2023-2024学年人教版八年级英语上册
Unit9 Can you come to my party
第I卷(选择题)
一、单选题(共10分)
1. —Can you come to have dinner with me this evening
—I'm afraid not. I ______ look after my grandmother. She is ill.
A. can't B. have to C. may D. could
2. Are you ________ when someone looks at you in ________
A. surprised; surprise B. surprise; surprised
C. surprised; surprised D. surprise; surprise
3. Tom doesn't feel well today. Please ______ him well.
A. look at B. look up C. look after D. look down
4. —Who ______ your pet dogs while you were out for a holiday
—My neighbor, a warm-hearted woman.
A. put on B. looked after C. gave up D. turned off
5. —Go to the movies with me tonight, OK
—Sorry, I am not ______. I have a lot of homework to do today.
A. busy B. possible C. necessary D. available
6. I ______ a nice watch as a birthday gift. It was too expensive so I didn't ______ it.
A. received; accepted B. received; accept
C. accepted; receive D. accept; received
7. —Janet is sleeping at home.
—She______be. I went for a walk with her just now.
A. can't B. mustn't C. needn't D. won't
8. The bus driver always says to us, "Don t get off ________ the bus stops."
A. when B. while C. until D. if
9. surprising news it is! All of us feel surprised at it.
A. How B. What a C. What D. What an
10. —Can you come and play baseball games with us
—______. I must study for a test.
A. Yes, I can B. Yes, I do
C. I am afraid not D. Sure, I'd love to
二、完形填空(共10分)
My grandpa has been living with us for more than twenty years since he retired (退休). My aunt and my uncle are living in another city, so we seldom (几乎不) get together on weekdays.
The day after tomorrow is Wednesday. We are going to have a big party for grandpa! (11) It s his 85th birthday.
All the family members are going to come to the party. The party will be in Mianyang. My grandpa was born and (12) there. He always wants to go back to have a look. Now we help him make his (13) come true. I believe my grandpa must be very (14) .
My uncle is a famous (15) in a restaurant in Shanghai. He is going to do all the dishes at the party. I m sure he will give us a great (16) .
Each of the family members will (17) my grandpa a gift on that day. (18) the youngest grandson, I have a gift for my grandpa too. I m making a model bus. Grandpa was a (19) . He spent all his youth (青春) serving people who went to work by bus. He must love the gift.
Oh, I tell you too much! You must (20) you won t tell my grandpa. They are secrets.
11. A. How B. Why C. When D. What
12. A. made up B. put up C. took up D. grew up
13. A. problem B. team C. dream D. plan
14. A. rich B. excited C. serious D. simple
15. A. cook B. pianist C. artist D. actor
16. A. program B. show C. movie D. meal
17. A. paint B. improve C. give D. discuss
18. A. As B. With C. For D. To
19. A. teacher B. driver C. scientist D. doctor
20. A. wonder B. mind C. expect D. promise
三、阅读理解(共30分)
A
Saying goodbye is common in life. And a goodbye party is the best way to celebrate this special time. Here are a few ideas.
Reasons For A Goodbye Party
The most common reasons are:
Military(军事) : When your loved one is leaving for the Army, let him know he'll be missed.
College: After finishing high school, many may move to the college. Before leaving home, they will have a party.
Job: Your work will take you to other places. You may stay away from your friends. It's always a reason for a party.
Goodbye Party Etiquette(礼仪)
Should you bring a gift to a goodbye party Yes. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. Don't get anything the person doesn't need or want. Ask them if there's something they need for their new home. Give them something they can remember you.
Invitations For A Goodbye Party
You should pick nice, special and right invitation cards and send out them in time. When to send out them depends on how formal(正式的) the celebration is.
Formal: 4-6 weeks before the party.
Non-formal: 2-3 weeks before the party.
The invitations should tell others: The theme(主题) of the party; Who the party is for; Place for the party; Time of the party; What to bring.
21. The following common reasons are for a goodbye party EXCEPT ______.
A. job B. military C. travel D. college
22. According to the passage, an invitation card should be ______.
A. nice and special B. common and right
C. formal and nice D. special and expensive
23. From the passage, we can learn that ______.
A. we'd better write as few words as possible on the invitation card
B. the going away party is the most important one in our life
C. we should send out our invitations one week before the party
D. a photo of you and the person who is leaving might be a good gift
24. The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. going away party ideas B. going away party plans
C. going away party themes D. going away party invitations
25. This passage is probably from ______.
A. a science book B. a magazine
C. a storybook D. a grammar book
B
Dear Mom,
I'm sorry that I can't go back home for Mother's Day next week. On that day, I'll have to go to an important meeting for my boss. He helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I'll find time to see you at home soon.
Mom, thank you for everything you have done for Tim and me. After dad died ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night. But you always gave us two your love and care. Though you don't have to work now, I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings. Tim is going to finish his studies next month. He says he will move back from school and look for a job near home. I'm glad you won't live by yourself anymore. Let's plan to take a trip in the near future.
Happy Mother's Day! I love you, Mom.
Best wishes,
John
26. John wrote this letter to ________.
A. his mother B. his father C. his brother D. his boss
27. John can t go home on Mother s Day because he has to ________.
A. meet his boss B. take a trip
C. attend(参加)a meeting D. go to a party
28. John s mother used to work ________ at night.
A. on a farm B. in a factory
C. in a supermarket D. in a restaurant
29. Tim will look for a job near home because he wants to live ________.
A. with John B. with his mother
C. with his friend D. by himself
30. For what purpose(目的)does the writer write the passage
A. To tell his mother he can t go home.
B. To express(表达)his thanks and apologies(歉意)to his mother.
C. To tell his mother he will find time to see her.
D. To tell his mother they will take a trip.
C
Bill ,Frank, Dave and Tom were brothers. Every year they sent their mother expensive gifts(礼物) on her birthday .They liked to show her how rich(富裕)they were .The eldest brother, Bill, had lots of money and wanted his mother to get the most expensive gift ,but he didn t know what to buy.
So he put an ad(广告)in the newspaper,“ Wanted-the greatest gift for my mother”. About a week before his mother s birthday, a man came to his office. He brought a big bird, and this bird could speak foreign(外国的) languages and sing pop songs. The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke(笑话) in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. The next day ,Bill sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card. The day after his mother s birthday, he called his mother," Well, mother,” he asked, "what do you think of the bird ”"Oh ,it s very delicious, dear," said his mother.
31. Bill put an ad_______to find the greatest gift.
A. on the radio B. on TV
C. in the newspaper D. on the Internet
32. What could the bird do
A. Talk in French. B. Tell a joke in Japanese.
C. Sing. D. All of the above.
33. The next day, Bill sent the bird to his mother with
A.a birthday cake B. some flowers
C. nine thousand dollars D. a birthday card
34. We can infer(推理)_____________.
A. the mother cooked the bird
B. the bird flew away
C. the mother kept the bird as a pet
D. the mother sent the bird to Frank
35. What’s the best title(标题)for this passage
A. A clever son B. A birthday gift
C. A lucky mother D. A talented bird
第II卷(非选择题)
四、补全对话(共5分)
从方框中选择最佳选项完成对话,有两项多余。
A: Hi, Ted.
B: Hi, Lee.
A: Ted, (36)
B: Uh, when
A: This afternoon.
B: Sorry, I can't. (37)
A: How about tomorrow
B: I'm really sorry. Tomorrow I'm going to play basketball and I will have a guitar lesson.
A: (38)
B: I have to help my mother do some cleaning.
A: (39)
B: I'm sorry, Lee. I have no time this week.
A: It doesn't matter. (40)
A.I'll ask Tom to play with me. B.How do you like it C.Can you play baseball with me D.My mother is asking me. E.I have to study for a test. F.When do you have time G.What are you doing the day after tomorrow
五、阅读填空(共15分)
Thanks for (41) (ask) me to go to the movies. I really want to watch the movie with you tomorrow evening. I hear the movie is After Shock. I think it must be very (42) (move), but I (43) (can) go with you. You know my parents work in Beijing. They come back (44) (one) a week. I have to live with my grandmother. (45) (however), she is ill in bed. She is very old and I am worried about her. So I have to look after her at home. Also, I'm not good at math and I need to (46) (study) for my exam. If you don't mind, I think you can ask Tom (47) (go) to the movies with you. I think he should (48) (is) free because he invited (49) (I) to play football yesterday. I'm (50) (real) sorry. I'm sure to go with you when I am free.
六、句型转换(共10分)
51.Thank you for your help.(改为同义句)
Thank for me.
52.Heisn't available because he is preparing for an exam.(改为同义句)
He isn't______because he is______ready for an exam.
53.Hestayed until I came back last night.(改为同义句)
He______until I came back last night.
54.Lucy had to leave for London last week.(改为一般疑问句)
______Lucy______ _______leave for London last week?
55.Both you and I have to help our parents.(改为一般疑问句)
______ _______you and I______ _______ help our parents?
七、书面表达(共20分)
假如你是李华,你刚刚搬了新家,为了庆祝乔迁之喜,你准备周日上午十点举办一个派对,你想邀请你的好友Karen来参加,请给她发一封邀请函。
要点:
(1)邀请原因,派对时间及地点;
(2)活动安排;
(3)期待回复。
要求:80词左右,信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Karen,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案
一、1-5.BACBD 6-10.BACCC
二、11-20.B、D、C、B、A、D、C、A、B、D
三、21-25.C、A、D、A、B26-30.A、C、D、B、B31-35.C、D、D、A、B
四、36-40.CEGFA
五、41-50.
asking
moving
can't
once
However
study
to go
be
me
really
六、51-55.
you helping
free;getting
didn't leave
Did;have to
Do both;have to
七、Dear Karen,
I just moved into my new house at 5 London Road. I'm going to have a housewarming party. It will be at 10:00 a.m. on this Sunday morning. I would like to invite you to the party.You don't need to bring any food or drinks. I am serving you a big lunch. After the meal, we can talk with each other or watch TV. We can also play games. I think we will have fun. Please reply to me by this Friday and let me know if you can come to the party.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua