八上试题—2016_2017学年9月广东广州萝岗区初二上学期月考英语试卷

2016~2017学年9月广东广州萝岗区初二上学期月考英语试卷1Lu Xun is also called Zhou Shuren. He is a famous Chinese writer. He 1 in ZhejiangProvince in 1881. He is very successful, and there is a secret（秘密）to his 2 . He wasgood at 3 time. At the age of 12, his father was seriously ill. Life 4 hard for hisfamily. So he took care of his father and looked after his little brothers. Besides, he alsohelped his mother 5 much housework. He didn't want to be bad at his study, so everyday he tried hard to get 6 to study. He had many hobbies. He liked reading, writing anddrawing and he did well in all of 7 . Although he didn't live in a good environment, hestayed up very 8 to study and work every night. Lu Xun thought that time wasas 9 as life and no one should waste time. He once said, \"Time is 10 the water inthe sponge（海绵）, you'll always get it if you twist（拧） it.\"1. A.is born2. A.Succeed3. A.use4. A.becomes5. A.did6. A.time enough7. A.they8. A.laterB.bearsB.successfulB.usingB.becameB.dosesB.many timeB.themB.latelyC.bornC.successC.to useC.becomeC.doC.enough timeC.theirC.lateC.importantlyC.likesD.was bornD.successesD.usedD.to becomeD.will doD.a few timeD.theirsD.latestD.the most importantD.liked9. A.more importantB.important10. A.likingB.like2A farmer brought his three cows to the market and sold（卖）them for seven thalers （银元）. He was 1 because he would have a big meal with the money. On his way home, heheard some 2 crying （喊） in a pond, \"Aik, aik, aik, aik…\" \"Well,\" he said to himself,\"they are talking without reasons. I don't have eight thalers. I 3 get seven thalers today.\"When he got to the water, he cried to them: \"How 4 you are! It is seven thalers andnot eight.\" The frogs, however, 5 crying, \"Aik, aik, aik, aik…\". \"If you don't agree that Iam right, I can show it to you!\" Then he took his 6 out of his bag and counted, \"One,two, three…\"However, nothing changed and the frogs still cried, \"Aik, aik, aik, aik…\" The farmerbecame very 7 and shouted, \"What? If you still think that you are right, youcan 8 it yourselves.\" Then he threw all the money into the 9 and hoped that thefrogs would 10 the money to him after they finish counting. But his money never cameout again. And the frogs went on crying, \"Aik, aik, aik, aik…\"1. A.sad2. A.geese3. A.only4. A.dangerous5. A.finished6. A.money7. A.angry8. A.include9. A.frog10. A.challenge

B.boredB.frogsB.suddenlyB.stupidB.stoppedB.penB.interestedB.useB.pondB.spend

C.happyC.birdsC.hardlyC.tidyC.forgotC.watchC.excitedC.findC.marketC.return

D.tiredD.ducksD.probablyD.comfortableD.continuedD.foodD.strictD.checkD.cowD.save

3A Small Invention, Big Help

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An invention is an invention - big or small. A big invention makes us feel it all the time,such as the TV and the computer. There are also several small things around us even if weseldom pay much attention to them.

（1）Where was the paper clip invented?

A.In America.B.In France.

C.In Germany.D.In Norway.

（2）How many years was the paper clip invented earlier than the ballpoint pen?

A.Sixty-five.B.Fifty-six.C.Eighty-three.D.Thirty-eight.

（3）Who invented the ballpoint pen?

A.Johann Vaaler.B.Biro.C.Marcel Bich.D.We don't know.

（4）Which of the following is NOT true?

A.A paper clip holds the paper through a hole.B.Marcel Bich is a Frenchman.

C.A big paper clip in Norway is used to remember its inventor.D.BIC is cheap and popular,（5）What's the passage mainly about?

A.How to invent small things.B.Who invented the small things.C.Small things are very useful.D.Two small inventions.

4Michael Jackson was born in Indiana, America, on August 29, 1958. He died on June 25,2009. He was the seventh of the nine children in the family.His father Joe Jackson had his own band. They would practice after work in the livingroom of their house. Joe soon discovered the talent of his sons and set up the family band\"The Jacksons\". They later became \"The Jackson 5\". Little Michael always watched hisbrothers practice singing. When he was about 5 years old he joined the group and becamethe lead singer of \"The Jackson 5\".Michael's first public appearance was at a school programin first grade in1964. Wearing black pants and a white shirt, he sang Climb Every Mountain.Michael said, \"When I finished that song, the applause was thunderous. People weresmiling, and some of them were standing. My teachers were crying and I just couldn't believeit. I had made them all happy. It was such a great feeling. I felt a little confused too, because Ididn't think I didn't do anything special. I was just singing the way I sang at home every night.\"Soon his father made the band take part in talent contests. He was so strict with youngMichael and his brothers. Michael said, \"If you messed up, you got hit, with a belt or someother things. My father was really strict with us----really strict.\"

Under their father's control, Michael and \"The Jackson 5\" started collecting prizes at talentshows.

（1）What can we know about Michael Jackson from the first paragraph?

A.He was born in India.

B.He had eight sisters and brothers.C.He was the youngest child of his family.D.He died in his late fifties.

（2）Which is the correct order of the following events?

a. Michael Jackson joined \"The Jackson 5\".

b. The name of the band was changed into \"the Jackson 5\". c. Joe set up the family band \"The Jackson 5\". d. Michael made his first public appearance.

e. His father made the band take part in talent contests. f. Michael felt both happy and confused after the show.A.c, a, b, d, e, fB.c, b, a, d, f, eC.a, b, c, f, d, eD.a, c, b, f, d, e

（3）Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Michael didn't like to sing in public.

B.Michael felt both happy and confused after his first show.C.Joe was very strict with young Michael and his brothers.D.Michael and \"The Jackson 5\" won many prizes.

（4）What does the underlined word \"thunderous\" mean in Chinese?

A.稀少的B.吵闹的C.雷鸣般的D.快速的

（5）What's the passage mainly about?

A.Joe Jackson's bands.B.Michael Jackson's whole life.C.The first public performance.D.Young Michael and the family band.

5Wildwood School Library Guide

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This will offer you some information about our school library. You can use this guide tohelp your kids use our library.Service hours:

3:00 pm—5:30 pm on school days;8:30 am—11：00 am on weekends

On school days, your kids may borrow or return books during opening hours only whenhis classroom teacher allows him to. At the weekend, our library is open to both you and yourkids.Borrowing

Each student can borrow one or two books at a time: More books can be borrowed onlyfor class reading activities and school research.Returning:

Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days. The books must bereturned before the due （到期的）date or the kid cannot borrow other books.Damaged（受损的）or Lost Books

When a book is returned in a damaged condition, the kid will have to pay three dollars forthe damage. Full price must be paid if a book is lost. We encourage students to carry theirlibrary books in plastic bags to protect them from rainy weather.Please call us at 3362—1323 for more information.

（1）Students can borrow more than two books at a time .A.for sending examsB.To do school researchC.for after-school activitiesD.To read together with their parents（2） must be paid when a student loses the book he borrows.A.Three dollarsB.Half the price of the bookC.Full price of the bookD.Twice the price of the book（3）The students are advised to to prevent rain.A.Carry their library books in plastic bagsB.Cover their library books with raincoatsC.Put their library books into their pocketsD.Keep their library books in their classroom（4）This library guide is for .A.Teachers from Wildwood

B.Workers in Wildwood School Library .C.Visitors to Wildwood School

D.Parents of the Wildwood School students（5）Which of the following is NOT true?

A.The library is open for two and a half hours every day.B.Students' parents can go to the school library on weekends.C.Students can go to the library during opening hours as they like.D.Students can keep the books that they borrow for fifteen school days.

6单词拼写。（1）You won the first p , well done, my dear son.（2）Students should r the importance of study and study hard all the time.（3）Mary's hobbies i swimming and singing.（4）You have the a to do the job well. I'm sure of it.（5）On my way to school, it s began to rain, so I got wet because I didn't take anumbrella.

7完成句子。（1）— 房间里有人吗？— 没人。每个人都出去了。— Is there in the room?— , went out.（2）桌子底下的黑狗和门旁边的白狗一样小。

The black dog under the table is that white one next to the door.（3）我们应该要听从父母的意见。We should .（4）你知道恐龙为什么会灭绝吗?Do you know why dinosaurs ?（5）— 这位女士有小孩吗?

— 是的，她有九个小孩，第九个小孩现在两岁啦。— Does the lady have ?— Yes, She has children and her child is now two years old.