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2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试 八年级英语试卷 （满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟） 班级________姓名________座号________ I.听力（共三节，20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节 听句子。 听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的A、B、C三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项。(每个句子读两遍) 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 第二节 听对话。 听下面七段对话，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案。（每段对话读两遍） 听第1段对话，回答第6小题。 6. How many new words does John learn each day? A. 10. B. 20. C. 30. 听第2段对话，回答第7小题。 7. Where does the boy keep half of his pocket money? A. In a piggy bank. B. In his schoolbag. C. In a box. 听第3段对话，回答第8小题。 8. What suggestion does the boy give to the girl? A. Asking her parents for more money. B. Borrowing money from friends. C. Writing down what she buys. 听第4段对话，回答第9小题。 9. How often does Bob review his mistakes? A. Every day. B. Every week. C. Every month. 听第5段对话，回答第10、11小题。 10. Where does Jim often buy books? A. On the internet. B. In the bookstores. C. In the supermarkets. 11. Who does Jim often get pocket money from? A. His older brother. B. His grandparents. C. His parents. 听第6段对话，回答第12、13小题。 12. How does the girl feel when she speaks English? A. Nervous. B. Upset. C. Angry. 13. When will the speakers go to the English corner? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Monday. 听第7段对话，回答第14、15小题。 14. How long did the wildfire last? A. Two days. B. Four days. C. Three days. 15. According to the man, what should people do if they see a fire? A. Call for help. B. Take photos. C. Run away. 第三节 听短文。 根据你所听到的短文内容，完成下面表格，每空填一词。（短文读三遍） An earthquake drill(演习) Time On 16 morning Process(过程) ·Students hid under their desks, covering their heads with their hands. ·Students walked out of the classroom about 17 minutes later. ·Students followed their teacher to the 18 . Result ·Students learned how to 19 themselves during an earthquake. ·It was a very 20 activity for students. Ⅱ.单项选择 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 1. In this digital age, we should always be ________ our personal information. A. thankful for B. stuck in C. careful with 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：在这个数字时代，我们应该始终对我们的个人信息小心谨慎。 thankful for对……心怀感激；stuck in被困于、陷入；careful with小心、谨慎对待。根据“In this digital age”和“personal information”可知，语境涉及网络安全，需要谨慎，careful with符合语境。 2. ________, there was a brave young man who wanted to save the whole village. A. Once upon a time B. From time to time C. All the time 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：从前，有一个勇敢的年轻人想要拯救整个村庄。 Once upon a time从前；From time to time有时；All the time一直。根据“there was a brave young man ...”可知，此处是在讲述一个过去的故事，应用故事常用开头语，应填Once upon a time。 3. We should prepare well before we ________ for a journey. A. set off B. keep off C. turn off 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：在我们出发去旅行之前，我们应该做好准备。 set off出发，动身；keep off不接近、避开；turn off关掉。根据“prepare well”和“for a journey”可知，此处语境为旅行前的准备，应填入表示“出发”含义的短语，“set off” 符合语境。 4. The picture reminds Mike ________ his first day of school. A. of B. on C. in 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：这张照片让迈克想起了他上学的第一天。 of……的；on在……上面；in在……里面。固定搭配remind sb. of sth.意为“使某人想起某事”，是固定搭配，应填of。 5. I go to the school library________ a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. A. once B. twice C. three times 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：我每周二和周五去学校图书馆两次。 once一次；twice两次；three times三次。根据“on Tuesdays and Fridays”可知是周二和周五两天，所以是一周两次，故选项B正确。 6. If Linda ________ back tomorrow, ________ her the good news. A. come; telling B. comes; tell C. will come; tell 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：如果琳达明天回来，告诉她这个好消息。 if引导的条件状语从句遵循“主将从现”原则，主句为祈使句时，从句用一般现在时。第一空if从句用一般现在时，主语Linda为第三人称单数，谓语动词用comes；第二空主句为祈使句，用动词原形tell；应填comes; tell。 7. WeChat Pay makes our lives ________. We can buy things without carrying cash. A. terrible B. normal C. convenient 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：微信支付让我们的生活变得方便。我们可以不用带现金买东西。 terrible糟糕的；normal正常的；convenient方便的。根据后句“We can buy things without carrying cash.”可知，不用带现金买东西体现了生活的便利性。 8. The old man told the children about the ________ of wild swimming and asked them to keep away from the water. A. danger B. advantage C. price 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：这位老人告诉孩子们野泳的危险，并让他们远离水域。 danger危险；advantage优点；price价格。根据“asked them to keep away from the water”可知，老人是在提醒孩子们野外游泳有“危险”，应填“danger”。 9. Mrs. Hunt was so tired that she could ________ keep her eyes open. A. almost B. hardly C. always 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：亨特太太非常累，以至于她几乎睁不开眼睛。 almost几乎；hardly几乎不；always总是。根据“Mrs. Hunt was so tired”可知她非常累，推测出她几乎不能睁开眼睛，hardly符合语境。 10. The Greens will visit the Stone Forest ________ they arrive in Yunnan. A. until B. before C. as soon as 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：格林一家一到达云南就会去参观石林。 until直到……为止；before在……之前；as soon as一……就……。根据常识，石林位于云南，不可能在到达云南之前参观，“as soon as”表示一到达就去参观，符合逻辑。 11. The sun went behind a cloud, and________, it started to rain. A. in this case B. in a hurry C. in a moment 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：太阳躲到云后面去了，过了一会儿，开始下雨了。 in this case既然这样；in a hurry匆忙地；in a moment过了一会儿。根据前句“太阳躲到云后”和后句“开始下雨”可知，此处表示时间上的承接，意为“过了一会儿”。选项C符合题意。 12. —I wonder________ AI is helpful to students. —Actually, it’ll be a tool as long as it’s used wisely. A. while B. though C. whether 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我想知道人工智能是否对学生有帮助。——事实上，只要使用得当，它将是一个工具。 while当……时候/然而；though虽然；whether是否。根据“I wonder”可知后接宾语从句，表示不确定某事是否属实；结合回答可知对方在回应AI是否有用的问题，因此用whether表示“是否”。 13. AI technology in China has developed ________ than anyone expected. A. fast B. faster C. fastest 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：中国的人工智能技术发展速度远远超出了人们的预期。 考查副词比较级。根据“than”可知，此处应使用比较级，故选B。 14. ________ with different cultures and ideas, Lisa keeps reading books every day. A. To connect B. Connecting C. Connected 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：为了连接不同的文化和思想，丽莎每天坚持读书。 connect连接，选项为其不同的形态。To connect不定式；Connecting现在分词；Connected过去式或过去分词。根据句意，丽莎每天读书的目的是为了“连接不同的文化和思想”，应填不定式作目的状语，应填“To connect”。故选A。 15. The boy tried many ways to make the kite fly, but________ of them worked. A. both B. any C. none 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：这个男孩尝试了许多方法让风筝飞起来，但是它们中没有一种奏效。 both两者都；any任何一个；none（三者及以上中）没有一个。选none，既符合“many ways”的范围，也契合“but”转折后“所有方法都不起作用”的语境。 Ⅲ.完形填空 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） Kunar is a beautiful place in Afghanistan. Nizamuddin lived a ____16____ life there. He farmed and kept livestock (家畜) to feed his family. However, things changed when a terrible ____17____ hit without warning. “We were sleeping at that time. ____18____, I heard a loud noise. Then the ground began to shake. Stones ____19____ from the mountains, and our house started to collapse (倒塌). I shouted to my family to run out of the house, ____20____ it was too late. Fallen parts of the house trapped (困住) my son. Though I managed to ____21____ him out, he was badly hurt. It was a long night. Facing the ruins (废墟) right around us, we felt scared and ____22____.” Nizamuddin said. ____23____, a group called Community World Service Asia (CWSA) came to help. They gave people food, water and many other necessary things. They tried their best to ____24____ the people in need. “Thanks to these kind people, life is getting better. We are rebuilding our homes. I believe that with hope, life can ____25____ again even after a disaster,” Nizamuddin said. 16. A. magic B. quiet C. smart 17. A. storm B. hurricane C. earthquake 18. A. Usually B. Finally C. Suddenly 19. A. showed up B. fell down C. passed by 20. A. but B. and C. so 21. A. find B. pull C. send 22. A. strange B. hopeful C. helpless 23. A. Sadly B. Luckily C. Carefully 24. A. refuse B. support C. afford 25. A. begin B. appear C. leave 【答案】16. B 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. B 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了阿富汗的Nizamuddin一家原本过着平静生活，突如其来的地震摧毁了家园，人们陷入恐惧与无助。幸运的是，公益组织前来援助，提供物资、帮扶灾民。最后主人公表示，在帮助与希望之下，灾后生活能够重新恢复、慢慢变好。 【16题详解】 句意：Nizamuddin在那里过着平静的生活。 结合后文“他种地、养家畜”，quiet“平静的”符合“简单安稳生活”的描述。magic“神奇的”、smart“聪明的”均不符合“日常农耕生活”的语境。 【17题详解】 句意：然而，一场可怕的地震毫无预兆地袭来，一切都变了。 结合后文“地面开始摇晃、房屋倒塌”，earthquake“地震”符合“地质灾害”的特征。storm“风暴”、hurricane“飓风”均与“地面摇晃、房屋倒塌”的场景不符。 【18题详解】 句意：我们当时正在睡觉，突然，我听到一声巨响。 “正在睡觉”时“突然听到巨响”，Suddenly“突然”符合“意外发生”的语境。Usually“通常”、Finally“最后”均不符合“突发情况”的逻辑。 【19题详解】 句意：石头从山上滚落，我们的房子开始倒塌。 “地震时石头从山上掉落”用fell down“掉落”，符合语境。showed up“出现”、passed by“经过”均不符合“地震时的场景”。 【20题详解】 句意：我喊家人跑出房子，但为时已晚。 “喊家人跑”与“太晚”是转折关系，but“但是”符合逻辑。and“和”、so“所以”均不符合转折语境。 【21题详解】 句意：虽然我设法把他拉出来，但他受了重伤。 “从废墟中拉出儿子”用pull“拉”，符合“救援动作”。find“找到”、send“送”均不符合“从困住状态救出”的动作。 【22题详解】 句意：面对周围的废墟，我们感到害怕又无助。 “废墟中受伤、无家可归”会感到helpless“无助的”，符合语境。strange“奇怪的”、hopeful“有希望的”均不符合“灾难后的情绪”。 【23题详解】 句意：幸运的是，一个叫“亚洲社区世界服务组织”的组织来帮忙了。 “有人帮忙”是幸运的事，Luckily“幸运地”符合语境。Sadly“悲伤地”、Carefully“仔细地”均不符合“得到帮助”的积极逻辑。 【24题详解】 句意：他们尽力支持有需要的人。 “提供食物、水等”是support“支持”的具体表现，符合“救援组织的作用”。refuse“拒绝”、afford“负担得起”均不符合“帮助他人”的语境。 【25题详解】 句意：我相信，即使灾难过后，带着希望，生活也能重新开始。 “重建家园”意味着生活重新begin“开始”，符合“灾后恢复”的语境。appear“出现”、leave“离开”均不符合“生活重启”的含义。 IV.阅读理解（共两节，25小题；满分45分） 第一节 阅读小列短文，根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） A Are you wondering what exciting and helpful activities are happening at our school this term? Let’s find out! Paper-cutting Class Do you love traditional Chinese art? Join our paper-cutting class! A folk artist will share her stories and teach you how to cut out a cute rabbit. Come and have a try! Time: 3:30p.m.-5:00 p.m., April 24 Sharing Meeting Want to become a better learner? Come to the Sharing Meeting! Three students will share their study tips with you. You’ll learn how to take better notes, use your time wisely, and prepare for exams more efficiently (有效地). Time: 2:30p.m.-3:30 p.m., May 8 Earthquake Drill (演习) Do you know what to do when an earthquake hits? Come and find out! We’ll watch a short video in the classroom to learn why earthquakes happen and how to stay safe. Then, get ready for an earthquake drill! Be prepared, not scared! Time: 4:00p.m.-5:30 p.m., May 29 Pocket Money Lecture (讲座) Does your pocket money always run out fast? Join this lecture! A famous educator will share smart ways to plan a budget and use your money wisely. Come and learn how to save for something you really want. Make your money work for you! Time: 7:00p.m.-8:00 p.m., June 10 26. Who will come to the school for an activity in April? A. An artist. B. An educator. C. A fireman. D. A scientist. 27. When can students learn useful study skills? A. On May 29. B. On June 10. C. On May 8. D. On April 24. 28. What will students do first during the Earthquake Drill? A. Have a real earthquake drill. B. Discuss earthquake safety rules in groups. C. Watch a short video. D. Read an article about earthquake safety. 29. What’s the main purpose of the Pocket Money Lecture? A. To help students save more pocket money. B. To teach students how to make money. C. To show students how to save and spend money wisely. D. To prevent students from wasting money on unnecessary things. 30. Where can we probably read this passage? A. On a notice board. B. On a travel website. C. In a magazine. D. In a science textbook. 【答案】26. A 27. C 28. C 29. C 30. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，以表格形式介绍了本学期学校即将开展的四项活动的时间、内容和目的。 【26题详解】 表格“Paper-cutting Class”部分提到“A folk artist will share her stories and teach you how to cut out a cute rabbit.”及“Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., April 24”。这说明四月份来学校参加活动的一位民间艺术家，所以选项A“An artist.”正确。 【27题详解】 表格“Sharing Meeting”部分提到“Three students will share their study tips with you. You’ll learn how to take better notes, use your time wisely, and prepare for exams more efficiently.”及“Time: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., May 8”。这说明学生可以在5月8日的分享会上学习有用的学习技巧。 【28题详解】 表格“Earthquake Drill”部分中提及“We’ll watch a short video in the classroom to learn why earthquakes happen and how to stay safe. Then, get ready for an earthquake drill!”，这说明在地震演习中，学生们首先要观看一段短视频。 【29题详解】 表格“Pocket Money Lecture”部分提到“A famous educator will share smart ways to plan a budget and use your money wisely. Come and learn how to save for something you really want.”，这说明讲座的主要目的是教学生如何明智地存钱和花钱，所以选项C“To show students how to save and spend money wisely.”正确。 【30题详解】 全文介绍的是学校本学期即将开展的四项活动，包括时间、内容、目的。这类信息通常张贴在学校的公告栏上供学生查看，所以选项A“On a notice board.” (公告栏上) 正确。B“On a travel website.”旅游网站；C“In a magazine.”杂志；D“In a science textbook.”科学教科书，均不是这类校园活动通知的常见出处。 B One sunny weekend, Lucy’s aunt brought her a small plant. “This is a jasmine (茉莉花) plant,” her aunt said with a warm smile.“If you take good care of it, it will grow and bloom (开花) with the sweetest smell.” Lucy looked at the small green plant, feeling doubtful (怀疑的). “But I don’t know how to keep plants,” she said. “I’m afraid it will die.” Her aunt said, “Don’t worry. Just water it a little every morning and make sure it gets enough sunlight. Watching something grow because of your care is one of life’s greatest joys.” Though not sure, Lucy decided to try. She put the plant near her window where there was sunlight. Every morning, she watered the plant carefully. Weeks passed, but the plant stayed the same. Lucy sighed (叹息) “Maybe it’ll never bloom.” One evening, her mother felt Lucy’s disappointment. “Growing plants is like reading a story,” she said. “You can’t rush the ending. Just wait a little longer” Encouraged, Lucy kept taking care of the plant. Then one day, she saw small white buds (芽) on the plant! After a few more days, the buds opened into pretty white flowers, filling her room with a soft, sweet smell. Lucy’s heart filled with pride (自豪). When her aunt visited again, Lucy led her to the flowers and said, “Look! It bloomed!” “You did a wonderful job,” she said. “This is the gift of patience and care.” Lucy smiled. She learned that some of the best things in life take time and effort, and that makes them even sweeter. 31. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The water. B. The sunlight. C. The jasmine plant. D. The smell. 32. Why did Lucy sigh after weeks of taking care of the plant? A. She forgot to water the plant one day. B. The plant died because of her wrong care. C. She was tired of watering the plant every morning. D. The plant didn’t change at all and had no flowers. 33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The plant bloomed quickly. B. Lucy’s mother told her to be patient. C. Lucy’s mother gave her the plant. D. Lucy’s aunt gave her a book about planting. 34. How did Lucy feel during the process(过程)of taking care of the jasmine plant? A. Disappointed→doubtful→proud→encouraged. B. Doubtful→encouraged→disappointed→proud. C. Disappointed→doubtful→encouraged→proud. D. Doubtful→disappointed→encouraged→proud. 35. What did Lucy learn from the jasmine plant? A. The best things in life need time and effort. B. Time waits for no man. C. Life is not always perfect. D. Plants need lots of water to grow. 【答案】31. C 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了露西收到阿姨送的一株茉莉花，虽然起初对此感到怀疑，且在照料过程中因植物长时间没有变化而感到失望，但在妈妈的鼓励下坚持耐心照顾，最终看到花开并感到自豪的故事。文章通过这一经历传达了“生活中美好的事物需要时间和努力”的道理。 【31题详解】 根据第二段前文“But I don’t know how to keep plants,” she said.以及后文“I’m afraid it will die.”，这里的“it”指代的是前文提到的她不知道如何养护的对象，即那株茉莉花。 【32题详解】 根据第六段“Weeks passed, but the plant stayed the same. Lucy sighed... ‘Maybe it'll never bloom.’”，可知她叹气是因为植物长时间没有任何变化，也没有开花。 【33题详解】 露西的妈妈告诉她要有耐心。文中第七段妈妈说“You can’t rush the ending. Just wait a little longer.”，即告诉露西要有耐心，故B正确。 【34题详解】 根据文章情节发展：刚开始拿到植物时，露西是“feeling doubtful”（感到怀疑的）；几周后植物没变化，她感到“disappointment”（失望）；听了妈妈的话后，“Encouraged, Lucy kept taking care of the plant.”（受到鼓励，露西继续照料植物），此时她是“encouraged”（受鼓舞的）；最后看到花开，“Lucy’s heart filled with pride.”（露西心中充满了自豪），此时她是“proud”（自豪的）。因此，情感变化顺序为：Doubtful → Disappointed → Encouraged → Proud。 【35题详解】 文章最后一段总结道：“She learned that some of the best things in life take time and effort, and that makes them even sweeter.”这与A项“The best things in life need time and effort.”意思一致。 C Did you hear of “conscious (清醒的) spending?” According to Ramit Sethi, conscious spending is all about spending as much as possible on the things you love and cutting costs as much as possible on the things you don’t need. It’s about knowing what you really want and then spending your money on the things you love. The term “conscious spending” suggests that people experience unconscious spending nowadays. It’s almost like unconscious eating. We’re just without a plan, and we’re not really paying much attention, especially when using credit cards. The most important way to deal with unconscious spending is asking yourself some questions. Where did my money go? What do I love spending money on and why? How much do I need for the things I must have, such as food and bills? How much do I want to save and why? How much do I want to set aside for unimportant buys, such as coffee with a friend or a movie ticket? Answering these questions can help you feel excited and clear about your money, know what you care less about, and live according to what’s important to you. “Then, it’s a lot easier to cut down your spending in areas that you don’t need so much,” Klontz said. Your answers to these questions agree with what Sethi calls your “rich life”—the life of your own, free from what anyone else thinks you should do. When you think about what you really want, you will no longer have to feel anxious (焦虑的) or doubtful about how you spend your money. 36. What is conscious spending? A. It means cutting the cost of the things you like. B. It means buying a lot of things you really like. C. It means spending money as much as possible. D. It means spending money on the things properly. 37. Why does the writer mention “unconscious eating” in Paragraph 2? A. To explain how people spend money without thinking. B. To show that eating without a plan is healthy. C. To compare two different ways of saving money. D. To suggest that people should eat more consciously. 38. The writer develops his idea in Paragraph 3 by ________. A. listing numbers B. raising questions C. explaining differences D. giving examples 39. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. People will feel excited after buying what they really want. B. People are easily influenced (被影响) by others. C. Spending money can make people feel anxious and doubtful. D. Conscious spending can make people know how to spend their money. 40. Where can we probably read the text? A. In a storybook. B. In a travel guide. C. In a life magazine. D. In a sports newspaper. 【答案】36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了“清醒消费”的概念、与之相对的无意识消费情况以及应对无意识消费的方法等内容。 【36题详解】 根据第一段“According to Ramit Sethi, conscious spending is all about spending as much as possible on the things you love and cutting costs as much as possible on the things you don't need. It's about knowing what you really want and then spending your money on the things you love.”