湖南省长沙市青竹湖湘一外国语学校2025-2026学年八年级上学期第三次月考英语试卷

初二英语 时量：90分钟总分： 第一部分听力（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有23个小题， 出量佳选项回答问题。 听第一段对话，回答第1、 小题。 1.Who made the egg soup? A.Jack's mother. B.Jack's father. 2.What is the secret ingredient in the soup? A.Carrots. B.Tomatoes. 听第二段对话，回答第3、4小题。 3.Wh'are they going to cook at first? A.Mashed potatoes. B.Noodles. 4.What's the relationship between the two speakers? A.Sister and brother. B.Mother and son. 听第三段对话，回答第5、6小题。 5.What does the boy want to be in the future? A.Ateacher. B.Alawyer. 6.What does the boy plan to do first? A.To take online lessons. B.To join a film club. 听第四段对话，回答第7至9小题。 7.What does Jack want to be when he grows up? A.A painter. B.A fashion designer. 8.Why does Jack choose this career(职业)？ A.Because he thinks it is easy. B.Because his parents want him to do it. C.Because he can mix art with real life. 9.What does Jack do for his dream? A.He takes online classes. B.He paints and makes clothes. C.He reads fashion magazines. 听第五段对话，回答第10至12小题。 10.Which exam did Lily fail again? A.The maths exam. B.The science exam. 11.How long did Lily prepare for the exam? A.For 7 days. B.For 14 days 12.What advice does the boy give to Lily? A.She should take notes wisely. B.She should do exercises every day C.She should join a study group. 听第六段材料，回答第13至15题。 13.What subject does Grace want to get better at? A.Biology. B.English. 100分 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选 C.Jack. C.Mushrooms. C.Steamed fish. C.Wife and husband. C.A film director. C.To write stories every day. C.A photographer. C.The geography exam. C.For 21 days. C.Maths. 14.When did Jack usually get up before? A.At6:30. B.At7:00 C.At7:30. 15.Who does Bob want to communicate with more? A.His doctor. B.His friends. C.His parents. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分3分） 第一节（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 A How to Make d Fruit smoothie Fruit smoothies are a fun way to enjoy more fruit and they are easy to make. o 2 cups of apple iulce A few drops of lemon juice 题6S翩 Extras A tablespoon of honey Blender 1/2 tablespoon of yogurt Chopping board Knife Lemon squeezer Remember Always ask an adult(成入)to help you in the kitchen. ③nstructions First,wash the strawberries. Then,peel and slice the banana. 33 After that,chop()the strawberries into smaller pieces. 4. Next,put all of the fruit into the blender and add apple juice. 52 Now,cut the lemon in half and squeeze()the juice. -5 Finally,add a few drops of lemon juice and then blend up. 16.What do we need to make a fruit smoothie? A.Lemon juice. B.Milk. C.Butter. 17.Which is TRUE about the fruit smoothie according to the chart? A.Kids should make the fruit smoothie alone. B.We need 2 apples and cut them into pieces C.Adding lemon juice is the final step before blending. This summer,I went to my grandpa's house in the countryside.There were no televisions or computer games,but that didn't make me bored at all.Instead,I made friends with kids there quickly.Every moming, we ran to the hills behind the village to pick wild berries with excitement.In the aftemoon,we caught grasshoppers in the golden fields.Those little insects jumped so fast,-some ran to stop their way,others caught them carefully in glass bottles.We let them go after a while. The nights were the best part of my trip.After dinner,we sat on the grass.The sky was dark but the stars shone brightly like diamonds (in the sky.For the first time,I saw the Big Dipper.Its seven stars looked just like a big spoon,and my friends told me how to find it easily.All the kids sat there,sharing things about the stars.I felt surprised by thethe night sky's beauty-it was a whole new world,so different from the city. 2 Nowadays,many of us are lost in short videos or online games.They looked at screens for hours daily. However,the simple life in the countryside taught me that the beauty of the real world is far more amazing than any online game.It's a great way for us to put down our phones,step outside,and let nature be our teacher. That summer,no phones or TVs,but I found joy in the "simple"things-and I'll never forget those shining nights. 18.How did the writer feel according to Paragraph 1? A.Worried. B.Bored. C.Excited. 