第12课时八年级(下)Units 3~4一、单项选择1.(2018湖北黄冈)—I’m thirsty, Mom. I’d like something to drink.—We only have some in the fridge.A.orangesB.ice-creamC.juiceD.cheese2.(2018山东青岛)Allen always behaves, so many people like him.A.easilyB.politelyC.friendlyD.lively3.(2018江苏苏州)—I’m going to take the kids to see the movie.—. The kids are too young. That movie is not suitable for them.A.You’d better notB.Good ideaC.I think soD.No problem4.(2018河南实验中学二模)—Why does he look so tired today?—It is because he late last night to prepare for the speech competition tonight.A.set upB.put upC.got upD.stayed up5.(2018河南实验中学二模)—Could you please tell me?—Yes,she came to teach here just last week.A.that she is a new teacherB.when did she come hereC.what is wrong with herD.whether she is a new teacher6.(2017山东潍坊)—Shall we go to the amusement park right away or the day after tomorrow? —.Any time will do.A.Excuse meB.Have a good timeC.It’s up to youD.I’m afraid I can’t7.(原创)—Could you help me do the dishes?—Sure,.A.no questionB.no problemC.not problemD.not question8.(原创)You are tired. a rest?A.Why stop to haveB.Why not stop to haveC.Why not stop havingD.Why don’t you stop having9.(原创)—Shall we go for a picnic tomorrow?—Well,it all the weather.A.cleans upB.happens toC.depends onpares with10.(原创)—Would you turning down the music a little bit?It’s too noisy.—Of course not.I’ll do it right away.A.mindB.pleaseC.likeD.mind not11.If I have much money, I want to my parents a big house.A.provide;forB.provide;withC.offer;forD.offer;with12.—Could I your dictionary?—Sorry, I it to Sam just now.A.borrow;lentB.lend;borrowedC.lend;lentD.borrow;borrowed13.—You look unhappy. What happened?—I invited all my friends to my birthday party, but of them agreed to come.A.allB.neitherC.noneD.both14.—At present, one of the best ways to study is working in groups.—Yes. In this way, more chances to students to learn from each other.A.offerB.will offerC.are offeredD.are offering15.We were in Qingdao last week and great fun there.A.will haveB.have hadC.hadD.have二、完形填空(2017北京)A Meaningful GiftEmily was an eighth grader. To pass her Civics course(公民课程), she had to do somevolunteer service in a nursing home for a week.One Monday, Emily went to the nursing home after school. When she arrived, she was told she would 1an hour every weekday with an elderly lady, Mrs. Blair. She was then led into a room, where an old lady in a flowery dress was sitting on a sofa.Emily 2awkwardly(别扭地) in front of the lady. She cleared her throat and said,“Good afternoon. I’m Emily.”“Good afternoon, Emily. Take a seat, please,” Mrs. Blair replied.Then, 3filled the space between them. Emily wondered what to say.“Tell me about yourself, Emily,”Mrs. Blair said suddenly.“Well,”Emily started, “I don’t have any grandparents, so I can’t relate to elderly people much.I love the performing arts. I’m here mainly because I have to 4here to get a good grade for my Civics class.”Mrs. Blair didn’t seem to 5. “Many people, especially teens, don’t seem to care about old people like me. Now you’re here, and I’m going to change that about you. Ask me anything.”Emily thought for a moment, and finally decided, “What was your job?”“I was a Broadway star in the 1950s,” Mrs. Blair answered.bracelet“Cool! Can you tell me about it?”Emily asked, amazed.Mrs. Blair smiled. “Back then, only the lead actress had the honor to wear a 6bracelet.I was the lead in almost all of the plays, so I always wore the bracelet. Till this day, I still have it.”Emily smiled along with Mrs. Blair and listened to the other stories, attentively. She had become so interested in Mrs. Blair’s 7that she decided to come earlier the next day.Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday passed by quickly. Then came Friday. As she was leaving, Emily was really 8to say goodbye.“Don’t be sad. You can still visit me,”Mrs. Blair comforted her. She then handed a small box to Emily,“It’s my gift to you.”Emily 9opened the box and was surprised to see what was inside. “It’s the bracelet that you wore. Thank you!”Emily said, with tears in her eyes. “I’m sure to visit you whenever I’m free.”On her way home, Emily thought of her own love for the performing arts. She touched the bracelet and made a 10that she would keep her word to Mrs. Blair.1.A.waste B.spend C.plan D.exercise2.A.asked B.sat C.stood D.danced3.A.warmth B.sadness C.happiness D.silence4.A.study B.live C.volunteer D.play5.A.mind B.fear C.insist D.regret6.A.strange B.special mon D.private7.A.dreams B.hobbies C.stories D.jokes8.A.upset B.confused C.surprised D.nervous9.A.proudly B.secretly C.worriedly D.carefully10.A.promise B.change C.judgment D.choice三、阅读理解(2018河南许昌一模)According to the“World Happiness Report”,people who live in Denmark(丹麦)are the happiest in the world. Why?Because they know the secret to happiness—“hygge”.But what is“hygge”?The Danish(丹麦的)word “hygge”(pronounced“hooga”)is often translated in Englishas“coziness”.But coziness paints only part of the picture.It’s also about spending peaceful time in a quiet environment with no calendar.It’s about spending time alone or spending time with family.Danish people are very good at“hygge”.For example,they create a“hygge”environment by burning candles in classrooms,kitchens,bedrooms,etc.According to some reports,Danish people burn more candles every year than people from any other European countries.However,“hygge”isn’t just about creating a nice and warm environment;it is best enjoyed with family members and friends. With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter,Danish people spend more time indoors as a result,and they often get together for a meal or hotdrinks,without the distraction(使人分心的事物)of technology or the stress of daily life.Still can’t understand what“hygge”is?If you’re reading this in a comfortable chair,with a few candles around you,that sense of coziness you’re feeling might just be“hygge”.1.People who live in are the happiest in the world.A.AmericaB.DenmarkC.SwitzerlandD.France2.How do Danish people create a“hygge”environment?A.By painting their houses.B.By cleaning up bedrooms.C.By burning candles.D.By shopping online.3.With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter,Danish people.①play computer games till midnight②spend more time indoors as a result③stay up late to work in their own rooms④often get together for a meal or hot drinksA.①②B.③④C.①③D.②④4.In the last paragraph,the word“coziness”means“”in Chinese.A.奢侈B.友善C.舒适D.密切5.The article mainly tells us.A.when Danish people like to stay at homeB.why Danish people burn so many candlesC.how Danish people spend their winterD.what the Danish secret to happiness is四、任务型阅读(2018河南中原名校第一次大联考)Li Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy who works hard in school and gets good grades.It is hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child”.Li Wen lives in the Sichuan’s countryside.As a small child,he seldom caused any problems.1.2.His parents moved to the city to look for jobs.He had to live with his grandparents.LiWen began to cause problems for himself and his family.He was no longer interested in studying. 3and he failed his examinations.Finally,his parents made a decision to send him to a boarding school.There were so many rules, and he used to keep breaking them.One day,he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. 4and she advised his parents to talk with their son in person.So his parents took a 24-hour train ride and a five-hour bus ride to go back to their hometown.5.To Li Wen’s surprise,their conversation changed his life.Now Li Wen has really changed.He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class.“It’s very important for parents to be there for their children,”Li Wen says.根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
