2025年常州外国语八年级上册 Unit1-2月考
一、单项选择（10分）
1. —What’s your ______ to English learning, Lin Tao?
—I think watching English movies is helpful.
A. place B. age C. time D. secret
2. It’s very nice of you to give your seat ________ someone ________ need ________ the bus.
A. to; in; on B. with; in; or C. to; to; in D. for; in; in
3. —What do you think of Frank?
—He is a(n) __________ boy and he shows great interest in anything new.
A. creative B. curious C. energetic D. organized
4. The ________ you practice speaking English, the ________ you will be at it.
A. more; better B. much; good C. most; best D. many; well
5. As the story ______, the clues to the case are discovered little by little. As a result, I have read it through without stopping.
A. ends B. begins C. develops D. happens
6. —This story is not funny at all.
—OK. Now I’ll tell you ________ one.
A. a much funnier B. the funniest C. a more funnier D. much funniest
7. —Why not go for a picnic this weekend?
—________ I love getting close to trees and flowers.
A. I hope not. B. I’m afraid not. C. I don’t think so. D. I can’t agree more.
8. Someone says “Time is money”. But I think time is ________ important than money. We should make full use of it.
A. much B. much more C. less D. much less
9. Whatever you meet don’t ________ hope. It’s the most important thing in our lives.
A. give away B. keep on C. stay up D. give up
10. —I’m afraid I can’t pass tomorrow’s standing long jump test.
—________! I’m sure you’ll make it.
A Cheer up B. Forget it C. That’s right D. Don’t mention it
二、完形填空（12分）
The new school year is beginning. What are you doing these days? Students around the US certainly have a lot of things to do at the ___11___ of a new term.
Most US students first have to choose their courses and teachers. This is very important ___12___ it has a big effect on grades. In the ___13___ term, students usually don’t pick too many ___14___, because they want to develop their study rhythm (节奏). Some students even have the chance to choose some of their teachers. Different teachers have different teaching ___15___. If the last class called a teacher “killer”, students will probably ___16___ that class.
Students need more than just books for school. In the first one or two classes, teachers will tell students what is ___17___ for the course. For example, art students need colored pens and ___18___ students need calculators (计算器).
The beginning of the term is also picture time. Students ___19___ their best clothes and say “cheese” for the school ____20____. ____21____ photos from these early days will live on forever in school yearbooks and on grandmas’ walls.
So, hit the ground running and ____22____ yourself for a great school year—just like those busy students in the US.
11. A. beginning B. middle C. end D. front
12. A. so B. because C. but D. or
13. A. first B. second C. last D. next
14. A. books B. sports C. teachers D. courses
15. A. attention B. education C. methods D. reasons
16. A. choose B. take C. avoid D. pick
17. A. important B. healthy C. possible D. expensive
18. A. English B. history C. math D. music
19. A. put on B. put off C. take on D. take off
20. A. teachers B. workers C. principals D. photographers
21. A. Its B. Their C. Our D. Your
22. A. prepare B. finish C. keep D. learn
三、阅读理解（28分）
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Principals (校长) & Teachers Needed!
The Canadian Trillium College (CTC) is a certificated school program in China giving Chinese students the chance of getting credits (学分) for future college study in Canada. We are now hiring principals and teachers for the following subject areas:
※ ESL (English as a Second Language) (Level 3-8)
※ Senior English, Maths, Business, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Social Science
※ Principals
CTC has schools located in China: Shanghai, Jinhua, Nanjing and Quanzhou. It is well-paid. We cover return travel cost and offer free flats, medical aids and more.
This is an ideal chance for teachers (aged between 23 and 65) who care students much and are looking for an amazing cultural experience.
You can visit our website at www. eto-school. com. For more information contact us at the address below:
TEL: 416-763-4121 Fax: 416-763-5225 E-mail: jobs@ glotschool. com
23. CTC is set up to help Chinese students ________.
A. know about Canada B. go to college in Canada C. learn English in China D. find teachers and principals
24. According to the passage, who has the chance to get the job?
A. A 21-year-old Physics teacher who loves travelling.
B. A 35-year-old Biology teacher who cares about students.
C. A 42-year-old Maths teacher who likes different cultures.
D. A 60-year-old English teacher who teaches Level2 of ESL.
25. How many ways can people get information about CTC?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
B
Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends: “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”.
The first kind of friends is almost an acquaintance (熟人). All you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friends at school, at work, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friends does something bad, you don’t tell them. That is why they are called “pest friends”.
The second kind of friends could also be called “social partners”. They are closer than acquaintances, but not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories. You may have the same interest and often do something together in your free time, but you don’t talk about anything deep, such as your wishes or dreams, and they don’t open up to you how they really feel.
The last kind of friends, the “best friend” is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family members, and know everything about each other. You have no problem staying at each other’s houses, and you share your deepest feelings and thoughts. They will help you when you’re wrong. Sometimes they may not be perfect, but at least they will always care about you, and never do anything on purpose (故意地) to hurt you.
We all have our pest, guest, and best friends. We should value all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances.
