2019年八年级下学期英语期中阶段性检测试卷A卷
一、 完型填空。 (共1题；共15分)
1. （15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。 A young painter had just completed a beautiful painting. To get people's opinions about his painting skills, he put his 1at a crossing on a busy street. And below it a board read, \I have painted this piece. 2 I'm new, I might have made some mistakes in my work. Please put a cross 3you see a mistake.\ When he came back in the evening to 4his painting, he was completely shocked to see that the whole painting was filled 5 crosses. And some people had even written their opinions on the painting. 6 , he ran to his master and said to him, \teaching. \
The master 8and suggested, \painting once again and give it to 10.\
Then they went to the same street the next morning and put the same painting exactly at the same place. Now the master 11another board which read, \I have painted this piece. I might have made some mistakes in my painting. I have put a box with colors and 12 just below. Please give me a hand. If you see a 13, pick up the brush and correct it.\home. Two days later, they came back to the place. The young painter was 14to see that actually there was not a single correction done!
It's easier to criticize(批评) but difficult to improve. If you want to help people 15 their behavior, you'd better learn how to help people change their attitudes or skills. Also, always remember not to judge yourself by someone else's criticism and feel upset.
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A . discovery B . invention C . writing D . painting （2）
A . When B . Since C . If D . Although （3）
A . whoever B . wherever
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C . whenever D . however （4）
A . collect B . draw C . find D . buy （5）
A . of B . at C . with D . in （6）
A . Luckily B . Sadly C . Normally D . Clearly （7）
A . useless B . nervous C . afraid D . angry （8）
A . smiled B . agreed C . shouted D . argued （9）
A . engineer
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B . programmer C . artist D . nurse （10）
A . them B . him C . her D . me （11）
A . fixed up B . took out C . handed in D . gave away （12）
A . rulers B . erasers C . brushes D . pencils （13）
A . picture B . hole C . word D . mistake （14）
A . pleased B . proud C . careful D . surprised （15）
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A . improve B . enjoy C . teach D . doubt
二、 阅读理解。 (共3题；共28分)
2. （8分）（2016?杭州）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。 B
Below are several posters about community matters for people: QIGONG · Improve your health · Relax your body and mind · Exercise gently Classes open to Beginners Watercolor at Harbor House A fun place to learn how to use watercolors! For adults only WEA Women-only English classes We hold weekly-English classes for newcomers from other countries! · Mondays 10:30am-12:30am · Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm Friendly and relaxed, all our classes are free! (Tel:9203346) The art of Qigong started in ￡ 8 per class China, thousands of If you are 50 or over, years it's FREE! Mondays: 6:30pm-8:00pm Thursdays:8:00am-10:00am Tel: 8743236 Drop-In Social Club at Cornerstone Community Center Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:15pm in the cafe (top floor) Fridays 3:00pm-5:00pm in the Green Room Provides a warm welcome and safe place to · meet new people · practise and get help with speaking English ago. ￡ 10 per class Saturday & Sunday afternoons Tel: 7564349 The Community Sings! Tuesdays 7:30am-9:00am Weekly drop-in singing class starts here Tues, 23rd Jan-Weds, 27th March ￡ 6 per class Learn about breading and vocal skills. Enjoy singing folk music and traditional 第 4 页 共 11 页
· do drawing and sports activities Tel: 9652313 Children are welcome to come with parents! It's free! songs in a friendly environment. Beginners are also welcome! Tel: 8908809 （1）Which of the following says that parents could take their children along? A . Qigong. B . Watercolor.
C . Drop- In Social Club. D . The Community Sings.
（2）If an officer worker needs to improve his health at weekends, he should call _____. A . 7564349 B . 8743236 C . 9652313 D . 8908809
（3）Who fits WEA best?
A . One who enjoys working with others and making new friends. B . One who has a strong wish to be an English teacher in the future. C . One who has recently arrived and hopes to improve her English. D . One who is good at his spoken English and tries to help others. （4）What can a beginner learn in The Community Sings? A . How to take a deep breath. B . How to protect the environment. C . How to write a song.
D . How to improve singing skills. 3. （10分）
“Well, we're in our new house. Let's get a new pet to get along with it,” Mrs. Brown said to her husband.” That sounds like a pretty good idea,” he answered. “Do you want to see the ads in the newspaper？” “No. Let's go to the animal shelter. Many pets there need homes. Since tomorrow is Saturday, we can both go,” she said.
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2019年八年级下学期英语期中阶段性检测试卷A卷
