8A完型填空和首字母填空专项练习TEST6-2021-2022学年八年级英语牛津上海版上册.doc

1、Test 6AChoose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)Once when there was a famine(饥荒), a rich baker sent for twenty of the poorest children in the town, and said to them, In this basket there is a loaf for each of you._1_ it, and come back to me every day at this hour till

2、 better times come.”The hungry children gathered eagerly around the basket, and quarreled for the bread, because each wished to have the largest loaf. At last they went away without even_2_ the good gentleman, But Gretchen, a poorly-dressed little girl did not quarrel or struggle with the rest, but

3、remained standing modestly in the distance. When the ill-behaved children had left, she took the _3_ loaf, which alone was left in the basket, kissed the gentlemans hand, and went home.The next day the children were as rude as before, and poor, shy Gretchen received a loaf only nearly half the_ 4_ o

4、f the one she got the first day. When she came home, her mother cut the bread open, many new, shining pieces of silver fell out of it. Her mother was very much surprised and said, Take the money back to the good gentleman at once, for it must have got into the loaf_5_. Be quick, Gretchen! Be quick!”

5、When the girl gave the rich man her mothers message, he said, No, no, my child, it was no mistake. I had the silver pieces put into the smallest loaf to reward you. Always be as contented(满足的), peaceable, and _6_ as you now are Go home now, and the money is your own.” 1. A. Take B. Buy C. Order D Sm

6、ell 2. A. heating B. thanking C. thinking D. looking 3. A. best B. oldest C. largest D. smallest 4. A. size B. number C. length D. amount 5. A. by accident B by heart C by hand D. by itself 6. A. careful B. grateful C. beautiful D. enthusiasticBRead the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable w

7、ords(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给):Charles Babbage was born too soon. He hoped to invent a calculator. But the technology of his time was too simple. Babbage could not make his dream come true.All his life, Babbage was interested in n_1_. For example, he could find out how f_2_ pigs heart beat

8、s or make a table to calculate how much wood a man could saw in 10 hours.Babbage was also an inventor. Around 1830, he decided to d 3 and build a machine doing simple mathematical calculations. He called this machine the Difference Engine.The Difference Machine was very big and difficult to make. It

9、 was made of two tons of and gears(齿轮). While he was building this h_4_ machine. he had an idea for a new machine.This one would do all kinds of calculations. He called it the Analytical Engine. It was the star the modern computer. But Babbage used up all his money b_5_he could complete either machi

10、ne.In 1854 ,two Swedish inventors built a working mechanical calculator It was b_6_ on theDifference Engine. This machine was able to print out different kinds of forms and tables. It wasvery accurate.Babbage was the first person to come up with the idea of computers. And he is more famoustoday than

11、 he w_7_ in his day.1. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文):A turtle(海龟)family went on a picnic. The turtles, being naturally slow about things, took seven years to prepare for their_1_. Finally the turtle family started the trip and foun

12、d a perfect place. For about six months they cleaned up the area, _2_ the picnic basket, and completed the arrangements. Then they discovered they had forgotten the salt. A picnic without salt would be a disaster, they all agreed. After a lengthy discussion, the youngest turtle was chosen to fetch t

13、he salt from home.Although he was the fastest of the slow moving turtles, the little turtle _3_ and cried in his shell. He agreed to go on one condition:That no one would eat until he returned. The family agreed and the little turtle left.Three years passed-and the little turtle had not returned Fiv

14、e years.Six years. Then in the seventh year of his absence, the oldest turtle could no longer resist his_4_.He announced that he was going to eat and began to unwrap a sandwich.At that point the little turtle suddenly jumped out from behind a tree shouting, See! I knew you wouldnt wait Now I am not

15、going to go get the salt.”Some of us _5_ our lives waiting for people to live up to our expectations of them. We are so concerned about what others are doing that we are not_6_ the things we are supposed to do. 1. A. outing B. visit C. shopping D. work 2. A. unpacked B. loaded C. made D. sought 3. A

16、. complained B. regretted C. practiced D explained 4. A. hunger B. curiosity C.anger D. pressure5. A. enjoyed B. wasted C. disturbed D. escape 6. A. appreciating B. planning C. accepting D. doingDRead the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给)Ron Clark

17、, born in 1972, is known as Americas Educator. He is full of a sense of challenge and adventure. Ron Clark g 1 from East Carolina University and found a job in Aurora, NorthCarolina in 1904. In 1908. he left for Harlem to teach in an elementary school. Later, he r 2 the 2000 Disney American Teacher

18、of the Year.After being warned by the principal that his class was the l 3 disciplined(有纪律的) group she had seen in years,Ron visited the home of each student before the first day of school. He also took part in some projects in the city and stayed with his students,and by the end of the year,theirs

19、4 were higher than the “gifted classes in his district.In 2003. Ron Clark released the book The Essential 55. His second book, The Excellent 11 was released in August 2004 and further received the attention of parents, educators and students.On June 25, 2007, Ron Clark f 5 The Ron Clark Academy, a s

20、chool serving students from across Atlanta. The school was famous for its innovative teaching m 6 and subjects. The school also gave students opportunities for international travel. Moreover, Ron Clark also shared his teaching experiences with others in Harlem.His stories gave us a message-we should

21、 always be f 7 of hope, dedication(奉献 )and the never-say-never attitude in order to achieve our goals and dreams.1._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ERead the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给):When disaster happens, you might find yourself without water, g

22、as and electricity. You might even need to leave your home right away. So you are supposed to p 1 for the bad situations before the disaster comes Here are some suggestions:First, have a family meeting. Plan a way to get your family members t 2 if they cant findeach other after the disaster. Choose

23、two places for everyone to go to if it isnt s 3 to return home. The first should be near your house. You can go there in an emergency like a fire. The secondmeeting place should be outside your neighborhood.Next choose a person outside your area who can help your family get in touch with eachother.

24、After a disaster, it is often easier to communicate over a long-distance call than a l_ 4 one.The person can pass messages between your family members.Then,get a family disaster kit ready. It should include things your family needs.It can help you survive at least for three days. Put them in a bag s

25、o you can carry it if you leave in a h 5 . When doing it, remember that different people have different needs Include special things n 6 for elderly or young members of your family.Finally, practice your emergency plan, and update( 更新)it as necessary.You may not be able to s 7 disasters, but with a

26、little planning you can be helped.1. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ Test 6A. 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.A 6.BB. 1. numbers 2. fast 3. design 4. huge 5. before 6 based 7. wasC. 1.A 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.DD 1. graduated 2. received 3. least 4. scores 5. founded 6. methods 7. fullE 1. Plan/ prepare 2. together 3. safe 4. local 5. hurry 6. necessary 7. stop F 1. turn 2. future 3. published 4. last 5. party 6. situation 7. space