2020-2021学年广东省广州市江南外国语学校八年级下学期英语期中考试

广州市江南外国语学校2020学年第二学期综合练习（二）
八年级英语科问卷
（考试时间：100分钟；总分100分）
一、语法选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，选择填在横线上的最佳选项。

Fish live in the water and they can’t fly.This is our common sense so is very strange for people ___1___that fish fall from the sky.However,it really took place in a small Australian town. ___2___fish began falling from the sky!People called their friends___3___them about the strange event,but nobody believed it.
There have been similar events of“raining animals”all over the world.It___4___in Singapore,Canada,the Philippines,and other places.In2009,the animals that fell from the sky in Japan were frogs.In Hungary in2010frogs___5___to fall from the sky too.Throughout history there have also been reports of falling jellyfish,spiders,and worms.
You probably won’t be___6___to know that this kind of event can cause a lot of panic（恐慌）. When this happens,people often believe that the world___7___,or that something else terrible is happening.However,although this seems crazy and___8___,we now know why fish and other animals sometimes fall from the sky.
The answer___9___this question is the weather.Sometimes,tornado（龙卷风）sucks up water from pond,river,and oceans.When this happens,the tornado often sucks up fish and other animals ___10___.The tornado carries these unlucky animals for a short distance,and then drops them in ___11___place.When fish fall from the sky,they are often still alive___12___tornado doesn’t carry the fish very far.
Scientists have never been able___13___this theory.However,almost everyone___14___ that weather causes the raining animals.
___15___some photographs if you are outside and it starts to rain animals.Otherwise,how can anyone else believe you?
()1.A.hear B.heard C.to hear D.hearing
()2.A.Hundred of B.A few hundreds C.A few hundred of D.Hundreds of
()3.A.to tell B.telling C.tells D.told
()4.A.happen B.happens C.happened D.was happened
()5.A.saw B.seen C.were seen D.were seeing
()6.A.surprising B.surprised C.surprisingly D.surprise
()7.A.to end B.ending C.ended D.is going to end
()8.A.possible B.impossible C.possibly D.impossibly
()9.A.to B.with C.of D.off
()10.A also B.as well C.either D.as well as
()11.A.other B.another C.the other D.others
()12.A.because B.so C.but D.although
()13.A.test B.testing C.to test D.tested
()14.A.agree B.agrees C.agreed D.to agree
()15.A.Take B.Taking C.To take D.Have taken
二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，选择可以填在横线上的最佳选项。

Early one morning,a crow sat in a tall tree.She had a big piece of meat in her beak（鸟喙）. She thought it would be nice breakfast for her baby.
A fox came by.He was quite hungry because he could not find anything to eat.As he walked by,he___16___and saw the crow up in the tree with the meat.Since he wanted the meat for himself,he began to think very hard about___17___he could take it from the crow.The fox could not climb the tree,so he would have to find a way to make the crow drop the meat.
First,he___18___called up to the crow,and asked how she and her baby were.
The fox then told the___19___that since she was very beautiful,she must have a beautiful voice and he___20___hear her sing.
The crow was quite___21___and thought that the fox was very kind,so she___22___to sing for him.She opened her___23___and let out an awful“Caw!Caw!Caw!”
The meat fell___24___her beak,and the fox happily jumped up and caught it in his mouth. He immediately ate___25___and ran away.
()16.A.stood up B.woke up C.got up D.looked up
()17.A.when B.why C.how D.if
()18.A.quickly B.politely C.separately D.angrily
()19.A.crow B.baby C.fox D.tree
()20.A.ought to B.had better C.had to D.would like to
()21.A.worried B.pleased C.unhappy D.lonely
()22.A.decided B.continued C.appeared D.forgot
()23.A.eyes B.arms C.mouth D.mind
()24.A.across B.into C.from D.towards
()25.A.one B.it C.her D.himself
三、阅读（共两节，满分45分）
第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳选项。

(A)
Every morning,Johnson would take the subway to Central London.There he would collect scrap（废品）.
Johnson has collected scrap for20years.His house was dirty,and a bad smell came out of the house.The neighbors couldn’t stand the smell any more,so they called the police officers.The officers opened the door and cleaned the house.They found some money in his house.The police soon knew that Johnson was not a poor man because he could live a normal（正常的）life with the money.They decided to try to stop him collecting scrap.
In the evening,the police found Johnson near his house.The officers told him that there was no need for him to collect scrap anymore.Johnson went back to his house without saying anything.
The next morning he woke up as usual and continued collecting scrap.
Some days later,the police knew that Johnson had to send much money to his old parents. They were badly ill for many years in a small village.Although they could get relief（救济金）from the government,Johnson refused.He believed he could make money by his own hands.After knowing the truth,the offices told the neighbors the fact.All of them understood and respected Johnson.
Johnson had no great dreams all his life.He won respect from others because he kept independent in his mind.
()26.Why did Johnson go to Central London every day?
A.For working.
B.For travelling.
C.For collecting scrap.
D.For visiting his parents.
()27.Why did the police officers go to Johnson’s house?
A.To catch Johnson.
B.To find money.
C.To see what happened.
D.To stop him collecting scrap.
()28.According to the second paragraph,what did the police officers think of Johnson?
A.He was very poor.
B.He was not poor.
C.He was a lazy man.
D.He was very busy.
()29.Why did Johnson not want to get relief from the government?
A.Because he wanted to make money by his own hands..
B.Because he thought the relief was too little for his parents’illnesses.
C.Because he had enough money for his parents’illnesses.
D.Because he didn’t want his neighbors to make fun of himself.
()30.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Everyone should give some money to parents.
B.An ordinary person can also win respect.
C.Try to live as simply as you can.
D.Try to be independent when in trouble.
(B)
Who is the tallest man in the world?And who is the fastest man?To find out the answers,you can open Guinness（吉尼斯）World Records.It began to record the finest human achievements（成就）in1954.
Since then,the book has told strange and wonderful things.Now more than100million copies of the book have been sold in almost40languages,and a new edition（版本）comes out every year.
Guinness World Records was first published by Jim Pattison Group in Canada.
From then on,many people have wanted to get into the book.There are50,000applications （申请）from174countries every year according to the Guinness Organization.
Anyone with a very special skill or talent can apply for a Guinness record.After that,the Guinness Organization will check your information.If your information is proved（证明）correct, after their many rounds of checking,they will finally send you an official Guinness World Record certificate（证书）!
The person with the most Guinness World Records is Ashrita Furman from the USA.Furman
holds125records.
But there are many records that Guinness won’t accept.For example,they do not accept any activity that could harm people or animals.
()31.What is the topic of the passage?
A.Guinness World Records.
B.The Guinness Organization.
C.Guinness World Record certificates.
D.The finest human achievements.
()32.Jim Pattison Group may run a________.
puter company
B.publishing house
C.paper factory
D.science college
()33.The Guinness Organization will accept a record________.
A.before they prove the information from the applicants（申请人）correct
B.only if they think the activity does no harm to people or animals
C.after the applicants prove their information correct by themselves
D.right after they receive an application
()34.Where does the person with the most Guinness World Records come from?
A.China.
B.Japan.
C.America.
D.Russia.
()35.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The Guinness Organization has received50,000applications so far.
B.The Guinness World Records books have been translated into nearly40languages.
C.The Guinness Organization never accepts a new record in a hurry.
D.Anyone with a very special skill or talent can apply for a Guinness record.
(C)
Qian Xuesen was born in Shanghai on December11th,1911.He is known as“the father of China’s space program”and“the king of the rocket”.
When he was24years old,Qian went to America for further study.After graduation,he worked in America for a few years where his working conditions（条件）were better.In the early 1950s,he heard New China had been founded and decided not to stay in America any longer.He succeeded in coming back to his motherland in1955though the American government tried to stop him.
Qian also played an important role（作用）in developing China’s first man-made satellite.In
1956,Qian Xuesen suggested setting up a special organization,which later became the leading organization for China’s rocket and air travel program.In June1964,China successfully created its first medium rocket.On April24,1970,“Dongfanghong-1”was successfully sent into the air.
In1964,a young man wrote Qian Xuesen a letter and pointed out a mistake in his published article.Qian immediately answered the letter and encouraged the young man to write an article out the mistake.
Zhu Yilin,who was said to be the last student of Qian Xuesen,once said,“I learned a lot of professional knowledge as the spirit and attitude that a scientist should have from Mr Qian, especially his deep love for the motherland.Without that he couldn’t have helped to develop science and technology when New China was badly in need of scientists for its development.Without that he would not have made the great contribution（贡献）to industry in the late1950s and early1960s when conditions in China were too hard.”
Mr.Qian has been dead for ten years,but he will live in the memory of Chinese people forever. ()36.Why did Qian Xuesen go to America when he was young?
A.To find a new job.
B.To receive further study.
C.To meet with his parents.
D.To find better working conditions. ()37.Which is the correct order about the following events?
a.Qian Xuesen came back to the motherland.
b.The first China’s medium rocket was created.
c.Qian Xuesen went to America for further study.
d.“Dongfanghong-l”was sent into the air successfully.
e.A special organization for China’s rocket and air travel program was set up.
A.a-c-e-b-d
B.c-e-a-d-b
C.a-e-c-b-d
D.c-a-e-b-d
()38.What does Paragraph3mainly tell us?
A.The way Qian Xuesen tried to return to China.
B.The reason why a special organization was set up.
C.The role Qian Xuesen played in making the satellite.
D.The contribution Qian Xuesen has made to China.
()39.In Zhu Yilin’s opinion,what made Qian Xuesen work hard for his motherland?
A.His love for the motherland.
B.His professional knowledge.
C.His working experience.
D.His anger towards America.
()40.We can learn from the passage that________.
A.Qian was not welcome in America in1950s.
B.the young man couldn’t understand Qian’s articles.
C.New China was in great need of scientists like Qian.
D.hard conditions made it easier to develop rocket industry.
(D)
Many people consider the seven wonders of the world mysterious（神秘的）places.The following are four of them.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China,the largest man-made building in the
world,is widely thought to be about5,500miles long.Work began in
the7th century B.C.and continued for about two thousand years.
Although it is called a“wall”,it actually has watchtowers（瞭望塔）,
because it was built to prevent invasions（入侵）.It is certainly the best
attraction in China.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal was built by King Shah Jahan to honour his wife
Mumtaz Mahal,who died in1631,giving birth to their14th child.
Building of the Taj Mahal began about1632.It took about22years
and20,000workers to finish,which includes a large garden with a
reflecting（反射的）pool.Up to now,it has been visited by millions of
people.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was a city of the Inca Empire.It is sometimes
called the“lost city”because the Spanish never discovered the city
when they conquered（征服）the Inca in the1500s.It was discovered
again in1911.It stands for one of the greatest achievements of
building and engineering in the history of the Inca.
Petra
The ancient city of Petra lies in the area known as“Ma’an”in
Jordan.Petra is a word that is said to mean“Rock”.Petra is popular
for many reasons.It is believed that Petra was built in or around the
4th century B.C.and served as the capital.
()41.Which one was built to protect the nation from invasions?
A.Machu Picchu.
B.The Great Wall.
C.Taj Mahal.
D.Petra.
()42.When was the Taj Mahal finished?
A.In1631.
B.In1632.
C.In1654.
D.In1911.
()43.What’s this passage mainly about?
A.The history of four of the seven wonders.
B.The location of four of the seven wonders.
C.The development of four of the seven wonders.
D.The introduction to four of the seven wonders.
()44.Of the four wonders,which one is the earliest?
A.The Great Wall.
B.Petra.
C.Machu Picchu.
D.Taj Mahal.
()45.Where is this passage possibly from?
A.A storybook.
B.A magazine.
C.A sports poster.
D.A cookbook.
第二节阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Cartoons are not simply drawings.46.________Working as a cartoonist（漫画家）can be a very interesting job.You will get to tell stories through drawings while you grow as a cartoonist.47. ________Most cartoonists work as freelancers（自由职业者）or they have an full-time job that allows them to draw cartoons as a par-time job.With some planning and dedication（奉献）,you can make cartooning part of your professional life.
If you like drawing pictures to express your ideas or you are always praised by your teachers or friends for your artistic abilities,you may have a gift for being a cartoonist.It is better for you to prepare to go to art school in high school.48.________Instead,learn more drawing skills or take some art courses,which may help you buildup the drawing ability.At the same time,draw for your high school newspaper or magazine to get a sense of whether you like working as a cartoonist.It is
also a great chance to get into the practice of creating your own cartoons.
Creating an online space for your works is a good idea if you want others to know about your cartoons.49.________It is an excellent platform（平台）where you can communicate with your viewers as well.
If you have produced many car to ans for the top projects or have shared your works online, you should also think about getting some valuable experience of working for some cartoon companies.50.________
四、写作（共三节，满分30分）
第一节语篇填词（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）
根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。

（每空限填一词）
Paper cutting is one of the oldest traditional Chinese skills.It first51.a____________in the 6th century,so it has been around for more than1,500years.Scissors and paper are52. u____________in paper cutting.It sounds easy but it can be difficult to do.First,choose the paper. The paper is usually red.Second,decide a picture.Then the picture is53.c____________out in the shape of an animal a plant or a Chinese character for54.h____________or good luck.During the Spring Festival,red paper cuttings are usually55.h____________on walls or windows as symbols of wishes for good luck and best wishes.
第二节完成句子（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
56.使用目光交流太多是不礼貌的。

____________________________________too much____________not polite.
57.Sarah六岁，足够大可以上学了。

Sarah is6years old and is________________________________________________to school.
58.这个小婴儿每天由妈妈照顾。

The little baby________________________________________________by this mother
everyday.
59.你决定好工作计划了吗？
Have you________________________your working plan?
60.虽然我爷爷70多岁了，但他喜欢独自生活在乡下。

____________my grandpa is over70,he enjoys living in the country____________ ________________________.
第三节书面表达（共1题；满分15分）
我们学校下个月将举行科技节，一些美国学生也会来参观交流。

请你根据以下提示写一
篇英语短文，介绍你们小组的参展作品——机器人
ICAN·
名字ICAN
外观
圆脑袋蓝眼睛长腿长臂
功能
做家务
帮助孩子学习……（补充两点）
特点
声音动听……（补充一点）
注意：词数在80词左右，可作适当发挥，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Hello,everyone,here is our robot,ICAN!__________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________。