浙江省湖州市长兴县华盛达实验学校2023-2024学年八年级上学期9月月考英语试题

八年级英语阶段性测试（一）试题卷

时间：40分钟满分：100分

一、完形填空（本题有15小题，每题1分：共计15分）

I was once a fat girl. I weighed 336 pounds and looked as big as my fridge. I was never __1__ it. But one day I had a medical examination (体验). The __2__ told me that I was having heart trouble. I woke up to the problem. I began to feel nervous. Then I __3__ to do something!

In a year and five months, I __4__ 50 pounds. What a great thing I did! I didn't have any expensive food, medical treatment (治疗) or camp-style exercise. What was the __5__ to my success?

First I looked __6__ the Internet for do-it-yourself __7__ that people could use of losing weight. Of course I saw countless ads. Those ads try to get me to buy their products. But I bought __8__. The only thing I did was to change my bad __9__.

The following are what I have done. You can __10__ these too. Stop drinking something __11__ too much sugar in it. Refuse sweet cakes. Eat green vegetables. Use only vegetable oil. Never __12__ after 7:30 p.m. Also, do light __13__ for 15 to 20 minutes a day, five days a week.

Then I kept doing what I should do. People always say, "You don't need to tell me __14__ to do. I know it already!" But the fact is that knowing what to do and doing what you know are __15__. The important thing is to know what to do and then just keep doing it.

二、阅读理解（本题有15小题，每小题2分；共计30分）

                                   A

Many people like to travel when they have time off from school or work. They might go to their hometown to see their family, or travel somewhere far. But not everyone does this, more and more people are choosing to take a "stay-cation".

A stay-cation is a new word for a period of time when people stay at home on vacation or take day trips from their home to local (当地的) places of interest. Some people might travel around their city, visiting local parks and museums. Others might try countryside trips and take part in local festivals. People like me love to just stay at home.

I had a stay-cation of my own over the summer. I slept late every day. I worked on music and played video games. I wasn't too lonely. I had my cat to play with, and I got together with some of my friends around the city.

Traveling is fun, but it's also nice to just stay home and relax. It's cheaper as well, since I don't have to pay for travel. And you can choose to do whatever you like, if you want, just do nothing. There's nothing wrong with that.

16. Which of the fallowing things might people do during a stay-cation?

A. Studying hard at school.       B. Going back to their hometown

C. Traveling around their city.     D. Traveling somewhere far.

17. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. City life with friends.

B. My stay-cation experience

C. Holidays and vacations.

D. New Year's Resolution.

18. What does the underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refer to?

A. Doing nothing.                B. Traveling around.

C. Paying for travel.              D. Visiting some friends

                                     B

Americans love to drive. They have drive-in movie theaters and drive-through restaurants. And they also drive for vacations. They often call it the "Great American Road Trip": the whole family gets into a car or recreational vehicle (RV,旅行房车)， and goes on a summertime trip across the country.

American cars are always big, but RVs are the biggest. These are houses on wheels. RV have kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. All across the country you can find RV parks. They are places to park your RV and spend the night. And, if you can't find a good park, you can always make your home in a grocery (杂货店) store parking lot.

When your little brother kicks you in the' face all night in your small bed under the table, a big RV can seem very small. And, when the dog barks(吠) and Mom plays her country music on the radio-your family is not at its best. What's worse, RVs are always breaking down.

But RV travel can be a great time with the family, too. You can see the country in the comfort of your own "home". You can spend every night in a different scenic (景色的) place, or just stay where you are. You don't have to pay for hotels or restaurants, only gas. But, best of all, you an free to go wherever you want whenever you want in your home-away-from-home.

19. RVs are ________________ cars in America

A. smaller than        B. not as big as

C. bigger than        D. the same as

20. What can't people do in RVs?

A. cook             B. sleep

C. take a shower     D. buy groceries

21. What is one of the disadvantages of the RV?

A. You can't find a park easily around the country.

B. The space of RV is very small

C. There is no noise in RV.

D. The radio is always breaking down

22. When you travel by your RV, you can ________________.

A. only stay in the park

B. pay for hotels or restaurants

C. spend every night in a different scenic place

D. only go out on the weekend

C

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Claire, America

Sometimes something good comes out of a bad thing. Last month, I took a photo of an amazing sunset over a lake when hiking in a park. Then I decided to send it to my brother Charley. Anyway, I dropped my phone in the water. OMG! I lost all my photos and my phone. Well, luckily, Charley sent my sunset photo to the TV station. Today, they chose it for Photo of the Month, and I won a new camera. Maybe every cloud has a silver lining!

