鼓楼区东苑中学2024-2025学年八年级上学期12月月考
英语试题
（全卷共140分，时间90分钟）
一、选择填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
1. —Are you ready for the show
—No. It’s easy to ________ a play but difficult to act it out.
A. make up B. take up C. look up D. put up
2. —The local food may taste a little strange.
—Well, ________ we are here, why not give it a try
A. since B. unless C. though D. because
3. -What type of TV programmes do you like
-I prefer _______. There are always famous people on these shows talking about their lives.
A. game shows B. chat shows C. drama series D. documentaries
4. You will never achieve success ____________you devote yourself to your work.
A. after B. if C. as D. unless
5. As we all know paper-cutting is ____________Chinese art with a long history.
A. common B. modern C. traditional D. new
6. I don’t like rock. It’s too noisy. I prefer folk—it’s my favourite ________.
A. colour B. instrument C. music D. film
7. Sometimes I feel stressed because what my boss wants me to do goes ________ my ability.
A. past B. above C. through D. beyond
8. —Shall we go for a walk
—________. It’s too dark. We’d better stay at home.
A. Nice idea B. That’s true C. Don’t be silly D. I agree with you
9. Xuzhou is ________ popular ________ many people want to come here for a trip this year.
A. so; that B. such; that C. too; to D. very; that
10 —I wish a magic medicine could help me remember everything in class.
— ________ Only hard work brings you what you wish for.
A. Why not B. Wonderful, indeed.
C. What a pity! D. In your dreams.
二、完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
A wise man was on his long journey with a young man. ___11___ was falling, so they decided to find a place to stay. They searched for a long time and at last found a tiny old house. A___12___ family lived in it. They gave the two visitors a warm welcome and prepared a simple ___13___ for them including fresh milk and cheese.
After the meal, the wise man asked how they ___14___ in such a poor place. In a low voice the husband replied, "We have a ___15___. We sell her milk to our neighbors and keep some for ___16___own needs-make some cheese and cream."
The next morning, the two visitors continued their ___17___. After they walked a few miles, the wise man said to the young man, "Go back and push the cow off the cliff (悬崖）. "Why Without the cow, they will have nothing." The wise man repeated his order, "Go back and ___18___ the cow."
The young man was ___19___ about the future of the family. But ____20____ he returned to the old house and did as the wise man told him.
A few ____21____ later, the young man travelled on the same` road. He decided to visit the family again. To his surprise, he saw a large house with a beautiful garden there.
He knocked on, the door and-a well-dressed man answered it. He was; the son of the family.
The man invited him to enter the house and told him ____22____ their life changed. "You know, we had ____23____ but a cow to keep us alive years ago. But one day she fell off the cliff and died. We had to come up with new ____24____ of making a living. You see, we are much ____25____than before." At his words, the young man smiled.
11. A. Rain B. Night C. Light D. Silence
12. A. brave B. poor C. rich D. dangerous
13. A. meal B. room C. story D. life
14. A. took a walk B. got into trouble C. took a vacation D. made a living
15. A. horse B. pig C. cow D. sheep
16. A. our B. their C. his D. her
17. A. plan B. work C. journey D. sail
18. A. help B. kill C. watch D. feed
19. A. angry B. quiet C. mad D. worried
20. A. luckily B. finally C. suddenly D. especially
21. A. years B. months C. weeks D. days
22. A. what B. where C. how D. whether
23. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
24. A. places B. wishes C. interests D. ways
25. A. better B. smarter C. busier D. prettier
三、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
A) 阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A
Film Festival Cinema Guide in Sunshine Town
Olympic Cinema Sunshine Cinema A BC Cinema Star Cinema
Now showing Tales of Beijing A documentary Suitable for all ages Ticket price: 40 Now showing The World of Dinosaurs A cartoon Suitable for all ages Ticket price: 40 Now showing Love Ship A love film Ticket price: 60 ( 30 on Tuesdays and before 5:00 pm on Fridays) Now showing Murder in a Country House A horror film Ticket price: 50
26. Tom is interested in documentaries. He will probably go to ________.
A. Olympic Cinema B. Sunshine Cinema C. ABC Cinema D. Star Cinema
27. Amy gets scared easily. Which film will she probably NOT see
A. Tales of Beljing. B. The World of Dinosaurs. C. Love ship. D. Murder in a Country House.
28. Mr White and Mrs White are free only on Friday evening. They want to see a love film. How much should they pay
A. 60. B. 80. C. 100. D. 120.
B
When I was in primary school, I got into a big argument（争吵）with a boy in my class. I forgot what the argument was about, but I will never forget the lesson I learned that day.
I thought that I was right and he was wrong -and he thought that I was wrong and he was right. The teacher decided to teach us a lesson.
She brought us to the front of the class and asked him to stand on one side of her desk and me on the other. In the middle of her desk was a large,: round ball. I could clearly see that it was black. She asked the boy what color the, ball was. "White,” he answered.
