上海市民办华育中学2025-2026学年八年级下学期第五周阶段英语试题

2025-2026学年上海市民办华育中学 八年级下册英语第五周周测卷 (考试时间：90分钟满分：100分) 姓名： 班级： 学号： 座位号： 一、语法选择（每小题1分，共10分） Rising from the Ruins Time flies.It has been many years since the Wenchuan Earthquake shook the world.The terrible disaster happened 1 May 12,2008.In just a few minutes,beautiful towns were turned into ruins,and thousands of families lost their loved ones. However,the disaster also showed the strength of love.Soldiers and volunteers 2 arrived at the scene first were true heroes.They worked day and night without rest.They risked their own lives3 the people buried under the rocks.The whole world witnessed 4 united and brave the Chinese people were in the face of natural disasters. Years have passed,and a miracle (has happened.New towns 5 on the old land since then.If you go there today,you will see wide roads and safe houses.The buildings 6 by the earthquake are gone forever.Instead,new schools and hospitals stand firmly under the blue sky. 7 _the scars of the earth have healed,the memories remain in our hearts.8 the victims is our way of showing respect to life.This history teaches 9 to cherish every day we have.Nature can be cruel,but the human spirit is 10 than that.As long as we stand together,there is nothing we cannot overcome. 1.A.in B.at C.on 2.A.which B.who C.whom 3.A.to save B.saving C.save 4.A.that B.what C.how 5.A.were built B.are built C.have been built 6.A.to destroy B.destroyed C.destroying 7.A.Because B.If C.Although 8.A.Remember B.Remembering C.Remembers 9.A.us B.our C.ours 10.A.strong B.stronger C.strongest 试卷第1页，共9页 二、选词填空（每小题1分。共10分） Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box.Each can only be used once (选择最恰当的选项填入空格，每空格限填一词，每词填一次) A. imagine B.eventually C.latest D.engine E.connected The Instant Auto-Translator,or the IAT,will be in shops in the next week or so.It is the 11 product from Pineapple Intelligence.The IAT is an incredible piece of technology that will change the world we live in.The idea is very simple.The IAT takes what you say and instantly translates it into another language.At the moment,the IAT has 15 languages to choose from,but 12 it will be able to translate into any living language.Just 13 you are a Spanish-speaker talking to a Swedish before you say it.It is14 directly to your brain so it doesn't need to hear what you are saying.You don't need to speak-it translates what you are thinking.The Swedish-speaker will hear everything in Swedish.If they also have an IAT, they can talk back to you in Spanish A. conversation B.useful C.expensive D.apart from E.partly How does it work? The IAT links with your brain using Wi-Fi.All you need to do is to have a small Wi-Fi chip put into your brain.Lots of people already have onethey are quite common these days and are not very 15. Does it work well? Here at the New Tech Magazine,we have tried the IAT and it works quite well.We found there were a few translation problems,but not too many.We tried translating from Japanese into English first.It used the word chicken instead of kitchen.But 16 that,it worked well.Then we tried translating from French into Greek and found that it didn't have Greek as a language choice yet Is it easy to use? It takes some time to get used to using it.When two people are having a 17 using IATs, it is quite strange at first.You have to think what you want to say,which is quite different when compared to just saying exactly what it is that you want to say. 试卷第2页，共9页 Should I buy it? If you travel a lot,you will find it very 18.But we think you should wait until it has more language before you buy one.With its current price set at $599,it's a good idea to see if it will become cheaper over time. 三、短文填空（每小题1分，共10分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构和上下文连贯的要求，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或使用括 号中所给单词的正确形式。 Born in 2005,Gitanjali Rao is an American inventor,writer and public speaker.She is known for using science and technology 19(work)out real-world problems. At 10,she learned that the city's water was polluted by lead ()Feeling worried,she thought about 20 she could do to help.She wanted to create a faster and 21 (easy)way to test water.This led her to invent Tethys,a tool to warn people and send 22 (result)to a smartphone app.In 2017,she won the prize in Young Scientist Challenge for 23 (invent)Tethys.She worked with scientists to develop the idea.She also developed Kindly, 24 AI-powered app that looks for bullying (online and suggests kinder word choices 25 (proper).Rao has worked with the government to provide the app to people 26 free.With her help,online bullying has been under control.27 she was only a 15-year-old student,Time magazine named her"Kid of the Year"for her work in 2020. Since 2017,Rao 28 (share)her love for science around the world.She encourages young people,"Anyone can use science to change the world." 试卷第3页，共9页 四、补全对话（每小题2分，共10分） Tom:Amy,do you use your smartphone every day? Amy:Yes,it's almost a necessity for me. 29 (用感叹句，表达“智能手机集 成了这么多功能，真令人惊讶) Tom:I agree.It's a phone,camera,computer and map all in one. Amy: 30 (用让步状语从句，表达“虽然智能手机很方便，但我们不能过 度依赖它) Tom:That's true.Sometimes people spend too much time on it. Amy: 31 (询问第一部智能手机的发明者) Tom:IBM developed the first smartphone in 1992,but Apple popularized it. Amy: 32 (询问对日常生活的改变) Tom:We can order food,book tickets and work online easily. Amy: 33 (表达应平衡使用手机和其他活动) 五、阅读理解（每小题2分，共22分） 34 Hundreds of A.I can see the smoke rising in the south and I hikers were moved out last week think the fire is getting closer and closer.I don't know during a flood near Grand Canyon whether I have to give up my house and move to a safe National Park. place 35 Land became B.A strong wind suddenly came with clouds of separated from a hillside in a yellow sand.The sky turned yellow and dark.My father southeastern Alaska city last told me to close all the windows quickly to keep the Sunday.At least one person died sand out. and many were hurt. C.I was driving along the road down the hill 36 A powerful when the cars ahead of mine stopped suddenly.Then I storm is getting near the saw rocks and soil falling down the hillside. Philippines'southwestern islands. D.I went hiking with some friends there.The In the coming days,there will be flood rose so quickly that we had to climb onto some 试卷第4页，共9页 heavy rain and very strong winds trees.Luckily,some firefighters came in a boat to get us 37 Wildfires in to a safe place later. Brazil's southern Sao Paulo state E.The water came out of nowhere and my parents have killed at least two people.At and I had to get to the second floor and stayed there for least 36 cities have been put on a several days. high-risk list. F.The house started to shake when I was reading 38 A powerful in my bedroom.I rushed out at once.Luckily,no one earthquake has hit Japan's southern was badly hurt. coast and it was reported that nine G.I think I'd better put pieces of wood over the people got hurt lightly. windows,or the strong winds may break them.And I'll get flashlights ready first in case the electricity is cut off. Educational Visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park Thank you for your interest in educational visits to Hinchingbrooke Country Park.Most of the information on this page refers to school visits,but our activities can be made to suit all groups including home educators,,Cub Scouts(幼童军)，and youth groups.For school visits,and many other educational events,we are working together with our friends at Fireflies Forest School to provide excellent tailored school visits.We can organize a wide range of activities to meet any curriculum need,in the varied habitats of our beautiful park.What does a visit include? a staff member to lead the activities.They will be either a forest school leader or an education volunteer. all equipment needed to carry out the activities health and safety information free places for your leaders and helpers How do I make a booking? If you decide to come for a visit,you will need to: provisionally book a date with us (but you can change it later if you want) confirm the date with us and select activities organize your groups,so all leaders know which children they are responsible for and the 试卷第5页，共9页 children know who their leader is What is the cancellation policy? ■No charge. How do I pay? We will charge you the total fees after your visit.Please make sure you let us know the number of children who have attended on the day in advance Welcome and enjoy your day.It will be appreciated if you can give us feedback so that we can continually improve what we offer. If you require further information about the activities available,please click here for more or feel free to email us:Enquiries@firefliesforestschool.co.uk 39.Where can we most probably read this text? A.In a magazine.B.In a newspaper. C.In a brochure D.On a website 40.What does the underlined word"provisionally"mean? A.for the time being B.in person C.in no time D.at last 41.What doesn't the school have to do for the visit they plan to attend? A.Booking the date. B.Selecting activities. C.Giving feedback. D.Organizing groups. 42.Which of the following statements is correct? A.A part of the fees must be paid before the school visit starts. B.Once you book the visit,it cannot be cancelled for any reason. C.A variety of activities will be organized in and out of the park. D.All equipment for the activities is provided by the organization. 43.What can we learn about educational visits at Hinchingbrooke Country Park? A.Visitors have to pay the booking fee in advance. B.Free places are offered to the group leaders and helpers. C.Only school groups are welcome to take part in the activities. D.All activity leaders are professional forest school teachers. 44.Who is most likely to be the target readers of this text? A.Schoolchildren. B.Forest school leaders. C.Education volunteers. D.School educators. 试卷第6页，共9页 六、完形填空（每小题2分，共12分) We live on a beautiful planet,but it is also powerful and sometimes wild.To live safely and happily,we need to have a respect for nature and the 45 that shape our world. Think about a volcano.For many years,it can be quiet and peaceful.People might even build villages on its slopes because of the rich soil But deep under the surface,great heat and pressure are building up.When the force becomes too strong,the mountain can46 throwing out hot rocks and ash.This shows us that nature has its own timetable,which doesn't always match ours. Similarly,when heavy rains pour for days,rivers can rise and 47 their banks. The water can cover roads,farms,and even houses.It seems that nature is reminding us who is really in charge.We cannot stop the rain from falling,but we can learn to understand its patterns and prepare for its power.Building stronger flood walls and not building homes in low-lying areas are wise 48. Sometimes,the best thing we can do is simply to stand in awe of nature's beauty and power.Watching the endless ocean waves,listening to the wind in the mountains,or looking up at the stars on a clear night can make us feel 49.These feelings help us remember that we are a part of this amazing world,not its masters. Having respect for nature doesn't mean we are weak.It means we are wise enough to know our limits and smart enough to live in harmony with our planet.By learning,preparing,and admiring,we can build a safer and 50 future for everyone. 45.A.forces B.gardens C.stories D.rules 46.A.disappear B.explode C.arrive D.sleep 47.A.clean B.cross C.follow D.leave 48.A.games B.choices C.dreams D.prizes 49.A.bored and tired B.happy and excited C.small but connected D.strong and powerful 50.A.quieter B.slower C.brighter D.easier 试卷第7页，共9页 七、任务型阅读（第51-55题每小题2分，第56题6分，共10分） Long ago,a wealthy but deeply unhappy pharaoh (lived by the banks of the River Nile.He owned piles of gold,silver and precious jewels,yet he spent every day worrying that thieves would steal his treasure.To solve this problem,he ordered a poor mason to build an unbreakable vault (in his palace,but he only paid the man one deben,barely enough to feed the mason's family for a week.Secretly,the mason created a movable stone block marked with an ibis symbol,a hidden entrance to the vault. When the mason's money ran out completely,he whispered the secret to his two young sons That night,the boys snuck to the palace,pushed the marked stone and slipped into the vault. Instead of taking all they could carry,they only took five debens they needed to buy food. Unfortunately,the careful pharaoh noticed the missing money and set a clever trap.A month later, when the elder son returned to the vault,he was caught at once.The pharaoh tied him outside the palace to lure(☑引诱)the younger brother into his grasp. That night,the younger son came up with a smart plan.He disguised himself as a wine merchant,leading a donkey loaded with heavy wine jars past the guards.The jars leaked dark liquid onto the ground,and the greedy guards quickly caught the wine in cups and drank it all Soon,they fell fast asleep.Quietly,the boy cut the ropes binding his brother,and the two fled into the dark night safely The pharaoh was furious that his guards had failed,but he was also greatly impressed by the boys'cleverness.He finally realized that his own miserliness (was the real cause of the theft.He then made a surprising decision: Task 1:Answer the questions. 51.Why did the pharaoh want to build a treasure vault? 52.How much did the pharaoh pay the mason for building the vault? 53.What secret did the mason tell his two sons? 54.How did the younger son rescue his elder brother? 试卷第8页，共9页 55.What made the pharaoh change his mind about the two boys? Task 2: 56.Based on the passage,write down what the pharaoh decided to do next.Write sentences in about 30 words. 试卷第9页，共9页 2025-2026学年)1年级下册英语 第四周周测卷馨考答案 题号 34 35 36 37 38 答案 D A F 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.C8.B9.A10.B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章回顾了2008年汶川大地震带来的巨大灾难，赞美了救援 英雄们无私奉献的精神，并介绍了灾后重建的奇迹，最后感悟到人类精神的强大以及珍惜当 下的重要意义。 1.句意：这场可怕的灾难发生在2008年5月12日。 in用于年份、月份、季节或上午/下午/晚上；at用于具体的时间点；on用于具体的某一天或 日期。根据“.May12,2008.”可知，此处指具体的日期，应用介词on。故选C。 2.句意：最先抵达现场的士兵和志愿者是真正的英雄。 which哪一个，指代物；who谁，指代人，在从句中作主语或宾语：whom谁，指代人，在 从句中作宾语。根据Soldiers and volunteers...arrived at the scene first''可知，先行词是“士兵 和志愿者”，指人，且关系词在从句中作主语，应用who。故选B。 3.句意：他们冒着生命危险去拯救埋在岩石下的人们。 to save拯救，动词不定式；saving拯救，动名词/现在分词；save拯救，动词原形。根据They risked their own lives..the people buried under the rocks.”可知，此处表示冒生命危险”的目的， 应用动词不定式作目的状语。故选A。 4.句意：全世界都见证了中国人民在自然灾害面前是多么团结和勇敢。 that引导宾语从句，无实际意义；what什么；how多么。根据“.united and brave the Chinese people were..”可知，这是一个感叹句充当witnessed的宾语从句，结构为how叶形容词+主语 +谓语”。故选C。 5.句意：从那以后，在这片旧土地上建起了新的城镇。 were built被建造，一般过去时的被动语态；are built被建造，一般现在时的被动语态；have been built己经建造，现在完成时的被动语态。根据时间状语“since then''可知，句子应用现 在完成时。主语New towns'与动词build之间是被动关系，表示“新城镇被建造”，应用现在 完成时的被动语态，结构为have/has been done。故选C。 6.句意：被地震摧毁的建筑永远消失了。 答案第1页，共8页