辽宁省沈阳市南昌中学2019-2020学年八年级上学期期中英语试题（Word版含答案 无听力试题）

沈阳市南昌中学期中考试英语试卷
一、单项填空（本题10分，每小题1分）
1. Paper is ______ important invention.
A. a B. an C.the D. /
2._______ you_______ to finish your homework now
A. Are; have B. Must; / C. Had; have D. Do; have
3. After returning home from England, the exchange students hope to ______ each other.
A. write a letter B. keep in touch with
C. look forward to D. pay not attention to
4. Why did Biro_________to invent the ballpoint pen
A. allow B. create C. decide D.imagine
5.-we should go to school by bus instead of by car.
--Yeah,_______cars we use,________pollution there will be.
A. fewer, less B. less, fewer
C. the fewer, the less D. the less, the fewer
6.I haven't seen_______in the classroom.
A. Someone B. anyone C. everyone D. no one
7. Tom can't write Chinese, but he can speak_________.
A. little B, a little C.few D. many
8. Our classroom is _______brighter than theirs.
A .much B. very C. more D.so
9. ---______you______the movie Dark Phonets
-Not yet. I'll see it this Sunday.
A. Did, see B .Do, see C. have, seen D. Had seen
10.--How long have you studied at this school
--_______________________.
A. Two years ago B. Since I was 12
C. Since two years D. For two years ago
二、完形（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读短文，掌其大意，后从AB.CD中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
Johnnie Marin was born in a worker’s family. His parents lived a simple life, saving money for the day when they could send him to a good university. They had dreamed that their son could get a good (11)_____and live a better life. However, to Johnnie, school lessons seemed like a wall that was impossible to go through.
One day when he was in Grade II, Johnnie went(12)_____school psychologist’s( 心理医生的)office to ask for help. “Johnnie, I’ve been studying your marks of all the tests at school. I’ve made a (13)________study of them, "said the psychologist, " I’ve been trying hard.” Johnnie was about to (14)_________
The psychologist put his hand on the boy’s shoulder. "People have different kinds of talents, Johnnie. There are painters who were (15)________able to learn maths, and engineers who can’t sing on key. Some day you will find (16)_______you are good at, and when you do, you will make your parents and all of us very (17)_______you.”
Johnnie didn’t go to university. He found a job working in the gardens around the town. Soon(18)______amazing happened. His customers began to notice that Johnnie had what they called “green thumb" The plants he (19)______grow, and the roses blossomed. People started to accept his(20)______for gardening, because he had an eye for colour and light.
One day while he was downtown, he happened to(21)______an unused dirty land behind the city hall. He volunteered to make it into a garden. That very afternoon as soon as he got the permission, he started the work, (22)_____be couldn’t afford all the tools or the plants that were (23)______for it. People gave him young trees. rose-bushes, benches and many other things. Before long, it had become a
beautiful little (24)_______.
Today Johnnie is the head of the business in gardening. Wherever he and his men go, they(25)______beauty before the eyes of people.
11. A. job B. garden C. lesson D. present
12. A. into B . past C. along D. through
13. A. funny B. public C. careful D. similar
14. A. lie B. cry C. laugh D. agree
15. A. always B. usually C. sometimes D. never
16. A. how B. when C. what D. where
17. A. strict with B. proud of C. angry with D. sure of
18, A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything
19. A. picked up B. painted at C. talked bout D. looked after
20. A. suggestions B. invitations C. situation D. attention
21, A. buy B. rent C. clean D, notice
22. A. but B. and C. so D, or
23 A. common B. natural C. possible D. necessary
24. A. farm B. lake C. park D, market
25. A. find B. spread C. collect D. describe
三、阅读理解（共12小题，每小题1.5分，满分18分）
A
You want to know about my staying in America, right Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.
In China I had English classes five times a week since the fifth grade. However, I didn’t know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School Connect cut.
When I first studied English I was told to say, “I am fine” when people say "How are you ” But in the US, I found that people say, “I am good” or "I‘m tired.”
One day someone greeted me with “what’s up ” It made me confused. I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say. Since then I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US culture.
To my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan(晒黑).However, in China girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or “whiter”.
I was also surprised by how hard-working US students are.
In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that’s it. But here, a “good”student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music.
The kids here are so talented. I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.
26. According to the writer, textbook English is ______everyday English.
A. quite different from B. the same as
C. more difficult than D. easier than
27. A good US student spends his/her time________.
A. Only in doing homework
B. Only on sports or music
C. Only in working for the public
D. On studies, sports or music and public work
28. Which of the following is NOT true
A. The writer is now in the US.
B. American girls love to have white skin
C. The US students are talented and hard-working
D. The writer regrets(后悔)that he gave up playing the piano
29. Which is the best title for the passage
A. My own travel in the US
B. My studying in the US
C. My opinion about the US
D My friends in the US
B
Who wants to eat food that is thrown away as waste Believe it or not that’s exactly what world leaders did at lunch held by the United Nations in 2015.
During the meal, the world leaders enjoyed dishes like salads and burgers made with thrown-away vegetables and fruits. Chef Dan Barber who helped create the meal hoped that the experience would make the leaders pay more attention to the issue of food waste.
It is a huge problem. One out of nine people on Earth does not get enough food. Yet, every year over one third of the food produced worldwide goes to waste.
Why is so much food wasted Firstly, food is often thrown away before it reaches consumers because too much of it is produced, or because it is not kept properly in farms. Secondly, shops and supermarkets usually throw away unsold food. Finally, consumers often buy more food than they need, so a lot of uneaten food is wasted.
How can you waste less food When eating out, you may ask for less food and take home what is left. Visit fast food restaurants less often since they are usually more wasteful. Encourage your favorite restaurants to give unsold food to food banks.
You can also waste less food at home. Use smaller rice bowls so that you serve less rice. Encourage family members to use unfinished rice to make rice puddings. Tell family members to make a shopping list and buy only what’s on the list when shopping for food.
Food waste a growing problem and we, either farmers or food sellers or consumers, must take this problem more seriously and do what we can to help.
30. What did world leaders do at lunch held by the United Nations in 2015
A. They threw away food as waste during the meal.
B. They made dishes with waste vegetables and fruits
C. They ate food made with waste vegetables and fruits
D. They helped Chef Dan Barber create the special meal
31.The underlined word "issue" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to_______
A. result B. problem C. cause D beginning
32. The writer organizes Paragraph 4 by asking a question and________.
A. giving examples B. using numbers
C .listing reasons D. telling a story
33. Which way of wasting less food is mentioned in the passage
A. Buying unsold food from supermarkets
B. Keeping food properly in fridge
C. Using smaller bowls when eating out
D. Asking for less food in restaurants
C
What is the most stressful thing in school It is probably exams .Exams can put us under a lot of pressure. But some students thrive(兴奋) under pressure,while others struggle(努力).so, why do some students perform better under stress
It all comes down to dopamine(多巴胺).Dopamine is a chemical in our body that sends signals in the brain. It has many important roles, affecting memory attention and how we learn. Our brains work best when there is an even balance of dopamine-not too much or too little. Our brains control dopamine in two ways. It either takes out dopamine quickly or gradually(逐渐地).Exam success can be linked(联系)to how fast dopamine goes back to an even balance, according to new research from the University of Missouri, reported Yahoo.
What happens when we sit an exam If you become stressed, your brain will start to overload(超载)on dopamine. It is like cup overflowing with water. The quicker you are able to go back to an even balance of dopamine, the quicker you can concentrate (集中), helping you perform better on a test.
Researches found that, during a test, people who slowly got back to an even balance of dopamine scored 8 percent lower. That’s the difference between a good mark and a bad mark. But don't fear, there is good news for every student. The study also found that the more practice you get, the less stressed you’ll be.
So it turns out that practice really does make perfect.
34. What do you think the text is mainly talking about
A. Getting everything ready for exams
B. Performing better under pressure.
C. Dopamine is a kind of chemical
D. Really good news for every student.
35. One of the chemicals in our body is dopamine which______
A. puts us under a lot of pressure
B. helps the students struggle
C. offers us many important ways
D. sends signals in the brain
36. Whether the students can get good marks in exams depends on______.
A. how fast dopamine goes back to and even balance
B. how many roles are used to affect memory
C. the time when our brains control dopamine
D. new research from The University of Missouri
37. Which of the following is the example to explain "overload on dopamine"
A. It is not too much or too little
B. It either takes out dopamine quickly, or gradually
C It is like a cup overflowing with water
D It turns out that practice really does make perfect
回答问题（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
If you're studying English，the Language Study Fair that’s being held this month will certainly attract you. The fair is going on between the 28th and 30th of June at the National Education Center. It is held to answer all your questions about self-study no matter how your English is.
The Language Study Fair gives a very good chance for you to see and to get all kinds of information to help you if you want to become a good English learners and improve the way you study. Over 350 producers of educational materials will be at the e along to this, and you won’t waste your money in the future on materials that are out-of-date, or books that you just don' t need. We've got lots of different thing for you to see and hear. There will be stands showing different kinds of self-study textbooks and talks by educational speaker on the best ways to study by yourself .We’re sure you'll also enjoy watching people using the latest computer programs to make studying English alone so much easier. This is for you to make good decisions about what you buy. You can come to the fair from nine thirty to five. Tickets cost ￡5 each, or￡3 if you're a full-time student. All tickets can be booked by ringing the ticket hotline. The number is 9847711.
So, we hope to see you there !
38. What do you think the passage is
39. It is not held to answer questions about studying by yourself, isn’t it
40. What will you buy if you want to make studying English much easier
41. How long will the fair last
42. How can you get a ticket for the fair
五、填空（共10小匙. 毎小趣1分.总分10分）
Ancient China had “Four Great Inventions” including compass, gunpowder, paper making and printing. Taking great pride in them, China has again 43._________(show) an ability to change the world with its "Four Great New 44.___________(invent)”. Bike sharing, high-speed rail, Alipay and online shopping.
Bike sharing: About 10 million shared bikes are waiting for you on the street. You can just unlock them with mobile apps. Besides, you don’t need to find a station to leave the bikes. This makes bike sharing much 45.__________(easy).
High-speed rail: They are convenient, safe and can even run as 46._________(fast) 350km/h. Actually the high-speed train is now China’s new name card overseas. China has the world’s47._________(long) high-speed railway network of more than 22,000 km.
Alipay: In China，now you don’t need cash or bankcards to buy things. All you need to do is to scan a store’s QR code(扫描二维码) with your cellphone. Many foreigners lived in China told China Daily that they couldn’t imagine 48.__________ (do)this back to their motherland.
Online shopping: China has many big online shopping platforms, such as Taobao, Tmall and JD com. The deliverymen bring goods to your house. There are even many new "online shopping festivals” like the "Double Eleven " Many foreign customers also show great interest in it. Online shopping has already 49.__________(be) a lifestyle choice for almost every Chinese.
六、综合阅读（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读短文，然后按要求完成地50-59小题。
A
The wheel
The wheel is perhaps the greatest invention in history.(A)After it was invented, traveling became faster and more comfortable. A few thousand years ago, people started to use wheels on carriages. At the(B)start of the 20th century cars became popular. (C)_________the wheel, we would not have these inventions.
The telephone
Bell invented one of the first practical telephones in I876. Since then， people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. Today millions of people across the world (D)own mobile phones. They(E)允许人们保持联系 each other anytime,anywhere.
The light bulb
Thomas developed the first practical light bulb in 1879 .Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps，gas lamps(F) ________candles to see at night. With light bulbs，people can do as many things in the evening as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without them
50.文中线部分(A)改成After______ _______, travelling became faster and more comfortable.
51.写出划线部(B)(D)的同义词：__________ ________
52.在文中C和F处填入适当的词：__________ ___________
53. 将文中划线部分（E）翻译成英语：__________________
54从中找出使用 the wheel这项发明的两个交通工具:________ _________
B
Troubles caused by computer games
“Tom Are you in bed yet " called Mrs White. There was no answer. Mrs White put down her book and went to her 14-year-old son's room. Tom was sitting in front of a bright computer screen on which a motorbike was running fast.
“Oh, Tom, you are still playing on that computer, You must stop now. It's half past eleven .(A)______you don’t go to bed soon, you will be very tired tomorrow," said Mrs White.
But I’ve(B)nearly won the game, "said Tom. Mrs White could see the excitement on his face.
She sat down beside(C)him.
“You're always playing on the computer. You spend more time on this machine(D_________on your homework.
Today more and more families have computers. Parents hope computers can help their children improve their study at school. But, (E)many of them use computers to play games and watch videos instead of studying. We often see that Internet bars are crowded with people, especially young boys.
They spend a lot of money competing with computerized machines. The more they lose, (F)他们就越想赢。The result is that they don't want to work or study.
In some other countries, even scientists hate computer games. They say computer games cause millions of people to lose their jobs or cause them(G)a lot of puter game addiction(瘾)is a serious problem in social life.
55.在文中(A)和(D)的空白处分别填入适当的单词:________ ________
56.写出文中划线部分(B)和(G)的同义词或近义词：_______ _______
57.文中划线分(C)指代的是:_________________
58.将文中划线部分(E)改写为:Computers_________ used to play games and watch videos _______many of them.
59.将文中划线(F)译成英语:__________________________________
七、阅读与表达（本大题共2小题，A节5分; B节22分共27分）
A）阅读短文，然后根据其内容从方框中选出可以填入空白处的短语。
bad for for too long give some advice used to went to hospital
Good afternoon, parents and teachers. Thank you for attending this meeting.
Last weekend, one of our students_1_________________.The student played computer games on the Internet all day Saturday, without stopping to drink, eat or sleep. Finally, he became very ill.
Some students play computer game 2____________. This is a serious problem. In the past students_3____________play outside more often, but now they spend more time in front of computers. This is 4_________________their health.
Tomorrow we’ll have some experts here to talk to the students about the bad effects of playing computer games They’ll also 5______________ on how to use computers for studying.
I hope we can all work together to stop students from spending too much time play computer games. Thank you for your time.
以＂ Computers are___________in our life为题，写一短文，步骤与要求如下：
1.确定主题，说明原因
2.围绕主题，进行叙述或阐述
3．词数80左右
注意：1.补全标题(参考词语; useful. important， helpful.等)
2.可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以阐述具体观点。
3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
4.作文中不要出现考生和相关人物的真实校名和姓名。