八年级（下）Units 1-2 综合能力测试题参考答案
笔试部分 第一卷
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6-10 BCCBB
11-15 CBCBA
II. 16-20 CBCCA
21-25 BCCCA
III. 26-30 BAABD
31-35 DCDCD
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第二卷
IV. 46. why 47. a
48. to buy 49. surprised
50. believes 51. are
52. It 53. presents
54. at 55. playing
V.
Dear Ann,
I’m happy to know that you want to be a volunteer. There are some ways to start.
First, go to an old people’s home and visit some old people. You can accompany them and help them do some housework. Second, teach the children in the children’s hospital how to draw and organize a painting competition. Third, you can talk with disabled people and bring them joy and peace.
I believe you will have a good start!
Best wishes,
Aunt Vera
八年级(下) Units 1-2综合能力测式题
笔试部分(85分）
第一卷 选择题（60分）
I.词汇测试（15分）
i.根据句意，选择与划线部分意思最接近的选项。（共8小题，每小题1分）
()1. — Peter, have you done your homework?
—Not yet, Dad. I have difficulty with the maths questions.
A. pain B. trouble C. peace
()2. — What is your father like?
—He is a humorous (幽默的）person and always has many jokes. He brings us a lot of joy.
A. safety B. sadness C. happiness
()3. — Raise your spirits, kid! It’s nothing serious to fail a single exam.
—Thanks, Ms Wang.
A. Cheer up B. Sit up C. Give up
()4. — Mr Zhang works harder than before.
—Yes, he has to work harder in order to buy a house.
A. so as to B. so that C. so far as
()5. — Could you please tell me some messages about robots? I like them very much.
—Of course.
A. success B. advice C. information
()6. — Please sit down. I am so tired to hold my head up to talk with you.
—Oh, r m so sorry.
A. push B. keep C. lose
()7. — What do you think of tomorrow’s football game?
—I’m sure that it will be put off (推迟), because it will snow tomorrow.
A. proud B. confident C. certain
()8. — Where will the important meeting take place?
—In Shenzhen.
complete B. mention C. happen
ii.从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。（共7小题，每小题1分)
()9. If someone is __________, he or she is unable to use a part of his or her body easily because of an illness or injury.
A. thirsty B. disabled C. hungry
()10. When you__________, you move your head downwards and upwards to show that you are answering “yes” to a question, or to show agreement or understanding.
A. shake B. nod C. wave
()11. — Why are you so unhappy these days, Tim?
—Because my grandmother is badly ill and she__________ pain a lot.
A. takes in. B. breaks down
C. suffers from
()12. — Nowadays, many old people in villages are__________, because their children leave them to work in big cities.
—That’s true.
A. exciting B. lonely
C. hard-working
()13. — What is the__________ of the sign, writing“Yorktown Left”？
—If you want to go to Yorktown, you should drive left.
A. plan B. spelling C. meaning
()14. — Jim, get up and practise the piano.
—Oh, Mom. I’m__________ with it. I don’t like it any more.
A. happy B. bored C. worried
()15. — It is snowing now. We can go outside to make a big snowman.
—__________ Let’s go!
A. That’s a good idea. B. Thank you.
C. It doesn’t matter.
II.完形填空（15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-25 各小题的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。 (共10小题，每小题1.5分）
A person who is attractive (有魅力的) can often attract many friends. Here are some 16 for you to become attractive.
Getting Enough Sleep
People who 17 less look less attractive and less healthy. Sleep plays a (n) 18 role in health, memory, learning, and other aspects (方面). Getting your Ml eight 19 of sleep every night helps you be active and ready to 20 the world every day.
Being Kind
Everyone 21 the person who is friendly and kind. This kind of person 22 smiles to others and makes people around him feel more relaxed and comfortable. A kind person is more 23 to be invited to some activities like a party or picnic.
Having a Sense of Humour (幽默感）
It’s 24 to attract people when you get a great sense of humour. Try to be happy, and then bring happiness to people around you. While doing so, try to make it natural and don’t forget to tell some 25 to make people laugh. You may actually be surprised at how funny and attractive you are.
()16. A. reasons B. results C. suggestions
()17. A. eat B. sleep C. work
()18. A. funny B. special C. important
()19. A. seconds B. minutes C. hours
()20. A. face B. improve C. kill
()21. A. hates B. likes C. remembers
()22. A. never B. sometimes C. usually
()23. A. lively B. lonely C. likely
()24. A. happier B. sadder C. easier
()25. A. jokes B. stories C. ideas
III.阅读理解（30分）
阅读下列短文，从下面每题的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。（共20小题，每小题1.5分）
A
Long long ago, some frogs (青蛙) had a race (比赛). If someone could get to the top of the very tall tower, he would be the winner. A crowd of frogs came around the tower to watch the race.
