2015-2016学年南化二中八年级下英语Unit1 Past and present测试卷

2015-2016学年南化二中八年级下英语第一单元测试卷
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一、单项填空
( )1. He’s never watched such an interesting match, ___________
A. isn’t he B. hasn’t he C. is he D. has he
( )2. Miss Wang ______ an English teacher. But now she isn’t.
A. use to be B. used to be C. used to D. uses to be
( )3.The old man was not ______ to climb up the hill.
A. healthy B. enough healthy C. health enough D. healthy enough
( )4. －Why not go to see the dolphin show with me －Because I _______ it.
A. saw B. will see C. see D. have seen
( )5. —You look really beautiful in this pink dress, Sally. —
A. No, just so-so. B. Thank you. C. Yes, I’m sure. D. Not at all.
( )6. Mr. Read knows Nanjing very well. He there many times.
A. is B. will come C. comes D. has been
( )7. －Haven't you heard of a person called Zhang Cunhao
－ . He is a famous scientist and won the 2014 Top Science and Technology Award.
A. Yes, I have B. Yes, I did C. No, I haven't D. No, I didn't
( )8. Mary used to in the countryside, but now she is used to in the city.
A. live; live B. live; living C. living; live D. living; living
( )9. － you your watch －No, .
A. Did; find out; I didn't B. Have; found; not yet
C. Have; looked for; I have D. Did; find; not yet
( )10. －Jay used to talk in class, －Yes, but now he doesn't.
A. didn't he B. usedn't he C. did he D. both A and B
( )11. －Mr. Li will check our homework soon. you it
－Not yet. I'm doing it right now.
A. Do; finish B. Had; finished C. Will; finish D. Have; finished
( )12. －I will miss you when I go abroad for further study this autumn.
－Don't worry. You can me by email.
A. come up with B. get along with
C. make friends with D. keep in touch with
( )13. My father has gone to Hong Kong on holiday. He to Nanjing until next week.
A. will return B. won't return
C. will return back D. won't return back
( )14. － local people’s life, the government has built a sports centre and a youth centre here.
－Great! There are more places for people to have fun.
A. Improve B. Improving C. To improving D. To improve
( )15. －Have you finished your report
. But it's almost done.
A. Yes, I have B. Not exactly
C. More or less D. Of course I have
( )16.I have bought a Chinese – English dictionary When and where_____ you _____ it
A. have, bought B. did, buy C. will, buy D. do, buy
( ) 17. He has kept in touch with us .
A. since a month B. for a month C. for a month ago D. in a month
( ) 18. great fun it is to fly in a balloon!
A. What B. What a C. How a D. How
( )19.My son ＿＿＿＿＿ up yet because he ＿＿＿＿＿ to bed very late last night.
A. hasn’t got; has gone B. didn’t get; went C. doesn’t get; went D. hasn’t got; went
( )20.—Do you mind my sitting here —___________.The woman sitting here has just left.
A. You’d better not. B. Of course not C. Yes, please D. No, you can’t
二、完形填空
A thousand years age Hong Kong was covered by a thick forest. As more and more people came to 1 in Hong Kong, these trees were cut down and burnt. Now there is 2 forest left, though（然而）there are still some small areas covered in trees．We call these woods. Elephants, tigers and many 3 animals were living in the thick forest. When people came to live in Hong Kong, the 4 began to die out. Early farmers grew rice and 5 pigs and chickens in the valleys. They cut down the trees and burnt them. They needed 6 to keep themselves warm in winter, to cook their food and to keep away the dangerous animals. Elephants quickly disappeared because there was not enough food for them. 7 did most of the wolves and tigers. Monkeys and many other animals soon 8 in the same way.
You might think that there are no longer any animals in Hong Kong 9 in the zoos. But there are still about 36 different animals 10 there. One of the most interesting of Hong Kong’s animals is the barking deer. These are beautiful little animals 11 a rich brown coat and a white patch (补钉) under the tail. They look like deer but they are much smaller. They are less than two feet 12 .They make a noise rather like a dog 13 . In Hong Kong the barking deer has only a real enemy (敌人)― 14 . People hunt these little animals though it is illegal (违法的). There are now not many barking deer left. So it is important 15 people to protect wild animals.
( ) 1. A. work B. study C. live D. enjoy
( ) 2. A. many B. a few C. no D. not
( ) 3. A. other B. others C. the other D. another
( ) 4. A. people B. animals C. plants D. things
( ) 5. A. grew B. made C. got D. kept
( ) 6. A. fire B. hotness C. heat D. stoves (炉子)
( ) 7. A. So B. Such C. As D. Nor
( ) 8. A. lived B. died C. came D. left
( ) 9. A. besides B. except C. and D. or
( ) 10. A. live B. to live C. lived D. living
( ) 11. A. have B. without C. with D. get
( ) 12. A. high B. higher C. short D. shorter
( ) 13. A. shouting B. crying C. barking D. talking
( ) 14. A. tigers B. men C. wolves D. elephants
( ) 15. A. to B. for C. like D. of
三、阅读理解
(A)
When I was a little girl, my family lived in the countryside. There was a beautiful river near my home. The water was clean and cool. I liked to go fishing there with my mother. We would catch fish, look for clams(蛤)and play in the water. There were also a lot of birds near the river. We would spend all day watching the birds.
Now my family live in the city. Last Sunday, my daughter asked me to take her to see the river I was always talking about. "I want to go fishing there so much with you and Grandma,” she said.
When we went to the river, we only saw a factory and a mountain of waste. My mother was surprised, my daughter was disappointed, and I was sad. The river was my best friend. I grew up with it. Now there are no fish in it, and the birds have gone too. I hear them crying for help. But what can I do
( )1. When the writer went back to see the river, what did she find
A. The pollution in the river was serious.
B. The river was a good place for children to play around.
C. Bird watching was more and more popular along the river.
D. There were no fish because too many people went fishing there.
( )2. Who is the "Grandma" in this passage
A. The writer herself. B. The writer's mother.
C. The writer's daughter. D. The writer's grandmother.
( )3. What did the writer mean when she said "I grew up with it.”
A. She helped clean the river.
B. She spent much time playing around the river.
C. She had many friends who lived near the river.
D. She grew well by eating fish and clams from the river
(B)
Wednesday, 4 August 1943
Dear Kitty,
We've been hiding in the "Secret Annexe" for a whole year now. You know a lot about our lives, but there is so much that I cannot tell you. To help you understand how different our lives are from ordinary(平常)times, I’ll give you a description of what happens on a normal night.
At nine o'clock, everyone gets ready for bed. Everything has to be moved around. Chairs are moved and blankets are pulled out. I sleep on a little couch. It's not very long, so a chair is used to lengthen(加长)it. All kinds of things are used for everyone to make them comfortable for the night. When Peter is finished, it is my turn to wash and clean my teeth. At nine thirty, I finish washing and remove all of my things from where we wash. At ten o'clock, the lights are turned off. For the next fifteen minutes, the only sound is the squeaking of beds as people turn from side to side. At eleven thirty. I hear the bathroom door squeak, and then Dussel comes in to get ready for bed. He always stays up late to work. At three o'clock, I have to get up to use the toilet. I then lie awake for a while trying to get back to sleep. The sounds of Dussel gasping and groaning in his sleep often keep me awake at this hour. From time to time, gunfire wakes everyone up between the hours of one and four. I usually grab(抓起)my pillow(枕头)and slippers and hurry to Daddy’s room when this happens. At a quarter to seven, the alarm clock goes off and by a quarter past seven, everyone is up and ready to begin a new day.
Anne
( )4. How long has Anne been hiding in the "Secret Annexe"
A. Half a year. B. One year.
C. More than one year. D. She doesn't tell Kitty.
( )5. Who is probably the last one to wash before going to bed
A. Kitty. B. Anne. C. Dussel. D. Peter.
( )6. How does Anne feel between the hours of one and four when gunfire is heard
A. Scared. B. Comfortable. C. Pleased. D. Relaxed.
( )7. Anne tells Kitty what happens on a normal night because .
A. Kitty knows nothing about her life
B. she wants to share with Kitty her happy life there
C. she asks Kitty for help because their lives are difficult
D. her life there is quite different from ordinary times
(C)
People know the danger of fires. It’s good for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are some suggestions（建议）：
Put a smoke alarm（报警器）in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape (逃脱) plans. They should know all the ways of getting out of the house. If there is a fire，everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.
