人教版八年級上學期英語期中考試試卷D卷(9).doc

人教版八年級上學期英語期中考試試卷D卷(9)一、 完形填空 (共1題；共10分)1. （10分）閱讀下面短文, 從短文后所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出能填入相應空白處的最佳選項。 My mothers loving handsNight after night, she came to help me sleep, even long after my childhood years.I dont remember1it first started making me a little angry-my mums hands pushing my hair that way. But it really made me uncomfortable, for they2rough(粗糙的)against my young skin. Finally, one night, I3her, Dont do that anymore. Your hands are too rough！”She didnt say anything, 4she never did it again.Years later, I missed my mothers5and her goodnight kiss on my face. Im not a little girl any more. My mum is6her mid-seventies, and her rough hands are still doing things for my family and me.Now my own children have7. It was late on Thanksgiving Eve. As I slept in my bedroom, a familiar hand ran across my8to push the hair from my head. Then a kiss, ever so softly, touched my brow(額頭).Taking my mums hand, I told her how9I was for that night I shouted at her. But my mum didnt know what I was talking about. She had forgotten it long ago.That night, I10with a new appreciation(感激)for my mothers caring hands. And the guilt(內(nèi)疚)that I had carried around for so long was nowhere to be found.（1）A . when B . where C . why （2）A . looked B . felt C . seemed （3）A . nodded at B . shouted at C . knocked at （4）A . so B . or C . but （5）A . hands B . words C . smiles （6）A . on B . in C . at （7）A . stayed up B . woken up C . grown up （8）A . nose B . face C . mouth （9）A . sorry B . tired C . relaxed （10）A . left home B . kept working C . fell asleep 二、 閱讀理解 (共4題；共43分)2. （10分）閱讀理解 When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. Whats the best way to know it?You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is in thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?First, all the English words are arranged (安排) in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D. That means, if there are two words desert and pull, desert will be certainly before pull. Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourthFor example, pardon is before plough, judge before just, etc.Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary? The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope youll use it as often as possible in your English study.（1）This passage is about _. A . new words in writingB . different dictionariesC . the best way of readingD . using an English-Chinese dictionary（2）In the dictionary you may not find _. A . how to pronounce the wordB . the spelling of the wordC . who used the word firstD . how to use the word（3）In an English-Chinese dictionary, the last word _. A . begins with ZB . begins with AC . is a short oneD . is not often used（4）Which group of words is in the right order in an English-Chinese dictionary? A . perhaps, produce, plentyB . straight, subject, surpriseC . century, center, businessD . foreign, entrance, headache（5）In the passage the writer tries to tell us that _. A . we have to use a dictionary when we read something in EnglishB . an English-Chinese dictionary can tell us everything about a wordC . an English-Chinese dictionary can help us a lot in our English studyD . all English-Chinese dictionary are the same3. （10分） Do you know how to play a game called Musical Chairs? It is easy to play and most people enjoy it. All you need are some chairs, some people and some way of making music. You may use a piano or any other musical instrument, if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder. You can even use a radio.Put the chairs in a line. The chairs may be put in twos, back to back. A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.The game is easy. When the music starts, the players walk round the chairs. Everyone goes in the same direction, of course, they should walk in time to the music. If the music is fast they should walk quickly. If the music is slow, they should walk slowly.The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. When the music stops, the players try to sit on the chairs. If a person cannot find a chair to sit on, he drops out. Then, before the music starts again, one chair must be taken away. When the music stops again, one more player will be out.At last, there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.（1）If ten people are playing musical chairs, you must begin with _.A . nine chairsB . ten chairsC . eleven chairsD . one chair（2）Which of the following is not suitable for playing musical chairs? _.A . A pianoB . A radioC . A tape recorderD . A telephone（3）The chairs should be put _.A . with the desksB . before the winnerC . all over the roomD . in a line（4）When the music starts, the players must _.A . run about the roomB . get downC . walk around the chairsD . sit on the chairs（5）Which of the following statements is NOT true?A . The game Musical Chairs is not difficult to learn.B . The game Musical Chairsneeds some chairs, some people and some music.C . The winner sits on the last chair when the music stops.D . If the person plays music, he can see the people in the game.4. （18分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，選擇最佳答案。A long time ago, there lived a very old man. He was so old that he could not see or hear very well. He also could not walk very well, or eat very well for his hand shook. The old mans son and daughter-in-law thought he might make trouble at table. So, they had him eat his meals in the corner of the kitchen without a table.They gave him very little to eat. The old man would have a sad look on his face as he looked at his son and daughter-in-laws dinner table. One day the old mans hand shook so terribly that he dropped his dish on the floor. The daughter-in-law became angry and shouted at the old man. And after that, his meals were served in a broken dish.Not long afterwards, the family was sitting having their dinner while the four-year-old grandson was sitting on the floor carefully checking pieces of wood. The father asked, “What are you doing?” “I am making a small bowl.”“Why are you making it?” The son answered. “So that I can fill it with your and mothers food when I grow up.”The old mans son and daughter-in-law looked at one another and without saying a word started crying. The two quickly brought their old father to their dinner table. From that day on, the old man sat with the family when they had their meals. Even when the old mans food fell here and there, the son and the daughter-in-law did not say anything.（1）The old man dropped his dish _. A . out of carelessnessB . to ask for a new oneC . against his own willD . to draw his sons attention（2）By making that small bowl, the grandson wanted to _. A . follow his parents exampleB . eat the way his grandfather didC . enjoy making things with his own handsD . show his parents how clever he was（3）The son and his wife made their father eat in the kitchen to _. A . teach their son a good lessonB . stay away from troubleC . punish him for his shaking handD . give him peace and comfort（4）The end of the story suggests the old man would _. A . no longer drop his dishesB . continue to eat in the kitchenC . stop shaking his hands while eatingD . live a comfortable life in the family（5）The old man dropped his dish _. A . out of carelessnessB . to ask for a new oneC . against his own willD . to draw his sons attention（6）What does the writer want to tell us with the story? A . The young should look after the old.B . Family members should have meals together.C . Its terribly wrong to serve meals in broken dishes.D . Parents should set a good example for their children.（7）By making that small bowl, the grandson wanted to _. A . follow his parents exampleB . eat the way his grandfather didC . enjoy making things with his own handsD . show his parents how clever he was（8）The end of the story suggests the old man would _. A . no longer drop his dishesB . continue to eat in the kitchenC . stop shaking his hands while eatingD . live a comfortable life in the family（9）What does the writer want to tell us with the story? A . The young should look after the old.B . Family members should have meals together.C . Its terribly wrong to serve meals in broken dishes.D . Parents should set a good example for their children.5. （5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 I have a cold. I feel very tired. My throat is sore, I have a cough and my head hurts. Last night, _. The fever made my body feel hot. I really dont like being sick, because I cant go to school. And my friends cant visit me, either. _.There is no cure（治療）for the common cold. Below are three ways to help stop a cold spreading and to feel better again. First, wash your hands. Washing your hands is the most important way to stop the spread of colds. Cold germs(細菌）are spread by touch. _. So if we wash hands carefully using soap and hot water. We wont get the cold easily._There is a saying that coughs and sneezes spread illness. Always use a handkerchief(手帕) or napkin to cover your mouth when coughing and your nose when sneezing. That way, the germs wont get onto your hands and spread to things you touch such as doors, cups or plates. Finally, clean your house and take care of yourself. We can use a robot cleaner to clean our house on time. Be sure to use only your own toothbrush and cup_, but if you get worse, you should see a doctor at once. Eat healthy simple foods such as soup or rice. Get enough rest and sleep. Stay in bed, read a book, do your schoolwork or practice your English! Remember that a common cold only lasts a few days. Youll feel better soon.A. Next, cover your nose and mouthB. The germs(細菌) get on to your hands and from there into your eyes, nose and mouthC. We should stay away from all kinds of coldsD. I also had a fever so I didnt sleep very wellE. Because if one of you gets a cold, often all of you get itF. Some cold medicines can help stop fever and achesG. I hope all of youll get better so