , boxed, often
transported over long distances and then left to sit on store shelves for up to several weeks? The
time lapse(间隔时)between picking fresh produce and purchasing them at stores can make them
l 78 some of their nutritional value(营养价值) as they are put into light and air. Both
taste and nutrition(营养 may also become worse.
B getting to the freezer, frozen fruits and vegetables are first picked, they are
quickly blanched(用沸水速煮) and immediately frozen and packaged, generally when nutrient
levels are at their highest. So frozen fruits and vegetables are processed(加工)at their peak, in
terms of freshness and nutrition. This means that the vitamins and nutrients are w kept until the
next time the package is opened.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the International Food Information
Council(IFIC)both report that nutrients in produce are generally NOT lost during freezing (and
canning) and they provide the same essential nutrients and health benefits as fresh. Abonus(额外
的好处)of going frozen is that its' often less expensive than their fresh ones.
D. Answer the questions.(根据以下内容回答问题)(12分)
Hi Brad,
I'm a 15-year-old girl and some of the boys are calling me names in school. I get so angry
that either cry or hurt myself. Today pierced(刺)my finger with pen and made myself bleed for
about half an hour. It really hurts but it's the only way I can get off my anger. I'm not the type of
person who likes to talk to people about these things, but what should I do?
Nancy
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for writing to me. I enjoy getting letters from students in China and I'll be happy
to exchange letters with you.
The first thing I want to tell you is that if the boys are calling you names, it is their fault, not
yours. Boys, at your age, are different from girls. They are trying to prove that they are manly b
picking on someone who can't really fight back. This is, of course, wrong but it happens and it is
generally called bullying(欺负). In general, the boys know they are bigger and stronger than you
so they can make you cry and then laugh about it. If you let them see that they are hurting you,
they will only co it more. It isn't that they want to hurt you; they simply want to make themselves
feel superior(强大的). It's stupid but it's' very common.
In English, we say "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
Canadian children learn this from their mothers because the same thing that is happening to you in
China also happens here. The best way of getting the boys to stop calling you names is to simply
ignore them, knowing that the names can't hurt you and that the boys are being stupid. If you can
laugh at them, they will get tired of trying to make you cry and they'll give up. It won't be easy
but, trust me, it will work. There is also something else that you are growing up and the boys are
beginning to notice you as a young woman. I guess some of them actually like you and are making
fun of you just to get your attention. Again, it's stupid but it happens. In reality you can control
this situation by not letting them see you getting hurt. Laugh at them, tell them they're acting like
children and they should grow up and then walk away with your head held high.
One more thing, Nancy. It is important for you to stop hurting yourself. If someone else hurts
you, it is bad enough but you shouldn't make it worse by then hurting yourself. The next time you
are frustrated(灰心丧气) by those stupid boys, write to me. You and can talk about anything you
like; about China, about Canada, about travel, anything. Having a conversation with me is better
than sticking holes in your fingers, at least hope it is.
I wish you all the best and I hope to hear from you again soon. If you get a chance, please
send me your picture.
Best wishes, Brad
82. How old is Nancy?
83. How does Nancy feel when some boys call her names?
84. What is Brad's nationality?
85. How can Canadian children learn the same thing that is happening to Nancy?
86. The boys don't really want to hurt Nancy, do they?
87. Can Nancy make the situation better? Why?
Ⅶ. Writing(作文共 12分)
88. Write at least60 words on the topic "My father's/ mother's' daily life".(以“我父亲/母亲
的日常生活”为题写一篇不少于 60个词的短文,标点符号不占格)
(注意:短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其它相关信息,否则不予评分。)
Use the following questions as reference:(以下内容仅供参考)
·What things usually happen in your father's/ mother's daily life?
·When and where do they happen?(With whom...)
·What do you think of your father's/ mother's daily life?
答案:27-30 AADA 31-35 DADCB 36-40 BBCDB 41-42 BC
43-46 ECBD 47-50 BACD
51. Greek 52 heat 53 successful 54 argument 55 following 56 correctly 57 discuss 58.unusual
59. didn’t have 60 left hurry 61. Does it 62 what create 63 Players try to use different tools to
escape from a locked room .
A篇:AACBCD
B篇:BACBCA
C篇:vegetables / picked / lose / Before / well /altogether
D篇
1. She is a 15-year-old girl .
2. She feels angry that she either cries and hurts herself .
3. He is Canadian .
4. They can learn this from their mothers .
5. No ,they don’t .
6. Yes ,she can . Because she will take Brad’s advice to fight back and ignore them .