湖北省黄石市第八中学教联体2025-2026学年上学期期中考试八年级英语试卷

2025-2026学年度上学期期中教学质量检测 八年级英语试卷 一、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。 Avery and I are good friends,but once1unpleasant happened when we both 2for roles in Alice in Wonderland. Avery really hoped to be Alice and I was sure she could get the role.However,it turned out that I was picked to be Alice and Avery only got the 3of the March Hare. "Do you want to practice together with me?"I asked."I'm busy today,"said Avery,without looking at me."And I will be always busy."She 4me. That night at dinner.my parents noticed I was not that5about getting the lead role.They wondered what happened. "Well,Avery was not picked to be Alice,but I was.She was unhappy.Maybe she will6our friendship." My father said,"Don't worry about it.I think this is a chance for you to be an extra-good friend." “Dad's right,.”said my mother..“Sometimes when our friends do well,,we may have feelings of envy(嫉妒)and don't know how to7.Try giving her a little time,space and understanding,and she will change her8 soon." Over the next week,I tried my best to give Avery some space.Then one day,on the way to our9 I met her. "Ijust want to say,you're such a great actor when acting as the March Hare."I smiled. She10 happy and explained how she understood the role.When I asked her to help me with my role,she agreed and smiled,too.She even said sorry to me for acting that way at first.Later,we became11to each other. I've 12 that people often have a difficult time dealing with envy and disappointment.If you have13experiences,you could try_14my parents'advice.Give your friend a little time,space and understanding.This might be the15time to be an extra-good friend. 1.A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything 3 A.hunted B.tried C.planned D.looked 3. A.point B.result C.program D.part 4 A.accepted B.refused C.helped D.held 5. A.bored B.surprised C.relaxed D.excited 6 A.hang up B.fight against C.turn around D.throw away 7.A.act B.deal C.change D.forget 8. A.way B.heart C.head D.mind 9 A.school B.home C.practice D.victory 10.A.found B.appeared C.sounded D.said 1 11.A.stricter B.colder C.luckier D.closer 12.A.heard B.learned C.hoped D.studied 13.A.familiar B.similar C.strange D.different 14.A.taking B.giving C.forgetting D.sharing 15.A.perfect B.easy C.hard D.regular 二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读以下三篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。 A Summer Break Day Camp Day Camp is an all-day program.Children can take part when school is out. Day Camp time:7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.,August 1-August 5,2025 Cost:$21 per day per child. When to register(登记)：July7-July8,2025 What children can do at the Day Camp: 、 For children aged 6-9: Paint,sing,make artworks,and attend themed activities. Play games and have fun with other campers. For children aged 10-12: Play sports,take field trips,and have free time in the gym. Enjoy dramas,movies,and do science projects. Parents need to know: Day Camp is for children aged 6-12. Please let your children wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Children who take part must bring lunch and some snacks. *Children mustn't use mobile phones in the camp. If you want to keep a spot()for your children,you need to: *First-come,first-served. *Pay in full for the days your children plan to stay in the camp. For more information,please visit www.summerbreakdaycamp.com. 16.How long can kids stay at the Day Camp every day? A.For 9 hours. B.For 10 hours. C.For II hours. D.For 12 hours. 17.How much does it cost for three kids for three days? A.$2. B.$63. C.$126 D.S189 18.What activities can a 12-year-old child take part in? ①Painting. ②Playing sports. ③Playing games. ④Taking field trips. ⑤Watching dramas.. A.①②③ B.①④⑤ c.②③④ D.②④⑤ 19.How can parents keep a spot for their children? A.Make a phone call first. B.Pay full money for the first day. C.Register on July 7 and pay in full. D.Come with their children on July 8. 20.What kind of text is this passage? A.A poster. B.An e-mail. C.A story. D.A report B DIn September,Chengdu No.1 Middle School in Sichuan held a special activity.Teachers asked students to share the stories of their family heirlooms().Over 300 students took part in it,bringing their heirlooms to school and telling the stories behind them. 2One of the students,14-year-old Song Zhengchen,shared his family's heirloom-a cassette player.His grandmother bought the player in the 1980s to listen to the news.Later,his mother used it to play music tapes.When Song was younger,his mother would often play old poems for him on the player."Today,we have many new advanced music players.But we still keep it because it holds beautiful memories of my family,"Song said. 3Another student,Xiao