八年级下册期中测试卷

一、听力测试（25分）

A）请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一小题，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，你都将有时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。（每小题1分）

( ) 1. Where was Ann at about seven yesterday evening?

A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a park.

( ) 2. What class will Tom have?

A. English. B. P. E. C. Music

( ) 3. What happened to Helen last night?

A. She went to bed late. B. She had a nosebleed. C. She was sick.

( ) 4. Where is Wu Dong’s pressure from?

A. His school. B. His family. C. His friend.

( ) 5. What does Mother want Jack to wear to the party?

A. A white T-shirt and blue jeans. B. A red T-shirt and blue jeans.

C. A red T-shirt and brown jeans.

B) 请听下面3段对话和2段独白。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都将有时间阅读各小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。（每小题1分）

请听第1段对话，回答第6至第7小题。

( ) 6. What does the boy have to do on weekends?

A. He has to play sports. B. He has to do his homework.

C. He has to take after-school training classes.

( ) 7. How many pieces of advice does the boy accept?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three.

请听第2段对话，回答第8至第10小题。

( ) 8. Where is Kelly going?

A. To a library. B. To a theater. C. To a supermarket.

( ) 9. When is Tina’s birthday?

A. It’s on May 5th. B. It’s on June 5th. C. It’s on July 5th.

( ) 10. What is Jack going to buy for Tina?

A. A baseball bat. B. A baseball hat. C. A baseball.

请听第3段对话，回答第11至第13小题。

( ) 11. What does Kate look like now?

A. She is tall. B. She is fat. C. She looks like a boy.

( ) 12. What season is it now?

A. Spring B. Summer. C. Winter.

( ) 13. What does Kate think of wearing sunglasses?

A. Cool. B. Funny. C. Strange.

请听第1段独白，回答第14至16小题。

( ) 14. What was the play about?

A. The popular life in the US. B. The modern life in Chicago.

C. Famous theaters in the US.

( ) 15. What were the two young men doing?

A. They were talking. B. They were making calls. C. They were eating snacks.

( ) 16. What does Linda think people should do when they are at the theater?

A. They should keep quiet. B. They should keep their seats clean.

C. They should finish watching the play.

请听第2段独白，回答第17至第20小题。

( ) 17. Why is Mr. Black very worried?

A. He can’t find some students. B. The students do not like his classes.

C. Many students are not very well today.

( ) 18. What’s the matter with David today?

A. He has a headache. B. He has a sore throat. C. He has a toothache.

( ) 19. Why does Mary have a sore back?

A. She watched too much TV. B. She did too much homework.

C. She played too much computer games.

( ) 20. How many students don’t feel well today?

A. Five. B. Six. C. Seven.

C)请听下面一段短文，根据短文内容完成下列句子，每个空格不超过3个单词。听短文前你将有时间阅读句子内容。短文读两遍。（每小题1分）

21. More and more young American people volunteer to spend their __________working for others.

22. Denis volunteers to build__________ in the mountains for the Forest Center.

23. Cindy plans to work for __________.

24. Mark plans to work for the program “Reading for Life” for __________.

25. Of the three teenagers, __________ is the youngest.

二、单项填空（15分）

请阅读下面各小题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四人选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（每小题1分）

( ) 26. ---Mr. Smith often provided you ______ help when you were in trouble, didn’t he?

---Yes, and I sometimes provided some food and drink ______ him in return (作为报答).

A. for; to B. for; with C. with; for D. with; to

( ) 27. I think ______ necessary to communicate more with your parents.

A. this B. that C. one D. it

( ) 28. ______ of us can answer the question, because it’s too difficult.

A. Neither B. All C. Either D. Both

( ) 29. ---I have a ______ . What should I do?

---You should see a dentist.

A. stomachache B. backache C. toothache D. headache

( ) 30. ---Can you help me with my English this afternoon?

---Sorry, I also have trouble ______ it.

A. learn B. to learn C. learning D. to learning

( ) 31. ---Can I come?

---That ______ : there might not be room in the car.

A. depends B. changes C. means D. works

( ) 32. The singer will give a concert ______ money for charity.

A. raise B. to raise C. to raising D. raising

( ) 33. There’s something wrong with Sally’s hearing.

She is almost ______.

A. deaf B. weak C. blind D. ill

( ) 34. Look! Bill is not happy. Let’s go and ______.

A. wake him up B. cheer him up C. dress him up D. call him up

( ) 35. We all got very excited when ______ the good news.

A. hear B. hears C. hearing D. heard

( ) 36. My bicycle is broken. Please help me ______.

A. fix it up B. give it out C. cut it out D. put it up

( ) 37. I used to ______ English in the evening. Now I’m used to ______ it in the morning.

A. reading; read B. reading; reading C. read; reading D. read; read

( ) 38. There was no need for you ______ so early, because it’s Sunday today.

A. to get up B. getting up C. get up D. got up

( ) 39. When my mother ______ home, I was making some cards.

A. got B. gets C. get D. will get

( ) 40. ---Could I open the door?

---______.It’s very cold outside.

A. Yes, you can B. No, thanks C. Yes, please D. Sorry, you can’t

三、完形填空（25分）

A）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。（每小题1分）

One day my cousin Patty from the city came to visit us. When she asked about a small house, I “That’s our spring house. There is a well (井) in it. Mom doesn’t me to go there because she says it’s dangerous for kids to play there. “

Patty didn’t listen to my advice. , she opened the door of the spring house. She shoved (推) me in and then closed (关闭) the door behind up.

There was no window there, and it was very inside with the door closed. As Patty tried to turn around, she accidentally (不经意) me into the well and I fell into the water headfirst! the well wasn’t deep (深), I wasn’t able to get out of the water. It was filling up my mouth. I was so ! I tried to shout for help, but that made matters --- more water came into my mouth. At this moment Patty pulled ( 拉 ) me out. Then she ran to get my .

“Hurry, Aunt Grace! Linda fell into the well!” I Parry shouting when I struggled (努力) to breathe. I felt bad to see the 51 on my mother’s face. My mother said later that I was to have Patty there to save me.

I told my mom it was Patty’s idea to go into the spring house! I did learn a(n) that day. If a friend wants to do something , I can just say, “No!”

( ) 41. A. explained B. agreed C. continued D. guessed

( ) 42. A. expect B. order C. allow D. invite

( ) 43. A. Anyway B. Instead C. Perhaps D. Also

( ) 44. A. dangerous B. lonely C. broken D. dark

( ) 45. A. sent B. threw C. pushed D. beat

( ) 46. A. Since B. Although C. Unless D. When

( ) 47. A. careless B. shocked C. nervous D. scared

( ) 48. A. worse B. clearer C. sadder D. crazier

( ) 49. A. friend B. aunt C. dad D. mom

( ) 50. A. minded B. thanked C. heard D. imagined

( ) 51. A. kindness B. worry C. surprise D. satisfaction

( ) 52. A. lucky B. clever C. ready D. successful

( ) 53. A. ever B. still C. always D. never

( ) 54. A. experience B. interest C. lesson D. deal

( ) 55. A. strange B. wrong C. serious D. difficult

B) 请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从方框中所给的词中选出最恰当的10个填空。每个词限用一次。（每小题1分）

Anymore refused situation never skills because

Change perhaps myself like while realize

Dear editor,

My parents made me do lots of after-school activities like taking guitar lessons and taking English classes. I didn’t many of them. I often asked my parents to stop pushing me hard. But they listened.

This year, I decide to make a . I will stop some activities. I decide to give up the guitar I don’t like to play it at all. I think I can learn English by at home. So I won’t go to the English class .

One day, my mother asked me to go to a swimming club, but I . She was angry and said, “ The more you study, the more you will have, and then the more independent you will be.” she’s right, but I really don’t want to go.

Am I right? What will you do if you meet the ? I’m looking forward to your reply! Yours,

Judy

56.________ 57.________ 58.________ 59.________

60.________ 61.________ 62.________ 63.________

64.________ 65.________

四、阅读理解（40分）

A）请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题2分）

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

We are the largest children’s museum in the world.

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday --- Sunday, 10 a. m. --- 5 p.m.

Admission(门票费)

Children(ages 2 --- 17): ＄13.50

Adults(ages 18 ---59): ＄18.50

Seniors ( 60+): ＄17.50

Children under 2 and members: Free

Parking ( 停车 )

Free parking is available.