The race began. No one in the crowd believed that the frogs could get to the top of the tower and they often said, “They will never succeed.” or “The tower is so tall!” to each other.
During the race some of the frogs could not keep climbing, yet other brave frogs kept climbing higher and higher. Some frogs in the crowd continued to say, “It’s too difficult. No one could succeed.”
More and more frogs got tired and gave up, but one continued to climb. This one would not give up! In the end, he got to the top!
All the other frogs wanted to know how he did it. At last, they found out that the winner was deaf— he could not hear the crowd at all!
Never listen to the bad things other people say because they will take your most wonderful hopes and dreams away from you — the ones you have in your heart! Without hopes or dreams, you can never succeed.
()26. What did the frogs want to do?
A. To have a party.
B. To climb to the top of the tower.
C. To live in the tall tower.
D. To enjoy natural beauty.
()27. What did the frogs in the crowd think of the tower?
A. It was hard to climb.
B. It was easy to climb.
C. Only a few frogs could climb it.
D. Most of frogs could climb it.
()28. Why did one of the frogs become the winner?
A. He didn’t give up.
B. He got others’ help.
C. He had a good skill.
D. He was really strong.
()29. What was the matter with the winner?
A. He was blind.
B. He was deaf.
C. He had no legs.
D. He couldn’t speak.
()30. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Never listen to bad things from others.
B. Choose good things to listen to.
C. Others will take your hopes or dreams away.
D. Never lose your hopes or dreams.
B
Noah first experienced volunteering at the age of 7. He helped with the football game at his summer camp. “I realized I could make a difference, even as a kid,” said Noah. Within a few years, he began teaching little children football. He served as an ambassador (大使）at a church and sat with kids so that they wouldn’t be alone. He helped kids with their art at summer camp. He became part of a group that beautified schools and parks with painting. He did all these before he even turned 14.
Now, he volunteers every week. He cleans cages, walks and comforts dogs, and meets people who want to keep pets. When asked his favorite part of volunteering, Noah answered, “I love the smiles, hugs and thanks.”
Noah’s passion (热情）for volunteering is quite great. “It is so rewarding (值得的）to know that I made a difference in someone’s life,” said Noah. “The little bit of time that I took to do something meant a lot in the lives of many others. I’m so happy about it.”
()31. What did Noah do when he first volunteered?
A. He taught kids football.
B. He served as an ambassador.
C. He helped kids with their art.
D. He helped with a football game.
()32. What is Noah’s favorite part of volunteering?
A. The smiles, money and thanks.
B. The smiles, praises and thanks.
C. The smiles, hugs and thanks.
D. The smiles, praises and hugs.
()33. Which is the most likely age of Noah?
A. 7. B. 8. C. 13. D. 17.
()34. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?
A. Noah sat with kids at the church to make them not alone.
B. Now Noah does some voluntary work to take care of dogs.
C. It takes Noah too much time to, do voluntary work.
D. Noah enjoys volunteering very much.
()35. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Ways to volunteer.
B. The meaning of volunteering.
C. How to help Noah.
D. A volunteer — Noah.
C
When your dog comes to you and wags (摇) his tail (尾巴)，that is his way of saying that he loves you. And, if you pay attention to it, you will see that he uses his tail to say so many things. If the dog is wagging his tail, he shows friendliness; if his tail is straight, it means he is getting ready to fight; and if his tail is behind his legs, it means he is giving up the fight.
Unlike dogs, cats，tail language is not so meaningful. When a cat feels threatened (受到威胁的)，he tries to appear big and his tail shakes with a big movement. And when he doesn’t like something, he moves his tail quickly.
The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier, dogs and cats were predators.
They used to hunt other animals for their food. When dogs went out hunting with their friends, tail language became useful. When they were close to each other, dogs could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance communication, they used their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone, so they didn’t need to use tail language too often. So cats’ words in tail language are much fewer than those of dogs.
()36. What does it mean when a dog’s tail is straight?
A. It has a lot to say to you.
B. It wants to stop fighting.
C. It’s going to fight.
D. It likes to be patted.
()37. A cat tries to appear big when it is _________.
A. facing a danger B. excited C. ready to hunt D. hungry
()38. What does the underlined word “predators” mean?
A. Animals that follow other animals.
B. Animals that kill and eat other animals.
C. Animals that live in the zoo.
D. Animals that are kept by people.
()39. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph?
A. Dogs and cats are not good friends.
B. Dogs are much friendlier than cats.
C. Dogs and cats are easy to keep.
D. Dogs use tail language more than cats do.
()40. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Body language in ancient times.
B. The tail language.
C. The differences between dogs and cats.
D. The use of animals’ tails.
D
Main Areas: Self-Improvement, Internet Marketing Career Focus: Business Owner, Writer and Speaker David Riklan built a company named Self Improvement Online, Inc. He is also the leading provided (供应者) of self-improvement and personal growth information on the Internet. Main Areas: The mind power Career Focus: Writer, Speaker, Coach James Goi Jr. is a writer, speaker, and mind power coach. James’ first book is How to Attract Money Using Mind Power. It teaches people how to attract all the money they want by using their own mind.
Main Areas: Self-Help Career Focus: Counselor (顾问） As a counselor, Albert Weiss has studied many of the masters of personal change: Albert Ellis, Virginia Satir, and his favorite Milton Erickson. Over the years, he’s used their skills both on himself and his many visitors. He has learnt what works well, and what doesn’t. Recently, he started a website to provide self-help for people. Main Areas: Happiness and Self-Improvement, Humour and laughter benefits Career Focus: Writer, Speaker Gerry Hopman is a humorous writer and speaker. He is sure that humour and laughter are important in life and career. He tries to make his fans realize the many benefits of humour and laughter.
()41. Who built Self Improvement Online, Inc.?
A. David Riklan. B. James Goi Jr.
C. Albert Weiss. D. Gerry Hopman.
()42. Who is Albert Weiss’ favorite master?
A. Albert Ellis. B. Virginia Satir.
C. Milton Erickson. D. David Riklan:
()43. You should know more about if you want to make more money.
A. David Riklan B. James Goi Jr.
C. Albert Weiss D. Gerry Hopman
()44. Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?
A. Internet marketing is one of the main areas of David Riklan.
B. How to Attract Money Using Mind Power is the name of a book.
C. You can not get Albert Weiss’s information of self-help on the Internet.
D. Gerry Hopman thinks we need humour in life and career.
()45. What is the purpose (目的）of writing the above information?
A. To teach us how to make money.
B. To show us what information is helpful to us.
C. To ask us to improve ourselves.
D. To introduce four persons.
第二卷非选择題(25分）
IV.语法填空（10分）
用所给单词的适当形式填空，未提供单词的根据上下文填入适当的词。(共10小题，每小题1分).
Sandra Klein was playing with her 3 five-year-old friends in her family’s playroom. “Sandra”，Kim said, “(46) _________ haven’t you prepared for Christmas? You don’t even have (47) _________ Christmas tree yet!” “Do your parents have no money (48) _________ (buy) something?” Tom asked. “No,” Sandra answered. “We just don’t believe in Christmas like you.” Kim and Tom felt (49) _________ (surprise). “Why? Everyone (50) _________ (believe) in Christmas. Don’t be silly，Sandra.”
“I don’t!” Sandra shouted loudly. “We (51) _________ (be) Jewish (犹太人)！We have our own kind of Christmas. (52) _________ is called Chanukah (光明节). We have lights and (53) _________ (present) too.”
The friends all thought about what Sandra had said. They looked (54) _________ each other and then went on (55) _________ (play) their games.
They were friends once again.
V.书面表达 (共1题，15分）
Ann想要开始做一名志愿者，她写信向她的姑妈Vera询问怎样开始。假如你是Vera，请根据以下提示给Ann写一封回信，教她可以做些什么。
要点提示：
1. 去养老院 (old people’s home)拜访孝人，陪伴(accompany)他们，帮助他们做些家务；
2. 去儿童医院教小孩子画画，举行绘画比赛；
3. 与残疾人交谈，给他们带去欢乐。
要求:80词左右，可适当发挥。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【书面表达写作指导】
本次书面表达要求根据要点提示写一封回信，介绍一些做志愿者的方式。写作时要注意以下几点：1.注意书信格式，不要忘记开头的称谓和末尾的写信人姓名；2.书写信件时，要围绕提示展开，不遗漏任何要点；3.书写完成后要通读全文，检查语法是否正确、文章是否连贯。