Yao,also 14,won first prize in the activity.Her heirlooms were some food coupons( )from her grandmother.These coupons were used during a time when food was scarce.In the past,families could only buy a limited amount of food each month,and even rice required a food coupon.Xiao was amazed when her grandmother told her stories about this difficult time.My grandma wants me to be thankful for what we have today and to work hard for a better future,"Xiao explained. The heirloom stories shared by the students reflect the rich history and beautiful memories of their families.These items connect them to the past and remind them of the hardships their ancestors faced.Through these stories,we hope the students will carry on good family traditions,appreciate()their family history,and continue to work hard for their future.By remembering the past.they can help build a better tomorrow for themselves,their families,and the country. 2 21.What did Song Zhengchen bring to show in the school activity? A.A cassette player. B.Music tapes. C.An old poem. D.Food coupons. 22.What does the underlined word"scarce"in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Expensive. B.Traditional. C.Not enough. D.Not difficult lo get. 23.According to Xiao Yao,what is her grandmother's hope for her? A.To study the history of food shortages in China. B.To share her heirloom stories with others at school. C.To keep the food coupons safe for future generations. D.To be thankful and work hard for the future. 24.What is the structure of the article?(D=Paragraph 1 2=Paragraph 2,.) ① ① ② ① ①②③ A.②③④B. D ④ 25.What can be the best title for the passage? A.A School Activity B.Family Heirlooms and Their Stories C.Expensive Family Heirlooms D.Better Country,Better Tomorrow c You may not know their name,but you've probably seen photos of them swimming in hot springs online.They're called capybaras(),a kind of cute animals with some amazing facts. They are big.As the world's largest rodents(啮齿动物)，adult capybaras can weigh up to0kg.They are as heavy as some humans!They can be up to 130 cm tall.Although they are fat,they can swim fast at a speed of up to35 km/h. They love water.Capybaras spend a lot of time in water.Their special feet help them move quickly through water, and they can also stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time.Capybaras like to sleep in water to avoid getting sunburnt. ☆ Capybaras love to eat hard grasses,which need to be chewed many times.To finish the long chewing,capybaras'teeth never stop growing.Capybaras also eat their own waste.They do this because the grasses they eat are too hard to digest(消化)，By eating its waste,,a capybara can get useful bacteria(细菌)into its stomach to help it digest food. It's clear that capybaras are valuable to humans.Whether they're online or at your local zoo,these cute friends are sure to make you smile at them. 2 26.What can we know about capybaras according to Paragraph 2? A.They are the largest animals B.They are light in weight. C.They are as tall as an adult. D.They are good swimmers. 27.How do capybaras stay away from the hot sun? A.By swimming fast. B.By sleeping in water. C.By staying under the rocks. D.By spending time in the forest. 28.Why do capybaras eat their own waste? A.Because it is better for their teeth. B.Because it takes less time to chew. C.Because it can help them to digest. D.Because it is softer than grasses. 29.Which of the following can be put in ☆ A.They have an unusual diet. B.They are clever. C.They live in strange habitats.(栖息地) D.They are humans'friends. 30.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To tell us some useful ways to protect capybaras. B.To show us some amazing facts about capybaras. C.To tell us different dangers capybaras are facing. D.To show us the most valuable animal in the world. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从方框内所列选项中，选出最佳选项填入对应空白处，使短文通顺、连贯。（选项中有一项多余，） China is a great place with a long history.31Here are 5 easy steps to plan your first trip to China. Choose Where to Go You should visit Beijing,Xi'an,and Shanghai.Beijing has the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.Xi'an has the Terracotta Warriors.Shanghai has the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.32 Decide How Many Days to Stay Spend at least a week,3-4 days in Beijing,2 days in Xi'an,and I day or 2 day's in Shanghai. Think About When to Go Spring and autumn are nice.33Summer is hot but busy.Winter is cold,but good for Harbin's ice sculptures(雕刻品). 