江苏省扬州市江都区2012-2013学年八年级英语下学期期末考试试题 牛津版.doc

1、扬州市江都区2012-2013学年第二学期期末考试八年级英语试卷本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。第卷为第1至65题，第卷为第66至101题。试卷总分140分，考试时间100分钟。第卷（选择题80分）一、听力（20分）第一部分听对话，回答问题（计10分，每小题1分）1.2. A B C A B C3. A B C4. A B C5. How much is the blue MP3?A. 100 dollars B. 300 dollars C. 400 dollars6. How old was Mary in 2004?A. 15 B. 16 C. 177. What is

2、the womans telephone number?A. 234459 B. 231159 C. 2314598. Where is Mr. Howard going?A. To the market B. To the office C. To the park9. What is the date today?A. June 30th B. June 29th C. June 28th 10. How does the woman go to work today? A. By car B. On foot C. By bike第二部分 听对话和短文，回答问题（计10分，每小题1分）听

3、第一段对话，回答第11、12小题。( )11. What does Jane ask Mike to do this evening ? A. To go to a concert(音乐会)B. To go shopping C. To see a film.( )12. How many tickets has Jane got ?A. One.B. Two.C. None.听一篇短文，回答13-15小题。请根据短文内容，选择正确答案，完成信息记录表。NameLisaJob 13. _ActivitiesRun14._ Eat junk foodHow often 15. _TwiceNev

4、er13. A. A doctor B. A teacher C. An actor14. A. Volleyball B. Basketball C. Football15. A. Once a day B. Twice a day C. Twice a week听第二篇短文，回答16-20小题.16. When did the story happen?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.17. What was Mr. White?A. A conductor. B. A bus driver. C. A s

5、hopkeeper.18. How did Mr. White go to the bus stop?A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By taxi.19. Where did Mr. White sit on the bus?A. In the middle of the bus.B. In the front of the bus.C. In the back of the seat.20. Why did the woman push the man back into the seat again?A. Because she was tired. B. Becau

6、se she thought she was a working woman.C. Because she was kind.二、单项选择 （共15小题，每题1分，计15分）21. - Excuse me, have you seen _ umbrella here? - Yes. Is it _ beautiful blue one? I saw it here just now. A. an, theB. an, aC. the, theD. the, a22. My brothers never been late for school up till now, _?A. is heB.

7、 isnt heC. has heD. hasnt he23. - of us live on rice. Yes, you are right. We live on rice. A. Most; mostly B. Most; almost C. Mostly; most D. Mostly; almost24. - Did you have a good time at the party? - Yes, indeed. Its years _ I enjoyed myself so much. A. since B. when C. before D. that25. - How lo

8、ng has your mother _ Beijing? - About two weeks. But she will come back tomorrow.A. been to B. been in C. gone in D. gone in26. - Can you tell me whom the play _ in the 1990s? - Sorry, I dont know. A. was written by B. was written C. is written D. 1s written by 27. - I must be off at once. Im late.-

9、 You _ to the school because today is Sunday. A. neednt to go B. dont need go C. dont need going D. neednt go28. - How will you help with the activity? - We will _ leaflets to ask people to take part.A.put outB.give outC.found out D.cut out29. Andy is _ generous that he donated _ he had to the chari

10、ty. A. so; that B. such; that C. such; what D. so; what30. - Did you notice him come into the hall? - Sorry, sir. I _ with my friends online. A. was chatting B. chatted C. would chat D. am chatting31. - _ is the theme park?- Its about half an hours bus ride. A. how long B. how soon C. how far D. how

11、 often32. - My fathers new cellphone can be used _ e-mails.- Is he used _ on such a small screen? A. to send; to write B. for sending; to write C. to send; to writing D. to sending; to writing33. - _ did your uncle leave his home town?. - Let me see. He _ for nearly twenty years. A. When; has left B

12、. When; has been away C. How long; has left D. How long; has been away 34. Can you tell me _ ？A. how does ORBIS get enough money B. how ORBIS does get enough moneyC. how ORBIS get enough money does D. how ORBIS gets enough money35. - Thank you very much for showing me the way to the station.- _. A.

13、You are welcome B. Thats too boring C. Thats right D. Im glad to hear that三、完形填空 (共15小题；每小题l分，计15分)Charlie is twenty-three now. He 36 a university(大学) and found work in a factory last year. Its 37 and there are no more than fifty workers in it. And only he 38 in a university. So he looks down upon h

14、is 39 . He always thinks hes right and never agrees with 40 . He likes to say, “Ive never made a mistake!”But once the young man couldnt 41 a foreign instructions （说明书）. An old worker studied it for two days and 42 Mr. White, the boss of the factory, 43 it meant. The boss asked Charlie why. He made

15、a few excuses to say for 44 . And he didnt agree with the old man. The boss became angry and asked, “ Is it 45 that youve never made a mistake?”The young man wouldnt make Mr. White 46 and had to say, “No, it isnt, sir.”Having 47 this, the workers were happy. One of them asked, “ It means that you al

16、so make some mistakes!”Charlie 48 his mind at once and said, “ I made only one mistake in my 49 !”“When?” the boss asked in surprise.“ Just now, sir.” Answered the young man. “When Mr. White 50 me acknowledge （承认）I was wrong!”36 A. visited B. left C. built D. reached37. A. small B. big C. new D. old

17、38. A. lived B. traveled C. arrived D. studied39. A. parents B. teacher C. workmates D. classmates40. A. another B. other C. the other D. others41. A. see B. write C. understand D. read42. A. told B. asked C. teached D. laughed at43. A. when B. what C. how D. where44. A. him B. himself C. them D. th

18、emselves45. A. clever B. sure C. true D. able46. A. sad B. sadder C. angry D. angrier47. A. heard B. listened C. guessed D. reported48. A. lost B. hated C. changed D. thought49. A. life B. office C. family D. bedroom50. A. helped B. made C. watched D. asked四、阅读理解(共l5小题；每小题2分，计30分)阅读下列内容，从每小题所给的四个选项中

19、选出一个最佳答案。Scotland 12:00 noonScotland is part of the UK. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, and the capital of the UK is London. It is twelve noon, or midday, in Edinburgh. Children are having lessons, but they are looking forward to the weekend because there is no school on Saturday.ay and Sunday

20、. ACanada 4:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Canada is a big country with six time zones(时区). In the west, it is four a.m., and everyone is asleep, but in the east it is half past eight and people are awake. It is a cold Friday morning in November. Japan 9:00 p.m.Japan is seven hours ahead of Egypt, so it is alr

21、eady Friday evening there. The weekend is beginning. Most people are out with friends or watching television or playing computer games.Egypt 2:00 p.m.Friday is already the weekend in Egypt. Friday is a special day for Muslims, so schools, offices and shops are closed in all Arab countries. So now, a

22、t two p.m., most people in Egypt are having lunch with their families. 51. The people in neednt go to work on Fridays. A. Canada B. Scotland C. Japan D. Egypt52. If it is 8:00 a.m. in western Canada, the time is _ in eastern Canada. A. 11:00a.m B. 2:00 p.m. C. 12:30 p.m. D. 4:00 a.m.53. While Canadi

23、an children are waking up, children in Scotland are _. A. having lessons B. sleeping C. watching TV D. playing games B In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business .But he was not a good artist .So he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a

24、picture of his garden .That was the first photo. The next important date in the history of photography (摄影) was in 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his reading room .He used a new kind of camera in a different way. In his picture you could see everything very clearly,

25、even the smallest thing. This kind of photo was called a Daguerreotype. Soon, other people began to use Daguerres way. Travelers brought back wonderful photos from all around the world .people took picture of famous buildings, cities and mountains. In about 1840, photography was improved .Then photo

26、graphers could take pictures of people and moving things .That was not simple .The photographers had to carry a lot of films and other machines. But this did not stop them, for example, some in the United States worked so hard. Mathew Brady was a famous American photographer. He took many pictures o

27、f great people .The pictures were unusual because they were very lifelike.Photography also became one kind of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photos were not just copies of the real world .They showed feelings like other kinds of art. 54. The first photo taken by Niepce was a picture of _ A

28、. his business B. his house C. his garden D. his window 55. The Daguerreotype was_. A. a Frenchman B. a kind of picture C. a kind of camera D. a photographer 56. If a photographer wanted to take pictures of moving things in the year of 1840, he had to_. A. watch lots of films B. buy an expensive cam

29、era C. stop in most cities D. take many films and something else.57. This passage tells us_. A. how photography was developed B. how to show feelings in pictures C. how to take pictures in the world D. how to use different camerasCAs the sun rose, a dewdrop (露珠) woke up. There it sat on a leaf, catc

30、hing the sunlight. Proud of its simple beauty, it was very happy. Around it were other dewdrops, some on the same leaf and some on other leaves. The dewdrop was sure that it was the best, the most special dewdrop of them all.Ah, it was good to be a dewdrop.The wind blew and the plant began to shake,

31、 tipping (使倾斜) the leaf. The dewdrop became frightened as it started to move towards the edge of the leaf. Why was this happening? Things were comfortable. Things were safe. Why did they have to change? Why? Why?The dewdrop reached the edge of the leaf. It was sure that this was the end. The day had

32、 only just begun and the end had come so quickly. It seemed so unfair. It seemed so meaningless. It tried hard to do whatever it could to stay on the leaf, but it was no use.Finally, it fell. Below there was a mirror. A reflection(反射)of the dewdrop seemed to be coming up to meet it. Closer and close

33、r they came together until finally. the little dewdrop became a part of the great pond (池塘). Now the dewdrop was no more, but it was not destroyed.It had become one with the whole.58. According to Paragraph 1, we know that the dewdrop _.A. didnt get on well with other dewdrops B. thought its beauty

34、was too simpleC. regarded itself as the best dewdropD. couldnt get any sunlight 59. The dewdrop became _ as it started to move towards the edge of the leaf.A. afraid B. happyC. proud D. comfortable60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?A. There was only one dewdrop on the leaf.B.

35、The dewdrop did nothing before falling.C. The mirror in the story refers to(指) the pond.D. The dewdrop was actually destroyed.61. The story mainly tells us that _.A. we should work together against difficultiesB. people should not be too proud of themselvesC. one should work hard for his/her goalsD.

36、 its good to become one with the wholeDWhen I was ten, my mother worked all day so I had to take care of my younger brother. At that time my little brother was about four years old and he missed mum all the time.One day, after I had given him his dinner, he started crying for mum. He was so young an

37、d really needed mum. So I dressed him, put on his shoes, carried him on my back and walked out. Soon he fell asleep. About half an hour later, I found that he had lost a shoe while sleeping. I took him off my back and put him down. I knew we needed to find that shoe, for our mother couldnt afford ne

38、w shoes. We had to go back to find it, so I told my brother to wait right there. A man heard it and stopped me just before I walked off. He asked me, “You are leaving your brother here to find the shoe? What would you do if he is not here when you return?” I did not know how to answer that question.

39、 He continued, “Its OK if you cant find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.” Then he sent us to mums workplace by taxi.My whole life I have depended on (依靠) the kindness of many strangers, I feel regretful that I cannot find them and say thank you. I do not even remember what the mans f

40、ace looked like, but he taught me a lessonpeople are more important than things.62. Why did the younger brother cry for his mother?A. Because he was hungry. B. Because he missed his mother.C. Because he wanted to sleep. D. Because he wanted to play outside.63. What does the underlined word “regretfu

41、l” in the last paragraph mean?A. Sorry B. Happy C. Excited D. Angry64. What did the man mean by saying “Its OK if you cant find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.”?A. People are more important than things.B. Things are more important than people.C. Both the shoe and your brother are im

42、portant.D. The shoe is more important than your brother.65. According to the passage, which word can best describe the man?A. Rude. B. Funny. C. Silly. D. Kind.第卷（非选择题60分）五、词汇运用 (共l0小题；每小题l分，计l0分)66. Tsim Sha Tsui is regarded as the _ center of Hongkong (文化).67. He has _the book with many pictures i

43、n it since two weeks ago. (借)68. Im afraid you should pay more _ to your study of English grammar. (关注)69. Are you sure this is a task well _(在范围内)your ability?70. Would you please list all the _ names on the paper?.(邮递员)71. One of the secrets of our success is to believe in _ (we).72. For _ informa

44、tion, you can contact Amy on 55560678 (far).73. You have changed a lot and I can feel your _ (improve). 74. Its _ for us to finish the work in such a short time. (hope)75.The children all screamed _ when they saw their favourite Disney characters(excite). 六、任务型阅读 (共l0空；每空l分，计l0分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文中的信息完成文后

45、表格。（每空一词)What makes a successful speech? First, you should have a good speech script (稿子) so that your ideas and language can attract peoples attention. And some skills are necessary, too. Here are some suggestions on giving great speeches:Beat nervesTry to get relaxed when making a speech. Practice

46、 your opening sentence three or more times. This will help make a sure start and a successful speech. When you stand on the stage, think of the audience as your family members and friends.Keep it naturalNatural body languages will help your speech: smile, stand straight and look at the audience. Do

47、not drop your head or play with a pen. Also, dressing yourself nicely will help the audience feel respected.Pace and pause (节奏和停顿)Pace and pause add color to your speech. Speak fast enough to keep people excited and slowly enough for people to fully understand you. After an important point, pause fo

48、r a moment. Itll change the atmosphere (气氛)in the audience.Tips on giving 76_ speeches Main tipsWays_77_Speech scriptHave good ideas and language.Peoples attention is 78 .Suggested skillsA: Practice opening sentence three times at 79 .B: Treat the 80 as your family members and friends.A: This can gi

49、ve you a sure start.B: This can help you feel 81 .A: Smile, stand straight and look at the audience.B: 82 yourself nicely is a good idea.A: These natural body languages will be _83_ to your speech.B: The audience will feel respected.A: Speak fast enough sometimes and slowly enough other times.B: Pau

50、se after an 84 point.A: People are kept excited and can understand you 85 .B; The atmosphere in the audience will be changed.七、缺词填空 (共10空；每空l分，计l0分)根据短文内容和首字母提示，在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。(每空一词)Books bring us k_86_ which enriches (丰富)our lives and b_87_ us happiness. All great men in the history of mankind(人

51、类) l_88_ books. There is no genius(天才) without books. We know that books are treasure of knowledge, and knowledge is power. Without it, we can achieve(取得) n_89_. A man is blind and does not even know w_90_he is doing if he is unable to read.Books bring us h_91_ as well as knowledge. They enable us n

52、ot only to see through the past, but also to see into the f_92_.Macaulay, a famous historian of England, once wrote to a little girl, “ If anyone would make me the greatest king that ever lived with palaces, fine dinners , wines, b_93_ clothes and hundreds of servants, on condition that I should not

53、 read books, I would not be the king. I would rather be a p_94_ man with a lot of books than a king w_95_ any books in his splendid palace.八、书面表达 (计30分)A. 根据所给汉语完成下列句子，词数不限。(共5小题；每题2分，计10分)96. 这本新杂志将在月底出版。_97. 扬州机场已经投入使用一年多了。_98. 我们应该多关心那些需要帮助的孩子们。_99. 我们所需要的一切就是有足够的钱来继续我们的工作。_100. 生活在乡下对我来说是件惬意的事。_

54、B) 写作（20分）动物是人类的朋友，你校拟组织以“I want to be a volunteer of protecting animals”为题的英语演讲比赛。假如你是李鸣，将要参加此次比赛，请你写一篇英语演讲稿推荐自己，内容如下：要求：1.词数100左右，演讲稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。2.所写演讲稿必须包括所有要点，自由发挥的内容必须围绕主题。3.文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。 I want to be a volunteer to protect animalsHello, everyone. I am Li Ming. I want to be a volunt

55、eer of protecting animals. I am glad to make a speech here._ _Thanks for listening!八年级英语答案一、听力（20分）1-5 A B A B C 6-10 B A A B C 11-15 A B AAB 16-20 C B A C A二、单项选择 （共15小题，每题1分，计15分）21-25 BDAAB 26-30 ADBDA 31-35 CCBBA三、完形填空 (共15小题；每小题l分，计15分) 36-40 BADCD 41-45 CABBC 46-50 DACAB四、阅读理解(共l5小题；每小题2分，计30分

56、) 51-53 DCA 54-57 CBDA 58-61 CACD 62-65 B A AD第卷（非选择题60分）五、词汇运用 (共l0小题；每小题l分，计l0分)66. cultural 67. kept 68. attention 69. with 70. postmens71. ourselves 72. further 73. improvement 74. hopeless 75. excitedly六、任务型阅读 (共l0空；每空l分，计l0分)阅读下列短文，根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。（每空一词)76. successful/great 77. Advantages/Reaso

57、ns 78. attracted 79. least 80. audience81. relaxed 82. Dressing 83. helpful 84. important 85. well/ fully七、缺词填空 (共10空；每空l分，计l0分)86.knowledge 87. bring 88. loved /liked 89. nothing 90. what91. happiness 92. future 93. beautiful 94.poor 95. without八、书面表达 (计30分)A. 根据所给汉语完成下列句子，词数不限。(共5小题；每题2分，计10分)96.

58、The new maganize will come out at the end of this month. 0.5 1 0.597. The airport in Yangzhou/ Yangzhou Airport has been in use/ service for over/ more than a 0.5 1 0.5year.98. We should care more about the children in need. 1 199. All we need is enough money to carry on with/continue/go on with our

59、 work. 0.5 0.5 1100. Its pleasant/ a pleasant thing for me to live in the country/countryside./Living in the 1 0.5 0.5country is a pleasant thing for me.B) 写作（20分）（略）评分标准：一档文17-20分：写出全部内容要点，层次清楚，语言流畅，有句式变化，有复杂结构（至少2-3个），基本无语法错误（1-2个错误），或有少量由于使用复杂结构而引起的语法或拼写错误，但不影响意义理解。二档文13-16分：基本写出全部内容要点，层次清楚，语言流畅，有少量语法错误 （3-4个错误）。三档文9-12分： 写出大部分内容要点，语言基本通顺，有一些语法和拼写错误，基本不影响意思表达。四档文5-8分： 写出一半左右有关内容要点，语言不太通顺，语法结构单调，错误较多，只有少数句子可读，影响理解。五档文0-4分： 言不达意，不知所云：只有2-3个短语可读。