2021-2022 学年河南省新乡市原阳县八年级（上）第二次月考 英语试卷 一、阅读理解 （20 小题，每小题 10 分共 40 分）阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按要求 做题。 1．（10 分） I began collecting coins last year.I like collecting them because it's Zhao Kai interesting.I have three hundred coins now.I collected some of them from China.I also have some from other countries now. I am fond of singing.I usually sing in my free time.My friends say I am a Gina born singer.I have to drink some hot water with honey because I often get a sore throat. My hobby is dancing.I started dancing three years ago.I'm 14 now.I like Huang Yan dancing，because when I'm dancing，I'm very relaxed.I practise dancing every Tuesday and Friday. （1）Zhao Kai likes 　 　. A.collecting stamps B.collecting coins C.singing D.dancing （2）What does the underlined sentence mean？ 　 　 A.Gina is a singer. B.Gina's friends like singing. C.Gina was able to sing when she was born. D.Gina sings very well. （3）Huang Yan was 　 　 years old when she began to dance. A.ten B.eleven C.thirteen D.fourteen （4）Huang Yan practices dancing 　 　. A.twice a week B.three times a week C.every day D.twice a day （5）From the passage，we can know 　 　. A.Zhao Kai thinks collecting coins is interesting B.Gina likes drinking water with honey C.Zhao Kai has five hundred coins now D.Huang Yan feels relaxed when she sings 2．（10 分）Many children like stamp﹣collecting.Stamp﹣collecting didn't start until 1854.As time passes ，there are more and more stamp﹣collectors （集邮者）.Not only children but also men and women collect stamps.In 1921 ，there are even lessons on stamp﹣collecting in school.People are becoming more and more interested in stamps.Every picture on a stamp has meaning in it.It may be the head of a famous person or an important place.Each stamp tells us a story. （1）Stamp﹣collecting started 　 　. A.earlier than 1854 B.later than 1921 C.in 1854 D.hundreds of years ago （2）Stamp﹣collectors are 　 　. A.men and women B.boys and girls C.neither young nor old D.both A and B （3）In 　 　，there are even lessons on stamp﹣collecting in school. A.a few countries B.few countries C.our country D.America only （4）Every picture on a stamp 　 　. A.is the head of a famous person B.has meaning in it C.has nothing to do with America D.tells us a story about some schools （5）Which of the following is WRONG？ 　 　 A.America started selling stamps to the collectors in 1921. B.A lot of people are interested in stamp﹣collecting. C.Stamp﹣collecting is the most important job in many countries. D.Every stamp has its own story. 3．（10 分）November 9 is a time for us to learn a lot more about fire （火）.This is what to do in a fire： • Shout out.Shout as loudly as you can，because people may be asleep. • Call 119.Never try to put out a fire yourself.Tell 119 where you are and what is on fire. • Keep down close to the floor.There is less smoke down there ，so it's easier to breathe and see where you are going. • Test the door.If the door is cool，open it carefully.If the door is hot，do not open it!Try to find a different way out. • Get out.Do not stop to pick up anything.A fire can become very big in a few seconds! • Don't use the lift.Always use the stairs.The lift may go wrong and keep you inside. • Don't go back.Even if you have left your pet or favorite toy inside ，do not go back for it.Animals have a very good sense of smell.They often get out of buildings before people. （1）When people are asleep，what will you do when the fire breaks out？ 　 　 A.Call for help as quickly as possible. B.Wake your parents up right away. C.Shout out"help"as loudly as possible. D.Run as fast as you can. （2）You should keep down close to the floor because 　 　. A.there is less smoke down there B.the firemen can find you easily C.people may be asleep D.you should take care of your things carefully （3）If the door is hot ，you should 　 　. A.open it and get out B.find another way out C.stop to pick up something D.go back for something （4）The lift is dangerous in a fire because 　 　. A.it may go wrong B.it's too small C.it's too big D.it catches the fire easily （5）The passage is mainly about 　 　. A.how to look after yourself when you are in a fire B.how to call 119 when you are in a fire. C.when to leave the burning place D.what to do when you are in a fire 4 ． （ 10 分 ） Different people like different things.Some people like loud music.Other people don't.They say it's too noisy. （1）　 　 Many people like sports such as basketball ，tennis and soccer.But they don't like the same sports.In some countries ，skating is a very popular sport.