广东广州白云区太和镇八年级下期中英语试卷
He didn’t know English at all, so he can’t understand __________ the machine.
A.what to control | B.to control what |
C.how to control | D.to control how. |
The old man lives _______ in the countryside, but he didn’t feel __________.
A.lonely;alone | B.alone;lonely |
C.alone;alone | D.lonely;lonely |
We feel like ___________ the work as soon as possible.
A.finish | B.to finish | C.finishing | D.finished |
Working hard ________ the key _________ success of everything.
A.is,to | B.is,of | C.are,in | D.are,for |
_____ he is only 4 years old,he is able to play the piano very well.
A.if | B.although | C.unless | D.until |
A lot of trees ______ in the country every year.
A.was cut down | B.cut down |
C.are cut down | D.will cut down |
The family sent clothes to the homeless and made them ______ warm in winter.
A.to feel | B.feels | C.feeling | D.feel |
We need to buy some fruit.There are _____ apples in the fridge.
A.few | B.a few | C.little | D.a little |
He worked hard __________ go to the best university.
A.in order that | B.in order to |
C.in order so | D.so to |
A lovely Micky Mouse can _____ when you walk into the park.
A.see | B.saw | C.seen | D.be seen |
Kites are made of thin sticks(木棍)and paper.Most people have a kite ride and dip(上下翻飞)in a strong spring wind or have flown .But not many people know that the Chinese were making and flying kites even people could write.
A long time ago, the Chinese made kites to in wars.They would fly these war kites at night.The kites were fixed they made strange sounds.The enemies were frightened ran away.They thought those strange sounds were made spirits in the sky.
Chinese people also flew kites to bring good luck(运气)and to make their crops rich and tall.Sometimes they would fly the kites water, pulling the hooks(钩子)hang down to catch fish.
A.see B.seen C.saw D.seeing
A.a B.it C.one D.that
A.so B.such C.quite D.as
A.until B.because C.while D.before
A.uses B.using C.use D.used
A.so that B.or C.but D.though
A.but B.though C.and D.or
A.at B.for C.to D.by
A.A B.An C.The D./
A.over B.in C.on D.towards
Do you often smile? If you often smile, you will be young and happy.It’s a kind of very important body languagein our daily life.It can our feelings.There is a true story about smile.There was a man who is very because many companies want to hire(雇佣)him.But at last he a small and unknown company.After he came to the company, the manager asked him he chose it.He said, “I met with other managers.They just communicate with me without truly smile you are full of truly smile.I think you are than others and I believe I am right to come here.” Smile is so important that you can get more than you expect because it can let us know “smile me happy and it is the best body language.” Smile also can give other .If you often smile, you will happiness .We must remember that let us smile .There will be joy and peace everywhere in the world.
A.impress B.express C.pass D.make
A.poor B.great C.bored D.lonely
A.invited B.organized C.suffered D.accepted
A.why B.what C.when D.which
A.So B.And C.But D.If
A.worse B.better C.harder D.less
A.tells B.teaches C.makes D.pays
A.messages B.pain C.appearance D.illness
A.full of B.fill with C.be full with D.be full of
A.happily B.badly C.loudly D.luckily
Little Tom likes cartoons Very much.When the cartoons begin on TV, he just watches then until they’re over.Sometimes he'd rather(宁可)wait for a long time and go to bed late.In the morning, his mother has to wake him up, or he'll be late for school.
Yesterday Tom heard there would be an interesting cartoon.In the morning, as soon as he got up, he turned on the television, but didn't see the program on it.He had to have breakfast and then went to school.After school he ran home while his mother was cooking supper in the kitchen.He hurried to the sitting room and turned on the television again, but he couldn't find the cartoon.He rushed into the kitchen and asked his mother for help.
"It's only five now," said the woman." Your program will begin after supper."
"Well, let's have supper right now!"
Tom goes to bed late sometimes, so _________.
A.he's late for school. |
B.he goes to school by bus |
C.he can't wake up himself in the morning |
D.he has to go to school without breakfast |
It takes Tom much time to_________when he's free.
A.play football |
B.watch football matches on TV |
C.do his homework |
D.watch cartoons on TV |
_____, so he turned on the television after getting up this morning.
A.Tom thought he had some time left |
B.Tom didn't know when the cartoon would begin |
C.Tom wanted to know the important news |
D.Tom hoped to watch a TV play |
Tom was afraid_________, so he ran home.
A.to miss the interesting cartoon |
B.to miss the last bus |
C.he would be hungry |
D.he had little time to finish his homework |
Tom thought _________.
A.supper should be ready |
B.his mother's watch was worn out |
C.the cartoon would begin as soon as he finished supper |
D.his mother cooked supper too late |
Here are some home-stay trips you can choose if you and your family want to go on a trip.
Place: Auckland, New Zealand Dates: July 9—24 Cost: $ 3,900 Temperature: 13℃--9℃ Foods: lamb, seafood Popular sports: tennis, golf, horseback, riding Good buys: sweaters, coats, jewelry |
Place: Portland, U.S.A Dates: Aug.12—Sept.13 Cost: $ 4, 100 Temperature: 26℃--13℃ Foods: seafood, pizza, hamburgers Popular sports: rafting, fishing, horse riding, hiking Good buys: hoots, jeans, sporting goods |
Place: Vancouver, Canada Dates: Sept.2--25 Cost: $ 4,350 Temperature: 19℃--16℃ Foods: smoked salmon, lobster, ethnic foods Popular sports: tennis, fishing, mountain hiking Good buys: sweaters, leather products |
Place: Perth, Australia Dates: Aug.11—Sept.1 Cost: $ 5,100 Temperature: 15℃--11℃ Foods: crabs, beef, prawns Popular sports: rafting, golf, tennis Good buys: aboriginal goods, leather products, opals |
________ is the warmest place on August 27.
A.Auckland | B.Perth | C.Portland | D.Vancouver |
The highest trip price is in ________.
A.Auckland | B.Perth |
C.Portland | D.Vancouver |
Fishing is Mr.White’s hobby.So we can advise him to go to ___ for his holiday.
A.Perth or Auckland |
B.Portland or Perth |
C.Auckland or Vancouver |
D.Portland or Vancouver |
If you go on a trip in Perth, you can’t eat _________.
A.lamb | B.prawns | C.crabs | D.beef |
If you prefer to travel to Vancouver, your favourite sport may not be __________.
A.fishing | B.mountain climbing |
C.tennis | D.horseback riding |
A Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness.Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness.Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.”In other words, we make our own happiness.Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.We spend so much time thinking about the future that we fail to enjoy the present.You should enjoy life’s pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends.They live happier and healthier lives .
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, you can dance, or play sports, such as swimming.You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.Finally, many people find happiness in helping others.People feel good when they spend their time helping others.If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone.You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person.
The best title of the passage is ________.
A.Money Makes You Happy |
B.The Secrets of Happiness |
C.Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
D.Good Friends Make You Happy |
The second paragraph tells us that ________.
A.the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
B.we shouldn’t think about our future |
C.happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. |
D.some people fail to live a happy life |
The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.
A.one | B.two | C.three | D.four |
The writer thinks that ________.
A.everyone knows how to live a happier life |
B.it’s wrong to spend time on work |
C.hobbies take up too much time |
D.doing good things for someone can make you happier |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Reading a good book. |
B.Traveling to a foreign country. |
C.Playing a sport. |
D.Spending time with close friends. |
There is a quiet and beautiful valley.Po is a lazy panda.He lives there.He is a waiter in a noodle restaurant.One day, a group of snow leopards(美洲豹)want to occupy the valley.ALL the animals decide to find a kung fu leader(领袖)To everyone’s surprise, Po becomes their leader。Po must learn kung fu to save the valley from powerful foes(仇敌).Po learns kung fu from his teacher every day.At last the snow leopards are defeated(打败)by Po.He saves the valley and all the other animals.Po knows that if he believes in himself, he can do anything well.
Kung Fu Panda is a computer-animated comedy.Many famous stars dub(配音)the characters.You must know Jackie Chan.He also dubs a character in this film.
—What does the panda do?
—He is a_________.
A.student | B.teacher | C.player | D.waiter |
Who teaches Po kung fu?
A.His father | B.His teacher |
C.His brother | D.Himself |
What’s the Chinese meaning of the underline word?
A.占领 | B.保护 | C.使用 | D.修建 |
Why can Po save the valley and all the other animals?
A.Because he is very tall. |
B.Because he is very big. |
C.Because he believes in himself. |
D.Because he likes fighting. |
Who dubs a character in Kung Fu Panda?
A.Jet Li | B.Jolin Tsai |
C.Jackie Chan | D.Zac Ffron |
单词拼写(共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)
根据下列句子及所给的单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填写答卷时,要求写出完整单词。(每空只写一词)
I believe our f___________ can last forever.
Be careful to use the knife,or you will h__________ yourself.
Dictionary is an important t_________ to learn a language.
The film was not interesting and the boy felt b________
Every night I p __________ my favourite music all the time.
完成句子(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分。)
根据所给的汉语内容,用英语完成完成下列句子。(每空只写一词)
她给观众留下了良好的印象。
She ____________ ____________ ___________ ____________ on the audience.
成为一名演员或运动员是我将来的梦想。
_________ an actor or a player _________ my dream in the future.
在全世界,许多人喜欢足球
Homework __________ __________ __________ on time.
昨天海伦父母阻止了她动身去美国。
Helen 's parents __________ her from _________ ________ for America yesterday.
老师经常叫我们多看书。
The teachers often _________ _________ _________ do more reading.
书面表达(共1题,满分10分)
你的同学Tom 由一个内向的变成了一个很开心,令人喜欢的人,你想知道原因,他告诉了你一下几点。(80字左右)
内容提示:
1. 有空时候做一些义务性的工作,帮助的确需要帮助的人,这样可以交更多的朋友;
2. 每天都对自己笑一笑, 让自己感到很自信,别人也开心。
3. 有困难时候,多跟朋友交流,也要一起分享开心与不开心
4. 他的感受。(自己发挥)
Now I am very happy and outgoing.I would like to tell you how to be a kind person.
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