Buy fire extinguishers (灭火器) in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use them.
Practice for a fire. They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules：
＊Don’t open a hot door！The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
＊Stay close to the floor！Smoke can be more dangerous than fire；the best air is near the floor because smoke rises.
＊What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn First，stop！Don’t run！The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop！Fall to the floor. Then roll！Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket (毯子) around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.
There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire，don’t forget to call 119 for help.
( ) 8. What does it mean when a smoke alarm rings at home
A. You have to get up. B. Water is running to the floor.
C. Something is burning. D. Something is lost.
( ) 9. The writer advises people to do the following to prepare for a fire except that .
A. they use electrical cookers B. they make escape plans
C. they buy fire extinguishers D. they practice for a fire
( ) 10. When a fire happens, if you open the hot door.
A. the fire will grow more quickly B. the electricity will be cut off
C. the door will soon be on fire D. you will leave the house quickly from the door
( ) 11. What are the right steps you should take when your hair or clothes catch fire
A. Stop, run, roll. B. Stop, drop, roll.
C. Run, drop, roll. D. Drop, roll, stop.
(D)
What will the house of the future look like Could it have gardens on its walls，or a pool with fish for dinner Architects (建筑师) believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.
The tree house
Many architects in the world would like to build a “tree house”.Like a leaf，the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water，produce electricity，and even create fresh air for the home. The “root” (根) of the house is deep under the ground. It uses the soil (土壤) to the home’s temperature.
The lizard (蜥蜴) house
Like a lizard，changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it’s in the bright sun，the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days，it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.
Meals at home
This design is perhaps as much about the future of food production as architecture (建筑风格). It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes，carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning，you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.
Learning from the past
Looking to the future isn’t the only way to be green. Sometimes，ancient techniques (古老的技术) can also help cut down energy use. For example，a chimney (烟囱) can be a useful air conditioner（调节器） because it is easier for hot air to flow out at the chimney.
( ) 12. What is the best title of the passage
A. Green Houses of the Future B. Different kinds of houses
C. The Greener，the Better D. How to Build Green Houses
( ) 13. We can heat water，produce electricity or create fresh air for the home .
A. with the root of a leaf B. with the energy from sunlight
C. with the soil under the ground D. with the tree built at home
( ) 14. What will happen to the cover of the lizard house when it’s in the bright sun
A. It will turn white. B. It will produce energy.
C. It will produce light. D. It will turn dark.
( ) 15. The passage seems to tell us that meals at home in the future .
A. will be more delicious B. need more cooks
C. will be greener D. will be easy to cook
四、词汇
A.根据句意及中文或英文提示写出单词。
1. Have you seen the play called We get married (最近)
2. My (丈夫)has worked in Beijing since three years ago.
3. The workers don't put the (废料)into the river any more now.
4. The government has taken action to (改善)the air quality.
5. Later we (意识到) the importance of protecting wild animals.
6. My uncle is going (去国外)to study English next month.
7.This (工厂)use to make much noise.
8. Many new modern (街区)lie in the new area in the city.
9. She is not used to the new (环境).
10.After leaving his hometown , my uncle often feels (not happy because of being alone).
B.用所给单词的适当形式填空。(每小题1分，共5分)
1. Now there are a number of (factory) in our hometown.
2. There is modern cinema in the (north) part of town.
3. Do you know what cause the air (pollute)
4. When my parents got (marry), they didn't have much furniture.
5. Without the volunteers’(志愿者)hard work, it would be (possible) for Nanjing to hold a great YOG.
五、翻译句子
1.从某些方面讲，有开阔的空地和美丽的花园真好。
2.自从小学以来，我们就一直是好朋友。
3.“你爸爸已经去美国了吗 ”“是的.他昨天去的。”
4.政府已经把那块地变成了一个公园。
5.你已经收到他的来信了吗？
六、任务性阅读
Here are some ways on how to talk with your parents.
Try to start your talk with something fun because this will make talking easier. For example, ask your parents questions about their day. How’s work They love this!
Make it clear what you want to tell your parents. If they have an opinion（主张）, let them finish and don’t disturb（打扰）. Ask them to do the same for you.
Show them respect（尊敬）by listening to them carefully. Look at their eyes sincerely（真诚地）.
Be honest. Honesty builds trust (信任). Life is good when your parents trust you.
If your parents don’t understand, that’s OK. ( 1 )It doesn’t mean they don’t love you or they’re not trying to do that. Sometimes you must be patient and have to talk about these things with them again or in a different way.
( 2 ) When you finish the talk, them listening to you. Say something like “thanks! That helped.” It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often. If you feel there are still things to talk about, set up a time with them to talk about it another day.
1. 将（1）句译成中文____________________________________________________________
2. 在（2）句的空白处分别填入一个适当的词使句意完整、上下文通顺。______________ __________ ____
3. 回答问题：Why should you be honest when you talk to your parents
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4. 在文中找出与It will make talking easier to try to start your talk with something that is very interesting. 意思相近的句子，并将它写在横线上。
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5. 在文中找出最能表达该短文主题的句子或短语，并将它写在横线上。
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七、首字母填空
Jo is 15 and lives in Parkville. When Jo’s grandparents first came to Parkville fifty years ago, it was a quiet (1) v_________. At that time, they had a small house, with some fields.
But Parkville was (2) c_________ to a big city, Arnwick. People from the countryside began to (3) m_________　　　　　 to Arnwick to find jobs and have a better life. And of course they needed places to live in. However（然而）, it was (4)e_________ to live in the centre of Arnwick, so the city government decided to build flats around the edge (边缘) of the city. And soon, Parkville (5) b_________ a suburb (郊区) of Arnwick. Jo’s family live in one of those new flats — there’s no (6) s_________ for small houses any more.
The small local（本地的）school in Parkville has already (7) c_________ down. Jo goes to a school near the centre of Arnwick. It takes longer to get to the school, and this adds (增加) to the traffic pressure（压力）and (8) p_________.
Bigger cities mean more (9) p_________ sometimes. For example, Arnwick needs larger hospitals and more doctors, more buses and fewer private (私人的) cars. It’s difficult to run a big city and to (10) p_________ people. So it also needs more laws（法律）and more police, and more taxes (税收) to pay for everything.
八、书面表达
我们的家乡这些年来发生了巨大的变化。请以“The changes in my hometown" 为题,写一篇短文,提示如下:
1.过去是个安静的地方，没有什么污染。人们主要骑车或步行去城镇;
2.现在情况发生了很大变化，人变多了，树变少了，环境没有以前好了;
3.一个新的火车站从两年前起投入使用，交通更快更便利;
4.变化带来许多好处，但也引发许多问题;
5.大多数年轻人还是感到高兴，因为变化给他们带来了现代化的生活。
The changes in my hometown
参考答案
一、单项填空
1-5 DADDB 6-10 DABBD 11-15 DDBDB 16-20 BBADB
二、完形填空
1-5 CCACD 6-10 AABBD 11-15 CACBB
三、阅读理解
1-3 ABB 4-7 BCAD 8-11 CAAB 12-15 ABDC
四、词汇
A.
1 2 3 4 5
recently husband waste improve realized
6 7 8 9 10
abroad factory blocks environment lonely
B.
1 2 3 4 5
factories northern pollution married impossible
五、翻译句子
1. In some ways，it's nice to have open spaces and pretty gardens.
2. We have been good friends since we were at primary school.
3. —Has your father gone to the USA
—Yes, he went there yesterday.
4. The government has turned that piece of land into a park.
5. Have you heard from Him yet
六、任务性阅读
1 这并不意味着他们不爱你或他们没有尽力那么去做。
2 thank， for
3 Because honesty builds trust.
4 Try to start your talk with something fun because this will make talking easier.
5 Here are some ways on how to talk with your parents.
七、首字母填空
1. village 2. close 3. move 4. expensive 5. became
6. space 7. closed 8. pollution 9. problems 10. protect
八、书面表达
One possible version:
The changes in my hometown
Great changes have taken place in my hometown. It used to be a quiet place. There was not much pollution. People mainly went to the town by bike or on foot. Now things have changed a lot. There are a lot more people and fewer trees. The environment is not as good as before. A new railway nation has been in use since two years ago. It's faster and easier to go out. The changes have brought us many advantages but they have also caused many problem. However, most young people feel happy because the changes have brought them a modern life.