山东德州市庆云县2025-2026学年第一学期八年级英语期末质量检测试题(1)

八年级英语答题卡 姓 名 _________________ 准考证号_________________ 班 级_________________ 缺考 违纪 注意事项 1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，并认真在规定位置贴好条形码。 2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用 0.5毫米及以上黑色字迹的签字笔书写，要求字体工整，笔迹清楚。 3.严格按照题号在相应的答题区域内作答，超出答题 区域书写的答案无效； 4.保持卡面清洁，不装订，不要折叠，不要破损。 填涂样例 正确填涂 错误填涂 条形码粘贴区(居中) 一、听力部分 单选题（每题1分，计20分） 1 abc 2 abc 3 abc 4 abc 5 abc 6 abc 7 abc 8 abc 9 abc 10 abc 11 abc 12 abc 13 abc 14 abc 15 abc 16 abc 17 abc 18 abc 19 abc 20 abc 听填信息（每题2分，计10分） 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 二、阅读理解（每题2.5分，计50分） 26 abcd 27 abcd 28 abcd 29 abcd 30 abcd 31 abcd 32 abcd 33 abcd 34 abcd 35 abcd 36 abcd 37 abcd 38 abcd 39 abcd 40 abcd 41 abcd 42 abcd 43 abcd 44 abcd 45 abcd 三、还原短文（每题2分，计10分） 46 abcdef 47 abcdef 48 abcdef 49 abcdef 50 abcdef 四、综合填空（每题1分, 计10分） 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 五、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题2分，计20分） （一）61. 62. 63. 64. ________________________________________________________________ 65. ________________________________________________________________ （二）66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 6、 书面表达（计20分） 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效 第 1 页 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $八年级英语听力测试现在开始。第一题录音中有五个句子，每个句子听两遍，然后从每小题abc中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。One, you . have a . new haircut. IT looks great. You have a new haircut. IT looks great. Two. have you ever . heard? Six, Caroline? Have you ever heard . six kind? Three. what can rules . help us to do? What can rules help us to do? Four, there are two books here, which one do you like? There are two books here. Which one do you like? Science, how often do you go shopping? How often do you go shopping? 第二题录音中有三个句子，每个句子对应一幅图片，每个句子听两遍，然后选择与句子内容相对应的图片。Six polite is friends were planning to ride the roller coast on the weekend. Poland his friends were planning to ride the roller coaster on the weekend. Seven, the dark smoke from the volcano spread across the sky like a heavy cloud. The dark smoke from the volcano spread across the sky like a heavy cloud. Aid am I received a new artificial ARM, which can help perham things easily. Emd received a new artificial alarm, which can help her hold things easily. 第三题录音中有五组对话，听对话两遍后从每小题abc中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。Nine. what shall . we do, Linda? Since there are no tickets for the movie, why not go to the beach? I think it's more interesting. maybe, but I prefer to go shopping with my mother. What shall we do, Linda? Since there are no tickets for the movie, why not go to the beach? I think it's more interesting. maybe, but I prefer to go shopping with my mother. Question, what did land a games doing? Then, oh. Lucy, long time. no. See, how about your vacation? It's amazing to see my family. I've been back in the U. K. For three days, but IT feels like a century. Why don't you like Christmas? I really . love Christmas and delicious food. However, i've had some digital problems there. Oh, Lucy, long time. no. See, how about your vacation? It's amazing to see my family. I've been back in the U. K. For three days, but IT feels like a century. Why don't you like Christmas? I really . love Christmas and delicious food. However, i've had some digital problems there. Question, what problems did Lucy . come across? Eleven. do you know who teaches margie . at home? Her teacher is a machine. It's right next to her . bedroom that's so different from our school . yeah and lessons are shown on screen. Do you know who teaches margie at home? Her teacher is a machine. It's right next to her . bedroom that's so different from our school . yeah and lessons are shown on screen. Question. who teaches . margin? Twelve. why do the sky turn completely dark in the story? The volcano erupted and smoke, and I spend over the land like a flat that . must have been terrifying. Yes, people couldn't see anything, and we're crying in the dark. Why do the sky turn completely dark in the story? The volcano erupted and smoke, and I spend over the land like a flat that . must have been terrifying. Yes, people couldn't see anything, and we're crying in the dark. Question, what cause this guy to turn dart during the disaster? Thirteen. we know curiosity helps make new discoveries, but some people think that makes us avoid risks or even give up easily when facing difficulties. What do . you think? Not at all. Actually, he can drive people towards certain goals. Just look at jack. Hang his curiosity, let them to study the world for years. We know curiosity helps make new discoveries, but some people think that makes us avoid risks or even give up easily when facing difficulties. What do you think? Not at all. Actually. curiosity can drive people towards certain goals. Just look at jane. Hang his curiosity, let him to study the world for years. Question, what can curiosity drive people to do according to the conversation? 第四题录音中有一段短文，听短文两遍后从每小题abc中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。I'm Jenny. I had a birthday party at my home. Let's sunday. I invited my classmates to the party. The party began at nine o'clock on sunday morning. All my classmates were not late. I was very happy. We ate some western food. IT was very nice. Some of my classmates brought their own food. They share their food with us because they're very friendly. We also played games. IT was very interesting. Oh, my classmates were very happy. I danced with my best friends, and all my classmates stands very well. They sing a song, happy birthday to me, and then they gave me a lot of presence. I was very thankful all of us had a good time on that day. I'm Jenny. I had a birthday party at my home last sunday. I invited my classmates to the party. The party began at nine o'clock on sunday morning. All my classmates were not late. I was very happy. We ate some western food. IT was very nice. Some of my classmates brought their own food. They share their food with us because they are very friendly. We also played games. IT was very interesting. All my classmates were very happy. I danced with my best friends and all my classmates danced very well. They sing a song, happy birthday to me, and then they gave me a lot of presence. I was very thankful all of us had a good time on that day. 第五题录音中有3小段独白，听独白两遍后，根据独白内容将信息配对。eighteen. Good afternoon. I'm mike. I live in on week. Our government is making great efforts to develop Better public services. For example, we have found more parks and library. Also, the pollution from traffic is reduced a lot. Good afternoon. I'm mike. I live in on week. Our government is making great efforts to develop Better public services. For example, we have built more parks and libraries. Also, the pollution from traffic is reduced a lot. Nineteen, hello, my name is lisa. I'm from london in england, we always have afternoon tea, but it's different from t in china, we often drink IT with milk, and we also eat many other things. Fish and chips with fingers . is so great. Hello, my name is lisa. I'm from london in england. We always have afternoon tea, but it's different from tea in china. We often drink IT with milk, and we also eat many other things. Fish and chips with fingers is so great. Twenty, hi, my name is tom. I'm from washington, D. C. It's a good place to visit in may. Here are many beautiful sites. I'm sure you will like them, and you can also come in winter, because there is also a lot of snow in winter. Hi, my name is tom. I'm from washington, D. C. It's a good place to visit in may. Here are many beautiful sites. I am sure you will like them, and you can also come in winter, because there is also a lot of snow and winter. 第六题，听力填表，共五小题，录音播放前，你有20秒钟的读题时间。Hello, everyone, let's listen to gina talking about the terrible storm last night. Last night, a terrible storm, Peter town. When IT started, I was reading in the living room. My sister was playing the piano in her bedroom. My father was watching T. V. In the living room with me and my mother was cooking in the kitchen. The storm lasted for two hours. After one hour, IT rained lightly and the wind die down. When we went outside the next morning, we saw fAllen trees and broken windows everywhere. Our family went out to help clean up the neighborhood, were happy to be safe together after the storm. Last night, a terrible storm hit our town. When IT started, I was reading in the living room. My sister was playing the piano in her bedroom. My father was watching T. V. In the living room with me and my mother was cooking in the kitchen. The storm lasted for two hours. After one hour, IT rained lately in the wind died down when we went outside. The next morning, we saw fAllen trees and broken windows everywhere. Our family went out to help clean up the neighboring hood. We were happy to be safe together . after the storm. 请做其他题目。 八年级英语试题 温蟹提示： 2026.02 本试题共六道大题，分选择题和非选择题两种题型；选择题计80分，非选择题计60分；斌 卷总分140分。考试时间100分钟。 一、听力部分（共25小题，1-20小题，每小题1分；21-25小题，每小题2分，计30分：每 小题约有8秒钟的答题时间) (一)录音中有五个句子，每个句子听两遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做出 适当反应的答语。（5分) 1.A.It doesn't matter. B.Good idea. C.Thank you. 2.A.Yes,I have. B.Not at all. C.I read it last year. 3.A.Wash clothes. B.Keep us safe. C.Do our homework. 4.A.Both. B.It's beautiful. C.My pleasure. 5.A.Metoo. B.I got there by bus. C.Twice a week. (二)录音中有三个句子，每个句子对应一幅图片，每个句子听两遍，然后选择与句子内容相对 应的图片。（3分)》 B 6. 7. 8. (三)录音中有五组对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答 策。(5分) 9.What did Linda suggest doing? A.Going to the cinema. B.Going to the beach. C.Going shopping. 10.What problems did Lucy come across? A.She couldn't find her family. B.She didn't like Christmas food. C.She had some digital problems. 11.Who teaches Margie? A.A machine. B.Aperson. C.Her mother. 12.What caused the sky to turn dark during the disaster? 第1页共12页 A.A huge storm cloud. B.A total solar eclipse.C.Smoke and ash from the volcano. 13.What can curiosity drive people to do according to the conversation? A.To give up easily when facing difficulties. B.To work towards specific goals. C.To avoid taking any risks. (四)录音中有一段长对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确 答案。(4分) 14.When did Jenny have the party? A.At 8 am on Sunday.B.At 9 am on Sunday. C.At 9 am on Saturday. 15.Who were invited to the party? A.Jenny B.Jenny's family C.Jenny's classmates 16.Why did Jenny's classmates bring their own food? A.Because they like eating.B.Because they are not happy.C.Because they are very friendly. 17.What did Jenny feel? A.Tired and unhappy.B.Boring and upset. C.Happy and thankful. (五)录音中有三小段独白，听独白两遍后，根据独白内容，将信息配对。(3分) 18.Mike A.It is a good time to visit my hometown in May or in winter. 19.Lisa B.My hometown has better public services and less pollution. 20.Tom C.We enjoy afternoon tea with milk and eat fish and chips with fingers. (六)听力填表。（共5小题；录音播放前你有20秒钟的读题时间）(10分) 录音中有一篇短文，是Gia经历一场暴风雨的故事。听短文两遍后，请你根据表格内容提 示，记录相关信息，完成表格（每空不多于两词）。 A terrible storm When Last (21) *Gina:reading in the (22) What they were doing Gina's sister:playing the piano in her bedroom *Gina's father:watching TV in the living room Gina's mother:cooking in the kitchen How long After (23) hour(s),it rained lightly and the wind died down. After the storm *There were fallen trees and (24) everywhere. *The family went out to help clean up. Feeling They were happy to be(25) together. 第2页共12页 二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，计50分） A Daddy,look up at the sky! What are those?They look like No,they are all clouds.Let's do an experiment(实睑)to rabbits.Or are they flowers? make our own cloud! Or trees? lid A wide glass jar with a lid match ☆Very hot water Materials jar ☆Some ice ☆A match Very important!Only parents deal with matches!!! 1.Turn the lid upside down and fill it with ice. 2.Fill the jar about 1.5 cm with very hot water. Steps 3.Ask your parent to light a match.Then blow out the match just above the jar. Hold the smoking stick inside to make smoke from the match fill the jar. 4.Quickly put the lid with ice on the jar.Cover the jar completely. 5.Let the cloud form for a few minutes.Then take the lid off and meet the cloud! Result Areal cloud comes up.But it is not round and it disappears soon. 26.What is the purpose of the experiment? A.To make a cloud. B.To fill the jar with ice. C.To turn down the lid upside down. D.To learn to light a match. 27.Why can only parents deal with matches? A.The match is expensive. B.The boy doesn't like the match. C.Lighting a match is dangerous for children. D.The boy can't blow out the match. 第3页共12页 28.Which are needed in the experiment? A.Some ice and very hot water. B.A match and some paper. C.A wide glass and cold water. D.Ajar without lid. 29.What's the right order of "making a cloud"in the passage? 1 ② ④ ⑤色 A.⑤①④②③B.⑤①②④③ C.③④①②⑤D.④③①⑤② 30.Which of the following is TRUE about the result of the experiment? A.Areal cloud doesn't come up. B.The cloud they made isn't round. C.The cloud they made lasts for long.D.Areal cloud need some materials. B School Library Notice Board New Books Arrival! We have just received some new English books.Come and borrow your favorite! -Story Books for Teens:The Adventures of Tom Sowyer,Oliver Twist Science Fiction The Martian.Ender's Gae -English Grammar Practice:English Grammar in Use (Elementary) Borr owing Rules: 1.Students can borrow up to 3 books at a time. 2.The borrowing period is 2 weeks.You can renew (for another week if needed. 3.Please keep the books clean and do not write or draw in them. 4.Lost or damaged books must be paid for. Opening Hours: Monday-Friday:8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday:9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sunday:Closed Reading Corner: 第4页共12页 A new reading corner has been set up on the second floor.It's a quiet place with comfortable chairs.You can read newspapers,magazines,or your borrowed books there. Free Wi-Fi is available For more information,please ask the librarian Ms.Lee or call 8866-7755. 31.Which book can a student borrow if they are interested in science fiction? A.Oliver Twist B.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer C.English Grammar in Use D.Ender's Game 32.How many books can a student borrow at most at one time? A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five. 33.If you borrow a book on Monday,March 3rd,when is the latest day you can return it without renewing？ A.March 10th B.March 17th. C.March 20th. D.March 24th. 34.When can you go to the library? A.At 9:00 a.m.on Wednesday. B.At 6:00 p.m.on Friday. C.At 8:00 a.m.on Saturday. D.At 2:00 p.m.on Sunday. 35.Which student is following the library rules correctly? A.Emma writes notes in the margin of English Grammar in Use to help her study. B.Tom leaves his lunch bag on a chair in the reading corner to save a seat. C.Lily reads a magazine in the reading corner and uses Wi-Fi to look up word meanings. D.Jack keeps a borrowed book for four weeks without telling the librarian. C In small villages,people often say hello to their neighbors in stores,on the streets,or outside their homes.But in cities,many people don't greet their neighbors,even when they are standing in line at a supermarket.A study shows that greeting neighbors,especially up to six people a day, is really good for you. The study found that greeting others can make you happy.The magic number is six.When you greet up to six people,your happiness score(幸福指数)goes up.After that,the score shows no further rise.More than 4,000 people took part in the research.It tested (people's social 第5页共12页 happiness,physical happiness,community happiness and more.People who greeted six neighbors had a high happiness score.But those who didn't greet anyone had a low happiness score. You may think that saying hello is only about social happiness,but that's not true.Regular (经常的)g'eetings also improve your physical and community happiness._▲If you feel your community is safe,it's more possible for you to talk to people.Walking around your community can make you feel better physically. Dan Witters,the leader of the study,said,"We don't mean that you should know the person well.Just stop and talk to them.The more people you greet,the more chances you have to start a conversation.” Remember,saying hello often is a good way to improve your own happiness. 36.How does the writer start the topic? A.By telling a story. B.By showing study results. C.By asking a question. D.By introducing different acts. 37.Which of the following shows the change in happiness score after people greet neighbors? A B. C D 012345678901234567890123456789 0123456789 38.Which sentence can we put in in Paragraph 3? A.That's because all of these are connected. B.It's best to greet your neighbors in the morning. C.Different neighbors can greet you in different ways. D.The reason is that they have nothing to do with each other. 39.What can we learn from Dan Witters'words? A.The more people you know,the happier you are. B.Saying hello may help people start a conversation. C.Nothing improves happiness more than conversations. D.Knowing people is very important befor'e greeting them. 40.What is the main idea of the text? A.The differences between village life and city life. B.The importance of knowing neighbors well in cities. 第6页共12页 C.The good points of greeting neighbors in our daily life. D.The useful way to help people get to know neighbors. D On a peaceful farm in ancient Greece lived a kind miller(磨坊主) named Agathon and his son Tebelis,who was known across the land as the laziest(最懒的)boy for sleeping all day long. One morning,Agathon said,"Son,I must visit a friend.Watch the mill and keep the cow turning the stone." Tebelis answered sleepily,"Yes,Father,"The cow that turned the millstone soon grew tired and stopped."Well,"Tebelis smiled,"I suppose that's enough work for one day."He lay down and fell asleep. Suddenly,someone woke him,“You there,boy！” Tebelis opened his eyes,“Who are you,,sir?” “I am Alexander,King of Greece..y men need flour(面粉).You must mill this grain(谷物) by next week."There were so many baskets that the ground became a sea of grain. Tebelis cried,"But our cow is ill!It's impossible!" The king answered,“You will find a way.” When Agathon returned,he told his father everything."Father,what can we do?" Agathon encouraged his son."We must not give up.Let's work together." But it was backbreaking work.They pushed the heavy millstone till late at night.Tebelis's arms hurt,and he felt tired.Still,they only finished one basket. That night,Tebelis dreamed of a rushing river pushing upon his hand.He woke up and ran to his father. "Father,we can use water to turn the millstone.We can build a watermill."Agathon was not sure but said,“I will help you..” Together,they cut trees,built a large wheel ()and set it up in the water.With the millstone fixed,they watched as the water began to turn the wheel.Nothing happened at first Then,slowly,the millstone began to turn.It turned faster and faster.Tebelis jumped with joy."It works.” In just a few days,all the king's flour was ready.When the men returned,they were amazed.King Alexander himself came to see the invention. "They call you Tebelis,"the king said,"but that name no longer fits.I have a new name for you:Nestor,the wise one.'Nestor smiled. 41.Why did Tebelis think it was an impossible task at first? A.Because the cow was ill and there was too much grain. 第7页共12页 B.Because his father told him not to help the king. C.Because he was too sleepy to understand the king. D.Because he didn't know how to use the mill. 42.What does the underlined word "backbreaking"in Paragraph 11 mean? A.Very enjoyable. B.Quite simple. C.Rather difficult. D.Too important. 43.Which of the following shows the right order of the things that happened? a.Tebelis dreamed of a river.b.The king asked for flour. c.The watermill was built.d.Tebelis had a new name. A.a-b-d-c B.b-a-c-d C.a-c-b-d D.b-d-a-c 44.How did Tebelis's feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story? A.From angry to relaxed. B.From helpless to proud. C.From worried to peaceful. D.From curious to cheerful. 45.What can you infer(推断)about the name“Tebelis'”? A.It was a name given to him by the king. B.It was a common name for millers'sons. C.It predicted his future as a wise inventor. D.It matched his character at the start of the story. 三、短文还原（共5空，每小题2分，计10分）》 阅读短文，从短文下面方框中的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接 自然。 In today's world,technology plays a big role in our everyday lives,especially in education. More and more schools are using smart classrooms to make learning interesting.What are smart classrooms actually like?(46) Let's explore. Smart classrooms use interactive（交互式的)whiteboards instead of old blackboards. (47) The tools help teacher's show lessons in fun and exciting ways. Smart classrooms have special technology tools for learning subjects like robotics,coding )and AI.For example,students can program robots to perform tasks like picking up things and sorting items.(48) These activities help students solve problems creatively while enjoying interactive learning. (49) Virtual(虚拟的)classr ooms and discussion boards make it easy for students to share ideas,discuss projects,and get help from teachers,no matter where they are. 第8页共12页 This teamwork helps students learn important skills like communication and problem-solving. They are useful in school and future jobs.(50) By mixing technology with traditional teaching,they help students develop important skills for a changing world. A.We don't need to carry heavy books. B.They can also practise speaking with AI helpers. C.Smart classrooms open doors to a brighter learning future. D.Teachers can show videos and organize games on touchscreen boards. E.In smart classrooms,students work together easily using technology. F.How do they change education? 四、综合填空（共10空，每空1分，计10分) 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从下面方框内所给11个单词中选择10个意义相符的词， 必要时进行词形变化，填入空白处。 one, unhappy,in,keep,idea,be,decide,joy,she,big,watch Lily loved watching birds.She would sit in her garden for hours to watch the birds in the trees. However,there was a problem:The birds looked small from where Lily was sitting.Lily wanted to see them more closely and she (51) to find a way. Lily remembered that her grandpa often used a magnifying glass（放大镜)to read newspapers.She thought it might help make the birds look (52) However,when she looked thr ough the magnifying glass,everything looked so blurry ) Then Lily had another (53) .She made a pair of binoculars(望远镜)using two cardboard tubes ()Looking through them,Lily was (54) The birds were still too far away. Lily didn't give up.She thought and thought...and then she had a great idea!What if she could bring the birds closer to (55) ? Lily planned to make a simple bird feeder by herself and soon she had a good design in her mind.She applied some cream on a tube and then rolled it in the bird food,so the surface of the tube (56) full of bird food.She tied a fishing line to one end of the tube and hung it (57) a tree in the garden.Then the bird feeder was finished. Lily sat quietly and waited.Her heart was filled with (58) as one bird came to visit her bird feeder.Then,another bird also arrived.Soon,lots of birds came to Lily's bird feeder 第9页共12页 to eat the delicious bird food.Lily (59) her bird friends close in the garden. Lily's story teaches us a lesson:as long as we (60) trying,we can solve our problems and have lots of fun along the way,just like Lily did. 五、阅读表达（共10小题，每小题2分，计20分） 阅读短文，根据题目要求完成各小题。 A A group of young friends loved to go fishing in a calm little lake. They often spent whole afternoons there,laughing and enjoying the quiet water.But they were always surprised to see an old fisherman sitting by the nearby river,where the water moved fast and made loud noises. The young people thought the old man was a little silly."How can anyone catch fish in such wild water?"they said to each other.They were sure he would give up soon.But week after week,the fisherman kept coming back. One sunny afternoon,one of the boys walked over to the old man."Why do you fish here?" he asked."The water is too quick.There can't be any fish!"The fisherman didn't answer.Instead, he picked up his basket and turned it over.Out fell several large,fat fish,still jumping on the grass. The young man couldn't believe his eyes."How did you catch such big fish here?"he asked. The old man smiled kindly."Small fish are fine in the lake-there's just enough oxygen for them.But big fish need more.They swim where the water moves fast,because big waves bring more oxygen.Most people think fish prefer calm water,but that's not always true."He paused, then added,"Strong waves may look difficult for fish,but they actually help them grow bigger and stronger.Sometimes,what seems hard can be what helps us most." The young man listened quietly.He realized the old fisherman was not just talking about fish-he was talking about life.That day,the young man learned something he would never forget: 61.What did the young friends think of the old fisherman at first? 62.Why were the big fish in the fast river,not the calm lake? 63.Complete the story:What did the young man learn?(At least 10 words) 64.Give a title to this story. 第10页共12页 65.Share an experience that a challenge helped you become better.(Within 20 words) B Helping Hippos In Africa,hippos live in the rivers.One day,Karen walked along a river.She counted the hippos.There were not as many hippos as there had been.It hadn't rained for a long time.Now there was a bad drought and the river was drying up. The animals that lived near this river had now water or grass.Many of them were dying. People were trying to help other animals.But no one was helping the hippos.The hippos were starving.They were coming out of the river to look for food.There was nothing for them to eat. Helping the Hippos Karen put food in the river.Then,she waited.Hippos are not used to being fed by people. She didn't know what they would do.The hippos,however,were so hungry that they ate the food. Karen made waterholes,but the river dried up more.So,hippo families had to share one waterhole.Sharing was a problem. Fighting Hippos The hippo families were not good at sharing.The big bulls(雄性河马)began to fight with each other.A hippo was killed in the fight.Karen needed to do something.She wrote letters to people asking for help.Many people sent money to her.Karen had enough money to build a dam(提坝).Now,the hippos had their own space.. Learning About Hippos Karen has watched and taken care of hippos for many years.She knows a lot about them.It is strange,but hippos like licking()crocodiles.She has seen hippos pulling prey()off crocodiles,too.Sometimes Karen takes people to see the hippos.She tells them that if a hippo charges,they must run fast and climb a tree! Hippos Are Important Hippos can be very dangerous,but they are important.Their big bodies make tracks on land. The tracks help other animals to find the waterholes.Hippos keep the grass short.This helps to make a fire break.Hippos need the rivers.And,the world needs hippos. 66.Why were the hippos in danger at the beginning of the story? 第11页共12页 67.List two things that Karen do to help the hippos? 68.Do you think it was right for Karen to help the hippos?Why?(about 20words) 69.If Karen didn't help the hippos,what would happen? 70.What can we learn from Karen's story about protecting animals in our own community? (about 30words) 六、书面表达（共1题，计20分） 分享是连接人与人之间的桥梁。学校校刊英语专栏正在开展以“Myex邓erience of shar'ing” 为主题的征文活动，请根据以下相关信息，选择或自定分享的事物，用英语写一篇短文，向专栏 投稿。 Things to share My experience of sharing: *Joy/happiness What did you share?