1、扬州树人学校九龙湖校区扬州树人学校九龙湖校区 2022-2023 年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试卷年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试卷2022.9 二、单项选择二、单项选择 21.-What do you think of the English song lonely by Nana?-I think its _best song in the world.The singer has _ beautiful voice,too.A.the;the B.a;a C.the;a D.a,the 22.-How tall the boy is!-Yes,it is taller than _in h
2、is class.A.any other student B.any student C.other student D.other students 23.American students have _weeks _ in summer holiday than Chinese students.A.more;on B.fewer;on C.more;off D.less;off 24.You can _two more books from the school library every time,and you can _them for two weeks,but you cant
3、 _them to others.A.borrow;borrow;lend B.lend;keep;borrow C.keep;lend;borrow D.borrow;keep;lend 25.-What do you think of my new skirt,Mary?-Its more beautiful than _.A.anyone elses B.anyone else C.anyones else D.else anyone 26._you are,_ mistakes youll make.A.The more careful;the fewer B.More careful
4、;the less C.The more careless;the less D.More careless;fewer 27._the students in my class_50.A.A number of;is B.The number of;is C.A number of;are D.The number of;are 28.Suzhou is becoming _ these years.A.beautifuler and beautifuler B.more and more beautiful C.the most beautiful and most beautiful D
5、.beautifulest 29.Betty is _careful as I,but Im _ than you.A.as;much careful B.so;more careful C.as;much more careful D.so;very careful 30.I never feel _when I stay with him because he is such a/an _man.A.boring;bored B.bored;interesting C.boring;interested D.bored;boring 31.-Whats the _of the buildi
6、ng?-Its 236 meters_.A.high;high B.height;height C.high;height D.height;high 32.-Do you enjoy Han Leis songs?-Yes.He is the winner of“I Am a Singer 2”,I cant think of anyone with a _voice.A.better B.best C.more D.most 33.-Does your brother like learning drawing?-He doesnt like it,because he thinks le
7、arning drawing _too much money and it _too much time as well.A.costs;takes B.costs;spends C.takes;spends D.takes;costs 34.-_ great fun we have _English!-Yes.I can be _at this way.A.How;to learn;good B.How;learning;well C.What;to learn;better D.What;learning;better 35.-Would you please _make so much
8、noise?My day is sleeping.-_.A.not to;Sorry,I dont.B.dont;Yes,I will C.not;Sorry,I wont.D.dont;No,I dont 三、完形填空三、完形填空 Shes still thinking about Michael when the sky becomes dark and the black storm clouds appear.Suddenly theres a flash of lightning and a crash of thunder.The electric lights in the ho
9、use flicker on and off.“Whats that?”Jan thinks she sees a shadow moving _36_ the tree.Yes.Theres a boy _37_ under the tree.Jan knows that its dangerous to stand under a tree in a _38_ She knocks on the window but the boy doesnt _39_ her.She takes her anorak from behind the door and runs _40_,through
10、 the kitchen and out the back door “Hello?”she calls but the boy doesnt answer.She looks across at the _41_ but the boy isnt there.“Where are you?I know youre there!”Jan puts up her anorak hood and runs across to the tree.She looks _42_ her but she cant see the boy.Did she imagine him?Then she looks
11、 down and sees the _43_ under the tree-the hole where she buried her time capsule.The capsule is _44_.“The boy took my time capsule.”She shouts into the darkness.“I know youre there!Come back!”Theres another flash of lightning and another _45_ of thunder.In the flash of the lightning she sees the bo
12、y again,running from the garden.She runs _46_ him,shouting for him to stop.The boy looks back and then _47_ into the trees at the end of the garden.Jan follows the path through the trees.She knows the path well.It goes down the hill to the river.Theres an old abandoned _48_ by the river.Shes sure th
13、e boy is going there.Jan is right.When she comes to the building,she hears excited voices from inside.She looks _49_ the broken window and sees three boys sitting on the floor,looking at the things _50_ her time capsule.36.A.above B.under C.through D.across 37.A.lying B.talking C.standing D.sleeping
14、 38.A.thunderstorm B.rainy day C.sunny day D.windy day 39.A.know B.hear C.see D.like 40.A.outside B.inside C.upstairs D.downstairs 41.A.door B.tree C.boy D.hole 42.A.around B.at C.over D.above 43.A.time capsule B.box C.hole D.ground 44.A.over there B.gone C.inside D.outside 45.A.bright B.loud C.flas
15、h D.crash 46.A.after B.to C.across D.over 47.A.appeared B.disappeared C.played D.slept 48.A.playground B.pool C.building D.room 49.A.above B.over C.cross D.through 50.A.around B.under C.inside D.outside 四、阅读理解四、阅读理解 A Lets Explore(探究探究)Nature Are you interested in animals and nature?Here comes your
16、CHANCE(机会)!Youth Explore has prepared you with a THREE-DAY WINTER PROGRAM.More information about the program is as follows:Program A Program B Dates:57 February,2019 Dates:2022 February,2019 Days:Monday to Wednesday Days:Wednesday to Friday Time:10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Time:10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Program cos
17、t：$230 dollars for members,$250 dollars for non-members Notes:1.NO FREE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED because of personal food differences.You can bring a lunch box or pay for lunch at our restaurants.2.Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning(警告)of snow storms.COME AND JOIN US NOW!51.When
18、will Program B start if there is a snowstorm on 20th February?A.Monday B.Tuesday C.Wednesday D.Thursday 52.How much should they pay if two members and one non-member join in the program?A.710 B.730 C.750 D.690 53.Why are free lunches not offered in the program?A.Because the lunches cost too much.B.B
19、ecause people have different tastes.C.Because there are many restaurants.D.Because they may bring lunch-boxes.B Jan walks to school.She usually walks to the end of the road and then goes up the hill,through the centre of town to PPC.School starts at 8:45 with morning assembly.Today is Friday,the bes
20、t day of the week.Jan likes Fridays because she has all her favourite classes English,Art,Spanish,and then History.“So?”Mrs Zinger,the History teacher,looks at her students.“How many of you finished your project and made a time capsule?”Jan holds up her hand and looks around.No one in the class has
21、their hands up.Oh no!Is she the only one who made the time capsule?Mrs Zinger smiles.“Very good,Jan.Is Jan the only person interested in history in this class?”Jans face turns red.Suddenly she feels very alone.“No.”Jan hears a boys voice from the back of the class.She turns and looks behind her.Mich
22、ael Green is holding up his hand.“I made one,Mrs Zinger.”He smiles at Jan.“Good,Michael.”Michael Green is the son of the owner of Kiwi Technology.Hes not a very popular boy because the parents of most of Jans classmates work for his father.Mrs Zinger stops smiling.“All right.The rest of you must mak
23、e your time capsules this weekend.Understood?”“Yes,Mrs Zinger,the class says.After class Jan sees Michael standing in the corridor.She walks up to him.“Hi,Michael.So what did you put in your time capsule?”“Nothing.“I dont understand.”“I didnt make a time capsule.”“But you said.”“I know.”“So why?”“I
24、know how it feels to be alone.”-Taken from The Time Capsule 54.Why does Jan like Fridays?A.Because she wont go to school tomorrow.B.Because she can meet Michael on Fridays.C.Because Fridays have lessons Jan likes.D.Because Jan hates Maths,PE and English 55.Jan felt _ when she found that she was the
25、only one who made a time capsule.A.excited B.surprised C.angry D.uncomfortable 56.What can we infer from the passage?A.Jan loves History but she hates Mrs Zinger,the History teacher.B.Some other students also made time capsules,but they didnt hold up their hands.C.Michael did make a time capsule and
26、 he just didnt want to tell Jan what was in it.D.Michael is a kind boy and he doesnt want anyone to be as lonely as him.56.Why did Michael tell a lie?A.Because he wasnt a very popular boy.B.Because he didnt want to be alone.C.Because he wasnt interested in History.D.Because he didnt want Jan to feel
27、 alone.C Queen Elizabeth II,the UKs longest-serving monarch(君主),died aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland,on Sept 8.Her eldest son,Charles has now become Britains new monarch,known as King Charles III,reported the BBC.The UK began a 10-day mourning period(哀悼期)on Sept 9.Flags flying from government
28、 buildings were half-staff(下半旗).People have been able to see the queens coffin(灵枢),first in Edinburgh and then in London.There it would lie in state for 4 days for people to pay their respects before the state funeral(国葬)on Sept 19,reported the BBC“Its just so heartbreaking,”said Laura Lang,from Geo
29、rgia,US,seeing the queens cortege(送葬队伍)pass her in Edinburgh.Look,I know the queen is Britain.But shes the queen of the world Laura told Sky News.In her 70-year reign(在位),the queen committed(致力于)her life to serving her country and Commonwealth.She supported over 600 charities(慈善机构)and had a close li
30、nk with the public,noted Sky News.In the UK,every Christmas day,people would tun on their TVs to listen to the queens Christmas speech.She sent heartfelt(真诚的)messages about important things,like togetherness.Her death has been felt across the globe.In Washington,the US flag was lowered to half staff
31、 to mark the passing of the queen.In a statement(声明),French President Emmanuel Macron said,“The woman who stood alongside the giants(巨人)of the 20th century on the path of history has left to join them.”58.What do we know about Queen Elizabeth II?A.Her funeral was set on Sept 9.B.Her eldest son took
32、over her position.C.Flags were half-staff for one day to mourn her.D.She became the UK monarch 96 years ago.59.What can we learn from Langs words?A.She doesnt take the queen as her role model B.The queen once wanted to rule the whole world.C.All countries should have such a queen.D.People all over t
33、he world respect the queen 60.What does the writer want to show by the example of Christmas speeches?A.The queen liked to do charity.B The queen loved giving speeches.C.The queen was close to the public.D.The queen often showed up on TV.61.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.Powerful countries
34、 of the 20th century.B.Other countries reactions to the queens death.C.How the giants in the world remember the queen.D.Why the passing of the queen is a pity.D Within three years,he won Chinas top sci-fi award-the Galaxy Awards-twice.Tianrui Shoufu,brought home the Best Online Sci-fi award for his
35、novels,Die On Mars,in 2019 and We Live in Nanjing,in 2021.At only 25 years old,he is already a leading figure among Chinas young generation of sci-fi writers.Many of these young sci-fi writers started as freelance online writers.So did Tianrui Shoufu.Among all kinds sci-fi writings,Tianruis works ar
36、e famous for their hardcore(硬核)style.There are many details of space engineering,radio communication and other technologies in his works,He even added a long bibliography(参考文献)list to his book.Die On Mars,citing papers about past designs.However,Tianrui Shoufu thinks hardcore is just one style and h
37、e might include more themes in his works in the future.“Many argue against each other on what real sci-fi is.Some hardcore sci-f fans look down upon soft sci-fi.But thats just killing the growing Chinese sci-fi”he said.Actually,it is cross-boundary writing that has become a trend in online sci-fi wo
38、rks by young writers,according to Tianrui Shoufu.Compared to traditional,the themes and elements(元素)in todays works have expanded a lot.Popular themes of other writings such as life,farming and ancient martial arts mecha(古武机甲)have all become parts of sci-fi works,too.“This is a good thing,”Tianrui S
39、houfu added“Cross-boundary means going beyond limits(超越限制),which helps sci-fi reach more readers.”62.What are Tianruis works famous for?A.Talking about personal experiences.B.Their special themes.C.Long bibliography lists at the end of all his books.D Being based on scientific knowledge.63.What is T
40、ianruis opinion on the development of Chinese sci-fi?A.Sci-fi should not have different styles.B.Soft sci-f should develop its own fans.C.We should be more open-minded about Chinese sci-f.D.Sci-fi fans cant decide on Chinese sci-fi.64.What is the new trend in online soi-fi among young writers?A.Fewe
41、r works on ancient subjects.B.Less focus on city life.C.Different kinds of themes.D.More traditional styles.65.What is the main focus of the story?A.The experience of a young sci-fi writer.B.The development of cross-boundary sci-fi in China.C.Die On Mars and We Live in Nanjing.D.How Tianruis life ch
42、anged with awards.五、词汇运用五、词汇运用 66.The book is one of the _(青少年)in our school.67.We are all looking forward to _(讨论)our travel plan.68.English is one of the most important _(语言)in the world.69.You should spend as much time as you can _(练习)speaking English.70.Simon is helpful,he often enjoys _(提供)me h
43、elp.71.Who do you think _(care)a lot about your health when you were young?72.I like reading this kind of _(week)magazine.73.Would you speak a little lower?You are talking most _(noise)of all.74.Millie is a good student.She is in the _(nine)grade this term.75.What an _(patient)person he is!He doesnt
44、 like to wait for anyone for long.六、阅读表达六、阅读表达 阅读短文并回答问题，每题答案不超过 10 个词。The way we spend our time can be divided into three groups or jars(罐子).These would be the necessary tasks jar,the voluntary tasks jar and the happiness jar.Every day,we spend time filling the necessary tasks jar.We fill this jar
45、with useful things like making money,doing housework,buying food and paying bills.We then fill another jar with voluntary tasks.These are things that we do for others,but we may not enjoy them.This jar is filled with tasks like taking children to activities and cooking family meals.Those jars are ve
46、ry important.If we dont fill them each day,our family wont run properly.However,we often forget to fill the third jar-the happiness jar.This is the jar that we fill with activities that make us happy.Is your happiness jar sometimes empty at the end of the day?We all have days like that.Between doing
47、 all the necessary and voluntary tasks,time flies by on some days,and before we know it,it is time for bed.That is why each day we try to fill our happiness jar.Most days,I fill mine by going to the ballroom dance(社交舞)class.Between the music,the dancing and the friendship among the students,I always
48、 leave classes happier than when I entered.Playing music is another way that I fill my happiness jar.This week,I was happy to take part in an orchestra(管弦乐队)practice at my church(教堂).A small group of us met to practice Christmas music for a church service.It was a time of fun,friendship and music ma
49、king.At the end of the evening,my happiness jar was full.Consider how your time is spent.Try to find ways to achieve a balance.At the end of the day hopefully weve done all we can to make sure that our happiness jar is filled.76.How many kinds of jars are mentioned in this passage?77.What will happe
50、n if we dont fill the necessary tasks jar and the voluntary tasks jar?78.Why do we often forget to fill the third jar?79.How does the writer fill her happiness jar?80.Do you think it important to fill the happiness jar?Why or why not?七、缺词填空七、缺词填空 根据短文内容和首字母提示，在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。在标有题号的横线上，完整写出空缺处所填单词的
