广东深圳北环中学2015-2016学年八年级上学期英语期中试卷

1. A __________ is a small book used for writing notes in.

2. A ______________ is the award given to the winner of a game.

3. To______________ one's salary is to make the salary become twice as much as before.

4. To ______________something is to produce or design it that has not existed before.

5. Some precious(珍贵的) animals ____________ because of people's killing.

6. This kind of magazine _________ well in the store. If you want to buy one, you must go there early.

7. —What does Tu Youyou do?

—She has ___________ a scientist for over thirty years.

8. 完形填空
When you were young, who rode you around on the back of his bike? Who played football and flew kites with you in the park? Who helped you 1 your first difficult maths problem? Who taught you the difference between 2? Your dad. Now it is your turn to do something for him. This Sunday, June 18, is Father's day. So why not do something 3 to thank your dad?
The idea of Father's Day came from a(n)4lady called Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909. She wanted a special day to honor(纪念)her father. He raised(抚养)six children by himself5 his wife died during the birth of their 6_ child. Dodd thought there needed to be a day to honor great and loving dads. Her father was born7 , so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration on his birthday in 1910. In 1924, US president Calvin Coolidge 8the idea of a national Father's Day. Finally, in 1966, the third Sunday in June was made Father's Day.
There are many ways to 9 your love and thanks. For example, send him a greeting card or a red rose. If he has a 10 , cover his desktop with words like “I love you, Dad.”

9. 阅读理解

    It was a sunny night. Jim was having a drink with his friend.  He drank too much, and he had to leave at half past eight because he had a ticket for a music festival, which would start at nine o'clock.

    It was half past an hour's walk from the pub to the theatre. Jim knew a shortcut that would only take ten minutes, but it meant crossing rails(铁轨), and was dangerous. He took the shorter way, however, and when he reached the rails, he tripped(绊倒) and fell over. Then he fell asleep with his face down. After a while, a train came. When the driver saw a body lying on the track, he tried hard to stop the train. When it finally stopped, it was several meters before the body. The driver quickly got off and checked. Luckily, he found the man was still alive, but sleeping. Though the driver tried hard to wake him, Jim just kept sleeping. The driver took Jim to the hospital, where he woke up at last.

    When Jim was told what had happened, he decided to give up drinking. “I'm so lucky that I have a chance to turn my life around,' he said.

10. 阅读理解

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Buy one, get one free Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel's Menswear, and get another shirt or tie of the same value free.

10% Off Show this coupon at the Book Store to get a 10% discount(减价)on any books you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children's books, novels and travel guides. You're sure to find something that you will enjoy.

Free soft drink Buy any meal for at least 6% off at Mike's Café', and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best hamburgers and snacks in the mall. Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You won't be disappointed!

Half-price movie tickets Buy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesday or Wednesday, and you can buy a second ticket for a friend for only a half price. The latest movies are all here.

11. 阅读理解

    Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn't last long, but what happens if you feel this way too much? School is a part of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let's talk about school and what to do when you don't like it.

    If you don't like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don't have enough friends, or maybe you don't get along with your teacher. Sometimes there is a big problem with your schoolwork. Then you may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem that you'll never catch up.

    When you know why you don't like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It's a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mum, dad, teacher or school counselor(顾问) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It's a great way to let out emotions(情绪). Remember, you don't have to share what you've written with others.

12. 阅读理解

    There are many things we need to know that we do not learn at school. For example, if we want to use our money wisely, we need to shop carefully. We need to know how to compare(对比) the prices of the things in different shops. We need to be able to compare the quality of different brands(品牌). We need to know how to make a choice when we shop.

    Knowing how to make such choices is a “life skill”, and we need these skills if we are to live useful and happy lives.

    Some of these choices are small. For example, will I take an apple or a pear for lunch? Will I go to school by bus or on foot? Will I wear the red T-shirt or the blue one to the movies? Other choices are more important. For example, will I work hard in all my classes or will I only work hard in the classes I enjoy? We make choices like this every day.

    We have to realize that the choices we make can affect(影响) the rest of our lives. Just as importantly, our choices can also affect other people. The next time you decide to waste time in class, play a joke on someone or talk loudly at the cinemas, think about this: Who else does your choice affect?

13. 同义短语 

14. 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。

    Great inventions change the world. They help people live a better life. The following (be) three of the most important inventions in history.

    The wheel may be the greatest invention in history. Travelling became faster and (comfortable) after its invention. Several thousand years ago, people started to use wheels on carriages. In  early 19^th century, the first trains began to carry passengers. the wheel, we would not have these inventions.

One of the first (practice) telephones was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in1876. Since then, people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. Today (million) of people across the world own mobile phones. They allow people (keep) in touch with each other anytime , anywhere.

    Thomas Edison developed the first useful light bulb in 1879. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings  they can in the daytime. Can you imagine (live) a life without (they)?

15. 现在玩电脑游戏是个很普遍的爱好，特别在青少年中。然而，不同的人对此持不同看法。

支持	反对
1、让打字更快 2、使同朋友和家人的关系更好	1、在电脑屏幕前太长时间加重近视、带来头痛等健康问题 2、花过多时间玩电脑游戏可能会使学习更糟糕

请表述以上不同的看法，并说说你的观点。
要求： 1、80词左右；2、表达清楚, 语句通顺, 意思连贯, 书写规范；3、开头已给，不计入总词数。
Tips：打字type                         与…的 关系the relationship with…
近视的nearsighted                 头痛headache
    Nowadays playing computer games is a very common hobby, especially among teenagers.  However, different people have different opinions about playing computer games.