Sue, Canada

Ten years ago, my car broke down on my way to school. I didn't have enough money to fix it, so that term I had to get up at 5:00 a.m. every day to take the bus. One cold, wet morning. I felt really tired. But this guy started talking to me on the bus, and he really made me laugh! I also found that we studied at the same college. We exchanged phone numbers, and the rest is history. Ten years later, we're married with two children. Oh, and a new car! Every cloud has a silver lining!

Yang, China

Some weeks ago, I helped a Malaysian friend Andrew move his things into my apartment. He lost his jot and needed a place to stay. But I hurt my back when carrying some heavy boxes. It was really bad, so I had to go to the hospital. Anyway, I saw an advertisement (广告) for a computer programmer at the hospital. I called my friend, and he got the job! At least his cloud had a silver lining! Though I do have my apartment all to myself again.

23. What happened to Claire?

A. Her phone fell into the water.

B. She went to the TV station

C. Her brother took a nice photo.

D. She won a new phone.

24. What does the underlined phrase "broke down" mean in Chinese?

A.抛锚       B.闯入       C休息        D.逃跑

25. Which is the right order of Yang's story?

①Andrew lost his job.

②Andrew got the job.

③Yang went to the hospital.

④Yang helped Andrew move things.

A.③①④②     B.④①③②    C.①④③②    D.④③①②

26. Which of the following has the similar meaning to the title Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining?

A. If you work hard, your dream will come true.

B. Sometimes something good comes out of a bad thing.

C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

D. If you help others, others will help you.

                                         D

Young people enjoy different kinds of drinks, though they know how bad drinks are for their health. What about you? What will happen to you if water takes the place of all drinks?

Chris Bailey, a popular blogger (博客作者) tried this out. Here is what he has found.

First, you lose weight faster. Yeah, you do! You don't have to exercise but just keep away from drinks for 9 days. It is the same as running for 8 kilometers a day! So write you’re your resolution on a piece of paper and put it on the wall. And you will see the result soon.

____(1)____ Sometimes when you have to stay up late for a test, a cup of tea or coffee is usually by your side on the desk. But do you know 75 to 85 percent of your brain (大脑) is filled with water? Nothing else! Just by drinking water, your brain can work efficiently. ____(2)____

What's more, water washes out something bad in your body. So drinking enough water can stop you from getting old soon. ____(3)____ If you want to look young and beautiful as long as possible, drink a glass of water right now! Keep on doing it for longer, and you will be surprised to touch your soft and clean skin. ____(4)____

Lastly, you save money! How much money do you spend on coffee and juice every week? The price of water is much lower than that of other drinks. Drink 5 glasses of water every day, or spend money visiting doctors. Think about it!

So, what are you waiting for?

27. Where can the sentence " You may remember things quickly and well" be placed?

A.(1)          B.(2)          C.(3)          D.(4)

28. Which of the following are probably the words on the paper in Paragraph 3?

A. Take more exercise!             B. Drink more water!

C. Use the brain more!             D.Save more money!

29. What can we learn from the text?

A.65 to 75 percent of the brain is water.

B. Keeping on drinking water makes hair soft and clean.

C. Staying away from drinks for 9 days helps lose weight.

D. The money spent on coffee is less than that in visiting doctor.

30. What's the structure (结构) of the text?

A.①/②③④⑤/⑥⑦

B.①/②③④/⑤⑥/⑦

C.①②/③④⑤/⑥⑦

D.①/②/③④⑤⑥/⑦

三、任务型阅读（每空一词，本题有5小题，每小题1分，共计5分）

Lisa: Good morning, Pierre. I'm Lisa from Xiamen. We've heard your restaurant The Pierre's is really popular these days. Do you have a minute for several questions?

Pierre: Sure, Lisa. With pleasure.

Lisa: So how long have you stayed in China?

Pierre: Um, I came to China in 2002. I met my wife here and now we have two sons.

Lisa: Wow, that's over 20 years! How do you feel about China?

Pierre: I love this country. It's now much like my second hometown. I must say I'm really glad about the fast development here.

Lisa: Glad to hear that. Then what brought you to Xiamen?

Pierre: Well, I chose Xiamen as it's a perfect place for both business and relaxation. I fell in love with it on my first trip here.

Lisa: Then what are the specials in your restaurant?

Pierre: Actually, I have created some dishes that combine the best of French and Cantonese Cuisine (粤菜).

Lisa: Really? I can't wait to have a try. Thanks for your time and sharing.

Notes of the interview

Interviewee: Pierre

Restaurant: The Pierre's

Personal information: a French cook; has been in China for more than __31__ years

Family members: wife and __32__

Feelings about China: second hometown; __33__ about the fast development

Reasons for choosing Xiamen: a perfect place for both business and __34__

Specials in The Pierre's: __35__ that combine the best of French and Cantonese cuisine

四、单词拼写（每空限填一词，每空1分，共计10分）

It is quite __36__(忙的，满的) for me this week. I travelled to Chongqing these days. I __37__ (不喜爱) the weather here but I like the food and scenery. This morning, it was rainy. We didn't have any special __38__(活动).

My parents and I just stayed at the hotel and I felt really __39__(烦闷的). Luckily, it stopped raining at noon. We went to eat something special---Chongqing hotpot for lunch. There is a big __40__(差别) between Chongqing hotpot and Beijing hotpot. After lunch, we __41__ (决定) to visit Foreigner Street. It is __42__(绝妙的)！ There are lots of old __43__(建筑物) and nice food from all over the world. We tried Italian __44__(咖啡)，Indian cakes and British tea there. Everything was perfect __45__(足够地) and we really had a good time.

五、语法填空（用所给单词适当形式填空，每题1分，共10分）

I am a middle school student and I am fifteen years old. I'm quite healthy __46__ one year ago, I was fat. I loved snacks and chocolate, and I got tired __47__ (easy). One morning, I __48__(see) some young men running in the park. They looked really fit and active. So I started doing __49__(exercise) from then on.

Now I have a 1.5-mile run every morning. I drink milk and eat vegetables instead of snacks and chocolate. These good __50__ (eat) habits and running help to cheer  __51__ (I) up. I have __52__ great time running, and look fit. Now I am __53__ (interest) in running. I'm sure I will do __54_ (good) in the boys' 500-meter race (赛跑) in our school sport meeting.

If you want __55__ (be) fit and active, join me!

六、原题复现（根据句意填入适当词，或用所给词的适当形式填空，每小题1分，共15分）

56. Did you do _________________ (something) interesting on vacation?

57. It is important for us to keep _________________ (diary).

58. He doesn't like it _________________all.

59. My uncle often asks me _________________my study.

60. May, can I take _________________ (other) two chairs? There aren't enough chairs for the guests.

61. Do you feel like _________________(drink) some orange juice?

62. I listened but _________________ (hear) nothing.

63. You can't drink coffee at night. _________________ you won't sleep well.

64. The best way _________________(learn) English is through reading loudly.

65. Fifteen percent of the visitors _________________ (be) from foreign countries

66. _________________he is young, he plays the piano very well.

67. The question is too difficult. No one knows the answer _________________ it.

68. Grace went to _________________ (center) Park yesterday afternoon with her brother.

69. He looked so sad. He _________________ (seem) to know the bad news.

70. He spent a lot of time _________________ his family and they had a great time.

七、书面表达（本题有1小题，满分15分）

在新学期开始之际，校英语报发起了题为"A Wonderful Vacation"的征文活动，假如你是李华，请你根据以下要点提示，用英语写一篇短文，介绍你的暑假中一次难忘的经历，向校报投稿。

内容提示：

1. Where did you go?

2. How was the weather?

3. What did you do there?

4. How did you feel about it?

要求：80词左右；内容应包含所有提示，可适当发挥。

八年级英语阶段性测试（一）试题卷

参考答案

一．完形填空

1-15BADCB/DABDC/CABBD

二．阅读理解

16-18CBA 19-22CDAC 23-26AACB 27-30BBCD

三．任务型阅读

31-35 twenty/two sons/glad/relaxation/dishes

四．单词拼写

36-45full/dislike/activities/bored/difference/decide/wonderful/buildings/coffee/enough

五．语法填空

46-55but/easily/saw/exercises/eating/me/a/interested/well/to be

六．原题复现

56-70anything/diaries/at/about/another/drinking/heard/Because/to learn/are/Although/to/Central/seemed/with

七．书面表达

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