浙江省（衢州）2018-2019学年下学期八年级期中测试英语试卷

A week before　 this　 term started,　 Zhou　 Ziyu, ____ eighth-grader　 from Heilongjiang,　 got some big news. Her school plans to delay（ 推 迟 ）its start time to 8:00 a.m. __ was quite happy! Zhou used to（过去常常）get up at 6:00 a.m., but would study until 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. the night before. Her school asked students　 __ at 6:30 a.m. in summer and 7:00 a.m. in winter. She felt like she　　　　 ______　 get enough sleep. “I often took nap打盹）in class. I couldn’t concentrate（集中精力）while doing homework,” Zhou said.

In fact,　 ___of the schools in Heilongjiang plan to adjust（调整）their start time. Primary and middle　 schools will expect students to arrive at　 8:00　 a.m.　 or　 _____. The　 change　 will help more students get enough sleep. In genera（l　 通常）,　　 ____Chinese middle school students have toarrive at school at around 7:00 a.m. Students have to get up at 6:00 a.m. or even ______　　 if they　　　 live far away from school. They often stay up（熬夜）late ______ the evening, so they can’t get the nine____of sleep and they can’t stay ___or alert（思维敏捷的）.

Zhejiang and Guizhou provinces are carrying out similar policies（ 政 策 ）, though only at primary schools. In the future,___ provinces might join in.

However, some __ still worry about the rule. Liang Chen, 13, from Harbin No. 69 High School, prefers to（更喜欢）have some study time before class _____ in the morning. He thinks this is the best time to study and remember things. “My studying efficiency（效率）in the morning　　 _______much higher than during other times,” he said.

1.A. a B. an C. the D. /

2.A. He B. It C. She D. They

3.A. to go B. to get C. to reach D. to arrive

4.A. didn’t B. don’t C. doesn’t D. isn’t

5.A. both B. all C. none D. neither

6.A. earlier B. faster C. later D. sooner

7.A. fewest B. least C. best D. most

8.A. earlier B. later C. quicker D. sooner

9.A. at B. on C. in D. to

10.A. minutes B. weeks C. days D. hours

11.A. ill B. healthy C. weak D. clever

12.A. more B. fewer C. less D. bigger

13.A. parents B. students C. teachers D. girls

14.A. finishes B. leaves C. begins D. ends

15.A. was B. were C. are D. is

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Why do you remember Hello Kitty, Snoopy and all the other playful animals? What makes you love them? Well, maybe because they’re like the people around you. Think about it! You may just find a friend or classmate who is like them. Is he or she: As sweet as Hello Kitty: She likes to eat cakes. She loves to make new friends. She asks friends to her tea parties. She is warm and sunny and always helps you.

As sweet as Hello Kitty: She likes to eat cakes. She loves to make new friends. She asks friends to her tea parties. She is warm and sunny and always helps you.

As clever as Snoopy: He went to school when he was nine. He learned to use a typewriter in two years! He thinks a lot. He is so clever that you like to be with him.

As sarcastic（讽刺的）as Garfield: He sits happily in the seat and says sharp words to you. Sometimes he is not nice. He doesn’t really like you, does he? He thinks you’re a fool, doesn’t he? No, in his heart, he loves you. He is a friend with hard words but a warm heart.

As naughty as Mashimaro: He doesn’t look like a good boy. He has sleepy eyes and looks naughty. He always plays tricks on people. So you get angry with him and don’t like him very much. His mind is active and full of ideas. He tries to be big and catch your eyes. But he’s still a child.

1.According to the passage, people love cartoon animals maybe because 　　 .

A. they are the animals that often make people laugh

B. their personalities are like the people around them

C. the cartoon animals are sunny, warm and full of ideas

D. they always help people, think a lot and try to be big

2.The underlined words “plays tricks on” probably mean “ 　　 ”.

A. plays games with B. makes mistakes

C. makes fun of D. makes friends with

3.Cathy is a kind-hearted girl. She is always ready to help others. Her favorite food is cake. Her friends all call her 　　 .

A. Hello Kitty B. Snoopy C. Mashimaro D. Garfield

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Frederick was ill and went to the hospital. A doctor looked him over and said, “Well, Mr. Green, you’re going to get some injections（针）, and you’ll feel much better. A nurse will come and give you the first this evening, and you’ll have to get another one tomorrow evening.” In the evening a young nurse came to Frederick’s bed and said to him, “I’m going to give you your first injection now, Mr. Green. Where do you want it?”

The old man was surprised. He looked at the nurse for a while, and then he said, “Nobody has ever let me choose that before. Are you really going to let me choose now?”

“Yes, Mr. Green,” the nurse answered. She was in a hurry, “Where do you want it?” “Well, then,” the old man answered with a smile, “I want it in your left arm, please.”

1.How many persons are there in the story?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

2.Where does the story happen?

A. At Mr. Green’s home. B. At the nurse’s home.

C. In the hospital. D. In the medicine shop.

3.From the passage, we know the old man is 　　 .

A. foolish B. healthy C. poor D. humorous

4.How often does Mr. Green have to get injections?

A. Twice a day. B. Once a day. C. Twice a week. D. Once a week.

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Science fiction is a popular kind of writing, and many people think of Jules Verne as the father of science fiction. He was born in France in 1828. His father wanted him to become a lawyer, but from his early 20s, Verne decided to become a writer. At first he wrote plays for the theatre. Then, in 1863, he wrote a story called　 Five Weeks in a Balloon . The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories such as　 A Journey to the Centre of the Earth　 (1864) and　 From the Earth to the Moon　 (1865).

