2015—2016学年度第一学期期中考试

八年级英语试题

听力部分（20分）

I.你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。

1.When does Bob want to go to the movies ?

A. This evening . B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening.

2. How long did Emily sleep last night?

A. Six hours. 　　　　　B. Seven hours. C. Eight hours.

3. Who dances better?

A. Amy B. Betty C. May

4. How does Mary usually go to school?

A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By train.

5.What does he do on weekends?

A. Go swimming B. WatchTV. C. Go shopping.

II. 你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至7小题。

6 . Who is the tallest in Kevin’s class?

A. Kevin. B. Bill. C. Lucy.

7. When was the talent show?

A. Last Monday. B. Last Tuesday. C. Last Thursday.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至10小题。

8. How does Tina look?

A. Tired. B. Excited C. Sad

9. What movie did Tina watch yesterday?

A. An action movie B. A comedy. C. A scary movie

10. Where did Tina watch the movie ?

A. In the cinema B. At her home C. At the boy’s home

III. 你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个问题。请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。

11. What’s Betty like?

A. She is outgoing. 　　　B. She is quiet. C. She is shy.

12. What does Kate like doing?

A. Reading, drawing and singing.

B. Reading, shopping and chatting online.

C. Reading, shopping and watching TV.

13. What kind of TV shows does Kate like?

A. Soap operas. B. Comedies. C. Action movies.

14. Who is Mike?

A. Betty’s cousin. B. Kate’s brother. C. Betty’s new friend.

15. How many TV sets are there in Betty’s house?

A. One. 　　　 B. Two. 　　　 C. Three.

I. 你将听到一篇短文，请根据短文内容，写出下面表格中所缺的单词，每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。

笔试部分

V.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

21. Do you live in town or in countryside?

A．the; the B．/; / C．/; the D．the; /

22． hours do you exercise every day?

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

23．There is nothing for dinner, so I have to buy things at the supermarket.

A．few B．a few C．little D．a little

24．My cousin is ______ than me.

A．much serious B．much more serious

C．a little serious D．little more serious

25. Boys and girls, I have to tell you.

A. nothing interesting B. interesting something

C. interesting anything D. something interesting

26. Our garden isn’t so as theirs.

A. larger B. large C. bigger D. smaller

27. My father is in good ______. He’s pretty ______.

A. health, health B. healthy, healthy C. health, healthy D. healthy, health

28. I have breakfast at 7:00 . But it’s 7:20, I’m having my breakfast .

A. usually, often B. often, usually C. sometimes, often D. usually, now

29.Look! Your bag is a little Smaller than .

A．his B．her C．my D．their

30.Who listens , Tom, Jack or bill?

A．the most carefully B．more carefully

C．the most careful D．more careful

31． he was ill yesterday, he still went to school.

A．Though; / B．/; though C．Though; but D．But; through

32.They had to stay at home the bad weather.

A．because B．why C．because of D．so

33. —Which one of these do you want?

— . Either will be OK.

A. No problem B. I’m sure

C. Come on D. I don’t mind

34. He is to work out this difficult problem.

A．enough smart B．smart enough

C．kind enough D．enough kind

35.I went to my last week.

A．uncle’s B．uncle C．uncles D．uncle house

VI.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分 ）

阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

My twin brother is called Daniel, and he is four 36 younger than me. Our birthdays are 37

on the 5th of January. We have the same eyes and noses. Most people say we 38 the same, but Daniel looks a little 39 than me. We aren’t in the same class at school, 40 my parents want us to be a bit different. We often 41 in the same way, but we choose different 42 .I like red and he likes blue. I think we are very 43 .He is really, really active, and he 44 every day. He also plays computer games a lot but I don’t.  At school I always come top, but he never does better 45 the exams than me. So teachers often say we are very different .

36.   A．years          B．weeks          C．minutes  D．hours 

37.     A．all             B．both           C．also  D．either 

38.     A．look           B．think           C．sound    D．see

39.     A．taller          B．hotter          C．smarter   D．nicer

40.     A．so        B．if              C．though   D．because

41.      A．study          B．play            C．wear D．put on

42.     A．sizes          B．kinds           C．prices    D．colors

43.    A．serious         B．quiet           C．different  D．outgoing

44.     A．sleeps          B．exercises       C．studies   D．smile

45.   A．in             B．at             C．for   D．on

B

An Internet friend is someone who you talk with online and you have probably never met. You may talk with this　46　in a chat room and find that you have a lot in common. You probably exchange（交换） messages with this person whenever you are online. Internet friends often live in another city, 　47　even another country! Having Internet friends　48　a special way to make friends and gives us a chance（机会） to learn about other people. 　49　having Internet friends can be a lot of fun, it is important to remember that we need to be careful. Since（既然） we have probably　50　met the people we are talking with, we have no ways of knowing if they are telling the truth. It is important not to give　51　personal information because it may be dangerous(危险的). Always think twice　52　giving an Internet friend your telephone number or home address.