3 Plan Your Trips in China There are many costs.You need to think about how to get there and where to stay.There are also food costs and entrance fees for places you visit.34High-speed trains and flights are good ways for long travel.In cities,take subways,buses,or taxis. Get Ready with Things You Need Bring your passport and visa. _35_Take the right clothes,.charger(充电器)，a camera,and any medicine.. Wear comfortable shoes if you go to the Great Wall. A.China has good transport. B.Also,take some cash and cards. C.Many people come to visit it every year! D.The weather is not too hot or too cold then. E.These cities show China's past and present. F.Guilin is famous for its beautiful landscapes 三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从方框中选出怡当的单词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺，意义完整，每空仅填一词，每词仅 用一次。 meal health because spend problem from comfortable well prepare walk Once there lived a king with a kind heart.But the people weren't happy with their king.That was36the king was too lazy,and wouldn't do anything except eating and sleeping.Then the king found that he couldn't even move his body.He became very fat and felt37.He invited lots of doctors to come and they all tried their best to make him healthy.However,no one could help him though he38lots of money. One day,an old doctor visited the country,and heard about the king's39.He said he could help the king if the king could meet him in his place.The king agreed.The doctor lived far away 40the king.After41 for a long time,the king met the doctor.The doctor encouraged him,and said very soon he would become healthy.He asked the king to come here every day.And he would offer the king very delicious42 if he came here on foot. However,every time the king came,the doctor was busy and had no time to 43 the meal.Two weeks passed,the king never had the delicious meals. Suddenly,the king found that he lost a lot of weight.And he felt much 44 than before.He understood why the doctor asked him to reach his place by walking every day.Very soon,the king was45and the people were very happy. 四、读写结合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节任务型阅读（共5小题，满分10分） Jane was not a confident girl before,because she was fat,and others often laughed at her heavy body.As a result, Jane became very shy.She was scared to say hello to strangers.She was afraid to ask simple questions and speak loud in front of others.It seemed that she felt afraid of everything in her life.She used to believe that she would be like this all her life. But one day,her friend Paul's words changed her mind.He said,"If you can give it a try.you will have a chance to make a change.But if you never try,your life is only going to get worse."Jane was deeply touched by what Paul said. She thought."Why not have a try?After all,I have nothing to lose."So Jane decided to change herself. The first thing Jane did was losing weight.She had healthy eating habits and did exercise everyday.After 6 months, she lost 90 pounds.This taught her that she could change herself. A few months later.Jane heard about a speech competition at her university.She plucked up the courage to sign up()for the competition.For the first time,she was able to share her story and speak loud in front of many people. In the'end,she got a big prize! After the competition.Jane made a to-do list.She tried her best to finish the things on the list one by one.These things helped Jane change rapidly. Jane is still making progress now.And she will never stop. 46.Jane was very shy because of her_ .(不超过2词) 47.According to paragraph 2,Jane decided to change herself because she was touched by (不超过3词) 48&49.Fill in the blanks according to the passage. Losing weight Speech Competition 048 (不超过5词) plucked up the courage to sign up did exercise everyday ●49. (不超过3词) lost 90 pounds in 6 months spoke loud in front of many people taught her she could change herself ·get abig prize 50.What's your prediction()about Jane in the future? (不超过20词) 第二节书面表达（共1题，满分15分） 假如你是李华，你有一个来自美国的笔友名叫Lida。她给你写了一封电子邮件，想了解一下你最好的期友。 请你根据以下提示内容用英语给她回一封电子邮件。 提示：L.What does your best friend look like? 2.What are the differences and similarities between you and your best friend? 3.Why do you choose him/her to be your best friend? 4 参考词汇：height,hair,eyes.smile,hobby,outgoing.shy,help,encourage,… 要求：1短文内容应包含题目要求所给的全部信息，选择使用参考词汇，可适当发挥： 2语句正确，意思通顺、连贯，书写规范： 3短文中不得出现你的任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）： 4.词数：不少于80。（开头和结尾已给出，但不计人总词数。） Dear Linda, I'm so happy to get your email!Here I'd like to tell you something about my best fiend. What about your best friend?I'd love to hear about her! Yours, Li Hua g2025-2026学年度上学期期中质量检测 八年级英语试卷答案 1-15 ABDBD DADCB DBBAA 16-20 CDDCA 21-25 ACDBB 26-30 DBCAB 31-35 CEDAB 36 because 37 uncomfortable 38 spent 39 problem 40 from 41 walking 42 meals 43 prepare 44 better 45 healthy 46 heavy body 47 What Paul said/Paul's words 48 had healthy eating habits 49 shared her story 50 I think Jane will become more and more confident and excellent./...