牛津译林版英语八上第一学期期中考试

2016～2017学年度第一学期期中考试
八年级英语试题
一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
( ) 1. --Does Peter like playing football? I want to ask him to watch a football match.
--Peter, ________ many boy students, likes playing it.
A. 1ike
B. 1ikes
C. is like
D. is liking
( )2. He is a top student. He always _______ the question quickly when he has a monthly test.
A. looks at
B. looks after
C. looks through
D. looks up
( ) 3. I think this new dress is better. It makes_______ pretty.
A. her look
B. her looks
C. she look
D. she looks
( ) 4. ―The bridge is made of steel, isn’t it?
―Yes. Because of that, its ____ is over 100,000 tons.
A. weighs
B. weight
C. height
D. length
( ) 5. — Andy is really________ honest boy.
—Yes. That’s why he is ___________ most popular student in his class.
A. an; a
B. a; the
C. an; the
D. the; /
( ) 6. _________ he willing ___________ people in need any time?
A. Does, to help
B. Is, to help
C. Is, for helping
D. Does, for helping ( )7. —Do you believe what he _______about his best friend?
—Yes , he never _______lies.
A. talks; tells
B. says; tells
C. talks; says
D. says; talks ( ) 8. —Which do you think is , Chinese or English?
—It’s hard to say. I think Chinese is.
A. interestinger
B. more interesting
C. the more interesting
D. most interesting
( ) 9. The room is not bright enough. I need to_________ a light on the ceiling.
A. put in
B. put on
C. put up
D. put with
( ) 10. My best friend Jack looks happy, and he always _______ a smile ________his face.
A. wear; on
B. put; in
C. wears; on
D. wears; in
( ) 11. Nancy spent half an hour _________ the piano every day.
A. to practice playing
B. practising playing
C. practising to play
D. to practise to play ( ) 12 . They have _______weeks ________ for the summer holiday than American students.
A. less; on
B. more; off
C. more; on
D. fewer; on
( ) 13. They are clever men. It took them ________ time to do _______ jobs.
A. less, more
B. more, less
C. less, less
D. more, more ( ) 14. They often had fun ______ ball games before. But now they have no time ______ after-school activities.
A. playing, doing
B. to play, doing
C. to play, to do
D. playing, to do
( )15. People in Britain say “film” while people in the USA say “_________”.
A. fall
B. movie
C. soccer
D. yard
二、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分）
Many people enjoy spending their weekends shopping 16 the supermarkets. Now there is a new way of shopping—shopping 17 . With the help of the 18 , they just click (点击) the mouse (鼠标) and 19 the things they like. More and more people begin 20 this way of shopping these days. There are some 21 for that.
Firstly, it is very easy. You can buy things 22 , and you can find almost 23 online, you don’t need to spend time going 24 .
25 , things online are not very expensive. You can save(节省) more money.
Thirdly, shopping online is 26 , too. When you want to buy something but don’t know where to 27 , you can find it online and it won’t28 you much time. Would you like to send a special 29 to your 30 or family members? Just shop online!
( )16. A. on B. i n C. at D. under
( )17. A. on TV B. o nline C. in shops D. in supermarkets
( )18. A. radios B. TV C. computer D. Walkmans
( )19. A. buy B. n eed C. want D. ask
( )20. A. use B. t o use C. useing D. to using
( )21. A. reasons B. ways C. uses D. things
( )22. A. in the day B. at any time C. at night D. at the weekend
( )23. A. something B. everything C. everyone D. everywhere
( )24. A. from shop to shop B. from door to door
C. from morning to night
D. from Monday to Sunday
( )25. A. Second B. n ext C. Then D. Secondly
( )26. A. quick B. tired C. hard D. free
( )27. A. sell B. go C. borrow D. lend
( )28. A. need B. t ake C. do D. pay
( )29. A. day B. plan C. festival D. present
( )30. A. classmate B. f ather C. friends D. teacher
三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）
A
Americans usually eat three meals a day. Breakfast usually comes before eight o’clock in the morning. It is the most important meal in a day. They usually have eggs, some meat, bread, fruit juice and coffee. Lunch is between twelve and one o’clock. It is like a light meal and working people must take lunch with them or get it near workplace. Children in school take sandwiches, fruit, and cookies with them or eat in school. Supper, the main meal, is between six and eight in the evening. People cook it carefully. They may have meat or chicken, turkey and duck. They may all have potatoes or rice, vegetables or salad. The drink is coffee, tea or milk. Then comes the dessert(甜点).
( )31. ________ is the most important meal in a day.
A. Breakfast
B. Lunch
C. Meals
D. Supper
( )32. Americans usually have breakfast and supper at ________. .
A. home
B. office
C. hotel
D. workplace
( )33. When Americans have supper, ________ comes last.
A. drink
B. meat
C. dessert
D. vegetables
B
Jack is a middle school student. He is seventeen years old. He is in Grade two now. he had a bad stomachache(胃疼) three days ago. He went to see the doctor. The doctor gave him a bottle of medicine(药). Here are the words on the bottle:
Stomachache medicine
You must shake（摇晃）the bottle before you take it.
You must take it three times a day.
You should take it after meals.
Age Dose（剂量）
More than 16 three teaspoons （药勺）each time
8---15 two teaspoons each time
5---7 one teaspoon each time
Notes: the children under 4 years old CANNOT take this medicine. Please put it in a dry and cold place. Take it before Dec.31, 2013.
( )34. Jack should take ______of the medicine a day.
A. 1 teaspoon
B. 4 teaspoons
C. 9 teaspoons
D. 2 teaspoons ( )35. Jack should ___________ before taking the medicine.
A. eat no food
B. drink no milk
C. drink some water
D. shake the bottle ( )36．Jack _______ the medicine after December 31,2013.
A. has to take
B. s hould take
C. can take
D. can’t take
C
Tom and Joseph are best friends. They spent their summer vacation in Africa. When they were walking through the desert, they started to argue(争吵) about something. Tom becamangry and slapped(掌击) Joseph in the face.
Joseph felt hurt, but he didn’t say anything to Tom. Then Joseph wrote in the sand: “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.”
They kept on walking until they found a small lake. They decided to have a bath. But when Joseph got in the water, he started to sink(下沉). Tom jumped in after him and pulled him out. His friend saved his life.
After he became well again, Joseph wrote on a stone: “Today my best friend saved my life.”
Tom couldn’t understand it. “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand. Now you write on a stone. Why?” he asked.
“When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, and the wind can take it away.” Joseph answered. “But when someone does something good for us, we must write it in stone so that no wind can ever take it away.”
( )37. Tom and Joseph went on a trip in ________.
A .Europe
B .America C. Africa. D .Asia ( )38. Tom slapped Joseph because________________________.
A. he wanted to play a trick on Joseph
B. he argued with Joseph and got angry with him
C. Joseph took him the wrong way in the desert
D. Joseph played with sand
( )39. When they found a small lake, they decided to_____________________.
A. buy some sand and stones for their friends
B. find something delicious to eat
C. have a swimming competition
D. wash themselves
( )40. The most suitable title(题目) of this article may be____________________.
A. Tom saved Joseph
B. Tom slapped Joseph
C. A friendship saved in stone
D. Travel in Africa
D
A science book gives facts. Some science books tell us about animals. Some tell us about plants. Some tell us about outer space. This page tells us about animals.
Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can’t breathe(呼吸) in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air.
The blue whale is the world’s biggest animal. There are other se a animals, too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air, as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other.
Many other animals live near the sea. Seals（海豹）and otters（水獭）love the sea. They swim and play there. They eat fish and sea plants. Seals and otters have thick fur. The fur keeps them warm.
( )41. The passage mainly tells us about ____________.
A. fishes
B. plants
C. science
D. sea animals ( )42. The blue whales live in the sea. They breathe air as ______do.
A. dolphins
B. fish
C. crocodiles (鳄鱼)
D. sea plants ( )43. Which of the sentences below is NOT true?
A. The whale can swim in the sea like a fish.
B. The whale can breathe in the sea like a fish.
C. Both whales and dolphins are sea animals.
D. Seals and otters like living near the sea.
( )44. What food do seals and otters like eating?
A. Meat.
B. Fruits.
C. Both fish and sea plants.
D. Leaves. ( )45. Some sea animals can keep themselves warm because ___________.
A. they are big animals
B. they like playing in the sea
C. they have thick fur
D. they eat enough food every day
四、词汇运用（每小题1分，共15分）
A 根据句意或括号中的中英文提示，写出所缺单词
46. Simon is helpful, he often ____________(提供) me help .
47. we won the match with their (支持).
48. I think this is an (very good) idea.
49. Would you please give me some tips for (finish) the jib?
50. I am so weak that I can’t walk any (更远)。

B 用所给词的适当形式填空
51. He looks much (thin) than before.
52. However, the work (it) is very difficult.
53. David is an (dishonest) boy, we all like to play with him.
54. This is the (bad) lesson he has taught in this school.
55. We all got off the coach (quick) when we got there.
C用所给词的适当形式填空
56. He would like to be a social worker when he (grow) up.
57. The Eiffel Tower is (make) of metal.
58. The doctor advised him (not smoke) any more many times.
59. We are writing to you about (protect) wild animals.
60. It is impossible (remember) all the long words at once.
五、句型转换（每小题2分，共10分）
61.Tom is the tallest boy in my class. (改为同义句)
Tom is than boy in my class.
62. Kitty wanted to visit the zoo. (对画线部分提问)
Kitty want to ?
63. He spent five days finishing the work. (改为同义句)
It him five days the work.
64. Will you please come here on time? (改为祈使句)
on time, please.
65. Why don’t we go and ask our teacher for help? (改为同义句)
go and ask our teacher forhelp?
六、阅读回答问题（每小题分，共5分）
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the U.S, was born in a small town. When he was a boy, he was very quiet and shy. Because he was so quiet, every one thought that he wasn't bright (聪明).
The people in the town often put a nickel (五分币) and a dime (一角银币) before him and ask him which to choose. He always chose the nickel and they laughed.
One day a woman felt sorry for him. She asked, "Why do you never take a dime and always choose a nickel instead? Do you know a nickel is worth (值…钱) much less than a dime?"
"Certainly I know it," William answered slowly. "But if I choose the dime, they will not ask me to choose them any more.
66．Where was William Henry Harrison from ?
____________________________________________________________________________ 67．When William Henry Harrison was a boy, what was he like?
___________________________________________________________________________ 68．Why did people laugh at William Henry Harrison?
___________________________________________________________________________ 69．Did William Henry Harrison know a nickel was worth much less than a dime?
___________________________________________________________________________ 70．What do you think of William Henry Harrison ?
___________________________________________________________________________
七、根据短文内容和首字母提示，填写所缺单词（每小题1分，共10分）
Lofton is a little village （村庄）in England. It is not f__71___ from the city of Manchester.
Not many families l__72___ around the village, so the people all know each o__73___. Most of them are friendly and helpful.
Though their homes are in Lofton, many people have jobs in Manchester. S__74__ work in large factories there. A few work in shops o___75___ offices. Most of these people go to work by train. It usually t__76_ _ about half an hour to go from Lofton to Manchester.
In the evening a lot of people like watching TV. But if they go to see a film or go to a concert (音乐会), they have to go to Manchester, because there are n___77___ cinemas in Lofton.
Like many other villages near towns or cities, it is clean and quiet. So life in Lofton may not be so e___78____ as the life in the b___79___ cities, but it can be just as interesting. That is w___80__ people in Lofton love their village.
八、书面表达（20分）
以My cousin 为题写一篇80词左右的文章，要点如下:
1.我的表哥Andy在一所男女混合学校学习，学习努力，擅长所有的学科，最喜欢的课程
是物理。

2. 又高又壮，有一双带笑的眼睛，戴眼镜。

3. 乐于助人，经常帮助同学们解决他们的问题；有很好的幽默感，经常讲笑话，和他呆
在一起很开心。

4. 对DIY很着迷，享受制作新东西的乐趣，关于DIY知道得很多。

5. 爱好旅游，参观过很多风景名胜。

6. 长大后想成为一名工程师。

2016～2017学年度第一学期期中考试
八年级英语试题(答题纸)
（总分120分）
一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
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二、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分）161718192021222324252627282930
三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）313233343536373839404142434445
四、词汇运用（每小题1分，共15分）
46.___________47.___________48.__________49.____________50.______ ____ 51.___________52.___________53.__________54.____________55._____ _ __ 56.________ _57.___________58.__________59._______ ___60._______ __
五、句型转换（每小题2分，共10分）
61. ___________ ___________ ___________
62.___________ ___________ ___________
63.___________ ___________ ___________
64.___________ ___________
65.___________ ___________
六、阅读回答问题（每小题1分，共5分）
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七、根据短文内容和首字母提示，填写所缺单词（每小题1分，共10分）
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八、书面表达（20分）
以My cousin 为题写一篇80词左右的文章，要点如下:
1.我的表哥Andy在一所男女混合学校学习，学习努力，擅长所有的学科，最喜欢的课程
是物理。

2. 又高又壮，有一双带笑的眼睛，戴眼镜。

3. 乐于助人，经常帮助同学们解决他们的问题；有很好的幽默感，经常讲笑话，和他呆
在一起很开心。

4. 对DIY很着迷，享受制作新东西的乐趣，关于DIY知道得很多。

5. 爱好旅游，参观过很多风景名胜。

6. 长大后想成为一名工程师。

My cousin
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