可知，清醒消费是在你喜欢的东西上尽可能多花钱，在不需要的东西上尽可能削减成本，也就是合理地在事物上花钱。 【37题详解】 第二段提到“unconscious eating”，说它就像现在人们无意识消费一样，没有计划，不太关注，尤其是用信用卡的时候。所以提到“unconscious eating”是为了解释人们是如何不假思索地花钱的。 【38题详解】 第三段开头说“The most important way to deal with unconscious spending is asking yourself some questions.” 然后列举了一系列问题，所以作者在第三段是通过提出问题来展开观点的。 【39题详解】 根据最后一段“When you think about what you really want,you will no longer have to feel anxious or doubtful about how you spend your money.”可知，清醒消费可以让人知道如何花钱。 【40题详解】 文章主要讨论的是清醒消费这一生活中的理财话题，所以最有可能在生活杂志上读到。 D Do you know meerkats (猫鼬)? They are small. Their bodies are about 29cm long. They mainly live in the dry areas in Africa, with enemies everywhere. So how do meerkats stay alive in such a challenging environment? Well, they have developed many skills: They’re good at hunting, they can see enemies from far away. But the most important is that they live and work together as a team. Meerkats live underground in groups. Everyone has a role to play. Usually, one meerkat watches for enemies, and the others are responsible for tasks like looking after the baby meerkats and looking for food. When danger comes, the guard meerkat will make a loud warning sound so that all the others can run and hide. Sometimes, if there is a direct fight, meerkats will work together to drive away the enemies. Meerkats demonstrate the importance of teamwork. It is the key to their safety and survival (生存) in the wild. They show us that together we are stronger. For humans, teams are groups of people with different skills. They work toward a common goal. When everyone in a team uses their own strengths (力量), the team can achieve more. However, teamwork is not always perfect. It has problems. For example it sometimes takes longer to make a decision, as there might be disagreements (分歧). That’s why a great leader is needed. He or she can help make decisions and keep the team moving forward. 41. What is the most important reason for meerkats’ survival? A. Their good eyesight. B. Their hunting skills. C. Their scary looks. D. Their teamwork. 42. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Why meerkats live in groups. B. What meerkats do when they face danger. C. How meerkats work together. D. When meerkats come out from underground. 43. What does the underlined word “demonstrate” probably mean? A. Sense. B. Show. C. Explore. D. Realise. 44. Which of the following is a problem of teamwork described in the text? A. Team members may not trust each other. B. It is hard to find a great leader. C. Disagreements can slow down decision-making. D. Sometimes, members refuse to listen to others’ opinions. 45. What is the best title for the text? A. Meerkats: a lesson in teamwork B. Meerkats: a special animal in Africa C. Small bodies, smart minds D. Small animals, big achievements 【答案】41. D 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了猫鼬的生存技能以及它们所体现的团队合作的重要性，并通过猫鼬的例子延伸到人类团队合作的相关内容。 【41题详解】 根据文中第二段“But the most important is that they live and work together as a team.”可知，猫鼬生存最重要的原因是它们的团队合作。 【42题详解】 第三段开头说“Meerkats demonstrate the importance of teamwork.”然后展开讨论团队合作的重要性、优势、问题及领导者的作用。整段围绕“团队合作”展开，而非具体行为或时间地点。 【43题详解】 第三段中“Meerkats demonstrate the importance of teamwork.”意思是猫鼬展示了团队合作的重要性，demonstrate在这里和show意思相近，两者都有“展示”的意思。 【44题详解】 根据最后一段“However, teamwork is not always perfect. It has problems. For example it sometimes takes longer to make a decision, as there might be disagreements (分歧).”可知，团队合作存在的问题是分歧可能会减慢决策速度。 【45题详解】 文章主要通过讲述猫鼬的团队合作生存方式，进而引申到人类团队合作的相关内容，所以“Meerkats: a lesson in teamwork”作为标题最合适。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） E 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。 Can’t you stop thinking about yourself? ____46____ If you’re worried about being a self-centred person, that’s great! You took an important step towards the change. How can you change your focus from “I” to “we”? Try to listen more and talk less. Give others your full attention. Self-centred people often turn conversations back to themselves. ____47____ You should give others a chance to express their thoughts. ____48____ When your friends tell you about their difficulties, you can ask yourself how you’d feel and what you’d need if you were them first. Then, keep these in mind when you reply to them. Spend more time with your friends and family. Spending time with other people can help you change your attention. If you always feel lonely, it may not be easy for you to become more sociable. ____49____ Start with small steps to step out of your social comfort zone. Celebrate the success of others. ____50____ If you find it difficult to do that, that’s probably because you’re turning the situation into something centred on yourself. Then try to change your mind. A. It’s easy to focus on yourself. B. But don’t rush to push yourself too hard. C. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. D. Be sincerely excited for others’ achievements. E. They usually get bored when the focus isn’t on them. 【答案】46. A 47. E 48. C 49. B 50. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了如何改变以自我为中心的思维模式。文章首先肯定意识到自我中心问题是积极的第一步，然后提出四条具体建议：多听少说、换位思考、多与人相处、为他人的成功感到高兴，帮助读者将关注点从“我”转向“我们”。 【46题详解】 根据第一段“Can’t you stop thinking about yourself?”之后，需要一句引出话题的句子。选项A“It’s easy to focus on yourself”，自然引出后文“如果你担心自己是个以自我为中心的人，那太好了！”的转折，逻辑连贯。 【47题详解】 根据第二段“Self-centred people often turn conversations back to themselves.” 随后应说明这种行为对他人的影响。选项E“They usually get bored when the focus isn’t on them”，描述了自我中心者的典型反应，与上文逻辑连贯。 【48题详解】 根据第三段“When your friends tell you about their difficulties, you can ask yourself how you’d feel and what you’d need if you were them first.” 这正是在建议读者站在他人角度思考问题。选项C“Put yourself in someone else’s shoes”，是英语中表达“换位思考”的常用习语，完全匹配该段主题。 【49题详解】 根据第四段“Spending time with other people can help you change your attention”和“If you always feel lonely, it may not be easy for you to become more sociable”之后，需要填入一句鼓励性的话。选项B“But don’t rush to push yourself too hard”，其中的“But”表示转折，承认改变有难度但鼓励循序渐进，与下文“Start with small steps”完美呼应。 【50题详解】 根据第五段“Celebrate the success of others”，需要一句进一步解释该建议具体做法的句子。选项D“Be sincerely excited for others’ achievements”，与标题句为同义表达，直接说明了“如何庆祝他人成功”。 V.情景交际（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 51. A: ________ in the UK? B: They use pounds. 【答案】What kind of money do people use 【解析】 【详解】根据答句“They use pounds.”