浙江杭州上城区四校八年级上学期期中英语试卷
When shopping in a store, I met a boy. When I saw him waving his hands excitedly in the air and shouting in a loud voice, “ Mommy, I’m here,” I knew he was mentally challenged.
I asked his name and he said proudly, “ My name is Denny and I’m shopping with my mother.” “Wow,” I said, “ That’s a cool name. How old are you, Denny?”
“ How old am I now, Mommy?” he asked his mother. “ You’re fifteen years old, Denny; now be a good boy and let the man pass by.” I continued to talk to Denny for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes dance with excitement because he was the center of someone’s attention.
Denny’s mom thanked me for talking with her son. She told me that most people wouldn’t even look at him, let alone talk to him. I told her that it was my pleasure and then I said, “ There are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in the garden, however, ‘Blue roses’are very rare and should be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness（独特性）. Denny is a ‘Blue ses’and if someone doesn’t stop and smell that rose with their heart and kindness, then they’ve missed a chance to appreciate the beauty.”
She was silent for a second, and then went away with tears in her eyes.
Where did the writer meet the boy?
| A．In the street | B．In a store |
| C．In a garden | D．In a school |
What’s wrong with the boy?
| A．He didn’t know his name and age |
| B．There was something wrong with his mind |
| C．He lost his way |
| D．He couldn’t find his mother. |
What do you think of the writer?
| A．Kind | B．Brave | C．Clever | D．Honest |
What does the underlined word “ rare” mean?
| A．Beautiful | B．Not seen very often |
| C．Not done very often | D．Not waited very long |
What can we learn from the underlined sentence?
| A．He was so excited that his eyes could dance |
| B．He was excited because his eyes caught someone’s attention. |
| C．He was excited because someone was talking with him |
| D．He was excited because someone paid attention to his eyes. |
Jeff Corwin is a scientist and author. He does these jobs with one life goal: to help save animals and their habitats. His latest book,100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth’s Most Endangered Species, is a collection of stories about animals on the edge(边缘) of extinction. Corwin recently talked to TFK kid reporter Sarah Horbacewicz.
| Reporter: How would you describe your job? Corwin: My job is to travel around, look at animals and tell their stories. |
| Reporter: When did you know this is what you wanted to do? Corwin: I knew that when I was 6 years old. My dad was a police officer, and we lived in the city. I really enjoyed the time when I could go to the quiet countryside. The day that I saw my very first wild snake, I knew that’s what I would do for the rest of my life. I didn’t know if I would be a teacher or a zookeeper, but I know I would have a life connected with (与……有关) nature. |
| Reporter: Why did you write the book? Corwin: We’re losing species (物种) very fast. I wanted to show people that while we are in a very serious situation, we are not at the point of no return. If we make big changes, we may have the chance to save what remains. |
| Reporter: Is it true that humans are the reason that many of these animals are in danger? Corwin: Human beings have a powerful effect on every other living thing. The challenge is to make that effect a positive one. |
Jeff Corwin is a(n) __________.
| A．teacher | B．author | C．police officer | D．zookeeper |
Jeff Corwin’s life goal is to __________.
| A．protect the environment |
| B．do some scientific researchers |
| C．save animals and their habitats |
| D．let more people know about nature |
The underlined word “extinction” means “________” in Chinese.
| A．灭绝 | B．生存 | C．冬眠 | D．饥饿 |
What does the underlined sentence mean?
| A．Human beings are now in danger. |
| B．We can’t save the endangered species. |
| C．Humans can’t deal with serious situations. |
| D．We can make some changes to save the endangered animals. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the reading?
| A．Corwin lived in the city when he was young. |
| B．Corwin has been trying his best to help save animals and their habitats. |
| C．It isn’t true that humans can have a positive effect on other living things. |
| D．The first time Corwin saw the wild snake, he knew what to do for the rest of his life. |
Do you know why different animals or pests have their special colors? Colors in them seem to be mainly used to protect themselves.
Some birds like eating locusts (蝗虫), but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors with the change of the colors of crops. When crops are green, locusts look green. But as the harvest time comes, locusts change into the same brown color as crops have. Some other pests whose colors are different form plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves for lives and appear only at night.
If you study the animals’ life, you’ll find the main use of colors is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be easily seen by hunters because their colors are much like the trees.
