八年级英语上学期期中模拟卷03（新教材沪教版五四学制）

2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中模拟卷03 英 语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：100分） 注意：本卷有九大题，共49小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在练习卷上不给分。 一、语法选择(共10分) When we think about water use, we usually focus on the direct ways we use water, such as drinking or bathing. However, there is a large amount of indirect water use that often goes unnoticed. Indirect water use refers to the water 1 in the production of goods and 2 that we use every day. For example, consider the production of a hamburger. The cow that provides the meat drinks a large amount of water 3 its life. What’s more, water is used 4 the crops that feed the cow. Then, in the factory, water is needed to process the meat, make the bun, and 5 the packaging. All these steps 6 indirect water use connected with a single hamburger. Similarly, making a cotton T-shirt needs a complex process. 7 also requires a large amount of water. Water is used to irrigate the cotton fields, process the raw cotton into fabric in factories, and dye and finish the fabric. Research has shown that the indirect water use for many products is much 8 than the direct water use. Understanding this idea 9 us realise the true value of every drop of water. We should make more conscious choices 10 purchasing products, choosing those from companies that are energy-saving and careful with water use. By doing so, we can play a part in conserving our limited water resources and ensuring a sustainable future. 1．A．consumed B．to consume C．consuming 2．A．serving B．services C．serve 3．A．at B．to C．throughout 4．A．to grow B．to growing C．grow 5．A．produce B．producing C．production 6．A．will need B．needs C．need 7．A．It B．That C．Those 8．A．great B．greater C．greatest 9．A．helps B．helped C．help 10．A．when B．until C．after 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了间接用水，指在生产我们每天使用的商品和服务过程中消耗的水。研究表明许多产品的间接用水远高于直接用水，了解这一概念有助于我们认识到每一滴水的真正价值。我们应该在购买产品时做出更有意识的选择，选择那些节能和节约用水的公司的产品。 1．句意：间接用水是指在我们每天使用的商品和服务的生产过程中消耗的水。 consumed消耗，过去分词；to consume消耗，不定式；consuming消耗，现在分词。分析句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作定语修饰water，且water和consume之间为被动关系，应用过去分词，表示“被消耗的水”。故选A。 2．句意：间接用水是指在我们每天使用的商品和服务的生产过程中消耗的水。 serving服务，现在分词；services服务，名词复数；serve服务，动词原形。分析句子结构可知，此处为名词作宾语，and连接两个并列的名词，goods为名词复数，此处也应用名词复数。故选B。 3．句意：提供肉类的牛一生中都要喝大量的水。 at在；to到；throughout贯穿，自始至终。根据“its life”可知，此处指一生中，应用throughout。故选C。 4．句意：更重要的是，水被用来种植喂养牛的庄稼。 to grow种植，不定式；to growing种植，当to为介词时，加动名词；grow种植，动词原形。根据“be used to do sth.”意为“被用来做某事”，可知此处应用不定式。故选A。 5．句意：然后，在工厂里，加工肉类、制作面包和制作包装都需要水。 produce制作，动词原形；producing制作，现在分词；production制作，名词。根据“and”连接两个并列的动词，此处应用动词原形。故选A。 6．句意：所有这些步骤都需要与单个汉堡相关的间接用水。 will need需要，一般将来时；needs需要，一般现在时第三人称单数；need需要，动词原形。根据语境可知，此处指客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语为复数，应用动词原形。故选C。 7．句意：它也需要大量的水。 It它；That那个；Those那些。根据上文“Similarly, making a cotton T-shirt needs a complex process.”可知，此处指制作棉T恤这件事，应用it指代。故选A。 8．句意：研究表明，许多产品的间接用水远高于直接用水。 great大的；greater更大的；greatest最大的。根据“than”可知，此处应用比较级。故选B。 9．句意：了解这个想法有助于我们认识到每一滴水的真正价值。 helps帮助，一般现在时第三人称单数；helped帮助，一般过去时；help帮助，动词原形。根据语境可知，此处指客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语为动名词短语，应用第三人称单数。故选A。 10．句意：当购买产品时，我们应该做出更有意识的选择，选择那些来自节能和节约用水的公司的产品。 when当……时；until直到；after在……之后。根据“purchasing products”可知，此处指购买产品时，应用when。故选A。 二、选词填空(共6分) Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once. (将下列单词前的字母填入空格。每个单词只能填一次) A．actually   B．meet   C． rare    D．invented    E. although     F. pipes More Tech, Less Work? Free time is 11 in modern life. You can see adults are always busy. You might think new technologies would give us more free time. But if you look back through history, you will find it is not that simple. Back in the early 1900s in America, homes didn’t have much technology. There was no electricity, and most homes didn’t have indoor 12 for water. People had to carry water in and out by themselves. Then new useful things like toilets, fridges, and electric irons were 13 . These were supposed to save people time. But housewives 14 spent more time on housework from the 1920s to the 1960s. Why? Well, better technology makes us want more. Take washing clothes as an example. Before washing machines, people washed clothes only a few times a year. With washing machines, people wash clothes more often and also buy more clothes. Therefore, there’s more work. What’s more, 15 technology cuts time for some housework, people spend more time on other things, like taking care of children. American parents now spend almost twice as much time on their kids as they did in the 1980s. In the end, even if technology can make life a bit more convenient, it often makes us take on more work as we try to 16 what society expects of us. 【答案】11．C 12．F 13．D 14．A 15．E 16．B 【导语】本文主要探讨了现代生活中科技发展与空闲时间之间的关系，尽管新技术的出现本应节省人们的时间，但实际上却导致了更多的家务和工作量。 11．句意：空闲时间在现代生活中很少见。根据“You can see adults are always busy.”及所给单词可知，空闲时间是很少见，rare“稀有的”，形容词作表语。故选C。 12．句意：当时没有电，大多数家庭都没有室内水管。根据“indoor...for water.”及所给单词可知，是室内水管，pipes“水管”。故选F。 13．句意：然后，厕所、冰箱和电熨斗等新的有用的东西被发明出来。根据“toilets, fridges, and electric irons were...”及所给单词可知，是这些东西被发明，invented“发明”，用过去分词形式表被动。故选D。 14．句意：但从20世纪20年代到60年代，家庭主妇实际上花了更多的时间做家务。根据“spent more time on housework from the 1920s to the 1960s.”可知，是陈述这个事实，用actually“事实上”。故选A。 15．句意：更重要的是，尽管技术减少了一些家务劳动的时间，但人们花更多的时间在其他事情上，比如照顾孩子。根据“technology cuts time for some housework, people spend more time on other things”可知，前后是转折关系，用although引导让步状语从句。故选E。 16．句意：最后，即使技术可以让生活变得更方便，它也经常让我们承担更多的工作，因为我们试图满足社会对我们的期望。根据“what society expects of us”及所给单词可知，是满足社会对我们的期望，meet“满足”，try to do sth“试图做某事”，空处用动词原形。故选B。 三、单词拼写(共8分) 17．We need to keep a (curiosity) mind to learn new things. 【答案】curious 【详解】句意：我们需要保持一颗好奇的心来学习新事物。空格需填入形容词修饰名词mind，curiosity的形容词形式为curious。故填curious。 18．What else do you think we should pay attention to (improve) our environment? 【答案】to improve 【详解】句意：你认为我们还应该注意什么来改善我们的环境？根据“What else do you think we should pay attention to...our environment?”