期末测试卷（模拟练习）-2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语上册

新人教版八年级上册英语期末测试卷

考试时间：90分钟  总分：100分

一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Last week, our school 1 ______ a volunteer activity to help the old people in the community. All the students in Grade 8 were happy to take part in it.

On Saturday morning, we 2 ______ at the school gate at 8 o'clock. Then we walked to the community center together. When we got there, the old people 3 ______ us warmly. We did a lot of things for them. Some students cleaned the rooms and the windows. Some 4 ______ the old people wash their clothes. Others sang songs and danced for them. I 5 ______ stories to an old grandma. She told me she felt very lonely because her children worked in another city.

At noon, we shared lunch with the old people. The food 6 ______ by our parents. It was delicious. After lunch, we took photos with them. The old people thanked us again and again. They said it was a great day for them.

When we left, the sun 7 ______ brightly. On the way back to school, we talked about the activity happily. We all thought 8 ______ meaningful to help others. This activity not only made us happy, but also taught us to care for the old. We 9 ______ to take part in such activities more often in the future. As the saying goes, "Helping others is 10 ______ ourselves."

1.  A. holds  B. held  C. is held  D. was held
2.  A. met  B. meet  C. will meet  D. are meeting
3.  A. welcome  B. welcomed  C. welcomes  D. are welcoming
4.  A. help  B. helped  C. helps  D. are helping
5.  A. tell  B. told  C. am telling  D. will tell
6.  A. was cooked  B. cooked  C. is cooked  D. cooks
7.  A. shine  B. shines  C. shone  D. is shining
8.  A. it  B. this  C. that  D. one

9.  A. decide  B. decided  C. will decide  D. are deciding
10.  A. help  B. helps  C. helping  D. to help

二、阅读理解（共4篇，每篇4小题，每小题2分，满分32分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Space exploration has always been one of the most exciting things for humans. For thousands of years, people have looked up at the stars and wondered what is out there. In the past few decades, we have made great progress in this field.

In 1969, the American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. This was a big step for human space exploration. Since then, many countries have sent satellites and spaceships into space. These satellites help us learn more about the earth, the weather and even other planets.

Now, scientists are working hard to send humans to Mars. Mars is the closest planet to the earth in the solar system. It is said that Mars had water a long time ago. Some scientists think there might have been life on Mars in the past. Sending humans to Mars will help us answer many big questions about the universe.

However, space exploration is not easy. It costs a lot of money and it is very dangerous. But people never give up. We believe that one day, we will be able to travel to other planets and even live there.

11. Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

1. A Chinese astronaut.  B. Neil Armstrong.  C. A scientist.  D. A doctor.

12. What can satellites help us do?

A. Learn more about the earth and the weather.

B. Send humans to Mars.

C. Live on other planets.

D. Make space exploration easier.

13. Why do scientists want to send humans to Mars?

A. Because Mars is the biggest planet.

B. Because Mars is very close to the sun.

C. Because they want to find life on Mars.

D. Because they want to answer questions about the universe.

14. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The history of space exploration.

B. The first moon landing.

C. Plans to send humans to Mars.

D. The importance and difficulties of space exploration.

B

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our lives in many ways. From the smart phones in our hands to the robots in factories, AI is all around us. It has become an important part of modern society.

AI can help us do many things. For example, it can help doctors diagnose diseases more quickly and accurately. It can also help drivers park their cars more easily. Some AI programs can even write articles, compose music and paint pictures. They are just like creative artists.

But AI also has some disadvantages. One of the biggest problems is that it may take away people's jobs. Many workers in factories may lose their jobs because robots can do their work faster and better. Another problem is that AI may be used in the wrong way. For example, some bad people may use AI to make fake videos and cheat others.

We should use AI in a correct way. We should make good use of its advantages and avoid its disadvantages. In this way, AI can serve us better and make our lives better.

15. How is AI changing our lives?

A. It is making our lives harder.

B. It is changing our lives in many ways.

C. It is taking away all our jobs.

D. It is making fake videos.