1、北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 1 页（共 13 页） 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。 3 . 试题答案一律填写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 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作答。 5 . 考试结束时，将本试卷、答题卡一并交回。 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 2021.1 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
2、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 mans 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
3、 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. 考 生 须 知 北京市西城区 20202
4、021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 2 页（共 13 页） 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 spea
5、kers? 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 &
6、 London Transportation The metro in Paris is 9 and easier to use than the underground in London. Weather Paris is hotter than London. In London, it 10 a lot in March and April. Culture London has more museums and public libraries than Paris. People People from London are more polite and friendly, wh
7、ile people from Paris are 11 and romantic. People from Paris think having a good 12 is more important. People from London work harder. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 3 页（共 13 页） 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） 13. You have a sister, right? Ye
8、s. names Cynthia. A. His B. She C. Her D. Him 14. My fathers hometown is Shenzhen. It is the southeast of China. A. in B. on C. to D. at 15. Bettys home is close to her school, she walks there every day. A. so B. or C. but D. although 16. Which city do you like, Xian or Sanya? I like Sanya than Xian
9、 because I can eat many kinds of fruits there. A. many B. more C. much D. most 17. Lao She is one of Chinese writers of the twentieth century. A. great B. greater C. greatest D. the greatest 18. A gentleman usually smiles and talks . A. polite B. politely C. loud D. loudly 19. While I at the traffic
10、 light, I saw Tony help an old man cross the street. A. wait B. am waiting C. was waiting D. will wait 20. What are you doing, Eric? I a story for the show. A. write B. was writing C. am writing D. will write 21. You look pale. Are you all right? No, my knees hurt. A boy me down just now. A. knocked
11、 B. knocks C. is knocking D. was knocking 22. is the population of Shanghai? It has a population of more than twenty million. A. Which B. How many C. How much D. What 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 4 页（共 13 页） 23. Lucy, do you have a plan for the coming holiday? I plan one of my friends. There
12、will be a tea party in her house. A. visited B. visit C. visiting D. to visit 24. Rey is not here today. He be ill. He didnt 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
13、 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 25 . Players must not kick the ball. To score a point, players have to “make a basket” (throw the ball into the other teams basket). The winner is the team that s
14、cores more points. If the two teams tie (平局) in the game, they play five minutes of overtime 26 the winner. 25. A. them B. it 26. 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
15、 theatre at 12:00. Our drama show was at 14:00. We were very excited and a little bit nervous. It was the 27 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 28 day of my life. 27.
16、 A. final B. finally 28. A. happier B. the happiest 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 5 页（共 13 页） friends (n.) try (v.) useful (adj.) successful (adj.) 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。 Cooking its creative and fun I first became interested in cooking one summer ho
17、liday when I was about 12. I was staying with my aunt, who is an experienced cook, and I wanted to 29 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 coo
18、ked was as 30 as my aunts 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 31 come to my house, I often
19、 cook them something, because I find it really satisfying and relaxing. I think creating new dishes is interesting and its wonderful to see my family and friends enjoying a meal Ive cooked. I would recommend (推荐) it as a hobby because for me its one of the most creative and 32 free-time activities t
20、hat 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。 Fathers Dream(梦想) Life would be rather boring if we did not have dreams. Do you have any dreams? One of my dads 33 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
21、, 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. sailboat 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 6 页（共 13 页） We rented a sailboat and began our trip on a nice sunny day. Every
22、thing went 34 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 35 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.
23、It was a little scary (令人恐慌的). The mothers held their kids tightly. 36 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 37 in controlling the boat. He decided that we should go back. We made it safely b
24、ack to a place where the water was 38 . 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 39 . It is good to have dreams. But it is
25、really good to test them out before you act on them.” Dads 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 40 before he sets out on the open ocean. 33. A. slowest B. easiest C. biggest D. stranges
26、t 34. A. mad B. quiet C. fast D. well 35. A. sailed B. drove C. walked D. ran 36. A. Somebody B. Nobody C. Everybody D. Anybody 37. A. trouble B. interest C. experience D. confidence 38. A. little B. deep C. calm D. wide 39. A. story B. lesson C. journey D. chance 40. A. enjoy B. see C. show D. lear
27、n 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 7 页（共 13 页） 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 its the most authentic(真实的). If you really want to experience the culture,
28、 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)
29、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
30、Taxi is a bit noisy, but cheaper than a taxi. Chiva Express The 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 use
31、d by locals now. It serves mostly as a tourist attraction (旅游景点). 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 8 页（共 13 页） 41. can travel at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour. A. Bamboo Train B. Beer Bike C. Coco Taxi D. Chiva Express 42. Where can you experience Beer Bike? A. In Cambodia. B. In Amsterdam. C
32、. In Havana. D. In Ecuador. 43. Its 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 fathers job, he went to a new school. As Charlie was a nice boy, soo
33、n 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 Charlies lunch. No
34、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 Charlies 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 a
35、ll, 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-
36、meter and 200-meter races, he felt jealous(嫉妒)and decided that he would not let it happen in the sack race too. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 9 页（共 13 页） As planned, Bill tried to push Charlie while running on the tracks of sack race. But he lost his own balance and fell down! His leg was badl
37、y 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 frie
38、nd 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! 44. From the passage, we know Charlie was . A. unfriendly B. nice C. strong D. careless 45. No one liked Bi
39、ll because . A. he was a fat boy B. he was a naughty boy C. he wasnt good at sports D. he wasnt good at study 46. 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 do
40、ctor. 47. What can you learn from Charlie? A. To become confident, try your best to win. B. To make a lot of friends, dont bully others. C. Experiences can help you solve problems easily. D. Kindness can change someone into a good person. C How Smart Is Mans Best Friend? We feed them, we let them sl
41、eep 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 pet(宠物)can 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 10 页（共 13 页） understand the world around them. And theyre right. Scientists have found great ways to find out what humans best f
42、riend 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 Nestl Purina specializing in dog cognition, found that a humans prese
43、nce leads to increased blood flow to a dogs eyes, ears and paws, which means the dog is excited. McGowan also studied what happened to dogs when they were being petted. Weve known for some time that for humans, petting a beloved animal can lead to lower rates of stress and worry. Well, it turns out
44、the same is true for dogs. When humans pet dogs for 15 minutes or more, the dogs 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
45、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
46、simple math. And have you ever experienced the emotions(情绪)of your dog while youre petting another animal or paying attention to something else? Do you imagine they feel something like human jealousy? Well, theres science to back this up, too. Studies have found that dogs do, in fact, experience jea
47、lousy. Not only that, but dogs do their best to “handle” the thing thats taking their owners 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, mor
48、e 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. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 八年级英语 第 11 页（共 13 页） 48. 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 49. 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 do