浙江省杭州市西湖区公益中学2020-2021学年八年级下学期期中英语试卷

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Super International Crafts (工艺品) Market1/F, Super Shopping Center, 12 Shopping Road, ssKowloon,next to Dandy's Store and Cleo's Cafe. The Super Shopping Center is proud to hold the Super International Crafts Market. The market owns hand-crafted products from all over the world. Come to learn about other cultures and see beautiful things from different countries! A part of the sales will be given to the International Children's Fund (ICF). Some of the interesting products include: Beaded bracelets from AfricaDo you love bracelets? Here you can find bracelets made from special wooden beads, and no two pieces are the same! Each bracelet looks expensive, but costs only $20. What is more, if you buy two, you can get a card for a free drink at Cleo's Cafe! Silk handbags from ThailandThese colorful bags are beautiful and useful! You can use them every day. Each bag is as much as $150. If you buy more than one, they will be 10% cheaper for you. Fantastic!We will have introductions about the different countries, as well as a lucky draw (M!) for a free trip to one of the special countries in the market! You can also taste foods from the different countries at our International Foods Stand.Visit the International Crafts Market and learn about different cultures.Buy beautiful, interesting things and support the International Children's Fund! 2020-2021学年浙江省杭州市西湖区公益中学八年级第二学期期中英语试卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15个小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C，D）中选出最佳选项。A  1.What can people do in the market？A. sell their own hand-crafted products. B. see beautiful things mostly from ssKowloonC. visit the International Children's Fund. D. learn about cultures from different countries. 2.Which is right according to the passage?A. You only need to pay $20 for two bracelets.B. The bracelets look expensive and the same.C. Two silk handbags costs only $270.D. You can get a free trip to any country you like. 3. What is the passage above probably?A. a shopping guide B. a visitor's letterC. a piece of news D. a trip introduction BAt 15, Stephen Sutton found out that he had cancer. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he decided to make the most of the day and live every second to the fullest. He ended up achieving more in a few years than many could in a lifetime.Stephen made a long list, which had goals ranging from skydiving to hugging a huge animal. He didn’t manage to check off all the items on his list, but he did achieve the first item, which was to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.At first, he set out to raise 10,000 dollars for the Trust. However, the passion(热情)he put into his fund-raising efforts drew the attention of many famous people. In a matter of months, Stephen raised over 3 million dollars.Stephen had wanted to study hard and become a doctor so that he could make a contribution to the world. However, his doctors suggested that he take a year off from school, Instead of following their suggestion, Stephen continued with his studies, receiving excellent grades.In December 2012, doctors told him that his disease was not able to be cured that was when he made his list and decided to put his energy into raising money for young people with cancer. Stephen saw this as the best way to make his own life better. "I don’t see the point in measuring (测量)life in terms of time anymore. I’d rather measure life in terms of making a difference.” he said.On May 14, 2014, Stephen passed away in his sleep. He was 19. Tributes(哀悼)poured in from all over the world, calling him exactly what he was-a selfless and inspiring person. His experience teaches us the importance of appreciating life and helping others.1．According to the passage, which or the following about Stephen is TRUE?A．Stephen felt really sorry for himself after knowing the fact.B．Stephen managed to raise much more money than he expected.C．Stephen followed his doctors' suggestion and took a year off from school.D．Stephen was lucky to achieve all of his wishes on the list at last. 2．Why did Stephen want to become a doctor?A．To raise more money for the Trust. B．To make his own life much better.C．To help the world and people in need. D．To show his great ability in learning. 3．How old was Stephen when he decided to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust?A．15 B．17 C．19 D．21 4．What is the correct order in which these events happened?a. Stephen wrote down his wishes and tried his best to raise money for the trust.b. Although Stephen died at a young age, people praised him highly.c. A lot of people followed Stephen, and he raised over 3 million dollars at last.d. Stephen discovered that he had cancer and decided to do something different.A．d-c-a-b B．a-c-d-b C．a-d-c-b D．d-a-c-bCTeens are gaining（增加）weight. Today most teenagers are at least one size larger than teens were 20 years ago. Even clothing sizes have changed. Did you know that a small today used to be a medium, 20 years ago?A recent research shows 97％of teens need more exercise. It's bad news because too little exercise means you are missing a lot of good things in life. Exercise helps in two ways.First，exercise helps your body. Physical activity can make your body strong. It can also keep you at a healthy weight. Doctors say that people who stay at a healthy weight have fewer health problems．Second，exercise can help your mind. People who get plenty of physical activity might worry less and sleep better at night. You may even learn better in school. Students who are healthy can listen and understand better in class.So you can change your life and be more active at any point. It's never too late. An article called “How to Limit Screen Time and Get Moving” gives these ideas：Step away from the screen. Doctors call watching TV or playing video games screen time. You should have no more than two hours of screen time a day. You will enjoy life more if you live it instead of watching it！Start slowly. An hour a day can seem like a long time. Start with 10 minutes of new activities every day. Add more as you get stronger. Think about walking. Take the stairs instead of the lift. You will feel healthier.Make fitness fun. Find a sport you like. It doesn't need to be the traditional sports of basketball, soccer, or baseball. Those are all great sports and if you like them, play them. However, you can also try hiking, skate boarding, or even rope jumping. If you enjoy the sport, you will do it.Choose food carefully. Help your family shop for healthy food. Read the labels（标签）.Look for healthy foods. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Stop buying soft drinks and junk foods. You will feel better if you eat right.Exercise with others. Find a friend or family member to exercise or play with you. You will have more fun and it helps keep you responsible for going.1.What is the main idea of Paragraph 1？A. Teens are gaining weight.B. Teens, one size larger.C. Teens’ clothing sizes changed．D. A small used to be a medium.2.Which of the following is a FACT from the passage?A. You should have no more than two hours of screen time a day.B. You will have more fun and it helps keep you responsible for going.C. A recent research shows 97％of teens need more exercise.D. However, you can also try hiking, skateboarding, or even rope jumping.3.Where might you find this passage？A. In a story book. B. In a magazine.C. In a play. D. In an ad.which of the following shows the structure of the first five paragraphs? DNowadays more and more children seem to get lost in a “sea of digital(数字) technology.” As they use digital technology too much, they are losing their ability to do simple things. They can’t make toys themselves with hands or help Mum cook dinner. And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with others.“ I have talked with a number of teachers. They care about the increasing numbers of young pupils who can play with computer or smart phones, but have few or no skills to make things.” said a teacher, Coin Kinney, “many pupils can’t communicate with other pupils but their parents talk proudly of their ability to use a computer or a smart phone.”Instead of playing with other children, more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet(平板电脑) on weekends and after school. How can a child grow up to be a very good artist if he doesn’t learn how to use a paintbrush and develop his painting skill? How can a child learn to make friends as he gets older if he doesn’t learn to communicate with others at a young age?
    Digital technology can be used for good or bad. We can use a stone to either break a window or build a house. We shouldn’t blame the children. We should help them make right choices. It is certainly necessary for children to know how to use digital technology in today’s world, but what is more important, we should encourage them to develop social abilities which will do them good when they grow up.                                            
1．According to Colin Kinney, which of the following is TRUE？
A．Teachers don't notice that young pupils have few skills to make things．
B．Many parents are very happy that their kids can use digital technology．
C．Many teachers don’t care if young pupils can play computers or tablets．
D．Some Parents are worried that their kids use digital technology too much．
2．What do many young children choose to do on weekends and after school？
A．To play on a tablet indoors．
B，To paint with their paintbrushes．
C．To play with other children．
D．To make friends with other children．
3．What does the underlined word “blame”mean in Chinese？
A．表扬
B．原谅
C．评价
D．责怪
4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us？A
A．It’s very important for children to have social skills．
B．It’s very helpful for children to do some housework．
C．It’s necessary for parents to learn to use digital technology．
D．It’s difficult for teachers to make right choices for their pupils． 第二节（共五小题；每小题2分，满分10分）下面文章中有五处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余项。 A. What makes me sneeze?                          B. What is inside my head?C. Why do I breathe?                               D. How do I move?E. What does my heart do?                           F. What is my skin(皮肤) for? Your body is special - no two people in the world are alike. Although you are different from everyone else, you have exactly the same body parts as the people around you, doing different jobs that keep all of us alive.      1                 Your head houses（储存着） the most valuable part of your body --your brain. As you are reading, your eyes send pictures to your brain which makes meaning from what you see. Your brain helps you to remember and think, and makes sure your body is doing what it should.           2                 Your skin covers your body. In most parts of your body, the skin is just as thick as half a centimeter. If you have your skin cut, it will have a quick cure and stop viruses from getting into your body. Your skin also helps you feel the heat and coldness of the environment around you. Hair grows from inside the skin. When you feel hot, extra heat comes out through your skin. As a result, your body temperature drops.           3                 Muscles(肌肉) are found in most parts of your body. They work with your bones to help you move--whenever you cry or smile, eat or speak, walk or dance, etc.           4               Your body needs to take in oxygen from the air and give out the unwanted carbon dioxide in the body. When you breathe, air comes through your nose and mouth into your lungs(肺) where oxygen flows to different parts of your body.          5                  When dust or a strong smell gets into your nose, you sneeze. This is the way your body cleans up the dust in your nose. Your lungs push out the air and try to clear your nose. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节 完形填空(共15小题,每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从各题所给的选项A、B、C、D中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My parents always wanted me to be---on top1, so from early on I had the purpose to be the best in every field from getting the highest score in a spelling test to running fastest in a race.In middle school, I   1     with many other smarter and faster people. It was clear that I was not the best any more, but my   2     still held on to their hope and forced me to try hard. To their disappointment（失望的）, I became less   3     and didn’t want to work harder because, to me, there was no   4     in making any more efforts(努力) if I was unable to be Number One. My grades began to fall; I never practiced the piano; I stopped   5    . It was all because motivation(动力) to do anything had dropped much.   6     high school started, I was at a new school in a new city. I decided to get back my motivation and start over. So I   7     my ever favorite hobby again and attended the art class. To my great   8     , our art teacher, Mr. Grady, was very patient. Also, he gave us more   9      with our art projects. And we were looking forward to his class.My first painting was simply a bee sitting on a sunflower. I tried my best, but   10     found it hard to feel pleased with it. I knew it was not   11     enough and could hardly get a good grade. But I showed it to Mr. Grady. Carefully and patiently, he gave me advice   12     it. For, the first time, I was   13     with the progress of my painting rather than disappointed about its imperfection.My parents thought   14      me to be Number One would motivate me. Instead, it discouraged me much when I was not Number One. Actually, it is okay not to be the best at   15      as long as you continue to try your best.1. A. expected   B. competed    C. realized    D. compared 2. A. teachers    B. classmates    C. friends    D. parents3. A. helpful    B. smart     C. confident    D. independent4. point     B. need    C. hope     D. spirit5. A. running    B. spelling    C. painting    D. playing6. A. When    B. If     C. While        D. Since7. A. put off    B. got into    C. gave up    D. picked up8. A. hope    B. silence    C. shock    D. joy9. A. fairness    B. satisfaction   C. freedom    D. stress10. A. still    B. ever     C. even     D. just11. A. simple    B. perfect    C. strange    D. hard12. A. at     B. for     C. on     D. with13. A. nervous   B. angry     C. happy    D. careful14. A. pushing   B. causing    C. promising    D. offering15. A. something   B. nothing    C. anything    D. everything 第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分25分)第二节(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。    The story below is a true story that happened in September.    During the month of September, a dear friend of    1  (I) lost her husband suddenly in an accident. The tragedy was a great shock to everyone.    This accident was sudden and    2  (certain)unexpected. It made me realize the fact that you don't know when a loved one is no longer going to be    3    you. We sometimes take our loved     4   (one) for granted(想当然) and we expect that they will be with us all the time.     5   , as we all know, life does not work that way and sometimes we get     6    wake-up call that shocks us and makes us stand back and realize how short life is.    To cheer her up, I tried to imagine if I were in her shoes how I would feel. But    7   was impossible to imagine what she was going through. What words could I say    8  (help) her? Sometimes words just can’t express our    9   (feel). Sometimes our actions are much     10    (meaningful)than words. So I gave her a hug…  Life is too short, and we should treasure every day that we spend with people we love. 第四部分 写作(共两节,满分25分)第一节 单词拼写(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母,写出各单词的完全形式(每空限填一词)1. N       of my parents went to work. They stayed at home, looking after my grandma who was ill.2. Aron tells the importance of making good d       , and of being in control of one’s life.3. On his way home, Steve found an old woman l        on the ground. He went up to help her.4. Parents and kids often argue over after-school classes. It is a t        problem all over the world.5. The dentist won’t see you u        you have an appointment(预约) with him ahead of time.6. W        happens, parents are always there to help you.7. Jenny did the dishes and f        the clothes to help her mom with housework.8. Never do anything a         the law. It’s our duty to keep the society safe and peaceful.9. A cloud of black smoke was r        above the burning building.10. Jim didn’t prepare the tent for the trip because he forgot about it c       . 第二节书面表达(共1小题，满分15分)假如你是 Robert Hunt, 你收到了一位初二学生 Amelia的邮件。以下是邮件的内容，请你阅读后回复，词数80词左右。 From: AmeliaTo: Robert HuntDear Robert Hunt,Last week, I argued with my parents about whether I should have a trip during this summer vacation. In their opinion, because of COVID-19, It might be risky (冒险的) if I travel. And they think it is my duty to work hard instead of spending too much time and money on the trip. But I feel stressed out and just want to relax for a while. I am really upset and don’t know what to do. Can you give me some advice?Amelia  From: Robert HuntTo: AmeliaDear Amelia,I can truly understand how you feel and it's normal to have these problems.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Robert Hunt