新人教版英语八年级上册期中测试提高卷
注意事项：
本试卷共100分，考试时间90分钟。
一、单项选择（每小题1分，满分15分）
—How do you usually go to school
—I usually go to school ______ bike, but sometimes ______ foot.
A. by; on B. on; by C. with; on D. by; with
He ______ to the Great Wall with his parents last summer vacation.
A. go B. goes C. went D. will go
It's important ______ us to learn English well.
A. of B. for C. with D. to
—______ have you lived in this city
—For about 10 years.
A. How long B. How often C. How soon D. How far
My brother is good at ______ basketball. He plays it every weekend.
A. play B. plays C. playing D. played
She ______ in this school for 5 years. She likes her students very much.
A. teaches B. taught C. has taught D. will teach
If you ______ hard, you ______ good grades in the exam.
A. study; get B. will study; get C. study; will get D. will study; will get
He ______ TV when his mother came back home yesterday evening.
A. watch B. watches C. was watching D. is watching
This book ______ by Lu Xun. It's very popular.
A. writes B. wrote C. is written D. was written
—What ______ you ______ this time yesterday
—I was reading a storybook.
A. do; do B. did; do C. were; doing D. are; doing
My best friend often helps me ______ my English homework.
A. with B. in C. at D. for
He is ______ than his brother. He always makes people laugh.
A. funny B. funnier C. funniest D. the funniest
There ______ a football match on TV this evening. Let's watch it together.
A. is B. was C. will be D. are
—Could you please tell me ______ the nearest post office is
—Sure. It's on Main Street.
A. what B. how C. where D. when
He didn't go to bed ______ he finished his homework last night.
A. until B. because C. so D. if
二、完形填空（每小题2分，满分10分）
My name is Tom. I'm a student in Grade 8. I live in a small town with my parents. My school is not very far from my home, so I usually go to school 16 bike.
I have many hobbies. I like playing basketball and reading books. After school, I often play basketball with my friends on the playground. On weekends, I usually go to the 17 to borrow some interesting books.
My favorite subject is English. I like it because it's very 18 . Our English teacher, Miss Wang, is very kind and helpful. She always 19 her best to make her classes interesting. I often practice speaking English with my classmates after class.
Last year, I went to England with my parents. I visited many famous places and made some new friends there. I 20 a lot of English during my stay. I hope I can go there again someday.
I think my school life is very colorful and meaningful. I will work hard to make my dream come true.
A. by B. on C. in D. with
A. library B. classroom C. playground D. shop
A. difficult B. boring C. interesting D. easy
A. try B. tries C. tried D. will try
A. learn B. learns C. learned D. will learn
三、阅读理解（共20小题，满分20分）
阅读下列短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
（A）
My Dream Job
When I grow up, I want to be a doctor. I have always wanted to help people who are sick. My grandfather was a doctor, and he inspired me to become one too.
To become a doctor, I need to study hard. I will take science classes like biology, chemistry and physics. I also need to get good grades in high school and college. After college, I will go to medical school to learn more about medicine.
I know that being a doctor is not easy. Doctors work long hours and have a lot of responsibility. But I am willing to work hard because I want to make a difference in people's lives. I hope I can save many lives and help people stay healthy.
What does the writer want to be when he grows up
A. A teacher B. A doctor C. A scientist D. An engineer
Who inspired the writer to become a doctor
A. His father B. His mother C. His grandfather D. His teacher
What classes does the writer need to take to become a doctor
A. Science classes B. Math classes C. English classes D. History classes
Why is being a doctor not easy
A. Because doctors don't make much money.
B. Because doctors have to work long hours and have a lot of responsibility.
C. Because doctors have to go to school for many years.
D. Because doctors have to work on weekends.
What does the writer hope to do as a doctor
A. He hopes to make a lot of money.
B. He hopes to work in a big hospital.
C. He hopes to save many lives and help people stay healthy.
D. He hopes to travel around the world.
（B）
A Trip to the Zoo
Last Sunday, my family and I went to the zoo. We took a bus there. It took us about an hour to get there.
When we arrived at the zoo, we first went to see the pandas. They were very cute and lazy. They were eating bamboo. Then we went to see the lions. They were very strong and looked scary. We also saw many other animals, like tigers, elephants, monkeys and giraffes.
My favorite animal was the giraffe. It was very tall and had a long neck. It was eating leaves from a tall tree. I took many photos of the animals.
We stayed at the zoo for about three hours. We had a great time there. I hope I can go to the zoo again soon.
How did the writer's family go to the zoo
A. By car B. By bus C. By bike D. On foot
How long did it take them to get to the zoo
About 30 minutes B. About an hour
C. About two hours D. About three hours
What did the pandas look like
A. They were cute and lazy. B. They were strong and scary.
C. They were tall and had a long neck. D. They were small and clever.
What was the writer's favorite animal
A. The panda B. The lion C. The giraffe D. The monkey
How long did they stay at the zoo
About 30 minutes B. About an hour
C. About two hours D. About three hours
（C）
The Internet
The Internet is a very important part of our life now. We can do many things on the Internet. We can read news, send emails, chat with friends and do online shopping. We can also listen to music, watch movies and play games.
The Internet makes our life more convenient. We don't need to go to the library to read books or to the store to buy things. We can do all these things at home. However, the Internet also has some disadvantages. Some people spend too much time playing games online, which is bad for their health and study. Some people also get cheated online.
So we should use the Internet wisely. We should use it to learn and work, not just to play. We should also be careful when we make friends online.
What can we do on the Internet
A. Read news B. Send emails C. Chat with friends D. All of the above
Why is the Internet important
A. Because it makes our life more convenient.
B. Because it is free.
C. Because it is fast.
D. Because it is interesting.
What are the disadvantages of the Internet
A. Some people spend too much time playing games online.
B. Some people get cheated online.
C. It is bad for people's health and study.
D. All of the above.
How should we use the Internet
A. We should use it to play games.
B. We should use it wisely.
C. We should use it to chat with friends.
D. We should use it to do online shopping.
What is the main idea of the passage
A. The Internet is very important.
B. The Internet has many advantages.
C. The Internet has many disadvantages.
D. We should use the Internet wisely.
（D）
English Learning
English is a very important language. It is spoken all over the world. If you can speak English well, you can communicate with people from different countries.
There are many ways to learn English. You can learn it by reading English books, listening to English songs and watching English movies. You can also practice speaking English with your classmates and teachers.
It is important to practice English every day. You can set a goal for yourself, like learning 10 new words every day. You can also keep a diary in English. This will help you improve your writing skills.
Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when they learn a new language. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep practicing.
Why is English important
A. Because it is spoken all over the world.
B. Because it is easy to learn.
C. Because it is interesting.
D. Because it is useful.
What are the ways to learn English
A. Reading English books B. Listening to English songs
C. Watching English movies D. All of the above
Why is it important to practice English every day
A. Because it is easy.
B. Because it will help you improve your English skills.
C. Because it is interesting.
D. Because it is necessary.
What can you do to improve your writing skills
A. Learn 10 new words every day.
B. Keep a diary in English.
C. Practice speaking English.
D. Listen to English songs.
What should you do when you make mistakes
A. Be afraid of them.
B. Ignore them.
C. Learn from them and keep practicing.
D. Give up learning English.
四、词汇运用（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
A）根据括号中所给的汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。
He is a ______ (诚实的) boy. He never tells lies.
My mother is very ______ (忙碌的) every day. She has a lot of work to do.
It's ______ (重要的) for us to learn English well.
She is a ______ (友好的) girl. Everyone likes her.
He is very ______ (聪明的). He can solve difficult problems.
B）用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
My brother is ______ (tall) than me.
This story is ______ (interesting) than that one.
He is the ______ (good) student in our class.
I ______ (visit) my grandparents last weekend.
She ______ (watch) TV when I called her yesterday evening.
五、句型转换（按要求改写句子，每空一词）（共20分）
He usually walks to school.（改为同义句）
He usually goes to school ______ ______.
They will have a party next Sunday.（改为一般疑问句）
______ they ______ a party next Sunday
My favorite subject is English.（对划线部分提问）
______ ______ your favorite subject
He finished his homework at nine last night.（改为否定句）
He ______ ______ his homework at nine last night.
She has learned English for 5 years.（对划线部分提问）
______ ______ has she learned English
The book was written by Lu Xun.（改为主动语态）
Lu Xun ______ the book.
He is very young. He can't go to school.（合并为一句）
He is ______ young ______ go to school.
I will go to the park if it doesn't rain tomorrow.（改为同义句）
I will go to the park ______ it ______ tomorrow.
My mother often tells me stories.（改为现在进行时）
My mother ______ ______ me stories now.
He said, "I will go to Beijing next week."（改为间接引语）
He said that he ______ ______ to Beijing the next week.
六、书面表达（满分15分）
请以"My School Life"为题，写一篇英语短文，介绍你的学校生活。内容包括：
学校的基本情况（位置、设施等）；
你最喜欢的科目和老师；
你的课外活动；
你对学校生活的感受。
要求：
语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯；
书写工整、规范；
词数：80 - 100。
参考答案
一、单项选择
1-5 ACBAC 6-10 CCCDC 11-15 ABCCA
二、完形填空 1-5 AACBC
三、阅读理解
（A） 1-5 BCABC
（B） 6-10 BBACD
（C） 11-15 DADBD
（D） 16-20 ADBBC
四、词汇运用
A）
1. honest
2. busy
3. important
4. friendly
5. clever
B）
6. taller
7. more interesting
8. best
9. visited
10. was watching
五、句型转换
on foot
Will; have
What is
didn't finish
How long
wrote
too; to
unless; rains
is telling
would go
六、书面表达
My School Life
My school is located in the center of the city. It has a beautiful campus with many trees and flowers. There are several teaching buildings, a library, a gym and a playground.
My favorite subject is English. Our English teacher, Miss Li, is very kind and humorous. She always makes her classes interesting. I also like math because it's challenging.
After school, I often take part in different activities. I am in the school basketball team and we practice every Tuesday and Thursday. I also like reading books in the library.
I think my school life is very colorful and meaningful. I have made many good friends and learned a lot. I love my school very much.
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