2019年八年级上学期英语12月考试卷A卷

2019年八年级上学期英语12月考试卷A卷

一、阅读理解 (共3题；共26分)

1. （10分） Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It had nothing to do with Father's Day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father's Day.

My son was studying in a high school in Colorado. He lived in the school. While we were talking on the phone he shared some wonderful news with me.

He said, “You know Dad, I am really happy with my life. I can't think of a thing that I would change about the way that I grew up, or the way that m y life is now. ”

My daughter was living with her mother in Northern California at that time. She said almost the same thing to me just a few days later.

Of course, I was delighted to hear this from both of them. And I told them both how happy I was, not only that they were happy ,but that they expressed it to me.

And that was the gift that they were giving me ---with the heart to communicate. Certainly I hope for good news when I hear from them. But mostly I love that they will share their real feelings with me. Happy or sad, I love to be touched(感动)by their real thoughts and feelings.

For a child, Father's Day isn't really about giving Dad a gift. It is about understanding the love that fathers express when they help put food on the table, teach their child to ride a bike, cheer at a soccer game, etc.

For a father, Father's Day isn't so much about receiving gifts for a job well done. Remember, the greatest gift that we give our children is the real expression of our love. It isn't enough for them to feel love inside ourselves: we need to express that love.

（1）The writer's son said on the phone.

A . he was happy but wanted to have a change

B . he was really happy with his life

C . he hoped to grow up quickly

D . he wished to get a gift from him

（2）The writer's daughter .

A . loved her mother more than him

B . was studying in Colorado

C . told him she was happy with her life

D . once lived alone

（3）The author is more touched by children's .

A . good news

B . real feelings

C . improvement

D . gifts

（4）For a child, what is the real meaning of Father's Day according to this article?

A . Realizing his father's love through daily life.

B . Receiving a gift from his father.

C . Helping his father with some work

D . Making his father happy.

（5）What is the main idea of this article?

A . Understanding the love of parents

B . Receiving gifts from children

C . Feeling the love inside

D . Expressing your love to your families

2. （6分）阅读理解

Peter wondered why he didn't have many friends. The reason was he was always taking, never giving.

One day Peter told Bill, “I'd like to give a party on Saturday, I'd like you to come and Bring Martha, too.” “Thanks, Peter. We'd be happy to come.”“Perhaps you'd like to bring your violin. You and Martha sing well together. I'm sure everyone will want you to sing for us.”

That was how Peter began to plan his party. Next he asked another friend, Betty to bring a cake. “You make the best cake in the world, Betty, and I like to have you your cake better than have one from the bakery.” Peter invited a few other friends to come to his party. He didn't forget to ask something from each one of them. He even asked Jim and Mary Jackson to let him give the party at their house! They agreed.

The party was a big success. However, as the guests were leaving, they said “Thank you ”to Bill and Martha for the music, Betty for the cake, the Jacksons for the use of the House and to others for their hard work. To Peter they just said, “ Thanks for the invitation.”

（1）The party was held(被举行） ________ .

A . at Peter's house

B . in a large hall

C . at Peter's friend's house

（2）________ liked Peter.

A . Few people