1、2017 学年第一学期八年级第二次月考试卷英 语亲爱的同学：欢迎你参加考试！本试卷总分 100 分。考试时间 90 分钟。做题时请认真审题，积极思考，细心答题，发挥你的最好水平, 祝你成功！第 1 部分 听力部分（15 分) 第一节：听对话，选图片。（本题有 5 小题，每小题 1 分，共 5 分）1. How does Lily study English after school?A. B. C.2. Which animal does the girl think is in danger? A. B.C.3. How will the woman travel to Guangzhou?
2、A. B. C.4. What sport does the boy like best?A. B. C.5. When did John get to school?A. B. C.第二节：听较长对话，选择答案。（本题有 5 小题，每小题 1 分，共 5 分）听下面一段对话，回答第 6-7 两个小题。6. Whats the novel about?A. Life in Chinese society. B. Life in American society. C. Life in English society.7. What does the woman think of the nov
3、el?A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Difficult.听下面一段对话，回答第 8-10 三个小题。8. What was Peter doing when the accident happened?A. Talking with Anna. B. Waiting to cross the road. C. Waiting for the bus.9. What was the weather like when the accident happened?A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.10. When did the acciden
4、t happen?A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 第三节：听独白，完成信息记录表。（本题有 5 小题，每小题 1 分，共 5 分）A trip to 11 .Population 12 millionPeople 13 and helpfulYou should visit 14 .What does the writer think of the city? A 15 city.11. A. New York B. London C. Paris12. A. 6 B. 7 C. 813. A. kind B. lovely C. fri
5、endly14. A. parks B. museums C. gardens15. A. beautiful B. clean C. busy第二部分 笔试部分 （85 分）二、单项选择（本题有 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）16. -Whats your mother, Mike?-She is_university teacher in our city.A. a B. an C. the D. /17. -Steve, you look tired! Whats the matter?-I couldnt sleep well all night, because the
6、factory made much_.A. music B. voice C. sound D. noise18. - Jenny, shall we go to see the film Coco?- Good idea. It is so popular that Im really_.A. tired B. relaxed C. interested D. bored19. - I want to go to Australia this winter holiday, but it will take about 15 hours by plane. -It is really a l
7、ong _. You need to find something interesting to do.A. meeting B. journey C. concert D. business20. -“School safety” problem is getting_. - I think so. The school must do something more to improve the situation. A. better B. smaller C. easier D. worse 21. The news about a lost boy got around the cit
8、y_through We-chat and we found him in a few hours. A. quickly B. loudly C. slowly D. carefully22. -Its getting cold, and so many students get a cold.-Yes, we should keep doing exercise and_ourselves. A. look at B. look for C. look up D. look after23. -How was your school sports meeting?-Everything w
9、as good, except the weather. I was running _ it rained.A. after B. when C. before D. until24. -I called you this time yesterday but nobody answered it.-I_tomatoes with my grandparents on the farm.A. picks B. is picking C. was picking D. will pick25. -Im sorry I forgot to bring your book back.-Well,_
10、. You can give it to me next time. A. bad luck B. with pleasure C. never mind D. sounds good三、完形填空（本题有 15 小题，每小题 1 分，共 15 分） 阅读下面短文, 掌握大意，然后从所给的 A、B、C 、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。 Two years ago, I got to know a poor lady named Daisy. She got up early because she had to clean one of the streets in our town ever
11、y 26 . Sometimes when she was free at home in the evening, I went to visit her and gave her something she needed. One day she asked me if I could have 27 and some food for dinner at a restaurant near her home. I 28 OK, because I thought I was her best friend. 29 the way to the restaurant, I began to
12、 worry. I knew that she had little money, but I was afraid I must hurt her if I 30 the dinner. There were many people in the restaurant and all of them had their dinner 31 .There was a big smile around everyones face. Daisy told me to sit and drink coffee by the window. Then she went into the 32 . I
13、 didnt know what happened. After about 20 minutes, I saw her come out with some food in 33 hand. It looked very nice. Then we started to enjoy the 34 food together. She told me that the restaurant allowed people to work for a meal 35 they had no money. For example, they can wash the dishes. The 36 a
14、lso might give them a free meal if they were not able to work. I 37 remember the beautiful evening I shared with Daisy. We had a meal, and Daisy paid for it by her work. I felt sorry but said 38 to her. In fact she was really happy. The moon 39 bright, and Daisys smile was as bright as the moon.I am
15、 thinking that life cannot be easy to us, but we can still do something for our friends and other people. The world will be 40 if everybody shares happiness with others.( )26. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. night( )27. A. tea B. milk C. coffee D. water( )28. A. spoke B. talked C. told D. said
