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译林版八年级下册英语Units 1–4单元期中测试卷
一、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. ________ I was reading a novel last night, my brother was preparing for his English test.
A. If B. While C. Since D. Until
2. Have you ever visited the Palace Museum online —Yes. But I ________ there in person two years ago.
A. have been B. went C. go D. will go
3. The ________ tour around the world online made all of us feel ________.
A. amazed; amazing B. amazing; amazed
C. amazing; amazing D. amazed; amazed
4. I really don’t know ________ for the book report. Can you offer me some advice
A. what to write B. how to write C. when to write D. where to write
5. Great changes ________ in our city since the reform and opening up.
A. were taken place B. took place
C. have taken place D. have been taken place
6. He managed ________ the small village before the rainstorm came.
A. to reach B. reaching C. reach D. reached
7. —________ have you learned about different cultures through reading
—Since I became a middle school student.
A. How often B. How long C. How soon D. How far
8. We can click the mouse ________ we can see the old buildings more clearly.
A. so that B. such that C. in order to D. though
9. Many students have difficulty ________ classics in a short time.
A. understood B. to understand C. understand D. understanding
10. You ________ make any noise in the library, or you’ll disturb others.
A. may B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. can
11. My father used to walk to work, ________ now he usually takes the underground.
A. or B. and C. so D. but
12. The computer is used ________ information and communicate with others easily.
A. to search B. to searching C. for search D. searching
13. —Have you finished your book review ________ —No, not ________. I need one more hour.
A. yet; already B. already; yet C. yet; yet D. already; already
14. I found a group of small men ________ on the beach when I woke up.
A. stands B. to stand C. stood D. standing
15. Not only my sister but also I ________ interested in reading history novels.
A. is B. am C. are D. was
二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
My name is Tom. I live in a small city. Life has changed a lot here __1__ the past twenty years.
Twenty years ago, the city was very __2__. There were not many tall buildings. People __3__ went out on foot or by bike. The roads were narrow and dirty. There were few parks. Most people lived in small old houses. Many students had to walk a long way to school. Life was hard, __4__ people were happy.
Now everything is different. The city becomes __5__ and beautiful. There are many tall buildings and wide roads. People can travel around by bus, by underground or by car. It is much more __6__ than before.
There are many new parks, green trees and nice flowers everywhere. People can enjoy themselves in the parks after work. More and more people live in big and bright __7__.
With the help of the __8__, our life becomes easier. We can do many things at home. We can take online tours to visit famous places __9__ going out. We can also buy books, tickets and many other things on the Internet.
I like reading very much. I often borrow books from the library and I have no __10__ in reading interesting stories. Sometimes I write __11__ about my life and share them with my friends.
Our teachers often tell us to read more books. Reading is a good __12__. It can help us learn more about the world. We can also learn __13__ to write wonderful articles.
Life is much better now. I am happy to see the great __14__ of my city. I hope our city will become __15__ more beautiful in the future.
1. A. in B. since C. for D. on
2. A. large B. modern C. small D. noisy
3. A. usually B. never C. hardly D. sometimes
4. A. and B. but C. so D. or
5. A. older B. uglier C. dirtier D. cleaner
6. A. difficult B. crowded C. boring D. convenient
7. A. hotels B. houses C. offices D. schools
8. A. technology B. medicine C. art D. history
9. A. with B. by C. without D. from
10. A. idea B. way C. time D. difficulty
11. A. diaries B. songs C. games D. lessons
12. A. habit B. dream C. plan D. job
13. A. what B. how C. where D. when
14. A. changes B. problems C. mistakes D. difficulties
15. A. very B. quite C. much D. too
三、阅读理解（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。
A
Shanghai is one of the most famous and modern cities in China. It has developed from a small fishing town into a world-famous international city over hundreds of years.
Hundreds of years ago, Shanghai was just a small and quiet fishing village. Most people made a living by fishing and farming. The houses were low and simple. The streets were narrow and there were almost no tall buildings. People travelled mainly on foot or by boat. Life was slow and simple.
In the 19th century, Shanghai started to grow rapidly. It became an important business city. Many foreign companies came here and new buildings appeared. The city began to develop into a busy trading centre.
In recent years, Shanghai has changed completely. It has turned into a modern and amazing city with tall skyscrapers, wide roads and convenient transport. The underground system runs all over the city. People can travel by bus, car, high-speed train and even plane easily. Modern technology has made people’s daily life more convenient.
Shanghai is also a city with rich culture. It has old gardens, traditional streets and modern theatres. It mixes Eastern and Western cultures well. Every year, millions of tourists from all over the world visit Shanghai to enjoy its beauty and special culture.
Today, Shanghai is not only a business centre but also a window showing China’s fast development. It is still developing and will become even more wonderful in the future.
1. What was Shanghai like hundreds of years ago
A. A modern international city. B. A small fishing village.
C. A busy business centre. D. A city with many skyscrapers.
2. How did people in old Shanghai mainly make a living
A. By running companies. B. By fishing and farming.
C. By building houses. D. By travelling around.
3. When did Shanghai start to grow rapidly
A. In recent years. B. Hundreds of years ago.
C. In the 19th century. D. In ancient times.
4. Which of the following is TRUE about modern Shanghai
A. It has no convenient transport. B. It mixes Eastern and Western cultures.
C. There are no old gardens or traditional streets. D. Few tourists visit it every year.
5. What is the best title for the passage
A. The history and changes of Shanghai B. Famous cities in the world
C. Modern transport in Shanghai D. Life in a fishing village
B
Now we don’t need to travel far or spend too much money to visit world-famous places of interest. We can easily take online tours around the world just at home.
Last week, I took a wonderful online tour of the Palace Museum in Beijing. The website provided me with clear pictures and lively videos. I could enjoy the fantastic old buildings and amazing works of art. The online guide told me many interesting stories and long history of the Palace Museum. I learnt a lot about Chinese history and traditional culture from this special tour.
My cousin took an online tour of the Yellow Mountain. He said he could enjoy different natural views at different time of the day. He even “climbed” the mountain virtually and enjoyed the fantastic sea of clouds.
Online tours have many clear advantages. First, they save much time and money. We don’t need to buy tickets or spend long hours on the way. Second, we can visit any place at any time we like. Third, it is easy for us to learn more useful knowledge during the tour.
If you are interested in history or natural beauty, you can try online tours. They can open our eyes to the world and bring us wonderful experiences without going out.
6. Where did the writer take an online tour last week
A. Yellow Mountain. B. The Palace Museum. C. A hi-tech company. D. A small village.
7. What did the writer learn from the online tour
A. How to climb mountains. B. How to make videos.
C. Much about Chinese history and culture. D. How to travel by plane.
8. How many advantages of online tours are mentioned
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
9. Which is NOT the advantage of online tours
A. Saving time and money. B. Visiting places at any time.
C. Learning more knowledge. D. Meeting foreign friends in person.
10. What can we learn from the passage
A. Online tours are not helpful. B. We can learn nothing from online tours.
C. Online tours help us know the world better. D. We must go out to enjoy famous places.
C
Reading is a wonderful journey that can bring us not only fun but also the power to grow. For middle school students, choosing a good read and developing good reading habits is of great importance.
First of all, we should choose suitable and meaningful books. History books help us learn about the past and understand the world better. Classic novels teach us about life, courage and honesty. Science books open our eyes to the amazing nature and modern technology. We’d better stay away from bad books that are meaningless or harmful.
Secondly, we need to have right ways to read. For helpful books, we should read carefully and take notes. For storybooks, we can read quickly to enjoy the plots. We can also underline good sentences or write down our ideas while reading.
Many students say they are too busy with homework to read. In fact, we can manage to find some time. We can read for fifteen minutes before bed, or on the way to school. Keeping reading for twenty minutes every day will make a great difference.
Reading not only improves our vocabulary and writing skills, but also shapes our mind. A good book is like a wise teacher and a close friend. Let’s choose good reads, keep on reading and become better ourselves.
11. What kind of books are NOT mentioned as good reads
A. History books. B. Classic novels. C. Science books. D. Cartoon storybooks.
12. What should we do when we read helpful books
A. Read them very quickly. B. Read carefully and take notes.
C. Only enjoy the pictures. D. Never write down ideas.
13. What does the writer think of finding time to read
A. It’s almost impossible. B. We can manage to do it.
C. We need much money. D. It takes too much time.
14. Where can we find time to read according to the passage
A. During PE class. B. While having meals. C. Before bedtime. D. In midnight.
15. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. How to choose good reads and read well. B. How to write wonderful stories.
C. Different ways to borrow books. D. Busy life of middle school students.
四、信息还原（七选五）（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading is a very important skill for students. It can open our minds and bring us lots of fun. But many students say they don’t like reading or don’t know how to choose right books. 1
First, find a book that you are interested in. If you love animals, read books about animals. If you like stories, you can choose novels or storybooks. 2 You will never want to read it if the book is boring or too difficult.
Second, make a fixed reading plan. You can read for 20 minutes every day after finishing homework. 3 Only in this way can you make reading a good habit.
Third, learn to think while reading. You can write down your ideas or underline some beautiful sentences. 4 It helps you understand the book better and improve your writing skills.
Last, share your books with your friends. You can talk about the stories or ideas together. 5 Reading can be more enjoyable when you share it with others.
Start reading now and you will find a new world in books.
A. It is not a good idea to read for too long at a time.
B. Here are some useful ways to help you read better.
C. Never read books that are not right for you.
D. It is also helpful to write a short diary after reading.
E. Everyone around you likes reading very much.
F. Little by little, you will read faster and understand more.
G. You can also learn different opinions from each other.
五、词汇检测（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
A. 根据句意及首字母或汉语提示完成单词（每空一词）
1. The ________ (出版人) decided to print more copies of this popular novel.
2. I like c________ music better than pop music in my free time.
3. Which kind of books do you p________, storybooks or history books
4. It is ________ (普通的) for children to play online games after school.
5. Lucy is an ________ (优秀的) student and she is good at all subjects.
B. 用所给单词的适当形式填空
6. I ________ (learn) English for more than five years.
7. He managed ________ (finish) his homework before dinner.
8. The ________ (amaze) story made all of us excited.
9. We have great difficulty ________ (solve) this problem.
10. He is ________ (willing) to share his things with others, so he has few friends.
六、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。每题答案不超过10个单词。
Volunteering is becoming more and more popular among young people around the world. It means spending some of our free time helping others without asking for anything in return.
We can do different kinds of volunteer work in our daily life. Some students choose to help clean up parks, streets or public libraries. Others volunteer at old people’s homes, where they read newspapers, chat with the elderly or do some simple housework for them. Some also help look after homeless animals or raise money for poor children in far villages.
Volunteering does not require much money or great skills. What we need is kindness and patience. When we help others, we can also learn a lot. We can learn to care about people around us, understand the meaning of giving and feel the happiness of helping.
Some students worry that volunteer work will take up too much study time. In fact, we can do it on weekends or during holidays. Even several hours a month can make a big difference to someone in need. It not only helps others but also makes ourselves grow as better people.
1. What is volunteering according to the passage
2. Where do some students volunteer to help
3. What do we need most to be a volunteer
4. When can we do volunteer work
5. What can we learn from volunteering
七、书面表达（满分15分）
最近，你校英语社团正在开展“好书伴我成长”主题征文活动。请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文，分享你的阅读习惯与感悟，参加此次活动。
要点提示：
1. 你喜欢的书籍类型及原因；
2. 你的阅读时间和阅读方式；
3. 阅读带给你的收获。
要求：
1. 词数80–100；
2. 包含所有要点，可适当发挥；
3. 文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
参考答案：
一、1.B 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.D 10.C 11.D 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.B
二、1.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.D 11.A 12.A 13.B 14.A 15.C
三、1.B 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.C 11.D 12.B 13.B 14.C 15.A
四、1.B 2.C 3.F 4.D 5.G
五、1.publisher 2.classical 3.prefer 4.common 5.excellent 6.have learned/have learnt 7.to finish 8.amazing 9.solving 10.unwilling
六、1.Helping others for free. 2.At old people’s homes. 3.Kindness and patience. 4.On weekends or holidays. 5.Caring and the joy of giving.
七、略(答案不唯一)

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