群星外国语学校八年级暑期学力检测英语试题卷
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一．完形填空（本题有 AB两篇共 30小题，每小题 1分，共 30分）
A
Emily was an eighth grader. To finish her homework, she had to do some
volunteer service(服务) in an old people's home for a week.
One Monday, Emily went to the old people's home after school. To help old
people, she should spend an hour every weekday with an old lady, Mrs Blair. Emily
then went __1__ her room.
Emily __2__ awkwardly(尴尬地) in front of the lady. She said, "Good afternoon, I'm Emily."
"Good afternoon, Emily. Feel free to sit." Mrs Blair smiled.
Emily didn't know what to say.
"Tell me about __3__, Emily."
“Well," Emily started, "I don't have any grandparents, so I don't know much about __4__ people.
I love acting. I am here __5__ I need to get a good grade for my class.”
Mrs Blair didn't mind. "Many teenagers, don't __6__ old people like me. I'm going to change
that, and you may find some surprise from old people. __7__ me anything."
"What was your job " Emily asked.
"I was a Broadway __8__ in the 1950s," Mrs Blair answered.
“Cool! Can you tell me about it " Emily asked.
"Back then, only the __9__ actor could wear a special bracelet(手镯). I was the greatest of all
the plays, so I __10__ wore the bracelet , now I still have it."
Emily smiled with Mrs Blair and listened to other stories. She loved Mrs Blair's stories, so she
__11__ to come earlier the next day.
A week went by. As she left, Emily was __12__ to say goodbye.
"You can visit me at any time," Mrs Blair hugged her. "It's my __13__ to you," She handed a
small box to Emily. Emily __14__ opened the box and was surprised to see what was inside. It's the
bracelet that Blair wore. Mrs Blair smiled, "It was my __15__ , now it's yours. You will be a big star
in Broadway one day."
1.A.around B.into C.across D.through
2.A.sat B.stood C.acted D.danced
3.A.myself B.herself C.yourself D.himself
4.A.strange B.nice C.old D.successful
5.A.or B.if C.but D.because
6.A.care about B.look for C.cheer up D.agree with
7.A.Ask B.Show C.Pass D.Write
8.A.doctor B.actor C.writer D.manager
9.A.best B.oldest C.tallest D.thinnest
10.A.often B.never C.always D.sometimes
11.A.dreamed B.learnt C.decided D.stopped
12.A.sad B.bored C.excited D.surprised
13.A.hope B.gift C.plan D.advice
14.A.shyly B.secretly C.worriedly D.carefully
15.A.job B.idea C.chance D.dream
B
I live in a city in the west of China. It is difficult to get jobs there and good jobs are even
__16__ to find. Many people can't even buy an old, second-hand car __17__ they have to walk a long
way to work.
Yesterday I __18__ one of these people when I was driving home. The man was going back
home from work, walking down the road. He was tired and trying to __19__help from the passing
cars. Two cars in front of me drove past him. __20__wanted to do the same.
But when I saw the poor man, I kept thinking of him, especially his eyes—there was __21__sad
in them. I thought about it for a moment. __22__I drove back and gave him a ride.
As I drove along, we had a(an) __23__and then I learnt that the man was trying all his best to
raise(喂养) his __24__. He just got a temporary(临时的) job. So he didn't have enough money to pay
for the house and food.
But when we came closer to his house, I saw his tired eyes become bright. They were not
__25__any more. His little girl was playing in the front garden and __26__into her dad’s arms when
he was out of the __27__. I was almost lost in that happy moment. I smiled, said __28__to them and
wished them future happiness. Then I __29__.
The journey to my home was __30__, but on that day it became very short.
16. A. easier B. harder C. faster D. greater
17. A. or B. but C. because D. so
18. A. called B. chose C. saved D. saw
19. A. ask for B. point at C. pick up D. look after
20. A. He B.I C. They D. We
21 A. anything B. everything C. nothing D. something
22. A. Carelessly B. Finally C. Luckily D. Lately
23 A. sleep B. meal C. conversation D. accident
24. A. family B. friends C. class D. cousins
25. A. beautiful B. rude C. happy D. sad
26. A. climbed B. looked C. put D. ran
27. A. bus B. car C. taxi D. train
28. A. goodbye B. hello C. sorry D. yes
29 A. left B. stayed C. shouted D. arrived
30. A. boring B. interesting C. long D. hard
二．阅读理解（本题共 20小题，每小题 2分，共 40分）
A
Online learning is a good way to learn a language. By using the Internet, you can practise at any
time of the day or night for as many minutes or hours as you have. You can practise anywhere—at
home, on the bus or in the park.
