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八年级下期英语半期试题第I卷（共100分）一 听力试题（每小题1.5分，共30分）第一节 情景反应 根据你说听到的句子,从A.B.C三个选项中选出正确的答语.1.A.Im Chinese.B.Im not well.C.Im a foreigner.2.A.She walks much.B.She does every day.C.She walks to school.3.A.Not at all.B.Thank you.C.No,not so good.4.A.Two years ago.B.Since two years ago.C.Two years later.5.A.Lets go.B.Thats a good idea.C.Yes,its bad.6.Yes,I am.B.I was having a class.C.I dont like it.第二节 对话理解根据你说听到的对话及问题, 从A.B.C三个选项中选出正确的答案7.A.SunnyB.RainyC.Fine8.A.KoalasB.MonkeysC.Pandas9.A.Once a weekB.Twice a monthC.Twice a week10.A.On SaturdayB.On MondayC.On Thursday11.A.He has a headache.B.He has a backache. C.He has a toothache.12.A.She is tall with short hair. B.She is short with short hair. C.She is short with long hair.第三节 短文理解根据你说听到的短文内容,从A.B.C三个选项中选出正确的答Passage A13.Where does Franco work?A.In a factory.B.In a hospital.C.In an office.14.How long is his summer holiday every year?A.30 days.B.15 days.C.7 days.15.What did he see when he arrived at San Francisco station?A.A poster.B.A letter.C.A friend.16.What did he do in San Francisco?A.He traveled in the countryside.B.He helped the injured people.C.He talked to the people there.Passage B17.Mary spends a lot of time on her hobby_.A.before schoolB.during school hoursC.after school hours18._her stamps are in color.A.All of B.Some of C.Many of 19.She learns a lot about animals and birds from_.A.her teachersB.her friendsC.her stamps20.Sometimes Mary has many stamps of the same kind.She then _.A.keeps themB.throws them awayC.sends them to her friends二、单项选择。（每小题1分，共20分）21.I met a friend of mine_.A.on my way homeB.on my way to homeC.in my way homeD.in my way to home22.They didnt go to bed _ they finished their homework.A.untilB.becauseC.whenD.if23.We shouldnt _ their mistakes.A.to laughB.laugh at C.laughD.to laugh at 24.Thank you for _me the news.Im glad to hear that.A.tellB.tellingC.tellsD.told25.Its time for class.Please stop _.A.talkB.talkingC.to talkD.talked26.If you want to keep healthy,you cant eat _ food like this.A.much too B.too muchC. too manyD.many too27._ they are brothers,_ they dont look like each other.A.Though;soB.Though;butC.Though;/D.Because;so28.The game is very _and shes _ in it.A.interesting;interestingB.interested;interestedC. interested; interestingD. interesting ;interested29.The Smith family _ to the dinner tomorrow evening.A.are comingB.have comeC.comesD.come30.He _his coat,opened the door and went out.A.put on B.puts onC.takes offD.took off 31.I dont know if he _ here if it_tomorrow.A.will come,doesnt rainB.comes, wont rainC.will come,wont rainD.comes, doesnt rain32.I like football very much,I want _ a football player.A. is B.am C.to be D.be33.I am surprised _ that you wont go to college.A.to hearingB.hearingC.hearD.to hear34.There are _ tomatoes and _ meat on the table.A.much;manyB.many;muchC.many; manyD.much;much35-_ have you been running,Wu Bing? -For ten minutes.A.How soonB.How longC.How oftenD.How far36.Would you tell me _ next,Mr. Wang?A.what should we do B.we should do whatC.what we should doD.should we do that37.What _ to your good friend the day before yesterday?A.was happendedB.happenC.happening D.happened38.-What did she _? -She said that she _Beijing for a trip.A.said;will go B.say;was go C.say;was goingD.said;was going39.Im reading now.Please tell him _the TV a bit.A.turn upB.turn off C.to turn downD.to turn on40._the dirty glasses away and _ the clean ones for me.A.Take;takeB.Bring;bringC.Take; bringD.Bring;take三、完形填空。