江苏省苏州市新区一中2024-2025学年八年级上学期10月月考英语试题.docx

1、江苏省苏州市新区一中2024-2025学年八年级上学期10月月考英语试题一、完形填空Never give up! This is one lesson I learned when I was very young.At the age of four, not knowing a single word of 1 I started school. I felt 2 because I couldnt talk to other kids. Maybe I was 3 because I never got used to talking with others. I only know S

2、panish, and English is just a mixture of sound. When the teacher spoke English, the 4 became faster and faster and then became a tornado (龙卷风) ripping through my mind. I was unable to 5 , I got so confused (困惑的) and I didnt know what to do. I sometimes felt like crying, but I kept telling myself nev

3、er to 6 .I started to learn English hard. At the end of the year, I could understand, read, speak and write English. The next year I met my fiend Jack. It was his first year of school and be didnt know English like me in the beginning, so I started to 7 him this difficult language. At first it was v

4、ery 8 but at last he got used to English and picked it up quickly. We 9 learning more and more every year, and now we are both very good English speakers.This year I am in the eighth grade and have got straight As in every class since kindergarten. My 10 ? I never give up. Nothing is difficult in th

5、e world if you put your heart into it.1AChineseBFrenchCJapaneseDEnglish2AafraidBfunnyCrelaxedDlonely3AfriendlyBshyCsmartDpatient4AphrasesBstoriesCwordsDmusic5AhearBthinkCunderstandDbelieve6Agive upBend upClook upDget up7AshowBgiveCteachDsend8AexcitingBboringCsurprisingDinteresting9AstoppedBallowedCd

6、ecidedDkept10AskimBknowledgeCsecretDidea二、阅读理解If you are looking forward to travelling in Shanghai for a different taste, bus sightseeing trip may be at the top of your list. It offers three different routes to see famous places in Shanghai.RoutesRed RouteBlue RouteGreen RouteStops Peoples Square Pe

7、oples Park The Bund Yu Garden Xintiandi The Oriental Pearl Tower The Shanghai World Financial Centre and the Jinmao Tower Shiliupu Wharf Shanghai Museum Middle Huaihai Road Jingan Temple Shanghai Television StationLasting time1 hour1 hour and 15 minutes1 hourFirst run9 a.m.9:45 a.m.9:15 a.m.Last run

8、5 p.m.5:15 p.m.5:15 p.m.Price24-hour:￥200/adult; 48-hour:￥300/adultChildren aged 5 to 15 are 50 and under 5 are freePlease call 021-63515988 to book tickets and you will get them by mail.Pick from eight languages to be able to learn more about the city.Free cancelled (取消) within seven days.11Which r

9、oute should you take if you are interested in visiting parks and gardens?AGreen RouteBBlue RouteCRed RouteDAny of the Routes12Which of the following is True according to the passage?ARed Route runs from 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.BPeople cancel trips within eight days for free.CPeople can visit Jingan Templ

10、e on Blue Route.DBlue Route takes more time than Green Route.13If Tom and Kate with their Children aged 10 and 3 choose the 24-hour Trip, they need to pay _.A￥ 400B￥ 500C￥ 600D￥ 750Primary schoolAmerican children start school at the age of five. The first year at school is called kindergarten (幼儿园).

11、 The second year at school is the first year of primary school and is known as first grade. Primary school usually has five years of education, from first to fifth grade. Secondary school After the last year of primary school, American children are able to study in secondary school (including junior

12、 school and high school). Secondary school usually has seven years, from sixth to twelfth grade. Grades Nine to Twelve are high school. After twelfth grade, American students get a certificate (证书) called the high school diploma (毕业证). Students have to get the high school diploma before they go to c

13、ollege or university. Undergraduate school Students who have finished high school and would like to go to college or university must go to an undergraduate school. These are schools that offer a two-year degree or a four-year degree in a certain course (课程) of study. That course of study is called t

14、he major (专业). If the school offers a four-year degree, all students have to choose a major before their second year at school. Students who get a two-year degree can continue their education at a four-year school and finally finish a bachelors degree (学士学位).14What can we infer (推断) according to the

15、 passage?AIn America, students should learn in secondary school for 12 years.BIt is very difficult for American students to get the high school diploma.CStudents of America should finish high school and then go to college or university.DDuring the first three years in secondary school, students lear

16、n junior school courses.15Which of the following is not necessary to get a bachelors degree?AHe or she must have the high school diploma.BHe or she must be able to pay for his or her further education.CHe or she is willing to go to college or university after his or her secondary school.DHe or she w

17、ho gets a 2-year degree wants to go on with another 2-year education.16What is the best title of the passage?AThe differences between Chinese and American schoolsBThe names of American schoolsCAmerican school systems (体系)DHow to learn in America“Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, Have

18、you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy?Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by a teacher named Noah Webster. He changed English to make American identity (特征) stronger.After the Revolutionary War (独立战争),Webster believed

19、that Americans should have their own dictionary and that they shouldnt rely on British ones. He took away the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground

20、”. Some other words are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”.Webster spent 28 years finishing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spellings in 1828.He also brought local words. Most American schools use his dictionary. People believe it helped a new country get unity (统一) and

21、cultural independence (文化独立).“He was the maker of our language and the maker of American identity,” said Joshua Kendall, who is writing a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.”17Why do Americans spell some words without a “u”?ABecause Americans are lazy enough to

22、take it away.BBecause American English changed when people used it.CBecause the USA government (政府) changed the spelling of words.DBecause a teacher named Noah Webster started the change in spelling.18Which is NOT true about Websters dictionary?AIt has local words in it.BIt is a 70.000-word dictiona

23、ry.CAll the words are spelled without “u”.DIts words are in American-style spelling.19Whats the main idea of the passage?ABritish English disappeared (消失) after the Revolutionary War.BNoah Webster changed English to make American identity stronger.CNoah Webster took away the British “u” in some word

24、s.DNoah Webster brought in local words to his dictionary.One night, when I was eight, my mother asked me a question I would never forget. “Sweetie, my company wants to promote me but needs me to work in Brazil. This is like your teacher telling you that youve done well and allowing you to skip (跳) a

25、 grade, but youll have to leave your friends. Would you say yes to your teacher?”She gave me a hug and asked me to think about it. I was lost in thought. The question kept me wondering for the rest of the night. I had said “Yes” but for the first time, I realized the difficult decisions adults had t

26、o make.For almost four years, my mother would call us from Brazil every day. Every evening Id eagerly wait for the phone to ring and tell her everything that happened during the day. A phone call, however, could never take her place and it was difficult not to feel lonely at times.During my fourth-g

27、rade Christmas break, we flew to Rio to visit her. Looking at her large empty apartment, It was then I started to understand the difficult decisions she had to make. She needed to think about both family and work. Faced with difficult decisions, she used to tell me, you wouldnt know whether you made

28、 the right choice, but you could always make the best out of the situation, with a positive attitude.Back home, I reminded myself that what my mother could do. I could, too. If she could live in Rio all by herself. I, too, could learn to be independent. I learn how to take care of myself and make hi

29、gh but achievable plans.My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the experience has really taught me. Ive learned a lot because of this separation (分离).There are lots of difficult decisions that we have to face in our life. We need to have a positive attitude no matter what happen

30、s.20Whats the main idea of the second paragraph?AThe writer missed her mother and felt lonely.BThe writer waited for her mothers phone every evening.CThe writers mother stayed in Brazil for almost four years.DThe writer was happy to tell her mother c very thing that happened.21Which of the following

31、 sentences can be put in “_” in Paragraph 3?AI thought my mother might regret her decision.BI thought my mother might want to go home with us.CI realized how lonely my mother was in Brazil herself.DI realized my mother had a happy time in Brazil herself.22What does the writer most probably want to t

32、ell us?AHold a positive attitude towards the separation.BDont be afraid of making decisions.CTry to stay active regardless of the situation.DThere are always two sides to everything.阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。Linda was Taras best friend before, but now things are different.

33、Tara is a member of Purple Girls Club and they have some rules about who they can be friends with. 23 So she cant be in their club. Now Tara is making a name list for her party, and she decides not to invite Linda.“Tara, come here,” her mother calls from the living room. 24 “Tara, whats the matter w

34、ith you? You have failed (不及格) math and English and you did badly in all of your other subjects. 25 ”Tara sees the disappointment (失望) in her moms eyes. She feels terrible. The activities of Purple Girls Club leave her very little time for studies. The girls get together almost every day for movies,

35、 shopping and surfing the Internet. 26 But they all refuse and say, “Who cares about studies now?” This makes Tara even sadder.Later, Taras mom takes her to Lindas house across the street. 27 She happily helps Tara with her studies.ATara says sorry and Linda is glad to have her friend back.BTara goe

36、s to her mother and sees the school report card in her hands.CShe calls every friend in the club and asks them to help her.DLinda isnt very pretty and doesnt wear cool clothes.EYou were such a good student before!FShe plays the computer games with her mom.GWe are both tall and outgoing.三、单词拼写28Engli

37、sh is one of the most important (语言) in the world.29We sat a little bit (笔直) and tried to look slimmer and younger.30Tom likes travelling. He has a good of direction. (感觉)31The children are too young to sit t the whole meeting.32Those comedians in the TV show Amazing Night are so h and always make m

38、e laugh.四、选词填空从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡上填入其正确形式，每个单词或短语仅用一次。competepopularfardayat firstChina is now the third 33 country for international students, just behind the United States and the United Kingdom. As Chinas international status and influence have been on the rise, this studying abroad experience ca

39、n equip you in the fierce 34 for jobs. There may be a culture shook for you 35 . But later you may find English as well as a little Mandarin you will pick up in local areas is quite enough for 36 communication. If you want to get 37 information about Chinas overseas education programs, you can visit

40、 the official websites.五、短文填空English is my favourite subject and Jack is my favourite English teacher. He is 38 England and has lived in China for about five years. He has short hair and bright blue eyes. Jack is about 1.88 metres tall and looks strong. He is 39 (young) teacher among all my teachers

41、. I like talking with him 40 we have some shared interests. I really like English classes. The first reason for this is that 41 (he) classes are relaxing, which are different from Chinese classes. The 42 (two) reason is that Jack is handsome. We are proud(骄傲) to have a teacher 43 him. He teaches us

42、44 (patient). He always smiles at us and never gets angry, even though some of my classmates are always noisy and make him 45 (happy). Lastly, hes a native English speaker. He speaks English very well. We really enjoy 46 (have) his classes. Jack is 47 (good) teacher Ive ever had. I really admire(钦佩)

43、 him.六、任务型阅读请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题。Why are so many people afraid to fail? Quite simply because no one tells us how to face the failure. In fact, failure can become experience that means growth. We forget that failure is part of the human condition and that every person has the right to fail.Most pare

44、nts work hard to prevent failure or protect their children. One way is to lower standards. Nearly 60% of the parents choose this way: When a child finishes making a table, the mother describes it as “perfect” even though it doesnt stand still. The other way is to blame (责怪) others. If John fails in

45、science, his teacher is unfair or stupid.Theres a problem with the two ways. It will make children unprepared for the real life if they dont meet enough failure. The young need to learn that no one can be best at everything, and no one can win all the time. The young should be allowed to experience

46、failure.Failure never gives people pleasure. It hurts both gown-ups and children. But it can be really good to your life when you learn to use it.48How many ways do most parents choose to prevent failure and protect their children? 49What will happen if a child doesnt meet enough failure? 50Are you afraid to fail? Why or why not? 七、书面表达51Our website always welcomes students to share t