2016-2017学年第一学期八年级 英语期中考试试卷
一、 单项选择(每小题1分， 共15分)
( ) 1. —I think drinking milk every morning is good our health.
—Yes, I agree with you .
A. to B. with C. at D. for ( ) 2. Tom didn’t go to school yesterday his illness.
A. because of B. because C. in front of D. before
( ) 3. —Who listens ,Tom ,Jack or Bill?
A. the most carefully B. more carefully C. the most careful D. more careful ( ) 4. The TV show is boring. I can’t ______ it. A. stand B. stop C. read D. finish ( ) 5. Mike decided the museum this Sunday. A. visit B. visits C. visiting D. to visit ( ) 6. Who can tell me the answer _____ this question? A. on B. to C. for D. in ( ) 7. —Can a plane fly the Atlantic Ocean(大西洋)? —Yes, but it needs to go the clouds for hours.
A. across; through B. through; across C. across; across D. through; through
( ) 8. — he studied very hard every day, he didn’t pass the exam. A. Although, but B. Because; so C. Although, 不填 D. 不填 ；so ( ) 9. —_____ does your brother use the Internet?
—Once a week.
A. How often B. Why C. Where D. How long ( ) 10. Vegetables are _____. They are good for our _____.
A. health; healthy B. healthy; health C. healthy; healthy D. health; health ( ) 11. —Thank you for me my homework.
A. help; with B. help; of C. helping; with D. helping; of
( ) 12. He is a funny boy. He often makes us .
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughs ( ) 13. Jenny is ______ than the other girls. She never stops talking.
A. quiet B. quieter C. outgoing D. more outgoing ( ) 14. It’s easy ______ me ______ English. I like it.
A. for; to learn B. for; learning C. of; to learn D. of; learning ( ) 15. My parents ______ taking a walk after dinner.
A. like both B. like all C. both like D. all like 二、 完形填空 (每小题1分，共10分)
It’s nice to have friends. Well, how can we have friends?
First, spend 16 time with people. If you want to make friends, you need to meet people. You can go to places 17 coffee shops or clubs to meet people. Then, 18 your friends. Once (一旦) you 19 to make friends with someone, you must care about him or her. “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” 20 it’s not necessary for you and your friend to be the same, you need to know him or her. You should help him or her when he or she has 21 problems.
Next, be a good listener. It’s important to show that you’re interested in others. Listen 22 to what people say and take time to learn more about 23 .
At last, encourage (鼓励) your friends. Good friends will 24 both good and bad times. Never laugh at (嘲笑) your 25 in front of others. If someone is laughing at your friend, you should stop him or her. ( ) 16. A. less B. more C. good D. bad ( ) 17. A. to B. with C. like D. between ( ) 18. A. care about B. look at C. worry about D. ask for ( ) 19. A. stop B. forget C. ask D. decide
( ) 20. A. Or B. Because C. Although D. If ( ) 21. A. no B. some C. few D. other ( ) 22. A. clearly B. quickly C. truly D. carefully ( ) 23. A. you B. him C. her D. them ( ) 24. A. have B. try C. share D. break ( ) 25. A. friend B. classmate C. parent D. teacher 三、 阅读理解(每小题2分，共30分) ( A )
Betty: Hi, Eric. What do you do in your free time? What’s your hobby (爱好)? Eric: Well, I have a lot of hobbies. I like to play the piano, I like to listen to music, and I like to go to the movies. But my two favorite hobbies are going to the gym (健身房) and reading books.
Betty: And what do you enjoy about each activity?
Eric: Well, I usually go to the gym in the morning. When I exercise there, I feel relaxed. And I also have a lot of friends at the gym. I enjoy being with them. Reading books is relaxing, too. It makes me feel good. I usually do it in the evening. Betty: How long do you spend on each activity?
Eric: I usually exercise for an hour and a half or two hours at the gym. I try to go four times a week. And I try to read books every day. I usually spend half an hour reading. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
( ) 26. One of Eric’s favorite hobbies is _____.
A. playing the piano B. going to the gym C. listening to music D. going to the movies ( ) 27. Eric likes to be with his _____ at the gym.
A. teachers B. classmates C. parents D. friends ( ) 28. When does Eric usually read books? A. In the morning. B. On rainy days. C. In the evening. D. On the weekend. ( ) 29. How often does Eric go to the gym? A. Every day. B. Twice a week.
C. Four times a week. D. Five times a month. ( ) 30. Eric usually spends _____ reading books.
A. half an hour B. an hour C. an hour and a half D. two hours
(B)
My favorite sports star is Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant is a big star in the NBA. I enjoy watching NBA games on TV, and my father also enjoys it. So we often watch NBA games on TV.
－Jeff
There are many sports stars in the world. Do you know who is my favorite sports star? Jeremy Lin! He is a good basketball player. He has a lot of fans (迷) around the world. My mother and I are two of them.
－Nick
Usain Bolt is my favorite sports star. He runs very fast. I like running, and I want to be a great runner like him.
－ Jack
I like playing tennis. I often play tennis with my friends in the afternoon. Serena Williams is my favorite sports star. She plays tennis very well.
－Linda
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
( ) 31. Jeff often watches NBA games on TV with his _____. A. father B. mother C. teacher D. friend ( ) 32. Who is Nick’s favorite sports star? A. Kobe Bryant. B. Jeremy Lin. C. Usain Bolt. D. Serena Williams. ( ) 33. What does Jack like doing?
A. Running. B. Watching TV. C. Playing tennis. D. Playing basketball. ( ) 34. When does Linda often play tennis?
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. D. On the weekend.
( ) 35. What can be the best title (标题) for this passage? A. What sports do you like? B. Some popular kinds of sports C. Who is your favorite sports star? D. Some popular basketball players (C) Dear Grandma, How are you?
Last Saturday I went to Long Bay with my parents. We got up at 6:00 a.m. We ate breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and after half an hour we left for Long Bay. My father is a good driver and he drove very fast. But I have to say, the trip was a bit long. When we got out of our car and got to Long Bay, it was already （已经） ten o’clock!
First we swam in the water for an hour. Then we played cricket (板球) for an hour. It was time to have lunch. We ate a big lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon my mother and I enjoyed the sunshine on the beach. My father went fishing. He didn’t get any fish, but it was very relaxing. Soon it was time to go home. My parents and I left Long Bay. We had a great day last Saturday.
My parents and I will go to see you this weekend. I miss you very much. Kate 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 ( ) 36. When did Kate leave home?
A. At 6:00 a.m. B. At 6:30 a.m. C. At 7:00 a.m. D. At 7:30 a.m. ( ) 37. How did Kate go to Long Bay?