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宿迁市钟吾中学2025~2026学年度第二学期 八年级英语第一次月考试卷 （试卷分值：140分 考试时间：120分钟） 一、听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 1. —Have you ________ been to Lakeside Park before? —Yes. I went there with my classmates last week. A. already B. yet C. once D. ever 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你以前曾经去过湖滨公园吗？——是的。我上周和同学去了那里。 already已经；yet还；once一次；ever曾经。根据答句“I went there with my classmates last week.”可知，前句询问的是对方是否“曾经”去过湖边公园，应填ever。 2. The Summer Palace in Beijing is a famous ________ that many tourists visit every year. A. attraction B. invention C. tradition D. condition 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：北京的颐和园是一个著名的景点，每年都有许多游客参观。 attraction景点；invention发明；tradition传统；condition条件。根据“many tourists visit”可知，游客每年参观的地方应是一处著名的景点，应填attraction。 3. —They will cover the famous singers’ shows ________ tonight. —Oh, really? How about going to watch the shows together? A. alive B. lively C. live D. living 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——他们今晚将现场直播报道著名歌手的演出。——哦，真的吗？一起去看演出怎么样？ alive活着的；lively生动的；live现场直播地；living活着的。根据“They will cover the famous singers’ shows... tonight”可知，是报道演出，结合语境推测出是现场直播，cover...live 意为“现场报道”。 4. My father used ________ for a walk with me, but now he is busy with his work. A. to go B. to going C. not to go D. not going 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：我父亲过去常常和我一起去散步，但现在他忙于工作。 根据“but now he is busy with his work”可知，过去常常和我一起散步，used to do sth“过去常常做某事”。应填to go。 5. Last night, I attended my friend’s party and stayed there ________ the party ended. A. until B. since C. when D. while 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：昨晚，我参加了朋友的聚会，并且待在那里直到聚会结束。 until直到……为止；since自从；when当……时候；while当……时候。根据“stayed there ... the party ended”可知，表示待在那里直到聚会结束，强调动作持续到某一时刻，应用until。 6. —How long have you ________ the book? —For two weeks. I will give it back to the library next Monday. A. bought B. had C. borrowed D. kept 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你持有这本书多久了？——两周了。下周一我会把它还给图书馆。 bought买；had有；borrowed借；kept保留。根据“For two weeks”可知，句子为现在完成时且与一段时间连用，谓语动词需用延续性动词。buy和borrow是瞬间动词，不能与时间段连用。根据“I will give it back to the library”可知书是借阅而非购买拥有，应用keep表示暂时持有。 7. —Sally, is Miss Brown in the office? —No. She ________ the school hall for a meeting. She will be back in half an hour. A. has been to B. has gone to C. went to D. has been in 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——萨莉，布朗小姐在办公室吗？——不在。她去学校礼堂开会了。她半小时后回来。 has been to去过某地，已经回来；has gone to去了某地，还没回来；went to去了，一般过去时；has been in待在某地。根据“No”及“She will be back in half an hour”可知，布朗小姐此刻不在办公室，而是去了礼堂尚未回来，强调对现在的影响，应用has gone to。 8. —What do you think of City Walk? —Great. People can learn more about their cities ________ save money on traveling. A. instead of B. as well as C. as much as D. rather than 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你觉得城市漫步怎么样？——很棒。人们可以更多地了解他们的城市，同时节省旅行的钱。 instead of而不是；as well as和，也；as much as和……一样多；rather than而不是。结合语句“People can learn more about their cities … save money on traveling.”可知，“了解城市”和“省钱”是并列的两个好处，应填as well as。 9. Many people choose to travel to the countryside to ________ fresh air and enjoy the quiet life. A. take in B. pick up C. show off D. count down 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：许多人选择去乡村旅行，以呼吸新鲜空气并享受宁静的生活。 take in吸入/吸收；pick up捡起/学会；show off炫耀；count down倒计时。根据语境，“呼吸新鲜空气”应用take in。 10. —Jim, can you let me see your answers to the maths problems? —________ You should work on them by yourself. A. Why not? B. Sounds nice! C. No way! D. Yes, of course. 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——吉姆，你能让我看看你对这些数学题的答案吗？——没门！你应该自己去做。 Why not为什么不呢；Sounds nice听起来不错；No way没门；Yes, of course是的，当然。根据“You should work on them by yourself.”可知，此处表示拒绝对方，应填No way! 三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） Once there was a poor little girl living near a forest. She had no family and no one to love her. So she often ____11____ sad and lonely. One day, when she was walking in the forest, she found that a small ____12____ was trapped unluckily in a bush. The butterfly tried to fly away ____13____ failed. The kind little girl saved the butterfly with great care. Instead of flying away, the butterfly turned ____14____ a beautiful fairy. The little girl was very ____15____ . “Thank you for ____16____ me. You are so kind. I will make any of your dreams come true.” said the fairy. The little girl thought for a moment and then said, “I want to be ____17____ !” The fairy said, “Very well. I will help you.” And she said something in the little girl’s ear. Then the fairy disappeared (消失). As the kind little girl grew up, she was ____18____ ready to help people in need and was popular among the villagers. No one in the village was as happy as she was. Everyone asked her the ____19____ of the happiness. She always smiled and ____20____ , “The secret of my happiness is that I listened to a kind ____21____ when I was a little girl.” When the kind girl became a very old woman and was dying, the neighbors in the ____22____ all gathered (聚拢) around her bed because they were ____23____ that her secret of happiness would die with her. They asked, “Please tell us what the kind fairy said.” The lovely old woman still ____24____ and said, “She told me that everyone needed me, no matter how safe they seemed, no matter how rich or poor, no matter how old or ____25____ . She said that helping others would make me happy all my life.” 11. A. thought B. found C. sounded D. felt 12. A. butterfly B. bird C. snake D. squirrel 13. A. so B. or C. but D. and 14. A. on B. up C. into D. down 15. A. surprised B. tired C. sad D. angry 16. A. catching B. beating C. killing D. helping 17. A. rich B. happy C. free D. clever 18. A. always B. never C. seldom D. sometimes 19. A. name B. secret C. price D. lesson 20. A. asked B. hoped C. answered D. listened 21. A. president B. fairy C. teacher D. doctor 22. A. village B. town C. city D. world 23. A. excited B. interested C. glad D. afraid 24. A. shouted B. cried C. smiled D. jumped 25. A. quiet B. great C. nice D. young 【答案】11. D 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了一个贫穷的小女孩在森林中救了一只蝴蝶，蝴蝶变成仙女后承诺帮她实现一个愿望，小女孩希望变得快乐。随着小女孩长大，她总是乐于助人，非常快乐。在她临终时，她向邻居们透露了快乐的秘诀，即帮助他人会让自己一生快乐。 【11题详解】 句意：所以她经常感到悲伤和孤独。 根据上文“She had no family and no one to love her.”可知，她没有家人也没有人爱她，所以她经常“感到”悲伤和孤独，felt“感到”符合语境。thought“认为”、found“发现”、sounded“听起来”均不符合语境。 【12题详解】 句意：一天，当她在森林里散步时，她发现一只小蝴蝶不幸被困在灌木丛中。 根据下文“The kind little girl saved the butterfly with great care.”可知，小女孩救了一只“蝴蝶”，butterfly“蝴蝶”符合语境。bird“鸟”、snake“蛇”、squirrel“松鼠”均未在文中提及。 