上海市上大附中2020-2021八年级初二上学期英语期中试卷+答案.pdf

1、2020 学学年年第第一一学学期期八八年年级级英英语语期期中中测测试试卷卷Part 1 Listening（第第一一部部分分听听力力）（共共 25 分分）I.Listen and choose the right picture.(根根据据你你听听到到的的内内容容，选选出出相相应应的的图图片片):(6 分分)1._ 2._ 3._4._ 5._ 6._II.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.(根根据据你你听听到到的的对对话话和和问问题题，选选出出最最恰恰当当的的答答案案):(7

2、分分)()7.A.She is watching TV.B.She is doing his homework.C.She is cleaning his room.D.She is listening to the radio.()8.A.It is boring.B.It is interesting.C.It is useful.D.It is helpful.()9.A.In a taxi.B.At home.C.In the office.D.On a bus.()10.A.She worked hard at home.B.She learned computer.C.She we

3、nt on a trip.D.She had a test.()11.A.Learning English.B.Buying a birthday present.C.Having a birthday party.D.Looking for the English dictionary.()12.A.50 dollars.B.25 dollars.C.40 dollars.D.20 dollars.()13.A.The woman should buy new shoes.B.The woman should buy a third pair.C.The woman should borro

4、w the shoes from others.D.The woman shouldnt buy two pairs of shoes.III.Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false.(判判断断下下列列句句子子是是否否符符合合你你听听到到的的短短文文内内容容,符符合合的的用用“T”表表示示，不不符符合合的的用用“F”表表示示)（4 分分）()14.Hong Kong has about fourteen public beaches.()15.People can get

5、 to all the beaches by bus.()16.You will swim safely if you remember these instructions.()17.You cant swim when you feel hungry and tired.IV.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks.(根根据据你你听听到到的的内内容容，完完成成下下列列句句子子，每每空空格格限限填填一一词词):（8 分分）18.Sometimes people give _ gifts in Japan,but they are not _.

6、19.Many people have _ things and dont want too many gifts _.20.In Canada,many people will _ _ a park bench or a tree to help remember aperson.21.In the USA,some people ask their families and friends to give money to charity _ buy them gifts.Part 2Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分词汇和语法)（共共 35 分分）I II I.C C

7、h ho oo os se e t th he e b be es st t a an ns sw we er r(选选择择最最恰恰当当的的答答案案)(共共 1 13 3 分分)22.Which of the underlined parts in each sentence has a different sound from the other three?A)He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way.B)Only later did she realize her mistake.C)I have read this b

8、ook twice.D)A young woman admitted three theft charges and was put into prison for two years.23.Yesterday is _ unusual day,but today is _ usual day.A)a,aB)an,anC)an,aD)a,an24.Friends tend to be highly similar_ one another.A)onB)inC)toD)for25.Mother came into my study with a cup of milk in one of her

9、 hands,and an apple in _.A)the othersB)otherC)the otherD)another26.JD.com is one of _ shopping websites in China.A)largeB)largerC)largestD)the largest27.Two _ were talking with students in the office when the fire happened.A)woman teachersB)woman teacherC)women teacherD)women teachers28.For the safe

10、ty,everyone _ obey the traffic rules when he is driving or walking.A)needB)mustC)mayD)could29.The bag of rice weighs _.The old lady cant take it upstairs.A)five kilograms and halfB)five and half kilogramsC)five and a half kilogramD)five kilograms and a half30.When Ding Junhui finally won the game,hi

11、s fans looked _.A)happilyB)wellC)excitingD)excited31.Have you been to Australia?Yes,I _ there with my family last year.A)goB)wentC)have beenD)will go32.We saw Lucy _ a walk with her parents in the park last night.A)to haveB)hadC)havingD)has33.Wendy is good at all the lessons.I often ask her _ me wit

12、h my lessons.A)helpB)helpsC)to helpD)helping34.The young man_ his bag and showed us that he didnt steal anything from us.A)went downB)went offC)held onD)held outIII.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box.Each word or phrasecan only be used once（将将下下列列单单词词或或词词组组填填入入空空格格。每

13、每空空格格限限填填一一词词，每每个个单单词词或或词词组组只只能能填填一一次次）（共共 5 分分）A.nearestB.ask forC.are soldD.throughoutE.are shownF.followVisitor InformationHow to Make the Most of Your VisitPlease allow at least 1 hour and 30 minutes to enjoy the whole experience.And remember,though the entrance is at the North Tower,your visit

14、does not end at the South Tower._35_the line to the Engine Room,Hands-on Gallery and Gift Shop.Books and other gifts of your visit_36_ in the Gift Shop.Visitors are welcome to take photographs that _37_ in the Gift Shop.Ask a guide for the next time when the bridge will be lifted.Visitors with weak

15、hearing should _38_ an audio guide at the collection point at theentrance.If you need first aid,a member of staff is ready to help you on each floor.In the unlikely event of an emergency,security staff and guides will show you the _39_emergency exists.（The exits are located on al floors.）Thank you f

16、or visiting the Tower Bridge Experience.IV.Complete the sentences with the given words in their suitable forms（用用括括号号中中所所给给单单词词的的适适当当形形式式完完成成下下列列句句子子。每每空空格格限限填填一一词词）（共共 7 分分）40.Id like to show you some photos of _ during my visit to the U.K.(I)41.The old man looks healthy because of his _ exercise.(

17、physics)42.Every morning the buses are _ with people who are going to work.(crowd)43.The student will hold a big party to celebrate his _ birthday tomorrow.(twelve)44.Could you tell me the _ of the tallest building in Shanghai?(high)45.They were having a hot _ when I entered the classroom.(discuss)4

18、6.It is _ for Jack to be late for school,as he always gets up early and goes to schoolearly.(usually)V.Rewrite the following sentences as required（根根据据所所给给要要求求，改改写写下下列列句句子子。每每空空格格限限填填一一词词）(共共 10 分分)47.Johnseldomgoes to school on foot at weekdays.(改为反义疑问句)John seldom goes to school on foot at weekday

19、s，_ _?48.Its one and a half hoursdrive from my home to Peoples Square.（对划线部分提问）_ _ is it from your home to Peoples Square?49.Wendy Wangs mum is in charge of the sales of computer games.(保持原句意思不变)Wendy Wangs mum is _ _ the sales of computer games.50.Tim went to the station in a hurry to catch the ear

20、ly train.(保持原句意思)Tim _ _ the station to catch the early train.51.enclosed,and,himself,some of,a photo of,his family members,he(连词成句)_?Part 3Reading and Writing(第第三三部部分分阅阅读读和和写写话话)（共共 40 分分）VI.Reading comprehension(阅阅读读理理解解)(共共 30 分分)A.Choose the best answer（根根据据对对话话内内容容，选选择择最最恰恰当当的的答答案案)(5 分分)When y

21、ou think of a museum,I bet you wont think of a place where children run around.But the Science Museum is different.Its noisy.You can get to the Science Museum by going on the London Underground from Wareloonthe Jubilee line to Westminster.Then take the Circle or the District line to South Kensington

22、.When you walk out,take a look around you,and you should see it.What to bring:at least two bottles of drink for the kids and 10 to spend in the cafes.Entrance is free!The most interesting and exciting part of coming here is to go to the Kids area,the LaunchPad on the third floor.At busy times,you ma

23、y have to wait in line,but staff（员工）will providescience toys for you and the kids to play with.It is great fun in there.And if you love science,youwill learn about science in a fun way.There are also simulators（模拟设备）on the third floor,sothink of Floor3 as a“fun floor”.If you want to learn about the

24、museum,then go to the ground floor.They have somethingwhich will interest you.Overall,its a fun experience for the kids and you may enjoy it,too.Its also free to get in!52.How is the Science Museum different from other museums?A.Its big.B.Its free.C.Its busyD.Its noisy.53.You canat the Launch Pad.A.

25、buy your favourite drinkB.buy some science toysC.learn about science in a fun wayD.learn the history of the Science Museum54.What does the underlined word“Overall”mean?A.In additionB.In shortC.ThereforeD.On the other hand55.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The entrance f

26、ee for the museum is free.B.You should bring drink for your kid.C.The Launch Pad is on the third floor.D.You can go to the second floor for the museum history.56.Paragraph 2 is mainly about.A.when to visit the Science Museum.B.how to get to the Science MuseumC.what to bring to the Science MuseumD.ho

27、w to plan a trip to the Science MuseumB.Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选选择择最最恰恰当当的的单单词词或或词词语语完完成成短短文文）（6 分分）The book that cant waitOne problem a lot of people have with books is that they buy them and then never start readingthem.To57,a foreign businessman called Eterna Cad

28、encia came up with a very clever idea:itprinted the words of the books in disappearing ink:the text of the book disappears two monthsafter the special book is opened,so that buyers start reading it58it goes away.They callthis“the book that cant wait.”The book was59.The man sold out the whole first e

29、dition(版)at a bookstore the day itwas printed,and received“thousands of requests”for more copies of the book.It also got a lot ofnews reports.As a result,the man is planning to come out60kinds of books in disappearingink.In some ways,the idea is pretty clever.61,we still have some suggestions:First,

30、the book should start the disappearing process after the reader first opens the book.Second,after the words disappeared,the book should find a62use.Perhaps they canbe recycled,or we can use them as notebooks.It would be a more friendly way to do this.()57.A)answer the questionB)take the place of boo

31、ksC)deal with this problemD)be fond of the books()58.A)beforeB)afterC)whenD)until()59.A)a terrible dreamB)a big jobC)a large jokeD)a great success()60.A)the sameB)otherC)expensiveD)useful()61.A)HoweverB)SoC)At lastD)Finally()62.A)strangeB)hardC)goodD)badC.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with

32、 proper words(在在短短文文的的空空格格内内填填入入适适当当的的词词，首首字字母母已已给给)(12 分分，2 分分一一格格)As young students,you should be a dreamer.If you dont have a dream,a plan,or ana63,can you know where you want to go?We should keep a wonderful dream deep inour hearts.If we stop dreaming,we will close the door to success.You may ha