及提示词可知此处表示“我们还应该注意什么来改善我们的环境”，pay attention to中的to是介词，“改善我们的环境”是目的，需用动词不定式来表目的，其结构：to+动词原形，所以用to improve。故填to improve。 19．The of smartphones has revolutionized the way we communicate. (disappear) 【答案】appearance 【详解】句意：智能手机的出现彻底改变了我们的沟通方式。根据“smartphones has revolutionized the way we communicate”可知，是指智能手机的出现改变了沟通方式，the appearance of“……的出现”，空处用名词形式。故填appearance。 20． (hear) the dog barking fiercely, the thief ran away. 【答案】Hearing 【详解】句意：听到狗狂吠，小偷跑走了。分析句子结构可知，此处应填非谓语动词，主语与动词hear之间表示主动关系，所以填现在分词hearing，作状语，句首首字母要大写。故填Hearing。 21．I’m sure Janet is able to find the school by herself because she has a pretty good sense of . (direct) 【答案】direction 【详解】句意：我确信珍妮特能够自己找到那所学校，因为她方向感相当不错。a sense of direction“方向感”，故填direction。 22．The bank clerk tells the customer it is more to pay by credit card than in cash. (convenience) 【答案】convenient 【详解】句意：银行职员告诉那位顾客，用信用卡支付要比现金支付更方便。根据“it is more”可知，此处应用形容词比较级more convenient作表语。故填convenient。 23．It was so to see them. I decided we should all go back to Rome for another holiday. (wonder) 【答案】wonderful 【详解】句意：看到他们真是太棒了！我决定我们大家都该回罗马再度个假。根据“It was+形容词+to do sth.”句型可知，空处应填wonder的形容词形式wonderful。故填wonderful。 24．The movie was so that many people cried. (touch) 【答案】touching 【详解】句意：这部电影如此令人感动，以至于许多人哭了。根据“The movie was so...that many people cried.”可知，句中“so...that...”引导结果状语从句，“so”后接形容词或副词，句中主语是“The movie”，表示物，此处应该使用“-ing”形式的形容词作表语，“touch”的形容词形式为“touching”，意为“令人感动的”符合语境。故填touching。 四、完成句子(共10分) 25．The disabled are so lucky that they have the support and understanding of their community. (保持句意基本不变) The disabled are to have the support and understanding of their community. 【答案】 lucky enough 【详解】句意：残疾人很幸运，他们得到了社区的支持和理解。so+形容词+that“如此……以至于……”，改为同义句可改为“形容词+enough to”，表示“足够……以至于……”。故填lucky；enough。 26．It’s a very enjoyable way to explore new things with AI. (改为感叹句) enjoyable way it is to explore new things with AI! 【答案】 What an 【详解】句意：这是利用AI探索新事物的一种非常有趣的方式。此处改为感叹句，What a/an+形容词+单数名词+主语+谓语；enjoyable是元音音素开头的单词，因此用不定冠词an修饰，故填What；an。 27．were that wild animal to They keep safe staying away from . 【答案】They were staying away from that wild animal to keep safe 【详解】根据所给单词及标点符号可知，该句为陈述句。They“他们”，作主语；were staying away from“正在远离”，谓语，为过去进行时态；that wild animal“那头野生动物”，作宾语；to keep safe“为了保证安全”，动词不定式表目的。故填They were staying away from that wild animal to keep safe.“他们正在远离那头野生动物以保证安全。” 28．She is new here, so we don’t know anything about her. (改为同义句) She is new here, so we about her. 【答案】 know nothing 【详解】句意：她是新来这儿的，所以我们对她一无所知。原句don’t know anything意为“什么都不知道”，改为同义句时，可用know nothing替换，句子时态为一般现在时，主语we为第一人称复数，谓语动词要用原形。故填know；nothing。 29．Jim has owned this computer since he was eight years old.(对画线部分提问) has Jim owned this computer? 【答案】 How long 【详解】句意：吉姆从八岁起就拥有这台电脑。划线部分是since引导的时间状语从句，疑问句用how long来提问，句首首字母h需要大写。故填How long。 五、阅读理解(共10分) Technology has done wonders for our world, from development in medicine, travel, to our day-to-day lives. It has greatly changed how society works and how we connect with each other. However, as we fully welcome technology, a question comes up: Are we losing our ability to be creative? ① On one hand, technology supports creativity (创造力). Tools like design software,social media, and online platforms enable people to turn ideas into reality.  For example, businesses use creative ads to share new products, while artists use digital tools to express themselves. ② Technology encourages innovative (创新的) thinking and problem-solving. However, there are downsides. Many people rely too heavily on computers for tasks like calculations (计算), reducing (降低) their need to think for themselves. Others spend hours staring at screens, leaving little time for creative activities. ③ So, how can we balance technology and creativity? Here are some simple steps: 1. Limit screen time. Turn off unnecessary notifications (通知) or use “Do Not Disturb” mode to focus on real-world tasks. 2. Spend time outdoors. A daily walk in nature clears your mind and inspires fresh ideas 3. Try screen-free hobbies. Reading, travelling, or drawing lets you explore ideas without technology. The future of creativity depends on our choices. Will you put your phone down during meals? Will you try to find joy beyond screens? ④ Small actions today can improve the relationship between technology and creativity. 30．The writer begins this article by ________. A．explaining a topic B．showing the reasons C．comparing differences D．raising a question 31．In Paragraph 2, why does the writer mention businesses? A．To emphasize the importance of creativity. B．To suggest good ways to develop technology. C．To show how technology helps with creative activities. D．To explain the relationship between business and creativity. 32．The sentence “Over time, this habit can weaken our natural creativity” most probably comes from________. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 33．Which of the following does the writer most probably agree with? A．Using phones less can help us to develop creativity. B．Spending time on screens is the easiest way to keep focused. C．Turning off the notifications on the phone will make us we worried. D．A daily walk is more helpful to physical health than to mental health. 34．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Avoiding Too Much Screen Time Problems B．Balancing Tech Use to Improve Creativity C．Exploring Outdoor Fun for Better Health D．Understanding the Changes of Tech Habits 【答案】30．D 31．C 32．C 33．A 34．B 【导语】本文探讨了科技对创造力的双重影响，并提出平衡科技使用与培养创造力的建议。 30．细节理解题。根据“However, as we fully welcome technology, a question comes up: Are we losing our ability to be creative?”可知，作者以提问方式引入话题。故选D。 31．细节理解题。根据“On one hand, technology supports creativity…businesses use creative ads to share new products, while artists use digital tools to express themselves.”可知，作者提到企业是为了举例说明科技如何辅助创意活动。故选C。 32．推理判断题。Over time, this habit can weaken our natural creativity“长期来看，这种习惯会削弱我们的天然创造力”，应是对过度依赖科技的负面影响的总结，根据第三段“ Many people rely too heavily on computers for tasks like calculations(计算), reducing (降低) their need to think for themselves. Others spend hours staring at screens, leaving little time for creative activities”可知，此处最符合语境。故选C。 33．观点态度题。根据“Limit screen time… Try screen-free hobbies. Reading, travelling, or drawing lets you explore ideas without technology.”可知，作者认为减少手机使用能促进创造力。故选A。 34．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，全文围绕“科技与创造力的平衡”展开，最后，提出具体建议，B项符合。故选B。 六、完形填空(共12分) Choose the best answer and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或短语选项完成短文。) An ocean of noise affects my life a lot I’m a little clownfish, and I like to live in coral reefs (珊瑚礁), but I don’t always stay here. When I was just a baby, I wandered in the open sea for months. It was a big, scary world out there! When I grew strong enough, I hurried home. I couldn’t see the reef. 35 , I depended on its small sound to guide me home.   Unfortunately, the ocean isn’t as peaceful as it used to be. Humans, with their ships, speedboats, and surfing, have made it a noisy place. Their noises are often louder than the 36 ones, which makes it difficult for us to find our way back.   I’m not the only one to suffer. Deep underwater, there is little light. Sounds, however, travel far. Many of my ocean friends rely on their ability of 37 to survive. Dolphins call each other by unique names and whales sing beautiful songs. But now, the noise is disturbing our lives. Therefore, they swim away from the noises. For example, whales try to 38 busy shipping routes. But in many places, human-made noise is everywhere. We’re forced to leave our homes and move to quieter areas, where we must compete with others for food and shelter. Over time, our populations shrink.   Luckily, I discover humans are taking action and noise is a controllable problem. Many 39 , like wind-powered boats, have already existed. Scientists are calling for stricter rules. “We have noise standards (标准) for cars and trucks,” they say. “Why shouldn’t we have them for 40 ?” 35．A．In addition B．In brief C．Instead D．In return 36．A．common B．real C．sudden D．natural 37．A．singing B．hearing C．changing D．thinking 38．A．repeat B．avoid C．manage D．spread 39．A．awareness B．services C．solutions D．complaints 40．A．animals B．humans C．planes D．ships 【答案】35．C 36．D 37．B 38．B 39．C 40．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章以小丑鱼的视角，讲述了海洋中的噪音对海洋生物的影响，并指出人类已经在采取行动控制噪音问题。 35．句意：我看不到珊瑚礁，相反，我依靠它微小的声音指引我回家。 In addition另外；In brief简而言之；Instead相反；In return作为回报。根据“I couldn’t see the reef...I depended on its small sound to guide me home.”可知，前后两句是转折关系，此处用instead表示“相反”。故选C。 36．句意：他们的声音常常比自然的声音更响亮，这使得我们很难找到回家的路。 common常见的；real真实的；sudden突然的；natural自然的。根据“Humans, with their ships, speedboats, and surfing, have made it a noisy place.”可知，人类制造的噪音比自然的声音更响亮。故选D。 37．句意：我的许多海洋朋友依靠它们的听觉能力生存。 singing唱歌；hearing听觉；changing改变；thinking思考。根据下文“Dolphins call each other by unique names and whales sing beautiful songs.”可知，许多海洋生物依靠听觉能力生存。故选B。 38．句意：例如，鲸鱼试图避开繁忙的航运路线。 repeat重复；avoid避开；manage管理；spread传播。根据“But now, the noise is disturbing our lives. Therefore, they swim away from the noises.”可知，噪音干扰了海洋生物的生活，所以它们会避开噪音，此处指鲸鱼避开繁忙的航运路线。故选B。 39．句意：许多解决方案，比如风力船，已经存在。 awareness意识；services服务；solutions解决方案；complaints抱怨。根据下文“Scientists are calling for stricter rules.”可知，此处指已经存在许多解决噪音问题的方案。故选C。 40．句意：为什么我们不应该为船只制定噪音标准呢？ animals动物；humans人类；planes飞机；ships船只。根据上文“Humans, with their ships, speedboats, and surfing, have made it a noisy place.”可知，此处指为船只制定噪音标准。故选D。 七、任务型阅读(共10分) 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 In today’s digital world, people want answers fast. To help, big tech companies are creating chatbots using AI. Chatbots are smart programs that can talk to us on phones, messaging apps and websites and give quick replies to our questions. Chatbots have changed how we get information and shop online. They can do many things, like learning new knowledge, giving helpful suggestions and solving technical problems. This makes them very useful in our busy digital lives. There are two types of chatbots: open and closed. Closed chatbots use pre-written answers for common questions. Open chatbots, however, use advanced AI to understand what we want and give the right replies. They also learn from each conversation, becoming better at answering different kinds of questions over time. The great thing about chatbots is that they’re used any time, even at night. And they can help many people at once, so we don’t have to wait long for answers. But chatbots aren’t perfect. Some questions are too difficult for chatbots to answer, that’s why they need humans to train them. Besides, they can’t understand human feelings well. Many people still prefer talking to real persons because of the warmth they provide. Chatbots have made online services faster and more convenient. But they can’t work best without working together with humans. By combining AI-powered chatbots and human skills, we get a better customer service experience that’s both quick and understanding. As we move forward in this digital age, using chatbots and human intelligence together will shape how we interact (互动) with technology in the future. 41．What do big tech companies use AI to do to help people get answers fast? 42．What have chatbots changed according to the text? 43．Why do chatbots need humans to train them? 44．How can chatbots work best? 45．Which of the two types of chatbots do you think is better to use? Why? 【答案】41．They use AI to create chatbots (to help people get answers fast)./To create chatbots./Create chatbots. 42．How we get information and shop online. 43．Because some questions are too difficult for chatbots to answer. 44．By working together with humans. 45．Open chatbots. Because they use advanced AI to understand what we want and give the right replies./Because they learn from each conversation, becoming better at answering different kinds of questions over time./Closed chatbots. Because they use pre-written answers for common questions. 【导语】本文主要介绍了人工智能聊天机器人在数字时代的应用、分类、优缺点以及未来发展方向。 41．根据“In today’s digital world, people want answers fast. To help, big tech companies are creating chatbots using AI.”可知，大科技正在用人工智能创建聊天机器人，以帮助人们快速获得答案。故填They use AI to create chatbots (to help people get answers fast)./To create chatbots./Create chatbots. 42．根据“Chatbots have changed how we get information and shop online.”可知，聊天机器人改变了我们获取信息和在线购物的方式。故填How we get information and shop online. 43．根据“Some questions are too difficult for chatbots to answer, that’s why they need humans to train them.”可知，因为有些问题对聊天机器人来说太难回答。故填Because some questions are too difficult for chatbots to answer. 44．根据“But they can’t work best without working together with humans.”可知，与人类合作，聊天机器人才能发挥最佳效果。故填By working together with humans. 45．开放性试题，答案言之有理即可，参考答案为Open chatbots. Because they use advanced AI to understand what we want and give the right replies./Because they learn from each conversation, becoming better at answering different kinds of questions over time./Closed chatbots. Because they use pre-written answers for common questions. 八、翻译(共6分) 46．孩子的提问看似简单，实则是思维的萌芽。   【答案】Children’s questions may seem simple, but they are the sprout of thinking. 【详解】孩子的提问：Children’s questions；看似简单：may seem simple，may表“可能、看似”；实则是思维的萌芽：but they are the sprout of critical thinking，but表转折；sprout“萌芽”；思维：thinking。结合语境，陈述对孩子提问的看法，用一般现在时。故填Children’s questions may seem simple, but they are the sprout of thinking. 47．每一次突破性发现都始于一个“为什么”。   【答案】Every groundbreaking discovery begins with a “why”. 【详解】每一次突破性发现：Every groundbreaking discovery；groundbreaking表示“突破性的”；始于：begin with；主语Every groundbreaking discovery是单数，故谓语动词用第三人称单数形式begins；一个“为什么”：a “why”。结合语境，陈述客观真理，时态用一般现在时。故填Every groundbreaking discovery begins with a “why”. 48．提高节约用水的意识是重要的。（raise awareness） 【答案】It is important to raise awareness of saving water. 【详解】raise awareness of “提高……意识”；save water“节约用水”；of后面跟动名词saving，raise awareness of saving water“提高节约用水意识”，动词短语；句子符合“It is important to do sth”“做某事是重要的”，因此动词raise用不定式结构。故填It is important to raise awareness of saving water. 九、书面表达(共28分) 49．Write at least 60 words about the topic “Curiosity leads to success”. (以“好奇心引领成功”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文。标点符号不占格。) 我们常听谚语“好奇害死猫”——警告我们好奇心过强有危险。但我们也知道好奇心也是成功的基石，请写一篇不少于60字的文章，探讨好奇心如何帮助一个人取得成功。可以基于真实人物 (例如科学家、发明家或你认识的人)、你自己的经历，阐述好奇心是什么，它如何驱动这个人去探索和学习，以及最终是什么让他们获得了成功。 You may want to include: 1. What is curiosity? (eagerness to know/learn) 2. Examples of curious people (e.g., Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Steve Jobs). 3. How curiosity leads to new ideas, inventions, or solutions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文一： Curiosity is the eagerness to know and learn about the world. It drives people to explore, ask questions, and seek answers. For example, Thomas Edison was always curious about how things worked. His curiosity led him to try thousands of experiments. Finally, he invented the light bulb, which changed the world. Curiosity helps us discover new ideas and solutions. Without it, many great inventions would not exist. So, stay curious—it is the first step to success! 范文二： Curiosity means wanting to learn more and understand why things happen. Marie Curie, a famous scientist, was curious about radioactivity. She did many experiments and never gave up. Because of her curiosity, she discovered radium and won two Nobel Prizes. Curiosity encourages us to study hard and solve problems. In our daily life, being curious can help us learn new skills and achieve our goals. Remember, curiosity opens the door to success! 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇观点阐述类短文，探讨好奇心如何引领成功。 ②时态：时态为“一般现在时”。 ③提示：写作要点已给出，包括好奇心的定义、有好奇心的人的例子以及好奇心如何引领成功。考生应围绕这些要点展开，适当添加细节，并突出好奇心对成功的推动作用。 [写作步骤] 第一步，表明写作意图。通过定义好奇心来引出好奇心对成功的重要性。 第二步，具体阐述写作内容。从好奇心的定义出发，举例说明有好奇心的人（如科学家、发明家）如何通过好奇心驱动探索和学习，最终取得成功。 第三步，书写结语。强调好奇心对成功的关键作用，鼓励保持好奇心。 [亮点词汇] ①be curious about对……感到好奇 ②thousands of 成千上万的 ③because of由于 ④give up放弃 ⑤in our daily life 在我们的日常生活中 ⑥open the door to为……打开大门 [高分句型] ①Curiosity is the eagerness to know and learn about the world.（“主语+系动词+表语”句型） ②His curiosity led him to try thousands of experiments.（“主语+谓语+宾语+宾语补足语”句型） ③Curiosity means wanting to learn more and understand why things happen.（why引导的宾语从句） ④Because of her curiosity, she discovered radium and won two Nobel Prizes.（“because of+名词”引导原因状语） 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中模拟卷03 英 语·参考答案 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：100分） 一、语法选择(共10分) 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．A 二、选词填空(共6分) 【答案】11．C 12．F 13．D 14．A 15．E 16．B 三、单词拼写(共8分) 17．【答案】curious 18．【答案】to improve 19．【答案】appearance 20．【答案】Hearing 21．【答案】direction 22．【答案】convenient 23．【答案】wonderful 24．【答案】touching 四、完成句子(共10分) 25．【答案】 lucky enough 26．【答案】 What an 27．【答案】They were staying away from that wild animal to keep safe 28．【答案】 know nothing 29．【答案】 How long 五、阅读理解(共10分) 【答案】30．D 31．C 32．C 33．A 34．B 六、完形填空(共12分) 【答案】35．C 36．D 37．B 38．B 39．C 40．D 七、任务型阅读(共10分) 【答案】41．They use AI to create chatbots (to help people get answers fast)./To create chatbots./Create chatbots. 42．How we get information and shop online. 43．Because some questions are too difficult for chatbots to answer. 44．By working together with humans. 45．Open chatbots. Because they use advanced AI to understand what we want and give the right replies./Because they learn from each conversation, becoming better at answering different kinds of questions over time./Closed chatbots. Because they use pre-written answers for common questions. 八、翻译(共6分) 46．【答案】Children’s questions may seem simple, but they are the sprout of thinking. 47．【答案】Every groundbreaking discovery begins with a “why”. 48．【答案】It is important to raise awareness of saving water. 