【13题详解】 句意：蝴蝶试图飞走，但失败了。 根据上文“The butterfly tried to fly away”和下文“failed”可知，蝴蝶试图飞走，“但是”失败了，but“但是”符合转折语境。so“所以”、or“或者”、and“和”均不符合语境。 【14题详解】 句意：蝴蝶没有飞走，而是变成了一个美丽的仙女。 根据上文“the butterfly turned”和下文“a beautiful fairy”可知，蝴蝶“变成”了一个美丽的仙女，turn into“变成”为固定搭配，into符合语境。on“在……上”、up“向上”、down“向下”均不符合语境。 【15题详解】 句意：小女孩非常惊讶。 根据上文“Instead of flying away, the butterfly turned into a beautiful fairy.”可知，蝴蝶变成了一个美丽的仙女，小女孩应该感到“惊讶”，surprised“惊讶的”符合语境。tired“累的”、sad“悲伤的”、angry“生气的”均不符合语境。 【16题详解】 句意：谢谢你帮助我。 根据上文“The kind little girl saved the butterfly with great care.”可知，小女孩“帮助”了蝴蝶，helping“帮助”符合语境。catching“抓住”、beating“打败”、killing“杀死”均不符合语境。 【17题详解】 句意：我想变得快乐！ 根据下文“No one in the village was as happy as she was.”可知，小女孩希望变得“快乐”，happy“快乐的”符合语境。rich“富有的”、free“自由的”、clever“聪明的”均不符合语境。 【18题详解】 句意：随着善良的小女孩长大，她总是乐于帮助需要帮助的人，在村民中很受欢迎。 根据下文“was popular among the villagers”可知，小女孩在村民中很受欢迎，说明她“总是”乐于帮助需要帮助的人，always“总是”符合语境。never“从不”、seldom“很少”、sometimes“有时”均不符合语境。 【19题详解】 句意：每个人都问她快乐的秘诀。 根据下文“The secret of my happiness”可知，每个人都问她快乐的“秘诀”，secret“秘诀”符合语境。name“名字”、price“价格”、lesson“课程”均不符合语境。 【20题详解】 句意：她总是微笑着回答。 根据上文“Everyone asked her”和下文“The secret of my happiness”可知，每个人都问她快乐的秘诀，她总是微笑着“回答”，answered“回答”符合语境。asked“问”、hoped“希望”、listened“听”均不符合语境。 【21题详解】 句意：我快乐的秘诀是我小时候听了一个善良的仙女的话。 根据上文“said the fairy”和下文“when I was a little girl”可知，小女孩快乐的秘诀是小时候听了一个善良的“仙女”的话，fairy“仙女”符合语境。president“总统”、teacher“老师”、doctor“医生”均不符合语境。 【22题详解】 句意：当善良的女孩变成一个非常老的女人即将死去时，村里的邻居们都聚集在她的床边因为他们害怕她快乐的秘诀会和她一起死去。 根据上文“was popular among the villagers”可知，小女孩在村民中很受欢迎，所以当她即将死去时，“村里的”邻居们都聚集在她的床边，village“村庄”符合语境。town“城镇”、city“城市”、world“世界”均不符合语境。 【23题详解】 句意：当善良的女孩变成一个非常老的女人即将死去时，村里的邻居们都聚集在她的床边因为他们害怕她快乐的秘诀会和她一起死去。 根据下文“her secret of happiness would die with her”可知，邻居们“害怕”她快乐的秘诀会和她一起死去，afraid“害怕的”符合语境。excited“兴奋的”、interested“感兴趣的”、glad“高兴的”均不符合语境。 【24题详解】 句意：可爱的老妇人仍然微笑着说。 根据上文“She always smiled”可知，老妇人总是微笑着，所以此处她仍然“微笑着”说，smiled“微笑”符合语境。shouted“大喊”、cried“哭”、jumped“跳”均不符合语境。 【25题详解】 句意：她说每个人都需要我，不管他们看起来多么安全，不管他们多么富有或贫穷，不管他们多么年老或年轻。 根据上文“no matter how old”可知，此处应与“old”相对，表示“年轻”，young“年轻的”符合语境。quiet“安静的”、great“伟大的”、nice“好的”均不符合语境。 四、阅读（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。 A A Service Guide Welcome to Haikou Hotel. We will make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. We hope we will give you the best service (服务). Room Service: You can get the service 24 hours a day. Phone the Information Desk, and your message will be passed (传递) on to the room waiter. Dining Room: You can have three meals a day in the dining room. Breakfast is served from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Also the room waiter may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7:00 am. If you need, please fill in a card and hang it outside your door before 6:00 am. Lunch is from 12:00 am to 2:00 pm. Dinner is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Shop: The hotel shop is open from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Coffee House: You can drink coffee here during the following time: 12:00 am-2:00 pm; 8:00 pm-1:30 am. Other Service: There is a cinema in the hotel. Films begin at 7:00 pm on Sundays and Wednesdays. Hot water is offered 24 hours. There is also a big swimming pool in the hotel. You can enjoy yourself at any time if you like. It is free. We are always ready to help you. 26. What will you do if you want room service at midnight? A. Phone the Information Desk. B. Go to the dining room. C. Phone the room waiter. D. Fill in a card. 27. If you want to drink coffee in the coffee house, you may go there at ________. A. 10:00 am B. 1:00 pm C. 2:00 am D. 11:30 am 28. The Service Guide tells us that ________ . A. we can’t swim in the hotel B. we can go shopping at any time in the hotel C. we can’t see a film in the hotel D. hot water is offered 24 hours 【答案】26. A 27. B 28. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了海口酒店提供的各项服务，包括客房服务、餐厅服务、商店营业时间、咖啡馆营业时间以及其他服务（电影院、热水供应、游泳池等）的相关信息。 【26题详解】 第二段指出服务方式：“You can get the service 24 hours a day. Phone the Information Desk, and your message will be passed (传递) on to the room waiter.”，这直接说明如果想要在午夜获得客房服务，可以打电话给服务台。 【27题详解】 第5段说明咖啡馆营业时间：“You can drink coffee here during the following time: 12:00 am-2:00 pm; 8:00 pm-1:30 am.”，因此如果想在咖啡馆喝咖啡，可以在下午1点去，选项B符合。 【28题详解】 倒数第2段说明其他服务信息：“Hot water is offered 24 hours. There is also a big swimming pool in the hotel. You can enjoy yourself at any time if you like. It is free.”，说明酒店24小时提供热水，且酒店有一个大游泳池，可以随时免费享用，选项D正确。 B These days, some middle schools in China are trying to do something different. The students choose classes according to their own needs. For each subject, they can choose from different levels (水平) of difficulty. So instead of staying in the same classroom, they go to different rooms to have their lessons. And the teachers make special teaching plans for them. There are different opinions about it. Xia Rui, a 13-year-old girl, said, “I really love it. I think it’s nice that we can choose classes by ourselves. My English is poor. I used to be afraid to answer questions in class. I think that the good students may laugh at me when I make mistakes. Now I feel less worried.” But her classmate Chen Gang didn’t agree. “I don’t think it is so good because it is difficult for students to find where the classrooms are,” he said. “During the break, students can be seen here and there, running and shouting to find their classrooms.” “I’m worried that some students may think they are in the lower class and lose interest in the subject,” their math teacher, Mr Wang said. “I also worry that some parents may feel unhappy if their kids study a subject at an easy level.” “In my eyes, it is good for both students and teachers,” Mr Wang also said. “As teachers, we can make teaching plans more brightly and the students will develop better.” 29. In Paragraph 1, the writer talks about “do something different” and he means ________ . A. the students choose their favourite teachers B. the students choose classes according to their own needs C. the students don’t need to study in the classroom D. the students don’t need to study the subjects they are not good at 30. What does the underlined word “opinions” probably mean? A. reasons B. invitations C. suggestions D. ideas 31. Which of the following about the new change is true? A. It may make the students who are poor at some subjects feel less worried. B. It will make all the students become good at their subjects. C. It may stop the students from working as hard as before. D. It will make it difficult for teachers to teach well. 32. What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph (段落)? A. Mr Wang doesn’t think the new change will be good for students. B. Mr Wang doesn’t support the new change because it may worry everyone. C. Mr Wang hopes parents and teachers can stop worrying about the change. D. Mr Wang is angry about some parents’ and students’ worries. 【答案】29. B 30. D 31. A 32. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了对于学生自己选择不同课程的不同观点。 【29题详解】 根据文章第2段“The students choose classes according to their own needs.”可知，“做一些不同的事情”指学生们根据自己的需要选课。 【30题详解】 根据文章第3段“There are different opinions about it.”以及第4段和第5段分别讲述了不同的观点，“opinions”的意思是观点。 【31题详解】 根据文章第4段“My English is poor. I used to be afraid to answer questions in class...Now I feel less worried.”可知，新的变化让之前不擅长某些学科的学生不那么担心了。 【32题详解】 阅读文章最后一段并根据“In my eyes, it is good for both students and teachers”可知，王老师希望家长和老师不要担心这些变化。 C Among all types of paper, Xuan paper has earned a special place in Chinese culture. The history of Xuan paper dates back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, paper was produced in Xuancheng, Jingxian, Ningguo and Taiping. They were counties (县) under the jurisdiction (管辖范围) of Xuanzhou. Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best for its excellent qualities. Since most paper distribution (分发) centers were in Xuancheng, the paper was then known as Xuan paper. Xuan paper is made from the bark (树皮) of the blue sandalwood (檀香木) tree and rice straw. The process (过程) of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying. Each step needs a lot of time and care. The final product is soft, thin but strong. It doesn’t tear (扯破) easily and can take in a lot of ink. Because of these qualities, Xuan paper has been loved by painters and calligraphers. It helps them fully express their creative ideas and feelings. Xuan paper is not only a material for art but also a cultural symbol. It represents the rich heritage (遗产) of the arts in Chinese history. Even in today’s modern world, Xuan paper continues to hold an important position in Chinese art and cultural traditions. It serves as a bridge connecting the past with the present, allowing modern artists to look for good ideas from history while creating new works. The special treasures of Xuan paper ensure that the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting can remain and can be passed down through generations. 33. Where was the best Xuan paper made according to the passage? A. Jingxian. B. Taiping. C. Ningguo. D. Xuancheng. 34. What does the underlined word “procedures” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Materials. B. Thoughts. C. Counties. D. Steps. 35. Why has Xuan paper been loved by painters and calligraphers? A. Because of the price. B. Because of the qualities. C. Because of the size. D. Because of the colour. 36. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The types of Xuan paper. B. The weight of Xuan paper. C. The value of Xuan paper. D. The ways of making Xuan paper. 【答案】33. A 34. D 35. B 36. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了宣纸的名称由来、制作原料与特点，同时讲述了宣纸独特的艺术价值和文化意义。 【33题详解】 第一段指出：“Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best…”，明确说明泾县造出的宣纸品质最好。 【34题详解】 第二段指出：“The process of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying.”，洗涤、蒸煮、晾晒都是制作步骤，由此判断procedures意为“步骤”。 【35题详解】 第二段指出：“The final product is soft, thin but strong…Because of these qualities, Xuan paper has been loved by painters and calligraphers.”，说明宣纸凭借优良品质受到书画爱好者喜爱。 【36题详解】 第三段指出：“Xuan paper is not only a material for art but also a cultural symbol.”，整段围绕宣纸的文化意义与艺术价值展开。 D The sun hung low, brushing gold over the empty area. The air buzzed (喧闹)—not with insects, but with voices, cameras, and the weight of something about to begin. Roy’s heart beat like a drum. He looked out at the people gathering for the pancake house ground-breaking ceremony (仪式). Behind him stood the company men and the reporters. And under his feet—hidden underground—were the tiny burrows (洞穴) of the owls (猫头鹰). No sign marked them. No fence protected them. They asked nothing, made no sound, yet now heavy machines waited, ready to destroy their living area. He thought of Mullet Fingers, the wild boy who cared about animals more than himself. He thought of brave Beatrice who helped even when it was hard. Roy had tried to stay out of trouble. He liked quiet. But now, staying quiet didn’t feel right. He stepped up to the microphone (话筒). “Excuse me,” he said, voice shaking. “Before you dig… you should know the truth.” The crowd grew quiet. “There are owls living here,” Roy said. “They’re small. They’re scared. And if you build here, you’ll destroy their homes.” Someone in the crowd laughed. A reporter asked, “How do you know that?” “Because I saw them. I stood right there and watched them. They live here. They belong here. And they matter.” The manager stepped forward, “This is not your business, kid.” Roy turned to face him. His fear turned into something else — strength. “It’s my business. It’s everyone’s business. We can’t just destroy what we don’t see. Progress (进步) should not come at the cost of wonder.” he said. His hands stopped shaking. People in the crowd began whispering. One mother held her child’s hand. A teacher nodded. Even the manager looked uncertain. Roy didn’t know what would happen next. But he did what he could. He spoke the truth. Roy used to be scared. But doing the right thing made him stronger. Sometimes, doing what you can is enough to shift (改变) the wind. 37. Who did Roy think of before stepping up to the microphone? A. His teacher. B. The newspaper reporters. C. The manager. D. Mullet Fingers and Beatrice. 38. Why was Roy speaking to the crowd at the ceremony? A. To raise money for wildlife. B. To advertise the pancake house. C. To protect the owls’ living area. D. To welcome people from other towns. 39. What does the underlined (划线的) sentence in the passage mean? A. Extra cost should be paid to protect nature. B. There’s nothing more important than progress. C. People should cut the cost of creating wonders. D. People shouldn’t destroy nature for development. 40. What can we learn from Roy’s story in the passage? A. Silence (沉默) sometimes speaks louder than actions. B. Standing up for nature takes courage (勇气) but it’s worth it. C. Finding out the truth needs patience and wisdom (智慧). D. Knowing yourself helps you make the right choice. 【答案】37. D 38. C 39. D 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Roy在煎饼屋奠基仪式上，为了保护地下猫头鹰的洞穴，勇敢地站出来向人群说出真相，尽管面临经理的反对，他依然坚持做正确的事，最终让人们开始思考保护自然与发展的关系。 【37题详解】 第四段指出：“He thought of Mullet Fingers, the wild boy who cared about animals more than himself. He thought of brave Beatrice who helped even when it was hard.”这直接说明Roy在走向麦克风前想到了Mullet Fingers和Beatrice。 【38题详解】 根据Roy的发言“There are owls living here,”和“They’re small. They’re scared. And if you build here, you’ll destroy their homes.”以及后文他坚持自己的观点，说明Roy在仪式上向人群讲话是为了保护猫头鹰的居住区域。 【39题详解】 根据划线句子所在段“It’s my business. It’s everyone’s business. We can’t just destroy what we don’t see. Progress (进步) should not come at the cost of wonder.”及全文可知，Roy为保护猫头鹰栖息地发声，反对以破坏自然为代价的发展。 【40题详解】 综合全文及“Roy used to be scared. But doing the right thing made him stronger.”可知，Roy原本害怕，但为了保护猫头鹰的洞穴，勇敢地站出来说出真相，最终让人们开始思考，自己也变得更强大，说明为自然挺身而出需要勇气，但这是值得的。 第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读下面短文，将所缺信息还原，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 Cooking, the art and science of preparing food, is far more than daily housework. It’s like a fun classroom where you can learn different subjects all at once! ____41____ Science is everywhere in cooking. When you make bread, the yeast (酵母) eats sugar and makes bubbles of gas (气体). ____42____ When you cook meat and it turns brown and smells good, that’s cool chemistry. Also, think about heating water, which shows how heat moves. It is all about physics. ____43____ You need to follow the instructions when you mix materials, like “adding 1/4 spoon of salt”. Sometimes you have to make some changes to feed more or fewer people. That means doing math. Even buying the required materials with low cost teaches you math. Food has a lot of history. Pasta didn’t start in Italy—it came from Asia long ago! Spices (香料) were once traded like gold, and this changed how countries talked to each other. ____44____ In hot places, people grow more different foods than in cold places. Learning about these things helps you understand how the world works. Cooking is like a secret key that opens the door to learning many subjects. It’s not just about making yummy food. ____45____ Schools should teach cooking because it helps students see how everything in learning is connected! A. Geography also matters. B. The following will explain why cooking should be taught at school. C. It’s also about becoming smarter in lots of ways. D. Cooking avoids wasting money. E. Math helps a lot in the kitchen. F. Some students often spend money buying ready-made food. G. This is biology in action. 【答案】41. B 42. G 43. E 44. A 45. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了烹饪不仅仅是一项日常家务，更像是一个能同时学习不同学科的有趣课堂，并阐述了烹饪在学校教育中应被教授的原因，强调烹饪有助于学生理解各学科知识间的联系。 【41题详解】 前文提到烹饪不仅仅是日常家务，更像是一个能同时学习不同科目的有趣课堂，此处需引出下文对烹饪应在学校教授的原因解释，B项“The following will explain why cooking should be taught at school.”承接上文，并自然引出下文对烹饪应在学校教授原因的阐述，逻辑连贯。 【42题详解】 前文提到制作面包时酵母吃糖产生气体气泡，此处需要说明这一现象所属的学科领域，G项“This is biology in action.”解释了这是生物学在起作用，符合语境。 【43题详解】 后文提到混合材料时需要遵循指示，如“加1/4勺盐”，有时还要根据人数变化做调整，这涉及数学计算，此处需要引出数学在烹饪中的作用，E项“Math helps a lot in the kitchen.”引出后文对数学在烹饪中作用的描述，符合语境。 【44题详解】 后文提到在炎热的地方，人们种植的食物比在寒冷的地方更多样，此处需要引出地理因素对食物的影响，A项“Geography also matters.”引出后文对地理因素与食物关系的描述，符合语境。 【45题详解】 前文提到烹饪是打开学习许多学科大门的秘密钥匙，不仅仅是为了制作美味的食物，此处需要补充烹饪的其他意义，C项“It’s also about becoming smarter in lots of ways.”是对烹饪意义的进一步补充，符合语境。 五、根据句意及所给中文、首字母提示或英文解释，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词。（每小题1分，共10分） 46. —AI is a very important technology. —I ________ (完全地) agree with you. AI has a great influence on our lives. 【答案】completely 【解析】 【详解】句意：——AI是一项非常重要的技术。——我完全同意你。AI对我们的生活产生巨大的影响。表达“完全地”用副词completely，修饰动词短语“agree with”。 47. With the ________ (发展) of China, Chinese people are living a better and better life. 【答案】development 【解析】 【详解】句意：随着中国的发展，中国人民的生活过得越来越好。固定搭配 with the development of 意为 “随着……的发展”。冠词 the 后需要填入名词，动词 develop（发展）对应的名词形式为development。故填development。 48. The city ________ (规划者) are having a meeting to discuss how to make the city more beautiful and fit to live in. 【答案】planners 【解析】 【详解】句意：城市规划者们正在开会讨论如何让城市更美丽、更宜居。“规划者”对应英文单词planner，句中“are”表明此处需用复数planners，作主语。 49. To make your journey more comfortable, you’d better ________ (预订) a hotel before you set off. 【答案】book 【解析】 【详解】句意：为了使你的旅行更舒适，你最好在出发前预订一家酒店。根据中文提示可知，“预订”对应的英文是book，是动词，“you’d better”是“you had better”的缩写，后面接动词原形，表示“最好做某事”，所以此处用book的原形。 50. Li Mei has an online ________ (法国的) friend and they often talk at the weekend. 【答案】French 【解析】 【详解】句意：李梅有一个法国的网友，她们经常在周末聊天。此处需形容词修饰名词friend，French意为“法国的”，形容词，符合语境。 51. There are many ways of ________ (探索) the world, like reading books, surfing the Internet and getting close to nature. 【答案】exploring 【解析】 【详解】句意：有很多探索世界的方式，比如读书、上网和亲近自然。介词of后需接动名词形式，动词“探索”对应的英文是explore，其动名词形式为exploring。 52. There is no d________ that all we did was the right thing. 【答案】doubt##oubt 【解析】 【详解】句意：毫无疑问，我们所做的一切都是正确的。句中“There is no d…”为固定句型结构，考查固定搭配“There is no doubt that…”，意为“毫无疑问……”。 53. An American runner broke the world r________ in the 100-metre race last month. 【答案】record##ecord 【解析】 【详解】句意：上个月，一位美国跑步运动员在100米赛跑中打破了世界纪录。句中“world”后需要接名词，结合“An American runner broke...in the 100-metre race”及首字母为r可知，应是说打破了世界纪录，record“纪录”，符合语境。 54. I ________ (like…better) listening to music to watching TV. 【答案】prefer 【解析】 【详解】句意：我更喜欢听音乐而不是看电视。“like ... better”的同义表达是“prefer”，“prefer doing A to doing B”表示“宁愿做A而不愿做B”，句子主语是I，一般现在时，所以用prefer的原形。 55. Miss Liu will go ________ (to other countries) for a trip this summer. 【答案】abroad 【解析】 【详解】句意：刘小姐今年夏天将出国旅行。to other countries表示“去别的国家”，也就是“出国”的意思，abroad意为“在国外；到国外”，go abroad表示“出国”，符合题意。 六、用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空或填入适当的单词，使短文内容完整。（每小题1.5分，共15分） The Great Wall is known as the eighth wonder of the world. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world come to visit this place of interest in China. I ____56____ (be) to the Great Wall twice Last Saturday, I went to the Great Wall with some of my friends. It was ____57____ sunny day. ____58____ our way, we saw many volunteers keeping working in the sun. They helped the elder carry their bags, took ____59____ (photo) for some tourists and answered people’s questions. They were very tired, ____60____ they didn’t stop to have a rest. Just at that moment, we saw a little boy ____61____ (stand) alone and crying. We went over and knew that he couldn’t find his mother. We told him not ____62____ (worry) about it. And then we tried to get in touch with his mother with the phone number he gave us. Twenty minutes later, his mother turned up. When she saw her son, she thanked us with ____63____ (excite). That day, we not only enjoyed the wonderful beauty of the Great Wall, but also ____64____ (feel) the warmth of the society. Since then, I ____65____ (know) more about people and life. If everyone can reach out a helping hand to others, the world will become more and more harmonious (和谐的). 