安徽省安庆市第九中学2012-2013学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试题（无答案）

第一部分 听力
I.关键词语选择（共五大题，满分30分）
请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出你所听到的单词或短语。
( )1.A.thirsty B.hardly C.healthy
( )2.A.believe B.hear C.think
( )3.A.exciting B.beautiful C.famous
( )4.A.stress B.care C.worry
( )5.A.come over B.stay at C.depend on
Ⅱ.短对话理解（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
( )6.What does Cathy eat three times a month?
A.Vegetables B.Hamburgers C.Chicken
( )7.What does the boy ask the girl to do?
A.Drink some water B.Take the medicine C.Exercise
( )8.What are they gomg to do for vacation?
A.Go to the movies B.Go fishing C.Go camping
( )9.When does the girl often go to bed?
A.At 5:30 B.At 9:30 C.At 8:15
( )10.Who is Tom?
A.He is short B.He wears glasses C.He is fat without glasses
( )11.Who are they looking at?
A.Nancy. B.Nancy’s sister.
C.Sarah’s sister.
( )12.Which subject is Ann better at?
A.English. B.Physics.
C.Chinese.
( )13.What does Tom want to do tomorrow?
A.Go hiking. B.Go fishing.
C.Visit his uncle.
( )14.Why doesn’t Tony look well?
A.He’s ill. B.He’s hungry.
C.He’s thirsty.
( )15.Where is Sally going this vacation?
 A.To the mountain. B.To the countryside.
C.To the beach.
Ⅲ.长对话理解（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听下面一段对话，回答第16至17两个小题。
( )16.Where is Mary going for vacation?
A.Canada. B.America.
C.Australia.
( )17.What isn’t Mike going to do during his vacation?
A.Go swimming. B.Go fishing.
C.Go camping.
听下面一段对话，回答第18至20三个小题。
( )18.When does Gina want to go to the Science Library?
A.Next month. B.Next week.
C.This weekend.
( )19.How often does Gina go to the Science Library?
A.About once a week.
B.About once a month.
C.About once a year.
( )20.What are there in the Science Library?
A.Many old pictures about science.
B.Many new books about science.
C.All kinds of books about science and life.
Ⅳ.短文理解（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
( )21.When did they do the survey?
A.Yesterday. B.The day before yesterday
C.Last week.
( )22.How many students read English every day?
A.10. B.20. C.6
( )23.Why do six students read English in the morning once a week?
A.They think it’s boring.
B.They can’t get up early.
C.They don’t like English.
( )24.How many students are there in the class?
A.35. B.40. C.45
( )25.Why don’t the 4 students read English in the morning?
A.They think it’s boring.
B.They don’t have time.
C.They don’t need to read it.
Ⅴ.信息转换（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
请根据短文内容，写出下面表格中所缺的单词，没空仅填一词。
Name
Li Min
School
No.(26) Middle School.
Where she lives
In a small (27) .
How she goes to school
(28) .
What she’s good at
Playing the(29) .
Her best friend,Lily
Friendly and more (30)
than her.
第二部分 英语知识运动（共三大题，满分55分）
Ⅵ.单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
( )31.Bill is outgoing boy, and he always likes playing tennis after school.
A.a;the B.an;不填
C.a;不填 D.an;the
( )32.- Is your watch the same Victor’s?
- No.Mine is different his.
A.to;from B.as;from
C.with;with D.as;with
( )33.- I’d like to have something to drink.
- What about some ?
A.beef B.cabbages
C.milk D.chocolate
( )34.- What’s your for the weekend,Linda?
- I’m visiting my grandparents.
A.order B.plan
C.matter D.hobby
( )35.Everybody should remember it is to swim in the river alone(单独地).
A.dangerous B.traditional
C.healthy D.safe
( )36.Tom is .He often joins in some sports acivities at school.
A.free B.calm
C.thirsty D.athletic
( )37. they have some opposite views,they all think Chinese medicine is good for us.
A.Until B.Because
C.Though D.So
( )38.– Miss Ding for Canada by train next Friday.