33、ve many dreams.They can be very big,such as winning the Nobel Prize;theycan be very small,such as becoming one of the t64students in your class.However,haveyou e65tried your best to make your dream real?Andrew Matthews,an Australian writer,tells us that making your dreams real is lifes biggestchalle

34、nge.You may think you are not very good at some school s66or that to become awriter is difficult for you.In fact,everyone can r67his dream.First,remember what yourdream is and keep telling yourself what you want every day.Small dreams make a big one.Second,never give up your dream.You shouldnt watch

35、 TV.Youd better study instead.It willhelp you a68better grades（分数）.Life will be more beautiful for the person who dreams and who takes action!63.a64.t65.e66.s67.r68.aD.Read the passage and answer the following questions(阅阅读读短短文文,回回答答问问题题)(7 分分,第第 74 题题2 分分)Great inventionsGreat inventions change the

36、 world.They help people live a better life.The following are themost important inventions in history.The wheelThe wheel is perhaps the greatest invention in history.After its invention,travelling becamefaster and more comfortable.A few thousand years ago,people started to use wheels on carriages（马车）

37、.In the early 19thcentury,the first trains began to carry passengers.At the start of the 20thcentury,cars became popular.Without the wheel,we would not have these inventions.The telephoneAlexander Graham Bell invented one of the first practical（实用的）telephones in 1876.Since then,people have been able

38、 to speak to each other over long distances.Today millions ofpeople across the world own mobile phones.They allow people to keep in touch with each otheranytime,anywhere.The light bulbThomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in1879.Before the invention of thelight bulb,people had to us

39、e oil lamps,gas lamps or candles to see at night.With light bulbs,people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime.Can you imagine livingwithout them?69.Why does the writer think great inventions change the world?70.Which of the three inventions was invented first?71.What inve

40、ntions did the wheel make possible?72.Which one allows people to keep in touch with each other anytime and anywhere,thetelephone or the mobile phone?73.How did people see at night before the invention of the practical light bulb?74.Which of these inventions do you think is the greatest one in human

41、history?Why?VII.Writing(作作文文)(共共10分分)75.Write a passage of at least 60 words about the topic“A(An)_ weekend”(以“一个_ 周末”为题写一篇不少于 60 词的短文，标点符号不占格)Suggested outlines:1.What happened to you during the weekend?2.How did you feel about it?2020 学年第一学期八年级英语期中测试卷听力材料及笔试阅读部分答案Part 1 听力部分录音原文及参考答案I.1.Toms fathe

42、r was angry about his poor score.2.Mary and Jane often talk on the telephone.3.Miss Tang teaches us Physics.4.My ambition is to be a cook because I like eating.5.My daughter began to learn to play the violin when she was five years old.6.We should keep our classroom clean and tidy every day.Keys:16

43、BDFHAEII.7.W:Could you please turn down the TV，Alice?M:Sorry,I didnt notice that.Q:What isAlice doing?8.W:You always seem to be busy with your work,Helen.M:Thats true,but the work is great fun.W:Yes,work can help us a lot.Q:How does Helen feel about her work?9.M:Good morning,Madam!Can you help me?W:

44、Sure!What happened?M:I took a taxi this morning and I left my bag on the back seat.W:OK,Mrs White.Ill telephone you as soon as possible.Q:Where did Mrs White leave her bag?10.M:How was your holiday,Betty?W:Great!I went to Europe for two weeks.What about your holiday,Jane?M:I took a three-week comput

45、er course.I learned a lot from it.W:You are really hardworking.Q:What did Betty do during her holiday?11.M:Id like to get my sister a nice gift for her birthday.W:Well,shes learning English.What about an English dictionary?M:Is it useful to her?W:I think so.Q:What are they talking about?12.W:What ca

46、n I do for you?M:Im looking for a T-shirt for my son.W:The brown one is 50 dollars.The blue one is 20 dollars.M:Ill take two blue ones.Q:How much does the woman have to pay?13.W:Look,Rose.Do you like the shoes I just bought?M:I cant understand why you need another pair.You just bought one pair last

47、week.Q:What does Rose mean?Keys:713 ABACBCDIII.Hong Kong has about forty public beaches.And some of the beaches are the best in the world.People can go swimming there.You can go to most of them by bus.To get to some beaches,youmust take a boat.There are toilets,changing rooms and places to buy food

48、and drinks on most ofthe beaches.You can swim there without any danger if you remember these instructions:1.Never swim by yourself.2.Never swim after a meal or when you feel hungry.3.Dont stay in the water too long.4.Never go out in a boat without a life jacket if you cant swim.Remember:A red flag m

49、eans that it is dangerous for anyone to go into the water.A blue flagmeans that it is only dangerous for children.Keys:1417 FFTTIV.Everyone likes gifts,but gift giving is different in different countries.In Japan,peoplesometimes give special gifts.But they are not opened.Later,the same gift may be g

50、iven away tosomeone else.Many people have enough things and dont want too many gifts themselves.InCanada,many people will not give big gifts to someone else.They will pay for a park bench or atree to help remember a person.In the USA,some people ask their families and friends to givemoney to charity