16、( )29. A. On B. In C. By D. At( )30. A. ask for B. pay for C. search for D. care for ( )31. A. sadly B. carefully C. happily D. quietly( )32. A. kitchen B. garden C. office D. hall( )33. A. my B. her C. his D. your( )34. A. cheap B. expensive C. delicious D. healthy( )35. A. or B. if C. so D. but( )
17、36. A. bank B. theater C. restaurant D. cinema( )37. A. still B. hardly C. never D. already( )38. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing( )39. A. looked B. smelled C. sounded D. felt( )40. A. safer B. better C. wider D. bigger 四、阅读理解（本题有 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的 A、B 、C 、D 四个选项中
18、选出一个最佳选项。ALinda9:00Its fantastic! On Saturday I was in the British Museum for three hours. On Sunday I visited Tower Bridge. Where were you over the weekend? Tell me your news!Sophia9:30Glad youre having a great holiday. I was in the Summer Palace in Beijing on Saturday. I was there for a flower sho
19、w. It was amazing! And there were lots of people. But on Sunday it was rainy and I wasnt very well. I stayed in bed for a whole day.Jack11:00I wasnt at home over the weekend. On Saturday I was in Paris for a trip. It was a lovely, warm day and I had a picnic with friends. It was great! Sunday was bo
20、ring. It took me five hours to get back home.Kate11:20On Saturday I was at Heathrow Airport. I met a friend there and we talked together for two hours. I was very happy. On Sunday I was in Sydney for a concert. There was a lot of snow in Australia. And it was windy and cold!41. Where did Linda spend
21、 her holiday?A. In Australia. B. In England. C. In China. D. In France.42. What season was it in Australia at that time?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.43. Who didnt go out on Sunday?A. Linda. B. Sophia. C. Jack. D. Kate. BBeing with family is an important part of Christmas. Sadly, many p
22、eople are not able to see their family because they live too far away.There are lots of parties for people who cant go home for Christmas in Beijing. To make sure nobody is lonely*, on Christmas Eve, we Chinese will ask people from many different countries to their homes. They bring some food or dri
23、nks that they have in their countries at Christmas. For example, a friend from Australia can make something Australian to add* to the dinner. It is summer in Australia at the moment, so fruit is a popular Christmas food. A mango and avocado* salad is a good choice, because that is something Australi
24、ans usually make for Christmas at home.It is exciting to try all the different foods. A German can make a potato salad, while an Italian makes pasta. There is French bread, tasty cheese, and chocolate. They can also eat pizza, roast chicken, olives and salami. It is a feast!A Colombian shares a spec
25、ial drink with everyone and another Colombian lady will teach people how to dance the Salsa!At midnight everybody hugs* and wishes each other a merry Christmas. After that they sing and dance to Christmas songs.When you miss being with your family, it is nice to meet some new people, try some new fo
26、od and celebrate Christmas in Beijing.44. Why are many people not able to meet with their family?A. Because they are too busy to go home. B. Because they stay too far away to go home. C. Because they like eating the food in Beijing. D. Because they want to make more friends. 45. What do Australians
27、usually have for Christmas at home?A. A mango and avocado. B. A potato salad. C. A cheese cake. D. A special drink. 46. What does the underlined word “feast” mean? A. A quiet day. B. A good present. C. A big meal. D. A special festival.47. We can probably read the passage in a_.A. guide book B. stor
28、y book C. science book D. magazineCOn weekends and holidays, when many Chinese teenagers* learn things like painting and piano, kids of their age in the United States are spending most of their time playing sports.According to Time for Kids, more US students join the sports clubs these years. Famili
29、es spend over 10 % of their money on their childrens sports life. The sports economy* grew by 55% at the end of 2016, according to Winter Green Research. Alex, a 16-year-old boy, has played baseball for many years. He plays it every two days. He told TEENS that his family spends over $1,200 (7,950 y
30、uan) on the things he needs for the sport and $300 on training each year.Tristan, 17, from California, also plays baseball. He plays for the All Star Academy. He pays about $50 for every lesson he takes. His family support* him a lot. “My mom drives me to every practice, every game,” he said. Playin
31、g sports can bring many advantages. Students can take part in competitions*. The top players in these competitions usually get full scholarships* for college. Robert, 17, a runner at Mercy High School, is one of them. Robert runs three seasons a year. He has won the State Open and other competitions
32、 many times. “I put 500 miles on my legs last summer,” he said.On the other hand, there are disadvantages about playing sports. Studies show that early learning in one sport can possibly make you hurt. And too much cost is a big burden* for poor families, reported Time for Kids.48. The writer wants
33、to tell us _ in paragraph 1. A. Chinese teenagers dont like doing sports B. American students are good at painting C. Chinese students work harder than American studentsD. American students spend more time on sports 49. What does Robert mean by saying “I put 500 miles on my legs last summer”?A. Robe
34、rt became much heavier last summer.B. Robert won many competitions lat summer. C. Robert spent lots of time practicing last summer.D. Robert got much money from running last summer.50. According to the passage, it may not be a good idea to _.A. learn a sport at an early ageB. take part in sports com
35、petitionsC. learn things like painting and pianoD. run too much in summer51. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage？A. American families spend most of their money on their childrens sports life.B. Some American families may find it difficult to support their kids in sports.C. Most families
36、 in the USA spend over $1,200 on sports training every year. D. American students can go to college for free if they do sports every day. DOne of the children, Mary, is a thin little girl. Her parents passed away* when she was 10.She has to live with Mr Craven, an uncle she has never met before. Mr
37、Craven has many gardens. One of them is closed because his wife passed away inside it. Mary finds the garden and it becomes a special place for her. There she meets with friends, plays with animals and enjoys nature.One day, Mary saw a boy sitting in a tree. On his shoulder was a squirrel*. Around h
38、im were several birds and rabbits. The animals were all listening to the boys song.“Dont come any closer,” the boy said.“The animals will run away.” Mary stopped walking. “Hi. Im Dickon. Pleased to meet you,” he said. “Im Mary. Happy to meet you, too,” said Mary. “Mary, wheres your garden?” asked Di
39、ckon.Mary knew then that she couldnt keep her garden to herself forever. “Dickon,” Mary said. “Can you keep a secret?” “I always keep secrets,” he said. “Dont tell anybody. I stole* a garden.” “What do you mean you stole a garden?” “Well, this garden has been closed for many years. Mr Craven said th
40、at nobody could go into the garden. I found that garden myself. Its dying because nobody has taken care of it in years.” “All right, Mary. Show me the garden. If anybody can make it green and beautiful again, I can.”Mary then led Dickon to the secret garden. Dickon looked around and around. He was j
41、ust as amazed as Mary was to see the garden. “It is a strange, pretty place!”They worked all day long that sunny day. They moved away unwanted grass and leaves. They planted seeds* and flowers and they watered them day after day. 52. What do we know about the girl named Mary?A. She lived with her pa
42、rents. B. She knew Mr Graven very well. C. She liked getting close to nature. D. She has a lot of gardens.53. Why did the boy ask Mary not to come closer?A. He didnt like the girl. B. He thought it was a garden of his own. C. He was singing a song. D. He wanted the animals to stay longer.54. Which c
43、an be the best title of the passage? A. Mary and Dickon B. A secret garden C. Two lonely children D. A closed garden55. How will Mr Graven feel when he finds the garden is different? Why?_五、词汇运用（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，共 15 分）A. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。56. William felt a little sad because he made a few in t
44、he English exam. 57. You should the school rules, or your teacher will be angry.58. We played basketball Class One yesterday, and finally won.59. I dont like getting up early in the morning, in winter.60. My aunt goes to Hongkong _ a month to do shopping on weekends. B. 根据短文内容和所给中文提示，用单词的正确形式完成以下短文。
45、每空不限一词。Last Sunday we had a good time. I went to the gym with my 61 (同班同学 ), Alice and Tony. Because it was not far from our home, Alice advised us to ride hello-bikes there and we 62 (同意). Along the way we talked and sang. It was 63 (令人愉快的).All of us like riding the hello-bikes in our city. There a
46、re about 46 million active users of the hello-bikes. The greatest advantage is that we can 64 (容易地) find one and never worry about where to park it. And the price of one trip is 65 (低的) than that of driving a car. Whats more, bikes dont need oil, so they wont produce any 66 (污染) and will make our society greener and cleaner. At the same time, we can keep fit by riding bikes. 67 (然而), there are some problems. For example, some people break bikes and even 68 (扔)