，介绍了英国使用的货币，针对“使用什么种类的事物”提问需用“What kind of”，本句为一般现在时，答句主语they是指people，补全问句为“What kind of money do people use?”，该问句逻辑与答句匹配。 52. A:___________________________________? B: I prefer to pay by mobile phone. 【答案】Which way of payment do you prefer 【解析】 【详解】答语回答了“更喜欢哪种支付方式”的问题，因此问句应是对“更喜欢哪种支付方式”进行提问。对“哪种方式”提问用可用Which way of payment do you prefer? 53. A: ________________? B: The heavy rain caused the flood. 【答案】What caused the flood 【解析】 【详解】根据答句“The heavy rain caused the flood.”，可知问句是在询问导致洪水的原因。这是一个特殊疑问句，应用“What”引导，并使用一般过去时态。故填What caused the flood。 54. A: ________________ pocket money do you get every month? B: About 50 yuan. 【答案】How much 【解析】 【详解】句意：A：你每个月得到多少零花钱？B：大约50元。根据答语可知，问句是对数量提问，且pocket money是不可数名词，所以用how much。句首字母大写，故填How much。 55. A: ________________? B: I practice speaking English by talking with my friends. 【答案】How do you practice speaking English 【解析】 【详解】根据B的回答“我通过和朋友交谈来练习说英语”，可知此处A问B“练习说英语的方式”，需用疑问词“How”来询问方法，结合主语“you”和动词短语“practice speaking English”，应填How do you practice speaking English。 Ⅵ.看图写话。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据每小题所提供的图画情景和提示词，写出一个与图画情景相符的句子。 56. while ________________________________ 57. hit, yesterday ________________________________ 58. it, easy, pay ________________________________ 59. stick to, every day ________________________________ 60. fast, than ________________________________ 【答案】56. The girl is dancing while the boy is playing basketball. 57. A flood hit the village yesterday. 58. It is easy to pay with a mobile phone. 59. The girl sticks to playing the piano every day. 60. Tom runs faster than Jack. 【解析】 【56题详解】 图片情景：女孩跳舞，男孩打篮球，两个动作同时发生。核心语法，while引导的时间状语从句，强调“两个动作同时进行”，主从句都常用现在进行时，表示“当…… 的时候，另一个动作也在发生”。主句The girl is dancing，从句while the boy is playing basketball，表示“女孩在跳舞，男孩则在打篮球”。 【57题详解】 图片情景：村庄被洪水袭击，房屋倒塌，村民逃跑。时间状语yesterday明确提示句子用一般过去时。hit是不规则动词，过去式和原形同形， 主语A flood；谓语hit；宾语the village；状语yesterday。 【58题详解】 图片情景：用手机和银行卡支付，移动支付场景。It作形式主语的句型，It is + 形容词 + to do something.，译为“做某事是…… 的”。这里It是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式to pay with a mobile phone。系动词is，表语easy。 【59题详解】 图片情景：女孩每天坚持弹钢琴。stick to是固定短语，译为“坚持”，后面必须接名词或动名词，不能接动词原形。时间状语every day表示习惯性、经常性的动作，句子用一般现在时。主语The girl是第三人称单数，谓语动词stick要变为sticks。 【60题详解】 图片情景：Tom比Jack跑得快。提示词than是比较级的标志词，句子须使用比较级。fast是副词，修饰动词runs，其比较级为faster。主语Tom；谓语runs，一般现在时，第三人称单数；状语faster than Jack。 Ⅶ.短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 There are too many inventions in the world. Money ____61____ (be) one of the most important inventions in human history. It helps people to trade(交易). But before money, trades were made ____62____ (different) in ancient times. Imagine that you had a pair of shoes. ____63____ one of your friends needed shoes, you might give him ____64____ (you). Your friend would then be in debt (负债) to you. Later, you might have no food to eat, and your friend might share some of his food with you. This system served humans well for ____65____ long time. The key to this system is that it requires trust. I need to know the reputation (名声) of the person that I am ____66____ (lend) something to. I need to trust him to pay me back. If not, we can’t trade. As the need for trading ____67____ (grow), the old system of exchange failed. And then the need for money developed. Suppose you lived in Rome in the ____68____ (one) century and needed someone to help you. The person didn’t know you. He couldn’t trust you to pay your debts, and he didn’t need to trust you. You paid ____69____ gold and silver coins. You could trade them with strangers for whatever you wanted. Nowadays, the monetary system once again depends on credits and debts. But the lenders and the ____70____ (bank) can know everyone’s reputation. They know our credit history. They also know our spending habits. They know us well enough to lend us money, even if they don’t actually know us. 【答案】61. is 62. differently 63. If 64. yours 65. a 66. lending 67. grew 68. first 69. with 70. banks 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍货币出现前的物物交换模式，讲述货币因贸易发展应运而生，还说明了现代货币体系依托信用与银行运作。 【61题详解】 句意：金钱是人类历史上最重要的发明之一。主语“Money”是不可数名词，时态为一般现在时，be动词用is。应填is。 【62题详解】 句意：但在金钱出现之前，古代的交易方式是不同的。此处修饰动词“were made”，需用different的副词形式differently。应填differently。 【63题详解】 句意：如果一个朋友需要鞋，你可能会把这双鞋给他。此处引导条件状语从句，表“如果”，用If，句首首字母大写。应填If。 【64题详解】 句意：如果一个朋友需要鞋，你可能会把这双鞋给他。此处指代“your shoes”，用名词性物主代词yours。应填yours。 【65题详解】 句意：这个体系很好地服务了人类很长时间。“for a long time”是固定短语，意为“很长时间”。应填a。 【66题详解】 句意：我需要知道我借东西给的人的名声。此处是现在进行时结构“am+现在分词”，lend的现在分词是lending。应填lending。 【67题详解】 句意：随着交易需求的增长，旧的交换体系失败了。上下文时态为一般过去时，此处用grow的过去式grew。应填grew。 【68题详解】 句意：假设你生活在公元一世纪的罗马，需要有人帮你。此处表示“第一世纪”，用one的序数词first。应填first。 【69题详解】 句意：你用金币和银币支付。“pay with sth”是固定短语，意为“用某物支付”。应填with。 【70题详解】 句意：但贷款人和银行可以了解每个人的名声。“bank”是可数名词，与“lenders”（复数）并列，用复数形式banks。应填banks。 Ⅷ.书面表达（满分15分） 71. 英语学习在初中阶段占据重要地位，但有一些同学不知道怎么有效地学习英语。面对这个问题，你校英语角下周将举行以“To Be a Successful English Learner”为题的交流活动。请你结合下面的表格信息和要求写一篇发言稿，参加这次活动。词数80词左右。 注意事项： 1.必须包含所有提示信息，可适当发挥，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 2.意思清楚，表达通顺，行文连贯，书写规范； 3.请勿在文中使用真实的姓名、校名和地名。 To Be a Successful English Learner Hello, everyone! Today I want to share some useful ways to learn English with you. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 【答案】例文 To Be a Successful English Learner Hello, everyone! Today I want to share some useful ways to learn English with you. First, I always take notes in class and while reading. I write down key points and useful sentences, which helps me review easily. Second, I listen to English programs like news or songs every day. It improves my listening and makes me know more about English culture. Third, I keep an English diary to practice writing. I can use new words in it. Besides, reading English stories is also a good way. It’s fun and helps me learn more words. I believe these ways will help us learn English well. 【解析】 【详解】写作步骤 【第一步：审题立意】 确定文体：英语学习方法分享类发言稿，用一般现在时为主 明确要点： 记笔记（Take notes） 听英语节目（Listen to English programs） 坚持写英语日记（Keep a diary） 补充1条有效学习方法（如 Read English stories） 确定人称：第一人称（I/we） 注意事项：不得透露真实姓名、校名和地名，词数80词左右，开头结尾已给出不计入总词数 【第二步：构思布局】 三段式结构： 开头段：已给出，点明要分享英语学习方法 主体段：依次介绍4条学习方法，简单说明每条方法的作用 结尾段：总结方法的效果，呼应主题 【第三步：要点展开】 要点一：记笔记（Take notes） 内容选择：在课堂上 / 阅读时记笔记 具体说明：write down key points and good sentences；helps me review what I’ve learned easily 要点二：听英语节目（Listen to English programs） 内容选择：听英语新闻、歌曲或广播 具体说明：improve my listening skills and pronunciation；learn more about English culture 要点三：坚持写英语日记（Keep a diary） 内容选择：每天用英语记录日常小事 具体说明：practice writing skills；use new words and expressions I’ve learned 要点四：补充方法（Read English stories） 内容选择：读简单的英语故事或短文 具体说明：make learning fun；increase my vocabulary quickly 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试 八年级英语试卷 （满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟） 班级________姓名________座号________ I.听力（共三节，20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节 听句子。 听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的A、B、C三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项。(每个句子读两遍) 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 第二节 听对话。 听下面七段对话，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案。（每段对话读两遍） 听第1段对话，回答第6小题。 6. How many new words does John learn each day? A. 10. B. 20. C. 30. 听第2段对话，回答第7小题。 7. Where does the boy keep half of his pocket money? A. In a piggy bank. B. In his schoolbag. C. In a box. 听第3段对话，回答第8小题。 8. What suggestion does the boy give to the girl? A. Asking her parents for more money. B. Borrowing money from friends. C. Writing down what she buys. 听第4段对话，回答第9小题。 9. How often does Bob review his mistakes? A. Every day. B. Every week. C. Every month. 听第5段对话，回答第10、11小题。 10. Where does Jim often buy books? A. On the internet. B. In the bookstores. C. In the supermarkets. 11. Who does Jim often get pocket money from? A. His older brother. B. His grandparents. C. His parents. 听第6段对话，回答第12、13小题。 12. How does the girl feel when she speaks English? A. Nervous. B. Upset. C. Angry. 13. When will the speakers go to the English corner? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Monday. 听第7段对话，回答第14、15小题。 14. How long did the wildfire last? A. Two days. B. Four days. C. Three days. 15. According to the man, what should people do if they see a fire? A. Call for help. B. Take photos. C. Run away. 第三节 听短文。 根据你所听到的短文内容，完成下面表格，每空填一词。（短文读三遍） An earthquake drill(演习) Time On 16 morning Process(过程) ·Students hid under their desks, covering their heads with their hands. ·Students walked out of the classroom about 17 minutes later. ·Students followed their teacher to the 18 . Result ·Students learned how to 19 themselves during an earthquake. ·It was a very 20 activity for students. Ⅱ.单项选择 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 1. In this digital age, we should always be ________ our personal information. A. thankful for B. stuck in C. careful with 2. ________, there was a brave young man who wanted to save the whole village. A. Once upon a time B. From time to time C. All the time 3. We should prepare well before we ________ for a journey. A. set off B. keep off C. turn off 4. The picture reminds Mike ________ his first day of school. A. of B. on C. in 5. I go to the school library________ a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. A. once B. twice C. three times 6. If Linda ________ back tomorrow, ________ her the good news. A. come; telling B. comes; tell C. will come; tell 7. WeChat Pay makes our lives ________. We can buy things without carrying cash. A. terrible B. normal C. convenient 8. The old man told the children about the ________ of wild swimming and asked them to keep away from the water. A. danger B. advantage C. price 9. Mrs. Hunt was so tired that she could ________ keep her eyes open. A. almost B. hardly C. always 10. The Greens will visit the Stone Forest ________ they arrive in Yunnan. A. until B. before C. as soon as 11. The sun went behind a cloud, and________, it started to rain. A. in this case B. in a hurry C. in a moment 12. —I wonder________ AI is helpful to students. —Actually, it’ll be a tool as long as it’s used wisely. A. while B. though C. whether 13. AI technology in China has developed ________ than anyone expected. A. fast B. faster C. fastest 14. ________ with different cultures and ideas, Lisa keeps reading books every day. A. To connect B. Connecting C. Connected 15. The boy tried many ways to make the kite fly, but________ of them worked. A. both B. any C. none Ⅲ.完形填空 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） Kunar is a beautiful place in Afghanistan. Nizamuddin lived a ____16____ life there. He farmed and kept livestock (家畜) to feed his family. However, things changed when a terrible ____17____ hit without warning. “We were sleeping at that time. ____18____, I heard a loud noise. Then the ground began to shake. Stones ____19____ from the mountains, and our house started to collapse (倒塌). I shouted to my family to run out of the house, ____20____ it was too late. Fallen parts of the house trapped (困住) my son. Though I managed to ____21____ him out, he was badly hurt. It was a long night. Facing the ruins (废墟) right around us, we felt scared and ____22____.” Nizamuddin said. ____23____, a group called Community World Service Asia (CWSA) came to help. They gave people food, water and many other necessary things. They tried their best to ____24____ the people in need. “Thanks to these kind people, life is getting better. We are rebuilding our homes. I believe that with hope, life can ____25____ again even after a disaster,” Nizamuddin said. 16. A. magic B. quiet C. smart 17. A. storm B. hurricane C. earthquake 18. A. Usually B. Finally C. Suddenly 19. A. showed up B. fell down C. passed by 20. A. but B. and C. so 21. A. find B. pull C. send 22. A. strange B. hopeful C. helpless 23. A. Sadly B. Luckily C. Carefully 24. A. refuse B. support C. afford 25. A. begin B. appear C. leave IV.阅读理解（共两节，25小题；满分45分） 第一节 阅读小列短文，根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） A Are you wondering what exciting and helpful activities are happening at our school this term? Let’s find out! Paper-cutting Class Do you love traditional Chinese art? Join our paper-cutting class! A folk artist will share her stories and teach you how to cut out a cute rabbit. Come and have a try! Time: 3:30p.m.-5:00 p.m., April 24 Sharing Meeting Want to become a better learner? Come to the Sharing Meeting! Three students will share their study tips with you. You’ll learn how to take better notes, use your time wisely, and prepare for exams more efficiently (有效地). Time: 2:30p.m.-3:30 p.m., May 8 Earthquake Drill (演习) Do you know what to do when an earthquake hits? Come and find out! We’ll watch a short video in the classroom to learn why earthquakes happen and how to stay safe. Then, get ready for an earthquake drill! Be prepared, not scared! Time: 4:00p.m.-5:30 p.m., May 29 Pocket Money Lecture (讲座) Does your pocket money always run out fast? Join this lecture! A famous educator will share smart ways to plan a budget and use your money wisely. Come and learn how to save for something you really want. Make your money work for you! Time: 7:00p.m.-8:00 p.m., June 10 26. Who will come to the school for an activity in April? A. An artist. B. An educator. C. A fireman. D. A scientist. 27. When can students learn useful study skills? A. On May 29. B. On June 10. C. On May 8. D. On April 24. 28. What will students do first during the Earthquake Drill? A. Have a real earthquake drill. B. Discuss earthquake safety rules in groups. C. Watch a short video. D. Read an article about earthquake safety. 29. What’s the main purpose of the Pocket Money Lecture? A. To help students save more pocket money. B. To teach students how to make money. C. To show students how to save and spend money wisely. D. To prevent students from wasting money on unnecessary things. 30. Where can we probably read this passage? A. On a notice board. B. On a travel website. C. In a magazine. D. In a science textbook. B One sunny weekend, Lucy’s aunt brought her a small plant. “This is a jasmine (茉莉花) plant,” her aunt said with a warm smile.“If you take good care of it, it will grow and bloom (开花) with the sweetest smell.” Lucy looked at the small green plant, feeling doubtful (怀疑的). “But I don’t know how to keep plants,” she said. “I’m afraid it will die.” Her aunt said, “Don’t worry. Just water it a little every morning and make sure it gets enough sunlight. Watching something grow because of your care is one of life’s greatest joys.” Though not sure, Lucy decided to try. She put the plant near her window where there was sunlight. Every morning, she watered the plant carefully. Weeks passed, but the plant stayed the same. Lucy sighed (叹息) “Maybe it’ll never bloom.” One evening, her mother felt Lucy’s disappointment. “Growing plants is like reading a story,” she said. “You can’t rush the ending. Just wait a little longer” Encouraged, Lucy kept taking care of the plant. Then one day, she saw small white buds (芽) on the plant! After a few more days, the buds opened into pretty white flowers, filling her room with a soft, sweet smell. Lucy’s heart filled with pride (自豪). When her aunt visited again, Lucy led her to the flowers and said, “Look! It bloomed!” “You did a wonderful job,” she said. “This is the gift of patience and care.” Lucy smiled. She learned that some of the best things in life take time and effort, and that makes them even sweeter. 31. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The water. B. The sunlight. C. The jasmine plant. D. The smell. 32. Why did Lucy sigh after weeks of taking care of the plant? A. She forgot to water the plant one day. B. The plant died because of her wrong care. C. She was tired of watering the plant every morning. D. The plant didn’t change at all and had no flowers. 33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The plant bloomed quickly. B. Lucy’s mother told her to be patient. C. Lucy’s mother gave her the plant. D. Lucy’s aunt gave her a book about planting. 34. How did Lucy feel during the process(过程)of taking care of the jasmine plant? A. Disappointed→doubtful→proud→encouraged. B. Doubtful→encouraged→disappointed→proud. C. Disappointed→doubtful→encouraged→proud. D. Doubtful→disappointed→encouraged→proud. 35. What did Lucy learn from the jasmine plant? A. The best things in life need time and effort. B. Time waits for no man. C. Life is not always perfect. D. Plants need lots of water to grow. C Did you hear of “conscious (清醒的) spending?” According to Ramit Sethi, conscious spending is all about spending as much as possible on the things you love and cutting costs as much as possible on the things you don’t need. It’s about knowing what you really want and then spending your money on the things you love. The term “conscious spending” suggests that people experience unconscious spending nowadays. It’s almost like unconscious eating. We’re just without a plan, and we’re not really paying much attention, especially when using credit cards. The most important way to deal with unconscious spending is asking yourself some questions. Where did my money go? What do I love spending money on and why? How much do I need for the things I must have, such as food and bills? How much do I want to save and why? How much do I want to set aside for unimportant buys, such as coffee with a friend or a movie ticket? Answering these questions can help you feel excited and clear about your money, know what you care less about, and live according to what’s important to you. “Then, it’s a lot easier to cut down your spending in areas that you don’t need so much,” Klontz said. Your answers to these questions agree with what Sethi calls your “rich life”—the life of your own, free from what anyone else thinks you should do. When you think about what you really want, you will no longer have to feel anxious (焦虑的) or doubtful about how you spend your money. 36. What is conscious spending? A. It means cutting the cost of the things you like. B. It means buying a lot of things you really like. C. It means spending money as much as possible. D. It means spending money on the things properly. 37. Why does the writer mention “unconscious eating” in Paragraph 2? A. To explain how people spend money without thinking. B. To show that eating without a plan is healthy. C. To compare two different ways of saving money. D. To suggest that people should eat more consciously. 38. The writer develops his idea in Paragraph 3 by ________. A. listing numbers B. raising questions C. explaining differences D. giving examples 39. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. People will feel excited after buying what they really want. B. People are easily influenced (被影响) by others. C. Spending money can make people feel anxious and doubtful. D. Conscious spending can make people know how to spend their money. 40. Where can we probably read the text? A. In a storybook. B. In a travel guide. C. In a life magazine. D. In a sports newspaper. D Do you know meerkats (猫鼬)? They are small. Their bodies are about 29cm long. They mainly live in the dry areas in Africa, with enemies everywhere. So how do meerkats stay alive in such a challenging environment? Well, they have developed many skills: They’re good at hunting, they can see enemies from far away. But the most important is that they live and work together as a team. Meerkats live underground in groups. Everyone has a role to play. Usually, one meerkat watches for enemies, and the others are responsible for tasks like looking after the baby meerkats and looking for food. When danger comes, the guard meerkat will make a loud warning sound so that all the others can run and hide. Sometimes, if there is a direct fight, meerkats will work together to drive away the enemies. Meerkats demonstrate the importance of teamwork. It is the key to their safety and survival (生存) in the wild. They show us that together we are stronger. For humans, teams are groups of people with different skills. They work toward a common goal. When everyone in a team uses their own strengths (力量), the team can achieve more. However, teamwork is not always perfect. It has problems. For example it sometimes takes longer to make a decision, as there might be disagreements (分歧). That’s why a great leader is needed. He or she can help make decisions and keep the team moving forward. 41. What is the most important reason for meerkats’ survival? A. Their good eyesight. B. Their hunting skills. C. Their scary looks. D. Their teamwork. 42. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Why meerkats live in groups. B. What meerkats do when they face danger. C. How meerkats work together. D. When meerkats come out from underground. 43. What does the underlined word “demonstrate” probably mean? A. Sense. B. Show. C. Explore. D. Realise. 44. Which of the following is a problem of teamwork described in the text? A. Team members may not trust each other. B. It is hard to find a great leader. C. Disagreements can slow down decision-making. D. Sometimes, members refuse to listen to others’ opinions. 45. What is the best title for the text? A. Meerkats: a lesson in teamwork B. Meerkats: a special animal in Africa C. Small bodies, smart minds D. Small animals, big achievements 第二节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） E 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。 Can’t you stop thinking about yourself? ____46____ If you’re worried about being a self-centred person, that’s great! You took an important step towards the change. How can you change your focus from “I” to “we”? Try to listen more and talk less. Give others your full attention. Self-centred people often turn conversations back to themselves. ____47____ You should give others a chance to express their thoughts. ____48____ When your friends tell you about their difficulties, you can ask yourself how you’d feel and what you’d need if you were them first. Then, keep these in mind when you reply to them. Spend more time with your friends and family. Spending time with other people can help you change your attention. If you always feel lonely, it may not be easy for you to become more sociable. ____49____ Start with small steps to step out of your social comfort zone. Celebrate the success of others. ____50____ If you find it difficult to do that, that’s probably because you’re turning the situation into something centred on yourself. Then try to change your mind. A. It’s easy to focus on yourself. B. But don’t rush to push yourself too hard. C. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. D. Be sincerely excited for others’ achievements. E. They usually get bored when the focus isn’t on them. V.情景交际（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 51. A: ________ in the UK? B: They use pounds. 52. A:___________________________________? B: I prefer to pay by mobile phone. 53. A: ________________? B: The heavy rain caused the flood. 54. A: ________________ pocket money do you get every month? B: About 50 yuan. 55. A: ________________? B: I practice speaking English by talking with my friends. Ⅵ.看图写话。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据每小题所提供的图画情景和提示词，写出一个与图画情景相符的句子。 56. while ________________________________ 57. hit, yesterday ________________________________ 58. it, easy, pay ________________________________ 59. stick to, every day ________________________________ 60. fast, than ________________________________ Ⅶ.短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 There are too many inventions in the world. Money ____61____ (be) one of the most important inventions in human history. It helps people to trade(交易). But before money, trades were made ____62____ (different) in ancient times. Imagine that you had a pair of shoes. ____63____ one of your friends needed shoes, you might give him ____64____ (you). Your friend would then be in debt (负债) to you. Later, you might have no food to eat, and your friend might share some of his food with you. This system served humans well for ____65____ long time. The key to this system is that it requires trust. I need to know the reputation (名声) of the person that I am ____66____ (lend) something to. I need to trust him to pay me back. If not, we can’t trade. As the need for trading ____67____ (grow), the old system of exchange failed. And then the need for money developed. Suppose you lived in Rome in the ____68____ (one) century and needed someone to help you. The person didn’t know you. He couldn’t trust you to pay your debts, and he didn’t need to trust you. You paid ____69____ gold and silver coins. You could trade them with strangers for whatever you wanted. Nowadays, the monetary system once again depends on credits and debts. But the lenders and the ____70____ (bank) can know everyone’s reputation. They know our credit history. They also know our spending habits. They know us well enough to lend us money, even if they don’t actually know us. Ⅷ.书面表达（满分15分） 71. 英语学习在初中阶段占据重要地位，但有一些同学不知道怎么有效地学习英语。面对这个问题，你校英语角下周将举行以“To Be a Successful English Learner”为题的交流活动。请你结合下面的表格信息和要求写一篇发言稿，参加这次活动。词数80词左右。 注意事项： 1.必须包含所有提示信息，可适当发挥，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 2.意思清楚，表达通顺，行文连贯，书写规范； 3.请勿在文中使用真实的姓名、校名和地名。 To Be a Successful English Learner Hello, everyone! Today I want to share some useful ways to learn English with you. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $