太原市志达中学第二学期八年级Unit9周练（试卷）
I. 单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
请你从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案填写到答题卷的相应位置上。
( ) 1. I prefer the weather of Shanghai to ______ of Tianjin.
A. that B. one C. it D. those
( ) 2. —I haven’t seen the film When We Are Seventeen.
— ______. Shall we go and see it this weekend
A. Me too B. Me neither C. Neither I have D. Neither did I
( ) 3. — Where’s your brother
— Oh, he ______ the library and ______.
A. has been to; so Lucy is
B. has gone to; so Lucy has
C. has gone to; so has Lucy
D. has been to; so has Lucy
( ) 4. — Look! Your teacher Miss White is over there.
— No, it can’t be her. She ______ to Beijing.
A. has been B. has gone C. went D. will go
( ) 5. — How nice your dictionary is! Where did you get ______ I’d like to buy ______, too.
— In the shop in the city center.
A. it; one B. one; one C. one; it D. it; it
( ) 6. The medical community continue to make ______ in the fight against cancer.
A. mistake B. progress C. decision D. difference
( ) 7. — Bi Sheng, an ancient Chinese, ______ movable type printing in the 1040s.
— It was developed in China but served the world.
A. invented B. caused C. improved D. progressed
( ) 8. Julie’s father ______ to London last Saturday. He ______ there twice already.
A. went; has gone B. went; has been C. has gone; went D. has been; went
( ) 9. We gave away ______ books to the school library last year.
A. six thousand B. six thousands C. six thousands of D. six thousand of
( ) 10. ______ of the students in our class ______ going to the summer camp in Beijing next week.
A. Two fifths; is B. Two fifth; are C. Two fifths; are D. Two fifth; is
( ) 11. —I don’t know ______ or not.
—Neither do I. You may ask his teacher.
A. whether he is at school
B. if is he at school
C. that he is at school
D. whether is he at school
( ) 12. Students can ask for help ______ they need it at school.
A. however B. whoever C. wherever D. whenever
( ) 13. — Do you have any problems _______ English, Li Mei
—Yes. That’s why my teacher often encourages me ______ hard.
A. to learn; studying B. learning; studying C. learning; to study D. to learn; to study
( ) 14. To have healthy eating habits, you should ______ eat rice, bread, vegetables and fruit.
A. especially B. mostly C. completely D. simply
( ) 15.— Nowadays the information updates in a ______ way.
— Yeah. Huawei 5G has been helping us achieve the goal. Its speed is quicker than before
A. peaceful B. rapid C. safe D. social
II. 补全对话（共5小题， 每小题1分， 满分5分）
A: Excuse me, do you know where the Shanxi Museum is
B: Sure. 16. ______
A: Could you tell me how to get there
B: Certainly. Go along this street and turn right at the third turning. Then walk until you see the building of Taiyuan TV station. 17. ______
A: Oh, you mean it’s across from the building of Taiyuan TV station
B: Exactly.
A: 18. ______
B: Two kilometers.
A: 19. ______
B: No. You’d better take a taxi. It’s fast and convenient.
A: Great! Oh, and one more thing. What time does the museum close
B: 20. ______ You’d better ask for the detailed information in the museum.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You’re welcome.
Can I walk there
How far is it from here
It’s not far away from the Taiyuan TV station.
Where can I take a taxi
It’s opposite the building of the Taiyuan TV station.
Perhaps at 8 p.m..
How can I get there
III. 完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
请阅读下面短文，理解其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案填写到答题卷的相应位置上。
Have you ever been to Lijiang It’s thought of as a __21__ combination of historical building , beautiful pictures and different cultures. It’s in the northwest of Yunnan Province.
The Old Town of Lijiang can date back to over 800 years ago. It’s the only well-preserved ancient town __22__ city walls in China now. __23__ example of well-preserved towns is the Shuhe Ancient Town along the Ancient Tea Horse Road.
Life is slow and __24__ in Lijiang. Because of its special __25__, the climate is very comfortable for people to live. __26__ begins early and the weather keeps dry and sunny until late May. Then the rainy season come and last until late September. As a result, it’s cool in summer. After summer, it __27__ to sunny days. __28__ , it is suitable for traveling all year around. __29__ you plan to travel there, remember to have a look at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. __30__ you go there, it’s always covered with beautiful snow. It’s an interesting place that you can’t miss.
( ) 21. A. unbelievable B. safe C. perfect D. crazy
( ) 22. A. in B. without C. onto D. off
( ) 23. A. Another B. One C. The other D. other
( ) 24. A. peaceful B. amazing C. unusual D. exciting
( ) 25. A. size B. shape C. force D. locating
( ) 26. A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter
( ) 27. A. hurries B. achieves C. shines D. returns
( ) 28. A. In time B. In fact C. In order D. In surprise
( ) 29. A. Though B. Unless C. If D. Whenever
( ) 30. A. Whether B. Whenever C. Since D. Although
IV. 阅读理解（共20题，每小题2分，共40分）
A
Internet Museum Day is coming. Here are some special museums that you must see.
Sweet Museum, Russia Do you love candy Don’t miss the sweet world in Russia. You can find different kinds of sweet food here. But they are just models! Look, how big the lollipops are! People can ride on them. Want to taste the ice-cream Be careful — the ice-cream balls are lights!
Museum of Failure, Sweden There are more than 100 failed products in the museum. Some of them come from the world’s most successful companies, like the Newton computer from Apple. Maybe success stories are similar and kind of boring, but we can find interesting stories in failures and learn something from them.
Cancun Underwater Museum, Mexico It is a secret garden under the sea. You can either dive or take a glass boat into it. Do own here, sea animals live around 400 sculptures. Each sculpture tells a story and it’s made of special material, which is good for the sea life.
Museum of Broken Relationships, Croatia Some relationships end — with lovers, with dreams and with cities. This special museum has a collection of objects from people all over the world who want to lock their memories. Each of the objects shares a story of their past relationship.
( ) 31. People can ______ in Sweet Museum.
A. taste the candies B. buy some sweet food
C. ride on the lollipops D. learn to make ice-cream
( ) 32. If you’re interested in art under the water, you may go to ______ .
A. Sweet Museum B. Cancun Underwater Museum
C. Museum of Failure D. Museum of Broken Relationships
( ) 33.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A. People can enjoy real candies and ice-cream balls on show in Sweet Museum.
B. People learn about success stories in Museum of Failure.
C. Objects in Museum of Broken Relationships have their stories.
D. The material of sculptures in Cancun Underwater Museum is harmful.
( ) 34. The passage is probably from the column of______ in a magazine.
A. Culture B. Health
C. Sports D. Food
B
Imagine pioneers traveling west in the 1800s. In those days it was hard to find running water and shops where to buy things. As time went by, most pioneers had to make their homes near a river so that they could get water easily.
How did rivers help people live in the past
Back in the pioneer days, people grew their own food, caught their own fish, and collected their own water. 35. ______ People also used rivers as roads, traveling on boats. Traders shipped goods to people from other areas.
36. ______
When building many factories right next to rivers for the waters power to make machines work, some people choose to live near a river for working. They use the river to ship large goods, and some of them work at these factories where power factories provide electricity to homes and businesses. 37. ______
Who wouldn’t want to live near a river
Some people are nervous about living near rivers because rivers can cause floods. Every once in a while, floodwaters rise higher than a house, ruining (泡坏) many things in the house. 38. ______ Such waste causes water to smell bad and pollutes the crops (庄稼) we eat. Water and crops in polluted areas can make people very sick.
How do people decide where to live
39. ______ Rivers can provide jobs and fun activities in a beautiful place However, those living by rivers should be willing to accept possible problems as well.
A. Why do people live near rivers now
B. Why did people want to live near a river
C. Some factories put their waste into rivers.
D. Staying close to a river was easy to get water for living.
E. People who carry goods onto ships live near the river, too.
F. People should think over the possible risks before deciding where to live.
C
Sometimes we may hear people say we are living in a “throwaway society”. Some people are used to throwing away things when they no longer need them. However, a group of teenagers in my neighborhood have better ideas to deal with their old things these days. They set up a WeChat group with their friends and classmates. They take photos of the things that are not necessary for them and send them in the group. The others can exchange them with their own old things or they can buy them at lower prices.
After exchanging and selling in such a way, there may be fewer old things left. They still don’t throw them away. Then they think about having a yard sale. They will make some labels to tell others some information about the things. For example, they may mark how long they have owned them or whether they can be used. The group often give away the money they get from the sales. Although sometimes they don’t donate a lot of money, they still feel happy to help others.
Some people are used to throwing away old things 40. __________ some teenagers deal with old things in a better way. They take photos of their 41. __________ things and send them online to exchange with others or sell them 42. __________. After that, they don’t throw away the things. Instead, they 43. __________ having a yard sale. People can know their information like how long the teenagers have 44. __________ them or whether they are still useful. They often give away the money from the yard sales to help others.
40. __________ 41. __________ 42. __________ 43. __________ 44. __________
D
Different people choose to go to different places in their spare time. Sometimes they go there just for fun, sometimes for exercise or for knowledge. 许多人坚信他们参观不同地方的经历使他们的生活有所不同。They not only bring them a lot of fun, but also help them improve in many ways. For example, some people think visiting the museum helps to broaden their horizon (视野) and learn a lot. The following information shows the good sides of visiting the places
Moreover, some of the writer’s friends even say they are becoming more and more outgoing while they are visiting different places. They have met new people of all age groups. They have overcome their shyness when talking with others. They know more skills in speaking in public or communicating with others.
45. Please translate the underlined sentence into English.
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46. Which place can make people feel relaxed according to the passage
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47. What is the good side of going to the mountains
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48. What was some of the writer’s friends’ problem before according to the last paragraph How did they solve it
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49. Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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50. Where do you usually go to improve yourself
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V. 十二选十（共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）
believable achieve they encourage many with
however develop simple and invention society
China has once again showed its ability to change the world with its “new four great 51. __________: high-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping”.
“My wallet is not used. I can buy whatever I want 52. __________ with a phone,” said Lin Jinlong, a overseas student from America in China now, adding “It is 53. __________ that so many sellers are using Alipay.”
And bikes 54. __________ are not new, but now they are very popular. As a fan of bicycles, Tom expressed his love for China’s shared bicycles, saying “Now shared bikes 55. __________ people to be more active.”
Nowadays, it is clear that China is no longer copying western ideas. China is leading in many ways such as the 56. __________ messaging app Wechat. Besides, China has the 57. __________ mobile users in the world.
Charlie Dai, a principal from America, said the new four great inventions are good for the 58. __________ of economy all over the world. Lin also shared his experience of traveling by Chinese high-speed train from Beijing to Tianjin. The journey takes only half an hour. 59. __________, in America, such a journey may take up to three hours. So China 60. __________ greater success in this area.
51. __________ 52. __________ 53. __________ 54. __________ 55. __________
56. __________ 57. __________ 58. __________ 59. __________ 60. __________
VI. 书面表达（共10分）
假如你是李华，上周你和父母一起去西安旅行，请你根据下面的表格信息提示写一篇英语短文，向大家介绍一下西安这座城市，要求不少于80词，可适当发挥。
Location in the center of Shaanxi province
Size more than 10,000 square kilometers
History more than 7,000 years
Places of interest the Terracotta Army, the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower, Shaanxi History Museum...
Food noodles, dumplings...
Climate four different seasons
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____________________________________________________________________________________________太原市志达中学第二学期八年级Unit9周练
I. 单项选择（每小题1分，共15分）
1-5 ABCBA 6-10 BABAA 11-15 ADCBB
II. 补全对话 (共5小题， 每小题1分， 满分5分)
16-20 CEBAF
III. 完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
21-25 CBAAD 26-30 ADBCB
IV. 阅读理解（共20题，每小题2分，共40分）
A. 31-34 CBCA
B. 35-39 DAECF
C. 40. but/while 41. unnecessary/old 42. cheaply 43. consider 44. owned/had
D
45. Many people believe their experiences of visiting different places make a difference to their life.
46. Parks.
47. People can have a strong will if they keep climbing.
48. They were too shy to speak in public./They were not good at communicating with others.
By going to different places and meeting different people.
49. 他们遇见了来自各个年龄层素未谋面的人。
50. I usually go to the museum and the library. (回答合理即可)
V. 十二选十（共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）
51. inventions 52. simply 53. unbelievable 54. themselves 55. are encouraging
56. social 57. most 58. development 59. However 60. has achieved
VI. 书面表达（共10分）
I went to Xi’an with my parents last week. It’s really a beautiful city. It lies in the center of Shaanxi Province and has an area of more than 10,000 square kilometers. Xi’an is a city with a history of more than 7,000 years, and there are many places of interest is Xi’an, such as the famous Terracotta Army and the amazing Bell Tower. If you go to Xi’an, you will have a chance to try the delicious noodles and dumplings there. One great thing about Xi’an is that it has convenient transport. You can get there easily by train, plane or even high-speed railway!
If you go there, I’m sure you will have a wonderful time.
