广东省佛山市狮山镇2025-2026学年上学期八年级英语期中试卷

2025~2026学年第一学期狮山镇核心素养监测试题 八年级英语 说明：全卷共5节，总分100分，考试时间为60分钟。 第一节完形填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题 卡将该选项涂黑。 Every evening,as Tom zipped up his school bag,his dad would put a warm hand on his shoulder."Ready for tomorrow,buddy?"he'd ask with a smile.Then,he would pat his shoulder gently,look into his eyes,and say firmly,"Be brave."Next,he'd stroke Tom's hair and 1,"Be sharing."Finally,he'd touch Tom's nose,laughter in his tone,"Be smiling."Three little words,like tiny 2,planted in Tom's heart. On Monday moming,Tom's class had a speech competition.He felt his knees shaking as he stood backstage.3,he remembered dad's words"Be brave".He took a deep breath,4 the stage,and spoke clearly.Finally,the class clapped loudly,and Tom took pride in himself. During the break,Tom noticed his classmate Lily sitting alone on the bench,staring at her 5 pencil case and her eyes looked teary."Oh,no,"Tom thought.Then dad's words"6"hit him. He ran over and said,"I have an extra pencil case.You can use it today!"Lily's face lit up right away. After school,in the school library,Tom 7 his favorite book The Adventures of Max the Dog,but Jake grabbed it at the same time."I saw it first!"Jake said in a 8 voice.Tom's heart dropped and he almost argued,but dad's words "Smiling"popped up.9 being upset,Tom smiled,saying "Let's read together!" Leaving school that day,Tom felt a deep sense of satisfaction.He realized his dad's words were like a 10 guiding him to grow.And as the sun set,Tom couldn't wait for tomorrow-ready to carry those words and his dad's love,with him all over again. ()1.A.ask B.shout C.answer D.add （)2.A.seeds B.stones C.flowers D.leaves （)3.A.Slowly B.Suddenly C.Accidentally D.Angrily （4.A.jumped down B.walked onto C.looked over D.stepped out （)5.A.new B.scary C.broken D.beautiful （)6.A.Encouraging B.Sharing C.Smiling D.Waiting （)7.A.reached for B.looked for C.paid for D.cared for （)8.A.sot B.sharp C.sweet D.disappointed )9.A.Compared with B.Because of C.Instead of D.Thanks to （)10.A.compass B.watch C.toy D.pen 英语试恩第1页 第二节阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分） 从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡将该选项涂黑。 A The 32nd Guangzhou Garden Expo(Autumn Session) This event is hosted to show the city's achievements in ecological civilization and urban greening(生态文明与城市绿化). Theme 俄32® Bay Area Bloom.Green and Beautiful Guangzhou.Splendid National Games Time From October 31,2025 to December 15,2025 Transportation Guide Recommended Route:Start your visit from Exit A of Haixinsha Station-Ersha Island Art Park →Hongcheng Park-→Huacheng Square. Take Metro Line 3/Line 5/Line 12 to Zhujiang New Town Station. Take the APM Line,which is a driverless metro. Four Highlights The International Masters'Gardens The Bay Area Garden Eight top design teams from China,Germany, It has three big features.Firstly,it shows the idea Italy,France,Canada,Japan,Switzerland,and the of environmental teamwork in the Greater Bay U.S.present creative works that mix their local Area(Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao).Secondly, cultural characteristics with gardening art.These it mixes the cultural parts of the 15th National gardens not only exhibit the world-class garden Games.Thirdly,it emphasizes the cultural idea of design skills but also create a place for people "sharing for everyone".Anyone can visit it freely. from different countries to share their cultures and This garden helps people know more about the talk about environmental protection. Greater Bay Area's culture and environment. The National Games'Garden Huacheng Green Beauty Gardens Its design focuses on sports topics,mixing garden There are eleven gardens in total,and they stand art and sports culture very well.The garden uses for eleven areas of Guangzhou.These gardens not green ideas-its special dome and green paths are only show the different environment and culture made of environmentally friendly materials.It not styles of each area in Guangzhou,but also become only makes the expo more lively,but also lets a way for visitors to learn about the achievement visitors feel how sports excitement and the beauty of the local environment protection and the special of nature blend together. culture of each area. )11.How long will the 32d Guangzhou Garden Expo last? A.About one month. B.About one and a half months. C.About two months. D.About two and a half months. 