湖北省襄阳市襄城区三校2025-2026学年八年级上学期12月期中英语试题

八年级英语期中测试卷 分值：90分 时间：100分钟 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，选出最佳选项，填入空白处。 .One day,a little boy asked his father,"What does the word great'mean?Who are great people and 1 do they become great?" The father asked his son to bring two plants.And then he asked his son to plant one of them 2 the house and the other one outside the house.The boy did as his father said. The father asked his son,"Which one of the two plants do you think will be 3 ?"The boy answered,"The plant inside the house will grow bigger 4 it is safer, while the plant outside the house is not safe at all.No one will be there to 5 it. Animals may eat it."The father smiled and said,"Let's wait 6.We will know the answer.” Then the boy left for study and he came back to his house four 7 later.He said to his father,"Look!8 happens to this plant inside the house and it is safe." When the boy went outside,he was.9 to see.a big tree.The boy couldn't believe his eyes.He couldn't 10 why the plant outside was able to grow much bigger than the one inside."The plan outside the house experiences every 11 and many difficulties,"the father explained.But the plant inside is safe.It doesn't 12 weather changes.And it doesn't get enough 13,so it doesn't grow big.” How can a person be great?Here's the 14:To become a great person,one must have failed maby times,faced many difficulties and 15.those difficulties.Only in this way can he or she be able to become great )1.A.how B.what C.when D.where )2.A.between B.inside C.across D.behind )3.A.smaller B.bigger C.taller D.greener )4.A.if B.though C.because D.before )5.A.laugh at B.take away C.cut down D.care for )6.A.quickly B.quietly C.happily D.carefully y7.A.days B.weeks C.months D.years 第1页（共8页） ( )8.A.Anything B.Something C.Nothing D.Everything )9.A.surprised B.upset C.relaxed D.interested )10.A.decide B.use C.remember D.understand \11.A.wall B.season C.corner D.person )12.A.stop B.break C.cause D.feel. )13.A.food B.water C.sunlight. D.warmth )14.A.key B.result C.meaning D.example )15.A.solved B.found C.protected D.corrected 二、 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节供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。 The impertance of friends: Friends come in all shapes and sizes.They're there to helpus in difficult times and to celebrate the good times. History of the day: Friendship Day around the world: It is one day of the year we can say thank you Brazil and Spain:20 July to our friends.It began in the USA in India and the USA:the first Sunday 1935.People love the idea of spending the day in august with friends all over the world.With more and Finland:14 February more countries joining in the celebrations, Some other countries:30 July Friendship Day soon became an international festival. What people do on the day: My friends give each other gifts like books I like to watch movies about and toys.Last year,we planted a tree together. friendship with my friends. -Susan,the USA -Li Na,China All my friends get together and have a dinner I send flowers to my friends.We give party. best wishes to each other. 一Tony,ndia -Peter,Spain 第2页（共8页） )16.What does the underlined sentence mean? A.There are different kinds of friends.B.People become different all the time. C.We can make friends everywhere. D.Friendship sometimes breaks up. ( )17.What do people say to their friends on Friendship Day according to the passage? A.I'm sorry. B.Thank you,my dear friend. C.You should be friendlier. D.Do you have other friends? )18.In which country do people celebrate Friendship Day in February? A.Brazil B.China. C.India D.Finland. y19.What does LiNa-like to do with her friends on Friendship Day? R G )20.Where can we probably read the passage? A.In a novel. B.In a diary. C.On the Internet. D.On a movie poster. B You may not.knowotheir name,but you've probably.seen photos of them swimming in hot springs online.They're called capybaras( 皮巴拉)，a kind of cute animnal with some amazing facts. They are big.As the-world's largest rodents(啮齿动物)，adult capybaras can weighup to 5okg.They are as heavy as some humans! They can be up to 130cimtall.Although they are fat,they can swim fast at a speed of up to 35 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. They have an unusual diet.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, )21.What can we know about capybaras according to Paragrank 2? A.They are the largest asiggals. B They are lig热gt 第3页〔8页) C.They are as tall as an adult D.They are good swimmers. ( )22.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. )23.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. )24.Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph1②=Paragraph2,…) ①②③④ ① ①② A B C.②③④ D.③ ②③④⑤ G ⑤ 25.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. C China is famous for its delicious food.Especially during festivals,there are different traditional foods.Niangao is among them Niangao ,or.Chinese New Year rice cake,is.made from glutinous rice.It is very popular during the Spring Festival. The pronunciation of niangao sounds like the Chinese characters for year and high,which means higher incomes(),better jobs,higher marks,the growth of children,and generally the promise of a better year. Niangao is usually made from glutinous rice flour,wheat starch(),salt, water and sugar.The tastes can be divided into two main kinds:sweet niangao in Northern China,while sweet or salty niangao in the south.Salty and sweet tastes are both fantastic.In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas,people can put different things inside niangao,such as flower sugar oil and sweet red beans. A The ways to make niangao include braising(),stir-frying,deep-frying piece-frying,cooking soup and so on.Stir-fried niangao with sugar is quite popular. Stir-fiied niangao with shepherd's purse (is also delicious.Chicken soup 第4页（共8页） niangao should appear in every family on Chinese New Year's Eve. Niangao is not only delicious but also meaningful.Do you want to learn to cook it or. just want-toe at it? )26.People usually eat niangao during according to the passage. A.the Dragon Boat Festival B.the Water Festival C.the Mid-Autumn Festival D.the Spring Festival ( )27.From Paragraph 3,we can know the of niangao. taste B meaning C.preparation D.shape )28.People in the of China like to have salty niangao. A.east B.south C.west D.north )29.Which of the following can be put in in Paragraph 5? A.Niangao is the most delicious traditional food. B.Niangao is popular with all the young people. C.People cook niangao in many different ways. D.People like giving niangao to friends on holidays. )30.What can we learn from the passage? A.Piece-fried niangao with sugar is quite popular. B.Niangao is a kind of delicious and meaningful food. C.People in Jiangsu Province often put pepper inside niangao. D.Chicken soup niangao is a main dish on Chinese New Year's Eve. 第二节供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） Do you find yourself in a similar situation-limited funds(有限资金)but many needs? Don't worry.With smart planning,you can use your money wisely.31. Write down what you buy Every time you spend money,record it in a notebook.For example,you might write, “Tuesday::5yuan-apem.”32._ By understanding your spending habits,you can make better choices next time. Use the 24-hour rule Before buying something expensive,wait one day.33. If you still want it the next day,it might be worth (......)buying.If you forget about it,you can save that money for something more important! Shop with a list 第5页（共8页） 34. if you g0 to a store just to browse(浏览)，you'1 probably.buy things you don't need.Stick-to your list,and you'll spend less while still getting what matters. Good money habits don't happen overnight..35 Keep learning,and soon you'll feel more confident about your financial()future! A.Ask yourself,“Do I really need this?” B.Spend all your money in one day for fun. C.Here are some useful ways to help you spend wisely .I takes time and practice,but every small step helps. E.This simple habit helps you see where your money goes. Before going to the store,make a list of what you really need. 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。 remind wise they achieve to bring ieet始 group confident and I want to become a teacher when I grow up.Teaching is meaningful because helping students 36. joy to life. To prepare for this,I'm going to focus on staying 37. by exercising every day and eating balanced meals.It is necessary for a teacher to be strong 38. energetic.I also practise speaking by reading aloud.It improves my 39 .Also, I'm going to volunteer at a library,helping kids with homework.Seeing 40. smiles can make me realize.the importance of patience()and kindness. Spending time 41. is another key step.Instead of watching TV all weekend I'm going to join study42. to leamn new skills.My parents always 43. me never to stop learning. I believe if I stick 44. my dream and never give up whenever facing difficulties,I am sure to 45. my dream of becoming a good teacher. 四、读写结合（供两节，满分25分） 第一节任务型阅读供5小题，满分10分) 第6页（共8页） 阅读短文，用英文填空或回答问题。（注意每小题的词数要求） Hiking is a fiun outdoor activity.It simply means walking in nature,such as on trails(小路)，in the hills,.or through forests..Even a walk in a park counts if vou're exploring nature.For me,I often go hiking in the mountains.The air there is fresher.and there are more plants and animals.I started hiking a few years ago and soon realized how amazing it is for ray.health.Physically,my legs grow stronger, and I have more energy for school and sports.However,what surprises me most is the magic it can do to my mmd.All the stress()from homework and tests just goes away when I step onto a hikinig:trail.Hiking gives me a chance()to stay away from screens and get into the natural world.I always feel happy and relaxed after a hiking trip. When I go hiking?I always make sure I'm well prepared.I put on my most comfortable shoes and clothes.I also pack some water and snacks to keep my energy up during the hike.Whenever Ego hiking,I always iet my family know where I'm going. As hiking is such a good and enjoyable experience,put on your shoes and give it a try! 46.Why does the writerofter go hiking in the mountains?List two reasons. (列举2项，不超过词) 47-49.Fill in the blanks ascording to the passage. Hiking Cood sides for the writer The writer's preparations .The body: .She puts on her most 48. shoes Her legs grow stronger;and she and clothes.(仅填1词) 47. She 49. for school and sports..(不超过sy词) to keep her energy up.(不超过6词) .The mind: .She always lets her family know where she's All the stress from homnework and going、 tests goes away. 50.What can you learn from'the last sentence of the passage? (不超过20词) 第7页（共8页） 第二节书面表达（共1题，满分15分） 本周学校要举行以My Resolutions'”为主题的征文比赛，请按下面的提示， 写一篇文章。 要点： 1.When is the best time to make resolutions? 2.Why do you want to make resolutions? 3.What are your resolutions? 4.How are you going to achieve them? 要求： 不少于80词，要点要完整描述，可适当发挥。字迹工整美观，不能出现真 实信息。 第8页（共8页）