人教版英语八年级上册期末考试

完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______

第一部分：听力 (共20分)

Ⅰ. 听短对话，选择最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。(共5小题，每小题1分)

Ⅱ. 听较长对话，选择最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。(共5小题，每小题1分)

Ⅲ. 听短文，判断下列句子与所听内容是否相符，相符的涂A，不相符的涂B。短文读两遍。(共5小题，每小题1分)

11. Lucy went to the countryside last weekend. （______）

12. She went there with her parents and brother. （______）

13. They picked some apples on the farm. （______）

14. The weather was not very good that day. （______）

15. Lucy thought the trip was relaxing and interesting. （______）

Ⅳ. 听短文，根据所听内容完成下面的表格，每空一词。短文读三遍。(共5小题，每小题1分)

Mike's Weekend Plan

第二部分：语言知识运用 (共25分)

V. 单项选择 (共15小题，每小题1分)

1. — What do you think of ______ talk show last night?

— It was ______ interesting one. （______）

A. a; the B. the; an C. the; the D. a; an

2. — ______ do you go to the movies?

— Hardly ever. I'm usually busy with my homework. （______）

A. How long B. How often C. How far D. How soon

3. You ______ play with fire. It's very dangerous. （______）

A. mustn't B. couldn't C. wouldn't D. needn't

4. My sister is ______ than me. She always makes friends easily. （______）

A. outgoing B. more outgoing C. most outgoing D. the most outgoing

5. — Would you like some milk or coffee?

— ______. Just a glass of water, please. （______）

A. Both B. Either C. Neither D. None

6. There ______ a sports meeting in our school next Friday. （______）

A. is going to have B. is going to be C. will have D. are going to be

7. — I have a bad cold. What should I do?

— You'd better ______ more water and ______ a good rest. （______）

A. to drink; to have B. drink; have C. drink; having D. drinking; have

8. The boy was ______ excited ______ he couldn't fall asleep. （______）

A. so; that B. such; that C. too; to D. enough; to

9. — Do you know if Tom ______ to the party tomorrow?

— I think he will come if he ______ free. （______）

A. comes; is B. comes; will be C. will come; is D. will come; will be

10. Everyone except Tom and Mike ______ seen the wonderful movie. （______）

A. have B. has C. is D. are

11. My grandfather enjoys ______ newspapers in the morning. （______）

A. read B. reading C. to read D. reads

12. You look tired. Why not ______ a rest? （______）

A. stop having B. stop to have C. to stop having D. to stop to have

13. — Can you come to my birthday party?

— ______. I have to help my mom at home. （______）

A. Sure, I'd love to B. Sorry, I can't C. Yes, I can D. No, I can

14. ______ milk do you need for the cake? （______）

A. How many B. How much C. How often D. How long

15. Could you please tell me ______? （______）

A. where is the library B. where the library is C. the library is where D. the library where is

VI. 完形填空 (共10小题，每小题1分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Life in the future will be very different from life today. Many changes will take place (发生). But what will the changes be?

The population is growing fast. There will be more ___16___ in the world and most of them will live longer than people live now.

Computers will be ___17___ and more useful, and every family will have at least one. Studying will be different, too. Students will use computers to ___18___ their homework. They can have lessons and talk with their teachers on the Internet.

People will work ___19___ hours than they do now, and they will have more free time for sports, watching TV and traveling. Traveling will be ___20___ and cheaper. More people will go to other countries ___21___ holidays.

Maybe more land will be used for building new towns and houses for people. Then there will be less room for ___22___ and animals. This will be a serious problem.

Our food will be different, too. We will eat more fruit and ___23___ and less meat. Maybe people will be healthier than they are today.

Work in the future will be different, too. ___24___ and difficult work will be done by robots. Because of this, many people will not have ___25___ to do. This will be a new problem.

16. （______） A. people B. students C. workers D. robots

17. （______） A. bigger B. smaller C. faster D. slower

18. （______） A. write B. read C. finish D. check

19. （______） A. more B. less C. fewer D. longer

20. （______） A. easier B. harder C. more difficult D. more expensive

21. （______） A. in B. on C. at D. for

22. （______） A. cities B. towns C. plants D. buildings

23. （______） A. meat B. bread C. eggs D. vegetables

24. （______） A. Dangerous B. Interesting C. Easy D. Light

25. （______） A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything

第三部分：阅读理解 (共30分)

VII. 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳选项。(共15小题，每小题2分)

A

Do you want to make homework easier? Oxford Learning has some good ideas for you.

* Make a homework plan

First, write the homework down in your notebook. If you forget it, you can look at your notebook. Second, use any free time at school to work on your homework. Third, pace (调整节奏) yourself. You need to have a rest.

* Watch where you work

A bedroom, study or any room where you can get away from noise is good for you to do your homework. But don't study on your comfortable bed, or you might fall asleep there.

* Get to work

When you start your homework at home, do the hardest work first, because you have the most energy (精力) and you can think fast. Later, when you're tired, you can do the easy work.

* Take a break

It is difficult to hold your attention for too long. So take a break. Having a 15-minute rest every hour is a good way for you to keep your energy.

26. The writer thinks you should ______ when you make a homework plan. （______）

A. write down your homework in your notebook

B. do your homework in your bedroom

C. do the easiest work first

D. take a break every five minutes

27. You can do your homework ______. （______）

A. only at school B. only at home C. at school or at home D. everywhere

28. It is good to do your hardest work first because ______. （______）

A. it is easy to do B. you are more energetic then

C. you can finish it quickly D. you don't want to do other work

29. The underlined word “attention” in the last paragraph means ______ in Chinese. （______）

A. 休息 B. 能量 C. 注意力 D. 计划

30. The best title for the passage is ______.（______）

A. How to Make a Homework Plan B. How to Do Your Homework Well

C. The Best Place to Do Homework D. The Best Time to Do Homework

B

Do you believe that you aren't smarter than 3-year-old Alexis Martin, who lives in Arizona, the USA? She is the smartest kid in the world. She is different from other kids. Before she was 1 year old, she spent a lot of time on her dad's iPad. She taught herself to read by watching children's shows on the Internet. Now she can read books for 5-year-old children.

Her favorite book is Science Encyclopedia. Alexis likes reading so much that her parents have to ask her to stop at bedtime. They even have to hide (隐藏) books from her.

Alexis is a member of the Mensa Club. Mensa is a famous organization for people with high IQs. Her IQ is 160. She is younger than most members of Mensa. How amazing Alexis is!

31. How did Alexis teach herself to read? （______）

A. Her parents taught her. B. Her teacher taught her.

C. She learned by watching shows. D. She learned by reading books.

32. How old is Alexis now? （______）

A. She is 1 year old. B. She is 3 years old.

C. She is 5 years old. D. The passage doesn't say.

33. What's Alexis's favorite book? （______）

A. Children's storybooks. B. Science Encyclopedia.

C. Books for 5-year-old kids. D. Books about iPads.

34. What do her parents have to do when she reads at bedtime? （______）

A. Read with her. B. Ask her to stop reading.

C. Hide her iPad. D. Turn off the light.

35. Which of the following is TRUE? （______）

A. Alexis is old enough to go to school. B. Alexis is the youngest member of Mensa.

C. Alexis's IQ is 160. D. Alexis doesn't like reading.

C

Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is a great day for spending time with friends. People celebrate the day in many ways, like sending cards and gifts. They spend time with their friends and remember old times. It's a great time to enjoy with friends.

Children and young people enjoy the day by going to the movies or having a meal together. Friends also give friendship bands (手环) to each other because bands show that they are best friends forever. Old friends may call or send messages to each other.

The celebration is not just between friends. Some people celebrate with their family and pets. Later in the day, many friends may have a party at home or in the park. They listen to music, dance and have fun. Some friends may go for a short trip together. They also plan a picnic or play games.

No matter how they celebrate, the day is for enjoying and having fun with friends.

36. Friendship Day in India is on ______. （______）

A. August 1 every year B. the first Sunday of July

C. the first Sunday of August D. the second Sunday of August

37. What do friends usually do on Friendship Day according to the passage? （______）

A. Send cards and gifts. B. Make new friends.

C. Go to work together. D. Learn about other countries.

38. Why do friends give friendship bands to each other? （______）

A. Because bands are expensive. B. Because bands show they are forever friends.

C. Because bands can make them happy. D. Because bands are easy to buy.

39. What do people NOT do on Friendship Day? （______）

A. Go to the movies. B. Send messages.

C. Have a party. D. Go to work.

40. What's the best title for this passage? （______）

A. How to Make Friends B. A Special Holiday in India

C. The History of Friendship Day D. Friends Around the World

第四部分：词汇运用 (共10分)

VIII. 根据句意及所给首字母提示，补全句中所缺单词。(共5小题，每小题1分)

IX. 用所给词的适当形式填空。(共5小题，每小题1分)

第五部分：情景交际 (共5分)

X. 根据对话内容，从方框中选择恰当的选项补全对话，其中有两项多余。(共5小题，每小题1分)

A: Hi, Robert. Our junior high school life is coming to an end. Our class will have a party next Saturday.

B: That sounds great. ___51___

A: At 3:00 p.m. at my home. I hope you can come.

B: Sure, I'd love to. ___52___

A: Yes. We can sing, dance and play games. And we can also share our photos and stories.

B: Wonderful! ___53___

A: Yes, you can. We'd love to see your photos.

B: Great. ___54___

A: No, you needn't. We will prepare food and drinks.

B: OK. ___55___

A: You're welcome.

51. ______ 52. ______ 53. ______ 54. ______ 55. ______

第六部分：书面表达 (共10分)

XI. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Tony想了解你将如何度过这个寒假。请给他写一封电子邮件，根据以下要点进行说明，可适当发挥。

要点：

1. 复习所学知识，完成寒假作业。

2. 坚持锻炼身体，如跑步、打篮球。

3. 分担家务，学做一道菜。

4. 和家人或朋友进行一次短途旅行。

5. 你的感受或期望。

要求：

1. 包含所有要点，词数80左右；

2. 语言通顺，意思连贯，条理清楚，书写规范；

3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。

Dear Tony,

How is everything going? The winter vacation is coming, and I'd like to tell you about my plans for it.

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Yours,

Li Hua