期末语法选择专项练习 2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级上册

语法选择专项

（一）

Chengdu is a city with a population of more than 21 million and an area of more than 14,300 square kilometers. It is home ___1____ both captive(圈养的) and wild pandas. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has over 230 pandas. Visitors can observe them from behind fences ____2____ glass windows.

When visiting Chengdu, one should not miss out on the local dishes, ____3____. Sichuan cuisine, listed as one of China’s eight major cuisine, ____4____ popular and international in recent years. On the list of UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Chengdu is ____5____ birthplace of classic Sichuan dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu. It is famous for its spicy hotpot as well as ____6___ different street snacks. In this city filled with food, one can delight in a pleasing meal at ____7____ roadside.

The charm(魅力) of Chengdu goes far beyond pandas and Sichuan cuisine. If you are interested in ____8____ the folk customs and scenes of old Chengdu, my advice is a visit to Kuaizhai Alleys. It is a symbol of slow city life and local market culture. Kuaizhai Alleys is also known as the “Spiritual home of Chengdu people”. For those people _____9____ want to experience the hustle and bustle of Chengdu, Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li in the city center ____10_____ the top choices.

(    )1. A. to    B. for    C. as

(    )2. A. so    B. but    C. or

(    )3. A. either   B. too    C. neither

(    )4. A. become   B. becomes   C. has become

(    )5. A. a    B. the    C. an

(    )6. A. it    B. its    C. it’s

(    )7. A. some    B. every    C. any

(    )8. A. experience  B. experiencing  C. to experience

(    )9. A. who    B. which   C. whose

(    )10. A. be    B. is    C. are

(二)

Tom and I have been best friends since we met in primary school. We both love drawing and often spend our free ___1____ together. Last month, I received a new set of color pencils. At first, I didn’t want to share it with anyone. I thought it was ___2____ best gift.

One afternoon, Tom saw me drawing alone. He looked a little sad. I was afraid ___3____ hurting his feelings. So I decided ___4____ him to join me. He was very happy and said, “Thank you for ___5____ me!”

We started to draw a big picture together. With his help, the picture became ___6____ than before. We promised never to give up drawing. ___7____ we have free time now, we draw together. So far, we ___8____ more than ten pictures.

Last week, Tom gave me ___9____ small notebook as a gift. He said, “This is for you. You are ___10____ my best friend.” I was deeply moved. Sharing makes friendship strong and brings happiness.

(    )1. A. time    B. times    C. times’

(    )2. A. a    B. an    C. the

(    )3. A. of    B. for    C. with

(    )4. A. ask    B. asking   C. to ask

(    )5. A. invite   B. inviting   C. invited

(    )6. A. best    B. better    C. good

(    )7. A. Whenever  B. Although   C. Since

(    )8. A. have drawn  B. will draw   C. drew

(    )9. A. he    B. his    C. him

(    )10. A. true    B. truth    C. truly

(三)

Long ago, there lived a teenager named Ryan. Ryan ___1____ confident in himself. He often compared ___2____ with others and doubted his own abilities.

One day, Ryan watched a martial arts(武术) show. He fell in love with martial arts, so he decided ___3____ martial arts class.

Under the guidance of his martial arts teacher, Master Li, Ryan ___4____ many

physical skills. He also learned the ___5____ of inner(内心的) strength and being confident. As Ryan trained hard, he faced many challenges. He fell many ___6____. However, Master Li encouraged him that true strength came from within and that challenges were just stepping stones towards growth.

Ryan learned to regard challenges as chances to learn and improve. One day, he joined in ___7____ martial arts match, and his opponents(对手) were ___8____ than him. Feeling stressed, he remembered Master Li’s words. He focused on his inner strength and gave his all. ___9____ Ryan didn’t win, he understood his own strength clearly.

Ryan’s experiences encouraged people to believe ___10____ themselves.

(    )1. A. wasn’t   B. didn’t   C. weren’t

(    )2. A. him    B. his    C. himself

(    )3. A. have    B. to have   C. had

(    )4. A. learned   B. has learned  C. learns

(    )5. A. important   B. importantly  C. importance

(    )6. A. times    B. time    C. times’

(    )7. A. a    B. an    C. the

(    )8. A. experienced  B. more experienced C. the most experienced

(    )9. A. However   B. Besides   C. Although

(    )10. A. out    B. in    C. of

(四)

In Zibo, Shandong, there lives ___1____ amazing 77-year-old woman named Li Xiurong. She is known as “Basketball Grandma” because she plays basketball every day. She can play basketball well ___2____ she started doing this in her sixties. Her love for basketball began because of her grandson. She wanted to play with him so she ___3____ to learn the game. Now, even though her grandson has grown up, Li ___4____ basketball for over ten years and finds it an important part of her life. Every day, she spends at least two hours ___5____ on the court in her community, and her skills ___6____ so great that they inspire(鼓舞) many young people. She always plays in her red sneakers(运动鞋) and says, “Basketball keeps ___7____ healthy and happy.” Her story shows us that age is just a number, and we ___8____ never give up on our passions. With her positive spirit, she teaches everyone that saying active is important for ___9____ physical and mental health. ___10____ active and inspiring old lady she is!

(    )1. A. a   B. an    C. the

(    )2. A. and   B. but    C. because

(    )3. A. decide  B. decides   C. decided