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河北省临西县第四初级中学2016-2017学年八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷

根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。

    Do you know what the White House is? Perhaps some of you do,while others don't.

    The White House is a house in Washington. The president of the U.S.A. lives in it. It's really white. But do you know why the White House is white? The story happened in 1812. That year England was at war with America. The British army got to Washington and set the president's house on fire. In 1814,in order to hide the marks of the fire,the stone walls of the president's house were painted white and it has been the “White House” ever since.

(1)、White House is a house for ___________.
A、The American people B、the soldiers of U.S.A C、the presidents of U.S.A D、the patients of U.S.A
(2)、England fought with America in ____________.
A、1810 B、1812 C、1814 D、1916
(3)、The house is called “White House” because ____________.
A、it's covered with snow B、the house is very clean C、the stone walls of the house were painted white D、they like white color
(4)、The White House was painted white because ____________.
A、the house is old B、the house is new C、it was once on fire and was with marks D、they have enough paint
(5)、“ever since” means ___________.
A、never B、once C、from then on D、before
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Choose the best answer (根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案) 

When somebody thinks of traveling, one of the first things that come to his mind is the beach. Beaches are among the favorite destinations (目的地) of many people. Here is a list of some must-see beaches.

Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii

An amazing place in Hawaii, Kanuna'oa Bay is a crescent-shaped (月牙形的) beach that is famous for its clear, blue water and palm trees along its shores. This beach is best for travelers who love sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Located on this island is a historical hotel which gives the beach "Mauna Kea Beach" as its nickname (绰号).

Langkawi, Malaysia

Also known as "the land of one's wishes", the island of Langkawi is one of the best in Malaysia. It is known for white sand beaches with sandy bays (海湾). The beaches are also surrounded (围绕) by mountains of green forests.

St. Barts, France

Located in the Caribbean Sea, St. Barts is a world-class beach that is famous for its sand and greenish-blue waters. Rocks surround and protect the island as well as provide one of the best diving (潜水) opportunities for tourists. The beaches are rarely crowded, so it is perfect for travelers. It is one of the most visited places by rich travelers because of its beauty.

Fraser Island, Australia

This heritage (遗产) island in Queensland, Australia is a World Heritage site that is known to be the largest sand island in the world. It is also popular for its sand dunes (沙丘), forests and plants near its shores. The dunes are surrounded by grass and plants. This sand island is thought to be a paradise by tourists.

 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式(1~3个单词)。

Life is full of regrets (遗憾). Anyone around you will have no {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (difficult) telling his regrets. But what can we do to avoid future regrets?

Make better plans

If you start to do something, you need to make a plan before doing it. The earlier, the {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (good). You will know what comes first and what comes last. You'll also know what you should do and what you shouldn't do. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} changes happen, you can have more time to deal with them.

Live a more active life

You can go around more often. More outdoor activities can keep you relaxed and active. You also need to be kind. "Thank you" can bring a smile to {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (someone) face. Learn {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (say) "Sorry" and don't be angry with others.

Find the right friend

A friend may make your life better and he or she can break your life as well. So you need to think {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (two) when you choose a friend. Good friends will always better your ideas. When you get into trouble, ask them {#blank#}7{#/blank#} help. That little help may get you good {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (result).

Never fear failure

Everybody {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (fail). Even the greatest person failed. We should not fear failure, because failure is not the end of the road. We must take failure as a chance to learn and improve {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (we).

Life is good. We don't have to live in our past, but we do hope that we can plan better, live better, and work better when we have the chance to do so.

 阅读短文及文后A~E选项,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,把答案写在答题卷相应的空格中。

Many of us like to read books. We read everything from fiction to nonfiction. In the past, we could only read traditional paper books. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

Now, we can read e-books most of the time. They still have covers and pages, but they're not made of paper. Instead, they're pictures on a screen. Some people love to read e-books. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They can read them on their mobile phones and computers. However, in another way, they're not so great because they have changed the way people read.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Sometimes, we feel like we're in the stories and forget the real world while reading traditional books. However, that's not true with e-books. With them, we might not focus on the books and we may pay attention to other things.

When we read an e-book written in a foreign language, we may meet new words. That takes us out of the stories and to an online dictionary. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} During surfing, we can also chat with our friends, check our emails, surf the Internet, search for things to buy, and more.

In a word, e-books are becoming popular. They make a difference on our reading habits. Our eyes stop reading everything on the page. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Some people don't mind that, but for others, it takes the fun out of reading.

A.We can look for key words to get information quickly.

B.From e-books, we can easily change to something else.

C.They have front and back covers and many pages in between.

D.With traditional books, we mainly pay attention to the stories.

E.E-books are great because people can carry a "library" of books with them all the time.

 阅读理解

We all know that regular(有规律的) physical exercise is good for a girl's body, mind and spirit. The Women's Sports Foundation found that except having fun and staying healthy, there are many more benefits(益处) to girls from exercise. 

Girls who play sports do better in school. You might think that sports will take up all your study time. But research shows that girls who exercise do better in school than those who don't. Exercise improves learning, memory and concentration(专注) which can give active girls an advantage in the classroom. 

Girls who play sports learn teamwork. Being a team player to work with coaches, trainers and teammates to win games is great practice for success later in life. It can make working with others and solving problems easier, whether on the field or in the workplace. 

Sports have hidden health benefits. Some benefits of sports are clear — like improving physical fitness and keeping a healthy weight. And girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke and have a reduced chance of getting breast cancer(乳腺癌) later in life. Sure, you can get these benefits from any type of exercise. 

Playing sports build up self-confidence. Girls who play sports feel better, both physically and mentally. It helps you build up confidence as you see your skills improve. 

Exercise can reduce pressure. Pressure is a big part of life. Playing sports can help you deal with it since exercise is a natural mood-lifter and a great way to reduce stress and light depression(抑郁). 

 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

 In recent years, Chinese online novels have become popular at home and abroad. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Sixteen works have now found their place on the bookshelves of the British Library. The British Library is one of the world's largest libraries. It chooses books based on their cultural value and their popularity among readers. This is the first time that Chinese online novels have entered the collection of the British Library. The 16 books cover a variety of topics. They're considered as some of the best Chinese online novels from the past 20 years. 

{#blank#}2{#/blank#} His work Great Power, Heavy Industry is among the 16 novels that were added to the British Library. The novel tells the story of how China's manufacturing industry(制造业) has been able to grow so strong since the 1980s. "This may help foreign readers get to know China better, " Qicheng said. 

{#blank#}3{#/blank#}"Many may think that all online novels are fast-food love stories, " one of them said. "It's time for their value to be recognized. Perhaps in a few years, we'll have some foreign fans who have grown up reading Chinese novels. "

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} In 2021, nearly half of foreign readers said that they were willing to pay for Chinese works. There are, however, still challenges ahead. The greatest one is in the area of translation. There have been more English books translated into Chinese than the other way around. Making Chinese books available is only a first step. Good translations will be the key to the future of Chinese online novels. 

A. This fan might just end up being right. 

B. And their popularity continues to grow. 

C. The news came as" a surprise" to Qicheng. 

D. Fans of Chinese online novels were excited about the news. 

E. Foreign readers have different opinions about Chinese works. 

In your opinion, the news shows that {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(回答字数在20-30内)

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