Having Internet friends can be very exciting, but it is important to　53　not to believe in every one of them. There may be many people that you　54　online, but they don’t really know about you. Internet friends can never take the place of your true friends. Good friends know much about you and will be there when you　55　them. You can spend time with each other and share your feelings.

46. A. girl B. boy C. person D. woman

47. A. so B. or C. but D. for

48. A. is B. are C. were D. have。

49. A. When B. If C. Because D. Though

50. A. often B. always C. never D. sometimes

51. A. too much B. too many C. much too D. many too

52. A. ago B. before C. after D. while

53. A. decide B. tell C. forget D. remember

54. A. talk with B. worry about C. think of D. come on

55. A. lose B. like C. need D. face

VII. 补全对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A: Hi, Li Ming! Long time no see. Where did you go?

B: Hi, Zhang Jun. 56

A: Really? Did you have a good time there?

B: Yes. I visited Tian'anmen Square, the Great Wall, Beihai Park and many other places.

A: Sounds great! 57

B: My good friend.

A: How did you go there?

B: 58 I love taking trains. It's safe and cheap.

A: 59 .

B: For two weeks.

A: 60 .

B: You can have a try. Beijing is really a great place.

VII. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

61. Who can be Holly’s friend?

A.Someone who is very quiet

B. Someone who likes to talk about interesting things

C. Someone who is good at schoolwork.

D. Someone who is very cool and popular.

62. Who wants his or her friends to do well in their schoolwork?

A. Molly B. Toby C. Jim D. Sally

63. What does Jack like?

A. Playing the guitar B. Sports

C. Making others laugh D. Schoolwork

64. Whose friend is Kelly?

A. Jim’s B. Toby’s C. Sally’s D. Molly’s

65. How may they communicate with each other ?

A. by writing letters B. on the telephone C. chat face to face D. on the Internet

B

“Who needs a shopping mall (购物中心)if you have Taobao?”says Wang Lin, 28 , a writer in Beijing.

Taobao , China’s largest online shopping site (网上购物网站) , has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life . She spends lots of money on Taobao.

A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping . Most online shoppers are students or young workers .More women shop on line than men . Clothing and home-used products(产品)are the most popular on line .

It was reported that more than 250 billion(十亿) yuan was spent on online shopping last year , 80% through Taobao.

Taobao means “ looking for treasure ” in Chinese . People can find almost everything they need on Taobao , from clothes to books , from candies to DVD players .

You may question the security of online shopping ,Wang Lin said , “ It’s very safe and convenient ( 便利的) .” Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them ,the shop owner will not get the money .You can also get your money back if you want to return the products.”

66. What are the most popular on line?

A. Candles and DVD players B. Clothes and books.

C. Clothing and home-used products. D. Candies and clothes

67. Taobao is ____________.

A. a shopping mall B. an online shopper

C. an online shopping site D. a shopping street

68. Most online shoppers are ________.

A. young B. old C. babies D. adults

69. What does the underlined word “security” mean?

A.质量 B.安全 C. 信誉 D. 社会

70.Which is the best title(标题)of the passage?

A. Wang Lin’s life. B. Online shopping in China.

C. Shopping on line is not safe. D. The security of shopping

C

Mr King lives in a city. He owns some shops and makes a lot of money. His son, Mike, studies at a middle school. The boy likes everything but studying. He doesn't listen to his teachers in class and he never finishes his homework on time. He always plays football when he has any free time. He can never pass the exams.

Mr King is so busy with his business that he has little time to stay at home. He never pays any attention(关心) to his son's studies, so he doesn't know how to do it.

One day Miss Read, Mike's teacher, telephones Mr King. On the telephone she tells him all about the boy's studies. She wants him to try to help his son at home. When the man hears this, he doesn't feel very happy.

In the afternoon when his son comes back from school, Mr King gives him a good telling off(责备), but soon feels sorry for it when he sees Mike crying in the bedroom. The next morning, before Mike goes to school, he says to him, "Study hard and I'll buy you a car when you pass the exam next year."

Another term is over. Mike doesn't pass the exam once more. Mr King has a look at the school report for a few minutes and then he asks his son, "You don't pass the exam again, Mike. What did you do this term?"

"I learned how to drive a car, dad." answers the boy.

71. Mr King is ________.

A. a football player B. a teacher C. a driver D. a businessman(商人)

72. Mike can never pass the exams because ________.

A. his father has a lot of money

B. he doesn't like studying

C. his teachers are not very good

D. he has to help his father in the shops

73. Miss Read calls Mr King________.

A. to tell him to take his son out of school

B. to buy things from his shop

C. to tell him about Mike's studies

D. because his son passes the exam once again

74. In the sentence "..., but soon feels sorry for it when he sees Mike crying in the bedroom.", the word "it" refers to (指) ________.

A. Mike's exam grades B. telling his son off

C. something that Miss Read tells Mr King D. the car

75. Which of the following is wrong?

A. Mike doesn't pass the exam at the end of the term.

B. Mike's father buys him a car.

C. Mike doesn't do well in his lessons for another term.

D. Mike thinks his father will buy him a car.

VIII..单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

根据首字母及汉语提示，完成下列单词的拼写，使句意通顺。

76. Go t （穿过）Duxiu Park , you can find Huaining Middle School .

77. Your home is even f （远的）from school .

78. Who won the first p （奖）in the sports meeting for the students in Huaining Sports Center .

79. Let’s go for a walk t　　 　　(一起).

80. He was at home, so he didn’t know what 　　 　　(发生) outside just now.

IX书面表达 (15分)

你校做了“爱家乡 说特色”的大讨论。请根据下表信息，写一篇70词左右的短文。

听力材料

I.你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。

1. M: Hi, Lily . Let’s go to the movies this evening . It’s a comedy.

W: I don’t like comedies, Bob .They ‘re boring .

2. M: Emily, did you have a good sleep last night?

W: Yes. I often sleep six hours. But last night I slept eight hours

3. M: I like Amy. She sings well. What about you , May?

W: I think so, too. But Betty dances better than Amy.

4. M: How do you usually go to school, Mary?

W: I usually ride a bike to school.

5.W. What do you usually do on weekends?

M: I usually watch TV. I never go shopping.

II. 你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至7小题。

W: Are you the tallest in your class , Kevin?

M: No, Bill is the tallest .but I dance better than Bill.

W: Did you win a prize in the talent show last Tuesday?

M: Yes , Lucy . I danced with my dog . We won the prize for the funniest performers.

W: That sounds interesting.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至10小题。

M: You look tired , Tina . Why ?

W: I didn’t sleep well last night .

M: Why ?

W: I watched a scary movie yesterday evening .

M: Did you watch it in the City Cinema?

W: Yes . How do you know that ?

M: I went there yesterday evening ,too.

III. 你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个问题。请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。

Hello, my name is Betty. I am outgoing. I like chatting online, playing tennis and watching TV. I like watching game shows and comedies. I think they are relaxing. I have a sister Kate. We look the same, but we are quite different. Kate is much quieter than me. She likes reading, shopping and watching TV. She likes soap operas. Mike is our brother. He doesn’t like soap operas or comedies. He thinks they’re meaningless. He likes action movies. He says they’re exciting. There are three TV sets in our house. Sometimes, we watch different shows on different TV sets. Is that interesting?

I. 你将听到一篇短文，请根据短文内容，写出下面表格中所缺的单词，每空仅填一词。短文读两遍。

It’s Saturday today . Linda ,Ted and Julie are good friends . They had no lessons . In the moring ,they went shopping .They went to three clothes stores and bought some clothes in the third store. That clothes store had the best service . Then they went to the nearest restaurant for lunch. The food was cheap but not delicious . In the afternoon , they went to a movie . It’s an action moive . It's Ted’s favorite . After that ,they watched a talent show in a theater . At about 4:30, they took a bus home . They were tired but happy.

参考答案

1-5. ACBAB 6-10. BBACA 11-15 ACABC 16. Saturday 17. three 18. third 19. cheap 20. talent 21-25 CBBBD 26-30 BCDAA 31-35 ACDBA

36-40 CBAAD 41-45 CDCBA 46-50 CBADC 51-55 ABDAC

56-60 DAEBF 61-65 BBAAD 66-70 CCABB 71-75 DBCBB

76. through 77. farther 78. prize 79. together 80. happened

IX书面表达

One possible version

Yesterday our school had a big discussion about which place we think is the most special in our hometown. Here are the results .

The best clothes store is Xinmate clothes store, you can buy clothes the most cheaply. It has the best service. The best movie theater is New Century Theater, It has the most comfortable seats and the best service. The best school is No.1 high school . It has the biggest campus and the most talented teachers. The best radio station is 970.PM , it plays the most beautiful songs.

If you want to come to our hometown , I’m sure that you can have a wonderful time .

2015-2016学年人教版八年级上期中考试英语试题及答案