山东省淄博市临淄区2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试卷

2025—2026学年度第一学期期中质量检测

初三英语试题

说明：本试题共包含六个大题(满分90分)，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷(选择题共42分)

一、完形填空(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)

Last weekend, my parents asked me to help with some housework. At first, I felt a little lazy and didn’t want to do it. But my mom said, “Doing chores teaches you to be ___1___ and responsible (有责任感的).” I agreed to try.

First, I had to ___2___ the floor of the living room. I got a broom and started sweeping. It was not as easy as I thought—there were many small pieces of paper under the sofa. After that, I helped wash the ___3___. I put some dish soap on the sponge (海绵) and cleaned each plate carefully. My dad came over and ___4___ me how to hold the plate to avoid breaking it.

When I finished all the chores, I felt tired but happy. My parents praised me and said I did a good job. I realized that doing housework is not only a way to help my family, but also a way to ___5___ myself.

Now, I often volunteer to do chores at home. I even make a small “chore list” with my parents to plan ___6___ I can do each day. I ___7___ help my parents with housework after school. I feel ___8___ when I see how tidy the house is. I am happy to help my family. It makes our home ___9___ and peaceful.

Doing chores has become a part of my daily life. I believe this good habit will benefit (使……受益) me in both my ___10___ life and future life.

1. A. lazy B. independent C. shy D. quiet

2. A. sweep B. cook C. wash D. fold

3. A. clothes B. car C. dishes D. dog

4. A. stopped B. taught C. allowed D. asked

5. A. improve B. forget C. remind D. hide

6. A. when B. why C. what D. how

7. A. never B. sometimes C. hardly D. always

8. A. sad B. angry C. proud D. bored

9. A. messy B. noisy C. busy D. clean

10. A. family B. school C. office D. /

二、阅读理解(共16小题，每小题2分，满分32分)

阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D中选出能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案。

A

One of the most unforgettable days of my life was my 14th birthday. I planned to have a small party with my best friends at home. But on that morning, my dad told me he had to go to work and my mom had to visit my grandma. I felt a little sad because I thought the party would be canceled (取消).

However, when I got home from school that afternoon, I heard laughter from the living room. I opened the door and saw my parents, my grandma, and all my friends waiting for me. There was a big birthday cake on the table, with 14 candles on it. My mom told me she had asked her friend to help prepare the food, and my dad had taken a half-day off work to set up the room.

We played games, sang songs, and ate the cake together. My friends gave me beautiful gifts, and my grandma told me stories about her childhood. At the end of the party, my dad said, “No matter how busy we are, your happiness is always the most important thing for us.” I felt so warm and loved. That day taught me that family and friends are the greatest treasures in life. I will never forget it.

11. Why did Linda feel a little sad on her birthday morning?

A. Because her friends forgot her birthday.

B. Because she thought the party would be canceled.

C. Because her parents didn’t buy her a cake.

D. Because she had to go to school on her birthday.

12. Who helped Linda’s mom prepare the food for the party?

A. Linda’s dad. B. Linda’s grandma.

C. Linda’s mom’s friend. D. Linda’s friends.

13. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Linda’s dad didn’t go to work on her birthday.

B. Linda forgot her 14th birthday.

C. Linda’s grandma didn’t come to the party.

D. Linda had a big party with many people.

B

Once upon a time, in the vast and mysterious (神秘的) northern sea, there lived a large fish named Kun. No one truly knew how large it actually was, for its size was beyond ordinary imagination. This fish was very special.

It had a magic power. It could change itself into a large bird known as Peng.

Peng was such a large bird. It’s said that it was thousands of kilometers in length. When Peng was spreading its wings, it looked like huge clouds in the sky. Peng could fly very far and it could fly from the northern sea to the southern sea in one go. It could fly very high and it could fly up to 90,000 li (45,000 kilometers) in the sky. What’s more, it could fly over a long distance (距离) without stopping to have a rest. It was so powerful that it never felt tired. It could keep flying for a long time.

This legendary tale, known as “Peng Cheng Wan Li”, has been passed down through generations and remains a popular Chinese idiom (习语) today. The phrase carries a positive (积极的) meaning—it is used to express good wishes for others to achieve great success in their careers (事业) or to embrace a future filled with brilliance and opportunity. Just as Peng soared across endless skies, this idiom inspires people to achieve their dreams with courage and determination (决心).

14. After reading the passage, we can know Kun was________.

A. a fish B. a bird C. a sea D. a river

15. What’s Kun’s magic power?

A It could swim for a long time. B. It could change into a large bird.

C. It could swim over a long distance. D. It was the only fish that could fly.

16. What can we know from the passage?

A. How long it took Kun to change into Peng. B. Whether Peng could swim in the sea.

C. Whether Peng could change into Kun. D. How high Peng could fly in the sky.

17. In which part of a magazine can we read the text?

A. Chinese Idioms. B. Funny Jokes.

C. Natural Environment. D. Science Reports.

C

根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余项。

Are you not outgoing enough? Do you want more friends, but are you too shy to start a conversation? Read the following rules. They will help you take the first step.

Feel comfortable and confident. This starts with taking good care of yourself. Always be clean: take a shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice every day. Dress in proper (适合的) clothes. ____18____ These positive (积极的) feelings can also make you feel more confident (自信) to talk to others.