八年级英语上册期末复习组合训练十六
一、完形填空
Albert was crazy about computer games. He could spend hours and hours in front of the _1_.When people asked him to _2_ that habit, he would say, “Sorry,this is my real life.”
Among all his games there was one he liked best. He collected turtles in the _3_.He was really good at it. One day, _4_ he got home from school,everything had changed. When he _5_ the computer as usual, he heard some strange noises._6_ the screen broke, and from inside came thousands of little turtles.
His parents thought it was _7_ duty to look after the turtles.
Looking after thousands of turtles was not _8_ .Albert learned something about turtles. He studied their diet and habits, and he began to think up ways to feed them.He also tried to make them leave his room, but it _9_ worked. Then he got used to living among turtles. He liked playing with them and calling them _10_ their names.Everyone, including his parents, his friends and his teachers, _11_ hearing Albert's stories. Finally,the day arrived when Albert _12_ his computer.
That same day, just as _13_ as they had arrived, the turtles disappeared.Albert's parents worried that he would return to his computer, but that didn't happen.Albert went to the _14_ shop. He returned with a turtle and some other animals he wanted to look after and learn about.
And even today Albert is still learning and _15_ new things about animals.Every time someone asks him about it, he points at his pets and says, “This is my real life."
( )1.A.book B. dictionary C.picture D. screen
( )2.A.break B.keep C.make D.cover
( )3.A.program B.article C.game D.show
( )4.A.before B.when C.unless D.if
( )5.A.turned on B.looked for C. brought out D.fell down
( )6.A.Luckily B.Suddenly C.Finally D.Especially
( )7.A.their B.our C.his D.her
( )8.A.easy B.difficult C.boring D.fair
( )9.A.sometimes B. often C.always D.never
( )10.A.for B.by C.as D. without
( )11.A.imagined B.enjoyed C.minded D. stood
( )12.A. bought B.repaired C.forgot D. touched
( )13.A.quickly B.slowly C.seriously D.quietly
( )14.A.clothes B. fruit C.gift D.pet
( )15.A.teaching B.inventing C.discovering D. achieving
二、阅读理解
A
The Giving Tree
Season's greetings
In the spirit of the season, we are once again starting our yearly Giving Tree!Last year, our effort was a big success and we were able to provide over 300 gifts for many families in need. We would be greatly thankful for your effort again to help brings smiles to the children's faces in our sister school.
The Giving Tree will start on Monday, November 1st, and you will be able to pick a snowman off the tree in our office. Each child will have 3 snowmen that include some information about them(toy requests, clothing size, and shoe size). You may pick one or more of any of the snowmen.
Something new this year
We will have an online list for you to pick a “virtual(虚拟的)snowman”.Log on our website and go to the Giving Tree and follow instructions.
All gifts should be sent to the children on or before Thursday, December 9th!
Thank you for all your support!
Happy holidays!
.( )1. The main purpose of this activity is to____.
A.help children in need
B. introduce some holidays
C. give away gifts to teachers
D. call on people to plant trees
( )2. What is special about this year's Giving Tree
A. People may pick one or more of the snowmen.
B. It will provide more than 300 gifts for children.
C. People can pick a "virtual snowman"from an online list.
D.It will send a thank-you note to people who help the children.
( )3. The passage might be.
A.a news report B. a poster C.a diary D.a science story
B
As more and more Chinese people are enjoying the convenience brought from shared bikes, another shared business may become the next big hit-shared chargers(共享充电宝).The chargers have already appeared at 37 sites in Xi'an. People in Xi'an can find them in places like restaurants and shopping malls.
How to enjoy the special service? That's easy! Users can scan a QR code(扫描二维码)on a machine to rent one of the chargers.Of course, before using,users need to pay a deposit(押金)of 100 yuan.But if a user's Alipay-based Zhima Credit scores are600 or over 600, he or she doesn't have to pay a deposit. The chargers are free to usefor the first hour, and will cost 1 yuan per hour after that. You can spend at most 10yuan a day. So don't worry about the cost!
Many businessmen in China show great interest in the project. Now some companies are developing the shared charger business. In the near future, users can enjoy the service throughout China's cities.
( )1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.People need to scan a QR code to buy a shared charger.
B. There are 73 sites for shared chargers in Xi'an now.
C. Everyone has to pay 100 yuan first for a shared charger.
D. People may enjoy shared chargers in a restaurant in Xi'an.
( )2. Jim used a shared charger for 3 hours, and he should pay____ for it at last.
A.1 yuanB.2 yuanC.3 yuanD.10 yuan
( )3. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us____.
A.where people can rent shared chargers
B. why people can rent shared chargers
C.how people can rent shared chargers
D.when people can rent shared chargers
( )4. Who are developing the shared charger business now
A. Some companies in China.
B. Some universities in China.
C. Some companies all over the world.
D. Some businessmen throughout the world.
C
Fights at school sometimes happen. But how can you keep away from a fight Here's something you can do.
Be calm. Sometimes, you feel so angry that you really want to teach somebody a lesson. But being angry can't solve problems. Neither can a fight. Instead, it may bring you more problems. In the school, everyone involved(卷入)in a fight will be punished,no matter who started it. There are no winners in a fight.
Shout loudly. If you know someone is coming up behind you to attack, turn toward the person with your hands up in front of your body and loudly say “stop”before walking away. Loud voice can usually make the attacker calm down. If the person doesn't stop, cry for help by calling out the name of a teacher whose office is nearby.
_ _Your friend may ask you to join in a fight. Learn to say no. Helping him fight is not really helpful to him. If you really want to give him a hand, try to ask him to give it up. Also, you can tell him if he gets involved in a fight, he may get hurt and be punished. Then, try to learn why he wants a fight and help him find a right way to deal with the problem.
( )1. The underlined word "attack" in Paragraph 3 means"____”in Chinese.
A.拥抱B.攻击C.阻止D.吸引
( )2. Which of the following sentences can be put in the blank
A.Face bravely.
B. Join in a fight.
C.Learn to refuse.
D. Talk to someone.
( )3. The passage is written to____.
A.help students keep away from fights B. warn students not to fight
C. advise students to help each other D. encourage students to work hard
( )4.The passage is written in a(n)tone(语气).
A.sadB.angryC. seriousD.crazy
D
Paramedics(急救医士)are people who help others. They take care of the people who have accidents. They help people who suddenly get sick. They quickly treat the sick or injured person. Then they take the person to a hospital.
How do paramedics find the sick or injured person When someone suddenly gets sick or injured,a family member or friend makes an emergency(急救)call.The worker who answers the emergency call will call the paramedics right now. The paramedics drive an ambulance(救护车) to get to the sick or injured person.
The paramedics must get to the person quickly. They must get the person to the hospital quickly, too. That's why an ambulance has a siren. A siren makes a loud sound to warn other cars. Cars usually run aside to let the ambulance go by.
Paramedics work in teams of two. The two paramedics work together. One paramedic drives the ambulance. The other paramedic stays in the back,helping the sick person. They work together to bring the person to the hospital.
When paramedics are helping someone, they can get help, too. A paramedic can call a doctor. The doctor can tell the paramedic what to do.
To become paramedics, people must be trained. They work long and hard.They spend several months in classes taught by doctors. They must learn how to tell what's wrong with a sick person. They must learn how to use equipment(设备).They practice their skills so that they can learn how to do their work well. The training and practice make them ready to help people.
( )1. The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “siren” in this passage is probably"____”.
A.导航B.定位C.灭火器D.警报器
( )2. What kind of training does a paramedic need to take
①Having classes taught by doctors.
②Treating patients in hospital.
③Learning how to use equipment.
④Learning how to tell what's wrong with a sick person.
A.①②③
B.①②④
C.①③④
D.②③④
( )3. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Ways to Avoid Accidents
B. Help from Paramedics
C.Training from Doctors
D. Importance of Getting Help
( )4. In which part of a magazine can we read the passage
A. First Aid
B. Traffic Rules
C. Personal Interests
D.Self Protection
三、任务型阅读, 请阅读文章,根据文章内容从A-F六个选项中选出合适的句子填入文章空白处,使文章通顺、连贯。选项中有一项是多余选项。
People know the dangers of fires. It's good for a family to learn how to prepare fora fire. Here are some suggestions:
1.____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.
2.____ They should know all the ways 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.
Place some fire extinguishers(灭火器)in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use them.
3.____They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety.Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:
·4.____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.
·5____.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 around you to keep the air away from the fire that may still be on you.
A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire, don't forget to call 119 for help.
A. What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn
B. Don't open a hot door!
C. Make escape plans.
D. Practice for a fire.
E. Put a smoke alarm in the house.
F.There are many possible causes for fires.
四、词汇运用,阅读下面短文,然后根据括号内所给汉语提示写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
A life without a friend is a life without sunshine. I can't agree more. And it always makes me think about my best friend Kelly, an outgoing and 1.____(善解人意的)girl.We have lots of hobbies in 2.____(相同).Both of us like shopping online. On weekends, we always climb the mountain which is the highest in our city.The air is 3.____(更新鲜的)than that in other places. Kelly believes that thebest way to relax is 4.____(通过)exercise.Of course, it is also a good way to share our 5.____(经历)on the way.
Kelly always helps me out with any of my problems. She is good at study and she always asks me to take the schoolwork 6.____(严肃地).She says,“Don't put off what you can do today 7.____(直到······为止)tomorrow.”As long as we both have free time, she invites me to go out to practice speaking English with 8.____(外国人).My English improved a lot in this way. And I won the English competition this term.
It is well-known that a good friend is like a 9.____(镜子).Kelly is such afraid.She 10.____(伸手)for my hands and touches my heart.
五、语法填空, 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,每空不多于3个单词。
Mental(精神的)Vacation
Do you like going for a vacation Yes But you can't leave your work whenever you want.1.____(luck), there is another kind of vacation. It is a mental vacation.
How to have a mental vacation It 2.____(be) difficult at all. Sleeping is also a kind of vacation. To make it a more 3.____(enjoy) vacation,before you go to bed at night, think about the 4.____(thing) you enjoyed in the past or about the things you want. Don't think about bad or unhappy things. Emptying your mind of thoughts is a really 5.____truly relaxing vacation. This kind of vacation can goon, even while working, studying, or doing 6.____(nothing) else.However,it is not so common, because it needs training.
You can use the methods mentioned above once in a while,for a few moments at work. You can use them while walking, waiting 7.____line, traveling in a train or bus. You can also use 8.____(they) between different housework. It is very useful. You give a rest to your brain and mind.It calms(使平静)down your mind and helps you focus(集中)9.____(good). It gives you a break from work or studies,and also makes you forget your problems for a while, just like 10.____true vacation.
组合训练十六答案
一、【短文大意】艾伯特痴迷电脑游戏,他认为那才是他真正的生活。有一天,艾伯特的电脑中出来许多小乌龟,他不得不照顾它们。最终,艾伯特戒掉了电脑游戏,乌龟也消失了。
1.D【解析】由上一句中的computers games可知,他可以在“屏幕”前花费大量的时间,故选D项。
2.A【解析】此处是指人们让他改掉那个习惯。break a habit意为“改掉坏习惯”,是固定搭配。
3.C【解析】由上一句“Among all his games there was one he liked best.”可知,他在(最喜欢的)“游戏”里收集乌龟。
4.B 【解析】一天,当他从学校回到家,一切都改变了。when意为“当······时”,符合文意。
5.A【解析】当他像往常一样打开电脑时,他听到一些奇怪的声音。turn on意为“打开”,符合文意。look for意为“寻找”;bring out意为“使表现出”;fall down意为“跌倒”。
6.B 【解析】结合句意可知,屏幕“突然”碎了,从里面出来许多小乌龟。
7.C【解析】联系上下文可知,照顾这些乌龟是艾伯特的责任,故选his。
8.A【解析】由下文内容可知,照顾那么多乌龟不“容易”,故选A项。
9.D【解析】由下一句“Then he got used to living among turtles.”可知,然后他习惯了和乌龟生活在一起,故此处是指他也试图让乌龟离开他的房间,但“从没有”成功。
10.B【解析】他喜欢和它们一起玩,用名字叫它们。call sb.by sth.为固定用法。
11.B 【解析】艾伯特因照顾乌龟而不再沉迷电脑游戏,他们应该喜欢听到他的事情,故选enjoyed。
12.C【解析】结合语境可知,此处是指终于有一天艾伯特“忘记”了他的电脑。
13.A【解析】由上文内容可知,乌龟是突然出现的,故此处是指它们像当初出现一样很快消失了,故选quickly。
14.D 【解析】由下一句中的returned with a turtle and some other animals 可知,艾伯特去了“宠物”商店。
15.C 【解析】结合选项和句意可知,直到今天艾伯特仍在学习和“发现”一些关于动物的新事物,故选C项。
二、
A
【短文大意】本文介绍了一所学校的一项慈善活动的信息。这项慈善活动旨在帮助有需要的孩子们。
1.A【解析】推理判断题。根据“Season's greetings”部分中的“we were able to provide over 300gifts for many families in need”和“help brings miles to the children's faces”可知,这项慈善活动去年给贫困家庭提供了许多礼物,今年将给孩子们带去欢笑。由此可推知,这项慈善活动的主要目的是帮助有需要的孩子们。
2.C【解析】细节理解题。根据“Something new this year”部分中的“We will have an online list for you to pick a'virtual snowman'.”可知,今年的慈善活动会有一个在线列表,人们可以从列表中挑选一个虚拟的雪人,这是其特殊之处。
3.B【解析】推理判断题。根据文章的内容可知,本文主要介绍了一项慈善活动的信息,其目的是号召人们给有需要的孩子们捐赠礼物;再结合选项可知,本文很可能是一张海报。
B
【短文大意】继共享单车之后,又出现了共享充电宝,它为人们的生活提供了极大的便利。
1.D【解析】推理判断题。由第一段最后一句可知,在西安,人们能在饭店或购物中心等地方找到共享充电宝。
2.B【解析】数字计算题。由第二段中的“The chargers are free to use for the first hour, and will cost 1 yuan per hour after that.”可知,使用这种共享充电宝时,1小时内是免费的,超出1小时之后每小时收费1元。题干中吉姆使用这种充电宝3个小时,故应付费2元。
3.C【解析】段落大意题。第二段主要告诉我们如何租用共享充电宝。
4.A【解析】细节理解题。由最后一段前两句可知,在中国,很多商人对这个项目表现出极大的兴趣,而且现在一些公司正在发展共享充电宝业务。
C
【短文大意】本文讲的是如何避免发生校园斗殴事件。文章提到了三种解决方法,分别是;冷静下来、大声喝止和学会拒绝。
1.B【解析】词义猜测题。画线单词是attack,根据上下文的描述可推断,如果你知道有个人准备从身后“攻击”你,你可以转身用手挡住,并要求他住手,故attack的含义是“攻击”。
2.C【解析】推理判断题。根据设空后的“Learn to say no.”可推断,本段讲的是“学会拒绝”,故选C。
3.A【解析】推理判断题。由第一段的内容可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是帮助学生远离打架斗殴,故选A。
4.C【解析】推理判断题。通读全文可知,作者写这篇文章时语气是“严肃的”,故选C。
D
【短文大意】本文介绍了急救医士的工作职责以及如何成为急救医士。
1.D 【解析】词义猜测题。由画线单词所在句的下一句“A siren makes a loud sound to warn other cars.”可知,发出很大的响声来警告其他汽车的应该是警报器,故siren的意思是“警报器”。
2.C【解析】细节理解题。由最后一段的描述可知,急救医士需要接受的训练有上医生教授的课程、学习如何判断病人的病情以及如何使用设备,故选C项。
3.B【解析】标题概括题。本文介绍了“急救医士”的工作情况,故最合适的标题是B项。
4.A【解析】推理判断题。本文围绕急救医士展开,故可推断我们能在杂志的“急救”版块看到这篇文章。
三、【短文大意】火灾是很危险的,学会如何预防和应对火灾的发生对于一个家庭来说是很重要的。在这篇短文中,作者给我们提供了一些建议。
1.E【解析】根据“Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to. go off. The alarm makes a loud sound.”可知,如果着火的话,烟会促使警报器发出警报,声音很大,然后屋子里面的人们听到后就可以赶紧逃出去了。因此这个建议是“在家里安装一个警报器”。
2.C【解析】根据“If there is a fire,everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to...”可知,如果发生火灾,大家都要遵守逃生计划。由此可知,这个建议是“制订逃生计划”。
3.D【解析】根据“They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety.”可知,这里说的是进行火灾的逃生演习,让孩子们了解防火安全。
4.B【解析】根据“The fire can grow more
quickly if you open the door.”可知,如果打开门,火灾可能会迅速蔓延。因此这个建议是“不要打开一扇滚烫的门”。
5.A【解析】根据“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.”可知,这些建议是告诉我们如果身上着火了该怎么办。
四、【短文大意】作者的好朋友是一个外向且善解人意的女孩,而且她经常帮助作者解决问题。
1.understanding 【解析】由中文提示可知填understanding。
2.common【解析】in common意为“共同的”,是固定搭配,故填common。
3.fresher【解析】由句中“than”可知,此处须用fresh的比较级,故填fresher。
4.through【解析】由中文提示可知填through。
5.experiences【解析】当experience意为“经验”时,为不可数名词;意为“经历”时,为可数名词。此处须用可数名词的复数形式,故填experiences。
6.seriously【解析】take sth.seriously意为“认真对待某事”,故填seriously。
7.until/till【解析】由中文提示可知填until/till。
8.foreigners【解析】句意:·····她邀请我出去与外国人练习英语。foreigner意为“外国人”,此处须用复数形式,故填foreigners。
9.mirror【解析】由中文提示和前面的不定冠词a可知填mirror。
10.reaches【解析】主语She为第三人称单数,时态是一般现在时,谓语动词须用第三人称单数,故填reaches。
五、【短文大意】本文介绍了精神度假的方式、时间及好处等。
1.Luckily【解析】考查词性转换。根据上下文及所给词的意思可知,此空意为“幸运地”,在句首作状语,应用副词,故填Luckily。
2.isn't【解析】考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:这一点儿也不难。not..:at all 意为“一点儿也不······”,所给词是be动词,句子使用一般现在时且主语是It,故填isn't。
3.enjoyable【解析】考查词性转换。此空修饰名词vacation,应用形容词,故填enjoyable。
4.things【解析】考查名词的数。thing是可数名词,且没有被表示单数的词修饰,根据英语表达习惯应用复数形式。
5.and【解析】考查连词。此空前后部分是并列关系,故填并列连词and。
6.anything【解析】考查代词。句意:在工作、学习,甚至做其他任何事情的时候,这种假期都可以持续下去。根据所给词的意思和语境,此空表示“任何事情”,故填anything。
7.in【解析】考查介词。wait in line意为“排队”。
8.them【解析】考查代词。此空作动词use的宾语,故填人称代词的宾格them。
9.well【解析】考查词性转换。此空修饰动词focus,故填与good相对应的副词well。
10.a【解析】考查冠词。根据前文所述意思,可知此处意为“就像一个真正的假期”,且true的发音以辅音音素开头,故填不定冠词a。