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湖北省利川市文斗乡长顺初级中学2013-2014学年八年级英语下学期期中试题

湖北省利川市文斗乡长顺初级中学2013-2014学年八年级英语下学

期期中试题

第一部分选择题（共80分）

一听力（共两节，计25分）

第一节（共9小题；每小题1分，满分9分）

听下面9段对话。每段对话后面有一个小题，从题后所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有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。

( )1. A. Her illness. B. Her math exam. C. Her school.

( )2. A. Her new home. B. Her new life. C. Her new clothes.

( )3. A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.

( )4. A. The Chinese teacher. B. The English teacher. C. All the teachers.

( )5. A. Tired. B. Excited. C. Shy.

( )6. A. 15. B. 20. C.25.

( )7. A. She will watch TV at home.

B. She will go to the cinema.

C. She will play cards with her friends.

( )8. A. You’d better watch TV.

B. Why not listen to some music?

C. You’d better eat less high-energy food and do more exercise.

( )9. A. Because his students don’t like him.

B. Because he doesn’t like his students.

C. Because his students were talking and laughing when he came.

第二节（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后面有几个小题，从题后所给的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，你将有5秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第10段材料，回答第10—11小题。

( )10. Who is not feeling well?

A. Lucia.

B. Jane.

C. Bob.

( )11. What will they do this weekend?

A. They will climb the mountain.

B. They will go shopping.

C. They will go fishing.

听第11段材料，回答第12—14小题。

( )12. Where is the man going on Saturday?

A. Beijing.

B. Tianjin.

C. Shandong.

( )13. What time does the train arrive at the destination?

A. At 8:20 am.

B. At 7:40pm.

C. At 8:40pm.

( )14. How much will the man pay for the tickets?

A. ￥160.

B. ￥320.

C. ￥440.

听第12段材料，回答第15—17小题。

( )15. What’s the dialogue about?

A. Traffic rules.

B. An accident.

C. Buses and drivers.

( )16. Who died in the accident?

A. The car driver.

B. A passenger.

C. A policeman.

( )17.What should we do when we are driving?

A. We should always drive slowly.

B. We should listen to the radio in the car.

C. We should obey the traffic rules and be careful.

听第13段材料，回答第18—20小题。

( )18. Where does Susan want to go?

A. Xi’an.

B. The Ming Tombs.

C. Hainan Island.

( )19. What will they do to raise money?

A. Sell newspapers.

B. Sell old books.

C. Sell newspapers and old books.

( )20. When will they go to raise money?

A. This Monday.

B. This Friday.

C. This Saturday.

听第14段材料，回答第21—25小题。

( )21.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Friends.

B. Music and moods.

C. Feelings.

( )22. Can music affect our moods according to the passage?

A. Yes, it can.

B. No, it can’t.

C. Never. ( )23. What music does the writer like?

A. Rock music.

B. Soft music.

C. Classical music.

( )24. Why does the writer like that kind of music?

A. Because it makes her(him) happy.

B. Because it makes her(him) sad.

C. Because it makes her(him) calm and relaxed.

( )25.What music should we listen to if we are angry?

A. Rock music.

B. Soft music.

C. Jazz.

二、语言知识运用（共二节，计35分）

第一节单项选择（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

A) 从A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出与所给句子划线部分意义相同或相近并能代替的那一项。 ( )26. I didn’t pass the English exam because of the pirated book.

A. fail

B. failed

C. got through

D. did well in

( )27. The workers in the factory are in good health, and they work in high spirits.

A. healthy

B. friendly

C. careful

D. wonderful

( )28. We climb Mount Tai in the evening so that we can appreciate the night scene on Mount Tai.

A. like

B. enjoy

C. watch

D. look

( )29. I’ll have a vacation next week.

A. good time

B. rest

C. talk

D. holiday

( )30. The parking lot was crowded with many tour buses, taxis and bicycles then.

A. was full of

B. has

C. got

D. lined

B)从A,B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

( )31. —Could you come along with us?

—______.

A. Yes, I should

B. No, I shouldn’t

C. Yes, of course

D. You’re right.

( ) 32. —Where is Shanghai?

—It’s _____ the east of China.

A. in

B. on

C. to

D. from

( )33. The emperors surveyed the area to make sure the tombs ____ south.

A. faced

B. had

C. direction

D. looked at

( )34. He got up at four o’clock in the morning ______ the early bus.

A. catching

B. catches

C. caught

D. to catch

( )35. —When will your father come back?

—I don’t know. I will tell you _____ he comes back.

A. before

B. as soon as

C. until

D. and

( )36. There is a big farm ______ of the mountain.

A. at the foot

B. on the foot

C. at the feet

D. on the feet

( )37. —Do you think riding bicycles is good for us?

—Yes, it can ______ air pollution.

A. keep

B. bring

C. give

D. avoid

( )38. —How did they lose their home?

—A big fire (火)_____ their house.

A. protected

B. remained

C. saved

D. destroyed

( )39. The plane left Wuhan at 8:10 am and landed _____ in Shanghai at 9:35 am.

A. safe

B. safely

C. safety

D. heavily

( )40. —Why does your sister hate to go to the hospital?

—Because she is afraid of _____ injections.

A. gets

B. to get

C. getting

D. be getting

( )41. —I don’t know how to get along with my classmates.

— You should _____.

A. do more exercise

B. buy more new clothes

C. go to school early

D. be friendly and helpful ( )42. —Can you help me, Tom? The box is ____ heavy ____ I can’t move it.

— Certainly.

A. so ; that

B. too ; to

C. very ; that

D. such ; that

( )43. — Do you have any plans for this weekend?

—Yes. We will go on a cycling trip _____ it is sunny on Sunday.

A. as

B. until

C. if

D. after

( )44. — Why did your uncle get a ____ yesterday?

— Because he broke the traffic rules.

A. fine

B. headache

C. cold

D. train ticket

( )45. I’m very glad to _____ your letter.

A. got

B. accept

C. receive

D. hear from

第二节完型填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

Influences(影响) of the weather

Different weather makes people feel different. It 46 health, intelligence(智力)and feelings.

47 August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there often have heart trou ble and other kinds of health problems during this 48 . In the northeast and middle west, it 49 very hot sometimes and very cold at other times. People in these states 50 more heart trouble after the 51 changes in February or March.

The weather can also affect intelligence. In a report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was a little 52 when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their 53 was 10% lower(更低). Students in many 54 of the United States often do a little worse in exams in hot months of the year(July and August).

Weather also has a strong influence on people’s 55 . Winter may be a 56 time for thin people. They usually feel 57 during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. 58 big people may have a hard time in hot summer. Are you 59 sad, tired, or unhappy today? It 60 because of the weather. ( )46. A. affects B. makes C. helps D. keeps

( )47. A. On B. At C. In D. From ( )48. A. week B. month C. summer D. year

( )49. A. is B. are C. have D.

has

( )50. A. make B. made C. got D. have

( )51. A. weather B. day C. time D. month

( )52. A. high B. higher C. low D. lower

( )53. A. heart B. money C. hand D. IQ ( )54. A. families B. schools C. farms D. factories

( )55. A. health B. intelligence C. feelings D. study

( )56. A. good B. well C. bad D. badly

( )57. A. cold B. hot C. exciting D. interested

( )58. A. So B. And C. But D. Because

( )59. A. feel B. to feel C. feeling D.

felt

( )60. A. maybe B. may be C. perhaps D. must be

三、综合阅读（共三节，计34分）

第一节综合知识（共6小题；每小题1分。满分6分）

根据所学教材中的相关背景知识，选择正确答案。

( )61. Tour De France is the most famous _____ in the world.

A. car race

B. bicycle race

C. football match

D. basketball match

( )62. The Ming Tombs have _____ tombs.

A. 11

B. 12

C. 13

D.14

( )63. The Ming Tombs are 50 kilometers northwest of _____.

A. Beijing

B. Tianjin

C. Shanghai

D. The Great Wall

( )64. The Qinghai Lake Race began in ______.

A. 1949

B. 1989

C. 2002

D. 2007

( )65. The Qinghai Lake Race is the largest bicycle road race in ____.

A. America

B. Africa

C. Australia

D. Asia

( )66. Beijing Opera expresses Chinese _______.

A. food

B. tea

C. knowledge

D. culture

第二节阅读理解（共7小题；每小题2分，满分14分）

阅读下文，从文后所给各题的四个选项中，选择最佳答案

(1)

The following are three ads.

( )67. If you want to work in the south, you can apply for a job as ______.

