南湖实验中学2022~2023学年度第一学期半期考试
八年级 英语
同学，你好！答题前请认真阅读以下内容：
本试卷共三个大题，满分90分，答题时间90分钟，考试形式为闭卷。
选择题为单项选择，错选、多选均不得分。
第I卷（选择题，共50分）
完形填空（共两节，16小题；每小题1分，共16分）
阅读下面一篇短文，从短文前的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一个为多余选项。
die B. through C. interesting D. mind E. Although F. percent G. together
We all know that many students often go online, but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.
The answers to our questions about watching television were also 1 . Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week. Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week. And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! 2 many students like to watch sports, game shows are the most popular.
It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows, but we think the best way to relax is 3 exercise. It is healthy for the 4 and the body. Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play 5 . And remember, “old habits 6 hard.” So start exercising before it’s too late.
阅读下面一篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
If you want to have true friends, you should be true friend yourself. Wonder 7 you can do？Here are some tips (建议):
Laugh and cry together.
Laughing with a friend is the best, 8 sometimes crying makes you closer (更亲密的). Don’t be 9 to be yourself when you stay with your friends. Show your true feelings with your friends. Then friends will know each other 10 better.
Be a nice gift giver.
Gift-giving isn’t just for birthdays or holidays — it can be a fun way of making your friends 11 special! But you don’t need to buy expensive gifts. Making things by yourself 12 you care, because you put time and ideas into the 13 .
Stand up for him or her.
If someone laughs at your friend, don’t just stand there quietly. Do 14 about it! You can try to 15 a smart way to solve (解决) the problem and make others look at your friend differently. Sometimes, it’s necessary 16 you to make him or her feel better. It may not be easy, but it’s what a good friend should do!
( )7. A. what
B. when
C. who
( )8. A. because
B. but
C. if
( )9. A. bored
B. tired
C. afraid
( )10. A. so
B. very
C. much
( )11. A. keep
B. feel
C. find
( )12. A. lets
B. wishes
C. shows
( )13. A. friends
B. birthdays
C. gifts
( )14. A. something
B. anything
C. everything
( )15. A. find
B. ask
C. start
( )16. A. of
B. for
C. to
第二部分 阅读理解（共三节，22小题；每小题2分，共44分）
第一节 阅读下面三个语篇，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Royal London Bike Tour This trip will help you learn about the Queen, the Queen’s family and great palaces (宫殿). We will also go to an English club. You can have a free talk with others. Time of day: morning/ afternoon (About 4 hours) Price: 28.2
Thames River Bike Tour We will enjoy London’s famous river during the trip and go to London’s oldest and largest food market (市场) before riding across Tower Bridge. Time of day: morning (About 4 hours) Price: 35.2
Changing of the Grand (警卫换岗仪式) Walking Tour The Changing of the Guard is a must-see in London. During the trip, our guide will find you the best place to see it and tell you the story behind it. Time of day: morning (About 2 hours) Price: 23.5
( )17. Visitors can ________ during the Royal London Tour.
A. meet the Queen’s family
B. visit a great palace
C. visit an English club
( )18. ________ will take visitors to the biggest food market.
A. Royal London Bike Tour
B. Thames River Bike Tour
C. Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
( )19. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Royal London Bike Tour is the most expensive of all.
B. Royal London Bike Tour takes people to the most places.
C. Changing of the Guard Walking Tour takes the least time.
( )20. The passage tells us about ________.
A. Facts and stories of London
B. some trips to visit London
C. ways to get to London
B
Many boys and girls love to watch TV. They spend many hours a day in front of TV sets. But many parents let their children watch TV only in special time.
TV shows are like books or movies. There are many kinds of shows, such as sitcoms, soap operas, sports shows, fashion shows, etc. A child can learn good things and bad things from them. Some shows help children to understand the news all over the world. Children don’t have to go to the zoo to see animals. Boys and girls can see sitcoms, sports shows and game shows at home. Some shows teach children how to cook or how to use tools(工具).
Many boys and girls think it is fun to watch TV, but it is also fun to read books, to play games or to visit friends.
( )21. Many boys and girls spend ________.
four hours on TV shows on Sunday
many hours a day in front of the TV sets
six hours on TV shows every day
( )22. Many parents ________.
don’t let their children watch TV
ask their children to watch TV
let their children watch TV in special time
( )23. From TV, boys and girls can________.
learn good things and bad things
learn nothing
learn good things
( )24. What does the writer think of the TV shows
They are good for children
They are bad for children
Some of them are good for children. Others are not.
C
Many people enjoy biking. But there is a lot to think about before you buy a bike. There are many kinds of bicycles to choose from. And it is good to ask an expert before you buy a bike.
Different bicycles are designed to do different things. Some of them are made to be ridden on smooth(平坦的) roads. Others are designed to be ridden on rocky roads, and some bikes can be ridden on both.
If you want a bike, you need to get the right kind of bike. First, ask yourself where you plan to ride it On city streets On mountain trails Or both Choose the bike for your needs.
Next, be sure you get the right size of bike for yourself. Professional bicycle stores will take time to measure (测量) each customer. Then they put the measurements in a computer. The computer will suggest a good size.
Besides the kind of bike and size, you also need the right fit. This means you need to choose things like handlebars(把手) and a seat.
Finally you need to know how to ride your bike. You need to sit the right way, and position (放置) your body correctly. You should be comfortable when riding. A professional shop assistant in a bike store can help you with these things. Then you will be ready to hit the road.
( )25. We can probably find this article from a________
A. magazine B. storybook C. notebook
( )26. What will you think about first before you buy a bike according to the passage
A. The kind of bicycle your friends have.
B. The color of bicycle you would like.
C. The place you want to ride the bicycle in.
( )27. The underlined word them in Paragraph 2 means
A. bicycles B. kinds C. roads
( )28. What is the best title of the passage
How to ride a bicycle.
How to choose a bicycle.
How to sell a bicycle.
第二节 阅读下面一篇短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一个为多余选项。
Do you think that you are not outgoing enough Are you too shy to make friends
29 . They will help you.
Feel comfortable.
Always be clean. Take a shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes. 30 . Then your friends will like you very much.
Smile more often.
Try to smile more often at people. It will make them think that you are friendly. Then people want to talk to you more even if they don’t know you.
Just talk.
Some people worry about talking because they think, “What am I going to talk about with that person ” 31 . They just go up to people and say what they think.
32 .
You can’t just talk all the time. You have to listen to others and give your ideas. Let them know you care about them.
Read the news.
33 . Surf the Internet for news and information, and talk about them when you are with your friends.
Your friends will like you very much. They must make you feel good and comfortable. Don’t just stay at home and do nothing. Listen to people. Read the following rules. Outgoing people don’t even(甚至) think about it.
第II卷 （非选择题，共40分）
阅读下面一篇短文，根据其内容填空。
Should friends be different or the same Different people have different ideas. The following is what four of my classmates say.
My name is Susan. I am outgoing. I like to have friends who are similar to me. Both my best friend Linda and I like traveling. We went to Italy with our families last summer vacation. We stayed there for two weeks. Next year we want to go to Paris.
My name is Mary. I like to have friends who are different from me. My best friend Betty is shorter and more outgoing than me. I am quiet and I like reading very much. Betty likes sports and she plays ping-pong well.
I am Peter. I like to have friends who are like me. It can be very helpful. I’m a little quiet and my good friend Rick is quiet,too. Sometimes I don’t know what to do with my problems and he can tell me what I should do, because he knows about me better than people who are different from me.
I’m Bill. I have both kinds of friends. I think it is important. That makes my life more interesting.
Susan stayed in Italy for _______________.
Betty is good at _______________.
Mary is ________________ than Betty.
Bill thinks it is important to have both kinds of friends because his life can become ______________.
______________ think friends should be the same.
第三部分 写作（共四节，16小题；第一、二、三节每小题1分，第四节15分，共30分）
第一节 根据语境，用所给词的适当形式填空。
39. If you sleep ______ (little) than eight hours, you will feel tired.
40. What an ______ (enjoy) trip this is!
41. When he was young, he was ______ (talent ) in art.
42. In summer, we can go swimming (one) a week.
43. They have good (serve). We all like to go there.
第二节 根据语境，选择恰当的短语完成下列各句。其中有一个为多余的短语。
make sure In fact so far such as came out Because of
, there’s lots of food waste in some eating shows.
You must your answer is right.
Tom has learned five languages .
John’s new book ________ last month.
__________ the heavy rain, I was late for school.
第三节 根据中文意思，补全英语译文（每空限填一词，缩写算一词）。
格蕾丝，你去哪儿度假了？
Grace, where did you go
今天早上我和我的家人到达了马来西亚的槟城。
I______ ______ Penang in Malaysia this morning with my family.
才艺节目正在变得越来越受欢迎。
Talent shows more and more popular.
这两家服装店有一个共同的特征。
These two clothing stores have one thing .
你应该认真对待你的学习。
You should your study .
第四节 书面表达
每年的8月8日是“全民健身日”，为了让运动更加深入人心，某英文杂志的“运动与健康”栏目正在以“Let’s do exercise together”为题，向广大中学生征文。请你根据下面表格中的要点提示写一篇文章，向该栏目投稿。
运动的重要性 运动的时间与方式
保持健康 学习好 …… 上学时步行或骑自行车 体育课做各种锻炼（跑步、打篮球……） 周末与朋友去爬山、游泳等 ……
要求：1. 短文需包含要点提示中所有信息，并适当发挥；
2.词数：70左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Let’s do exercise together
It’s very important for us to do exercise.
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Let’s do exercise and have a healthy habit!
