广州市越秀区2019-2020学年（人教版）八年级第二学期期末考试英语试题（含答案）.docx

1、2019 学年第二学期学业水平调研测试 八年级英语试卷八年级英语试卷 本试卷共四大题，11 页，满分 110 分。考试时间 120 分钟。 注意事项注意事项: : 1. 答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的学校、班 级、姓名、考生号和座号，再用 2B 铅笔把考生号、座号对应的号码的标号涂黑。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑； 如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指 定区城内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答

2、案，改动 的答案也不能超出指定的区域；不准使用铅笔、圆珠笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答 的答案无效。考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。 一、语法选择一、语法选择 ( (共共 15 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 1 分，满分分，满分 15 15 分分) ) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从 115 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My father was German, but he worked in England. He married my mother who was English. Her family name w

3、as Robinson. So, when I was born, I 1 Robinson, after her. My parents wanted me to live a quiet and pleasant life, but I wanted adventure and an 2 life. “I want to be a sailor and go to sea”, I told my parents. They were very unhappy about this. “Please dont go.” my father said, “You 3 not be happy.

4、 Sailors have 4 difficult and dangerous life.” I didnt want to let them down, so I tried to forget about the sea. Yet, in fact, I couldnt. About a year later, I met a friend in town. His father had a ship and my friend said to me, “We 5 to London tomorrow. Why dont you come with us?” 6 September 1st

5、, 1651, I started to sail for London. The trip was nice and safe at the beginning. However, a few days later, 7 was a strong wind. The sea was rough and dangerous, and the ship went up and down. I became very ill, and was very afraid. “Oh, I dont want to die!” I cried, “ 8 I live, I will go home and

6、 never go to sea again!” The next day the wind stopped, and the sea was quiet and beautiful again. “Well, Robinson,” my friend laughed, “How do you feel now? That wasnt a storm, just 9 wind. Forget it, come and have a drink.” After a few drinks with my friend, I felt 10 . I forgot about the danger,

7、and decided not to go home. I didnt want my friend and family to laugh at me! I stayed in London for some time, but sill, I wanted to go to the sea. 11 , when the captain (船长) of a ship ask me to go with him to Guinea in Africa, I agreed. It was a good ship, and everything 12 well at first, but I wa

8、s very ill again. Then when we were near the Canary Islands, a Turkish pirate (海盗) ship came after us. They were famous thieves of the sea at that time. There was a long, hard fight, but when 13 finished, we and the ship were prisoners. The Turkish captain and his men wanted to sell us 14 slaves ( 奴

9、 隶 ) in the market. But in the end, the captain decided to keep me for 15 , and took me home with him. This was a sudden and terrible change in my life. 1. A. call 2. A. excitement 3. A. will B. was called B. excited B. need C. called C. exciting C. ought D. was calling D. excites D. had better 4. A

10、. / B. a C. an D. the 5. A. sail B. sails C. to sail D. will sail 6. A. In B. On C. At D. During 7. A. there B. it C. this D. that 8. A. If B. When C. Unless D. Because 9. A. little B. a little C. few D. a few 10. A. good B. well C. better D. best 11. A. And B. But C. Or D. So 12. A. goes B. going C

11、. went D. gone 13. A. they B. he C. theirs D. it 14. A. to B. for C. as D. about 15. A. he B. his C. him D. himself 二、完形填空二、完形填空 ( (共共 10 10 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 1.5 分，满分分，满分 15 15 分分) ) 阅读下而短文，掌握其大意,然后从 1625 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出 最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Once a daughter complained to her father that her life

12、was painful and that she didnt know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling (斗争) all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed. Her father, a cook, took her to the 16 . He filled three pots with water and put each on a high fire. Whe

13、n the three pots began to boil, he put potatoes in one pot, eggs in the second pot and ground coffee beans (咖啡豆) in the third one. The daughter sighed and 17 waited, thinking about what he was doing. After twenty minutes, he 18 the burners. He took the potatoes out of the pot and put them in a bowl.

14、 He pulled the eggs out and put them in another bowl. He then put the coffee into a cup. Turning to her, he asked, “Daughter, what do you see?” “Potatoes, eggs and coffee,” she replied quickly. 八年级英语试卷 第3页（共 11 页 ） “Look closer.” he said, “and 19 the potatoes.” She did and found that they were soft.

