金牛14--15下八年级下期半期测试题含听力原文和答案.doc

20142015学年度(下)期中教学质量测评 八年级英语（Units 1-5）（全套试卷分为A卷和B卷，A卷含听力测试。A卷满分100分，B卷满分50分；考试时间120分钟。） A卷（共100分）第一部分 听力测试(共30小题，计30分)一、 听录音，根据你所听到的句子选择正确的答语。每题念两遍。（共6小题，每小题1分；计6分） ( )1.A.I have a stomachache. B. Im happy. C. Yes , it is.( )2.A. No, she isnt. B. Yes, she does. C. She is ill.( )3.A. About a week. B. Last week. C. Take your temperature( )4.A. Yes , I can. B. Yes, sure . C. Yes , you could.( )5.A. About a year. B. Once a week. C. Three times.( )6.A. Because I have a toothache. B. You should lie down and rest. C. Please drink hot tea with honey.二、听录音，选择及你听到的句子意思相符合的图片。每题念两遍。（共4小题，每小题1分；计4分） A B C D7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10._三、 听录音，根据对话内容及问题选择正确的答案。每段对话及问题念两遍。（共10小题，每小题1分；计10分） ( )11.A. His clothes are not in style. B. He should buy some new clothes. C. His clothes are in style.( )12.A. Yesterday. B. Today. C. Last week.( )13.A. December 5th. B. December 13th. C. 8 days.( )14.A. hospital B. clothes store C. bookstore( )15.A. do his homework B. visit his grandparents C. clean up his bedroom( )16.A. have a fever B. have a cold C. have a stomachache( )17.A. Friday B. Thursday C. Saturday( )18.A. Listening to the radio. B. Singing a song. C. Watching TV.( )19.A. Basketball. B. Volleyball. C. Tennis.( )20.A. restaurant B. library C. hospital四、听短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。短文念三遍。（共5小题，每小题1分；计5分） ( )21.Whats the date today? A. Its Sunday. B. Its May 1st. C. Its in the morning.( )22.Where are Mr. Smith and his wife? A. In the hospital. B. At school. C. In a shop.( )23.For whom do they buy the sweater? A. Their daughter B. Mrs. Smith C. Their son( )24.How many kilos of apples and bananas do they buy? A. Four kilos. B. Three kilos. C. Five kilos.( )25.What else do they buy? A. Both B and C. B. Some pencils C. Two books五、听短文，根据所听到的内容，将表格里所缺的信息填写在相应位置上。短文念三遍。（共5小题，每小题1分；计5分）Mikes 26._ People Job Mikes father 27. _Mikes mother a housewife28. _ a doctorMikes sister 29. _ 30. _ a student 第二部分 基础知识运用（共40小题，计40分）六、选择填空 （共20小题，每小题1分；计20分）A. 从下面方框中选出及下列各句中划线部分意思相同或相近、并能替换划线部分的选项。（共4小题，每小题1分；计4分）A. repair B. at once C. think of D. I think( )31. In my opinion, you are right.( )32. I hope you can come up with a better plan.( )33. We have to fix the house up before we can sell it.( )34. Tom realized that there was something wrong right away.B. 从各题的A、B、C 三个选项中选择正确答案。（共12小题，每小题1分；计12分） ( )35. Thats _ usual way, please try another one. A. the B. an C. a( )36. They arrived at Paris_ a winter evening.A. on B. in C.at ( )37Its too cold outside. Yes, why dont you _ your coat? A. put off B. put on C. take off( )38. _ Tom is poor, he feels very happy. A. Because B. Although C. So( )39. John used to_ art, but now she likes playing basketball. A. be tired of B. be afraid of C. be interested in( )40. David is very kind . He often _some money to the poor old man to help them. A. borrows B. lends C. takes( )41. Mary failed the P.E. exam yesterday, but she wanted to keep the _ from her mother.A. secret B. lie C. speed( )42. _ do you feel about the song “ Let it go.”? Oh, I cant stand it.A. How B. What C. Why ( )43. Be quiet, everyone! I have _ to tell you.A. anything important B. something important C. nothing important ( )44. Why do you like your English teacher Cathy?Because she is so _ that she is never angry to explain things to us over and over again until we understand them.A.interesting B. lovely C. patient( )45. Kim, would you like to go fishing with me next Friday?_. When shall we leave?A. Sorry, I can't B. Yes, I'd love to C. No, I wouldn't. ( )46. -I hope you can have a great vacation, Hanna. - _ A. Of course. B. Thank you. C. Good idea.C补全对话。根据对话内容，从下边方框中选出适当的选项补全对话，并将选项的编号字母依次填在相应位置。（共4小题，每小题1分；计4分） A: 47 B: Im not feeling well. I think I have a cold.A: Let me see. 48 B: About four days.A: Oh , 49 B: Yes, a little.A: You should lie down and have a rest.B: 50 A: Yes, you need to take some medicine. I hope you get better soon.B: Thanks a lot.A. How long is it like this?B. Do you have a headache?C. Do I need to take some medicine?D. Whats wrong with you?( )47. ( )48. ( )49. ( )50.七、 完形填空。从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。(共20小题，每小题1分；计20分) ATwo men left home to 51 some treasure(财宝). One man was tall and 52 one was 53 . On their way, they found some wool. They carried wool as much as they could because 54 was useful to them. They could use it to make clothes.They went on and saw some silver plates in the street. The tall man threw away the wool and picked up as 55 plates as he could. The short man said, “Why do you throw away the wool? It is nice.” “I have enough wool. I cant carry any plates.” 56 , the short man didnt take any of the plates. 57 their way home, it began to rain. The short man had to throw all the wool away because it was 58 . The tall man kept his silver plates. Later he became 59 Sometimes we like 60 the old things and refusing the new ones. Its not smart. We need to know which are more valuable(有价值的).( )51. A. look for B. find C. find out( )52. A. another B. the other C. other( )53. A. short B. fat C. interesting( )54. A. clothes B. plates C. wool( )55. A. little B. few C. many( )56. A. By the way B. As a result C. However( )57. A. In B. On C. To( )58. A. heavy B. dry C. wet( )59. A. rich B. poor C. short( )60. A. throwing away B. keeping C. picking up BNew Zealand is a beautiful country and you can visit it at 61 time of the year. 62 continental(大陆性的) countries, the weather here doesnt 63 too much around the year.Summer 64 from December to February. It is the 65 time of the year to visit New Zealand. The long 66 days are 67 for outdoor games and water sports. Autumn is from March to May. This 68 is pleasant in New Zealand. The temperature is a few degrees lower than 69 of summer. Winter is from June to August. The mountain areas(山区) are covered with snow 70 winter and there is little rain in some places. This is a good time for skiing. Spring in New Zealand can be hot, warm or cool.( )61. A. any B. each C. some( )62. A. Like B. Unlike C. Dislike( )63. A. get B. turn C. change( )64. A. lasts B. begins C. finishes( )65. A. good B. worst C. best( )66. A. cloudy B. sunny C. windy( )67. A. wonderful B. terrible C. helpful( )68. A. month B. season C. day( )69. A. it B. that C. one( )70. A. on B. at C. in 第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题，计30分）八、阅读下面短文，根据短文内容判断句子的正误。正确的写 “A”，错误的写 “B”。(共5小题，每小题2 分；计10分) Mr. White worked in a shop. The shop sold cleaned and repaired hearing-aids(助听器).One day, an old man entered and put one down in front of him without a word. “Whats the matter with it?” Mr. White said. The old man did not answer. Of course, Mr White thought the man must be a deaf, and something must be wrong with his hearing-aid, so he said again, more loudly-“Whats wrong with your hearing-aid, sir?” Again the man said nothing, so Mr, White shouted his questions as loudly as possible. The man then took a pen and a piece of paper and wrote“It is not necessary to shout when you are speaking to me. My ears are as good as yours. This hearing-aid is my wifes, not mine. Ive just had a throat operation(手术).I can hear very well, but I cant speak!”( )71. Mr. White thought the man wanted to buy a hearing-aid for himself.( )72. The old man didnt say anything because of his throat operation.( )73. Mr. White thought there must be something wrong with the old mans hearing-aid.( )74. Mr. White shouted his question as loudly as possible because the old man was really a deaf.( )75. The old mans ears were as good as Mr. Whites.九、阅读下面A、B两篇短文，根据短文内容选择正确答案。（共10小题，每小题2分；计20分） ATickets informationDates: 31th January-4th February Mon.-Fri. 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm Sat.-Sun. 10:00 am, 2:00 pm., 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 10:00 pmPlace: Zijin TheaterTime: 2 hoursTicket price: 40 yuan per child or adult( day shows) 80 yuan per child or adult (evening shows) Family Packages 100 yuan for 3 tickets (10:00 am, 2:00 pm shows) 200 yuan for 3 tickets (7:00 pm. shows)Later comer Policy Please arrive early. Later comers will not be allowed to enter until a proper break in the shows.Dad, where are we going?Tel:( )76. What time is the film on Monday? A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 10:00 pm. C. At 2:00 pm.( )77. Where can we see the movie? A. Wang Fujin Theater. B. Zijin Theater. C. Wanda Theater.( )78. Who may not be allowed to enter? A. The teachers. B. Latecomers. C. The students.( )79. If a family of three go to the theatre during the day, they may pay yuan at least. A. 120. B. 150. C. 100.( )80. Which information CANNOT be found in the ad? A. The director of the movie. B. The name of the theatre. C. The price of the ticket.BHelen Keller was a very bright and beautiful girl. At the age of six months she could already see a few words. But before she was two years old, she was badly ill. She could not see or hear, and soon she could not even talk. Since then Helen had to fight for what she wanted.When she was six, her parents invited a teacher for her. With the help of the teacher, she began to see and hear the world around her through her hands. She learned to read the books for the blind. The teacher took Helen for long walks and told her about all the beautiful sights. Helen touched flowers, climbed trees and smelled a rain storm before it came. She also learned how to swim and ride a horse.After she grew up, she became a famous writer in America. Her first and most famous book is “The Story of My Life.” Her story has brought new hope to many blind and deaf people. It has given light to those in darkness and encouraged them to live and work.( )81. When could Helen already see a few words?A. At the age of six months. B. At the age of two. C. When she grew up.( )82. Who helped Helen read book for the blind? A. The teacher. B. Her parents. C. Her friends.( )83. Helen can do many things except_. A. swim B. drive a car C. ride a horse( )84.What did Helen do when she grew up? A.A teacher B. A doctor C. A famous writer( )85. Which can be the title for the article?A. Helen Keller and her teacherB. Helen Keller C. The Story of My Life B 卷（非选择题：50分）一、完成对话。在下面对话后的空格中填上适当的单词，使对话完整正确。一空一词。（共10小题，每小题1分;计10分）A: Hi, Helen. Long time no see.B: Hi, We Hua. Yes, I was on 1 last week.A: Oh, did you go anywhere interesting?B: Yes, I went to Beijing with my family.A: Wow! Did you see the Great Wall?B: Yes, I did. It was wonderful! We took quite a few photos 2 . A: Can you bring them to school and 3 them to me tomorrow?B: No problem. By the way, I heard it is Li Leis birthday this Saturday. Will you go to his party?A: Sure, Id love to. And you?B: Me, 4 . But this is my first time to go to a party in China. I dont know 5 to wear for the party. A: You can wear a T-shirt and jeans. And dont forget a 6 .B: But what should I buy for him? Can you give me some 7 ? A: For a boy, a toy (玩具) or a book is 8 . Oh, I will buy him a gift tomorrow. Why not go with me?B: 9 idea. When and where shall we meet?A: How about 8:00 tomorrow morning at the bus stop near my home?B: Sorry, Im afraid I cant go at that time 10 I will practice the piano tomorrow morning. What about 3 oclock in the afternoon?A: OK. Let s make it at 3 oclock tomorrow afternoon. See you then.B: See you. 1. 2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.二、短文填空。从下面方框中选出10个单词，用它们的适当形式填入短文后的空格内，使短文意思正确、通顺（每词限用一次）。（共10小题，每小题1分；计10分） paint all new change three try pick science center order both little Dave and Helen Smith wake up in their comfortable house in the morning and turn on the bedroom computer to get the 1 news. They used to read the Times ,but 2 to electronic newspapers many years ago.There is the usual news about space: another space flight returned from Mars and 3 discovered a new planet. Then they turn to business news: the US dollar rose greatly in Shanghai, one of the worlds leading business 4 .As they watch the screen, Helen 5 one of the household robots to make coffee for them. Dave disappears into the study to join