【答案】56. have been 57. a 58. On 59. photos 60. but 61. standing 62. to worry 63. excitement 64. felt 65. have known 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者和朋友去长城游玩的经历，途中看到志愿者帮助他人，还帮助了一个找不到妈妈的小男孩，作者不仅欣赏了长城美景，还感受到了社会温暖，从此对人和生活有了更多了解。 【56题详解】 句意：我去过长城两次。根据“twice”可知，此处表示去过长城两次，应用现在完成时，结构为“have/has + 过去分词”，主语是I，助动词用have，be的过去分词是been，所以填have been。 【57题详解】 句意：那是一个晴朗的日子。“day”是可数名词单数，此处表示泛指“一个晴朗的日子”，“sunny”以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a修饰。 【58题详解】 句意：在路上，我们看到许多志愿者在阳光下不停地工作。“on one’s way”是固定短语，意为“在某人去……的路上”，句首首字母大写，所以填On。 【59题详解】 句意：他们帮助老人提包，为一些游客拍照，回答人们的问题。“photo”是可数名词，“take photos”表示“拍照”，应用复数形式photos。 【60题详解】 句意：他们很累，但他们没有停下来休息。“They were very tired”和“they didn’t stop to have a rest”之间是转折关系，应用连词but连接。 【61题详解】 句意：就在那时，我们看到一个男孩独自站着哭泣。“see sb. doing sth.”表示“看到某人正在做某事”，此处表示看到小男孩正独自站着哭泣，应用stand的现在分词standing。 【62题详解】 句意：我们告诉他不要担心。“tell sb. not to do sth.”表示“告诉某人不要做某事”，所以此处应用worry的动词不定式to worry。 【63题详解】 句意：当她看到儿子时，她激动地感谢我们。“with”是介词，后接名词作宾语，“excite”的名词形式是excitement，“with excitement”表示“激动地”，所以填excitement。 【64题详解】 句意：那天，我们不仅欣赏了长城的美景，还感受到了社会的温暖。根据“That day”可知，句子时态是一般过去时，所以此处应用feel的过去式felt。 【65题详解】 句意：从那时起，我对人和生活有了更多的了解。“Since then”表示“从那时起”，常与现在完成时连用，结构为“have/has + 过去分词”，主语是I，助动词用have，know的过去分词是known，所以填have known。 七、阅读表达。阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题。（每小题2分，共10分） In Chengdu, tea culture has developed into the Chengdu-featured (特色的) tea house culture. There is a saying about Chengdu tea houses: you could see more tea houses than sunny days. Why can the tea houses in Chengdu draw so much attention? It is because of their many different functions (功能): for relaxing, meetings, as well as entertainment. Chengdu tea houses are often decorated with bamboo desks and bamboo chairs. Chengdu people love tea houses, because they love chatting. They often gather together in a crowded tea house, and drink tea when chatting. In their free time, they often have a cup of tea and cake, watch actors performing traditional arts, talk and laugh with people in the tea house, which could be true joy of life. The soft wind is filled with tea’s smell. The teas they use are usually jasmine green teas, Dragon Well, and Biluochun. They use northern Gaiwan as tea sets (larger than Gongfu Gaiwan). Gaiwan is made up of three parts: the lid, the cup and the saucer (茶碟). When the tea service master pours water into the Gaiwan, you will see the water falling from the air into Gaiwan, with a lively sound. In a moment, water stops. Then look at the Gaiwan. The water in it is just at the level of the Gaiwan’s mouth, with a simple drip (水滴) on the desk. This is a unique skill, as well as an art. No matter where you are in Chengdu, in a quiet park or in a busy street, you can see those featured tea houses. They have fair price and good service. People can stay there for half a day, having only a cup of tea and little snacks. In the talks of friends and neighbors, the colorful tea culture of Sichuan is fully expressed. 66. What are the functions of Chengdu tea houses? __________________________________ 67. What are the desks and chairs in Chengdu tea houses made of? __________________________________ 68. Which is larger, northern Gaiwan or Gongfu Gaiwan? __________________________________ 69. What is Gaiwan made up of? __________________________________ 70. Do you like tea houses? Why or why not? __________________________________ 【答案】66. They are for relaxing, meetings and entertainment. 67. Bamboo. 68. Northern Gaiwan. 69. The lid, the cup and the saucer. 70. Yes. Because they can be for relaxing, meetings and entertainment. 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文，介绍成都特色茶馆文化，包括茶馆功能、装饰风格、特色茶具及文化意义。 【66题详解】 文章第一段直接给出了成都茶馆的功能：It is because of their many different functions (功能): for relaxing, meetings and entertainment.这句话明确说明，成都茶馆具备放松、会议、娱乐的功能。 【67题详解】 文章第二段介绍了成都茶馆桌椅的材质：Chengdu tea houses are often decorated with bamboo desks and bamboo chairs.这句话明确说明，茶馆桌椅由竹子制成。 【68题详解】 文章第三段直接点明了两种盖碗的大小对比：They use northern Gaiwan as tea sets (larger than Gongfu Gaiwan).括号内容直接说明北方盖碗比功夫盖碗更大。 【69题详解】 文章第三段直接介绍了盖碗的组成结构：Gaiwan is made up of three parts:the lid, the cup and the saucer (茶碟).这句话明确说明盖碗由盖子、杯子和茶碟三部分组成。 【70题详解】 本题是开放性题目，言之有理即可。依据文章第一段：It is because of their many different functions (功能): for relaxing, meetings and entertainment.茶馆可以放松、聚会、娱乐，因此可以给出肯定回答。 八、书面表达（计25分） 71. 请根据下表提示为旅游网站用英文写一篇关于宿迁旅游的介绍。 宿迁 地理位置 位于江苏北部 主要景点 1. 三台山森林公园：观赏花木…… 2. 骆马湖：划船，欣赏自然美景…… 3. 项王故里：了解历史和文化…… 特别之处 1. 当地的小吃很有名； 2. 近几年发生了巨大变化； 3. …… 注意： 1. 条理清楚，字迹工整，包含所给要点，可以适当发挥； 2. 词数100左右。开头已经写好的部分，不计入总词数； 3. 参考词汇：三台山森林公园Santaishan Forest Park；骆马湖Luoma Lake；项王故里the Former Residence of Xiang Yu The Travel to Suqian I want to introduce Suqian to you. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 The Travel to Suqian I want to introduce Suqian to you. Suqian is in the north of Jiangsu Province. It is a beautiful city with many interesting places. You can go to Santaishan Forest Park to enjoy different kinds of flowers and trees. Luoma Lake is another good place. You can go boating and enjoy nature. If you like history, visit the Former Residence of Xiang Yu. It helps you learn about Chinese history and culture. Suqian is also famous for its local snacks. They are delicious and worth trying. In recent years, great changes have taken place here. The streets are wider and the city becomes cleaner. I’m sure you will have a great time in Suqian. 【解析】 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：说明文（旅游景点介绍），用一般现在时 明确要点：地理位置、主要景点（三台山森林公园、骆马湖、项王故里）、特别之处（小吃有名、发生巨大变化） 确定人称：第一人称（I）和第二人称（you） 注意事项：需包含所有要点，词数100左右，开头已给出 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：已给出，引出介绍宿迁 主体段：介绍地理位置（江苏北部）、主要景点（三台山森林公园赏花木、骆马湖划船赏自然、项王故里了解历史文化） 结尾段：介绍特别之处（小吃有名、发生巨大变化、街道更宽城市更干净）并表达祝愿 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：地理位置 位置表达：in the north of Jiangsu Province/located in northern Jiangsu/situated in the north of Jiangsu等 要点二：主要景点一（三台山森林公园） 景点名称：Santaishan Forest Park/a famous forest park等 活动描述：enjoy different kinds of flowers and trees/see beautiful flowers and green trees/walk in the forest等 要点三：主要景点二（骆马湖） 景点名称：Luoma Lake/a beautiful lake等 活动描述：go boating and enjoy nature/take a boat and enjoy the natural beauty/row a boat on the lake等 要点四：主要景点三（项王故里） 景点名称：the Former Residence of Xiang Yu/Xiang Yu’s former home等 活动描述：learn about Chinese history and culture/understand the history and culture/know more about ancient China等 要点五：特别之处一（小吃） 小吃表达：famous for its local snacks/local food is well-known等 评价表达：delicious and worth trying/tasty and you must try them等 要点六：特别之处二（巨大变化） 变化表达：great changes have taken place/the city has changed a lot等 具体变化：streets are wider and the city becomes cleaner/wider roads and cleaner streets等 要点七：结尾祝愿 祝愿表达：have a great time in Suqian/enjoy your visit/welcome to Suqian等 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 宿迁市钟吾中学2025~2026学年度第二学期 八年级英语第一次月考试卷 （试卷分值：140分 考试时间：120分钟） 一、听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 1. —Have you ________ been to Lakeside Park before? —Yes. I went there with my classmates last week. A. already B. yet C. once D. ever 2. The Summer Palace in Beijing is a famous ________ that many tourists visit every year. A. attraction B. invention C. tradition D. condition 3. —They will cover the famous singers’ shows ________ tonight. —Oh, really? How about going to watch the shows together? A. alive B. lively C. live D. living 4. My father used ________ for a walk with me, but now he is busy with his work. A. to go B. to going C. not to go D. not going 5. Last night, I attended my friend’s party and stayed there ________ the party ended. A. until B. since C. when D. while 6. —How long have you ________ the book? —For two weeks. I will give it back to the library next Monday. A. bought B. had C. borrowed D. kept 7. —Sally, is Miss Brown in the office? —No. She ________ the school hall for a meeting. She will be back in half an hour. A. has been to B. has gone to C. went to D. has been in 8. —What do you think of City Walk? —Great. People can learn more about their cities ________ save money on traveling. A. instead of B. as well as C. as much as D. rather than 9. Many people choose to travel to the countryside to ________ fresh air and enjoy the quiet life. A. take in B. pick up C. show off D. count down 10. —Jim, can you let me see your answers to the maths problems? —________ You should work on them by yourself. A. Why not? B. Sounds nice! C. No way! D. Yes, of course. 三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） Once there was a poor little girl living near a forest. She had no family and no one to love her. So she often ____11____ sad and lonely. One day, when she was walking in the forest, she found that a small ____12____ was trapped unluckily in a bush. The butterfly tried to fly away ____13____ failed. The kind little girl saved the butterfly with great care. Instead of flying away, the butterfly turned ____14____ a beautiful fairy. The little girl was very ____15____ . “Thank you for ____16____ me. You are so kind. I will make any of your dreams come true.” said the fairy. The little girl thought for a moment and then said, “I want to be ____17____ !” The fairy said, “Very well. I will help you.” And she said something in the little girl’s ear. Then the fairy disappeared (消失). As the kind little girl grew up, she was ____18____ ready to help people in need and was popular among the villagers. No one in the village was as happy as she was. Everyone asked her the ____19____ of the happiness. She always smiled and ____20____ , “The secret of my happiness is that I listened to a kind ____21____ when I was a little girl.” When the kind girl became a very old woman and was dying, the neighbors in the ____22____ all gathered (聚拢) around her bed because they were ____23____ that her secret of happiness would die with her. They asked, “Please tell us what the kind fairy said.” The lovely old woman still ____24____ and said, “She told me that everyone needed me, no matter how safe they seemed, no matter how rich or poor, no matter how old or ____25____ . She said that helping others would make me happy all my life.” 11. A. thought B. found C. sounded D. felt 12. A. butterfly B. bird C. snake D. squirrel 13. A. so B. or C. but D. and 14. A. on B. up C. into D. down 15. A. surprised B. tired C. sad D. angry 16. A. catching B. beating C. killing D. helping 17. A. rich B. happy C. free D. clever 18. A. always B. never C. seldom D. sometimes 19. A. name B. secret C. price D. lesson 20. A. asked B. hoped C. answered D. listened 21. A. president B. fairy C. teacher D. doctor 22. A. village B. town C. city D. world 23. A. excited B. interested C. glad D. afraid 24. A. shouted B. cried C. smiled D. jumped 25. A. quiet B. great C. nice D. young 四、阅读（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。 A A Service Guide Welcome to Haikou Hotel. We will make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. We hope we will give you the best service (服务). Room Service: You can get the service 24 hours a day. Phone the Information Desk, and your message will be passed (传递) on to the room waiter. Dining Room: You can have three meals a day in the dining room. Breakfast is served from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Also the room waiter may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7:00 am. If you need, please fill in a card and hang it outside your door before 6:00 am. Lunch is from 12:00 am to 2:00 pm. Dinner is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Shop: The hotel shop is open from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Coffee House: You can drink coffee here during the following time: 12:00 am-2:00 pm; 8:00 pm-1:30 am. Other Service: There is a cinema in the hotel. Films begin at 7:00 pm on Sundays and Wednesdays. Hot water is offered 24 hours. There is also a big swimming pool in the hotel. You can enjoy yourself at any time if you like. It is free. We are always ready to help you. 26. What will you do if you want room service at midnight? A. Phone the Information Desk. B. Go to the dining room. C. Phone the room waiter. D. Fill in a card. 27. If you want to drink coffee in the coffee house, you may go there at ________. A. 10:00 am B. 1:00 pm C. 2:00 am D. 11:30 am 28. The Service Guide tells us that ________ . A. we can’t swim in the hotel B. we can go shopping at any time in the hotel C. we can’t see a film in the hotel D. hot water is offered 24 hours B These days, some middle schools in China are trying to do something different. The students choose classes according to their own needs. For each subject, they can choose from different levels (水平) of difficulty. So instead of staying in the same classroom, they go to different rooms to have their lessons. And the teachers make special teaching plans for them. There are different opinions about it. Xia Rui, a 13-year-old girl, said, “I really love it. I think it’s nice that we can choose classes by ourselves. My English is poor. I used to be afraid to answer questions in class. I think that the good students may laugh at me when I make mistakes. Now I feel less worried.” But her classmate Chen Gang didn’t agree. “I don’t think it is so good because it is difficult for students to find where the classrooms are,” he said. “During the break, students can be seen here and there, running and shouting to find their classrooms.” “I’m worried that some students may think they are in the lower class and lose interest in the subject,” their math teacher, Mr Wang said. “I also worry that some parents may feel unhappy if their kids study a subject at an easy level.” “In my eyes, it is good for both students and teachers,” Mr Wang also said. “As teachers, we can make teaching plans more brightly and the students will develop better.” 29. In Paragraph 1, the writer talks about “do something different” and he means ________ . A. the students choose their favourite teachers B. the students choose classes according to their own needs C. the students don’t need to study in the classroom D. the students don’t need to study the subjects they are not good at 30. What does the underlined word “opinions” probably mean? A. reasons B. invitations C. suggestions D. ideas 31. Which of the following about the new change is true? A. It may make the students who are poor at some subjects feel less worried. B. It will make all the students become good at their subjects. C. It may stop the students from working as hard as before. D. It will make it difficult for teachers to teach well. 32. What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph (段落)? A. Mr Wang doesn’t think the new change will be good for students. B. Mr Wang doesn’t support the new change because it may worry everyone. C. Mr Wang hopes parents and teachers can stop worrying about the change. D. Mr Wang is angry about some parents’ and students’ worries. C Among all types of paper, Xuan paper has earned a special place in Chinese culture. The history of Xuan paper dates back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, paper was produced in Xuancheng, Jingxian, Ningguo and Taiping. They were counties (县) under the jurisdiction (管辖范围) of Xuanzhou. Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best for its excellent qualities. Since most paper distribution (分发) centers were in Xuancheng, the paper was then known as Xuan paper. Xuan paper is made from the bark (树皮) of the blue sandalwood (檀香木) tree and rice straw. The process (过程) of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying. Each step needs a lot of time and care. The final product is soft, thin but strong. It doesn’t tear (扯破) easily and can take in a lot of ink. Because of these qualities, Xuan paper has been loved by painters and calligraphers. It helps them fully express their creative ideas and feelings. Xuan paper is not only a material for art but also a cultural symbol. It represents the rich heritage (遗产) of the arts in Chinese history. Even in today’s modern world, Xuan paper continues to hold an important position in Chinese art and cultural traditions. It serves as a bridge connecting the past with the present, allowing modern artists to look for good ideas from history while creating new works. The special treasures of Xuan paper ensure that the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting can remain and can be passed down through generations. 33. Where was the best Xuan paper made according to the passage? A. Jingxian. B. Taiping. C. Ningguo. D. Xuancheng. 34. What does the underlined word “procedures” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Materials. B. Thoughts. C. Counties. D. Steps. 35. Why has Xuan paper been loved by painters and calligraphers? A. Because of the price. B. Because of the qualities. C. Because of the size. D. Because of the colour. 36. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The types of Xuan paper. B. The weight of Xuan paper. C. The value of Xuan paper. D. The ways of making Xuan paper. D The sun hung low, brushing gold over the empty area. The air buzzed (喧闹)—not with insects, but with voices, cameras, and the weight of something about to begin. Roy’s heart beat like a drum. He looked out at the people gathering for the pancake house ground-breaking ceremony (仪式). Behind him stood the company men and the reporters. And under his feet—hidden underground—were the tiny burrows (洞穴) of the owls (猫头鹰). No sign marked them. No fence protected them. They asked nothing, made no sound, yet now heavy machines waited, ready to destroy their living area. He thought of Mullet Fingers, the wild boy who cared about animals more than himself. He thought of brave Beatrice who helped even when it was hard. Roy had tried to stay out of trouble. He liked quiet. But now, staying quiet didn’t feel right. He stepped up to the microphone (话筒). “Excuse me,” he said, voice shaking. “Before you dig… you should know the truth.” The crowd grew quiet. “There are owls living here,” Roy said. “They’re small. They’re scared. And if you build here, you’ll destroy their homes.” Someone in the crowd laughed. A reporter asked, “How do you know that?” “Because I saw them. I stood right there and watched them. They live here. They belong here. And they matter.” The manager stepped forward, “This is not your business, kid.” Roy turned to face him. His fear turned into something else — strength. “It’s my business. It’s everyone’s business. We can’t just destroy what we don’t see. Progress (进步) should not come at the cost of wonder.” he said. His hands stopped shaking. People in the crowd began whispering. One mother held her child’s hand. A teacher nodded. Even the manager looked uncertain. Roy didn’t know what would happen next. But he did what he could. He spoke the truth. Roy used to be scared. But doing the right thing made him stronger. Sometimes, doing what you can is enough to shift (改变) the wind. 37. Who did Roy think of before stepping up to the microphone? A. His teacher. B. The newspaper reporters. C. The manager. D. Mullet Fingers and Beatrice. 38. Why was Roy speaking to the crowd at the ceremony? A. To raise money for wildlife. B. To advertise the pancake house. C. To protect the owls’ living area. D. To welcome people from other towns. 39. What does the underlined (划线的) sentence in the passage mean? A. Extra cost should be paid to protect nature. B. There’s nothing more important than progress. C. People should cut the cost of creating wonders. D. People shouldn’t destroy nature for development. 40. What can we learn from Roy’s story in the passage? A. Silence (沉默) sometimes speaks louder than actions. B. Standing up for nature takes courage (勇气) but it’s worth it. C. Finding out the truth needs patience and wisdom (智慧). D. Knowing yourself helps you make the right choice. 第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 阅读下面短文，将所缺信息还原，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 Cooking, the art and science of preparing food, is far more than daily housework. It’s like a fun classroom where you can learn different subjects all at once! ____41____ Science is everywhere in cooking. When you make bread, the yeast (酵母) eats sugar and makes bubbles of gas (气体). ____42____ When you cook meat and it turns brown and smells good, that’s cool chemistry. Also, think about heating water, which shows how heat moves. It is all about physics. ____43____ You need to follow the instructions when you mix materials, like “adding 1/4 spoon of salt”. Sometimes you have to make some changes to feed more or fewer people. That means doing math. Even buying the required materials with low cost teaches you math. Food has a lot of history. Pasta didn’t start in Italy—it came from Asia long ago! Spices (香料) were once traded like gold, and this changed how countries talked to each other. ____44____ In hot places, people grow more different foods than in cold places. Learning about these things helps you understand how the world works. Cooking is like a secret key that opens the door to learning many subjects. It’s not just about making yummy food. ____45____ Schools should teach cooking because it helps students see how everything in learning is connected! A. Geography also matters. B. The following will explain why cooking should be taught at school. C. It’s also about becoming smarter in lots of ways. D. Cooking avoids wasting money. E. Math helps a lot in the kitchen. F. Some students often spend money buying ready-made food. G. This is biology in action. 五、根据句意及所给中文、首字母提示或英文解释，写出句中所缺单词，每空限填一词。（每小题1分，共10分） 46. —AI is a very important technology. —I ________ (完全地) agree with you. AI has a great influence on our lives. 47. With the ________ (发展) of China, Chinese people are living a better and better life. 48. The city ________ (规划者) are having a meeting to discuss how to make the city more beautiful and fit to live in. 49. To make your journey more comfortable, you’d better ________ (预订) a hotel before you set off. 50. Li Mei has an online ________ (法国的) friend and they often talk at the weekend. 51. There are many ways of ________ (探索) the world, like reading books, surfing the Internet and getting close to nature. 52. There is no d________ that all we did was the right thing. 53. An American runner broke the world r________ in the 100-metre race last month. 54. I ________ (like…better) listening to music to watching TV. 55. Miss Liu will go ________ (to other countries) for a trip this summer. 六、用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空或填入适当的单词，使短文内容完整。（每小题1.5分，共15分） The Great Wall is known as the eighth wonder of the world. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world come to visit this place of interest in China. I ____56____ (be) to the Great Wall twice Last Saturday, I went to the Great Wall with some of my friends. It was ____57____ sunny day. ____58____ our way, we saw many volunteers keeping working in the sun. They helped the elder carry their bags, took ____59____ (photo) for some tourists and answered people’s questions. They were very tired, ____60____ they didn’t stop to have a rest. Just at that moment, we saw a little boy ____61____ (stand) alone and crying. We went over and knew that he couldn’t find his mother. We told him not ____62____ (worry) about it. And then we tried to get in touch with his mother with the phone number he gave us. Twenty minutes later, his mother turned up. When she saw her son, she thanked us with ____63____ (excite). That day, we not only enjoyed the wonderful beauty of the Great Wall, but also ____64____ (feel) the warmth of the society. Since then, I ____65____ (know) more about people and life. If everyone can reach out a helping hand to others, the world will become more and more harmonious (和谐的). 七、阅读表达。阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题。（每小题2分，共10分） In Chengdu, tea culture has developed into the Chengdu-featured (特色的) tea house culture. There is a saying about Chengdu tea houses: you could see more tea houses than sunny days. Why can the tea houses in Chengdu draw so much attention? It is because of their many different functions (功能): for relaxing, meetings, as well as entertainment. Chengdu tea houses are often decorated with bamboo desks and bamboo chairs. Chengdu people love tea houses, because they love chatting. They often gather together in a crowded tea house, and drink tea when chatting. In their free time, they often have a cup of tea and cake, watch actors performing traditional arts, talk and laugh with people in the tea house, which could be true joy of life. The soft wind is filled with tea’s smell. The teas they use are usually jasmine green teas, Dragon Well, and Biluochun. They use northern Gaiwan as tea sets (larger than Gongfu Gaiwan). Gaiwan is made up of three parts: the lid, the cup and the saucer (茶碟). When the tea service master pours water into the Gaiwan, you will see the water falling from the air into Gaiwan, with a lively sound. In a moment, water stops. Then look at the Gaiwan. The water in it is just at the level of the Gaiwan’s mouth, with a simple drip (水滴) on the desk. This is a unique skill, as well as an art. No matter where you are in Chengdu, in a quiet park or in a busy street, you can see those featured tea houses. They have fair price and good service. People can stay there for half a day, having only a cup of tea and little snacks. In the talks of friends and neighbors, the colorful tea culture of Sichuan is fully expressed. 66. What are the functions of Chengdu tea houses? __________________________________ 67. What are the desks and chairs in Chengdu tea houses made of? __________________________________ 68. Which is larger, northern Gaiwan or Gongfu Gaiwan? __________________________________ 69. What is Gaiwan made up of? __________________________________ 70. Do you like tea houses? Why or why not? __________________________________ 八、书面表达（计25分） 71. 请根据下表提示为旅游网站用英文写一篇关于宿迁旅游的介绍。 宿迁 地理位置 位于江苏北部 主要景点 1. 三台山森林公园：观赏花木…… 2. 骆马湖：划船，欣赏自然美景…… 3. 项王故里：了解历史和文化…… 特别之处 1. 当地的小吃很有名； 2. 近几年发生了巨大变化； 3. …… 注意： 1. 条理清楚，字迹工整，包含所给要点，可以适当发挥； 2. 词数100左右。开头已经写好的部分，不计入总词数； 3. 参考词汇：三台山森林公园Santaishan Forest Park；骆马湖Luoma Lake；项王故里the Former Residence of Xiang Yu The Travel to Suqian I want to introduce Suqian to you. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $