2023-2024学年译林版八年级英语下学期第一次月考试卷（含答案解析）

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2023-2024学年八年级下学期第一次月考

英语试卷

注意事项：

1．考试时间：100分钟，试卷满分：100分。本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。

3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

4．测试范围：Unit 1-Unit 2（译林版八年级下册）。

5．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

选择题（共50分）

一、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

1．________ six-minute cartoon Reflect tells the story of Bianca, ________ Disney’s first plus-size female character.

A．The; 不填           B．The; the           C．A; a           D．A; 不填

2．Mr Brown together with his family_______ Sanya for a few weeks.

A．have been in        B．have been to        C．has been in        D．has left

3．He stayed in the ________ island day after day, but he never felt ________.

A．lonely, alone      B．lonely, lonely          C．alone, lonely           D．alone, alone

4．We ________ six days a week, but now we have ________ five days a week.

A．used work, got used to working

B．are used to work, got used to work

C．used to working, used to working

D．used to work, got used to working

5．Jack ________ Rose in 1998. That is to say, they ________ for 15 years.

A．got married with; have got married

B．got married to; have married

C．married; have been married   

D．married to; have been married

6．It is half a year ________ they met each other last time.

A．until                 B．before                    C．while                     D．since

7．If there is ________ pollution, the air in our city will be ________ dirtier.

A．less; more          B．less; much              C．more; much            D．more; more

8．Look! ________ the roller coaster________!

A．How high speed; is moving                   

B．What high speed; is moving

C．How high speed; is moving at               

D．What high speed; is moving at

9．—Look! The man at the gate ________ be our headmaster. He is always standing there every morning.

—No, it ________ be him. He is holding a meeting in the office now.

A．must; can’t        B．must; mustn’t         C．can’t; can’t             D．can’t; mustn’t

10．—She’s just back from work, ________ she? —________. She’s cooking supper in the kitchen.

A．hasn’t, Yes       B．isn’t, No                C．has, No                  D．isn’t, Yes

11．We had a really hard time last year. ________, it is gone and tomorrow is another day.

A．Whenever        B．Anyway                 C．Therefore               D．Although

12．Everyone except Tom and Mike ________ Wuxi before.

A．has gone to       B．have been to           C．has been to             D．have gone to

13．They are ________ little kids that they are hardly seen among so many people.

A．so                    B．such                       C．very                       D．quite

14．Yesterday Millie ________ me her dictionary and said I could ________ it for a week.

A．lent; borrow        B．borrowed; have        C．borrowed; keep        D．lent; keep

15．—Would you mind if I open the window?

—________. I’ve got a cold.

A．You’d better not        B．Never mind        C．Of course not        D．All right

二、完形填空（共15小题；毎小题1分，满分15分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Every morning, I walked past a security guard (保安). He greeted     16     that walked by him. I wondered     17     he knew so many people by their first names. The first few times I saw him, I didn’t say     18     back to him when he greeted me. I was lost     19     my own world.

One Monday he     20    , “How was your weekend?“ I told him about my visit to my sick, elderly     21    . “The time I     22     with my mother is so precious（珍贵）, because I know that each time could be the last. ”

He told me how sorry he was for my mother’s sickness.

He shared how he had lost a parent to illness, too. “I     23     what you are going through. I     24     my father every day. ”

As I walked away, I realized I did not even know his     25    . The following     26    , I asked, “What’s your name?” He answered, “Gary”. I said, “I’m Deborah”. After that, we talked several times a week. We     27     stories about our weekend, our dreams, and our families.

Gary got another job and moved away. It’s been years     28     I last spoke to him,     29     it seems like just yesterday we talked.

I     30     at what became a friendship of sharing stories from the heart.

    When you say hello to a stranger you become a pebble (鹅卵石) in the pond (池塘). With each ripple (涟漪) you create, you spread love that continues to give. Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today. You will give the gift that keeps on giving.

