湖北荆州市监利市2025-2026学年度上学期期末 八年级英语试题

机密★启用前 2025-2026学年度上学期期末 八年级英语试题 (本试卷共8页，满分90分，考试时间100分钟) ★祝考试顺利★ ※ 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考试号填写在试卷和答题卡上。 2.选择题的作答：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。 写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域无效。 ※ 3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿 纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 3 笔试部分(90分) 承 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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Once upon a time,there lived a hard-working farmer.He had three sons who were strong and healthy,but all of them were very 1.They played every day and showed no interest in working2.The farmer 3 the future of his farmland very much. One day,he came up with a good 4.He called his sons together and said,"My dear boys,I have hidden some 5 gifts for you in our fields.You must go and 6 them by yourselves." After hearing this,the three boys 7 to the fields with excitement.One of them began from the east end,another started from the west end and the 8 chose to begin from the center.They worked for 9,turning over the soil (in every corner of the large field. However,after a long and tiring day,they had found 10 at all. Feeling tired and 11,they returned to their father.The farmer looked at their dirty clothes and the well-prepared field.Then he said 12,"Since you have got the land ready, why don't we plant some seeds(子)？” The sons were still thinking about 13 the gifts were,but they agreed and cared for the fields carefully.A few months later,the field was filled with plants.With a warm smile,the 八年级英语试卷第1页共8页 farmer said,"Look at this beautiful harvest ()my sons.This is the real 14 I wanted to give you.15 work is the key to getting what you want!"The young men finally understood their father's deep love. ( )1.A.shy B.lazy C.funny D.smart ( )2.A.in the park B.on the farm C.in the office D.in the factory ( )3.A.took over B.found out C.worried about D.reached for ( )4.A.idea B.dream C.hobby D.topic ( )5.A.scary B.strange C.different D.valuable )6.A.care about B.talk about C.search for D.fight against )7.A.ran B.drove C.climbed D.returned ( )8.A.first B.second C.third D.fourth )9.A.days B.years C.hours D.weeks ( )10.A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything ( )11.A.happy B.excited C.nervous D.disappointed ( )12.A.sadly B.easily C.quietly D.angrily )13.A.how B.when C.whose D.where )14.A.choice B.chance C.promise D.treasure ( )15.A.Hard B.Special C.Serious D.Interesting 二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读三篇短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相 符的最佳选项。 A In the future,flying cars will be everywhere.They can run on roads and fly in the sky.They use clean energy,so they won't pollute the air.Flying cars can avoid traffic accidents easily.We will spend less time on trips and enjoy a more efficient life. In the future,robot helpers will be very popular in our homes. They can clean rooms,cook nice food and even help with homework.They work all day without feeling tired.With robot helpers,people will have more free time to do fun things. 八年级英语试卷第2页共8页 ● L● In the future,smart wardrobes )will be very useful at home.They can keep our clothes clean and tidy.They can also choose the right clothes for us according to the weather.With a smart wardrobe,we don't need to spend much time picking clothes every morning. )16.What does the writer predict about flying cars in the future? A.They won't fly on roads. B.They will use more energy. C.They won't pollute the air. D.They'll be small and cheap. ()17.What will people probably do in their free time with the help of robots in the future? A.Clean rooms. B.Cook nice food. C.Help with homework. D.Watch interesting movies. ()18.How will smart wardrobes help us in the future according to the passage? A.Make clothes. B.Change our clothes. C.Wash and dry our clothes. D.Choose the right clothes. ()19.What will the future be like according to the passage? A.People won't work anymore. B.Every home will have three robots. C.There will be no traffic accidents. D.People will have more free time for fun. ( )20.Where does the passage probably come from? A.A story book. B.A travel guide. C.A science magazine. D.An art magazine. B 1Do you like cooking?Do you help your parents cook at home?Cooking is a useful skill and a fun activity for the whole family.Let's learn about how to cook and what cooking brings to us. 2Making food usually follows simple steps.You need to get ingredients ready first.Then wash them carefully and cut them into small pieces or slices.Next,cook them in a pan or a pot with some oil and salt.You can also add other seasonings like cinnamon and sugar to make the food more delicious.Finally,put the cooked food on a nice plate and enjoy it with your family around the table.It's easy to make simple dishes if you follow the steps and pay a little attention. 3Cooking gives us more than making delicious food.It's a great chance to show love to your family.When you spend time making a meal for them,they will feel warm and happy. 八年级英语试卷第3页共8页 4Cooking also helps you learn to be independent.You don't have to wait for others to make food,and you can make your favorite snacks whenever you want. 5What's more,cooking can be a good hobby.You can try new recipes online,test with different tastes,and share your tasty creations with friends. 6Cooking is not just about making something to eat.It is a skill,a hobby and a wonderful way to connect with the people you love. )21.How does the writer start the passage? A.By telling a story. B.By asking a question. C.By giving an example D.By introducing cooking. )22.How can we make food more delicious according to the passage? A.Add some oil and salt. B.Add cinnamon and sugar. C.Cut ingredients into pieces. D.Wash vegetables carefully. )23.What benefits of cooking does the passage mention(提及)？ DTo show love to our family.2 To learn to be independent. ③To save money.④To keep healthy..⑤To develop a hobby.. A.①②③ B.②③④ C.③④⑤ D.①②⑤ )24.What is the best tile for the passage? A.Steps for Cooking. B.Enjoying Cooking. C.Cooking for Parents. D.Benefits of Cooking. )25.What's the structure of the passage ①②③ 1 ① A (3 B C. ②③④⑤ D.②③④⑤ ④⑤⑥ ⑤ 2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar.Recently,China's Spring Festival Gala gets the idea of its logo ()from the horse. The logo looks like four horses running together.It has two kinds of traditional Chinese patterns-cloud patterns and thunder patterns ()These patterns have a history of over 3,000 years.In ancient times,people used them to show respect for nature.The four horses mean “moving forward together”. In Chinese culture,the horse is always special.Since the Qin and Han dynasties,people have drawn horses in paintings and made horse images on pottery ()People born in the Year of the Horse are believed to be energetic,honest and hard-working. Today,horse culture is getting a new life.Young people buy products with horse patterns. 八年级英语试卷第4页共8页 They also share horse-year videos on social media.You can even see horse patterns on traditional Chinese clothes.These patterns have nice meanings,like "good luck comes soon"and "success arrives at once".This mix of tradition and modern ways shows that ancient culture is still popular. The Year of Horse reminds us that.like the running horses.we should try our best to keep moving forward in life.As the saying goes,take the lead-we must be brave enough to face challenges and go for our dreams. ()26.Which might be the logo of 2026 Spring Festival according to the passage? 2 翠翠 A. B C. D. ( )27.What does the horse stand for in Chinese culture according to the passage? A.Nature and honesty. B.Strength and beauty. C.Honesty and success. D.Honour and friendship ( )28.What does the underlined phrase "take the lead"mean in Chinese? A.一马当先 B.龙马精神 C.马到成功 D.汗马功劳 ()29.What can we know about Chinese horse culture according to the passage? A.It only has two patterns. B.It's still popular in China. C.Young people love clothes with it.D.It has a history of hundreds of years ()30.What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A.The beauty of the new logo. B.The horse culture is ancient. C.The introduction of the horse D.Horse culture in the Year of the Horse. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯， 选项中有一项为多余选项。 Good communication is like a bridge that connects people's hearts.It helps us share ideas, solve problems and make friends easily.But what skills can help us communicate well with others?Here are some key tips. Be a good listener.Listening is the first step of good communication.You should respect their thoughts even if you don't really agree with them.31 Instead,focus on their words and show you care by nodding or saying“Isee”. Speak clearly and kindly.When you talk to people,use simple and clear words.32 A smile or a polite tone can make your words more friendly.No one likes to talk with a person who speaks too loudly or uses rude languages. 八年级英语试卷第5页共8页 33 Everyone has different ideas and feelings.Don't just think about your own ideas while listening.Put yourself in others'shoes,and you will know them better.This can help you avoid many misunderstandings. Use body language. 34 Your gestures and facial expressions can show your true feelings.For example,eye contact shows you are honest,and an open posture (means you are willing to talk. 35 Sometimes,keeping quiet is better than talking too much.Choose the right time to end your talk and let others have their turn.If you keep talking without giving others a chance,the conversation will be one-sided. Good communication is not hard to learn.Practice these skills,and you will become a great communicator soon. A.Try to understand others. B.Know when to stop talking. C.Don't cut in when others are speaking. D.Body language is as important as spoken words. E.A clear and kind voice can make your message easy to get. F.Good communication skills can help you make more friends. 三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）》 阅读短文，从方框中选出正确的词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整，每词 限用一次，每空限填一词。 amazing bring drink get easy health how like month quick Did you see a plant that grows very fast or an animal that sleeps all winter?The natural world has many 36 plants and animals with cool skills to live well.Let's get to know three of them. First is bamboo,one of the most useful plants on Earth.It grows very 37 some can grow almost one meter in one day!People use bamboo to make many things, 38 baskets,chairs and even houses.Pandas love bamboo too-they eat it every day to keep_39_· Next is the bear.In cold winter,food is not 40 to find.So bears sleep in caves for 41.This is called hibernation )They don't eat or 42 much during this time.When spring comes and the weather 43 warm,they wake up and look for food again. Last is the butterfly.It has a wonderful life change.It starts as a small caterpillar(毛毛虫)， 八年级英语试卷第6页共8页 then turns into a pupa.After some time,it breaks out as a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings. It can fly from flower to flower and 44joy to people. These plants and animals are so interesting.They show us 45 wonderful our natural world is. 四、读写结合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，用英语填空或回答问题，请注意每小题的词数要求。 Zhu Songchun is a famous Chinese scientist who worked hard on AI research.He was born in Hubei Province in 1968.As a child,he was always interested in new things and he had a great dream of becoming a scientist in his heart. In 1986,Zhu entered the University of Science and Technology of China.He worked hard and then went to Harvard University in the US for further study in 1991.There,he solved a difficult problem in computer that was hard for many American experts for over 20 years. After working in top US universities for many years,Zhu came back to China in 2020. Now he leads AI research at Peking University and helps build a new AI Center.He also creates fun new courses to teach young students about AI. Zhu is not just a great scientist but also a good teacher.He shows us that with hard work and love for science,we can achieve our goals.His story tells us that we should hold on to our dreams and use what we learn to make our country a better place in the future. 46.What was Zhu Songchun's great dream when he was young??(不超过5词，2分) His great dream was 47~49.Complete the timeline according to the passage n1968,he 47 in Hubei Province. In 2020,he 49 China. (2词，1分) (不超过5个词，1分) At Harvard University,he 48 Now,he leads AI research at that was hard for many American experts. Peking University and helps (不超过8个词，2分) build a new AI Center. 50.What do you think of Zhu Songchun?What can you learn from him?(结合自身实际，不超 过20词，3分) 八年级英语试卷第7页共8页 第二节书面表达（共1题，满分15分） Sl.时光流转，新序将启。值此马年将至之际，请以“A Better Me in the Year of the Hosc”为题，锚定奋进目标，譬画成长蓝图，简述躬身践行的具体路径。 How are you going work hard to be better in the face difficulties new year? What does the Year of the Horse mean to you? study plan hobbies,health new start 人 growth What do you want to do in the Year of the Horse? 写作要求： 1.按点写作，适当拓展； 2.立意正确，主题清晰； 3.结构完整，逻辑流畅； 4.语句通顺，详略得当； 蝉 5.语法正确，书写规范； 6.文中不得出现个人真实姓名或校名等信息。 7.词数：80词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 A Better Me in the Year of the Horse XPKXBXXXXXXXXBXXXXX How time flies!New Year is coming soon. 兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴兴 八年级英语试卷第8页共8页