九、书面表达(共28分) 【答案】范文一： Curiosity is the eagerness to know and learn about the world. It drives people to explore, ask questions, and seek answers. For example, Thomas Edison was always curious about how things worked. His curiosity led him to try thousands of experiments. Finally, he invented the light bulb, which changed the world. Curiosity helps us discover new ideas and solutions. Without it, many great inventions would not exist. So, stay curious—it is the first step to success! 范文二： Curiosity means wanting to learn more and understand why things happen. Marie Curie, a famous scientist, was curious about radioactivity. She did many experiments and never gave up. Because of her curiosity, she discovered radium and won two Nobel Prizes. Curiosity encourages us to study hard and solve problems. In our daily life, being curious can help us learn new skills and achieve our goals. Remember, curiosity opens the door to success! 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中模拟卷03 英 语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：100分） 注意：本卷有九大题，共49小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在练习卷上不给分。 一、语法选择(共10分) When we think about water use, we usually focus on the direct ways we use water, such as drinking or bathing. However, there is a large amount of indirect water use that often goes unnoticed. Indirect water use refers to the water 1 in the production of goods and 2 that we use every day. For example, consider the production of a hamburger. The cow that provides the meat drinks a large amount of water 3 its life. What’s more, water is used 4 the crops that feed the cow. Then, in the factory, water is needed to process the meat, make the bun, and 5 the packaging. All these steps 6 indirect water use connected with a single hamburger. Similarly, making a cotton T-shirt needs a complex process. 7 also requires a large amount of water. Water is used to irrigate the cotton fields, process the raw cotton into fabric in factories, and dye and finish the fabric. Research has shown that the indirect water use for many products is much 8 than the direct water use. Understanding this idea 9 us realise the true value of every drop of water. We should make more conscious choices 10 purchasing products, choosing those from companies that are energy-saving and careful with water use. By doing so, we can play a part in conserving our limited water resources and ensuring a sustainable future. 1．A．consumed B．to consume C．consuming 2．A．serving B．services C．serve 3．A．at B．to C．throughout 4．A．to grow B．to growing C．grow 5．A．produce B．producing C．production 6．A．will need B．needs C．need 7．A．It B．That C．Those 8．A．great B．greater C．greatest 9．A．helps B．helped C．help 10．A．when B．until C．after 二、选词填空(共6分) Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once. (将下列单词前的字母填入空格。每个单词只能填一次) A．actually   B．meet   C． rare    D．invented    E. although     F. pipes More Tech, Less Work? Free time is 11 in modern life. You can see adults are always busy. You might think new technologies would give us more free time. But if you look back through history, you will find it is not that simple. Back in the early 1900s in America, homes didn’t have much technology. There was no electricity, and most homes didn’t have indoor 12 for water. People had to carry water in and out by themselves. Then new useful things like toilets, fridges, and electric irons were 13 . These were supposed to save people time. But housewives 14 spent more time on housework from the 1920s to the 1960s. Why? Well, better technology makes us want more. Take washing clothes as an example. Before washing machines, people washed clothes only a few times a year. With washing machines, people wash clothes more often and also buy more clothes. Therefore, there’s more work. What’s more, 15 technology cuts time for some housework, people spend more time on other things, like taking care of children. American parents now spend almost twice as much time on their kids as they did in the 1980s. In the end, even if technology can make life a bit more convenient, it often makes us take on more work as we try to 16 what society expects of us. 三、单词拼写(共8分) 17．We need to keep a (curiosity) mind to learn new things. 18．What else do you think we should pay attention to (improve) our environment? 19．The of smartphones has revolutionized the way we communicate. (disappear) 20． (hear) the dog barking fiercely, the thief ran away. 21．I’m sure Janet is able to find the school by herself because she has a pretty good sense of . (direct) 22．The bank clerk tells the customer it is more to pay by credit card than in cash. (convenience) 23．It was so to see them. I decided we should all go back to Rome for another holiday. (wonder) 24．The movie was so that many people cried. (touch) 四、完成句子(共10分) 25．The disabled are so lucky that they have the support and understanding of their community. (保持句意基本不变) The disabled are to have the support and understanding of their community. 26．It’s a very enjoyable way to explore new things with AI. (改为感叹句) enjoyable way it is to explore new things with AI! 27．were that wild animal to They keep safe staying away from . 28．She is new here, so we don’t know anything about her. (改为同义句) She is new here, so we about her. 29．Jim has owned this computer since he was eight years old.(对画线部分提问) has Jim owned this computer? 五、阅读理解(共10分) Technology has done wonders for our world, from development in medicine, travel, to our day-to-day lives. It has greatly changed how society works and how we connect with each other. However, as we fully welcome technology, a question comes up: Are we losing our ability to be creative? ① On one hand, technology supports creativity (创造力). Tools like design software,social media, and online platforms enable people to turn ideas into reality.  For example, businesses use creative ads to share new products, while artists use digital tools to express themselves. ② Technology encourages innovative (创新的) thinking and problem-solving. However, there are downsides. Many people rely too heavily on computers for tasks like calculations (计算), reducing (降低) their need to think for themselves. Others spend hours staring at screens, leaving little time for creative activities. ③ So, how can we balance technology and creativity? Here are some simple steps: 1. Limit screen time. Turn off unnecessary notifications (通知) or use “Do Not Disturb” mode to focus on real-world tasks. 2. Spend time outdoors. A daily walk in nature clears your mind and inspires fresh ideas 3. Try screen-free hobbies. Reading, travelling, or drawing lets you explore ideas without technology. The future of creativity depends on our choices. Will you put your phone down during meals? Will you try to find joy beyond screens? ④ Small actions today can improve the relationship between technology and creativity. 30．The writer begins this article by ________. A．explaining a topic B．showing the reasons C．comparing differences D．raising a question 31．In Paragraph 2, why does the writer mention businesses? A．To emphasize the importance of creativity. B．To suggest good ways to develop technology. C．To show how technology helps with creative activities. D．To explain the relationship between business and creativity. 32．The sentence “Over time, this habit can weaken our natural creativity” most probably comes from________. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 33．Which of the following does the writer most probably agree with? A．Using phones less can help us to develop creativity. B．Spending time on screens is the easiest way to keep focused. C．Turning off the notifications on the phone will make us we worried. D．A daily walk is more helpful to physical health than to mental health. 34．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Avoiding Too Much Screen Time Problems B．Balancing Tech Use to Improve Creativity C．Exploring Outdoor Fun for Better Health D．Understanding the Changes of Tech Habits 六、完形填空(共12分) Choose the best answer and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或短语选项完成短文。) An ocean of noise affects my life a lot I’m a little clownfish, and I like to live in coral reefs (珊瑚礁), but I don’t always stay here. When I was just a baby, I wandered in the open sea for months. It was a big, scary world out there! When I grew strong enough, I hurried home. I couldn’t see the reef. 35 , I depended on its small sound to guide me home.   Unfortunately, the ocean isn’t as peaceful as it used to be. Humans, with their ships, speedboats, and surfing, have made it a noisy place. Their noises are often louder than the 36 ones, which makes it difficult for us to find our way back.   I’m not the only one to suffer. Deep underwater, there is little light. Sounds, however, travel far. Many of my ocean friends rely on their ability of 37 to survive. Dolphins call each other by unique names and whales sing beautiful songs. But now, the noise is disturbing our lives. Therefore, they swim away from the noises. For example, whales try to 38 busy shipping routes. But in many places, human-made noise is everywhere. We’re forced to leave our homes and move to quieter areas, where we must compete with others for food and shelter. Over time, our populations shrink.   Luckily, I discover humans are taking action and noise is a controllable problem. Many 39 , like wind-powered boats, have already existed. Scientists are calling for stricter rules. “We have noise standards (标准) for cars and trucks,” they say. “Why shouldn’t we have them for 40 ?” 35．A．In addition B．In brief C．Instead D．In return 36．A．common B．real C．sudden D．natural 37．A．singing B．hearing C．changing D．thinking 38．A．repeat B．avoid C．manage D．spread 39．A．awareness B．services C．solutions D．complaints 40．A．animals B．humans C．planes D．ships 七、任务型阅读(共10分) 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 In today’s digital world, people want answers fast. To help, big tech companies are creating chatbots using AI. Chatbots are smart programs that can talk to us on phones, messaging apps and websites and give quick replies to our questions. Chatbots have changed how we get information and shop online. They can do many things, like learning new knowledge, giving helpful suggestions and solving technical problems. This makes them very useful in our busy digital lives. There are two types of chatbots: open and closed. Closed chatbots use pre-written answers for common questions. Open chatbots, however, use advanced AI to understand what we want and give the right replies. They also learn from each conversation, becoming better at answering different kinds of questions over time. The great thing about chatbots is that they’re used any time, even at night. And they can help many people at once, so we don’t have to wait long for answers. But chatbots aren’t perfect. Some questions are too difficult for chatbots to answer, that’s why they need humans to train them. Besides, they can’t understand human feelings well. Many people still prefer talking to real persons because of the warmth they provide. Chatbots have made online services faster and more convenient. But they can’t work best without working together with humans. By combining AI-powered chatbots and human skills, we get a better customer service experience that’s both quick and understanding. As we move forward in this digital age, using chatbots and human intelligence together will shape how we interact (互动) with technology in the future. 41．What do big tech companies use AI to do to help people get answers fast? 42．What have chatbots changed according to the text? 43．Why do chatbots need humans to train them? 44．How can chatbots work best? 45．Which of the two types of chatbots do you think is better to use? Why? 八、翻译(共6分) 46．孩子的提问看似简单，实则是思维的萌芽。   47．每一次突破性发现都始于一个“为什么”。   48．提高节约用水的意识是重要的。（raise awareness） 九、书面表达(共28分) 49．Write at least 60 words about the topic “Curiosity leads to success”. (以“好奇心引领成功”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文。标点符号不占格。) 我们常听谚语“好奇害死猫”——警告我们好奇心过强有危险。但我们也知道好奇心也是成功的基石，请写一篇不少于60字的文章，探讨好奇心如何帮助一个人取得成功。可以基于真实人物 (例如科学家、发明家或你认识的人)、你自己的经历，阐述好奇心是什么，它如何驱动这个人去探索和学习，以及最终是什么让他们获得了成功。 