（浙江）2023-2024学年八年级上学期期中复习专练：语法填空

1. 语法填空

Dear Abby,

How are you? Today I've got （exciting） news to tell you. Last monthuniversity in Australia (offer） me a scholarship for my further education. One hundred and twenty students took exam for it, but only a  students got the scholarship and I was one of them. I am so excited that I can't sleep. , my parents are(worry） about it. They say it is so far away that they will not see me for a whole year and they are afraid I will feel lonely. They can't allow such a young girl  (live) alone. They give me some (advice), and tell me to study in my hometown. Then I'll be to live with them.

But I'm unhappy. Because I have grown up. I still want to go to Australia. How can I persuade to agree with me?

Best wishes,

Jane

小词典

overseas traveler 海外游子	neighbors 邻居	service 服务
unimaginable难以想象的	slave 奴隶	style 风格，类型
ceremony仪式，典礼	tisane  花草茶	semifinals半决赛
sprinting 短跑	track跑道	honored授予…荣誉
trick诡计	tease取笑	breath 呼吸
substitute 替补	elbow用手肘推开	power力量
scholarship奖学金	education教育	strength  力量，力气
persuade说服

2. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last week, my parents and I went to see a movie in a new theater a big screen and comfortable seats. We watched a popular Indian movie named Dangal. Luckily, there were not many people in it, so we bought (we) tickets quickly.

The movie comes from a true story. The father Mahavir Phogat is a wrestler (摔跤手). He finds his two girls are (talent) in wrestling and wants them to wrestle for the gold medal. So he takes everything (serious): he asks them to get up at 5 a.m. every day; he asks them to eat special (meal) to become stronger, he even asks his girls to wear boys' clothes and cut their hair! Both the two girls think of him as the (bad) father at first. But later they understand their father's love. At the end of the film, the elder sister becomes winner of the international (国际的) competition. Their dream comes true. Everybody in their country is very excited.

After (watch) the film, I understand my parents better. They are pretty strict with me just they truly care about me. Also, as students, it's important for us (keep) trying to get a bright future.

3. 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。答案填写在答题纸的相应位置。

Friends are important to everyone. , some people may have trouble in keeping their friendships. Here are some tips on how to make your friendship (deep) and stronger.

★Be yourself. A lot of teens try (keep) the friendship once they become friends with some people. Your identity(身份) is always changing, but some of your personality will stay the same. Find out those things are, think hard about who you want to be, and then show your love (true) to the people around you.

★Avoid gossip (八卦). Friends shouldn't speak ill of other friends. If you've heard something bad about your friends, you should find a right way of (ask) them about it by (you). If you're not sure how to talk to them about it, ask a trusted friend for advice.

★Protect your friends. Very often, somebody doubts(怀疑) one of your ( friend). It's important to find out both sides of the story, but it's also a good chance to show your friend that you trust him by telling him.

★Return the care. There are times when friend will lend you a textbook, or a shoulder to cry on. A good friend will cheer you up when you're in trouble and listen patiently when your friend shares a problem you. Be sure you are as helpful as your friend, because he will take notice and feel good.

4. 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Every time I see people riding bicycles on the street, I always think of the time I (spend ) on my grandpa's old bike.

When I was little, my grandpa looked after me by(he) because my parents were both busy with their work. At that time, only  few people had cars. Most people usually got around  bike. And how did I go to the school then? I went there on grandpa's bike!  the bike was moving forward, it made some funny sounds that made me (laugh). I always clapped (拍手) my little hands and sang (happy). Grandpa turned back over and over again to make sure my little feet would not get caught in the wheels (车轮). Grandpa was so careful  I never got hurt in his care.

 a sweet memory it is! Now, I am studying in a boarding school and I miss my grandpa a lot. I am sure I can remember those old (day) for ever.

5. 阅读下面材料，按照句子结构的语法情况和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入适当的词或用括号中所给词的正确形式填空。每空不超过两词。

New York is a very large city with 8 million people. Now let me try to tell you something about  (it) transport (交通).

In New York, you can travel around the city by underground, bus, taxi and car. The underground (run) on the railroad line under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes to all parts of the city.

 (travel) by underground is the fastest way to get around the city.

The  (two) way to travel around the city is by public bus. You can also travel around the city by taxi. This is the most expensive way, but the taxi will take you to many  (place) you want to go.    

The last way to get around New York is using your own car. But it's not easy for you  (drive), especially when you are driving in the "rush hour", you have to drive  (slowly) than usual. If there is an accident on the road, you will have to wait  a long time.

It's  good choice to travel around the city from 9 am to 4 pm. During this period, traffic won't be very heavy  most people are already at school or at work.

Which way do you like best? Would you like to visit New York one day?

6. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

The first Disneyland in Europe was opened in France in 1992. It is now one of the most successful Disney theme parks in the world with up to 7000 tourists a daythe warm summer months.

I have been to the park(two). The park has different parts. Each part has(it) own unusual and exciting features (特点). After visiting the lands, you can have a meal in one of the(restaurant) in the park or you can meet Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck.

Why don't you(choose) Disney Village? In Disney Village you can relax or enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit a night club or go shopping. For people who would like(stay) for more than one day, there are seven hotels. The Newport Bay Club is one of these hotels and in fact, it is also (big) hotel in Western Europe.

Disneyland is so wonderfulit attracts thousands of people every year. We know that you will love Disneylandit has something for everyone. If you come, I'm sure you will have good time. Book your trip now!

7. 阅读下面短文，按照句子的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

When I was in Grade Eight, I was not good at study. In fact, my teacher thought I was the  (bad) student. My family also had the same idea  my teachers.

When I  (decide) to give up my studying,  new teacher, Miss Wang appeared in our school. She was young, kind and beautiful.

One day, I sat (quiet) and sadly in the classroom. Miss Wang came up to me and asked me . "Do you think I can go to the best high school?" I thought she must say "no". , she said, "Dear, anything in the world may happen. Just try and you'll get much  (close) to your dream. I'm sure you are the best."

 tears in my eyes, I decided to be a hard-working student. In the end, I did (good) in my studies and truly went to my dream school.

8. 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Now traveling is becoming more and more popular. My family are very (interest) in traveling. Last summer my parents and I (spend) a few weeks in England. We think it's a good time to visit London. The weather there was not very hot because the rain. So there (be)a lot of visitors. We stayed in a small village close London. We had most of our sightseeing on foot. While traveling, we met lots of (friend) people. Quite a few people think English food was terrible. But we didn't think . In fact, we (enjoy) our vacation very much. So we decide (go) there next year. This time we are going to take some umbrellas, the weather there is really bad.

9. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

Zhang Jiacheng is fourteen years old. He lost his right arm in 2011, but he learned to play basketball with his left arm and hand (quick). He started playing basketball at the age of 12. The sport became(变成) his dream in his life. At first, even easy move was difficult for him. However, he decided (keep) trying. Every day, he plays basketball with his friends after school. When the weather is bad, he still plays it. He (break) three basketballs within two years' practice. He practices (hard) than other boys. It makes him happy. When he touches the ball, he can't take his hand off it. Zhang is a quiet and shy boy, he seems to be another person when playing basketball. He is never afraid though he is not as tall other players. "Everyone (know) him now , but few know the hard times he once had in practice, "his coach(教练)said.

Zhang's favorite basketball (star) are Irving and Curry. He wishes to be a player like (they) one day

10. 语法填空

A little girl thought she was not as beautiful as other girls, and nobody liked her. So she was unhappy. She always stayed at home alone and didn't like to talk to（someone）. However, her mother（ give） her a beautiful hair clip. When she wore it, she looked much（ beautiful） than before. She decided（wear） it to school.

On her way to school, she found that everyone smiled at her. Most of her classmates said "hello" to her, but this never happened. She thought that the beautiful hair clip had brought her to them all. She was so happy about all of the wonderful（ thing）. She didn't tell her classmatesher beautiful hair clip, but they all wanted to know what had happened to her. When she went back home after school, her mother asked her," Did you know you left your hair clip? I found it bydoor this morning." She knew that she didn't wear the hair clip to schoolall.

It is not important what we wear or how we look. The most important is how we think about ourselves. If we want to do something（ successful）, first try to believe in ourselves. If we think we can, we will make it.