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明水县第二中学八年级英语阶段性测试
一、单项选择15
)1.The old man lives
in the mountain village.so he feels
A.alone:lonely
B.lonely;alone
C.alonc:alone
D.lonely:lonely
)2.I went to my laboratory,but I didn't feel like
any experiments.
A.perform
B.to perform
C.performing
D.to performing
()3.Many students find
hard
remember new English words quickly.
A.it:to
B.that;to
C.it:for
D.this;to
)4.-What did Peter say to you just now,Kate?-He asked me
A.If have I read the book Little Women
B.Whether will I believe in him
C If I joined the music club
D.Whether I will go to school.
)5.The Amazon Rainforest is the world's
rainforest.
A.big
B.bigger
C.biggest
D.the biggest
)6.-My favourite travelling way is by plane.Planes are
than others.
-I think so.It takes us only two hours to get to Beijing.
A.more fastest B.much faster
C.more fast
D.fastest
()7.There are
people in the park on holiday.
A.three hundreds
B.three hundreds of
C.hundreds of
D.hundred of
)8.The number 8.456,213 is read as
A.eight million four hundred fifty-six thousand two hundred thirteen
B.eight millions four hundred and fifty-six thousand two hundred and thirteen
C.eight million four hundred and fifty-six thousand two hundred and thirteen
D.eight millions four hundred fifty six thousand two hundred thirteen
)9.The weather in spring in Changchun is one of
things when we go on an outing.
A.the most changeable
B.most changeable
C.changeable
D.more changeable
()10.Thanks to these brave firefighters,the big fire was
put out
A.success
B.successfully
C.succeed
D.successful
()11.Li Ming's cat
last year,but when he thinks of the
cat,he still feels sad.
A.dies:die
B.died;dying
C.died:dead
D.died:death
)12.I don't know
he will come tomorrow.
he comes.I'll tell you.
A.if If
B.whether.Whether
C.if.Whether
D.whether,that
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()13.-
Henry won the first prize in school's English speech competition.
-He is worth that because he practiced speaking and improved his pronunciation every day.
A.Surprise
B.Surprised
C.Surprisingly
D.surprising
)14.Don't be afraid of
mistakes when you speak English.It's the best way to learn a language.
A.make
B.making
C.to make
D.made
()15.Not only the twins but also their father
crazy about Chinese chess.
A.are
B.is
C.be
D.am
二、完形填空10
Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world.It is such a great16
of nature that lots of tourists visit it
every year.There is a speciall7
on the top of the falls.The water in it becomes a part of the waterfall and it
helps the falls to 18
a little.
No one in the outside world knew about Angel Falls before 1933 because of its 19
in the Venezuelan
rainforest.However,the local people knew about it for thousands of years before that.
In 1933,a man called Angel was flying his plane along the Carrao River when he20
the falls.He went
back in 1937 and tried to land his plane on the top of the falls,but the plane didn't land 21
It got stuck in the
mud ().Angel and other passengers had to 22
down from the top of the waterfall.About eleven days later,
they left.But people all over the world learnt of his trip and the waterfall.This thing was so 23
that Angel
became famous and the waterfall was named after him.
You can travel to the waterfall by boat.When the boat ride finishes,you have to cross small rivers and24
the forest to reach the waterfall.You can also travel to it like Angel did,by25
You will surely love that
great waterfall!
()16.A.object
B.research
C.wonder
D.program
()17.A.pool
B.table
C.bed
D.rock
()18.A.reduce
B.remain
C.grow
D.develop
()9.A.weight
B.colour
C.depth
D.height
)20.A.described
B.discovered
C.entered
D.managed
)21.A.safely
B.Iuckily
C.early
D.wisely
)22.A.lie
B.write
C.walk
D.pour
)23A.scary
B.normal
C.funny
D.unusual
)24.A.look for
B.go through
C.depend on
D.worry about
()25A.bus
B.boat
C.vessel
D.plane
三、情景运用10
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26.A:
B:I think the novel is wonderful and I love it a lot.
27.A:
B:My aunt is an engineer.
28.A:I won the first place in the swimming competition.
B:
29.A:
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B:It's about 110 meters high
30.A:Wish you good luck in the coming exam!
B:
四、补全对话
补全对话,从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有两项多余。
Mike:Good afternoon,Doctor.
Doctor:31
Mike:I have a cold and I have a fever.
Doctor:I'm sorry to hear that.32
Mike:Since Monday.
Doctor:33
Mike:Yes,it was 38.6C this morning.
Doctor:Let me check your throat...It's a bit red.You have a cold.
Mike:What should I do.Doctor?
Doctor:34 And drink plenty of water.
Mike:Can I go to school tomorrow?
Doctor:Better stay home for two days.Get lots of rest.
Mike:Thank you,Doctor.
Doctor:You're welcome.35
Mike:Thanks!Is there anything else I should do?
Doctor:Don't eat spicy food.Call me if you feel worse.
A.Let me take your temperature.
B.How long have you been like this?
C.Take the medicine three times a day.
D.I hope you will get better soon.
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E.I feel much better now.
F.How can I help you?
G.Have you taken your temperature?
五、短文填空10
阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空,使短文通顺、连贯。
The Great Barrier Reef:An Amazing Underwater World.
Do you love the ocean?Do you want 36 visit one of the natural wonders of the world?If so.visit the
Great Barrier Reef!
37(locate)on the northeastern coast of Australia,the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most 38
(amaze)places to visit.It is the39(big)coral reef in the world.It takes 40
an area of 345,000
square kilometers and includes many islands and 41(beach).
The Great Barrier Reef is also 42(live)!If you visit it,you will see the largest living structure 43
earth.Here,you can swim or dive in the clear water and see coral,plants,colourful fish.If you dive 44
(deep),you might even see large fish.turtles,and sharks.For people who love the ocean,45(visit)the Great
Barrier Reef is the dream of a lifetime.
六、阅读理解60
根据短文内容,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。请在答题卡上用2B铅笔将你的选
项所对应的方框涂黑
We need you for our school clubs.Come and have fun!
Drama ClubLove dressing in all kinds of
Ping-pong ClubDo you want to exercise and
costumes?Want to experience others'lives?
get strong?Come and play with us.You can
Come and join us in Room 202 at 4:30 p.m.
also make some cool friends.We meet in the
on Tuesday afternoon.You will soon
gym at 5:00 p.m.every Friday.
become a star!
Email Peter at peter66@funmail.com for more
Email Linda at linda@funmail.com for more
information.
information.
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Cooking ClubAre you interested in cooking?
Science ClubDo you love science?Come
Join our club and learn to cook your favorite
and join us to explore the mysteries of
Chinese food.Steamed fish,gongbao chicken.
science.We meet in the lab twice a week at
beef noodles...
5:30 p.m.on Monday and Wednesday.
Join us in Room 501 at 5:40 p.m.on Thursday.
Email Megan at mg88@funmail.com for
Email Bill at smartbill@funmail.com for more
more information.
information.
46.Who are the advertisements广告for?
A.Students.
B.Teachers.
C.Parents.
47.Jeff wants to play ping-pong.When should he go to the gym?
A.On Tuesday.
B.On Wednesday.
C.On Friday.
48.If you are interested in dramas,where can you practice?
A.In the gym.
B.In Room 202
C.In Room 501.
49.Jenny would like to cook Chinese food for her family,who should she email?
A.Peter.
B.Bill.
C.Megan.
50.Lisa finishes school at 5:20 p.m.,so what clubs can she join?
A.Ping-pong Club Drama Club.
B.Drama Club Cooking Club.
C.Cooking Club Science Club.
根据短文内容判断对错,对的选T",错的选“F”。请在答题卡上用2B铅笔将你的选项所对应的方框涂黑
根据短文内容,判断正误(正确T,错误“F)。
Lying in southwest Asia,the Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long,about 18 kilometres wide and about 400
metres deep.It also has some other names,such as the Salt Sea.the East Sea,or the Sea of the Plain.
Even though it's called the Dead Sea,it isn't a sea at all!It's a lake.Different from other lakes you might have
seen,the Dead Sea is quite a salty lake.In fact,the Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.The
Dead Sea is so salty that nothing can live in it.That's why it's called the Dead Sea.And the Dead Sea stays quite salty
because it gets only a little rain,and so little fresh water gets into the Dead Sea each year.
Don't let the name of the Dead Sea make you feel scared.The Dead Sea is a wonderful place to visit,and many
people go to the Dead Sea each year on holiday.One interesting thing is that anyone can float in the Dead Sea.So if
you walk on the beach of the Dead Sea on a warm day.perhaps you can see many people floating in its waters.You
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might even see many of them reading books or magazines!
51.The Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long and 400 metres wide.
52.The Dead Sea is a lake,not a real sea.
53.Nothing can live in the Dead Sea because it is too salty.
54.Few people visit the Dead Sea each year because of its scary name.
55.This text mainly tells us some facts about the Dead Sea.
根据短文内容,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。请在答题卡上用2B铅笔将你的选
项所对应的方框涂黑
The Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.It is in North Africa.It covers about 9.6 million square
kilometers.That is almost as large as the United States.
The Sahara is not all sand.There are also mountains,hills and plateaus ()The highest mountain in the
Sahara is Emi Koussi.It is 3,415 meters high.
The weather in the Sahara is very different from day to night.During the day,the temperature can be over 50C.
But at night,it can fall to below zero.
There is little rain in the Sahara.But some plants can still live there.They have deep roots()to get water from
underground.Some animals can live in the Sahara,too.For example.camels can live without water for a long time.
Now more and more people come to visit the Sahara.They can ride camels and enjoy the beautiful desert
scenery.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案
56.Where is the Sahara Desert?
A.In South Africa.B.In North Africa
C.In America.
D.In Asia.
57.How large is the Sahara Desert?
A.About 9.6 million square kilometers.
B.About 21.000 square kilometers.
C.About 3.415 square kilometers.
D.About 50 million square kilometers.
58.What's the highest mountain in the Sahara?
A.Mount Qomolangma.
B.Emi Koussi.
C.The Yellow Mountain.
D.The Grand Canyon.
59.What's the weather like in the Sahara?
A.It's hot all day and all night.
B.It's cold all day and all night.
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C.It's hot during the day but cold at night.
D.It rains heavily every day.
60.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.The Sahara is only covered with sand.
B.There are no plants or animals in the Sahara.
C.Camels can live without water for a long time.
D.Few people come to visit the Sahara now.
根据短文内容,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D三个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。请在答题卡上用2B铅笔将你
的选项所对应的方杠涂黑。
Many people have hobbies like reading,painting or playing sport.But for 14-year-old Tom Wilson.his hobby is
quite different.He likes to repair old bicycles and give them to children who need them.
Tom's interest in repairing bicycles began when he was very young.His father taught him how to fix a flat tire
(when he was only six."I loved taking things apart and putting them back together."Tom said."It was like
solving a puzzle.And it can help me relax after a day's studying."
Last year,Tom saw a boy walk to school every day while other kids rode bikes.He leamned that the boy's family
was too poor to buy a bicycle.Tom decided to help.He found an old,broken bike in his garage (and spent two
weeks repairing it.He cleaned it.painted it and made it look like new.When he gave the bike to the boy,the smile on
the boy's face was unforgettable.
Since then,Tom has repaired over twenty bicycles.He gets old bikes from neighbours,friends and even
strangers.Local shops sometimes give him free tools and parts.Tom works on the bikes in his free time-after school
and at weekends.
"It takes time and patience,"Tom said."But when I see a kid ride on a bike that I fixed,I feel so gratified.It's
the best feeling in the world."
Tom's parents allow him to do so.His mother said,"He spends hours in the garage,but we don't mind.He's not
just having fun-he's making a difference."
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
61.When did Tom Wilson first learn to fix a flat tire?
A.When he was six.
B.When he was four.
C.Six years ago.
D.Ten years ago.
62.Where did Tom Wilson find an old bike last year?
A.In a park.
B.In the street.
C.In the garage.
D.In his school.
63.Which can take the place of the underlined word"gratified"in the text?
A.worried
B.sorry
C.terrible
D.happy
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64.Which words can best describe Tom Wilson?
A.Shy and kind.
B.Kind and patient.
C.Strict and hard-working.
D.Quiet and creative.
65.What is the best title for the text?
A.A Special Hlobby.
B.How to Repair Bikes.
C.Some Second-hand Bikes.
D.An Unforgettable Smile.
根据短文内容,从下列选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有两个多余选项。请在答题卡上用2B铅笔
将你的选项所对应的方框涂黑
Hobbies are an important part of our lives.They bring us joy,help us relax,and even teach us new skills.66
However,no matter what our hobbies are,they make our lives more colourful and meaningful.
Hobbies help us relax.
Life can sometimes be stressful,especially after long hours of study or work.67 For example,reading
or listening to music can calm our minds.while drawing or writing helps us express our feelings.When we spend time
on our hobbies,we may feel happier and more peaceful.
Hobbies bring happiness.
Doing what we love makes life more enjoyable.Playing basketball with friends,dancing to favourite songs,
watching birds in the park or collecting stamps can bring us great joy.68 For example,finishing a painting or
solving a difficult puzzle makes us proud of ourselves.
Hobbies help us grow.
69 Cooking teaches us patience()and creativity,while playing chess improves our thinking skills.
Some hobbies,like learning a musical instrument or a new language,even help us become smarter.
70 They help us relax,bring happiness,and allow us to grow.They also help us make more friends.
Everyone should have at least one hobby to make life more interesting and enjoyable.So,let's find a hobby we love
and start enjoying it today!
A.You can talk about your hobbies.
B.Hobbies can also help us learn new things.
C.Hobbies also give us a sense of achievement.
D.In short,hobbies make our lives better in many ways.
E.Hobbies give us a way to relax and forget our worries.
F.Sharing hobbies with friends also makes us feel closer to them.
G.Playing sports,painting.reading,or gardening are great hobbies.
七、任务型阅读
阅读短文,回答问题。请在答题卡上将你的答案写在所对应的题号后的指定区域内
Dealing with negative emotions like anger.worry.or sadness can be challenging for many people.Dr.Martz.a
mental (health expert,helps people understand and manage these strong feelings.To better help others.he
even studied Chinese medicine and yoga.Dr.Martz shares his ideas through talks around the world and his
writing
One of his popular books serves as a helpful guide.especially for teenagers aged 15 to 18.The book's name is
Manage My Emotions:What I Wish I'd Learned in School about Anger.Fear and Love.It clearly explains what
emotions are and how they affect our lives.More importantly,it offers simple tools,such as eight ways to get over fear.
fourteen tools to manage anger,and twelve easy exercises to reduce worry.
Many readers like this book.Rabia says."The writer explains emotions in a simple way,and his ideas are useful."
Tommy believes the book helps people become masters (of their emotions.He likes some tips from the book.He
shares."I have learned to deal with anger by taking a deep breath,exercising,or writing down my feelings."
In short,this book teaches readers to understand emotions.notice their own feelings,and develop skills to face
fear,control anger,and calm their minds.It is truly worth reading!
71.What did Dr.Martz do to better help others?
72.Who would find the book especially useful?
73.What does the book offer to reduce worry?
74.How does Tommy deal with anger after reading the book?
75.When you feel angry or worried.what do you often do to calm down?(答案须与文中例子不同)
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八、书面表达15
76.为响应“体重管理年“的号召,请你根据以下提示用英语写一份倡议书,向大家介绍养成健康习惯的
方法。
要点:
1运动方而:打篮球、跑步等体育活动,并持之以恒:
2.饮食方而:坚持良好的饮食习惯:
3睡眠方面:规律作息。
要求:
1文中项包含要点所提示信息,可适当发挥:
2.文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称:
3.词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)。
I call on everyone to develop healthy habits.Let's start with three key points.
That's all.Thank you.
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