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江苏省南京市2021-2022学年八年级上学期期中英语试卷（word版 含答案）
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这是一份江苏省南京市2021-2022学年八年级上学期期中英语试卷（word版 含答案），共34页。试卷主要包含了单项填空从A，完形填空，阅读理解，书面表达等内容，欢迎下载使用。
2021-2022学年江苏省南京市八年级（上）期中英语试卷
二、单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）从A、B. C. D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．（1分）﹣Happy Teachers' Day!Here are some flowers for you．
﹣﹣ beautiful flowers they are!Thank you!（ ）
A．How B．How a C．What D．What a
2．（1分）﹣Andrew，what are you doing over there？
﹣Oh，I'm small light in my toy lantern.（ ）
A．putting away B．putting out
C．putting in D．putting up
3．（1分）Which of the following groups may be a good vocabulary tree？（ ）
A．
B．
C．
D．
4．（1分）﹣Who did English homework better，Lisa or Sue？
﹣Lisa was more careful．I think Sue did _______ Lisa．（ ）
A．as good as B．as well as
C．better than D．worse than
5．（1分）﹣﹣I asked my friend from the USA where the lift was.But he didn't know what I said.
﹣﹣Oh，I know they call it ________.（ ）
A．soccer B．elevator C．vacation D．movie
6．（1分）My best friend Jack looks happy，and he always ________ a smile ________ his face.（ ）
A．wear；on B．put；in C．has；on D．wears；in
7．（1分）Students always have a good time ________ each other.（ ）
A．talk with B．talking to C．to talk D．talking
8．（1分）Our school is very big． The number of the students in our school ________ about 6000．（ ）
A．have B．has C．is D．are
9．（1分）Shanghai is bigger than ____in Jiangsu and bigger than______in China．（ ）
A．any city，any city
B．any city，any other city
C．any other city，the other cities
D．any other city，any city
10．（1分）﹣﹣I have a stomachache.What should I do？
﹣﹣You ________ drink cold water and ________ eat too much.（ ）
A．had better；had better
B．should；had better
C．had better not；shouldn't
D．shouldn't；should
11．（1分）﹣﹣﹣ Nancy， ______ is it from your home to the Greenland Park？
﹣﹣﹣ About half an hour by underground.（ ）
A．how many B．how much C．how far D．how long
12．（1分）You know them________.Who is smarter，Simon？（ ）
A．all B．both C．none D．one
13．（1分）﹣﹣What is your brother like？
﹣﹣________.（ ）
A．He likes watching TV
B．He is a worker in a factory
C．He is very tall and strong
D．He works on a farm
14．（1分）﹣﹣I think it's dangerous to swim in the river.Would you please not do it again？
﹣﹣OK.________.（ ）
A．I don't B．I won't
C．I can' t D．I shouldn't
15．（1分）﹣﹣ I' m going to the West Lake this weekend.
﹣﹣ ________（ ）
A．Good luck to you! B．Enjoy yourself!
C．Take it easy. D．It's pleasure.
三、完形填空
16．（10分）One day，a gentleman was traveling on a （1） .He felt thirsty and got off at a station in search of water.However，before he got back to the coach，it had left.It was getting dark.He decided to find a place to（2） for the night.He went to a nearby hotel to ask for a room，but they were full.At last，he（3） a small house belonging to a local villager.He asked the owner of the house whether be could stay for a night.The owner quickly（4） .Then the owner provided him with food and gave him a room and did not ask or expect anything（5） .
At 10 pm.That night，a man（6） in colorful clothing entered the room and asked the villager to pay his debts（债） immediately（立即） He was so rude that the villager felt frightened.The man realized that his host was in （7） of money.The next morning，be put an envelope on the table in the room and left When the villager came back and saw it he opened it with （8） .He looked inside and found a note with his name on it.The note said "Yesterday，I heard the conversation （对话） between you and the stranger.You helped me（9） from me.It is time for me to help you." Money fell from it onto the floor，and the poor villager picked it up with tears in his eyes.He said in a low （10） ，"Thank you，my guest."
（1）A.coach
B.bus
C.train
D.plane
（2）A.enjoy
B.wait
C.prepare
D.stay
（3）A.got
B.reached
C.arrived
D.arrived in
（4）A.answered
B.decided
C.stopped
D.agreed
（5）A.in fact
B.in addition
C.in change
D.in return
（6）A wore
B.was wearing
C.was
D.dressed
（7）A.need
B.short
C.legs
D.needing
（8）A.joy
B.surprise
C.happiness
D.sadness
（9）A.something
B.nothing
C.anything
D.everything
（10）A noise
B.sounds
C.voice
D.smile
四、阅读理解
17．（6分）
Dear brother，
I'm sitting in a coffee shop by the Thames. It's amazing to see so many sights along this river. We're going to visit the London Eye this afternoon. It's the world's first and largest Ferris wheel （观景摩天轮）. It's a pity that you didn't come with us because of your exam for high school. I bought you some special gifts and I hope you'll like it.
See you soon，
Nancy
Simon
Flat 07，16/F， Block 2
City Garden
Ninth Street
Sunshine Town
Beijing 100000
China
（1）This is .
A. a postcard from Simon in Beijing
B. a postcard from Nancy in London
C. an e﹣mail from Nancy in Beijing
D. an e﹣mail from Simon in London
（2）Which of the following pictures may be the Thames？
（3）Simon and Nancy are .
A. classmates
B. cousins
C. brother and sister
D. father and daughter
18．（8分）There was once a man who loved to eat many varieties （种类） of delicious food.However，be didn't like to pay for it.He often tried to get others to pay for him.
He decided to visit some friends and relatives.One day，he went to a friend's house.They talked about their childhood，college life and other things.Around noon
They went to an expensive restaurant.The man ordered many dishes and they enjoyed their meal.When both of them were done，his friend said that he would go to the bathroom.At this time，a waiter came over，and left.
The man did not want to pay，of course.He just sat and waited for his friend to come back.Fifteen minutes passed，yet there was no sign of his friend!The waiter came once again and asked about the bill.
Now，there was no escape for the man.He paid the expensive bill.After he got home，he called his friend and complained （抱怨）， "Come on，friend.What's the difference between yours and mine？Whether you pay or I pay
（1）What did the friend think of the man's invitation？
A.He refused to go out with the man.
B.He decided to pay for their meal.
C.He knew he might have to pay for the meal.
D.He decided to eat alone instead.
（2）Why did the friend go to the bathroom after the meal？
A.To wash his hands.
B.To look for the waiter.
C.To pay the bill.
D.To avoid paying the bill.
（3）How would the man feel after he finished the call？
A.Excited.
B.Angry.
C.Surprised.
D.Ashamed.
（4）What does the story teach us？
A.Don't trick your friends.
B.Don't pay for others' meals.
C.Friends can share everything.
D.It is best to eat by yourself.
19．（8分）Mountains are more than 500 meters tall and it's not easy for plants to live on them.The wind is strong.The soil is thin and rocky.Which plants can live there？Come and see some of them.
Firs （冷杉）
Firs are evergreen （常青） trees.They always have green leaves.Their leaves look like needles （针）.Firs are large tees.They can be 10 to 80 meters tall Their trunks （树干），people use firs as Christmas trees.
Cushion plants （垫状植物）
They look like a small cushion （垫子） They grow together and they are less than 30 cm tall.But they can be 3 meters wide.People also call the plants "ecosystem engineers".That's because many other plants live under them.Cushion plants keep the cold away.They make the soil inside soft and wet.In this way，cushion plants help other plants survive （生存）.
Snow lotuses （雪莲花）
The snow lotus lives at elevations ranging from 2，400 to 4，000 meters.The climate there is cold.It always snows and the air is thin.Most plants will die.But the snow lotus grows well.A snow lotus can be 15 to 35 cm tall.People use it in medicine.
Saxifrages （虎耳草）
The evergreen saxifrage has star ﹣shaped flowers.Most saxifrages are very small ﹣ less than 12 cm tall They grow very slowly in cold environments.Saxifrages can live both in the mountains and in your garden，yet they are not resistant （耐受的） to high temperatures.
（1）Which are the smallest plants，according to the article？
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（2）What do we know about cushion plants？
A.They can grow up to 3 meters tall.
B.People use them as Christmas decorations.
C.They can protect the plants under them from the cold.
D.They need to live in soft and wet soil.
（3）Which plants can be used in medicine？
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（4）What is the article mainly about？
A.Where to find plants on mountains.
B.How small plants live on mountains.
C.Plants that live in deserts.
D.Plants that live on high mountains.
20．（8分）Parrots have been known to mimic （模仿） words，but have you ever thought how they communicate（交流）meaningless to us，but new study has found that wild parrots are given names by their parents.
According to a study led by Karl Berg of Cornell University in the US，nestlings （雏鸟） are given a special sound of their own，the team put cameras in the nests of 17 different wild parrots.After studying their sounds，the team knew differences in the calls parents used to communicate with each nestling.And even before the nestlings bad learned to communicate
Sounds very similar（相似） to humans，doesn't it？
The study also tells that these calls are got socially（社会上），not genetically （基因上地）.To do this，so that half of the parrots were raising nestlings that weren't theirs.The scientists found the nestlings all used names similar to those the parents （whether biological or nonbiological） called them for the first week of their lives.
Lucie McNeil，from National Geographic，said（声学的） communication（交流）."Lead scientist for the study，told National Public Radio of the US， "Most people say，all those calls are just noise，but I think they're communicating."
Fox News also asked Berg what else the parrots might be saying.He answered， "It is that these birds are deciding where the food is ﹣"Do we want to go 3 km North﹣Northwest？" "Do we want to go to that field？" They are arguing（争论） or discussing."
Natural science author，Virginia Morell，wrote： "Slowly
You never know，if the science of animals' sounds keeps going，we may one day watch a real TV programme about parrots.
（1）The underlined word "meaningless" in the first paragraph is " ".
A.meaningful
B.useful
C.unimportant
D.helpful
（2）What did the new study find about wild parrots？
A.They can talk by learning from people.
B.The sounds they make are meaningless.
C.They have names given by their parents.
D.They have a unique way of making sounds.
（3）What does the study suggest？
A.Different parrots are called differently by their parents.
B.Baby parrots can tell who their biological parents are.
C.Baby parrots can mimic their biological parents' calls better.
D.Parrots are the most clever animals in communication.
（4）Why did the scientists exchange the eggs in the study？
A.To see whether the parents could recognize（认出） their own babies.
B.To see whether the parrots made the same sounds all their lives.
C.To see whether the calls were got socially or genetically.
D.To see whether biological and nonbiological parents named babies differently.
第II卷主观题（45分）五、填空（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）A）根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。
21．（1分）The boy fell off his bike on the way to school，but （幸好） he was all right.
22．（1分）The stories in the film Chosin Reservoir are （真实的） in history.
23．（1分）Many teachers will （出席） the opening ceremony of the sports meeting tomorrow.
24．（1分）Tony likes traveling around the country by car. He has a good （感觉） of direction.
25．（1分）Simon used some glue on the book （粘住） the falling paper just now.
B）根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
26．（1分）He felt （comfortable） yesterday，so he went to see a doctor.
27．（1分）She looks a little （slim） than before because of doing exercise.
28．（1分）Thank you for coming to my party. Help （you） to some fruit.
29．（1分）May is my online friend.She often teaches me to speak （France） on Facebook.
30．（1分）Tommy， （not forget） to turn off the lights when you leave the classroom.
C）根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。
31．（5分）
someone，millions of，camping，pushed
On a hot summer day，Holmes and Dr.Watson went on （1）a tip.After a good meal and a bottle of wine，they lay down in a tent for the night and went to sleep.
Some hours later，Holmes woke up and （2） his friend. "Watson，look!What can you see in the sky？"
Watson said， "I see（3） stars."
"What does that tell you？" asked Holmes.
Watson thought for a moment. "First it tells me that we will have a beautiful clear day tomorrow.Second，it tells me that the time is about twelve o'clock.And…"
"（4） ？"Holmes asked.
"Well，it also tells me that the world is so big and we are so small.What does that tell you？" Holmes said with a grin（苦笑） on his face（5） has taken away our tent!"
六、阅读填空 A）阅读短文，根据所读内容，在文章后的1-10题空格里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
32．（10分）Why are people taking pictures of their faces，their hobbies and their food？Why do we capture（捕获） every moment？I can't really give you an answer，I am one of those people who take photographs of everything.
The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.All we need for this is our smartphone.Compared to other forms of visual （视觉的） art，special talent is unnecessary.Every single one of us can get started with this wonderful hobby（背景）.However，unlike a painting，with little to no skill involved（有关联）.If you prefer of share your pictures with the world（按钮）.This helps me to remember every moment as it happens.We can connect to our past，no matter where we are and enjoy those memories that are most meaningful to us.
Photography is also an amazing tool to learn the world around us and to stay in the moment.There is more to this hobby than "just taking pictures" .It is a way to express your feelings，your drives （渴望） and also yourself.Photography is art（有艺术气息的） side，and take a picture of your next adventure!
（1） photographs of everything
The reason of capturing every moment：
●To be（2） ，I have no answer.
Photography is（3） ：
●We can capture moments wherever and （4） we want，just with our smartphone.
●You don't （5） any special talent for it.
●Every picture tells a personal story.
We can get the latest（6） from other people by sending our pictures if we like（7） them.
●We can enjoy our memories with the （8） of pictures.
Photography is more than just a（9） ，it is an art that makes everyone an artist.
●It serves an amazing tool to learn the world and live in the moment.
●It makes us to express our feelings，drives and（10） .
Try recording your every adventure in pictures.It won't let you down!
B）阅读短文，根据内容和首字母提示，在每题空格 里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
33．（10分）Yuhang in Hangzhou is （1）k for making oil paper umbrellas for over 230 years.But in the 1970s，it was out of production （生产） （2） steel﹣ribbed （钢骨的） umbrellas became more popular.In 2015，Liu Weixue （3） up a well﹣paid job to learn from his grandfather the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas. "I （4）f in love with the art at a very young age." Liu said.There are more than 70 steps，including （5）m bamboo ribs （竹伞骨） and pasting（糊） papers.After mastering the skills（工作坊），Liu improved the umbrellas to （6）w the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper breaks easily，he used （7）t paper.In a test，his umbrellas were opened and （8）c 1000 times without breaking.He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs，so the umbrellas weigh （9）l .As young people like hand﹣painted pictures，he invites painters to draw patterns（图案） on the umbrella cover.To ensure quality （保证质量）（10）o 1000 umbrellas each year.
七、书面表达（满分10分）
34．（10分）假如你是 Mike，你在澳大利亚读了小学，但从初中开始就来到 Nanjing StarMiddle School 学习。最近你小学同学 Peter 给你发来电子邮件向你询问你的近况。请你仔细阅读这封邮件
Dear Mike，
I haven't seen you since you went to China two years ago.I miss you very much.How are you？How is your life going？
Where do you study now？What is your school like？What activities do you have at school？Do you have any good friends？Can you say something about one of them？I know Nanjing is a beautiful city.Do you often go for a day out with your parents？Would you like to share something with me？
I really want to know your study and life now.I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Peter
要求：
1）回信内容必须依据 Peter 的邮件内容。
2）字数在 90 个词左右，不得出现真实校名和姓名。
3）文章开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
I'm very glad to receive your e﹣mail.I am fine.
My school life is very colorful and interesting.I really hope you can come to China one day.
Yours，
Mike
2021-2022学年江苏省南京市八年级（上）期中英语试卷
参考答案与试题解析
二、单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）从A、B. C. D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．（1分）﹣Happy Teachers' Day!Here are some flowers for you．
﹣﹣ beautiful flowers they are!Thank you!（ ）
A．How B．How a C．What D．What a
【分析】﹣﹣教师节快乐！这是送给你的花．
﹣﹣多么漂亮的花啊！谢谢你．
【解答】答案：C．根据beautiful they !可知这里考查了感叹句，名词的复数形式，在这里修饰 ．根据What+形容词+复数名词+主+谓。
2．（1分）﹣Andrew，what are you doing over there？
﹣Oh，I'm small light in my toy lantern.（ ）
A．putting away B．putting out
C．putting in D．putting up
【分析】——安德鲁，你在那儿做什么？
——哦，我正在安装一盏小灯到我的玩具灯笼里。
【解答】put away：收好；put out：扑灭；put up：张贴；根据句意。
故选：C。
3．（1分）Which of the following groups may be a good vocabulary tree？（ ）
A．
B．
C．
D．
【分析】以下哪一组可能是一个好的词汇树？
【解答】A选项fruit水果；burgers汉堡；people人们；jobs工作；people人们；apples苹果；people人们；what什么；people人们，包括表情。B选项可能是一个好的词汇树。
故选：B。
4．（1分）﹣Who did English homework better，Lisa or Sue？
﹣Lisa was more careful．I think Sue did _______ Lisa．（ ）
A．as good as B．as well as
C．better than D．worse than
【分析】﹣谁做的英语作业比较好，丽莎还是苏？
﹣丽莎更细心，我想苏做得比丽萨差．
【解答】答案：D 根据Lisa Sue可知，又根据Lisa more ，"丽莎更细心"，应该用副词badly的比较级worse修饰动词did．
5．（1分）﹣﹣I asked my friend from the USA where the lift was.But he didn't know what I said.
﹣﹣Oh，I know they call it ________.（ ）
A．soccer B．elevator C．vacation D．movie
【分析】﹣我问我的美国朋友电梯在哪里，但他不知道我说了什么。
﹣哦，我知道他们叫它elevator。
【解答】A表示足球，B表示电梯，D表示电影，是英式英语。
故选：B。
6．（1分）My best friend Jack looks happy，and he always ________ a smile ________ his face.（ ）
A．wear；on B．put；in C．has；on D．wears；in
【分析】我最好的朋友杰克看起来很高兴，他总是面带微笑。
【解答】wear表示穿戴的衣物；put"放"；根据he always，排除选项A和B。
故选：C。
7．（1分）Students always have a good time ________ each other.（ ）
A．talk with B．talking to C．to talk D．talking
【分析】学生们总是彼此谈论得很开心。
【解答】have a good time doing sth为固定搭配，意为"做某事愉快"，意为"和某人谈话"。
故选：B。
8．（1分）Our school is very big． The number of the students in our school ________ about 6000．（ ）
A．have B．has C．is D．are
【分析】我们的学校很大．我们学校的学生大约有6000人．
【解答】根据题干，可知The of ，作主语时．此处表示"学生的数量是大约6000"．
故选：C．
9．（1分）Shanghai is bigger than ____in Jiangsu and bigger than______in China．（ ）
A．any city，any city
B．any city，any other city
C．any other city，the other cities
D．any other city，any city
【分析】略
【解答】略。
故选：B。
10．（1分）﹣﹣I have a stomachache.What should I do？
﹣﹣You ________ drink cold water and ________ eat too much.（ ）
A．had better；had better
B．should；had better
C．had better not；shouldn't
D．shouldn't；should
【分析】﹣我胃痛。我该怎么办？
﹣你最好不要喝冷水，也不要吃太多。
【解答】根据题干，可知第一空考查had better not do sth最好不要做某事。
故选：C。
11．（1分）﹣﹣﹣ Nancy， ______ is it from your home to the Greenland Park？
﹣﹣﹣ About half an hour by underground.（ ）
A．how many B．how much C．how far D．how long
【分析】﹣南希，你家到格陵兰公园有多远？
﹣乘地铁大约需要半小时。
【解答】how many多少，对可数名词的数量进行提问，提问不可数名词或者价格；提问距离；提问物体的长度，故用how far。
故选：C。
12．（1分）You know them________.Who is smarter，Simon？（ ）
A．all B．both C．none D．one
【分析】你都认识他们俩吗？谁更聪明，西蒙？
【解答】all意思是"三者或三者以上都"；both意思是"两者都"；one意思是"一个" is ，可知在两者中进行比较。
故选：B。
13．（1分）﹣﹣What is your brother like？
﹣﹣________.（ ）
A．He likes watching TV
B．He is a worker in a factory
C．He is very tall and strong
D．He works on a farm
【分析】﹣你兄弟长什么样？
﹣他又高又强壮。
【解答】题干问句中谓语动词是be like，其中like是介词，长得像"，故C项表述符合题意，表"喜欢"。
故选：C。
14．（1分）﹣﹣I think it's dangerous to swim in the river.Would you please not do it again？
﹣﹣OK.________.（ ）
A．I don't B．I won't
C．I can' t D．I shouldn't
【分析】—我觉得在河里游泳很危险。你不要再这样做了，好吗？
—好的，我将不会了。
【解答】I don't我不，是一般现在时，是一般将来时；I ；I shouldn't我不应该。你不要再这样做了，后句要用一般将来时，我将不会了"，时态也不对。
故选：B。
15．（1分）﹣﹣ I' m going to the West Lake this weekend.
﹣﹣ ________（ ）
A．Good luck to you! B．Enjoy yourself!
C．Take it easy. D．It's pleasure.
【分析】﹣﹣这个周末我要去西湖。﹣﹣祝你过得愉快。
【解答】A．祝你好运；B；C．放松点；D。结合句意：﹣﹣这个周末我要去西湖。
故选：B。
三、完形填空
16．（10分）One day，a gentleman was traveling on a （1） A .He felt thirsty and got off at a station in search of water.However，before he got back to the coach，it had left.It was getting dark.He decided to find a place to（2） D for the night.He went to a nearby hotel to ask for a room，but they were full.At last，he（3） a small house belonging to a local villager.He asked the owner of the house whether be could stay for a night.The owner quickly（4） D .Then the owner provided him with food and gave him a room and did not ask or expect anything（5） D .
At 10 pm.That night，a man（6） D in colorful clothing entered the room and asked the villager to pay his debts（债） immediately（立即） He was so rude that the villager felt frightened.The man realized that his host was in （7） A of money.The next morning，be put an envelope on the table in the room and left When the villager came back and saw it he opened it with （8） .He looked inside and found a note with his name on it.The note said "Yesterday，I heard the conversation （对话） between you and the stranger.You helped me（9） from me.It is time for me to help you." Money fell from it onto the floor，and the poor villager picked it up with tears in his eyes.He said in a low （10） C ，"Thank you，my guest."
（1）A.coach
B.bus
C.train
D.plane
（2）A.enjoy
B.wait
C.prepare
D.stay
（3）A.got
B.reached
C.arrived
D.arrived in
（4）A.answered
B.decided
C.stopped
D.agreed
（5）A.in fact
B.in addition
C.in change
D.in return
（6）A wore
B.was wearing
C.was
D.dressed
（7）A.need
B.short
C.legs
D.needing
（8）A.joy
B.surprise
C.happiness
D.sadness
（9）A.something
B.nothing
C.anything
D.everything
（10）A noise
B.sounds
C.voice
D.smile
【分析】本文讲述一位绅士口渴去车站喝水错过火车，便在当地找个小房间睡一晚，房主对他很好，不但给他提供食物，还不求回报，绅士听见房主和陌生人对话，得知房需要钱还债，于是绅士把装有钱的包裹给他房主，悄悄离开了。
【解答】（1）A.名词辨析。A长途汽车，C火车，从后文"before he got backto the coach，作者坐长途汽车旅行，故选A。
（2）D.动词辨析。A享受，C准备，从后面作者找了家旅馆得知前面作者是要找个地方过夜，故选D。
（3）B.动词辨析。到达某地方只能用get to/reach/arrive at（小地方）/arrive in（大地方） last small belonging a local 。故选B。
（4）D.动词辨析。A回答，C停止，作者问房主可否呆一晚上，agree同意。
（5）D.介词短语辨析。A事实上，C改变，由前文房主给他提供食物并不期望任何东西作为回报，故选D。
（6）D.动词辨析。此处考查后置定语，故选D。
（7）A.介词短语考查，in need of需要，故选A。
（8）B.名词辨析。A高兴，C高兴，房主回来看到这个信封的时候。surprise吃惊。
（9）B.不定代词辨析，A某物，C任何东西，每样东西，nothing没有什么。
（10）C.名词辨析，A噪音，C嗓音，D笑容，所以是说话声。
四、阅读理解
17．（6分）
Dear brother，
I'm sitting in a coffee shop by the Thames. It's amazing to see so many sights along this river. We're going to visit the London Eye this afternoon. It's the world's first and largest Ferris wheel （观景摩天轮）. It's a pity that you didn't come with us because of your exam for high school. I bought you some special gifts and I hope you'll like it.
See you soon，
Nancy
Simon
Flat 07，16/F， Block 2
City Garden
Ninth Street
Sunshine Town
Beijing 100000
China
（1）This is .
A. a postcard from Simon in Beijing
B. a postcard from Nancy in London
C. an e﹣mail from Nancy in Beijing
D. an e﹣mail from Simon in London
（2）Which of the following pictures may be the Thames？ D
（3）Simon and Nancy are C .
A. classmates
B. cousins
C. brother and sister
D. father and daughter
【分析】本文是Nancy给哥的贺卡，
【解答】（1）B 细节推理题。根据落款Nancy可知是Nancy写的、D，根据Simon Flat ，16/F， 2 City Street Sunshine 100000 China，故答案是：B。
（2）D 细节推理题。根据I'm in a shop the Thames. It's to so sights this 我坐在泰晤士河旁边的一家咖啡店，应该是在坐落在英国伦敦泰晤士河畔。
（3）C 细节理解题。根据Dear ，故答案是：C。
18．（8分）There was once a man who loved to eat many varieties （种类） of delicious food.However，be didn't like to pay for it.He often tried to get others to pay for him.
He decided to visit some friends and relatives.One day，he went to a friend's house.They talked about their childhood，college life and other things.Around noon
They went to an expensive restaurant.The man ordered many dishes and they enjoyed their meal.When both of them were done，his friend said that he would go to the bathroom.At this time，a waiter came over，and left.
The man did not want to pay，of course.He just sat and waited for his friend to come back.Fifteen minutes passed，yet there was no sign of his friend!The waiter came once again and asked about the bill.
Now，there was no escape for the man.He paid the expensive bill.After he got home，he called his friend and complained （抱怨）， "Come on，friend.What's the difference between yours and mine？Whether you pay or I pay
（1）What did the friend think of the man's invitation？ C
A.He refused to go out with the man.
B.He decided to pay for their meal.
C.He knew he might have to pay for the meal.
D.He decided to eat alone instead.
（2）Why did the friend go to the bathroom after the meal？ D
A.To wash his hands.
B.To look for the waiter.
C.To pay the bill.
D.To avoid paying the bill.
（3）How would the man feel after he finished the call？ D
A.Excited.
B.Angry.
C.Surprised.
D.Ashamed.
（4）What does the story teach us？ A
A.Don't trick your friends.
B.Don't pay for others' meals.
C.Friends can share everything.
D.It is best to eat by yourself.
【分析】短文主要讲述了一个和朋友吃饭爱占便宜不付钱的人，又约上朋友一起出去吃饭。最后，他的朋友用他常用的逃单方式告诉他，他那样的行为是不正确的。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据His knew he have pay the but anyway.他的朋友知道他可能要付饭钱。可知，他知道他可能要付饭钱。
（2）D.推理判断题。根据When of were ，his said he go the ，他的朋友说他要去洗手间 minutes ，yet was sign his !十五分钟过去了!和Now was escape the paid expensive ，这个人无法逃脱。可推理出。故选D。
（3）D.推理判断题。根据It then the realized had tricked his game.就在那时。可推理出。故选D。
（4）A.主旨大意题。根据His laughed said， on the between and ？Whether pay I pay all same." was that man be been at own "得了吧。你的和我的有什么区别，都一样，这个人意识到他在自己的游戏中被欺骗了，这个故事告诉我们不要戏耍你的朋友。故选A。
19．（8分）Mountains are more than 500 meters tall and it's not easy for plants to live on them.The wind is strong.The soil is thin and rocky.Which plants can live there？Come and see some of them.
Firs （冷杉）
Firs are evergreen （常青） trees.They always have green leaves.Their leaves look like needles （针）.Firs are large tees.They can be 10 to 80 meters tall Their trunks （树干），people use firs as Christmas trees.
Cushion plants （垫状植物）
They look like a small cushion （垫子） They grow together and they are less than 30 cm tall.But they can be 3 meters wide.People also call the plants "ecosystem engineers".That's because many other plants live under them.Cushion plants keep the cold away.They make the soil inside soft and wet.In this way，cushion plants help other plants survive （生存）.
Snow lotuses （雪莲花）
The snow lotus lives at elevations ranging from 2，400 to 4，000 meters.The climate there is cold.It always snows and the air is thin.Most plants will die.But the snow lotus grows well.A snow lotus can be 15 to 35 cm tall.People use it in medicine.
Saxifrages （虎耳草）
The evergreen saxifrage has star ﹣shaped flowers.Most saxifrages are very small ﹣ less than 12 cm tall They grow very slowly in cold environments.Saxifrages can live both in the mountains and in your garden，yet they are not resistant （耐受的） to high temperatures.
（1）Which are the smallest plants，according to the article？ D
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（2）What do we know about cushion plants？ C
A.They can grow up to 3 meters tall.
B.People use them as Christmas decorations.
C.They can protect the plants under them from the cold.
D.They need to live in soft and wet soil.
（3）Which plants can be used in medicine？ C
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（4）What is the article mainly about？ D
A.Where to find plants on mountains.
B.How small plants live on mountains.
C.Plants that live in deserts.
D.Plants that live on high mountains.
【分析】文章主要介绍生长在高山上的四种植物以及它们的生活习性、特征及用途。
【解答】（1）D.细节判断题。根据Saxifrages（虎耳草）中Most saxifrages are very small﹣﹣less than 12 cm tall.大多数虎耳草非常小——不到12厘米高，虎耳草是四种植物里最小的。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据Cushion plants keep the cold away.They make the soil inside soft and wet.In this way。它们使里面的土壤又软又湿，垫状植物帮助其他植物生存，垫状植物可以保护植物免受寒冷。
（3）C.细节理解题。根据Snow lotuses（雪莲花）中People use it in medicine.人们用它来治病，雪莲花可以药用。
（4）D.主旨大意题。根据Mountains are more than 500 meters tall and it's not easy for plants to live on them.The wind is strong.The soil is thin and rocky.Which plants can live there，植物在上面生长并不容易。土壤很薄。哪些植物可以在那里生存。以及通读全文可知、特征及用途。"符合语境。
20．（8分）Parrots have been known to mimic （模仿） words，but have you ever thought how they communicate（交流）meaningless to us，but new study has found that wild parrots are given names by their parents.
According to a study led by Karl Berg of Cornell University in the US，nestlings （雏鸟） are given a special sound of their own，the team put cameras in the nests of 17 different wild parrots.After studying their sounds，the team knew differences in the calls parents used to communicate with each nestling.And even before the nestlings bad learned to communicate
Sounds very similar（相似） to humans，doesn't it？
The study also tells that these calls are got socially（社会上），not genetically （基因上地）.To do this，so that half of the parrots were raising nestlings that weren't theirs.The scientists found the nestlings all used names similar to those the parents （whether biological or nonbiological） called them for the first week of their lives.
Lucie McNeil，from National Geographic，said（声学的） communication（交流）."Lead scientist for the study，told National Public Radio of the US， "Most people say，all those calls are just noise，but I think they're communicating."
Fox News also asked Berg what else the parrots might be saying.He answered， "It is that these birds are deciding where the food is ﹣"Do we want to go 3 km North﹣Northwest？" "Do we want to go to that field？" They are arguing（争论） or discussing."
Natural science author，Virginia Morell，wrote： "Slowly
You never know，if the science of animals' sounds keeps going，we may one day watch a real TV programme about parrots.
（1）The underlined word "meaningless" in the first paragraph is " C ".
A.meaningful
B.useful
C.unimportant
D.helpful
（2）What did the new study find about wild parrots？ C
A.They can talk by learning from people.
B.The sounds they make are meaningless.
C.They have names given by their parents.
D.They have a unique way of making sounds.
（3）What does the study suggest？ A
A.Different parrots are called differently by their parents.
B.Baby parrots can tell who their biological parents are.
C.Baby parrots can mimic their biological parents' calls better.
D.Parrots are the most clever animals in communication.
（4）Why did the scientists exchange the eggs in the study？ C
A.To see whether the parents could recognize（认出） their own babies.
B.To see whether the parrots made the same sounds all their lives.
C.To see whether the calls were got socially or genetically.
D.To see whether biological and nonbiological parents named babies differently.
【分析】本文通过科学家对鹦鹉语言的研究，说明鹦鹉间真的有语言存在，随着科学的发展，说不定有一天可以看到一个真正的关于鹦鹉的电视节目。
【解答】（1）C.词义猜测题。根据The sounds they make may sound meaningless to us，但一项新的研究发现。由此可推知，C选项意思"不重要的"与此相近。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据but new study has found that wild parrots are given names by their parents.但新的研究发现。可知，这项新研究发现它们的名字是父母给取的。
（3）A.推理判断题。根据After studying their sounds，研究小组知道了父母与每个雏鸟交流时所用的叫声的差异，对于不同的小鹦鹉。故选A。
（4）C.细节理解题。根据The study also tells that these calls are got socially（社会上），scientists exchanged the eggs in nine of the 17 nests，这些叫声是社会性的。为了做到这一点，这样一半的鹦鹉饲养的幼鸟不是自己的，这样做是为了看看这些叫声是来自社会还是基因。
第II卷主观题（45分）五、填空（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）A）根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。
21．（1分）The boy fell off his bike on the way to school，but luckily （幸好） he was all right.
