1、广东省深圳市新华中学2024-2025学年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试题一、完形填空Patrick Dan was 12 years old when he decided to do something different. He thought it could be fun to raise worms (养虫). He wanted to sell the worms to 1 to help them improve their fields. He could also sell the worms to fishermen. Then he 2 to do that. In sp
2、ring, Dan bought many worms. He put the worms in clean earth. He then put water and leaves there. When the worms got fat, Dan sold many of them. But one winter he did not put them in a warm place. The 3 weather killed all the worms.The next spring, Dan did that again. He bought more worms. He tried
3、his best to 4 them. Many people bought Dans worms. When winter came, Dan took the worms inside so they would stay 5 .However, one day, he suddenly got a(n) 6 . It was from the state of Chicago where he lived. It said, “Everyone who sells things has to 7 taxes (税)!” Dan made only 50 cents per day by
4、selling worms, but he still had to give part of that money to the state. Dan told many people in his town what had happened. He told them about his 8 . Later some people showed a video of their talk with Dan online. In the video, they said that the law was not 9 .To everyones great joy, the law was
5、10 changed. Children like Dan can now sell things without paying money to the state.1AscientistsBmusiciansCfarmersDinventors2AforgotBallowedCfinishedDstarted3AcoldBwindyCsunnyDrainy4Alook forBlook afterClook upDlook around5AthinBhappyCwetDwarm6AprizeBletterCnotebookDexample7AreceiveBcollectCpayDprot
6、ect8AluckBproblemCorderDrule9ArightBstrictCfoolishDexciting10AloudlyBpossiblyChardlyDfinally二、阅读理解Some problems are difficult to solve in our life. However, there are a lot of number expressions (表达) that can help. Today, I will talk about expressions about numbers.Sometimes we can “kill two birds w
7、ith one stone”. That is to say, we can complete two goals with only one effort or action. But we must remember that “two wrongs dont make a right”. If someone does something bad to you, you should not do the same to him.When I was a young child in school, I liked learning Maths. My teacher used to “
8、give me three cheers” when I did well in Maths, praising (赞扬) my hard work and good grades.When I was in high school, some of my friends once had trouble doing their schoolwork. In fact, they did not care if they could finish high school. But it seemed that they really got a surprise when they compl
9、eted their studies and graduated from high school. They were on cloud nine.Nine times out of ten, students who do well in school often find good jobs. Some people work in an office doing the same things every day at nine-to-five jobs. However, its good to know happiness at work isnt just about money
10、.11What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?AThe ways to find answers.BTwo problems are difficult to solve.CThe importance of working together.DThe meanings of two expressions about numbers.12When we ride a bike to a park instead of driving a ear, we can save money as well as protecting the env
11、ironment. Which expression can we use here?APut two and two together.BTwo heads are better than one.CKill two birds with one stone.DTwo wrongs dont make a right.13What do the underlined words “on cloud nine” mean?ASad.BJoyful.CSurprised.DAfraid.14Which of the following is TRUE?AStudents who study we
12、ll often find good jobs.BWhen someone hurts you, you should hurt him back.CAll problems can be solved easily with number expressions.DThe writers favourite subject was Maths when he was young.15Whats the main purpose of the passage?ATo encourage us to study hard.BTo show different meanings of “two”.
13、CTo introduce some interesting number expressions.DTo tell us some ways of solving some Maths problems.Yesterday, Peter had a wonderful trip with his parents on the Ferris wheel (摩天轮) in Baoan Coastal Cultural Park. He was so amazed at the new city landmark that he wanted to know more about the Ferr
14、is wheel. So he looked it up in an encyclopedia online.In 1892, some leaders from Chicago planned a fair. They wanted it to be the greatest fair ever. It would show the newest ideas in science, business and art. They also wanted to build something amazing at the fair. The Eiffel Tower had been built
15、 three years before in France. The Chicago leaders wanted something even more impressive. So they asked people to send in designs.G. W. Ferris was a young engineer. He heard about the fair. He wanted to attract visitors to the fair, so he decided to design a big wheel made of steel (钢). The wheel wa
16、s 250 feet across. Large cars hung from the end of each spoke (车轮辐). Each car carried 60 people in a big circle through the air.On May 1, 1893, the fair opened. People from around the world came to see the latest inventions. They felt the heat of new electric stoves. They stood in the cool wind of s
17、mall fans. They even saw a machine that washed the dishes.Ferriss wheel was the main attraction at the Chicago Fair. People stood in line to ride on it. They wanted to see the fairgrounds from the wheels highest point. As the wheel turned upward, some people were afraid. Others were thrilled at what
18、 they saw below. Fountains shone in the sunlight. Flags waved in the wind. A train snaked through the grounds. At night, coloured lights lit up the sky.Today we call these smaller wheels “Ferris wheels”.16How did Peter get more information about the Ferris wheel?ABy reading books.BBy visiting Chicag
19、o.CBy getting on the Internet.DBy asking his parents for help.17What do we know about the Chicago Fair and the Ferris wheel?AThe Chicago Fair opened in 1892.BThe Chicago Fair was very popular at that time.CPeople were not interested in the Ferris wheel at the fair.DG. W. Ferris designed the Ferris w
20、heel with his brother.18Why did Ferris design the Ferris wheel in Chicago?ATo get rich and famous.BTo attract visitors to the fair.CTo show off his math skills.DTo create the tallest building in the world.19What does the underlined word “thrilled” in Paragraph 5 mean?AExcited.BBored.CCalm.DWorried.2
21、0Whats the passage mainly about?AAn amazing Chicago fair.BA wonderful engineer and inventor.CAn intelligent and hard-working student.DThe history of the Ferris wheel we name today.Are you able to hang (悬挂) clothes? Are you able to put a nail (钉子) into the wall? For many people, doing these things is
22、 quite easy. But how do people who have trouble using their hands do these things? Well, they can use artificial (人造的) hands to help them out.In Suzhou, some engineers are busy making a special hand better. The special hand is helpful and people can control it with the electrical signals (电信号) which
23、 come from their bodies.These engineers hope to make it much better for Xu Min, who lost her right forearm in an accident in 1992. The woman wore the hand to take part in the Cybathlon Challenges in February. She finished tasks like hanging clothes, putting a nail into the wall and taking a nail out
24、 of the wall.“These things are common in our daily lives and people want to test if the special hand, which was created by humans, can work just like a real hand,” Xu said. Because she won the competition (比赛) in February, she was more confident about entering the October global finalsCybathlon 2024
25、 in Zurich, Switzerland.Cybathlon is the top event in the area. The event was first held in 2016. It takes place every four years. The competition tries to create a world without difficulty for people like Xu. In October, the competition will draw many teams from across the world.Xu was a little ner
26、vous about competing with other people and companies from her country and other places. However, she and her team wanted to show their new product and how humans and machines could work together. Xu said she couldnt wait to get the hand ready and start the training.21How did the writer start the pas
27、sage?ABy telling a story.BBy asking questions.CBy showing numbers.DBy showing famous peoples words.22What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?ASuzhou.BThe signal.CThe body.DThe special hand.23What does the fifth paragraph mainly tell us?ASome rules about Cybathlon.BSome information
28、 about Cybathlon.CThe places where Cybathlon was held.DThe importance of taking part in Cybathlon.24Match the time with the event.a. In 1992.b. In 2016.c. In 2024.The first Cybathlon.The October global finals.Xu lost her right forearm.A-b, -c, -aB-a, -c, -bC-c, -b, -aD-b, -a, -c25What would be the b
29、est title for the passage?ADtsabled peoples daily lives.BWinning the Cybathlon Challenges.CThe Man-made hands for the disabled.DSome outstanding engineers in Suzhou.以下是一则短文，请阅读短文，并从文后的六个选项中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。You probably know math helps kids with their thinking. 26 The more kids learn math, the
30、more easily they will work in the future. Why should you get your kid to study math right away? 27 Math is good for the brain. It can help a kid think better and do well in class. 28 Little by little, he or she will enjoy studying more and more.Math can make a child creative too. Just like reading,
31、studying math can introduce kids to a whole new world as they get to try new ways to solve math problems. It makes them think more clearly. 29 In fact, many jobs have one thing in common. They all use math in the same way. Kids will be more interested when they see how useful math is in different ar
32、eas. Learning math in school can help them get exciting jobs in the future.Math teaches kids life skills. 30 Math helps them solve problems and do some things in their daily lives. For example, using math, they can know how much money they need to save for a toy they want, or measure (测量) the right
33、amount of flour and sugar when baking cookies.AHere are some reasons.BHow can kids learn math well?CMath can make kids interested in some jobs.DThen he or she can get good grades in school.EKids of all ages can learn important life skills from math lessons.FHowever, there are actually many good thin
34、gs about math you dont know.下面的材料AF是一些建议，请根据下面五位年轻人在筹备自己的生日派对时遇到的问题，帮他们选择合适的建议。 31 . Judy plans to have her birthday party next week. However, she doesnt know how to invite her friends to the party. She needs help. 32 . Paul invited about fifteen friends to come to his birthday party. He wants to ma
35、ke his friends enjoy themselves by eating something delicious, but he doesnt know what he should prepare. 33 . Rita wants to make her birthday party interesting and exciting. She wants to play some games with her friends at the party. But she doesnt know what games are the most interesting for them.
36、 34 . Mike wants to do something to thank his parents and friends at his birthday party, but he doesnt know what to do. 35 . Sally will invite her friends to her birthday party. But she doesnt know how to clean the house after the party.AA simple “thank you” will be great, and you can sing a song fo
37、r your parents and friends. I believe they will be happy when they see what you do.BCard games, hide-and-seek and musical chairs are interesting and popular with many people. You can play any of these games with your friends. Also, you can prepare a prize for the winner.C Its a good idea to ask some
38、 of your friends to help you clean the house. Dont always ask your parents to do that for you. After all, that is your own work.DWhy not buy some snacks and drinks? You can also ask your mother to cook for you if she cooks very well. I believe your friends will love them and enjoy themselves.E. You
39、can invite all of your friends to come to your party. The more friends you invite, the more interesting your party will be.F. There are many ways to do it. You can leave messages, call them or write to them. Dont forget to tell them when and where you will have the party.三、短文填空根据短文内容，用所给单词的适当形式填空，未提
40、供单词的根据上下文填入适当的词。Lang Lang was born on June 14, 1982 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. He is one of the most famous 36 (music) in the world. He is popular because of his intelligence and love for music.When Lang Lang was two and a half years old, he liked a famous cartoon, Tom and Jerry. One day, he wa
41、tched Tom playing the piano on TV, and then he became interested in it. From then on, he enjoyed 37 (play) his fathers old piano. Soon he could play a short tune (曲子) by 38 (he). His father was really 39 (surprise) and began to let him take piano lessons.When he was three, Lang Lang learned the pian
42、o 40 Zhu Yafen, a famous music teacher. Two years later, he took part in 41 competition for the first time and won first prize. After that, he 42 (give) the first concert of his life. In his 43 (twenty), Mr. Obama invited him to play the piano at the White House. Lang Lang played the song My Motherl
43、and. When the concert was over, he said to the reporter, “I chose this song 44 I love China.”Now, lots of people love his beautiful music. He is really a born artist! We are all proud of him. More importantly, Lang Lang encourages millions of young people 45 (learn) classical music (古典音乐)!四、书面表达46你们
44、学校正在举办“谁是最伟大的人”的投票活动。假如你是李华，请根据以下调查结果写一份调查报告，汇报同学们的选择和理由，并阐述你自己的观点和原因。Results30%45%25%Names达芬奇钱学森沈括Basic information意大利画家，发明家，工程师。1911年12月11日出生于上海；2009年10月31日在北京逝世宋朝最著名的科学家之一。Reasons要求：1100词左右（给出部分不计入总词数）；2要点齐全，可适当发挥；3条理清晰，语句通顺，意义连贯，书写规范；4文中不得出现真实姓名和校名。参考词汇：达芬奇 Da Vinci；朝代 dynasty；梦溪笔谈Dream Brook Sketch；航空航天工业 aerospace industryDear Students,Recently, our school has made a survey on “The Greatest Person in My Mind” among 200 students. _Yours,Li Hua试卷第9页，共9页
