江苏省无锡地区译林版2019-2020学年八年级下学期期中英语试卷精选汇编：任务型阅读
任务型阅读江阴市初级中学一、阅读填空Online schools are becoming very popular with many people today. And now, even regular students are going in for online education. As it leaves them with enough time to do other things, such as a part-time job or a hobby, along with studying. However, as with everything, there are two sides about online schooling.Let’s start with the good side. Online schools cost very little. You don’t have to spend money on books, or bus fees. Also, since you can work along with studying at an online schools, you would not need to take an education loan. Another benefit of going to school online is the freedom it provides. You can study wherever you want—in your house, at a cafe or even in a park. Some people who want to study further, now no longer have to take a break in their jobs, thanks to online schools.However, those students who often need a push from their teachers to do well have a very high chance of not doing well at online schools. When studying in a class, different topics in a given subject are discussed and different students give their points of view. This is something that online schooling cannot provide.Also, there are many employers who prefer students with a regular and traditional degree to those who have an online degree. The employers feel that students who go to full-time colleges have more knowledge compared to those who have online degrees.In general, it can be said online schools are good for some, while others should give them up!A person should see the situation he is in and then decide whether or nor to choose an online school.【分析】网上学校很受欢迎，但也有利有弊，所以要因人而异南菁中学八、任务型阅读（本大题共5分，每格1分）“USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?” We often hear such discussions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.It's true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.But there are also some problems. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language. Students must also learn to live without parents' care and deal with all kinds of difficulties. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well. Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden (负担) to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high.We know that there are many famous people who have had success through their hard work in China. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.任务型阅读81.home 82. helpful 83. easily 84.expensive 85. Successful天一中学七、阅读填空先通读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在文章后表格内填入一个最恰当的单词。
每个空格只能填一个单词。
（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）If you drop a piece of fruit on your computer keyboard, will you think about eating it again? What if you drop it in the toilet? Bacteria (细菌) can live here and there, even in some unexpected places.If you eat at your computer or sit down to surf the Internet without first washing your hands, your computer keyboard could be bad for your health. According to the US National Research Centre, the average computer carries 400 times more bacteria than a toilet bowl.Could one of the dirtiest things in your home be right in your hand? Yes, the TV remote control. It gets dropped on the floor, put on the sofa and everyone in the house holds it. Scientists found that around half of the tested remote controls carry the cold virus (病毒).Don’t forget your toothbrush. Do you put it in the bathroom? Studies show that flushing (抽水冲洗) the toilet releases bacteria in the air. Bacteria can remain in the air for at least two hours. They may pollute your toothbrush. You can find ways to solve this problem. Try to keep your toothbrush far from the toilet. Make sure that it is in an upright position after each use. It’s also important to change your toothbrush every three months.The kitchen is one of the places with the most bacteria—more than the bathroom. Dishcloths and kitchen sponges (海绵) are great places for bacteria since they are always wet after being used. Try to make them dry.Bacteria are everywhere, but don’t be too afraid to touch those things. Most of bacteria are harmless. Just remember to wash your hands often. It is the most useful way to protect yourself from bacteria and viruses.1. everywhere2. sitting3. 504. near5. more江阴市长泾片七．任务型阅读（本大题共5分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在文后表格的空格中填入一个最恰当的单词。
