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2025-2026学年常州市河海实验学校八年级上册12月月考英语试卷
一、听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
二、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
( ) 21. —What ______ awful weather it is!
—Yes, but I love ______ air after it rains. It smells so fresh.
A. an; the B. /; the C. the; an D. an; /
( ) 22. Many birds fly ______ because plants die and insects hide ______ coldness in winter.
A. away; to B. away; from C. off; in D. off; from
( ) 23. —How heavy was your daughter when she was ______
—She ______ about 2.5kg.
A. birth; weight B. born; weight C. born; weighed D. birth; weighs
( ) 24. —You look really sleepy, Bob. What happened last night
—I watched two football matches. ______, I can hardly keep my eyes open now.
A. So that B. What’s more C. As a result D. Instead of
( ) 25. —What do you think of the new plan
—I’m quite ______ about it. I think it will work well.
A. positive B. worried C. awful D. curious
( ) 26. Which of the following sentences has the same sentence structure as “This kind of food tastes delicious.”
A. You can put the dishes in the kitchen.
B. The government built the nature reserve.
C. Having an ice-cream in the hot summer is really good.
D. The boy is jogging now.
( ) 27. —Have you heard of the Belt and Road Initiative (一带一路)
—Yes. It’s an important project that helps to ______ China ______ other countries.
A. connect; with B. fill; with C. cover; with D. keep; from
( ) 28. —Red-crowned cranes get more and more help from people.
—Yes. People in the reserves are doing everything they can ______ these birds.
A. help B. helping C. to help D. to helping
( ) 29. The number of the new babies ______ getting ______ because many young couples don’t want to give birth to children.
A. are; fewer and fewer B. are; more and more
C. is; larger and larger D. is; smaller and smaller
( ) 30. —You look worried, Paul. Anything I can do to help
—______. It’s an easy job.
A. You have a point B. No, you needn’t
C. No way D. Thanks, but I can manage
三、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
For years I felt unhappy with the “bird’s nest” on my head. My mother thought my hair was ______ 31 ______. However, my classmates didn’t agree. They laughed at it, calling my hair the “bird’s nest”.
When I went to college, I decided to ______ 32 ______ my hairstyle. I had my curly hair straightened. However, it cost me $500 every six months to do this. People said it was too ______ 33 ______. But for me, I would do anything to ______ 34 ______ again see that curly-haired girl in the mirror.
But when I had to start renting my own flat, the ______ 35 ______ became too high. I had to be careful with money, so I began ______ 36 ______ if I should carry on with my plan. I turned to the Internet for help. In the end, I found a “curly-haired” salon, a place designed for girls with strange hair.
When I arrived there, the stylist, Jacquai, was waiting for me. As my head was covered with a jelly-like jam, I asked, “Do you really think this will ______ 37 ______ ”
“Sure. No curly hair is ______ 38 ______.” she replied. “You just haven’t found a way to deal with it.”
After an hour, Jacquai had finished her work. She had fixed my hair using only her hands. I couldn’t believe it. My hair looked beautiful!
Now my world has changed. I am more outgoing and ______ 39 ______ than ever. People say that I’m looking better and better, but they can’t find out ______ 40 ______ it has changed. I don’t need to explain it. I know that my hair speaks for itself.
( ) 31. A. beautiful B. strange C. funny D. amazing
( ) 32. A. follow B. change C. accept D. hide
( ) 33. A. unhappy B. unwise C. expensive D. creative
( ) 34. A. hardly B. ever C. never D. almost
( ) 35. A. truth B. mark C. cost D. style
( ) 36. A. answering B. wondering C. believing D. forgetting
( ) 37. A. finish B. fail C. work D. join
( ) 38. A. meaningless B. helpless C. useless D. hopeless
( ) 39. A. cheerful B. honest C. patient D. bored
( ) 40. A. which B. what C. who D. how
四、阅读理解（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A
Seasons on Earth are caused by the planet’s tilt as it travels around the sun. The Earth tilts at an angle of 23.5 degrees, which means different parts of the planet get different amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
In spring, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun. Days get longer, and the temperature rises. Plants start to grow, and animals wake up from hibernation. It’s a season of new life, with flowers blooming and birds building nests.
Summer is the warmest season in the Northern Hemisphere. The hemisphere tilts most toward the sun, so days are the longest and nights are the shortest. The sun shines brightly, and the temperature is high. Many people go to the beach or mountains to cool down. Some areas may have sudden showers in the afternoon, which help refresh the air.
Autumn brings cooler weather and shorter days. The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun slowly. Leaves turn red, yellow, and orange before falling off the trees. Farmers harvest their crops, and animals prepare for winter by storing food. It’s a season of harvest and change.
Winter is the coldest season. The Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest from the sun, so days are the shortest and nights are the longest. In many areas, it snows, and the ground is covered in white. Some animals hibernate, while others adapt to the cold weather. People wear warm clothes and stay indoors more often.
( ) 41. What causes seasons on Earth
A. The Earth’s speed around the sun. B. The Earth’s tilt as it travels around the sun.
C. The environment on the earth. D. The amount of rain in different months.
( ) 42. What happens in spring in the Northern Hemisphere
A. Days are the longest. B. It snows heavily.
C. Leaves turn red and yellow. D. Animals wake up from hibernation.
( ) 43. What can you learn from this passage
A. The hemisphere tilts most toward the sun.
B. Days are the shortest in winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
C. Animals prepare for winter by eating food.
D. All the animals need to hibernate.
B
Plastic has become an important part of daily life. We use plastic bags for shopping, plastic bottles for drinks, and plastic containers for food. It’s cheap and light, that is why it’s so popular. However, this useful material is causing serious problems for the planet and even our health.
Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste enters the oceans worldwide. Marine animals like sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and eat them, leading to injury or death. Seabirds get tangled in plastic rings from soda bottles, and their wings may be hurt so they can’t fly. Even tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are found in fish and other sea animals. When humans eat these animals, microplastics can enter our bodies, which might be harmful over time. On land, plastic waste piles up in landfills and takes hundreds of years to degrade. It pollutes soil and water, affecting plants and animals that live on land too.
The good news is that we can all take action to reduce plastic pollution. We can carry reusable shopping bags instead of using single-use plastics. Recycling plastic products, such as bottles, boxes, and toys, also helps save resources and cut down on waste. Schools and communities can organize activities like beach cleanups or campus recycling drives to collect plastic waste.
Small changes in our daily lives can make a big difference. For example, refusing plastic straws when buying drinks, or using cloth bags for groceries. By working together, we can protect the planet from plastic pollution and create a cleaner environment for everyone.
( ) 44. What does the underlined word “injury” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. 消失 B. 危险 C. 伤害 D. 生存
( ) 45. What do we know about microplastics
A. They are reusable plastic products. B. They are large pieces of plastic waste.
C. They can be found in sea animals. D. They degrade quickly in water.
( ) 46. What can we do to reduce plastic pollution
① Use more single-use plastic bottles. ② Throw plastic waste in landfills only.
③ Carry reusable shopping bags. ④ Recycle plastic products.
A. ③④ B. ①② C. ①③ D. ②④
C
Soon after we arrived, the whole family sat down at the table for dinner. The farmer put me on the table, with some small pieces of bread and meat. I was very afraid of falling off the table. The farmer and his family were happy to watch me eating with my small knife and fork.
But when I started walking across the table to the farmer, his youngest son, a boy of about ten, picked me up by the legs. He held me so high in the air that my whole body was shaking. Luckily his father told him not to do so and took me away at once. But I remembered how bad children can be to small animals. So I decided to forgive him. I fell on my knees and asked them not to punish the child any more. They seemed to understand.
Just then I heard a noise behind me. It sounded like twelve machines running at the same time. I turned my head and saw a huge cat, three times larger than one of our cows. The farmer’s wife held it in her arms, so that it could not jump at me. But in fact, because I showed no fear, there was no danger, and the cat even seemed a little afraid of me.
At the end of dinner, a lady came in with the farmer’s one-year-old son in her arms. He started crying at once, because he wanted to play with me. His mother smiled and put me in his hand. When he picked me up and put my head in his mouth, I shouted so loudly that he dropped me. Luckily, I was not hurt, but it showed me how dangerous life was going to be in Brobdingnag.
After eating, the farmer went back to his work in the fields. ______, because she put me carefully on her bed and closed the door. I was very tired, and slept for two hours.
— Adapted from Gulliver’s Travels
( ) 47. How did the farmer and his family feel while watching “me” eating with small knife and fork
A. Happy. B. Angry. C. Worried. D. Sad.
( ) 48. Which order is correct according to the passage
a. The boy held “me” high in the sky. b. A baby tried to put “me” into his mouth.
c. “I” showed no fear to a big cat. d. “I” ate with knife and fork.
A. a-b-c-d B. b-a-d-c C. c-d-a-b D. d-a-c-b
( ) 49. Which sentence can be put into “______” in the last paragraph
A. I thought he was very kind to his wife. B. I thought he told his wife to look after me.
C. His wife was asked to work with him. D. His wife was very busy with housework.
( ) 50. The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. how “I” met the family B. what the family told “me”
C. how “I” had a meal with the family D. what the family thought of “me”
五、信息还原（共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分）
第二节 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When the sky suddenly turns dark and the wind is strong, be careful. This may mean a dangerous storm is coming. The black clouds and the strong winds are nature’s warnings. ______ 51 ______
When you see a flash of lightning, quickly get into a building. Even after you are indoors, it is not smart to go near doors and windows. ______ 52 ______ A room with no windows is the safest place to be. Do not wash your hands during a storm. Do not take risks using anything that runs on electricity, either. Although you really want to play computer games, don’t do that. It is better to be bored than to get hurt. ______ 53 ______ It is more fun than playing computer games.
If you are outside at that time, you may feel safe under a tree. However, it is not a good place to be. Instead, find an open place. Also, remember to cover your ears. If you don’t, some loud noises may hurt your hearing. Lightning does not strike people very often. You will hardly ever see that happen. ______ 54 ______ Only trained workers can care for you.
If you follow these rules, you could stay safe during a storm.
A. They can be broken easily.
B. Try reading a book instead.
C. But if an accident happens, call 120.
D. If storms come, run out as quickly as possible.
E. Touching water can bring you danger.
F. So you should act right away to keep safe.
六、阅读回答问题（共3小题；55题1分，56题2分，57题2分；满分5分）
The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. These solar terms follow the changes of the seasons and the weather. “Start of Spring”, “Start of Summer”, “Start of Autumn” and “Start of Winter” mark the beginning of each season. Therefore, they divide the year into four seasons. Each of the seasons is then divided into six parts, and each part lasts about 15 days. The solar terms can fall on different dates. Start of Winter usually begins on November 7 or November 8. Here are some customs we Chinese people often have during this period.
Drinking mutton soup
In many places in China, there’s a tradition of drinking mutton soup on this day, and you won’t fear the cold throughout the winter. Mutton is rich in fats, proteins and calories, making it a good choice when the weather gets cold. Having a bowl of mutton soup not only warms the weak body but also provides a pleasant experience.
Eating tangyuan
Eating tangyuan is a traditional custom, especially popular in the south of the Yangtze River. Tangyuan is a must-have food for people there, because “Yuan” means “getting together”.
Eating dumplings
In many parts of northern China, it is a custom to eat dumplings. People in northern China eat dumplings on this day because dumplings have the meaning of “cold”, and there is still a folk saying that goes “Eat dumplings on Start of Winter, or your ears will be frostbitten”.
Making winter wine
Start of Winter is a good day to start making yellow wine in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, as the water is usually clearer at this time and the low temperature restricts the growth of germs, perfect for the flavor during the fermenting process.
Besides these customs, we should also pay attention to some other things during this time. As the weather gets colder and colder, we need to wear gloves, hats and warm cotton-padded shoes to keep ourselves warm. We also need to do exercise, such as choosing some indoor sports to keep our body strong.
55. How many customs are mentioned in this passage
________________________________________________________________
56. What does “Start of Winter” mark
________________________________________________________________
57. What should we pay attention to during winter
________________________________________________________________
七、综合填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
The Book of Songs is one of the most important Chinese classics. It is not only the (58) ____________ (begin) of ancient poetry, but also the (59) ____________ (early) collection of poetry in China. It has collected all kinds of musical works from Western Zhou Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period. The poems were created over a period of 500 years, so many poems in it were not worked out by one person (60) ____________ by lots of poets. When I read this book, I feel like I’m having a talk (61) ____________ people from thousands of years ago. It’s just like stepping into their time.
Among all the poems in this book, my favourite is called Homecoming After War (《采薇》). This poem talks about how soldiers had to leave their homes (62) ____________ (fight) for many years. They (63) ____________ (miss) their homeland very much, but they could not return because of the war. By (64) ____________ (read) the poem, we can understand what these soldiers went through, feel their (65) ____________ (sad), and see (66) ____________ hard the war can be.
The Book of Songs is a special book. It touches our hearts. And it makes (67) ____________ (we) feel something deep inside.
八、词汇应用（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
68. Does the internet have an ___________ (影响) on children’s study
69. I’m a slow reader. I don’t know how to ___________ (增加) my reading speed.
70. The headmaster offered a job to Jane and she ___________ (接受) it finally.
71. Why is it ___________ (fog) in Xuzhou than in Changzhou these days
72. The children used carrots for ___________ (snowman) noses.
九、翻译句子（共6小题，每小题1.5分，满分9分）
73. 没有什么比吃美食更令人满意的了。
There is ___________________ than __________________________________.
74. 他们设法阻止了人们捕猎犀牛来获取它们的角。
They managed _______________________________________ rhinos for their horns.
75. 中国人把一年分成了多少个节气？
_________________ Solar Terms __________ Chinese people ____________________
76. 狼主要以小动物为食，它们经常团队合作。
Wolves ______________________ small animals. They often ____________________.
77. 感谢你采取行动保护那些处于危险中的动物。
Thank you _____________________________________________________.
78. 随着气温下降，户外咖啡馆开始提前打烊了。
____________________________________________, the outdoor cafes start to close earlier.
十、书面表达（10分）
79. 当清晨的林间传来清脆鸟鸣，当夏夜的草丛闪过灵动兽影，这些野生动物不是遥远的“异乡客”，而是与我们共享地球家园的“邻居”。它们维系着生态平衡，也让地球更具生机。请以某一野生动物的名义，给人类写一封80词左右的英文书信，包含以下内容：
1. 介绍“我”的外形特点、生活习性、食物、栖息地等（至少选2点），以及写信的目的；
2. 谈谈“我”面临的问题和导致问题的原因；
3. 人类可采取的保护措施（至少2点）。
Dear humans,
I am ____________
Thank you for reading my letter.
Yours sincerely,
an animal friend
21-25 B B C C A 26-30 C A C D D
31-35 B B C C C 36-40 B C D A D
41-45 B D B C C 46-50 A A D B C
51-54 F A B C
55. Four (4) customs.
56. The beginning of winter.
57. Keep warm and do indoor exercise.
58. beginning 59. earliest 60. but 61. with 62. to fight
63. missed 64. reading 65. sadness 66. how 67. us
68. effect 69. increase 70. accepted 71. foggier 72. snowmen's
73. nothing more satisfying; eating delicious food
74. to stop people from hunting
75. How many; did; divide a year into
76. mainly feed on; work in teams
77. for taking action to protect animals in danger
78. As the temperature drops
79. (参考范文) Dear humans, I am a giant panda. I live in the bamboo forests of China and eat bamboo every day. I’m writing because my home is disappearing due to deforestation and human development. Many of us are losing our homes and food. Please protect our forests and stop cutting down trees. You can also support panda reserves and spread awareness about our protection. Thank you for reading my letter.

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