上海市宝山实验学校2024-2025学年八年级下学期第一次月考英语试卷

2024学年第二学期八年级英语质量监测 1 Part I Listening （第一部分 听力 共 30分） I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) A. Listen and choose the right picture: （6分) A B C D E F G H 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ 6. ________ B. Listen to the dialogue, choose the best answer to the question you hear:（8分） ( )7.A)Sunny. B)Rainy. C)Cloudy. D)Windy. ( )8.A)Jim's father. B)Jim's. C)Lily. D)Jim. ( )9.A)On Tuesday. B)On Wednesday. C)On Thursday. D)On Friday. ( )10.A)On foot. B)By car. C)By taxi. D)By underground. ( )11.A)28. B)39. C)42. D)14. ( )12.A)In a library. B)In a restaurant. C)In a school. D)In a shop. ( )13.A)At 8:45. B)At 7:45. C)At 8:15. D)At 8:30. ( )14.A)Because his right foot isn't hurt. B)Because his left foot is broken. C)Because his left foot isn't hurt. D)Because his right foot is broken. C. Listen to the passage and say whether the following statements are true or false: (6分) ( )15.Bob went to see his grandparents with his father by train. ( )16.Bob found it was dangerous to put his head out of the window. ( )17.Bob's father threw his son's hat out of the window to stop him. ( )18.Bob began to cry because he thought his hat had flown away. ( )19.Bob's father put the hat on his head when Bob come up to the window and whistled. ( )20.Bob believed his father could also whistle his hat back when Bob threw it out of the window. D. Listen and complete the sentences:（10分） 21. Lizards are good pets because most of them are small and actually easy to_____ _____. 22. Lizards do not need to go for walks or _____ _____ like dogs. 23. Lizards also do not usually hurt _____ _____ by biting or scratching them like cats. 24. Lizards do not make_____ _____so they will not bother neighbours. 25. Bearded dragon is active during the day and does not mind_____ _____. Part II Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar （第二部分 语音、词汇和语法 共 50分） II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案）：（ 共 20分） 26. Our monitor is kind and always gives me ________ hand when I have trouble. A. a B. an C. the D. / 27. The smell is very familiar ________ everyone who lives near a bakery. A. to B. of C. with D. for 28. —Linda, I’m afraid we can’t complete the model spaceship this afternoon. —Well, we ________ finish it today. It’s fine if we give it to Mr. Wang tomorrow. A. can’t B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t 29. Tom is a quite careful boy and he makes ________ mistakes in his homework. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 30. You may take the books away at a time ________ you give them all back on time. A. now that B. so that C. as soon as D. as long as 31. Besides eating Zongzi, there are ________ ways to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. A. other B. another C. the other D. others 32. It’s wise to write on ______ sides of the paper to save natural resources. A. both B. neither C. either D. all 33. I have found a lot of useful ________ on how to learn English well from this website. A. suggestion B. tip C. advice D. way 34. —Which do you prefer, tea or coffee? —________. Thanks. I’d like to have some water. A. Neither. B. Both. C. Either. D. None. 35. Last night I heard a noise coming from the kitchen, ____ I got out of bed to have a look. A. but B. so C. or D. for 36. Sorry, I can’t help you to get the engine started. I know ____about how to fix cars. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing 37. How nice it is to walk along the river with friends ________ a warm spring day! A. at B. in C. with D. on 38. “There is only one ticket for the match. ________ you ________ your brother can go to see it.” Mum said to me sadly. A. Both, and B. Neither, nor C. Not only, but also D. Either, or 39. ________ my grandfather is over sixty, he is learning the new technology. A. If B. Although C. Unless D. Because 40. Bob’s new restaurant App ________ find restaurants close to the office. A. can B. must C. should D. need 41. —Don’t play games any more. There is ________ for you. —OK, mum. A. something useful B. useful anything C. nothing useful D. useful something 42. My sister has three pen friends. One is _________ , and the other two are _________. A. Japanese; America B. Russian; Germany C. Canada; Australian D. English; Frenchmen 43. Ben’s new laptop weighs much lighter than ________. And it also costs less. A. mine B. me C. my D. myself 44. Captain King successfully escaped ________ Gork’s cave with his crew. A. out B. with C. from D. to 45. Can you imagine ________ in fifty years? A. what will our life be like B. what our life will be like C. how will our life be D. how our life will look like III.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每个单 词或词组只能填一次）:（共 8分） A. processed B. support C. likely D. directly E. sightseeing A “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent traveling or working. Zhangying is an 18-year-old Chinese girl. She went on a gap year in New Zealand instead of going to college 46 . “The scenery there was really amazing, but the trip wasn’t just about 47 . I have to work really hard and it can be really demanding（要求高的）.” she said. She worked in factories that 48 strawberries, apples and kiwis. She had to work hard to earn some money to 49 herself on later travels. “For the first time, I knew how it felt to be a factory girl. It was really tiring and not at all interesting,” she admitted. A. talent B. get along C. confused D. turn over E. worth Liu Yang worked as a volunteer at a local charity in Thailand during his gap year. His father wanted him to learn science in college because he showed great 50 , but he wasn’t really interested. He felt 51 and lost, so he decided to learn more about himself through gap year. During his stay in Thailand, he tried to 52 in the real world and make a difference in someone else’s life. “Sometimes, I asked myself, was it 53 taking that year off?” Liu said. “But then I found it was. Success is not about making money or achieving a high position, but whether you can do what you want.” IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.(用括号内 所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子) （共 8分） 54. The farmer was very_______ to the doctor because he saved his wife’s life.（thank） 55. The parents were very_______ at their son’s performance at school. (surprise) 56. He was really too old for children’s _______. (toy) 57. The _______ is that we cannot afford all your expenses to go abroad. (true) 58. The flower will die in _______ weather. We’d better move it into the room. (freeze) 59. My math teacher is already in his _______, but he looks so young.(forty) 60. Lilly became a “famous” little _______ when she was ten years old. (act) 61. GPS is _______ used in the project control survey. (wide) V.Rewrite the following sentences as required.(按要求改写句子，每空格限填一 词)（共 14分） 62. Jack never plays online games with his friends on weekdays. (改为反意疑问句) Jack never plays online games with his friends on weekdays, _______ _______? 63. Tim took the place of Mary to attend the meeting in Shanghai.（保持句意不变） Tim attended the meeting in Shanghai _______ _______ Mary. 64. “Can you drink the water from the tap?” the public asked the official.（改为间接 引语） The public asked the official _______ they _______ drink the water from the tap. 65. Both of them have read the moving story in today’s newspaper.（改为否定句） _______ of them _______ read the moving story in today’s newspaper. 66. Cormorant fishing has been a traditional Chinese skill since a thousand years ago. (对划线部分提问) _______ _______ has cormorant fishing been a traditional Chinese skill? 67. The school will invite some graduates to have a celebration on its 60th birthday. (改为被动语态) Some graduates will _______ _______ to have a celebration on the school’s 60th birthday. 68. many ways, for us, there, to keep in touch, are（连词成句） ___________________________________________. . Part III Reading and Writing （阅读与写作 共 70分） VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): A. Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)（12分) One More Subject at School School education Sign in Sign up STARTA TOPIC Wilde 17:25 Dec.15, 2022 If you could add one compulsory(必修的) subject at your school, what would it be? Why? Justin 19:03 Dec.15, 2022 I would suggest adding sign language(手 语 ). Not many people know how to communicate with those who have hearing problems. It would be very helpful if we could start to learn sign language when we are young. This would teach us to treat those who are less fortunate(幸运的) with respect. LIKE (18) REPLY Ben 17:39 Dec.16, 2022 Self-defense(自卫). This would be useful when you are in a situation where you need to protect yourself. You may argue that physical education is enough. But P.E. only teaches you how to stay fit and healthy through exercise. P.E. teachers don’t teach any kind of self-defense, so we surely need to have such lessons. LIKE(23) REPLY William 22:11 Dec.15, 2022 A subject that gives students a better understanding of themselves. According to some surveys, many middle school students don’t have a dream. A person without a dream is like a ship sailing without a compass(指南针). Teaching students to understand themselves better can help them discover their strengths and weaknesses. Then, they will have more confidence and a clearer direction in life. LIKE(47) REPLY Lucy 6:28 Dec.16, 2022 I would suggest adding a time-management class. Nowadays, many students are addicted to their smartphones and other electronic devices. Some of them sleep late because they can’t balance their studies with gaming. A time-management class will help students learn that “first things come first”. This will help make sure that they lead a healthy life. LIKE (11) REPLY 69．Justin suggests adding ________ as one compulsory subject at his school. A．sign language B．self-defense C．time-management D．AI technology 70．According to Ben, students can learn how to ________ if there are self-defense lessons at school. A．stay fit and healthy B．get along with others C．protect themselves D．discover their strengths and weaknesses 71．The subject that William suggests adding will be about ________. A．fashion design B．career planning C．social communication D．scientific research 72．Lucy has found that many students ________ their smartphones and other electronic devices. A．spend too much time on B．complain about C．show no interest in D．make good use of 73．________ suggestion is the most popular among teenagers. A．Justin’s B．Ben’s C．William’s D．Lucy’s 74．We can read this passage on a/an ________. A．school newspaper B．story book C．science magazine D．Internet forum B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单 词或词语完成短文):（12分） Can Animals Predict Earthquakes? Dear Scientist Sam, I noticed my dog acting very nervously only a few minutes before a recent earthquake shook the house. Is it 75 that my dog knew the earthquake was going to happen? Janet Sam’s reply: Well, Janet, people have believed for many centuries that animals can predict earthquakes. In fact, we can look 76 to what we know from the ancient Greeks. They noticed that animals acted strangely in the hours before earthquakes. Even now, people talk about dogs that won’t stop barking and cats that won’t come out of hiding before an earthquake. Furthermore, strange behavior like this before earthquakes isn’t limited to pets. People have also reported seeing chickens laying no eggs, bees leaving their homes, and big groups of fish 77 and floating here and there in the hours before a natural disaster hits. It’s hard to answer your question, since not all seismologists(地震学家) or animal experts agree that animals can predict earthquakes. Those that disagree say that we should think of other things that 78 animal behavior, such as hunger. On the other hand, many people who believe that animals can predict earthquakes often have 79 of very strange animal behavior right before the ground shakes. To them, this is evidence that animals can certainly predict earthquakes. In short, the truth is that we aren’t sure. Animals might be able to sense earthquakes before they happen, but there is no solid evidence that they can. However, one thing that most seismologists can agree on is that more research is needed. Animals may be the 80 to predicting earthquakes before they happen, and could help save many lives. 75．A．foolish B．possible C．delighted D．generous 76．A．back B．forward C．after D．like 77．A．swimming B．diving C．dying D．eating 78．A．refuse B．affect C．deny D．discover 79．A．duties B．opinions C．records D．enemies 80．A．goal B．skill C．trick D．key C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内 填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分） The animated film Ne Zha 2, r__81__ on January 29, 2025, has become a huge s__82__ in the film industry. Directed by the famous Jiaozi (Yang Yu), it continues the exciting story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing from the first movie. After surviving a terrible disaster called the "Heavenly Tribulation (天劫)," Ne Zha and Ao Bing lost their physical bodies. Their souls were in great d__83__ until Taiyi Zhenren (太乙真人), a wise immortal(仙人) from Chinese mythology(神话), saved them using a magical seven-colored lotus. However, peace did not last long. Their souls began to disappear again, forcing Taiyi Zhenren to face a difficult task— rebuilding their bodies with limited materials while solving unexpected problems. The film shows remarkable character growth. Ne Zha, once known for his rebellious(叛逆的) nature, learns to care for his friends and understand his true self. His friend Ao Bing, who used to struggle with personal troubles, transforms into a brave warrior. In one powerful scene, Ao Bing declares courageously, "If there’s no path, I’ll c__84__ one!" Visually(从视觉效果上看), the movie is a feast for the eyes. It begins with thrilling scenes of flowing lava like wild rivers and terrifying sea monsters jumping out of the water, making viewers feel as if they are part of the action. Later, the story takes the audience to Kunlun Mountain (昆仑山), a magical place from Chinese myths filled with colorful landscapes and graceful fairy - like creatures. The most unforgettable part is the final battle, where characters use amazing weapons like the shape - changing Tianyuan Ding (天元鼎). The fast - paced fighting and brilliant special effects leave a strong i__85__. Beyond the action, Ne Zha 2 teaches important life lessons. It encourages people to stay brave when facing difficulties, fight for what is right, and value friendship. These themes resonate with both young and adult audiences. The film has b__86__ box office records, earning an astonishing amount in its first week. It also received high praise from critics and viewers, currently holding an 8.6/10 rating on major review platforms. Many praise its perfect mix of cultural messages, e__87__ storytelling, and positive elements. D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分) It was about 2:00 am. I was driving my taxi on the way to pick up a passenger. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark. I just saw a single light in a ground floor window, I walked to the door and knocked, “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long silence, the door opened and a small woman in her eighties stood before me. She has a small suitcase beside her. I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help her. She took my arm and walked slowly toward the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.” “Oh, you’re such a good young man.” She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through city center?” “It’s not the shortest way.” I answered immediately. “Oh, I’m familiar with the city. And I’m in no hurry.” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice(临终医院). I don’t have any family left. The doctor says I don’t have very long. It would be the last time for me to travel around the city...” I quietly reached over and shut off the meter(计价器). For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as a lift operator and the neighborhood where she had lived in. And she also told me to park in front of a furniture shop that once had been a ball room. She had gone dancing there as a girl. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow down in front of a particular building. She just sat and stared into the darkness, saying nothing. At dawn(黎明), she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.” We drove in silence to the address she had given me. “How much shall I pay you?” she asked, “Nothing.” I replied. “You have to make a living,”she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I said. Almost without thinking, I gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly with tears. Our hug ended with her words, “ 93 ” 88．What job did the writer do? 89．How old was the small woman? 90．Why did the small woman choose to ride through the city? 91．How long did the traveling last that night? 92．How did the small woman feel after the writer gave her a hug? 93．What can be filled in the blank? (No more than 15 words) VII. Writing:（20分） 94. Write at least 60 words according to the situation given.（请根据所给情境，写一 篇不少于 60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。） 假如你是李华，你的朋友 Peter来中国旅游，回国前他给你发了一封邮件，表达 想给家人买一件代表中国文化的礼物的想法。请你根据所给内容，回复邮件。 I am about to go back to my own country. I want to buy a gift for my family that represents Chinese culture, but I don’t know what to buy. Can you give me a recommendation? Why do you recommend(推荐) this gift? 注意：（1）回复邮件须回答所给邮件内容中的两个问题，可适当发挥； （2）回复邮件中不得出现真实的地名、校名和人名； （3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Peter, Glad to hear from you. It’s easy to choose a gift which stands for Chinese culture. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ I hope my advice is helpful. Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua