新牛津八年级上学期英语期末复习试卷(3)

54. How do zebras hide ? A. Become good friends. B. Talk to each other. C. Help each other look out for danger. D. Eat and play together. 55. Why do animals try to look bigger than they are ?

A. They want other animals to run away from them.B. They want other animals to follow them. C. They want other animals to see them. D. They want other animals to like them.

(D)

Animals do many different, amazing things to get through the winter. Some of them migrate. They travel to other places where the weather is warmer or where they can find food.

Many birds migrate in autumn. Because the trip can be dangerous, some travel in large groups. For example, geese(鹅) fly in noisy, “V”-shaped groups. Other kinds of birds fly alone.

Some animals stay active in winter. They must change themselves as the weather changes. Many change their doing or their bodies. For example, snowshoe rabbits grow white fur to help them hide in the snow.

Food is hard to find in winter. Some animals, like mice, collect lots of food in autumn and store it to eat later. Some animals eat different kinds of food as the seasons change.

Some animals hibernate for part or all of the winter. This is a special, very deep sleep. The animal’s body temperature drops, and its heartbeat and breathing slow down. It uses very little energy. In autumn, these animals get ready for winter by eating much more food than in summer and storing it as body fat. They use this fat to keep them alive while hibernating.

Water makes good protection for many animals. When the weather gets cold, they move to the bottom of lakes and rivers. There, frogs and many fish hide under rocks or fallen leaves. Cold water holds more oxygen than warm water, and frogs can breathe through their skin.

Every type of insect has its own life cycle and that is the way it grows and changes. Different insects spend the winter in different forms of their lives. Some insects also spend the winter without moving. Some insects spend the winter as pupae（蛹）. Other insects die after laying eggs in autumn. The eggs change into new insects in spring and everything begins all over again. 56. What does the word “migrate” in the first paragraph most probably mean ? A. move from one place to another B. sleep in the winter C. disappear D. look for food 57. Why do many birds fly in large groups?

A. They can easily find food this way. B. There may be danger during the trip. C. They can get warm at night. D. They will use little energy. 58. Snowshoe rabbits spend the cold winter by __________.

A. breathing through their skin B. eating a lot of food

C. sleeping for the whole winter D. growing white thicker fur

59. The main purpose of the examples in the last paragraph is to tell us ________. A. most insects die when winter comes

B. different insects grow and change in their own ways

C. most insects spend the winter without moving D. different insects grow and change in the same ways 60. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How living things grow and change in the winter. B. How living things spend the winter. C. How living things get food in the winter. D. How living things travel in the winter. 四、词汇应用（共30小题）

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. We should prevent the fire __________ (burn) the house.

Zhalong is a __________ (protect) area in the northeast of China. Sorry, we are late. We __________ (not catch) the early bus.

She has a __________ (nature) ability to understand the motive(动机) of others. I still have many friends here, __________ (include) my brother, Tom.

The __________ (important) of washing one’s hands before a meal is that it prevents infection(传染).

Last time,after the big earthquake,Sandy________(困住)

It was very foggy yesterday, there were a number of a_____in the street. There are many books for you __________ (choose) from. We should prevent the fire __________ (burn) the house.

Zhalong is a __________ (protect) area in the northeast of China. Sorry, we are late. We __________ (not catch) the early bus.

She has a __________ (nature) ability to understand the motive(动机) of others. I still have many friends here, __________ (include) my brother, Tom.

The __________ (important) of washing one’s hands before a meal is that it prevents infection(传染).

Last time,after the big earthquake,Sandy was________(困住) Because of the terrible d______,the boy lost his life.

It was very foggy yesterday, there were a number of a_____in the street.

19. Sorry, you can’t take my eraser away. I _______________(use) it.

20. Did you see an old man _________________(walk) around that shop at that time? 21.Simon didn’t come to school yesterday because of his ____________ (ill). 22. If you have a plan, you should put it into ____________ (act).

23. What do you think we can do ____________ (protect) wild animals. 24. Few people stayed ____________ (live) after the terrible earthquake. 25. Lang Lang is one of the most famous ____________ (piano) in China.

26. If you use binoculars, you can watch the birds much ____________ (clear). 27. We ____________ (watch) a wonderful football match at 8 pm last night.

28. What a ____________ (snow) day! The ground is covered with snow everywhere. 29. Luckily, Daniel ____________ (drop) to a safe place from the burning building.

30. Sandy is getting heavier and heavier because she has a/an ____________ (healthy) lifestyle. 五、任务型阅读（10分）（每空一词）

What is a hurricane?

You may already know that hurricanes are storms that can cause devastating (毁灭性的) waves, wind, and rain. They happen during “Hurricane Season,” which is from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.

Categories (类别) of Hurricanes

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There are five categories of hurricanes, which are based on wind speeds. The categories help people know how much damage( 危害) a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed, the more dangerous the storm. For example, a Category 5 hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour, which are strong enough to destroy the buildings along the shorelines completely.

Hurricane Dangers

When a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall, there can be a devastating flood. The centre of a hurricane is called the eye. While most of a hurricane has dangerously strong winds, the eye is actually (事实上) a calm area in the storm. When the eye of a hurricane passes over land, people might think that it’s over, but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of the hurricane moves through. Hurricane Safety Tips:

There is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change direction, so if you ever find yourself in the path of a hurricane, be sure to remember the following safety tips. ·Be sure you have a radio, batteries, fresh dinking water, and enough food.

·Tell neighbours, friends, and family members your emergency plans. Tell them where you’ll go if you need to leave your home. ·If you live near the ocean, leave your home and travel to a safe place. You could stay with a friend or a family member, in a hotel/motel, or in an emergency shelter area. ·Stay inside during the storm. You could be seriously injured (受伤) if you go outside.

Hurricanes Hurricane Season usually 1______ about 6 months in the Atlantic Ocean and 6.5 Characteristics months in the Pacific Ocean. Devastating waves, wind, and rain are usually the 2 of hurricanes. Categories 5 _____ Safety Tips Hurricanes have been divided into five categories by __3__, based on wind speeds. A Category 5 hurricane can destroy all the__4___ along the shorelines. When a hurricane comes together with heavy rainfall, a terrible 6___may happen. The eye is the 7___________ of a hurricane. Soon after it passes, the wind and rain increase again. It’s 8 to stop a hurricane or change its direction. Don’t 9 the safety tips if you find yourself in the path of a hurricane. Stay inside during the storm, 10 you could be seriously injured.

六、短文填空，根据短文内容及首字母提示，补全空格内单词，使短文完整通顺。 (10分)

:Not long ago, I made up my mind to read a lot of books to get more knowledge. So I went to the l___1___ to borrow some books and returned with them. But a few days l 2 ____ , I felt impatient. The idea of finishing all of them seemed i 3 , because I always found it hard 初二英语阶段测试试卷 第 7 页 共 8 页

to calm down to read a whole book. I didn’t know how to deal with it. Then s___4___ one day I had an idea, “Why not make reading fun? ” It gave me hope a 5 . Reading is a journey of spirit. Every time we read a book, we are actually talking to the writer. I tried to put all my effort into his or her books, so I could feel all of his or her h___6___ and sadness. Now books have become a part of my life. I do some reading at l___7___ two hours a day.

Do you know that attitude (态度) can make a great difference. S 8 once said, “Even though the situation is bad, people still have one freedom (自由) to choose their attitude.” So, don’t complain(抱怨) a 9 study or work. It helps nothing. Try to see things from a different way. Believe me, this will c 10 the situation（处境） and help you a lot. 1._____________2.____________ 3.______________4._______________ 5. ____________ 6.____________ 7. ____________ 8._____________ 9. _______________10. ____________ .七、书面表达(20分)

你看过有关保护环境的文章后，发表自己的一些看法。要点如下：

1．现在生活越来越好，但野生动物的数量却越来越少。其原因有三：(1)人们砍伐树木、森林，野生动物无处可住。(2)它们在野外生存变得很难。(3)恶劣的天气有时会引起自然灾害。

2．目前，中国政府积极采取措施保护濒危动物。许多鸟类常年舒适地生活在自然保护区。 3．我认为人类(humans)应该为野生动物腾出一点空间。作为一名学生，我们应该保持校园干净，不随便乱扔垃圾，尽最大努力使我们校园更美。 要求：要点齐全， 100词左右

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