2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语上册第二次月考培优测试卷

沪教版八年级上册英语第二次月考培优卷 （测试范围：Unit3 Our Digital lives + Unit4 Inventions） 注意事项： 1. 本试卷共100分，考试时间90分钟。 1. 请在答题卡上作答，答在试卷上无效。 一、单项选择（每小题1分，满分10分） 1. With the development of technology, digital devices have __ our daily lives in many ways. A. changed B. replaced C. controlled D. broken 2. My father prefers reading news online ______ buying newspapers because it's more convenient. A. instead of B. rather than C. thanks to D. according to 3. This smart watch is one of the most useful _ in recent years; it can track health data easily. A. inventions B. discoveries C. traditions D. cultures 4. We should learn to use digital tools properly, or they may ______ bad effects on our study. A. take B. bring C. have D. give 5. —How ______ do you use social media? —Only once a week. I think it's a waste of time if used too often. A. long B. often C. soon D. far 6. The telephone, ______ by Alexander Graham Bell, has become an important part of modern communication. A. invent B. inventing C. invented D. to invent 7. Digital textbooks are ______ than paper ones because they can be updated anytime. A. convenient B. more convenient C. most convenient D. the most convenient 8. We must keep our personal information safe when using the Internet, ______ we may face risks like identity theft. A. so B. or C. and D. but 9. Many great inventions have ______ the way we live and work. A. found B. followed C. changed D. chosen 10. —I don't know how to ______ this new app. —Don't worry. I'll show you the steps later. A. operate B. sell C. design D. repair 二、选出不同类的一项（每小题1分，满分5分） ( )1. A. smartphone B. laptop C. pen D. tablet ( )2. A. invent B. create C. discover D. traditional ( )3. A. website B. email C. book D. social media ( )4. A. convenient B. helpful C. invention D. useful ( )5. A. Internet B. television C. camera D. protect 三、完形填空（每小题1分，满分10分） Digital technology has made a great difference in our lives. My family and I can't imagine living 1 it. My parents work from home using video conferencing tools, which allows them to communicate with colleagues 2 . My brother and I use digital textbooks for our studies; they are light and easy to 3 . We can also watch educational videos online to 4 our knowledge. However, digital life also has its 5 . Sometimes we spend too much time on screens, which is bad for our eyes. My parents often 6 us to take breaks and do some physical activities. What's more, we need to be careful with online safety. We should never share our passwords with 7 people. In my opinion, inventions like digital devices are 8 . They make our lives easier and more efficient. But we must use them 9 . Only in this way can we enjoy the benefits of digital technology without being harmed by its 10 . 1. A. with B. without C. for D. against 2. A. hardly B. suddenly C. easily D. loudly 3. A. carry B. break C. sell D. destroy 4. A. reduce B. test C. increase D. forget 5. A. advantages B. problems C. surprises D. joys 6. A. warn B. allow C. force D. encourage 7. A. kind B. friendly C. strange D. close 8. A. useless B. harmful C. wonderful D. boring 9. A. carelessly B. properly C. quickly D. widely 10. A. risks B. secrets C. skills D. profits 四、阅读理解（每小题1分，满分20分） （A） The Internet is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. It was first developed in the 1960s by the US government for military use. At that time, it was called ARPANET and was used to connect government and university computers. In the 1980s, the Internet began to be used by the public. People could send emails and share files. However, it was not as popular as it is today because most people didn't have access to computers. The 1990s saw the rapid development of the Internet. The World Wide Web (WWW) was invented, which made it easier for people to browse information online. Websites with text, pictures and videos appeared, and more and more people started using the Internet in their daily lives. Today, the Internet has become an important part of our lives. We can do almost everything online—shop, study, work, communicate and entertain. It has connected the world together and made our lives more convenient. 1. When was the Internet first developed? A. In the 1950s. B. In the 1960s. C. In the 1980s. D. In the 1990s. 2. What was the original purpose of the Internet? A. For public use. B. For military use. C. For education. D. For entertainment. 3. When did the World Wide Web appear? A. In the 1960s. B. In the 1970s. C. In the 1980s. D. In the 1990s. 4. Which of the following is NOT something we can do online today? A. Shopping. B. Studying. C. Traveling. D. Communicating. 5. What's the main idea of the passage? A. The development of the Internet. B. The uses of the Internet. C. The inventor of the Internet. D. The problems of the Internet. （B） Inventions have always played an important role in human history. They have changed the way we live, work and play. Let's take a look at some inventions that have had a great impact on our daily lives. The first important invention is the wheel. Invented thousands of years ago, it has made transportation much easier. Without the wheel, we wouldn't have cars, buses or trains today. Another great invention is the electricity. It powers our homes, offices and factories. We use electricity for lighting, cooking, watching TV and using digital devices. Life would be very difficult without electricity. The telephone is also a key invention. It allows people to communicate with each other over long distances. Today, with mobile phones, we can make calls, send messages and video chat anytime, anywhere. In recent years, the Internet has become one of the most influential inventions. It has opened up a new world for us. We can get information quickly, shop online and connect with people from all over the world. 6. How many inventions are mentioned in the passage? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six. 7. What invention made transportation easier? A. The wheel. B. Electricity. C. The telephone. D. The Internet. 8. What do we use electricity for? A. Transportation. B. Communication. C. Lighting and cooking. D. Getting information. 9. Which invention allows us to video chat with others? A. The wheel. B. Electricity. C. The telephone (mobile phones). D. The Internet. 10. What's the author's attitude towards inventions? A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Neutral. D. Critical. （C） Nowadays, digital technology is everywhere in our lives. It brings many advantages, but also some disadvantages. On the one hand, digital life is very convenient. We can shop online without going out, which saves a lot of time. We can also study online; there are many educational resources available, such as online courses and e-books. In addition, digital tools make communication easier. We can keep in touch with friends and family who live far away through video calls and social media. On the other hand, digital life has some problems. First, spending too much time on screens is bad for our health. It can cause eye strain, back pain and sleep problems. Second, some people become addicted to digital devices, which affects their work and study. Third, online safety is a big concern. There are risks like cyberbullying, identity theft and fake information. In conclusion, digital life has both good and bad sides. We should make good use of digital technology and avoid its negative effects. We should balance our time online and offline, and always be careful when using the Internet. 11. What is one advantage of digital life mentioned in the passage? A. It causes eye strain. B. It saves time for shopping. C. It leads to addiction. D. It has fake information. 12. Which of the following is a disadvantage of digital life? A. Convenient communication. B. Online educational resources. C. Cyberbullying risks. D. Time-saving shopping. 13. How can we deal with digital life according to the passage? A. Avoid using digital devices completely. B. Spend as much time as possible online. C. Balance online and offline time and be careful online. D. Ignore online safety problems. 14. What does the underlined word "addicted" mean? A. 感兴趣的 B. 上瘾的 C. 讨厌的 D. 熟练的 15. What's the main idea of the passage? A. Digital life is completely good. B. Digital life is completely bad. C. Digital life has both advantages and disadvantages. D. How to use digital devices. （D） The smartphone is one of the most popular inventions in the 21st century. It combines many functions in one device, such as making calls, sending messages, taking photos, surfing the Internet and playing games. Smartphones have changed the way we communicate. We can send text messages, make video calls and share our daily lives on social media with just a few taps. We no longer need to carry a separate camera, MP3 player or GPS device because a smartphone can do all these things. Smartphones are also very useful for study and work. Students can use them to look up new words, download educational apps and take notes. Workers can check emails, attend online meetings and finish work tasks anytime, anywhere. However, smartphones also have some drawbacks. Some people spend too much time playing games or browsing social media on their phones, which affects their study and work. In addition, using smartphones for a long time can damage our eyes and neck. Despite these problems, smartphones are still an important part of our lives. They make our lives more convenient and colorful. As long as we use them properly, they can bring us a lot of benefits. 16. What functions does a smartphone have? A. Only making calls and sending messages. B. Only taking photos and playing games. C. Many functions like making calls, surfing the Internet and studying. D. No useful functions. 17. How do smartphones change our communication? A. We can only make calls. B. We can communicate in more convenient ways like video calls. C. We can't share our daily lives. D. We need to carry separate devices for communication. 18. For students, smartphones can be used for ______. A. playing games all day B. looking up new words and taking notes C. skipping classes D. watching TV shows 19. What is a drawback of smartphones? A. They are convenient for communication. B. They can be used for work. C. They may affect study if used too much. D. They are easy to carry. 20. What's the author's opinion on smartphones? A. They are useless. B. They are completely bad. C. They are useful but should be used properly. D. They should be banned. 五、词汇运用（每小题2分，满分20分） A）根据括号中所给的汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。 1. The ______（互联网）has made it easier for people to get information from all over the world. 2. Thomas Edison was a great inventor who had many important ______（发明）in his life. 3. We should learn to ______（操作）digital devices correctly to avoid making mistakes. 4. It's important to protect our personal ______（信息）when using social media. 5. This new app is very ______（方便的）; it can help us order food quickly. B）用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。 1. The computer is one of the most important ______ (invent) in history. 2. My sister spends less time on social media than I do because she thinks it's ______ (necessary) to use it too often. 3. Digital technology is ______ (develop) rapidly and changing our lives every day. 4. We should use our smartphones ______ (proper) to avoid affecting our study. 5. This invention is ______ (help) than the old one; it saves a lot of time. 六、任务型阅读（每小题2分，满分20分） Inventions That Changed the World Some inventions have had such a big impact on the world that they have changed the course of human history. Here are three of them. The Printing Press Invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, the printing press was a revolutionary invention. Before its invention, books were copied by hand, which was slow and expensive. With the printing press, books could be produced quickly and cheaply. This made books more accessible to ordinary people, which helped spread knowledge and education. It also played an important role in the development of science and culture. The Steam Engine The steam engine, improved by James Watt in the 18th century, was key to the Industrial Revolution. It used steam to generate power, which could be used to drive factories, trains and ships. This changed the way goods were produced and transported. Before the steam engine, most work was done by hand or animal power. With the steam engine, factories could produce more goods in less time, and transportation became faster and more efficient. The Internet As we all know, the Internet was developed in the 1960s and became popular in the 1990s. It has connected people from all over the world and made the world a "global village". The Internet has changed the way we communicate, work, study and entertain. We can now shop online, attend online classes, work from home and communicate with people on the other side of the world in seconds. It has also promoted the development of science, technology and business. Task 1: 判断对错， True (T) or False (F) ( )1、The printing press was invented in the 16th century. ( )2、Before the printing press, books were copied by hand. ( )3、The steam engine was improved by James Watt. ( )4、The Internet became popular in the 1960s. ( )5、The Internet has made the world a "global village". Task 2: 回答以下问题。 6、 Who invented the printing press? 7、 What was the advantage of the printing press? 8、 How did the steam engine change transportation? 9、 When was the Internet developed? 10、What changes has the Internet brought to our lives? 七、书面表达（满分15分） 请以“My Favorite Invention”为题，写一篇英语短文，介绍你最喜欢的发明。内容包括： 1. 你最喜欢的发明是什么； 2. 它的功能和特点； 3. 它对你生活的影响和你的看法。 要求： 4. 语言表达准确，语意通顺、连贯； 5. 书写工整、规范； 6. 词数：80 - 100。 参考答案 一、单项选择 1-5：ABACB 6-10：CBB CA 二、选出不同类的一项 1-5：CDDCD 三、完形填空 1-5：BCACB 6-10：DCCBA 四、阅读理解 （A）1-5：BBDCA （B）6-10：BACCB （C）11-15：BCCBC （D）16-20：CBCCC 五、词汇运用 A）1. Internet 2. inventions 3. operate 4. information 5. convenient B）1. inventions 2. unnecessary 3. developing 4. properly 5. more helpful 六、任务型阅读 Task 1: 1-5：FTTFT Task 2: 6. Johannes Gutenberg. 7. Books could be produced quickly and cheaply, making them more accessible to ordinary people. 8. It made transportation faster and more efficient. 9. In the 1960s. 10. It has changed the way we communicate, work, study and entertain; we can shop online, attend online classes, etc. 七、书面表达（范文） My Favorite Invention My favorite invention is the smartphone. It is a small but powerful device with many functions. It can make calls, send messages, take photos and surf the Internet. I can also use it to study by looking up words and watching educational videos. The smartphone has greatly changed my life. It makes communication easier—I can video chat with my grandparents who live far away anytime. When I go out, it helps me find directions and order food. It also brings me entertainment, like listening to music and playing games in my free time. In my opinion, the smartphone is a wonderful invention. It makes our lives more convenient and colorful. We should use it properly to make it serve us better. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $