四川省巴中中学2026年春初2024级八年级下学期期中考试 英语试卷

巴中中学2026年春初2024级期中考试 英语试卷 (满分150分120分钟完卷) 第一部分.听力（共两节，满分30分） 第-节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选 出最佳选项，每段对话读两遍。 1.What can Anna learn to do? A.Write a poem. B.Play chess. C.Paint. 2.How often does Jimmy exercise! A.Every day. B.Once a month. C.Once a'week. 3.What's wrong with Tom? A.He's too hungry. B.He has a sore back. C.He has a stomachache 4.Why does Sam look unhappy these days? A.Because he lost his book. B.Because he didn't pass his English exam. C.Because he fought with his friend 5.How big is Lake Taihu? A.About 2,445 km2. B.About 2,445 m2 C.About 2,545 km2. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.When did the man start to have eye pain? A.Last Friday. B.Last Saturday. C.Last Sunday. 7.How long does the man spend on his smartphone every day? A.For about two hours. B.For about three hours. C.For about four hours. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Who is George Mallory? A.An English reporter B.An English writer. C.An English teacher and climber. 9.Where did he die? A.On Mount Qomolangma. B.In India. C.In England. 10.What's the possible reason for Mallory's death? A.He had nothing to eat. B.He got lost. C.The weather was too bad. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 (11.Who is unhappy this week? A.Larry. B.Mike. C.Molly. 英语试题第1页共8页 12.What happened in the game? A.Molly didn't speak to Larry. B.Mike scored but Larry didn't C.Mike didn't pass the ball to Larry. 13.What does Larry think is the most important at last? A.A friend. B.A game. C.Atalk. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What is the woman probably? A.A passenger. B.A policewoman. C.A driver. 15.What can we know about the accident? A.It happened near a supermarket. B.It happened at about 4:45 p.m. C.The girl was badly hurt. Why did the accident happen? A.The traffic light went off suddenly. B.The car moved so fast. C.The girl broke the traffic rules. ·第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.\/hat do people usually do in spring according to the talk? A.They go fishing. B.They have picnics. C.They go shopping. 18.Where did Lily and her family go to pick wild vegetables? A.To the countryside. B.To a farm. C.To the mountains. What did Lily's father teach her? A.How to cook dumplings B.How to plant vegetables. C.How to tell which wild vegetables are safe 20.How did Lily feel about the experience? A.She found it boring. B.She thought it was dangerous. C.She enjoyed it and leamned a lot. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分) 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Youth Mental Health First Aid Course WHO: For all of our community members-teachers,volunteers,social workers or anyone over 18 years old who works with young people. WHAT: It is a course that gives young people with signs of mental illness a step-by-step action plan. WHY: A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge.You can help them. WHEN: Sunday,15 March,2026 (This is an all-day course-8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.) WHERE: Harbour Light Community Centre This course is free.Lunch will not be provided.Registration is now open!To register,please go to www.nwesd.org. For questions,call 360-299-4016 or email mtroy@nwesd.org. Take the course,save a life.Strengthen our community! 英语试题第2页共8页 21.Who can take the course? A.Social workers. B.Primary school students. C.Volunteers under 18 years old. D.Teachers from other communities. 22.How can people register for the course? A.By visiting www.nwesd.org. B.By calling 360-299-4016. C.By going to the community in person D.By sending an email to mtroy@nwesd.org. 23.Where is this text most probably from? A.A storybook. B.A travel guide. C.A community notice board. D.A school newspaper. B An 11-year-old girl from SHenyang Liaoning Province became a hero after she saved a woman from choking by using the Heimlich manoeuvre(海姆立克急救法)一just days after learning it. The event took place on 8th August,2025,at a hot pot restaurant in Shenyang,and was recorded by the camera before going viral on social media.Ms.Wu was drinking milk tea when something went down the wrong way and got stuck in her throat.She suddenly couldn't breathe,so she stood up,gesturing to her partner and restaurant staff that she needed some help.Her partner noticed that,and he tried patting her back.Restaurant staff also rushed to her side to help,but no one knew about first aid. At that moment,11-year-old Hu Zihan,who was dining at a nearby table,rushed over. She stood behind Wu,put her arms around Wu's stomach,and performed the Heimlich manoeuvre.Within 30 seconds,some tapioca()pearls came out of Wu's mouth,allowing her to breathe again. Wu quickly turned around and hugged Hu to thank her.Later,Wu said,"I kept trying to show what kind of help I needed,but nobody understood my body language.Thankfully,that little girl knew exactly what to do." It is reported that Hu is a volunteer of the Liaoning Provincial Red Cross Society.She had just learnt the Heimlich manoeuvre during a training lesson seven days before."The Red Cross says,'Everyone should learn first aid,because first aid is for everyone.'In emergencies, knowing first aid can truly save lives,"Hu said. 24.What does the underlined word "gesturing"in Para.2 mean? A.Writing a note for help. B.Coughing to clear the throat. C.Making movements with hands,arms and so on. D.Speaking loudly to get other people's attention. 25 What did Hu Zihan do first to help Ms.Wu? A.She patted her on the back hard. B.She gave Ms.Wu water to drink. C.She called the 120 hotline right away. D.She stood behind her and held her stomach. 26.When did Hu Zihan learn the Heimlich manoeuvre? A.During a school first aid class. B.During a Red Cross training lesson. C.While watching a medical TV show. D.While surfing online the week before. 英语试题第3页共8页 27.From the passage,we can learn that Hu Zihan is A.careful and lucky. B.shy and quiet. C.calm and helpful. D.funny and energetic. C Floods()can be very dangerous,and knowing what to do can help keep you and your family safe.This guide tells you what you should notice during and after a flood. Never drive or walk through floodwater.Water on the road might look safe,but it is actually not.The water may be deeper than it appears.The moving water can be strong enough to push you or your car away.Also,there can be dangerous things that you cannot see under the water,like holes,broken glass,or wires (that carry electricity.You should also stay off bridges over fast-moving water because they can be washed away without waring. Listen to what local officials say.If you are told to leave your home,go right away.If you cannot leave and water starts coming into your house,go to the highest floor.Get onto the roof if necessary,and once there,signal for help. Be careful with water and food after a flood.Never drink floodwater.Do not use it to wash dishes,brush your teeth,or prepare food.It is dirty and can make you sick.Listen for advisories (to boil water.Your local officials will let you know when the water is safe for use.Throw away any food or drinks that may have come into contact with floodwater. Keep yourself warm after a flood because temperatures may fall.Try to stay indoors if you can,and wear warm clothes.If you use a generator (to make power or heat your home,always keep it outside,far away from windows and doors.This is because generators make a dangerous gas called carbon monoxide(一氧化a碳)when they run..If the gas gets inside your house,it can make you sick or even cause death.Also,generators may cause fires. 28.According to Para.2,why is it dangerous to drive through floodwater? A.The driver will have trouble asking for help. B.The driver will find it difficult to get out of the car. C.The water is dirty and can easily make the car broken. D.The water may be deeper than it looks and may hide dangers. 29.Where should you go first if water enters your house and you can't leave? A.Go to the highest floor. B.Go to the roof right away. C.Go to the bathroom. D.Go to a neighbor's house. 30.Which of the following is a safe practice? A.Using a generator inside the house for heat. B.Running a generator in the house with the door open. C.Placing a generator just outside the bedroom window. D.Keeping a generator outdoors,away from the house. 31.How is the information in this passage organized? A.By importance:most to least important. B.By time:during and after the flood. C.By comparing safe and unsafe actions. D.By stating a problem and then the solutions. 英语试题第4页共8页 D Zhang Heyi,also known as QiQi online,runs a social media channel called "Qi Qi's Insect World".He has 255,000 followers,more than 1,580,000 likes,and about 250 short videos showing many different kinds of insects. The 13-year-old boy has shown interest in insects since long before he started school. With his parents'help and encouragement,Zhang began to learn about insects by taking part in summer camps,reading books and watching nature shows.He also made many small insect cages and boxes to watch and keep insects at home.Now he has collected over 100 insects, including beetles (he found in Fujian and grasshoppers (from Shenzhen. It is usually warm in Shenzhen and the city is rich in different insect species ()so it is a perfect place to watch insects."I often look for insects at Tanglang Mountain Country Park,Lianhua Hill Park,Yangtai Mountain Forest Park and OCT National Wetland Park.I've recorded about 60 different kinds of insects just at Tanglang Mountain Country Park near my home,"Zhang said.Now Zhang is able to identify over 1,000 insect species. With his mother's help,Zhang posted his first video about insects five years ago.In the video,he put two kinds of stick insects (on his hands and explained what they look like,where they live,and how they protect themselves. Many people online liked the video,which made him excited to share more insect facts. In the past few years,he has added videos about many different butterflies,caterpillars,and beetles to his channel."I want to encourage more people to understand insects and protect them.It is important to protect all kinds of species,"Zhang said 32.Why does the writer mention the numbers in the first paragraph? A.To describe how Zhang loves insects. B.To show how popular Zhang's channel is. C.To prove the educational value of insect videos. D.To compare different nature bloggers'popularity. 33.What is the second paragraph mainly about? A.Zhang's process in exploring his love for insects. B.Different kinds of insects that Zhang has collected. C.How Zhang's parents helped him learn about insects. D.What Zhang did to watch and feed insects at home. 34.When did Zhang post his first insect video? A.n2020. B.n2021. C.n2022 D.n2023 35.Which best shows the structure of the passage? A.①②1③④6B.①/②/③④⑤ C.①/②③/④⑤ D.①②/③④/⑤ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项 为多余选项。 Recently,an online series called Escape From the British Museum.became a hit because of its touching and interesting story.36It is about how a Cfiinese jade teapot runs away from the British Museum and finds its way back to China. In the video series,a woman vlogger plays the role of the jade teapot.She runs away from the British Museum and meets a Chinese reporter named Zhang Yong'an who helps her return to China.Why does this story touch people a lot?3 英语试题第5页共8页 The British people took away quite a few relics from different countries hundreds of years ago.38The British people kept them in the museum.On Aug 23,the British Museum lost 2,000 relics and these relics were from different countries from the 15th century BC to the 19th century.Knowing this,people around the world feel angry. Some countries,such as Greece,are asking the museum to return their relics.40 We believe we are able to keep them safe in our country.We have to say that they're China's, and they always play an important role in Chinese history. A.You may wonder what it is about. B. Chinese people also hope our relics can come back as soon as possible. C.Even worse,someone sells the lost relics at very low prices online later. D.They were jewellery,stones,glass and so on. E. However,they didn't agree. F Because it makes people care about the overseas Chinese relics. 第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分45分) 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Long ago,three trees stood together on a small hill.One day they were talking about their 41 and dreams.The first tree said,"I nope o become a treasure box full of 42"Then the second tree said,"One day,I will become a huge ship.I will take the emperor 43 the ocean and travel around the world."Finally,the third tree said,"I want to grow to be the 44 tree.People will see me standing at the top of the hill." However,things did not 45as they expected.A woodcutter came to the trees and cut them down.The first tree was made into a box for animals to sleep in.The second 46 a fishing boat.The last tree was left alone on the hill.47 the three trees felt very sad, they could do nothing. Some days later,a poor woman put her baby in the box to rest.The first tree felt so 48 that it couldn't stop smiling.It knew its dream 49 -the box held the mother's greatest treasure in the world.It's as precious (as the gold.What about the fishing boat?A heavy storm 50 arrived.The boat was strong enough to save everyone.At that time,the boat 51 how important it was.As for the last tree,it grew tall.When the villagers were tired,they 52 take a break under