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英语八年级下学期期中考试模拟试卷
II、完形填空(共1题;共10分)
1.语法选择
When people communicate, they use more than words. People's body language shows important information just like speech does. When 1 lies with their words, their body language often tells the truth. The next time you wonder if someone is telling you the truth, 2 watching their hands.
A person who is being honest will usually turn one or both of their palms (手掌) towards 3 person. If a person is beginning to "open up" or share important information, you may notice him 4 his palms towards you. 5 most body language, this unconscious (无意识的) gesture usually gives the other person the feeling that the speaker is speaking honestly.
When people lie, they hide their palms 6 putting their hands behind their back or holding them. Others will keep their hands in their pockets if they are lying or trying to hide information. Salespeople are 7 trained to watch out for this specific example of body language when a person is saying that he can't afford 8 product or service. Sometimes professional liars try to use open-palm gestures to fool others. But a careful listener may tell it is a lie through their body language 9 lack of eye contact and touching the nose.
Human body language and communication are directly connected. By showing that you are honest 10 your palms towards people, your body language pushes others to tell you the truth.
1. A. someone B. anyone C. no one D. everyone
2. A. trying B. tries C. try D. tried
3. A. other B. the other C. others D. other's
4. A. turn B. turning C. turned D. turns
5. A. Be like B. Like C. As D. Liking
6. A. of B. by C. on D. for
7. A. sometimes B. some time C. some times D. sometime
8. A. a B. an C. / D. no
9. A. such as B. for example C. such an D. such that
10. A. with B. to C. in D. for
III、阅读理解(共5题;共40分)
阅读理解
A
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals. If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how he or she is feeling by his or her body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.
In case (假使) you don't think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7%of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38%of the information we receive is from the tone (语气) and the speed of their voice; while 55%of the information we receive is from their body language.
These non-verbal (非语言的) signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the people may feel uncomfortable.
It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language maybe given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.
(11)The numbers mentioned in the second paragraph are to___________.
A.explain what body language is
B.show the importance of body language
C.tell us body language is less used than verbal language
D.tell us body language is the only tool in communication
(12)What is the meaning of the underlined sentence in the last paragraph
A.Body language is widely used all over the world.
B.Body language can be explained in different ways.
C.It's too hard to understand the meanings of body language.
D.People have already looked through many books on body language.
(13)According to the writer, body language is very ____________.
A.simple to learn
B.useless to learn
C.hard to understand
D.helpful in communication
(14)According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A.Body language is uncomfortable.
B.What people are saying is not important.
C.Body language can show your emotion.
D.To send wrong signals is not body language.
(15)We can infer (推断) that the writer will most probably talk about ____________next.
A.what the wrong body language signals are
B.examples of how to understand body language correctly
C.the numbers about how many people wrongly use body language
D.an analysis (分析) of why people wrongly understand body language
B
A doctor entered the hospital hurriedly after being called in for important surgery (外科手术). He found the boy's father waiting worriedly.
On seeing him, the father cried out, "Why did you take all this time to come Don't you know that my son is in danger Don't you have any sense of duty "
The doctor said, "I am sorry. I wasn't in the hospital and I came as fast as I could and now, I wish you could calm down so that I can do my work quietly."
"Calm down What if your son were in this room right now If your son dies while you are waiting for a doctor, what will you do " said the father angrily. The doctor smiled and replied, "We'll do our best and you should also pray (祈祷) for your son."
The surgery took some time before the doctor went out, saying happily, "Thank goodness! Your son is saved!" And without waiting for the father's reply, he ran away, saying, "If you have any question, ask the nurse."
"Couldn't he wait some minutes so that I can ask about my son's state (状况) " shouted the father. The nurse answered, tears coming down her face, "His son died yesterday in a road accident. He was at the burial (葬礼) when we called him for your son's surgery. And since he saved your son, he left running to finish his son's burial."
(16)What was the boy's father doing when the doctor arrived
A.He was looking after the boy.
B.He was shouting angrily at the nurse.
C.He was waiting worriedly.
D.Tears were coming down his face.
(17)What does the underlined phrase "calm down" mean in Chinese
A.冷静
B.喊叫
C.尊重
D.倾诉
(18)How was the boy at last
A.He died.
B.He was saved.
C.He was still in danger.
D.He had to wait for the result.
(19)Why did the doctor leave running away
A.To look after the boy.
