河北省石家庄市2019-2020学年43中八(上)期中英语试卷

2019-2020学年石家庄第八中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANational Disability Insurance Scheme (方案)The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will transform the way Queenslanders with disability are supported and change the way disability services are funded and delivered.Under the scheme, Queenslanders with disability will have choice and control over how they access support and who delivers them. They will also have certainty that they will be supported throughout their lifetime to achieve their personal goals.The NDIS will have an effect on the following programs.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with DisabilityThe NDIS will not disrupt existing services for qualified students. The Queensland Government will also continue to provide school transport assistance for students with disability who are not qualified to receive funding via the NDIS.For more information about the School Transport Assistance Program, and to check your qualification, visit the Education and Training website.Taxi Subsidy (补助金) SchemeThe Queensland Governmenthas lengthened the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) membership for NDIS qualified members to 31 October, 2022. This will allow more time to solve transport support arrangements under the Commonwealth’s NDIS.You can find more information about the TSS and your qualification on the TransLink website.Disability Parking Permit SchemeNo changes will be made to the Disability parking permit scheme when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. Current arrangements for this scheme will be maintained.You can find more information on this scheme, and check your qualification, on the Queensland Government website.Public Transport Concessions for People with DisabilityThere will be no change to concessions on public transport for people with disability when the NDIS isintroduced inQueensland. TransLink will continue to ensure concessions are provided for disabled persons travelling on public transport inQueenslandwhen the NDIS is introduced.You can find more information about public transport discounts for people with disability, and check your qualification, on the TransLink website,1.Which program helps drive the disabled to and from school?A.Taxi Subsidy Scheme.B.Disability Parking Permit Scheme.C.Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability.D.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability.2.What can we learn about Taxi Subsidy Scheme?A.The scheme is for parking permit.B.The existing membership can be effective for longer time.C.There is no change to current arrangements for the scheme.D.The NDIS will not break off existing services for qualified students.3.What do the four programs have in common?A.They are all related to transport.B.They are all largely affected by NDIS.C.They all can be checked on the same website.D.They all provide discounts for disabled persons.BOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.4. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.5. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.6. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.7. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous CreatureC“Tell her,” I whispered to my daughter as she pressed her body against mine. She folded my free arm aroundher little shoulders while I finished loading the groceries onto the conveyer belt.I smiled at the young cashier who had a butterfly knot tied to her black ponytail(马尾辫). My daughter was right when she'd whispered to me, “Her hair is so pretty.”“Tell her,” I repeated witha gentle push. My girl only dug her pink cheeks deeper into my side as she nervously twisted the edge of my sleeve in her small fist.The cashier looked down at my daughter, her expression showing a little concern. “My daughter thinks your hair is beautiful.” I explained.The cashier's face lit up. “You do?” This led my little one out of her hiding place. She looked up and nodded.“Thank you so much! You made my day,” the cashier said with a smile brilliant enough to compete with her highlights. My daughter returned it with a shining smile of her own.As I walked out of the store, holding my daughter's hand, I stole a glance back at the young woman. Her energy was clearly brighter now than it had: been when we first entered her line.After loading my groceries in the trunk, I climbed into the driver's seat. It was then that my daughter made a declaration, “Mom, I think I'm going to start telling everyone when I like their hair.” “You should, honey.” And she did. She still does.It's a rare occasion if we make a trip out in public without her telling someone that she loves their hair, or nails, or shirt, or shoes. To be honest, I think she even does so more than me. And it's one of my favorite things about this girl. She learned, at a very young age, that by simply telling people when you see beauty in them, you can draw out the beauty of human connection.8. Why was the author's daughter nervous in the store?A. She was frightened of the cashier.B. She was too shy to express herself.C. She was unable to pay the groceries.D. She was unhappy to greet a stranger.9. What made the cashier more energetic in her work?A. The praise from a little girl.B. The support of the customers.C. The competition environment.D. The understanding of a mother.10. What does the author think of her daughter now?A. Kind and independent.B. Lively and cheerful.C. Careful and generous.D. Smart and proud.11. What is the best title of the text?A. The Beauty Of Good MannersB. The Power In Raising Others UpC. A Girl's New Way OutOf TroubleD. A Mother's Love For Her DaughterDPreventing heart disease is a topic I think about all the time, given my family history of heart disease. So last summer, I travelled toBolivia.The natives, called the Tsimane, were reported to have the healthiest hearts in the world. I wanted to learn what they could teach me about preventing heart disease.Getting to the Tsimane wasn't easy. They lived in small family groups of about 60 people along river banks. We finally found one of the villages at sunset. That night, we set up our tents in the middle of the village. Thatched huts surrounded us, with no electricity or modem conveniences.At first, I thought they mainly got their calorics from meat. However, I found food such as rice and com made up nearly 70% of their diet. The food was not processed, lacking added sugars or salts.During my stay there, I went hunting and fishing with the men and played soccer with the kids. I found the Tsimane were standing or walking nearly all of their waking hours. Men spent lots of time tracking animals. Fanning and gathering, mostly done by children and women, were all-day affairs.I also got a clear idea of how they rested. As soon as the sun went down, people returned to their huts and went to sleep. And with the call of the cock in the morning, another day began.The lifespan of the Tsimane is actually much shorter than those living in theUS. Various factors, like animal attacks and infections, bring down the lifespan. But up until the day they die, they are often very healthy. While heart disease kills thousands of Americans every year and costs nearly a billion dollars a day, the Tsimane remind us that wealth doesn't necessarily buy health.12. Why does the author pay so much attention to preventing heart disease?A. He dreams of becoming a doctor.B. He wants to teach others about the topic.C. His family members encourage him to do so.D. He was born with a high risk of heart disease.13. Which factors did the author mainly focus on in his research?A. Housing, food and cooperation.B. Diet, activity and rest.C. Physical work, social life and lifespan.D. Group size, family history and consumption14. What was the Tsimane 's sleep-wake cycle mainly based on?A. Natural sound.B. Routine activity.C. Animal behaviour.D. Natural light.15. What might the author advise us to do after his travels inBolivia?A. Take in less sugar and salt.B. Stand less and walk more.C. Eat white meat instead of red meat.D. Live in the middle of the community.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年八年级英语上学期期中试题冀教版温馨提示：亲爱的同学们，轻轻对自己说：“我能行”，用你的智慧和细心，相信你能自主、自信地完成这份答卷，成功的快乐一定会属于你！（考试时间：90分钟试卷满分120分）听力（20分）第一节．听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A .B . C.三个选项中选出最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。

每段对话读两遍。

（5分）( )1. Where is the library ?A.It’s behind the bankB. It’s far from the hotel .C .It’s between the bank and the hotel .( ) 2. Where is the woman going ?A.To the supermarket .B .To the railway station .C .To the post office . ( ) 3.Where does the boy usually hang out?A .In the mallB .In the parkC .In the museum( ) 4.How can the woman get to the park ?A.On foot B .By bus C .By bike( ) 5.Who is good at repairing computers?A. The woman’s fatherB. The man’s father C .Mary’s father .第二节．听下面几段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C. 三个选项中选出最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

（10分）听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。

( ) 6.What room does the woman want ?A .A single roomB .A double roomC . Suites( ) 7.How many days will the woman stay there ?A .Four daysB .Two daysC .Three days听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

河北省石家庄市石门实验学校2019-2020学年八(上)期中考试英语卷总分100分，时间90分钟卷I (选择题共65分)I. 听句子，选出句中所包含的信息。

(5分)1. A. boring B. bored C. boiled2. A. 505 B. 515 C. 5503. A. looking at B. looking for C. looking out4. A. The blue shirt is more expensive. B. I don t like the blue shirt. C. The white shirt is more expensive.5. A. She bought nothing for herself. B. She bought something for herself. C. She bought nothing for her sister. II. 听句子，选出最佳答语。

(5分)6. A. OK B. Yes. C. Great7. A. One. B. Second. C. Never.8. A. Funny. B. Brown. C. It’s nice.9. A. 200 pieces. B. 200 yuan. C. Yes, very expensive.10. A. You’re welcome. B. Certainly. C. Of course not.III. 听对话和问题，选择正确答案。

(8分)11. What does the man like watching?A. B. C.12. What kind of TV show does the man like best?A. B. C.13. What does the man think of the talk show?A. Boring.B. Exciting.C. Interesting.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14. Who did the man go to Hangzhou with?A. His mother.B. His sister.C. His brother.15. What does the man think of the West Lake?A. Beautiful.B. Great.C. Just so so.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16. How often does David go bike riding?A. About five times a week.B. About three times a week.C. Every day.17. How long does David ride his bike every time?A. For thirteen minutes.B. For half an hour.C. For forty minutes.18. What sport does Jane like best?A. Skating.B. Walking.C. Swimming.IV. 听语段和问题，选择正确答案。

2019-2020学年石家庄第八中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!4. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.5. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.6. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.7. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.CWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.8. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.10. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.11. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.DMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recycling program, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.12. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.13. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.14. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.15. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic Waste第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

河北省石家庄市第四十三中学八上英语期中考试试题一、单项选择（共10小题，每题1分，计10分）( ) 1. --There's something wrong with my teeth.--Oh, you should go to the______.A. driverB. artistC. dentistD. scientist( ) 2. I only have_______ for breakfast, I am so hungry now.A. two cup of yogurtB. two cup of yogurtsC. two cups of yogurtsD. two cups of yogurt( ) 3. What great weather it is! We expect _______ and have fun in the park.A. going outB. go outC. to go outD. not to go out( ) 4. Hi, guys, please write down at least 5 words we _______ yesterday.A. learnB. are learningC. learnedD. will learn( ) 5. --How was your exam yesterday? --________ I tried my best, I didn’t pass it.A. IfB. BecauseC. UnlessD. Though( ) 6. I think we all need to help animals live________.A. in timeB. in peaceC. in troubleD. in danger( ) 7. There _________ a basketball game in our city next Saturday.Al will have B. will be C. is going to have D. are going to be( ) 8. -- What's your prediction about the future?--I think the environment will be much better, because there will be _______cars. A. less B. more C. fewer D. worse( ) 9. After you peel the bananas, please__________.A.cut it upB. cut them upC. make it upD. make them up( )10. — Our team will beat theirs and win.--___________. Your team is the best in our city.A. It is a great idea.B. Of course notC.I believe so.D.I am afraid not.二.完型填空(共10小题，每小题1分，计10分)In China, very few children make pocket money, _31__, in western countrie s, most kids makepocket money by themselves. They make money in many differen t _ _32__· When kids are very young, their parents help them sell the fruits of thei r own trees to neighbors. Kids may also help_33__ do housework to make money a t home. When they 34 sixteen, they can make money by 35_ newspapers or by wo rking in fast food restaurants, 36 during the summer holidays.There are many advantages of making pocket money by kids themselves. First o f all, they learn the 37___ of money by working hard so that they will not waste an y. Secondly, they learn to__38_money to buy things they need or want, such as boo ks, pencils, movies and even clothes they like. Thirdly, they learn to 39 the daily lif e problems by helping their parents or others.Making pocket money is 40__for childr en when they grow up. That is why parents encourage their kids to make pocket mo ney.( )31. A. also B. anyway C. however D. besides( )32. A ways B. levels C. homes D. countries( )33. A. teachers B. friends C. parents D. neighbors( )34. A. go B. have C. catch D. reach( )35. A. reading B. writing C. getting D. sending( )36. A. really B. hardly C. proper D. especially( )37. A. news B. importance C. message D. information( )38. A, count B. waste C. save D. throw( )39. A. give up B. look up C. deal with D. work with( ) 40. A useless B. careful C. meaningless D. meaningful三、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，计30分）APenguin Island is open'every day from September 15th to early June next year when the weather is fine and it is closed or December 25th for Christmas.Gift Shop8:30 am--4:30 pmCosts:Adults $27, Children (3-12 years) $20, 2 Children (under 3 years) for free, Famili es (2adults & 2 children over 3 years old) $85How to Get HereDrive.45 minutes to 1 hour to drive from Perth.There is free car parking.Do not leave important things in your car and make sure no bag can be seen from o utside of the car. It is possible that people may break into cars.Train&BusTake the train from Perth and get off at the Rocking Station.Catch bus No.551 and get off on Penguin Road.To plan your trip, visit http://www.transperth. .au( )1.On which day may Penguin Island be open?A. May 18th.B. June 30th.C. September 14th.D. December 25th( )2.When can you go to the gift shop?A.8:00 am.B.9:30 am.C.4:40 pm.D.5:30 pm.( )3.How much will a couple with their two-year-old son pay to go to the island?A. $27B. $54C. $74D. $85( )4.Which of the following is mentioned according to the passage?A. Taking the bus is a waste of time.B. You'd better not choose the train service.C. Drive as slowly as possible.D. Do not leave important things in your car.( )5.What is the passage probably about?A. A storyB. A reportC. An advertisementD. A surveyBJack lived in a small house with his mother and younger sister, Anna. They wer e very poor and often did not have enough food. He was a hard-working boy. After s chool, he would work at shops. In the holidays, he would ask for small jobs on nearb y farms.On a Sunday afternoon, his little sister was hungry and she was crying. There wa s no food at home. So Jack made up his mind to help her finally even though he plan ned to go to the park and play with his friends at the beginning.He wanted to get some food for his sister and he decided to go fishing. It was onl y about 10 minutes' walk from where he lived. He sat by the lake, the hours were pa ssing but Jack was not having much luck. He started to feel sad but said to himself, "I must never give up.”Almost at once he felt a strong pull on the fishing line. It was a very large golden-red fish. He ran home and showed it to his mother and sister. They were both smilin g when they saw the fish. When his mother went to clean the fish, she had a big sur prise. Inside its body she found a gold coin. No one could tell how it had got there b ut everyone was happy.( )46.What did Jack usually do after school?A. He did his homework.B. He worked at shops.C. He visited nearby farms.D. He helped his mom with the housework( )47. What did Jack plan to do on that Sunday afternoon?A. Have a walk.B. Meet his friends.C. Cook some food.D. Look after her sister.( )48. What difficulty did Jack have in fishing?A. He almost fell into the river.B. He forgot to take his fishing bag.C. He caught no fish for a long time.D. He walked a long way to get to the river.( )49. What does the underlined word "it" refer to?A.The fish.B. The coin.C. The lineD. The food.( )50. What of the following is true according to the passage?A Jack loved eating fish.B. Jack's mother couldn't cook food so his sister was hungry.C. Someone put the coin into the fish.D. Jack didn't give it up because of his love for his family.CWhen you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six wa ys to make you feelgood about yourself.Look in the mirror and say to yourself, "I am a special person and there is no on e in the world like me. I can do anything. ”It may not sound so good, but it really w orks.Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends a nd family.Learn something new! Have you always wanted to design your own room or lea n how to swim. New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment wh en you have finished.Start to write a story. Turn off the TV and let your imagination（想象力） fly! W rite down your thought, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to expre ss(表达) your feelings.Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mom or Dad o r maybe even your cousin.( )51. The passage may be from_______.A. a science bookB. a magazineC. a story bookD. school rules( )52. According to this passage, when you are helping others, you will_____.A. be specialB. be sureC. be remembered D feel nice( )53. What does the underlined word "a sense of accomplishment" mean in Chinese?A.成就感B. 忧伤感C. 挫折感D. 信任感( )54. Which of the following should you say "NO" to when you are unhappy?A. You should look for the good things of others.B. Stay alone at home as much as possible.C. Learn something new and go for it.D. Write down your thought or dream in a story( ) 55. What is the best title for the passage?A. Do your BestB. It’s Never Too Late to Learn.C. Always Smile to Your LifeD. Ways to Feel Good about Yourself.四.任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，计10分）I really enjoy reading when I have free time One reason I love reading is that I can visit other countries by reading about others' travel stories. My favorite travel bo ok tells about a trip to Europe.The writer writes about walking through beautiful buil dings in Italy and climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris in it.Another reason I love to read is that it helps me. When I meet difficulties, I ca n read a story about someone who gets over a similar difficulty. When I'm sad, I ca n read a funny story that makes me laugh. Reading can give me hope and make me strong.The main reason I enjoy reading is that I can travel in time and space. I can trave l to the past and watch Leonardo da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa. I can have dinner wit h Queen Victoria. I can move next door to Beethoven and listen to his music. It's real ly fun. I can't imagine life without reading.1题判断正误(T/F); 2题完成句子; 3题简略回答问题; 4 题找出并写下第二段的主题句5题将文中的划线句翻译成汉语。

2019-2020学年石家庄第八中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThere have been many great painters in the rich history of Chinese art. Here are four of the greatest painters from China.Li Cheng (919—967, Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty)Li Cheng contributed greatly to one of the golden ages of landscape paintings in world history. During his time, he was considered the best landscape painter ever. He is remembered especially for the winter landscapes he created and for simple compositions of tall, old evergreens set against a dry landscape. Several of his paintings are in thin ink which gives them a foggy appearance.Fan Kuan (990—1020 , Song Dynasty)Fan Kuan began his career by modeling Li Cheng's work but later created his own style, claiming that the only true teacher was nature. His finest workTravelers among Mountains and Streamsis a masterpiece of landscape painting and many future artists turned to it for inspiration.Qi Baishi (1864-1957)One of the greatest contemporary Chinese painters, Qi Baishi is known for not being influenced by Western styles like most painters of his time. He can be considered as the last great traditional painter of China. He painted almost everything from insects to landscapes. He is regarded highly in Chinese art for the freshness that he brought to the familiar types of birds and flowers, insects and grass.Wu Guanzhong (1919—2010)Widely considered as the founder of modern Chinese painting , Wu Guanzhong has painted various aspects of China, like its architecture, plants, animals, people and landscapes. Wu went on to combine Western and Chinese styles to create a unique form of modem art. In 1992, he became the first living Chinese artist whose work was exhibited at the British Museum.1.What do we know about Li Cheng?A.He loved landscape paintings.B.He copied many artists' work.C.His work gained worldwide recognition.D.He was considered as Fan Kuan's teacher.2.What is the main feature of Qi Baishi's paintings?A.They have foggy appearances.B.They lack diversity in the theme.C.They come under Western influence.D.They show advanced traditional painting skills.3.What did the four Chinese painters have in common?A.They were all modern painters.B.They all created landscape paintings.C.They were all impacted by Western art.D.They were all pioneers intraditional art history.BChina's Mars probe Tianwen-1 successfully landed on the surface of the red planet on May 15, 2021, leaving a Chinese footprint on Mars for the first time and in its first attempt, becoming the only other nation besides theUSto get such an achievement. The Tianwen-1 probe touched down at its pre-selected landing area in the southern part of Utopia Planitia, a wide plain on Mars, at 7:18 a.m.(Beijing Time), after three months scanning the whole planet on Mars docking orbit, the China National Space Administration(CNSA) announced.Tianwen-1, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, was launched from the 'Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of southernChinas islandprovinceofHainanon July 23, 2020. It was the first step inChina's planetary exploration of the solar system, with the aim of completing orbiting, landing and roving on the red planet in one mission. According to the administration, the country's first Martian probe will conduct scientific investigations about the Martian soil, environment, atmosphere as well as water.China's planetary exploration program has been named “Tianwen”, which was named after a long poem by the famous ancient poet Qu Yuan. The name represents the Chinese nation's willpower in pursuing truth, the country's cultural inheritance of its understanding of nature and universe, as well as the unending exploration in science and technology.China's first Mars rover has been named “Zhurong”, which means the god of fire in an ancient Chinese story. The name indicates Chinese people's blessing for the rover to light the flame ofChina's planetary exploration. The rover has six wheels and four solar panels, and carries 13 scientific instruments. According to the CNSA, Zhurong has started its scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform onto the Red Planet's surface on May22.More than 40 Mars missions have been launched since the 1960s, but only about half have succeeded. It is the first time in the world that orbiting, landing and roving on Mars has been completed in one launch mission, andChinahas come to the forefront of Mars exploration in the world.4. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A. China is the only nation to launch a probe to Mars.B. Tianwen-1 landed in the northern part of the planet.C. Tianwen-1 scanned the southern part of the planet.D. The Mars probe will carry out scientific investigations.5. How did the planetary exploration program get its name?A. From a long poem by Qu Yuan.B. From an ancient Chinese story.C. From Chinese nation's willpower.D. From theChinaNational Space Administration.6. Why does the author sayChinahas come to the leading position of Mars exploration?A. The rover carried many scientific instruments.B. China completed three tasks in one attempt.C. The rover successfully moved from the landing platform onto Mars.D. The CNSA is continuously exploring science and technology.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Tianwen-1 completed its mission.B. Tianwen-1 represented the god of fire.C. Tianwen-1 successfully landed on Mars.D. Tianwen-1 was launched from Wenchang.CThose who are concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easy—for now. Though the androids have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks, they are not ready for the greatest time. At least that appears to be the case atJapan’s Henn-na Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff are being replaced by humans.The first location of the unique hotel opened in July 2015 was atNagasaki’s Huis Ten Bosch Theme Park. The hotel’s owner, Hideo Sawada, promised the hotel to be managed primarily by robots. Guests were greeted and checked-in by a dinosaur robot, while a cute android called Churi, placed inside each room, provided information about attractions. Not surprisingly, the lodging, recognized in 2016 as the world’s first robot-staffed hotel byGuinness World Records, drew in curious visitors from all around the world.But as the years have passed, the hotel’s main draw is becoming less novel and more unsatisfactory. Also as the robots are “aging”, they are costing more to repair. Among the 283 androids being replaced are the chain’s two dinosaur receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests, they are also unable to photocopy guests’ passports, forcing human employees to step in each time. Also out are the cute Churi robots, which annoyed guests by interrupting their conversations. For example, one guest told The Wall Street Journal that Churi mistook his snoring for a command and kept asking him to repeat his request all night.Sawada told The Wall Street Journal, “When you actually use robots you realize there are places where they aren’t needed—or just annoy people.” While Sawada may be cutting back on his use of androids, the recently-opened Smart LYZ Hotel and the Fly Zoo Hotel inChina, are run entirely by robots, with not a human in sight. Whether the employees have more competence than those “hired” by the Henn-na Hotel chain remains to be seen.8. What makesJapan’s Henn-na Hotel unique?A. Its robot employees.B. Its advanced equipment.C. Its convenient location.D. Its successful management.9. What is the author’s purpose with the example in paragraph 3?A. To entertain readers.B. To prove Churi’s drawback.C. To introduce Churi’s functions.D. To persuade people not to book the hotel.10. What does the owner ofJapan’s Henn-na Hotel think of his robot staff now?A. Attractive.B. Costly.C. Pioneering.D. Disappointing.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Robots Are Taking Over the World.B. The Boom of Robots-staffed Hotel.C. Robot Staff Are Fired For No Competence.D. The First Robots-staffed Hotel Won Guinness World Record.DEvery day in the United States animals are beaten, ignored, or forced to struggle for survival. Left in poor conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve. Some are found and rescued, given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be; others aren't so lucky. To grow as a nation, we must fight for these abused(受虐待的) animals’ rights and seriously punishheartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first involves acts of omission, meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that is not the case; it can lead to terrible pain and suffering, and finally death. Examples include starvation, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care. Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owner's ignorance, so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票) or putting them in prison.Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well-known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury, this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence---possibly against humans.It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals. Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know can't fight back. While not all animal abusers become serial killers, it is important to take every case seriously.As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets. As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”12. What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?A. To throw them into prison.B. To bring the case to the court.C. To teach them how to treat animals.D. To give them a strong warning.13. We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty ______.A. is actually a sign of power or controlB. has been taken seriously in the nationC. may lead to serious psychological problemsD. may cause acts of violence against humans14. What is the author’s attitude towards animal cruelty?A. Uncertain.B. Doubtful.C. Concerned.D. Pessimistic.15. The author wrote this passage to ______.A. warn those heartless pet ownersB. tell people the harm of animal crueltyC. explain the reasons why people harm animalsD. call on people to fight for the abused animals第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年八上英语期中模拟试卷含答案第一卷一、单项选择从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并将正确答案的序号填入答案卷的相应空格内。

（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. –Do you know something about Hou Yifan?--Yes. She is good at playing _______ chess. And she is one of _______ best women chess players.A. a, /B. an, /C. an, theD. /, the2. He likes his school life ________.A. tooB. alsoC. as wellD. either3. You don’t need to teach ___________ how to cook and sew. I can teach ___________.A. me, meB. myself, myselfC. my, myselfD. me, myself4. I don’t think a taxi runs ___________ as an underground train.A. as fasterB. fasterC. as fastD. the fastest5. –Are you going to Beijing ________ plane?--No. I’m going there _______ a train. It takes only four hours.A. by, byB. by, onC. on, onD. on, by6. I have _______ money than you, but I have ________ friends than you.A. more, moreB. less, moreC. fewer, moreD. more, less7.—______________________?—He is helpful. He’s always ready to help anyone in need.A. How’s your new friend like?B. What’s your new friend likeC. How do you like your new friend?D. What do you think your new friend8. Climbing is one of ___________, I think.A. the most difficult sportB. the most difficult sportsC. most difficult sportD. most difficult sports9.—What time is it now?—It’s eight. Hurry up, _________ you’ll be late.A. andB. soC. orD. but10. It’s cold outside. You ‘d better ___________ your coat.A. not put onB. not take offC. to not take offD. don’t put on11. John and David are in ________ school, but they are in __________classes.A. the same; the differentB. the different; the sameC. the same; differentD. different ;the same12. Do you feel __________ when you watch such a ___________ film?A. boring, boredB. boring, boringC. bored, boredD. bored, boring13. We can take a look at the things people used in the past and some old pictures in ___________.A. the Great WallB. Wangfujing StreetC. the Palace MuseumD. Tian’anmen Square14.—I think Nanjing food is more delicious than Sichuan food.—_____________. I think Sichuan food is better.A. I don’t agreeB. I agreeC. I think soD. You’re wrong15. -- Why don’t we go to the New Time Square to watch a movie?--__________. I have to go to dancing lessons.A. That’s a good ideaB. I don’t think soC. I’m afraid it’s not a good ideaD. I won’t go there二、完形填空先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

河北省石家庄地区2019-2020学年上学期八年级英语期中试卷分类汇编书面表达河北省石家庄市2019-2020学年41中八上期中考试英语卷B) 书面表达(15分)86. 假设Mary是你的好朋友，请你根据以下的内容要点提示用英语写一篇短文介绍她的情况。

内容要点：1. 她是你们班上最高的女生之一，喜爱体育锻炼，天天跑步，每周打三次篮球；2. 对中国文化很感兴趣，计划在寒假参加汉语文化节；3.在绘画方面很有天赋，梦想以后成为一名艺术家；参考词汇：汉语文化节Chinese Cultural Festival 绘画drawing注意：1. 短文须包括所有提示内容，可适当发挥； 2. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；3. 词数：80个左右。

(短文开头已经给出，不计入总词数)_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________答案：I have a good friend, Mary. Now let me introduce her to you all.We have many things in common and we also have many differences. She is the tallest in our class. But I am the shortest. She likes sports, because she thinks it is good for her health. So she runs every day. She plays basketball three times a week. She is interested in Chinese culture. She plans to take part in Chinese Cultural Festival. She is talented in drawing. She dreams to be an artist in the future.河北省石家庄市2019-2020学年44中八上期中考试英语卷八、书面表达(15分)86. 假设Tim是你最好的朋友，请以“My Best Friend”为题，从以下五个方面向大家介绍他。

石家庄外国语教育集团河北省石家庄市43中2019-2020学年八(上)期中英语试卷卷I(选择题，共75分)听力部分(第一节)I.听句子，选出句子中所包含的信息。

(共5小题，每小题1分，计5分)1. A. seat B. screen C. service2. A. 5% B. 15% C. 50%3. A. put out B. take out C. bring out4. A. Jack played ping-pong happily yesterday. B. Jack had a great time playing basketball yesterday.C. Jack hurt himself when playing basketball yesterday.5. A. My mother didn’t have a good weekend, but I had a good one.B. Both my mother and I had a good weekend.C. Neither my mother nor I had a good weekend.II.听句子，选出该句的最佳答语。

(共5小题，每小题1分，计5分)6. A. I went to the mountains.B. I am very happy. C. I often visit museums.7. A. For two months. B. Only twice. C. He hardly ever does it.8. A. I like it a lot. B. It’s about heroes. C. I can’t stand them.9. A. In Dream Clothes. B. In Movie World. C. In Beiguo Supermarket.10. A. Yes, please. B. Great idea. C. That’s all right.III.听对话和问题，选择正确的选项。

河北省石家庄市长安区2019-2020学年八(上)期中考试英语卷卷I(选择题，共75分)听力部分(第一节)I.听句子, 选出句子中所包含的信息。

(共5小题, 每小题1分, 计5分)l. A. angry B. hungry C. happy2. A. 9:30 B. 9:00 C. 8:303. A. dress up B. stand up C. take up4. A. run after B. look after C. take after5. A. I’m good at English. B. I want to learn English. C. I do well in the English exam.II.听句子, 选出该句的最佳答语。

(共5小题, 每小题1分, 计5分)6. A. Yes, please. B. Yes, I’d love to. C. Thank you.7. A. At five o’clock. B. In five minutes. C. For about five minutes.8. A. He likes to watch TV. B. He is taller than most of us. C. He likes my English teacher.9. A. Twice a month. B. At school. C. On Saturday.10. A. She is a teacher. B. She had a piano lesson. C. She does some housework.III.听对话和问题, 选择正确选项。

(共5小题, 每小题1分, 计5分)11.What TV shows do they watch at last?A. B. C.12. What does Jane want to be?A. B. C.13.Where did Tom go yesterday evening?A. He went to a bookstore.B. He went to a food store.C. He went to a clothes store.14. Who dances better?A. Amy.B. Betty.C. May.15. How does Alice’s grandpa go to the park?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.IV.听短文和问题，选择正确答案。