19.Which is the best sentence for A? A.but we often ran slowly B.and we sometimes saw one C.but we always worked together 20.What does the Big Dipper look like? 2l.What's the main purpose(目的)of the passage? A.To explain why using phones for too long is bad for eyes. B.To encourage readers to enjoy nature instead of screen time. C.To show the differences between the city and countryside life. 0 Tomatoes are one of the most common foods in the world.You can find them in salads,sandwiches,and sauces ()But did you know that the tomato has an amazing history? Tomatoes first grew in South America.Spanish(西班牙的)explorers brought them to Europe in the 16th century.However,when they arrived, many Europeans were afraid to eat them!They thought tomatoes were poisonous because the plant belongs tc the nightshade family ()some of which can easily make people sick or cause death.For a long time, people in Europe only grew tomatoes as pretty plants in their gardens. It took almost 200 years for tomatoes to become popular as food.People in Italy was the first to use them in cooking.They discovered that tomatoes were not only safe but also delicious and healthy.They began making tomato sauce for pasta and pizza.Slowly,the rest of Europe and the world learned to love this red,juicy fruit.In fact,a tomato is a fruit,not a vegetable! Today,we know that tomatoes are very healthy.They are full of vitamins and are good for our hearts. So,the next time you eat a tomato,remember its amazing journey from a "scary"plant to a kitchen superstar! 22.Where did tomatoes first come from? A.South America. B.Spain C.Europe. 23.What does the underline word "poisonous"mean? A安全的. B.美味的 C.有毒的 3 24.Which of the following is TRUE about tomatoes? A.They are vegetables instead of fruit. B.People in Italy found they were safe to eat. C.People weren't afraid to eat them in the 16h century. 25.What is the best title for the passage? A.Tomatoes in Italy:A New Food B.Tomatoes Are Good for Your Heart C.Tomatoes:From Scary to Super Popular 第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，每个选项仅使用一次。 Nature is full of wonderful plants and animals that are connected to our lives in many different ways.26. Nature's Gifts for Humans Nature doesn't just look nice-it also gives us many important things.Many plants give us food directly, like apples from apple trees and rice from rice fields.27. For example,silkworms make silk,and then we use silk to make soft and beautiful clothes. Useful and Long-lasting Plants Redwood trees can grow to over 100 meters tall and weigh hundreds of tons.28. Bamboo grows really fast and can be made into many things,like chairs,baskets and musical instruments.In some Asian countries,people often plant ginkgo trees.These trees can live for thousands of years,and their leaves are even used to make some kinds of medicine. Small Animals,Big Helpers Small animals play a big role too.Butterflies with colorful wings help flowers by carrying pollen from one to another.29. Bees make honey in their honeycombs which people love to eat.Frogs are helpful too because they eat insects that feed on crops )A frog can eat thousands of bad insects each year!This helps farmers grow healthy food for us all. Small Wonders in Nat知re When we go for a walk in nature,we might see mushrooms under leaves or lotus flowers in the lakes.If we look closely enough,we might also find wild strawberries growing in the grass or pretty roses by the roadside. All of these plants and animals are connected in the ecosystem.30. This is why we must protect nature. A.This process called pollination helps plants make seeds(结籽)， B.They help clean the air and are used for building houses. C.Let's explore some of these amazing connections! D.Some animals also provide us with useful things. E.Without them,our planet would lose its balance. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以境入空白处的最佳选项。 Sammie Vance,14,knows there's nothing worse than being without friends. For years,.she is helping_31_kids,She is running the Buddy Bench(友谊长凳) 32 Anyone who is alone could sit on the buddy bench.It teils other kids he or she needs a 33.It's helpful to make other people notice someone in need of care. Sammie thought about the Buddy Bench project in 2017.First,she introduced the 34 to her teachers and parents to get their support ()But there are small difficulties,like 35 To make it cheaper and be eco-friendly,Sammie decided to make the bench from recycled materials )She asked people to36 bottle caps.In the end,she got over 1200 pounds of them.A company called GreenTree Plastics turned these bottle caps into three benches.The benches quickly became 37 and soon brought many kids together.From then on,Sammie has helped communities around the country build buddy benches. Sammie has some changes herself.She has learned to accept her weakness and become a better person. "I used to be really38,"she says,"but I'm more outgoing now.It helps me39 in different parts of my life..” Sammie's story reminds us that lending a helping hand can begin at any age.Even a small act of kindness can make a 40 to the world. 31.A.angry B.lonely C.lazy 32.A.university B.store C.project 33.A.doctor B.friend C.teacher 34.A.rule B.gift C.idea 35.A.time B.money C.place 36.A.collect B.sell C.make 37.A.similar B.strange C.popular 38.A.disappointed B.shy C.tired 39.A.host B.fail C.grow 40.A.mess B.difference C.resolution 第二节（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下列短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Last week,our art class tried something new-Chinese brush painting () Of all the art forms I've learned,this is the most difficult but the 41. (interesting)!Our teacher,Ms.Wang,showed us her peony painting first.Its 42 (color)were brighter than real flowers in the garden!How amazing it was to create beauty with just a brush and ink! Ms.Wang 43. (teach)us to hold the brush like a pencil but keep our wrists()relaxed. "The secret 44. brush painting is controiling(控制)your breath,”she explained..“t's45, (easy)than you think if you practice daily-even 10 minutes a day works!"My deskmate Jack planned 46. --.(draw)a bamboo forest this weekend and said it's more relaxing than playing video games for hours. I chose to paint a lotus flower.At first,my hand shook a lct.After trying three times,I finished a simpie but lovely lotus.It wasn't the best in the class,47. I felt happier with it.When I put a few drops of light pink ink on the petals ()they suddenly looked so real that I could smell the 48. nes (sweet)of the lotus! After class,I realized Chinese painting is more than art-it's a way to understand life.It teaches 49. (we)to slow down,stay calm,and find beauty in simple things.What 50. meaningful lesson I learned 第四部分读写综合（共三节，满分35分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Recently,Su Bingtian,known as "Asia's Flying Man",has become very popular on Douyin.He finished his final match at the 2025 China National Games on November20h.This men's4xl00 n relay(接力赛) was the final run of his21-year track and field career(田径生涯). Su started his sports life in 2004 when no Asian had run 100m under 10 seconds.To achieve his dream,he made training plans:setting mini-goals,improving start speed ( and strength day by day.In 2011,he became Asia's top runner with 10.16s.However,he wanted to run faster. In 2014,he bravely changed his starting leg-a difficult decision.That meant he had to start from zero. Following his new plan,his hard work paid off.In 2021,he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics and became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100m final. 21 years later,his final match was full of ritual ()After the race,Su took off his shoes and stood barefoot (on the track.This reminded his fans of his early training days.With the song Cant Say Goodbye playing,fans cheered loudly and called it"the most touching goodbye". After retiring ()Su is going to lead Jinan University's sports college,training young athletes.He tells young people:"Never let age hold you back.Try harder,and you can write your own story."Indeed, with clear plans and persistence(坚特)，everyone can be a“Su-perman"y 51.When did Su Bingtian end his 21-year track and field career? 52.How did Su make his training plans? 53.Why was it a hard decision for Su to change his starting leg? 54.What did Su's fans think of his final match? 55.What do you think makes Su Bingtian's dream come true? 第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 翻译下列句子。 56.多么美味的一餐饭啊！ 57.竹子是美德的象征。 58.蓝鲸是世界上最大的动物。 59.We can't live without animals and plants. 60.Make sure you try your best at school. 第三节（共1小题：满分15分） 61.2025年，苏炳添以最后一场比赛告别了跑骋多年的赛道，他那句“我还能更快”的信念，成为无数人 突破自我的灯塔。站在新一年的起点上，请你结合以下思维导图，为2026年的自己写下一份“突破清单”， 要求：1、文中不出现真实姓名和学校名称： 2、文章需包含思维导图提及的所有信息，并送行适当补充发挥： 3、文章需分段，要合理使用过渡句，确保语意连贯且逻辑清晰： 4、书写工整，全文控制在80词左右。 6 Resolutions be going to work hard at.. ● be going to take up a new hobby- ● My New Year's Resolutions As the year draws to a close,I icok ahead and make some resolutions for 2026.