江苏省常州市正衡中学2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中英语试卷（含答案 无听力部分）

2022-2023常州市正衡中学八年级下学期期中英语试卷
二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
21. Running for half an hour on sunny afternoons is one of my __________.
A. holidays B. habits C. experiences D. programmes
22. ---Hi,Ellie! Can you tell me when __________ for the Disneyland ---Sure, tomorrow afternoon.
A. leaves B. leaving C. to leave D. will leave
23. What a pity that we didn't come first in the sports meeting! __________, let's forget about it and move on.
A. Anyway B. However C. Instead D. Moreover
24. ---Do you know the rules for tomorrow's game
---Yes, our teacher __________ to us this morning.
A. has explained B. explained C. will explain D. is explaining
25. What __________ it is to go swimming in __________ weather!
A. a great fun; such a fine B.a great fun; so fine C. great fun; such fine D. great fun; so fine
26. --- __________ does the building look like ---A ship __________ many sails.
A. What; has B. What; with C. How; has D. How; with
27. Sound travels __________ air __________ a speed of about 340 meters per second.
A. over; in B. through; at C. by; at D. through; over
28. ---__________ did the Beijing Winter Olympic Games finish
---It __________ for more than one year.
A. When; has finished B. How long; has been over C. When; has been over D. How long; has finished
29. --- __________ I swim here
---I'm sorry. Children __________ swim alone here.
A. Can; mustn't B. Must; can't C. May; must D. Can't; can
30. ---Do you mind __________ a ticket for me --- __________.
A. to order; Of course not B. to book; With pleasure C. ordering; With pleasure D. booking; Of course not
三、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
Shyam came out of the airport and started waiting for the taxi which he'd already booked. Just then a new taxi stopped near him. Shyam checked and (31)_______ it was his taxi.
The driver got out of the taxi and opened the door for Shyam. He then handed Shyam a piece of paper and said, “Sir, our mission statement (宗旨) is written on this piece of paper. Please sit (32)_______ and read it. I’ll put your bags in the back.”
Shyam took the piece of paper and started (33)_______ it. "Welcome to our taxi service. We will try to take you to your destination (目的地) at the cheapest price, quickly and safely. You will not face any kind of problem. Your (34)_______ will be good."
A smile appeared on Shyam's face. “Thank you,” he, said happily. By then, the driver had already sat on the driving seat.
“Sir, please let me know what kind of music you'd like to listen to. I'll (35)_______ it. Today's newspapers are also available (可获得的) here. Oh, there’s a small (36)_______ right in front of you. You’ll find iced water, drinks and ice cream in it.”
Shyam was (37)_______. Thinking about all the things, he asked, “Brother, do you always treat every passenger this way Do you always provide all these services "
“Yes, sir,” the driver smiled and replied. “I used to work all day and complain (抱怨) about the (38)_______ life. Then I read a story about a duck who always complains. I thought I should do something (39)_______. Slowly, I started adding a new kind of service each time, and now I'm still doing it.”
The journey became (40)_______ for Shyam.
( ) 31. A. heard about B. pointed out C. found out D. thought about
( ) 32. A. still B. comfortably C. alone D. quietly
( ) 33. A. looking for B. seeing C. looking at D. reading
( ) 34. A. journey B. life C. memory D. business
( ) 35. A. like B. play C. take D. miss
( ) 36. A. store B. kitchen C. box D. fridge
( ) 37. A. surprised B. tired C. bored D. unhappy
( ) 38. A. strange B. rich C. hard D. meaningful
( ) 39. A. big B. different C. similar D. interesting
( ) 40. A. special B. usual C. boring D. necessary
四、阅读理解（共12小题；前三篇每题1.5分，共15分，第四篇每题2分，共4分）
A
(HU) Hainan Airlines 7382 Flight Details
Departure (离开) Arrival
PEK Beijing Capital International Airport, CN Flight Gate Times: 15-Feb-2023 Planned Actual 08:00 CST 08:11 CST Total Departure Delay: 11 mins HAK Haikou Meilan International Airport, CN Flight Gate Times: 15-Feb-2023 Planned Actual 11:50 CST 12:07 CST Total Arrival Delay: 17 mins
Terminal:2 Gate: - Terminal:T2 Gate:- Baggage Claim: 09
Craft Type: Airbus A330-300 333 Tail Number:B-8287
41.Where did flight HU7382 fly to
A. Beijing B. Hong Kong C. Haikou D. Milan
42. When did the flight arrive on Feb 15
A. At 8:00 B. At 8:11 C. At 11:50 D.At 12:07
43. What might the word “delay” mean
A. Do things right on time. B. Do things earlier tan the plan.
C. Do things later than planned. D. Stop doing anything.
B
It was Christmas Eve. When everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't fall asleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted as a special Christmas present. He wondered how Santa Claus would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.
As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on the roof (屋顶) and a sound downstairs. It was Santa Claus, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and ran down the hall to the stairs. 'He hoped to take a look at the old man before Santa left for his next stop.
By the time Bunny was at the bottom of the stairs (楼梯), everything was silent again. Lots of presents were put under the Christmas tree, but Santa was gone. A little disappointed (失望的), Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.
“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there ”
He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of presents to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. It also had antlers (鹿角) on head. Bunny almost mistook it for a dog.
“Are you a reindeer (驯鹿) ” asked Bunny.
“Yes,” answered the brown animal with antlers. “My name is Ralph.”
“And you were pulling Santa’s sled (雪橇) ”
“I was until I got airsick,” answered Ralph. “Santa had to leave me here and go on with the other seven reindeer.
“Isn't it a bit unusual for a reindeer to get airsick I mean, isn't flying what reindeer are famous for ”
“Not me, I'm afraid. It makes me frightened. I always feel sick when it comes to flying," answered Ralph. “But everyone wanted me to pull Santa's sled, so when it was my turn I gave it a try. I'm afraid I just wasn't cut out for the job. Now I'm trapped here and I don't know how to get back to the North Pole.”
“Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend,” said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realize the special present he wanted from Santa was a new friend!
44. Why couldn't Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve
A. He wanted to take a close look at Santa Claus. B. He was waiting for his special present from his father.
C. He was thinking about what present to get from Santa. D. He was woken up by a noise on the roof of his house.
45. What can we learn from the passage
A. Ralph is a brown dog with antlers. B. Ralph is afraid of flying in the air.
C. Bunny got a sled as a Christmas present. D. Bunny sent Ralph back to the North Pole.
46. This passage seems to tell us that ___________.
A. Santa lives in the South Pole with his reindeer.
B. Santa usually puts Christmas presents on the roofs.
C. Santa uses dags to bring children presents on Christmas Eve.
D. Santa knows what children want without being told.
C
Have you ever shown your photos on your favourite social media (媒体) Or have you expressed your feelings and emotions on your online page If yes, do you know what you have posted on the social medias can cause problems you could not expect
Cathy, who is going to be fifteen, posted online an invitation to her birthday party with her address in it. And guess what! 500 people came to the party, and some even broke the windows and plants, making a total mess (乱七八糟) of the house. The girl’s birthday party turned into a nightmare (噩梦).
Many teenagers (青少年) think they know everything about social media, and that such a thing could never happen to them. Studies show that each year more than three million young people in the world get into trouble because of their online activities.
So do remember these if you really want to share something online.
Share with care! Not everyone will like what you write online. Think before you post anything. You never know who sees your texts, pictures or videos. Before clicking “post”, you should ask yourself, “How will I feel if my family or teachers see this ” and “How might this post be bad for me in five or ten years from now ”
Be polite when you write! Imagine someone is unfriendly in real life. The same is true of online communication. No one likes it when you "shout" in your messages. If you feel angry or frustrated while you're writing a message, wait a bit. Read it again later and then send it.
Protect and respect! Never share your passwords with anyone. It's not wise to post your home or email address online. Don't say bad things about people. If you get messages like that or see them online, talk to your parents or your teachers.
I'd say none of these things promises 100% online safety, but each will help you to be safer.
47. The writer starts to introduce the topic by _________.
A. telling stories B. giving examples C. asking questions D. sharing experiences
48. The party turned into a nightmare because Cathy _________.
A. made a total mess of the house B. shared the photos of her house online
C. invited hundreds of people to her party D. posted an invitation with her address online
49. The writer uses the mark “!" in the underlined sentences of Paragraphs 5-7 to _________.
A. catch the readers' eyes B. give tips that readers should follow.
C. express the strong feelings of worry D.give the decisions that have been made
50. What's the best title for the passage
A. How to make friends online B. How to keep ourselves safe online
C. How to search for information online D. How to make full use of the Internet
D
Footprints mean the influence that a person's or organization's activities have on the environment. Simply understanding it is very useful to us. (Let's take the example of Mr. Brown's footprints.)
Water footprint
Water is the source of life. We use water directly for drinking, cooking and washing, but we also use water indirectly for producing things such as food, paper and cloth. A water footprint tells us how much water is being used. It can help us come up with ways to save water. You can learn about how your daily habits influence your water use through the food you eat, the things you buy and even the energy you use.
Food Water Footprint
an apple 70 litres（升）
a cup of coffee 140 litres
a kilo of beef 15,500 litres
one hamburger 2,400 litres
Mr. Brown's Water Footprint
Breakfast: a hamburger,a cup of coffee
Lunch:a cup of coffee, a sandwich, an apple
Dinner:vegetable salad, 0.2 kilo of beef
(Chart I) (Chart II)
每题答案不超过4个单词。
51. What do we use water indirectly for _______________________
52. How many litres of water are used for Mr. Brown's breakfast ________________________
五、信息还原（共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分）
The Unity (和谐) of Man and Nature
The “unity of man and nature” is necessary and important in the cultural tradition (传统) of China. The Chinese believe in the unity of man and nature, an important way to their philosophy (哲学) of life. 53. _________
They are also celebrated for nature.
54. _________ Zhuangzi, for example, believed “Heaven (天) and earth are parents to all things in the world.” The beauty of nature is to “give birth to all things” and “let all things grow”, while the duty of people is to "make all things perfect". Heaven, earth, and people should be one in unity. 55. _________ They are necessary to each other, so they should treat each other with kindness.
The idea of unity of man and nature has been in the heart of Chinese people. Many modem Chinese people are willing to take action to protect the environment. In most provinces of China, some rules have been made pollution. Many power stations (发电站) that produce and provide safe and clean electricity (电能) have been built. 56. _________
China is now working with all other countries to make the earth a better place to live.
A. Each of the three has its own way.
B. The power is from water, wind and sunlight.
C. There are plenty of great people in the history of China.
D. The ancient Chinese never placed themselves above nature.
E. Many people are afraid that it will be bad for their health.
F. Most traditional Chinese festivals build a right order of relationships (关系) among people.
六、综合填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
In an old building in Peking University, a yellow light shone into the old and dark hours of the night. The famous translator Xu Yuanchong 57._________ (sit) behind the window and looking at the computer screen. He enjoyed working by 58._________ (he) from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. For him, the quiet night was 59._________ (good) time of a day to focus on translation. He was exploring how to spread (传播) Chinese culture abroad by translating Chinese beauty into Western beauty 60._________ (success).
Xu was born into a literary family in 61._________ (south) China on April 18th, 1921.When he was little, he was influenced by his mother who was 62._________ (Interest) in literature (文学). Xu began to translate Chinese poetry into both English and 63._________ (France) when he was still a teenager. He soon learned that Chinese and European languages were very different. Only about half of the words in these language could be translated word-for-word. This is why translators should have a creative mind. They are always trying to improve their translations to make sure they are correct and beautiful.
Xu was famous as an excellent translator, 64._________ he never stopped trying to become better. Over the past few decades (十年), his works 65._________ (touch) a lot of readers.
The more you learn and the 66._________ (hard) you work, the better you will become. There is always room for improvement.
七、根据句意和提示完成单词拼写，每空一词（共6小题；每小题1分，共6分）
67. Listen! The rain is beating __________ (撞) the window. I’m afraid we have to put off the meeting.
68. I thought she would be a brave and happy girl but in fact she is the __________ (对立的人). She looks shy and nervous.
69. My father is often too busy to have __________ (交流) with me.
70. More people rushed into the hall,but Robin felt __________ (lonely) in his heart.
71. After __________ (tie) his horse to the tree, he began to have a rest.
72. Having a good __________ (know) about Physics helps you understand the movie The Wandering Earth (流浪地球) better.
八、根据所给中文完成句子翻译（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）
73. 春天孩子们习惯于在开阔的空地上放风筝。
Children ____________________________________________________________ in spring.
74. 在某种程度士，这个书店是一周艰苦的工作后放松的好地方。
_______________________________ the bookstore is a good place ____________________.
75. 直到迷路后，我才意识到导游的重要性。
I _________________________________________________________________ I got lost.
76. 你父亲已经去德国出差几次了？
How many times ____________________________________________________________
77. 嫁给这个加拿大人后，她会出国吗？
Will she __________________________________ after _____________________________
78. 在这条狭窄的小路高速驾驶多么危险啊！
How _________________________________________________________ on the narrow road!
九、书面表达（共1题，满分10分）
假如你是李明，你的美国朋友布鲁斯今年4月份打算来你的家乡常州旅游。为了提前做好旅行准备. 他给你写了封邮件，请你根据以下邮件进行回复。
注意事项：1. 回复的邮件必须包括内容要点，要求语句通顺，展开合理想象。
2. 词数在100字左右，回复邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：大运河 the Grand Canal 红梅公园 Hongmei Park 天宁寺 Tianning Temple
华罗庚 Hua Luogeng 数学家 mathematician 周璇 Zhou Xuan 《夜上海》Shanghai Nights 《彩虹曲》Rainbow Song
Dear Li Ming,
I'm so happy to tell you that I'll come to your hometown this April. Life in the USA is different from that in China. I hope you will help me prepare my trip.
First, what's the weather like in Changzhou in April I am wondering what kind of clothes I should take. Second, it'll be my first time in Changzhou.What can I enjoy there Third, I hear there were many great people from Changzhou in history, can you choose one and give me a short introduction on him/her
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Bruce
Dear Bruce,
I'm happy to hear from you and I can't wait to meet you in Changzhou. I'm writing ___________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I'm sure you will have a good time here with me.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
答案：
一、BCABC BBCAD
二、CBDAB DACBA
三、CDC CBD CDAB
四、1. Producing things 2. 2,540 litres
五、FDAB
六、sitting; himself; the best; successfully; South/southern; interested; French; but; have touched; harder
七、against; opposite; communication; lonelier; tying; knowledge;
八、1. are used to flying kites in open spaces
2. In some ways; to relax after a hard week’s work
3. didn’t realize the importance of a guide until
4. has your father been to Germany on business
5. go abroad; marrying the Canadian
6. dangerous it is to drive at high speed
九、略