天津市红桥区铃铛阁外国语中学2025-2026学年初二下学期第一次阶段英语试卷

八年级英语 一、单项选择（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列各题，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。 ( )1.Many traditional jobs by new technologies in the future. A.are replaced B.were replaced C.have been replaced D.will be replaced )2.-What do you need for a career as a teacher? -Patience and good communication skills. A.qualities B.hobbies C.dreams D.habiis )3.Space guides may be a popular job in the future because more people to space A.travel B.will travel C.travelled D.are travelling ()4.-does a software engincer usually work? -In an office or at home,using computers. A.When B.Where C.Why D.How ()5.We should learn new skills to keep up with the of the job market. A.changes B.dangers C.troubles D.prices ()6.My uncle as a doctor for 20 vears,He is very experienced. A.works B.worked C.has worked D.will work )7.You be honest in a job interview.Employers value honesty.most. A.must B.can't C.may D.needn't )8.I ask you about your career plan? -Of course.I want to be a environmental scientist. A.Must B.Should C.May D.Need ()9.Many young people choose freelance(自由职业)jobs because they_more freedo (自由)， A.offer B.are offered C.will offer D.were offered )10.-What do you think of the job as a volunteer? -It's meaningful.It us a chance to help others and learn a lot. A.gives B.gave C.will give D.is giving 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。 Career is an important part of our life.It not only brings us income (but also a sense o achievement.Different people have different career dreams.Some want to be doctors to save lives some hope to be teachers to educate students,and others dream of being scientists to make new 11 My career dream is to be a journalist.I like talking with people and 12 interesting stories.A journalist needs to be curious and brave.They often go to different places to collect information and interview people.Last year,I joined the school newspaper club.I 13many articles about school events and student life.It made me more sure about my dream. To realize my dream,I 14hard at school.I study English well because it's necessary for international interviews.I also practice writiug every day to improve my skills.My teacher told me that a good journalist 15 listen carefully and ask proper questions. In the future,many jobs 16 by Al.But I think journalism is a job that needs human feelings and critical (thinking.It can't be easily replaced.I hope to work for a famous newspaper or TV station.I want to report true stories and 17 people's voices heard. Choosing a career is a big decision.We should think about our interests and strengths. 18 we work hard and never give up,our career dreams 19 come true.Remember, the best job is not the one with high pay,but the one that makes you 20 and fulfilled. )11.A.discoveries B.mistakes C.noises D.troubles )12.A.reading B.telling C.writing D.hearing )13.A.wrote B.write C.will write D.am writing ( )14.A.study B.,studied C.am studying D.will study )15.A.can B.must C..may D.-could ( )16.A.are replaced B.will be replaced C.were replaced D.have been replaced ( )17.A..let B.make C.Hear D.listen ( )18.A.If B.Though C.Because D.While )19..must B.can C.will D、may )20.A.sad B.happy C.angry D.bored 三、 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A Career Preparation Tips for Teenagers 1.Explore your interests:Try different clubs,part-time jobs or volunteer work to find what you like. 2.Learn new skills:Master basic computer skills,foreign languages or communication skills which are useful for mos- 3.Talk to professionals:Interview pcople with your dream.jobs to learn about their daily work and requirements. 4.Set clear goals:Decide short-term goals (e.g.,finish a course)and long-term goals (e.g..get a certain job). 5.Improye academic performance:Good grades in_school open more doors Tor futare edueation and careers. 6.Develop soft skills:Practice teamwork,problem-3olving and time management skills through group activities. )21.How many career preparation tips are there for teenagers? A.Five.B.Six.C.Seven.D.Eight. )22.What can teenagers do to explore their interests? A.Master computer skills.B.Talk to professionals. C.Try different clubs or part-time jobs.D.Set clear goals. )23.Why should teenagers improye their.academic performance? A.To get more part-time jobs.B.To open more doors for future. C.To master foreign languages.D.To practice teamwork. )24.Which of the following is asoft skill? A.Computer skills B.Foreign languages.C.Problem-solving D.Academic grades )25.What can you do to learn about your drcam job? A.Interview people with that job.B.Finish a short course. C.Join a volunteer group.D.Improve communication skills. B With the development of technology,many jobs have changed a lot.Some traditional jobs are disappearing,while new jobs are appearing. Take bank tellers for example.In the past,people went to banks to deposit or withdraw money. Bank tellers were very busy every day.But now,more and more people use online banking and mobile payment apps.They can do financial transactions at home.So the number of bank tellers is decreasing. On the other hand,new jobs like AI trainers and data analysts have emerged.AI trainers teach artificial intelligence systems to recognize images..understand languages and make decisions.Data analysts collect and analyze data to help companies make better decisions.These jobs require new skills like progranmming and data processine. It's important for us to adapt to the changes in the job market.Wo should keep learning new skills throughout our lives.No matter how jobs change,the willingness to learn and adapt will always be valuable. ()26.Why is the Rumber of bank tellers decreasing? A.Because banks are closing down.B.Because people use online banking more. C.Because bank tellers get low pay.D.Because banks need fewer workers. )27.What does an AI trainer do. A.Deposits money for people.B.Collects and analyzes data. C.Teaches AI systems to work.D.Develops mobile apps. )28.What skills do data analysts need? A.Programming and data processing.B.Image recognition and language understanding. C.Financial transactions. D.Mobile payment. )29.What is the key to adapting to job market changes? A.Having a traditional job.B.Using online banking. C.Being willing to learn and adapt.D.Working in banks. )30:What is the main idea of the passage? A.Bank tellers are not needed anymore.B.New jobs are better than traditional jobs. C.Technology changes the job market.D.AI trainers are popular now. C "Everything,happens for the best,"my mother said whenever things weren't going my way. “Don'tworry.One day your luck will change..” I found my mum was right after I finished college.I had decided to try for a job in a radio station.I wanted to host a sports programme one day.I went to Chicago and knocked at the door of every station.But I got turned down every time. In one station,a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn't got enough experience.Get some work in a small station and work your way up(逐步升职)，”she said. I went back to my bome town.A I felt really down."Your luck will change,"my mum said to me.I tried another radio station in Iowa.But the owner told me he had already had someone.As I left his office,.I asked,“How can someone be a sports announcer(播音员)if he can i get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man call."What was that you said about sports?Do you know anything about football?"And then he called my name and told me not to leave.He put a microphone in front of me and asked me to broadcast(广播)an imaginary(想象的)game.I succeeded. On my way home,my mum's words came back to me."One day your luck will change,my son. And when it happens,you'll feel extremely good because of all the hard work you've had."At that moment I knew just what she meant. ()31.Why did the writer NOT get the job in Chicago? A.Because he was too young.B.Because he didn't finish college. C.Because he didn't have enough experience.D.Because he asked for too much money. （)32.Which of the following can be put in“A”in Paragraph4? A.I couldn't get a job there either. B.It was so easy to find a good job there. C.The interviewers were really nice to me. D.I didn't have to be a person with experience there. (33.What job was the writer most interested in? A.A sportsman.B.A sports announcer.C.Ashop assistant.D.A fisherman. ()34.Where did the writer find a job? A.In a radio station.B.In a TV station.C.In a newsroom.D.In a college. )35.What does the underlined word "extremely"in the last paragraph mean? A.Slowly.B.Commonly.C.Really.D.Easily. 四、补全对话（本大题共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） A.How will you go there? B.Where will you play it? C.What sport do you like best? D.What about you? E.Have a good time. F.Yes,I do. G.Who will you play with? (It's Friday today.Lingling and Betty are talking about their weekend plans.) Lingling:Betty,the radio says it is sunny tomorrow.Do you have any plans? Betty:36_I want to go to the beach.What are you going to do? Lingling:I'm going to do some sports. Betty:37 Lingling:I like basketball best.I think it can help me grow taller. Betty:38 Lingling:I will play it in the park.By the way,who will you go to the beach with? Betty:I'll go with my parents. Lingling:39 Betty:We will go there by car. Lingling:40 Betty:The same to you. 五、任务型阅读（本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容完成句子。 Most children have wonderful toys to play with.Usually,their parents buy these toys for them, often as Christmas or birthday gifts.Some children buy small toys with their pocket money.But instead of buying toys,one fun way to get new toys is to make them. The easiest toy to make is a kite.For a kite,all you need is a large piece of paper,two sticks 儿)，some string(细绳)nd some glue.Take the two sticks and use the string to join them together in the center.Then take a string and tie it to the ends of the sticks to make a square.Cut the paper to make it the same size as a square.Finally,stick the paper to the string square with glue.Now your kite is finished.Ail you need to do is to tie a long string to the kite.You can fly it. In many countries,they have kite-building competitions.Hundreds of people come together to show off their kites.In one famous competition,some of the kites are more than three meters tall. They take many strong men to fly them and use a rope instead of string. 41.Children's parents usually buy toys for them as_ 42.Some children use their to buy small toys. 43.In order to make a kite,you need a large piece of paper,two sticks, 44.Cut the paper into as_ size as the square. 45.After finishing your kite,you need to_ 六、综合填空（本大题共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使短文意思完整。每空限填一词。 Many of us spent our childhoods dreaming of becoming astronauts ()H 46,the real life is that only a few will make it.But does that m47you'll never get the chance to work in space?Not necessarily.In f 48,some of the space jobs are not only for a 49 and they all sound just as cool. One of the m_50 interesting space jobs that you may have never heard of is"chief sniffer )"NASA has already had a.chief sniffer c51George Aldrich,whose job is to smell materials and components(部件)before they are used in spaceship(字宙飞船)，Aspaceship is of small size and high temperature(),which makes smells stronger inside of it.And once a spaceship is launched, astronauts "have no way of escaping"unpleasant smells.More importantly,smelling objects can help identify(识别)dangerous chemicals(化学物质)that could be harmful for astronauts'health.. Another job is "space tour guide".Being a space tour guide needs rich k_52 of astronomy, astrophysics,geography and history to help passengers get the most out of their journey.Tour guides aiso need to be excellent storytellers so that passengers can e 53 the true wonder of space travel. Astronauts often s54 weeks or even months in a capsule (with the same group of people,.which is why a“space psychologist（心理学家)”is also need to help astronauts overcome mental challenges like feeling bored and I55