I couldn't believe he said the ball was white, when it was obviously（明显地）black!
Another argument started between us, this time about the color of the ball.
The teacher told us to change places and then asked me what color the ball was. I had to answer "White". It was a ball with two differently colored sides, and from his side it was white.
From my side it was black.
Sometimes we need to look at problems from the other person's view in order to truly understand his or her ideas.
29. Who taught the writer a lesson
A. The boy B. She herself C. Her teacher D. Her mother
30. How did the writer feel when the boy said the ball was white
A. Surprised B. Worried C. Happy D. Scared
31. When in the boy's place, the writer changed her answer because ____________·
A the boy changed his answer too B. she wanted to say sorry to the boy
C. the teacher said the boy was right D. the ball had two differently colored sides
32. What lesson can we learn from the story
A. Seeing is believing. B. Every dog has its day.
C. Put yourself into others' shoes. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
The Tishan Bridge
The Tishan Bridge was an ancient single arch (拱形) stone bridge. It got its name because of the famous calligrapher, Wang Xizhi, in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. According to the old story, Wang Xizhi saw a sad, elderly woman, trying to sell fans on the bridge. It was very cheap but nobody was interested. Wang Xizhi offered to write words on the fan. Immediately, all the townspeople queued up to buy one. The bridge was well looked after for centuries. It was rebuilt in 1828 on the same spot.
The Ba Bridge
The Tang Dynasty was considered as one of the most powerful times in ancient China. The Ba Bridge in Chang’an, the capital city, became not only a transport centre, but a famous place for people to see off their friends.
People usually broke a branch from a willow grown alongside the river. Then they gave it to the person who was leaving on a long journey. It meant that they wanted the person to stay.
33. The Tishan Bridge and the Ba Bridge ________.
A. were both a transport center B. were built in the capital city
C. were built in the same dynasty D. were famous because of a story
34. A calligrapher is good at ________.
A. writing words B. telling stories C. building bridges D. selling fans
35. What was the Ba Bridge famous for
A A place to welcome friends. B. A place to say good-bye to friends.
C. A place to sell things. D. A place to meet important people.
36. What is a willow
A. A kind of food. B. A kind of tool. C. A kind of tree. D. A kind of animal
D
Have you ever heard the phrase "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" It may sound like an unusual piece of advice, but it is true-the first impression someone has of you when meeting you for the first time will probably influence how that person treats you or reacts to you in the future.
What is even more interesting is that the brain takes in all the information to create that first impression in about three seconds. When you meet someone for the first time, by the time you have stated your name or shaken hands, the other person has already formed an opinion about the kind of person you are.
So how do you make a good first impression All. things grown-ups tell you-such as being polite, and being well-dressed-are very important. However, the most important 'tool' for making a good first impression is your face. Smiling, being responsive, and looking like you are happy will almost always leave a positive impression on people, especially those who do not know you. Most people, generally speaking, are ready to smile back when they are smiled at.
Furthermore, smiling and being in a positive mood helps you to know and get a better understanding of new things. This means that you can possibly be friendlier to people you do not know and. be more creative and able to solve problems more quickly. So if you ever need a reason to be; happy, think about the wonderful people you might meet and impress-with a cheerful smile.
37. What does the underlined word "reacts" in Paragraph 1 probably mean in Chinese
A. 回应 B. 道歉 C. 报告 D. 建议
38. Which paragraph shows how soon others form opinions on you
A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4.
39. What is the most important to leave good impressions
A. Shaking hands. B. Stating your name. C. Dressing nicely. D. Wearing a smile.
40. What would be the best title for the text
A. The First Impression Does Matters B. Smiling Makes the First Impression
C. Manners Leave Deep Impressions D. Impressions Decide Who You Are
B) 阅读短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
阅读下面短文，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺，结构完整，其中有一项是多余选项。
A lot of teenagers in middle school want to do more sports. ____41____ But some students don’t really know the benefits (好处) of doing sports. Here are some reasons for doing sports.
Watching TV and playing video games are becoming more and more popular among teenagers. ____42____ But getting teenagers to take part in a sport gives them an opportunity (机会) to go out and socialize (交往，社交) with others. ____43____ What’s more, they will learn how to work with others and get along with others harmoniously (和谐地).
One of the biggest problems in our society today is obesity (肥胖), and it’s not just a problem with adults. More and more kids are becoming overweight. ____44____
Encouraging teenagers to do more sports also benefits parents. It is a great way for parents to show they love their kids. ____45____ This is a great way for parents to spend time with their teenagers and talk to them.
