八年级下学期英语期末测试卷(部分有答案)共3套.pdf
2020-2021学年第二学期初二期末质量检测试卷英语（附参考答案）第 一 部 分 选 择 题（50分）I.完形填空（10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。（共 10小题，每小题1分）One year,British expedition（探险队）got lost in the sandy ocean of the Sahara Desert.The sun was burning hot.Everyone_ 1_ out of water.If they made a_ 2_ decision,then theycould all soon die.At this time,the leader took out a _ 3_ kettle and said,I found a kettle of water in mybag.But before we _ 4_ the desert,nobody is allowed to _ 5_ it.The kettle of water became the _ 6_ for everyone to cross the desert.It was passed onamong the members of the team.It felt heavy.Finally the expedition made it out of the desert and escape the hand of Death.Withtears_7_.they opened the kettle with trembling（颤抖的）hands-but-out poured_ 8_!Was it a kettle of sand that really saved them in the desert?The answer is no.Their deepfaith in the hope of survival（生存）like a_ 9_,had taken root and grown in their hearts.That iswhat led them out of the terrible situation in the end.In fact,life has never been a real dead end for anyone.Whatever _ 10_ time you face,aslong as there is seed of faith in your heart,you will overcome it.Then someday your life willbloom（开花）and bear much fruit.1.A.slowlyB.happilyC.sadlyD.quickly2.A.wrongB.correctC.bigD.wise3.A.coffeeB.waterC.milkD.juice4.A.look throughB.pass throughC.flow throughD.flythrough5.A.eatB.pourC.drinkD.look6.A.faithB.ideaC.excuseD.enemy7.A.healthB.dangerC.confidenceD.joy8.A.waterB.stonesC.sandD.dirt9.A.treeB.seedC.warningD.flower10.A.beautifulB.niceC.pleasantD.hardn 阅读理解g o 分）第一节阅读下列短文，从下面每小题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（共15小题,每小题2 分）AI bet you use memes（表情包）when talking to your friends on WeChat or QQ.Andamong the file formats（文件格式）GIF is probably one of your favourites.A GIF is usually a short funny video only a few seconds that repeats.The GIF turned 34this year,which makes it old in web history.Thats even two years older than the World WideWeb.Ever since the GIF was created,it has long been overlooked（忽视）.It is smartphones andsocial media that have brought it back to our daily lives.According to David McIntosh from the GIF search service Tenor,the GIF does better jobof showing peoples feelings than short text messages do.Things like lol（laugh out loud）arent very expressive（有表现力的）he told Wired.The GIF is also a very small file format.This helped it become popular amongcellphones users.Because of its popularity,Oxford Dictionaries named GIF the word of the year in2012.In 2016,Facebook users sent more than 13 billion GIFs,reported Sina News.There areeven search services specifically（专门）for GIF,such as Tenor and Giphy.If you cant find anything you like there,just create your own GIF on apps like DECOand Giphy Cam.11.Which of the following pictures can be GIF?12.When was the GIF bom?A.In2021.B.In201213.What brought the GIF back to our daily lives?A.Smartphones and social media.C.David McIntosh.C.Inl987.D.In2016B.Oxford Dictionaries.D.Facebook users.14.What is the GIF better at doing than short text message?A.Telling funny jokes B.Showing peoples feelingsC.Sending information to others D.Chatting with your friends15.Why did the GIF become the word of the year in 2012?A.Its interesting.B.Its easy to use.C.Its very small.D.Itspopular.BThere is song we all can sing March-of the 义勇军进行曲）.It wascomposed in 193 55 by Tian Han and Nie Er as the theme song of the movie Children ofTrouble Time（风云儿女）.It was taken as the national anthem（国歌）in 1949.We learn it at the beginning of primary school and sing it at every flag-raisingceremony（仪式）.Now,there is law to protect the songOn Sept 1,2017,the government passed the National Anthem Law and it took effectfrom Oct I in the same year.It stated how we should sing or play the song,requiring allChinese to respect it.According to the law,the song will only be allowed to play at nine situations,such asmajor sporting events,award ceremonies and flag-raising ceremonies.It shouldnt be used atpersonal funerals（礼）or as background music in public placesMoreover,the law requires Chinese to be serious when singing the song.We can neitherjoke about the song nor change the songs words or music.If someone breaks the law,he orshe can be detained（拘留）for up to5 days or held criminally liable（负刑事责任）.Many foreign countries also have laws for their national anthems.For example,USpeople should put the right hand over their hearts while singing the song.In Russia,thenational anthem must be played on television and radio before the start and the end ofbroadcasting（节目播出）.16.What does the underlined word composed*mean in Paragraph 1?A.Sung.B.Written.C.Played D.Heard17.Which country is March of the Xblunteers from?A.China.B.The US.C.Russia.D.The UK.18.During which of the following situations shouldnt March of the Volunteers be playedaccording to the Law?A.Major sporting events.B.Flag-raising ceremonies.C.Award ceremonies.D.Personal funerals.19.What should people be like when singing March of the V）lunteers?A.Be excited.B.Be sad C.Be serious.D.Be happy.20.Whats the passage mainly about?A.Different countries have different laws to protect people all over the world.B.The National Anthem Law was passed and some requirements we should know.C.The interesting stories about how the March of the 61unteers was finished.D.How was the National Anthem Law passed and when did it take effect.CThey look like common bis cuits and dont taste bad,either.But if they are made withunusual things,like crickets（蟋蟀）,do you still dare to try?Three students at Abertay University in Dundee,UK,are using ground-up（磨成粉的）crickets to make biscuits.They are trying to find more sustainable（可持续发展的）foodsources to solve world hunger,reported Daily Mail.The studens are using Thailand house crickets flour（粉末）.About 1,100 crickets canmake 100 grams of flour.The cricket flour is then mixed with eggs,butter and wheat flour（全麦面粉）.Finally,it is baked to make biscuitsAnja Siegharsleitner is leading the study.She said that insects are a lot more sustainablethan other meats.Insects are easier to raise.They use less water and land,and produce less greenhousegasses than cows and pigs.They also have more proteins（蛋白质）than beef,chicken andpork.In fact,in a 2013 report,the United Nations called on more people to eat insects to beatworld.Scientists have found more than 1,900 edible（可食用的）insects.Some of theseinclude crickets,beetle（甲壳虫）,grasshoppers（蚂蚱）and cicadas（蝉）.People may not want to eat a whole cricket,said Siegharsleitner.But if its hidden awayin flour or biscuits then they may be more likely to accept it.Cricket flour is already for saleon the market,she added.“If we are seeking to feed 9 billion people by 2050,then we have to change our eatingbchavior.She said.21.Where are the students using ground-up crickets to make biscuits from?A.The United Nations.B.The USAC.The Great Britain.D.Thailand.22.What are the cricket biscuits made of?A.Butter,Wheat flour,eggs and cricket flour.B.Eggs,wheat flour,butter and milkC Cricket flour,butter milk and eggs.D crickets,beetles,grasshoppers andcicadas23.How many crickets do we need if we want to have 300 gram of flour?A.1,100 B.3,300.C.1,900 D.2,05024.Why did the United Nations ask more people to eat insects?A.They are easy to raise B.They use less water and landC.They produce less greenhouse gasses D.They can help us fight againsthunger.25.What can we infer from the passage?A People are more likely to eat insects because of proteinB.More cricket flour is for sale in the supermarket.C.We may eat more food made of insects for our meals.D.People will use more ground-up crickets to make biscuits.第二节请阅读全文，并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意A.Many northerners have the habit of stocking up（囤货）on food,especially for the long winter.B.Shop owners even help you peel（削皮）and cut theC.People from southern China say they always buy what they need for just one or two meals.D.Shop owners will still be happy with you.E.Instead,buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual for northerners.F.Different living habits have always been an interesting topic in the country.思完整、连贯。（共5小题,每小题1分）Chinese debate how much to buyChina covers large areas and has a great population._26_ Recently,another differencebetween northerners and southerners became a hot one:the way they shop at markets._27_ It is normal for them to buy half a Chinese cabbage,two potatoes and 0.25kilograms of beef at a time.However,one may be laughed at if he does this in the north._28_Also,you can buy a very small amount of fruit,such as a single apple or pear,each timein the south._29_But hardly do shop owners in the north offer such service.And many fruits are sold inbaskets and boxes.The difference could be due to（由于）the different climate.But the hot and wet weather in the south make southern Chinese buy just enough foodfor one meal or one day,or else the food may go bad.第三节信息匹配下面的材料AF分别介绍了运动学校、中心或俱乐部的信息的主要内容1-5是运动爱好者的信息,帮助他们匹配拟加入的运动学校、中心或俱乐部，并将其标号填入题前括号内（共5小题,每小题1分）A.Riding School:You can start horse riding at any age.Choose the lessons any weekdaybetween 9 am and 8:30 pm（3:30 pm on Saturdays）There are 10 kilometers of tracks andpaths across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.B.Sailing Club:Youll learn how to sail safely and the course also includes first aid.Havefun with other course members after the lessons in the clubroom.There are 10 weeklytwo-hour lessons（Tuesdays 6 pm-8 pm）.Our Young Sailofs Course leads to the Stage Sailingcertificate.C.Diving Centre:Our experienced teachers offer one-month courses in deep sea diving forbeginners.There are two evening lessons a week,in which you learn to breathe underwaterand use the equipment（装备）safely.You only need swimming costume and towel.D.Tennis Club:Learn to play tennis in the heart of the city and have fun at our tennisweekends.Arrive on Friday evening,learn the basic rules on Saturday and play in acompetition on Sunday.E.Watersports Club:We use two-kilometer-long river for speedboat racing,and waterskiing.You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently,but must be able to swim.The club is inconvenient central position and is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm,with lessons all through theday.F.Golf Club:After an interview with a professional golfer,you can join this golf club.Thecourse is built on beautiful country hills and is open from morning until evening.There aresome events for club members to meet each other on Saturdays.You will need your own golfequipment.()31.Jack works in the city center and wants to take up a sport that he can do regularlyin his lunch hour.He enjoys activities which are fast and a bit dangerous.()32.Margaret always plays golf at weekends.Now she has retired and wants to learn anew activity she can do in the countryside in the mornings.()33.Peter is going to have a holiday on Thailand island,where he plans to explore theocean depths.He has a 9 to 5 job and wants to prepare for this holiday after work()34.Alice is 16.She wants to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate atthe end She would also like to make new friends.()35.Lynne has a well-paid but stressful job.She would like to take up a sport whichshe can do outside the city each weekend.She also wants to get to know some new people.第二部分非选择题(50分)m 连词成句。将所给词语连成句子。要求:符合语法，语句通顺，大小写正确，词语不得重复使用。标点已给出(共5 小题,每小题2 分)36.improve;Simon;language;decided;his;to;body(.)37.strong;are;protect;they;themselves;to;enough(.)38.fishing;required;no;this;of;type;for;nets;are(.)39.dogs;is;a;idea;it;good;keep;to;pet(?)40.water;the hotel whale;the;built;under;is(?)IV 句子语法填空（15分）阅读下面句子，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中的词语的正确形式填空上。（共15小题,每小题1分）41.W ang Damin is over 65,he is very fit and still enjoys working.42.In the last stage of making a cartoon sounds effects,like the noise of the underground,mu s t(a d d)separately.43.Cormorants are good a t(c a t c h)fish because they can swim well.44.The children in the childrens hospital all suffer from s e r i o u s(i l l).45.Mr.Yang told Simon t h a t(c o m m u n i c a t e)is more than just speaking.Thebody language was important too.46.my mother was driving the car,I was listening to the music.47.Peter didnt come to school this mo r n i n g,h e was ill in bed48.Many wild animals are i n(d a n g e r o u s)now and we should try our best toprotect them.49.y o u(h a v e)dinner at 8:00 last night?50.Pandas are big and heavy,but it is not difficult them to climb trees51.As time goes by,many teachers come to know that the joy of(be)ateacher-its a joy to pass on knowledge and see students happy faces.52.As soon as we arrived at school this morning,we(a s k)to take an Englishtest.How terrible!53.When a baby is born,his or h e r(we i g h)is usually about 2.5 to 5 kilograms.54.Ding Chen from Anhui province invented a booster(助力器)to help the people climbstairs mo r e(e a s y).55.Vacations are a great t i me(t a k e)a break.You can put down all the electricdevices(装置)and enjoy quality time with your family members or friendsV 语法填空(10分)阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中的词语的正确形式填空。(共10小题,每小题1分)Rangi and Papa:why it rainsThis is a story of the beginning of time.It is popular in New Zealand.In the 56.(begin),the world was empty and everything was cold and dark.It was always night and there 57.(be)no living things.Then58 God of ihe Nighl made Iwo huge beings(生命体)Rangi,“Father Sky,and Papa,Mother Earth.Rangi and Papa filled the whole world 59.their love for each other andhad many children.Each of those children 60.(become)a god.However,the children were not so happy.Rangi and Papa were too huge.The sunlightcould not reach t h e i r(c h i l d)caves(山*同)，so they had to live in the dark.The children met and discussed what they could do to separate 62.(them)parents.But none of the gods could move them.At last,the God of the Forest used all the power he had.He pushed Rangi to the right 63.Papa to the left.At last,the darkness went away.Father Sky and Mother Earth felt so sad to be alone without each other.Rangi began tocry.His huge tears went down his face and became the 64.(one)rain to fall onEarth.To this day,each time it rains,people remember 65.sad Rangi was.V L书面表达(15分)假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Paul来信问你暑假的安排请写封回信向他介绍你暑假做志愿者的计划要点：1.志愿者活动的时间和地点2.志愿者活动的具体内容3.你希望从志愿者活动中得到的收获。要求：1.至少70词，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数:2文中不得出现真实姓名和校名：3.可适当增加细节，以使条理清楚、行文连贯4标点正确，书面整洁。Dear Paul,How are you?It is great to hear fromyou_YoursLi Hua参考答案1-10:DABBC ADCBD11-15:DCABD16-20:BADCB21-25:CABDC26-30：FCEBA31-35:EACBF36.Simon decided to improve his body language.37.They are strong enough to protect themselves.38.No nets are required for this type of fishing.39.1s it a good idea to keep pet dogs?40.1s the Hotel Whale built under the water?每处错误扣0.5分，每个单句2 分扣完为止。41.Although/Though;42.be added;43.catching;44.illnesses;municating;46.While/When;47.because;48.danger;49.Were.having;50.for;51.being;52.were asked;53.weight;54,easily;55.to take56-65：beginning;were;the;with;became;childrens;their;and;first;how41-65小题，除大小写错误可以得0.5分，其余错误均不得分。书面表达：Dear Paul,How are you?Its great to hear from you.Im writing to share my summer holiday plan forwith you.To make my holiday m
