吉林省长春市长春净月高新技术产业开发区2025-2026学年八年级上学期11月月考英语试题

2025—2026学年第一学期 八年级第二次月练习（英语)试题 本试卷包括四道大题，共8页，满分90分，考试时间为100分钟。考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。 2.答题时，考生务必按照考试要求在答题卡上的指定区域内作答，在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 一。基础知识（共10分） 1.单项选择。（供10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 1.As honest boy,Ricky always tells the truth. A.a B.an C.the D./ 2.-Did you do during the National Day holiday? -Yes,I went to Beijing. A.special something B.special anything C.something special D.anything special 3.-Hi,Peter.Did you like your trip to Shaanxi? -Yes.Everything was amazing, the old ginkgo trees.They were so beautiful! A.especially B.actually C.probably D.lively 4.-Humans cannot live animals or plants. -Right.They play an important part in the world. A.without B.for C.as D.across 5.-Mum,can I hang out with my friends after school? Remember to come back before 8 o'clock. A.With pleasure B.Sorry,you can't C.Congratulations D.Of course you can 6.WhenI _young,there not so much food for us. A.is;is B.was;is C.is;was D.was;was 7.-Would you mind. up the music? A.not to turn;No,please B.not turn;Yes,please C.not turning;No,of course not D.turning;Yes,please 8.He was busy the mobile phone when I was talking to him. A.play B.playing C.to play D.to playing 9.The students go to bed 10:30 these days. A.not;until B.don't;until C./until D.doesn't;until 10.At last,the poor boy was .But people didn't know the reason for his A.died;death B.dead;death C.dead;die D.died,die 第1页共8页 二、阅读（共50分） Ⅱ.完形填空。供15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读短文、掌握其大意，然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。 During travel seasons,many people tend to look through user reviews online before starting their trips.They usually make a 11 plan,including what to see,where to stay and even which dish to eat.12,more information means fewer surprises. I am not suggesting wandering off to a totally strange place without opening a 13.I always make a simple plan, but I'm ready to 14 it if something better comes up. A few years ago,a friend and I were driving through a sleepy stretch of coastal South Carolina.That was,until I 15a white general store with a sign outside advertising boiled peanuts.I suggested we 16 for some,though I had no reason to do so.For one thing,we were17hungry.For another,boiled peanuts are disgusting.But something about the place was hard to resist. As I chatted with the owner,another customer started to 18 my friend a technique for trapping alligators with bare hands.He picked up the 19 by working in a nearby plantation (and invited us to take a tour there.We willingly accepted his 20 and spent the next few hours with him,climbing around an ancient rice mill and bowing our heads into former slave quarters ()It was the kind of afternoon you don't forget A summer trip is arare chance to 21 routine.It used to be 22 to distinguish independent travelers from travelers following flag-waving tour guides.But the line between them has become less clear.23 your trip follows a tightly 24 schedule inspired by user reviews.aren't you really just taking a virtual group tour.with your smartphone 25 the flag? 11.A.public B.detailed C.new D.secret 12.A.Besides B.However C.Otherwise D.Therefore 13.A.store B.letter C.guidebook D package 14.A.make B.announce C.drop D discuss 15.A.spotted B.built C.left D opened 16.A.pay B.look C.wait D.stop 17.A.slightly B.hardly C.usually D.really 18.A.ask B.give C.teach D.find 19.A.coin B.skill C.peanut D.speed 20.A.comment B.answer C.promise D.offer 21.A.result from B.learn from C.break from D.suffer from 22.A.easy B.boring C.difficult D.interesting 23.A.Before B.So C.Although D.If 24.A.planned B.focused C.agreed D.passed 25.A.changing B.waving C.seeing D.covering 第2页共8页 Ⅲ.阅读理解。（共30小题：26-50题，每小题1分：51-55题，每小题2分，满分35分） (A) What has happened to good manners(礼仪)in our society(社会)？People used to have respect for others.In this day and age, it seems that good manners belong to the past. One ofthe best things we can teach our children is to have respect for their parents,relatives,friends and neighbors.Younger people used to have more respect for the elders.They answered them by saying"sir"or"madam"when they were asked a question. When we were younger,we would address elders as "Mr.","Mrs."or"Miss".The young could not call older people by their first name We would use words like"please"when we wanted something.When we got what we wanted,we were sure to say "thank you'.But terms such as“thank you”“please'”“sir”and“nadam'”almost seem obsolete in our modern society.Proper manners are just as important to our children as anything else that we can teach them.Using them in our daily lives is good for us,and they can carry us far. We should have respect for one another and treat others with kindness.We cannot expect it from others if we never show kindness to those around us. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 26.What is the passage mainly about? A.Manners. B.Science.C.History. D.Technology 27.What does the underlined word"obsolete"mean? A.Modern. B.Interesting. C.Popular.D.Outdated. 