八年级下U4 Cartoons and comic strips 测试卷
【牛津（广州，深圳，沈阳）版】
学校：__________班级：__________姓名：_________ 考号：___________
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本试卷共分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为选择题；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题；满分为100分，考试时间为
100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题
1.单项选择 （10分）
1.Why not your teacher for help when you can’t finish the story by yourself?
A. to ask, write B. to ask, writing C. ask, writing D. asking, to write
2. Tom is a boy. Everyone wants to make friends with him.
A. boring B. pleasant C. lonely D. serious
3. Although he is over 60, he quite young.
A. appears to be B. appears being C. appear to is D. appeared to be
4. Excuse me, how would you like to pay for the meal, together or ?
A. simply B. separately C. pleasantly D. pleasant
5. It’s going to be an exciting match. China plays Japan.
A. with B. for C. in D. against
6.Some people think trees ______ on both sides of this road.
A. should be planted B. should plant
C. should be planting D. be planted
7. Have you decided ____________ the time to have a story show?
A. on B.in C.at D .for
8. — Lily, will you go to Jenny’s birthday party this Saturday?
— I’m not sure. Because I _______ so far.
A. have invited B. wasn’t invited
C. haven’t been invited D. will be invited
9. I’m sure our football team will _____ this match. We’re the best.
A. win B. lose C. beat D. miss
10. He used to _____ in a small village, but now he has been used to _____ in the big city.
A. live; living B. live; live C. living; living D. living live二、完形填空(每题1.5分，共15分 )
Once my mother told me a story. In Africa, when an antelope (羚羊) wakes up every morning, the first thing it
thinks about is, “I must be able to run faster than the___1___ lion, or ( 否 则 ) I
will be killed”. At the same time, a lion wakes from his dream. The first thing
the lion thinks about is, “I must be able to catch the slowest antelope, or I will
starve ( 挨 饿 ) to death.” So, almost at the same time, the antelope and the lion
get up and start running toward the__2__sun.
This is life: full of chances and challenges ( 挑 战 ). Whether you are an antelope or a lion, you___3___ go
ahead when the sun rises. For students, it is just the same. If we do not study hard, sooner or later, we will fall
behind the others. At first, I did not know what the word “exam”___4___. Later, I knew an exam was a kind of
competition. There are____5_____winners and losers in competitions. As I grew up, I got to know competition
well. In one’s life, there must be competitions, so people can___6___.
Each time I saw children playing games, and heard their laughter ( 笑 声 ), I___7___ I were that age again.
However, I remembered my parents’ words: “You must work very hard in order to have a good future.” So I
___8____my pen and began to study hard again.
I was still not sure what competition really meant. One day, I was taking part in an English-speaking
competition. When I went to the stage, I saw other students looking at me___9___ . I suddenly knew what
competition was. It is not as cruel ( 残 酷 ) as my teachers and parents told me.___10___, competition is the
opposite: it is kind and necessary.
Now I understand more about the world. Competition is important for us all.
1. A. biggest B. fastest C. strongest D. wildest
2. A. rising B. falling C. shining D. burning
3. A. may B. can C. should D. must
4. A. described B. explained C. meant D. formed
5. A. never B. sometimes C. often D. always
6. A. change B. improve C. accept D. manage
7. A. wished B. realized C. preferred D. believed
8. A. carried on B. put down C. picked up D. looked for
9. A. carefully B. cheerfully C. quietly D. kindly10. A. In fact B. Above all C. From then on D. As a result
三、阅读理解（共4篇每题2分，共40分）
A
China and Western countries have something different in cultures about certain animals， bu
t when it comes to pigs． we have the same idea- pigs are ugly， lazy and stupid．
Just look at some Chinese sayings such as “Boiling a dead pig” an
“A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig．”And in English， there are some expressions like
“Eating like a pig ” and “Pigs might fly．”None of them are complimentary．
However， pigs have some good qualities . They are even as smart as dogs and elephants． They have good
memories． And they know whether people treat them well or not．
A UK cartoon ,Peppa Pig is a most popular cartoon． The four members in the pig family teach children from
all around the world about love， friendship and the value of family． And a Chinese cartoon film， the Advent
ures of Me Dull， is also very famous． In the cartoon， the little pig， Me Dull， has a heart of gold and al
ways
works hard towards his dreams． Most people want quick success， but Me Dull is slow and patient， and not
afraid of failing again and again．
Maybe when we talk about pigs next time， we should think of their good qualities．
1.China and western countries have ____ in cultures according to the passage．
A. the same idea towards pigs
B. different ideas towards pigs
C. the same idea towards all the animals
2. What does the underlined word “complimentary” mean in Chinese？____
A. 固执的 B. 赞美的 C. 负面的
3. From the third paragraph， we can learn that____．
A. pigs have bad memories
B. pigs don't know who treats them well
C. pigs are as clever as dogs and elephants
4. The writer gives the two examples of cartoons in the passage to show____．
A. pigs have good qualities
B. the two cartoons are well-knownC. both Chinese and English children like pigs
5. What's the best title of the passage？____
A. Opinions on Pigs
B. Opinions on Animals
C. Opinions on Cartoons
The Soderburg sisters
Do you ever fight with your little brother or sister? How would you
like to travel around the world with them in a musical group? Sisters Johanna
and Klara Soderburg are doing just that in their band, First Aid Kit! The two
sisters are sweeping the world with a perfect mix of pop and folk music.
The Soderburg sisters come from Sweden. Their music sounds like
music from the 1960s. They both play several instruments. And, since they are sisters, their voices fit together
perfectly!
Like many other teen stars before them, the two girls got their start on the website, YouTube. Their singing
caught the attention of a Swedish musician. It wasn’t long before people all over the world discovered their music!
The sisters don’t just sing or play instruments; they also write their own music and design all of their album
art！They have worked very hard, and they released four new songs at the beginning of 2011! If you want to hear
the songs, check out their music in YouTube for yourself! Listen to see why First Aid Kit is your new favorite band!
6. Johanna and Klara Soderburg are famous for .
A. touring the world B. their musical group
C. a perfect mix of music D. cleaning the world
7. What is the advantage of their group because they are sisters?
A. Their voices fit together perfectly.
B. They look more beautiful than other stars.
C. They both play several instruments.
D. They have more time to train together.
8. People got to know Johanna and Klara Soderburg .
A. in the magazine B. on the radio
C. on TV D. on the Internet
9. The underlined word “released” means .A. 放弃 B. 发行 C. 构思 D. 错过
10. What do you know about Johanna and Klara Soderburg?
A. They are a famous musical group now.
B. They often fought with each other in the past.
C. They are learning different instrument.
D. They want to come China some day.
C
Why Should We Learn Body Language
In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard
to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body
language is not important, is it?
The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Sometimes, we can
communicate things even without a single word. For example, shrug our shoulders (耸肩), and, without a word,
we’ve just said, “I don’t know.”
Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover,
body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接
触). They may turn away or raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation.
In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body
language is important in our personal lives, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward
into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye
contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak.
Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages
are delivered (递送)through body language. Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words
we use.
So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to be
misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.
11. According to the first paragraph, in English classes, people do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. studying grammar B. learning new words
C. improving listening skills D. practicing using body language
12. According to the passage, in which of the following pictures is the woman saying, “I don’t know.”?A. B. C. D.
13. According to the passage, people who are lying may ________.
A. learn forward B. make eye contact
C. raise their shoulders D. shrug their shoulders
14. According to the author, body language can help us ________.
① get a job ② lie without anyone knowing
③ prevent misunderstandings ④ improve our English reading skills
A. ①③ B. ②④ C. ①④ D. ②③
15. By writing this passage, the writer mainly wanted to ________.
A. teach readers to understand body language
B. tell readers it is important to learn body language
C. show readers how to find out if someone is lying
D. help readers improve their English reading and listening skills
D
In the story , a witch puts a curse on the King and Queen’s newly born baby,
Aurora. When Aurora pricks(刺破)her fingers on her 15th birthday, she falls into
a deep sleep. The years past, a young prince gives a kiss to her. Then Aurora
quickly opens her eyes, and wakes up . Finally they live happily ever after.
Snow White is too beautiful. Her step-mother hates others are more beautiful than
her. When Snow White’s dangerous step-mother tries to kill her, she hides out
with seven dwarves(小矮人). One day, when the dwarves go out, her step-mother
arrives. She gives Snow White an apple, and she doesn’t know it is poisoned(有毒
的). With one bite, she becomes unconscious(无意识的). One year later, her
prince arrives to wake her. And of course, they live happily ever after. And when
Snow White’s father knows the fact he drives her step-mother away.Ever since the death of her father, Cinderella has been badly treated by her step-
mother and step-sisters. One day when all beautiful girls in the land are invited to
a ball by the King, Cinderella’s step-mother tries her best to keep her from the
party. But luckily for Cinderella, a fairy arrives and changes the situation. Finally
Cinderella and the prince hold a grand wedding and they lead a happy life.
16.From the passage we know that ______ is awakened by the kiss of the prince.
A. Cinderella B. Aurora
C. Snow White’s step-mother D. Cinderella’s step-sister
17.______ is NOT mentioned in the passage.
A. Step-mother B. Step-sister C. A fairy D. Step-father
18.Cinderella’s step-mother treats her badly___________.
A. after Cinderella’s father’s death. B. because she is too beautiful
C. until a fairy arrives. D. because she is too lazy
19.The 3 articles all tell a common story about ______.
A. a love between a girl and a prince B. a father’s affection to her daughter
C. a story about a step-mother’s cruelness D. a mother’s affection to her daughter
20.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Aurora pricks her fingers on her 15th birthday. B. Cinderella finally arrives at the party.
C. Snow White know the apple is poisoned. D. The above stories all get a happy ending.
第2卷 非选择题（共35分）
第一节、根据首字母填写单词
1. Jack loves acting. He wants to be an a .
2. Your shoes m perfectly with your dress.
3. Water is the b need for people to stay alive.
4. I enjoyed going to the sea and listening to the sound of the w .5. They will beat down Team B if they s again in the match.
6. You a to be quite happy. What’s the good news?
第二节、完成句子（每题2分，共14分）
1.当他很生气时，他通常瞪大眼睛。
When he is angry，his eyes usually .
2.他还没决定故事的角色。
He hasn’t the characters of the story.
3. 看！那些学生好像正在讨论些什么。
Look! Those students __________ __________ _________ discussing something.
4.这表演太精彩了，应该被录下来。
The show __________ because it is so amazing.
5.这部卡通片已经播了三次了。
The cartoon _________three times.
6.布朗太太好文雅和善啊！
Mrs Brown is!
7.很难说哪个我们队能否获胜。
It’s hard to say_________ our team _________ _________ ___________.
第三节、书面表达（15分）
根据以下图片提示，写一篇70词左右的英语短文。开头已给出;One day , an old man and his little grandson rode a donkey to the market. On the way，___________
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