江苏省宿迁地区2023–2024学年八年级上学期期中调研监测英语试题.docx

1、江苏省宿迁地区20232024学年八年级上学期期中调研监测英语试题一、单项选择1We are thinking of taking _ 8- day trip to the mountain s during the long holiday.AaBanCtheD/2These days, the price of the vegetables _ than before. I cannot almost afford it.Ais highBis more expensiveCis much higherDis the most expensive3The little girl kept

2、_ the house, because she wanted to keep it _.Acleaning, cleanBcleaning, cleaningCclean, cleanDclean, cleaning4Mike had one month _ last summer and he took a course _ DIY.Aoff; inBfor; aboutCin; inDaway; about5We can put the prefix “un-” before the words to give them the opposite meaning except _.Ace

3、rtainBcomfortableCcorrectDinteresting6Mary always looks_She is looking_at her new drawing nowAhappy；happilyBhappy；happyChappily；happilyDhappily；happy7Things in your room are all over the floor. Be sure to _ before the guests _.No problem.Atidy up them; arriveBtidy up them; reachCtidy them up; arrive

4、Dtidy them up; reach8Shanghai is bigger than _ in Jiangsu and bigger than _ in China.Aany city; any cityBany city; any other cityCany other city; the other citiesDany other city; any city9Are there any good ways to save water, Miss Wang?Many. , turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.ASuch asBAt f

5、irstCHoweverDFor example10What do you want the screwdriver (螺丝刀) for?Id like to _ a shower in my bathroom.Aput downBput onCput upDput in11Is your mum badly ill?No, _, only a little cold.Aserious anythingBnothing seriousCserious nothingDanything serious12How does your mother sing? _ the famous singer

6、, DengZiqi.AAs well asBAs good asCAs bad asDSo well as13You look tired. Youd better _ a good rest. Astop to haveBstop havingCto stop to haveDto stop having14John, _ afraid of speaking in public. You are no longer a small boy.Anot beBnot to beCdontDdont be15May I sit here? .Its for Miss Liu.AOf cours

7、eBNot at allCOf course notDBetter not二、完形填空阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Have you ever seen the advertisement: 16 a foreign language in six weeks, or give your money back? Of course, it 17 happens quite like that. The only language 18 to learn is the mother language. And think 19 practice is need

8、ed for that. Before the Second World War people usually learned a foreign language 20 the literature (文学) of the country. Now most people want to 21 a foreign language to broaden (开阔) their view. Every year 22 people start learning it.How do they do it? Some people try at home 23 books and tapes, 24

9、 go to evening classes or watch TV programs. 25 they use the language only 2 or 3 times a week, learning it will 26 a long time, like language learning at school. A few people try to learn a language fast by studying for 6 or 27 hours a day. Its much 28 to learn the language in the country where it

10、is spoken. But most people are 29 to do this, and many people dont have to do so. Machines and good books will be very 30 , but they can not do the students work. Whether the language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work.16AKnowBLearnCTouchDFeel17AcantBalwaysCneverDoften18AeasilyBdifficultC

11、ableDeasy19Ahow muchBhow longChow fastDhow many20AstudiedBto studyCstudyingDstudy21AtalkBtellCspeakDsay22AmillionsBa million ofCmillion ofDmillions of23AwithoutBwithCinDby24AotherBthe otherCothersDthe others25AIfBWhenCSinceDUntil26AspendBuseCtakeDcost27AsomeBmoreCotherDless28AeasyBeasilyCmore easier

12、Deasier29AableBpossibleCunableDnot possible30AcarefulBforgetfulCwonderfulDhelpful三、阅读理解J&M Music StoreRock, pop and country musicBuy CDs new or usedListen before you buyGuitar lessons offered (提供)Peth MarketFresh fruit and vegetablesOpen Friday to Sunday morningsFree ice cream for children under

13、 12Times Coffee ShopThe best coffee in townSandwiches, cakes, piesOpen 10:00 a. m.11:00 p. m. dailyJazz music (爵士乐): Wednesday to SundayMacons B&BFeel like home when youre away from homeWe have different kinds of roomsDelicious homemade breakfast31You can go to Times Coffee Shop to have coffee a

14、nd pies at _.A8:30 a. m.B9:30 a. m.C10:30 p. m.D11:30 p. m.32Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThere is no breakfast at Macons B&BBYou cant listen to the CD before you buy it.CTimes Coffee Shop offers ice cream every day.DKids under 12 can get free ice cream in Peth Market

15、.33Where is the passage probably from?AA dictionary.BA newspaper.CA story book.DA science report.A person has two ears but only one mouth. That means we should listen, not just speak. The word “listen” has the same letters as the word “silent” (默默的). Listening silently is a good quality that we shou

16、ld have. Then why is it important to be a good listener?Listening is really helpful.When someone is sad or angry, he wants to express his poor feelings. At this moment, we need to listen silently first until he gets calm (冷静的). Then we may have a good talk with him. Maybe it is a good way to help hi

17、m out.Listening is a kind of love.For example, we may think our parents are always talking too much. But in fact, they do so because they are anxious about our health, study and so on. If we listen carefully, our parents will feel we care about them. A loving silence is often more powerful (有力量的) th

18、an words.Listening is polite behavior.Sometimes, we just want others to listen to us but forget to listen to others. In fact. Thats not polite. In order to show our respect (尊重) for others, we had better listen to them first. Then we can express our ideas.Listening sounds easy, but its not. Every he

19、ad is a world. So we should learn to listen with our ears, eyes and hearts as much as we can, and try to make ourselves good listeners from now on.34When someone is sad or angry, we should _ first.Aexpress our poor feelingsBtalk too much with himClisten to him silentlyDtell his parents about it35The

20、 underlined word “anxious” here probably means “_”.AworriedBangryCpleasedDexcited36Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AWe should ask others to listen to us first.BWe had better listen to others first.CWe should let others respect us first.DWe should express our ideas first.Not e

21、very one in the world loves operas. However, the Sydney Opera House has to be truly one of the most iconic (标志性的) buildings in the world.The Sydney Opera House was designed by a Danish architect named Jorn Utzon. Its tops are called “shells” and the design of the “shells” was one of the hardest part

22、s of the project. Jorn Utzon said that the final design of the shells was inspired by peeling an orange. It is said that the shells of all the tops form a ball if connected. Utzon also developed a protection plan for the building.Though it is beautiful, the design was very difficult to put into prac

23、tice because nothing like this was done before. Sadly, Utzon had to leave in the middle of the building because of high costs and his bad relationship (关系) with engineers. At last, after 14 years, the building was completed in 1973, at a total cost of about 102 million Australian dollars. But the ar

24、chitect never returned to Australia to see the completed building. The Sydney Opera House has been described as the building that changed a nation. It was like, suddenly, Australia was on the world map. People dont think Australians just eat pies or go to the beach. They have a valuable culture, too

25、.Today, the Opera House hosts over 40 shows a week. Theres something for everyone: operas, ballets, concerts, pop art and so on. But if you want to watch international performances, you really have to book far, far ahead.37The design of the Sydney Opera House was influenced by _.Aa ship that is sail

26、ingBa shell that is in waterCan orange that is peeledDa ball that is round38When did the architect Utzon start to build the Sydney Opera House ?AIn1959.BIn 1973.CIn 1980.DIn 1987.39The fourth paragraph mainly talks about the _ of the Sydney Opera House.AdesignBmeaningCbeautyDshape40From the passage,

27、 we learn _.Athe Sydney Opera House is only a landmark of AustraliaBthe architect Jorn Utzon got on well with the engineersCthe architect Jorn Utzon usually visited the Sydney Opera House after completing itDthere are over 40 shows in the Sydney Opera House every weekTom ran back towards the house a

28、nd grabbed the hose (输水软管). It was next to the back door. He quickly turned on the tap.“I must reach the shed,” Tom shouted as he pulled the hose in the direction of the shed.But at that moment the shed caught fire. There was smoke everywhere, and the fire was getting bigger. Tom felt sick. Just the

29、n a fire engine came racing up the road and a team of fireman ran into the garden. The firemen managed to put out the fire very quickly and carry Tom to safety. Mrs Bonnets emergency call to the fire station saved Tom. But Tom only knew this on the following day because he fainted with all the smoke

30、.Tom woke up in hospital. His mum and dad were next to him. He felt strange.“What happened?” he asked .“You were very lucky, Tom.” answered his father. He was very upset.“How are you, Tom? Are you feeling OK?” asked his mum, she had tears in her eyes.“I feel sick,” he said.“This must stop, now!” sai

31、d his father angrily.Once again the police didnt have a witness but this time there was some evidence. The firemen found a lighter on the ground and a bottle of alcohol tied to Toms bike.Now all they had to do was to find the owners.Tom got out of hospital the next day. He was determined to teach th

32、e bullies a lesson. He told Tara and Ziggy about his plan, then they told Toms parents, who were impressed with it. This time they created a real network: Tom, Tara and Ziggys parents, the school authorities, the police and, of course, the Anti-bully Squad. They all wanted to stop the bullies for go

33、od.（Excerpted from The Anti-bully Squad）41Who saved Tom?AToms parents.BMrs Bonnet.CMrs Bonnet & the firemen.DThe police.42What does the underlined word “faint” mean in Chinese?A摔倒B昏迷C充满D沉醉43Which of the following is the correct order?a. The shed caught fire and the fire was getting bigger.b. Tom

34、 grabbed the hose and quickly turned on the tap.c. Tom fainted with all the smoke.d. The firemen managed to put out the fire and carry Tom to safety.e. Tom pulled the hose in the direction of the shed.AabcedBbeacdCbeadcDabeed44Which of the following is the evidence the police found?AA bottle of alco

35、hol.BFuel cans.CA lighter.DA&C45How many people are working together to stop the bullies?A3.B6.C9.DAbove 20.阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Having good friends who love and support you is really important to your happiness. Research has shown that the better the quality of your friends

36、hip is, the more likely you are to be happy. 46 But more important than how long your friendship lasts is your friends understanding of you. A good friend always shows his or her care by actions big and small. 47 Listen to your friendsAlways put yourself in your friends shoes. Ask questions to know

37、their problems, but the main thing is to listen to them. You dont need to have all the answers. 48 They might just want to talk to someone.Ask your friends what they needIf you re worried about your friends and want to be there for them, may be you want to do something helpful in your own way. Its b

38、etter to ask them what they really need. Youll then know what your friends think, and you can give them help in a way that they want.Keep in touch (联系)Unluckily, sometimes you dont live close to your friends and worry about losing your friends. 49 Using the Internet or writing letters can also help

39、your friends know you care about them just like before. Get ready to make an unwelcome call. If you think your friends are in danger, you need to take action at once. You should call them, although it can be an unwelcome call. But dont worry about that. 50 Remember that good friends care enough to g

40、et closer.AAnd dont expect that your friend wants advice.BTheyll know youre helping them out of danger.CFriends will come and go in your life.DWhats the true meaning of a close friendship?EHere are some ways to keep your friendship.FWe should often keep in touch with our friends.GHowever, a call can

41、 help you to keep friendship.四、单词拼写51There is enough time for you to do it, so please be (耐心的).52Smiles on the (游泳者) faces showed how they enjoyed the race.53Look! The children are enjoying (他们自己) in the playground. How happy they are!54He didnt play computer games. He watched the film The Battle at

42、 Lake Changjin (反而) on National Day. It was so moving!55On October 9, 2021, our headmaster (出席) the meeting marking the 110th Anniversary of the Revolution of 1911.56Thank you for (giving something willingly) us so much help57After my long-term efforts, I (after a long time) got success.58As the say

43、ing goes, “Nothing is (不可能) to a willing heart!”59The weather is too bad and its reported that it will be even w later on.60They had to sit /ru:/ the show though it wasnt interesting at all.五、短文填空根据短文内容，用括号内所给词的正确时态或形式填空使短文完整。Do you hope to live a better life? Then how 61 (make) your wish come true?

44、 Keep away from anything that is 62 (use). Do the right thing! However good or bad a situation is, it will change. The best is yet to come. Well, here are some tips for you to follow!Try to eat more foods that grow naturally on trees and plants. Have meals on time every day. And remember not to go t

45、o school or work without 63 (have) breakfast, for it is 64 (important) than lunch or dinner.Each day take a 40- minute walk. Make time to practice some other exercise, such as yoga and Taichi. They provide (提供) us with 65 (day) energy for our busy 66 (life). Try to smile and make at 67 (little) three people smile each day.Problems appear sometimes and they simply stay for a short time. Forget what 68 (happen) in the past. Dont always think of your past mistakes. Make peace with your past in order