2019-2020学年牛津译林版英语八年级下册江苏省无锡市育才中学期中考试试卷试题
2019--2020学年度第二学期期中检测初二年级英语学科（时间：100 分钟满分：100分）一、听力测试（本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）第一部分听对话回答问题1.How will the woman travel?A. B. C.2.Where does Mr. Smith come from?A. B. C.3.What is Ada doing at the moment?A. B. C.4.Where is the man going next year?A. B. C.5. When did the concert begin?A. At 8:20.B. At 7:30.C. At 7:15.6.What season does the woman like best?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Winter.7. What was the man’s first job?A. An English teacher.B. A Russian teacher.C. A French teacher.8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.9. How often does the boy go to his hometown?A. Once a year.B. Twice a month.C. Twice a year.10. What are the speakers talking about?A. A restaurant.B. A street.C. A dish.第二部分听对话和短文回答问题听一段对话，回答第11~12 小题。
答题完毕，请等待“嘀”的信号，进入第一篇短文。
11. Whose birthday is it?A. Sarah’s.B. Michael’s.C. Rebecca’s.12. What does the man want to know?A. What to buy.B. Who to call.C. Where to park.听第一篇短文，回答第13-15小题。
译林牛津版2019-2020学年八年级英语下学期期中考试试卷A卷
译林牛津版2019-2020学年八年级英语下学期期中考试试卷A卷一、单项选择 (共10题；共20分)1. （2分）You'd better not ride with your friends in the street. It's dangerous.A . side by sideB . as a resultC . as well asD . by the way2. （2分）Last week, our sports meeting our parents and they thought of us.A . was open to; highB . was open to; highlyC . was open for; highD . was open for; highly3. （2分）On his way home，he an old man lying on the ground last night．A . seeB . sawC . seesD . seeing4. （2分）Don't put off today's work for tomorrow. I mean, today's work ______ today.A . may doB . must doC . can doD . must be done5. （2分）He can ______, so he wants to join the Swimming Club.A . swimB . drawC . writeD . sing6. （2分）— I haven't been to an aquarium.— ________.A . So have IB . So I haveC . Neither have ID . Neither I have7. （2分）The Smiths are watching the men’s table tennis match at the moment.A . Mr. SmithB . Mrs. SmithC . The Smith familyD . Mr. Smith and his son8. （2分）Grace thinks _________ is the best way __________．A . exercise, relaxB . to exercise, relaxingC . exercising, to relaxD . exercising, relax9. （2分）Rather than _______ on a crowded bus, he always prefers _______ a bicycle.A . ride; rideB . riding; rideC . ride; to rideD . to ride; riding10. （2分）— Do you know when he tomorrow?— Don't worry. I think as soon as he , he will give you a call.A . will come; will comeB . will come; comesC . comes; will comeD . comes; comes二、完形填空 (共1题；共15分)11. （15分）阅读下面短文，掌握大意,然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
江苏省无锡市2019-2020学年下学期八年级英语期中试卷分类汇编：书面表达(部分答案)
江苏省无锡市2019-2020年下学期八年级英语期中试卷分类汇编书面表达江苏省无锡经开区2019-2020学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题九、书面表达（本大题共10分）请你根据提示，写一篇你记忆中的一次愉快旅行。
词数90左右。
要点如下：去年五一假期（May Day），你和你的父母去北京度假；乘飞机到那儿花费了两个小时；北京是中国的首都，有许多名胜，例如……在那儿欣赏美景，情不自禁拍了许多照片；在那儿呆了两天，旅游后的感受（发挥2-3句）。
答案：Last May Day, My parents and I went to Beijing for a holiday. It took us two hoursto get there by plane. Beijing is the capital of China. It has a lot of places of interest, such as the Palace Museum, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall and so on. We enjoyed the beautiful views there and couldn’t stop taking many photos. We stayed there for two days. We were very tired after the trip, but we were very excited to see so many changes in Beijing. We hope to visit it again in the near future.江苏省无锡市锡北片2019-2020学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题八、书面表达（本大题共10分）美丽中国，美丽太湖。
无锡是太湖边上一座美丽的花园城市。
假如你是无锡某中学的一名中学生李明，请你根据以下提示要点，以“美丽的无锡”为话题，用英语写一篇90词左右的短文，向你的英国笔友Tom 介绍下你美丽的家乡——无锡。
译林牛津版英语2019-2020学年第二学期八年级期中测试卷5套(含答案)
牛津译林版2019-2020学年八年级第二学期期中卷5套含答案一、单项选择（每小题1分，满分15分）1.The UK is ______ European country with ______ long history.A. an; anB. an; aC. a; aD. a; an2. Rules are important. As students，we must be for school in the mornings.A. on timeB. at timesC. from time to timeD. at a time3. I hit a box in the dark and nearly ______ .A. fell awayB. fell behindC. fell outD. fell over4.一Jane，can you come to my birthday party this Saturday?一Sony, I can't. I _____ look after my little sister while my parents are away.A. mustB. mustn'tC. have toD. don't have to5.—It is over ten years since Mr. Zhang began to teach in our school.—Oh, you are lucky to have a teacher with rich ______ in teaching.A. adviceB. confidenceC. experienceD. information6.—Should I return this book today?—Yes, but with a student card, you can _____ it for two more days.A. borrowB. keepC. buyD. lend7.—I _____ back your missing notebook, here you are.—The notebook really means a lot to me. Thank you so much!A. have broughtB. broughtC. will bringD. was bringing8. My father ______work on the farm, but he is a driver now.A. is used toB. was used toC. used toD. gets used to9. I can’t buy this coat, because it is _____ expensive.A. a bit ofB. a fewC. a little ofD. a bit10. The strange man lived ______ on a ______ island.A. lonely; lonelyB. alone; lonelyC. alone; aloneD. lonely; alone11. The old lady didn’t know ______ when the house caught fire.A. how to do with itB. what to doC. how to doD. what to do it12.—Julie's father went to London last month. —He ______ there three times.A. goesB. has beenC. wentD. has gone13.We took a ______ trip to Yunnan—one of the most beautiful cities in China.A. five-daysB. five-days'C. five daysD. five days'14.— ______ have you lived here? —Since we bought the new flat.A. How farB. How soonC. How oftenD. How long15.—Would you mind my opening the window? — ______ . I've got a cold.A. Never mindB. You'd better notC. All rightD. With pleasure二、完型（每小题1分，满分10分）One January morning, the captain(船长)got up early and walked down to the beach. It was a cold winter's day 1 the sun still low in the sky. My mother was upstairs with my father, who was now very ill. That year the winter was long and 2 ，and we knew my father would not see another spring.I was getting the table 3 for the captain's breakfast. Suddenly，the door of the inn(客栈)opened and a man stepped inside. I had 4 seen him before. He wore a sailor's short sword(剑)by his side，and I noticed he 5 only three fingers on his left hand.I asked him 6 he wanted and he said ,‘I'll take a glass of rum(朗姆酒).’But 7 I could fetch(去取)it，he told me 8 near him. ‘Is this table for my old friend Bill?’the stranger asked，with a terrible smile.I told him I did not know his friend Bill and the breakfast was for a man who was 9 at the inn. ‘We call him the captain，’I said.‘ 10 he have a sword cut on his face?’ he asked.‘Yes.’ I said.‘That's Bill.’ said the stranger. ‘Is he here?’1. A .and B .but C .had D .with2. A .easy B .hard C .good D .busy3. A .down B .up C .free D .ready4. A .ever B .never C .already D .yet5. A .has had B .has C .had D .having6. A .why B .what C .who D .where7. A .before B .after C .when D .while8. A .come B .came C .coming D .to come9. A .living B .eating C .working D .staying10. A .D id B .Does C .Will D .Would三、阅读理解（每小题2分，满分20分）ATwo magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as “the world’s best.”SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA The city has comfortable weather all year round (15℃ to 26℃). Housing is not very expensive in San Jose. Also, many of the city’s older neighborhoods are very beautiful and have small hotels and cafés. Beautiful mountains are around the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose. So Lots of people go sightseeing there every year. But air pollution is aproblem in the city center.HONG KONG, CHINA This lively city—once a small fishing village—is today an international business center. It is an interesting mix of East and West, old and new. Modern tall buildings are next to small temples (庙宇). Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy people fill the streets at all hours of the day. But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. Hong Kong is famous for its wonderful native dishes. There’s also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. However, this small city has a large population(人口). nearly seven million people live in Hong Kong! That’s why housing is often very expensive. Traffic and air pollution are also a problem.1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提及) about San Jose?A. The weather.B. The mountains.C. The air.D. The traffic.2. What makes Hong Kong the world's best according to this passage?A. The lively city and the wonderful dishes.B. The beautiful mountains and the lively city.C. The expensive housing and the foodD. The city and the people.3. From the passage, we can know that .A. San Jose and Hong Kong are the only two cities of the world's bestB. San Jose has more natural sights than Hong Kong doesC. the weather in both cities is fineD. Hong Kong is the more popular city of the two.BAlmost all animals need to sleep to stay healthy. But sleeping can also be dangerous because other animals may hurt those who are sleeping. This leads to many different ways of sleeping that help them stay safe. Some of these ways may surprise you!Almost all bats sleep upside down. They hang from a branch of a tree or the ceiling of a cave. Up high, bats are safe from most other animals. If they are in danger, they just fly away.A dolphin sleeps with just half its brain at a time. It must stay awake to breathe and to watch for danger. Dolphin mothers and babies can go without sleep for as long as two months to stay safe. Some ducks sleep with just half their brains, too. These ducks often sleep in a line. The ducks at both ends help to keep the group safe. They keep one eye open to watch for danger. The ducks in the middle sleep deeply with both eyes closed.Seals breathe air, but that doesn’t stop some of them from sleeping underwater. They hold their breath and dive deep to sleep for up to twenty minutes at a time. Sleeping deep underwater helps these seals stay safe from animals that hunt them near the surface.Horses often sleep standing up. Their legs lock in place so they don’t fall over. If a horse is lying down, it needs a long time to get up. A horse can run from danger more quickly if it is already standing.A flamingo can sleep while standing on one leg. The standing leg locks so it stays straight. Theother leg remains close to the flamingo’s body. Its head rests on its back. A flamingo lives (and sleeps) near many other birds to stay safe.Some seabirds can sleep while they fly. These large birds spend most of their lives over the ocean. They are in danger on the water, but they are safe in the air. They fly for many hours without flapping（拍打）their wings. Sometimes they sleep while they are flying.Would you like to sleep how they sleep?4. The animals that sleep with half their brains are _______.A. ducks and sealsB. dolphins and ducksC. bats and dolphinsD. flamingos and seabirds5. Horses often stand up when they sleep because _______.A. they can run from danger quicklyB. they are afraid of falling overC. this helps them to sleep deeplyD. it takes them a long time to go to sleep6. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. How animals sleepB. Sleep to stay healthyC. Sleep as animals doD. What sleeping animals are likeCHave you ever thought about being a pirate(海盗)? You may have read about pirates in stories―and thought that it would be a great life. Pirates sail all day and never have to go to school. But think again! A pirate's life may not be as much fun as you think.So if you are thinking of being a pirate, maybe you should go back to school and find out a few more facts before you set sail. Being a pirate might not be as much fun as you think.Food is not easy to find at sea. There are no fridges on board so you can forget about eating fresh food. Meat goes bad after just a few days. Dry food like bread has insects and other nasty creature(讨厌的生物)crawling(爬)inside. Imagine eating a sandwich full of insects or meat served with maggots(蛆虫)in it. Pirates' hammocks(吊床)are often hung over barrels(桶)of stored food! "That's the perfect place for mice to live. If you became a pirate, you could wake up each morning sharing your bed with a few friendly mice. Going to the toilet is not that easy, either! Over the side of the ship is the only place for this. Bad weather makes this really tricky, even for the most experienced sailor.It's not all easy sailing on a pirate ship. Some of the time you will have to fight with other large, hairy pirates with long swords(剑), huge guns. This could be really dangerous―deadly even!So if you are thinking of being a pirate, maybe you should go back to school and find out a few more facts before you set sail. Being a pirate might not be as much fun as you think.7. The writer thinks being a pirate would be ______ .A. full of problemsB. fun but dangerousC. a great way to liveD. better than going to school8. The writer says that fresh food on a ship ______ .A. goes bad quicklyB. can be easy to findC. is used for sandwichesD. needs to be put in a fridge9. Maggots can be found in ______ .A. breadB. meatC. fresh fruitD. vegetables10. The underlined words "not all easy sailing" in Paragraph 4 means pirate ships ______ .A. are full of dangerB. are beautifulC. can be bad and boringD. need smooth seas to sail四、词汇运用（每小题1分，满分15分）A) 根据中文提示及上下文完成句子。
2019-2020学年牛津译林版英语八年级下册江苏省无锡市育才中学期中考试试卷答案
初二英语答案2020.05一、听力1-5 BABCB 6-10 BCACA 11-15 ACCBB 16-20 CACCC二、单项选择21-25 BAABD 26-30 BCACC 31-34 ABCC三、完型填空35-39 ABDDB 40-44 DCCDA四、阅读理解45-47 CBC 48-50 CDD 51-53 DCA 54-57 CDAC五、词汇运用58. situation 59. conversation 60. relaxes 61. uglier 62. Exactly六、动词填空63. didn’t catch 64. has broken 65. was watering 66. to help 67. will be七、阅读填空68. Advice/Suggestions/Tips69. before 70. repeat71. Avoid 72. sadness/unhappiness八、完成句子73. easier to keep in touch74. have been great changes75. advice kept/stopped/prevented me from hurrying76. he has been abroad for further77.careful enough not to give up九、书面表达Dear Alex,I’m really happy to tell you something interesting about my last trip to Wuxi Sunac Land.I had a fantastic time with my classmates at Wuxi Sunac Land last year. We spent the wholeday there. First, we took photos at the entrance. Then we visited all the areas in the park. I liked the 4-D film called “Fly over Jiangsu” best. I could even smell the flowers and feel the wind.It’s the most interesting part of the day. You can get to Sunac Land by underground or by taxi from the railway station. Remember to book the tickets online first.I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time.Yours sincerely,Li Hua。
译林牛津版2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中测试卷A卷
译林牛津版2019-2020学年八年级下学期英语期中测试卷A卷一、单项选择 (共20题；共40分)1. （2分）It's very kind pictures for me .A . of you to drawB . for you to drawC . for you drawingD . of you drawing2. （2分）—Do you like tea or coffee?—_________. I seldom drink coffee.A . TeaB . CoffeeC . YesD . No3. （2分）—What's this ________ English?—It's a map.A . onB . inC . toD . for4. （2分）The young man used to _______ to work, but he is used to _______ to work now.A . drive; walkingB . drove; walkedC . drive; walksD . driving; walk5. （2分）Tom was so careless that he his right arm when he was riding to school yesterday．A . hurtsB . hurtC . has hurtD . had hurt6. （2分）I think Peter's drawing isn't Sandy's. Sandy's is more beautiful.A . as more beautiful asB . as beautiful asC . as beautiful soD . so beautiful as7. （2分）It ___________ heavily when I left school yesterday.A . was snowingB . is snowingC . snowedD . is snowy8. （2分）Mr.Li asks us to remember that_____ careful we are, _____mistakes wewill make .A . the more; the fewerB . the fewer; the moreC . the more; the moreD . the less; the fewer9. （2分）— Han Tao _______ for school at seven o'clock in the morning.— That's too early.A . leavesB . getsC . doesD . walks10. （2分）Some foreigners also enjoy _______ Beijing Opera.A . singB . to singC . singingD . sung11. （2分）Bob didn't tell a lie. He is ___________ to his mother.A . hardB . politeC . honestD . friendly12. （2分）Sherlock Holmes asked the suspect what he ________ when the murder took place.A . was doingB . has doneC . is doingD . would do13. （2分）How about going to Hang Kong? It has ______for everyone.A . everythingB . somethingC . anythingD . nothing14. （2分）Your father is sleeping. You'd better not ___________.A . to wake him upB . wake up himC . wake him upD . to wake up him15. （2分）—Is Steve's favorite subject science?— His favorite subject is music.A . Yes, he isB . No, he isn'tC . Yes, it isD . No it isn't16. （2分）— Helen sings so well.— Yes, she _______ singing.A . help withB . is good withC . is good atD . is good for17. （2分）I always have a small notebook with , and I write down new words.A . IB . meC . myD . mine18. （2分）________________ huge amounts of information the computer has stored!A . HowB . How aC . What aD . What19. （2分）We will have to operate _______ his eyes.A . toB . forC . onD . in20. （2分）Susan's jeans are the same ________ Anna's but different ________ Lisa's.A . as; asB . as; likeC . as; fromD . like; as二、完形填空 (共1题；共15分)21. （15分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
译林牛津版英语2019-2020学年第二学期八年级期中测试卷5套（含答案）
译林⽜津版英语2019-2020学年第⼆学期⼋年级期中测试卷5套（含答案）⽜津译林版2019-2020学年⼋年级第⼆学期期中卷5套含答案⼀、单项选择（每⼩题1分，满分15分）1.The UK is ______ European country with ______ long history.A. an; anB. an; aC. a; aD. a; an2. Rules are important. As students，we must be for school in the mornings.A. on timeB. at timesC. from time to timeD. at a time3. I hit a box in the dark and nearly ______ .A. fell awayB. fell behindC. fell outD. fell over4.⼀Jane，can you come to my birthday party this Saturday?⼀Sony, I can't. I _____ look after my little sister while my parents are away.A. mustB. mustn'tC. have toD. don't have to5.—It is over ten years since Mr. Zhang began to teach in our school.—Oh, you are lucky to have a teacher with rich ______ in teaching.A. adviceB. confidenceC. experienceD. information6.—Should I return this book today?—Yes, but with a student card, you can _____ it for two more days.A. borrowB. keepC. buyD. lend7.—I _____ back your missing notebook, here you are.—The notebook really means a lot to me. Thank you so much!A. have broughtB. broughtC. will bringD. was bringing8. My father ______work on the farm, but he is a driver now.A. is used toB. was used toC. used toD. gets used to9. I can’t buy this coat, because it is _____ expensive.A. a bit ofB. a fewC. a little ofD. a bit10. The strange man lived ______ on a ______ island.A. lonely; lonelyB. alone; lonelyC. alone; aloneD. lonely; alone11. The old lady didn’t know ______ when the house caught fire.A. how to do with itB. what to doC. how to doD. what to do it12.—Julie's father went to London last month. —He ______ there three times.A. goesB. has beenC. wentD. has gone13.We took a ______ trip to Yunnan—one of the most beautiful cities in China.A. five-daysB. five-days'C. five daysD. five days'14.— ______ have you lived here? —Since we bought the new flat.A. How farB. How soonC. How oftenD. How long15.—Would you mind my opening the window? — ______ . I've got a cold.A. Never mindB. You'd better notC. All rightD. With pleasure⼆、完型（每⼩题1分，满分10分）One January morning, the captain(船长)got up early and walked down to the beach. It was a cold winter's day 1 the sun still low in the sky. My mother was upstairs with my father, who was now very ill. That year the winter was long and 2 ，and we knew my father would not see another spring.I was getting the table 3 for the captain's breakfast. Suddenly，the door of the inn(客栈)opened and a man stepped inside. I had 4 seen him before. He wore a sailor's short sword(剑)by his side，and I noticed he 5 only three fingers on his left hand.I asked him 6 he wanted and he said ,‘I'll take a glass of rum(朗姆酒).’But 7 I could fetch(去取)it，he told me 8 near him. ‘Is this table for my old friend Bill?’the stranger asked，with a terrible smile.I told him I did not know his friend Bill and the breakfast was for a man who was 9 at the inn. ‘We call him the captain，’I said.‘ 10 he have a sword cut on his face?’ he asked.‘Yes.’ I said.‘That's Bill.’ said the stranger. ‘Is he here?’1. A .and B .but C .had D .with2. A .easy B .hard C .good D .busy3. A .down B .up C .free D .ready4. A .ever B .never C .already D .yet5. A .has had B .has C .had D .having6. A .why B .what C .who D .where7. A .before B .after C .when D .while8. A .come B .came C .coming D .to come9. A .living B .eating C .working D .staying10. A .D id B .Does C .Will D .Would三、阅读理解（每⼩题2分，满分20分）ATwo magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as “the world’s best.”SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA The city has comfortable weather all year round (15℃ to 26℃). Housing is not very expensive in San Jose. Also, many of the city’s older neighborhoods are very beautiful and have small hotels and cafés. Beautiful mountains are around the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose. So Lots of people go sightseeing there every year. But air pollution is aproblem in the city center.HONG KONG, CHINA This lively city—once a small fishing village—is today an international business center. It is an interesting mix of East and West, old and new. Modern tall buildings are next to small temples (庙宇). Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy people fill the streets at all hours of the day. But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. Hong Kong is famous for its wonderful native dishes. There’s also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. However, this small city has a large population(⼈⼝). nearly seven million people live in Hong Kong! That’s why housing is often very expensive. Traffic and air pollution are also a problem.1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提及) about San Jose?A. The weather.B. The mountains.C. The air.D. The traffic.2. What makes Hong Kong the world's best according to this passage?A. The lively city and the wonderful dishes.B. The beautiful mountains and the lively city.C. The expensive housing and the foodD. The city and the people.3. From the passage, we can know that .A. San Jose and Hong Kong are the only two cities of the world's bestB. San Jose has more natural sights than Hong Kong doesC. the weather in both cities is fineD. Hong Kong is the more popular city of the two.BAlmost all animals need to sleep to stay healthy. But sleeping can also be dangerous because other animals may hurt those who are sleeping. This leads to many different ways of sleeping that help them stay safe. Some of these ways may surprise you!Almost all bats sleep upside down. They hang from a branch of a tree or the ceiling of a cave. Up high, bats are safe from most other animals. If they are in danger, they just fly away.A dolphin sleeps with just half its brain at a time. It must stay awake to breathe and to watch for danger. Dolphin mothers and babies can go without sleep for as long as two months to stay safe. Some ducks sleep with just half their brains, too. These ducks often sleep in a line. The ducks at both ends help to keep the group safe. They keep one eye open to watch for danger. The ducks in the middle sleep deeply with both eyes closed.Seals breathe air, but that doesn’t stop some of them from sleeping underwater. They hold their breath and dive deep to sleep for up to twenty minutes at a time. Sleeping deep underwater helps these seals stay safe from animals that hunt them near the surface.Horses often sleep standing up. Their legs lock in place so they don’t fall over. If a horse is lying down, it needs a long time to get up. A horse can run from danger more quickly if it is already standing.A flamingo can sleep while standing on one leg. The standing leg locks so it stays straight. Theother leg remains close to the flamingo’s body. Its head rests on its back. A flamingo lives (and sleeps) near many other birds to stay safe.Some seabirds can sleep while they fly. These large birds spend most of their lives over the ocean. They are in danger on the water, but they are safe in the air. They fly for many hours without flapping（拍打）their wings. Sometimes they sleep while they are flying.Would you like to sleep how they sleep?4. The animals that sleep with half their brains are _______.A. ducks and sealsB. dolphins and ducksC. bats and dolphinsD. flamingos and seabirds5. Horses often stand up when they sleep because _______.A. they can run from danger quicklyB. they are afraid of falling overC. this helps them to sleep deeplyD. it takes them a long time to go to sleep6. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. How animals sleepB. Sleep to stay healthyC. Sleep as animals doD. What sleeping animals are likeCHave you ever thought about being a pirate(海盗)? You may have read about pirates in stories―and thought that it would be a great life. Pirates sail all day and never have to go to school. But think again! A pirate's life may not be as much fun as you think.So if you are thinking of being a pirate, maybe you should go back to school and find out a few more facts before you set sail. Being a pirate might not be as much fun as you think.Food is not easy to find at sea. There are no fridges on board so you can forget about eating fresh food. Meat goes bad after just a few days. Dry food like bread has insects and other nasty creature(讨厌的⽣物)crawling(爬)inside. Imagine eating a sandwich full of insects or meat served with maggots(蛆⾍)in it. Pirates' hammocks(吊床)are often hung over barrels(桶)of stored food! "That's the perfect place for mice to live. If you became a pirate, you could wake up each morning sharing your bed with a few friendly mice. Going to the toilet is not that easy, either! Over the side of the ship is the only place for this. Bad weather makes this really tricky, even for the most experienced sailor.It's not all easy sailing on a pirate ship. Some of the time you will have to fight with other large, hairy pirates with long swords(剑), huge guns. This could be really dangerous―deadly even!So if you are thinking of being a pirate, maybe you should go back to school and find out a few more facts before you set sail. Being a pirate might not be as much fun as you think.7. The writer thinks being a pirate would be ______ .A. full of problemsB. fun but dangerousC. a great way to liveD. better than going to school8. The writer says that fresh food on a ship ______ .A. goes bad quicklyB. can be easy to findC. is used for sandwichesD. needs to be put in a fridge9. Maggots can be found in ______ .A. breadB. meatC. fresh fruitD. vegetables10. The underlined words "not all easy sailing" in Paragraph 4 means pirate ships ______ .A. are full of dangerB. are beautifulC. can be bad and boringD. need smooth seas to sail四、词汇运⽤（每⼩题1分，满分15分）A) 根据中⽂提⽰及上下⽂完成句⼦。
2019-2020学年牛津译林版英语八年级下册江苏省无锡市育才中学期中考试试卷听力材料
初二英语听力材料第一部分听对话回答问题本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍。
在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目，听完后，你仍有5秒钟的时间选择你认为最合适的备选答案。
听1到10段对话，回答1到10题。
1.M: Well, the fastest way to travel is by plane.W: Yes, but it’s too expensive. I’ll take a train.2.W: Do you know about Mr. Smith?M: Yes, of course. He teaches us English. He’s a Canadian.3.M: Ada, what are you doing at the moment, cooking dinner?W: No, I’m doing some cleaning.4.W: Are you going to have a journey next year?M: Yes, I’d like to go to France. I want to visit the Eiffel Tower.5. M: What time is it? Why is it so quiet in the hall?W: Oh, it’s 7:55 now. The concert has been on for 25 minutes.6. M: What’s your favorite season?W: I love the hot weather. I could wear beautiful dresses and swim in the sea.7. W: Andrew, have you always been an English teacher?M: No, actually, I got my start as a French teacher. That was my first job.8. W: Hi, Andy. I didn’t see you in Professor Smith’s class yesterday. What happened?M: Well. I had a headache so I called him and asked for sick leave.9. W: How often do you go to your hometown?M: Not very often. I go there only on summer holidays and winter holidays.10. W: Charlie, do you know a restaurant called Bravo? The food there is excellent.M: Bravo...I know the name. But I’m not sure if it’s on George Street.第二部分听对话和短文回答问题你将听到一段对话和两篇短文，各听两遍。
2019-2020学年度第二学期期中考试八年级英语试卷及答案（可编辑）
2019/2020学年度第二学期期中考试八年级英语试题（本卷满分120分，考试时间：100分钟，考试形式：闭卷）第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共65分）一、听对话回答问题。
（计10分）本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍。
在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后你还有5秒钟的时间在屏幕上点击你认为最合适的备选答案。
在听到“嘀”的信号后，进入下一小题。
1. What are they talking about?A. B. C.2. What kind of books interests Tony?A. B. C.3. How do British people greet new friends?A. B. C.4. Who is Sandy's uncle?A. B. C.5. When did the woman start to skate?A. When she was seven.B. When she was six.C. When she was five.6. How many people saw the alien（外星人）?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.7. Where are the two speakers?A. In a library.B. In a museum.C. In a supermarket.8. Where was the girl when the UFO took off?A. In the supermarket.B. At home.C. In the classroom.9. Which book will Amy read first?A. Around the World in Eighty Days.B. The Hunchback of Notre Dame.C. Black Beauty.10. Where does Sandy get most of her books?A. Her school library.B. Sunshine Library.C. Sunshine Bookshop.听对话和短文答题（计10分）你将听到一段对话和两篇短文，各听两遍。
江苏省2019-2020学年八年级英语下学期期中测试卷(含答案)
16. A. excitedB. shyC. happyD. brave
17. A. remindB. teachC. guideD. cause
18. A. quicklyB. happilyC. aloneD. abroad
19. A. countriesB. citiesC. teamsD. families
20. A. dutyB. safetyC. technologyD. education
21. A. designB. spendC. collectD. save
22. A. NoddingB. RunningC. JumpingD. Speaking
Another cause of shyness could be20. As more and more people use the Internet, they21less time outside, talking to people. As a result, they lose practice at conversation.22to new people face to face can make them feel nervous.
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