it. In life,we don't know 53 will happen next.Maybe things don't seem to be as you like,but don't54.Whatever difficulties you meet,please remember you had your 55 at first.Dreams may be achieved in different ways. 41.A.accidents B.lessons C.hopes D.inventions 42.A.sticks B.stones C.earth D. gold 43.A.opposite B.against C. through D. across 44.A.shortest B.tallest C.thinnest D.newest 45.A.develop B.explain C.introduce D.compete 46.A.hurt B.hated C.became D.hit 英语试题 第6页共8页 47.A.If B Unless C.Although D.Before 48.A.angry B.happy C.sad D.afraid 49.A.came true B. cut out C. died down D.fell off 50.A.luckily B.suddenly C.especially D simply 51.A.succeeded B.allowed C. encouraged D.realized 52.A.should B.could C.shouldn't D.couldn't 53.A.what B.when C.how D.where 54.A.cheer up B.pick up C.give up D.set up 55.A dream B.report C.record D.childhood 第二节（共10小题：每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chinese calligraphy is an ancient art that56(help)people relax after a busy day. It is 57 good habit to practice it for a while every day,because it can reduce your stress and 58 (press) When you 59(one)try it,you may find it hard to control the brush.But the more you practice,the60(good)your work wiH become.Learning calligraphy requires patience,and you should not expect 61 ecome)an expert overnight.Many people practice by 62.thav)at home,enjoying the peace it brings. Calligraphy is not only about writing-it also teaches you to be63 (deperd)in your thinking.Every stroke shows vour own feelings.Some people think it is old-fashioned, but it is still one of the greatest 64 wonder)of Chinese culture. Whether you have a busy life 65.'a lot of free time,calligraphy can always be a wonderful friend.Why not pick up a brush and give it a try? 第三节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容完成表格信息，每空一词。 It's easy to think of deserts as lifeless,but in reality,many life forms have adapted in extraordinary ways to deal with the terrible environments.And don't forget-more than a billion people also live in desert regions. If a place receives less than 25 cm of rain each year,it is called a desert.More than one-fifth of the earth's land area is the desert.Only about 20%of deserts are covered by sand. Some have mountains,rocks or lakes. The hottest desert in the world,the Sahara Desert,even reached temperatures of up to 56C.But some deserts are always cold,like the Antarctic Ice Sheet,which is colder than any other desert in the world.The coldest recorded temperature there is about-89C.The driest desert,Chile's Atacama Desert,has parts that receive less than 2 mm of rain a year. Desert animals have their own ways to keep cool and use less water.Camels can go for weeks and don't need to drink any water.Many desert animals,such as desert foxes,only come out to find food when the sun goes down.Most desert animals spend much of their time underground to keep cool.Desert plants may have to live without freshwater for years at a time.Some plants grow long roots that get water from deep in the earth.Other plants have 英语试题第7页共8页 roots that spread out a long way so they can receive the rain as soon as it falls,such as cacti. Life is hard for animals and plants in the desert.But they've got used to the life there. Deserts Definition (定义) Places that receive less than 25 cm of rain every year. Deserts 66 over one fifth of the earth's land area. Facts Only about 20%of deserts are covered by sand.Some have mountains, rocks or lakes. The hottest desert-the Sahara Desert. 67 The coldest desert-the Antarctic Ice Sheet. The driest desert-the Atacama Desert. Some,like camels,can walk for weeks 68 drinking any water. For animals Some,like desert foxes,won't go out to find food 69 Special the sun goes down. living ways Some stay underground to keep cool. Some grow long roots to get water from deep in the earth. For plants Some;like cacti,have roots that spread out a long way to get water as soon as it 70 第四部分写作（满分25分) 假设你是李华，请阅读这封来自笔友Pul的邮件，并根据信件内容给他回复。 Dear Li Hua, How time flies!Soon I will be a ninth-grade student.As I grow older,I find that I have more and more worries in my life.I study from moming to night every day,so I hardly have any time to relax.I'm suffering from a headache and a backache recently.Besides,I often feel sad and nervous.I really don't know what to do.Can you give me some advice? Yours, Paul 注意： (1)邮件中必须回应Paul的问题，可适当发挥，衔接过渡自然； (2)词数100左右： (3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Paul, I'm glad to hear from you. Yours, Li Hua 英语试题第8页共8页