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.
