江苏省无锡市宜兴市树人中学 2023-2024学年下学期第二次月考英语试卷

2024年树人8B第二次月考试卷(5.30) 二、单项选择（共10题， 每小题1分，共10分) 21.一IsDr.Ma Oxfam volunteer? -No,he is UNICEF doctor.He has worked for it 8ix years. A.a;an B.an;a C.an;an D.a 22.We are often made much homework at weekends,it makes us bad. A.to do;feel B.do;to feel C.do;feel D.to do;to feel 23.All we need is enough money to our work A.carry B.carry on C.carry on with D.carry with 24.Before the discussion,the chairperson the forms to the students to fill in. A.tired out B.put out C.handed out D.run out 25.The of new inventions(should be to make life easier,not to make it harder、 A.rules B.subjects C.secrets D.purposes 26.The sick man to hospital by the policeman an hour ago. A.is taken B.was taken C.takes D.took 27.The new books_ so well that they out in all the shops. A.are sold;are sold B.are sold:sold C.sell;are sold;D.sell;sell 28. --Li Jianrou,-a short-track speeding skater from China,was a dark horse.Few people her to win a gold medal before the event. --Everything comes to those who wait,right? A.hoped B.supported C.thought D.expected 29.It is not wise _teenagers to be crezy about stars.It is more important_ them to learn more about Chinese culture. A.for:for B.of;for C.of;of D.for.of 30.-Mom,my classmates are playing outside.Can I join them? -Not until your homework A.finishes B.is finished C.finishod D.was finished 三.完形填空（共10题，每小题1分，共10分） Heve you ever thought of your purpose(目的)In life?If you don't，七you have to think about it seriously.You will lose yourself and you will31_to know what you reelly want in your life. Here are some32about thinking steps towards finding your life's purpose. Firstly,make a33 of the things you do for fun,including some jobs that you prefer,your hobbies and so on.Imagine you're a millionaire(百万高翁)with no worries about money,how would you choose to34_your life?Add those things35_the list,even if you don't do them at present.This list is about your passions -the things that you would do36for the pleasure they give you.Then37_ the names of people you admire (most and the reasons why they attract you.You might admire an inventor for his love for creating something_38_.Or you might admire an actress for always being true to herself.Take these admiration of others39 a way for you to live in the world. Finally,make a list of the things you do naturally without thinking about them. Such talents may be a eye for detail or a great sense of humor.Some people are_40_ at math or music,but there are plenty of other types of talents as well.It's better for us to use our talents for our life purpose. 31.A.fail B.need C. decide D.want 32.A.advantages B.activities C.tips D. system 33.A.survey B. list C.note D. record 34.A.take B.spend C.cost . saved 35.A.into B.outside C.over .away 36.A.possible B.hardly C.properly D.just 37.A.talk about B.ask for C.write down D.dream of 38.A.awful B.boring C.old D.new 39.A.as B.in C.from D.by 40.A.good B.shy C.strict D.angry 四.阅读理解（共15题，每小题2分，共30分） A Take a Wonderful Beach Tour Sof几.white sund Delicicus sefood Clear,blue waler Lovety.colorful fsh Only $50 per personl You don't want to miss this wonderful tourt Timetable 09:00 Pickup at your hotel 09:30 Start of tour ut Balinghpi Beach and Coral Gorden [ll Noyenber-Apcll:Crocadia And Bulabog tezch) J2:00 Lunch at Puka Beach:visit to ifg-illgan 15:00 End ol tour retum to your hotel 41.The picture above is A.a poster B.a notice C.a story D.a report 42.If Bob takes the tour with his parents,they will pay A.$50 B.S100 C.$160 D.$200 43.On November 1st the tourists will start the tour at A.Balinghai Beach B.Coral Garden C. Crocodile and Bulabog Beach D.Puka Beach The oi】paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft(手工艺品)，It has a history of over 1,000 years in China.In early Tang Dynasty,it was introduced to Japan and Korea,so it was called the "Tang Umbrella".Later oil paper umbrellas were spread to other Asian countries,such as Vietnam,Thailand and Laos,and each had its own style. However,as steel-ribbed umbrellas appeared in the last century,the hand-made oil paper umbrellas became less used in daily life.They were turned into decorative artifacts(装饰性工艺品)， Yuhang in Hangzhou is known for making oil paper umbrellas for more than 230 years. They are mainly made of skin paper(皮纸)，bamboo,a coating of Tung oil(搁油).They need to take more than 70 steps to make,including making bamboo ribs,pesting papers (糊纸)and painting patterns(图案)，It takes at least a week to make per umbrella. In2008,these umbrellas were added to Intangible Cultural Heritage List(非物质文化 遗产名录)of China. A young man called Liu Weixue learned the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas from his grandfather."I want to bring the art to life.Liu said.He improved the umbrellas to win the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper was easy to break,he started to use a kind of thicker paper.In a test,his umbrellas were opened and closed for 1,000 times without breaking.He used a kind of lighter bamboo to make the umbrellas weigh less. Now Liu hopes the art can be passed on.He goes to local schools to teach students. He also goes to events in different places to promote (the art. 44.What is the main idea of paragraph 1? A.The history of oil paper umbrellas.B.The styles of oil paper umbrellas. C The design of oil paper umbrellas.D.The ways of using oil paper umbrellas. 