(when/with whom... *Ways of learning What have you learnt from the experience? *Food *. 要求： 1。语言通顺，要点齐全，意思连贯，内容积极向上，条理清楚，书写规范： 2.文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称： 3.80-100词。 第12页共12页 八年级期末测试答案 一、听力部分（共25题，1-20题，每题1分；21-25题，每题2分，总计分30分） 1-5：CABAC 6-10：CABBC 11-15：ACBBC 16-20：CCBCA 21.night 22.living room. 23.one 24. broken windows 25.safe 二、阅读理解（共20题，每题2. 5分，计50分） 26-30 ACABB 31-35 DBBAC 36-40：DBABC 41-45：ACBBD 三、短文还原（共5题，每题2分，计10分） 46-50：FDBEC 四、语言知识运用 (共 10 空，每空1分，共计 10 分) 51.decided 52. bigger 53.idea 54. unhappy 55. her 56. was 57. in 58. joy 59. could watch 60. keep 五、阅读表达 A篇: 61. They thought he was silly because they believed there was no fish in the fast, noisy river. 62. Because big fish need more oxygen, and fast-moving water brings more oxygen than calm water. 63. Challenges don’t always hold us back. Instead, they help us to grow stronger. 64. A Surprising Lesson from a Wise Fisherman. 65. Last term, I failed a math test. I felt sad but studied harder. Now I get higher scores. (虽与答案表达方式不同，但与所给参考答案意思一致或答案合理，无语言错误，也可酌情给分。) B篇: 66. Because there was a bad drought. 67. ①Karen put food in the river.②Karen made waterholes.③She wrote letters to people asking for help. ④She built a dam.（任意两条） 68. Yes, I think it was right. Hippos are important to the environment, and they were suffering because of the drought. Helping them shows care for nature. 69. Maybe the hippos would be fewer and fewer, even dying out. 70. We can learn that one person can make a difference. If we see animals in trouble, we should take action—like raising awareness, helping directly, or working with others to protect them. (虽与答案表达方式不同，但与所给参考答案意思一致或答案合理，无语言错误，也可酌情给分。) 六、书面表达 (共2小题，计25分) Last summer, I worked hard for weeks to prepare for a school science competition. In the end, my efforts paid off — I won first prize! I felt truly excited and couldn’t wait to share the news with my best friend. When I told her the result, she jumped for joy and said, “Congratulations! I knew you could do it! I’m so proud of you!” Her words made me feel like my happiness doubled. From this experience, I have got a better understanding of what sharing means and what friendship is about. By sharing the joy of success with my friend, I made my victory special and our friendship close. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 八年级期末英语听力测试 1． 听力部分（共25小题，1-20小题，每小题1分；21-25小题，每小题2分，总计分30分； 每小题约有8秒钟的答题时间） （一）录音中有五个句子，每个句子听两遍，然后从每小题 A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。（5 分） 1. You have a new haircut. It looks great! 2. Have you ever heard Six-chi lane? 3. What can rules help us to do? 4. There are two books here. Which one do you like? 5. How often do you go shopping? （二）录音中有三个句子，每个句子对应一幅图片，每个句子听两遍，然后选择与句子内容相对应的图片。（3 分） 6. Paul and his friends were planning to ride the roller coaster on the weekend. 7. The dark smoke from the volcano spread across the sky like a heavy cloud. 8. Emma received a new artificial arm which can help her hold things easily. （三）录音中有五组对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题 A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。（5 分） 9. A: What shall we do, Linda? B: Since there are no tickets for the movie. Why not go to the beach? I think it’s more interesting. A: Maybe. But I prefer to go shopping with my mother. Question: What did Linda suggest doing? 10. A: Oh, Lucy, long time no see! How about your vacation? B: It’s amazing to see my family. I've been back in the UK for three days, but it feels like a century! A: Why? Don’t you like Christmas? B: I really love Christmas and the delicious food. However, I’ve had some digital problems here. Question: What problems did Lucy come across? 11. A: Do you know who teaches Margie at home? B: Her teacher is a machine. It’s right next to her bedroom. A: That’s so different from our school! B: Yeah, and the lessons are shown on a screen. Question: Who teaches Margie? 12 A: Why did the sky turn completely dark in the story? B: The volcano erupted, and smoke and ash spread over the land like a flood. A: That must have been terrifying. B: Yes, people couldn’t see anything and were crying in the dark. Question: What caused the sky to turn dark during the disaster? 13. A: We know curiosity helps make new discoveries, but some people think it makes us avoid risks or even give up easily when facing difficulties. What do you think? B: Not at all! Actually, curiosity can drive people towards certain goals. Just look at Zhang Heng—his curiosity led him to study the world for years. Question: What can curiosity drive people to do according to the conversation? （四）录音中有一段长对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。（4分） I’ m Jenny. I had a birthday party at my home last Sunday. I invited my classmates to the party. The party began at 9 o’clock on Sunday morning. All my classmates were not late. I was very happy. We ate some western food. It was very nice. Some of my classmates brought their own food. They shared their food with us, because they are very friendly. We also played games. It was very interesting. All my classmates were very happy. I danced with my best friends. And all my classmates danced very well! They sang a song, “ Happy Birthday” to me. And then they gave me, a lot of presents. I was very thankful. All of us had a good time on that day! （五）录音中有三小段独白，听独白两遍后，根据独白内容，将信息配对。（3分） 18. Good afternoon, I’m Mike. I live in Alnwick. Our government is making great efforts to develop better public services. For example, we have built more parks and libraries. Also, the pollution from traffic is reduced a lot. 19. Hello, my name is Lisa. I’m from London. In England, we always have afternoon tea, but it’s different from tea in China. We often drink it with milk and we also eat many other things. Fish and chips with fingers is so great. 20. Hi, my name is Tom. I’m from Washington DC. It’s a good place to visit in May. Here are many beautiful sights. I am sure you will like them and you can also come in winter because there is also a lot of snow in winter. （六）听力填表。(共5小题;录音播放前你有20秒钟的读题时间)(10分) Narrator: Hello, everyone. Let’s listen to Gina talking about the terrible storm last night. Gina: Last night, a terrible storm hit our town. When it started, I was reading in the living room. My sister was playing the piano in her bedroom. My father was watching TV in the living room with me, and my mother was cooking in the kitchen. The storm lasted for two hours. After one hour, it rained lightly and the wind died down. When we went outside the next morning, we saw fallen trees and broken windows everywhere. Our family went out to help clean up the neighborhood. We were happy to be safe together after the storm. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $八年级英语答题卡 64. 姓 名 注意事项 答避整，考坐先粥白己的划名、准考延号增写清楚 填涂样例 65. 性考证号 并认直在援定位灯条形码】 2选米遇必须使用3馅第轨旅：非选择严必须使用 正确填涂 条形码粘贴区（居中） 身 Q.5燕米及以上制色字染的签字第书写，要求字体 (二)66. 工整。笔迹消楚。 3严格按服题号在相空的养愿以域内作答，超出答愿 错误填涂 缺考☐违纪☐ 不不程折不。 67. ●)0 一、听力部分 68. 单选题（每题1分，计20分） 1 R]C 6团 4 16刀M 2四a网 3 因 四 四 贤 岛 器 站园岛 69. 4刀)四 5五BH网 团网 岛 品 B】M 70. 听填信息（每题2分，计10分） 六、书面表达（计20分） 21. 22 23 24 25 二、阅读理解（每题2.5分，计50分） 26刀]M四 BI 四 四 学 四 四 41 刀】四四 兹画 I W 园 岛 岛 A B I 刀B] 岛 39 ] 3 岛 哥 岛 始 A CI ] 三、 还原短文（每题2分，计10分】 46 盟 圌 岛 高 50 A I IC UEI FI 四、综合填空（每题1分，计10分） 51. 52 牙 54. 55. 56 57. 58 59. 60. 五、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题2分，计20分） (-)61. 62 63. 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出色矩形边艇限定区域的答案无效 第1页共1页 ■ 八年级英语试题 温馨提示： 2026.02 本试题共六道大题，分选择题和非选择题两种题型；选择题计80分，非选择题计60分；试卷总分140分。考试时间100分钟。 一、听力部分（共25小题，1-20小题，每小题1分；21-25小题，每小题2分，计30分；每小题约有8秒钟的答题时间） （一）录音中有五个句子，每个句子听两遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做出适当反应的答语。（5分） 1. A. It doesn’t matter. B. Good idea. C. Thank you. 2. A. Yes, I have. B. Not at all. C. I read it last year. 3. A. Wash clothes. B. Keep us safe. C. Do our homework. 4. A. Both. B. It’s beautiful. C. My pleasure. 5. A. Me too. B. I got there by bus. C. Twice a week. （二）录音中有三个句子，每个句子对应一幅图片，每个句子听两遍，然后选择与句子内容相对应的图片。（3 分） A B C 6. ___________ 7.___________ 8. ___________ （三）录音中有五组对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题 A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。（5 分） 9. What did Linda suggest doing? A. Going to the cinema. B. Going to the beach. C. Going shopping. 10. What problems did Lucy come across? A. She couldn’t find her family. B. She didn’t like Christmas food. C. She had some digital problems. 11. Who teaches Margie? A. A machine. B. A person. C. Her mother. 12. What caused the sky to turn dark during the disaster? A. A huge storm cloud. B. A total solar eclipse. C. Smoke and ash from the volcano. 13. What can curiosity drive people to do according to the conversation? A. To give up easily when facing difficulties. B. To work towards specific goals. C. To avoid taking any risks. （四）录音中有一段长对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。（4分） 14. When did Jenny have the party? A. At 8 am on Sunday. B. At 9 am on Sunday. C. At 9 am on Saturday. 15. Who were invited to the party? A. Jenny B. Jenny’s family C. Jenny’s classmates 16. Why did Jenny’s classmates bring their own food? A. Because they like eating. B. Because they are not happy. C. Because they are very friendly. 17. What did Jenny feel? A. Tired and unhappy. B. Boring and upset. C. Happy and thankful. （五）录音中有三小段独白，听独白两遍后，根据独白内容，将信息配对。（3分） 18. Mike A. It is a good time to visit my hometown in May or in winter. 19. Lisa B. My hometown has better public services and less pollution. 20. Tom C. We enjoy afternoon tea with milk and eat fish and chips with fingers. （六）听力填表。(共5小题;录音播放前你有20秒钟的读题时间)(10分) 录音中有一篇短文，是Gina经历一场暴风雨的故事。听短文两遍后，请你根据表格内容提示，记录相关信息，完成表格（每空不多于两词）。 A terrible storm When Last (21) _________ What they were doing *Gina: reading in the (22)__________ * Gina’s sister: playing the piano in her bedroom *Gina’s father: watching TV in the living room *Gina’s mother: cooking in the kitchen How long After (23)_______hour(s), it rained lightly and the wind died down. After the storm *There were fallen trees and (24)__________ everywhere. *The family went out to help clean up. Feeling They were happy to be (25)__________together. 二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，计50分） A Materials Steps 1. Turn the lid upside down and fill it with ice. 2. Fill the jar about 1.5 cm with very hot water. 3. Ask your parent to light a match. Then blow out the match just above the jar. Hold the smoking stick inside to make smoke from the match fill the jar. 4. Quickly put the lid with ice on the jar. Cover the jar completely. 5. Let the cloud form for a few minutes. Then take the lid off and meet the cloud! Result A real cloud comes up. But it is not round and it disappears soon. 26. What is the purpose of the experiment? A. To make a cloud. B. To fill the jar with ice. C. To turn down the lid upside down. D. To learn to light a match. 27. Why can only parents deal with matches? A. The match is expensive. B. The boy doesn’t like the match. C. Lighting a match is dangerous for children. D. The boy can’t blow out the match. 28. Which are needed in the experiment? A. Some ice and very hot water. B. A match and some paper. C. A wide glass and cold water. D. A jar without lid. 29. What’s the right order of “making a cloud” in the passage? ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ A. ⑤①④②③ B. ⑤①②④③ C. ③④①②⑤ D. ④③①⑤② 30. Which of the following is TRUE about the result of the experiment? A. A real cloud doesn’t come up. B. The cloud they made isn’t round. C. The cloud they made lasts for long. D. A real cloud need some materials. B School Library Notice Board New Books Arrival! We have just received some new English books. Come and borrow your favorite! —Story Books for Teens: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist —Science Fiction :The Martian. Ender’s Game —English Grammar Practice: English Grammar in Use (Elementary) Borrowing Rules: 1. Students can borrow up to 3 books at a time. 2. The borrowing period is 2 weeks. You can renew (续借) for another week if needed. 3. Please keep the books clean and do not write or draw in them. 4. Lost or damaged books must be paid for. Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Reading Corner: A new reading corner has been set up on the second floor. It’s a quiet place with comfortable chairs. You can read newspapers, magazines, or your borrowed books there. Free Wi-Fi is available For more information, please ask the librarian Ms. Lee or call 8866-7755. 31. Which book can a student borrow if they are interested in science fiction? A. Oliver Twist B. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer C. English Grammar in Use D. Ender’s Game 32. How many books can a student borrow at most at one time? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 33. If you borrow a book on Monday, March 3rd, when is the latest day you can return it without renewing? A. March 10th. B. March 17th. C. March 20th. D. March 24th. 34. When can you go to the library? A. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. B. At 6:00 p.m. on Friday. C. At 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. D. At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. 35. Which student is following the library rules correctly? A. Emma writes notes in the margin of English Grammar in Use to help her study. B. Tom leaves his lunch bag on a chair in the reading corner to save a seat. C. Lily reads a magazine in the reading corner and uses Wi-Fi to look up word meanings. D. Jack keeps a borrowed book for four weeks without telling the librarian. C In small villages, people often say hello to their neighbors in stores, on the streets, or outside their homes. But in cities, many people don’t greet their neighbors, even when they are standing in line at a supermarket. A study shows that greeting neighbors, especially up to six people a day, is really good for you. The study found that greeting others can make you happy. The magic number is six. When you greet up to six people, your happiness score (幸福指数)goes up. After that, the score shows no further rise. More than 4,000 people took part in the research. It tested (测试) people’s social happiness, physical happiness, community happiness and more. People who greeted six neighbors had a high happiness score. But those who didn’t greet anyone had a low happiness score. You may think that saying hello is only about social happiness, but that’s not true. Regular (经常的) greetings also improve your physical and community happiness. ▲ If you feel your community is safe, it’s more possible for you to talk to people. Walking around your community can make you feel better physically. Dan Witters, the leader of the study, said, “We don’t mean that you should know the person well. Just stop and talk to them. The more people you greet, the more chances you have to start a conversation.” Remember, saying hello often is a good way to improve your own happiness. 36. How does the writer start the topic? A. By telling a story. B. By showing study results. C. By asking a question. D. By introducing different acts. 37. Which of the following shows the change in happiness score after people greet neighbors? A．B．C．D． 38. Which sentence can we put in ▲ in Paragraph 3? A. That’s because all of these are connected. B. It’s best to greet your neighbors in the morning. C. Different neighbors can greet you in different ways. D. The reason is that they have nothing to do with each other. 39. What can we learn from Dan Witters’ words? A. The more people you know, the happier you are. B. Saying hello may help people start a conversation. C. Nothing improves happiness more than conversations. D. Knowing people is very important before greeting them. 40. What is the main idea of the text? A. The differences between village life and city life. B. The importance of knowing neighbors well in cities. C. The good points of greeting neighbors in our daily life. D. The useful way to help people get to know neighbors. D On a peaceful farm in ancient Greece lived a kind miller (磨坊主) named Agathon and his son Tebelis, who was known across the land as the laziest (最懒的) boy for sleeping all day long. One morning, Agathon said, “Son, I must visit a friend. Watch the mill and keep the cow turning the stone.” Tebelis answered sleepily, “Yes, Father,” The cow that turned the millstone soon grew tired and stopped. “Well,” Tebelis smiled, “I suppose that’s enough work for one day.” He lay down and fell asleep. Suddenly, someone woke him, “You there, boy!” Tebelis opened his eyes, “Who are you, sir?” “I am Alexander, King of Greece. My men need flour (面粉). You must mill this grain (谷物) by next week.” There were so many baskets that the ground became a sea of grain. Tebelis cried, “But our cow is ill! It’s impossible!” The king answered, “You will find a way.” When Agathon returned, he told his father everything. “Father, what can we do?” Agathon encouraged his son. “We must not give up. Let’s work together.” But it was backbreaking work. They pushed the heavy millstone till late at night. Tebelis’s arms hurt, and he felt tired. Still, they only finished one basket. That night, Tebelis dreamed of a rushing river pushing upon his hand. He woke up and ran to his father. “Father, we can use water to turn the millstone. We can build a watermill.” Agathon was not sure but said, “I will help you.” Together, they cut trees, built a large wheel (轮子), and set it up in the water. With the millstone fixed, they watched as the water began to turn the wheel. Nothing happened at first Then, slowly, the millstone began to turn. It turned faster and faster. Tebelis jumped with joy. “It works.” In just a few days, all the king’s flour was ready. When the men returned, they were amazed. King Alexander himself came to see the invention. “They call you Tebelis,” the king said, “but that name no longer fits. I have a new name for you: Nestor, ‘the wise one.’ ” Nestor smiled. 41. Why did Tebelis think it was an impossible task at first? A. Because the cow was ill and there was too much grain. B. Because his father told him not to help the king. C. Because he was too sleepy to understand the king. D. Because he didn’t know how to use the mill. 42. What does the underlined word “backbreaking” in Paragraph 11 mean? A. Very enjoyable. B. Quite simple. C. Rather difficult. D. Too important. 43. Which of the following shows the right order of the things that happened? a. Tebelis dreamed of a river. b. The king asked for flour. c. The watermill was built. d. Tebelis had a new name. A. a-b-d-c B. b-a-c-d C. a-c-b-d D. b-d-a-c 44. How did Tebelis’s feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story? A. From angry to relaxed. B. From helpless to proud. C. From worried to peaceful. D. From curious to cheerful. 45. What can you infer (推断) about the name “Tebelis”? A. It was a name given to him by the king. B. It was a common name for millers’sons. C. It predicted his future as a wise inventor. D. It matched his character at the start of the story. 三、短文还原（共5空，每小题2分，计10分） 阅读短文，从短文下面方框中的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。 In today’s world, technology plays a big role in our everyday lives, especially in education. More and more schools are using smart classrooms to make learning interesting. What are smart classrooms actually like? (46) ____________________Let’s explore. Smart classrooms use interactive (交互式的) whiteboards instead of old blackboards. (47)____________________ The tools help teachers show lessons in fun and exciting ways. Smart classrooms have special technology tools for learning subjects like robotics, coding (编程) and AI. For example, students can program robots to perform tasks like picking up things and sorting items. (48) ____________________ These activities help students solve problems creatively while enjoying interactive learning. (49) ____________________ Virtual (虚拟的) classrooms and discussion boards make it easy for students to share ideas, discuss projects, and get help from teachers, no matter where they are. This teamwork helps students learn important skills like communication and problem-solving. They are useful in school and future jobs. (50) ____________________By mixing technology with traditional teaching, they help students develop important skills for a changing world. A. We don’t need to carry heavy books. B. They can also practise speaking with AI helpers. C. Smart classrooms open doors to a brighter learning future. D. Teachers can show videos and organize games on touchscreen boards. E. In smart classrooms, students work together easily using technology. F. How do they change education? 四、综合填空（共10空，每空1分，计10分） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从下面方框内所给11个单词中选择10个意义相符的词，必要时进行词形变化，填入空白处。 ( o ne , unhappy, in, keep, idea, be, decide, joy, she, big, watch )Lily loved watching birds. She would sit in her garden for hours to watch the birds in the trees. However, there was a problem: The birds looked small from where Lily was sitting. Lily wanted to see them more closely and she (51)____________ to find a way. Lily remembered that her grandpa often used a magnifying glass (放大镜) to read newspapers. She thought it might help make the birds look (52) ____________. However, when she looked through the magnifying glass, everything looked so blurry (模糊的)! Then Lily had another (53)____________. She made a pair of binoculars (望远镜) using two cardboard tubes (纸管). Looking through them, Lily was (54)____________. The birds were still too far away. Lily didn’t give up. She thought and thought… and then she had a great idea! What if she could bring the birds closer to (55) ____________? Lily planned to make a simple bird feeder by herself and soon she had a good design in her mind. She applied some cream on a tube and then rolled it in the bird food, so the surface of the tube (56) ____________ full of bird food. She tied a fishing line to one end of the tube and hung it (57) ____________a tree in the garden. Then the bird feeder was finished. Lily sat quietly and waited. Her heart was filled with (58) ____________ as one bird came to visit her bird feeder. Then, another bird also arrived. Soon, lots of birds came to Lily’s bird feeder to eat the delicious bird food. Lily (59) ____________ her bird friends close in the garden. Lily’s story teaches us a lesson: as long as we (60) ____________ trying, we can solve our problems and have lots of fun along the way, just like Lily did. 五、阅读表达 (共10小题，每小题2分，计20分) 阅读短文，根据题目要求完成各小题。 A A group of young friends loved to go fishing in a calm little lake. They often spent whole afternoons there, laughing and enjoying the quiet water. But they were always surprised to see an old fisherman sitting by the nearby river, where the water moved fast and made loud noises. The young people thought the old man was a little silly. “How can anyone catch fish in such wild water?” they said to each other. They were sure he would give up soon. But week after week, the fisherman kept coming back. One sunny afternoon, one of the boys walked over to the old man. “Why do you fish here?” he asked. “The water is too quick. There can’t be any fish!” The fisherman didn’t answer. Instead, he picked up his basket and turned it over. Out fell several large, fat fish, still jumping on the grass. The young man couldn’t believe his eyes. “How did you catch such big fish here?” he asked. The old man smiled kindly. “Small fish are fine in the lake—there’s just enough oxygen for them. But big fish need more. They swim where the water moves fast, because big waves bring more oxygen. Most people think fish prefer calm water, but that’s not always true.” He paused, then added, “Strong waves may look difficult for fish, but they actually help them grow bigger and stronger. Sometimes, what seems hard can be what helps us most.” The young man listened quietly. He realized the old fisherman was not just talking about fish—he was talking about life. That day, the young man learned something he would never forget: ___________________________. 61. What did the young friends think of the old fisherman at first? ______________________________________________________________________________ 62. Why were the big fish in the fast river, not the calm lake? ______________________________________________________________________________ 63. Complete the story: What did the young man learn? (At least 10 words) ______________________________________________________________________________ 64. Give a title to this story. ______________________________________________________________________________ 65. Share an experience that a challenge helped you become better.(Within 20 words) ______________________________________________________________________________ B Helping Hippos In Africa, hippos live in the rivers. One day, Karen walked along a river. She counted the hippos. There were not as many hippos as there had been. It hadn't rained for a long time. Now there was a bad drought and the river was drying up. The animals that lived near this river had now water or grass. Many of them were dying. People were trying to help other animals. But no one was helping the hippos. The hippos were starving.They were coming out of the river to look for food. There was nothing for them to eat. Helping the Hippos Karen put food in the river. Then, she waited. Hippos are not used to being fed by people. She didn’t know what they would do. The hippos, however, were so hungry that they ate the food. Karen made waterholes, but the river dried up more. So, hippo families had to share one waterhole. Sharing was a problem. Fighting Hippos The hippo families were not good at sharing. The big bulls(雄性河马) began to fight with each other. A hippo was killed in the fight. Karen needed to do something. She wrote letters to people asking for help. Many people sent money to her. Karen had enough money to build a dam(堤坝). Now, the hippos had their own space. Learning About Hippos Karen has watched and taken care of hippos for many years. She knows a lot about them. It is strange, but hippos like licking(揍) crocodiles. She has seen hippos pulling prey(猎物) off crocodiles, too. Sometimes Karen takes people to see the hippos. She tells them that if a hippo charges, they must run fast and climb a tree! Hippos Are Important Hippos can be very dangerous, but they are important. Their big bodies make tracks on land. The tracks help other animals to find the waterholes. Hippos keep the grass short. This helps to make a fire break. Hippos need the rivers. And, the world needs hippos. 66. Why were the hippos in danger at the beginning of the story? ______________________________________________________________________________ 67. List two things that Karen do to help the hippos? ______________________________________________________________________________ 68. Do you think it was right for Karen to help the hippos? Why?(about 20words) ______________________________________________________________________________ 69. If Karen didn’t help the hippos, what would happen? ______________________________________________________________________________ 70. What can we learn from Karen’s story about protecting animals in our own community? (about 30words) ______________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达（共1题，计20分） 分享是连接人与人之间的桥梁。学校校刊英语专栏正在开展以“My experience of sharing”为主题的征文活动，请根据以下相关信息，选择或自定分享的事物，用英语写一篇短文，向专栏投稿。 Things to share : My experience of sharing: *Joy/happiness * What did you share?(when/with whom… *Ways of learning * What have you learnt from the experience? *Food *… 要求： 1. 语言通顺，要点齐全，意思连贯，内容积极向上，条理清楚，书写规范； 2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校名称； 3. 80-100词。 第 11 页 共 14 页 第 12 页 共 14 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $