八年级下学期英语期中学业水平测试
一、单项选择（10分）
1. —Why do you volunteer to teach the kids
—Because I can get such a strong feeling of ________ when I see them read books freely.
A. situation B. satisfaction C. suggestion
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：——你为什么愿意去教孩子们？ ——因为看到他们自由地读书，我能感受到一种强烈的满足感。
考查名词辨析。situation情况；satisfaction满意；suggestion建议。根据“Because I can get such a strong feeling of...when I see them read books freely.”可知，此处指当志愿者可以获得满足感。故选B。
2. —What’s the matter with you
—I ________ and I’m afraid I have to see a dentist this afternoon.
A. have a stomachache B. have a sore back C. have a toothache
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意：——你怎么了？——我牙痛，恐怕今天下午我得去看牙医
考查动词短语。have a stomachache肚子疼；have a sore back背疼；have a toothache牙痛。根据“I have to see a dentist”可知，要看牙医说明牙痛，故选C。
3. I ________ be bored with doing eye exercises, but now I have to ________ doing eye exercises two times a day because of too many online classes.
A. used to, be used to B. be used to, used to C. used to, used to
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意：我过去对做眼保健操感到厌倦，但现在我不得不习惯每天做两次眼保健操，因为网课太多了。
考查use构成的短语辨析。used to do sth“过去常常”；be used to do“被用来做”；be used to doing“习惯于做”。根据“but now”可知，前句表达的是过去的情况，应用used to do结构，结合“doing eye exercises two times a day because of too many online classes”可知，第二空表示“习惯于做”，应用be used to doing结构，故选A。
4. —My neighbor is more welcomed than me. I want to be like him.
—It makes no difference to be the same. You should just be ________.
A. himself B. yourself C. yourselves
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：——我的邻居比我更受欢迎。我想成为像他一样的人。——没有必要是一样的。你应该只做你自己。
考查代词辨析。himself他自己；yourself你自己；yourselves你们自己。根据上文“I want to be like him.”以及“It makes no difference to be the same. You should just be...”可知，本句是第二人称的口吻，此处表示“做你自己”，而不是“你们自己”，应用yourself。故选B。
5. —Joe, who did you ________ the CD from
—My cousin. She ________ it to me yesterday.
A. borrow; lent B. borrow; lends C. lend; borrows
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意：——乔，你是从谁那里借的CD？——我的堂妹，她昨天把它借给我了。
考查动词辨析和时态。borrow“借来”，borrow sth from sb“向某人借某物”；lend“借出”，lend sth to sb“把某物借给某人”。根据“who did you...the CD from ”可知，你是从谁那里借的CD？且助动词did后加动词原形，填borrow；根据“She...it to me yesterday.”可知，她昨天把它借给我了，且“yesterday”表明是一般过去时，填lend的过去式lent。故选A。
6. —Could you please give me a ride to school
—________ I have something important to do now.
A. No, I can’t. B. Sure, I’d love to. C. Sorry, I couldn’t.
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意：——你能载我去学校吗？——对不起，我不能。现在我有重要的事情要做。
考查情景交际。No, I can’t.不，我不能；Sure, I’d love to.当然，我很乐意；Sorry, I couldn’t.抱歉，我不能。根据“I have something important to do now.”可知，不能载对方去学校，表示否定回答，这里的Could表示委婉的语气，不是过去式，因此否定回答用can’t。故选A。
7 —Do you know about Animal Helpers
—Yes, some people ________ this group to help the people in need.
A. put up B. give up C. set up
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意：——你知道“动物帮手”吗？——是的，有些人成立这个组织是为了帮助有需要的人。
考查动词短语。put up搭建； give up放弃；set up建立。根据“this group”可知，是建立“动物帮手”这个组织。故选C。
8. —What were your parents doing at the time of the rainstorm
—My father was making sure the radio were working ________ my mother was cooking dinner.
A. until B. while C. when
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：——暴风雨时你父母在干什么？——我爸爸在检查收音机是否正常，而我妈妈在做饭。
考查连词辨析。until直到；while与……同时；when当……时候。根据题干可知，前后句都是过去进行时，表示两个动作同时发生，应用while引导，故选B。
9. I really enjoyed your speech, ________ there were some parts I didn’t quite understand.
A. because B. although C. so that
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：我真的很喜欢你的演讲，尽管有些部分我不太明白。
考查连词辨析。because因为；although尽管；so that以便。根据“there were some parts I didn’t quite understand”可知，此处相对于“I really enjoyed your speech”发生了转折让步，应该用although引导让步状语从句。故选B。
10. Most people are ________ building a paper factory near here. They are worried about that the river will be polluted.
A. for B. with C. against
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意：大多数人反对在这附近建造纸厂。他们担心这条河将会被污染。
考查介词辨析。for为了；with和……一起；against反对。根据“They are worried about that the river will be polluted.”可知，人们担心河水受污染，所以他们应该“反对”建造纸厂。故选C。
二、完形填空（10分）
Today people in the world have a busy life and they often feel unhappy under too much pressure (压力). In fact, keeping happy ____11____ important and necessary for everyone. Most people want to be happy, ____12____ few know how to be happy. Money and success can bring pleasure, however, it ____13____ long. Actually, happiness ____14____ ourselves.
Here are ____15____ ways to help you be happy. The first thing is to enjoy the simple things in life. We often spend ____16____ time thinking about the future—for example, going to a famous university or getting a good job after graduation (毕业). You should enjoy simple pleasure in life, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music or spending time ____17____ good friends and so on.
The second secret is to be ____18____. Many people enjoy dancing or playing sports. You can forget all your problems and only pay attention to the activity you are doing.
The third secret, helping others is a good way to keep happy. You always feel happy when you do ____19____ for someone. You can do ____20____ for your parents, help a friend or a classmate with his or her hobby, or go shopping to buy food for an old neighbor.
