牛津初中英语8A八上期中任务型阅读首字母填空专练3含答案

牛津译林版八年级上册英语期中复习：任务型阅读练习题精选We all know that everyone has his own dream as well as his own future. But do you know what future really is? I have to say that future is now. That is to say we must treasure (珍惜) every minute now. If we want to have a bright future, we should know how important time is and use it well.There is an old English saying: “Gain time, gain life.”Then what’s time? Time is something that we can’t see or touch, but we can feel it passing by. Time is always with us. When we are at table, time passes; when we play, time goes by unnoticeably. We always say “Time is money”, but time is even more precious (珍贵的) than money, because when money is spent, we can earn it back. But if time is gone, it will never return (回来). So, some of us even say time is priceless.We should always remember: future is now. For us students, we should work hard in order to make our own future better. We should make the best use of every hour and be the master of today. We should do what we can to do everything as well as possible. And never put off what we can do today till tomorrow.As we all know, “Time and tide wait for no man.”If you waste today, you will regret (后悔) tomorrow. So from now on, work hard. Tomorrow will be better, and your future will be brighter. Remember: “No pains, no gains.”Today’s hard work is the cause(原因) of tomorrow’s harvest.Title: Future and 11. ___Today / Present___2. __useful_3. __Time___4. __come___5. __best__DIY means making or creating things on your own, with your own hands. It may take much time, but some people, now known as DIYers —do-it-yourselfers, enjoy doing it very much. They are interested in it because it is fun. And they also say it helps them save money, too. What’s more, they think it is a good way to protect the environment. It is a kind of green life. In fact, DIY is not a modern thing in China. Many people remember when it was once a way of life in the past. During the 1960s and 1970s, when there were not enough living things for people to live on, they had to use their own hands to do many things. If you wanted something, you had to do it yourself, and if you needed something, you made it yourself.Times have changed and DIY also has different meanings.。

牛津英语8A第一学期期中考试八年级英语试题考试形式：闭卷考试时间：90分钟试卷分值：100分题号一二三四五六七八九总分得分第一部分听力部分（15分）1. 请听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话读一遍。

(每小题1分)( ) 1 Where ‘s Jim Green from?A America B. England C. Singapore( ) 2. Where is the school?A. It’s behind the bank. B It’s next to the bank. C. It’s in front of the bank.( ) 3.Where does the man want to go?A. To the library.B. To the singing room.C. To the dancing room.( ) 4. What animals eat meat?A .elephants B. lions C. giraffes( ) 5. Wher e’s Eiffel Tower?A. In FranceB. In ChinaC. In Japan2. 请听下面两段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话读两遍。

(每小题1分)听第一段对话，回答第6至第7小题。

( ) 6. Where does Rose come from?A. America.B. AustraliaC. France .( ) 7. Who is in Paris ?A. Rose.B. Peter.C. Peter’s pen pal.听第2段对话，完成第8-10小题。

( )8. Where is Mike’s house?A. On Green Street.B.On New Street.C. On Center Street.( )9. What i s next to Mike’s house?A. An old park.B. A big hotel.C. An old hotel.( ) 10. Where is the bank?A. Next to Mike’s house.B. Behind Mike’s house .C. Behind the old hotel.3 听短文，回答问题。

短文首字母任务型阅读专练2五、根据首字母提示补全短文Smiling is the best way of making friendsWhen I was thirteen years old, my father found a job in the city. So my family moved there. I also came to a new school near where we lived. At first, I did not k__1__ anyone in my class. I was very lonely b__2__ I was afraid to make friends with my classmates. I couldn't talk to anyone about my p__3__，and I didn't want my parents to w__4__ about me.Then one day, something good h__5__. I was sitting at my desk unhappily as usual while my classmates were talking h__6__ with each other. At that moment, a boy came into the classroom. I didn't know who he was. He p__7__ me and then turned back. He looked at me and, w__8__ a word, smiled. Suddenly, I felt happy, lively and warm. That smile changed my life. I started to talk with the other classmates and make friends. Day by day, I became c__9__ to everyone in my class. Thanks to the smile, I have moved on to a new life. Now, I believe that the world is what you think it is. So smile at the world and it will smile b__10__.六、任务型阅读Do you know that people will die early if they have no friends during their lifetime？The survey shows if you want to live longer and more happily, you need to have some friends who can share your sadness and happiness or can be helpful when you are in trouble.The following four types of friends are just what you need to keep the doctor away.A loyal best friend Everyone needs a friend who will support you in different situations. This kind of friend knows all of your deepest and darkest secrets, but still loves you all the same.A friendly neighbour These days, a lot of people don't know their own neighbours. It's a shame, because some neighbours can be the most helpful people. If you forget to lock the front door when you are on holiday, you can call your neighbours to lock it for you. So it's wonderful to have nice and helpful neighbours.A workmate You'll find it much easier to chat with someone than eat lunch alone every day. Your workmate doesn't have to be your best friend. If you two get along well with each other, you can start going out with him/her outside the office.A friend from a different culture If everyone had a friend from a different culture, the world would be a much better place. Remember that don't be friends with some people just because they're from a different culture. Instead, keep your mind open, and if you meet someone from other places, try to learn about their customs, values and traditions.If you have such kinds of friends, you will surely live longer and more happily.五、根据首字母提示补全短文Happiness is for everyone. In fact, happiness is always around you if you care about it. When you are in trouble at school, your c__1__ will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always looking after you; when you get success(成功), your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something w__2__，people around you will help you correct it; and when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these things are happiness. If you pay attention to them, you can see happiness is always around you. Happiness is not the s__3__ as money. When you are poor, you can say you are very happy, because people can't buy happiness with money. When you meet p__4__，you can also say loudly you are very happy, because you have many friends to help you. So you can't always say you are poor and you have bad luck. If you a__5__ with me, you can be a happy and lucky person.五、根据首字母提示补全短文More and more Chinese are having English names, but not e__1__ is good at finding one. Why not g__2__ them some help? An American girl called Lindsay Jernigan is now t__3__ people how to get better English names.While working in Shanghai, Lindsay m__4__ many Chinese people with strange English names. Some of them c__5__ a lucky number “Seven”，a favourite fruit“Apple”and a cartoon character “Snow White”. Others had names like“July”and “Rabbit”．A__6__ noticing the problem, Lindsay had an idea. She quit(辞去) her job and set up a website() to help Chinese people get b__7__ English names.The website helps people in two w__8__. After they take an online quiz, people will get English names based on their personal information, such as ages, jobs and even future plans. This c__9__ some money. People can also meet up with Lindsay to talk about their English names. But that needs more money.Now, a lot of people visit the website each day. M__10__ of them are preparing to study or work abroad. Lindsay is planning to give them more help, such as helping them write resumes(简历)．五、根据首字母提示补全短文Peter, Jack, Sam and John are on our school basketball team. The team is very popular in our town. It often wins many basketball g__1__. Let's meet the four boys on the team.Peter and Sam are good friends. Peter is more outgoing(外向的) than Sam. He often talks a lot. He's also h__2__ and good at telling jokes. Peter is taller and stronger than Sam. S__3__ he can jump higher than Sam. He can throw the ball into the basket e__4__. Sam is thinner than Peter, but he runs faster than Peter. Jack and John are cousins. B__5__ of them have short hair. Jack is taller than John and plays better than John. He often helps John p__6__ playing basketball. John works very hard. He is much f__7__ than Jack, so he runs more slowly. But he is good at s__8__ the players of the other team from getting near their basketball.The f__9__ boys are all great. I think they will help our school basketball team w__10__ more competitions.六、任务型阅读Schools almost look the same—square buildings and rooms, rows(排) of desks, and a teacher standing in the front. What can schools do to make their learning environments(环境) better?What will future schools look like? Some schools have a new try. Let's take a look.Open & interactive(互动的)With the Internet, schools are no longer the only place where students can get education and information. “In the Internet age, the most important thing of a school is social space to meet and learn from each other，” said Thomas, a British architect(建筑师). “It creates more chances for teachers and students to interact.”And the school's classrooms are all round. They have no corners or backs and fronts. The students can all sit around the tables and have a discussion when studying.Creative & sporty Some schools have to give up their playgrounds because they don't have enough land. But this is not the case for aprimary school in Hangzhou. The school is round, with a running track(跑道) on its roof. But students don't have to worry about falling off the building. A reinforced glass(钢化玻璃) wall and steel fences along the track are there to protect students.“Childhood will be less interesting if children lose the right(权利) to enjoy running，” said Tony, the designer of the school. The open track not only gives students a way to stay fit, but also makes them creative.Closer to nature Future schools should not be like factories, but gardens. There is a good example of such a “garden school”. Some of the school's buildings are tall and some are short. And the rooftops are covered with green grass. This makes the school look like hills. For the students there, there are gardens, big and small, in almost every part of the school. It also extends(扩展) the teaching space from closed rooms to outdoor spaces.根据短文内容，完成下面的表格。

阅读B篇阅读B篇能力要求：1. 考查对语法/词汇/习语/句型搭配等基础知识的综合运用能力2. 考查学生对短文的阅读理解能力3.在具体的语境中灵活运用预言知识的能力4. 根据试题内容进行正确的逻辑推理，综合判断和分析概括的能力。

阅读B篇答题步骤1.通读全文了解大意2.重视首句的开篇启示作用3.抓住关键词，根据上下文意思解题Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage.（选择最恰当的单词或词语，完成短文）The earth is our home. We must take care of it. This means keeping the land, air and water clean.Pollution is a “dirty” word. To pollute means to make things dirty. Pollution comes in many forms. We see it, smell it and drink it. Pollution is beginning to do ___1___ to our health and even to our life.Man has polluted the earth ___2___ the time he first made his fire, washed his clothes in theriver and threw his rubbish on the ground. Many years ago, the problem was not so ___3___ because there were not so many people. All the dirty things would soon be covered up. There was plenty of clean air, land and water. When the land was ___4___ or the river was dirty in place, moved to ___5___ place. But this is no longer true. Man is now slowly polluting the whole world.Talking about pollution, we once only mean air pollution. It is true that air pollution is still the most dangerous now, but it is ___6___ a kind of pollution.We are glad to say that the public has been warned of the dangers of pollution, and a large number of people are working hard to get rid of it.() 1. A. harmful B. harmless C. harm D. helpful() 2. A. in B. from C. on D. since() 3. A. bad B. good C. clean D. serious() 4. A. used up B. used C. used to D. used for() 5. A. other B. another C. others D. the other() 6. A. usually B. always C. only D. often【答案】1.do harm to 是固定搭配，意为“对...有害”，故答案应该选择C。

Test 3AChoose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)What comes to your mind when you talk about donations? You probably think of a group of people with boxes in hand asking people to donate money. But my school came up with a 1 way of raising funds-fun Night.Fun Night is like a party. Students pay money to get in and have dinner at school. The money they pay will go towards helping poor children __2__.Two months ago，I took part in Fun Night. There were all kinds of games in Fun Night. The most popular game was the “jousting(格斗)r ing.I“ jousted＂with several of my friends and managed to knock plenty of them off the ring. ___3___ they developed different strategies(策略)to win，such as starting in a crouched position( )to gather more strength when pushing.Sometimes they attacked me before I was ready. It would usually be__ 4___ as cheating, but we didn't care and continued playing. After all, it was just a game, not ___5___.The best of Fun Night was not the fun activities. The fact was that we raised a lot of money by having a good time. A lot of students at my school wouldn’t donate money if they were simply asked to hand it over. But this kind of event not only made them __6___ to give, but also allowed them to have a great time playing games with friends. I realized that experience can be fun. We raised 2, 000 yuan on that night.( )1.A. common B. different C. sill D. realistic( )2. A. in danger B. in need C. in trouble D. in love( )3. A. However B. Luckily C. Otherwise D. Hopefully( )4. A named B. considered C. described D. discovered( )5. A. a competition B. an opinion C. a research D. an experiment( )6. A. afraid B. glad C. sorry D. angryBRead the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

阅读C篇首字母填空的一般的解题过程是：1.通读全文，掌握大意。

结合选项初步弄清短文写了些什么内容。

2.瞻前顾后，分析先行。

根据语法、句法知识，先判断出空格处所填单词的词性。

3.反复推敲，攻克难关。

如果做不出来的话，可能要改变一下思路。

本着先易后难的原则，在第二遍阅读文章时先根据上下文和自己的语感，推测部分空格的可能答案。

4.验证答案，修正错误，着重注意这几点：(1)文章是否顺畅；(2)所填单词是否是最佳单词；(3)所填单词是否符合词性是否有拼写错误。

（4）所填单词是不是符合所需时态、语态。

最后须提醒大家一点，做好首字母填空题并非一日之功。

我们应从平日学习中做起，多积累，勤学苦练，方可成功！Have a greater success in the future！下面我们来按照上文所讲的方法来练习一下：Passage 1(★★★)C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使内容通畅，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)On two wheels in a green LandIt's often said that the best way to see a country is to use the method of transport which is traditional in that place. So people should see Australia on horseback, Nepal on foot and the US by car. If this is true, then a bicycle is the p_____1_____ way to visit Sri Lanka. Although the 18-speed mountain bike I used is not an everyday sight, more traditional types can be seen all over the c_____2_____.Sharing the same kind of transport as local people changes the way you see the place. You are traveling at a speed that fits the environment. It is not so slow that you only see a s_____3_____area each day, and not so fast that the details of the countryside are missed. Better still, you can stop whenever you want to listen to the birds or the sound of water, you can talk to people, smell their cooking or take a photo. H_____4_____, this doesn't mean that cycling in SriLanka is relaxing. If you want to see the whole country, you have to leave the towns and villages and cycle through forest—where the temperature is 37°C, cross rivers, climb hills and go over paths which are made of mud, rock or sand.The most pleasant paths in the forest follow the irrigation canals. T_____5_____ carry water into the bright green rice fields. During the afternoon, groups of children, farm workers and water buffaloes all come to s_____6_____in canals. Then, when you climb up the hills in the centre of the country, you see that the side of every hill is covered with rows of trees in another lovely green. In fact, the whole country is covered in more different and beautiful shades of green t_____7_____ I've ever thought.Now I'm wondering where to ride my bike next— perhaps along the canals of the Netherlands, or through the city streets of China.【答案】1.perfect; 2.country; 3.small; 4.However; 5.These/They; 6.swim; 7.thanPassage 2(★★)C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）Many children first learn the value of money by planning the use of an allowance (零用钱). The purpose of it is to let children learn from experience at an age when financial（财政的）mistakes are not very costly. The a_____1_____ of money that parents give to their children to spend differs from one family to another. Timing is another consideration. Some children get a weekly allowance. Others get a monthly allowance.In any case, parents should make it clear what their child expects to pay for with the money. At first, young children may s_____2_____ all of their allowances soon after they receive them. I_____3_____ they do this, they will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget (预算). Parents are usually advised not to offer more m_____4_____ until the next allowance.The aim is to show young people that budgeting means making choices between spending and s_____5_____. Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs, like clothing or electronics. Sometimes paying children to do extra work around the house can be u_____6_____ Allowances give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with money. They can share it in the form of gifts or use it to do good things; they can spend it bybuying things they want; or they can save it. Requiring children to save part of their allowances can also open the door to f_____7_____saving and investing. Many banks offer services to help children and teenagers learn about personal finances. For example, one dollar invested at two percent interest for two years will earn two cents in the first year. The second year, the money will earn two percent of one dollar and two cents, and so on. That may not seem like a lot. But over time it adds up.【答案】1.amount; 2.spend; 3.If; 4.money; 5.saving; eful; 7.futureC. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)Passage 1(★★)For several years, Americans have enjoyed teleshopping, watching TV and buying things by phone. New teleshopping is starting in Europe. In some European countries, people can turn on their TVs and shop for clothes, food, toys and many other things.Teleshopping is becoming p_____1_____ in Sweden. For example, the biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in fifteen European countries, and in one year, it makes $10 million. In France there are two teleshopping channels, and the French spend about $20 million a year in buying things t_____2_____ those channels. In Germany, until last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for one hour every day. Then the government allowed more teleshopping. Other channels can open for telebusiness, i_____3_____ the largest American company and a 24-hour teleshopping company. German businessmen are hoping these will help them sell more things.Some people like teleshopping b_____4_____ it allows them to do their shoppingwithout going out. With all the traffic p_____5_____ in cities, going shopping is not an easy thing. But at the time, other Europeans don't like this new way of buying things. They call teleshopping "junk(垃圾)" on the air. Many Europeans u_____6_____ worry about the quality (质量) of the things for sale on TV. They think high quality is the most important thing, and they don't believe they can be sure about the quality of the things on TV.The need of high quality m_____7_____ that European teleshopping companies will have to be different from the American companies. They will have to be more careful about the quality of the things they sell. They will also have to work harder to sell things.【答案】1.popular 2.through 3.including 4.because 5.problems ually 7.meansPassage 2(★★★)There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists t_____1_____ . The king looked at all the pictures. But there were o_____2_____ two he really liked, and he had to choose between them.One picture was of a beautiful lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for peaceful mountains all around it. Overhead was a b_____3_____ sky with white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.The other picture had mountains, too. But these were lifeless and awful. Above was an angry sky, and from the sky rain was f_____4_____ and wind was blowing. Down the side of the mountain there was a running waterfall (瀑布). This did not l_____5_____ peaceful at all.But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall a small tree growing in a h_____6_____ in the rock. In the tree a mother bird had built her nest (巢). There, in the midst of the angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest—in perfect peace.Which picture do you think won the prize? The king chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the king, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, t_____7_____, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm (平静的) in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."【答案】1.tried 2.only 3.blue 4.falling 5.look 6.hole 7.trouble。

2023年牛津译林版英语八年级上册期中考试题及答案第一部分：听力部分听力部分共分为四个小节，每个小节后面有相应的题目。

听完每个小节的录音后，请根据所听内容选择正确的答案。

第一小节1. Where is the girl’s pen pal from?A. China.B. America.C. Australia.2. What is the boy’s new smartphone like?A. Small and heavy.B. Big and heavy.C. Small and light.3. How does the girl feel about the school trip?A. Excited.B. Nervous.C. Disappointed.4. What is Tina doing now?A. Cleaning the room.B. Preparing for dinner.C. Studying for exams.第二小节5. What did the woman find interesting about the book?A. The characters.B. The plot.C. The cover.6. What does the man want to buy?A. A book.B. A gift.C. A CD.7. When did Peter study for the exam?A. Last night.B. Yesterday afternoon.C. This morning.8. What subject does the woman enjoy most?A. Math.B. English.C. Science.第三小节9. Where is the woman waiting for the bus?A. At the bus stop.B. In a café.C. In front of the store.10. What did the girl do during the summer vacation?A. Traveled to a new country.B. Stayed at home and studied.C. Went to summer camp.11. What is the girl’s favorite sport?A. Basketball.B. Swimming.C. Tennis.12. What is the woman going to do next weekend?A. Visit her grandparents.B. Go shopping.C. Attend a concert.第四小节13. How long does it take to get from Beijing to Shanghai by train?A. About 5 hours.B. About 8 hours.C. About 12 hours.14. What did the boy like most about the amusement park?A. The roller coaster.B. The food.C. The game booths.15. Why didn’t the girl go to the party?A. She had to study for a test.B. She wasn’t invited.C. She wasn’t feeling well.16. What is the man going to do after work?A. Meet a friend for dinner.B. Go to the gym.C. Study at the library.第二部分：阅读理解部分阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容选择正确答案。

初二英语上期中英语能力训练题（三）听力部份(共20分)I. 听录音,完成句子中所缺的单词,一空一词。

(10分)1. There was a lot of ________ on the ________ .2. If you like red maple leaves, you should go to the ________ .3. The little girl is very ________ and ________ to the old man.4. Rita has a ________ face but looks very ________ .5. At school we wear school ________ , but we don't wear ________ .II. 听对话, 然后依照问句选择正确的答案。

(5分)1. A. Yes, she is. B. No, she isn't. C. She is slim. D. I don't know.2. A. Jim is taller. B. Tom is taller. C. Yes, Jim is. D. Yes, Tom is.3. A. Jim does. B. Jack does. C. Yes, Jim does. D. Yes, Jack does.4. A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By the underground. D. By taxi.5. A. Tea and Beijing Opera. B. Tea and Films. C. Beijing Opera and drink. D. Films and drink. III. 听对话,依照听到的内容的前后顺序将下列图画排序。

(5分)正确顺序: ________笔试部份(共80分)I. 找出划线部份的读音与其他三个不同的单词。

A. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案)June 11, 2013 was another big day for Chinese space exploration. Shenzhou X, China’s fifth manned spacecraft, was sent into space. Three astronauts, Nie Haisheng, 49, Zhang Xiaoguang, 47, and W ang Yaping, 33, stayed in space for 15 days.Tiangong-1 is China’s first space module (舱). It was sent into space in 2011. It will be developed into a large space station around 2020. A space station is a lab for scientific studies. Shenzhou X performed its first docking (对接) with Tangong-1 on June 13. It docked twice during the 15 days.The US, Russia, Japan, Canada and Europe are working together on the International Space Station (ISS). China wanted to join the ISS but was refused by the US. China decided to build its own space station.Shenzhou X flew around the Tianggong-1 lab for the first time. This was to make sure that spacecraft could dock from more than just one direction. The astronauts carried out repair work and did experiments on the Tiangong-1.Teaching from spaceWang Yaping, China’s second woman astronaut, taught high school and primary school students about space science. Wang talked about how things move in a micro-gravity (微重量) environment. This helped the students better understand some physics ideas, like Newton’s Law. The lessons aimed to encourage more students to learn about the universe and science.Life up in spaceThe three astronauts followed a work and rest schedule (作息时间) that is similar on the Earth. They had Chinese dishes, such as Kung Pao Chicken and fried rice. The food was kept in special bags. At the time of the Dragon Boat Festival, they had Zongzi.1. Shenzhou X, China’s fifth manned spacecraft was sent into space _______.A) on June 11, 2013B) on June 13, 2013C) on June 11, 2011D) on June 13, 20112. Among the three astronauts Nie Haisheng is _______.A) the youngest B) the oldest C) the tallest D) the strongest3. Tiangong-1 is _______ which was sent into space in 2011.A) a space station B) a manned spacecraftC) a space module D) a space lab4. China decided to build its own space station because________.A) China was very richB) the US refused China to join the ISSC) Chinese scientists wanted to do experiment in spaceD) the astronauts wanted to stay there5. Wang Yaping taught the lesson to encourage students to________.A) become the next NewtonB) experience micro-gravityC) learn more about the universe and scienceD) know more about the life of astronauts6. From the last paragraph, we can learn that the three astronauts _______.A) had a different time schedule in spaceB) cooked Chinese food for dinnerC) celebrated Dragon Boat Festival by having ZongziD) slept in special sleeping bags【答案】1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.C连词成句1. encourage, the universe, aimed to, The lessons, to, more students, learn about, and, science _________________________________________________________________________.2. better, like, This, the students, understand, helped, some, Newton’s Law, physics ideas_________________________________________________________________________.【答案】1. The lessons aimed to encourage more students to learn about the universe and science.2. This helped the students better understand some physics ideas, like Newton’s Law.B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文)Is there life on other planets? We do not know for sure. In 1977, the American spaceship Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were sent into space. The spaceship carried messages of greeting for any intelligent（智能的）life forms. There was a ___1___ question to answer before the messages were sent. How could you ‘talk’ to an alien on another place? How could aliens understand human life on Earth? ___2___, how should the messages be presented（呈现）?Many people were surprised when scientists decided to sendmusic ___3___ words or pictures. The scientists decided it waseasiest to communicate through music. As a result, a message withnearly 4 minutes of music was sent.___4___ was music chosen? Music is an easily understood art form. All people, young or old, can enjoy it. When people hear a piece of music, they usually link it with a ___5___. A piece of music can make you feel sad, angry, calm or joyful. Every culture, from the past to the present, has ___6___ its own music to express its sadness, pain and happiness.Different pieces of music were chosen for variety. Traditional songs and music from many countries were selected for the disc. Modern rock ‘n’ roll and Western classical music were also ___7___. Perhaps one day we will receive a similar disc from another planet!() 1. A) small B) funny C) difficult D) silly() 2. A) In other words B) In fact C) After all D) By the way() 3. A) besides B) instead of C) together with D) according to() 4. A) Why B) When C) Where D) How() 5. A) language B) story C) word D) feeling() 6. A) played B) found C) created D) taught () 7. A) made B) included C) tested D) described 【答案】1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.C 7.BSummary.According to the passage, answer these two questions.How should human send their messages to aliens? Why was music chosen? And how should the message be presented?_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________Human send messages to aliens by sending music. There are several reasons for that. First, it is an easilyunderstood art form. Second, we can link music with our feelings when we hear it. Different pieces ofmusic, such as traditional son gs, modern rock ‘n’ roll, Western classical music and so on can be selected forthe disc, which is the way for the messages to be presented.C. Fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

牛津译林版八年级英语上册专题练习--首字母填空When we think of friends, we usually think of those who have been in our life for a long time. In fact, there is another type of friend--one that has not been with us for a long period of time, but fills our m____86____ at some moment.The first such friend I remember is the little girl with red curly hair. She was in the bed next to m____87___when I received an operation on my nose. She was about two years older, more a___88____ and braver. She would jump out of bed whenever the nurse was gone. Her two little feet on the cold floor impressed me. Without her, I would have been a___89___, and afraid.Two years later, I was sent to a nursery school b___90___ my parents were far busy, There, I met a foreign girl. We both were the oldest in that school; the others were babies who were not able to talk with us. Our friendship s___91___ with so-called competitions. Although we couldn't speak to each other in the same language, our communication was made by trying to beat each other-at drawing, at game, e___92___ at eating. Our competitions, I think, gave me something I could control. And maybe I gave her the same, we got t___93____a difficult time together.Such friends often support us when our life is off balance. A word, a smile, even a similar scene can b___94___ back memories about them. Naturally, the w___95____ rises in our heart when we think of them. And wish them well.86.___________ 87.__________ 88.___________ 89.__________ 90.____________91.___________ 92.__________ 93.___________ 94.__________ 95.____________【分析】文章主要作者向我们介绍了作者的两个特殊朋友，及给作者留下的印象．作者也因有这样的朋友而开心．86．句意：还有一种朋友，一段时间没有和我们在一起，后面但在某一时刻充满了我们的思想中。

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词,使其内容通顺。

每空格限填一词,首字母已给)One evening two young men were w 1 in the street together. They tried to find a chance to steal something. The clock s 2 twelve. Most of the people went to bed. Q 3 they came to a house and it seemed that everyone in the house had fall a 4 .Standing at the front gate, one said in English to the other in a low voice, "You wait here. I'll go around to the back door and then get into the house. "S 5 out of the house ran a dog, barking at them. The two men were very f 6 and ran away as fast as they could. Finally, they stopped. The man said breathlessly, " It’s too bad. I hadn’t expected that the dog could u 7 English."1. 2. 3. 4.5. 6. 7.答案：1. walking2. Struck3. Quickly4. asleep5. Suddenly6. frightened7. Understand首字母填空（2）Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词,使其内容通顺。

初中英语学习资料madeofjingetieji8A 期中阅读专版一、完型填空阅读下边短文，从短文后各题所给的 A 、 B、 C、D 四个选项中，选出能够填入空白处的最正确选项。

AEverybody gets depressed(压迫的 ) , or worried sometimes. You feel that your parents or your friends1you and you want to stay in your room and get away from them all. That can happen to 2 . However, the feelings usually3in a few hours or a few days. Quite soon, you are back to4as usual.Kids can get bad feelings.5the bad feelings go away easily. The sad or angry feelingsgo on for weeks or months. He or she may6interest in friends and school. It can make them not feel like7. Even the one’s very favorite food can ’tattract( 吸引 ) them..An eleven-year-old boy wrote a book named Kid Power. The book is a8to deal(办理 ) with depressions. The boy himself had depressions from time to time. He describes(描绘 ) the depressed kids as “Turtles”and “Dragons”. “Turtles ”become very9 , unhappy and slow down. “Dragons”show their depression by getting too excited or angry.If your depressed feelings go on for more than two weeks, tell your parents, teachers or friends. They can help you. You would be surprised how much10 you will feel.1． A ．like B ． want C． need D ．hate2． A ．nobody B ． anybody C． somebody D ．no one3． A ．return B ． stay C． pass D ．start4． A ．yourself B ． your friend C． your parents D ．your home5． A ．Always B ．Usually C． Often D ．Sometimes6． A ．find B ． remember C． receive D ．lose7． A ．sleeping B ． eating C． studying D ．playing8． A ．story B ． writer C． guide D ．plan9． A ．noisy B ． clever C． quick D ．quiet10． A ． better B ． worse C． good D ．happy二、阅读以下资料，从每题所给的四个选项(A 、B、C、D) 中，选出最正确选项。

牛津英语8A 期中复习专项训练--首字母填空根据首字母和短文内容填写所缺单词。

(1)In a town in France, there was a farmer who lived alone. Every day he s 1 a pound of butter to his neighbour, who was a baker. One day the baker d___2___ to weigh the butter to see if he was getting a poun d. After he weighed it, he found that he wasn’t. The baker then took thefarmer to the judge (法官).The judge wanted to know the farmer’s ways to weigh the butter. The farmer replied, “ I’m so p 3 that I do not have enough money to buy anything to weigh it. However , I do have a kind of scale (天平).” The judge asked, “Then h 4 do you weigh the butter?” The farmer replied, “Before the baker started buying butter from me , I had bought bread from him. So now every time when I b 5 home the bread from the baker, I put it on the scale and give him the butter of the same w 6 .”We always get back what we give to others. Whenever you take action, ask yourself this question, “Am I h___7__?”Honesty or dishonesty can become a habit. Some dishonest people can lie w 8__ a red face. Others lie so much that they do not even know what the truth is any more. But who is it bad for? In f___9__, those who lie will hurt t 10 by their own dishonest behaviour（行为）.【答案】1-5 sold decided poor how bring 6-10 weight honest without fact themselves(2)Once upon a time, there were two f 1 who were good at fishing. One day they went to a lake to fish. One of them enjoyed fishing alone by himself, w 2 the other was an outgoing person who loved to make friends with different people.When he found that some t 3 at the lake couldn’t catch any fish.“I will teach you how to do that.”he said to them. “I 4 you catch 10 fish, give me one. If you don’t get10,you needn’t give me anything.”They fel t like old friends at first sight. They a 5 with each other immediately.After he finished teaching a group, he went to teach another, and also taught them some fishing skills .He asked one for every 10 fish that the tourists c 6 . At the end of the day, the fisherman who kindly helped others received a f 7 basket of fish, and also got to know a large group of new friends. At the same time, he was respected(尊重) as a teacher. On the other hand, the other fisherman didn’t have much f8 . When the others circled around his camp, he became even m 9 lonely. After fishing for a whole day alone, he looked into the fish basket, and found he had far fewer fish than his friend.If we help others succeed, we harvest both 10 and friends.【答案】1. fishermen2. while3. tourists/traveller4. If5. agreed6. caught7. full8. fun9. more 10. success(3)It is a story about the love between a husband and his wife. In a cold winter, the couple(夫妇) had to move out of their big house b 1 of bankruptcy(破产). The husband worked day and night but took no c 2 of his wife. So she thought , “He doesn’t love me any more. He just thinks about his work.”One day , she wanted to take a shower, but her husband s 3 her at th e door. “Let me takeit first, OK?”“Why not let me take it first?” She asked . “I’m t 4 , dear. You take it later, OK?” She is very sad.On a r 5 day, she had to stay at home and found nothing to do. She t 6 on his computer. After a few minutes, her eyes were f 7 of tears(眼泪). It was his diary :Today, I was quite sad. She asked me w 8 I always took the shower first, and I said I was tired. She was unhappy. I am not as rich(富有的) as b 9 . We moved to the small house and it is very cold. Only after one person takes the shower first, the bathroom can get a little w 10 . So I always rush to the bathroom first. When she takes the shower, the temperature in the bathroom can be higher, at least 1℃. I can’t give her more, but I can give her at lea st 1℃love.【答案】because care stopped tired rainy turned full why before warmer(4)Ma Yun, Chairperson of the company Alibaba, becomes one of the richest men in China. Here are some stories about him on the w 1 to success.Ma made his first trip to the US in 1995 and used the Internet for the firsttime. After searching for “beer”, he saw that no answers came up aboutChina. Then he looked for “China” and still saw no answers. So he d 2to set up a Chinese website.Ma said he was refused (拒绝) many times in his life. In the beginning, he f3 the College Entrance Examination (高考) in China three times and few companies o4 him jobs, even one at KFC.It was difficult to learn English when Ma was a teenager b 5 of limited resources(有限的资源). However, he found that he could learn English well by giving tourists free guides a 6 his hometown. Ma said that t 07 opened up a new world for him because what they said and did was so d 8 from what he learned at school and at home.Ma’s h 9 is a person named Forest Gump who never gives up. W 10 he made a speech about his success at Davos (达沃斯论坛), Ma said, “Life is like a box of chocolates because you never know what you are going to get”.【答案】1. way2. decided3. failed4. offered5. because6. around7. tourists8. different9. hero 10. When(5)If you think of after-school activities as a waste(浪费)of t 1 , you are wrong! After-school activities can help us grow up in many ways. They o 2 us chances(机会) to practise what we learn in class. Through activities, we can also learn more a 3 today's society(社会)and a lot of new things that we can't learn from our b 4 . What's more, they help to develop our abilities that we need both for our studies now and for our work and life in the f 5 .We are busy with our studies in school. Many students like to stay in the classroom to do homework i 6 of going out to relax(放松). I hope the students can have l__7___ homework and have more time to do after-school activities. Some will make us s 8 and healthy; some may even change our life. After-school activities just make it possible for us to breathe(呼吸) f 9 air and remove tiredness(消除疲劳). Then, we can pay attention to(注意) our studiesand get good grades. So, all the students, come out and take p 10 in after-school activities! 【答案】1.time2.offer3.about4.books5.future6.instead7.less8.strong9.fresh 10.part(6)“If you want a friend, be one.” So, there are many different things that you can do to make friends.Here is how a new teacher made friends with the students in her class on the f__1 _ day of the school. When the bell rang, the teacher s 2 at all the students. Then she said, “Good morning. How nice it is to have all of you in my class this year! I want to know e 3 of you very much. I’m sure we will enjoy working together.The teacher smiled, used a sweet voice, and acted in a f 4 way. She told the students her name and wrote it on the blackboard. Then she told them w 5 she liked to do and hoped to do with them d 6 the year. The students knew that she liked many of the same things they liked. Everyone felt that she meant what she said. Most of them wanted to know her b__7 a nd be her friend.How do you know your classmates? One way is to find out more about them. During the break, you can chat w 8 them. You may ask their names. They want to know about you too. You may tell them about your i 9 or your holiday experience（经历）. It is often e 10 to be friends with people who like to do the same things as you do. It should be fun to be friends with you.Remember just talking together in a friendly way is one way to make friends.【答案】：1. first 2. smiled 3. each 4. funny 5. what6. during7. better8. with9. ideas 10. easy(7)Hello, everyone ! Glad to share my life in Yangzhou with you. I came to Yangzhou in 2010. Now I am teaching English in a middle school. I love learning about new cultures and I think lots of things in China are very interesting. There are many d 1 between the Chinese and American cultures and it is good to live here to learn about t 2 .Some things are difficult, like trying to learn the language. I speak four languages and I think Chinese is the m 3 difficult, but it is fun to learn a new language. Some things are e 4 , like eating real Chinese food. The food here is very delicious! Some things are the same, like students. Students are the same in America, France, Italy and China, Some students are i 5 in studying and do their best while some students d on’t work hard. But this school is a great place to work in with friendly Chinese teachers and students.Yangzhou is a beautiful city w 6 many parks and gardens in it, just like my hometown-Phips in America. This summer, I visited The Slender West Lake, He Garden and Ge Garden with my family. They are r 7 wonderful. I like fresh air and nature in Yangzhou,but there is too much noise and there is always too much t 8 on the road. L 9 , people here are very kind and friendly. I am e 10 myself in Yangzhou.【答案】1.differences2.them3.most4.easy5.interested6.with7.really8.traffic9. Luckily 10.enjoying。

任务型阅读首字母填空4六、根据首字母提示补全短文(每空1分，共10分)In a town in France, there was a farmer who lived a__1__. Every day he sold(卖) a pound of butter to his neighbour, who was a baker. One day the baker d__2__ to weigh the butter to see if he was getting a pound. After he weighed it, he found that he wasn't. The baker then took the farmer to the judge(法官).The judge wanted to know the farmer's ways to weigh the butter. The farmer replied, “I'm so p__3__ that I do not have enough money to buy anything to weigh it. However, I do have a kind of scale(天平)．” The judge asked, “Then h__4__ do you weigh the butter？” The farmer replied, “Before the baker started buying butter from me, I had bought bread from him. So now every time when I b__5__ home the bread from the baker, I put it on the scale and give him the butter of the same w__6__.”We always get back what we give to others. Whenever you take action, ask yourself this question, “Am I h__7__？”Honesty or dishonesty can b__8__ a habit. Some dishonest people can lie w__9__ a red face. Others lie so much that they do not even know what the truth is any more. But who is it bad for? In fact, those who lie will hurt t__10__ by their own dishonest behaviour(行为)．七、任务型阅读(每空1分，共10分)What's the secret of being a great friend? Here are some tips to help you be a nice friend.Laugh and cry together. Laughing with a friend is the best, but sometimes crying brings you closer together. Don't be afraid to be yourself with your friends. Share your true feelings—you may learn that your friends feel the same way. As a result, friends will understand each other better.Be a thoughtful gift giver. Gift­giving isn't just for birthdays or holidays—it can be a fun way of giving your friends surprises! But don't buy expensive presents—be creative! Making things shows you care, because you put time and thoughts into your gifts. Bake him his favourite cookies, write him a poem, or draw something special for him. Small thoughtful gifts, such as picking a flower for a friend who is sick, just might cheer him up.Stand up for him. It's hard to watch someone laugh at a friend. But don't just stand there. Do something about it! You can find an active way to solve the problem to make others look at your friend differently. You need to show your courage and support him—he needs you. It may not be easy, but it's what a good friend should do!六、根据首字母提示补全短文(每空1分，共10分)My problems 1. s________ after I went to a boarding(寄宿) school. I was only 14, and at first I missed my family a lot. I often called them and cried on the 2. p________. But after two weeks, I found I enjoyed being with my 3. c__________ at school. I had many friends who were boys. I 4. t________ of them as my best friends—but only friends. I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem. Then, three months later, my friends 5. t________ me that some teachers and girls said I was hanging out(闲逛) with boys all day long in order to get attention from them. Seven months after that, the head teacher Mr Wang asked the class to 6. c________ some students to join the Students' Union. I thought I could win for I was doing well in school. I came 7. f________ in maths and English exams. A week later, the list came out and it didn't 8. i________ me. I was sad.Mr Wang came to me and said, “Don't be sad. I know you're 9. e__________！Maybe you are a little distant(疏远的) from the girls in our class. They don't know much about you, so some of them didn't choose you. It doesn't matter. Do your 10. b________ to get along well with everyone and I think you'll make it next time.”七、任务型阅读(每空2分，共10分)A group of high school students from the United States has planted hope by cleaning up an empty lot(一块地) in their neighbourhood.The students are from Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio. The empty lot, which is owned by a local banker, was filled with grass and poison ivy(毒常春藤). As a project for the school's biohealth(生物健康) class, eight students decided to turn the empty lot into a space that would improve the mental(心理的) and emotional(情感的) health of people who lived near it.They first came up with a design, did research and created 3D models of their plans. Ideas were then presented and the school leaders picked the winning plans.Finally, the students brought those plans to life.Now when you walk into the lot, you can see a wood walkway leading to a purple iron bench. A few beautiful plants are already in the ground. There is also a hopscotch(跳房子游戏) board that is painted bright blue. A wall painting with the words “Love” and “Peace” has taken shape on a back fence, decorated with the students' handprints. The rest of the fence is painted grey to cover plain wood.The students said they painted the bench purple because they found that purple has a comforting feeling for people. They thought kids could go there and sit together, communicate with each other in peace and stay out of trouble.As for the hopscotch board, it was set up for a group of eight to ten school­age kids who lived in the neighbourhood but had nowhere to play.“It gives the neighbourhood a little hope and a little beauty，” said Lyle Jenkins, a member of the Neighbourhood Network. A lot of people love the neighbourhood and have great hopes for things getting better.六、根据首字母提示补全短文(每空1分，共10分)Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britain's most f__1__ historical places but alo one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750，000 v__2__. People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun r__3__ on the longest day of the year.For many years, historians b__4__ Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this can't be t__5__ because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later，” he points out.A__6__ popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummer's morning, the sun s__7__ directly into the centre of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people h__8__. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body，” said one visitor. No one is sure w__9__ Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial place o__10__ a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.六、根据首字母提示补全短文(每空1分，共10分)While being on my year abroad, I have tried to c__1__ small things such as train tickets, postcards, and I have been taking lots of photographs. Living in F__2__，I take the underground every day. I have my own personalized map on which I have circled all of my favourite restaurants, cafes, parks and other places. I have even coloured it to say if these places have f__3__ WiFi or lunch deals. What I plan to do with all these things is m__4__ a scrapbook.For those of you who have never heard of the word “scrapbook”，it's an empty book which people usually take away with them on holiday, and fill it with “scraps” of paper, tickets, maps,stamps, photographs, etc. It is l__5__ a memory book. You will always have the memories of your favourite places and w__6__ you liked them so much, all in your scrapbook! It is really valuable to own it if you ever want to r__7__ to that place. My scrapbook started in September and after eight months it was a__8__ full!Why not create a scrapbook of your time while travelling? Isn't it nice to be able to open a book of your life and time a__9__ a traveller? You can't imagine how happy you can be by just looking at an old ticket with a special d__10__ on, or a napkin from your favourite restaurant. It's the little things that can make you smile.六、根据首字母提示补全短文(每空1分，共10分)The American singer Ariana Grande knew what she wanted when she was very young. At the a__1__ of 14, she said to a manager in Los Angeles, “I want to make an album(专辑)．” And her dream has come true.As a little girl, Grande showed great i__2__ in music and acting. She first worked as a TV star and s__3__ 14 hours acting every day. She sang and made videos at home as well. Then she put them online. F__4__，a music manager saw her videos online. He thought the girl could be a superstar. That's how her career(生涯) a__5__ a singer began.Now the American singer is successful. With some albums in hand, she has made h__6__ a superstar. The world likes her pop and R&B. She keeps w__7__ one award(奖) after another. She gives concerts(音乐会) in many c__8__，including China. Her concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were great!People all say Grande has a special v__9__. More importantly, she knows how to use it. Her songs sound strong. At the s__10__ time, they are sensitive(细腻的). They touch and win millions of people's hearts.七、任务型阅读(共15分)NAO is a 58cm­tall robot. He is small, cute and round. You can't help but love him! NAO is created to be a friendly partner around the house. He moves, recognizes(识别) you, hears you and can even talk to you.Since his birth in 2006, he has been better and better at pleasing, understanding and loving you. Maybe one day he will become your friend. His cute look and wonderful communication skills make him really lovely and popular.He can be a good helper. Ask him to do something and he does. For example, ask NAO to wake you up in the morning, to watch your home during the day or to teach you new things whenever you want. You no longer need a keyboard, a computer or a mouse to communicate with technology. All you have to do is talk to him.He can be a sweet family member. He can learn to read your moods, so that he always knows the right thing to say. He can recognize your family members and call them by their first names. You can teach him how to choose the music, food and film you like best.。

8A U1-U4语法专项复习Unit 1冠词1、不定冠词的种类2、不定冠词的种类Unit 2一般现在时的构成和用法巧记一般现在时的变化形式口诀：我是am ，你是are ，is跟着他、她、它，复数后面都是are.Unite 3 一般过去时Unit 4 数词二、年份、日期、时刻和编号的表示法期中模拟训练Part 1 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar(第一部分语音，词汇和语法)I. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案): (共20分)1.Which of following match the sound / kwaɪət/.A. quietB. quiteC. quarterD. kite2. He visited the family _______ a cold morning of March.A. inB. onC. toD. at3. The doors in the cliff are _______.A. two storeys highB. two-storey-highC. two-storey highD.two-storeys-high4. Gork looked very _______. He looked at the aliens very _______.A. angry… angryB. angrily… angrilyC. angrily…angryD. angry…angri ly5. Can you see the wet ground ? It _______ just now.A. is going to rainB. will rainC. is rainingD. rained6. You’d better go to sleep early, _______ you?A. wouldB. wouldn’tC. hadn’tD. had7. Lily doesn’t like black. She can accept all colours _______ black.A. exceptB. that exceptC. except thatD. besides8. The cave was so huge _______ they could play _______ tennis in it.A. because, theB. when, /C. that, theD. that, /9. Rose _______ her homework last night.A. had finishedB. finishedC. has finishedD. finishes10. Listen! Somebody _______ outside.A. is shoutingB. are shoutingC. shoutedD. was shouting11. – Who were the first people _______ the Moon?- Americans.A. visitingB. to visitC. visitedD. visit12. John is _______ to go to university.A. enough oldB. old enoughC. not enough oldD. so old13. _______ and listen to the teacher please.A. Stop to talkingB. Stop talkingC. Stopping to talkD. Stop to talk14. Don’t be afraid of _______ other people for help.A. askB. askedC. askingD. asks15. As they listened to my story, they gave a _______ from time to time; I don’t know how my story caused so much _______.A. laugh; laughterB. laugh; laughC. laughter; laughterD. laughter; laugh16. If our plan _______, we will all escape from the cave.A. will workB. worksC. workD. won’t work17. Tom said that he ______ his luggage in the train.A. had leftB. had forgottenC. leftD. forgot18. - The TV show Home with Kids is so wonderful. You shouldn’t miss it.- If I have time, I _______ it.A. seeB. sawC. will seeD. have seen19.-Excuse me, could you please show me the way to Shanghai Museum?-______. You can walk straight ahead and turn left.A. I’m a stranger tooB. It’s a pleasureC. You’re welcomeD. I have no idea20. -I’m sorry, Tony. I couldn’t find your new pen. -______, Mary. I have another one.A. Never mindB. Not at allC. You’re welcomeD. What a shame【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. A 11. B 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. AII. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once （将下列单词或词组填入空格中。

牛津译林版英语八年级上册期中测试阅读理解试题专项训练及答案牛津译林版英语八年级上册期中测试阅读理解试题专项训练及答案AThe Canadian Eskimo Dog has lived on the earth for over 1,000 years. It has helped the Canadian Inuit in many ways. In the late nineteenth century, it became popular with western explorers. The used Canadian Eskimo Dogs on expeditions to both the North and South Poles. It has come close to extinctioin serveral times during the past one hundred years. The Canadian Eskimo Dog is still very rare; however, it is becoming more popular in arctic tourism.The Canadian Eskimo Dog is a large and powerful dog. It has a big head with small, triangular（三角形的）ears. The small eyes can be of any color except blue. The heavily feathered(羽毛) tail is curled （卷曲的）over the back.What is it like? This is playful and clever dog. It enjoys outdoor activities and a cool climate.Best owner: it does best with an active owner.Special Needs: Exercise and training.( )1. Which of the following may be the Canadian Eskimo Dog?A. B.C. D.( )2. What does the underlined word “explorers” mean in the passage?A. 探险家B. 侵略者C. 屠夫D. 猎人( )3. People might see the Canadian Eskimo Dog in the North Pole in _____.A. 1520.B. 1650.C. 1710.D. 1890.( )4. Which of the following it NOT true about the Canadian Eskimo Dog?A. It likes the cool climate.B. It likes active owners.C. It enjoys outdoor activities.D. There are no Canadian Eskimo Dogs in the world now. ( )5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Give some information about the Canadian Eskimo Dog.B. Ask people to save the Canadian Eskimo Dog.C. Tell people that the Canadian Eskimo Dog has a long history.D. People use the Canadian Eskimo Dog in many ways.参考答案：1-5 BADDABI saw this picture in this week’s Time magazine. A photographer named Gregory Heisler sent the same face. They do not just look like each other. In fact, they are the same person. Heisler ‘made” this funny picture on the computer. But in the future, with the science of ‘cloning’ (copying l iving things), a picture like this one may not just be a computer trick.The idea of cloning began a long time ago. It became real when some animals like frogs were successfully cloned. At first, I didn’t care much about these studies. However, when somes tudies showed that even “people” could be cloned, I felt the studies had gone too far.I don’t know much about science, but I do know I would hate to live on a planet full of copies of me. I found myself scared by the smiles of the copied boys when I looked at the picture again. To me, a world of cloned people is a world where the rules of nature are broken, which may bring a lot of problems we’ve never thought of.( )1. How did Gregory get this picture?A. He took it with his camera.B. He drew it himself.C. He asked a boy to draw it.D. He made it on the computer.( )2. How many real person are there in the picture?A. Only one.B. Two.C. Three.D. Ten.( )3. Which is said about the picture?A. It first appeared in Gregory Heisler’s picture book.B. The parents in it are in fact worried about their children.C. It was an example of computer tricks.D. It was taken of Gregory Heisler’s family.( )4. Which is said about cloning?A. Many rules have been made for its use.B. Most people do not think it is a good idea.C. It will make our living space smaller.D. It has been talking about for a long time.( )5. What is the writer trying to say?A. Good simple things bring us the same joy.B. Science and art can both help us look better.C. A world of people with the same face is terrible.D. People will share the same health problems someday.参考答案：1-5 DCCDCCLike other boys, I like reading science stories very much. I often think about the mystery of the universe. How large is it? Are there people living on other planets? I have so many questions about it.Some people think that there are aliens in the outer space. Some also say they saw the UFOs in the space in the past. They say that the UFOs fly much faster than planes. People think that there are visitors in the UFOs. They also think that those visitors are scientists. They visit the earth to study the life on the earth. They may be living among us.However, some other people do not agree with this idea. They think the UFOs are not from the outer space. What they have seen may be a balloon or an airplane. Because they don’t have the same opinion, they call the things UFOs.( )1. Which of the following is the boy’s interest in common according to the passage?A. Science stories.B. The size of the universe.C. The people on other planets.D. The mystery of the universe.( )2. Some people think that the visitors in the UFOs come to the earth to ___.A. make a living on itB. carry people away from itC. make a study of itD. help the people on the earth( )3. What does the underlined word “balloon” mean?A. 潜艇B. 电车C. 动车D. 气球( )4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. The writer is interested in science stories.B. Some people think the UFOs fly faster than planes.C. The visitors in the UFOs may be living among us.D. The UFOs are balloons in fact.( )5. We can learn from the passage that ____.A. there are people on other planetsB. the writer is a scientist studying the mystery of the universeC. there are different opinions about what the UFOs areD. the earth is not the biggest planet in the universe参考答案：1-5 ACDCCDLaura couldn’t wait to have the class meeting. She had a feeling that it had something to do with a class contest. Laura loved contests. She didn’t care what the prize wa s. She just liked to compete, and more than that, she liked to win.“Okay, everyone,” Mrs. Perkins said. “From today, we will choose a student as a class leader for each month. The person will help me send out papers, write on the blackboard and decide on the theme for the class project.”Laura wasn’t listening anymore. It was a contest! They had to win. She put her hand up in the air. “I want to be the class leader!” Mrs. Perkins wrote down the name on the paper. Lauratook a look at the names. Her good friend Melissa was on it, too.“Good luck!” Melissa said. “I would love to choose the theme for the class project. I have a great idea for it.”Laura suddenly felt ashamed. Melisa didn’t just want to win; she wanted to help the class. She put up her hand aga in. “I think everyone should choose Melissa. She has a great idea for the class project, and she always helps others. She will be a great class leader.”( )1. Why did Laura want to become a class leader?A. She liked to compete in contests.B. She wanted to get the prize.C. She wanted to help the class.D. She wanted to do better than Melissa.( )2. Which of the following is not the duty of the class leader?A. Sending out papers.B. Writing on the blackboard.C. Deciding on a theme for the class project.D. Checking the exam papers.( )3. What kind of girl would you say Melissa was?A. She was stupid.B. She was warm-hearted.C. She was polite.D. She was hard-working. ( )4. What does the underlined word “ashamed” mean in Chinese?A. 开心的B. 恐惧的C. 羞愧的D. 伤心的( )5. What can we learn from this story?A. It is more important to win than to keep your friends.B. Helping others is more important than winning a contest.C. It is very difficult to become a class leader.D. You should always take part in new activities. 参考答案：1-5 ADBBB。

牛津版英语初二上学期期中复习试题及解答参考一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、What did Sarah do over the weekend?•A) She went camping.•B) She went to the beach.•C) She went to the countryside.•D) She visited her relatives.Answer: C) She went to the countryside.Explanation: In the conversation, Sarah mentions that she went to the countryside with her family, where they stayed in a cabin by the lake and did some fishing.2、Why does Sarah need to finish her math homework?•A) Because she has a test the next day.•B) Because she didn’t do it during the weekend.•C) To get ready for the school week.•D) Her teacher asked her to hand it in early.Answer: C) To get ready for the school week.Explanation: At the end of the conversation, when asked if she is ready for the school week, Sarah says she needs to finish her math homework, implying that completing it is part of getting prepared for the coming school days.3、What are the speakers discussing in the following conversation?A. A new book by a famous author.B. The weather forecast for the next week.C. A recent science experiment in school.Answer: AExplanation: The conversation is about a new book that has been written bya famous author. The speakers are discussing the book and its content.4、How does the woman feel about the new school uniform?A. ExcitedB. DisappointedC. IndifferentAnswer: BExplanation: The woman expresses her disappointment about the new school uniform. She mentions that it is not as stylish as the old one and that she prefers the previous design.5、What time does the library close on Saturdays?•A) At 12:00 PM•B) At 4:00 PM•C) At 6:00 PM•D) At 8:00 PMAnswer: C) At 6:00 PMExplanation: In the dialogue, a student asks the librarian about the closingtime on Saturday. The librarian responds that the library closes at 6:00 PM on Saturdays, which is later than on weekdays.6、Why is the speaker going to London?•A) To visit a friend•B) To attend a conference•C) To go sightseeing•D) To study abroadAnswer: B) To attend a conferenceExplanation: The speaker mentions in the monologue that they have been preparing a presentation and will be leaving next week to present their research at an international conference in London. This indicates that the purpose of the trip is to attend a professional event rather than personal or leisure travel.7、Listen to the conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans and answer the question.Question: What activity do both students plan to do together on Sunday?A)Go to the movies.B)Visit a museum.C)Have a picnic.Answer: B) Visit a museum.Explanation: The conversation indicates that both students have plans to visit a museum on Sunday, making option B the correct answer.8、Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about thestudent’s assignment and answer the question.Question: What is the student’s main concern regarding the assignment?A)The deadline is too close.B)The assignment is too difficult.C)The topic is not interesting.Answer: B) The assignment is too difficult.Explanation: In the dialogue, the student expresses that the assignment is challenging and asks the teacher for clarification on some points, indicating that the main concern is the difficulty of the assignment, making option B the correct answer.9、What project is Sarah working on?A) A science project about renewable energy.B) An art project using recycled materials.C) A history project on ancient civilizations.Answer: B) An art project using recycled materials.Explanation: In the dialogue, it was mentioned that Sarah is collecting old newspapers and plastic bottles for her project, which indicates she is working on an art project using recycled materials.10、When is the deadline for submitting the projects?A) Next MondayB) This FridayC) The end of the monthAnswer: A) Next MondayExplanation: The dialogue clearly states that both students need to have their projects completed by next Monday, as it is the deadline set by their teacher.11.What does the first student suggest they do this weekend?1.Go to the beach.2.Visit the art gallery.3.Attend a sports game.Answer: 2. Visit the art gallery.Explanation: In the conversation, the first student suggests that they should visit the art gallery, which is option 2.12.What does the second student say about their schedule for the weekend?1.They have a lot of free time.2.They have to work part-time on Saturday.3.They are going to a family gathering.Answer: 2. They have to work part-time on Saturday.Explanation: The second student mentions that they have to work part-time on Saturday, indicating a schedule constraint, which is option 2.13.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Tom and Lucy, discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and answer the question.Question: What does Tom plan to do on Saturday afternoon?A. Go to the movies.B. Visit a museum.C. Go shopping with Lucy.Answer: B. Visit a museum.Explanation: In the conversation, Tom mentions, “I’m planning to visit the museum on Saturday afternoon.” This indi cates that he has chosen to spend his afternoon at the museum.14.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about the student’s upcoming science project. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What advice does the teacher give to the student about the science project?A. Focus on the experiment itself.B. Make sure to include a detailed report.C. Present the project in front of the whole class.Answer: B. Make sure to include a detailed report.Explanation: The teacher says, “Remember, it’s important to include a detailed report with your science project.” This suggests that the teacher emphasizes the importance of providing a comprehensive report alongside the project itself.15.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans.Alice: Hey Bob, what are you doing this weekend?Bob: Well, I was thinking of going hiking. How about you?Alice: That sounds fun! I might just stay in and read a book.Question: What is Bob’s plan for the weekend?A) To stay in and read a book.B) To go hiking.C) To study for exams.D) To go shopping.Answer: B) To go hiking.Explanation: Bob explicitly mentions that he was thinking of going hiking, which indicates his plan for the weekend.16.You are listening to a news report about a new museum opening in the city.Anchor: Today, we have a special report on the grand opening of the new Science and Technology Museum. The museum is expected to attract thousands of visitors with its interactive exhibits.Question: What is the main topic of the news report?A) The grand opening of a new shopping mall.B) The opening of a new Science and Technology Museum.C) The closing of an old museum in the city.D) A new exhibit at the local art museum.Answer: B) The opening of a new Science and Technology Museum.Explanation: The anchor directly states that the news report is about the grand opening of the new Science and Technology Museum, making it the main topic.17.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Tom and Lily, discussing their school life. Listen to the conversation and answer thefollowing question:Question: What is Tom’s favorite subject in school?A. EnglishB. MathC. HistoryD. ScienceAnswer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Lily asks Tom what his favorite subject is, and Tom responds by saying, “I think it’s Math because it’s interesting and challenging.”18.Listen to a short passage about the importance of reading. After listening, complete the following sentence with the correct information: Question: According to the passage, reading can help us __________.A. improve our writing skillsB. increase our knowledgeC. make new friendsD. learn about different culturesAnswer: BExplanation: In the passage, the speaker emphasizes that reading can be a great way to increase our knowledge and learn new things, which is why optionB is the correct answer.19.Listen to the conversation between two students discussing their weekendplans.A. What are they planning to do on Saturday?B. What is the weather like on Sunday?C. How do they feel about the upcoming weekend?Answer: A. What are they planning to do on Saturday?Explanation: In the conversation, the two students are discussing their weekend plans, and they mention several activities they want to do on Saturday. Therefore, the correct answer is about their Saturday plans.20.Listen to a short dialogue about a book club meeting.A. Who is the speaker talking to?B. What book are they planning to read next?C. How many people are in the book club?Answer: B. What book are they planning to read next?Explanation: The dialogue is about a book club meeting, and the speaker is discussing the next book that the group will read. The conversation does not mention the names of the people involved or the number of members in the book club. Therefore, the correct answer is about the next book to be read.二、阅读理解（30分）Reading ComprehensionPassage:In a small town, there was a famous library known for its extensivecollection of rare books. The library was housed in a beautiful old building that had stood for centuries. One day, a young boy named Tom decided to explore the library after school. He had always been fascinated by books and stories.A s Tom wandered through the aisles, he came across a section marked “Rare Books.” His eyes widened in excitement as he saw shelves filled with ancient tomes and scrolls. He approached a large wooden table where an old librarian, Mrs. Green, was sitting.“Good afternoon, young sir,” Mrs.Green greeted warmly. “May I help you find something?”“Yes, please,” Tom replied. “I was wondering if I could see some of the rare books.”“Of course,” Mrs.Green said with a smile. “Follow me.”She led Tom to a private room filled with light from a large window. On the table were several books, each more intriguing than the last. Tom’s eyes were drawn to a particularly ornate book with a silver cover and intricate carvings.“This one is a first edition of ‘The Magical Garden,’ written by the legendary author, Eliza Thompson,” Mrs.Green explained. “It’s considered one of our most valuable books.”Tom carefully opened the book and began to read. The story was captivating, and he found himself lost in the world of magic and enchantment. As he read, he noticed a small note tucked into the front page.“It says here that this book has a special secret,” Tom whispered toMrs. Green.“Indeed,” she replied. “The book contains a hidden map that leads to a hidden treasure. Many have tri ed to find it, but none have succeeded.”Tom’s heart raced with excitement. He knew he had to find the treasure. He spent the rest of the day searching for clues in the book and around the library. Finally, he found a small, weathered map tucked behind a bookshelf.The map led Tom to a small, hidden room behind the library. Inside, he found a chest filled with gold coins, jewels, and other treasures. He was overjoyed, but knew he couldn’t keep the treasure. Instead, he decided to donate it to the library, ensuring that future generations could enjoy its wonders.Questions:1.What is the main reason Tom visits the library?A) To borrow books for schoolB) To find a rare bookC) To meet Mrs.GreenD) To explore the town’s history2.What does the note in the book suggest about its contents?A) The boo k is about Tom’s adventures.B) The book contains a map to a treasure.C) The book is about Mrs. Green’s life.D) The book is a history of the library.3.What does Tom decide to do with the treasure he finds?A) He keeps it for himself.B) He uses it to buy a new book.C) He donates it to the library.D) He gives it to Mrs. Green.Answers:1.B) To find a rare book2.B) The book contains a map to a treasure.3.C) He donates it to the library.三、完型填空（15分）Oxford Edition Grade 2 English Semester 1 Mid-Term ExamPart III: Gap FillingRead the following passage and choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank. There is one extra word than needed.In the small town of Greenfield, there was a famous library that was known for its [1] collection of books. Every year, the library held a special event called “Book Night” to celebrate reading. This year, the library decided to do something [2]. Instead of just inviting children, they decided to include [3] adults too.The event was a great success. Children and adults came together to enjoy [4] books and participate in various activities. One of the most popular activities was a storytelling session, where a local author, Mr. Thompson, [5] tales from his own books.1.A. impressiveB. rareC. vastD. smallE. boring2.A. unusualB. simpleC. boringD. expensiveE. popular3.A. alsoB. howeverC. thereforeD. althoughE. because4.A. readingB. buyingC. sellingD. borrowingE. returning5.A. readB. tellsD. illustratesE. performsAnswers:1.B. rare2.A. unusual3.A. also4.A. reading5.A. read四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、I have never seen such a beautiful__________(1)__________in my life.A. viewB. sceneC. lookD. sightAnswer: DExplanatio n: The correct answer is “sight” because it is used to refer to a place that is beautiful to look at, which is the context of the sentence. The other options do not fit the context as well.2、If I__________(1)__________you, I would have helped you with your homework.B. amC. wasD. beAnswer: AExplanation: The correct answer is “were” because the sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the past, which is indicated by “If I had.” The past subjunctive mood is used with “were” in such cases. The other options do not fit the subjunctive mood required in the sentence.3、The teacher,___________is in the classroom, is preparing for the upcoming exam.A. whoB. whomC. whoseD. thatAnswer: C. whoseExplanation: The correct answer is “whose” because it is used to show possession, indicating that the teacher belongs to something mentioned earlier in the sentence. The phrase “is in the classroom” is additional information about the teacher and is set off by commas, making it an appositive.4、By the time he finished his work,___________the sun had already set.A. whichB. whenC. by whichD. by the timeAnswer: C. by whichExplanation: The correct answer is “by which” because it refers back to the time mentioned earlier in the sentence. T he phrase “by the time” indicatesa specific point in time, and “by which” is used to specify that point in relation to another event, in this case, the setting sun.5、In the__________(be) of the new technology, many companies are looking to invest in it.Answer: beingExplanation: The phrase “in the__________of” is a prepositional phrase that requires a gerund (verb form ending in -ing) as its object. The gerund “being” is used here to express the continuous state of companies looking to invest due to the presence of the new technology.6、She__________(go) to the library every weekend, but now she doesn’t have time anymore.Answer: used to goExplanation: The sentence describes a past habit that is no longer true. The phrase “used to” is used to express past habitual actions. Therefore, “used to go” is the correct form to fill in the blank.7.In the___________of the library, there is a quiet reading room where students can___________for exams.A. corner, prepareB. corner, prepareC. corner, preparingD. corners, prepareAnswer: AExplanation: The correct preposition to use after “in the” is “of,” making the phrase “in the corner of.” The second blank requires an infinitive form to complete the phrase “can___________for exams,” which means “can prepare for ex ams.” Therefore, the correct answer is “A.”8.By the time he was 10 years old,___________had already wonseveral___________in science competitions.A. he, awardsB. he, awardsC. he, awardD. he, awardsAnswer: AExplanation: The phrase “by the time he was10 years old” is a time adverbial phrase, which means that the action described in the main clause happened before this time. “He” is the subject, and “had already won” indicates the past perfect tense. The correct noun to use is “awards,” which is plural to match the phrase “several.” Therefore, the correct answer is “A.”9.In the 9 years, he has traveled to 10 countries.A. pastB. lastC. recentD. followingAnswer: AExplanation: The correct answer is “past” because it refers to a period of time that has already finished. The phrase “In the past years” indicates atime frame that has elapsed.10.She 11 her homework before she went to bed last night.A. finishedB. had finishedC. was finishingD. finishesAnswer: BExplanation: The correct answer is “had finished” because it indicates a completed action in the past perfect tense. The sentence describes an action that was finished before another past action (going to bed last night).五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1、What are the main differences between a monologue and a dialogue in English literature?Answer:1.A monologue is a speech or a series of statements made by one person, while a dialogue involves the interaction between two or more people.2.In a monologue, the speaker is usually addressing a silent audience or an imaginary listener, whereas in a dialogue, the characters are engaging ina conversation with each other.3.Monologues often serve to express a character’s thoughts, feelings, or opinions, while dialogues are used to develop plot, reveal character, and drive the narrative forward.Explanation:This question tests the student’s understanding of the different forms ofliterary expression. A monologue is a form of solo speech, often used in plays, to co nvey a character’s inner thoughts or feelings. A dialogue, on the other hand, involves the back-and-forth exchange of words between characters, which is a key element in most forms of literature.2、How can using similes and metaphors enhance the effectiveness of descriptive writing?Answer:1.Similes and metaphors add vividness and imagery to descriptive writing, making the descriptions more engaging and memorable for the reader.2.By comparing two different things using similes (e.g., “Her eyes were like s tars”) or by identifying one thing with another through metaphors (e.g., “Her heart was a hammer in her chest”), authors can create strong sensory experiences that help the reader visualize and feel the described scene or object.3.These figures of speech can also convey emotions and abstract concepts more effectively than plain descriptions, as they allow the reader to form a mental image that resonates with their own experiences.Explanation:This question assesses the student’s knowledge of修辞手法（rhetorical devices）在写作中的作用。

首字母填空Passage 1James is a good student and he has lots of friends, but he also has a problem. Some older boys are bullying him at school. James isn’t happy and he doesn’t know what to do about it. Here are some suggestions to the t___1___ in this situation(情况).Don’t feel worried. It’s not your fault(过错)! Being bullied can make you feel very l___2___ and angry, but you are not alone. Don’t feel that you have to hide the problem. You should find a person you can trust, and tell him/her. It might be your teacher, your parents, or even your friend’s parents. A___3___ you tell someone, you will get some support and feel some relief.Speaking to an adult might make you a little nervous, but here are other things you can do. Some people show their feelings more e___4___ on paper .Write a letter to someone or keep a diary. All the details should be i___5___ in it about what the bullies do, as well as when and where the bullying happens. You can use it to prove what is going on. And it is a wonderful idea to show your letter or diary to a teacher or a___6___ responsible adult. Then the bullies will feel very afraid if their names appear in a letter!Also, never show that you are very u___7___, and don’t try to fight with the bullies. You could get into trouble yourself. Pay no attention to them and just walk away. The bullies will soon stop.1. t__________2. l__________3. A__________4. e__________5. i__________6. a__________7. u__________【答案】1. teenagers/teens 2. lonely 3. After 4. easily 5. included/introduced 6. another 7.upset/unhappy【解析】1. 首先需要理解该句“Here are some suggestions to the t___1___ in this situation(情况).”“以下是给这种情况中的……的建议。