1、 1 / 7Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar. Choose the best answer1. Which of the following underlined part is different from the others in pronunciation?A. sale B. accurate C. strange D. favourite 2. The news says that _ European businessman set up _ university in his hometown. A. a, a B. an, an C. a, an
2、D. an, a 3. What happened _ the children when they were traveling _ the forest?A. to, across B. on, through C. to, through D. on, across 4. When he noticed the train _, he jumped _ at once. A. to leave, aboard B. leave, abroad C. leaving, abroad D. leaving, aboard 5. Mr. Li _ the students take an ac
3、tive part in school activities. A. hopes B. expects C. suggests D. assists 6. John _ be in the school library because he asked for leave two hours ago. A. mustnt B. may C. cant D. must 7. _ of his report _ based on the reality. A. Third-four, are B. Three-forths, is C. Three-fourth, are D. Three-fou
4、rths, is 8. Youd better keep the windows _ and the door _ while sleeping. A. open, closed B. opened, close C. opened, closed D. open, close 9. Our monitor is busy _ the class meeting these days. A. with organizing B. to organize C. in organizing D. organizing 10. The clerk _ the sales stole some mon
5、ey from the business. A. was in charge of B. took charge of C. responsible of D. in charge of 11. I dont know if he _ the match. Please call me when he _ his opponent. A. wins, beats B. will win, beats C. wins, will best D. will win, will beat 12. Mobile phones are _ people to use every day. A. so c
6、onvenient that B. convenient enough for C. too convenient for D. too convenient to 13. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Two multiplied by three is six. B. If you subtract three from two, you get one C. One add one equals two. D. Six divide by two equals three. 14. Could you tell me _?A. why you
7、were late for school B. where can I borrow the book C. if he had passed the test D. how would he deal with the problem 15. - Would you mind closing the window? It is windy outside. - _. A. Never mind. B. Sure, go ahead C. Not at all D. Why not 初中八年级上册英语期中考试卷及答案 2 / 7. Complete the following passage
8、with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once A. please B. knowledge C. freedom D. independently E. friendships Everyday tasks, like turning on light, putting something in the fridge, or pressing “play” on a CD player, can be difficult for someone who can not use his or her arms a
9、nd legs. Capuchin monkeys can easily perform these tasks. This allows their owner more _1_. They can do things on their own and can live _2_. Helping Hands matches people with disabilities to monkeys who can help them. But the close _3_ between the monkeys and their owners happen all on their own. T
10、he monkeys and their owners become friends and learn to depend on each other. Some owners say the monkeys are almost like children to them. The monkeys can be naughty and sometimes like to play tricks on their owners. This is especially true of young monkeys. Mostly, they like to _4_ their owners. T
11、hey like the sweets they receive when they do a good job, and they like to be praised. . Fill in the blanks with the words in their proper formssolve, electricity, worry, theft, success, physical, responsible 1. The scientist is doing experiments in the _ lab. 2. Toms parents looked _ at his school
12、report, for he failed in several subjects. 3. The students had a heated discussion before they found different _ to the problem. 4. The sportsman _ in getting the first prize after he overcame various difficulties. 5. The drive should take _ for the accident because of carelessness. 6. Young people
13、prefer to read _ books rather than paper books. 7. The police found out the _ nationalities through careful investigation. . Rewrite the sentences as required1. Hes failed in the driving test.（改 为 反意疑 问 句） Hes failed in the driving test, _ he?2. His mother cooked very delicious dishes for us.（改 为 感
14、叹 句） _ _ dishes his mother cooked for us!3. Your coat is as expensive as mine.（保持句意不 变 ） Your coat is the same _ _ mine. 4. The road is so narrow that none of our cars can pass.（保持句意不 变 ） The road isnt _ _ for _ of our cars to pass. 5. “Why do you sell old newspapers?” Mr. Li asked the students.（改 为
15、宾语 从句） Mr. Li asked the students _ they _ old newspapers. 6. rob, a stranger, her handbag, see, I, this morning, way, school, an old lady（造句） _. 3 / 7Part 3 Reading and Writing. Reading comprehension A. Choose the best answer My father was Chief Engineer of a business ship, which was sunk in World W
