第一次月考综合测试卷- 2025-2026学年沪教版（五四制）八年级下册英语

沪教版（五四制）八年级下册英语月考综合卷 （范围：Unit1 Art and artists + Unit2 Great Inventions and discoveries） 满分：100分 注意事项 1. 答题前，请将姓名、班级等信息准确填写在答题卡对应位置。 1. 所有答案均需写在答题卡上，写在试卷上视为无效作答。 1. 答题时请书写规范，保持卷面整洁。 一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分） 从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1.Picasso is a great ______. He is famous for his abstract paintings. A. artist B. scientist C. inventor D. musician 2.This painting ______ the artist’s love for nature. It’s full of warmth. A. creates B. expresses C. invents D. discovers 3.—______ do you think of this art exhibition? —It’s amazing. I learn a lot about traditional Chinese art. A. How B. What C. Why D. When 4.The wheel is one of the greatest ______ in human history. A. inventions B. discoveries C. paintings D. books 5.We should ______ the ancient art works well, because they are our national treasure. A. protect B. throw C. break D. sell 6.—Do you know who ______ the telephone? —Yes. It was invented by Bell. A. discovered B. found C. invented D. made 7.This kind of camera is ______ used all over the world. It’s very popular. A. wide B. widely C. slow D. slowly 8.The artist spent 5 years ______ this great work of art. A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. finished 9.______ is very important for artists. They need it to create new works. A. Creativity B. Invention C. Discovery D. Speed 10.We can learn a lot about history ______ ancient paintings. A. by B. from C. with D. for 11.The Internet has changed people’s life greatly ______ it was invented. A. before B. after C. when D. since 12.—Why do you like this painting? —______ it has beautiful colours and deep meaning. A. Because B. So C. But D. Though 13.Many young people are ______ in modern art. They want to learn it. A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interests 14.The ______ of penicillin changed the medical field greatly. A. invention B. discovery C. create D. artist 15.—I will visit the art museum tomorrow.—______ A. Good luck! B. Have a good time! C. You’re welcome. D. That’s right. 二、词汇运用（每小题1分，共10分） A）根据句意及汉语提示写出单词 1.The ______ (画家) drew a beautiful picture of the mountains. 2.This is a famous ______ (作品) of art. It’s very valuable. 3.The ______ (发明) of the Internet makes our life more convenient. 4.We should ______ (保护) the environment and cultural relics. 5.The ______ (发现) of new energy will help human beings a lot. B）用所给单词的适当形式填空 6.He is a famous ______ (art). His works are shown around the world. 7.The computer is one of the most useful ______ (invent) in modern life. 8.This painting is ______ (create) and special. Few artists can draw it. 9.We can communicate ______ (easy) with others because of the telephone. 10.Many scientists have made important ______ (discover) in recent years. 三、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Art and inventions are both important parts of human life. They make our world more colourful and more convenient. Art is everywhere in our life. It can be a painting, a song or a dance. Artists use their 1 to create beautiful works. They can 2 their feelings and ideas through art. Many famous art works can 3 us a lot about history and culture. Visiting art museums is a good way to 4 art and learn from it. Inventions and discoveries also change our world greatly. Inventions are things that are 5 by people, like the telephone and the computer. Discoveries are things that already exist but are found for the first time, like the new stars and new medicine. Great inventions make our life 6. For example, the Internet helps us get 7 quickly and communicate with friends far away easily. The wheel helps us move heavy things easily. Discoveries in science help us 8 the world better and solve many problems. Art makes our life beautiful, and inventions make our life easier. We should 9 artists and scientists for their hard work. We should also learn from them and try to be 10 in our life. 1. A. money B. creativity C. time D. machines 2. A. hide B. express C. forget D. ask 3. A. teach B. learn C. study D. speak 4. A. enjoy B. make C. break D. draw 5. A. discovered B. found C. invented D. seen 6. A. harder B. easier C. busier D. sadder 7. A. information B. music C. art D. paintings 8. A. understand B. look C. watch D. see 9. A. hate B. thank C. forget D. leave 10.A. lazy B. creative C. quiet D. careless 四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Qi Baishi is one of the greatest Chinese artists. He was born in 1864 in Hunan. He is famous for his paintings of flowers, birds, fish and insects. Qi Baishi’s paintings are very special. He liked to draw the little things in life, like shrimps, frogs and bees. His paintings are simple but lively. He used bright colours and simple lines to show the beauty of nature. Many people like his paintings because they are full of life and energy. When he was young, he worked as a carpenter. Later, he started to learn painting. He studied hard and kept drawing all his life. He also learned from old Chinese paintings and nature. He created his own style of painting. Qi Baishi’s art works are not only popular in China but also all over the world. People can see his paintings in many art museums. He is a great artist that we will remember forever. 1.What is Qi Baishi famous for? A. Paintings of flowers, birds, fish and insects. B. Paintings of mountains and rivers. C. Inventions of new machines. D. Discoveries in science. 2.What are Qi Baishi’s paintings like? A. Complex and boring. B. Simple but lively. C. Black and white. D. Big and expensive. 3.What did Qi Baishi do when he was young? A. He was a doctor. B. He was a carpenter. C. He was a scientist. D. He was a teacher. 4.Which of the following is TRUE about Qi Baishi? A. He was born in 1865. B. He never studied old Chinese paintings. C. His works are popular worldwide. D. He stopped drawing when he was old. 5.What’s the best title of the passage? A. A Great Artist—Qi Baishi B. How to Draw Paintings C. Great Inventions D. Beauty of Nature B Inventions and discoveries have changed the world a lot. They make our life easier and better. Here are some great ones. The Wheel The wheel is one of the first and greatest inventions. It was invented about 5,500 years ago. Before the wheel was invented, people had to carry heavy things on their backs. The wheel made it possible to move heavy things easily. It also helped with the invention of cars, trains and other vehicles. The Printing Press The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century. Before that, people had to write books by hand. It took a long time to make one book. The printing press made it possible to print many books quickly and cheaply. More people could learn to read and get knowledge. Penicillin Penicillin is a great discovery. It was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928. Penicillin is a kind of medicine that can kill bacteria. It has saved millions of people’s lives and changed the medical field forever. 6. When was the wheel invented? A. About 5,500 years ago. B. In the 15th century. C. In 1928. D. About 1,500 years ago. 7. Who invented the printing press? A. Qi Baishi. B. Johannes Gutenberg. C. Alexander Fleming. D. Bell. 8. What is penicillin used for? A. Moving heavy things. B. Printing books. C. Killing bacteria. D. Drawing pictures. 9. Before the printing press was invented, how did people make books? A. By printing. B. By writing by hand. C. By machine. D. By computer. 10. How many inventions/discoveries are mentioned in the passage? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. C Art and inventions are connected in many ways. Artists need creativity to make beautiful works, and inventors also need creativity to make new things. Many artists get ideas from inventions. For example, after the camera was invented, many artists started to draw pictures in different ways. They didn’t just draw what they saw, but added their own feelings and ideas. Some modern art works are influenced by modern inventions like the Internet and robots. On the other hand, inventions also help artists create better works. New tools and materials help artists draw, paint and make sculptures more easily. For example, new paints and brushes help artists make more colourful and lively paintings. Today, more and more artists use technology to create art. They use computers to make digital art, which is very popular with young people. Technology and art together make more amazing works for us to enjoy. 11. What do artists and inventors both need? A. Money. B. Creativity. C. Machines. D. Materials. 12. What influenced many artists after the camera was invented? A. They stopped drawing. B. They drew pictures in the same way. C. They drew pictures in different ways. D. They only drew what they saw. 13. How do inventions help artists? A. By giving them new tools and materials. B. By making their works more expensive. C. By taking away their creativity. D. By making them work harder. 14. What do many artists use to make digital art? A. Old brushes. B. Computers. C. Pens. D. Pencils. 15. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. How to invent new things. B. How to create art works. C. The connection between art and inventions. D. Famous artists and inventors. 五、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共10分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容完成句子。 Art and great inventions are both important for human beings. They make our life beautiful and convenient. Art lets us enjoy beauty and express feelings. We can see art in museums, parks and even on the streets. Different kinds of art, like paintings, sculptures and music, show different cultures and stories. Artists put their love and thoughts into their works. Great inventions and discoveries change our life. Inventions like the telephone and the Internet make communication easier. Discoveries in science help us know more about the world and stay healthy. We should respect artists and scientists. They work hard to make the world better. We should also learn their creativity and try to make our own contributions to the world. 1.Art can let us enjoy beauty and ______. 2.We can see art in museums, parks and even ______. 3.______ make communication easier. 4.Discoveries in science help us know more about the world and ______. 5.We should respect artists and scientists because ______. 六、书面表达（15分） 假设你是李华，学校英语社团正在举办主题为“Art and Inventions”的征文活动，请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文参赛。 提示： 1. 你最喜欢的艺术形式及原因； 2. 对你影响最大的发明及它的作用； 3. 艺术与发明对你的生活的意义。 要求： 1. 词数：80-100词，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2. 内容完整，语句通顺，可适当发挥，贴合单元主题。 Art and Inventions Art and inventions are important parts of our life. They make our life better. 参考答案 一、单项选择。 1-5: ABBAA 6-10: CBCBB 11-15: DABBB 二、词汇运用 A) 1. artist/painter 2. work 3. invention 4. protect 5. discovery B) 6. artist 7. inventions 8. creative 9. easily 10. discoveries 三、完形填空 1-5: BBAAC 6-10: BAABB 四、阅读理解 A) 1-5: ABBCA B)6-10: ABCBB C)11-15: BACBC 五、任务型阅读 1.express feelings 2.on the streets 3.Inventions like the telephone and the Internet 4.stay healthy 5.they work hard to make the world better 六、书面表达（参考范文） Art and Inventions Art and inventions are important parts of our life. They make our life better. My favourite art form is Chinese painting. It’s full of traditional beauty and can help me calm down. I often draw Chinese paintings in my free time. The Internet is the most important invention to me. It helps me get information quickly and learn art knowledge online. It also lets me share my paintings with others easily. Art makes my life colourful and the Internet makes my life convenient. 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