【分析】男孩在上学的路上从自行车上摔了下来，但幸运的是他没事。
【解答】"幸好"此处用副词luckily来修饰这个句子。
故填luckily。
22．（1分）The stories in the film Chosin Reservoir are true （真实的） in history.
【分析】电影《乔辛水库》中的故事在历史上是真实的。
【解答】"真实的"是形容词true。
故填true。
23．（1分）Many teachers will attend （出席） the opening ceremony of the sports meeting tomorrow.
【分析】许多老师将参加明天运动会的开幕式。
【解答】根据提示"出席"可知，情态动词will后跟动词原形attend。
故答案为：attend。
24．（1分）Tony likes traveling around the country by car. He has a good sense （感觉） of direction.
【分析】托尼喜欢开车环游全国。他有很好的方向感。
【解答】根据提示"感觉"可知，不定冠词a修饰单数名词sense。
故答案为：sense。
25．（1分）Simon used some glue on the book to stick （粘住） the falling paper just now.
【分析】西蒙刚才用胶水把掉下来的纸粘在书上。
【解答】根据提示"粘住"可知，是动词stick。to后跟动词原形stick。
故答案为：to stick。
B）根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
26．（1分）He felt uncomfortable （comfortable） yesterday，so he went to see a doctor.
【分析】他昨天感到不舒服，所以他去看医生了。
【解答】根据"so he to a doctor."可知他昨天感到不舒服，所以要用形容词来填空。
故填uncomfortable。
27．（1分）She looks a little slimmer （slim） than before because of doing exercise.
【分析】由于运动她看起来比以前更苗条了。
【解答】根据空格后面的词语是than，所以要用形容词的比较级来填空。
故填slimmer。
28．（1分）Thank you for coming to my party. Help yourself （you） to some fruit.
【分析】谢谢你来参加我的聚会。请随便吃点水果。
【解答】根据题干，可知help oneself请自便
故填yourself.
29．（1分）May is my online friend.She often teaches me to speak French （France） on Facebook.
【分析】梅是我的网友，她经常在脸书上教我读法语。
【解答】根据空格前面的词语是speak，可知后面要跟表语言的名词。
故填French。
30．（1分）Tommy， don't forget （not forget） to turn off the lights when you leave the classroom.
【分析】汤米，当你离开教室时别忘了关灯。
【解答】根据题干，可知句子是否定祈使句。
故填don't forget.
C）根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。
31．（5分）
someone，millions of，camping，pushed
On a hot summer day，Holmes and Dr.Watson went on （1）a camping tip.After a good meal and a bottle of wine，they lay down in a tent for the night and went to sleep.
Some hours later，Holmes woke up and （2） pushed his friend. "Watson，look!What can you see in the sky？"
Watson said， "I see（3） millions of stars."
"What does that tell you？" asked Holmes.
Watson thought for a moment. "First it tells me that we will have a beautiful clear day tomorrow.Second，it tells me that the time is about twelve o'clock.And…"
"（4） What else ？"Holmes asked.
"Well，it also tells me that the world is so big and we are so small.What does that tell you？" Holmes said with a grin（苦笑） on his face（5） someone has taken away our tent!"
【分析】短文大意主要说的是福尔摩斯和华生医生去露营，帐篷被偷走的事。
【解答】（1）camping.考查名词。根据句意：福尔摩斯和华生医生去露营，名词作定语。
（2）pushed.考查动词。根据句意：福尔摩斯醒来推了推他的朋友，全文都是用的一般过去时，故填pushed。
（3）millions of.考查数词。根据句意：我看到了数百万颗星星，故填millions of。
（4）What else.考查代词。根据句意："还有什么。else其他的，故填What else。
（5）someone.考查代词。根据句意：它只告诉我有人拿走了我们的帐篷，不定代词，故填someone。
六、阅读填空 A）阅读短文，根据所读内容，在文章后的1-10题空格里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
32．（10分）Why are people taking pictures of their faces，their hobbies and their food？Why do we capture（捕获） every moment？I can't really give you an answer，I am one of those people who take photographs of everything.
The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.All we need for this is our smartphone.Compared to other forms of visual （视觉的） art，special talent is unnecessary.Every single one of us can get started with this wonderful hobby（背景）.However，unlike a painting，with little to no skill involved（有关联）.If you prefer of share your pictures with the world（按钮）.This helps me to remember every moment as it happens.We can connect to our past，no matter where we are and enjoy those memories that are most meaningful to us.
Photography is also an amazing tool to learn the world around us and to stay in the moment.There is more to this hobby than "just taking pictures" .It is a way to express your feelings，your drives （渴望） and also yourself.Photography is art（有艺术气息的） side，and take a picture of your next adventure!
（1） Taking photographs of everything
The reason of capturing every moment：
●To be（2） honest ，I have no answer.
Photography is（3） special ：
●We can capture moments wherever and （4） whenever we want，just with our smartphone.
●You don't （5） need any special talent for it.
●Every picture tells a personal story.
We can get the latest（6） information from other people by sending our pictures if we like（7） sharing them.
●We can enjoy our memories with the （8） help of pictures.
Photography is more than just a（9） hobby ，it is an art that makes everyone an artist.
●It serves an amazing tool to learn the world and live in the moment.
●It makes us to express our feelings，drives and（10） ourselves .
Try recording your every adventure in pictures.It won't let you down!
【分析】本文主要介绍了人们喜欢给所有东西拍照的原因。
【解答】（1）Taking.考查动名词。根据第一段Why are people taking pictures of their faces？为什么人们要拍他们的脸？可知本文主要讲了拍照的原因。故答案为Taking。
（2）honest.考查形容词。根据第一段I can't really give you an answer，I am one of those people who take photographs of everything.我真的无法给你一个答案，我是那种什么都拍照的人，故答案为honest。
（3）special.考查形容词。根据第二段The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.摄影的特别之处在于我们可以随时随地捕捉瞬间，即判断照片是特殊的。
（4）whenever.考查连词。根据第二段The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.All we need for this is our smartphone.摄影的特别之处在于我们可以随时随地捕捉瞬间，题目中使用同义句，我们就可以无论在哪儿无论什么时候捕捉瞬间。
（5）need.考查动词原形。根据第二段Compared to other forms of visual art，特殊的天赋是不必要的，即你不需要特殊的天赋，故答案为need。
（6）information.考查不可数名词。根据第二段If you prefer to share your pictures with the world，照相机可以让我们在几秒钟内发送我们的照片，据此判断我们可以通过发送照片与世界分享最近的消息。
（7）sharing.考查动名词。根据第二段If you prefer to share your pictures with the world，照相机可以让我们在几秒钟内发送我们的照片，like与动名词构成固定搭配。
（8）help.考查动词原形。根据第二段This helps me to remember every moment as it happens.We can connect to our past。无论身在何处，享受那些对我们最有意义的回忆，后跟名词，我们可以享受回忆。
（9）hobby.考查名词。根据第三段There is more to this hobby than 。故答案为hobby。
（10）ourselves.考查反身代词。根据第三段It is a way to express your feelings （渴望） ，你的动力和你自己的方式，与us对应的反身代词为ourselves。
B）阅读短文，根据内容和首字母提示，在每题空格 里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
33．（10分）Yuhang in Hangzhou is （1）k nown for making oil paper umbrellas for over 230 years.But in the 1970s，it was out of production （生产） （2） steel﹣ribbed （钢骨的） umbrellas became more popular.In 2015，Liu Weixue （3） ave up a well﹣paid job to learn from his grandfather the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas. "I （4）f ell in love with the art at a very young age." Liu said.There are more than 70 steps，including （5）m aking bamboo ribs （竹伞骨） and pasting（糊） papers.After mastering the skills（工作坊），Liu improved the umbrellas to （6）w in the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper breaks easily，he used （7）t hicker paper.In a test，his umbrellas were opened and （8）c losed 1000 times without breaking.He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs，so the umbrellas weigh （9）l ess .As young people like hand﹣painted pictures，he invites painters to draw patterns（图案） on the umbrella cover.To ensure quality （保证质量）（10）o nly 1000 umbrellas each year.
【分析】本文介绍了杭州的余杭油纸伞。
【解答】（1）known；考查形容词。根据be known for因为……而闻名。
（2）as；考查连词，随着钢骨伞越来越流行。根据句意，故答案是as。
（3）gave；考查动词，刘维学放弃了一份高薪工作。根据up用give up放弃，故答案是gave。
（4）fell；考查动词。根据in with love 爱上…… a very age用一般过去时。
（5）making；考查动词，包括制作竹伞骨和粘贴纸张 ribs ，including是介词，故答案是making。
（6）win；考查动词，刘翔改进了雨伞。根据the of people用动词win赢得，故答案是win。
（7）thicker；考查形容词，他使用了较厚的纸张 the paper easily传统的纸张容易破损，故用比较级thicker。
（8）closed；考查动词，他的雨伞被打开和关闭了1000次。根据were and ，close关，故答案是closed。
（9）less；考查形容词，因此伞的重量较轻 uses a kind bamboo make ribs较轻的竹子制作伞骨，weigh less。
（10）only；考查副词，他的工作室每年只生产1000把伞，仅仅only。
七、书面表达（满分10分）
34．（10分）假如你是 Mike，你在澳大利亚读了小学，但从初中开始就来到 Nanjing StarMiddle School 学习。最近你小学同学 Peter 给你发来电子邮件向你询问你的近况。请你仔细阅读这封邮件
Dear Mike，
I haven't seen you since you went to China two years ago.I miss you very much.How are you？How is your life going？
Where do you study now？What is your school like？What activities do you have at school？Do you have any good friends？Can you say something about one of them？I know Nanjing is a beautiful city.Do you often go for a day out with your parents？Would you like to share something with me？
I really want to know your study and life now.I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Peter
要求：
1）回信内容必须依据 Peter 的邮件内容。
2）字数在 90 个词左右，不得出现真实校名和姓名。
3）文章开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
I'm very glad to receive your e﹣mail.I am fine.
My school life is very colorful and interesting.I really hope you can come to China one day.
Yours，
Mike
【分析】【高分句型一】
After class，we can draw，play basketball，dance and so on.下课后，我们可以画画、打篮球、跳舞等等。play basketball打篮球。
【高分句型二】
It is the capital of Jiangsu Province.它是江苏省的省会。the capital of ...的省会。
【解答】Dear Peter，
I'm glad receive e﹣mail.I fine.I'm in Nanjing School ，we can draw，dance and so on. 【高分句型一】（活动）I have many friends here.Bob is my best friend. （朋友）I often go out for a walk with my parents on weekends.Nanjing lies in the east of China.The Yangtze River goes across the city.It is the capital of Jiangsu Province. 【高分句型二】Nanjing is a city with a long history.There are many places of interest around here.There have been a lot of changes during the past 30 years.Many tall building have been built all over the city.People in Nanjing are quite kind and friendly.Nanjing has become an open and modern city. （介绍一些南京的信息）
My school is colorful interesting.I hope can to one
Yours，
Mike
2021-2022学年江苏省南京市八年级（上）期中英语试卷
二、单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）从A、B. C. D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．（1分）﹣Happy Teachers' Day!Here are some flowers for you．
﹣﹣ beautiful flowers they are!Thank you!（ ）
A．How B．How a C．What D．What a
2．（1分）﹣Andrew，what are you doing over there？
﹣Oh，I'm small light in my toy lantern.（ ）
A．putting away B．putting out
C．putting in D．putting up
3．（1分）Which of the following groups may be a good vocabulary tree？（ ）
A．
B．
C．
D．
4．（1分）﹣Who did English homework better，Lisa or Sue？
﹣Lisa was more careful．I think Sue did _______ Lisa．（ ）
A．as good as B．as well as
C．better than D．worse than
5．（1分）﹣﹣I asked my friend from the USA where the lift was.But he didn't know what I said.