In a word, learning to be happy is good for your health.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
11.
A. are B. is C. be
12.
A. but B. so C. or
13.
A. don’t last B. didn’t last C. won’t last
14.
A. depends on B. gets on C. comes on
15.
A. some B. little C. few
16.
A. much too B. too much C. too many
17.
A. in B. on C. with
18.
A. strict B. quiet C. active
19.
A. nice something B. nothing nice C. something nice
20.
A. chores B. homework C. exam
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了学会开心的重要性以及一些建议。
【11题详解】
句意：事实上，保持快乐对每个人来说都是重要和必要的。
are是，主语是复数/你；is是，主语是第三人称单数；be原形。此处主语是动名词短语“keeping happy”，be动词用is。故选B。
【12题详解】
句意：大多数人想要快乐，但很少有人知道如何快乐。
but但是；so因此；or或者。前后表转折，故选A。
【13题详解】
句意：金钱和成功可以带来快乐，然而，快乐不会持续很久。
don’t last不会持续，一般现在时；didn’t last一般过去时；won’t last一般将来时。结合can可知此处时态不是一般过去时，且主语是第三人称单数it，“don’t last”不符合，故选C。
【14题详解】
句意：事实上，幸福取决于我们自己。
depends on取决于；gets on上车；comes on到来。根据“Actually, happiness…ourselves.”可知是指幸福取决于我们自己。故选A。
【15题详解】
句意：以下是帮助你快乐的一些方法。
some一些；little少的，修饰不可数名词；few少的，修饰可数名词。结合空后的复数ways，以及后文内容，可知是指介绍帮助你快乐的一些方法。故选A。
【16题详解】
句意：我们经常花太多时间思考未来。
much too太；too much太多，修饰不可数名词；too many太多，修饰可数名词。结合空后的不可数名词time，可知应用too much，表示花太多时间思考未来。故选B。
【17题详解】
句意：你应该享受生活中的简单乐趣，比如读一本好书，听你最喜欢的音乐，或者与好朋友共度时光等等。
in在……里面；on在……上面；with和。根据“good friends”可知是指与好朋友共度时光，故选C。
【18题详解】
句意：第二个秘诀是活跃一点。
strict严格的；quiet安静的；active积极的。根据“Many people enjoy dancing or playing sports.”可知是指活跃一点，故选C。
【19题详解】
句意：当你为某人做好事时，你总是感到快乐。
nice something错误形式；nothing nice 没什么好的；something nice好的事情。根据“You always feel happy when you do…for someone.”可知是指当你为某人做好事时，你总是感到快乐。故选C。
【20题详解】
句意：你可以为你的父母做家务，帮助朋友或同学的爱好，或者去购物为老邻居买食物。
chores杂活；homework家庭作业；exam考试。根据“for your parents”可知是指为你的父母做家务，故选A。
三、阅读理解（20分）
(A)
http: //www. School Information Net
Do you look forward to having fun in the following summer Come to be volunteers!
Summer Camp It is a chance for you to help children in games, sports and art. Date: June 24—July 28, Mondays & Fridays Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Farm Volunteer We are looking for three kinds of volunteers: chicken feeding, tomato planting and horse training. Date: July 15—August 20, Mondays & Thursdays Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Volleyball Club Volleyball volunteers teach kids how to play volleyball. The club will provide the place for you. It may be on the beach. Date: June 25—August 30, Thursdays Time: 9:00 a.m. —6:00 p.m. The New View (视野) Help open kids’ eyes to the newest achievements (成就) in science. It also has trips to the museums. Date: July 15—August 20, Sundays Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
To become a volunteer of ours, you must be the students who will graduate (毕业) from junior middle school this year, and apply for it before June 23rd. For more information, please e-mail us at Alice @.
根据语言材料内容，选择 最佳答案。
21. When do you have to be free if you want to help children in games, sports and art
A. On Fridays & Saturdays. B. On Mondays & Thursdays. C. On Mondays & Fridays.
22. Which one will you choose if you are free only at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday every week
A. Farm Volunteer. B. Volleyball Club. C. The New View.
23. If you are interested in a trip to the museums, what can you choose
A. Summer Camp. B. The New View. C. Volleyball Club.
24. When can you apply for the volunteers
A. On June 16th. B. On June 23rd. C. On June 27th.
25. According to the form, where can we find the information
A. In the magazine. B. On the Internet. C. In the newspaper.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是招聘志愿者的广告信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据“It is a chance for you to help children in games, sports and art. Date: June 24—July 28, Mondays & Fridays”可知，如果你想在游戏、运动和艺术方面帮助孩子，你需要在周一和周五有空，故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Volleyball Club”和“Date: June 25—August 30, Thursdays”可知，周四可以去排球俱乐部，故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The New View (视野)”和“Help open kids’ eyes to the newest achievements (成就) in science. It also has trips to the museums.”可知，如果你对参观当地博物馆感兴趣，你可以选择The New View，故选B。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据“and apply for it before June 23rd.”可知，需要在6月23日前申请，故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据“http: //www. School Information Net”可知，可以在网上找到信息，故选B。
(B)
When I was about 12, a girl in my class liked to point out(指出) my problems. I was too thin; I wasn’t a good student; I talked too much; I was too proud(骄傲) and so on. At last, I became very angry and ran to my father. He listened to me quietly. Then he asked, “Are these things true or not Do you know what you are really like Go and make a list of what she said and find the things that are true.” I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered(发现) that about half of the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change(改变) (like being very thin). But there were things I could and wanted to change. For the first time, I got a clear picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Dad. He didn’t take it, “That’s just for you,” he said, “You know the truth(真相) about yourself better than anyone else. When people say something that is true about you, you should find it helpful.”
Our world is full of people who think they know your matter. Don’t be angry and feel hurt. Listen to them.
根据短文内容，判断正(T)误(F)。
26. I was angry because a girl in my class pointed out my problems.
27. My father wasn’t interested in what I said.
28. I found that about half of the things the girl said were true.
29. I was very proud so I didn’t want to change at all.
30. No matter what people say, you should think it helpful.
【答案】26. T 27. F
28. T 29. F
30. F
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者被同班的一个女孩指出了很多问题，于是很不高兴，在作者的父亲得知此事后，告诉作者要理性分析，如果别人说的关于自己的一些事情是真实存在的，那对自己是有帮助的。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据“At last, I became very angry and ran to my father.”可知，当这个女孩指出我的问题以后，我很生气。故答案为T。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据“He listened to me quietly.”可知，父亲在静静地听我说，说明父亲对我说的内容感兴趣。故答案为F。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据“To my great surprise, I discovered(发现) that about half of the things were true.”可知，我发现有大约一半的事情是真实存在的。故答案为T。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据“But there were things I could and wanted to change.”可知，有一些事是我能改变，而且我也想改变的。故答案为F。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据“When people say something that is true about you, you should find it helpful.”可知，当人们说一些关于你的真实的事情时，你应该认为它是有帮助的。故答案为F。
(C)
For 234 years, as the national animal, the bald eagle (秃鹰) has been an official symbol of the US. But in May, 2016, President Barack Obama signed a law, naming the bison (野牛) the national animal, too. Since then, the eagle has had to share its perch (至高无上的地位).
The North American bison has been a symbol of the West. No other native animal tells America’s story better. It’s a symbol of power, native American culture, and the Western communities. Bison provided food and clothing. Bison were at the very heart of their traditional way of life.
That way of life changed in the mid-1800s. People began to travel west and hunt bison. Some hunted for the same reason as native Americans did. But others killed bison for sport. In1894, it became illegal to kill bison. But it was almost too late. By the early 1900s, fewer than 1,000 wild bison remained in America.
Some people realized the animals needed to be saved. President Theodore Roosevelt, William Hornaday—the first director of the Bronx Zoo, and others formed the American Bison Society. The group was to bring back the bison. Native American tribes (部落) and locals also joined the fight. By the mid-1930s, bison were no longer in danger.
Today, there are about 500,000 North American bison. They live in all 50 states. Only about 30,000 of those animals are living as truly wild bison. Others live on protected lands or in zoos.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
31. The underlined word “illegal” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A. not allowed by the law B. admitted by the law C. encouraged by the law
32. According to the passage, we can learn that ________.
A. bison have become popular worldwide
B. bison play an important role in America
C. bison were protected well in North America in 1850
33. What did the America Bison Society do in the mid-1930s
A. It brought back bison to the Bronx zoo.
B. It introduced a new law on bison.
C. It succeeded in saving bison.
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Today there are about 40% North American bison live on protected lands or zoos.
B. As the only national animal, the bald eagle is the official symbol of the US.
C. People began to travel west and hunt bison for different reasons in the mid-1800s.
35. What is the title of the passage
A. The Bald Eagle in America
B. The Bison on the Earth
C. The North American Bison
【答案】31. A 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲的是秃鹰一直是美国的官方象征，后来，奥巴马总统签署了一项法律，将野牛命名为国家动物，文章具体介绍了野牛的生存发展。
【31题详解】
词义猜测题。根据“kill bison”和“But it was almost too late. By the early 1900s, fewer than 1,000 wild bison remained in America.”可知，到20世纪初，美洲仅存的野生野牛不到1000头，所以当时应该立法了禁止捕杀野牛，所以illegal表示“法律不允许”，故选A。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据“No other native animal tells America’s story better. It’s a symbol of power, native American culture, and the Western communities. Bison provided food and clothing. Bison were at the very heart of their traditional way of life.”可知，没有其他本土动物比它更能讲述美国的故事了。它是权力、美国本土文化和西方社区的象征。野牛提供食物和衣服。野牛是他们传统生活方式的核心。所以野牛在美国扮演着重要的角色。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The group was to bring back the bison. Native American tribes (部落) and locals also joined the fight. By the mid-1930s, bison were no longer in danger.”可知，这些人让野牛不再处于危险之中。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据“That way of life changed in the mid-1800s. People began to travel west and hunt bison. Some hunted for the same reason as native Americans did.”可知，19世纪中期，人们出于不同的原因开始向西旅行并猎杀野牛。故选C。
【35题详解】
最佳标题题。本文主要讲的是秃鹰一直是美国的官方象征，后来，奥巴马总统签署了一项法律，将野牛命名为国家动物，文章具体介绍了野牛的生存发展，所以C选项符合，故选C。
(D)
Red is the color of China. Among all the colors, red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and joyful. And in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted (吸引) by the color red. On the one hand, it makes people feel excited. ____36____
No country in the world has ever used a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the spirit of the nation. ____37____ Even now, it is also a theme for China that will last forever, and it is an important color for the Chinese people. “China Red”has been used very often, attracting the world’s attention.
____38____ Traditional things such as Chinese knots (中国结), lanterns, and traditional paper-cuts are almost all red. Most importantly, red is the main color of our national flag. They all play special roles in China.
____39____ Only real things and events can fully show the real beauty of red. The color can be alive and breathing only when it’s connected with people.
____40____ It also carries the ancient history and culture of the Chinese nation. “China Red” is filled with mysterious charm (魅力) beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!
根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺。 (选项中有一项是多余的)
A. Red is more than just a color in China.
B. In the past red stood for seriousness and mystery.
C. Red is the color of luck, health, happiness, peace, wealth and so on.
D. Chinese people use special colors to drive away bad luck.
E. On the other hand, it has rich meaning in Chinese culture and history.
F. Finding red-colored things in China is very easy, as you can see the color everywhere.
【答案】36. E 37. B 38. F 39. C 40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了红色在中国的意义以及深受人们喜欢的原因。
【36题详解】
根据“On the one hand, it makes people feel excited.”可知，此处是在说中国人喜欢红色的原因，选项E“另一方面，它在中国文化和历史中具有丰富的意义”符合语境。故选E。
【37题详解】
根据“Even now, it is also a theme for China that will last forever, and it is an important color for the Chinese people”可知，与现在对应的是过去，选项B“在过去，红色代表严肃和神秘”符合语境。故选B。
【38题详解】
根据“Traditional things such as Chinese knots (中国结), lanterns, and traditional paper-cuts are almost all red”可知很多传统的东西都是红色的，选项F“在中国找到红色的东西很容易，因为你可以在任何地方看到红色”符合语境。故选F。
【39题详解】
根据“Only real things and events can fully show the real beauty of red. The color can be alive and breathing only when it’s connected with people.”可知只有真实的事物和事件才能充分展现红色的真正美，只有与人联系在一起，红色才能有生命和呼吸，故此处介绍红色的内涵。选项C“红色代表幸运、健康、幸福、平安、财富等等”符合语境。故选C。
【40题详解】
根据“It also carries the ancient history and culture of the Chinese nation. ‘China Red’ is filled with mysterious charm (魅力) beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!”可知，本段强调红色代表的深层含义。选项A“红色在中国不仅仅是一种颜色”符合语境。故选A。
四、交际运用（10分）
从A—G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全对话。（选项中有两项是多余的）
A: Good morning, young man! ____41____
B: Good morning, doctor! My leg hurts.
A: ____42____
B: No, I didn’t.
A: ____43____
B: I practiced riding my bike.
A: ____44____
B: About two hours.
A: I see. You just strained your muscles (拉伤肌肉).
B: Really ____45____
A: Lie down and relax for two hours, and you will feel better.
B: OK. Thanks.
A. Well, what did you do yesterday
B. What’s wrong with you
C. That’s a good idea.
D. How long did you do that
E. Where did you go yesterday
F. Did you move anything heavy yesterday
G. What should I do
【答案】41. B 42. F 43. A 44. D 45. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是B和医生A之间一段对话。对话中，B谈到了受伤的经过，医生给出了治疗方案和建议。
【41题详解】
根据答语“My leg hurts.”可知，此处是医生询问B怎么啦；选项B“你怎么了？”符合语境。故选B。
【42题详解】
根据答语“No, I didn’t.”可知，此处应是含did的一般疑问句询问是否做过某件事情；选项F“昨天你搬动过重物吗？”符合语境。故选F。
【43题详解】
根据答语“I practiced riding my bike.”可知，此处是医生询问B做过什么事情；选项A“嗯，你昨天做什么了？”符合语境。故选A。
【44题详解】
根据答语“About two hours.”可知，此处是医生询问B骑自行骑了多长时间；选项D“你骑了多久 ”符合语境。故选D。
【45题详解】
根据答语“Lie down and relax for two hours, and you will feel better.”可知，此处是指B询问医生，他应该如何做；选项G“我该怎么办？”符合语境。故选G。
填入适当的句子补全对话。
A: Hi, Linda! I called you at seven last night but you didn’t pick up.
B: ____46____. I was helping my mom clean up the kitchen.
A: It doesn’t matter. I called you again. But nobody answered. ____47____
B: I was taking a shower when you called.
A: I called you again at nine. ____48____
B: Yes, I was sleeping at that time.
A: Why did you go to sleep so early yesterday
B: ____49____.
A: Yeah, climbing is really tiring.
B: So why did you call me so many times
A: ____50____. But later Linda helped me with my homework.
B: I can help with your study next time
A: Thank you so much.
【答案】46. I’m sorry
47. What were you doing
48. Were you sleeping (at that time)
49. Because I climbed a mountain/mountains
50. (Because) I needed (your) help (with my homework)
【解析】
【导语】本文是A和B之间关于讨论日常生活的一则对话。
【46题详解】
根据“I called you at seven last night but you didn’t pick up.”可知，对于没有接电话而表示抱歉。故填I’m sorry。
【47题详解】
根据“I was taking a shower when you called.”可知，此处在询问对方那个时候在做什么。故填What were you doing。
【48题详解】
根据“Yes, I was sleeping at that time.”可知，此处是一个一般疑问句，询问对方是不是那时候在睡觉。故填Were you sleeping (at that time)。
【49题详解】
根据“Why did you go to sleep so early yesterday ”以及“Yeah, climbing is really tiring.”可知，此处在回答自己昨天去爬山了。故填Because I climbed a mountain/mountains。
【50题详解】
根据“So why did you call me so many times ”以及“But later Jenny helped me with my homework.”可知，此处在描述自己需要对方帮助自己写作业。故填(Because) I needed (your) help (with my homework)。
五、任务型阅读（30分）
阅读（A）、（B）、（C）三篇短文，然后根据题目要求及所给语境完成下列任务。
（A）
阅读短文 (A)，用方框中所给词或短语填空，使文章通顺、连贯、合理，所给词无需变形
since; depend on; independent; housework; ill; themselves; enough; fairness; develop; college
I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with ____51____. It’s not ____52____ to just get good grades at school. Children these days ____53____ their parents too much. They’re always asking, “Could you get this for me ” or “Could you help me with that ” Doing chores helps to ____54____ children’s independence and teaches them how to look after ____55____. It also helps them to understand the idea of ____56____. ____57____ they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbor’s son got into a good ____58____ but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ____59____ and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be _____60_____, the better it is for their future.
【答案】51. housework
52. enough 53. depend on
54. develop
55. themselves
56. fairness
57. Since 58. college
59. ill 60. independent
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要阐述了让孩子帮助父母做家务的重要性；分担家务可以帮助他们独立，让他们理解公平的理念，对他们的未来是有好处的。
【51题详解】
句意：我认为孩子们学会如何做家务并帮助父母做家务是很重要的。根据上文“do chores”和备选词汇可知，此处是指帮助父母做家务；housework“家务劳动”，不可数名词。故填housework。
【52题详解】
句意：仅仅在学校取得好成绩是不够的。结合上文“I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores”和备选词汇可知，此处是指仅仅在学校取得好成绩是不够的；enough“足够的，充足的”，形容词，在句中作表语。故填enough。
【53题详解】
句意：现在的孩子太依赖父母了。结合下文“They’re always asking, ‘Could you get this for me ’ or ‘Could you help me with that ’”和备选词汇可知，此处是指孩子太依赖父母了；depend on“依赖”，动词短语；句子时态为一般现在时，主语Children为第三人称复数，谓语动词用原形。故填depend on。
【54题详解】
句意：做家务有助于培养孩子的独立性，并教会他们如何照顾自己。结合“children’s independence”和备选词汇可知，此处是指培养孩子的独立性；develop“培养”，动词；根据空前不定式符号to可知，此处应用动词原形。故填develop。
【55题详解】
句意：做家务有助于培养孩子的独立性，并教会他们如何照顾自己。结合“teaches them how to look after”和备选词汇可知，此处是指教会他们如何照顾他们自己；themselves“他们自己”，反身代词，在句中作宾语。故填themselves。
【56题详解】
句意：这也有助于他们理解公平的概念。结合下文“they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy.”和备选词汇可知，此处是指理解公平的概念；fairness“公平”，不可数名词。故填fairness。
【57题详解】
句意：既然他们和父母住在一个房子里，他们应该知道每个人都应该尽自己的一份力量来保持房子的干净和整洁。分析句子结构可知，前后两句为因果关系，应用since来引导原因状语从句；since“既然”，连词，位于句首，首字母要大写。故填Since。
【58题详解】
句意：我们邻居的儿子进了一所很好的大学，但在第一年，他不知道如何照顾自己。结合“got into a good”和备选词汇可知，此处是指上一所好的大学；college“大学，学院”，名词；根据空前“a good”可知，此处用名词单数形式。故填college。
【59题详解】
句意：结果，他经常生病，成绩下降。结合语境和备选词汇可知，此处是指经常生病；fall ill“生病”，其中ill“生病的”，形容词，在句中作表语。故填ill。
【60题详解】
句意：孩子越早学会独立，对他们的未来就越好。结合上文“Doing chores helps to … children’s independence”和备选词汇可知，此处是指孩子学会独立；independent“独立的”，形容词，在句中作表语。故填independent。
（B）
In America and Canada, a new activity known as “zero waste” is becoming popular. It is carried out in schools, cafes, gyms, parks, restaurants and other places. “Zero waste” activity calls on people to make less trash (垃圾). It asks people to reduce (减少) things we use. People now are using more than they need.
According to a new report, American people produce the largest amount of trash in the world. Each person produces about 4.6 pounds of trash each day. More than half of the trash is put into landfills (填埋场) and then burned (焚烧). In fact, this is bad for the environment because it produces waste gas (气) and pollutes water. “Nobody wants to have a landfill near his house,” said Jon D. Johnston, an expert from the Environmental Protection Organization.
More landfills are needed to help to carry out “zero waste” activity. “There aren’t enough land-fills, so we can ’t put all our trash into them. We should try to reduce and reuse as much as we can.”
根据短文内容回答问题。
61. Is “zero waste” becoming popular in Europe
________________________________________________
62. How much trash does each person produce each day in America
________________________________________________
63. Why do we say landfills are also bad for the environment
________________________________________________
64. Who’s Jon D. Johnston
________________________________________________
65. What do you think is the best way to make less trash
________________________________________________
【答案】61. No, (it isn’t).
62. About 4.6 pounds.
63. Because they produce waste gas and pollute water.
64. An expert from the Environmental Protection Organization.
65. We should make full use of every item and don’t buy things we don’t need.
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了美国一项新环保活动“零污染”。
【61题详解】
根据“In America and Canada, a new activity known as ‘zero waste’ is becoming popular.”可知，文中提及此项活动在在美国和加拿大流行，并不是在欧洲。故填No, (it isn’t).
【62题详解】
根据“Each person produces about 4.6 pounds of trash each day.”可知，每个人每天产生大约4.6磅的垃圾。故填About 4.6 pounds.
【63题详解】
根据“In fact, this is bad for the environment because it produces waste gas (气) and pollutes water.”可知，因为它会产生废气并污染水。故填Because they produce waste gas and pollute water.
【64题详解】
根据“said Jon D. Johnston, an expert from the Environmental Protection Organization.”可知，他是环境保护组织的专家。故填An expert from the Environmental Protection Organization.
【65题详解】
开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为We should make full use of every item and don’t buy things we don’t need.
(C)
More than 30 percent of food goes to waste. Supermarkets throw away food that is not sold before its sell-by date, while families throw away food that they can’t finish eating. That makes food waste a big problem. As we throw food away, there are still 820,000,000 people living in hunger around the world. And 3.1 million of them die from hunger each year.
The world’s first food bank was created in the US in 1967. Rich people could put food in the food bank. Those hungry people could take the food home if they have no money to buy any for themselves. The food bank is all free.
A UK company (公司) says that people can still eat food that has passed its sell-by date (过期). They get this food from supermarkets and sell it on streets. You can pay as much as you like to buy the food.
What else can we do to stop food waste The answer is simply buying less food. We should be more careful about how we shop for food.
根据短文内容，用符合文意的词的正确形式填空，每空一词。
66. Food waste problem is very serious and ________ thirty ________ of food goes to waste.
67. 820 ________ people still need food all over the ________.
68. The food bank is a place where ________ people can get food without ________ money for it.
69. People can ________ food that has passed its sell-by ________ on streets and pay as they like.
70. We should buy ________ to stop food waste and be more ________ about how we shop for food.
【答案】66. ①. over ②. percent
67. ①. million ②. world
68. ①. hungry ②. paying
69. ①. eat##buy##get ②. date
70. ①. less ②. careful
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了食物浪费的情况，以及对此采取的措施。
【66题详解】
句意：食物浪费问题非常严重，超过30%的食物被浪费掉了。根据第一段“More than 30 percent of food goes to waste.”可知，超过30%的食物被浪费掉了。故填over；percent。
【67题详解】
句意：全世界仍有8.2亿人需要食物。根据第一段“As we throw food away, there are still 820,000,000 people living in hunger around the world”可知，全世界仍有8.2亿人生活在饥饿中。故填million；world。
【68题详解】
句意：食物银行是一个饥饿的人不用花钱就能获得食物的地方。根据第二段“Those hungry people could take the food home if they have no money to buy any for themselves. The food bank is all free.”可知，在食物银行，一个饥饿的人不用花钱就能把食物带回家，食物银行是免费的。故填hungry；paying。
【69题详解】
句意：人们可以在街上吃/买/获得超过保质期的食物，而且随意支付。根据第三段“A UK company (公司) says that people can still eat food that has passed its sell- by date (过期). They get this food from supermarkets and sell it on streets. You can pay as much as you like to buy the food.”可知，人们可以在街上吃/买/获得超过保质期的食物，而且随意支付。故填eat/buy/get；date。
【70题详解】
句意：我们应该少买食物以防止食物浪费，并在购买食物时更加小心。根据第四段“What else can we do to stop food waste The answer is simply buying less food. We should be more careful about how we shop for food.”可知，我们应该少买食物以防止食物浪费，并在购买食物时更加谨慎。故填less；careful。
六、书面表达（本题共20分）
71. 假如你是王玥，你的好朋友李想最近因为不想做家务而和父母发生了争吵，他为此感到烦恼。请你给他写一封信，阐明中学生做家务的重要性，并告诉他如果和父母有不同意见，该如何与父母融洽相处。
写作要点：
1. 很荣幸能够帮助他解决困惑。
2. 中学生做家务的重要性：
（1）有助于我们培养独立性。
（2）有助于理解公平的含义。
3. 谈谈中学生如何与父母融洽相处。
写作要求：
1. 不得使用真实的姓名和学校名。
2. 可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
3. 字迹工整、语言精练、表达准确、条理清晰。
4. 至少80词。
Dear Li Xiang,
How’s it going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Wang Yue
【答案】例文
Dear Li Xiang,
How’s it going I am really grateful to hear from you. I think it is important for us to learn how to do chores and help parents with housework. It is not enough to just get good grades at school. Doing chores helps to develop our independence and teaches us how to look after ourselves. It also helps us to understand the idea of fairness. Since we live in one house with parents, we should know that everyone should do his part in keeping it clean and tidy. I think the earlier we learn to be independent, the better it is for our future. Meanwhile, when we argue with our parents, we should calm down first and then have a conversation with our parents. I hope you can get on well with your parents soon.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Wang Yue
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是电子邮件；
②时态：时态“一般现在时”；
③写作提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏要点，并适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。
[写作步骤]
第一步，点明写作意图。表达很荣幸答疑解惑，同时点明做家务很重要；
第二步，具体阐述写作内容。从“做家务的重要性，如何和父母融洽相处”等方面具体阐述；
第三步，书写结语。表达希望和父母融洽相处的美好祝愿。
[亮点词汇]
①be grateful to 感激……；
②the idea of fairness公平的理念；
③do one’s part in...在……发挥作用
[高分句型]
①Doing chores helps to develop our independence and teaches us how to look after ourselves.（动名词作主语）
②I think the earlier we learn to be independent, the better it is for our future.（the+比较级，the+比较级）八年级下学期英语期中学业水平测试
一、单项选择（10分）
1. —Why do you volunteer to teach the kids
—Because I can get such a strong feeling of ________ when I see them read books freely.
A. situation B. satisfaction C. suggestion
2. —What’s the matter with you
—I ________ and I’m afraid I have to see a dentist this afternoon.
A. have a stomachache B. have a sore back C. have a toothache
3. I ________ be bored with doing eye exercises, but now I have to ________ doing eye exercises two times a day because of too many online classes.
A. used to, be used to B. be used to, used to C. used to, used to
4. —My neighbor is more welcomed than me. I want to be like him.
—It makes no difference to be the same. You should just be ________.
A. himself B. yourself C. yourselves
5. —Joe, who did you ________ the CD from
—My cousin. She ________ it to me yesterday.
A. borrow; lent B. borrow; lends C. lend; borrows
6. —Could you please give me a ride to school
—________ I have something important to do now.
A. No, I can’t. B. Sure, I’d love to. C. Sorry, I couldn’t.
7. —Do you know about Animal Helpers
—Yes, some people ________ this group to help the people in need.
A. put up B. give up C. set up
8. —What were your parents doing at the time of the rainstorm
—My father was making sure the radio were working ________ my mother was cooking dinner.
A. until B. while C. when
9. I really enjoyed your speech, ________ there were some parts I didn’t quite understand.
A. because B. although C. so that
10. Most people are ________ building a paper factory near here. They are worried about that the river will be polluted.
A. for B. with C. against
二、完形填空（10分）
Today people in the world have a busy life and they often feel unhappy under too much pressure (压力). In fact, keeping happy ____11____ important and necessary for everyone. Most people want to be happy, ____12____ few know how to be happy. Money and success can bring pleasure, however, it ____13____ long. Actually, happiness ____14____ ourselves.
Here are ____15____ ways to help you be happy. The first thing is to enjoy the simple things in life. We often spend ____16____ time thinking about the future—for example, going to a famous university or getting a good job after graduation (毕业). You should enjoy simple pleasure in life, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music or spending time ____17____ good friends and so on.
The second secret is to be ____18____. Many people enjoy dancing or playing sports. You can forget all your problems and only pay attention to the activity you are doing.
The third secret helping others is a good way to keep happy. You always feel happy when you do ____19____ for someone. You can do ____20____ for your parents, help a friend or a classmate with his or her hobby, or go shopping to buy food for an old neighbor.
In a word, learning to be happy is good for your health.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
11.
A. are B. is C. be
12.
A. but B. so C. or
13.
A. don’t last B. didn’t last C. won’t last
14.
A. depends on B. gets on C. comes on
15.
A. some B. little C. few
16.
A. much too B. too much C. too many
17
A. in B. on C. with
18.
A. strict B. quiet C. active
19.
A. nice something B. nothing nice C. something nice
20.
A. chores B. homework C. exam
三、阅读理解（20分）
(A)
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Do you look forward to having fun in the following summer Come to be volunteers!
Summer Camp It is a chance for you to help children in games, sports and art. Date: June 24—July 28, Mondays & Fridays Time: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Farm Volunteer We are looking for three kinds of volunteers: chicken feeding, tomato planting and horse training. Date: July 15—August 20, Mondays & Thursdays Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Volleyball Club Volleyball volunteers teach kids how to play volleyball. The club will provide the place for you. It may be on the beach. Date: June 25—August 30, Thursdays Time: 9:00 a.m. —6:00 p.m. The New View (视野) Help open kids’ eyes to the newest achievements (成就) in science. It also has trips to the museums. Date: July 15—August 20, Sundays Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
To become a volunteer of ours, you must be the students who will graduate (毕业) from junior middle school this year, and apply for it before June 23rd. For more information, please e-mail us at Alice @.
根据语言材料内容，选择 最佳答案。
21. When do you have to be free if you want to help children in games, sports and art
A. On Fridays & Saturdays. B. On Mondays & Thursdays. C. On Mondays & Fridays.
22. Which one will you choose if you are free only at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday every week
A. Farm Volunteer. B. Volleyball Club. C. The New View.
23. If you are interested in a trip to the museums, what can you choose
A. Summer Camp. B. The New View. C. Volleyball Club.
24. When can you apply for the volunteers
A. On June 16th. B. On June 23rd. C. On June 27th.
25. According to the form, where can we find the information
A. In the magazine. B. On the Internet. C. In the newspaper.
(B)
When I was about 12, a girl in my class liked to point out(指出) my problems. I was too thin; I wasn’t a good student; I talked too much; I was too proud(骄傲) and so on. At last, I became very angry and ran to my father. He listened to me quietly. Then he asked, “Are these things true or not Do you know what you are really like Go and make a list of what she said and find the things that are true.” I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered(发现) that about half of the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change(改变) (like being very thin). But there were things I could and wanted to change. For the first time, I got a clear picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Dad. He didn’t take it, “That’s just for you,” he said, “You know the truth(真相) about yourself better than anyone else. When people say something that is true about you, you should find it helpful.”
Our world is full of people who think they know your matter. Don’t be angry and feel hurt. Listen to them.
根据短文内容，判断正(T)误(F)。
26. I was angry because a girl in my class pointed out my problems.
27. My father wasn’t interested in what I said.
28. I found that about half of the things the girl said were true.
29. I was very proud so I didn’t want to change at all.
30. No matter what people say, you should think it helpful.
(C)
For 234 years, as the national animal, the bald eagle (秃鹰) has been an official symbol of the US. But in May, 2016, President Barack Obama signed a law, naming the bison (野牛) the national animal, too. Since then, the eagle has had to share its perch (至高无上的地位).
The North American bison has been a symbol of the West. No other native animal tells America’s story better. It’s a symbol of power, native American culture, and the Western communities. Bison provided food and clothing. Bison were at the very heart of their traditional way of life.
That way of life changed in the mid-1800s. People began to travel west and hunt bison. Some hunted for the same reason as native Americans did. But others killed bison for sport. In1894, it became illegal to kill bison. But it was almost too late. By the early 1900s, fewer than 1,000 wild bison remained in America.
Some people realized the animals needed to be saved. President Theodore Roosevelt, William Hornaday—the first director of the Bronx Zoo, and others formed the American Bison Society. The group was to bring back the bison. Native American tribes (部落) and locals also joined the fight. By the mid-1930s, bison were no longer in danger.
Today, there are about 500,000 North American bison. They live in all 50 states. Only about 30,000 of those animals are living as truly wild bison. Others live on protected lands or in zoos.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
31. The underlined word “illegal” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A. not allowed by the law B. admitted by the law C. encouraged by the law
32. According to the passage we can learn that ________.
A. bison have become popular worldwide
B. bison play an important role in America
C. bison were protected well in North America in 1850
33. What did the America Bison Society do in the mid-1930s
A. It brought back bison to the Bronx zoo.
B. It introduced a new law on bison.
C. It succeeded in saving bison.
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Today there are about 40% North American bison live on protected lands or zoos.
B. As the only national animal, the bald eagle is the official symbol of the US.
C. People began to travel west and hunt bison for different reasons in the mid-1800s.
35. What is the title of the passage
A. The Bald Eagle in America
B. The Bison on the Earth
C. The North American Bison
(D)
Red is the color of China. Among all the colors, red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and joyful. And in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted (吸引) by the color red. On the one hand, it makes people feel excited. ____36____
No country in the world has ever used a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the spirit of the nation. ____37____ Even now, it is also a theme for China that will last forever, and it is an important color for the Chinese people. “China Red”has been used very often, attracting the world’s attention.
____38____ Traditional things such as Chinese knots (中国结), lanterns, and traditional paper-cuts are almost all red. Most importantly, red is the main color of our national flag. They all play special roles in China.
____39____ Only real things and events can fully show the real beauty of red. The color can be alive and breathing only when it’s connected with people.
____40____ It also carries the ancient history and culture of the Chinese nation. “China Red” is filled with mysterious charm (魅力) beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!
根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺。 (选项中有一项是多余的)
A. Red is more than just a color in China.
B. In the past, red stood for seriousness and mystery.
C. Red is the color of luck, health, happiness, peace, wealth and so on.
D. Chinese people use special colors to drive away bad luck.
E. On the other hand, it has rich meaning in Chinese culture and history.
F. Finding red-colored things in China is very easy, as you can see the color everywhere.
四、交际运用（10分）
从A—G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全对话。（选项中有两项是多余的）
A: Good morning, young man! ____41____
B: Good morning, doctor! My leg hurts.
A: ____42____
B: No, I didn’t.
A: ____43____
B: I practiced riding my bike.
A: ____44____
B: About two hours.
A: I see. You just strained your muscles (拉伤肌肉).
B: Really ____45____
A: Lie down and relax for two hours, and you will feel better.
B: OK. Thanks.
A. Well, what did you do yesterday
B. What’s wrong with you
C. That’s a good idea.
D. How long did you do that
E. Where did you go yesterday
F. Did you move anything heavy yesterday
G. What should I do
填入适当句子补全对话。
A: Hi, Linda! I called you at seven last night but you didn’t pick up.
B: ____46____. I was helping my mom clean up the kitchen.
A: It doesn’t matter I called you again. But nobody answered. ____47____
B: I was taking a shower when you called.
A: I called you again at nine. ____48____
B: Yes, I was sleeping at that time.
A: Why did you go to sleep so early yesterday
B: ____49____.
A: Yeah, climbing is really tiring.
B: So why did you call me so many times
A: ____50____. But later Linda helped me with my homework.
B: I can help with your study next time.
A: Thank you so much.
五、任务型阅读（30分）
阅读（A）、（B）、（C）三篇短文，然后根据题目要求及所给语境完成下列任务。
（A）
阅读短文 (A)，用方框中所给词或短语填空，使文章通顺、连贯、合理，所给词无需变形
since; depend on; independent; housework; ill; themselves; enough; fairness; develop; college
I think it is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with ____51____. It’s not ____52____ to just get good grades at school. Children these days ____53____ their parents too much. They’re always asking, “Could you get this for me ” or “Could you help me with that ” Doing chores helps to ____54____ children’s independence and teaches them how to look after ____55____. It also helps them to understand the idea of ____56____. ____57____ they live in one house with their parents, they should know that everyone should do their part in keeping it clean and tidy. Our neighbor’s son got into a good ____58____ but during his first year, he had no idea how to take care of himself. As a result, he often fell ____59____ and his grades dropped. The earlier kids learn to be _____60_____, the better it is for their future.
（B）
In America and Canada, a new activity known as “zero waste” is becoming popular. It is carried out in schools, cafes, gyms, parks, restaurants and other places. “Zero waste” activity calls on people to make less trash (垃圾). It asks people to reduce (减少) things we use. People now are using more than they need.
According to a new report, American people produce the largest amount of trash in the world. Each person produces about 4.6 pounds of trash each day. More than half of the trash is put into landfills (填埋场) and then burned (焚烧). In fact, this is bad for the environment because it produces waste gas (气) and pollutes water. “Nobody wants to have a landfill near his house,” said Jon D. Johnston, an expert from the Environmental Protection Organization.
More landfills are needed to help to carry out “zero waste” activity. “There aren’t enough land-fills, so we can ’t put all our trash into them. We should try to reduce and reuse as much as we can.”
根据短文内容回答问题。
61. Is “zero waste” becoming popular in Europe
________________________________________________
62. How much trash does each person produce each day in America
________________________________________________
63. Why do we say landfills are also bad for the environment
________________________________________________
64. Who’s Jon D. Johnston
________________________________________________
65. What do you think is the best way to make less trash
________________________________________________
(C)
More than 30 percent of food goes to waste. Supermarkets throw away food that is not sold before its sell-by date, while families throw away food that they can’t finish eating. That makes food waste a big problem. As we throw food away, there are still 820,000,000 people living in hunger around the world. And 3.1 million of them die from hunger each year.
The world’s first food bank was created in the US in 1967. Rich people could put food in the food bank. Those hungry people could take the food home if they have no money to buy any for themselves. The food bank is all free.
A UK company (公司) says that people can still eat food that has passed its sell-by date (过期). They get this food from supermarkets and sell it on streets. You can pay as much as you like to buy the food.
What else can we do to stop food waste The answer is simply buying less food. We should be more careful about how we shop for food.
根据短文内容，用符合文意的词的正确形式填空，每空一词。
66. Food waste problem is very serious and ________ thirty ________ of food goes to waste.
67. 820 ________ people still need food all over the ________.
68. The food bank is a place where ________ people can get food without ________ money for it.
69. People can ________ food that has passed its sell-by ________ on streets and pay as they like.
70. We should buy ________ to stop food waste and be more ________ about how we shop for food.
六、书面表达（本题共20分）
71. 假如你是王玥，你的好朋友李想最近因为不想做家务而和父母发生了争吵，他为此感到烦恼。请你给他写一封信，阐明中学生做家务的重要性，并告诉他如果和父母有不同意见，该如何与父母融洽相处。
写作要点：
1. 很荣幸能够帮助他解决困惑。
2. 中学生做家务的重要性：
（1）有助于我们培养独立性。
（2）有助于理解公平的含义。
3. 谈谈中学生如何与父母融洽相处。
写作要求：
1. 不得使用真实的姓名和学校名。
2. 可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
3. 字迹工整、语言精练、表达准确、条理清晰。
4. 至少80词。
Dear Li Xiang,
How’s it going
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Wang Yue