Here are some websites (网站) for you to learn English online.
MOOEC
MOOEC has courses for learners at all levels. The courses are short If you’re not sure if online
study is right for you, MOOEC is a good place to start, because it will just take a little bit of your
time. People in Australia built the website, so there are some courses about Australia and its history.
Future Learn
You may learn many online courses by yourself, but you can talk with other people and practise
your spoken English while taking courses on FutureLearn.With more than one million users, it's easy
to find someone to talk with you.
Duolingo
As a free language learning website, Duolingo is a great choice for beginners to learn vocabulary
and grammar. It’s not very useful if you have learned some English before.
engVid
This website offers free video lessons. They are mainly about English conversations. So if you
want to make a fluent (流利的) conversation, the website is a good choice for you.
31.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A.What online learning is. B.How to learn a language online.
C.The advantages of leaning online. D. The importance of leaning a new language.
32.For an English leaner who is interested in Australia, ____________ is the best choice.
A.FutureLearn B.Duolingo C.engVid D.MOOEC
33.We can learn that the courses on Duolingo are ____________.
A.short and cheap B. easy and free C.useful but difficult D. interesting but expensive
34.The writer writes the passage mainly to_________.
A. advise readers to learn English online
B.compare the four English learning websites
C.tell readers how to find useful websites to learn English
D.show why online learning is good way to lean English
B
One morning. I was on the underground going to work. A voice came over the
speaker. It said, “This stop is Shady Grove Park”. I heard a little voice repeat (重复) it
and looked down. A young girl said it again, “This stop is .….” Carefully and slowly,
and with a little roll of her hand, she said it over and over again. It was like she was
teaching a little child.
Then I understood. She wasn't teaching a child. She was teaching her mother! I listened and
heard the mother talk to someone in English. She said that she was Japanese and that she was
learning English from her daughter. The mother certainly could talk in English, but she still had a
long way to go. Being Japanese, she said that she had problems with “th”and “t”sounds. Luckily, her
daughter was very patient(耐心的). When she finally got them right, her daughter smiled and gave
her a high five.
At the next stop, the mother said the name of the stop with perfect pronunciation, “This stop is
the Railroad Station.”
It was a cute start to my day. All day, I thought of that girl and her mother and felt happy. The
girl cold speak three languages. Japanese, English, and French. and she could speak English as well
as native speakers! She taught her mum English very patiently all the way. Most special, however,
was the mother's willingness (意愿) to learn from her daughter.
35.Where did the story happen
A.In a park B.At a bus stop. C.On the underground. D. In a language school.
36. How did the girl help her mum learn English
A.By telling her mum some English stories.
B. By letting her mum learn from a little child.
C. By asking her mum to talk to others in English.
D. By repeating the words she heard to her mum.
37.The underlined word “problem” means things that_______.
A.are difficult B.are dangerous C.one wants to know D.happen very often
38.What do we know about the mother
A.She came from France.
B.She could speak three languages.
C. She couldn't pronounce “Railroad Station” right.
D.She enjoyed learning English from her daughter.
C
It's said that cats are not just pets to us all these years. They are, in fact,
learning from their owners(主人) and taking them as models. Scary, huh
A new study from the University of Messina shows that indoor cats who live
closely to their owners copy the lives of their owners. For example, they sleep at the
same time and eat at the same time. Just like a parent for a child, the same is true for a cat owner and
his cat.
Many owners think their cats are as family members, so they spend much time with cats, hoping
to give the best care and love for their cats. This is one of reasons the cats learn from their owner's
actions(行为).
Another reason is that cats are clever animals with a long memory(记忆). Jane Brunt, director of
the Catalyst Council, told Discovery News. "Cats watch us and notice our actions, knowing where
their food is and what time to eat meals, where the washing areas are and how to open the cupboard
door that's closed. "
A new study also shows that cats understand 25-35 basic men's words, such as food, eat, sit, no,
stay, and stand. If owners train a cat to learn these words, cats will get closer to them. But in fact, cats
can't understand our 'meows'.
So try to do better when you are in front of cats. If you spend a lot of time searching the kitchen,
your cat will copy you and take food to its bowl for the night meal, too. That’s why cat owners and
cats overweight rates(肥胖率) often seem to synchronize.
Next time you reach for your kitchen, think twice. If your cat is watching, maybe she will
overeat as well.
39. The text is mainly about ________________.
A. cats and owners B. cats and home C. cats and language D. cats and parents
40. According to the passage, what does the underlined word "synchronize" mean
A. change quickly B. go down C. get lower D. be the same
41. According to the passage, which of the following is True
A. Cats can learn from men's actions. B. Cat can't find food from closed cupboard.
C. Cats are always looking at their owners. D. Cats understand most of our language.
42. The writer will probably agree that ________________.
A. people need to live with the cats
B. children can keep cats in their houses
C. people should share the story of cats and men
D. pet owners should have healthier ways of life
D
When you have a different opinion with your friend, what should you do One
of the ways is to talk to your friend and tell him or her how you're feeling. It's
always important to share your feeling with your friend.
Of course, sometimes friends do drift apart. As we grow older, our interests
change and sometimes this means that a friendship may not be as close as it once was. This also
means that you, too, may find a different group of friends to spend time with.
Then what should you do to keep friends One helpful thing is to be sure you let others know
you like them. Smile, talk to them, listen with interest and praise them for the things you like about
them. People naturally like to make friends with the people who understand and enjoy them.
It's also important to remember that you should always be yourself. Sometimes when you focus
on “keeping friends”, you might begin to do things or act in some ways that aren’t normally part of
your personality. What’s more, if your friend is unfriendly to you, that doesn’t mean you should
become unkind to other people. If keeping a friendship means you have to become someone who you
aren’t, that friendship isn’t worth(值得) keeping.
43.When you have a different opinion with your friends, you should ____________.
A.keep quiet and have a good rest B.tell how you’re feeling to them
C.keep away from them for days D.go to your parents for help
44.The underlined words “friends do drift apart” in the second paragraph mean ____________.
A.friends often help each other B.friends may fight with each other
C.your friends may make you sad or angry D.the friendship between you and your friends ends
45.What should you do when keeping friends
A.Praise and enjoy your friends. B.Do things just like your friends do.
C.Say something that is bad to your friends. D.Try to do everything that your friends like.
46.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.It's important to agree with our friends sometimes.
B.People shouldn't lose themselves to keep friends.
C.It isn't worth keeping a good friendship with others.
D.We are encouraged to be hurtful to unfriendly people.
E
Maybe you don’t want to carry a bag around. But you still need somewhere to put your
cellphone and your pencil box. Why not try a pair of baggy pants These pants have lots
of big pockets!
Baggy pants are popular today. It’s because they’re comfortable and easy to wear.
Young skaters are free to move around when they are in baggy pants. Hip-hop kids see
baggy pants as part of their style.
Many people like wearing tight (紧的) trousers as well. But baggy pants are still popular. Why
Because if you are not slim enough, tight pants may show your big belly (肚子) or fat legs!
Baggy pants look loose (宽松的 ) and wide. When someone wears them, it’s just like they are
wearing a big bag! US teenagers like to put on baggy pants. They often match them with large
T-shirts, baseball hats and a pair of sneakers.
Young people in the US first started to wear baggy pants around the 1970s. They were usually
rebellious (叛逆的) kids and liked to listen to rock music. They wanted to show they were different
from other people. The young people didn’t like the clean look. They thought baggy pants made them
look very cool.
47. Why are baggy pants popular today
A. Because they’re comfortable and easy to wear.
B. Because they don’t have any pockets.
C. Because baggy pants are part of pop culture.
D. Because they make people look healthy.
48. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “slim” in Paragraph 3
A. heavy B. thin C. cool D. tall
49. According to the last paragraph, why did young people in the 1970s choose baggy pants
A. To use them as bags. B. To match their large T-shirts.
C. To keep themselves warm. D. To show they were different.
50. What’s this passage mainly about
A. Different kinds of baggy pants. B. What people wear to match baggy pants.
C. Teenagers’ dressing styles. D. Why baggy pants are popular.
三．任务型阅读（本题有 5小题，每小题 1分，共 5分）
请从以下 5个选项中选出符合各段意思的小标题（选项中有一项是多余的），
Forests are very beautiful places but they can be dangerous as well. You should get ready when
you go to the forest. Remember these important things. They can help you.
51.____________________
Climb a hill so that you can see over the top of the trees. When you find a hill, look to see if
there is a river. You can go along the river and walk out of the forest.
52.____________________
If you need to spend the night in the forest, don't camp near trees or too close to the rivers. They
are not safe all the time.
53.____________________
It's hot in the forest so it's important to drink much water. You can boil some water from a river
to make it clean and safe to drink.
54.____________________
Don't worry too much. Think about how you will feel when you can be back with your family,
55.____________________
The sun and the stars can help you to find your way out of the forest.
Remember these ways and your trip to the forest will be a lot safer!
A.Look up at the Sky
B. Try to Think of Happy Things
C. Always Have Plans
D. Find a Hill
E. Drink Lots of Clean Water
F. Make a Safe Camp
四、词汇运用（本题有 15小题, 每小题 1分, 共 15分）
A. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。每词限用一次。
against warm north especially pronounce
56. These birds from Sichuan will fly to the ______________in a week to find food.
57. Chinese Women's Table Tennis Team won the game _____________Australia.
58. The car will be quite small, ____________if you have children to travel with you.
59. Read the new word again and again until you remember the ______________.
60. The weather is getting ____________and more parents take their children out for fun.
B. 根据短文内容和所给中文提示, 用单词的正确形式完成以下短文。
Last year, I did not like my English class, every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke
so quickly that I couldn't understand her most of the time. 61_____________(使 ...完整 ) English
sentences in class was also difficult for me.
Then one day I watched a movie as 62.___________(通常的). It was a famous English movie
called Toy Story. I fell in love with it! So I began to watch other English movies. I could not
understand them at first, but the body language of actors helped me to get the 63._____________(可
能的) meanings. I also found I could get the meaning by listening to the 64.____________(关键性的)
words. My 65._____________( 词 汇 量 )got bigger as well by learning from English
66.___________(电台 ). I learned expressions like "It's a piece of cake. " "You are as old as a
67._____________(小山 ) "I did not understand these sentences at first, so l looked them up in a
dictionary and I plan 68. __________（练习）them every day. Now my teacher was pleased with my
homework. I feel 69.______________( 自 信 的 ) in English than before. I believe I
70.______________(改善) my English in the future.
五．语法填空（本题有 10小题, 每小题 1分, 共 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。
Once you decide to study in the US, you should know which city is right
for you. Let's look into one of the most famous 71.__________ (America)
cities-Seattle. Seattle is 72._______ large coastal city with about 3. 2 million
people. Because of 73._________(it) green forests. Seattle is a good place to
have outdoor activities such as camping, 74.__________ (climb), hiking and so
on.
There's always something to do in Seattle. You'll be 75.___________(interest) in film festivals,
fan clubs and concerts. Hundreds of films around the world are shown during the Seattle
International Film Festival. 76._________ wonderful it is! When you study in Seattle, it is important
77._____________(have) a university experience. Seattle is the home to lots of famous
78.___________(university) which will surely meet your needs. If you want to learn
79.____________(much) information about Seattle, search on the Internet. But do remember to take
an umbrella because it 80.____________(rain)from time to time.参考答案
1-15 BBCCD AABAC CABDD
16-30 BDDAB DBCAD DBAAC
31-34 CDBA 35-38 CDAD 39-42 ADAD 43-46 BDAB 47-50 ABDD
51-55 DFEBA
词汇运用：
56. north 57. against 58. especially 59. pronunciation 60. warmer
61. Completing 62. usual 63. possible 64. key 65.vocabulary
66. radios 67. hill 68. to practice 69. more confident
70. will improve
语法填空：
71. American 72. a 73. its 74. climbing 75. interested
76. How 77. to have 78. universities 79. much/more 80. rains八年级英语暑期学力检测答题卷
一．完型（每小题1分，共30分）
A 篇：
1.__________ 2.__________ 3.____________ 4.___________ 5.__________
6.__________ 7.__________ 8.____________ 9.___________ 10.__________
11.__________ 12.__________ 13.____________ 14.___________ 15.__________
B 篇：
16._____________17._____________18.____________19.____________20.____________
21._____________22._____________23.____________24.____________ 25.____________
26._____________27._____________28.____________29.____________ 30.____________
二．阅读理解（A-E 篇，每小题 2 分，共 40 分）
31._____________32._____________33.____________34.____________35.____________
36._____________37._____________38.____________39.____________ 40.____________
41._____________42._____________43.____________44.____________ 45.____________
46._____________47._____________48.____________49.____________50.____________
三．任务型阅读（每小题 1 分，共 5 分）
51._____________52._____________53.____________54.____________ 55.____________
四．词汇运用（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
56._____________57._____________58.____________59.____________60.____________
61._____________62._____________63.____________64.____________ 65.____________
66._____________67._____________68.____________69.____________ 70.___________
五．语法填空（每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
71._____________72._____________73.____________74.____________ 75.____________
76._____________77._____________78.____________79.____________ 80.____________
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