15、 He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she saw the hard- boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to taste the coffee. Its rich and pleasant smell brought a (an) 20 to her face. “Father, what does this mean?” she asked. He then explained that the potatoes, the eggs and

16、 coffee beans had each faced the same “bad luck” -the boiling water. However, each one reacted differently. The potato went in strong and hard, but in boiling water, it became soft and 21 . The egg was easily broken, with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid interior until it was put in the bo

17、iling water. Then the 22 of the egg became hard. However, the ground coffee beans were unique. After they were exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and 23 something new. “Which one are you?” he asked his daughter. “When bad luck knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a pota

18、to, an egg, or a coffee bean?” Moral of the story: In life, things happen around us, things happen to us, but the 24 thing that truly matters is how you choose to react to it and what you make out of it. Life is all about learning, adopting(适 应) and changing all the struggles into something 25 . 16.

19、 A. house B. restaurant C. kitchen D. market 17. A. angrily B. happily C. excitedly D. impatiently 18. A. took in B. turned off C. put on D. burned up 19. A. touch B. eat C. smell D. watch 20. A. understanding B. excitement C. smile D. sadness 21. A. tasty B. smelly C. nice D. weak 22. A. inside B.

20、shell C. shape D. middle 23. A. changed B. created C. had D. cooked 24. A. most B. best C. only D. last 25. A. different B. surprising C. real D. better 三、阅读三、阅读 ( (共共 2525 小题小题; ;满分满分 4545 分分) ) 第一节第一节 阅读理解阅读理解 ( (共共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 4040 分分) ) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项 中,选出最佳选项并在答题卡上

21、将该项涂黑。 A Music talent shows have been popular in China in recent years, but people are getting tired of the young singers who slowly fall into the same. In contrast, a new entertainment program by Mango 八年级英语试卷 第4页（共 11 页） TV has caught the attention of the TV channel audience ( 观众). Chengfengpolang

22、 De Jiejie, which translates as Sisters Riding the Winds and Breaking the Waves, has something to do with age. The program invited 30 actresses and singers born before or in 1990, and put them up in a house where they competed against each other for a talent show. Five among them are chosen to form

23、a new star group. The program shows how the actresses and singers worked hard toward pursuing ( 追逐) their dreams. In this show, the “sisters” have a chance to show their true selves and casualness in the backstage, which is also an important reason why the audience likes this show so much. The progr

24、ams best point is its effort to make people give up the prejudices( 偏 见 ) based on age. “Going to the university after 25 is still not late.” “Starting a family after 35 is still possible.” “Buying a house after 40 is sill great “Be able to create meaningful. purposeful (有目标的) and fulfilling lives f

25、or yourselves and learn how to use that to make a difference in the lives of others.” The entertainment industry has caused enough harm by paying too much attention to womens age, by preferring young and beautiful appearance. This is disrespectful to all women, both young and old. The program has pr

26、oved to be a hit with audience. It shows how actresses above 30 have dreams just like the younger ones. All actresses should be given the same chances. 26. Why does the program Chengfengpolang De Jiejie succeed in winning the audiences attention? A. There are 30 beautiful ladies in the show. B. It i

27、s the latest TV show in all TV channels. C. Young singers are boring and they are the same. D. It truly shows how an actress pursues her dream no matter how old she is. 27. The underlined part is added in the passage to . A. tell people great new life can begin at anytime B. encourage more sisters t

28、o come to the program C. show that many people at any age love the program D. prove how the entertainment industry has caused harm 28. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE? A. The 30 actresses and singers live together in a house. B. People can see the actresses and singers h

29、ard work preparing for the show. C. The entertainment industry has provided the same chances to the actresses of all ages. D. Only those actresses and singers who are over 30 can be invited to the program. 29. Which of the following website can you find this passage? 八年级英语试卷 第5页（共 11 页） 30. The best

30、 title for this article should be . A. Age Shall Never Be a Problem B. The 30 Sisters C. The Old and the Young D. Mango TVs Music Program B Todays grandparents are joining their grandchildren on the electronic ways of communication, but the online habits of different generations( 一 代 人 ) couldnt be

31、more different. The over-55s are joining Facebook in increasing numbers, meaning that they will soon be the sites second biggest user group, with 3.5 million users aged 55-64 and 2.9 million over -65s. Sheila, aged 59, says, “I joined to see what my grandchildren are doing, as my daughter posts vide

32、os and photos of them. Its a much better way to see what theyre doing than waiting for letters and photos in the post. Thats how we did it when I was a child, but I think Im lucky I get to see so much more of their lives than my grandparents did.” However, only 2.2 million users of Facebook are unde

33、r 17. Most children of this age can not leave their smartphone. Chloe, aged 15, even sleeps with her phone. “Its my alarm clock so I have to,” she says. “I look at it before I go to sleep and as soon as I wake up.” Unlike her grandmothers generation, Chloes age group is spending so much time on thei

34、r phones at home that they spend less time with their friends in real life. Sheila, on the other hand, has made contact with old friends from school she hasnt heard from in forty years. “We use Facebook to arrange to meet all over the county,” she says. “It has changed my social life completely.” Te

35、enagers might have their parents to thank for their smartphone addiction (上瘾). Peter, 38, father of two teenagers, reports that he used to spend much time on his phone or laptop. He says, “How could I tell my kids to get off their phones if I was always in front of a screen myself?” So, in the eveni

36、ngs and at weekends, he takes his SIM card out of his smartphone and puts it into an old-style mobile phone that can only make calls and send text messages. “Im not completely cut off from the world in case of emergencies, but the important thing is Im setting an example to my kids and spending more

37、 quality time with them.” 31. How many people s names are mentioned in the passage above? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 32. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4? A. Its about the online habits of Chloes age group. B. It talks about what the over- 55s usually do in their daily lives. 八年级英

38、语试卷 第6页（共 11 页） C. It compares the difference between the two generation groups. D. It gives us some information about the relationship among friends. 33. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph . A. shows the anger towards the parents mistakes B. tells the teenagers where their addictions of

39、computer games are from C. asks the teenagers to thank their parents for taking care of their daily life D. gives us one of the reasons why some teenagers cant leave their smartphone 34. Why does Peter use an old- -style mobile phone instead of a smartphone? A. He doesnt want to work in the evening

40、and at weekends B. He wants to set an example and let his children use old-style phones C. There is no phone call at all, so it doesnt matter which phone he uses. D. He wants his children to do the same and spend more time with the family. 35. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE

41、? A. Sheila always waits for letters and photos in the post. B. Peter feels that the changes make him a better parent. C. More people aged 65 use Facebook than people aged 55. D. Grandparents use Facebook less than their grandchildren. C During the 2016 Rio Olympics, people were surprised to see the

42、 round, purple marks on the body of the famous American swimmer Michael Phelps. What happened to him? In fact, he just visited a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and had “cupping”(拨火罐). Massage(按摩) and acupuncture(针灸) are two other important kinds of TCM. Chinese massage can make people

43、relaxed and fresh. In acupuncture, doctors put long needles into the patients heads, faces, arms It takes pain away, though the look is funny. TCM is an important part of Chinese culture. The earliest medical classic ( 名 著 ) in China, Huangdis Classic on Medicine, came out more than 2,000 years ago.

44、 The book is about the relationship between man and nature. In Chinese culture, yin and yang are the two parts of nature. Nature keeps balanced if yin and yang work well together. The human body needs such a balance, too. TCM helps to do that. Quite specially, for some health problems, a doctor of T

45、CM will not give the patient medicine. Instead, he may provide just a food plan and the right ways to eat. For example, it is common to eat on the way to school, at our desk, or in front of the TV. But TCM thinks it s wrong. Here are the correct ways: Sit down to eat. While eating, turn off the TV a

46、nd get away from the work desk. Eat seasonal foods. Do not miss any of the three meals. Also, get your body moving often, just as the saying goes, “Running water is never stale.” 八年级英语试卷 第7页（共 11 页） Nowadays, traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular around the world. A governme

47、nt report says that people in 183 countries and areas are now using TCM. 36. What is TRUE about Michael Phelps? A. He is a famous TCM doctor. B. He gave people a big joy. C. He draws peoples attention to “cupping”. D. He doesnt believe in the traditional Chinese medicine. 37. The medical classic Hua

48、ngdis Classic on Medicine . A. is mainly about how to take medicine B. came out at the beginning of last century C. is about how to get on well with people around us. D. is an important book on traditional Chinese medicine 38. A doctor of TCM agrees that . A. not all the health problems need medicin

49、e B. a food plan is all you need if you are not feeling well C. its best to eat watermelon and litchi(荔枝) during the Spring Festival D. having a meeting during a meal may help people eat more and save time 39. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 can be translated as “ ” in Chinese. A. 水到渠成 B. 细水长

50、流 C. 绿水青山 D. 流水不腐 40. Which of the following shows the correct structure(结构) of the passage: A B C D D The Volunteers for the Ice and Snow Festival Name Item Jack Du Yue Mike Zhang Na Age 25 28 29 29 Nationality American Chinese English Chinese 八年级英语试卷 第8页（共 11 页） Job experience(s) Engineer For two