2015牛津八年级下学期英语期末试题及答案
一. 单项选择 (每小题1分，共15分)
( )1. — Is SIEMENS European company?
— Yes. Its head office is in Germany.
A. a; the B. an; the C. a; / D. an; /
( )2. I read a report about this morning. It helps poor children by providing them with basic education and food.
A. UNICEF B. Oxfam C. ORBIS D. WWF
( )3. It’s a pity that I failed. But I am sure I will make it if I am given another .
A. chance B. purpose C. success D. condition
( )4. If nobody breaks traffic rules and everyone is careful enough, most accidents can be .
A. allowed B. achieved C. afforded D. avoided
( )5. — There are so many nice programmes on Friday evening. I can’t decide ?
— I would watch the show on Jiangsu TV if I were you.
A. how to watch B. which to watch C. how should I watch D. what should I watch
( )6. Chinese speed skater, Li Jianrou was a dark horse. She to win the gold medal before the race started.
A. didn’t expect B. wasn’t expected C. wasn’t expecting D. hasn’t expected
( )7. — I have some problems with my English grammar.
— Well, I am in situation. Grammar has never been easy for me.
A. a different B. the similar C. the opposite D. a wrong
( )8. After the earthquake, plenty of food and medicine to people in need.
A. were given up B. were handed in C. were handed out D. were given in
( )9. Our plan is to plant 50 trees. And we have planted half of them .
A. the other day B. yet C. so far D. in the past
( )10. The first lady of the USA, Michelle Obama visited China this spring. She with her mother and two daughters China for a week.
A. stayed in B. has been in C. has been to D. has gone to
( )11. — A report says an old man supports some poor children by collecting waste things.
— Yes. We all feel is really kind him to do so much for the children.
A. that; for B. it; for C. that; of D. it; of
( )12. We have discussed the project for two hours. And after a short break, the discussion .
A. will carry on B. will be carried on C. has carried on D. were carried on
( )13. When the fire started, Tom was to help all the children out. He is both brave and smart.
A. too calm B. calm enough C. too nervous D. nervous enough
( )14. In our life, we can work hard on one task , and then another. In this way, all your dreams can be realized.
A. at a time B. on time C. at the time D. all the time
( )15. — Mum, do you mind my listening to music for a while?
— . But please listen to it with your earphone.
A. Yes, please B. No, thank you C. Not at all D. Yes, I do
二. 完形填空 (每小题1分，共10分)
Traffic is becoming worse and worse in big cities. Heavy traffic has caused a lot of 16 to people’s life and work. For example, people have to get up 17 to go to work on time and come back very late when their work is 18 .
There are many causes (原因) for 19 problems, but the following may be the most important ones. One cause is the great increase (增长) in the 20 of private cars. Cars need more space but they 21 fewer people. When more and more cars appear, roads and streets become very 22 . It also causes air pollution. The other cause is that some people don’t care about traffic 23 . They cross the streets even when the traffic lights are still 24 . This may easily cause traffic accidents. But how can we 25 these problems? I think if we go out by bus or by bike more often, we’ll use cars less. It may be a helpful way.
( )16. A. suggestions B. problems C. types D. imaginations
( )17. A. quietly B. late C. gently D. early
( )18. A. over B. on C. in D. out
( )19. A. food B. water C. traffic D. electricity
( )20. A. price B. number C. population D. distance
( )21. A. give B. use C. make D. carry
( )22. A. wide B. long C. crowded D. empty
( )23. A. rules B. ways C. reports D. dates
( )24. A. green B. red C. yellow D. black
( )25. A. discuss B. think C. forget D. solve
三. 阅读理解 (每小题2分，共20分)
A
China and the Netherlands (荷兰) are long-time friends. The Netherlands is more than 41,500 square kilometres in area. It is a bit larger than the size of Taiwan, China.
The Netherlands is rich in culture and art. It is home of many great artists, for example, Vincent van Gogh. Besides fine art, the Netherlands is also called the country of tulips (郁金香). It has