16．A．everyone         B．someone           C．anyone                   D．no one

17．A．what               B．when                  C．where                     D．how

18．A．hello               B．sorry                  C．thank you               D．excuse me

19．A．on                  B．at                          C．in                             D．to

20．A．said                B．told                       C．talked                   D．asked

21．A．father              B．mother               C．brother                  D．sister

22．A．take                B．cost                       C．pay                        D．spend

23．A．imagine         B．understand         C．remember             D．believe

24．A．think about   B．think over          C．think out                D．think of

25．A．job                 B．age                        C．address                   D．name

26．A．day                 B．week                      C．month                    D．year

27．A．told                B．made                     C．shared                    D．argued

28．A．until               B．since                      C．before                    D．after

29．A．yet                  B．and                        C．so                            D．then

30．A．look over        B．look forward       C．look back             D．look up

三、阅读理解（共20小题;每小题1分, 满分20分）

请认真阅读下列材料, 从材料后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

31．The news above is all about ________.

A．invention         B．laws                       C．environment           D．achievements(成就)

32．The idea of the Dyson Zone is to ________.

A．introduce a new invention

B．show how clever Dyson is

C．provide users with more air

D．protect people from pollution

33．The best heading(标题) for the second news would be ________.

A．Two-wheeled Solution(解决方法)

B．An Environmentally-friendly(环保的) Bicycle

C．Serious Climate Change

D．Cars vs Bicycles

34．Why did the UN suggest riding bikes more often?

A．Because it is a lot better for health.

B．Because it will cause less greenhouse gas.

C．Because riding bikes is much cheaper than driving cars.

D．Because it can attract(吸引) more attention to bicycle-sharing services.

35．It’s clear that ________.

A．China planted a lot of trees on March 11, 2022

B．China doesn’t have to worry about grass and any more

C．China taught many people how to plant trees

D．China improved a lot in the field of land-greening

B

When I walked into the house after school, I found my dad at home.

“What are you doing home already?” I asked casually.

“Andrew, I was laid off (解雇) today,” he answered quietly.

I was sure he was joking. “No, you weren’t. Why are you really home?”

Then I noticed his expression and realized he was telling the truth. My father has always been a hard worker and was proud of himself on his career (职业). My father’s unemployment (失业) created many changes in our lives. He was home all day, which meant my bed had to be made, my room cleaned up, and my homework done right after school. I would come home every day to find him at the computer searching for jobs. I began to notice how down he seemed, and how losing his job had affected (影响) his self-esteem (自尊心), though he tried to be optimistic (乐观). He asked my brother and me to spend less money. I gave up my pocket money, though it wasn’t much, felt like the right thing to do. I also found a part-time job.

After several difficult months of searching, my dad decided to go in a totally different direction. He explained that he never wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own business. Day by day, I watched him build it, and I admired (羡慕) how much time and energy he spent on it.

One evening I asked if he needed help. “Only if it doesn’t interfere (妨碍) with school,” he said, which sounded like a yes.

I showed up at his office the next afternoon, and most afternoons after that for two months. I always knew he was a hard worker, but watching him in action really touched me. Although this was one of the worst experiences for our family, it taught me a lot about dealing with adversity. Now I know that through clever problem-solving, I can always find plans, ask for help, and take risks.

36．When the father was laid off, he ________.

A．was angry with his boss

B．didn’t care about it at all

C．couldn’t accept the fact easily

D．was as happy as usual

37．We can know from the passage that ________.

A．it was not easy for the father to find a new job

B．the father asked his sons to give up their pocket money

C．the father found a good job when he changed his direction

D．Andrew and his brother helped his father set up his business

38．The underlined word “adversity” in the last paragraph probably means ________.

A．terrible feelings       B．bad situations          C．low feelings      D．old ideas

39．What has Andrew learned from his father?

A．The spirit (精神) of solving problems in a clever way

B．The skills of searching the Internet.

C．The experience of saving money.

D．The rich business skills.

40．Which sentence can best describe their experience?

A．Practice makes perfect.

B．Danger is the touchstone (试金石) of life.

C．Growing up in adversity.

D．The miracle (奇迹) is in bad luck.

C

Here is the story of a drop in the bucket(九牛一毛).

During the Han Dynasty, there was a historian(史官) named Sima Qian. One day, the emperor(皇帝) received a message from northern China. It said that the general(将军) Li Ling had given in(投降) to the enemy. The emperor was very angry with Li Ling. But Sima Qian didn’t say a word.

The emperor asked Sima Qian what he thought about the matter. He answered, “The enemy has 80,000 soldiers, but Li has only 5,000 men. He has been fighting hard for more than ten days. Li only gave in because they had run out of food. I believe he is waiting for another chance to attack.”

When the emperor heard his words, he got even angrier. He sentenced Sima Qian to castration(宫刑). Sima Qian felt so humiliated(受辱的) that he once wanted to kill himself. But in a letter to his friend, he wrote, “If I were to die now, it would be like one of nine cows losing one hair. I don’t want to die like a nobody. I will first finish the history book that I am writing.”

Later, Sima Qian did finish the book, Records of the Grand Historian(《史记》). It became one of the most famous books ever written in China.

41．Who is Sima Qian in this passage?

A．An emperor.     B．A general.              C．A historian.             D．A soldier.

42．Why was the emperor angry with Li Ling?

A．Because Li gave in to the enemy.

B．Because Li killed Sima Qinn.

C．Because Li didn’t say a word.

D．Because Li received a message from northern China.

43．Which of the following is TRUE according to the third paragraph?

A．Li only gave in because they were afraid of their enemy.

B．Li was perhaps waiting for another chance to attack.

C．Li has been fighting hard for more than ten weeks.

D．Li had more soldiers than the enemy.

44．What can we know from the last two paragraphs?

A．Sima Qian killed himself.

B．Sima Qian continued his work.

C．Sima Qian’s friend stopped him from killing himself.

D．Sima Qian’s friend finished the famous books.

45．What do you think of Sima Qian?

A．He is strong-minded and hard-working.

B．He is humorous and generous.

C．He is kind and helpful.

D．He is polite and clever.

D

When the air is polluted we wear masks to protect our lungs(肺). What about bees and butterflies? They can’t wear masks.

New Scientist magazine recently reported findings from James Ryalls and his team at the University of Reading, UK. Their study found that air pollution is harmful(有害的) to pollinators(传花粉者)-insects like bees and butterflies. They can’t smell flowers because of the pollution.

Pollinators are important. They spread pollen(花粉) among plants with flowers. This helps the flower produce seed and fruit. Without pollinators, farms cannot make food. We all need pollinators.

To do their study, Ryalls’ team built eight areas. Then, they piped(吹送) nitrogen oxide(氧化氮) and ozone(臭氧) into six of these areas. The other two areas had normal air. They were the control group.

“The results were much more severe(严重的) than we thought,” said Ryalls. The levels of pollution in their tests were similar to “normal road traffic”. In such conditions, 70 percent fewer insects entered the area. Once they were there, they didn’t hang around. Visits to flowers decreased by up to 90 percent.

Scientists explained that gases like nitrogen oxide and ozone can break down the scents(气味) of flowers. This makes it hard for insects to find their food.

Maybe the most terrible thing is that the researchers created pollution levels that were legal(合法的) in the UK. Shannon Olsson, a scientist in India, called the results “important” because they show that “safe” levels of pollution keep pollinators away.

“Air pollution is another stress on insects,” said Ryalls. “That adds to all the other stresses causing their numbers to decline(减少).”

46．What problem may air pollution cause to pollinators?

A．They may have less food to eat.

B．They may eat more fruit and vegetables.

C．They can’t smell flowers, so they spread(传播) less pollen.

D．They may stop flowers giving out scents.

47．How did the scientists do the research?

A．They recorded(记录) insects’ activities on farms next to busy roads.

B．They brought clean air to places with severe air pollution.

C．They piped nitrogen oxide and ozone into eight areas.

D．They compared(比较) insect behavior in areas with polluted air and normal air.

48．What happened to pollinators in areas with air pollution?

A．They found food more easily.

B．They could not find each other.

C．They hung out(外出) more often.

D．They visited flowers less.

49．What does Paragraph 7 show?

A．Pollinators will only work in a “safe” environment.

B．Even “safe” levels of pollution influence(影响) pollinators badly.

C．The law will have less control over air pollution.

D．An environment that is safe for insects is not safe for humans.

50．What is the experiment in the passage mainly about?

A．The influence of air pollution on pollinating insects.

B．Different levels of air pollution in the UK.

C．Stresses that insects are facing.

D．Causes of air pollution in big cities.

非选择题（共50分）

四、填空（共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）

A）请根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词,使句子意思完整正确,并将答案填写在答题卡相应横线上。

51．It’s not hard for you to _______（实现）your dream if you put your heart into it.

52．He spent about 100 _______ (美元) buying this pair of shoes last week.

53．I _______（想念）my parents when I studied abroad.

54．Mum decided to buy a _______（几个）of handbags for her friends.

55．Tom always dreams of _______（放松）himself by taking a walk along the beaches.

B）请根据句子意思,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡相应横线上。

56．There is no need to watch this film because we _______ (watch) it.

57．There are some big shopping malls in the _______ (south) part of the city.

58．I’m sorry to hear that his grandpa has been _______ (die) for half a year.

59．He got up late this morning, so he hurried _______ (catch) the bus to work.

60．_______ (far) down at the bottom of the page, you can find other information about the city.

61．The child _______ (eat) up all the food on the plate. Now there isn’t anything on it.

62．Members with young children often found it _______ (possible) to attend evening meetings.

63．The UK has lots of _______ (nature) sights like the Lake District.

64．I think Sweeney Todd is one of the best _______ (music) in the last 15 years.

65．As a mountain climber, Aron is used to _______ (take) risks.

C）短文首字母填空（共10小题;每小题1分, 满分10分）

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。（每空一词）

Do you like travelling? Do you often travel in your holidays? Travelling is i    66     and exciting, but it is not if you get sick. So what can you do to stay h    67    ? There are three things you should remember when you travel: relax, sleep and eat w    68    .

First, when you travel, there are so many places to v   69   : museums, shops and parks. You may s    70     most of your days walking around these places. You may be very tired after a few hours. If this is the way you feel, you should take a good rest.

Second, sleep is also i    71    . You may want to stay out late at night. In many cities, the nightlife can be very exciting. Then you should plan to sleep for an h    72     in the day.

T    73    , if you want to stay in good health, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. When you are in a new country, you may want to try new foods, but you need to be c    74     about how much you eat. Lots of rich (油腻的) food isn’t good for you.

So, remember these! If you want to enjoy your holiday, take good care of y    75    . Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.

六、书面表达（满分25分）

76．某英文报举办以“家乡的变化”为主题的征文活动。请你根据下表提示，以“The changes in my hometown”为题，用英语写一篇90词左右的短文。

注意事项：

1．短文的标题和开头已给出，不计入总词数；

2．表格中省略号处须用1—2句话作适当发挥。

参考词汇：方便的convenient

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参考答案

1．A

【详解】句意：这部六分钟长的动画片《Reflect》讲述了迪士尼第一个超大尺寸女性角色Bianca的故事。

考查冠词。the是定冠词，特指某人或某物；a是不定冠词，泛指“一个”。第一空特指动画片《Reflect》，填the。Disney是非普通名词构成的专有名词，不加冠词。故选A。

2．C

【详解】句意：布朗先生和他的家人已经在三亚呆了几个星期了。together with his family 作Mr. Brown的伴随状语，句子的真正主语是Mr. Brown，根据主谓一致的原则，排除C,D；have been to表示某人去过某地，现在已经回来了，不能与表示一段的时间状语连用，故答案选A。

点睛：have been in/have been to /have gone to的区别。

have been in意为“在某地呆了多长时间”。His parents have been in China for three months。

have been to意为“曾经去过某地”，现在已不在那里了，常与ever, just, never等词连用。其后可接once, twice等表示次数的词。如：He has just been to the library。 They have never been to the Great Wall。I have been to Beijing many times。

have gone to意为“到某地去了”，说话时作句子主语的人不在现场，通常是第三人称作句子的主语。

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