（每小题2分，共20分）Dick was born in a poor family. His father had a small boat and went 41 in the morning and sold the fish in the market in the afternoon. With the money he bought food 42 his family. When the winter 43 , they were often very hungry. One morning, the hungry man 44 into the river and wasnt found again. Dicks mother married (嫁给)another young man and she left her three-year-old son 45 saying goodbye. His aunt had to look after him. Twenty years passed, Dick became a strong man. He found work on a farm. He worked hard and 46 more money. He often went to see his aunt with nice presents. The woman was very happy. But one day she was killed in a traffic accident. The young man was very sad. He decided 47 her a beautiful tombstone(墓碑). He went to a shop in town, but all 48 tombstones were too expensive, and he didnt have enough money. He asked, “Do you sell 49 tombstones?” “Yes, we do, sir.” Answered the shopkeeper. “Is it as expensive as a new one?” “No, it is much cheaper,” said the man. “But the other name is on it.” “It doesnt matter,” said Dick. “My aunt couldnt 50 .”41. A. boating B. fish C. fishing D. to the fish42. A. to B. for C. with D. from43. A. comes B. was coming C. is coming D. came44. A. falling B. felt C. fell D. feel45. A. at B. without C. in D. by46. A. make B. to make C. made D. making47. A. to buy B. bought C. buying D. buy48. A. of B. that C. the D. the of49. A. small B. old C. new D. good50. A. read B. talk C. speak D. tell四、阅读理解。（每小题2分，共30分）A In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens,Greece.Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics,such as the UK,France,Germany,Canada,the USA,Spain and Australia. After more than a century(世纪) the Games returned to its hometown in 2004. When people hold the Olympic Games,they always make an emblem(会徽).The emblem of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games is a white circle of oliver branches in the sky. Now Athens is developing a spirit of peace(和平).An officer said, “While in Athens,the world should be at peace.We hope the peace is not just for a short time.We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve their problems.” In 2008,the Olympic Games will be held in China.And China has already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means “Chinese seal-dancing Beijing”.Below it,there are the words “Beijing 2008”.The character in the emblem is “Jing”.It means “capital” of China and it is also like a runner or a dancer.The running figure(人形) of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics-faster,higher and stronger.51.In which coutry was the first modern Olympics held?A.In Greece.B.In China.C.In Australia.D.In France.52.What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?A.A picture.B.An emblem.C.A flag.D.A map.53.How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?A.100.B.104.C.108.D.112.54.The spirit of the 2008 Olympic Games is _.A.history and friendshipB.faster,higher and strongerC.running and dancingD.peace, friendship and developmentBThis afternoon dad and I went out for a walk. On the way we saw a lot of people. We went up and had a look. Oh, dear! What did we see? There was a donkey (驴) in the middle of the road . It would not move. The cars and buses could not get past. Then a policeman came.“Whose donkey is this? ”he asked .“Its mine,”said a farmer, “but I cant move it .”The policeman and the farmer did their best to move the donkey , but it would not move . We laughed, but the drivers of the cars and buses were worried. “What shall we do ? We cant move the donkey. ”said the policeman and the farmer.“Give him a carrot!”my father said . “Thats a good idea !”said the farmer . Soon he found a carrot and showed it to the donkey. When the donkey saw the carrot, it jumped up and walked after the farmer. All cars and buses could get past at last. 55. One afternoon they went out _. A. to walk around B. to see cars and buses C. to see a donkey D. to see people in the street 56. They saw a donkey _ and it couldnt move away. A. in the front of the road B. in the middle of the road C. by the side of the road D. in front of a building 57. The drivers of the cars and buses were worried because they _. A. would hit (撞击) the donkey B. were afraid of the donkey C. were afraid of hitting the people D. could not get past58. Who found a good idea to get the donkey away?A. A driver. B. The policeman. C. My father. D. The farmer. CSports City Bar Every Tuesday and Thursday evening in Sports City Bar everyone can enjoy “Buy one,get one free”Tex-Mex&Seafood Buffet(自助餐) for 118 yuan. At our Sunday Family Buffet,we have exciting games for children.The buffet lasts from 11:00am to 12:00 pm and costs 98 yuan per adult. Children aged 12 to 16 eat for half price,and children under 12 (limited to two限两人) eat for free. Happy hour at Sports City Bar lasts from 6:00 pm to 8:30pm.Buy one soft drink,get one free. Tel:65219876-4238 Location:The fourth floor,Blue Shopping Centre59.When can you enjoy the “Buy one,get one free”at Sports City Bar?A.On TuesdayB.On ThursdayC.On Sunday evening.D.On Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 60.The Sports City Bar is on the _ floor.A.firstB.secondC.thirdD.fourth61.Who have free lunch at the Sunday Family Buffet?A.Children under 12.B.All the children.C.Everyone.D.Adults.62.If you are 13,you_.A.cant buy one,get one free in Sports City BarB.can eat for free at Sunday Family BuffetC.must pay 49 yuan for your lunch at Sunday Family BuffetD.must go to the Sports City Bar with your parentsDI was quite close to my grandmother, Julia. We lived with her and then she lived with us. She was a very nice person, both kind and patient. She taught me to read and write when I was young and helped me to be interested in stories and poems.In my mind, my grandmother was a great tailor. She made clothes or toys better than anything you can buy in a shop today. She always made clothes for family and friends.My grandmother was also a hard worker both at home and at work. I can still remember the difficult time when we were very poor. At that time, my grandmother was already sixty years old but she worked in a hospital for a long time every daynot in the office but doing the cleaning outside and taking care of me at the same time while my mom was at work!My brother and sister also love her. We will never forget our grandmother. She is really important in our lives and is always there for all of us in one way or another. I am proud to be her grandson.63. The writers grandmother taught him to_ when he was young.A. read and write B. sing and dance C. draw and sing D. play and learn64. His grandmother always made_ for family and friends.A. cakes B. cards C. meals D. clothes.65. At the age of 60, his grandmother _ in a hospital for a long time every day.A. mode fine toys B. worked in the officeC. did the cleaning D. stayed with his mother第II卷（共50分）五任务型阅读。（每小题2分，共6分） 阅读下文并回答问题。A young man couldnt sleep well every night.He was very worried.One day he went to see the doctor.The doctor looked him over carefully.But there is nothing wrong wth him.The doctor told him to count from 1 to 10 again and again.“Keep doing it until you fall asleep,”the doctor said.After a few days,the young man came to the doctor again.But to his surprise,the doctor found out the young man was even worse than before!“Didnt you count as I told you?”the doctor asked.“Yes,I did,”the young man answered.“But every time when I reached eight,I couldnt help( 禁不住)jumping up from bed.” “But why?”the doctor wanted to know.The young man said,“I am a boxer(拳击手)”66.Was there anything wrong with the young man?_67.The doctor told the young man to _.68.The young man came to the doctor again because _.六口语应用。（每小题1分，共5分） 阅读下面对话，从方框内 7个选项中选择 5个恰当的句子完成此对话，并将其番号填入题前括号内。 A. Whos that?B. Id like to, but Im afraid I cant. C, Im buying something for my aunt. D. Have a good trip! E. I was shopping at that time. F. Who are you? G. What did you call me for?A: Hello! May I speak to Tom, please? ( ) B: Speaking. 69 A: This is Nancy. I called you yesterday, but you were not at home. ( ) B: 70 I need to get something for my trip to Sanya. A: Sanya? I know there are many beautiful beaches. How lucky you are! ( ) B: Yes, I think so. 71 A: Ill have a birthday party next Friday. Would you like to come? ( ) B: 72 My plane will take off next Wednesday.( ) A: What a pity that you cant come! 73 B: Thank you very much. Bye! A: Bye! 七完成句子。（每空一分，共8分）74There will be some matches in the school next week.（否定句）There be matches in the school next week.75.He told me, “I will fly to New York the day after tomorrow.”He told me _ he _ fly to New York the day after tomorrow.76.He will leave for Beijing in three days.(对划线部分提问)_ _ will he leave for Beijing?77.他说他不再哭了。He said he _ cry _.七短文填空。（每空2分，共16分）Many Chinese students find it difficult to learn English.But they learn Chinese very easily, 78 Chinese is their own language. 79 fact,Chinese is 80 more difficult to learn than English.Some foreign students can speak Chinese 81 well that if you dont see,you would mistake them for Chinese(把他们错认为中国人).Although the Chinese language is 82 ,some foreign students can learn it well .They think that to learn a language,one must try to know something 83 the history of the country.Chinese is different 84 English, but the experience of success can be the same. Conversation in English learning must 85 very important. 八书面表达。（15分）请以 “I want to be a/an ”为题写一篇80词左右的短文。八年级下期英语半期试题 听力材料第一节 情景反应 根据你说听到的句子,从A.B.C三个选项中选出正确的答语.1.Whats the matter with you, Jack?2.How does your daughter go to school every day?3.The shirt looks cool on you.4.How long have you been skating?5.Lets go swimming this Saturday.6.What were you doing at this time yesterday?第二节 对话理解根据你说听到的对话及问题, 从A.B.C三个选项中选出正确的答案7.W:Whats the weather like today? M:Its raining now,but the radio says it will be fine tomorrow.Q:Hows the weather today?8.M:What animals do you like best,Jenny? W:Koalas. They are lovely. M:Yes,they are cute,but monkeys are my favorite.They are active. Q:What are Jennys favorite animals?9.M:How do you like the English Club,Sally? W:Its helpful to learn English. I go there twice every week.Q:How often does Sally go to the English Club?10.W:When will we have the party? M:Lets have it today. W:No,today is Thursday.Why not have it on Saturday? M:Good idea. Q:When are they going to have their party?11.W:Whats the matter,Mike? M:I have a backache.I think I hurt my back when I was playing soccer yesterday. Q:Whats wrong with Mike?12.M:Oh,look!Thats my new teacher,Mrs Lee. W:The tall lady? M:No,the short one,the short one with long hair. Q:What does Mrs Lee look like?第三节 短文理解根据你说听到的短文内容,从A.B.C三个选项中选出正确的答Passage A Franco is doctor in New York City. He has one week off every August for the summer holiday.Last summer he decided to take a trip to San Francisco. He didnt want to go by air.He really wanted to see the United States,so he took the train. The train left New York City on Monday at 10:30 pm.During the long trip,he looked out of the window and watched the country go by.He saw large cities, small towns, and of course the beautiful countryside. For five days,Franco didnt get off the train. He often took walks through the train and talked with the other people. Finally at 2:45 pm on Friday, the train stopped in San Francisco. When he got off the train,he saw a poster on the wall of the station.It said:Wanted! Volunteer doctors in the earthquake areas! Franco went to help the injured people. He had been busy the whole week, but he was happy.Passage B Mary has an interesting hobby.She collects stamps.She spends a lot of time on her stamp collection after school hours.She has collected hundreds of stamps from all over the world.They are all in color. Mary likes stamps with pictures of animals and birds on them.In this way,she learns the names of many animals and birds.She also borrows books on animals and birds from her school library.She learns many things about them. Sometimes Mary has many stamps of the same kind.She gives them to her friends.They then give her other stamps in return.参考答案：1-6 BCBBBB 7-12 BACABC 13-16 BCAB17-20CACC21-25AABBB26-30BCDAA31-35ACDBB36-40CDCCC41-45CBDCB46-50CACBA51-55ABCBA56-60BDCDD61-65ACADC66.No,there wasnt.67.count from 1 to 10 again and again68.he was even worse than before.69-73AEGBD74.wont any75.that would76.How soon77.didnt anymore78.because79.In80.much81.so82.difficult/hard83.about84.from85.be