2022-2023學年廣東省廣州實驗外語學校八年級（上）期中英語試卷
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語言知識及運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)：語法選擇
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1．Inventions can be either big or small.Big inventions （1）
the TV and the computer make us （2）them all the time.There are also several small things around us. （3），we are seldom aware （4）jye.aim.The following （5）two small inventions.They are as （6）as big inventions.
A paper clip helps hold pieces of paper together without （7）a hole.A big paper clip was put up in Norway （8）people remember the inventor of the paper clip，Johan Vaaler.He invented the paper clip in 1900 when working in （9）.A paper clip is in fact a piece of wire.It can hold （10）pieces of paper together.Now （11）them are made and sold all over the world.
The ballpoint pen was invented （12）by a Hungarian called Biro.He had been trying to find （13）use for the quick-drying ink and designed this pen.Later，a Frenchman，Marcel Bich thought up the idea of making （14）use-and-throw pen and sold it cheap.It was named BIC and became （15）.（1） A．like B．a(chǎn)re like C．likes D．a(chǎn)re liked （2） A．feel B．to feel C．feeling D．felt （3） A．So B．Therefore C．But D．However （4） A．in B．to C．of D．a(chǎn)t （5） A．is B．a(chǎn)re C．was D．were （6） A．helpful B．more helpful C．most helpful D．the most helpful （7） A．make B．to make C．making D．makes （8） A．help B．to help C．helping D．helped （9） A．German B．Germany C．Germans D．Germanies （10） A．few B．a(chǎn) few C．little D．a(chǎn) little （11） A．million B．million of C．millions D．millions of （12） A．a(chǎn)t 1930s B．in 1930s C．in the 1930 D．in the 1930s （13） A．other B．others C．a(chǎn)nother D．the other （14） A．a(chǎn) B．a(chǎn)n C．the D． / （15） A．popularer and popularer B．more popular and popular C．more and more popular D．more popular and more popular 組卷：45引用：4難度：0.5
第二節(jié)完形填空
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2．Captain James Cook was a great explorer.Before he （1）
exploring，maps of the Pacific Ocean were almost empty.He （2）hundreds of islands across the Pacific Ocean and put them in the （3）places on the map.He made maps of the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand.
James Cook was born in England in 1728.His parents were poor farm workers.When James was 18，he found a （4）on a coastal ship for John Walker.He got his first taste for sailing as a navy apprentice （學徒） with Walker's small ship.Cook studied math，navigation，and astronomy.These were skills that would be （5）if he were to command his own ship.In 1755，Walker offered him the command of his own ship，but he didn't （6）this chance.When he was 27 years old，he （7）the Royal navy.He fought in Canada in a war against France，and he mapped some of the eastern coasts of Canada.In 1768，King George made him Captain of a ship and sent him to the Pacific.Nearly three years later，he returned and was seen as a national （8）.
He started his third voyage in 1776.He was the first （9）to visit Hawaii.Then，he mapped the western coast of North America.After that he returned to Hawaii. （10），there was some trouble between the Hawaiians and the white men.Cook was killed in a fight against the local.（1）A.minded B.refused C.enjoyed D.started （2）A.visited B.obeyed C.spread D.trusted （3）A.personal B.correct C.wrong D.careful （4）A.model B.help C.job D.studio （5）A.usual B.medical C.popular D.necessary （6）A.return B.complete C.accept D.lose （7）A.told B.passed C.joined D.found （8）A.hero B.policeman C.volunteer D.manage （9）A.African B.Asian C.American D.European （10）A.Happily B.Particularly C.Unluckily D.Amazingly 組卷：5引用：2難度：0.5
閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)共閱讀理解
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3．Here is the Wall Paper stuck on the back wall of the classroom.It is a place for the students to introduce their favorite books to the class.This week it's Ann's Group's turn to post their book introductions.
Tim：I like the book The Wandering Earth.It first attracted my attention when I saw the movie based on the book during the Spring Festival.It is a science fiction about driving the earth away from the solar system.I really enjoy seeing what the world will be like when it comes to the end.I think it's one of the most creative science fictions written by a Chinese writer.
