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2025-2026 学年八年级上学期英语培优模拟卷 (一)
一、单项选择
( )1. She said that she _____ a computer programmer in five years because she was interested in coding.
A. is B. was C. will be
( )2. I wonder ______ my father will support my decision to study abroad for my dream job.
A. that B. if C. what
( )3. Our teacher told us that if we _________, our _________ will pay off one day.
A. work hard; work hard B. hard work; work hard C. work hard; hard work
( )4.We ______ to Egypt if we have time this summer.
A.went B.are going C.would go
( )5.Look at the dark clouds. It seems that it ________ soon.
A.is going to rain B.rains C.will rain
( )6.There ________ a football match and a concert in our school next week.
A.is going to have B.will have C.will be
( )7.—Cleaners and waiters are both important jobs.
—Yes. Every job has its ________.
A. value B. price C. opinion
( )8.—How can a person become ________?
—I think hard training and strong mind will lead you to ________.
A. succeed; successfully B. success; succeed C. successful; success
( )9.—Su Hai, what are you do for the coming Father’s Day?
—I ________ a beautiful card for my father.
A.design B. am designing C.will design
( )10.—The math exam is so difficult that I’m afraid that I can’t pass it.
—____________. Keep practicing, and you’ll get better at it.
A. Take it easy B. Enjoy yourself C. Sorry to hear that
二、完形填空
As children, we all have dreams. We all dream of 11 we want to be when we grow up. 12 want to become teachers or police officers. Others want to be pilots or scientists.
When I was young, I hoped to be a fashion designer. I went to London Fashion Week and the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham later. I worked very hard at school. I 13 decided to study fashion design at college. But when I got there, I found that I disliked the subject. For some reasons, I 14 want to be part of the fashion industry any more.
Now I am twenty, 15 I still don’t know what I want to do when I finish college. This year I work as a (n) 16 . Over the past seven months, I have 17 English to hundreds of students. It was truly a great experience. But I still don’t know what I’m interested in.
I think parents are important to children’s growth. However, some parents only want their children to study 18 like math, science or medicine. So when the children 19 up, they don’t know what they’re interested in and what they can do.
All in all, there’s no need to decide what you want to do with the rest of your life very quickly. Many people 20 their jobs many times during their lifetime. You should believe there’s always time to choose a different job and have a new life!
11.A.how B.why C.what
12.A.Some B.Other C.Another
13.A.never B.even C.sometimes
14.A.didn’t B.won’t C.can’t
15.A.so B.but C.unless
16.A.pilot B.artist C.teacher
17.A.practiced B.taught C.learned
18.A.subjects B.hobbies C.books
19.A.wake B.grow C.put
20.A.change B.discuss C.choose
3、 阅读理解
A
It was a warm afternoon. A boy was reading a book in a busy square. As he read on, an old man sat down at his side and started talking to him.
“I’ve read the book. It’s about the world’s greatest lie,” said the old man, looking at the book.
“What’s that?” the boy asked in surprise.
“We won’t get what we dream of.”
“Really? Why are you saying that? Who are you?” asked the boy.
“I’m the King of Salem. I have power from the universe,” said the old man. “I always appear when somebody is working so hard to follow his dream, either in the form of a solution, or a good idea. There are other things I do, too.”
The old man continued. Once, he appeared before a miner(矿工) and took the form of a stone. The miner had given up everything and went mining for emeralds (翡翠). For five years, he had been mining in a certain river, and had examined hundreds of thousands of stones looking for an emerald. The miner was about to give it all up, right at the point when, if he were to examine just one more stone—just one more—he would find his emerald. Since the miner gave up everything to follow his dream, the old man decided to use his power. He changed himself into a stone that rolled to the miner’s foot. The miner, with all the anger of his five fruitless years, picked up the stone and threw it aside. But he threw it with such force that it. . .
“When you really want something, all the universe helps you achieve it,” the old man said.
( )21. What is the world’s greatest lie?
A.We will lose hope for life. B.We will surprise the universe.
C.We will fail to reach our goals. D.We will make our dreams come true.
( )22.In what situation does the old man show up(出现)?
A.When someone loses his job. B.When someone talks with him.
C.When someone fears a challenge. D.When someone sticks to his dream.
( )23.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to?
A.Reading a book. B.Mining for gold. C.Digging holes. D.Searching for emeralds.
( )24.How did the miner feel about his five fruitless years?
A.Angry. B.Hopeful. C.Surprised. D.Joyful.
( )25.Which of the following best describes the old man’s last sentence?
A.Rome was not built in a day. B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C.God helps those who help themselves. D.A thousand miles begins with a single step.
B
Chris Harris was a skillful writer for magazines and television. A few years ago, he began writing children’s books.
Harris’s first collection of children’s poems was the New York Times best seller I’m Just No Good at Rhyming, published in 2017. He wrote it shortly after becoming a parent. Harris said. “When I had kids of my own. I wanted to create something for them. As I wrote, I found it was a great way to share a laugh with my kids and to show them what a person can do with words and letters, with a little imagination.”
Harris’s new book My Head Has a Bellyache is a collection of humorous(幽默的) poems about life. It came out in July 2023. Harris got the idea for it by watching his children become teenagers and remembering what life was like for him at that stage(阶段). His poem “We’re Not Who We Used to Be Going to Be!” is about the pressure(压力) some kids face about having to decide on their future now. Harris said, “It’s great to have dreams and go after what you want, but it’s also OK to change your mind.”
Harris said he enjoys using humor in his writing because it can help young readers who might be faced with challenges of growing up open up. “A form about laughter can make it easier for readers to accept your opinions,” said Harris.
( )26.When did Harris write I’m Just No Good at Rhyming?
A.When he began to write for magazines. B.Shortly after he had his own kids.
C.When he was a small child. D.Right after he finished his collection of novels.
( )27.From the third paragraph, we can infer that ________.
A.My Head Has a Bellyache tells Harris’s dreams
B.My Head Has a Bellyache is a poem about pressure
C.Harris wrote My Head Has a Bellyache mainly for parents
D.readers may laugh a lot when reading My Head Has a Bellyache
( )28.Which of the following might be Harris’s opinion?
A.Children must have dreams. B.Children can also change their decisions.
C.It’s parents’ job to decide on children’s future. D.It’s terrible for parents to put children under pressure.c
( )29.What’s the last paragraph mainly about?
A.How Harris helps young readers open up.
B.Why Harris enjoys using humor in writing.
C.How Harris makes readers accept his opinions more easily.
D.Why young people are faced with challenges of growing up.
( )30.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?
A.To advise us to read poems from an early age. B.To encourage us to go after what we want.
C.To introduce us a writer and his books. D.To show us how to write good poems.
C
China and Pakistan recently made a big step in space cooperation(合作). They signed an agreement for Pakistani astronauts to visit China's Tiangong space station. This is the first time that China will help a foreign country pick and train astronauts for Tiangong. And it's the first time that Tiangong will have a non-Chinese visitor.
The agreement was signed in Islambad, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was there. The two sides will spend about a year choosing Pakistani astronaut candidates(候选人). Then, these candidates will come to China for hard and special training. After training, one Pakistani will fly to Tiangong with Chinese astronauts and stay there for a short time. The cooperation is a great example of South-South cooperation, which will boost(促进) Pakistani's space development.
Until now, the highest altitude(海拔高度) is ever gone is about 87.4km. But space starts at 100 km above sea level. The cooperation sets a good example for other developing countries. It can encourage more countries to work together in space exploration.
Since Tiangong's first part was launched(发射) in 2021, China has been planning to have foreign astronauts on the station. Chinese space leaders said China is open to international cooperation. Many countries, including Pakistan, are interested.
Pakistani trainees will face hard training. They must learn Chinese because it's the language used in Tiangong. They also need to get their bodies and minds ready for space. They have to learn how to live in microgravity(微重力). After reaching Tiangong, the Pakistani astronaut will do scientific experiments(实验) designed by Pakistani researchers.
( )31.How long will it take to choose Pakistani astronaut candidates?
A. About half a year. B. About one year. C. About two years. D. About three years.
( )32. What can we infer from the passage?
A.The Pakistani astronaut will stay in Tiangong for a long time.
B. Only Pakistan is interested in sending astronauts to Tiangong.
C. Learning Chinese is not necessary for Pakistani trainees.
D. This cooperation will have a positive influence on Pakistan’s space filed.
( )33.In this passage, the writer uses _________ to show the importance of the space cooperation between China and Pakistan.
①examples ②numbers ③comparisons(比较) ④suggestions
A. ①③④ B. ②③④ C. ①②③ D. ①②③④
( )34. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A. ①/②③④⑤ B. ①②/③④/⑤ C. ①/②③④⑤/ D. ①/②③④/⑤
( )35. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. China’s Tiangong space station. B. Pakistan’s space development.
C. The space cooperation between China and Pakistan. D. How to train Pakistani astronauts.
D
Everyone wants to realize his or her dream; so do I. 36 Now I will tell you something so that you won’t make similar mistakes.
Don’t keep your dream a secret.
37 That is what I have felt. I once dreamed of becoming an actor, and I knew that many people thought the dream was almost impossible to realize.
38 But I soon realized maybe some people could give me useful suggestions if I told them about my dream. This proved (证明) to be true soon. So if you’re really sure about your dream, tell it to anyone who wants to hear it.
Don’t hope that your dream will come true on its own.
Maybe there are some people who succeed just because of good luck. 39 If you really want to realize your dream, you have to work hard at it.
Don’t do without preparation.
As an old saying goes, “Luck is when opportunity (机会) meets preparation.” When you find a chance, you should take it, but you have to make sure you have been ready for it. 40
You may meet many problems as you follow your dream. I hope my suggestions will help you.
A.So I kept my dream a secret.
B.Otherwise, you may feel hard to control (控制) it.
C.I made some mistakes while following my dream.
D.But just waiting for good luck will be a total waste of time.
E.Many people are embarrassed (窘迫的) about letting others know their dreams.
四、短文填词
Lu Junling, a security guard from Hebei University, became popular on the Internet. As an ordinary (平凡的) person, though Lu Junling is in his 1 (fifty), he remembers English words under the street lights every day just to improved 2 (he). When he is free, he also writes novels and sings operas. That’s not all! Painting, music, kung fu and ancient poems, etc. are all his 3 (hobby). So he is considered as “treasure security guard (宝藏保安)” by many people. Lu Junling once said, “If I want to become an 4 (art), I will always work hard for my dream!” Mr. Lu’s words live in many people’s memory.
In fact, there are many dream chasers (追逐者) in university. They not only love their jobs, but also keep on 5 (learn). For example, Mrs. Xing Guoqin, a cleaning lady from Tsinghua University, started to learn piano 6 self-learning at the age of 55. What 7 great surprise! “Your hobbies have nothing to do with your age. It’s never too late to do things you love.” she said 8 (proud).
A professional cook in a college dining hall asked for a leave from work to be a referee (裁判) for the Winter Olympic Games, which has surprised many people. And they couldn’t help saying, “He is too powerful to hide!”
Though they all just have ordinary jobs, they never forget 9 (chase) their dreams. They show to the world with their own strength: “Life has no limits. You can do anything. Anyone who has a dream can be one of the most 10 (success) people in the world!” Their positive attitude and their brave efforts have amazed the whole world.
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培优一答案
1、 单选题
1-5 CBCBA
6-10 CACBA
二、完形填空
11-15 CABAB
16-20 CBABA
三、阅读理解
21-25 CDDAC
21.细节理解题。根据“We won’t get what we dream of.”可知,世界上最大的谎言是我们无法实现梦想。故选C。
22.细节理解题。根据“I always appear when somebody is working so hard to follow his dream”可知,老人会在某人坚持梦想时出现。故选D。
23.词义猜测题。根据“The miner had given up everything and went mining for emeralds (翡翠).”和“The miner was about to give it all up”可知,“it”指的是寻找翡翠的行为。故选D。
24.细节理解题。根据“The miner, with all the anger of his five fruitless years”可知,矿工对五年徒劳无功感到愤怒。故选A。
25.推理判断题。根据“When you really want something, all the universe helps you achieve it”可知,老人的最后一句话表达了“天助自助者”的意思。故选C。
26-30 BDBBC
26.细节理解题。根据“He wrote it shortly after becoming a parent.”可知,Harris在有了自己的孩子后不久写了《天真好奇皆成诗》。故选B。
27.推理判断题。根据“Harris’s new book My Head Has a Bellyache is a collection of humorous (幽默的) poems about life.”可知,《我的脑袋肚子疼》是幽默诗集,可推断读者读这本诗集时可能会大笑。故选D。
28.推理判断题。根据“It’s great to have dreams and go after what you want, but it’s also OK to change your mind.”可知,Harris认为孩子有梦想并追求很好,但也可以改变决定。故选B。
29.主旨大意题。根据“Harris said he enjoys using humor in his writing because it can help young readers ...”可知,该段主要讲述Harris在写作中喜欢用幽默的原因。故选B。
30.推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了作家Chris Harris以及他的儿童书籍,可推断作者写这篇文章的目的主要是介绍这个作家和他的书籍。故选C。
31-35 BDCAC
36-40 CEADB
四、短文填词
1. fifties 2. himself 3. hobbies 4. artist 5. learning
1. by 7. a 8. proudly 9. to chase 10. successful
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