四川省绵阳市涪城区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中英语试题

四川省绵阳市涪城区2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中英语试
题
一、阅读理解
How to Take the Medicine
For the stomachache
Take each pill(药片) of the medicine three times a day for children of 14 years old with a stomachache. Usually, a pill at 6:00 a.m. before breakfast, one before 11:00 a.m, and one before sleep. Not for children under six years old.
For a cough
This medicine is for a person with a cough. Take two pills once a day before sleep for adults(成年人). Half for children under twelve years old. Children with a bad cough, go to see a doctor.
For a cold
Take the medicine three times a day. Once two pills for an adult with a cold. Half for children under ten years old.
1．If a middle-aged person(中年人) with a cough wants to be well at home, he should _________ once a day _________.
A．take two pills; after sleep B．take three pills; before sleep
C．take two pills; before sleep D．take three pills; after sleep
2．If an adult has a cold, he had better take_________ pills a day.
A．two B．four C．six D．three
3．The children_________ can’t take the medicine for a stomachache.
A．under 6 years old B．under 12 years old
C．under 10 years old D．under 7 years old
4．According to the passage, five-year-old children can take _________ kind(s) of medicine.
A．two B．three C．one D．none (没有一种）5．If a six-year-old boy has a cold, he should take _______ pills a day.
A．six B．two C．three D．four
Last year, Bob visited Vancouver, Canada alone. He went there to give a talk on the environment. When it was over, he traveled to the Rocky Mountains and stayed in the Maple Leaf Hotel. He then took a short walk to look at the local (当地的) plants in the forest. After a few hours, he knew he took the wrong way, but was sure he could get back to the hotel.
However, after walking for several hours the next day, Bob knew he was in trouble. “I had my mobile phone, but the battery (电池) was almost dead. I could probably make just one call. But I didn’t know the number of my hotel and I didn’t want to worry my family unless I really had to,” said Bob. He went on walking for three more days. He knew which plants he could eat and he had little trouble finding them.
On the fourth day, he knew it was hopeless and decided to call his family. “He was quite calm when he spoke to me on the phone,” said Shirley, Bob’s wife (妻子). “He seemed to be in control of the situation.” Shirley called the Maple Leaf Hotel at once. “That week lots of visitors went to the city to watch basketball games, and we thought Mr. Rigsby went there too,” said the hotel owner. As soon as Shirley phoned, the hotel sent out some people to look for Bob. They found him about one hour later, and luckily he was quite unhurt.
“I will never go to the forest without a guide. I never want an experience like that again,” said Bob.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

6．Bob went to Vancouver to _______.
A．watch football games
B．give a talk on traveling
C．watch basketball games
D．give a talk on the environment
7．What does the underlined word “calm” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese?
A．兴奋的B．惭愧的C．镇静的D．痛苦的
8．Who did Bob call in the end?
A．His mother.B．His wife.C．His sister.D．His daughter. 9．What can we learn about Bob from the passage?
A．He knew what he could eat in the forest.
B．He stayed in the forest for seven days.
C．He didn’t like traveling with others.
D．He was seriously hurt in the forest.
10．Which is the best title for the passage?
A．Traveling in the mountains
B．An early call
C．An enjoyable experience
D．Lost in the forest
Dear Jennifer,
Thanks for taking care of my apartment while I’m away. Please feed the cat and fish every day. The cat food is in the kitchen and the fish food is next to the cat food. Also, could you please check the cat’s water bowl? The bowl is next to his food dish.
Please water the plants twice a week. And could you take out the trash on Thursday? Please check my mail box for me on Wednesday, too.
If you’re hungry, have some chocolate cakes. They’re in the fridge(冰箱). You can help yourself to the orange juice in it, too. Thanks again for your help.
Mary
11．Jennifer needs to_____ every day.
A．check the mail box B．take out the trash C．water the plants
D．feed the cat
12．The fish food is _____ the cat food.
A．in front of B．next to C．under D．in 13．Jennifer needs to check ______ for Mary.
A．homework B．test paper C．exercise D．the mail box 14．_____ Jennifer needs to take out the trash.
A．On Thursday B．On Wednesday C．On Tuesday D．On Saturday 15．The letter is from ______.
A．Jennifer B．Mary C．Jack D．Jane
Mr. Gao lives in a town. When he was twenty-five, his son was born. He calls him Gao Ling. The little boy is clever. He and his wife love him very much. It’s September 1st today. A new school year begins. Gao Ling is happy and wears his most beautiful clothes. He’s going to school with his new bag. “Let me take you to school, dear.” said Mrs. Gao. “Thank you, Mummy,” said the boy. “The school is not far from here. I can go there myself.”
At school a teacher met the little boy and asked, “What’s your name, my little friend?” “Gao Ling, sir.” answered the boy. “How old are you?” “Six, sir.” “What’s your father’s name?” “Gao Daling, sir.” “How old is he?” “He is six, too, sir.” “Oh,” the teacher said in surprise. “Is he as old as you?” “Yes, sir,” said the boy. “He became a father only on the day when I was born.”16．Mr. Gao is ________ now.
A．six B．twenty-five
C．thirty-one D．thirty-five
17．Mr. and Mrs. Gao love their son because ________.
A．the boy is clever
B．he likes to go to school
C．he can go to school himself
D．he can answer their questions
18．Gao Ling didn’t let his mother take him to school because ________.
A．she was too busy
B．his friends could took him
C．the policeman could help him
D．the school is near and he could take care of himself
19．Gao Ling went to school ________.
A．by car B．on foot
C．by train D．by bike
20．Gao Ling thought ________.
A．his father and he were born on the same day
B．his father was younger than him
C．his father forgot to tell him about his age
D．Gao Daling became a father only for six years
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

What is the best way to study? This is a very important question. Some Chinese students often 21 very hard for long hours. This is a 22 habit, but it is not a better way to study. An efficient(有效率的) student must 23 enough sleep, enough food and enough rest. Every week you 24 go out for a walk or visit some friends or some nice places. It’s good 25 your study. When you return to your studies, you’ll find yourself 26 than before and you’ll learn more. Maybe you can 27 that learning English is 28 taking Chinese medicine. We don’t mean that it’s bitter(苦).We mean that like Chinese medicine, the efficiency(效率) of your study 29 slowly but surely. 30 slowly but surely every day and effects will come just like Chinese medicine.
21．A．play B．study C．sleep D．think 22．A．best B．better C．good D．bad 23．A．have B．do C．want D．make 24．A．want B．hope C．should D．wish
25．A．in B．for C．to D．at 26．A．weaker B．stronger C．fatter D．thinner 27．A．say B．guess C．talk D．know 28．A．about B．on C．as D．like 29．A．returns B．comes C．gives D．gets 30．A．Sleep B．Know C．Learn D．Play
Mr. King works in a restaurant. He often 31 tired and likes sleeping at home. His wife, Sally, is a shop assistant and likes dancing. She often goes to 32 when she is free. Mr. King often asks her to do chores, but she 33 listens to him. So his mother, old Mrs. King, has to do all for them.
Last month the old woman was ill in 34 . When she came back home two weeks
later, all their rooms 35 in a terrible mess. She told her 36 Mr. King to clean it, but the young man didn’t answer her. She said 37 and had to stay in bed.
It was a Friday evening. Sally was free and wanted to go to dance. But she couldn’t find her new 38 . She saw Mr. King watching TV and asked him 39 her look for her sweater. The young man didn’t move at all.
“Our sheet (床单) is 40 , ” said Sally. “You should wash it tomorrow.”
“I’ll be busy,” answered Mr. King. “Turn it over!”
“How lazy you are!” said Sally. “I turned it over one month ago!”
31．A．sounds B．feels C．becomes D．turns 32．A．dance B．sing C．swim D．skate 33．A．always B．usually C．often D．never 34．A．bank B．hotel C．hospital D．library 35．A．were B．was C．are D．is 36．A．brother B．son C．friend D．father 37．A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing 38．A．skirt B．T-shirt C．sweater D．scarf 39．A．help B．to help C．helps D．helping 40．A．dirty B．new C．long D．cheap
三、短文填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案写在答题卡的相应位置。

Can a one-armed person still play basketball? You might not think so 41 you see Zhang Jiacheng play.
The single armed 13-year-old from Guangdong has 42 (recent) become an Internet sensation (引起轰动的人). Because of his dribbling (运球) 43 (skill) and powerful underarm been shots (腋下投篮), his basketball videos have been watched by 44 (much) than 50, 000, 000 people. Zhang even got the attention of NBA superstar Steven Curry.
However, 45 wasn’t easy for Zhang to step onto the court. At the age of five,
Zhang lost his right arm in 46 accident. Although it was difficult at first, Zhang gradually got used to 47 (take) care of himself on his own. He also keeps up with studies in school and helps his family 48 chores.
In the summer of 2018, Zhang first discovered his love for the sport. He practiced basketball in P.E. class. When the class learning how 49 (jump) rope, which takes two hands, he ask his teacher to let him do basketball training instead.
He’s 50 (get) a lot of attention since then. Zhang said, “With the encouragement of these people, I feel like I have to try harder to live up to people’s expectation. I will do better and improve myself.”
四、任务型阅读
阅读短文，然后在文后表格内完成内容摘要，每空不超过三个词，并将答案写在答题卡的相应位置。

Dear Sir,
I’m a Grade 8 student from No.1 Middle School. I began to help out with chores when I was in primary school. I think it’s very important for teenagers to do so, because teenagers these days need all-round development. We can learn a lot of living skills by doing chores. I live in the dormitory (宿舍) at school now. Those skills help me take good care of myself.
When I come back home on weekends, I always help my parents if they need my help. And I can not only cook the food I like, but also make a big meal for my parents.
I believe that doing chores helps to develop children’s independence.
Yours,
Nancy 51．When did Nancy begin to help out with chores?
52．What can teenagers learn by doing chores?
53．Where does Nancy live now?
54．Who does Nancy always help when she comes back home on weekends?
55．What can children develop when they are doing chores?
五、书面表达
56．假如你是张亚，上周六你参加了学校的志愿者活动。

其内容包括：张贴海报：分发广告：打扫公园：看望医院的生病儿童：看望敬老院的老人，并帮助他们扫地、整理床铺等。

请给你的笔友Bruce写一封电子邮件，向他介绍这次活动的情况，并谈谈你对志愿者工作的看法。

备注：
1. 海报poster参加take part in
2. 80词左右
3. 注意书信格式
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