Ann：The Innocents Abroad is a travel book by the American author Mark Twain published in 1869.It describes a journey of a group of American travelers in 1867.It was the best-selling of Twain's works during his lifetime，as well as one of the best-selling travel books of all time.
Sara：My favorite book is Linnea in Monet's Garden.It's a story about a little girl visiting Monet's art in museums.She also visits the artist's home and gardens.What I like most is that the full-color photos of Monet's famous paintings.
Ben：Grand Canyon is an introduction to the natural history of the canyon.If you like geography，I'm sure you'll like it.You can find lots of amazing photos in the book.It's perfect for young travelers，campers，and observers of the natural world，especially for those planning a trip to the Southwest.
（1）The Wall Paper allows the students to.
A．share the books they like
B．learn about different students
C．introduce their favorite movies
D．show their reading experience
（2）If one likes travelling，which two of the books can be chosen？
A．The Wandering Earth and Grand Canyon.
B．The Wandering Earth and Linnea in Monet's Garden.
C．The Innocents Abroad and Grand Canyon.
D．The Innocents Abroad and Linnea in Monet's Garden.
（3）What do we know about the book The Wandering Earth from Tim？
A．It was published during the Spring Festival.
B．It describes the solar system.
C．It is a book about making a movie.
D．It is written by a Chinese writer.組卷：4引用：2難度：0.5 -
4．It was not a good morning for Maya.Everything was going wrong.First，she woke up late and had to get ready for school quickly.She almost didn't have time to eat breakfast.And when she put on her shoes，the laces were in a knot.
"Quickly，Maya，" called her mother. "You will miss the bus." "I can't get this knot out，" said Maya，almost ready to cry.
"Let me help you，" said her brother，Abdul.He got the knot out and quickly tied the laces. "Let's run，" he said. "We will just make it."
"Thanks!" said Maya as they ran out of the door.
However，her problems weren't over.She forgot to bring her homework and the teacher was not happy about that.The teacher gave her a special writing task to do for the next day.On the way home，it started to rain and she dropped her books into a puddle as she got off the bus.
Abdul got off the bus just behind her. "Don't worry，" he said. "If we take them home and dry them quickly，they will be all right."
"Thanks，Abdul，" said Maya.
That night Maya was sad as she sat down to do her homework.But when she looked at the special writing task，she smiled.The teacher wrote at the top of her notebook： "Write a short story explaining what you like best about one of your friends." And Maya started to write， "The best thing about my brother Abdul…"
（1）Why was Maya ready to cry？
A．Because she didn't know how to tie the laces.
B．Because her brother was good at tying beautiful laces.
C．Because her laces were in a knot，and she couldn't get it out.
D．Because she got up late，and she didn't have time to tie the laces.
（2）What's the right order of the following things according to the passage？
a.Maya forgot to bring her homework.
b.Maya dropped her books into a puddle.
c.Maya got up late in the morning.
d.Maya's brother helped her tie her laces.
e.Maya's teacher gave her a special writing task.
A．d-c-a-e-b
B．c-d-b-a-e
C．d-c-e-b-a
D．c-d-a-e-b
（3）We can learn from the passage that Abdul was.
A．interesting
B．hard-working
C．helpful
D．careful
（4）In the passage，the most important thing Maya learned was that.
A．a(chǎn) brother could also be a good friend
B．a(chǎn) brother could help with shoe laces
C．she should not leave her homework at home
D．life is always full of annoying things組卷：5引用：2難度：0.5
完成句子（共5小題：每小題2分，滿分10分）據(jù)所給的漢語內(nèi)容，用英語完成下列句子。（每空限填一詞）
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13．目前約有5200種動物瀕臨滅絕。
About 5200 species of animals arenow.組卷：7引用：3難度：0.7
書面表達 （15分）
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14．最近，你們班就"歷史上最偉大的發(fā)明"進行了討論，下表是你們組的情況。請根據(jù)表格內(nèi)容的提示寫一篇英語短文，不少于80字，開頭已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。
Recently our class had a discussion about the greatest inventions in history.Here is a report about_________.組員 發(fā)明 原因 Amy 書 查找資料、開闊視野 Mark 數(shù)字 有趣、計數(shù) Ben 電腦 了解世界、幫助學習 你 ？ ？ 組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5