湖北省黄石市第八中学2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中英语试题

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 once ___1___ unpleasant happened when we both ___2___ for 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 ___3___ of 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 ___4___ me. That night at dinner, my parents noticed I was not that ___5___ about getting the lead role. They wondered what happened. “Well, Avery was not picked to be Alice, but I was. She was unhappy. Maybe she will ___6___ our 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 to ___7___. Try giving her a little time, space and understanding, and she will change her ___8___ soon.” Over the next week, I tried my best to give Avery some space. Then one day, on the way to our ___9___, I met her. “I just want to say, you’re such a great actor when acting as the March Hare.” I smiled. She ____10____ 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 became ____11____ to each other. I’ve ____12____ that people often have a difficult time dealing with envy and disappointment. If you have ____13____ experiences, you could try ____14____ my parents’ advice. Give your friend a little time, space and understanding. This might be the ____15____ time to be an extra-good friend. 1. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything 2. 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. seemed C. sounded D. said 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): July 7-July 8, 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 (位置) 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 11 hours. D. For 12 hours. 17. How much does it cost for three kids for three days? A. $21. B. $63. C. $126. D. $189. 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 In September, Chengdu No.1 Middle School in Sichuan held a special activity. Teachers asked students to share the stories of their family heirlooms (传家宝). Over 300 students took part in it, bringing their heirlooms to school and telling the stories behind them. One 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. Another student, Xiao Yao, also 14, won first prize in the activity. Her heirlooms were some food coupons (粮票) 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 (欣赏) 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. 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 3mean? A. Expensive. B. Traditional. C. Not enough. D. Not difficult to 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? A. B. C. D. 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 (水豚), 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 to 50kg. They are as heavy as some humans! They can be up to 130cm tall. Although they are fat, they can swim fast at a speed of up to 35km/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. 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） 阅读全文，并从下面的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整连贯。 China is a great place with a long history. ____31____ Here 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 1 day or 2 days in Shanghai. Think About When to Go Spring and autumn are nice. ____33____ Summer is hot but busy. Winter is cold, but good for Harbin's ice sculptures (雕刻品). 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. ____34____ High-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 (护照和签证). ____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，从方框中选出恰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 was ____36____ the 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 felt ____37____. He invited lots of doctors to come and they all tried their best to make him healthy. However, no one could help him though he ____38____ lots of money. One day, an old doctor visited the country and heard about the king’s ____39____. He said he could help the king if the king could meet him in his place. The king agreed. The doctor lived far away ____40____ the king. After ____41____ for a long time, the king met the doctor. The doctor encouraged him and said that very soon he would become healthy. He asked the king to come here every day. And he would offer the king very delicious ____42____ 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 was _____45_____ and 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 loudly 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 lose weight. She had healthy eating habits and did exercise every day. 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 (报名) for the competition. For the first time, she was able to share her story and speak loudly 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. Fill in the blanks according to the passage. Losing weight Speech Competition •__________（不超过5词） •did exercise every day •lost 90 pounds in 6 months •taught her she could change herself •plucked up the courage to sign up •__________（不超过3词） •spoke loudly in front of many people •got a big prize 49. What’s your prediction (预测) about Jane in the future? _______________________________________________________________（不超过20词） 第二节 书面表达（共1题，满分15分） 50. 假如你是李华，你有一个来自美国的笔友名叫Linda。她给你写了一封电子邮件，想了解一下你最好的朋友。请你根据以下提示内容用英语给她回一封电子邮件。 提示：1.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? 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.短文中不得出现你任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）； 4.词数：不少于60。（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。） Dear Linda, I’m so happy to get your email! Here I’d like to tell you something about my best friend. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What about your best friend? I’d love to hear about her! Yours, Li Hua 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） 【1~15题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. D 12. B 13. B 14. A 15. A 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 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. D 19. C 20. A B 【21~25题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. B C 【26~30题答案】 【答案】26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. B 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 【31~35题答案】 【答案】31 C 32. E 33. D 34. A 35. B 三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. because 37. uncomfortable 38. spent 39. problem 40. from 41. walking 42. meals 43. prepare 44. better 45. healthy 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） 【46~49题答案】 【答案】46. weight 47 Paul’s words 48. ①. had healthy eating habits ②. shared her story 49. She will become more confident and successful, achieving all her dreams. 第二节 书面表达（共1题，满分15分） 【50题答案】 【答案】例文 Dear Linda, I’m so happy to get your email! Here I’d like to tell you something about my best friend. She’s of medium height with long black hair and big eyes. She always wears a smile. We have lots in common. We both love reading storybooks and playing ping-pong after class. We also enjoy watching cartoon movies together on weekends. But we’re different, too. She’s more outgoing and loves talking to new people, while I’m a little shy. She is kind and always helps others. When I feel sad, she listens to me and encourages me. That’s why she’s my best friend. What about your best friend? I’d love to hear about her! Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $