江苏省扬州市梅岭中学2017-2018学年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试卷

1、 诚信比生命更重要！扬州市梅岭中学 2017-2018学年第一学期第一次质量检测初二年级 英语学科（时间：100 分钟； ） 第I卷 选择题 (共80分)一、听力部分 （共20小题；每小题1分，计20分）A) 听下面10段对话。每段对话后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。（听两遍）1. Whats Max like? A B. C.2. Whats the woman going to do the coming winter holiday? A. B. C. 3. What did the boy do after class yesterday afternoon

2、? A. B. C. 4. Where does May like reading?A. B. C. 5. Where are they talking?A. In a book shop. B. In a shoe shop. C. In a clothes shop.6. Which dress is the most expensive?A. The red one. B. The blue one. C. The yellow one.7. When did Jim go fishing this week?A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Fri

3、day.8. How many people will be at the picnic? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.9. When did the meeting start?A. 9:30. B. 9:00. C. 8:30.10. What did the man mean?A. He liked the weather there. B. He enjoyed nothing.C. He didnt like the weather there.B) 听对话和短文回答问题, 每段对话听两遍。听下面一段材料，回答第11-12题。11. Can Mary go

4、to the park this Sunday?A. Yes, she can. B. No, she cant. C. I dont know.12.What is wrong with Tom?A. His head is hurt. B. His arm is hurt. C. His leg is hurt.听第一篇短文,回答第13-15小题.请根据短文内容,选择正确答案,完成信息记录表。My best friend JimmyAppearance·tall and strong with black hair·a round face with 13 and sm

5、iling eyesCharacter·generous · 14 ·smartAbility·smart and musical ·good at 15 13. A. big B. small C. bright14. A. honest B. kind C. helpful15. A. sharing things B. reading books C. playing football听第二篇短文，回答1620题。16. What did Sue want to know in her letter? A. Something about

6、 Amy's town. B. Something about food in Amy's town. C. Something about the library in Amy's town. 17. How many places did Amy talk about in her letter?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 18. How far is it from the park to Amy's house?A. Quite far. B. Very near. C. An hour's walk. 19. Wher

7、e does Amy usually do her homework?A. At home. B. At the school. C. At the library. 20. How is the food in Top Food Center?A. Cheap and nice. B. Expensive but delicious. C. Cheap but not so nice. 二、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，计15分）在下列各题从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个能填入题干空白处的最佳答案。21.I think English is _ unimportant subject.

8、I dont think so. It is _useful tool when we talk with foreigners. A. a, an B. an, a C. a, a D. an, an22. We all like to make friends with Simon because he has a good _ of time.A. idea B. feeling C. experience D. sense23. Lucy liked all the dresses, but she took the _ one to save money for Project Ho

9、pe. A. cheaper B. more expensive C. cheapest D. most expensive24. It is getting cold. Its _ colder today than it was yesterday. A. much B. very C. too D. more25. The little boy showed great _in the _story.A. interest; interesting B. interested; interesting C. interesting; interest D. interest; inter

10、ested26. Where do you plan_ your holiday after you finish_ the novel?A. to spend；writing B. spending；writingC. spending；to write D. to spend；to write27. _? Hes friendly and helpful. He often helps me with my homework.A. Whats he like B. What does he likeC. What is he look like D. What does he look 2

11、8. Dennis doesnt paint _others, but his ideas are the most wonderful of all. A. as careful as B. as carefully as C. more careful than D. as good as 29. Whatre you _? My husbands health problem _ me a lot. A. worrying, worries B. worried, worries C. worried about, worries about D. worrying about, wor

12、ries30. They often had a good time _ ball games before. But now they have no time _after-school activities. A. playing, doing B. to play, doing C. to play, to do D. playing, to do31. _ a car _ less time than taking a bus.A. Drive; takes B. To drive; spends C. Driving; takes D. To driving; spends32.

13、The number of the members in the club _ forty. How many of _ are girls?A. is; they B. is; them C. are; they D. are; them33. We only have one earth. We should all_ the environmental pollution.A. care to B. take care C. care about D. take care of34. Chongqing has more people than_ in Jiangsu and _in C

14、hina.A. any city; any city B. any city; any other cityC. any other city; the other cities D. any other city; any city35. What a sunny day ! Why dont we go camping? _.A. What a good idea! B. Youre great!C. Thats right. D. No, I dont. 三、完形填空（共15小题;每小题1分，计15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。The flu i

15、s annoying(讨厌的) enough on its own. In order to 36_ yourself from it, follow these tips.Get the flu(流感) vaccine(疫苗). Its the best way to protect yourself against the flu.Getting vaccinated doesnt just protect your 37_ health. It also helps the people around you because theres less chance for you

16、 to catch the flu and pass it on.Wash your hands often. Hand washing is an important way to fight against germs(细菌). Wash your hands 38_ using the bathroom, after coughing（咳嗽） and before eating, serving or 39_ food. The great thing about hand washing is easy protection. So get in the 40_ of washing

17、your hands when you come home from school, the mall, or anywhere else where you are 41_ a lot of people.Keep your distance(距离) if someone is 42_. Flu viruses(病毒) travel 43_ the air, so try to stay away from people who look sick. Of course, people who have the flu virus dont 44_ look sick. Its also a

18、 good idea to 45_ touching your nose, eyes, and mouth -three places flu viruses can 46_ enter the body.Stay home if you have the flu. You dont want to 47_ your germs to someone else. And staying home is a great 48_ to watch your favorite movie, play video games, or read to have a good rest.You can a

19、lso fight the flu by 49_ your immune(免疫) system strong. Some great immune supporters are getting enough sleep, eating 50_ food, drinking much water, and getting regular exercise.36.A. keep B. build C. feed D. dream37.A. lovely B. popular C. own D. poor38.A. before B. behind C. after D. among39.A. bu

20、ying B. selling C. preparing D. ordering40.A. hobby B. habit C. nature D. size41.A. around B. almost C. also D. already42.A. bad B. ill C. boring D. fit43.A. across B. over C. through D. from44.A. never B. hardly C. seldom D. always 45.A. keep B. stop C. enjoy D. start 46.A. certainly B. luckily C.

21、easily D. nicely47.A. put B. pass C. print D. get 48.A. prize B. result C. interest D. excuse49.A. stopping B. finishing C. keeping D. working50.A. delicious B. healthy C. tidy D. interesting 四、阅读理解（共15小题;每小题2分，计30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。A.Welcome to the National Zoo! It is a wonderful place to e

22、xplore, learn and relax. Enjoy your visit! Here are our rules to help you have an enjoyable and safe experience.No pets. Dont bring your pets to the zoo. Your pets will disturb the animals here and they may feel worried. If you bring your pets to the zoo, we will let you go.Dont ride. Only people in

23、 wheelchairs and kids in strollers（折叠式婴儿车）can ride around the zoo.No smoking. If you smoke in the zoo, it may catch fire. Dont do that!Respect barriers（栅栏）. Barriers between you and our animals are to protect you and the animals from harm. Remember that our animas are wild ones.Dont litter. Put all

24、your rubbish in bins. Help us to keep our zoo clean.Photographs. You can take photos here and share great memories with your family and friends.51.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “disturb” is_.A. 使高兴 B 使兴奋 C 使不安 D 使悲伤52.What can we do in the zoo?A Smoke B. Play with our pets C Ride bikes

25、D. Take photos53.Who are the main readers?A. Visitors B. Scientists C. Babies D. Animal trainersB.The Exploration of Antarctica(南极洲)1773James Cook crossed the Antarctic Circle, but he didnt see land.1898Adrien de Gerlache and his members were trapped in the Antarctic. They became the first to spend

26、an Antarctic winter.1911Norwegian Roald Amundsen led a five-man expedition（考察队）that reached the South Pole for the first time.1929Richard E.Byrd and three others from the US became the first to fly over the South Pole.1935Caroline Mikkelsen from Norway became the first woman to arrive in the Antarct

27、ica with her husband.1947The US sent the largest expedition of over 4,700 men, 13 ships and 23 airplanes to Antarctica. They took many photos to make a map.1957195812 countries built over 60 space stations in Antarctica. It became the beginning of international work in Antarctica.1997Boerge Ousland

28、from Norway became the first person to cross Antarctica without support.March 2007March 2009International Polar Year-Researchers got the opportunity to work in both polar places or work in summer and winter if they liked.54. _was from the United States of America.A. Richard E. Byrd BRoald Amundsen C

29、. Boerge Ousland DJames Cook55.Which is WRONG according to the passage?A. There were more than 60 space stations in Antarctica in the 1950s.B. Adrien de Gerlache and his members were the first to spend an Antarctic winter.C. Americans took many photos in the Antarctic to make a map.D. Roald Amundsen

30、 was the first to fly over the South Pole.56. _ is the first woman to get to Antarctica.ARoald Amundsen BBoerge Ousland CCaroline Mikkelsen DAdrien de Gerlache57.The main idea of the passage is_ .A. how to get to the Antarctic B. the way of the exploration of AntarcticaC. the people who got to the A

31、ntarcticD. the history of the exploration of AntarcticaC.Recently there are about 55,000 children who dont go to school each day in England. According to the law, all children between five and sixteen must go to school on weekdays, and their parents must make sure of this. The number of children mis

32、sing school is increasing. The government is worried, because, according to a research, children who often don't go to school are more likely(可能的)to smoke, drink under age or do some other bad things. Also, its difficult for them to do well in exams. Whats more, its harder for them to get a job

33、after they leave school. Since 2002,the police have kept checking town centers where truants(逃学者)often go. These happen twice a year. During each check, students will be stopped and asked why they are not in school. This will happen even if they are with an adult. The police will stop and question(盘

34、问)children who they think do not have a reason for being out of school. The police are not allowed to catch truants, but they can take them back to school. The police said there were nearly twice more boys playing truant than girls.58.According to the law, in England children at the age of _ must go

35、 to school.A.4 B.13 C.17 D.1959.Truants are more likely to _.A. eat much B. drink water C. fail in exams D. find a job60.During a check，pupils will NOT be questioned by the police if _.A. they are at school B. they are out of schoolC. they are with an adult D. they are at town centers61.Which of the

36、 following is TRUE about the truants in England recently?A. The police can not stop girl truants. B. Truants are often beaten(打) by the police.C. Truants are often criticized（批评）by their teachers.D. There are more boy truants than girl truants.D.Life is short. Are you doing what you love? If not, wh

37、y? Most people will answer that question with “I have a big family to support”. In the real world people have responsibilities(责任). They have to lose something. They are not happy with their jobs but you do it because you have to. They are wrong. You can take care of your responsibilities and be hap

38、py with your job. We spend over 1/3 of our day, at least five days a week doing our jobs. This is a lot of time to be wasted on something we don't enjoy, isn't it? Why not spend that time doing something you truly enjoy?I think there is one main reason people don't follow their passionfe

39、ar. Fear of how others will react, fear of failure, and fear that they can't do it themselves. I think the first part is for people to realize that they can conquer (战胜) their fear. You will fail at times and others will think you are crazy at times, but if you believe that you will succeed then

40、 you finally will. I understand that it is not easy. But understand that there are other people out there. They have failed, been laughed at, but in the end successful. They have proved that you can do what you love.62.In the first paragraph, the writer tries to tell us _.A. people always live a hap

41、py life B. all people can have a job in the real world C. people have responsibilities to do their jobs and to be happy D. people are usually unhappy with their jobs but do them because they have to63.People dont do what they love mainly because_A. they can do other jobs better B. they fear that the

42、y will fail and be laughed atC. they cant get more money from the job D. they will never like the jobs64.If you are laughed at by others for your failure, what should you do?A. Give up and turn to other goalsB. You dont believe you can succeed at last and never try againC. Believe that you can succe

43、ed at last and try againD. Laugh at others and look down on them65.Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Responsibility B. Enjoy Your Life C. Love What You Do D. Dreams Come True第II卷 主观题 (共60分)五、词汇应用（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）根据句子意思,用括号中所给汉语提示或英语单词的适当形式填空。每空一词。66. Chinese is one of the six working

44、 _(语言) of the UN and its becoming more and more popular around the world. 67. Simon decided to go to America for _(更深入的)study.68. Molly wants to be an _(优秀的) teacher when she grows up.69. After _ (讨论) for two hours, we worked out all the problems.70. Wow! How tall this man is! Do you know the _(高度)

45、of him?71. Next week we will have a _(month) test on Maths.72. Laura is a lovely girl with _ (smile) eyes.73. Today James played even _ (badly) than the day before yesterday.74. I _ beat her in the match. Congratulations! (final) 75. These pairs of glasses are my_(hero). I often watch their games.六、

46、任务型阅读(共10空；每小题1分，计10分）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。每空一词。Have you ever heard the saying “Dont rest on your laurels”？“ Laurels” means the achievements you have already got. The saying suggests that you shouldnt be so satisfied with your achievements that youll no longer try to improve. As to this s

47、aying, Mike Perham has set us a good example. Born in 1992 in Hertfordshire, England, Mike was just 14 when he became the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. You might think the achievements are good enough, but Mike doesnt think so. At the age of 17，he became the youngest person to s

48、ail all by himself around the world on a nine-month voyage. Mike is now 19, and he is still trying his best to break the records and push himself further. For his next adventure, he plans to fly around the world on his own, making him the first person of all ages to both sail and fly around the worl

49、d. Mike wants his achievements to encourage young people to realize their dreams. Since his adventures, he has travelled widely, speaking at schools and youth clubs in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia on the theme of “Live the Dream”. Amazing Facts: Mike started sailing when he was seven. His trans-A

50、tlantic crossing began at Gibraltar and ended in Antigua. His round-the-world yacht was called TotallyM.Dont Rest on Your LaurelsPassage outlineSupporting detailsThe _76_ of the saying“Dont rest on your laurels” means that you shouldnt stop _77_only because of your achievements.Amazing facts At the age of _78_, Mike started sailing. At the age of 14，_79_across the Atlantic Ocean made Mike become the youngest one who set a record. At the age of 17, Mike had a _80_ voyage of sailing _81_around the world.Present situationMike is 19 now. He is try