上海市民办杨浦实验学校2026-2027学年八年级上学期10月作业质量调研英语试卷

初二英语作业质量调研 2026-10 Part1 Listening(第一部分听力) I.Listening Comprehension(共25分) A.Listen and choose the right picture(听句子，选择恰当的图片)(6分) UAy A B Q B.Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer(听对话，选出最恰当的 答案)(4分) 7.Why does the Earth look blue from space? A.Because most of it is covered with water. B.Because it has a lot of blue animals C.Because the sky makes it look blue. 8.Why do we still need to save water even though water is everywhere? A.Because water is everywhere. B.Because we can only use a small part of the water on the Earth. C.Because there is enough water for us. 9.What topic are the two speakers discussing when offering suggestions? A.Drinking water. B.Saving water. C.Taking showers. 10.What is the main idea of this conversation? A.The use of water in our daily lives. B.How to save water. C.The pollution of water. C.Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer(听对话，选出最恰当的 答案)(4分) 11.What two major river systems does the Lingqu Canal connect? A.The Yellow River and the Yangtze River. B.The Pearl River and the Yellow River. C.The Yangtze River and the Pearl River. 12.What was the main purpose of building the Lingqu Canal? A.To transport soldiers and supplies for the Qin army. B.To provide drinking water for local people. C.To improve fishing in the southern region. 13.Who was the main engineer of the Lingqu Canal? A.Li Bing. B.Shi Lu. C.Zheng Guo. 14.How old is the Lingqu Canal approximately? A.Over 1,000 years old. B.Over 1,500 years old. C.Over 2.200 years old. D.Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合 的用“F”表示)(5分) 15.When AI works,its data centers get hot and need water to cool them. 16.People Can use cold sea water to cool AI's data centers. 17.The water vapour from cooling data centers goes into the air 18.The water used for training AI can make about 700 cars. 19.The water use of AI is limited and won't cause any water-related problems. E.Listen to passage and complete the following sentences(听短文，完成下列句 子。每空格限填一词)(6分) 20.About__of people sleep like a“3” 21.People who steep like a“1”are being alone. 22.Sleepers with arms are very_ and 23.They love making new friends and facing Part2 Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分词汇与语法) Ⅱ.Choose the best answer(10分) Once upon a time,there was a frog who lived at the bottom of a deep well.24little frog had never seen the outside world.One day,he25many interesting things outside the well by a turtle passing by.He became very curious about 26he heard and decided to leave the well and search for a new life. He jumped and jumped.At last,he arrived 27a farm and saw lots of special plants there.28excited he was!Suddenly,a terrible smell made him very sick.He looked up and saw a farmer was spraying pesticide )He was afraid and ran away quickly. He jumped and jumped again.Soon,he got to the sea.He thought 29 must be the most proper place for him.However,when he jumped into the sea,he 30so much rubbish that he couldn't stay there any longer. Finally,he chose31back to the well.He said disappointedly,"The outside world isn't as 32 as what I thought.The smell makes me feel terrible. The problem of 33 is too serious!" With these words,the frog jumped back into the bottom of the well. 24.A.A B.An C.The 25.A.told B.is told C.was told 26.A.how B.what C.when 27.A.at B.to C.over 28.A.How B.What C.What a 29.A.it B.its C.itself 30.A.finds B.found C.has found 31.A.g0 B.going C.to go 32.A.beautiful B.more beautiful C.most beautiful 33.A.pollute B.pollution C.polluted III.Choose the words or expression to complete the passage (10) (A) A.choice B.on average C.recyeled D.fixed E.examined F.behind The US public uses about 50 billion water bottles a year and most of those plastic bottles are not_34,according to Elizabeth Royte's book Bottlemanid: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It. More than 100 billion is spent every year on bottled water in the US.In many developing countries where there isn't a safe source of tap water,bottled water is the only_35· In the US,tap water is controlled by the government and often36 for- dangerous substances().Each American drinks 79 litres of bottled water per year 37The bottled-water industry is so successful that it has outpaced milk,coffee, and juice in the number of gallons of drinks sold-putting it38 only beer and soda (B) A.don't B.lastly C.once D.while E.however F.suddenly G.avoid Social media allows people to connect with friends,share experiences,and stay on trend.39,'the internet also has risks.It is important to stay safe while having fun online.Here are some simple tips. First,if you have accounts on different apps,make sure you use strong passwords.40 using easy-to-guess information,like your birthday or your pet's name. Second,be careful when you talk to strangers online.Not every person online is friendly or telling the truth about themselves.41share personal details,like your address,school name,or phone number. Third,if you want to post anything online,think it over 42it is out there, it is hard to know who sees it.Don't talk about things you may regret. 43 keep your social media profiles private so only real friends can see your posts and information. Remember,by following these tips,you can stay safe on social media and the internet.Your parents and teachers want the best for you.Be aware of the risks and protect yourself. IV.Complete the passage with the given words in their proper forms (5) Do you know the Great Barrier Reef?It is the world's largest coral reef system. It 44 (lie)off the northeast coast of Australia.The reef is home to 1,500 kinds of fish and 400 kinds of coral.However,the reef is in 45(dangerous).Rising sea temperatures cause coral bleaching (If the water stays too warm for too long,the coral46(die).Scientists say people should reduce carbon emissions to protect the reef.Some young volunteers are planting new corals in the damaged areas.They hope47(make)a difference.Everyone can help by using less plastic and saving energy at home.Let's act together to keep the reef alive for future 48(generation). V.Rewrite the sentences as required (10) 49.Qomolangma is8.848.86 meters high（对划线部分提问) is Qomolangma? 50.We should tell the teacher about the leak when the tap is dripping.对划线部分 提问) you tell the teacher about the leak? 5l.The baby stopped crying after his mum came..(保持句意基本不变) The baby stop crying his mum came. 52.Tom spread his arms wide to welcome the exchange students..(改为一般疑问句) Tom his arms wide to welcome the exchange students? 53.by joining,food and water,trees,.together,pass,their roots（连词成句) Part3 Reading and Writing(第三部分读写) VI.Reading comprehension(共30分) A.Choose the best answer (6) Newspapers and television news programs always seem to report about the bad things happening in society. However,there is a place where readers can find some good news.That place is a website called Happy News. Happy News was created by Byron Reese,who was the founder and CEO of Page Wise.Reese once said about Happy News,"Since the news media is giving people an unbalanced view of the world,it's our duty to make a difference. Traditional media often focuses on negative (stories,but our personal experience is usually different from that.Generally,most people are good and try to help each other.Most people are honest." Not everyone agrees with Reese's view,though.Many people think that news sources have a responsibility to provide news that is helpful to people.People need to know about issues or problems in today's society.Then people are better able to make decisions about the things that influence their daily lives.According to this,Reese said,"Happy-News is not trying to stop people from learning about issues or problems. Instead,it is just trying to provide a balanced picture of today's world." By the end of its first month online,Happy News had more than 70,000 readers. About 60 percent of them wero women.Something else unique makes Happy News different from any of the other news or information websites that are on the Internet. Unlike many other websites,Happy News gets fan mail from its readers on a daily basis.A reader said in one of them,"From Happy News,I've realized that the world is not as bud of a place as I have been trained to believe." In the world of Happy News,there is no bad or ugly,only good. 54.According to Reese,how is Happy News different from other news sources? A.It gives a balanced view of the world.B.It focuses on negative news stories. C.It tells Reese's personal experience.D.It provides people with helpful news. 55.Some people don't like Happy News probably because A.Happy News doesn't seem like traditional media B.Happy News doesn't report international news C.Happy News doesn't report important issues or problems D.Happy News doesn't attract men readers 56.The underlined word 'unique"in paragraph 4 probably means A.special B.interesting C.strange D.awful 57.Which of the following ig TRUE about Happy News after its first month online? A.It had about seven thousand readers.B.Most of its readers were women C.Its readers sent in bad letters every day.D.Reese used it to create other websites. 58.Which of the following news items can probably be found on Happy News? A.Plastic pollution in the ocean. B.Luke Smith wins competition. C.3 injured in serious car crash. D.The great Garden Bank robbery. 59.What can be the best title for the passage? A.How to Be Happy B.Why Women Like Happy News C.Newspapers vs.Online News D.Not the Normal News B.Choose the best answer (6) What Do Astronauts Eat in Space? Before you go camping for over a week with your friends,you prepare plenty of food and all the stuff you need to cook and eat with.You keep the food properly during your whole trip Astronauts basically do the60 thing when they go to space.They prepare a variety of food.The astronauts can eat some food in their natural _61such,as brownies and fruits However,with other food,such as cheese and spaghetti(意大利面)，they have to add water.Of course,there is an oven in the spaceship to heat food. Astronauts eat 62 meal (s)a day,just like people on the Earth.The meals provide them with enough nutrients ()There are many types of foods an astronaut can choose from,such as fruits,nuts,peanut butter,chicken,beef and seafood.To make meals taste better,astronauts use condiments(调味品)，too.But all the condiments are liquid,63 salt and pepper.This is because if astronauts sprinkled ()salt and pepper on their food in space,it would float away,make air 64and even get into an astronaut's eyes,mouth or nose! While having a space meal,what do astronauts have for a drink?They have a lot of 65,such as coffee,tea,orange juice and lemonade Space food sounds delicious,doesn't it?But you have to be careful,or it will float away! 60.A.right B.best C.first D.same 61.A.way B.ability C.form D.environment 62.A.0ne B.two C.three D.four 63.A.instead of B.even C.as well as D.except 64.A.dirty B.fresh C.heavy D.comfortable 65.A.parts B.services C.choices D.answers C.Fill in the blanks with proper words (6) I was cycling and saw a person about 250 meters a 66 of me.I could tell I was cycling a little f 67 than him.I'decided to catch up with him.I had about a kilometre to go on the road before turning off. I started cycling more and more quickly.After a while,I was o68 about 100 meters behind him,so I really sped up and tried my best. Finally,I passed him.On the inside,I felt so d 69.I defeated him!But he didn't know we were racing.After I passed him,I felt so happy and rode on.Soon I found that I had missed my turn and had to r70 Isn't that what happens in life when we compete with others,trying to pass them or trying to show that we are more successful or more important?We think it is an exciting moment,so we spend our time and energy running after them and miss out on our own paths. The problem with an unhealthy race is that it's a never ending cycle.There will always be s71ahead of you in one way or another.What you should do is just run your own race and wish others well. Wherever you go,no matter what the weather is,always bring your own sunshine. D.Read the passage and answer the questions (12) Eating Noodles Aloud! Japan is a nation that values good manners and the qualities of being quiet.Yet, when it comes to eating noodles,Japanese people can be the loudest in the world According to lifestyle website Grapee.jp,.slurping(发出啧啧声)when eating noodles is encouraged in Japanese culture.It's believed that taking air into your mouth can help the noodles cool down and taste better.It's also considered to be a way to show one's enjoyment of the dish.Sometimes,just making the noise alone sccms to make the noodles more enjoyable. It was not until a new expression--“noodle harassment(骚扰)”-came out on social media that Japanese people started to realize the problem.They found that the slurping noise was making some foreign visitors uncomfortable. As a response,Japanese instant noodle maker Nissin introduced a so-called noise-canceling fork.The fork looks like an electric toothbrush.It is connected wirelessly (to a smartphone.When the person using the fork starts to slup, the fork will send a signal to the person's phone.Then the phone will play a more pleasant sound over the slurping noise. But is it really necessary?Dining traditions and table manners do vary.In India, people eat with their hands.They think they build a connection with the food in this way.However,people who are used to eating with forks might find it unacceptable to get their hands covered in oil or sauce.But this eating method is part of India's culture, just like Japan's slurping is part of its own. “So,if you are eating noodles,please slurp,.”wrote a Japanese food blogger(博主)， "If anyone is unhappy with you doing that,just ignore them.They're totally missing the point,” 72.Why do Japanese slurp when they are having noodles? 