You may want to include: 1. What is curiosity? (eagerness to know/learn) 2. Examples of curious people (e.g., Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Steve Jobs). 3. How curiosity leads to new ideas, inventions, or solutions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共6页） 试题 第4页（共6页） 试题 第1页（共6页） 试题 第2页（共6页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中模拟卷03 英 语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：100分） 注意：本卷有九大题，共49小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在练习卷上不给分。 一、语法选择(共10分) When we think about water use, we usually focus on the direct ways we use water, such as drinking or bathing. However, there is a large amount of indirect water use that often goes unnoticed. Indirect water use refers to the water 1 in the production of goods and 2 that we use every day. For example, consider the production of a hamburger. The cow that provides the meat drinks a large amount of water 3 its life. What’s more, water is used 4 the crops that feed the cow. Then, in the factory, water is needed to process the meat, make the bun, and 5 the packaging. All these steps 6 indirect water use connected with a single hamburger. Similarly, making a cotton T-shirt needs a complex process. 7 also requires a large amount of water. Water is used to irrigate the cotton fields, process the raw cotton into fabric in factories, and dye and finish the fabric. Research has shown that the indirect water use for many products is much 8 than the direct water use. Understanding this idea 9 us realise the true value of every drop of water. We should make more conscious choices 10 purchasing products, choosing those from companies that are energy-saving and careful with water use. By doing so, we can play a part in conserving our limited water resources and ensuring a sustainable future. 1．A．consumed B．to consume C．consuming 2．A．serving B．services C．serve 3．A．at B．to C．throughout 4．A．to grow B．to growing C．grow 5．A．produce B．producing C．production 6．A．will need B．needs C．need 7．A．It B．That C．Those 8．A．great B．greater C．greatest 9．A．helps B．helped C．help 10．A．when B．until C．after 二、选词填空(共6分) Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used once. (将下列单词前的字母填入空格。每个单词只能填一次) A．actually   B．meet   C． rare    D．invented    E. although     F. pipes More Tech, Less Work? Free time is 11 in modern life. You can see adults are always busy. You might think new technologies would give us more free time. But if you look back through history, you will find it is not that simple. Back in the early 1900s in America, homes didn’t have much technology. There was no electricity, and most homes didn’t have indoor 12 for water. People had to carry water in and out by themselves. Then new useful things like toilets, fridges, and electric irons were 13 . These were supposed to save people time. But housewives 14 spent more time on housework from the 1920s to the 1960s. Why? Well, better technology makes us want more. Take washing clothes as an example. Before washing machines, people washed clothes only a few times a year. With washing machines, people wash clothes more often and also buy more clothes. Therefore, there’s more work. What’s more, 15 technology cuts time for some housework, people spend more time on other things, like taking care of children. American parents now spend almost twice as much time on their kids as they did in the 1980s. In the end, even if technology can make life a bit more convenient, it often makes us take on more work as we try to 16 what society expects of us. 三、单词拼写(共8分) 17．We need to keep a (curiosity) mind to learn new things. 18．What else do you think we should pay attention to (improve) our environment? 19．The of smartphones has revolutionized the way we communicate. (disappear) 20． (hear) the dog barking fiercely, the thief ran away. 21．I’m sure Janet is able to find the school by herself because she has a pretty good sense of . (direct) 22．The bank clerk tells the customer it is more to pay by credit card than in cash. (convenience) 23．It was so to see them. I decided we should all go back to Rome for another holiday. (wonder) 24．The movie was so that many people cried. (touch) 四、完成句子(共10分) 25．The disabled are so lucky that they have the support and understanding of their community. (保持句意基本不变) The disabled are to have the support and understanding of their community. 26．It’s a very enjoyable way to explore new things with AI. (改为感叹句) enjoyable way it is to explore new things with AI! 27．were that wild animal to They keep safe staying away from . 28．She is new here, so we don’t know anything about her. (改为同义句) She is new here, so we about her. 29．Jim has owned this computer since he was eight years old.(对画线部分提问) has Jim owned this computer? 五、阅读理解(共10分) Technology has done wonders for our world, from development in medicine, travel, to our day-to-day lives. It has greatly changed how society works and how we connect with each other. However, as we fully welcome technology, a question comes up: Are we losing our ability to be creative? ① On one hand, technology supports creativity (创造力). Tools like design software,social media, and online platforms enable people to turn ideas into reality.  For example, businesses use creative ads to share new products, while artists use digital tools to express themselves. ② Technology encourages innovative (创新的) thinking and problem-solving. However, there are downsides. Many people rely too heavily on computers for tasks like calculations (计算), reducing (降低) their need to think for themselves. Others spend hours staring at screens, leaving little time for creative activities. ③ So, how can we balance technology and creativity? Here are some simple steps: 1. Limit screen time. Turn off unnecessary notifications (通知) or use “Do Not Disturb” mode to focus on real-world tasks. 2. Spend time outdoors. A daily walk in nature clears your mind and inspires fresh ideas 3. Try screen-free hobbies. Reading, travelling, or drawing lets you explore ideas without technology. The future of creativity depends on our choices. Will you put your phone down during meals? Will you try to find joy beyond screens? ④ Small actions today can improve the relationship between technology and creativity. 30．The writer begins this article by ________. A．explaining a topic B．showing the reasons C．comparing differences D．raising a question 31．In Paragraph 2, why does the writer mention businesses? A．To emphasize the importance of creativity. B．To suggest good ways to develop technology. C．To show how technology helps with creative activities. D．To explain the relationship between business and creativity. 32．The sentence “Over time, this habit can weaken our natural creativity” most probably comes from________. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 33．Which of the following does the writer most probably agree with? A．Using phones less can help us to develop creativity. B．Spending time on screens is the easiest way to keep focused. C．Turning off the notifications on the phone will make us we worried. D．A daily walk is more helpful to physical health than to mental health. 34．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Avoiding Too Much Screen Time Problems B．Balancing Tech Use to Improve Creativity C．Exploring Outdoor Fun for Better Health D．Understanding the Changes of Tech Habits 六、完形填空(共12分) Choose the best answer and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或短语选项完成短文。) An ocean of noise affects my life a lot I’m a little clownfish, and I like to live in coral reefs (珊瑚礁), but I don’t always stay here. When I was just a baby, I wandered in the open sea for months. It was a big, scary world out there! When I grew strong enough, I hurried home. I couldn’t see the reef. 35 , I depended on its small sound to guide me home.   Unfortunately, the ocean isn’t as peaceful as it used to be. Humans, with their ships, speedboats, and surfing, have made it a noisy place. Their noises are often louder than the 36 ones, which makes it difficult for us to find our way back.   I’m not the only one to suffer. Deep underwater, there is little light. Sounds, however, travel far. Many of my ocean friends rely on their ability of 37 to survive. Dolphins call each other by unique names and whales sing beautiful songs. But now, the noise is disturbing our lives. Therefore, they swim away from the noises. For example, whales try to 38 busy shipping routes. But in many places, human-made noise is everywhere. We’re forced to leave our homes and move to quieter areas, where we must compete with others for food and shelter. Over time, our populations shrink.   Luckily, I discover humans are taking action and noise is a controllable problem. Many 39 , like wind-powered boats, have already existed. Scientists are calling for stricter rules. “We have noise standards (标准) for cars and trucks,” they say. “Why shouldn’t we have them for 40 ?” 35．A．In addition B．In brief C．Instead D．In return 36．A．common B．real C．sudden D．natural 37．A．singing B．hearing C．changing D．thinking 38．A．repeat B．avoid C．manage D．spread 39．A．awareness B．services C．solutions D．complaints 40．A．animals B．humans C．planes D．ships 七、任务型阅读(共10分) 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 In today’s digital world, people want answers fast. To help, big tech companies are creating chatbots using AI. Chatbots are smart programs that can talk to us on phones, messaging apps and websites and give quick replies to our questions. Chatbots have changed how we get information and shop online. They can do many things, like learning new knowledge, giving helpful suggestions and solving technical problems. This makes them very useful in our busy digital lives. There are two types of chatbots: open and closed. Closed chatbots use pre-written answers for common questions. Open chatbots, however, use advanced AI to understand what we want and give the right replies. They also learn from each conversation, becoming better at answering different kinds of questions over time. The great thing about chatbots is that they’re used any time, even at night. And they can help many people at once, so we don’t have to wait long for answers. But chatbots aren’t perfect. Some questions are too difficult for chatbots to answer, that’s why they need humans to train them. Besides, they can’t understand human feelings well. Many people still prefer talking to real persons because of the warmth they provide. Chatbots have made online services faster and more convenient. But they can’t work best without working together with humans. By combining AI-powered chatbots and human skills, we get a better customer service experience that’s both quick and understanding. As we move forward in this digital age, using chatbots and human intelligence together will shape how we interact (互动) with technology in the future. 41．What do big tech companies use AI to do to help people get answers fast? 42．What have chatbots changed according to the text? 43．Why do chatbots need humans to train them? 44．How can chatbots work best? 45．Which of the two types of chatbots do you think is better to use? Why? 八、翻译(共6分) 46．孩子的提问看似简单，实则是思维的萌芽。   47．每一次突破性发现都始于一个“为什么”。   48．提高节约用水的意识是重要的。（raise awareness） 九、书面表达(共28分) 49．Write at least 60 words about the topic “Curiosity leads to success”. (以“好奇心引领成功”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文。标点符号不占格。) 我们常听谚语“好奇害死猫”——警告我们好奇心过强有危险。但我们也知道好奇心也是成功的基石，请写一篇不少于60字的文章，探讨好奇心如何帮助一个人取得成功。可以基于真实人物 (例如科学家、发明家或你认识的人)、你自己的经历，阐述好奇心是什么，它如何驱动这个人去探索和学习，以及最终是什么让他们获得了成功。 You may want to include: 1. What is curiosity? (eagerness to know/learn) 2. Examples of curious people (e.g., Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Steve Jobs). 3. How curiosity leads to new ideas, inventions, or solutions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $