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北京市西城区 2020—2021 学年度第一学期期末试卷
八年级英语
2021.1
1.本试卷共 13 页，共 8 道大题，60 道小题。满分 90 分。考试时间 100 分钟。
2.在试卷和答题卡上准确填写学校、班级、姓名和学号。
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3.试题答案一律填写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
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4.在答题卡上，选择题须用2B 铅笔将选中项涂黑涂满，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔
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作答。
5.考试结束时，将本试卷、答题卡一并交回。
听力理解(共 20 分)
一、听下面四段对话。每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最
佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。(共 12 分，每小题 1.5 分)
听下面一段对话，完成第 1 至第 2 小题
1. What is the man’s favourite sport?
A. Skating. B. Basketball. C. Football.
2. What does the man think of video games?
A. Hard. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
听下面一段对话，完成第 3 至第 4 小题
3. When will the woman leave for Rome?
A. Next Sunday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Friday.
4. Where did the man study?
A. In Cambridge. B. In Vienna. C. In New York.
听下面一段对话，完成第 5 至第 6 小题
5. What is the elephant keeper doing?A. He is feeding the elephant.
B. He is playing with the elephant.
C. He is giving the elephant a bath.
6. What can you learn from the conversation?
A. The man wants to become an elephant keeper.
B. The woman would like to take care of the baby elephant.
C. The keepers need to feed the baby elephant every two hours.
听下面一段对话，完成第 7 至第 8 小题
7. What happened to the speakers?
A. They found a phone.
B. The man hit the woman.
C. They missed a message.
8. What advice does the woman give?
A. Read more stories.
B. Check your phone before leaving.
C. Stop and send a message if you need to.
二、听独白，记录关键信息。本段独白你将听两遍。(共 8 分，每小题 2 分)
请根据所听到的内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置。
Paris & London
The metro in Paris is 9 and easier to use than the
underground in London.
Transportation
Paris is hotter than London.
Weather
In London, it 10 a lot in March and April.
London has more museums and public libraries than Paris.
CulturePeople from London are more polite and friendly, while people from
Paris are 11 and romantic.
People from Paris think having a good 12 is more
People important. People from London work harder.
知识运用(共 22分)
三、单项填空(共 10 分)
从下面各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（共 6 分，
每小题 0.5 分）
1. — You have a sister, right?
— Yes. ________ name’s Cynthia.
A. His B. She C. Her D. Him
2. My father’s hometown is Shenzhen. It is ________ the southeast of China.
A. in B. on C. to D. at
3. Betty’s home is close to her school, ________ she walks there every day.
A. so B. or C. but D. although
4. — Which city do you like, Xi’an or Sanya?
— I like Sanya ________ than Xi’an because I can eat many kinds of fruits there.
A. many B. more C. much D. most
5. Lao She is one of ________ Chinese writers of the twentieth century.
A. great B. greater C. greatest D. the greatest
6. A gentleman usually smiles and talks ________.
A. polite B. politely C. loud D. loudly
7. While I ________ at the traffic light, I saw Tony helping an old man cross the street.
A. wait B. am waiting C. was waiting D. will wait
8. — What are you doing, Eric?
— I ________ a story for the show.
A. write B. was writing C. am writing D. will write
9. — You look pale. Are you all right?
— No, my knees hurt. A boy ________ me down just now.
A. knocked B. knocksC. is knocking D. was knocking
10. —________ is the population of Shanghai?
— It has a population of more than twenty million.
A. Which B. How many C. How much D. What
11. — Lucy, do you have a plan for the coming holiday?
— I plan ________ one of my friends. There will be a tea party in her house.
A. visited B. visit C. visiting D. to visit
12. — Rey is not here today.
— He ________ be ill. He didn’t look well yesterday.
A. must B. can C. would D. need
从下面各题所给的 A、B 两个选项中选出可以填入短文空白处的最佳选项。(共4 分，每
小题 1 分)
A
Basketball is a game that started in 1891. The game is played between two teams of five players. Players
can throw or pass the ball to other players, but they have to bounce (弹起) the ball when they run with
___13___. Players must not kick the ball. To score a point, players have to “make a basket” (throw the ball into
the other team’s basket). The winner is the team that scores more points. If the two teams tie (平局) in the game,
they play five minutes of overtime ___14___ the winner.
13. A. them B. it
14. A. to decide B. decide
B
This morning I got up early, had breakfast and packed my bag. I met the team at the bus station. We took
the bus into the city. We arrived at the theatre at 12:00. Our drama show was at 14:00. We were very excited and
a little bit nervous. It was the ___15___ competition(竞赛). There were a lot of people in the theatre. It was
difficult. The other teams were very good. We did well. And we won! We got the first place! It was ___16___day of my life.
15. A. final B. finally
16. A. happier B. the happiest
四、完形填空(共 12 分，每小题 1 分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从方框中选出最佳词语填入短文空白处， 每个词只使
用一次。
friends (n.) try (v.) useful (adj.)
successful (adj.)
Cooking — it’s creative and fun
I first became interested in cooking one summer holiday when I was about 12. I was staying with my aunt,
who is an experienced cook, and I wanted to ___17___ cooking for myself. She started by teaching me how to
make pretty simple dishes at first. I found I really enjoyed cooking and I was soon doing things which were more
difficult. Not everything I cooked was as ___18___ as my aunt’s dishes. My younger brother and sister
complained (抱怨) about some of my dishes, but they usually ate the food quite happily. When I went back to
school after summer, I decided to take cooking lessons and now I think I’m quite a skilled cook. When ___19___
come to my house, I often cook them something, because I find it really satisfying and relaxing. I think creating
new dishes is interesting and it’s wonderful to see my family and friends enjoying a meal I’ve cooked. I would
recommend (推荐) it as a hobby because for me it’s one of the most creative and ___20___ free-time activities
that anyone can do.
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择
最佳选项。
Father’s Dream(梦想)
Life would be rather boring if we did not have dreams. Do you have any dreams?sailboat
One of my dad’s ___21___ dreams is to sail (航海) around the world on a big sailboat. He and his best
friend always talk about it.
So this summer, they decided to rent (租用) a small boat and take us all for a one-week vacation. That way,
they could test out their skills. They could learn on a small lake where it is safe.
We rented a sailboat and began our trip on a nice sunny day. Everything went ___22___ the first day. The
water was calm. There was no wind and everyone was happy. It felt like their dream was coming true.
But the next day, when we ___23___ to the river that connected to the lake, a strong wind came up. It made
the waves really big. The boat started to move from side to side. It was a little scary (令人恐慌的). The mothers
held their kids tightly. ___24___ was laughing or even talking.
The river got wider and wider. The waves were even stronger. The wind was blowing our boat far from land.
My dad had ___25___ in controlling the boat. He decided that we should go back.
We made it safely back to a place where the water was ___26___. My dad and his friend said that it would be
safer if we stayed there.
Everybody laughed. Mom said, “You men will have to learn a lot before you set out on the big ocean.”
Dad said, “After today, we have learned a good ___27___. It is good to have dreams. But it is really good to
test them out before you act on them.”
Dad’s dream is still to sail around the world one day. He knows that dreams will come true if you really want
them to. But he also knows that he has a lot to ___28___ before he sets out on the open ocean.
21. A. slowest B. easiest C. biggest D. strangest
22. A. mad B. quiet C. fast D. well
23. A. sailed B. drove C. walked D. ran
24. A. Somebody B. Nobody C. Everybody D. Anybody
25. A. trouble B. interest C. experience D. confidence
26. A. little B. deep C. calm D. wide
27. A. story B. lesson C. journey D. chance
28. A. enjoy B. see C. show D. learn
阅读理解(共 30 分)五、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出
最佳选项。(共 20 分，每小题 2 分)
A
In some countries, the best way to move around is not always the fastest or the most modern. But it’s the
most authentic(真实的). If you really want to experience the culture, take after the locals!
Bamboo Train
The bamboo train in Cambodia(柬埔寨) is made of bamboo. It can travel up to a speed(速度) of 40 kilometers
per hour and is one of the cheapest ways to travel around the country.
Beer Bike
Discover European cities like London or Amsterdam while you drink and pedal (踩踏板) with your friends!
These eco-friendly vehicles help you socialize while you are sightseeing.
Coco Taxi
The next time you visit Havana (哈瓦那), do travel around the city in a Coco Taxi. The taxi is called Coco
because it is like a coconut! With two seats, three wheels and a 75cc moped engine, the Coco Taxi is a bit noisy, but
cheaper than a taxi.
Chiva ExpressThe Chiva Express, an enjoyable form of public transport in Ecuador(厄瓜多尔), is a bus that rides mostly on
rails, like a train! It connects the beautiful mountains of the country to the pretty sea shores. This way of
transportation is not used by locals now. It serves mostly as a tourist attraction (旅游景点).
29. ________ can travel at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour.
A. Bamboo Train B. Beer Bike
C. Coco Taxi D. Chiva Express
30. Where can you experience Beer Bike?
.
A. In Cambodia B. In Amsterdam.
C. In Havana. D. In Ecuador.
.
31. It’s _______ to take the Chiva Express
A. very cheap B. a bit noisy C. enjoyable D. pretty fast
B
Charlie was very obedient (顺从的) to his parents and teachers, for which everyone loved him a lot.
Because of his father’s job, he went to a new school. As Charlie was a nice boy, soon most of his new classmates
became his good friends.
But there was one boy named Bill in the class. He was a very naughty boy, and no one liked him at all. He
found that Charlie was a quiet boy. So, he started creating troubles for his new classmate. At lunchtime, Bill often
ate Charlie’s lunch. No one dared to stop Bill for fear of being bullied (欺凌) by him. Charlie kept quiet and did not
complain to the class teacher! When Charlie’s parents learned about Bill, they wanted to come to the school.
Charlie stopped them and said, “Mom, Dad, please do not worry. Everything will be all right. After all, Bill is also a
kid like me.”
The days went by and the time came for the sports meeting at school. Charlie was good at sports and he took
part in a number of events. Bill also took part in the sack race, though he could not run very fast. When Bill saw
that Charlie won the first prize in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, he felt jealous (嫉妒) and decided that he
would not let it happen in the sack race too.
As planned, Bill tried to push Charlie while running on the tracks of sack race. But he lost his own balance andfell down! His leg was badly hurt. Charlie at first did not see what happened and kept running toward the finish
line. But when he turned back and saw Bill lying, he stopped and went back to help him!
Charlie took him to the school doctor. “You lost this sack race because of me!” said Bill. “My Mom told me
that helping a friend is more important than winning a race,” answered Charlie.
Bill was touched and decided that he would try to be a good boy like Charlie. After that day, Charlie and Bill
became best friends!
32. From the passage, we know Charlie was ________.
A. unfriendly B. nice C. strong D. careless
33. No one liked Bill because ________.
A. he was a fat boy B. he was a naughty boy
C. he wasn’t good at sports D. he wasn’t good at study
34. What happened in the sack race?
A. Bill hurt Charlie while running.
B. Charlie fell down and hurt his leg.
C. Charlie gave up the race to help Bill.
D. Bill took Charlie to the school doctor.
35. What can you learn from Charlie?
A. To become confident, try your best to win.
B. To make a lot of friends, don’t bully others.
C. Experiences can help you solve problems easily.
D. Kindness can change someone into a good person.
C
How Smart Is Man’s Best Friend?
,
We feed them we let them sleep in our beds, we play with them and we even talk to them. Of course, we
love them. Any dog-owner will tell you that their pets (宠物) can understand the world around them. And they’re
right. Scientists have found great ways to find out what human’s best friend can do.
The Science of Animal Cognition (认知)
Over the past several years, humans have learnt more about dog cognition with the use of MRI machines to
scan dog brains (大脑). In a study done in 2015, Ragen McGowan, a scientist at Nestlé Purina specializing in dog
cognition, found that a human’s presence leads to increased blood flow to a dog’s eyes, ears and paws, which
means the dog is excited.
McGowan also studied what happened to dogs when they were being petted. We’ve known for some time thatfor humans, petting a beloved animal can lead to lower rates of stress and worry. Well, it turns out the same is true
for dogs. When humans pet dogs for 15 minutes or more, the dog’s heart rate decreases and it becomes less
worried.
Another study found that dogs can not only tell the difference between happy and sad human faces, but also
respond (回应) differently to them.
As Smart as Children
Dogs, as any dog-owner knows, are highly trainable. Scientists have found that dog intelligence (智商) is
similar to that of a two-year-old human child. They also found that dogs could understand up to 250 words and
hand signs. Even more surprising, dogs can actually count low numbers (up to five) and even do simple math.
And have you ever experienced the emotions (情绪) of your dog while you’re petting another animal or
paying attention to something else? Do you imagine they feel something like human jealousy? Well, there’s science
to back this up, too. Studies have found that dogs do, in fact, experience jealousy. Not only that, but dogs do their
best to “handle” the thing that’s taking their owner’s attention — and if they have to get the attention back on them,
they will.
The studies all make one thing clear: that humans may know much less about dog brains than we previously
thought. As time goes on, more and more scientists are becoming interested in animal research, and with each new
study done, we find out more about how our beloved pets think.
36. When humans pet their dogs, ________.
A. dogs become shy B. dogs respond differently
C. they both become less worried D. humans have a higher rate of blood flow
37. From the passage, we know ________.
A. dogs can increase their heart rate and show excitement
B. dogs can be trained to understand words and hand signs
C. scientists suggest dogs should experience human jealousy
D. humans have learnt enough about what dogs can do, think and feel
38. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to treat our dogs well.
B. How to train dogs to be smarter.C. An introduction to dog intelligence and emotion.
D. The differences between dogs’ abilities and human children’s.
六、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。(共 10 分，每小题 2 分)
To Have A Not-to-do List
Like most people, you probably have a to-do list to help you finish a task. However, I would also suggest
you make a not-to-do list. This list works well with the to-do list and it might be even more important. Let me
explain.
This is Mike. He loves video games and plays them every day. But he also has an important exam coming
,
up. So Mike puts studying on his to-do list. That day Mike picked up the books and studied for half an
hour. Then he took a short break and played some games. However, he got so into the game that he played for
three hours.
The next day, Mike took on the challenge of studying in a different way. He decided to make a not-to-do
list as well. And what he wrote down was: “No video games until 7:00 pm.” Mike went to study, did it for half
an hour, and then took a break. However, he didn’t get on his computer like the day before because he didn’t
allow himself to play at that time. Instead, he drank a glass of water. Then he returned to studying for three hours
more on that day.
Mike realized that having no restrictions (限制) was the problem. He was always choosing between work
and free time. Because enjoying himself was an easier choice, hardly any work got done as a result. So Mike
made a not-to-do list.
Sometimes what you choose not to do matters more than what you decide to do. We shouldn’t just limit
our “bad” behaviors but our “good” behaviors as well. For example, practicing the piano could be considered a
good habit. But when you have other more important things in the moment, the piano becomes nothing more
than a distraction (注意力分散). However, there’s one thing that should never end up on your not-to-do list. That
is to learn something new every day.
39. Did a to-do list help Mike prepare for his exam well?
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40. What did Mike write on his not-to-do list?
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41. How long did Mike study the next day?
_________________________________________________________________42. According to Paragraph 4, what problem has Mike realized?
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43. What does the writer want to tell us?
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书面表达(共 18 分)
七、写句子。(共 8 分，每小题 2 分)
44. 请考虑一下这个想法。(idea)
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45. 每年我都会给我的好朋友送生日礼物。(send)
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46. 制定训练计划很重要。(training plan)
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47. 世界自然基金会(WWF)正 努力挽救濒危动物。(work hard)
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八、文段表达(10 分)
48. 根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于 50 词的文段写作。文中已给出内容不记入总词数。所给
提示词语仅供选用。
假如你是初二学生李华，你的英国朋友Chris想要了解北京。请你介绍一下北京这座城市。可以从北
京的天气、著名景点、文化、交通等方面中选择至少两点进行介绍。
提示词语：season, famous, visit, beautiful, culture
Beijing City
Beijing is the capital of China.
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Welcome to Beijing!