Doing sports is a great way for teenagers to get out of the house, get moving, make friends and keep healthy. So why not join in and get into sports today
A. They may find new friends in this way.
B. They prefer to stay at home rather than go out.
C. Joining in a team sport will help teenagers get some exercise without feeling pressured (有压力的) to lose weight.
D. Teenagers want to be stronger through doing sports.
E. Parents can play with them and help them practice sports.
F. Many do it because they think it will make them become more popular.
四、词语运用（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
A)
选用方框内的单词填空，其中有一个单词是多余的。
real-life cancel central lasting covered peacefully
46. Tan Dun was born in 1958 in ________ Hunan, China.
47. This year’s Beijing Music Awards will be ________ live.
48. We can learn a lot about nature, history and ________ events from documentaries.
49. Classical music is serious and has a ________ value.
50. Hepburn passed away ________ in her sleep in 1993.
B)
在空白处填入一个适当单词或用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空，使短文内容完整、正确。
The Bravest is a movie ____51____ (base) upon a real-life event—a fire that happened in Dalian on July 16, 2010. An oil pipeline caught fire that night. More than 2,000 firefighters from 14 cities in Liaoning Province worked through the night ____52____ (put) out the fire. ____53____ (luck), no one died or was hurt in the fire.
In order to show how real firefiabters live ____54____ work, ____55____ (direct) Chen Guohui and his team did a lot of research and ____56____ (interview) many of the firefighters who fought the Dalian fire. Chen said he was deeply touched ____57____ their bravery. They are always ready to risk their lives, as their work ____58____ (be) quite dangerous.
“The movie ____59____ (make) to pay our respect to today’ s firefighters. They are the ____60____ (great) people in the world. And we also want to remind viewers to use fire safety.” Chen said.
五、
阅读短文，按要求回答问题，每题不超过5个单词。
If I Were A Boy Again
If I were a boy again, I would try hard to know about myself. Then I would deal honestly with myself, to study up on my own weaknesses and strengths. I would begin early enough, before mistakes had time to become habits.
If I were a boy again, I would never give up. There is nothing more valuable than a continued effort when the right thing needs to be done.
If I were a boy again, I would try to look on the cheerful side of everything. Life is like a mirror. If you smile upon it, it smiles back on you. If you frown (皱眉), you will be sure to get a similar look in return.
If I were a boy again, I would build a habit of attention, and I would let nothing come between me and the subject at hand. An ice skater never tries to skate in two directions at once. One of our great mistakes, while we are young, is that we do not focus strictly on what we are doing at that particular moment. It is easy to learn how to pay attention, if we begin early enough.
by James Thomas Fields
61. Who wrote If I Were A Boy Again
___________________________
62. How many suggestions does the writer give in this passage
___________________________
63. In Paragraph 4, the writer tells us the importance of ________.
64. We should put the sentence “Inner sunshine warms not only the heart of the owner, but all who come in contact with it.” at the end of Paragraph ________.
65. Who is this passage mainly written for, teens or adults
___________________________
六、书面表达 （满分20分）
66. 你是李华， 是阳光中学九年级学生。每年3月你校都举办艺术节。请你写封邮件，邀请你的外教Edgar参加今年的学校艺术节，内容包括：
1. 时间：3月10—12 号；地点：校操场和大礼堂 2. 艺术节上的活动安排； 3. 知道Edgar擅长……, 欢迎他现场表演。
注意：
1. 词数90左右；可适当发挥
2. 邮件的开头和结尾已给出（见答题卡）不计入总词数。
3. 邮件中不得出现真实姓名和校名。
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鼓楼区东苑中学2024-2025学年八年级上学期12月月考
英语试题 答案
一、选择填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
【1题答案】
【答案】A
【2题答案】
【答案】A
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】D
【5题答案】
【答案】C
【6题答案】
【答案】C
【7题答案】
【答案】D
【8题答案】
【答案】C
【9题答案】
【答案】A
【10题答案】
【答案】D
二、完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
【11~25题答案】
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A
三、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
A) 阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A
【26~28题答案】
【答案】26. A 27. D 28. D
B
【29~32题答案】
【答案】29. C 30. A 31. D 32. C
C
【33~36题答案】
【答案】33. D 34. A 35. B 36. C
D
【37~40题答案】
【答案】37. A 38. B 39. D 40. A
B) 阅读短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
【41~45题答案】
【答案】41. F 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. E
四、词语运用（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
A)
【46~50题答案】
【答案】46. central
47. covered
48. real-life
49. lasting
50. peacefully
B)
【51~60题答案】
【答案】51. based
52. to put 53. Luckily
54. and 55. director
56. interviewed
57. by 58. is
59. is made##was made
60. greatest
五、
【61~65题答案】
【答案】61. James Thomas Fields.
62. Four/4.
63. building a habit of attention
64. Three##3
65. For teens.
六、书面表达 （满分20分）
【66题答案】
【答案】例文
Dear Edgar,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to invite you to our school art festival, which will be held from March 10th to 12th. The event will take place at our school playground and auditorium.
During the festival, there will be a variety of activities, including painting exhibitions, musical performances, and drama shows. We have also planned interactive workshops where students can learn new art forms and techniques. Knowing your talent in playing the guitar, we would be honored to have you perform at the festival. Your participation would surely add a special touch to our event.
Please let me know if you can come to join us. We are all looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
