辽宁省沈阳实验学校2022-2023学年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试卷(含答案)

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辽宁省沈阳实验学校2022-2023学年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试卷（解析版）
一、单项填空（共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5.0分）
1．Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens._________were as big as ten elephants.（　　）
A．Other B．Others C．The other D．Another
2．My father thinks writing is as_________as reading.（　　）
A．interesting
B．interested
C．more interesting
D．more interested for me？
3．There isn't_________tea in the cup.Can you go and get_____？（　　）
A．Some，some B．any，any C．some，any D．any，some
4．After a long walk in the sun， they wanted to drink ______．（　　）
A．cold something B．something cold
C．nothing cold D．cold anything
5．An encyclopaedia often_________a number of books.These books_________volumes.（　　）
A．makes up of，name
B．consists of，are called
C．consisted of，call
D．made up of，named
6．They ______us to a swimming contest.（　　）
A．include B．check C．promise D．challenge
7．﹣﹣﹣Which number is wrong？
﹣﹣﹣_________.（　　）
A．Ninety B．Nineteen C．Ninth D．Nineteenth
8．About_________of the workers in that factory are young people.（　　）
A．two third B．two thirds
C．second three D．second thirds
9．Perhaps you will do something important or______become famous one day.（　　）
A．just B．already C．yet D．even
10．﹣﹣﹣Happy birthday，Benny.This is for you.
﹣﹣﹣_________.（　　）
A．Pretty good B．Thank you
C．Good luck D．Never mind
二、完形填空（10分)阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
11．（10分）Beijing World Park has more than 100 world﹣famous man﹣made places of interest from 40 countries throughout the world.The （1）　 　has five areas：Asia，Africa，Europe，America and Latin America. （2）　 　May to October，the park holds cultural activities of different countries.Visitors can （3）　 　 the foods and buy the souvenirs（纪念品）of different countries.
Since its opening in 1993，the park has got（4）　 　visitors every year.And the park adds new things every year.It is wonderful because of its models of （5）　 　 of interest and rich and colorful activities.Visitors can "travel around the world" in one day（6）　 　the park becomes a window showing the cultures of different countries.
Each year Beijing World Park holds （7）　 　activities of different countries.From May to August，the park will （8）　 　 a dance team from White Russia to give a performance from 13：30 to 14：15 at an open﹣air theater every day.From May to October，an elephant from Thailand will （9）　 　 four performances a day，including crossing the bridge and putting on a hat.They are so interesting that you will （10）　 　 feel bored when you visit there.

（1）A.zoo
B.park
C.farm
D.palace
（2）A.From
B.In
C.On
D.At
（3）A.feel
B.sound
C.look
D.taste
（4）A.million
B.million of
C.millions
D.millions of
（5）A.parts
B.places
C.tours
D.marks
（6）A.and
B.but
C.or
D.so
（7）A.ancient
B.meaningless
C.natural
D.cultural
（8）A.take
B.put
C.invite
D.show
（9）A.give
B.break
C.take
D.hold
（10）A.often
B.never
C.always
D.usually
三、阅读理解（共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分24分）第一节阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
12．（6分）
My Plan for a Day
Tomorrow will be Saturday.I'll get up between six and seven.I'd go downstairs before anyone else in the family is up to feed my outdoor pets and take my dog for a walk.
I will have breakfast at 8：30.Then I'll have milk and bread for breakfast because think they are good for my health.My friends will come to my house and we'll go to a reading club together.There，we will share what we have read over the past week with each other.In my opinion，it is meaningful for us to do the book sharing activity
At 12：30 pm，we'll have lunch after the book sharing activity.After that，we plan &o attend an English speech lecture （讲座） given by a famous English teacher.The speech will last from 14：30 to 15：30.Then we will go to play basketball.
At 5：30 pm，I'll come back home and have supper with my parents.They will provide me with delicious food.I like tomato and egg soup best.I'm pretty proud of the food cooked by my mother.After supper，I'd like to wash the dishes by myself.

（1）We can learn from the text that today is 　 　.
A.Wednesday
B.Thursday
C.Friday
D.Saturday
（2）The writer will have 　 　for breakfast.
A.milk and bread
B.beef noodles
C.meat and rice
D.tomato and egg soup
（3）How long will the English lecture last？ 　 　
A.For thirty minutes.
B.For an hour.
C.For an hour and a half.
D.For two hours.
（4）Where do you think this text may come from？ 　 　
A.A science magazine.
B.A personal diary.
C.A sports newspaper.
D.A science fiction.
13．（6分）The Simpson family is a family of fictional（虚构的）characters in the cartoon television series The Simpson.And it has been more than twenty years since this was first shown.It began in the USA and was set in the town of Springfield.
The family includes a married couple，Homer and Marge，and their three children：Bart，Lisa and baby Maggie.In addition to the five main family members，there are other characters who often appear.They are Homer's father，Marge's sisters，neighbors and people of the primary school.
Homer is a careless character and he doesn't have a good job.His wife always has to look after the children as he is unbelievable and a bad role model.The only son，Bart，is ten years old and causes trouble wherever he goes—especially at school.
The eight﹣ year﹣old Lisa is very different，being very talented and a saxophone （萨克斯）player.Maggie，the least seen and heard member of the family，hardly speaks.The family lives in a house and has a dog and a cat.
The family often has problems and argues with each other，but they are a close﹣knit（紧密联系的）family.And it is a very popular show with all age groups and countries.

（1）The Simpsons has been on for 　 　.
A.less than 15 years
B.more than 15 years
C.less than 20 years
D.more than 20 years
（2）Which one of the following about this text is true？ 　 　
A.Homer and Marge have five children.
B.Homer has a good and safe job.
C.Homer's wife is a teacher in a school.
D.Few people like or believe Homer.
（3）How do you like Lisa，according to the passage？ 　 　
A.Talented.
B.Outgoing.
C.Silent.
D.Honest.
（4）What's the text mainly about？ 　 　
A.A popular cartoon.
B.A lazy father.
C.A real family.
D.A creative boy.
14．（6分）In the Chinese history，writing tools play an important role.Among them，the writing brush is the first one that should be paid attention to（注意）.
The beginning of the writing brush in China can date back to the Neolithic age（新石器代），while it is popular during the Warring States period（战国时期）. The tool is widely used in Chinese writing and painting.
Nowadays，many primary schools have calligraphy classes（书法课） where teachers teach students how to use the writing brush to enjoy Chinese traditional culture.The soft brush can leave strong lines on paper.But that only comes through years of hard work.If you want to write Chinese characters well and be a famous writing artist，you need to practise writing for a long time.
For many Chinese artists，the brush is more than a writing tool."When I pick up the writing brush，suddenly my ideas and even stories build a relationship with the brush，" said Liu Qinghe，a famous Chinese artist.
With a good writing brush，when we put our ideas into it，we give it life.When a writer picks up the brush ，he or she can feel what hides in the brush.

（1）When did the writing brush come into wide use？ 　 　
A.In the Neolithic age.
B.During the Warring States period.
C.In modern times.
D.During the Spring and Autumn period.
（2）What does the underlined part"The tool"refer to （指代）？ 　 　
A.The writing brush.
B.The painting pen.
C.The white paper.
D.The pencil.
（3）Primary schools teach students to use the writing brush because they want students 　 　？
A.to know the importance of writing
B.to know about traditional Chinese culture.
C.to know the important role of writing brush.
D.to tell the difference between the writing brush and painting pens.
（4）The text is written mainly to 　 　.
A.tell us about four inventions in ancient China.
B.introduce some famous writing artists to us.
C.introduce the history and value（价值） of the brush.
D.tell us how to write well with the writing brush.

15．（6分）Did you ever wonder where coins come from？Would you like to know some fun stories about them？Read on to find more.
The birth of the coin
China made the first metal coins almost 3，000 years ago.They were made from bronze（铜）and shells（贝壳）.About 2，600 years ago，in ancient Turkey（土 耳其）and India，people began to make coins and used them to buy or sell things.
Coins tell a story
Every country has its own mint（造币厂）.Every country's coins tell stories about that nation's things most important people and places.Some ancient coins tell us about the history of a country.Some tell us about art and mythology（神话）.Some show the pictures of rulers.
First coins
The People's Republic of China issued（发行） its first coins in 1955.They issued 1﹣fen，2﹣fen，5﹣fen coins.Today we use 1﹣jiao，5﹣jiao and 1﹣yuan coins.The front sides of these coins are similar.The other sides have different designs.A 1﹣jiao coin has an orchid（兰花），a5﹣jiao coin has a lotus（荷花）and a 1﹣yuan coin has a chrysanthemum（菊花）.
The world's largest gold coin
You won't lose this coin in your sofa!The Perth Mint in Australia made it.The coin weighs（重）1 ton and is about the size of a manhole cover（井盖）.The coin' s face value （面值） is 1 million Australian dollars.

（1）How many aspects（方面）about coins can you read in the passage？ 　 　
A.Three.
B.Four.
C.Five.
D.Six.
（2）What we know about the birth of coins should be 　 　.
A.the coins appeared at least 2，600 years
B.people used bronze and shells to make coins
C.only in Asia，coins were used in ancient time
D.coins were made for buying and selling things
A.b，c，d
B.a，c，d
C.a，b，d
D.a，b，c
（3）When we notice the different pictures on coin's both sides，we 　 　.
A.would know the history，art and mythology
B.see flowers，such as an orchid and a lotus
C.can find the places of every country's mints
D.like to use 1﹣yuan coin instead of 1﹣fen
（4）Which country is the world's largest gold coin made in？ 　 　
A.China.
B.Turkey.
C.Australia.
D.India.
阅读短文，从短文后的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16．（6分）Many people are superstitious（迷信的）about numbers.They think that there are lucky numbers and unlucky numbers.（1）　 　In some parts of the world，buildings have no 13th floor and streets have no houses with the number 13 In Japan，"4" is considered unlucky because in Japanese the word "four" is pronounced（发音）the same as the word"death".（2）　 　
What are the lucky numbers？Seven is a lucky number in many places.（3）　 　 In China，businesses often open on August 8，and many couples register（注册）to get married at eight past eight on August 8.Superstitions about numbers are so widespread that some people called numberologist（数字命理学家）make a living by giving advice about numbers.In 1937，when the Toyoda family of Japan wanted to form a car company，they asked a numberologist if "Toyoda" would be a good name for the company.The numerologist said it would not be.（4）　 　The family took his advice.As a result，millions of people drive Toyotas and not Toyodas.

A.The number 13 is often considered unlucky.
B.And "8" is considered a lucky number in Japan and China.
C.He said that Toyota" would be a better name for the company.
D.The Japanese never give gifts of four knives，four napkins，or four of anything.
四、阅读填空。阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。
17．（7分）Daniel drank two cups of coffee in the morning and three in the afternoon.He can't think or do anything without coffee.His mom wanted him （1）　 　 （stop）drinking coffee，but it drove Daniel mad. "Mom，I can't go to school without coffee，" Daniel said. "This is for（2）　 　 （you）own good，" his mom replied.
Daniel went to school.He was（3）　 　 （sleep）and tired without coffee.He didn't want to talk to his friends or pay attention in class.His teachers kept waking him up.They told him to go to the（4）　 　 （nurse）office.Daniel went to the nurse and asked for coffee.She laughed at him.She said that he just needed to drink less coffee，but not stop（5）　 　 （complete）.She told him to drink （6）　 　 （fourth）cups a day，then three，until he wouldn't need coffee anymore.
Daniel told his mom what the nurse said and they went to the market to buy some coffee.Daniel did what the nurse told him to do.It was much （7）　 　 （easy）to drink less coffee than none at all.
五、阅读问答
18．（8分）

YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT ORBOST GALLERY
sitting on the loop﹣road through Orcost & Roag a few miles from Dunvegan
Open daily ﹣ 10 am to 6 pm ﹣ April to October
Tel：01470 521207﹣288 www.orbostgallery.co.uk.
（1）When does Orbost Gallery open every day in April？ 　 　
（2）How far is Orbost Gallery from Dunvegan？ 　 　
（3）What is the telephone number of Orbost Gallery？ 　 　
（4）In which country do you think Orbost Gallery is？ 　 　
六、任务型阅读。 阅读短文，然后按要求完成下面五个试题。
19．（10分）
Counting before numbers
Before the invention of written numbers，people used many different ways to count things.
At first，people used their fingers，and even their toes. （A） _________，they could only count small numbers in this way.
After that，they began to make small marks on sticks and bones.This helped them count bigger numbers.They used them to count things like the days of the month，（B） 食物的数量 and the number of animals they had.
Then people （C） began to use tokens made from clay or small stones.This helped them count even bigger numbers. （D） They often put the tokens on pieces of string so that they could carry them around easily.This developed（E）_________tools like the abacus.
（F） At last，people began to develop systems of written marks to show different numbers，and this led to the Hindu﹣Arabic system （0﹣9）.We are still using this system today.

（1）在文中（A）和（E）的空白处填入适当的单词： 　 　； 　 　
（2）将文中画线部分（B）译成英语： 　 　
（3）写出文中画线部分（C）和（F）的同义词或近义词： 　 　； 　 　
（4）将文中画线部分（D）改写为：Tokens 　 　often 　 　on pieces of strings.
（5）写出本文的中心短语： 　 　
七、书面表达。（满分20分）
20．（20分）假如你是李华，给你的笔友Justin写信讨论生活中的数字。具体要求如下：
1.引入话题。
2.生活中的数字及重要性。
3.总结评价。
注意：1.词数60﹣80。开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
2.短文须包括所给内容信息。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.文中不要透露真实姓名。

Dear Justin，
I'm very glad to receive your letter.___________________________________
Please write it me soon.
Li Hua

参考答案与试题解析
一、单项填空（共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5.0分）
1．Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens._________were as big as ten elephants.（　　）
A．Other B．Others C．The other D．Another
【分析】有些恐龙像鸡一样小。其他的有十头大象那么大。
【解答】A．Other其他的；B．Others其他的，相当于other+名词；C．The otherat的，特指；D．Another另一，再一。根据题干，可知是指有些恐龙像鸡一样小。其他的有十头大象那么大。此处表示泛指，后面没有名词，用others。
故选：B。
【点评】熟悉other/the other/others/another的意义，结合题意，给出答案。
2．My father thinks writing is as_________as reading.（　　）
A．interesting
B．interested
C．more interesting
D．more interested for me？
【分析】我父亲认为写作和阅读一样有趣。
【解答】根据句意：我父亲认为写作和阅读一样有趣。可知考查原级比较as...as和……一样……，用形容词原形，ing形容词修饰writing。
故选：A。
【点评】熟悉形容词原级比较的用法，结合题意，给出答案。
3．There isn't_________tea in the cup.Can you go and get_____？（　　）
A．Some，some B．any，any C．some，any D．any，some
【分析】杯子里没有茶了。你能去买一些吗？
【解答】some用于肯定句，any用于否定句和疑问句。但是Can you...？句型用some。所以第一空填any；第二空用some。
故选：D。
【点评】熟悉some/any的用法，结合题意，给出答案。
4．After a long walk in the sun， they wanted to drink ______．（　　）
A．cold something B．something cold
C．nothing cold D．cold anything
【分析】在阳光下走了很长一段路后，他们想喝点冷的东西．
【解答】形容词修饰不定代词的时候应该放在后面，something cold冷的东西，nothing没有东西没有事情，结合句意：在阳光下走了很长一段路后，他们想喝点冷的东西．
故选：B．
【点评】本题考查代词的辨析，熟记代词的用法及结合语境是解答本题的关键．
5．An encyclopaedia often_________a number of books.These books_________volumes.（　　）
A．makes up of，name
B．consists of，are called
C．consisted of，call
D．made up of，named
【分析】一套百科全书通常由许多本书组成。这些书被称为卷。
【解答】make up of由......组成，相当于consist of；call相当于name，称为。根据often和语境，可知句子意思是"一套百科全书通常由许多本书组成。这些书被称为卷。"句子用一般现在时，前文主语"An encyclopaedia"是单数，因此谓语动词用单数第三人称形式，排除C和D；后文主语"These books"与谓语动词是被动关系，被称为，因此用一般现在时被动语态，排除A，主语是复数，因此be动词用are，即are called。
故选：B。
【点评】首先弄明白所缺失部分的汉语含义，然后根据具体语境确定单词，最终确定具体的形式作答。
6．They ______us to a swimming contest.（　　）
A．include B．check C．promise D．challenge
【分析】他们邀请我们参加游泳比赛。
【解答】A表示包括，B表示检查、核对，C表示承诺、允诺，D表示挑战，（比赛等）发起邀请。根据题干可知他们邀请我们参加游泳比赛，其中challenge sb. to sth.表示向某人挑战某事。
故选：D。
【点评】本题考查动词辨析，要求学生熟悉其含义，再根据题干即可作出选择。
7．﹣﹣﹣Which number is wrong？
﹣﹣﹣_________.（　　）
A．Ninety B．Nineteen C．Ninth D．Nineteenth
【分析】﹣哪个号码错了？
﹣选项D错了。
【解答】A．Ninety九十；B．Nineteen十九；C．Ninth第九；D．Nineteenth错误表达。根据选项，可知选项D错误，应该是ninetieth。
故选：D。
【点评】熟悉序数词的用法，结合题意，给出答案。
8．About_________of the workers in that factory are young people.（　　）
A．two third B．two thirds
C．second three D．second thirds
【分析】那家工厂大约三分之二的工人是年轻人。
【解答】分数的表达形式为，分子为基数词，分母为序数词，并且如果分子大于1，分母序数词要加s。
故选：B。
【点评】考查数词分数的表达，要抓出关键词结合句意选择合适的一项。
9．Perhaps you will do something important or______become famous one day.（　　）
A．just B．already C．yet D．even
【分析】也许有一天你会做一些重要的事情，甚至出名。
【解答】just"仅仅"；already"已经"；yet"还"；even"甚至"。根据题干，可知句意"也许有一天你会做一些重要的事情，甚至出名"。
故选：D。
【点评】掌握不同选项的词义和用法是解答此题的关键。
10．﹣﹣﹣Happy birthday，Benny.This is for you.
﹣﹣﹣_________.（　　）
A．Pretty good B．Thank you
C．Good luck D．Never mind
【分析】﹣﹣生日快乐，本尼。这是给你的。
﹣﹣谢谢。
【解答】A.很好，B.谢谢你，C.祝你好运，D.根本不介意，根据Happy birthday，Benny.可知表示祝福，判断答语表示感谢。
故选：B。
【点评】分析选项的含义，结合语境作答。
二、完形填空（10分)阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
11．（10分）Beijing World Park has more than 100 world﹣famous man﹣made places of interest from 40 countries throughout the world.The （1）　B　has five areas：Asia，Africa，Europe，America and Latin America. （2）　A　May to October，the park holds cultural activities of different countries.Visitors can （3）　D　 the foods and buy the souvenirs（纪念品）of different countries.
Since its opening in 1993，the park has got（4）　D　visitors every year.And the park adds new things every year.It is wonderful because of its models of （5）　B　 of interest and rich and colorful activities.Visitors can "travel around the world" in one day（6）　A　the park becomes a window showing the cultures of different countries.
Each year Beijing World Park holds （7）　D　activities of different countries.From May to August，the park will （8）　C　 a dance team from White Russia to give a performance from 13：30 to 14：15 at an open﹣air theater every day.From May to October，an elephant from Thailand will （9）　A　 four performances a day，including crossing the bridge and putting on a hat.They are so interesting that you will （10）　B　 feel bored when you visit there.

（1）A.zoo
B.park
C.farm
D.palace
（2）A.From
B.In
C.On
D.At
（3）A.feel
B.sound
C.look
D.taste
（4）A.million
B.million of
C.millions
D.millions of
（5）A.parts
B.places
C.tours
D.marks
（6）A.and
B.but
C.or
D.so
（7）A.ancient
B.meaningless
C.natural
D.cultural
（8）A.take
B.put
C.invite
D.show
（9）A.give
B.break
C.take
D.hold
（10）A.often
B.never
C.always
D.usually
【分析】这篇文章主要介绍了北京世界公园的一些情况。
【解答】（1）考查名词。A.动物园；B.公园；C.农场；D.宫殿。根据上文Beijing World Park has more than 100 world﹣famous man﹣made places of interest from 40 countries throughout the world.（北京世界公园有来自世界40个国家的100多个举世闻名的人造名胜。）可知，空处句意为：公园有五个区域：亚洲、非洲、欧洲、美洲和拉丁美洲。故选B。
（2）考查介词。A.从；B.在……里；C.在……上；D.在。根据下文the park holds cultural activities of different countries.（公园举行不同国家的文化活动。）可知，空处句意为：从五月到十月。故选A。
（3）考查动词。A.感觉；B.听起来；C.看起来；D.品尝。根据空后the foods （食物）可知，空处表示"品尝"。句意：游客可以品尝不同国家的食物和购买纪念品。故选D。
（4）考查数词。million百万，数词。基本用法：基数词+million（……百万）；millions of（数以百万的）。句意：自从1993年开放以来，这个公园每年都有数以百万的名游客。故选D。
（5）考查名词。A.部分；B.地方；C.旅游；D.记号。根据空前It is wonderful （它是奇妙的）可知，空处句意为：因为它的名胜古迹和丰富多彩的活动。places of interest名胜古迹。故选B。
（6）考查连词。A.和，表示并列或顺承；B.但是，表示转折；C.或者，表示选择；D.因此，表示结果。根据空前Visitors can "travel around the world" in one day（游客可以在一天内"环游世界"）及空后the park becomes a window showing the cultures of different countries.（公园成为展示不同国家文化的窗口。）可知，空处表示顺承。故选A。
（7）考查形容词。A.古代的；B.没有意义的；C.自然的；D.文化的。根据下文From May to August，the park will invite a dance team from White Russia to give a performance from 13：30 to 14：15 at an open﹣air theater every day.（从5月到8月，公园将邀请一支来自白俄的舞蹈队每天从13：30到14：15在露天剧院表演。）可知，空处句意为：北京世界公园每年都会举办不同国家的文化活动。故选D。
（8）考查动词。A.买下；B.放；C.邀请；D.展示。根据上文Each year Beijing World Park holds cultural activities of different countries.（北京世界公园每年都会举办不同国家的文化活动。）可知，空处句意为：从5月到8月，公园将邀请一支来自白俄的舞蹈队每天从13：30到14：15在露天剧院表演。故选C。
（9）考查动词。A.提供；B.打破；C.带走；D.举行。根据空后four performances a day（每天四场演出）可知，空处表示"提供"。句意：从5月到10月，每天提供四场表演，一只来自泰国的大象会过桥戴上帽子。故选A。
（10）考查副词。A.经常；B.从不；C.总是；D.通常。根据空前They are so interesting（它们是如此有趣）可知，空处句意为：当你参观那里的时候，你从不会感到无聊。故选B。
【点评】首先要通读全文，了解文章大意，紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息，然后明确词意，结合排除法逐一选出答案，最后再通读全文核对答案。
三、阅读理解（共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分24分）第一节阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
12．（6分）
My Plan for a Day
Tomorrow will be Saturday.I'll get up between six and seven.I'd go downstairs before anyone else in the family is up to feed my outdoor pets and take my dog for a walk.
I will have breakfast at 8：30.Then I'll have milk and bread for breakfast because think they are good for my health.My friends will come to my house and we'll go to a reading club together.There，we will share what we have read over the past week with each other.In my opinion，it is meaningful for us to do the book sharing activity
At 12：30 pm，we'll have lunch after the book sharing activity.After that，we plan &o attend an English speech lecture （讲座） given by a famous English teacher.The speech will last from 14：30 to 15：30.Then we will go to play basketball.
At 5：30 pm，I'll come back home and have supper with my parents.They will provide me with delicious food.I like tomato and egg soup best.I'm pretty proud of the food cooked by my mother.After supper，I'd like to wash the dishes by myself.

（1）We can learn from the text that today is 　C　.
A.Wednesday
B.Thursday
C.Friday
D.Saturday
（2）The writer will have 　A　for breakfast.
A.milk and bread
B.beef noodles
C.meat and rice
D.tomato and egg soup
（3）How long will the English lecture last？ 　B　
A.For thirty minutes.
B.For an hour.
C.For an hour and a half.
D.For two hours.
（4）Where do you think this text may come from？ 　B　
A.A science magazine.
B.A personal diary.
C.A sports newspaper.
D.A science fiction.
【分析】材料介绍了作者自己的每天的计划与安排。
【解答】（1）细节推理题。根据原文Tomorrow will be Saturday.（明天是星期六。）可知今天是周五。故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据原文Then I'll have milk and bread for breakfast because think they are good for my health.（然后我会喝牛奶和面包作为早餐，因为我认为他们对我的健康有好处。）可知会吃面包和牛奶。故选A。
（3）细节理解题。根据原文The speech will last from 14：30 to 15：30.（演讲将从14：30持续到15：30。）可知是持续一小时。故选B。
（4）文章出处题。材料介绍了作者自己的每天的计划与安排，因此出自于一篇日记。故选B。
【点评】做这类阅读理解，要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
13．（6分）The Simpson family is a family of fictional（虚构的）characters in the cartoon television series The Simpson.And it has been more than twenty years since this was first shown.It began in the USA and was set in the town of Springfield.
The family includes a married couple，Homer and Marge，and their three children：Bart，Lisa and baby Maggie.In addition to the five main family members，there are other characters who often appear.They are Homer's father，Marge's sisters，neighbors and people of the primary school.
Homer is a careless character and he doesn't have a good job.His wife always has to look after the children as he is unbelievable and a bad role model.The only son，Bart，is ten years old and causes trouble wherever he goes—especially at school.
The eight﹣ year﹣old Lisa is very different，being very talented and a saxophone （萨克斯）player.Maggie，the least seen and heard member of the family，hardly speaks.The family lives in a house and has a dog and a cat.
The family often has problems and argues with each other，but they are a close﹣knit（紧密联系的）family.And it is a very popular show with all age groups and countries.

（1）The Simpsons has been on for 　D　.
A.less than 15 years
B.more than 15 years
C.less than 20 years
D.more than 20 years
（2）Which one of the following about this text is true？ 　D　
A.Homer and Marge have five children.
B.Homer has a good and safe job.
C.Homer's wife is a teacher in a school.
D.Few people like or believe Homer.
（3）How do you like Lisa，according to the passage？ 　A　
A.Talented.
B.Outgoing.
C.Silent.
D.Honest.
（4）What's the text mainly about？ 　A　
A.A popular cartoon.
B.A lazy father.
C.A real family.
D.A creative boy.
【分析】文章介绍了美国的一部很受欢迎的动画片《辛普森一家》。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据And it has been more than twenty years since this was first shown（从它第一次上映至今已有20多年），可知这部动画片上映已经有20多年。故选D。
（2）细节判断题。根据 Homer is a careless character and he doesn't have a good job.His wife always has to look after the children as he is unbelievable and a bad role model.（荷马是个粗心的人，他没有一份好工作。他的妻子总是要照顾孩子，因为他不值得信任，是一个坏榜样。）可知几乎没有人喜欢和信任荷马。故选D。
（3）细节理解题。根据The eight﹣ year﹣old Lisa is very different，being very talented and a saxophone （萨克斯）player（八岁的丽莎与众不同，她很有天赋，而且是个萨克斯演奏者），可知丽萨很有天赋。故选A。
（4）主旨大意题。文章讲述了辛普森一家的家庭成员，生活状况，并介绍了动画片《辛普森一家》受到不同国家各个年龄阶段的人喜爱，所以文章的主要内容是"一部受欢迎的动画片"。故选A。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
14．（6分）In the Chinese history，writing tools play an important role.Among them，the writing brush is the first one that should be paid attention to（注意）.
The beginning of the writing brush in China can date back to the Neolithic age（新石器代），while it is popular during the Warring States period（战国时期）. The tool is widely used in Chinese writing and painting.
Nowadays，many primary schools have calligraphy classes（书法课） where teachers teach students how to use the writing brush to enjoy Chinese traditional culture.The soft brush can leave strong lines on paper.But that only comes through years of hard work.If you want to write Chinese characters well and be a famous writing artist，you need to practise writing for a long time.
For many Chinese artists，the brush is more than a writing tool."When I pick up the writing brush，suddenly my ideas and even stories build a relationship with the brush，" said Liu Qinghe，a famous Chinese artist.
With a good writing brush，when we put our ideas into it，we give it life.When a writer picks up the brush ，he or she can feel what hides in the brush.

（1）When did the writing brush come into wide use？ 　B　
A.In the Neolithic age.
B.During the Warring States period.
C.In modern times.
D.During the Spring and Autumn period.
（2）What does the underlined part"The tool"refer to （指代）？ 　A　
A.The writing brush.
B.The painting pen.
C.The white paper.
D.The pencil.
（3）Primary schools teach students to use the writing brush because they want students 　B　？
A.to know the importance of writing
B.to know about traditional Chinese culture.
C.to know the important role of writing brush.
D.to tell the difference between the writing brush and painting pens.
（4）The text is written mainly to 　C　.
A.tell us about four inventions in ancient China.
B.introduce some famous writing artists to us.
C.introduce the history and value（价值） of the brush.
D.tell us how to write well with the writing brush.

【分析】本文主要介绍了中国传统文化中重要的一部分﹣﹣毛笔的前世今生。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段while it is popular during the Warring States period.The tool is widely used in Chinese writing and painting.（而它在战国时期很流行。该工具广泛应用于中国文字和绘画。）可知毛笔战国时期开始广泛使用。故选B。
（2）词义指代题。根据第二段The beginning of the writing brush in China can date back to the Neolithic age，while it is popular during the Warring States period.The tool is widely used in Chinese writing and painting.（毛笔在中国的起源可以追溯到新石器时代，而它在战国时期很流行。该工具广泛应用于中国文字和绘画。）可知"The tool"指毛笔。故选A。
（3）细节理解题。根据第三段where teachers teach students how to use the writing brush to enjoy Chinese traditional culture.（老师教学生如何使用毛笔欣赏中国传统文化。）可知小学教学生使用毛笔，因为他们想要学生了解中国传统文化。故选B。
（4）文章主旨题。根据第一In the Chinese history，writing tools play an important role.（在中国历史上，书写工具扮演着重要的角色。）最后一段With a good writing brush，when we put our ideas into it，we give it life.When a writer picks up the brush ，he or she can feel what hides in the brush.（有了一把好的毛笔，当我们把自己的想法写进去时，我们就赋予了它生命。当作家拿起毛笔时，他或她能感觉到毛笔中隐藏的东西。）可知文主要写介绍了毛笔的历史和价值。故选C。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
15．（6分）Did you ever wonder where coins come from？Would you like to know some fun stories about them？Read on to find more.
The birth of the coin
China made the first metal coins almost 3，000 years ago.They were made from bronze（铜）and shells（贝壳）.About 2，600 years ago，in ancient Turkey（土 耳其）and India，people began to make coins and used them to buy or sell things.
Coins tell a story
Every country has its own mint（造币厂）.Every country's coins tell stories about that nation's things most important people and places.Some ancient coins tell us about the history of a country.Some tell us about art and mythology（神话）.Some show the pictures of rulers.
First coins
The People's Republic of China issued（发行） its first coins in 1955.They issued 1﹣fen，2﹣fen，5﹣fen coins.Today we use 1﹣jiao，5﹣jiao and 1﹣yuan coins.The front sides of these coins are similar.The other sides have different designs.A 1﹣jiao coin has an orchid（兰花），a5﹣jiao coin has a lotus（荷花）and a 1﹣yuan coin has a chrysanthemum（菊花）.
The world's largest gold coin
You won't lose this coin in your sofa!The Perth Mint in Australia made it.The coin weighs（重）1 ton and is about the size of a manhole cover（井盖）.The coin' s face value （面值） is 1 million Australian dollars.

（1）How many aspects（方面）about coins can you read in the passage？ 　B　
A.Three.
B.Four.
C.Five.
D.Six.
（2）What we know about the birth of coins should be 　C　.
A.the coins appeared at least 2，600 years
B.people used bronze and shells to make coins
C.only in Asia，coins were used in ancient time
D.coins were made for buying and selling things
A.b，c，d
B.a，c，d
C.a，b，d
D.a，b，c
（3）When we notice the different pictures on coin's both sides，we 　A　.
A.would know the history，art and mythology
B.see flowers，such as an orchid and a lotus
C.can find the places of every country's mints
D.like to use 1﹣yuan coin instead of 1﹣fen
（4）Which country is the world's largest gold coin made in？ 　C　
A.China.
B.Turkey.
C.Australia.
D.India.
【分析】本文主要介绍了硬币。
【解答】细节理解题。
（1）根据标题The birth of the coin（硬币的诞生）Coins tell a story（硬币讲述了一个故事）First coins（第一枚硬币）The world's largest gold coin（世界上最大的金币）可知本文讲述了关于硬币的四个方面。故选B。
（2）根据第二段They were made from bronze and shells.About 2，600 years ago，in ancient Turkey and India，people began to make coins and used them to buy or sell things.（它们是由青铜和贝壳制成的。大约2600年前，在古土耳其和印度，人们开始制造硬币，并用它们来买卖东西。）可知这些硬币至少出现了2600年，人们用青铜和贝壳制造硬币。硬币是用来买卖东西的。故选C。
（3）根据第三段Some ancient coins tell us about the history of a country.Some tell us about art and mythology.Some show the pictures of rulers.（一些古代钱币告诉我们一个国家的历史。有人告诉我们艺术和神话。有些人展示了统治者的照片。）可知我们可以了解历史、艺术和神话。故选A。
（4）根据最后一段The Perth Mint in Australia made it.The coin weighs 1 ton and is about the size of a manhole cover（澳大利亚的珀斯造币厂成功了。硬币重1吨，约为井盖大小。）可知世界上最大的金币是澳大利亚国家制造的。故选C。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
阅读短文，从短文后的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16．（6分）Many people are superstitious（迷信的）about numbers.They think that there are lucky numbers and unlucky numbers.（1）　A　In some parts of the world，buildings have no 13th floor and streets have no houses with the number 13 In Japan，"4" is considered unlucky because in Japanese the word "four" is pronounced（发音）the same as the word"death".（2）　D　
What are the lucky numbers？Seven is a lucky number in many places.（3）　B　 In China，businesses often open on August 8，and many couples register（注册）to get married at eight past eight on August 8.Superstitions about numbers are so widespread that some people called numberologist（数字命理学家）make a living by giving advice about numbers.In 1937，when the Toyoda family of Japan wanted to form a car company，they asked a numberologist if "Toyoda" would be a good name for the company.The numerologist said it would not be.（4）　C　The family took his advice.As a result，millions of people drive Toyotas and not Toyodas.

A.The number 13 is often considered unlucky.
B.And "8" is considered a lucky number in Japan and China.
C.He said that Toyota" would be a better name for the company.
D.The Japanese never give gifts of four knives，four napkins，or four of anything.
【分析】本文主要介绍了关于数字的说法。
【解答】细节推理题。
（1）根据下文In some parts of the world，buildings have no 13th floor and streets have no houses with the number 13 In Japan（在世界上的一些地方，建筑物没有13层，街道上也没有编号为13的房子。）可知说的是数字13。故A项"数字13通常被认为是不吉利的。"符合题意。故选A。
（2）根据上文 In Japan，"4" is considered unlucky because in Japanese the word "four" is pronounced the same as the word"death".（在日本，"4"被认为是不吉利的，因为在日语中"4"是发音与"死亡"一词相同。）可知说的是4。D项"日本人从不赠送四把刀、四张餐巾纸或任何东西。"符合题意。故选D。
（3）根据下文In China，businesses often open on August 8，and many couples register to get married at eight past eight on August 8.（在中国，企业通常在8月8日开业，许多夫妻登记8月8日八点八分结婚。）可知说的是数字8。B项"在日本和中国，"8"被认为是幸运数字。"符合题意。故选B。
（4）根据前文they asked a numberologist if "Toyoda" would be a good name for the company.（他们向一位数学家询问"丰田"是否是该公司的好名字。）可知说的是公司的名字。C项"他表示，丰田将是该公司更好的名字。"符合题意。故选C。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
四、阅读填空。阅读短文，然后用短文括号中所给词的适当形式填空。
17．（7分）Daniel drank two cups of coffee in the morning and three in the afternoon.He can't think or do anything without coffee.His mom wanted him （1）　to stop　 （stop）drinking coffee，but it drove Daniel mad. "Mom，I can't go to school without coffee，" Daniel said. "This is for（2）　your　 （you）own good，" his mom replied.
Daniel went to school.He was（3）　sleepy　 （sleep）and tired without coffee.He didn't want to talk to his friends or pay attention in class.His teachers kept waking him up.They told him to go to the（4）　nurse's　 （nurse）office.Daniel went to the nurse and asked for coffee.She laughed at him.She said that he just needed to drink less coffee，but not stop（5）　completely　 （complete）.She told him to drink （6）　four　 （fourth）cups a day，then three，until he wouldn't need coffee anymore.
Daniel told his mom what the nurse said and they went to the market to buy some coffee.Daniel did what the nurse told him to do.It was much （7）　easier　 （easy）to drink less coffee than none at all.
【分析】本文主要介绍了Daniel喜欢喝咖啡，但是喝的太多，他的妈妈想要他停止喝咖啡，他不听妈妈的话，护士告诉他要少喝咖啡，慢慢地往下减，他听了护士的话。
【解答】（1）to stop．考查动词不定式。句意：他的妈妈想要他停止喝咖啡。want sb.to do sth.固定短语，想要做某事，所以要用to stop来填空。故答案为to stop。
（2）your．考查代词。句意：这是为了你好。后面的词语是名词，所以要用形容词性物主代词your来填空。故答案为your。
（3）sleepy．考查形容词。句意：他打盹了。前面的词语是系动词，所以要用形容词sleepy来填空。故答案为sleepy。
（4）nurse's．考查名词所有格。句意：他们告诉他去护士办公室。后面的词语是名词，所以要用名词所有格nurse's来填空。故答案为nurse's。
（5）completely．考查副词。句意：她说他只是需要少喝点咖啡，而不是完全不喝。前面的词语是动词，所以要用副词completely来填空。故答案为completely。
（6）four．考查数词。句意：她告诉他一天喝四杯咖啡。后面的词语是复数名词，所以要用基数词four来填空。故答案为four。
（7）easier．考查形容词比较级。句意：少喝点咖啡要比完全不喝容易多了。后面的词语是than，所以要用形容词比较级easier来填空。故答案为easier。
【点评】首先要通读短文，掌握大意，特别要注意上下文之间的联系，确定某处的需要的词汇和形式，就可以确定正确答案。
五、阅读问答
18．（8分）

YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT ORBOST GALLERY
sitting on the loop﹣road through Orcost & Roag a few miles from Dunvegan
Open daily ﹣ 10 am to 6 pm ﹣ April to October
Tel：01470 521207﹣288 www.orbostgallery.co.uk.
（1）When does Orbost Gallery open every day in April？ 　At 10 am.　
（2）How far is Orbost Gallery from Dunvegan？ 　A few miles.　
（3）What is the telephone number of Orbost Gallery？ 　01470 521207﹣288 .　
（4）In which country do you think Orbost Gallery is？ 　In UK.　
【分析】短文是一则广告，其中包括了开放时间，热线电话，具体位置和网站等内容。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据"Open daily﹣﹣﹣ 10am to 6 pm﹣﹣﹣ April to October"可知4月每天开放的时间是上午10点到下午8点，故填：At 10 am.
（2）细节理解题。根据"a few miles from Dunvegan"可知离Dunvegan有几英里远，故填：A few miles.
（3）细节理解题。根据Tel：01470 521207﹣288可知联系电话，故填：01470 521207﹣288 .
（4）细节理解题。根据www.orbostgallery.co.uk可知在英国，故填：In UK.
【点评】做题时首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意。其次，细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。
六、任务型阅读。 阅读短文，然后按要求完成下面五个试题。
19．（10分）
Counting before numbers
Before the invention of written numbers，people used many different ways to count things.
At first，people used their fingers，and even their toes. （A） _________，they could only count small numbers in this way.
After that，they began to make small marks on sticks and bones.This helped them count bigger numbers.They used them to count things like the days of the month，（B） 食物的数量 and the number of animals they had.
Then people （C） began to use tokens made from clay or small stones.This helped them count even bigger numbers. （D） They often put the tokens on pieces of string so that they could carry them around easily.This developed（E）_________tools like the abacus.
（F） At last，people began to develop systems of written marks to show different numbers，and this led to the Hindu﹣Arabic system （0﹣9）.We are still using this system today.

（1）在文中（A）和（E）的空白处填入适当的单词： 　However　； 　into　
（2）将文中画线部分（B）译成英语： 　the amout of food　
（3）写出文中画线部分（C）和（F）的同义词或近义词： 　started　； 　Finally　
（4）将文中画线部分（D）改写为：Tokens 　are　often 　put　on pieces of strings.
（5）写出本文的中心短语： 　different ways to count things　
【分析】本文主要介绍了中国古代人不同的计数方式。
【解答】（1）考查连词和介词。根据At first，people used their fingers，and even their toes. （起初人们使用手指，甚至是脚趾。）判断只能数小的数字，判断与上文构成转折关系，develop into发展成为，固定短语。故答案为However；into。
（2）考查名词短语。the amout of……的数量，后跟不可数名词，food食物，不可数名词。故答案为the amout of food。
（3）考查同义词。began开始，动词用过去式，其同义词为started，at last最后，与finally同义。故答案为started；Finally。
（4）考查同义句。原文为主动语态，改写时发现原文的宾语变成了主语，判断用被动语态，一般现在时中复数名词后谓语动词为are done的形式。故答案为are；put。
（5）考查主题短语。根据第一段Before the invention of written numbers，people used many different ways to count things.（在书写数字发明之前，人们用许多不同的方法来计数。）可知本文的中心短语为：计数的不同方法。故答案为different ways to count things。
【点评】通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
七、书面表达。（满分20分）
20．（20分）假如你是李华，给你的笔友Justin写信讨论生活中的数字。具体要求如下：
1.引入话题。
2.生活中的数字及重要性。
3.总结评价。
注意：1.词数60﹣80。开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
2.短文须包括所给内容信息。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.文中不要透露真实姓名。

Dear Justin，
I'm very glad to receive your letter.___________________________________
Please write it me soon.
Li Hua
【分析】【高分句型一】：
lf you want to send a letter，you must write down the post code，if you want to call someone，you must dial the telephone number.如果你想写信，你必须写下邮政编码，如果你想打电话给某人，你必须拨电话号码。if引导的条件状语从句。
【高分句型二】：
Let's take numbers seriously，understand them and make them better serve us.让我们认真对待数字，理解它们，让它们更好地为我们服务。let引导的祈使句。
【解答】Dear Justin，
I'm very glad to receive your letter.I think the numbers in our daily life are very important.Maybe we have never attended that our life is flooded with numbers.But in actuality，no matter where we go，we can touch different numbers，such as on the buses，through the mobile phone or even on the doors.（数字在日常生活中的意义） If you want to send a letter，you must write down the post code，if you want to call someone，you must dial the telephone number.【高分句型一】All of the things you do in your daily life is related to numbers.When is your birthday？The date you set down is also numbers，isn't it？（数字在日常生活中的作用及举例）Numbers bring us convenience.（感受）Let's take numbers seriously，understand them and make them better serve us.【高分句型二】（发出号召）
Please write it me soon.
Li Hua
【点评】能够根据提示进行书面表达，能够围绕主题准确使用一定的语法、词汇、短语和句型等，清楚连贯地表达自己的思想，进而完成写作任务。