2020-2021學年湖南省永州市德雅學校八年級（下）第一次月考英語試卷

第二部分.閱讀技能（共兩節，滿分30分）第一節閱讀選擇（共5小題。每小題4分，滿分30分） .閱讀下面的材料，從每小題所給的A、B、C三個選項中，選出最佳答案。

• 1．AI （人工智能）makes our lives easier and better.Let's see the amazing AI.
  

  Cool driverless bus A bus door opens and you get on.Wait，where is the bus driver？Here is a new kind of driverless bus called Apolong.It can seat 14 people and doesn't need a driver.The bus follows traffic rules.It stops when it sees a stop light.

  Your close friend Hi，everyone.I'm Xiaoice，a chatbot（聊天機器人）.I speak like a 17-year-old girl.If you feel lonely，you can talk with me.I'm good at singing，writing poems and telling stories.I want to be your friend.

  World's first AI anchor（主播） Hey，look!The famous Chinese anchor Qiu Hao is reporting the news for us.But，is "he" really Qiu Hao？The answer is "no".This is the world's first AI anchor.It looks and speaks just like a real person.It speaks both Chinese and English.It can work 24 hours without any mistakes.The AI anchor joins inhuman reporting team.You might see it on TV soon.

  Popular AI artist This beautiful painting was at an auction（拍賣） in 2018.It sold for about 3，000，000 yuan!But it is not a work by a famous painter，such as Vincent van Gogh.It was painted by an AI artist，Ai-Da.Three Frenchmen created the AI.The AI artist studied over 15，000 pajye.aitjye.aigs.In this way，it learnt to paint.Now it is among the most popular artists in the world.

  根據語言材料內容選擇最佳答案。
  （1）

  is a new kind of driverless bus.
  A．Qiu Hao
  B．Apolong
  C．Ai-Da
  （2）Xiaoice isn't able to

  .
  A．go out to play with you
  B．help lonely people
  C．be friends with you
  （3）he painting is

  .
  A．a work painted by Vincent van Gogh
  B．about 3，000，000 yuan at an auction
  C．studied by three French artists over 15，000 times
  （4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

  
  A．Xiaoice is a girl who is seventeen years old.
  B．The AI artist is one of the most popular artists in China.
  C．The AI anchor can make no mistakes in working for a day.
  （5）We can probably read the passage in

  .
  A．a science book
  B．a travel magazine
  C．an art report
  組卷：10引用：5難度：0.6

  解析

• 2．What do mothers think of housework？Let's read the following ideas.
  

  We don't like housework，but at the same time，we hope to have a clean and comfortable home.I learn from my neighbor Teresa that you don't have to do everything right away，but "do small things with great love"．Start with the easy ones，rest and then go on with the others.It becomes less tiring but much more interesting when you divide things into smaller parts. —Laura

  Do you know what you should call those who use towels （毛巾）but never wash them，eat meals but never do the dishes，sit in rooms but never clean them，and always happy until they fall down？If you answer me "A house guest"，you're wrong，because I just describe my kids. —Mona

  Kids seem to learn to use the computer and turn on the TV quickly.However，they have difficulty in using the vacuum cleaner（吸塵器）．It is really amazing. —Mary

  （1）Teresa teaches Laura to

  .
  A．do everything right away
  B．have a rest before working
  C．do the great things only
  D．start with easy and small things
  （2）Mona thinks her kids are

  .
  A．lazy
  B．hard-working
  C．clever
  D．serious
  （3）Mary says something about her

  .
  A．kids
  B．guests
  C．parents
  D．students
  （4）Which of the following is TRUE？

  
  A．Laura doesn't like a clean or comfortable home.
  B．Mary's kids don't use the computer.
  C．Mona's kids are always happy until they fall down.
  D．They all talk about their kids.
  （5）What is the passage about？

  
  A．Homework.
  B．Volunteer work.
  C．Activities.
  D．Housework.
  組卷：6引用：2難度：0.6

  解析

• 3．

  Found Thing：Watch Color：Black Name：Cindy Telephone number：359-5934
  Lost I'm Linda． I lost a yellow ring． Please call Bill or me．My phone number is 485-3982． Bill's telephone number is 683-5912
  Found Is this your jacket？ It's a red jacket．And an ID card is in it． My name is Mike．My telephone number is 239-5178．

  （1）Cindy found a（n）

  ．
  A．watch
  B．ring
  C．jacket
  D．ID card
  （2）

  lost a ring．
  A．Cindy
  B．Linda
  C．Bill
  D．Mike
  （3）What's Mike's telephone number？

  
  A．359-5934．
  B．485-3982．
  C．239-5178．
  D．683-5912．
  （4）What color is the jacket？

  
  A．Black．
  B．White．
  C．Yellow．
  D．Red．
  （5）Which of the following is TRUE？

  
  A．Bill lost an ID card．
  B．The watch is yellow．
  C．Mike found a jacket and an ID card．
  D．Cindy's telephone number is 683-5912．
  組卷：251引用：10難度：0.6

  解析

• 4．Our parents are important people in our life.They are our first teachers in our life.They love us and help us all the time.But do you want to get on well with them？Here are some ways to help you to be happy with your parents.
     Have fun together
     How much time do you spend just enjoying being with each other？Ask your parents to play with you.Go outside together，try some sports，or go to the movies.
     Be kind
     Little things may bring a lot to your parents.Make a meal for them by yourself and that can make your parents happy.
     Ask for help
     When you are in trouble or meet some sad things，you can ask your parents for help and advice.They will be happy to listen to you and help you.
     Have a try
     You don't have to be the best but you need to have a try.They will be happy to see you have the courage to achieve your dream.It lets them know they're doing a good job in helping you grow up.
  
  （1）Why are our parents important persons for us？

  
  A．They teach us first in class.
  B．They love us sometimes.
  C．They always give us a hand.
  D．They are happy all the time.
  （2）How many suggestions does the writer give us in the text？

  
  A．Three.
  B．Four.
  C．Five.
  D．Six.
  （3）How do you have fun with your parents？

  
  A．Read a book together.
  B．Help with housework.
  C．Tell them funny things.
  D．Go outside together.
  （4）What should you do if you have a problem？

  
  A．Listen to your teachers.
  B．Ask your parents for help.
  C．Turn to your friends around.
  D．Try to be the best of yourself.
  （5）The best title for this passage is

  .
  A．How to Love and Teach Kids
  B．How to Talk with Your Parents
  C．How to Keep Happy with Your Parents
  D．How to Try to Be the Best of Yourself
  組卷：529引用：4難度：0.8

  解析

• 5．Little Tom likes cartoons very much.When the cartoons begin on TV，he does nothing until they're over.Sometimes he'd rather（寧可）wait for a long time and go to bed late.In the morning his mother has to wake him up，or he'll be late for school.
     Yesterday Tom heard there would be an interesting cartoon today.This morning，as soon as he got up，he turned on the television，but he didn't see the program on it.He had to have breakfast and then go to school.After school he ran home while his mother was cooking supper in the kitcjye.ain.He hurried to the sitting room and turned on the television again，but he couldn't find the cartoon.He rushed into the kitchen and asked his mother for help.
     "It's only five now，"said the woman."Your program will be after supper."
     "Well，let's have supper right now！"
  （1）Tom goes to bed late sometimes，so

  .
  A．his mother has to wake him up
  B．he goes to school by bus
  C．he can wake himself up in the morning
  D．he has to go to school without breakfast
  （2）Tom spends much time

  when he's free.
  A．playing football
  B．watching football matches on TV
  C．doing his homework
  D．watching cartoons on TV
  （3）

  ，so he turned on the television after getting up this morning.
  A．Tom thought he had some time left
  B．Tom didn't know when the cartoon would begin
  C．Tom wanted to know the important news
  D．Tom hoped to watch a TV play
  （4）Tom was afraid

  ，so he ran home.
  A．to miss the interesting cartoon
  B．to miss the last bus
  C．he would be hungry
  D．he had little time to finish his homework
  （5）Tom thought

  .
  A．supper should be ready
  B．his mother's watch was slow
  C．the cartoon would be on as soon as he finished supper
  D．his mother cooked supper too late
  組卷：0引用：0難度：0.6

  解析

第二節閱讀匹配 閱讀 下面的短文，從所給的A-F六個選項中，選出正確的選項填空，使短文通順、內容完整，（其中有一項是多余的）

• 6．A recent study showed that there are more pets than children in American households.Amazed？Keeping pets at home has several benefits-and if you're among those who has always wanted to keep a pet，let us convince you to go ahead and get one home!
     （1）

  Whether you believe it or not，pets are a great way to improve your mood and temperament．Research has shown that people who suffer from various diseases have lesser chances of depression if they keep pets as compared to those who are suffering from similar diseases and don't keep pets．
     （2）

  Want someone who will accompany you for walks？Dogs can be great companions and will happily go out for walks，at times even urging you for a walk，when you're too tired，thereby keeping you active and fit．Other activities related to pets like feeding，bathing，playing and cleaning are also good ways to exercise．
     （3）

  No matter how low or lonely you keep，a pet will always be there for you．Whether you want to pour your heart out to them or tell them your secrets，you know it's all safe with them!Pets give you unconditional love.
     （4）

  Do you want to improve your social skills？It is said that people who keep pets are good in their social relations.Kids who grow up with pets at home are always respectful towards living things.
     （5）

  We all know that dogs will bark when they sense someone near the house，and that can be very good for home security.However，pets can sense far more than just a stranger.No matter what kind of pet you get，animals seem to have a sense of danger that we don't always have，and that may save your life!
  

  A.Pets can warn you of danger. B.Pets increase your ability to read. C.Pets help you have better of relationship. D.Your pet can be a source of exercise. E.Talking to a pet is a nice treatment for loneliness. F.Spending time with a pet can cheer you up.
  組卷：20引用：4難度：0.4

  解析

第三部分知識運用（共兩節，滿分10分）第一節詞語填空 閱讀下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后從各小題所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳答案。

• 7．Long time ago，there were two talented boys，John and Joey.They showed great talents from an early age，and they did better than others around.
     They grew up but they chose different（1）

  .John used all of his talents to find a（2）

  job.He joined in many activities and（3）

  the most important people and places.Everyone thought that he would be the most important person in the（4）

  .
     But the second young man，Joey，was（5）

  .He always took a heavy responsibility （責任）.He thought he should help otjye.airs.He was always busy（6）

  ways to help others.
     One day ，bad things happened （發生） and they met many（7）

  .John didn't know what to do.But Joey（8）

  tried his best to solve all kinds of problems.He thought out some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect （影響） the people in his town.From then on，he was more（9）

  than John.
     John then knew that our best（10）

  are not only for ourselves.He learned from Joey that we should always help other people.
  
  

  （1）	A．schools	B．cities	C．ways	D．clubs
  （2）	A．good	B．bad	C．boring	D．funny
  （3）	A．met	B．knew	C．made	D．visited
  （4）	A．earth	B．house	C．room	D．world
  （5）	A．same	B．different	C．bad	D．wise
  （6）	A．looking at	B．looking up	C．looking for	D．looking after
  （7）	A．problems	B．questions	C．surprises	D．movies
  （8）	A．never	B．hardly	C．sometimes	D．always
  （9）	A．famous	B．beautiful	C．funny	D．excellent
  （10）	A．ways	B．talents	C．tasks	D．dreams
  組卷：18引用：2難度：0.5

  解析

第二節語法填空（共10小題。每小題1分，滿分10分）閱讀下面的材料，在空白處填入適當的內容（限1個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式，使句子通順完整。

• 8．人人都有擅長的事情，但是，有些人的確是天才。
  Everyone is good

  something，but some people are truly

  .
  組卷：18引用：1難度：0.7

  解析

• 9．It is a

  English book.
  組卷：28引用：2難度：0.8

  解析

• 10．Last night a lion

  （escape） from the zoo．
  組卷：44引用：1難度：0.7

  解析

• 11．Something must be done to stop H7 N9 from

  （spread）again．
  組卷：57引用：1難度：0.9

  解析

• 12．Developments in printing made

  possible to produce books

  （quickly）and cheaply．
  組卷：23引用：1難度：0.7

  解析

• 13．They taught

  （they） Chinese before they came to China.
  組卷：12引用：1難度：0.7

  解析
• 14．系統找不到該試題

• 15．

  Day is on June 1st. （ Children ）
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.4

  解析

• 16．The story has a sad

  （end）.
  組卷：26引用：2難度：0.9

  解析

• 17．He has never

  （be） to the Museum of Flight.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.7

  解析

第四部分寫作技能（共三節，滿分10分）第一節回答問題

• 18．根據短文內容回答下列問題
  Most people make their living with their hands． But Tom makes his living with his feet． It's a very good thing， too．Tom's story happens in a very small city in England． His parents are very poor． Seven people live in their small house． Tom has no place to play but in the street．Tom's father often plays football． Little Tom wants to play football， too． So his father makes a soft ball for him to kick． It's a sock filled with pieces of old cloth． The little boy kicks it every day．At last Tom learns to kick a real football and he can play football very well．
  （1）Most people don't make their living with their feet， do they？

  ．
  （2）Where does the story happen？

  ．
  （3）Where does Tom live？

  ．
  （4）What does Tom kick at first？

  ．
  （5）Why doesn't Tom kick a real football at first？

  ．
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.4

  解析

第二節語篇翻譯

• 19．閱讀下面的短文，將短文中畫線部分的句子譯成中文。
      A few months ago，a strange thing happened in my life，I heard a strange sound outside the window every night.I was scared and didn't know what to do.（1）I thought there might be a thief standing outside the window.I asked my parents to see what it was.But they didn't find anything.They thought it might be the wind.But I didn't think so.That lasted for a few days.I couldn't sleep well.Sometimes I even couldn't fall asleep.One day，I bought a flashlight in a market.At midnight，as soon as I heard the strange sound，I jumped out of my bed with the flashlight.I saw a black cat jumping up and down near the window.（2）He might want to make friends with my pet cat， but he couldn't get into my house.Do you think it is strange？Have you ever had this kind of experience in your life？
  
  （1）

  
  （2）
  組卷：5引用：2難度：0.9

  解析

第三節書面表達（1個大題，滿分12分）

• 20．假如你叫李華，你打算中考結束后和同學們結伴出游，但遭到了父母的反對．請結合此事，談談如何對待父母及如何解決日常生活中與他們意見不一致的問題．
  要求：（1）邏輯清晰，語言通順，觀點不限，自由發揮，無需標題．
  （2）文中不能以任何方式出現真實的人名、校名和縣（市）區名及其它相關信息．
  （3）詞數：80-100．
  參考詞匯：中考 the High School Entrance Examination．
  

  ．
  組卷：63引用：3難度：0.1

  解析