73.When did Japanese people find that the slurping noise was making some foreign visitors,uncomfortable? 74.How can the clectric fork cancel out the slurping noise? 75.It is encouraged in Indian culture to eat with forks,isn't it? 76.What does the underlined phrasc"missing the point"in the last sentence mean? 77.What is your opinion on the food blogger's advice? vl.Writing(10分) 78.Write at least 60 words according to the given information. Your school did a survey to find out how much water is used for each activity in a typical household.Read the chart below and write a passage entitled "Using water at home properly"at least 60 words to tell the results of the survey and give your suggestions. 你们学校做了一次有关家庭用水情况的调查，下表是家庭各项活动的用水比例数， 请以“Using water at home properly'”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，选择l-2 方面简要介绍调查情况，并给出至少2条具体的节水建议，标点符号不占格。 拓展(20分) A.Choose the best answer (10) ABCBOOKing.com Stays Flights Flight+Hotel Car rentals Attractions TAXI Airport taxis Admission to the London Eye 90%liked It from 80 reviews With this admission ticket you can hop aboard the famous London Eye for a 30-minute ride over the city.The observation wheel reaches a height of 135 metres, offering you a chance to enjoy beautiful views of London. Admission to the London Eye London Eye,30 The Queen's walk,Lambeth,London,SE1 Tickets and Prices Adult---US$44 Child (age 4-15)---US$39 Infant (age 0-3)---USSO Why visit A thrilling bird's-eye view of the English capital Chance to spot well-known landmarks of the city Admire Big Ben,Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral What do you need to know .Visitors must show a photo ID. .Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. .Please note that attractions may close areas or exhibits on the data of your visit .Please note that visitors are required to go through a security check before boarding. You can ask to be searched by an officer of the same sex. 1.People visit the website page above to A.look for penfriends B.do some shopping C.book a visit to London D.book film tickets 2.How long can visitors stay aboard the London Eye? A.Half an hour B.One hour C.An hour and a half D.Two hours 3.On the London Eye,you can A.see birds flying in the sky B.enjoy the views of London C.visit Landmarks of London D.watch an exhibition of arts 4.The underlined word "thrilling"is closest in meaning to A.boring B.frightening C.exciting D.confusing 5.A couple and their five-year-old son will pay for their admission to the London Eye. A.US$44 B.US$83 C.US$88 D.US$127 B.Fill in the blanks with proper words(10) My Childhood Fears As a child,I was very afraid of darkness.Perhaps it was because things looked and sounded strange to me at night.In my room,there was never complete darkness. There was always a street light or some car lights.These lights made the cloth on the back of my chair take on the shape of a wild animal.Out of the comer of my eye,I also saw the curtains seem to move while there was no wind.A very soft sound would be a hundred times I6 in the dark.My imagination would run wild and my heart would beat fast.I would lie very still on my bed so that the "monster"would not disturb me. Another of my childhood fears was that I would get I7,especially on my way home from school.Every morning,I took the school bus.The bus stop was near my home,so that was not a problem.After school,however,all the buses were lined up along the street.I was afraid that I would get on the w8 bus and be taken to a place I had never been to! Perhaps the worst fear I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others.Being p9 was so important to me then. Growing up,I have been able to overcome ()many of these fears.I think u10the things that scared )us when we were children is important.It helps us achieve success later in life.