﹣﹣Oh，I know they call it ________.（ ）
A．soccer B．elevator C．vacation D．movie
6．（1分）My best friend Jack looks happy，and he always ________ a smile ________ his face.（ ）
A．wear；on B．put；in C．has；on D．wears；in
7．（1分）Students always have a good time ________ each other.（ ）
A．talk with B．talking to C．to talk D．talking
8．（1分）Our school is very big． The number of the students in our school ________ about 6000．（ ）
A．have B．has C．is D．are
9．（1分）Shanghai is bigger than ____in Jiangsu and bigger than______in China．（ ）
A．any city，any city
B．any city，any other city
C．any other city，the other cities
D．any other city，any city
10．（1分）﹣﹣I have a stomachache.What should I do？
﹣﹣You ________ drink cold water and ________ eat too much.（ ）
A．had better；had better
B．should；had better
C．had better not；shouldn't
D．shouldn't；should
11．（1分）﹣﹣﹣ Nancy， ______ is it from your home to the Greenland Park？
﹣﹣﹣ About half an hour by underground.（ ）
A．how many B．how much C．how far D．how long
12．（1分）You know them________.Who is smarter，Simon？（ ）
A．all B．both C．none D．one
13．（1分）﹣﹣What is your brother like？
﹣﹣________.（ ）
A．He likes watching TV
B．He is a worker in a factory
C．He is very tall and strong
D．He works on a farm
14．（1分）﹣﹣I think it's dangerous to swim in the river.Would you please not do it again？
﹣﹣OK.________.（ ）
A．I don't B．I won't
C．I can' t D．I shouldn't
15．（1分）﹣﹣ I' m going to the West Lake this weekend.
﹣﹣ ________（ ）
A．Good luck to you! B．Enjoy yourself!
C．Take it easy. D．It's pleasure.
三、完形填空
16．（10分）One day，a gentleman was traveling on a （1） .He felt thirsty and got off at a station in search of water.However，before he got back to the coach，it had left.It was getting dark.He decided to find a place to（2） for the night.He went to a nearby hotel to ask for a room，but they were full.At last，he（3） a small house belonging to a local villager.He asked the owner of the house whether be could stay for a night.The owner quickly（4） .Then the owner provided him with food and gave him a room and did not ask or expect anything（5） .
At 10 pm.That night，a man（6） in colorful clothing entered the room and asked the villager to pay his debts（债） immediately（立即） He was so rude that the villager felt frightened.The man realized that his host was in （7） of money.The next morning，be put an envelope on the table in the room and left When the villager came back and saw it he opened it with （8） .He looked inside and found a note with his name on it.The note said "Yesterday，I heard the conversation （对话） between you and the stranger.You helped me（9） from me.It is time for me to help you." Money fell from it onto the floor，and the poor villager picked it up with tears in his eyes.He said in a low （10） ，"Thank you，my guest."
（1）A.coach
B.bus
C.train
D.plane
（2）A.enjoy
B.wait
C.prepare
D.stay
（3）A.got
B.reached
C.arrived
D.arrived in
（4）A.answered
B.decided
C.stopped
D.agreed
（5）A.in fact
B.in addition
C.in change
D.in return
（6）A wore
B.was wearing
C.was
D.dressed
（7）A.need
B.short
C.legs
D.needing
（8）A.joy
B.surprise
C.happiness
D.sadness
（9）A.something
B.nothing
C.anything
D.everything
（10）A noise
B.sounds
C.voice
D.smile
四、阅读理解
17．（6分）
Dear brother，
I'm sitting in a coffee shop by the Thames. It's amazing to see so many sights along this river. We're going to visit the London Eye this afternoon. It's the world's first and largest Ferris wheel （观景摩天轮）. It's a pity that you didn't come with us because of your exam for high school. I bought you some special gifts and I hope you'll like it.
See you soon，
Nancy
Simon
Flat 07，16/F， Block 2
City Garden
Ninth Street
Sunshine Town
Beijing 100000
China
（1）This is .
A. a postcard from Simon in Beijing
B. a postcard from Nancy in London
C. an e﹣mail from Nancy in Beijing
D. an e﹣mail from Simon in London
（2）Which of the following pictures may be the Thames？
（3）Simon and Nancy are .
A. classmates
B. cousins
C. brother and sister
D. father and daughter
18．（8分）There was once a man who loved to eat many varieties （种类） of delicious food.However，be didn't like to pay for it.He often tried to get others to pay for him.
He decided to visit some friends and relatives.One day，he went to a friend's house.They talked about their childhood，college life and other things.Around noon
They went to an expensive restaurant.The man ordered many dishes and they enjoyed their meal.When both of them were done，his friend said that he would go to the bathroom.At this time，a waiter came over，and left.
The man did not want to pay，of course.He just sat and waited for his friend to come back.Fifteen minutes passed，yet there was no sign of his friend!The waiter came once again and asked about the bill.
Now，there was no escape for the man.He paid the expensive bill.After he got home，he called his friend and complained （抱怨）， "Come on，friend.What's the difference between yours and mine？Whether you pay or I pay
（1）What did the friend think of the man's invitation？
A.He refused to go out with the man.
B.He decided to pay for their meal.
C.He knew he might have to pay for the meal.
D.He decided to eat alone instead.
（2）Why did the friend go to the bathroom after the meal？
A.To wash his hands.
B.To look for the waiter.
C.To pay the bill.
D.To avoid paying the bill.
（3）How would the man feel after he finished the call？
A.Excited.
B.Angry.
C.Surprised.
D.Ashamed.
（4）What does the story teach us？
A.Don't trick your friends.
B.Don't pay for others' meals.
C.Friends can share everything.
D.It is best to eat by yourself.
19．（8分）Mountains are more than 500 meters tall and it's not easy for plants to live on them.The wind is strong.The soil is thin and rocky.Which plants can live there？Come and see some of them.
Firs （冷杉）
Firs are evergreen （常青） trees.They always have green leaves.Their leaves look like needles （针）.Firs are large tees.They can be 10 to 80 meters tall Their trunks （树干），people use firs as Christmas trees.
Cushion plants （垫状植物）
They look like a small cushion （垫子） They grow together and they are less than 30 cm tall.But they can be 3 meters wide.People also call the plants "ecosystem engineers".That's because many other plants live under them.Cushion plants keep the cold away.They make the soil inside soft and wet.In this way，cushion plants help other plants survive （生存）.
Snow lotuses （雪莲花）
The snow lotus lives at elevations ranging from 2，400 to 4，000 meters.The climate there is cold.It always snows and the air is thin.Most plants will die.But the snow lotus grows well.A snow lotus can be 15 to 35 cm tall.People use it in medicine.
Saxifrages （虎耳草）
The evergreen saxifrage has star ﹣shaped flowers.Most saxifrages are very small ﹣ less than 12 cm tall They grow very slowly in cold environments.Saxifrages can live both in the mountains and in your garden，yet they are not resistant （耐受的） to high temperatures.
（1）Which are the smallest plants，according to the article？
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（2）What do we know about cushion plants？
A.They can grow up to 3 meters tall.
B.People use them as Christmas decorations.
C.They can protect the plants under them from the cold.
D.They need to live in soft and wet soil.
（3）Which plants can be used in medicine？
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（4）What is the article mainly about？
A.Where to find plants on mountains.
B.How small plants live on mountains.
C.Plants that live in deserts.
D.Plants that live on high mountains.
20．（8分）Parrots have been known to mimic （模仿） words，but have you ever thought how they communicate（交流）meaningless to us，but new study has found that wild parrots are given names by their parents.
According to a study led by Karl Berg of Cornell University in the US，nestlings （雏鸟） are given a special sound of their own，the team put cameras in the nests of 17 different wild parrots.After studying their sounds，the team knew differences in the calls parents used to communicate with each nestling.And even before the nestlings bad learned to communicate
Sounds very similar（相似） to humans，doesn't it？
The study also tells that these calls are got socially（社会上），not genetically （基因上地）.To do this，so that half of the parrots were raising nestlings that weren't theirs.The scientists found the nestlings all used names similar to those the parents （whether biological or nonbiological） called them for the first week of their lives.
Lucie McNeil，from National Geographic，said（声学的） communication（交流）."Lead scientist for the study，told National Public Radio of the US， "Most people say，all those calls are just noise，but I think they're communicating."
Fox News also asked Berg what else the parrots might be saying.He answered， "It is that these birds are deciding where the food is ﹣"Do we want to go 3 km North﹣Northwest？" "Do we want to go to that field？" They are arguing（争论） or discussing."
Natural science author，Virginia Morell，wrote： "Slowly
You never know，if the science of animals' sounds keeps going，we may one day watch a real TV programme about parrots.
（1）The underlined word "meaningless" in the first paragraph is " ".
A.meaningful
B.useful
C.unimportant
D.helpful
（2）What did the new study find about wild parrots？
A.They can talk by learning from people.
B.The sounds they make are meaningless.
C.They have names given by their parents.
D.They have a unique way of making sounds.
（3）What does the study suggest？
A.Different parrots are called differently by their parents.
B.Baby parrots can tell who their biological parents are.
C.Baby parrots can mimic their biological parents' calls better.
D.Parrots are the most clever animals in communication.
（4）Why did the scientists exchange the eggs in the study？
A.To see whether the parents could recognize（认出） their own babies.
B.To see whether the parrots made the same sounds all their lives.
C.To see whether the calls were got socially or genetically.
D.To see whether biological and nonbiological parents named babies differently.
第II卷主观题（45分）五、填空（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）A）根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。
21．（1分）The boy fell off his bike on the way to school，but （幸好） he was all right.
22．（1分）The stories in the film Chosin Reservoir are （真实的） in history.
23．（1分）Many teachers will （出席） the opening ceremony of the sports meeting tomorrow.
24．（1分）Tony likes traveling around the country by car. He has a good （感觉） of direction.
25．（1分）Simon used some glue on the book （粘住） the falling paper just now.
B）根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
26．（1分）He felt （comfortable） yesterday，so he went to see a doctor.
27．（1分）She looks a little （slim） than before because of doing exercise.
28．（1分）Thank you for coming to my party. Help （you） to some fruit.
29．（1分）May is my online friend.She often teaches me to speak （France） on Facebook.
30．（1分）Tommy， （not forget） to turn off the lights when you leave the classroom.
C）根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。
31．（5分）
someone，millions of，camping，pushed
On a hot summer day，Holmes and Dr.Watson went on （1）a tip.After a good meal and a bottle of wine，they lay down in a tent for the night and went to sleep.
Some hours later，Holmes woke up and （2） his friend. "Watson，look!What can you see in the sky？"
Watson said， "I see（3） stars."
"What does that tell you？" asked Holmes.
Watson thought for a moment. "First it tells me that we will have a beautiful clear day tomorrow.Second，it tells me that the time is about twelve o'clock.And…"
"（4） ？"Holmes asked.
"Well，it also tells me that the world is so big and we are so small.What does that tell you？" Holmes said with a grin（苦笑） on his face（5） has taken away our tent!"
六、阅读填空 A）阅读短文，根据所读内容，在文章后的1-10题空格里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
32．（10分）Why are people taking pictures of their faces，their hobbies and their food？Why do we capture（捕获） every moment？I can't really give you an answer，I am one of those people who take photographs of everything.
The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.All we need for this is our smartphone.Compared to other forms of visual （视觉的） art，special talent is unnecessary.Every single one of us can get started with this wonderful hobby（背景）.However，unlike a painting，with little to no skill involved（有关联）.If you prefer of share your pictures with the world（按钮）.This helps me to remember every moment as it happens.We can connect to our past，no matter where we are and enjoy those memories that are most meaningful to us.
Photography is also an amazing tool to learn the world around us and to stay in the moment.There is more to this hobby than "just taking pictures" .It is a way to express your feelings，your drives （渴望） and also yourself.Photography is art（有艺术气息的） side，and take a picture of your next adventure!
（1） photographs of everything
The reason of capturing every moment：
●To be（2） ，I have no answer.
Photography is（3） ：
●We can capture moments wherever and （4） we want，just with our smartphone.
●You don't （5） any special talent for it.
●Every picture tells a personal story.
We can get the latest（6） from other people by sending our pictures if we like（7） them.
●We can enjoy our memories with the （8） of pictures.
Photography is more than just a（9） ，it is an art that makes everyone an artist.
●It serves an amazing tool to learn the world and live in the moment.
●It makes us to express our feelings，drives and（10） .
Try recording your every adventure in pictures.It won't let you down!
B）阅读短文，根据内容和首字母提示，在每题空格 里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
33．（10分）Yuhang in Hangzhou is （1）k for making oil paper umbrellas for over 230 years.But in the 1970s，it was out of production （生产） （2） steel﹣ribbed （钢骨的） umbrellas became more popular.In 2015，Liu Weixue （3） up a well﹣paid job to learn from his grandfather the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas. "I （4）f in love with the art at a very young age." Liu said.There are more than 70 steps，including （5）m bamboo ribs （竹伞骨） and pasting（糊） papers.After mastering the skills（工作坊），Liu improved the umbrellas to （6）w the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper breaks easily，he used （7）t paper.In a test，his umbrellas were opened and （8）c 1000 times without breaking.He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs，so the umbrellas weigh （9）l .As young people like hand﹣painted pictures，he invites painters to draw patterns（图案） on the umbrella cover.To ensure quality （保证质量）（10）o 1000 umbrellas each year.
七、书面表达（满分10分）
34．（10分）假如你是 Mike，你在澳大利亚读了小学，但从初中开始就来到 Nanjing StarMiddle School 学习。最近你小学同学 Peter 给你发来电子邮件向你询问你的近况。请你仔细阅读这封邮件
Dear Mike，
I haven't seen you since you went to China two years ago.I miss you very much.How are you？How is your life going？
Where do you study now？What is your school like？What activities do you have at school？Do you have any good friends？Can you say something about one of them？I know Nanjing is a beautiful city.Do you often go for a day out with your parents？Would you like to share something with me？
I really want to know your study and life now.I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Peter
要求：
1）回信内容必须依据 Peter 的邮件内容。
2）字数在 90 个词左右，不得出现真实校名和姓名。
3）文章开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
I'm very glad to receive your e﹣mail.I am fine.
My school life is very colorful and interesting.I really hope you can come to China one day.
Yours，
Mike
2021-2022学年江苏省南京市八年级（上）期中英语试卷
参考答案与试题解析
二、单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）从A、B. C. D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．（1分）﹣Happy Teachers' Day!Here are some flowers for you．
﹣﹣ beautiful flowers they are!Thank you!（ ）
A．How B．How a C．What D．What a
【分析】﹣﹣教师节快乐！这是送给你的花．
﹣﹣多么漂亮的花啊！谢谢你．
【解答】答案：C．根据beautiful they !可知这里考查了感叹句，名词的复数形式，在这里修饰 ．根据What+形容词+复数名词+主+谓。
2．（1分）﹣Andrew，what are you doing over there？
﹣Oh，I'm small light in my toy lantern.（ ）
A．putting away B．putting out
C．putting in D．putting up
【分析】——安德鲁，你在那儿做什么？
——哦，我正在安装一盏小灯到我的玩具灯笼里。
【解答】put away：收好；put out：扑灭；put up：张贴；根据句意。
故选：C。
3．（1分）Which of the following groups may be a good vocabulary tree？（ ）
A．
B．
C．
D．
【分析】以下哪一组可能是一个好的词汇树？
【解答】A选项fruit水果；burgers汉堡；people人们；jobs工作；people人们；apples苹果；people人们；what什么；people人们，包括表情。B选项可能是一个好的词汇树。
故选：B。
4．（1分）﹣Who did English homework better，Lisa or Sue？
﹣Lisa was more careful．I think Sue did _______ Lisa．（ ）
A．as good as B．as well as
C．better than D．worse than
【分析】﹣谁做的英语作业比较好，丽莎还是苏？
﹣丽莎更细心，我想苏做得比丽萨差．
【解答】答案：D 根据Lisa Sue可知，又根据Lisa more ，"丽莎更细心"，应该用副词badly的比较级worse修饰动词did．
5．（1分）﹣﹣I asked my friend from the USA where the lift was.But he didn't know what I said.
﹣﹣Oh，I know they call it ________.（ ）
A．soccer B．elevator C．vacation D．movie
【分析】﹣我问我的美国朋友电梯在哪里，但他不知道我说了什么。
﹣哦，我知道他们叫它elevator。
【解答】A表示足球，B表示电梯，D表示电影，是英式英语。
故选：B。
6．（1分）My best friend Jack looks happy，and he always ________ a smile ________ his face.（ ）
A．wear；on B．put；in C．has；on D．wears；in
【分析】我最好的朋友杰克看起来很高兴，他总是面带微笑。
【解答】wear表示穿戴的衣物；put"放"；根据he always，排除选项A和B。
故选：C。
7．（1分）Students always have a good time ________ each other.（ ）
A．talk with B．talking to C．to talk D．talking
【分析】学生们总是彼此谈论得很开心。
【解答】have a good time doing sth为固定搭配，意为"做某事愉快"，意为"和某人谈话"。
故选：B。
8．（1分）Our school is very big． The number of the students in our school ________ about 6000．（ ）
A．have B．has C．is D．are
【分析】我们的学校很大．我们学校的学生大约有6000人．
【解答】根据题干，可知The of ，作主语时．此处表示"学生的数量是大约6000"．
故选：C．
9．（1分）Shanghai is bigger than ____in Jiangsu and bigger than______in China．（ ）
A．any city，any city
B．any city，any other city
C．any other city，the other cities
D．any other city，any city
【分析】略
【解答】略。
故选：B。
10．（1分）﹣﹣I have a stomachache.What should I do？
﹣﹣You ________ drink cold water and ________ eat too much.（ ）
A．had better；had better
B．should；had better
C．had better not；shouldn't
D．shouldn't；should
【分析】﹣我胃痛。我该怎么办？
﹣你最好不要喝冷水，也不要吃太多。
【解答】根据题干，可知第一空考查had better not do sth最好不要做某事。
故选：C。
11．（1分）﹣﹣﹣ Nancy， ______ is it from your home to the Greenland Park？
﹣﹣﹣ About half an hour by underground.（ ）
A．how many B．how much C．how far D．how long
【分析】﹣南希，你家到格陵兰公园有多远？
﹣乘地铁大约需要半小时。
【解答】how many多少，对可数名词的数量进行提问，提问不可数名词或者价格；提问距离；提问物体的长度，故用how far。
故选：C。
12．（1分）You know them________.Who is smarter，Simon？（ ）
A．all B．both C．none D．one
【分析】你都认识他们俩吗？谁更聪明，西蒙？
【解答】all意思是"三者或三者以上都"；both意思是"两者都"；one意思是"一个" is ，可知在两者中进行比较。
故选：B。
13．（1分）﹣﹣What is your brother like？
﹣﹣________.（ ）
A．He likes watching TV
B．He is a worker in a factory
C．He is very tall and strong
D．He works on a farm
【分析】﹣你兄弟长什么样？
﹣他又高又强壮。
【解答】题干问句中谓语动词是be like，其中like是介词，长得像"，故C项表述符合题意，表"喜欢"。
故选：C。
14．（1分）﹣﹣I think it's dangerous to swim in the river.Would you please not do it again？
﹣﹣OK.________.（ ）
A．I don't B．I won't
C．I can' t D．I shouldn't
【分析】—我觉得在河里游泳很危险。你不要再这样做了，好吗？
—好的，我将不会了。
【解答】I don't我不，是一般现在时，是一般将来时；I ；I shouldn't我不应该。你不要再这样做了，后句要用一般将来时，我将不会了"，时态也不对。
故选：B。
15．（1分）﹣﹣ I' m going to the West Lake this weekend.
﹣﹣ ________（ ）
A．Good luck to you! B．Enjoy yourself!
C．Take it easy. D．It's pleasure.
【分析】﹣﹣这个周末我要去西湖。﹣﹣祝你过得愉快。
【解答】A．祝你好运；B；C．放松点；D。结合句意：﹣﹣这个周末我要去西湖。
故选：B。
三、完形填空
16．（10分）One day，a gentleman was traveling on a （1） A .He felt thirsty and got off at a station in search of water.However，before he got back to the coach，it had left.It was getting dark.He decided to find a place to（2） D for the night.He went to a nearby hotel to ask for a room，but they were full.At last，he（3） a small house belonging to a local villager.He asked the owner of the house whether be could stay for a night.The owner quickly（4） D .Then the owner provided him with food and gave him a room and did not ask or expect anything（5） D .
At 10 pm.That night，a man（6） D in colorful clothing entered the room and asked the villager to pay his debts（债） immediately（立即） He was so rude that the villager felt frightened.The man realized that his host was in （7） A of money.The next morning，be put an envelope on the table in the room and left When the villager came back and saw it he opened it with （8） .He looked inside and found a note with his name on it.The note said "Yesterday，I heard the conversation （对话） between you and the stranger.You helped me（9） from me.It is time for me to help you." Money fell from it onto the floor，and the poor villager picked it up with tears in his eyes.He said in a low （10） C ，"Thank you，my guest."
（1）A.coach
B.bus
C.train
D.plane
（2）A.enjoy
B.wait
C.prepare
D.stay
（3）A.got
B.reached
C.arrived
D.arrived in
（4）A.answered
B.decided
C.stopped
D.agreed
（5）A.in fact
B.in addition
C.in change
D.in return
（6）A wore
B.was wearing
C.was
D.dressed
（7）A.need
B.short
C.legs
D.needing
（8）A.joy
B.surprise
C.happiness
D.sadness
（9）A.something
B.nothing
C.anything
D.everything
（10）A noise
B.sounds
C.voice
D.smile
【分析】本文讲述一位绅士口渴去车站喝水错过火车，便在当地找个小房间睡一晚，房主对他很好，不但给他提供食物，还不求回报，绅士听见房主和陌生人对话，得知房需要钱还债，于是绅士把装有钱的包裹给他房主，悄悄离开了。
【解答】（1）A.名词辨析。A长途汽车，C火车，从后文"before he got backto the coach，作者坐长途汽车旅行，故选A。
（2）D.动词辨析。A享受，C准备，从后面作者找了家旅馆得知前面作者是要找个地方过夜，故选D。
（3）B.动词辨析。到达某地方只能用get to/reach/arrive at（小地方）/arrive in（大地方） last small belonging a local 。故选B。
（4）D.动词辨析。A回答，C停止，作者问房主可否呆一晚上，agree同意。
（5）D.介词短语辨析。A事实上，C改变，由前文房主给他提供食物并不期望任何东西作为回报，故选D。
（6）D.动词辨析。此处考查后置定语，故选D。
（7）A.介词短语考查，in need of需要，故选A。
（8）B.名词辨析。A高兴，C高兴，房主回来看到这个信封的时候。surprise吃惊。
（9）B.不定代词辨析，A某物，C任何东西，每样东西，nothing没有什么。
（10）C.名词辨析，A噪音，C嗓音，D笑容，所以是说话声。
四、阅读理解
17．（6分）
Dear brother，
I'm sitting in a coffee shop by the Thames. It's amazing to see so many sights along this river. We're going to visit the London Eye this afternoon. It's the world's first and largest Ferris wheel （观景摩天轮）. It's a pity that you didn't come with us because of your exam for high school. I bought you some special gifts and I hope you'll like it.
See you soon，
Nancy
Simon
Flat 07，16/F， Block 2
City Garden
Ninth Street
Sunshine Town
Beijing 100000
China
（1）This is .
A. a postcard from Simon in Beijing
B. a postcard from Nancy in London
C. an e﹣mail from Nancy in Beijing
D. an e﹣mail from Simon in London
（2）Which of the following pictures may be the Thames？ D
（3）Simon and Nancy are C .
A. classmates
B. cousins
C. brother and sister
D. father and daughter
【分析】本文是Nancy给哥的贺卡，
【解答】（1）B 细节推理题。根据落款Nancy可知是Nancy写的、D，根据Simon Flat ，16/F， 2 City Street Sunshine 100000 China，故答案是：B。
（2）D 细节推理题。根据I'm in a shop the Thames. It's to so sights this 我坐在泰晤士河旁边的一家咖啡店，应该是在坐落在英国伦敦泰晤士河畔。
（3）C 细节理解题。根据Dear ，故答案是：C。
18．（8分）There was once a man who loved to eat many varieties （种类） of delicious food.However，be didn't like to pay for it.He often tried to get others to pay for him.
He decided to visit some friends and relatives.One day，he went to a friend's house.They talked about their childhood，college life and other things.Around noon
They went to an expensive restaurant.The man ordered many dishes and they enjoyed their meal.When both of them were done，his friend said that he would go to the bathroom.At this time，a waiter came over，and left.
The man did not want to pay，of course.He just sat and waited for his friend to come back.Fifteen minutes passed，yet there was no sign of his friend!The waiter came once again and asked about the bill.
Now，there was no escape for the man.He paid the expensive bill.After he got home，he called his friend and complained （抱怨）， "Come on，friend.What's the difference between yours and mine？Whether you pay or I pay
（1）What did the friend think of the man's invitation？ C
A.He refused to go out with the man.
B.He decided to pay for their meal.
C.He knew he might have to pay for the meal.
D.He decided to eat alone instead.
（2）Why did the friend go to the bathroom after the meal？ D
A.To wash his hands.
B.To look for the waiter.
C.To pay the bill.
D.To avoid paying the bill.
（3）How would the man feel after he finished the call？ D
A.Excited.
B.Angry.
C.Surprised.
D.Ashamed.
（4）What does the story teach us？ A
A.Don't trick your friends.
B.Don't pay for others' meals.
C.Friends can share everything.
D.It is best to eat by yourself.
【分析】短文主要讲述了一个和朋友吃饭爱占便宜不付钱的人，又约上朋友一起出去吃饭。最后，他的朋友用他常用的逃单方式告诉他，他那样的行为是不正确的。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据His knew he have pay the but anyway.他的朋友知道他可能要付饭钱。可知，他知道他可能要付饭钱。
（2）D.推理判断题。根据When of were ，his said he go the ，他的朋友说他要去洗手间 minutes ，yet was sign his !十五分钟过去了!和Now was escape the paid expensive ，这个人无法逃脱。可推理出。故选D。
（3）D.推理判断题。根据It then the realized had tricked his game.就在那时。可推理出。故选D。
（4）A.主旨大意题。根据His laughed said， on the between and ？Whether pay I pay all same." was that man be been at own "得了吧。你的和我的有什么区别，都一样，这个人意识到他在自己的游戏中被欺骗了，这个故事告诉我们不要戏耍你的朋友。故选A。
19．（8分）Mountains are more than 500 meters tall and it's not easy for plants to live on them.The wind is strong.The soil is thin and rocky.Which plants can live there？Come and see some of them.
Firs （冷杉）
Firs are evergreen （常青） trees.They always have green leaves.Their leaves look like needles （针）.Firs are large tees.They can be 10 to 80 meters tall Their trunks （树干），people use firs as Christmas trees.
Cushion plants （垫状植物）
They look like a small cushion （垫子） They grow together and they are less than 30 cm tall.But they can be 3 meters wide.People also call the plants "ecosystem engineers".That's because many other plants live under them.Cushion plants keep the cold away.They make the soil inside soft and wet.In this way，cushion plants help other plants survive （生存）.
Snow lotuses （雪莲花）
The snow lotus lives at elevations ranging from 2，400 to 4，000 meters.The climate there is cold.It always snows and the air is thin.Most plants will die.But the snow lotus grows well.A snow lotus can be 15 to 35 cm tall.People use it in medicine.
Saxifrages （虎耳草）
The evergreen saxifrage has star ﹣shaped flowers.Most saxifrages are very small ﹣ less than 12 cm tall They grow very slowly in cold environments.Saxifrages can live both in the mountains and in your garden，yet they are not resistant （耐受的） to high temperatures.
（1）Which are the smallest plants，according to the article？ D
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（2）What do we know about cushion plants？ C
A.They can grow up to 3 meters tall.
B.People use them as Christmas decorations.
C.They can protect the plants under them from the cold.
D.They need to live in soft and wet soil.
（3）Which plants can be used in medicine？ C
A.Firs.
B.Cushion plants.
C.Snow lotuses.
D.Saxifrages.
（4）What is the article mainly about？ D
A.Where to find plants on mountains.
B.How small plants live on mountains.
C.Plants that live in deserts.
D.Plants that live on high mountains.
【分析】文章主要介绍生长在高山上的四种植物以及它们的生活习性、特征及用途。
【解答】（1）D.细节判断题。根据Saxifrages（虎耳草）中Most saxifrages are very small﹣﹣less than 12 cm tall.大多数虎耳草非常小——不到12厘米高，虎耳草是四种植物里最小的。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据Cushion plants keep the cold away.They make the soil inside soft and wet.In this way。它们使里面的土壤又软又湿，垫状植物帮助其他植物生存，垫状植物可以保护植物免受寒冷。
（3）C.细节理解题。根据Snow lotuses（雪莲花）中People use it in medicine.人们用它来治病，雪莲花可以药用。
（4）D.主旨大意题。根据Mountains are more than 500 meters tall and it's not easy for plants to live on them.The wind is strong.The soil is thin and rocky.Which plants can live there，植物在上面生长并不容易。土壤很薄。哪些植物可以在那里生存。以及通读全文可知、特征及用途。"符合语境。
20．（8分）Parrots have been known to mimic （模仿） words，but have you ever thought how they communicate（交流）meaningless to us，but new study has found that wild parrots are given names by their parents.
According to a study led by Karl Berg of Cornell University in the US，nestlings （雏鸟） are given a special sound of their own，the team put cameras in the nests of 17 different wild parrots.After studying their sounds，the team knew differences in the calls parents used to communicate with each nestling.And even before the nestlings bad learned to communicate
Sounds very similar（相似） to humans，doesn't it？
The study also tells that these calls are got socially（社会上），not genetically （基因上地）.To do this，so that half of the parrots were raising nestlings that weren't theirs.The scientists found the nestlings all used names similar to those the parents （whether biological or nonbiological） called them for the first week of their lives.
Lucie McNeil，from National Geographic，said（声学的） communication（交流）."Lead scientist for the study，told National Public Radio of the US， "Most people say，all those calls are just noise，but I think they're communicating."
Fox News also asked Berg what else the parrots might be saying.He answered， "It is that these birds are deciding where the food is ﹣"Do we want to go 3 km North﹣Northwest？" "Do we want to go to that field？" They are arguing（争论） or discussing."
Natural science author，Virginia Morell，wrote： "Slowly
You never know，if the science of animals' sounds keeps going，we may one day watch a real TV programme about parrots.
（1）The underlined word "meaningless" in the first paragraph is " C ".
A.meaningful
B.useful
C.unimportant
D.helpful
（2）What did the new study find about wild parrots？ C
A.They can talk by learning from people.
B.The sounds they make are meaningless.
C.They have names given by their parents.
D.They have a unique way of making sounds.
（3）What does the study suggest？ A
A.Different parrots are called differently by their parents.
B.Baby parrots can tell who their biological parents are.
C.Baby parrots can mimic their biological parents' calls better.
D.Parrots are the most clever animals in communication.
（4）Why did the scientists exchange the eggs in the study？ C
A.To see whether the parents could recognize（认出） their own babies.
B.To see whether the parrots made the same sounds all their lives.
C.To see whether the calls were got socially or genetically.
D.To see whether biological and nonbiological parents named babies differently.
【分析】本文通过科学家对鹦鹉语言的研究，说明鹦鹉间真的有语言存在，随着科学的发展，说不定有一天可以看到一个真正的关于鹦鹉的电视节目。
【解答】（1）C.词义猜测题。根据The sounds they make may sound meaningless to us，但一项新的研究发现。由此可推知，C选项意思"不重要的"与此相近。
（2）C.细节理解题。根据but new study has found that wild parrots are given names by their parents.但新的研究发现。可知，这项新研究发现它们的名字是父母给取的。
（3）A.推理判断题。根据After studying their sounds，研究小组知道了父母与每个雏鸟交流时所用的叫声的差异，对于不同的小鹦鹉。故选A。
（4）C.细节理解题。根据The study also tells that these calls are got socially（社会上），scientists exchanged the eggs in nine of the 17 nests，这些叫声是社会性的。为了做到这一点，这样一半的鹦鹉饲养的幼鸟不是自己的，这样做是为了看看这些叫声是来自社会还是基因。
第II卷主观题（45分）五、填空（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）A）根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。
21．（1分）The boy fell off his bike on the way to school，but luckily （幸好） he was all right.
【分析】男孩在上学的路上从自行车上摔了下来，但幸运的是他没事。
【解答】"幸好"此处用副词luckily来修饰这个句子。
故填luckily。
22．（1分）The stories in the film Chosin Reservoir are true （真实的） in history.
【分析】电影《乔辛水库》中的故事在历史上是真实的。
【解答】"真实的"是形容词true。
故填true。
23．（1分）Many teachers will attend （出席） the opening ceremony of the sports meeting tomorrow.
【分析】许多老师将参加明天运动会的开幕式。
【解答】根据提示"出席"可知，情态动词will后跟动词原形attend。
故答案为：attend。
24．（1分）Tony likes traveling around the country by car. He has a good sense （感觉） of direction.
【分析】托尼喜欢开车环游全国。他有很好的方向感。
【解答】根据提示"感觉"可知，不定冠词a修饰单数名词sense。
故答案为：sense。
25．（1分）Simon used some glue on the book to stick （粘住） the falling paper just now.
【分析】西蒙刚才用胶水把掉下来的纸粘在书上。
【解答】根据提示"粘住"可知，是动词stick。to后跟动词原形stick。
故答案为：to stick。
B）根据句意，用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
26．（1分）He felt uncomfortable （comfortable） yesterday，so he went to see a doctor.
【分析】他昨天感到不舒服，所以他去看医生了。
【解答】根据"so he to a doctor."可知他昨天感到不舒服，所以要用形容词来填空。
故填uncomfortable。
27．（1分）She looks a little slimmer （slim） than before because of doing exercise.
【分析】由于运动她看起来比以前更苗条了。
【解答】根据空格后面的词语是than，所以要用形容词的比较级来填空。
故填slimmer。
28．（1分）Thank you for coming to my party. Help yourself （you） to some fruit.
【分析】谢谢你来参加我的聚会。请随便吃点水果。
【解答】根据题干，可知help oneself请自便
故填yourself.
29．（1分）May is my online friend.She often teaches me to speak French （France） on Facebook.
【分析】梅是我的网友，她经常在脸书上教我读法语。
【解答】根据空格前面的词语是speak，可知后面要跟表语言的名词。
故填French。
30．（1分）Tommy， don't forget （not forget） to turn off the lights when you leave the classroom.
【分析】汤米，当你离开教室时别忘了关灯。
【解答】根据题干，可知句子是否定祈使句。
故填don't forget.
C）根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。
31．（5分）
someone，millions of，camping，pushed
On a hot summer day，Holmes and Dr.Watson went on （1）a camping tip.After a good meal and a bottle of wine，they lay down in a tent for the night and went to sleep.
Some hours later，Holmes woke up and （2） pushed his friend. "Watson，look!What can you see in the sky？"
Watson said， "I see（3） millions of stars."
"What does that tell you？" asked Holmes.
Watson thought for a moment. "First it tells me that we will have a beautiful clear day tomorrow.Second，it tells me that the time is about twelve o'clock.And…"
"（4） What else ？"Holmes asked.
"Well，it also tells me that the world is so big and we are so small.What does that tell you？" Holmes said with a grin（苦笑） on his face（5） someone has taken away our tent!"
【分析】短文大意主要说的是福尔摩斯和华生医生去露营，帐篷被偷走的事。
【解答】（1）camping.考查名词。根据句意：福尔摩斯和华生医生去露营，名词作定语。
（2）pushed.考查动词。根据句意：福尔摩斯醒来推了推他的朋友，全文都是用的一般过去时，故填pushed。
（3）millions of.考查数词。根据句意：我看到了数百万颗星星，故填millions of。
（4）What else.考查代词。根据句意："还有什么。else其他的，故填What else。
（5）someone.考查代词。根据句意：它只告诉我有人拿走了我们的帐篷，不定代词，故填someone。
六、阅读填空 A）阅读短文，根据所读内容，在文章后的1-10题空格里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
32．（10分）Why are people taking pictures of their faces，their hobbies and their food？Why do we capture（捕获） every moment？I can't really give you an answer，I am one of those people who take photographs of everything.
The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.All we need for this is our smartphone.Compared to other forms of visual （视觉的） art，special talent is unnecessary.Every single one of us can get started with this wonderful hobby（背景）.However，unlike a painting，with little to no skill involved（有关联）.If you prefer of share your pictures with the world（按钮）.This helps me to remember every moment as it happens.We can connect to our past，no matter where we are and enjoy those memories that are most meaningful to us.
Photography is also an amazing tool to learn the world around us and to stay in the moment.There is more to this hobby than "just taking pictures" .It is a way to express your feelings，your drives （渴望） and also yourself.Photography is art（有艺术气息的） side，and take a picture of your next adventure!
（1） Taking photographs of everything
The reason of capturing every moment：
●To be（2） honest ，I have no answer.
Photography is（3） special ：
●We can capture moments wherever and （4） whenever we want，just with our smartphone.
●You don't （5） need any special talent for it.
●Every picture tells a personal story.
We can get the latest（6） information from other people by sending our pictures if we like（7） sharing them.
●We can enjoy our memories with the （8） help of pictures.
Photography is more than just a（9） hobby ，it is an art that makes everyone an artist.
●It serves an amazing tool to learn the world and live in the moment.
●It makes us to express our feelings，drives and（10） ourselves .
Try recording your every adventure in pictures.It won't let you down!
【分析】本文主要介绍了人们喜欢给所有东西拍照的原因。
【解答】（1）Taking.考查动名词。根据第一段Why are people taking pictures of their faces？为什么人们要拍他们的脸？可知本文主要讲了拍照的原因。故答案为Taking。
（2）honest.考查形容词。根据第一段I can't really give you an answer，I am one of those people who take photographs of everything.我真的无法给你一个答案，我是那种什么都拍照的人，故答案为honest。
（3）special.考查形容词。根据第二段The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.摄影的特别之处在于我们可以随时随地捕捉瞬间，即判断照片是特殊的。
（4）whenever.考查连词。根据第二段The special thing about photography is that we can capture moments anywhere and anytime.All we need for this is our smartphone.摄影的特别之处在于我们可以随时随地捕捉瞬间，题目中使用同义句，我们就可以无论在哪儿无论什么时候捕捉瞬间。
（5）need.考查动词原形。根据第二段Compared to other forms of visual art，特殊的天赋是不必要的，即你不需要特殊的天赋，故答案为need。
（6）information.考查不可数名词。根据第二段If you prefer to share your pictures with the world，照相机可以让我们在几秒钟内发送我们的照片，据此判断我们可以通过发送照片与世界分享最近的消息。
（7）sharing.考查动名词。根据第二段If you prefer to share your pictures with the world，照相机可以让我们在几秒钟内发送我们的照片，like与动名词构成固定搭配。
（8）help.考查动词原形。根据第二段This helps me to remember every moment as it happens.We can connect to our past。无论身在何处，享受那些对我们最有意义的回忆，后跟名词，我们可以享受回忆。
（9）hobby.考查名词。根据第三段There is more to this hobby than 。故答案为hobby。
（10）ourselves.考查反身代词。根据第三段It is a way to express your feelings （渴望） ，你的动力和你自己的方式，与us对应的反身代词为ourselves。
B）阅读短文，根据内容和首字母提示，在每题空格 里填入适当的单词，每空一词。
33．（10分）Yuhang in Hangzhou is （1）k nown for making oil paper umbrellas for over 230 years.But in the 1970s，it was out of production （生产） （2） steel﹣ribbed （钢骨的） umbrellas became more popular.In 2015，Liu Weixue （3） ave up a well﹣paid job to learn from his grandfather the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas. "I （4）f ell in love with the art at a very young age." Liu said.There are more than 70 steps，including （5）m aking bamboo ribs （竹伞骨） and pasting（糊） papers.After mastering the skills（工作坊），Liu improved the umbrellas to （6）w in the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper breaks easily，he used （7）t hicker paper.In a test，his umbrellas were opened and （8）c losed 1000 times without breaking.He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs，so the umbrellas weigh （9）l ess .As young people like hand﹣painted pictures，he invites painters to draw patterns（图案） on the umbrella cover.To ensure quality （保证质量）（10）o nly 1000 umbrellas each year.
【分析】本文介绍了杭州的余杭油纸伞。
【解答】（1）known；考查形容词。根据be known for因为……而闻名。
（2）as；考查连词，随着钢骨伞越来越流行。根据句意，故答案是as。
（3）gave；考查动词，刘维学放弃了一份高薪工作。根据up用give up放弃，故答案是gave。
（4）fell；考查动词。根据in with love 爱上…… a very age用一般过去时。
（5）making；考查动词，包括制作竹伞骨和粘贴纸张 ribs ，including是介词，故答案是making。
（6）win；考查动词，刘翔改进了雨伞。根据the of people用动词win赢得，故答案是win。
（7）thicker；考查形容词，他使用了较厚的纸张 the paper easily传统的纸张容易破损，故用比较级thicker。
（8）closed；考查动词，他的雨伞被打开和关闭了1000次。根据were and ，close关，故答案是closed。
（9）less；考查形容词，因此伞的重量较轻 uses a kind bamboo make ribs较轻的竹子制作伞骨，weigh less。
（10）only；考查副词，他的工作室每年只生产1000把伞，仅仅only。
七、书面表达（满分10分）
34．（10分）假如你是 Mike，你在澳大利亚读了小学，但从初中开始就来到 Nanjing StarMiddle School 学习。最近你小学同学 Peter 给你发来电子邮件向你询问你的近况。请你仔细阅读这封邮件
Dear Mike，
I haven't seen you since you went to China two years ago.I miss you very much.How are you？How is your life going？
Where do you study now？What is your school like？What activities do you have at school？Do you have any good friends？Can you say something about one of them？I know Nanjing is a beautiful city.Do you often go for a day out with your parents？Would you like to share something with me？
I really want to know your study and life now.I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Peter
要求：
1）回信内容必须依据 Peter 的邮件内容。
2）字数在 90 个词左右，不得出现真实校名和姓名。
3）文章开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
I'm very glad to receive your e﹣mail.I am fine.
My school life is very colorful and interesting.I really hope you can come to China one day.
Yours，
Mike
【分析】【高分句型一】
After class，we can draw，play basketball，dance and so on.下课后，我们可以画画、打篮球、跳舞等等。play basketball打篮球。
【高分句型二】
It is the capital of Jiangsu Province.它是江苏省的省会。the capital of ...的省会。
【解答】Dear Peter，
I'm glad receive e﹣mail.I fine.I'm in Nanjing School ，we can draw，dance and so on. 【高分句型一】（活动）I have many friends here.Bob is my best friend. （朋友）I often go out for a walk with my parents on weekends.Nanjing lies in the east of China.The Yangtze River goes across the city.It is the capital of Jiangsu Province. 【高分句型二】Nanjing is a city with a long history.There are many places of interest around here.There have been a lot of changes during the past 30 years.Many tall building have been built all over the city.People in Nanjing are quite kind and friendly.Nanjing has become an open and modern city. （介绍一些南京的信息）
My school is colorful interesting.I hope can to one
Yours，
Mike
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