江苏省如皋初级中学2025-2026学年八年级上学期第二次月考英语试题

2025~2026学年度第一学期) (英语) (本卷满分：140分，考试时间：120 第I卷（选择题共85分） 一、听力（本题共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 1.Where is the boy going? 人 A.同 2.Which bird does the woman like? 3.What happened there? 4.Which season can it most probably be? 5.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a library. B.In a theatre 6.How large is the nature reserve? A.3;860 square kilometres. B.3,806 square kilometres. 7.What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers? A.Parent and child. B.Teacher and student. 8.Who runs the fastest? A.Tom does. B.Jack does. 9.What's the girl's problem? A.Her mobile phone is broken. B.She can't catch what the boy said. C.She can't remember her new phone number. 10.What does the man mean? A.He agrees with the woman. B.It is not a good idea to walk in the rain. C.They can't stand under a tree in such weather. 第二部分：听对话和短文回答问题 听对话，完成第11-12小题 八年级英语第1页（共10页） (年级练习二 分钟) D C.In a classroom. C.3,080 square kilometres. C.Teacher and parent. C.Tony does. 11.What are they talking about? A.Going boating. B.Going hiking. C.Going climbing. 12.What does the boy advise the girl to do? A.To go with friends. B.To have a good rest. C.To give some help. 听短文，回答小题。请根据短文内容，选择正确答案，完成信息记录表。 Be in Harmony(和谐)with Wild Animals Some people think that all wild animals are dangerous In fact 13 wild animals will hurt a man if he leaves them alone ● when their babies are 14 Wild animals will hurt people ● when people hunt them or make them angry ● when they are 15 to catch their usual food 13.A.most B.quite.a few C.very few 14.A.in hope B.in fear C.in danger 15.A.too old B.too young C.too tired 听短文，回答小题。 16 What subject does the speaker teach? A.English. B.Science. C.IT. 17.What's the biggest difference between an online school and a usual school? A.The classroom. B.The homework. C.The blackboard. 18.What's the most difficult thing for Michael? A.He teaches in a small room. B.He can't see any of the students. C.The students don't do their course work. 19.How does Michael usually check if the students are listening? A.By looking at their faces.B.By asking them questions C.By checking their course work 20.What does the speaker think of his way of teaching? A.It works. B.It saves time C.It makes students bored. 二、单项选择（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 21.-I'm a bit worried about the final exam.I'm afraid I can't do well. -Don't worry too much.He who laughs last laughs Just keep trying and you may surprise others in the end. A.loudest B.best C.hardest D.longest 22.-Mr.Liu,I left my English book in the classroom.Could you please let me go back to get it? -According to the rules,classes end at 6:20 p.m.,and students can't go back that time for safety reasons. A.against B.beyond C.through D.around 23.I plan to a water purifier at home to clean the tap water and keep my family members healthy. A.put away B.put out C.put in D.putup 24.We can know from the advertisement that Phitt Tea pt 7ap sake a sast with a A:ineludes no sugar B.costs nothing c吧oh1比aa. C.tastes sweet D.has no fat t's sugax-frae、 25.Which of the following has the same structure as"The mother bird keeps the eggs sare."? A.Jack finally made his mom a birthday card.B.He found his lost book with the help of his classmates. C.She encouraged me to take part in the show D.Not only we but also he is Iistening carefully in class. 八年级英语第2页（供10页） 26.-Nile,do you know why some wild birds fly to the south every winter? from the cold weather here. A.Hide B.Hides C.To hide D.Hiding 27.The picture is to tell Safety is at your A.safety is important fingertips, B.a way to ask for help Text"HELP”to77777 C.your fingers are important Send a message and D.a way to send text messages safety comes, 28.I was walking in the street someone covered my eyes from behind.It was my friend Lily! A.while B.since C.when D.until 29.-Didn't you hear the doorbell just now? -Oh,sorry!I an online lesson when it rang. A.will take B.took C.was taking D.am taking 30.-One can only improve when he thinks big and steps forward. But he must be on the right direction. A.I don't think so B.I hope so C.I'm afraid not D.You said it 三、完形填空（本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） It all started when my dad brought home a very big surprise-a hamster."Ta-da!"he said.