湖南省长沙市华益中学2024-2025学年八年级下学期第一次月考英语试卷

华益中学—2024-2025-2学年度初二下第一次月考 第二部分 阅读（共三节，计30分） 第一节 （共11小题，每小题2分，满分22分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Great Music Shop ★ Rock, pop and country music ★ Sell CDs ★ Listen before you buy Sun Coffee Shop ★ The best coffee in town ★ Hamburgers, cakes and pies ★ Open 8:30 a.m.—11:00 p.m. every day Hug Supermarket ★ Fruit and nuts ★ Free orange juice for kids under 7 ★ Vegetables and fish are on big sale ★ Open 6:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. every day ( ) 21. If a person is hungry in the morning, the earliest time he can buy a hamburger is . A. 6:00 p.m. B. 7:30 a.m. C. 8:30 a.m. ( ) 22. What can customers enjoy for free at Hug Supermarket if they bring kids under 7 years old? A. Free hamburgers B. Free orange juice C. Free coffee ( ) 23. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage? A. You can enjoy classical music in Great Music Shop. B. Sun Coffee Shop is open for 14.5 hours every day. C. You can buy cheap fruit at Hug Supermarket. B What will you do when your parents disagree with you? For Ken, he once had a fight with his parents when he was studying in college. It was Ken’s second year in college. Ken loved getting into all kinds of clubs. He seemed to know everything about the activities in the clubs. However, it also caused him to fall behind in his studies. His parents decided to communicate with him about his studies. They kept talking about how important studying was. They told Ken that he would be under great pressure when he started to look for a job. They were afraid that his grades would be worse if he continued like this. At last, they asked him not to join those clubs anymore. Of course, no one enjoyed listening to those words. Ken shouted at his parents, “Why don’t you understand how much I love my clubs? You never think about my feelings. These activities can also help me grow as a better person.” Half an hour later, Ken took a deep (深的) breath and tried to understand his parents better. He said sorry first and then spoke to them calmly (冷静地). He said, “I know you are worried about my future. You want the best for me. But I hope you can allow me to decide what I really want to do. I could plan my time well.” His parents listened carefully. Finally, they came to an agreement. Ken could stay in his clubs, but he needed to spend more time studying. Now Ken knows how to talk with his parents. The key is to listen and share. ( ) 24. How does the writer start the passage? A. By telling a story. B. By asking a question. C. By offering numbers. ( ) 25. Which is the right order of the second paragraph? a. Ken’s grade was worse than before. b. Ken’s parents told him to give up clubs. c. Ken’s parents decided to have a talk with him. d. Ken often joined in activities in different clubs. A. a-d-b-c. B. d-b-a-c. C. d-a-c-b. ( ) 26. What was Ken’s attitude (态度) towards his parents’ words at first? A. Angry. B. Not interested. C, Understanding. ( ) 27. Who might be most interested in the passage? A. Students who have poor communication with parents. B. Students who are under too much pressure. C. Students who have difficulty in studies. C Did you watch the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games (残奥会)? Have you ever heard of “wheelchair (轮椅) doctors”? Much like the medical care provided for players, wheelchair repair is an important part of the Paralympic Games. Zhu Siwei, a “wheelchair doctor”, has spent the past 10 years repairing wheelchairs. At 33, Zhu got a chance to work at the repair center for the Paris Paralympic Games. His job was crucial. On the field, players needed their wheelchairs to compete. Of the field, wheelchairs helped them live comfortably, and move freely. As a member of the repair team, Zhu repaired wheelchairs for players from around the world, making sure their wheelchairs worked well. “There were many problems,” Zhu said. “Sometimes it was just a small problem, but other times it was hard to know what was wrong. Some repairs took half an hour, others could take two or three hours. For Zhu Siwei, repairing wheelchairs has become second nature. At the Paralympic Village, he spent most of his time working. When there was something wrong with.a player's suitcase (行李箱), though it wasn't his job, Zhu still helped solve the problem. Zhu has got a new idea. He wants to train the disabled to repair wheelchair “When a wheelchair breaks down, it's quite difficult for disabled people to go out and find a repair shop,” Zhu said. “I want to teach them the repair skills, letting them help one another.” ( ) 28. What does the underlined word “crucial” probably mean? A. Important. B. Difficult. C. Interesting. ( ) 29. How can we describe Zhu Siwei? A. Shy but friendly. B. Helpful and kind C. Careful and quiet ( ) 30. What does Zhu Siwei plan to do next? A. To open a repair shop for disabled people. B. To repair wheelchairs for disabled people for free. C. To teach disabled people to repair wheelchairs by themselves. ( ) 31. What is the best title for the passage? A. How to be a “wheelchair” doctor. B. A “wheelchair doctor” at Paris Paralympics. C. How Paralympic players repair their wheelchair. 第二节 （共4小题，每小题2分，满分8分） 阅读下面短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。 Do you often feel a bit down on Monday? If so, you’re not alone. This feeling is commonly known as the “Monday blues”. It can affect (影响) anyone, even those who enjoy their school or job. However, returning to school or work on Mondays doesn’t have to be so upsetting (令人心烦意乱的). 32. First, try to start your week slowly. For example, you can spend the first few hours on Monday morning working on easy tasks (任务). 33. Second, make time for some exercise on Monday morning. Moving your body can help wake you up and make you feel more relaxed. 34. A clean space can help clear your mind and get you ready for the day. Third, plan something fun for the week. On Sunday or Monday, when you start feeling a little down, plan a fun activity. 35. Write it on your calendar so you have something nice to look forward to during the busy week. Remember, every day is an important part of your life. Let’s make the most of it and turn your Monday blues into Monday cheer! A. Sit down and think about why. B. After that, take a few minutes to tidy up your desk. C. This way you will feel less stressed and more in control. D. For example, you can plan to meet a friend or go to the movies. E. Here is some advice to help you start your week feeling better. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，计15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There are many young people living in an old people’s home in Beijing. Does that sound 36 ? Well, this is a new model called “service for accommodation (住宿)”. By providing service for the elderly, young people can live in the old people’s home cheaply. This way, the elderly cat get more 37 and the young can save money. It’s a win-win situation all around. 38 need to provide at least 20 hours of service every month. They can join the elderly in hobby groups, and organize cultural and sports activities. They can talk with and read newspapers to the elderly so that the old people won’t feel 39 . In return, the old people’s home provides rooms for the volunteers to live in. They just need to pay 300 to 500 yuan a month. Some young people show a(n) 40 in it and Liu Ping is one of them. She is 41 a place to live in Beijing. “ 42 20 hours a month is like having a part-time job. It’s easy for me so I plan to try out for it,” Liu said. “I want to 43 a job in elderly care. Being a volunteer here will help me get more 44 for my future job. I think it is a right 45 .” ( ) 36. A. relaxing B. surprising C. difficult ( ) 37. A. care B. food C. money ( ) 38. A. Climbers B. Nurses C. Volunteers ( ) 39. A. sick B. lonely C. angry ( ) 40. A. risk B. spirit C. interest ( ) 41. A. looking for B. waiting for C. paying for ( ) 42. A. Exercising B. Traveling C. Serving ( ) 43. A. put up B. take up C. write down ( ) 44. A. joy B. peace C. experience ( ) 45. A. sign B. decision C. feeling 第二节 （共10小题，计10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In a high school in the US, there is special classroom—an apartment. Students can learn life skills (技能) in it. In the kitchen of the apartment, students learn how to cook. In the bathroom, they do the washing by 46. (they). In the bedroom, they are busy 47. (fold) clothes. Planning time and orgaizing events are also 48. (student) learning contents (内容). Now students always depend 49. their parents. Because of these classes, the students are 50. (independent) than before. In the activities, they learn to discuss problems with others 51. (happy). They also learn to take care of others. “It’s necessary 52. (develop) our independence. Our school provides 53. good environment for us. I learn a lot through practicing hard.” a student said. “It’s 54. (fair) to let my parents do housework all the time. 55. we live in a house together, we should do our part in keeping it tidy. Thanks to the activities, I’m able to help out around the house. My parents are happy to see my changes.” another student said. 第四部分 读写综合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Hong Kong is a wonderful city. It opens its arms to visitors from all over the world. The Hog Kong Tourism Board (IIKTB) started the Hong Kong Pals program to help visitors. This program also brought together many volunteers from Hong Kong. Macco Kwok is one of the volunteers. He enjoys sharing his knowledge with visitors, so he gets into the program. “I tell visitors about Hong Kong, and I learn from their cultures, too. It is a great way for everyone to grow,” he said. Agnes Tam is another volunteer. She once helped an old man who was born in Hong Kong. He went to the UK when he was 5. When he came back to Hong Kong, he had only memories (回忆) as a child in this city and some old photos. Tam helped him find the places in his photos. The old man was very happy and gave Tam his photos as a gift. She said, “Volunteering helps me find joy in helping others.” At the same time, volunteers get to know Hong Kong better helping others. Agnes Lo is an example. The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a traditional dance in Hong Kong, and has a history of more than 100 years. When she volunteered for the traditional dance, she found Hong Kong had a fantastic side. The skills behind the tradition and its rich history surprised her. The program is successful. It shows the best of Hong Kong and connects (联系) visitors with the city’sculture and history. It does its best to tell better stories about Hong Kong to the world. 56. Why did the HKTB start this program? 57. What does Marco Kwok enjoy doing? 58. How did Agnes Tam help the old man? 59. Did Agnes Lo get to know the city better when she volunteered? 60. What do you think of the program? Why? 第二节（满分15分） 61. 假如你即将参加学校组织的“志愿者故事分享会”，请结合阅读材料中香港志愿者的经历，以“The Light of Volunteering in My Heart”《我心中的志愿之光》为题，写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： 1. What volunteer job do you want to do? 2. How can your interests and hobbies be helpful to you when you do the volunteer job? 3. Should we teenagers do volunteer jobs? Why? 要求： 1. 包含所有提示内容，并适当补充； 2. 语法正确、语句通顺，意思连贯、条理清楚； 3. 不少于80词。 The Light of Volunteering in My Heart Dear teachers and classmates, Volunteering is like a bridge connecting hearts and cultures. It’s my honor to be here to share my ideas about volunteering with you. 参考答案 阅读ABC 21-23 CBB 24-27 BCAA 28-31 ABC B 五选四 32-35 ECB D 完形填空 36-40 BACBB 41-45 ACBCB 语法填空 46-55 46. themselves 47. folding 48. students' 49. on 50. more independent 51. happily 52. to develop 53. a 54. unfair 55. Because 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$