2022-2023学年天津市南开区八年级(下)期末英语试卷一、单选题(本大题共15小题,共15.0分)1. There was ________ interview with Mr.Chen last night.But it was a pity that I missed ________ beginning.( )A. an;a B. an;the C. a;the D. the;the2. It' s raining so______ that we can ______go out.( )A. hard;hardly B. hard;hard C. hardly;hard D. hardly;hardly3. Please don't talk about problems in public.It will make me shy.( )A. serious B. private C. creative D. convenient4. As a middle school student, you should learn to depend ______ yourself to make a decision.A. of B. with C. for D. on5. —I'm new here,but I have some questions about this project. —Don't worry.I'll do what I can _________ you.( )A. to help B. help C. invite D. to invite6. I can't help ________ when I watch the cartoon.( )A. to laugh B. laughing C. laughed D. laughs7. My father always makes a terrible _________ when he cooks.And he never cleans it up.( )A. matter B. difference C. decision D. mess8. —Why not take a map with you? —I know that place well,________ I can find the way.( )A. or B. because C. so D. but9. — Do you know ________? — No,I don't.Maybe he got hurt.( )A. how did he get to the theatre B. why he gave up the raceC. when will he leave for China D. what he has bought for you10. We should making a noise in the library.A. avoid B. prefer C. practise D. enjoy11. —I saw Mr. Lin his office just now.—No, it ______ be him. He has ______ Guangzhou and will be back in two days.A. mustn't; gone to B. mustn't; been toC. can't; been to D. can't; gone to12. Please ________ your desks.It's our duty to keep our classroom clean.( )A. get up B. tidy up C. make up D. mix up13. Look!The snow ________!We can play with snow outside.( )A. is stopping B. will stop C. has stopped D. had stopped14. Lu Xun _______ for about 87 years since he ________ in 1936.( )A. has been dead;died B. has died;was dyingC. died;was dead D. was dead;died15. —Betty,I hear you've taken many beautiful photos in Paris._______ —Sure,I will show them to you on my computer.( )A. That's cool. B. Can I have a look?C. That's great news! D. Do you collect anything?二、完形填空(本大题共10小题,共10.0分)When I was in primary school,I fell in love with reading.The books(1) ______ me to a wonderful world.The (2) ______ I read,the more I wanted to know.However,my parents couldn't (3) ______ so many books.I had to solve the problem by myself. There was a bookshop near my home.One day I walked 'into (4) ______ bookshop and picked up a book.'I didn't know whether I could read there without buying any book.I just read a few pages and then put it back. (5) ______ ,no one noticed me reading there.So I went there to read every day.Several days later,while I was reading,the owner(店主)came up and asked, "You like reading,don't you?" I looked down and answered nervously, "Yes." "Don't worry," he said with a smile."You may read books here (6) ______ you help me clean the bookshop." I felt quite (7) ______ ."Really?It's so kind of you!" I was very happy because I was (8) ______ to read there.From then on,I spent a little time (9) ______ the bookshop.After that,I read quietly there.That way,I read lots of books. Now I'm studying in high school,and I can borrow books (10) ______ the library.I've kept a good habit of reading.It has made a big difference to my life.16. A. brought B. gave C. carried D. asked17. A. many B. much C. more D. most18. A. help B. afford C. work D. lend19. A. a B. an C. the D. /20. A. Luck B. Lucky C. Unluckily D. Luckily21. A. if B. although C. before D. then22. A. angry B. excited C. sad D. awful23. A. shy B. busy C. cheap D. able24. A. cleaning B. reading C. watching D. resting25. A. to B. for C. with D. from三、补全对话-填空(本大题共1小题,共5.0分)26. A.Do you need any help?B.Don't stay out late.C.Then I can take my mobile phone.D.Where are you going?E.Could I use your camera?F.But remember to finish your-homework first.G.Sorry,you can't.A:Could I join my friends for the camping trip on Sunday,Mom? B:(1) ______ A:We are going to Central Park. B:(2) ______ I can buy some drinks and snacks for you when I'm going shopping tomorrow. A:Oh,good.Thank you,Mom.(3) ______ I want to take some photos. B:Sorry,the camera was broken last week,so I have to repair(修理) it. A:All right.(4) ______ B:Fine.What else do you need to take? A:Nothing.Mario will take an umbrella.Jerry will take a piece of cloth. B:Sounds like you've got everything ready.(5) ______ A:No problem.I'll get back home on time. B:Have a good time! A:Thanks.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)四、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共15.0分)ABeijing Half-day TourGuideWe have more than 20 guides and they can speak both English and Chinese.Time and PlaceOur bus will wait for you at your hotel at 8:00 a.m.or 2:00 p.m.And we'll drive you back to your hotel at about 1:00 p.m.or 7:00 p.m.Ro。