“Meet Mr.Nibbles.” "Keep in mind,we're only 31 him for a week or two,"Mom said.Dad nodded. "Until we find someone to take him.32,we have cats." My sisters and I fell in love with him at first sight and asked our parents to keep him.Mom and Dad 33 after the discussion,and Mom said,"Well,Mr.Nibbles,you may have found yourself a new 34!"At first,he came out only to take a bit of water and fill his mouth with food.But later,he was happy and 35.Having Mr. Nibbles around made our summer day more fun. As summer ended,I was excited to see friends but also worried about the new school year.I prepared carefully:found my clothes,planned my breakfast and 36 my lunch the day before.I even double-checked my backpack to make sure I had all my supplies. I have to say,everything went smoothly 37 planned-until,well,it didn't. My new teacher,Mr.Jax asked everyone to share summer stories.When it was almost my turn,I heard a38 sound coming from under my desk.I listened carefully,then I unzipped()my bag quickly and was shocked to find Mr.Nibbles inside!He must have climbed into the side pocket while I was packing my backpack. My heart beat fast and my stomach()started felt39.I was scared of getting into trouble,40I took slow breaths and told Mr.Jax the truth.To my surprise,without getting angry,he 41 said,"Don't worry!The first day of school can be difficult for all of us-even for little hamsters." He found a deep bin,lined it with paper towels,and put a bowl of water inside.Then he asked us if anyone wanted to share:42 to help Mr.Nibbles feel more comfortable until the end of class. Everyone raised their hands-some suggested sharing snacks,others offered to draw pictures for him. Talking about how to care for Mr.Nibbles made all of us 43,and my nervousness melted away.Therefore,I learned two important lessons.First,preparing ahead can help you stay calm-but you also need to check the details (like locking a hamster cage!);Second,unexpected surprises aren't always bad.Sometimes,they're the 44 part of all. Oh,and one more thing:If you happen to have a hamster,make sure its cage is locked.You never know when your furry friend might 45 up going on an unplanned field trip to your school! 八年级英语第3页（共10页） 31.A.holding B.beating C.visiting D.watching 32.A.For example B.In short C.After all D.As a result 33.A.agreed B.talked C.nodded D.laughed 42A.home B.cover C.shop D.school 35.A.lazy B.playful C.quiet D.shy 36 A.made B.found C.ate D.saved 322A.except B.as C.without D.besides 38.A.loud B.beautiful C.strange D.terrible 39.A.full B.empty C.warm D.sick 40.A.or B.so C.and D.but 41.A.angrily B.easily C.simply D.loudly 42.A.food B.ideas C.tools D.games 43.A.relaxed B.tired C.worried D.bored 44.A.worst B.greatest C.easiest D.hardest 45.A.give B.take C.end D.put 四、阅读理解（本题共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） A Every season brings special things-flowers in spring,sunshine in summer,colourful leaves in autumn,and snow in winter.People have created fun sayings and expressions about these seasons over the years.Let's get to know some of them! Spring:A Fresh Start Summer:Fun in the Sun Spring is all about new beginnings,so Summer is warm,sunny,and full of life people often say,"April showers bring May A popular saying is "Make hay while the sun flowers."This means the rain in April helps shines."This means to make good use of a flowers bloom in May.It's a way of telling us good situation(形势)while it lasts.Earmers that good things often come after a little bit of used to say this because they could only dry trouble hay(草料)on sunny days. Autumn:A Time for Change When leaves turn red,orange,and Winter:Comfortable and Cold yellow,people often say,"The autumn of Winter can be hard,but people make the one's life".This phrase describes the later best of it.You might hear someone say, years of a person's life,as autumn is later in "Snowed under",which means being very the year. busy,like when snow piles up all around you. Seasonal sayings are like little bits of wisdom (in fun words.So next time you hear one,smile and think about how it connects to the world around you! 八年级英语第4页（共10页） 46.In which part of a website can we find this article? A.History. B.Health. C.Technology. D.Nature. 47.What can you learn from"Make hay while the sun shines."? A.It is about working only in summer. B.It teaches us to work when having a chance. C.It tells us to rest during sunny days. D.It tells people to dry some grass in soring. 48.What is the main idea of the article? A.People should enjoy the differences of four seasons. B.Different seasons have their own weather conditions. C.Seasonal sayings help us understand life and nature. D.Spring and summer are better than autumn and winter. 乃 3-year-old Casey Hathaway who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family.The boy told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy,freezing cold woods.He said that he was with a friend-a bear. The boy went missing on 22 January while playing with friends near his grandmother's house.When the other children returned but Casey did not,the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police. The police formed a search team to look for the boy in the nearby woods,but two days went by and no Casey. Then on 24 January,someone called the police saying that he heard a child crying in the woods.The police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night.He.was in good health.The police officer Chip Hughes said that Casey did not say how he could survive in the woods for two days in the cold,rainy weather."However,he did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear with him,"Hughes said. Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts,including about 600 volunteers.Doctors at the medical center gave Casey an examination.He was then sent to his family on 25 January. Casey's mother thanked everyone who joined the search for her son."We're thankful you took the time out to search for Casey,"said his mother. 49.What does the underlined word"rescuers"in Paragraph 1 mean? A.The people who try to.save others from danger. B.The people who give examinations to patients. C.The people who take care of children at school. D.The people who look after animals in the woods. 50.Who stayed with Casey in the woods during the two days? A.The police. B.A bear. C.His mother. D.The volunteers. 51.What is the right order in which these things happen? a.Someone heard a child crying.b.The family started to look for Casey c.Casey played with his friends.d.The police found that Casey was in good health. A.b-c-a-d B.b-c-d-a C.c-b-a-d D.c-b-d-a 52.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.Casey was lost in the woods for more than three days. B.The police found little Casey on the night of 25 January. C.Casey could survive in the woods because the weather was good. D.Casey's family were thankful to people who searched for Casey. C ①Do you know E-type(Extrovert))(外向的)andI-type(Introvert)(内向的)personalities?These-two kinds of personalities are much discussed online.Even twins may be quite different from each other,such as personalities,hobbies,friends and etc.To learn more about that,let's listen to the following twins. 八年级英语第5页（共10页） Andy,an extrovert 2I enjoy trying new things and playing with many friends.Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays,I hang out with Tom,eating and riding.At school,Larry is my best friend.I don't spend much time with him over the weekends because he likes to play video games at home just by himself.I'm cool with it because I can visit other friends.I value his friendship a lot because Larry cares about me and often gives great advice on my problems. Anna,an.introvert I think nothing is more enjoyable than staying on the sofa by myself with a great book in hand.However,I do also need time with my two best friends,Sue and Tina.Sue is se furlt of ute that her jokes bring much ioy to my quiet days.Tina is more like me,and she understands me better than I do.We often take a long walk to share our teelings.1 love both my friends and need their different personalities to make my life colourful. 4Well,there we have it from the horse's mouth.From Andy and Anna,introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities.So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship. 53.Why does the writer start the passage by asking a question? A.To make a report. B.To introduce the topic. C.To have an interview. D.To do a survey. 54.Which of the following words can best describe Sue? A.Hard-working. B.Understanding. C.Good-looking. D.Outgoing 55.What may be the structure of the passage? A.①②/③/④ B.①/②H③④ C.①/②③/④ D.①/②③④ 56.What can we learn from.the passage? A.Friends in need are friends indeed. B.Friends bring out the best in each other. C.Friends are not necessary to be the same. D.Friends reach for your hands and touch your hearts. Q The2025 Spring Festival Gala's new mascot(吉祥物)“Si Sheng Sheng”is here!It's a cute snake in the form of the old Chinese character"E.It looks funny and is full of good wishes.Let's learn more about it! Meet "Si Sheng Sheng” As the Year of the Snake comes closer,China Media Group introduced the Spring Festival Gala mascot"Si Sheng Sheng"in December,2024.Its design comes from old Chinese culture and has a happy and lucky feeling. Here'swhy“Si Sheng Sheng”is special:: The spirals(螺旋)on its head and face are from the silver things in Famen Temple(法门寺)，Shaanxi Province in the Tang Dynasty. .A bat picture on its head and a knot (on its tail mean "happiness from the start" .The eyebrows look like the ones on the old bronze snakes at the Sanxingdui Site in Sichuan Province. .The body has special pictures of the flowers and branches that mean life and growth. .The fiowers on its body stand for spring. Cultural Ideas The silver Ruyi from Famen Temple gave ideas for the mascot.The Ruyi is 50 cm long and weighs over 762 grams.Its head is like a cloud and has a Buddha (picture,showing good wishes.In old China,"Ruyi"was a tool to make your back feel better when it was uncomfortable and also meant good luck."Ruyi"means"as you wish"in Chinese culture. This cute mascot mixes history,culture,and fun.It brings everyone good luck for the new year.Happy Year of the Snake! 八年级英语第6页（共10页） 57.What is the article about? A.It explains how the mascot was made step by step. B.It lists things that happen at the Spring Festival Gala. C.It describes the mascot's design and cultural meaning. D.It compares(比较)“Si Sheng Sheng”with other mascots.. 58.What does“Si Sheng Sheng'”look like? B 59.Why is the Famen Temple silver Ruyi mentioned? A.Because it is famous for being very heavy. B.Because it is meaningful as it stands for spring. C.Because it was made for the Spring Festival Gala. D.Because it helped make the design of"Si Sheng Sheng". 60.What is the purpose of designing the mascot"Si Sheng Sheng"? A.To show the old designs of China. B.To bring happiness and luck for the new year. C.To teach about silver Ruyis. D.To make people like the Sanxingdui Site. 第二节请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Think about the excitement of riding a wave,your body just centimeters above the rushing water as it carries you to the shore().That's the excitement of bodyboarding-a sport that brings a quick rush.Many even call it the best wave-riding sport! Bodyboarding,sometimes known as boogie boarding,uses:a short,soft board to catch waves61 This lets you get closer to the water and feel the ocean's power more deeply.Lying down also makes it easier to learn. So it's a great start for people who want to try wave sports. 62 Ancient Polynesians slid across waves on wooden boards.The modern one began in the 1970s.Tom Morey,an engineer and a surfer,created the first bodyboard,naming it the"Boogie Board."Today,it's popular worldwide,especially in places with great waves like Hawaii,California and Australia. To enjoy bodyboarding,you need some simple tools.A bodyboard is often made from materials like foam for easy control.63_The leash(绳索)，which ties to your wrist((手腕)or ankle(踝)，keeps your board from washing away if you fall. Learning to catch a wave is fun.First,you paddle()out to where waves form.64 Once the wave lifts you,you'll speed toward the beach for an amazing ride.Experienced riders caneven do tricks like spins and rolls. 65 Wou can start with small waves to build confidence and challenge yourself with bigger surf.It's a sport that makes people want to play again for more fun. A.Bodyboarding is enjoyable. B.Fins are another useful tool to help catch waves. C.Bodyboarding has a long history going back to ancient times. D.Many people think bodyboarding is more exciting than others. K.When a wave comes nearer,kick hard to put your board in the right place. Unlike surfing,where you stand on the board,you lie flat on a bodyboard. 八年级英语第7页供10页) 第川卷（非选择题共55分） 五、词汇运用（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） Wild animals are important to the balance of nature,but many of them are facing serious problems.The Siberian tiger is one of the most endangered animals in the world.It is one of(66) (large)cats on the earth.It has thick fur to keep warm in cold winters. In the past,there were many Siberian tigers in the wild.However,the number of them(67)(drop) quickly now.There are natural reasons like(68)(ill)and natural disasters,but human activities are the biggest reason.One of the reasons is(69)(main)that people cut down too many forests,so the tigers have no space to live.Another reason is that some people kill them for(70)(they)fur and bones,which are thought to have special medical value. Luckily,people have taken (71) (act).Many nature reserves have been built.In these reserves, tigers can live happily and safely.The government has also made strict laws(72)(stop)people from hunting them Besides,many volunteers are working hard to tell people about the importance of protecting wild animals. They hope more people will join them in this work.With our(73) effort),we can make a difference to the protection of Siberian tigers.It is believed that the number of Siberian tigers(74) (increase)in the future.We must remember that(75)protect)wild animals is protecting ourselves. 六、短文填空（本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） Freezing rain is common in winter,especially in some southern and eastern regions of China.It usually(76) traffic accidents because the ice on roads makes driving dangerous.For our safety,we should learn basic(77)k about freezing rain and how to protect ourselves. It forms when light rain hits the ground where the(78)t is below 0'C and it freezes at once.This special kind of rain usually covers over leaves,plants,tree branches and even power lines,causing potential risks like broken branches or power outages or other(79)esituations. Freezing rain is particularly dangerous because it (80)c thin,transparent ()"black ice"on roads.This ice is hard to be noticed by drivers,and-later snow can even hide it completely.This makes the ice nearly impossible to see under the snow,leading to more car accidents.People usually (81)sthre problem by sprinkling salt or sand on the roads to melt the ice,but this method doesn't always work in very low temperatures. How can we stay safe during freezing rain?Firstly,stay indoors if possible to(82)aslipping() on icy ground,especially during heavy freezing rain warnings.Secondly,if you must go outside,wear slip- resistant shoes and walk(83)s to keep your body balanced.Thirdly,stay away from cars because they can't stop easily on icy roads.Slow down in every move,and remember that rushing could (84) 1to serious accidents! In short,learning about freezing rain helps us stay safe and(85)sIt not only protects ourselves but also helps keep our families and friends away from dangers in such bad weather. 八年级英语第8页（共10页） 七、阅读与回答问题（本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Exam time is the most stressful(压力重的)period of the year..You have worked all school term on your classes and now it's the time to prove what you have learned.With so much at stake(处于成败关头)，it is easy to get stressed about your exams.However,with the right amount of hard work and focus,you can pass your tests with easel When I was in school,I used to get very stressed over my exams.So did my friends.Some people stopped eating and others ate too much!Some gave up and others burned themselves out!The most important thing to remember when studying is not to feel frightened!Take the middle path-stay calm,eat healthily and get a rest. Pushing yourself too hard is just as dangerous as not studying enough.A tired,overworked brain is just as useless as a lazy,empty one! So,what should you do?Arrange a time each day for study and a time for relaxation.You may have less time to relax than usual,but you still need to let your brain rest for a few moments and get plenty of sleep.If you are tired,information will not stick in your memory.Finally eat healthy foods that fuel your body and mind. It does no good to think too much about your exams.Somre students may think that the rest of their life depends on them.That's not true.Instead,just view the exams as another difficulty you will overcome.You have overcome all kinds of difficulties in your life so far.With the right amount of work and focus,you will pass your exams with flying colours!High school is right around the corner! 86.What is the most stressful period of the year? 87.How can we pass the tests with ease? 88.What is as dangerous as not studying enough? 89.Why should we get enough sleep during exam time? 90.How do you deal with exam stress? 八、句子翻译（本题共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 91.因此，.大熊猫可能没有地方住，也没有足够的食物吃。 (as a result) 92.森林占地球陆地面积的近三分之一。 (make up) 93.湿地的植物帮助去除污染并且使水干净。 （get rid of) 94.人们四处奔跑，玻璃碎片和砖块如雨点般落下。 (rain down) 95.我的脑海中掠过一阵恐惧，但我告诉自己要镇定下来，因为我还活着。 (calm down) 八年级英语第9页（供10页） 九、书面表达（本题共1小题；满分20分) 冬阳暖窗，新程序章。我校下学期开学之初，一场精彩纷呈的社团招新活动即将如约而至，各 类特色社团齐聚一堂，静候意气少年。请你以阳光中学八年级学子Li Hua的身份，从以下四个俱乐部 中择一倾心之所，结合思维导图的指引，撰写一封申请信。 注意： 1.词数90左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数： 2.文中请勿提及真实姓名、校名、地名等信息。 Seasous Nature Club Wildlife Club Feelings Actions Reasons Youth Emergency Safety Club Eco-Explorationt(探索)Club Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for offering us so many kinds of clubs.I would like to join I would appreciate it if you can give me a chance to join you. Yours sincerely, LiHua 八年级英语第10页（供10页）