Let’s see her off at the train station.
- Why not?
A.leave B.leaves
C.left D.is leaving
( )39.- Your watch is so beautiful.It must be expensive.
- I only $20 on it.
A.bought B.spent
C.paid D.took
( )40.- Can I wear any clothes I like to school?
- No,you can’t.You wear a uniform.
A.need B.can
C.may D.must
( )41.The man’s story was very interesting. It made some people on the bus .
A.wait B.decide
C.remember D.laugh
( )42.- What do you think of Mark’s report?
- It’s quite good.But I think yours is
A.good B.better
C.best D.worse
( )43.- is it from here to Miss Wang’s house?
- About ten kilometers.
A.How far B.How often
C.How long D.How many
( )44.- I saw you come to the office by bus this morning.
- Oh,I come to the office by bus,but it is snowing today.
A.always B.usually
C.sometimes D.hardly ever
( )45.- I think that it’s very easy her
This question.
- I agree with you.
A.of;answered B.of;answering
C.for;to answer D.for;answers
( )46.- Listening is just as as speading in language learning.
- Yes,you’re right.
A.important B.more important
C.most important D.the most important
( )47.- How long are we staying there?
- That the weather.
A.thinks about B.depends on
C.decides on D.leaves for
( )48.- Would you like to come here,Tom? I have to tell you.
- Sure.What’s up?
A.anything important
B.important something
C.something important
D.important anything
( )49.He finished his book last month,and now he is planning another new one.
A.writing;writing
B.to write;to write
C.writing;to write
D.to write;writing
( )50.- Be quick,or we’ll be late for the early bus.
- .The early bus is leaving in ten minutes.
A.I think so B.That sounds great.
C.Don’t worry D.I’m sorry to hear that
Ⅶ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
A
Antony is a young man.He eats a lot,sleeps more,
51 Works less. He doesn’t like to learn,so he 52
Little.He can’t do any difficult work,so he 53 look for an easy job.One day he finds a job on a farm (农场).When it’s work time,he always says he’s tired and
54 .So he gets 55 money than the others.
56 is coming.The workers are getting ready for(为……做准备)the next year.Only Antony does 57 .The farmer tells him to cut down (砍倒) some trees in the forest （森林）.The young man goes there with a 58 .He feels terrible in the forest and worries about the animals.So he looks around and sings loudly.Nobody knows 59 he’s singing.
After three days,Antony hasn’t cut down any trees.The farmer wants to find out how the young man is doing.He is very 60 when he finds Antony sitting on the chair,cutting the tree.“Why are you sitting here to cut the trees?”asks the farmer.“Because I can’t work if I am lying down,sir.”
( )51.A.and B.but
C.when D.though
( )52.A.forgets B.hopes
C.knows D.exercises
( )53.A.should B.must
C.can D.has to
( )54.A.rests B.eats
C.laughs D.palys
( )55.A.more B.fewer
C.much D.less
( )56.A.Summer B.Winter
C.Birthday D.Vacation
( )57.A.everything B.something
C.nothing D.anything
( )58.A.ball B.chair
C.calendar D.skateboard
( )59.A.where B.what
B.when D.how
( )60.A.angry B.late
C.wild D.happy
B
Frank lost his job and tried to find a new one.One day when he read the newspapers,he found that a man was
61 to workin the zoo.He was very 62 and went to the zoo for the job.The zoo told him that they 63 a man to dress up(打扮)as a panda.
Frank didn’t agree at the beginning,but he had to make money. 64 at last he took the job.
The next day Frank started to work.It wasn’t so
65 .The only thing he didn’t like was the tigher in the cage (笼子) next to him.But, as there were railings (栏杆) 66 them,he soon liked the job.
One afternoon he climbed up to the top (爬到顶端)of the railings.And he fell into the tiger’s cage.The tiger was sleeping at that time,but the 67 sound woke him up (醒来).Frank was very scared.He 68 his hands on his eyes so as not to see the tiger coming.He didn’t know 69 to do at that moment.Later he 70 the tiger say to him,“Don’t be scared.I’m in the same boat as you.”
( )61.A.told B.paid
C.wanted D.bought
( )62.A.sad B.worried
C.surprised D.happy
( )63.A.needed B.took
C.let D.made
( )64.A.Because B.So
C.Though D.However
( )65.A.good B.clean
C.bad D.nice
( )66.A.behind B.after
C.before D.between
( )67.A.near B.far
C.small D.big
( )68.A.showed B.found
C.put D.gave
( )69.A.why B.what
C.where D.when
( )70.A.saw B.heard
C.watch D.thought
Ⅷ.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:Hey,Arthur.Would you like some ice cream?
B:No,thanks.(71)
A:Really?Where are you going?
B:I’m going to play baseball.Do you want to come?
A:Sorry,I can’t (72)
B:Well,come later then.We’re playing all afternoon.
A: (73) But I’m not good at baseball.
B:Don’t worry!(74) You can just watch.Come on.It’ll be fun.
A:Well,OK.(75)
B:OK.See you!
A.It sounds nice.
B.See you later.
C.I need to study.
D.I’m going out.
E.I don’t think so.
F.You don’t have to play.
G.You can do that again.
第三部分 阅读理解（共一大题，满分40分）
IX.阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
Anna
I work in a bank from Monday to Friday. My house is near a park and is about ten kilometers from my office. I usually go to work by train. I usually get up at 6:30 am and take the train at 7:00 an. It usually takes me about thirty minutes to my office. The train is quick and cheep. I’m never late for work.
Joe
I’m a student. My house is near a beautiful lake. My school is across from the lake. I can walk to school across a bridge. It takes me about thirty minutes. But I often go to school by boat, because it’s more fun. It takes me about twenty minutes.
Nancy
I’m a waitress (服务员). I work in a restaurant from Monday to Saturday. I often go to work by subway. It’s about five kilometers from my house to the restaurant. It takes me about fifteen minutes to go work. Sometimes I’m late for work becomes the traffic is very busy.
( ) 76. Anna usually arrives at her office at about .
A. 6:30 am B. 7:00 am
C. 7:30 am D. 8:00 am
( ) 77. Joe often to school
A. takes a bus B. takes a train
C. walks D. takes a boat
( ) 78.ives about kilometers form her working place.
A. five B. ten
C. fifteen D. twenty
( ) 79. the underlined word “traffic” means “ “in Chinese.
A. 贸易 C. 交通
C. 市场 D. 车站
( )80. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Anna is sometimes late for work.
B. Joe lives near a river.
C. Nancy works s five days a week.
D. They go out by different means of transportation.
B
The mid-Autumn Festival(中秋节)is coming. Let’s see what my friends are doing the during the three-day vacation.
peter
I’m visiting my uncle aunt and aunt with my parents during the three days. They live in the countryside. It’s far from our city, Beijing. We’re taking the train there. And I'm going fishing there with my cousin.
Eliza
I’m planning to visit my grandparents wish my parents on the first day. They live in a small town. It’ll take us one hour to get there by car. On the second day ,I’m having a party with my friends. On the third day, I have to do my homework and study for a math test.
Gina
My cousin is visiting us. He lives in Tianjin. He’s coming by bus. On the first day, I’m playing ping-pong with him. On the second day, I’m taking him to Eliza’s party. On the third day, my cousin is going back and I’m doing some shopping with my parents.
( ) 81. Peter is staying in during the three-day vacation.
A. Beijing B. the countryside
C. Tianjin D. a town
( )82. How is Eliza going to her grandparent’s home?
A. By car B. By bike
C. By bus C. By train
( ) 83.Gina is on the third day.
A.visiting her cousin
B.playing ping-pong
C.doing her homework
D.doing some shopping
( ) 84.Who are going to Eliza s party?
A. peter and his cousin.
B. Gina and her cousin
C. peter and Gina.
D. Peter, Gina and their cousins.
( ) 85.From the passage, we can know that .
Peter doesn’t like fishing
Gina likes all kinds of sports
Eliza is going to have a test
They all have no homework during the three days
C
What always comes after mid-term exams(期中考试)? It’s the parents meeting. Is It a great thing for you or is it even more terrible than exams? Here are the views of some students.
Will you behave （表现differently on the day of the parents’ meeting?
*No, I’ll behave just as usual.(68.3%)
*I’ll get very nervous(紧张).(19.5%)
*Other answers.(12.2%)
What don’t you want the teachers to say at the meeting?
*praise(表扬).(85.4%)
*Other answers.(14.6%)
What’s the most terrible thing when your parents come back from the meeting?
*Nothing.(19.5%)
*Scolding me for a very long time.(26.8%)
*Other answer.(53.7%)
( ) 86. When does the parents’ meeting come?
A. It comes before mid-term exams.
B. It comes after mid-term exams.
C. It comes at the end of the term.
D. It comes at the beginning of the term.
( ) 87. we should fill in the blank with according to the result.
A. 46.3% B. 23.1%
C.65.8% D. 51.2%
( ) 88. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Most students behave differently on the day of the parents’meeting.
B. Most students are afraid of(害怕)what the teachers say at the meeting.
C. Most students think there’s nothing terrible when Praise at the meeting.
D. Most students think there’s nothing terrible
( )89. The underlined word “scolding” means “ “In Chinese.
A. 鼓励 B. 欺骗 C. 表扬 D. 责骂
( )90. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.It’s about the students’ opinions on the parents’ Meeting.
B.It’s about the parents’ opinions on the mid-term exams.
C.It’s about the parents’ opinions on the parents’ meeting.
D.It’s about the teachers’ opinions on the mid-term exams.
D
There was an old man named Tom Black. He had three sons and seventeen horse(马). One day he told his sons, “I’m going to leave my horses to the three of you. But you must share(分享) them as I say.”
The following is what the old man wrote to his sons.
“To my three sons, I leave my seventeen horses. My eldest son Tony can take a half(1/2). My eldest son Brad can take a third (1/3). My youngest son John can take a ninth(1/9). You must obey(遵守) your father’s will.”
The three sons were puzzled(困惑的). They didn’t know how to didn’t know how to divide(分开) seventeen by two, seventeen by three, and seventeen by nine. But they should obey their father’s words. What could they do? They went to a wise man and asked for his advice.“I’ll give, you a house” said the wise man. “Now go to obey your father’s worda.”
They took the horse and went away. They now had eighteen horess. The eldest son took a half. The second son took a third The youngest son a ninth, and they gave the wise man’s horse back.
( ) 91. The old man was going to leave horses to his
sons.
A. seventeen;three B. sixteen;three
C. seventeen;two C. sixteen;two
( )92. The old man would give 1/3 of the horses.
A. Tony B. Brad
C. John D. Mrs Black
( )93. The sons got horse(s) from the wise man.
A. one B. two
C. three D. four
( )94. At last got horses.
A. the wise man;8 B. Brad;6
C. Tony;8 D. John;6
( )95. From this article, we can know .
A. the sons divided the horses as the old man said
B. the sons took the wise man’s horse and didn’t give it back
C. John got 9 horses at last
D. there were four people in this article
第四部分 写（共两大题，满分25分）
X. 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，完成下列单词拼写，使句意明确，语言通顺。
96. This time I want to do s (某事) different.
97. He’ll have a piano l (课) tomorrow.
98. The post office is not f （远）from here.
99. It t (花费) me forty minutes to finish my homework yesterday.
100. Her I （疾病）is so bad that we should send her to the hospital at once(立刻)
Xl. 书面表达（共一小题；满分20分）
国庆节（National Day）就要到了，假设同学们在校网站的英语论坛上留言，分享自己的国庆节假期计划。请你也根据下面的图示，谈谈你的假期计划。
要求：
1. 语句通顺、语言连贯；2.留言要包括提示中的所有信息；3.80字左右。