16、ar . The book Night of the Uboats told the story. Memories In September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea, where my fathers ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be kept with him at all times and keep him safe. Then I remember my mother lying face down, c
17、rying. She had heard from a friend that the ship had been sunk by a torpedo（鱼 雷） . I can remember the arrival of the telegram（电报 ）, which in those days always brought bad news. My grandmother opened it. It read, “Safe. Love Ted.” My most clear memory is being woken and brought down to sit on my fath
18、ers knee, his arm in a bandage（绑带 ）. He was judged unfit to return to sea and took a shore job in Glasgow for the rest of the war. For as long as I can remember, he had a weak heart. Mother said it was caused by the torpedoes. He said it was because of the cigarettes. Whichever, he died suddenly in
19、his early 50s. Ten years later I read Night of the U-boats and was able to complete the story. Torpedo One torpedo struck the ship. Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the engines to slow the ship making it easier for it to be given up. By the time he got
20、 on deck（甲板） he was alone. Every lifeboat was gone except one which had stuck strongly. When he tried to cut it free, it moved against the ship, hurting his hand and arm. He had no choice but to jump - still with the photograph in his pocket. Three days later, he and other survivors were safe in Gla
21、sgow. All 23 with him signed the back of the photograph. In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in hand, I have wondered how I would have dealt with an explosion（爆炸） , a sinking ship, a jump into a huge ocean and a wait for rescue? I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the
22、 war for fear that we may forget. 1. We can guess that the mother and children went to Swansea to _. A. see the father off B. meet a friend C. take a family photo D. enjoy the sailing of the ship2. What did the writer learn about the father from the telegram? _. A. He had arrived in Glasgow. B. His
23、knee was broken. C. His ship had been sunk. D. He was still alive. 3. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 6 refers to the fathers _., A. taking a shore job B. weak heart C. failure to return to sea D. hurt caused by a torpedo 4 / 74. What can we know about the writers father after his ship was att
24、acked?A. He lost his arm. B. He repaired the engines. C. He managed to take a lifeboat . D. He was the last to leave the ship. 5. The underlined word “survivor” in paragraph 2 from the bottom means _. A. 船 员 B. 幸存者 C. 商船 D. 战 士6. What is the passage mainly about?_A. A group of forgotten heroes. B. A
25、 book describing a frightening battle. C. A ship engineers wartime experience. D. A businessmans memories of a sea rescue. B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage Welcome to the Bourton-on-the-Water Website. The content of the site has been produced by local people _1_ you, as a
26、visitor, can enjoy at your leisure some of the delightful features of our lovely village and the countryside around it. The Cotswolds have always been looked upon as the Heart of England. Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton - on - the - Water has more than its share of
27、Cots-wold houses and cottages, many of them 300 years old, some dating back to Elizabethan times 400 years ago. There is plenty to see and do here and we hope this site and also our Visitor Information Centre can help to make your _2_ as enjoyable as possible. Bourton - on - the - Wat er Visitor Inf
28、ormation Centre is independently owned, and _3_ next to the Cotswold Perfumery in Victoria Street. Bed and breakfast accommodation and hotels can be prepared before you arrive by using our telephone booking service (01451 822583). As agents for National Express Coaches, we are _4_ to book tickets bo
29、th in Britain and Europe. For locals and visitors alike we hold a wide range of information and brochures for attractions and events throughout the area. We also sell discounted entry tickets to Blenheim Palace. Theatre tokens can be bought here _5_. Locally produced oil, honey, rose products and ma
30、ps, guide books, postcards, souvenirs are also sold here. We look forward to _6_ you when you come to Bouron- on -the -Water and answering any question that you may have. We are here to help you make the most of your time in the Cotswolds. 1. A. such that B. now that C. so that D. as well as 2. A. s
31、tudy B. play C. life D. stay 3. A. located B. based C. closed D. existed 4. A. worried B. anxious C. able D. lucky 5. A. and so on B. so far C. as well D. as usual6. A. telling B. meeting C. answering D. showing C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words A science education base wh
32、ere students can learn and try ancient Chinese inventions such as paper making, printing and weaving（编织 ）will be expanded to include more p_1_ next month, education officials said in September this year. 5 / 7 The HongKou District Youth Activity Center will a_2_ an artificial archeology dig site（人造考
33、古学挖掘点） and a traditional water conservation（保 护 ）project to help students get familiar with ancient Chinese technologies. This will greatly arouse students interest and attract them to such activities that they always dream about but h_3_ have the chance to gain first-hand experience. The new progra
34、ms would enable students to learn more about ancient Chinese inventions and technologies. Besides, the officials of the programs can provide the students necessary tools. Whats more, the officials can guide the students in broadening their mind in different areas and d_4_ the basic skills in explori
35、ng the new world and cooperating with each other. Students can learn how to weave, make paper and pottery（陶器） with the help of professional teachers. And all activities are f_5_. All appliances（器具） at the centre are user friendly. Parents dont have to pay for anything. The center is open to all stud
36、ents on weekends and during school h_6_. Schools can bring students to the center from Tuesday to Friday. Quite a few schools have signed up for the programs at the center. D. Answer the questions As we grow up, we gradually cultivate（培养） a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by s
37、ociety, our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, its not easy to change later in life. Financial experts say that everyone also has his own belief of how to manage his money. According to our different values, experts put us in three categories（分 类 ）- the ant
38、, the cricket（蟋蟀） and the snail. The ant - work first Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people dont care about enjoying the moment. They work very hard and save money they make so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire. The ant l
39、oves to save, but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks（基金和股票） with low risk. The cricket - fun first The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesnt think too much about the future. They even borrow money when they really want something
40、. Many young people now belong to this group. These people have little savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance. The snail - life under pressure The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. They take big long-term loans（贷
41、 款） from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses. They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure they can afford them. This can cause problems in the future. They should plan more carefully. 6 / 71. Is it easy or difficult to change our life when we set up our value sys
42、tem?_2. What can influence our own values or beliefs?_3. Why dont these people like ants usually care about enjoying the moment?_4. What suggestion does the passage give the young people who have fun first?_5. What does the underlined word “luxury” in Paragraph 4 mean in English according to the pas
43、sage It means “_.”6. Which kind of person would you like to be, an ant, a cricket or a snail? Why?_. Writing My progress （以 “我 进 步了 ”为题 ，写一篇不少于 60字的短文， 标 点符号不占格。）你在生活或学 习 中一定取得 过 不少 进 步，比如生活技能的 获 得，学 习 方法的掌握，良好 习惯 的养成等。 请选 取其中一个方面， 结 合自身 经历 ，谈 一 谈 你是如何取得 这一 进 步的。 （注意：短文中不得出 现 考生真 实 的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否 则
44、 不予 评 分。）KEYSPart 2 IV 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. D11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C V1-4CDEAVI1. physics 2. worriedly 3. solutions 4. succeeded 5. responsibility 6. electronics 7. thievesVII1. hasnt 2. What delicious 3. price as 4. wide enough any 5. why sold 6. I saw a stranger r
45、ob an old lady of her handbag on my way to school this morning.VIIIA.1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C B.1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. B C. 7 / 71. projects 2.add 3.hardly 4.developing 5.free 6.holidaysD.1. It is difficult.2. society, our family, the education we receive and so on.3. Because they want to enjoy life when they get old and retire.4. They should learn to save and buy insurance. 5. very expensive but not always useful for people