In the 19th century, many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and as a result, they were very popular. Verne’s writing included many predictions for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight, movies, and air conditioning, a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich.

Jules Verne’s books have been the subjects for many movies. 20, 000 Leagues under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first Disney movie to use real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne’s books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him, the most important thing is to be always on time!

1.What does the phrase “the father of science fiction” in the first paragraph mean?

A. The father who has several children.

B. The man who loves science and inventions.

C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction.

D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully.

2.What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories?

A. The plays he wrote for the theatre. B. The encouragement from his father.

C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon. D. The scientific subjects in his stories.

3.Why were Jules Verne’s books very popular in the l9th century?

A. Because his books made him rich and famous.

B. Because he wrote many plays for the theatre at that time.

C. Because his books had been the subjects for many movies.

D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions.

4.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Jules Verne only wrote plays in the 19th century.

B. Many of the predictions in Verne’s stories came true.

C. The main characters in Verne’s books are always on time.

D. The space flight Verne described was different from others.

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It is necessary to share your feelings with others. Sharing your feelings helps you to getcloser to people you care about and who care about you.Sometimes it can be really hard not to tell anyone that you’re feeling sad, worried, or upset. Don’t keep feelings locked inside. If that, it can even make you feel sick!But if you talk with someone who cares for you, like your mom or dad, you will not be all alone with your problems or worries. It doesn’t mean your problems and worries go off, but at least someone else knows what your trouble is and can help you find ways to do with it.If the person doesn’t understand what you mean right away, try explaining it in a different way or give an example. Of course, there are many ways for you to speak up your feelings. If you think you’ll have trouble saying what’s on your mind, write it down on a piece of paper.

Some of us teenagers（青少年）, just like some adults（成年人）, are more private（有隐私的 ）than others. That means some people will feel shy about sharing their feelings. A kid doesn’t have to share every feeling he or she has, but it is important to share feelings when a kid needs help.

1.The passage is mainly for 　　 .

A. the teacher B. the parents C. the teenagers D. every reader

2.What does the underlined sentence tell us?

A. Don’t talk anything to others.

B. Don’t care about what others think.

C. You should share your feelings with others.

D. You have to stay inside and think it over.

3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. Sharing your feelings makes you closer to people.

B. Worrying too much even makes you feel sick.

C. There are many ways to speak up your feelings.

D. Teenagers are more private than adults.

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. How to Make Friends B. Sharing Your Feelings

C. Don’t Laugh at Others D. Why Do You Feel Bad

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阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填写表格 (每空限填一词)。

How do you feel when you have to make a speech in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Do you get really shy?

Shyness means feeling nervous or frightened when you’re around other people. Experts (专家) have found that more than 80 percent of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences.

It’s OK if it takes you a while to feel yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. It’s just a case of how much.

Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill (账单). Some are afraid of meeting new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.

If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing something you want to do, being shy isn’t a very big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.

You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or practise your spoken English in front of others, just do it! There’s nothing to be afraid of.

Shyness

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I am a fan of the cartoon. Cartoons have been an important part of my life1. （ 自 从 ）I could remember. Have you watched the cartoon called Kung Fu Panda? It’s my 2.（最喜欢的人或事）.The story is about　 3.（古老的）China and the 4.（英雄）of the animals. Po is a5.（可爱的）, lazy and fat panda. He works for his father in a restaurant. His father hopes he will be a good cook, but he doesn’t think so. At last, Po is chosen to save the world by 6.（与„„战斗）Tai Lung and his7.梦想）comes true. Po becomes the winner. This cartoon has won the8.（心脏）of young people all over the world. From the story, we learn a9.（教训）. If we try our best, nothing will be 10.（不可能的）.

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In the United States, people enjoy entertaining（招待）guests at home. So they invite1. (friend) over a meal, a　 party,　 or just for coffee. People often send 2. (they)　 invitation by　　 saying, “Would you come over for dinner this Saturday evening?” “Hey, we are having a party on Friday. Could you3. (join) us?”

If people accept the invitation, they often say, “Yes, thank you.” 4. they cannot go, they　 may say “I’m sorry”, and give an excuse for it.

Sometimes, people use some other expressions. They sound like invitations, 5.　 they are　 not real invitations.6. example: “Please come over for a drink sometime.” “Why don’t you　　 come over and see us sometime soon?” In fact, these are not real invitations because they　 7.　 not have a specifi（ 特定的）time ordate. They just show that the person　 8.(be) trying to be friendly, and he wants　 9. (finish) a dialogue in a polite way. When people reply to expressions like these, they just say, “Sure, that would be great.” or “OK, thanks.” So next time you hear something like an invitation, listen10.(careful) to make sure if it is a real invitation or the person is just being friendly to you.

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A. 翻译下列句子。

1.我们已经住在这里 6 年了。_______________________________

2.自从他 10 岁以来，Tom 一直对信息技术很感兴趣。______________________________

3.Lucy 的父亲在她生日那天买给她一辆新自行车。________________________________

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B. 根据下列提示，用英语写一篇题为“My Hobby”的短文，不少于 70 词。

提示：

(1)What is your hobby?

(2)When did you start it?

(3)Why do you like doing it?

(4)How much time do you spend on your hobby?

(5)What kind of things have you learnt from your hobby?

My Hobby

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