河南-(2024)人教英语八年级上Unit5小测
班级:_______ 姓名:________
(满分:100分)
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阅读理解(每小题2分,共40分)
What’s your name How do your parents call you at home
In ancient (古代的) China, people have three names: their family name, given name, and courtesy name (字).
Do you know the famous poet—Li Bai His family name is Li, his given name is Bai, and his courtesy name is Taibai.
People use (使用) their given names when they are with their family or friends. And your elders (长辈) like your grandparents and parents call your given name at home. But in the workplace, people use their courtesy names.
Men get their courtesy names when they are 20 years old. Women get their courtesy names after they get married (结婚).
1.What names do the ancient Chinese people have
A.Family name, given name and courtesy name
B.Middle name, given name and courtesy name
C.Family name, middle name and given name
D.Family name, middle name and courtesy name
2.What is Li Bai’s courtesy name
A.Li. B.Bai. C.Li Bai. D.Taibai.
3.Which (哪个) name do your grandparents call you at home
A.Family name B.Given name C.Courtesy name D.Full name
4.When do men get their courtesy names
A.When they are eighteen. B.When they are nineteen.
C.When they are twenty. D.When they are twenty-one.
5.Which of the following is TRUE
A.People use their courtesy names in the workplace.
B.Parents call children their family names at home.
C.Women get the courtesy name when they are 20.
D.People have three names in China now.
B
Wonderland is the hometown of minifishers. Because the winter there is cold, they go to
warmer places for the winter and go back home the next spring to have their babies. Every year.
hundreds of minifishers visit Starland. They stay there with their families for several months. They usually sleep during the daytime and wake up in the evening to look for food. Small fish are their favourite.
Minifishers were first found in Starland one hundred years ago. Now Starland has become their most important stopping place for the winter. But this could change soon because people in Starland are thinking of building factories near the minifishers' winter home. Minifishers are shy and do not easily change the way they live. It is likely for them to leave Starland and never come back again, If they are unable to find the food, they will easily die out.
Can we do something to help these friends from the sky Though making money is important, people in Starland should know the lives of other animals are important, too. Man cannot live without animals. We are the equal members in the same nature. Let's work together to help them.
6.What may a minifisher be
A.A factory worker. B.A fishing man. C.A kind of fish. D.A kind of bird.
7.Why do minifishers come to Starland
A.Because the winter in Starland is warm.
B.Because their babies are born in Starland.
C.Because they cannot find their way home.
D.Because they enjoy meeting people in Starland.
8.What does the underlined word "this" mean in the second paragraph
A.The winter home of minifishers will be moved.
B.Starland is a good place for minifishers to spend the winter.
C.Minifishers were first found in Starland one hundred years ago.
D.Building factories near Starland will scare away minifishers. .
9.What does the writer think of the idea of building factories
A.It takes too much money to build factories.
B.The new factories will not be good for the people in Starland.
C.The minifishers' winter home is a good place for new factories.
D.People should think about other living things before building factories.
10.What is the best title for the passage
A.Wonderland B.Minifishers
C.Starland D.The hometown of minifishers
C
The homestay provides English learning students with the good chance to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of an American home.
The host
The host (主人) will provide healthy meals and clean rooms. And the host will offer help and advice on your physical (身体的) and mental (精神的) health.
Living Area
Host families are mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4. Most hosts don’t live in Zone 1 because it is in the central New York and most of it is trading center (商业中心). Most of the rooms in Zone 3 and 4 are larger than those in Zone 2.
Meal Plans
It’s important to know that few American families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your breakfast mainly includes fruit juice, bread and coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not part of the breakfast. Dinners are usually made up of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend to visit you, you must ask your host for permission (许可) first, because some families feel uncomfortable when there are strangers at their home.
11.Which of the following will the host provide
A.Clean rooms. B.A swimming pool. C.A car. D.English books.
12.Which zone is in central New York
A.Zone 1. B.Zone 2. C.Zone 3. D.Zone 4.
13.What do most hosts would like to offer for breakfast
A.Fruit juice, cheese and coffee. B.Fruit juice, bread and coffee.
C.Fruit, fish and cold meat. D.Fruit juice, dessert and vegetables.
14.Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage
A.The hosts will care for your physical and mental health.
B.Few American families offer the traditional cooked breakfast.
C.You can’t invite any friends to the house without asking the host.
D.Most of the rooms in Zone 3 and 4 are smaller than those in Zone 2.
15.Where can we probably read this passage
A.In a storybook.
B.In a dictionary.
C.In an English learning magazine.
D.On a cooking TV programme.
D
May 13th is my birthday. But in my country, thirteen is not a lucky(幸运的)number. 16 They don’t think 13 is a good number. Also people don’t like to live on the thirteenth floor.
My friend, Jim has the same idea. 17 One day, he asked some friends to have dinner. 18 “Oh, there are thirteen people here,” he said. “That’s too bad.” Everyone was not happy at that time.
But Mr. and Mrs. Brown were happy. Mr. Brown said,”Don’t worry, my dear friends. 19 My wife will have a baby in a few weeks.”
All of them were happy again.
“Congratulations(祝贺)!” they said to Mr. and Mrs. Brown. 20
From the story, you can know that numbers can affect(影响)people’s life.
A.When they sat around the dinner table, he began to count the people.
B.We have fourteen people here today.
C.They had the nice food and had a good time that evening.
D.People don’t like the number 13.
E.He doesn’t like the number 13, either(也).
二、完形填空(每小题1分,共15分)
Li Kang has a wonderful birthday party this evening. If he doesn’t have the 21 this evening, he will have to wait for another four years. Do you know why 22 his birthday is very special. It is on 23 29th. As we all know, there are usually 24 twenty-eight days in February. But how does his birthday happen We know that there is one leap year (闰年) every 25 years. When the leap year 26 , there are twenty-nine days in February. Li Kang 27 born on the last day of February in a leap year. That’s the reason (原因) 28 it.
This evening Li Kang’s parents cook lots of delicious food. His 29 friends come to his party, too. He 30 very happy.
On the table, there is a big birthday 31 with twelve stars on it. He and 32 friends all sit around the table. Just at this time, suddenly the lights in the dining room all go off. The birthday cake 33 to go round and round automatically (自动地) and the twelve 34 start to twinkle (闪烁) with nice music. When Li Kang and his friends see these, they all shout excitedly, “ 35 ! It’s a smart (智能的) birthday cake!” Li Kang guesses that this cake must be made by his father because his father is an engineer (工程师). This evening Li Kang is so excited and happy.
21.A.date B.party C.plan D.game
22.A.So B.But C.And D.Because
23.A.January B.February C.March D.April
24.A.only B.also C.really D.too
25.A.two B.three C.four D.five
26.A.goes B.moves C.comes D.runs
27.A.was B.were C.are D.is
28.A.in B.to C.with D.for
29.A.good B.fine C.glad D.happy
30.A.has B.have C.is D.are
31.A.cake B.card C.present D.sign
32.A.her B.his C.your D.their
33.A.needs B.wants C.likes D.begins
34.A.stars B.pictures C.candles D.lights
35.A.Careful B.Quiet C.Wonderful D.Fresh
三、短文填空 (每小题1分,共10分)
阅读下面短文,根据音标、语境提示及所给词的适当形式,在每个空格内填入一个适当的单词,使其意义准确,拼写正确。
In China, the traffic drives 36 the right. But in England, it is different(不同的). The traffic(交通车辆) drives on the 37 , so you must be very 38 (care) on the street. 39 [b ’f :] you cross a street, you must look to the right first and then the left.
If the traffic lights(交通灯) are 40 , the traffic can go but people mustn’t cross. If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must 41 (stop). Then the people can cross the road. Everyone(每个人) must 42 the traffic rules when he (she) is crossing a street.
In the morning and in the 43 [‘i:v( )n ] when people go to or come from 44 [w :k], the streets are very busy and full(充满的) of 45 (car). It is the most dangerous(危险的) time in a day.
四、选词填空 (每小题1分,共5分)
cost because with life noise
In the countryside of China, many people are moving to cities to find work. They move 46 there often isn’t much work in the countryside. Services like hospitals and schools are usually not very nice there.
But in the big cities like London, New York,Paris, people are moving out. They want to live a quiet life. They don’t like the city because the city is 47 and dirty(脏的). The traffic is heavy. Living in the cities 48 too much. They want a house with a garden and clean air. So they move to the countryside 49 clean water and green trees. There, they begin new 50 and try to make new friends.
五、补全对话 (每小题2分,共10分)
补全对话
A: Hi, Zhang Lin. Long time no see. 51
B: Just so-so. You know my English was poor. I went to an English summer school to improve it during the summer holiday, so I didn’t have enough time to travel or take part in any activities.
A: 52
B: Yes, it has improved a lot. How was your summer holiday, Jack
A: It was wonderful. Tom, Tony and I spent the whole holiday helping others in a disabled children’s home.
B: 53
A: Of course. We did a lot of things, such as feeding disabled children, telling stories to them and cleaning rooms for them.
B: 54 !
A: Yes, it really was. I have learned a lot from it. Though I had no time to travel, I still feel very happy.
B: 55
A: I think we’ll go there this winter holiday again. Would you like to join us
B: Yes, I’d love to. Helping others can make us happy.
六、书面表达 (20分)
56.假如你是Anna,你最好的朋友叫Lisa。请你根据下列表格中的提示内容,以“My Best Friend and I”为题写一篇英语短文,比较一下你们两人的外貌、个性等异同点,并谈谈你们的生活习惯、喜欢的电视节目等。
Appearance (外貌) Hobbies Favorite TV program
Anna thin;long straight hair; black eyes sports and reading sports shows
Lisa Thin;long straight hair;black eyes sports and reading talent shows
要求:
1.表格中的提示内容要全部体现在文章中,可适当发挥;
2.语意通顺,逻辑清晰,书写规范,80词左右。
My Best Friend and I
参考答案:
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A D B C A D A B D B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A B D C D E A B C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B D B A C C A D A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 A B D A C
36.on 37.left 38.careful 39.Before 40.green 41.stop 42.obey/follow 43.evening 44.work 45.cars
46.because 47.noisy 48.costs 49.with 50.lives
51.How are you doing 52.Has your English improved 53.Did you do a lot of things 54.How meaningful it was 55.When do you think you’ll go there again
56.例文:
Hello, my name is Anna, and Lisa is my best friend. We are in the same class. Let me tell you something about my best friend and I.
We look the same in some ways. We both have long straight hair. She is as thin as me. Both of us like sports and reading. And we are both hard-working and good at our subjects. But in some ways, we are different. She is taller and more outgoing than me. She is also better at singing. However, I dance better than her. As for TV programs, we also have different opinions. She likes talent shows. However, I really like sports shows.
In fact, we don’t really care if our friends are the same as us or different from us.