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2025-2026学年外研版八年级上册英语第二次月考卷(含解析)
(测试范围:Unit3——Unit4)
注意事项:
本试卷满分为120分,考试时间为100分钟。
请在答题卡上作答,答在试卷上无效。
第一部分 选择题(共75分)
一、单项选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It's necessary for us ______ good habits in our daily life.
A. keep B. to keep C. keeping D. kept
My father asked me ______ too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spend B. not spend C. not spending D. to not spend
______ we have enough money, we won't buy any useless things.
A. Since B. Until C. Although D. Unless
The new bridge ______ by the end of last month.
A. has been built B. was built C. had been built D. would be built
My sister enjoys ______ English stories in her free time.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
In the future, robots ______ more work for us.
A. will do B. do C. did D. are doing
The teacher encouraged us ______ English as much as possible.
A. speak B. to speak C. speaking D. spoke
______ exciting news it is!
A. What B. What an C. How D. How an
This is the most interesting movie ______ I have ever seen.
A. which B. that C. who D. whom
We won't leave here until the rain ______.
A. stop B. stops C. will stop D. stopped
Digital cameras are becoming ______ among young people.
A. more and more popular B. popular and popular
C. much and much popular D. most and most popular
I'm looking forward to ______ from you soon.
A. hear B. hearing C. heard D. hears
The book ______ on the desk belongs to me.
A. lie B. lies C. lying D. lay
The story made us ______ a lot.
A. laugh B. to laugh C. laughing D. laughed
He asked me ______ I could help him with his English.
A. if B. what C. that D. which
二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从各小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
Nowadays, digital life plays an important part in our daily life. We 16 use digital devices to study, work and communicate with others. Smartphones are very 17 among people. We can use them to 18 different apps for various purposes, such as reading news, playing games and doing online shopping.
Last week, I went to a science museum. There I saw many 19 inventions. One of them was a 3D printer. It can create 20 objects according to the computer designs. I was really amazed by it.
However, digital life also has some 21. For example, spending too much time 22 the screen is bad for our eyes. And there are some safety problems, too. We should 23 to make good use of digital technology and 24 its disadvantages.
In a word, digital life makes our life more 25, but we need to use it properly.
16. A. hardly B. often C. never D. seldom
17. A. expensive B. boring C. popular D. difficult
18. A. download B. invent C. sell D. buy
19. A. old B. traditional C. modern D. common
20. A. big B. small C. real D. unreal
21. A. advantages B. disadvantages C. uses D. purposes
22. A. in front of B. behind C. beside D. on
23. A. try our best B. give up C. look forward D. get ready
24. A. find B. avoid C. develop D. increase
25. A. difficult B. comfortable C. boring D. tiring
三、阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从各小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
(A)
Have you ever thought about what our life will be like in the future With the development of digital technology, our life will be quite different from what it is now.
In the future, smart homes will become more popular. All the devices in the house will be connected to the Internet. You can control the lights, the TV and the air conditioner with your smartphone even when you are outside. Robots will do a lot of housework for us. They can clean the rooms, wash the dishes and take care of the garden.
Education will also change a lot. Students will be able to take classes online at any time and any place. They can communicate with their teachers and classmates through video calls. Virtual reality (VR) technology will be used in classrooms, making learning more interesting and exciting.
However, there will also be some problems. For example, there may be more privacy issues because of the large amount of personal data on the Internet. And people may become too dependent on digital devices.
What can we do in the future smart homes
A. We can only control the lights with our smartphones.
B. We can't control the TV when we are outside.
C. Robots will do all the housework for us.
D. We can control many devices with our smartphones.
How will education change in the future
A. Students can only take classes at school.
B. Students can take classes online at any time and place.
C. VR technology won't be used in classrooms.
D. Students can't communicate with their teachers.
What problems may there be in the future digital life
A. There will be no privacy issues.
B. People may become too dependent on digital devices.
C. There will be no personal data on the Internet.
D. People will never use digital devices.
(B)
Easton LaChappelle is a famous inventor. When he was 14 years old, he made a robotic arm at a science fair. It was made of plastic blocks and fishing line.
A girl named Jenny, who was born without an arm, shook hands with the robotic arm. Her artificial arm cost 80,000, but Easton's only cost 300. This made Easton want to help people like Jenny.
After the science fair, Easton spent a lot of time improving his robotic arm. For his 16th birthday, he got a 3D printer. With it, he invented a new artificial arm that could move with the user's brain signals. But it was too heavy for a child.
Easton didn't give up. He kept working on it. Finally, at the age of 23, he made a perfect artificial arm. It only weighed 0.5 kilograms and cost around $500. Easton posted his design online for free so that people could download it and make their own artificial arms with 3D printers.
What was Easton's first robotic arm made of
A. Plastic blocks and fishing line. B. Metal and plastic.
C. Wood and iron. D. Glass and rubber.
Why did Easton want to help Jenny
A. Because Jenny was his friend.
B. Because he was interested in making artificial arms.
C. Because Jenny's artificial arm was very expensive while his was cheap.
D. Because he wanted to be famous.
How much did Easton's perfect artificial arm cost
A. 80,000. B. 300. C. 500. D. 0.5.
(C)
Digital payment is becoming more and more popular around the world. In China, Alipay and WeChat Pay are very common. People can use them to pay for almost everything, such as shopping, eating out and taking transportation.
Using digital payment is very convenient. You don't need to carry cash or bank cards with you. You just need to scan a QR code with your smartphone. It can save a lot of time.
However, digital payment also has some risks. For example, if your smartphone is lost or stolen, someone may use your payment app to pay without your permission. So it's important to protect your personal information and set a strong password for your payment app.
What are common digital payment methods in China
A. Alipay and WeChat Pay. B. Credit cards.
C. Cash. D. Bank transfers.
What's the advantage of digital payment
A. It's very expensive. B. It's inconvenient.
C. It can save time. D. It needs to carry cash.
What should we do to protect ourselves when using digital payment
A. Lose our smartphones.
B. Tell others our passwords.
C. Protect our personal information and set a strong password.
D. Use other people's payment apps.
(D)
The Internet has changed our lives in many ways. We can get a lot of information from it. We can also communicate with people far away easily.
However, the Internet also has some bad effects. Some people spend too much time on the Internet, which makes them less active in real life. And there is a lot of false information on the Internet. We need to be careful when we read the news or other information online.
What good effects does the Internet have
A. It makes people less active.
B. It provides a lot of false information.
C. It helps us get information and communicate easily.
D. It makes us spend too much time online.
What bad effects does the Internet have
A. It helps us communicate with others.
B. Some people spend too much time on it and there is false information.
C. It makes our lives more convenient.
D. It helps us get a lot of useful information.
What should we do when we read information online
A. Believe everything we read. B. Be careful.
C. Share it with others at once. D. Ignore it.
(E)
In the past, people used to write letters to communicate with each other. It took a long time for the letters to reach the receivers. But now, with the development of digital technology, we can send emails and messages in a few seconds.
Video calls are also very popular. We can see and talk to our friends and family members who are far away. It makes our communication more vivid and interesting.
How did people communicate in the past
A. By sending emails. B. By making video calls.
C. By writing letters. D. By sending messages.
How long does it take to send emails and messages now
A. A long time. B. A few minutes.
C. A few hours. D. A few seconds.
What makes our communication more vivid and interesting
A. Writing letters. ` B. Sending emails.
C. Making video calls. D. Sending messages.
四、语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式(每空不多于3个单词)。
Nowadays, digital life is everywhere. We use digital devices 41 (do) many things, such as studying, working and 42 (entertain). Smartphones are one of 43 most important digital devices. We can use them 44 (download) different apps.
Last week, I visited a digital exhibition. There 45 (be) many amazing digital products. For example, I saw a smart robot. It could 46 (answer) my questions and play games with me. I was really 47 (interest) in it.
However, digital life also has some problems. Spending too much time 48 the screen is bad for our eyes. And there are some privacy issues. We should learn 49
(protect) our personal information.
In a word, digital life makes our life more convenient, but we need to use it 50
(wise).
第二部分 非选择题(共45分)
五、单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
根据下列句子及所给汉语注释,写出空缺处各单词的正确形式(每空只写一词)。
51. The ______ (发明) of the Internet has changed our lives greatly.
52. We should use our time ______ (明智地).
53. The ______ (屏幕) of the computer is too bright.
54. He is a ______ (有创造力的) artist.
55. My father bought a new ______ (数码相机) last week.
56. We need to work hard to ______ (实现) our dreams.
57. There are many ______ (缺点) of this plan.
58. The ______ (目的) of this activity is to raise money for the poor.
59. She is ______ (期待) a letter from her friend.
60. We should pay attention to our ______ (隐私).
六、书面表达(满分15分)
随着科技的发展,数字生活已经深入到我们生活的方方面面。请你以“Digital Life”为题,写一篇英语短文,介绍一下数字生活给我们带来的便利和可能存在的问题,并谈谈你对数字生活的看法。
要求:
包含所有要点,可适当发挥;
语言表达准确,语意通顺、连贯;
词数:80 - 100词。
Digital Life
With the development of technology, digital life plays an important part in our daily life.
答案解析
第一部分 选择题
一、单项选择(共15小题)
答案:B解析:句意为“对我们来说,在日常生活中养成好习惯是必要的”。“It's + 形容词 + for sb. + to do sth.”是固定句型,意为“对某人来说做某事是……的”,故此处用动词不定式to keep。
答案:A解析:句意为“爸爸要求我不要花太多时间玩电脑游戏”。“ask sb. not to do sth.”是固定搭配,意为“要求某人不要做某事”,故选A。
答案:C解析:句意为“尽管我们有足够的钱,我们也不会买没用的东西”。since(自从)、until(直到)、although(尽管)、unless(除非),根据句意,although符合逻辑。
答案:C解析:句意为“这座新桥在上个月底前已经建成了”。“by the end of last month”(到上个月底为止)表示过去的过去,需用过去完成时;桥是“被建造”,用被动语态,故选had been built。
答案:C解析:句意为“我姐姐喜欢在空闲时间读英语故事”。“enjoy doing sth.”是固定搭配,意为“喜欢做某事”,故用reading。
答案:A解析:句意为“未来,机器人将为我们做更多工作”。“In the future”(在未来)提示用一般将来时,故选will do。
答案:B解析:句意为“老师鼓励我们尽可能多说英语”。“encourage sb. to do sth.”是固定搭配,意为“鼓励某人做某事”,故选to speak。
答案:A解析:句意为“多么令人兴奋的消息啊!”。感叹句中,news是不可数名词,用“What + 形容词 + 不可数名词”结构,故选What。
答案:B解析:句意为“这是我看过的最有趣的电影”。先行词movie被最高级the most interesting修饰,定语从句用that引导(不用which)。
答案:B解析:句意为“直到雨停我们才会离开这里”。“until”引导的时间状语从句中,主句用一般将来时,从句用一般现在时表将来;主语rain是第三人称单数,故选stops。
答案:A解析:句意为“数码相机在年轻人中越来越受欢迎”。“more and more + 形容词”表示“越来越……”,是固定结构,故选A。
答案:B解析:句意为“我期待很快收到你的来信”。“look forward to doing sth.”是固定搭配,意为“期待做某事”,故选hearing。
答案:C解析:句意为“桌上的那本书是我的”。“lying on the desk”是现在分词短语作定语,修饰book,表主动和进行,故选lying。
答案:A解析:句意为“这个故事让我们笑得很开心”。“make sb. do sth.”是固定搭配,意为“使某人做某事”,用动词原形laugh。
答案:A解析:句意为“他问我是否能帮他学英语”。if(是否)引导宾语从句,符合句意;that无意义,what/which在从句中需作成分,此处不符合。
二、完形填空(共10小题)
答案:B解析:根据上下文,数字设备在日常生活中应用广泛,故“often(经常)”符合语境,hardly(几乎不)、never(从不)、seldom(很少)均不符合。
答案:C解析:句意为“智能手机在人们中很受欢迎”。popular(受欢迎的)符合句意,expensive(昂贵的)、boring(无聊的)、difficult(困难的)均不符合。
答案:A解析:句意为“我们可以用智能手机下载不同的应用程序”。download(下载)符合语境,invent(发明)、sell(卖)、buy(买)均不符合。
答案:C解析:根据下文“3D printer(3D打印机)”可知,这些是“modern(现代的)”发明,old(旧的)、traditional(传统的)、common(普通的)均不符合。
答案:C解析:3D打印机能根据电脑设计制作“real(真实的)”物体,unreal(不真实的)不符合常识;big(大的)、small(小的)不是其核心特点。
答案:B解析:根据下文“对眼睛不好”“安全问题”可知,此处讲数字生活的“disadvantages(缺点)”,advantages(优点)、uses(用途)、purposes(目的)均不符合。
答案:A解析:句意为“花太多时间在屏幕前对眼睛不好”。in front of(在……前面)符合语境,behind(在……后面)、beside(在……旁边)、on(在……上)均不符合。
答案:A解析:句意为“我们应该尽力利用好数字技术”。try our best(尽力)符合句意,give up(放弃)、look forward(期待)、get ready(准备)均不符合。
答案:B解析:根据上下文,应“避免”数字技术的缺点,avoid(避免)符合语境,find(找到)、develop(发展)、increase(增加)均不符合。
答案:B解析:数字生活让生活更“comfortable(舒适的)”,difficult(困难的)、boring(无聊的)、tiring(累人的)均不符合语境。
三、阅读理解(共20小题)
(A)
答案:D解析:根据第二段“You can control the lights, the TV and the air conditioner with your smartphone”可知,智能家居中可用手机控制多种设备,故选D。A(只能控制灯)、B(外出不能控制电视)、C(机器人做所有家务)均与原文不符。
答案:B解析:根据第三段“Students will be able to take classes online at any time and any place”可知,未来学生可随时随地在线上课,故选B。A(只能在校上课)、C(VR技术不用于课堂)、D(不能与老师交流)均错误。
答案:B解析:根据第四段“And people may become too dependent on digital devices”可知,人们可能过度依赖数字设备,故选B。A(没有隐私问题)、C(网上没有个人数据)、D(从不使用数字设备)均错误。
(B)
答案:A解析:根据第一段“It was made of plastic blocks and fishing line”可知,他的第一个机械臂由塑料块和钓鱼线制成,故选A。
答案:C解析:根据第二段“Her artificial arm cost 80,000, but Easton's only cost 300. This made Easton want to help people like Jenny”可知,因Jenny的假肢昂贵而自己的便宜,他想帮助类似的人,故选C。
答案:C解析:根据第四段“it cost around $500”可知,完美的假肢成本约500美元,故选C。
(C)
答案:A解析:根据第一段“In China, Alipay and WeChat Pay are very common”可知,中国常见的数字支付方式是支付宝和微信支付,故选A。
答案:C解析:根据第二段“It can save a lot of time”可知,数字支付的优势是节省时间,故选C。A(昂贵)、B(不方便)、D(需要带现金)均错误。
答案:C解析:根据第三段“So it's important to protect your personal information and set a strong password”可知,应保护个人信息并设置强密码,故选C。
(D)
答案:C解析:根据第一段“We can get a lot of information from it. We can also communicate with people far away easily”可知,互联网的好处是提供信息和方便交流,故选C。
答案:B解析:根据第二段“Some people spend too much time on the Internet... And there is a lot of false information”可知,互联网的坏处是人们花太多时间在网上,且存在虚假信息,故选B。
答案:B解析:根据第二段“We need to be careful when we read the news or other information online”可知,在线阅读信息时应谨慎,故选B。
(E)
答案:C解析:根据第一段“In the past, people used to write letters to communicate”可知,过去人们通过写信交流,故选C。
答案:D解析:根据第一段“we can send emails and messages in a few seconds”可知,现在发送邮件和信息只需几秒,故选D。
答案:C解析:根据第二段“Video calls are also very popular... It makes our communication more vivid and interesting”可知,视频通话让交流更生动有趣,故选C。
四、语法填空(共10小题)
答案:to do 解析:句意为“我们用数字设备做很多事情”。“use sth. to do sth.”是固定搭配,意为“用某物做某事”,故填to do。
答案:entertaining 解析:此处与studying、working并列,需用动名词形式,entertain的动名词是entertaining(娱乐)。
答案:the 解析:“one of the + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数”是固定结构,意为“最……之一”,故填the。
答案:to download 解析:“use sth. to do sth.”意为“用某物做某事”,故填to download。
答案:were 解析:“last week”提示用一般过去时;there be句型中,主语many amazing digital products是复数,故填were。
答案:answer 解析:“could”是情态动词,后接动词原形,故填answer。
答案:interested 解析:“be interested in”是固定搭配,意为“对……感兴趣”,故填interested。
答案:in front of 解析:句意为“花太多时间在屏幕前对眼睛不好”,in front of(在……前面)符合语境。
答案:to protect 解析:“learn to do sth.”是固定搭配,意为“学习做某事”,故填to protect。
答案:wisely 解析:此处修饰动词use,需用副词,wise的副词形式是wisely(明智地)。
第二部分 非选择题
五、单词拼写(共10小题)
答案:invention(解析:“发明”对应的名词是invention,此处特指互联网的发明,用单数)
答案:wisely(解析:“明智地”是副词wisely,修饰动词use)
答案:screen(解析:“屏幕”是screen,根据is可知用单数)
答案:creative(解析:“有创造力的”是形容词creative,修饰名词artist)
答案:digital camera(解析:“数码相机”是digital camera,由a可知用单数)
答案:achieve(解析:“实现”是动词achieve,此处用原形,与to构成不定式)
答案:disadvantages(解析:“缺点”是disadvantage,由many可知用复数)
答案:purpose(解析:“目的”是purpose,由is可知用单数)
答案:expecting(解析:“期待”是expect,由is可知用现在分词,构成现在进行时)
答案:privacy(解析:“隐私”是不可数名词privacy)
六、书面表达(参考范文解析)
Digital Life
With the development of technology, digital life plays an important part in our daily life. It brings us much convenience. We can shop online, communicate with others through video calls, and get information easily.
However, digital life also has problems. Spending too much time on screens is bad for our eyes. What's more, our privacy may be in danger.
In my opinion, we should make good use of digital technology. We should control the time we spend online and protect our personal information. Then digital life will make our life better.
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