2011-2012学年八年级下半期试卷.docVIP

八年级（下）英语半期考试卷 班级_________ 姓名____________________ I. 单项选择。（15分） ( )1. You dont know the way. Why ______ the policeman for help? A. dont ask B. not to ask C. not ask ( )2. Well go on a field trip if it _______ this weekend. A. wont rain B. isnt raining C. doesnt rain ( )3. There are many shops on ________ side of the street. A. both B. every C. each ( )4. ______ we break the traffic rules , we may get a fine and even be in danger . A. Though B.If C.Because ( )5. — ______ is it from here to the school ? — It’s about fifteen minutes’ walk . A. How long B. How often C. How far ( )6. Japan is ______ the east of China . A. in B. on C. to ( )7. My father was reading a newspaper ______ I was watching TV . A. while B.when C. before ( )8. – I’m going to visit Mount Tai tomorrow. – ______ A. You’re right. B. Have a good trip ! C.Good idea ! ( )9. The news was so exciting that we couldn’t help ______ . A.laugh B. to laugh C. laughing ( )10. --- Would you go camping with me this weekend ? --- ______ I think it must be very interesting . A. You bet ! B. Of course not ! C. What a shame! ( )11. --- Did your football team ______ the important game ? --- No. The team from Class 6 ______ our team. A.win ; win B. win ; beat C. beat ; win ( )12. Don’t be afraid. I’m sure you have the ______ to face the challenge. A. heart B. idea C. courage ( )13. The doctor always ______ us not to smoke because it’s bad for our health. A.makes B. warns C. avoids ( )14. —How much are these apples and bananas ? —The ______ price is 20 yuan . A. all B. total C.high ( )15. —Could you help me ______ this math problem? It’s too hard for me . —OK . Let me try . A. work out B. think over C. talk about II.完形填空。（10分） Cars were invented in the last century. Today they have touched the lives of everyone in the United States. Most Americans feel th