28.Which of the following is NOT true? A.We would use words like "please"when we wanted something. B.We can expect kindness from others though we never show it to those around us. C.Proper manners are important to all ofus. D.It seems that younger people used to have more respect for the elders. 29.Which is the writer's opinion? A.Parents can do nothing about children's good manners. B.It is not necessary to have good manners at home C.It is important to have good manners. D.Today's people don't need good manners. 30.Who is the passage written for? A.Students.B.Parents.C.Businessmen. D.Reporters. (B) It was a hot summer.I was in Kenya,Africa with my family.We were very happy about the trip because everyone in my fam ily likes animals.My brother works at the Natural History Museum in Lon don.Dad works at London Zoo,and Mom is a zoologist 第3页共8页 (动物学家)her job is to study animals..I'm still at school,but I want to be a doctor for animals. This trip was great.We went to the countryside in a big car.There were two guides to help us.I asked them lots of questions, "Are there any lions?What kinds of snakes are there?How many giraffes live in Kenya?"The guides answered all my questions.Af ter twenty minutes,one of the guides shouted."Look!"In front of us,there were ten elephants!They walked slowly.They were bea utiful.A few minutes later,the other guide shouted,"Look!"Near a group of tall trees,there were some giraffes.They were so tall! After that,we went to the History Museum of Kenya.I knew that Kenya was at war for a long time.I saw may artworks and pictures about the terrible war and how Kenyan people fought for peace.This was the most mean ingful part to be remembered! Our first trip to Kenya was marvelous-everyone enjoyed it.We want to go back next year 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 31.Where does the writer's brother work? A.In a hospital. B.In a school. C.In a museum. D.In a zoo. 32.What animals did the writer see near tall trees? A.Scary snakes.B.Huge elephants. C.Beautiful lions. D.Tall giraffes. 33.Which was the most meaningful part during the trip to Kenya? A.Visiting the countryside in a big car. B.Spending time in the History Museum ofKenya. C.Seeing different animals in a zoo. D.Hearing the tour guide telling some stories. 34.What does the underlined word"marvelous'probably mean? A.Fantastic. B.Hopeful.C.Disappointed. D.Important. 35.Which of the following is TRUE? A.The writer was a doctor for animals in a zoo in Kenya. B.The tour guide told some stories about the history of Kenya. C.The writer fed some animals when visiting the countryside. D.The writer saw many artworks and pictures about the war and peace. 第4页共8页 (C) Ji Dezhong,known as "Chicken Chop Brother"in Jingdezhen,Jiangxi Province,is a 55-year-old man with a special story.For over 20 years,he has been selling delicious chicken chops on the street,but what makes him different is his love for English Every day after closing his food stall,Ji spends 2 to 3 hours learning English.He starts with basic words and sentences,and now he can have simple conversations with foreigners.Many tourists from other countries visit Jingdezhen for its famous porcelain.When they pass Ji's stall,they are surprised to hear him speak English.Ji often recommends local snacks and scenic spots to them in English, and sometimes he even helps them take photos. Ji says learning English is not easy for him,but he never gives up."I want to let more foreigners know about Jingdezhen and Chinese culture,"he says.His story has become popular online,and many people praise him for his perseverance.He proves that it's never too late to learn something new. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 36.What is Ji Dezhong's nickname? A.Porcelain Brother B.Chicken Chop Brother C.English Brother D.Snack Brother 37.How long has Ji been selling chicken chops? A.Less than 10 years B.About 15 years C.Over 20 years D.More than 30 years 38.Why does Ji learn English? A.To travel abroad easily B.To help his food business make more money C.To let foreigners know about Jingdezhen and Chinese culture D.To teach English to other street sellers 39.What can Ji do in English now? A.Write long English articles B.Have simple conversations with foreigners C.Translate Chinese porcelain books into English D.Give English speeches in public 40.What can we learn from Ji's story? A.It's too late to learn new things when you are over 50. B.Learning English is only for young people. C.Perseverance can help you achieve your goals. D.Selling food is the best way to meet foreigners 第5页共8页 D) 根据短文内容，判断正(T)误(F)。 In the Spring and Autumn Period,there was a man named Sun Yang who was good at evaluating (horses.Later,people called him Bo Le as well. He wrote Xiang Ma Jing,a book on how to look for good horses.There are all kinds of horses with plenty of pictures in the book.His son wanted to learn his skills.He read his father's book carefully over and over again After that,he thought he had mastered the skills.He told himself,"If it has a high forehead,round eyes and big strong hoofs,it must be a good horse.HAHA!So easy.I'll be an expert like my father."One day,he met a big toad ()which looked similar to the pictures of a good horse in the book.So he took it home happily. He rushed to his father and told him that he had found a good horse with a high forehead and round eyes.Hearing this,Bo Le didn't know whether to cry or laugh.He thought for a while and said to his son,"This horse likes jumping very much,so it's hard for us to ride 0n.” 41.Sun Yang was also known as Bo Le in the Spring and Autumn Period 42.Xiang Ma Jing was a book without any pictures 43.Bo Le's son read Xiang Ma Jing only once 44.The son thought a toad was a good horse. 45.Bo Le thought his son's"good horse"was easy to ride. (E) In Chengdu,Sichuan,there is a 15-year-old boy.46He loves going to museums (and he knows a lot about history. One day,Xu Weizhe visits the Sichuan Museum.When he looks at the old things from the Wei,Jin,and Southern and Northern Dynasties(南北朝)，he sees a bronze mirror(铜镜)there.47 But Xu Weizhe thinks it's wrong. In history class,he learns about the Han Dynasty.He knows that the Han people could make mirrors well.48 This bronze mirror is very good And it looks just like the other Han Dynasty mirrors.So he thinks it is from the Han Dynasty He finds a museum worker and says,"I think this mirror is from the Han Dynasty,not the Wei-Jin times.The worker listens to hi m:49 Then the museum asks some experts (to look at the mirror.They talk a lot.At last,they say,"Xu Weizhe is right!"Th e museum thanks Xu Weizhe.50 Now,when people come,they can learn the right story about it 阅读短文，把AE五个句子填入文中空缺处，使短文内容完整。 第6页共8页 A.His name is Xu Weizhe. B.He is happy that the boy knows so much. C.And they make a new card for the mirror. D.But in the Wei-Jin times,mirrors were not nice E.The card next to the mirror says it's from the Wei-Jin times. ) It's common for parents to compare their children with other kids.While they might mean well,it can make you feel sad or even angry.So,how should you deal with this situation? Understand their purposes. Most parents compare because they want you to improve.They believe that others'success will encourage you.So,try to understand their purposes.Ask yourself:are they really criticizing (me,or just hoping I'll do better? Communicate calmly. If comparisons get you down,talk to your parents in a respectful way.For example,you can say,"I know you want me to succeed,but when you compare me with others,I feel like I'm not good enough."This helps them understand your feelings without starting an argument. Turn comparisons into motivation激励) If your parents praise (some people,ask yourself what you can learn from them.Maybe they study efficiently,practise more,or use time more wisely.Get into their good habits,and you will do better next time. Build self-confidence. Write down your strengths-maybe you're creative,kind,or brave.When your parents compare,think of what makes you special. With the confidence,you will not care too much about unhelpful comparisons. Parents'comparisons can be hard,but you can deal with them wisely.Remember,you are not defined (by others'success- your progress is what truly matters. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 51.Why do most parents compare their children with others? 52.What should you do if comparisons get you down? 53.Why does the writer advise learning from the people your parents praise? 54.How can you build your self-confidence when facing comparisons? 55.In your opinion,what else can we do to deal with parents'comparisons in a good way?(答案与文中提到的方式不同) 三、语言运用（共10分） IV.短文填空。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Diwali,a Hindu ()festival of lights,56(hold)in honour of Lakshmi,the goddess of wealth.It has long been a cultural holiday,during 57people get together,have parties,give gifts to each other and generally pray for58better-off future.For some communities the day after Diwali marks the beginning of the new year. 第7页共8页 59(it)dates change each year because they are based on the Hindu lunar calendar but typically the festival is celebrated in October or November.The celebration usually 60(last)for several days.People will often line candles and lamps throughout their houses and along their driveways 61 (light)up the surroundings For Hindus,Diwali is a time 62 charitable giving and selfless service.They are required to reflect on 63 they are grateful for and how they can shine light on others as well.Hindus 64 (traditional)perform a deep cleaning of their homes and surroundings as cleanliness is believed to be a prayer for the presence of wealth and well-being.If you came to Diwali,you 65(see)colorful patterns offlower powder,rice or sand on the floor,which is meant to bring good luck. 四、书面表达（共20分） V.(A)李华想举办一场生日派对，想要朋友帮忙装饰屋子。假如你是李华，请给你的好友Simon写一封求助信。(5分) 要点：周六早晨9点到我家：带一副剪刀和一个刷子；做一张海报：做一些剪纸。 要求：字迹工整，语法正确，要点齐全，简练得体，不少于40词。 Dear Simon, Yours, Li hua (B)学校英语报社开展以“My Best Friend?”为题的征文活动。请结合你的实际情况，谈谈你的观点。(l5分) 要点：l.Show your opinion.2.Talk about your friends.要求：l.语言通顺、语法准确、内容完整、不少于80词；2.文 中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。 My Best Friend 第8页共8页