A. a teacher

B. an air hostess

C. a driver

D. A worker. ( )68. Mike is an experienced (有经验的) taxi driver. Why can’t he work for Capes Taxi?

A. Because he broke traffic rules often.

B. Because he likes beer.

C. Because he isn’t able to speak a foreign language.

D. Because he doesn’t have college education.

( )69. If you want to work as a teach er, what number should you call?

A. 0755-*******

B. 010-********

C. 0411-*******

D. 130********

( )70. Which of the following is not mentioned(提起) in the three ads?

A. Height.

B. Age.

C. Language.

D. Health.

(2)

It’s school time again! You may be feeling excited and a little sad because winter vacation is over. Some kids may feel nervous on t he first day. Let’s find out more about going back to school.

Most teachers start the school year by talking about all the things you will be doing that year. Some teachers may give you a chance to tell something about your vacation to the class. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules again so you’ll know what’s allowed(允许)and what’s not.

When you see friends you haven’t seen for a long time, you will feel good and happy. Also, if you prepare for the first day and have all the things you need, you will feel fine. You should make sure you put all the things into your bag the night before. This can stop you from worrying in the morning when you can’t find your homework or other things.

Here are a few tips for a good first day:

☆Get enough sleep.

☆Eat a healthy breakfast.

☆Develop good work habits, like writing down your homework and turning in homework on time.

☆Take your time with school work. If you don’t understand something, ask the teacher.

( )71. When do students feel good and happy on the first day of a new term?

A. When they see friends.

B. When they study in the classroom.

C. When they go to the teachers’ office.

D. When they do their homework.

( )72. What do most teachers often do when they do the talking on th e first day?

A. They tell the students to turn in the homework.

B. They say they like their students.

C. They say their students are very good.

D. They go over classroom rules.

( )73. How many suggestions does the writer give?

A. Three.

B. Four.

C. Five.

D. Six.

第二部分非选择题（共40分）

第三节任务型阅读（共7小题；每小题2分，满分14分）

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，按要求完成下列各题。

In my class, there was a little old lady. One day, I asked her, “Why are you in college at such an age?” “I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” She told me.

We became friends quickly. (74)At the end of the term, I invited her to speak at our football party. A nd I would never forget what she told us. She said, “I’m sorry I’m so nervous.” Then she went on, “We don’t stop playing because we are old. We grow old because we stop playing. There are secrets(秘密)of staying young. You have to be happy and then achieve(实现) success. You have to laugh and find fun each day. (75)You have to have a dream. When you lose your dre am, you die. We have so many people walking around. They are dead and they don’t even know it! There is a big difference between growing older and growing up.”Growing up means always finding chances when things change. Have no regrets(遗憾 ). The old usually don’t have regrets for what they did, but for things they did not do. The only people wh o are afraid of death are those with regrets.”

(76)At the end of the year, she finished her college. One week after graduation, she died in her sleep. We would always remember the great woman. She taught us that it’s never too late to be all you can poss ibly be.

74. 对该句划波浪线部分提问。

__________________________________________________

75. 把这句话变成否定句。

__________________________________________________

76.把这句话翻译成汉语。

__________________________________________________

阅读下面短文，完成表格。

In the world, there are many interesting festivals. In China, we have the Spring Festival in January or February. It’s the most important festival for us Chinese. We clean our house, make dumplings, make New Year’s cakes, visit our relatives and friends, eat lots of food. We also celebrate Lantern Festival. On that evening, Children light the lanterns from one place to another. People perform lion and dragon dances in the street. We celebrate Dragon Boat Festival in lunar May. People make rice dumplings. They are very delicious to eat. Chinese people

have Mid-autumn Festival in lunar August. At night families eat mooncakes outside the house, watching the moon. In April, Japanese celebrate Cherry Blossom Festival. They often wear kimono, sing and dance. And friends have a picnic together.

In November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day. People usually have a big dinner. They eat turkeys to thank for good harvests. Halloween is on the night October 31. Children dress up in strange clothes and play “trick or treat”. If the neighbors don’t give them candies, they put soap on their windows. F renchmen celebrate Bastille Day on July 14. They like to watch fireworks.

四、写（共三节，计26分）

第一节看图写句子（共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）

81. weather ; mood 82. worry ; cost 83. orga nize ; money 第二节补全对话。在空白处各写一个句子，使对话完整正确。（每小题2分，满分10分）A: Hello.(84)________________________?

B: Yes. I want to make hotel reservations.

A: We have many kinds of rooms. (85)_________________________?

B: I want to book a room with a single bed with all facilities.

A: OK. (86)______________________?

B: About three days. From May 1st. (87)______________________?

A: ￥120 per night. Please pay for it before 9:00pm. (88)________________________? B: Sure. My name is John Smith and my phone number is 0546-9354.

第三节书面表达（1题，满分10分）

在欧洲，很多人为了减少因驾车带来的空气污染而愿意骑自行车上班，这样的人被视

为环保卫士而受到尊敬。颇有影响的美国自行车协会一直呼吁政府在建公路时修自行车道。请你依此写一篇作文,重点谈谈骑自行车的优点。题目自拟。

要求：（1）条理清晰，字迹工整。

(2) 字数要求：不少于60词。

提示词: ride, pollution, save, place 等。

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2014年春季二年级英语期中考试试题

听力部分

第一节（共9小题；每小题1分，满分9分）

Text 1 1 M: What is Mary worried about?

W: She is worried about the math exam.

Q: What’s Marry worried about?

Text 2 2 M: Are you satisfied with your new life, Angel?

W: Yes, of cours e.

Q: What’s Angel satisfied wit h?

Text3 3. M: Did you have a good time last Sunday?

W: Yes. My parents and I went fishing. We went there in my father’s new car.

Q: How did they go fishing?

Text 4 4. M: Is your English teacher humorous?

W: Yes, but our Chinese teacher is more humorous.

Q: Who is more humorous?

Text 5 5. M: What did Jenny do last night?

W: She did her homework until midnight and didn’t get enough sleep.

Q: How does Jenny look today?

Text 6 6. M: How old is your brother?

W: He is 20 and I am 5 years younger than him.

Q: How old is the girl?

Text 7 7. M: Why are you so happy, Linda?

W: Because I have got a ticket to the film Titanic! I will have a wonderful evening.

Q: What will Linda do in the evening?

Text 8 8. M: I think I am too fat.

W: Don’t worry. Here is my advice…

Q: What advice may the girl give?

Text 9 9. M: Look! Mr Smith is very angry.

W: Yes. He saw the students talking and laughing when he came into the classroom.

Q: Why is Mr Smith angry?

第二节（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）

听第10段材料，回答第10—11小题。

Text 10 M:Hello, Lucia! I’m happy that Jane is feeling better today.

W: Hi, Bob. It’s great!

M: What about climbing the mountain this weekend? Jane will be OK then.

W: Good idea!

听第11段材料，回答第12—14小题。

Text 11W: Can I help you, sir?

M:Yes, I’d like to b uy some tickets.

W: All right. Where to?

M: Beijing. Saturday morning.

W: OK. The train leaves at 8:20 am and arrives at7:40pm.

M:What’s the price?

W: We’ve got tickets at ￥160for the hard sleeper and ￥220 for the soft sleeper. Which kind do you want?

M:I’d like 2 hard sleeper tickets.

W: All right. Here are the tickets.

M: Thanks. Here is the money.

听第12段材料，回答第15—17小题。

Text 12M: Hello, Kelly. I have some terrible news to tell you.

W: What? You mean the car accident in Xinhua Street?

M:Yes. You know it’s too bad. The car hit a bus. The driver died and many

people on the bus were hurt.

W: How did it happen?

M: The car driver was careless and he drove too fast.

W: We should be careful and obey the traffic rules.

听第13段材料，回答第18—20小题。

Text 13M: Hello, Susan. Do you have any plans for the spring field trip?

W: Yes, I’d like to visit Hainan Island. It has beautiful beaches and all kinds of animals. What about you, Peter?

M:I’d like to explore the Ming Tombs.

W: But we don’t have much money to do what we want to do.

M:Let’s raise money together, OK?

W: Good idea. What about selling newspapers in the streets?

M:I don’t like it. Why not sell our old books?

W: Great. Let’s do it this weekend.

M: OK.

听第14段材料，回答第21—25小题。

Text 14 Normally music can affect our moods. Usually listening to different kinds of music can change our feelings. Suppose we are angry. If we listen to some rock music, we may feel even worse. However, if we listen to some soft music, we may feel better. I like to listen to classical music. I think it can make me calm and relaxed. So, if you are not feeling good, you can try out different kinds of music and find one kind that makes you feel better.

2014年春季二年级英语期中考试试题答案