英语试题第2页 )12.What can we learn'about the transportation from the passage? A.The APM Line is a kind of bus without drivers. B.Visitors don't need to pay for the metro tickets. C.The recommended route starts from Haixinsha Station D.People can take Metro Line 2 to Zhujiang New Town Station. )13.What is a key feature of the works in the International Masters'Gardens? A.They only show gardening art from Guangzhou,China. B.They emphasize the cultural idea of"sharing for everyone". C.They focus on showing environmental problems around the world. D.They combine the designers'local cultural feature with gardening art. )14.Why is The National Games'Garden good for the environment? A.Because it makes the expo more lively B.Because it has sports fields for games. C.Because it lets visitors feel the beauty of nature. D.Because it uses materials that are friendly to nature. )15.Where is this text probably from? A.A guidebook. B.A textbook. C.A report. D.A diary. B In recent years,short-form videos have become popular around the world.Compared with traditional long-form videos,they are more convenient. However,some Chinese researchers have some worries.They have recently studied how short- form videos reshape our brains and influence our genes.The new study found that watching short- form videos could increase brain activity )This may lead to various biological and nerve system problems. For the study,the researchers picked out 111 college students between the ages of 17 and 30 who liked to use social media.Researchers collected their brain imaging data using MRI scans 共振扫描)to see the nerve system effects of short--form videos,especially in terms of structural changes and functional activity in the brain. The results were astonishing.Students who spent more time on short-form videos had different brain structures and functions from others.There is an increase in gray matter in two brain regions,which help people make decisions,deal with information and control their emotions.This change makes the brain more sensitive to the quick pleasure of watching one video after another. That's why it's harder for these students to stop using short-form video apps. Moreover,the researchers found nearly 500 genes that are related to brain changes from short- form video addiction.Interestingly,most of these genes show greater activity when people are teenagers.This shows that the teenage years are a weak period-people at this age may be more likely to get addicted to short-form videos. )16.What did the research mainly study? A.Basic structure of our human brains. B.Common behaviours of the teenagers. C.Influences of short-form videos on our brains. D.Popularity of short-form videos among the young. 英语试题第3页 )17.What does the underlined word "astonishing"mean? A.Surprising. B.Boring. C.Common. D.Simple. ()18.What does more brain sensitivity lead to? A.Easier addiction. B.Faster learning. C.Better decisions. D.Calmer emotions. )19.Why might teenagers be more easily addicted to short-form videos? A.Because they use mobile phones more frequently. B.Because they have more free time to use apps. C.Because some genes are more active at their age. D.Because the brain development is largely complete. )20.Which of the following is most likely to be shown next? A.Ways for doctors to treat video addiction symptoms. B.Methods for parents to manage their own video use time. C.Advice for teenagers to reduce short-form video addiction. D.Tips for schools to educate all the people on video risks. c Famous Chinese artist Chang Shana has spent her whole life protecting and spreading the art of Dunhuang. An exhibition at the National Art Museum of China,called "Blossoms of Dunhuang", celebrates Chang Shana's 60-year artistic journey.She fell in love with Dunhuang thanks to her father Chang Shuhong,who was the pioneer of introducing Dunhuang art. In 1943,her father,an artist who had won several medals in France,made up his mind to contribute to Dunhuang after reading about the cave art there.The family traveled for a whole month,and in autumn,they finally reached the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. The next year,Chang Shuhong founded Dunhuang Art Institute(研究院)，now known as Dunhuang Academy.He gave up a bright future in his art career to focus on the protection and study of Dunhuang's cultural treasures.But this was not an easy task because the living conditions were extremely difficult.Yet,Chang Shana and her father stayed to continue their mission. Under the guidance of her father,institute researchers and visiting artists,Chang Shana began creating detailed copies of the murals ()"My father taught me how to sketch the paintings," she recalls."I learned a lot about murals and how their styles changed over time.That experience shaped my entire career." Later,Chang Shana went to the United States for further study.After returning to China,she turned her focus to decorative and industrial design and taught at Tsinghua University.Over the years,she has completed many important design projects inspired by Dunhuang murals,including the ceiling of the Great Hall of the People.For Chang Shana,Dunhuang is no longer just a place-it has become a vital part of her life and identity. )21.What is the main purpose of the"Blossoms of Dunhuang"exhibition? A.To honor Chinese mural artists. B.To show Dunhuang's natural beauty C.To promote tourism in Gansu Province. D.To celebrate Chang Shana's artistic journey. 英语试题第4页 ( )22.Why did Chang Shuhong go to Dunhuang in 1943? A.Because he needed a quiet place to do the painting B.Because he wanted to protect and study its cave art. C.Because he was asked to move there by his daughter. D.Because he was invited to teach at Dunhuang Academy. ()23.What helped shape Chang Shana's artistic career? A.Studying in the foreign universities. B.Copying murals under the expert guidance. C.Designing modern buildings in Beijing D.Teaching students at Tsinghua University. )24.How has Dunhuang influenced Chang Shana? A.It has become part of who she is.B.It has given her a chance to live abroad. C.It has helped her win awards in the US.D.It has made her more interested in teaching. ()25.Which of the following can best describe Chang Shana? A.Negative. B.Impatient. C.Devoted. D.Humorous. D On November 1,2025,the Shenzhou-21 crew successfully entered China's Space Station. China's Shenzhou-21 spacecraft is going to do something great:send four mice into space!This is a special mission in China's space history,as these are the first small rodent()animals sent by our country's spacecraft.Many people are excited about this news,as it marks an important step in China's progress in space exploration and helps us leamn more about living beyond Earth. These four mice are not common.Before the mission,they went through strict tests.More than 300 mice tried to get this chance.The tests were not easy.They had to show strong health,the ability to adapt to the space and even the ability to stay calm in strange situations.For example,they needed to stand on arotating (stick for a long time without falling,and get used to sudden movements.Only the top four,which performed best in all tests with great patience and calmness, got the precious"space tickets"to start their special journey. In space,the mice will live in a special small home..This home can carefully control heat and cold,keep the air clean,and even change lights to suit the mice's daily needs.It has all necessary things:food,clean water,and a system to take care of their waste.They will stay at the space station for 5 to 7 days,and scientists will watch their state closely day and night. Why do scientists choose mice for this mission?Because mice's genes (are much like humans'-about 85%similar.The information scientists get from the mice will help us learn how to live safely and healthily in space for a long time.This mission is truly an important step for China's space dreams. )26.How many mice were sent into space by our country's spacecraft? A.300. B.21. C.14. D.4. 英语试愿第5页 )27.Which of the following is one of the tests the mice had to pass? A.Build a tiny house for a long time. B.Eat special space food for a short time. C.Stand on a rotating stick for a long time. D.Fly a small model plane for a short time. )28.What does the underlined word "precious"in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Worthless. B.Cheap. C.Valuable. D.Similar. )29.Which sentence can be filled in the in Paragraph 3 A.It is designed to meet their living needs. B.It is much smaller than the space station. C.It was made by mice themselves recently. D.It has been used by astronauts recently. )30.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To describe the special living environment of the space mice. B.To compare our human genes with those four mice in space. C.To introduce the Shenzhou-21 mice space mission and its value. D.To explain how four mice were chosen for the space journey. 第三节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 Having good study skills is always helpful.And it's more important in the present situation where online classes are growing.Students are likely to learn without a teacher or a parent watching over them.So you will have to manage your time and study more on your own.31 Practice Musicians practice their instruments.Athletes practice sports skill.32 If you want to be able to remember information,the best thing you can do is practice.In one study,students took practice tests over several weeks.On the final test,they scored better than those who studied in the normal way. Test yourself Before big tests,you may often cover up the notes,and then try to recall them.This practice can help nearly everyone.You can put questions on one side and the answers on the other side.Try to test yourself the way the teacher asks questions.33 They don't just ask shallow questions. 英语试题第6页 Learn from mistakes A secret of science:Mistakes help understanding.If you don't find out what the answer is, you're wasting your time.Checking the answers can make your study time more efficient.Check to see if you are right.34 In fact,mistakes are actually a primary key to learning. 35 Students know some good study skills,yet many of you don't actually do those things.Often you fail to plan ahead.So do make plans.And try to stick to a routine,too.Have a fixed time and place where you do schoolwork and study.And get enough sleep--not just the night before the test but for weeks or months. A.Add more study skills. B.Teachers often dig deeper. C.Friends can test each other. D.Make a plan and stick to it. E.The same should go for learning. F.You can then focus on what you get wrong. G.Here are some tips to develop good study skills 第四节综合填空共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读短文，按照句子结构和上下文的连贯要求，在空格处填入适当的单词，并将答案填写在 答题卡标号为3645的相应位置上（每个空只能填写一个形式正确，意义相符的单词）。 Yang Zhenning is one of the greatest physicists in the world.He was born in 1922 and he 36 away in Beijing in 2025 at the age of 103,leaving a deep mark in the history of science. Yang had a strong passion 37 science from an early age.He studied hard as a young man and later went to the United States for 38 study to improve his scientific skills In 1957,he worked with his partner Li Zhengdao,and they won the Nobel Prize in physics for 39 great research achievements.This honor made him famous all over the world and Chinese people were 40 of him. As a scientist born in China,Yang 41 forgot his motherland.He worked very hard to build a 42 between China and America for scientists to promote academic exchanges.He also raised money to 43 Chinese scholars(in pursuing further studies abroad.In 1999,he returned to Tsinghua University and made important contributions to 44 development of science in China. Yang not only made remarkable achievements in physics,45 also inspired countless young scientists in China to pursue their scientific dreams.We will remember this great man frever. 英语试题第7页 第五节书面表达（共1小题；满分20分） 阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇120词左右的英语短文。 Recently,the government in Foshan announced that primary and junior middle school students in the city had an autumn break which lasted for three days from Nov 12 to 14. According to the city government,the autumn break is aimed at adjusting the learning pace of the city's primary and junior middle school students.It means reducing their heavy study pressure, keeping balance between learning and playing and guiding them to step out of the classrooms into the society and nature more often.During the autumn holiday,students are encouraged to take part in social practice activities. A mother of a fifth-grade student,surnamed Yi,said the autumn break was very meaningful, adding that she planned to take her daughter on a trip. Xiong Bingqi,director of the 21st Century Education Research Institute,said that the autumn break benefited schools,teachers,and students."But the key is how to put it in place when students face heavy study pressure to enter higher-level schools,and they have to face fierce competitions for top exam scores,including zhongkao and gaokao,"he said."In addition,the students might not be well taken care of at home during the holidays if their parents still have to work."Xiong called for a paid vacation system for parents,encouraging them to spend more time with their children during the autumn break. 为了落实“双减”政策，调整学习节奏，教育部门最近出台了关于“秋假”的政策，结 合上述文章，以约120词就“秋假给我们带来了什么”这一话题发表看法。 内容包括： (1)阐述你对秋假的看法。 (2)谈谈你自身在秋假中印象最深的一次经历。 (3)对于下一年的秋假，提出合理的建议。 【写作要求】 (1)文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用 原文中的句子。 (2)作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 英语试题第8页