沪教版(五四学制)八年级上册第二次月考易错题训练
（范围：Unit3 Curious minds 和 Unit4 Then and now ）
一、选出每组中重点加粗部分发音不同的单词（5分）
( ) 1. A. curious B. center C. city D. cycle
( ) 2. A. collect B. interesting C. develop D. sceience
( ) 3. A. then B. think C. those D. their
( ) 4. A. would B. about C. cousin D. young
( ) 5. A. watch B. want C. wash D. take
二、单词词性转换和变形（每小题1分，共10分）
curious（名词）__________
develop（名词）__________
science（科学家，名词）__________
invent（发明物，名词）__________
use（有用的，形容词）__________
different（名词）__________
important（副词）__________
usual（反义词）__________
comfortable（反义词）__________
know（过去分词）__________
三、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空（10分）
Edison was a great inventor. He ______ (invent) many useful things.
It is important for us ______ (keep) curious about the world around us.
My grandfather ______ (live) in this city for over 50 years. He knows it very well.
Computers are very ______ (help) in our daily life. We can't live without them now.
He used to ______ (play) computer games a lot, but now he prefers reading.
The Internet makes it easier for people ______ (communicate) with each other.
Great changes ______ (take) place in our hometown since 2010.
I ______ (read) a book about science when my mother called me last night.
He is interested in ______ (collect) old stamps. He has a large collection now.
By the time we arrived at the cinema, the film ______ (begin).
四、从方框中选择合适的短语，用其正确形式填空（10分）
think about used to in the past with the help of take place
look for come true as a result be proud of not...any more
Many changes ______ in our school in the last five years. It's much more beautiful now.
My father ______ smoke a lot, but he gave it up last year.
______ my teacher, I have made great progress in my English.
He ______ be late for class, but now he always gets to school on time.
We should ______ the future and try our best to make it better.
What do people ______ when they talk about "curious minds"
He worked very hard, and ______, he passed the exam easily.
My parents ______ me because I won the first prize in the competition.
I'm ______ my new pen. I can't find it anywhere.
His dream of becoming a scientist ______ when he grew up.
五、单项选择题（10分）
( ) 1. —______ have you been in this school
—For three years.
A. How long B. How often C. How soon D. How far
( ) 2. He ______ to the Great Wall with his parents last summer.
A. go B. goes C. went D. will go
( ) 3. Edison ______ many things in his life. He was a great inventor.
A. invents B. invented C. has invented D. will invent
( ) 4. It's important ______ us ______ learn English well.
A. of; to B. for; to C. with; for D. to; of
( ) 5. My brother ______ a new computer last month. He ______ it every day.
A. buys; uses B. bought; uses C. bought; used D. buys; used
( ) 6. He is interested ______ science. He wants to be a scientist.
A. in B. at C. on D. with
( ) 7. Great changes ______ in our hometown since ten years ago.
A. take place B. took place C. have taken place D. will take place
( ) 8. He used to ______ up late, but now he gets up early.
A. get B. gets C. got D. getting
( ) 9. —What ______ you ______ at 8 o'clock last night
—I was watching TV.
A. do; do B. did; do C. were; doing D. are; doing
( ) 10. By the end of last year, he ______ English for five years.
A. learns B. learned C. has learned D. had learned
六、句型转换（按要求改写句子，一空一词）（15分）
He has lived in this city for ten years.（对划线部分提问）
______ ______ has he lived in this city
They used to go to school by bike.（改为否定句）
They ______ ______ to go to school by bike.
Edison invented the light bulb.（改为被动语态）
The light bulb ______ ______ by Edison.
It is important for us to keep curious.（改为感叹句）
______ ______ it is for us to keep curious!
He finished his homework at nine last night.（用by nine last night改写）
He ______ ______ his homework by nine last night.
My father usually walks to work.（改为同义句）
My father usually goes to work ______ ______.
He is good at playing basketball.（改为同义句）
He ______ ______ in playing basketball.
I will call you when I arrive in Beijing.（改为同义句）
I will call you ______ ______ I arrive in Beijing.
He didn't go to school because he was ill.（对划线部分提问）
______ ______ he go to school
They are very happy.（改为感叹句）
______ ______ they are!
七、修改病句（圈出错误并改正）（10分）
He is interesting in science and wants to be a scientist.
My mother has cooked dinner when I got home yesterday.
He used to playing computer games, but now he likes reading.
It's necessary for we to learn from each other.
Great changes have been taken place in our city since 2010.
八、根据首字母提示完成短文（10分）
Curiosity is an important part of human nature. It is what drives us to explore and discover new things. People who are curious about the world around them often make great a______ (1) in science and technology.
Take Thomas Edison as an example. He was a famous inventor who was always c______ (2) about how things worked. He spent a lot of time experimenting and trying new ideas. As a result, he invented many useful things, such as the light bulb and the phonograph. His inventions have changed the way we live and work.
In the past, people lived a simple life. They didn't have modern technology like computers or smartphones. But with the development of science and technology, great changes have t______ (3) place in our daily life. Now we can communicate with people from all over the world easily. We can also get information quickly t______ (4) the Internet.
However, we should not forget the importance of being curious. Even though we have many modern tools, we still need to ask questions and seek answers. Curiosity helps us to learn and grow. It also encourages us to think creatively and come up with new ideas.
In the future, I hope more people will keep their curiosity alive. By being curious, we can make more discoveries and create a better world for ourselves and for future g______ (5).
九、完形填空（10分）
Living in the digital age has changed our lives in many ways. Ten years ago, people ______ (1) to communicate mainly by writing letters or making phone calls. But now, we can use the Internet to chat with friends and family anytime, anywhere.
One of the biggest changes is in the way we get information. In the past, we had to go to the library to read books or newspapers. But now, we can find almost any information we need ______ (2) just a few clicks on the computer. This has made learning much easier and more convenient.
Another change is in the way we work and study. Many people now work from home using computers and the Internet. Students can also take online courses and learn from teachers from different countries. This was ______ (3) to imagine ten years ago.
However, there are also some problems with the digital age. For example, many people spend too much time ______ (4) computers and mobile phones. This can be bad for their health and social skills. We need to learn to use technology wisely.
Overall, the digital age has brought many benefits to our lives. It has made the world a smaller place and connected people from all over the globe. We should embrace these changes and use them to improve our lives. ______ (5) we should also remember to balance our online and offline lives.
( ) 1. A. use B. used C. are used D. will use
( ) 2. A. with B. in C. on D. at
( ) 3. A. easy B. difficult C. possible D. impossible
( ) 4. A. in B. on C. at D. with
( ) 5. A. So B. Because C. But D. And
十、阅读理解（判断对错，对的写T，错的写F）（10分）
Passage 1
Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors in history. He was born in 1847 in the United States. Edison was a curious child. He always asked questions and liked to experiment with things.
When he was young, Edison left school early and was taught by his mother. He loved reading and spent a lot of time studying science and technology. In 1879, Edison invented the practical light bulb. This invention changed the world and made it possible for people to have light at night.
Edison also invented many other things, such as the phonograph and the motion picture camera. He had over 1,000 patents for his inventions. Edison worked hard all his life and never gave up. He once said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."
( ) 1. Thomas Edison was born in 1847 in the United Kingdom.
( ) 2. Edison was a curious child who liked to ask questions.
( ) 3. Edison invented the light bulb in 1879.
( ) 4. Edison had over 1,000 patents for his inventions.
( ) 5. Edison thought that genius was only about inspiration.
Passage 2
The Internet has become an important part of our daily life. It has many advantages. First, it allows us to communicate with people from all over the world easily. We can send emails, chat online, and make video calls. Second, the Internet is a great source of information. We can read news, learn new knowledge, and do research. Third, we can do online shopping, book tickets, and pay bills. This saves us a lot of time and energy.
However, the Internet also has some disadvantages. For example, some people spend too much time playing online games or browsing social media. This can affect their studies and work. There is also a lot of false information on the Internet. We need to be careful and not believe everything we read.
In conclusion, the Internet is a powerful tool. We should use it wisely to improve our lives.
( ) 6. The Internet allows us to communicate with people from all over the world easily.
( ) 7. The Internet is not a good source of information.
( ) 8. Online shopping can save us time and energy.
( ) 9. Spending too much time on the Internet can affect our studies and work.
( ) 10. All information on the Internet is true.
参考答案
一、选出每组中重点加粗部分发音不同的单词
A 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. D
二、单词各种词性转换和变形
curiosity 2. development 3. scientist 4. invention 5. useful
difference 7. importantly 8. unusual 9. uncomfortable 10. known
三、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
invented 2. to keep 3. has lived 4. helpful 5. play 6.to communicate
7. have taken 8. was reading 9. collecting 10. had begun
四、从方框中选择合适的短语，用其正确形式填空
have taken place 2. used to 3. With the help of 4. doesn't; any more 5.think about
6. look for 7. as a result 8. are proud of 9. looking for 10. came true
五、单项选择题
A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. D
六、句型转换
How long 2. didn't use 3. was invented 4. How important 5. had finished
6.on foot 7. does well 8. as soon as 9. Why didn't 10. How happy
七、修改病句
interesting → interested
has cooked → had cooked
playing → play
we → us
去掉been
八、根据首字母提示完成短文
achievements 2. curious 3. taken 4. through 5. generations
九、完形填空
B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C
十、阅读理解
F 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F
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