Colors are useful not only on the land, but also in the sea. A kind of fish in the sea can give out a kind of black liquid (液体) when the fish face danger. The liquid spreads over quickly, so they cannot be found by their enemies and can quickly swim away. That is why they live safely though they are not strong at all.From the passage, we can know that ________.
| A．locusts are big animals |
| B．Locusts are easily found by birds |
| C．Locusts are dangerous to their enemies |
| D．Locusts can change their colors to protect themselves |
Those pests with different colors from plants have to ________ to keep out of danger.
| A．change their colors |
| B．hide in the day time and appear at night |
| C．move quietly |
| D．hide at night and appear in the day time |
Bears and lions can keep safe because _______.
| A．their colors are much like the trees |
| B．they move quickly |
| C．they are very strong |
| D．they live in forests |
According to the passage, the fish can keep safe because ________.
| A．they can change their colors |
| B．they can give out a kind of liquid |
| C．they are strong enough |
| D．they swim faster than any other fish |
Which is the best title for this passage?
| A．The colors of the seasons |
| B．Animals on the land and in the sea |
| C．The main use of colors for animals and pests |
| D．How to keep safe in the sea |
（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
请仔细阅读1—5小题，从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E、F)中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。首先，请阅读以下某时尚杂志提供的几条护发建议：阅读下面几种的情况介绍，并为他们匹配合适的建议。
It`s very important to keep your hair healthy. Here are five ways for you.
Good fats are also called necessary fatty acids which the body can’t produce naturally. Eating these types of fats will help improve healthy skins, nails, teeth, and hair. They can be found in the form of oil, or in food such as seeds, nuts.
Hair is nothing more than dead protein(蛋白质).But that doesn’t mean that it is not important. A lack of it can cause slow growth and thinning, where on the contrary, getting enough amounts can help growth. Good choices to include in the diet would be eggs, meats, tofu, fish and beans.
There are a handful of vitamins that have been known to be effective for healthy hair. Some of them include vitamins A, B, C and E, and iron. Other than in extra form, these nutrients can also be found naturally in fruits, peppers, low-fat dairy products, green vegetables and whole grains. A large salad can be made with the inclusion of a lot of these foods.
Getting enough exercises can help improve hair growth. Aim to get at least 20-30 minutes of exercise ever day. It can be walking, jogging, weight training, and biking.
Right after you brush your teeth, brush your hair as well. Brushing hair fifty hundred strokes before bed can help remove pollutants and dirt while also stimulating circulation. Also, natural oils are released which will add more sheen(光泽) and oxygen to your hair．
| A. Take your vitamins. B. Remember to brush before bed C. Wash your hair now and then. D. Get your protein. E. Exercises are very important. F. Eat good fats. |
完形填空 (共15小题，每小题1分, 满分15分)
Everyone needs friends. But do you know to find real friends and keep it? An American writer Sally tells young students some good ways to find .
Sally says findings friendship is just like a tree. You plant the seed and it to make it grow.
She says you should first choose someone who can be a friend. It doesn’t matter whether he has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and . If you have a bad day, a good friend should _____ your complaints and do his to help you. If you want to make friends with someone, you should make each other . But things cannot always be happy. the best friends may have quarrels. What should you do when you with your friend? You may try to have an honest talk with him or her when there is no one around. If your friend want to talk, you can write a letter to tell him or her how you are feeling.
Sally also tells us some small but important things, example, celebrating your friend’s success. Remember that friendship is important in your .Life is great if you have friends.
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（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
“Today is my birthday”, Sarah said. “I hope there will be a big party all my friends!” She looked around the house,
nobody was there. She was sad that her parents and friends forgot
(she) birthday.
She decided to have a party on her own. “I’ll invite my dolls and my favorite Teddy Bear to my party.” Sarah gave all her dolls a ride to the party in her wagon(马车). She also (make) a cake by
(she).
“Now I need a special gift for my birthday! It will be the most beautiful gift I have had!” Sarah said proudly, but she began to feel sad again her friends were not at her party. Then she ran upstairs to prepare the gift. When she
(come) back, nothing was there! “Where is my cake? Where are my dolls?” She was
(surprise). Just then, her parents and friends came out. “Surprise, Sarah! Here is your birthday party,” they said
(happy). Of course they didn’t
(forget) her birthday!
单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Jane isn’t very o__________. She often stays at home and reads some books.
We took q_______ a few photos in the park yesterday.
Can you find any d___________ between the twins?
An elephant is much heavier t__________ a pig.
Can you tell me the r__________ why you are late for school today?
- Do you like sports news?
- Yes, I do. But my sister can’t s__________ it.Tony and Tommy are twins. That’s why they have many things in c___________.
There will be a chess c__________ next week. Are you interested in it?
It’s n__________ for me to learn how to swim. It’s a skill for life.
She showed her t__________ for singing and won the first prize.
书面表达（共1小题，满分15分）
Lucy和Lily是寄宿在中国家庭来自美国的留学生，她们是孪生姐妹，请你代表交流学校介绍她们。请根据下表写一篇介绍她们的短文，内容可适当发挥，80词左右。
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| Tall, long curly hair |
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| Speak Chinese |
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| Help Chinese mum do housework |
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Lucy |
Lily |
| Sing and dance |
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| Do sports |
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☆☆☆ |
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| Outgoing |
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| Like going hiking with friends |
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| Like staying at home |
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Lucy and Lily are twins.
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