Call us : 800-820-6214

Minnesota Children’s Museum

Let children learn through play.

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday--- Thursday: 9 a.m. --- 4 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. --- 8 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a. m.---5 p.m.

Admission

Ages 1--- 101: ＄9.50

Children under one and members: Free

Parking

3-hour parking only ＄4

Call us : 651-225-6000

Chicago Children’s Museum

Improve children’s lives by creating a place where playing and learning connect ( 结合).

Hours

Friday---Wednesday: 10 a.m. --- 5 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. --- 8 p. m.

Admission

Children & adults:＄14

Seniors: ＄13

Children under one and members: Free

Call us: 312-527-1000

（）66. Mr. and Mrs. Lee want to take their two 10-month-old sons to the Minnesota Children’s Museum, and they are not members. They should pay _______.

A. ＄9.50 B. ＄19 C.＄28.50 D. ＄38

( ) 67. What do the three children’s museums have in common?

A. They are free for members.

B. They are not open on Monday.

C. They all provide their parking information.

D. Children’s tickets are cheaper than seniors’

( ) 68. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. You can visit the Chicago Children’s Museum at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

B. You can park your car for free if you go to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

C. The Minnesota Children’s Museum is the largest children’s museum in the world.

D. Children can learn something in the Chicago Children’s Museum while playing.

I traveled to Canada one summer with students from my French class. It was my first trip outside the United States. It was exciting because I could finally speak the foreign language I was learning and I could hear native speakers(说母语的人)

Canada is an excellent place to practice French for two reasons.

First, most people in the French-speaking part of Canada can speak both French and English. I can use French when I’m ready. There wouldn’t be much pressure. If I have something very important to communicate, they can understand me if I speak English.

Second, people there like it when you try to speak French, even if you only speak a little. They hold French in higher esteem(认为……更高贵) than English.

Interestingly enough, although I wanted to communicate in my newly learnt language, I soon found I could hardly use any of the words I have learnt when I tried to use them. We learnt the accent (口音) used in France, but the accent used in Canada is different from what we learnt. It sounded a little strange to me. And many words are completely different.

Although I didn’t get many opportunities (机会) to practice French in Canada, I’m still thankful for this experience.

( ) 69. Why did the writer think the summer trip was exciting?

A. Because traveling was his favorite hobby.

B. Because he could stay with his friends for a long time.

C. Because he could speak French and hear native speakers.

D. Because it was the first time for him to go on a summer trip.

( ) 70. There wouldn’t be much pressure for the writer to speak French in Canada because ______.

A. he liked talking to people in French

B. French-speaking people there are friendly

C. His friends would help him to communicate

D. People there could speak both English and French

( ) 71. The writer talked about ______ difference(s) between French used in France and Canada in the passage.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

( ) 72. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The writer spoke French very well in Canada.

B. The writer was thankful for his trip to Canada.

C. Canada wasn’t a good place to practice French.

D. Canadian people hold English in higher esteem.

“Cleaning is so boring!” Jonas said and stopped sweeping the floor.

Jonas’ mother said, “I know you don’t like cleaning, but it’s important. Do you know why?” “Why? Is it just to keep me busy?”

Mother smiled. “No, there are worse things I could ask you to do if I want you to keep busy. There are windows to clean and dishes to wash.”

“Are those tomorrow’s chores?” Jonas asked.

“Maybe not tomorrow , but someday.”

“soon?”

“Probably, but back to our question . Why is cleaning important?” asked Mother.

“So things are clean?”

“If you take care of things, they’ll look better. It’s also healthier to keep things clean. What else?”

“Maybe it’s to throw out old junk?”

“That can be a good reason. We don’t need to keep things that are just taking up (占据) space. We could sell it, give it away or throw it out if it isn’t good for anything.”

“Sometimes I find things I forgot about when I clean,” Jonas said, remembering that he found some toys when he leaned his closet (壁橱)

Mother smiled, “Yes, and that can help us not waste money on new things. You never know what you have until you clean your closet.”

“Cleaning isn’t so bad,” said Jonas. “It’s not fun though.”

“No, It isn’t really,” Mother agreed, “unless you make it a game.”

“A game?” Jonas was surprised.

Mom smiled.” I bet ( 打赌) I can have this bookcase cleaned before you clean your room.” “And if I win?” he asked.