B.Not to answer the boy's father.
C.To finish his son's burial.
D.To care for his own son.
(20)Which words can be used to describe the doctor
A.Smart and brave.
B.Quiet and strict.
C.Patient but proud.
D.Helpful and selfless (无私的).
C
Body language is an important part of communication. If you want to communicate well, it's important to understand how you can (and can't) use your body to say what you mean, especially when you're in a foreign country.
If a person is bored, he won't look at the person who is talking to him. He will find other things to do. He may also keep looking at his watch or a clock. If a person is open to you, his arms and legs will not be crossed (交叉的). And if a person is relaxed, you will know it by looking at his body, and even his breathing (呼吸) is slower.
Here are some examples of body language:
Body language Feeling
Sitting with legs crossed Bored
Sitting with legs apart Open, relaxed
Walking with hands in pockets, head down Sad
Putting hands to cheeks Think about something
Clasping one's hands behind his back Angry
(21)What can you do if you want to communicate well
A.Walk with hands in pockets.
B.Use body language to say what I mean.
C.Speak in public.
D.Say something slowly.
(22)If a person is ___________, he won't look at the person who is talking.
A.bored
B.tired
C.happy
D.open
(23)If a person is relaxed, ___________.
A.he will find other things to look at
B.he will speak louder
C.his breathing will be slower
D.his breathing will be quicker
(24)Which of the following is NOT true
A.If a person is walking with his head down, he may be sad.
B.When a person is angry, his hands would be clasped behind his back.
C.If a person is sitting with legs apart, he may be open and relaxed.
D.If a person is open to you, his arms and legs will be crossed.
(25)What's the best title for the passage
A.Communication
B.Body language
C.Some feelings
D.Health
第二节: 短文填空
阅读短文及文后A~E选项,选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
As traditional Chinese art, paper cutting has a long history.__26______But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant (移民) in America, is trying to bring this art back to life.
____27____She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it.
Ms Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her home town in China.____28____She had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms Woo went to America after she finished college in 2008.____29____And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities. "It is important to introduce this art to Americans or anyone who is interested in it. Maybe it will make this art more popular," Woo said.
From the art of paper cutting, people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people's life.___30_____Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the world.
A. Ms Woo uses the art as a tool to show Chinese culture to people who know little about it. B. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting. C. One Saturday in 2014, Ms Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping centre near Washington, D. C. D. Soon after that, she took part in an activity to promote (推广) Chinese paper cutting. E. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China about 1,500 years ago.
第三节:信息匹配
31.Anne needs to find a job to make money. ________32.Amy likes collecting all kinds of stamps. ________33.Tony likes reading story books before he goes to bed. ________34.Mrs. Chen needs a Chinese teacher to teach her son. ________35.The Greens need a swimming teacher. ________ A. A teacher wanted We need an English teacher. If you hope to get the job,please call 8226-1133. B. A man is good at swimming. He wants to be a teacher. C. Advice on children's health, behavior and growth. D. Welcome. There are many kinds of story books here. You can read them at home. E. You can book the ticket at home. F. Chinese teachers teach your children to learn Chinese. G. Looking to buy or sell stamps Visit stamp store, org.
IV、语法填空(共1题;共10分)
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Mr Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country, and went to work____1____train. He liked____2____ (walk) from the station to his office unless it was raining, because it_____3___ (give) him some exercise.
One morning he was walking along the street___4_____a stranger stopped him and said to him, "You may not remember me, sir,__5______seven years ago I came to London without a penny in my pockets. I___6_____ (stop) you in this street and asked you___7_____ (lend) me some money and you lent me £5, because you said you were willing to take a chance so as to give a man a start on the way to____8____ (succeed)."
Mr Grey_____9___ (think) for a few minutes and then said, "Yes, I remember you. Go on with your story!" "Well,"___10_____ (say) the stranger, "are you still willing to take a chance "
V、书面表达(共1题;共15分)
假如你是李华,你的美国笔友David不善于与人交谈,社交能力差,发来邮件寻求你的帮助,请你给他回一封词数为80左右的英文电子邮件(开头已为你写好,不计入总词数),从使用肢体语言的角度给他一些建议。要点如下:
1)保持微笑;
2)说话时要看着对方的眼睛;
3)聆听时要点头;
4)站直、抬头、放松。
参考词汇:自信地confidently;姿势posture
Dear David,
How are you recently I have got a solution to your problem with communication.
…
Love,
Li Hua
答案解析部分
II、完形填空
1. (1)A;(2)C;(3)B;(4)A;(5)B;(6)B;(7)A;(8)A;(9)A;(10)A;
III、阅读理解
A
(11)B (12)B (13)D (14)C (15)B
B
(16)C (17)A (18)B( 19)C (20)D
C
B (22)A (23)C (24)D (25)B
第二节:短文填空
26.E;27.C;28.B;29.D;30.A
文章大意:本文主要介绍中国传统的艺术形式——剪纸以及Voyo Woo为了传承剪纸所做的贡献。
A. Ms Woo uses the art as a tool to show Chinese culture to people who know little about it.胡女士以艺术为工具,向了解甚少的人展示中国文化。
B. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting.她说,所有在校学生必须学习剪纸。
C. One Saturday in 2014, Ms Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping centre near Washington, D. C.2014年的一个星期六,胡女士在华盛顿特区附近的一家购物中心举行了剪纸秀
D. Soon after that, she took part in an activity to promote (推广) Chinese paper cutting.此后不久,她参加了一项推广中国剪纸的活动。
E. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China about 1,500 years ago.最早和最早的剪纸是在1500年前在中国发现的。
(1)根据paper cutting has a long history. 可知此空要证明剪纸历史悠久,故选E。
(2)根据She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it. 可知此空是举行了一项活动,故选C。
(3)根据Ms Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her home town in China. 可知在学校学生要学习剪纸,故选B。
(4)根据And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities. 可知在这之前她要参与到剪纸的活动中,故选D。
(5)根据From the art of paper cutting, people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people's life. 可知胡小姐用剪纸来传播中国文化,故选A。
【点评】考查任务型阅读。首先对原文材料迅速浏览,掌握全文的主旨大意,然后分析选项意思,最后细细阅读材料中缺少的句子的上下文,结合选项,选出正确答案。
第三节信息匹配.
31.A;32.G;33.D;34.F;35.B
主要讲了五条信息。
(1)根据Anne needs to find a job to make money.可知Anne想找工作,只有A是招聘信息,可以在上面找工作。故答案选A。
(2)根据Amy likes collecting all kinds of stamps可知Amy喜欢集邮就上邮票商店网站。故答案选G。
(3)根据Tony likes reading story books before he goes to bed.可知Tony喜欢读故事书,所以对故事书感兴趣,可以去书店买。故答案选D。
(4)根据Mrs. Chen needs a Chinese teacher to teach her son.可知Mrs. Chen要为儿子聘请汉语老师。故答案选F。
(5)根据The Greens need a swimming teacher. 可知格林家需要一位会教游泳的老师。故答案选B。
【点评】考查任务型阅读,注意理解选项意思,选择正确答案。
IV、语法填空
1. by;2.walking/to walk;3.gave;4.when;5.but;6.stopped;7.to lend;8.success;9.thought;10.said
V、书面表达
8. Dear David,
How are you recently I have got a solution to your problem with communication. You should improve your body language and make a good impression on others. First, keep smiling when you are with people. The friendly expression will make people feel closer to you. Second, keep eye contact to create a better communication with people around you. Third, when they are talking, don't forget to nod once
in a while to show that you are listening. At last, stand straight, keep your head up and relax your body. Those postures will make you look less nervous, and help you express yourself more confidently.
I hope these suggestions will be of some help to you.
Love,
Li Hua
这是一篇应用文写作,要求按照所给的提示内容给美国笔友David写一封电子邮件。写作中要包含所给的四个方面的内容:微笑、看着对方眼睛说话、点头和放松等肢体语言。根据所给内容可知,此文主要用一般现在时,人称主要用第二人称单数,注意连词的使用及主谓一致问题。写作时注意上下文的过渡要符合逻辑关系,符合英语的表达习惯。标点正确,词数符合要求。
【点评】这封电子邮件根据所给内容逐一进行了陈述,内容切题,意思连贯,表达清楚、完整,时态运用灵活准确。注意好的固定短语at last;Keep sth up;Keep sth contact to等;好的词语confidently;posture;好的句子First, keep smiling when you are with people.(when引导的时间状语从句);At last, stand straight, keep your head up and relax your body. (祈使句)等的运用较为得体,表达比较准确,使文章更加流畅、自然,更上一个档次。
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