45.What is an oil paper umbrella mainly made of according to the passage? A.Wool,bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. B.Plastic,bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. C.Skin paper,bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. D.Leather,bamboo and a coating of Tung oil. 46.Why did Liu Weixue learn the art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas? A.Because he couldn't find a better job. B.Because he wanted to bring the art to life. C.Because young people liked the fashion. D.Because his grandfather told him to learn. When you think about a Hawaiian holiday,you may think about relaxing on the beach with a drink in your hand and the sun on your body.Hawai is certainly a perfect place for a lazy holidey,but there is much more than iuat sunshing and beaches. These large islands of Hawaii that are open to visitors each offer something a little idifferent,so where you go will depend on (what kind of holiday you like. Molokai(莫洛凯岛) If you go on holiday to experience local culture and history,then there is no place better than the island of Molokai.Take a tour of the Halawa Valley,where the earliest Hawaiians are thought to have built one of the island's first villages,and find out what Hawaii might have looked like hundreds of years ago. --Kavai-(考艾岛) Do you prefer your holiday to be more exciting?The island of Kauai is home to the Napali Coast State Wilderness:Park,state park full of beautiful views and nature trails (小路)、聊not try a hike along the sea on the18-kilometer trail?Or book a place at the Hanakoa campsite so you can rest under the stars. The Island of Hawaii Hawaii's biggest cities are on the island of Oahu,but Oahu.isn't the state's largest island.That would be the Island of Hawaii,also called the "Big Island".And if you dream about leaving the city behind and spending all of your time with the local wildlife,this may be the place for you！Here you can swim with manta rays(魔鬼鱼)and snorkel(用通气管潜泳)with green sea turtles(海龟)，and maybe you'11 see a dolphin or a humpback whale(驼背鯨)by the Kona Coast. 47.What does underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean? A.A Hawaiian holiday is all about relaxing on the beach with a drink and sunshine. B.Many people like to go to Hawaii because of its beautiful yiews. C.If you want a lazy holiday,Hawaii is your best choice. D.You can see not only sunshine and beaches but also something more in Hawaii. 48.If you want to enjoy a long hike along the sea,which island would_you choose? A..Molokai.B.Kauai.C.The Island of Hawaii. -D._Oahu. 49 Which of the following is.TRUE according to this passage? A.-Visitors can-meet the earliest Hawaiians in the Halawa-Valley B.-Kauai-is a-good place-to see-a dolphin or a humpback whate. C.-Hawaiian holiday is famous for its sunshine and beaches. D.Hawaii's biggest cities are on the state's largest island. 50.What is the passage mainly about? A.The culture and history of Hawaii. B.Geographical features of Hawaii. C.Three large islands of Hawaii. D.Big great cities of Hawaii. D It was another day to jump rope in gym class.Lynn and Mike turned the long rope in big,slow circles.The whole class hurried to get in line to walt for their turn to jump.Millie stood,at the back of the line and frogned. Nick went first.He watchod the rope and ran.in at just the right time.Everyone counted.He made it all the way to 30 Jumps.One after another,the kids watched the rope,ran in and jumped.Then it was Millie's turn.She watched the rope go around and around,but she didn't move.She felt like everyone was looking at her. Millie's friends cheered,"Go,Millie,gol" Millie's face turned red.At last,'she gave it a try,but she failed. The truth was that Millie had been jamping rope at'home every day.With a short rope, she could jump 100 times without missing.She just didn't know how to run in and start jumping with a long rope.Since she was the only kid on her street,there was no one -to help turn the long rope. Just then,Ms Miles,the gym teacher,brought out a bunch of 'short jump ropes. "Let's see.how long each one of you can jump without missing.she said as she gave each student a short rope."Ready,set.Go!" Millie smiled for the first time ever in gym class.As she jumped,she sang rhymes quickly to herself. After a while,Millie realized that everyone was cheering."Go.Millie,go! She was the only one still jumping rope!The surprise almost made her miss a step, but she kept going.When at last'she was too tired to go on,she stopped.The whole class cheered.Everyone was looking at her and smiling.Millie smiled back! )51.Which word is the opposite of the underlined word "frowned"? A.Sat. B.Hid. C.Smiled.D.Cried. )52.What problem did Millie have at the beginning of the 'story? A.She didn't have any friends in her class. B.She felt sad because Nick made fun of her. C.She didn't know the cheers that the other kids knew. D.She didn't know how to start jumping with a long rope. )53.Why did Millie smile for.the first time in gym class? A.She did something well at last. B.She knewt the class would cheer for her. 'C.She thought that she was going to make a friend. D.She believed that she would be the winner of the contest. )54.Which sentence can be out in the empty box? Millie was She tried the Ms Miles Nervous about long rope but brought ou叫 failed jumping short ropes. A.The class decided to play baseball. B.Millie was the last one still Jumping rope. C.Nick won the rope jumping contest. D.Millie tried to hide in the back of the line. .55.How might Millie feel when she stopped jumping at last? A.Proud. B.Bored. C.Mad. D.S111y. 第二卷主观题 五、词汇运用根据句意和汉注释，写出单词的正确形式。（共10题，每小题1分，共10分) 56.Have you been_ (of your school since it became part of the group than usual? 57.We should give a helping hand to those people in need, 尤其)the disabled. 58.The doctor says the old man needs an_ (手术)at once.. 59.We hope all the (存者)of the earthquake will get better. 60.The mistake is_ (同样的)to the one that you made in yesterday's homework. 61.Is it (必要的)to hand in all the homework today,Miss Zhou? 62.After hearing the second piece of bad news,his face turned even (苍白的). 63.Free )is provided for all the children under 16 in our country. 64.The company needs two more (秘书).You can let your daughter have a try. 65.It's difficult for people in poor areas to have good (医学的)care 六。综合填空 第一节阅读下面短文，在空白处根据所给首字母填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（共 10题，每小题1分，共10分) Garbage sorting(垃圾分类)began on July1,2019.However,I,with the other238 families who live in my building,have been.living with a similar system for years.Here, I'd like to talk about some of our _(experience). In October 2016,our neighborhood67choose)to be part of a pilot program for garbage sorting by the government.To help the program run well,we set 6.a volunteer team.I am one of the volunteers.Several of us,however,questioned if we could lead people in the building to change their habits. We began with the usual ways.We (hand)out notices around the neighborhood. We also went door to door to tell people how to sort garbage.However,they made many mistakes.For example,many didn't know wet rubbish meant food waste.,they thought it meant rubbish that was wet.Some even refused to sort their garbage. As a result,we volunteers had to do lots of sorting_ tour).At the same time we went around explaining the rules.We kept talking to those who refused to sort their garbage.We let them know we had sorted their garbage for them.It was a matter of time and patience.We believed they would_ _(final)change their mind. Six months later we were success)in changing people's mind.People in my building began sorting their garbage.Some even joined us (help)us. I think face-to-face talks played 75important part.They were much more useful than handing out notices.It was interesting to see what happened.I hope everyone knows garbage sorting is good for them. 第二节阅读下面短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。（共5题，每小题2分，共10分） Tea,coffee and cocoa are three major drinks all over the world.Tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world.Tea,as well as silk and porcelain(), began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since then. Tea has a history of over 4,000 years and China is the home of tea.In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine,while nowadays people drink tea daily. Longjing,Pu'er,Wulong ard Iieguanyin are all famous tea.Thanks to the climate (and soil in Fujian,Zhejiang and Yunnan,tea is produced mainly in these provinces. The word for tea in different languages came from Chinese,like 'cha'i'in Russian. And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese. Now,tea culture is a part of Chinese culture,which includes tea planting,tea leaf picking,tea making,tea drinking and so on.Tea is also popular in some sayings,like "A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea."In dances,songs,poems and novels,tea is often mentioned,too. 根据短文内容，回答下面5个问题 76.How many drinks are mentioned in this passage? 77.How long has tea been an important Chinese export? 78.What did people use tea as in ancient China? 79.Why is tea mainly praduced in Fujian,Zhejiang and Yunnan in China? 80.What can be the best title for the passage? 七.作文（共20分） 你是校八年级的学生J1m,你想参加校举办的“我是一名志愿者”为主题的英语演讲比赛， 请你用英语写一篇包含以下要点的演讲稿来参赛。 1.成为志愿者的动因：··· 2.作为志愿者你做的事： （1)辅导同学做功课； (2)周末你去敬老院，为老人做： (3)··(举例说明另一项志愿者活动) 3.成为志愿者的感受：·（自拟至少一点） 要求：1.表达清楚，语法正确，上下文连贯： 2.必须包含以上所有要点，并适当发挥： 3.字数80字左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总字数）： I am a volunteer! Hello,everyone!My name is Jim.I am a volunteer of our community. That's all.Thank you for your listening.