八年级期中考试英语试卷.doc

2016-2017学年度第一学期部分学校八年级期中联合测试
英语试卷

说明：1. 本卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 请将全部答案写在答题卡上。
第一部分 选择题 （共85分）
一、听力（共三节，25小题，每小题1分）
第一节（共4小题，每题1分，满分4分）
听下面4个问题。每个问题后有三个答语，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每个问题后，你都有5秒钟的时间来作答和阅读下一小题。每个问题仅读一遍。
1.
A. Last month.
B. I went to the Happy Valley.
C. I enjoyed a book.
2.
A. About once a week.
B. For two days.
C. Last year.
3.
A. Lily did.
B. Lucy is.
C. Lily does.
4.
A. He is tall.
B. He likes sports.
C. He is outgoing.
第二节（共8小题，每题1分，满分8分）
听下面8段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
5.
What’s Linda like?

A. Lazy.
B. Outgoing.
C. Serious.
6.
What did Lisa do on vacation?

A. Played waterball.
B. Played beach volleyball.
C. Played volleyball.
7.
Who is better at math?

A. The boy.
B. The girl.
C. Tina.
8.
When did the girl go to the party?

A. Last Saturday.
B. Last Friday.
C. This Saturday.
9.
How often does Peter play baseball?

A. Once a week.
B. Every day.
C. Twice a week.
10
How is the air in En Shi?

A. Cooler than here.
B. Cleaner than here.
C. Not cool or clean at all.
11
Why does the girl like Tian He Cinema?

A. It’s the shortest one.
B. It’s the closest.
C. It has uncomfortable seats.
12
Where did the family go for vacation?

A. To Hangzhou.
B. To two cities in Jiangsu.
C. To Tian’anmen.
第三节（共13小题，每题1分，满分13分）
听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段材料，回答第13至第14题。
13. What doesn’t Tina do in her free time?
A. Play basketball.
B. Read newspapers.
C. Go to the theater.
14. How often does Mike play basketball?
A. Every day.
B. Once a week.
C. Twice a month.
听下面一段材料，回答第15至第17题。
15. What did Jack do on his vacation?
A. He went to the mountains with his father.
B. He enjoyed doing all kinds of shopping.
C. He tried lots of delicious Hong Kong food .
16. Who did Jack go with?
A. His friends.
B. His parents.
C. His whole family.
17. What’s the relationship between Jack and Sally?
A. New classmates.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Old Friends.
听下面一段材料，回答第18至第21题。
18. Who is less serious?
A. Amy.
B. Rick.
C. Kate.
19. Why was Amy feeling sad at first?
A. Because she was a top student.
B. Because she failed the test.
C. Because she didn’t do as well as her sister.
20. How does Amy feel about her sister Kate?
A. Amy thinks Kate does better than her.
B. Amy worries about Kate’s study.
C. Amy thinks Kate is as hard-working as herself.
21. Why does Rick think Amy is a good friend?
A. Because Amy is the most outgoing girl in the class.
B. Because Amy is not serious at all.
C. Because Amy makes others feel comfortable.
听下面一段材料，回答第22至第25题。
22. Who did the old woman have dinner with?
A. By herself.
B. Jim.
C. Potatoes.
23. When did the young man come back again to the old woman's house?
A. Ten days later. B. Ten months later. C. Ten years later.
24. What was the young man's job later?
A. A rich man. B. A worker. C. A farmer.
25. What do you think of the old woman?
A. Sick. B. Kind. C. Cold.

二、选择填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
26. –Do you know Jay Chou?
--Of course I do. He is famous ________ a singer.
A. for B. as C. about D. of
27. –What do you think of the place?
--The air here is not as clean as ________ in my hometown.
A. this B. it C. that D. air
28. –Which skirt do you prefer?
--The white one. It __________ softer.
A. feels B. touches C. smells D. looks
29. –Which one will you take, this one or that one?
--I’ll take _________. They look nearly the same, and I just need one.
A. both B. either C. none D. neither
30. –Why do you think Bob is the right person to take the job?
--Because he can do the work well with ________ money and ________ people.
A. less, more B. more, more C. more, fewer D. less, fewer
31. – Can you find our middle school ?
-- Yes, without any difficulty, for it has ______ changed over years.
A. hardly B. truly C. clearly D. nearly
32. –Would you like _________else to eat?
--_________ more, thanks. I’m enough.
A. something, something B. anything, nothing
C. something, nothing D. anything, something
33. — Can I go to the basketball match with you?
— I’m afraid not ________ you have a ticket, because I have only one.
A. when B. unless C. if D. Although
34. -- _________ do some students exercise?
--Two or three times a week.
A. How much B. How many C. How often D. How long
35. –Thanks to the Internet, information can _________ every corner of the world quickly.
-Yes, it’s really a wonderful thing!
A. arrive B. reach C. go D. get
36. --This dress is too long. Can you show me _______ one?
--Sure, wait a moment.
A. the other B. the others C. other D. another
37. —I’m going to Beijing for vacation tomorrow.
— _________!
A. Best wishes to you B. I’m glad to hear that
C. Have a good time D. Good bye
38. –Do you think girls will beat boys in the contest?
--Yes, they are more hard-working, so I ________ them to win.
A. hope B. advise C. expect D. decide

39. – Can you come with us?
-- I’m sorry I have to well prepare for the math test tomorrow because it _______30% of 　　　　
　the exam.
A. takes up B . puts up C. uses up D. makes up
40. –Can you tell me__________?
--Let me see.
A. where is the supermarket B. what the matter is
C. who is going there with you D. how does he go to school
三、完形填空（本题共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
Sammy is a good boy. He studies 41 , listens to his parents, and is kind to everyone. People love him very much. But that makes other boys jealous(嫉妒) of him because they aren’t as 42 as Sammy.
Now there is 43 boy named Timmy. He studies in the same class as Sammy. Unlike Sammy, he is not good at studies and always likes to 44 during school hours. He beats his classmates and 45 listens to his parents. He always laughs at Sammy before other kids. 46 Sammy doesn’t really care and his grades get 47 .
On his eighth birthday, Sammy got a nice 48 as a gift from his parents. He took it to school so that he could use it to write down the notes in class. When Timmy 49 it, he was very jealous of Sammy because the bad boy hardly ever got his 50 gift. So he decided to steal（偷）the pen. When everyone was out of the classroom, Timmy 51 Sammy’s bag and took the pen away.
Sammy couldn’t 52 his pen and told his teacher about that. The teacher checked everyone’s bag and soon found the pen. Timmy had 53 to say but cried. Sammy was so kind that he said it didn’t matter. At that moment, Timmy knew 54 kind Sammy was.
Now, Sammy and Timmy become 55 and Timmy is as good as Sammy. Don’t hurt anyone even if he hurts you. Be good to all and you can change someone in some ways.
41.A. slowly B. early C. well D. badly
42. A. popular B. lazy C. quiet D. healthy
43. A. others B. other C. another D. the other
44. A. study B. play C. learn D. teach
45. A. always B. usually C. often D. hardly
46. A. And B. If C. Or D. But
47. A. worse B better C. more D. less
48. A. eraser B book C. pen D. ball
49. A. heard B. saw C. felt D. sounded
50. A. friends’ B. brothers’ C. sisters’ D. parents’
51. A. closed B. opened C. looked D. kept
52. A. find B. use C. buy D. sell
53. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
54. A. what B. how C. that D. which
55. A. classmates B. brothers C. friends D. students
四. 阅读理解（本题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面3篇材料，从每题所给的的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
A

Some people like to have friends who are different from them. Others like to have friends who are similar to them. What kind of friends do you want for yourself?
Kate
Join Date: March, 2011
Location: the United Kingdom
I like to have friends who are like me. Both my best friend Mary and I like traveling. We went to Italy last month and stayed there for a week. Next month we want to go to Paris. However, Mary is more athletic than me.  
Dora
Join Date: April, 2011
Location: Canada  
I like to have friends who are like me. It can be very helpful. I’m a little quiet and my good friend Libby is quiet, too. Sometimes I don’t know what to do with my problems and she can tell me what I should do, because she knows about me better than people who are different from me.
John
Join Date: May, 2011
Location: the USA
Hi, everyone! I had a cold last week and just got here. In my opinion, it is important to have both kinds of friends. That makes your life more interesting.
56. Where is Mary going next month?
A. To the USA.      B. To the UK.         C. To Italy.             D. To France.
57. What’s Libby like?
A. She’s as beautiful as Dora.          
B. She’s more outgoing than Dora.
C. She’s as quiet as Dora.             
D. She’s more athletic than Dora.
58. What was the matter with John last week?
A. He had a cold.    B. He had a headache.
C. He had a fever.  D. He had a toothache.
59. What kind of friends does John like to have?
A. Those who are different from him.        
B. Those who are the same as him.
C. He doesn’t like to make friends.          
D. He likes to have different kinds of friends.
60. What does the underlined word “similar” mean?
A. 一致的     B. 相似的    C. 友好的    D. 简单的

B
When you laugh, you will open your mouth and show your teeth. The healthier those teeth are, the happier you look. Why?
It’s because your teeth are important in many ways. If you take care of them, they will help look after you. Strong, healthy teeth help you eat the right food and help you grow. They also help you speak clearly.
You can take care of your teeth by doing things like these.
Brush your teeth twice a day after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after lunch or after eating sweet cakes.
Brush all your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend some time on the teeth along the sides and the back.
Take your time when brushing. Spend at least 3 minutes each time you brush.
Be sure your toothbrush is soft. Ask your parents to help you get a new toothbrush every three months.
You also need to care about what you eat or drink. Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and drink water instead of (代替) drinks.
61. According to(根据) the passage, you can brush your teeth _______.
A. before breakfast B. after bedtime
C. before eating sweet cakes D. after lunch
62. How long should you spend brushing your teeth each time?
A. At least three minutes. B. At least five minutes.
C. About two minutes. D. One or two minutes.
63. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The healthier teeth we have, the happier we look.
B. Healthy teeth help us eat the right food and help us grow.
C. Teeth help us speak clearly.
D. The writer tells us seven ways to take care of our teeth.
64. Among(在…中间) these four students, who does the right thing?
A. Jack brushes his teeth once a day.
B. Lily brushes her teeth just the front ones.
C. David buys a new toothbrush every three months.
D. Tony drinks cola instead of water.
65. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Healthy Teeth and Eating Habits
B. Stay Away from(远离) Sweet Foods
C. Laugh and Teeth
D. Take Care of Your Important Teeth
C
More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment(环境). Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit(受益)from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding(可折叠的)bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.
Health Benefits of Bicycling:
It helps to prevent heart diseases.
Bicycling helps to control(控制) your weight.
A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
Bicycling can improve your mood(心情).
Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.
Bicycling is healthier than driving.
66. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very___________.
A. surprising B. exciting C. expensive D. popular
67. When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may_________.
A. pollute the environment around
B. find something you didn’t notice
C. go everywhere and use a little oil
D. get off your bike and begin to work
68. If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and__________.
A. get out of the car B. take it onto a train
C. put it in your purse D. go on airline websites
69. One of the benefits from bicycling is that_______________.
A. you can fold the bicycle B. you will hate driving
C. you will be more relaxed D. you may get fatter and fatter
70. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people
B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes
C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood
D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共35分）
五. 选词填空。（每空1分，共10分）
such as, as long as, bring out , have to do with, for example, care about about

71. ______________ there is life, there is hope.
72. We should ______________ what other people think.
73. There’re many kinds of