期末测验A卷（广州专用）2025-2026学年沪教版英语八年级上册

2025学年第一学期学业质量发展阶段性训练

新沪教版八年级英语上册期末测验A卷（广州专用）

本试卷共17页，九大题，满分110分。考试用时100分钟。

注意事项：

1. 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名。

2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答案不能答在试卷上。

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4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

一、语法选择题（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Ancient Inventions and Modern Life

In human history, many great inventions have changed the way we live. Among them, the wheel is often called      1       most influential one. Its role is crucial as it makes transportation easier and helps develop trade between countries. Today, we still see wheels in cars, bikes and even 3D printers. This fact shows that good inventions never go out of style.

When we talk about inventions, we often have      2       questions about their creators. For example, who first designed paper? Did they know their creation would change the world? Some answers can be found in encyclopaedias, but      3       records are lost in history. That’s why historians keep researching ancient documents and artefacts.

Compared with ancient times, modern inventors have      4       tools to work with. They can use computers to design new products and test ideas quickly. However, the spirit of invention lies in finding solutions to problems and it remains the same. A student in India once created a pedal-powered washing machine because her family had no electricity. This invention is      5       simple than many high-tech ones, but it helps people in need.

We      6       learned a lot from past inventions. The movable type invented by Bi Sheng allowed books to be printed in large numbers, which spread knowledge faster. Now, e-books and online libraries make reading more convenient, but they are based on the same

idea. This idea is sharing information with      7      .

If you pay attention to daily life, you      8       find many opportunities to invent. Maybe your backpack is too heavy, or your desk lamp is not bright enough. These small problems could lead to great inventions. Remember, every inventor starts with a question: “How can I make this better?”

Last month, our class visited a science museum. We saw models of the first steam engine and the earliest computers. The guide told us that the first computers      9       as big as rooms, but now they can fit in our pockets. This shows that inventions always develop with time.

Whether it’s an ancient tool or a modern device, every invention tells a story of human wisdom.      10       we respect and learn from these creations, we can continue to make the world a better place.

1. A. a  B. an  C. the  D. /

2. A. some  B. any  C. few  D. little

3. A. somebody  B. anybody  C. nobody  D. some

4. A. good  B. better  C. best  D. well

5. A. much  B. so  C. very  D. more

6. A. have  B. has  C. had  D. will have

7. A. other  B. others  C. the other  D. another

8. A. must  B. should  C. can  D. need

9. A. are  B. were  C. is  D. was

10. A. If  B. Though  C. Because  D. While

 

二、完形填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Keeping a Pet Hamster

Last term, my parents agreed to let me keep a pet. After thinking carefully, I decided to      11       a hamster instead of a dog or a cat. Hamsters are small and easy to take care of, which is perfect for a student like me.

When I first brought my hamster home, I was      12       but nervous. I named him Nibble because he loved nibbling on sunflower seeds. At first, I didn’t know how to feed him

properly. I asked my teacher for advice, and she told me that hamsters need fresh food and clean water every day. She also reminded me to give him enough      13      . Hamsters have a natural habit of running and playing in their cages, so sufficient room is necessary for their well-being.

I bought a cage with a wheel and some toys for Nibble. Every evening, I would sit by his cage and watch him run on the wheel. He would look at me with his small black eyes, as if he was saying hello. Sometimes, he would stop and let me stroke his soft fur. It took time for Nibble to get used to me, but soon he became friendly and would climb onto my hand when I opened the cage.

Taking care of Nibble taught me a lot about responsibility. I had to remember to clean his cage every weekend and buy his favourite seeds when they ran out. Once, I forgot to close the cage door properly, and Nibble ran out. I searched everywhere in the house and finally found him under the sofa. I felt so worried that I promised myself to be more      14       in the future.

Nibble also brought a lot of joy to my family. My little sister would often come to watch him play, and she learned to be gentle      15       small animals. On weekends, we would take turns feeding Nibble and cleaning his cage. It became a fun family activity that brought us closer together.

However, keeping a hamster is not always easy. Once, Nibble got sick and refused to eat. I was very worried and took him to a vet. The vet checked him      16       and told me that Nibble had a cold. He gave me some medicine and told me to keep the cage warm. I followed the vet’s advice carefully, and after a few days, Nibble was back to his usual self.

Through this experience, I learned that pets need not only food and water but also love and care. They depend on us for their well-being, and in return, they give us unconditional love. Nibble may be a small animal, but he has taught me important life lessons. He has made me more patient and      17       , and I have learned to put someone else’s needs before my own.

Now, Nibble has been part of my family for six months. He is more than just a pet. He is also my friend. Every time I come home from school, he greets me by running around his cage. Seeing him happy makes me happy too. I know that keeping a pet is a long-term commitment,