2024-2025学年浙江省杭州市闻涛中学八年级(下)期中英语试卷 一、完形填空:本大题共15小题,共15分。 Tim Shaddock is a 51-year-old man in Australia.He was once trapped (受困) in a boat while traveling across the sea.After more than two months,he and his(1) were saved.Here's the story. Tim loved sailing (航行) and he decided to go on a trip to French Polynesia by boat in May.After staying on the boat for a few days,he met with a storm.He(2) his phone in the storm,so he couldn't know the right way to French Polynesia or call for help.His boat was(3) in the storm,too.He(4) he was in danger.Then Tim fixed the boat and went(5).Every day,he ate fish and drank rainwater.Tim ate much food,(6) his body was in bad condition.What was the(7) part?There was always something wrong with his fishing tools,so he needed to repair them again and again.(8),Tim didn't go out alone.A dog named Bella was with him.He met Bella on the street before the trip.The dog kept(9) him,so he took her with him.Bella was braver than him.She wasn't(10) of difficulties along the way. Later,the wind was(11) on the sea,but Tim feared nobody would find them.However,one afternoon,some people in a helicopter saw his boat and(12) them. "I'm thankful for their help.Without(13),Bella and I would have died," Tim said.Tim was(14) to be alive. "I did enjoy being on the sea in the past.However,I may not go there soon.I think I need a(15) after this journey," said Tim. "I plan to spend time with my family and Bella after going back to Australia." 1.A. pet B. friend C. daughter D. mother 2.A. sold B. covered C. lost D. accepted 3.A. closed B. broken C. perfect D. natural 4.A. decided B. promised C. expected D. realized 5.A. running B. swimming C. fishing D. shopping 6.A. so B. if C. until D. but 7.A. easiest B. happiest C. worst D. cheapest 8.A. Sadly B. Luckily C. Recently D. Nearly 9.A. following B. moving C. pushing D. leaving 10.A. nice B. tired C. sure D. afraid 11.A. dying down B. blowing out C. setting up D. cutting out 12.A. beat B. missed C. killed D. saved 13.A. him B. you C. them D. us 14.A. glad B. tired C. angry D. bored 15.A. job B. rest C. doctor D. hobby 二、阅读理解:本大题共15小题,共5分。 A Dear friends, Next Saturday is the Volunteer Day of our community (社区).Here is the plan. 7:30 a.m.Meet at the Community Center for breakfast.8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.Get on the bus and it will take you to the activity place.9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.mWork as a volunteer.12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.Share lunch with your volunteer group.1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.Go on with your volunteer work.3:30 p.m.Get on the bus and it will take you back to the Community Center. Here are four places you can choose to work for: Happy Homes:It provides home repairs for people in need. Elder Care:Volunteers can play games with the old people there,or talk with them. City Parks Association:Help plant flowers and pick up rubbish in city parks.These are outdoor activities,so remember to bring some drink ... ...