“How about some ice-cream?” Mom offered.

“Deal!” Jonas shouted, running for his room. Cleaning wasn’t fun, but at least he might get ice-cream. It felt good to work with his mother too.

( ) 73. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mother gave for cleaning?

A. It’s healthier when things are clean.

B. It’s really fun to move things around.

C. You needn’t waste money if you find things that you can use.

D. You get more space when you throw out things you don’t need.

( ) 74. What did Mother do to make cleaning fun?

A. She paid Jonas. B. She sang a song.

C. She made it a game. D. She changed her role with Jonas.

( ) 75. How did Jonas feel about cleaning at the end of the story?

A. He loved it .

B. He wanted to clean more in the future.

C. He decided to help his mother clean every day.

D. He didn’t like it , but he liked working with Mother.

( ) 76. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Jonas’ mother helped him clean his room at last.

B. Jonas found some toys when he cleaned his closet.

C. Jonas would get some ice-cream if he finished his momework

D. Jonas had to clean the windows and wash the dishes tomorrow.

Everyone dreams of changing the world. But can teenagers really make a difference? And how can they do it?

Michael Norton’s book 365 Ways to Change the World is a good starting point. The book gives an idea or a task(任务) for every day of the year. The tasks are from volunteering at a hospital to planting a tree.

The book says that even one small act (行为) can help someone in need. It may even influence (影响) other teenagers to do something.

Nathan Anthony, a student at Enochs High School, agrees.” It is impossible to get anything in life without giving something to someone or working hard at school or work,” Anthony said.

Another Enochs student, Ariane Mota, has the same opinion. “Giving is our way of repaying (回报) those who help us,” she said. “Whether (无论) it is a helping hand or money, we should help others to improve their day or life.”

But how often do teenagers see peers (同龄人) helping a stranger or doing something nice for “I help my friends by telling them that their lives are better than those who are less lucky than them,” Anthony said.

So whether you’re helping to find a cure (疗法) for cancer or simply smiling at a stranger, do something every day to help change the world for the better.

( ) 77. 365 ways to Change the World is a book on ______.

A. how to plant trees B. how to be a volunteer

C. small acts to change the world D. the importance of changing the world

( ) 78. What opinion do Anthony and Mota have in common?

A. Give first if you want to get something. B. It is impossible to get everything in life.

C. It is necessary to make teenagers helpful.

D. The harder people work, the better life they will have.

( ) 79. The underlined word “this” in Paragraph 6 probably refers to “ ______”.

A. helping people in trouble B. teenagers not helping often

C. doing something nice for others D. improving someone’s day or life

( ) 80. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. Helping others is also helping ourselves. B. We should help others to improve their life.

C. Everyone should dream of changing the world.

D. Everyone should do something to make the world better.

B）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的七个选项中，选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。（每小题2分）

I was waiting for the plane to my parents’ city. 81.______ Then I saw there was a man helping a

young mother. She was traveling alone with a baby. She didn’t seem to know where she needed to go. The man had two young boys and a lot of things to take himself, so I offered to help the young mother.

82.______I realized that her plane would take off ( 起飞) in 10 minutes. She had a large stroller (婴儿车), some Christmas gifts and a ox. She gave me her ticket and I took the box and the gifts while she pushed the stroller. 83._______ While we were running to the gate (登机口), I looked back sometimes to make sure she was still behind me. When we ran up to the gate, we got to know the gate was still open. 84.______

I thought the greatest part of that experience was seeing the happiness on her face and hearing her say “Thank you “to me. 85.______

A. At first, she made her way to her gate.

B. The young mother showed me her ticket.

C. I had to run to my gate in order to save time.

D. At this time I realized she trusted me so much.

E. I gave the young mother her ticket and said goodbye.

F. There was lots of time before the plane took off.

G. While I was walking back to my own gate on the other side, I couldn’t stop smiling.

五、书面表达（15分）

在日常生活中，我们可以看到很多志愿者，他们用汗水诠释着人生。你想当志愿者吗？志愿者可以做哪些事情呢？请你以“What could you do as a volunteer?”为题写一篇英语短文。

要求：80词左右。短文的开头已给出，不计入总词数。

What could you do as a volunteer?

There are many things that you could do as a volunteer.

___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________