初中二年级英语测验 8A Unit 1
Ⅰ. Translate the following
1. 约一点五米高 ___________________________
2. 拥有一家附近的中式快餐馆___________________________
3. 和她适用一张桌子___________________________
4. 喜欢滑雪和下棋___________________________
5. 在工作日出席不少会议___________________________
Ⅱ. Complete the sentence with the right words in their proper forms
6. The _________ comes from _________ , so _________ is his _________ language.
7. We want her to _________ the _________ of the company. We need to use her _________ later.
8. He used to be one of the _________ in his office, but not any more.
9. His great _________ is to invent a new way to fight pollution.
physics, probable, high, close, Europe |
10. The new building is the same _________ as the one near my school.
11. Last time I _________ some photos in the letter, but they were folded badly.
12. They’ll _________ come back in a few days and have the _________ examination.
13. During his last years the chemist lived in a _________ city alone.
14. The _________ changes in the experiment are amazing.
Ⅲ. Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the given verbs.
15. Mary _________ five books by the time she was 32.
16. Jason told me that the boys _________ for more than 2 hours already.
17. Peter won’t go with us tomorrow because he _________ there twice.
18. Dr. Robinson told us water _________ at 0 ℃.
19. His hobby is _________ _________ , and he _________ to many great ski resorts by last winter.
20. His dream was _________ a company of his own and he finally _________ it.
21. When I passed his room just now, I saw him _________ something with a rope.
Ⅳ. Fill in the blanks with the articles where necessary.
22. _________ place where I bought _________ book is far away.
23. Where are we going to have _________ dinner?
24. There was _________ one-way ticket left. _________ ticket was only 20 yuan.
25. Judy is _________ second tallest girl in our class.
26. If I had _________ second chance, I would try my best.
27. We all went to _________ cinema to see the new film.
28. This is _________ useful book and I hope you can make good use of it.
29. There is _________ “n” in the word honour and _________ “h” in it’s silent.
Ⅴ. Rewrite the sentences as required
30. The young man had reported the theft to the police.（改为反意疑问句）
The young man had reported the theft to the police, _________ _________?
31. My little sister is keen to making models.（维持句意基本不变）
My little sister _________ _________ _________ making models.
32. What was the weight of the box?（维持句意基本不变）
_________ _________ _________ the box _________?
33. My grandpa fell ill when he left his hometown.（用目前完成时改写）
My grandpa ___________________________ since he left his hometown.
34. He used to own the best restaurant in Newcastle.（维持句意基本不变）
He _________ _________ _________ _________ the best restaurant in Newcastle.
The best restaurant in Newcastle_________ _________ _________.
Ⅵ. Choose the best answer
35. “Sorry, I forgot to video the programme for you.” Which of the following is correct in pronunciation for the underlined word in the sentence?
A. /’prəugræm/ B. /’prəugrem/ C. /’prɔgræm/ D. /’prəugreɪm/
36. Jesse is operating the machine alone _________ the first time, so he is quite nervous.
A. for B. at C. of D. by
37. Jack likes playing _________ rugby, but he doesn’t like playing _________ guitar.
A. /, / B. /, the C. the, / D. the, the
38. I heard that Mr. White had designed all those buildings _________ 2012.
A. in B. by C. at D. on
39. The water in the river _________ several inches after the heavy rain.
A. raised B. has raised C. rose D. was risen
40. We were sure that all of us _________ a good time at the party the next week.
A. had B. will have C. have had D. would have
41. Tom, you’d better _________ in bed. It’s bad for your eyes.
A. don’t read B. not reading C. not to read D. not read
42. He was born in _________ in 1968 and came to _________ in 1998.
A. Germany, Canadian B. Italy, Canadian
C. French, Australian D. France, Germany
43. -- _________ is it from your home to the company? -- It’s a 10-minute ride.
A. How often B. How soon C. How long D. How far
44. -- _________ do you like the Bund? --- It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen.
A. How much B. What C. What about D. How
45. Could you tell me when your father _________ back home today?
A. come B. would come C. comes D. will come
46. Jack’s grandfather _________ for more than 20 years.
A. has dead B. has died C. has been died D. has been dead
47. He’s just had a big cake. He _________ be hungry now.
A. mustn’t B. may C. can’t D. shouldn’t
48. Linda has finished half of the fish and _________ is for you.
A. the other B. the others C. others D. the rest
49. --- It’s too hot inside. Would you mind turning on the air-conditioner? -- _________
A. Never mind B. That’s right C. You are welcome D. Of course not
Ⅶ. Fill in the blanks with correct words
A large military parade（阅兵式）t__53__ place in Tian’anmen Square, Beijing, early last Thursday. It was held to c__54__ the 70th anniversary of Chinese People’s War of resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Chinese leaders and 30 foreign heads of state gathered to watch the parade. the U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon（潘基文）also a__55__ the celebration.
about 12,000 Chinese troops（部队士兵）took part in the event. They were joined by nearly 1,000 foreign troops from 17 countries, i__56__ Cuba, Mexico and Russia. Besides, more than 200 Chinese fighter jets, bombers（轰炸机）and helicopters f__57__ across the blue sky. several hundred military vehicles of around 40 different types rolled across the square.
During the two-hour parade, China displayed a large number of new weapons. These weapons were all developed by China. It was the first time that they were shown to the public.
President Xi Jinping gave a s__58__ to the nation and guests before the celebration. “The purpose of our celebration ... is to keep history in mind, cherish peace and open up the future,” he said. “War is like a mirror. Looking at it helps us better understand the v__59__ of peace. China will always stick to peaceful development. We Chinese love peace.”
Thousands of Chinese government o__60__, citizens and foreign guests watched the parade on the sidelines（外围）. State television broadcast the ceremony live across the globe.
50. t_________ 51. c_________ 52. a_________ 53. i_________
54. f_________ 55. s_________ 56. v_________ 57. o_________
58. s_________ 59. v_________ 60. o_________
Ⅷ. Fill in the blanks with correct words.
WHAT is your fate? Who or what gets to decide it? Are you born with a certain fate? Do your parents decide your fate? Does your college major decide it? Perhaps the new Nezha film can help answer these questions.
This August saw something unexpected h__58__ in the Chinese box office. Nezha, a Chinese animated film（动画电影），has gone b__59__ all expectations. It beat all the other films and TOPped the Chinese box office. The film is now the second highest-grossing movie in China -- only behind Wolf Warrior 2. Its s__60__ has opened a path for China’s animation industry to do well.
Nezha is a popular character in Chinese myths. He is shown in the film as a fun-loving boy. Unfortunately, he is fated to die. As everyone treats him differently, Nezha spends his time c__61__ chaos（混乱）. He enjoys playing t__62__ on others. However, upon learning his fate. Nezha refuses to give in. He chooses to fight a flash of lightning（一道闪电）from the sky. By s__63__ everyone, he becomes a great hero.
The film has changed the fates of many, such as the director, Jiaozi. Jiaozi was originally a medical student. If he had not worked tirelessly over the years learning animation, this film would not have been p__64__. Similarly, Chinese animation was once considered fated to disappear because of Japanese animation. Now, it has found new h__65__. So, who or what decides your fate?
58. h_________ 59. b_________ 60. s__________ 61. c_________
62. t_________ 63. s_________ 64. p_________ 65. h_________
Ⅸ. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage.
Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a __66__ in the lake behind his house.
In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out of the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not __67__ that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator（短吻鳄）was swimming toward the shore. The boy’s mother -- in the house was looking out of the window -- saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as __68__ as she could.
Hearing her __69__, the little boy became alarmed and made a return to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him.
From the dock（码头）, the mother grabbed（抓）her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much __70__ than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate（热情坚定）to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably, __71__ weeks and weeks in the hospital; the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal and, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother’s fingernails dug into his flesh（肉）in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma（创伤）,asked if he would __72__ him his scars. The boy lifted his pants（裤子）. And then, with obvious __73__, he said to the reporter, “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn’t let go.”
You and I can identify with（认可）that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic; but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret.
But, some wounds, my friend, are because people who love you have __74__ to let go. In the midst of your struggle, they have been there holding on to you.
66. A. walk B. swim C. talk D. run
67. A. realizing B. hearing C. thinking D. remembering
68. A. hardly B. slowly C. quick D. loudly
69. A. noise B. sound C. voice D. talking
70. A. powerful B. worse C. healthier D. stronger
71. A. before B. after C. between D. without
72. A. give B. leave C. see D. show
73. A. sadness B. regret C. pride D. anger
74. A. refused B. agreed C. forced D. had
Ⅹ. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
When I arrived in Thailand four years ago, mai chai, which translates as “not yes,” seemed an awkward phrase. I soon realized, however, that it becomes even more unmanageable when a polite ending is added to it, as it often is. Then, it becomes mai chai ka if a woman is speaking, and mai chai krub if a man is. It’s far more complex than the simple “no” in English.
Thai people don’t like to say “no”. This is more than just a language quirk（古怪之处）. It reflects much about Thai society that isn’t clear to outsiders until they’ve spent some time in the country.
Thailand is famously known as the Land of Smiles, and its residents pride themselves on being polite and helpful. Thai people are taught to be more concerned with what’s best for the group rather than what suits them personally. Perhaps this is why “no” is always tempered（缓和）with a “yea.” “Not yes” seems to imply their regret at not being able to agree to your requests in one small phrase.
“Thai people don’t often tell you ‘no’. They always say ‘yes’ and may go on to explain later why they can’t do something,” said Rachawit Photiyarach, intercultural communication professor at bangkok’s Kasetsart University. “A Thai person will say “yes” because social etiquette（礼仪）dictates that they do.”
Thais strongly believe in maintaining good relationships. In a developing country where life can be hard, people stick together and try to help each other. Harmonious relationships take precedence over being right or wrong. Thais avoid saying “no” to keep the peace.
During my stay in Thailand, I realized it’s necessary to know that whatever it is that you’ve requested, the answer may not be “yes” -- in fact, it might be “not yes” -- but it will rarely be “no”. And I began to admire the way that Thai people often said “yes,” even at the cosplayt of their own wants and needs.
75. If a manager asks, “Can you work on Saturday?” the Thai employee might answer, “_______”.
A. No, I’m sorry I can’t
B. Yes, but let me think about it
C. No, because I need to collect my children from their sports activities in the afternoon
D. Yes, but my parents are coming for dinner at my home
76. Thai people don’t like to say “no” because_______.
①to say it in Thai is not easy
②Thai people pay comparatively less attention to their personal interests
③Thai people are good at telling right from wrong
④Thailand has a tradition of keeping the peace
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④
77. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “precedence” in paragraph 5?
A. 控制 B.优先 C. 权力 D. 魅惑
78. The article was probably written by ________.
A. a tourist who went on a trip to Thailand
B. a local Thai who enjoys traveling around the world
C. a foreigner who worked in Thailand for a long time
D. an American university professor who studies Thai history
参考答案
I. 1. about one and a half metres tall
2. own a Chinese restaurant nearby
3. share a table with her
4. be fond of skiing and playing chess
5. attend many meeting on chess weekdays.
II.
6. scientist Germany German native
7. describe owner description
8. accountant
9. ambition
10. height
11. enclosed
12. probably physical
13. European 14. physical
III.
15. had written 16. had waited 17. has been 18. freezes
19. going skiing had travelled
20. to have ; made
21. tying
IV.
22. __________place where I bought __________ book is far away.
23. Where are we going to have ___/___ dinner?
24. There was ____a___ one-way ticket left. ___The____ ticket was only 20 yuan.
25. Judy is _____the____ second tallest girl in our class.
26. If I had ____a____ second chance, I would try my best.
27. We all went to ____the___ cinema to see the new film.
28. This is ___a____ useful book and I hope you can make good use of it.
29. There is ____an___ “n” in the word honour and ___the____ “h” in it is silent.
V.
30. hadn’t he 31. is fond of 32. How much , did weigh
33. has been ill
34. was the owner of ; belong to him
VI.
35. A 36. A 37. B 38. B 39. C 40. D 41. D 42. D 43. D 44. 45. D 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. D
VII.
50. took 51. celebrate 52. attend 53. including 54. few 55. speech
56. value 57. officials
III.
58. happen 59. beyond 60. success 61. causing
62. tricks 63. saving 64. possible 65. hope
IX.
66. B 67. A 68. D 69. C 70. D
71. B 72. D 73. C 74. A
X.
75. D 76. B 77. B 78. C
