湖北省孝感市孝南区西湖中学等校2025-2026年度下学期八年级4月期中考试英语试题

2025-2026年度下学期八年级4月期中考试英语试题 时间：90 分钟 满分：90分 一、完形填空（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，填入空白处。 The Strait of Hormuz: A Global (全球的) Energy Lifeline The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important waterways. It is the ____1____ way connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean. It is about 150 kilometers long, and just 33 kilometers ____2____ at its shortest. Iran is to the north of the strait and Oman and the United Arab Emirates are to the south of it. Being ____3____ located makes it very important for shipping and trade (贸易) around the world. As the main road for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf, the strait ____4____ more than 20 percent of the world’s oil trade by sea and a large part of global liquefied natural gas exports (全球液化天然气出口量). Most of these energy resources are sent to ____5____ countries, including China, India, Japan and South Korea. It also helps international container(集装箱) trade and the ____6____ of goods (货物) around the world, playing a main role in the world economy. In history, the strait has been a(n) ____7____ for trade and cultural exchange. Businessmen and travelers ____8____ its water thousands of years ago, ____9____ different civilizations in Western Asia and other areas. Because more and more countries need energy, its importance ____10____ greatly, making it the world’s most important oil shipping road. It is ____11____ that any trouble around the strait will badly affect world energy security. ____12____ the situation here becomes risky, many countries will face energy problems. So all countries should try to keep it safe ____13____ Today, the Strait of Hormuz still influences global energy safety and economic growth. Its special geography, long historical role, and necessary position in international energy transport make it one of the world’s most important waterways. Every country should ____14____ the peace of the strait, as it is important to the ____15____ of the whole world. 1. A. wrong B. only C. simple D. recent 2. A. high B. thick C. wide D. deep 3. A. surprisingly B. specially C. clearly D. nearly 4. A. controls B. manages C. allows D. measures 5. A. African B. Asian C. American D. European 6. A. condition B. safety C. supply D. purpose 7. A. bridge B. object C. wonder D. influence 8. A. passed B. reached C. traveled D. crossed 9. A. comparing B. connecting C. realizing D. warning 10. A. drops B. fails C. rises D. changes 11. A. unusual B. common C. formal D. clear 12. A. Unless B. Until C. If D. Though 13. A. at all costs B. bit by bit C. all of a sudden D. as a result 14. A. give up B. deal with C. get across D. care about 15. A. development B. achievement C. success D. brightness 二、阅读理解（共20小题，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读以下三篇短文，从每小题所给四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。 A Wudang Mountains: China’s Taoist Holy Place (道教圣地) Location Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China Reason to Visit A great place to enjoy beautiful natural landscapes and rich Taoist culture Rating (评级) AAAAA Opening Hours 7:30 a.m.-17:30 p.m., every day Ticket Price 164 yuan per person Special Group Discount (折扣) Half-Price Tickets: Students, kids (ages 6-18), seniors (ages 60-69), etc. Free Tickets: Kids under 6, seniors over 70, reporters, etc. ★The tickets are valid (有效的) for three days. For more information, please call 0719-5668567. 16. What can we know about Wudang Mountains? A. It’s a 4A tourist site. B. Animal lovers like to visit it. C. It’s in Shiyan City, Hubei Province. D. Tourists can visit it at any time of the day. 17. A young couple with their five-year-old son plan to go to Wudang Mountains. How much should they pay? A. 164 yuan. B. 328 yuan. C. 410 yuan. D. 492 yuan. 18. How long are the tickets valid? A. For 1 day. B. For 2 days. C. For 3 days. D. For 4 days. 19. If you want to know more about Wudang Mountains, what should you do? A. Send an email. B. Read the guide. C. Write a letter. D. Make a phone call. 20. In which part of a magazine (杂志) can you find the material? A. Travel. B. Sport. C. Business. D. Education. B A historic moment arrived for the Chinese motorsport industry. ZXMoto, a Chinese motorbike maker, achieved two victories at the Portuguese round of the Super Motorbike World Championship (世界超级摩托车锦标赛葡萄牙站). Although the rider Valentin Debise, who won the two races, was from France, it was the first time that a Chinese brand (品牌) had beaten many famous global brands in this world-class competition with its Chinese racing engine. Several international media described the amazing result as a “historic milestone”. Behind this great success is the founder, Zhang Xue. Although his early life was full of hardships, his crazy passion (激情) for racing kept him going. He spent years designing and testing Chinese-made racing motorbikes, improving the engine, frame and other key parts over and over again. He cared a lot about both speed and safety, and tried to make the motorbikes strong enough for world-class races. When talking about the sudden success, Zhang said with excitement that the result went far beyond his expectations. The double wins sent shockwaves (冲击波) through the global racing world, even surprising traditional motorsport leading powers such as Japan, US and Germany. By turning his dream into reality, Zhang’s journey shows that China’s industry is developing fast and makes world-class products, encouraging more teenagers to follow their dreams bravely. 21. Which year of the timeline matches the following picture best? A. 2006 B. 2013 C. 2023 D. 2024 22. Which of the following events is also a “historic milestone” compared with the two victories of ZXMoto? A. Playing the piano well. B. Developing high-speed train successfully in China. C. Getting a first prize in a school racing game. D. Working for ten hours on weekends. 23. What kept Zhang Xue going through hard times? A. The help from his friends. B. The big money from Kove Moto. C. The sudden success in Portugal. D. His crazy love for racing. 24. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Zhang Xue started learning to ride motorbikes when he was in college. B. Zhang Xue gave up the famous Dakar Rally in 2023. C. Zhang Xue’s story shows the development of Chinese industry. D. Zhang Xue won the double championships in the international race. 25. What’s the best title of this passage? A. Zhang Xue: A Famous Global Reporter B. A Historic Milestone: Zhang Xue and ZXMoto’s Double Wins C. A Trip to the Dakar Rally D. The Development of ZXMoto Company C OpenClaw: The Popular “Lobster (龙虾)” AI Tool Have you heard of OpenClaw? It is a new kind of AI tool that is very popular in 2026. People also call it “Lobster AI” because its logo is a red lobster. It started a nationwide trend (风潮) called “raising lobsters”—that means using, setting up, and changing the tool. Peter Steinberger, a developer from Austria, created OpenClaw in 2025. It is open-source, which means its code is free for everyone to see and improve. Unlike other AI that only talks, OpenClaw can do real work for you. It can control your computer, send messages, write weekly reports, and even make videos. It acts as a helpful “digital worker”. This change from just talking to doing real work has made people want more compatible devices (设备). Luckily, there are many devices to choose from. For example, Huawei MatePad Pro is a popular Chinese computer. It can work well with OpenClaw. However, fast growth also brings big risks. Wrong settings may lead to online attacks (攻击) and information loss (丢失). Because of these risks, some big international companies have stopped using OpenClaw at work. Besides, people who use it frequently have to keep paying for expensive language model API services. As international media said, OpenClaw shows the quick rise of useful AI tools and can help people work much better. But to make it grow well and last long, we need a balanced way: we must mix technology creation, Internet safety, and cost control together. 26. What is OpenClaw? A. A kind of lobster. B. A popular AI tool. C. A video game. D. A social app. 27. What makes OpenClaw different from other AI according to the passage? A. It is open-source and free for everyone to use. B. It can do real work instead of only talking. C. It works faster than other AI. D. It helps people stop paying for expensive services. 28. The word “compatible” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________. A. popular B. expensive C. well-matched D. modern 29. Why do some international companies stop using OpenClaw? A. Because they are afraid of the security risks that it may bring. B. Because they think OpenClaw is not as helpful as other AI. C. Because they worry about the high costs of language model API services. D. Because they believe OpenClaw is not popular enough among their workers. 30. Which of the structures below matches the passage best? A. B. C. D. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯。选项中有一项为多余选项。 In a busy world full of study and work stress, many young people are looking for easy ways to calm down. ____31____ This fun activity has become a popular way for Chinese teenagers to relax this spring. Here is how it works. First, you pick one color you like, such as yellow, blue or green. ____32____ You might find a yellow flower, a blue bike, a green sign or a red bench on the street. Every small thing in that color becomes a nice surprise. ____33____When you focus on finding the color, you stop worrying about your problems. It’s like a short vacation for your mind. You can do it anywhere, anytime. ____34____ After the walk, many people put their photos together to make a beautiful color album. ____35____ This not only brings them a sense of achievement, but also lets more people fall in love with this simple activity. Color Walk is more than just a hobby. It teaches us to slow down and enjoy the colorful world around us. A. They often share their color collections on social media to spread joy. B. You can even do it on your way to school or work without any extra cost. C. A simple but creative activity called “Color Walk” is just what they need. D. This small change turns a normal walk into a fun, relaxing experience. E. This activity helps people relax and notice the beauty they usually miss in daily life. F. Then you just walk slowly and look for everything in that color around you. 三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从方框中选出恰当的单词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺，意义完整。每空仅填一词，每词仅用一次。 determined surprising once report achievement with prepare reduce curious while A Modern Hobby with Old-Fashioned Charm As the ancient philosopher (哲学家) Seneca once wrote, “Life without a hobby is like food ____36____ salt.” This saying rings true (说得有道理) for millions of young people who love Perler beads. Perler beads, or “Pin Dou” in China, are very popular among teenagers. A recent survey (调查) ____37____ that over 60% of 13-18-year-olds have tried this craft (手工技艺) at least ____38____. More and more teenagers see it not only as a game, but as a way to show their creativity. It is really amazing that this kind of craft stays popular for such a long time. And as time goes by, ____39____ this old and simple craft even becomes more welcome among young people. What started as a common kids’ toy in the 1980s now turns into a fashionable art form. Many teenagers are ____40____ to take up the hobby instead of playing video games. To make Perler bead art, teenagers need careful ____41____. They place the tiny beads one by one on a special board and then heat them gently to stick together, ____42____ avoiding burning themselves. It looks easy, but requires much patience and carefulness. Many beginners are shocked by how difficult the first work can be. Finishing a piece of work brings a strong sense of ____43____ In a busy digital world, this hobby helps teenagers calm down and focus on the present moment. Doing Perler beads also meets teenagers’ ____44____ for creation and makes their life more colorful. Many of them say this hand-on activity is a perfect way to ____45____ their study stress and teach us to slow down and create beauty with our own hands. 四、读写结合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 任务型阅读（共5小题，满分10分） 阅读短文，用英文填空或回答问题，注意每小题的字数要求。 The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala (春节联欢晚会) was shown around the world on Chinese New Year’s Eve. One wonderful cultural show was called Ode to the Flower Gods (贺花神). It got its idea from the White Jade Twelve-Month Pendants (白玉十二月令组佩) in the Palace Museum. The show mixes twelve months, twelve flowers, and twelve famous people into a beautiful program. It shows the beauty of traditional Chinese culture and tells us how flowers can stand for good qualities. The show is special because each flower is matched with a person who has a similar spirit. Among them are great writers, such as Lin Bu. His good qualities are just like the meaning of plum blossoms (梅花). Plum blossoms are one of the most important symbols of Chinese New Year flowers. They stand for strength and honor. Also, the lotus grows in mud but stays clean. It shows purity and honesty. Zhang Qian, who brought pomegranates (石榴) to China, shows the brave spirit of the pomegranate flower. In this way, the show changes the old idea that only women can be flower gods. With the help of modern technology, the show brings real performers and digital pictures together perfectly. On the stage, the twelve jade pendants form a full circle, which stands for the cycle of time and the beauty of harmony. Ode to the Flower Gods is more than a great show. It helps people feel closer to their own culture. It keeps traditional culture alive and shows the spirit of Chinese civilization. 1. What does the wonderful cultural program of the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala show? ________________________________46________________________________(不超过20个词) Fill in the blanks according to the passage. Ode to the Flower Gods Inspiration It’s from the White Jade Twelve-Month Pendants ____47____ (不超过4个词) Qualities plum blossoms stand for ____48____ (不超过3个词) ____49____ (仅填1个词) show the pure and honest spirit. pomegranate flowers show bravery. 5. What can you learn from the underlined sentence of the passage? Use your own words. ____________________________________50____________________________________(不超过20词) 第二节 书面表达（共1小题，满分15分） 51. A Letter to the School Newspaper: My Thoughts on the Spring Break 为了让同学们在紧张的学期中放松身心、亲近自然、舒缓压力，不少学校计划在春季中段设立春假。请你给校英文报写一篇短文，谈谈春假对我们身体健康和心理健康两方面的益处，并说说你的春假计划。 写作要点：见下方思维导图 要求：1. 语句通顺，条理清晰；2. 包含以上所有信息，可适当发挥；3.90 字左右（文章开头已给出，不计入总词数）；4. 不得出现真实姓名和校名。 My Thoughts on the Spring Break I think it’s a great idea for the students to have a spring break. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025-2026年度下学期八年级4月期中考试英语试题 时间：90 分钟 满分：90分 一、完形填空（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分） 【1~15题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C 11. D 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. A 二、阅读理解（共20小题，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读以下三篇短文，从每小题所给四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。 A 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. A B 【21~25题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. B C 【26~30题答案】 【答案】26. B 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 【31~35题答案】 【答案】31. C 32. F 33. E 34. B 35. A 三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. without 37. reports 38. once 39. surprisingly 40. determined 41. preparation 42. while 43. achievement 44. curiosity 45. reduce 四、读写结合（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 任务型阅读（共5小题，满分10分） 【46~50题答案】 【答案】46. It shows the beauty of traditional Chinese culture and tells us about how flowers stand for good qualities. 47. in the Palace Museum. 48. strength and honor. 49. lotus 50. We should get closer to our culture and keep traditional culture alive. 第二节 书面表达（共1小题，满分15分） 【51题答案】 【答案】例文： My Thoughts on the Spring Break I think it’s a great idea for the students to have a spring break. For physical health, we can do more exercise, get close to nature, and breathe fresh air. Activities like hiking or playing ball games help us relax our body. For mental health, a spring break helps reduce stress from our busy studies. We can forget our daily worries and enjoy peaceful moments. It refreshes our mind and lifts our spirits. During the spring break, I plan to go hiking with my friends. We will enjoy the wonders of nature, such as colorful flowers and singing birds. I believe it will be a wonderful and healthy holiday. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $