北北京实验学校（海淀）2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中考试（2026.04）英语III试题

北北京实验学校《海淀)2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中考试（2026.04) 英语IIⅡ试题 考试时间：90分钟 满分：90分 注意事项： 1.本试卷共4页，共5部分，72道小题。 2.试题答案一律书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 Section 1 Listening (10') Part 1 Listen to the recordings,and choose the best answer.Each text will be read twice.(4) Listen to the conversation and answer Questions 1-2. 1.How long did Li Hua study in England? A.For three months. B.For six months. C.For a year. 2.Why couldn't Li Hua communicate with English people very well at first? A.Because English people speak very fast. B.Because English people use a lot ofidioms. C.Because English people are not friendly to him. Listen to the conversation and answer Questions 3-4. 3.What does Adam think of the dog at the corner? A.It's poor. B.It's dirty. C.It's ugly. 4.What will the speakers do next? A.Send the dog to the hospital.B.Take the dog home. C.Buy food for the dog. Listen to the short passage and answer Questions 5-6. 5.Where has this program already been tested? A.Shops and banks. B.Schools and cinemas C.Shops and schools. 6.What do we know from the talk? A.Computers can remember you by looking at your clothes. B.In the future we still have to remember a number C.Some machines can know you from your voice. Listen to the short passage and answer Questions 7-8. 7.What is the talk mainly about? A.What sign language is. B.How sign language works.C.Why people use sign language. 8.What can we know about sign language? A.It's hard to learn. B.People need to speak when signing. C.It's important to watch the speaker's face. Part 2 Listen to the recordings,and answer the questions.Each text will be read twice.(6') Listen to the conversation and answer Question 9. 9.When does the boy learn French online? Listen to the conversation and answer Question 10. 10.What happened to Nancy? Listen to the conversation and answer Question 11. 11.How did the man keep in touch with his friends before? Listen to the conversation and answer Question 12 12.Why does Jack seldom call others? Listen to the conversation and answer Question 13. 13.What has Tom prepared for the Spring Festival? Listen to the conversation and answer Question 14. 14.What did Maria do in a Children's home? Section 2 Vocabulary (12') Part 1 Match the words with definitions.(3') 15.account 16.flaw 17.protest 18.detection 19.desolate 20.extraordinary A.very unusual,special,unexpected,or strange B.a written or spoken description of something that has happened C.the fact of noticing or discovering something D.to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere,shouting,carrying signs,etc. E.(of a place)having no living things,empty F.a fault or weakness,esp.one that happens while something is being planned or made and that makes it not perfect Part 2 Complete the passage.Use the correct form of the words in the box.(4) handle respond silent polite against fail adjust whatever The room was completely quiet.21 filled the room,making everyone uncomfortable.I knew I had to 22 this carefully-one wrong word could ruin everything. The 23 sat perfectly still,not even blinking."This feels 24 ,"I said softly,tying to 25 my tone to sound more friendly 26 all my expectations,there was no reaction.My stomach tightened with the fear of 27 The air felt thick with tension,making it hard to breathe normally. 28 happened next,I needed to stay calm.This conversation wasn't over yet,and I couldn't afford to make another mistake. Part 3 Complete the sentences.(5') 29.宝宝的哭声让我整晚都没睡着。 The baby's crying all night. 第1页共4页 30.医生警告他要立即戒烟。 The doctor immediately. 31.请对新学生耐心点，他们还在学习阶段。 Please the new students;they're still learning. 32.我们需要找到解决交通拥堵问题的创新方案。 We need to find the problem of traffic congestion. 33.我们的团队对可再生能源进行了大量研究。 Our team renewable energy. Section 3 Grammar (20') Part 1 Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with an appropriate word or the correct form of the words in brackets.(10') With a laptop and Internet,you can work anywhere-even Disney World!More Americans are bringing their jobs to Disney parks.There are not only journalists and travel writers,34 programmers and designers too. AJ Wolfe,a Disney travel writer for 15 years,enjoys 35 (share)tips on the best remote work spots.She says remote workers in Disney World 36(increase)greatly in the past two years."People want to feel like they're living in Disney World,"she explained."You're 37(close)to the Happiest Place on Earth.'It's more convenient for you to visit it after work."Wolfe believes work and play are blending, as many never 38 (true)get off work. Disney has added more charging spots since guests rely 39 the app for food,tickets,and more. "These 40(upgrade)help remote workers,"Wolfe said But not everyone supports this trend.A fan recently complained online 41 remote workers.His post started 42 hot debate.Some argued parks should be for fun only,not work,and 43 the remote workers were damaging the visitor experience for they take up seats meant for travelers. Part 2 Cloze.(10) When my dad finally finished the triathlon(铁人三项)in Montauk,the crowd cheered.It showed me how his great effort 44 off and it excited my curiosity.I wondered whether a small boy of my size could 45 something like that.I found myself saying this out loud and my father overheard me.He encouraged me and said I could 46 with him. Training with my dad 47 out to be very challenging.We would get up early for a morning jog,or go for a swim in the pool after school.After a few weeks of training,I signed up for my first triathlon.Before the competition,I nervously waited for the gun.When someone 48 the gun,I was off,swimming towards the distant buoy (that marked my turn.I finished the half-mile swim and ran towards my bike.I was dripping 49,trying to get on it.Once on my bike,I experienced a particular excitement of 50.I went through the transition zone (again and switched to my running shoes.As the start of the fun part of the triathlon,my legs already felt like they were made of cement. For me,the real competition began during the run,because now I could see each 51 as a goal. 52 my position in the field,each racer was either following me or being followed.The run part of the race 第2页 boiled down to pain tolerance."Shut up,legs",one of my favorite sayings,kept me from thinking about the 53 feeling.Then I crossed the finish line.I took a breath and then began a celebration with the other finishers.The sense of achievement was there for all of us. 44.A.showed B.paid C.worked D.made 45.A.afford B.improve C.benefit D.achieve 46.A.train B.run C.celebrate D.talk 47.A.changed B.turned C.went D.carried 48.A.started B.jumped C.fired D.showed 49.A.hot B.dry C.wet D.cold 50.A.cycling B.running C.traveling D.swimming 51.A.competitor B.teammate C.partner D.cycler 52.A.Not only B.Even though C.No matter D.As well 53.A.exciting B.disappointing C.satisfying D.burning Section 4 Reading Comprehension(28) A What movies do you expect to watch in 2025?We looked at movie lists from various movie websites to find out the four highly-anticipated movies of 2025 Mission:Impossible-The Final Reckoning Expected to be released on May 23,the eighth Mission:Impossible movie continues to star US actor Tom Cruise as agent Ethan Matthew Hunt.However,this will be Cruise's "last dance"as the popular movie series will come to an end following Hunt's last mission. Wicked:For Good In December 2024,the movie Wicked took us on an adventure into the magical Land of Oz.However,it only tells the first half of the story.Do you want to know what happens to its lead characters Elphaba and Glinda?Make sure to check it out in cinemas in November to find out! Nobody:Lang Lang Ago In2023,animated series Yao-Chinese Folktales(《中国奇谭》)became popular with Chinese audiences. The first episode,Nobody,explores the struggles of young people through the eyes of a pig monster.In the summer of 2025,the animation movie Nobody:LangLang Ago will bring back the story of the pig monster in cinemas. A Writer's Odyssey 2 A Writer's Odyssey,based on Chinese author Shuang Xuetao's novel,enjoyed box-office success when it came out in 2021.Scheduled to hit cinemas in summer vacation this year,the follow-up is expected to tell the fantasy story of its lead character in two parallel worlds. 54.What can we know about Nobody:Lang Lang Ago? A.The film is starred by some famous actors and actresses. B.It will take us on an adventure into the magical Land of Oz C.It shows young people's struggles through a pig monster's eyes. 共4页 D.Yao-Chinese Folktales was a success when it came out in 2021. 55.Which movie is expected to be released first among the four mentioned in the passage? A.Mission:Impossible-The Final Reckoning B.Wicked:For Good C.Nobody:Lang LangAgo D.A Writer's Odyssey 2 56.What is the main purpose of the text? A.To introduce movie development. B.To recommend four movies of 2025. C.To compare four different movies. D.To discuss the impact of movies in 2025. B Late one night in July 2020,Halli was walking around Reykjavik's main shopping street with his family. They had just moved back to Iceland from the United States and were struggling with jet lag ()When his three-year-old son wanted a drink from a corner store,Halli faced a problem:a 20-centimetre step blocked his wheelchair from entering the store.This was not new to Halli,who has used a wheelchair since age 25 due to a muscle disease.As he waited outside,he thought about how often he had been excluded from places like restaurants and stores because they were not accessible. Halli,a successful digital designer,had lived in many cities worldwide and noticed how differently they approached accessibility.After selling his company,Ueno,to Twitter (now X),he decided to use his resources to make Iceland more wheelchair-friendly.In 2021,he launched Ramp (Up Reykjavik,a non-profit project aiming to build 100 permanent ramps in the city's downtown within a year.Unlike temporary ramps in other cities,these were designed to fit perfectly with the buildings,making them look like they had always been there. With government funding and sponsors,the project went beyond its goal and expanded nationwide.By 2026,the team plans to build 1,500 ramps across Iceland,costing about 400 million Icelandic krona.Iceland's president praised the project,saying,"We want our society to be inclusive.Halli has shown us how easy it is to make a difference when we work together."In just three years,Halli has become a local hero,known as a "kind tech giant".He hopes his work inspires others.Recently,a woman built a ramp at her home so her wheelchair-using friend could visit easily."Equal access is not a reality yet,"he says,'but change starts with one person.” 57.What inspired Halli to start the Ramp Up Reykjavik'project? A.A suggestion from Iceland's president.B.The constant lack of wheelchair access. C.His desire to become famous in Iceland.D.His son's difficulty in entering the store. 58.Which of the following best describes Halli? A.Generous and patient. B.Positive and energetic. C.Smart and hardworking D.Inspiring and pioneering. 59.What can we infer about Halli's attitude toward accessibility? A.He thinks small actions can lead to big changes in society. B.He is satisfied with temporary ramps as a long-term solution C.He believes governments should solve accessibility problems. D.He considers Iceland's current accessibility measures sufficient. 第3页 C Protecting marine animals is crucial for the health and balance of our oceans,since they play a vital role in the marine ecosystem,serving as food sources;contributing to nutrient cycling,and maintaining biodiversity.However,human activities such as overfishing,habitat destruction,and pollution pose significant threats to these creatures,so effective conservation measures should be taken to change for the better. Most people know about the friendly voices of dolphins and the blue songs of humpback whales () but what about the hundreds of thousands of other creatures that live in the sea?Scientists estimate that over 100 types of marine mammals,as well as 1,000 different fish species,generate sounds.Additionally,many sea creatures produce passive sounds while eating,swimming,or crawling along the sea floor.A group of international scientists is now joining forces to create a library of all the unique sounds that animals living under the sea make. The Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds,or GLUBS,will be an open-source collection of the signature sounds created by sea creatures.The team will use existing libraries of sea sounds and expand upon these to create a more comprehensive collection.The platform will also include AI algorithms()that can detect and classify different sounds,which will allow scientists to produce species distribution maps. When asked about the motivation for this project,Miles Parsons,one of the project's leaders,pointed to the worldwide decline in biodiversity.By examining the sounds coming from bodies of water,scientists can monitor the changes in the distribution and diversity of various ecosystems.Studying the sounds could also be used to identify new species.Parsons explained that many of the world's most extensive habitats are aquatic ()GLUBS could be a great resource in helping preserve water species around the world. 60.Which of the following is true about sea creature sounds? A.Only 1,000 different fish species produce sounds B.Little is known about the sounds of marine animals. C.Some sounds don't have meanings to communicate. D.It is difficult to hear the sounds of humpback whales 61.How will AI be used in the library? A.It will be used to create new aquatic sounds B.It is needed when scientists distribute maps. C.It helps manage the number of species in the sea. D.It can help sort out the different collected sounds. 62.What reason did Miles Parsons give for creating the sound library? A.The variety of life is decreasing around the world. B.We should protect the environment to preserve the ocean. C.It will be a breakthrough to build such a library from zero. D.Fishermen could use the sounds to help them catch more fish. 63.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A.A scientific research assisted by AI. B.Sharp decline in global biodiversity. C.GLUBS:A Sound Library of the Sea. D.Sounds Created by the Marine Animals. 共4页 D Satellites are already in use for so many purposes today-from weather forecasting to communications, GPS,and more.Since the late 1970s,satellites such as the European Space Agency's (ESA)CryoSat-2 and the US Space Agency's ICESat-2,have also been used to monitor changes in the Arctic sea ice.Data suggests that sea ice is thinning over time due to climate change.Over the last 40 years,the extent of Arctic ice cover has been declining at a rate of 13%per decade.However,existing ways of measurement do not provide a clear and continuous picture of the state of sea ice.These satellites use special radar or laser-based altimeter instruments (雷达或激光涮高仪).Sea ice thickness is then calculated as the difference between the height of the ice and the top of the water (ice level-sea level).This method works well during the winter months. Unfortunately,satellite-based sea ice thickness measurements are inaccurate during the summer months: the time of the year with the greatest melting.This melting creates a pool of liquid water on the surface.As a result,the simple calculation (ice level-sea level)does not work as radar systems are unable to differentiate between ocean water and ice,thus making measurements inaccurate.Last September,scientists developed a new method to tackle this age-old issue.The new method combined computer modeling and satellite data to predict ice thickness-all year round.The research team led by Jack Landy,a scientist at the University of Tromso (The Arctic University of Norway),used the new method to distinguish between seawater and ice.The researchers built a model of the radar system's predicted data and cross-referenced these values to those collected by a satellite.This model allows the researchers to obtain accurate,year-round Arctic sea ice thickness data.According to Dr.Michel Tsamados from University College London,the new advanced climate model will improve both the short-term forecasts for the weather at the mid-latitudes(中纬度地区)and the long-ten forecasts that show what climate we will have in the future." 64.According to Paragraph 1,what does the satellite data tell us? A.We can measure the height of sea ice thickness. B.The Arctic ice will no longer exist in four decades. C.Sea ice cover is thickening at a rate of 13%per decade. D.Sea ice is melting due to climate change over the years 65.What makes the ice level to sea level measurements inaccurate? A.Radar systems'inability to distinguish seawater from ice. B.There being no way to consistently detect melt pools on ice. C.Inaction of the laser-based altimeter instruments in summer. D.There being technical difficulty calculating the height of the ice. 66.What does the new method aim to do? A.Provide accurate forecasts for the weather B.Replace satellites in monitoring sea ice changes. C.Get a reliable summertime record of sea ice thickness. D.Test the efficiency of machine learning in climate change. 67.What does Dr.Michel Tsamados think of the new model? A.It lacks the lasting impact on climate forecast. 第4页 B.It will be useful within different periods of time. C.It needs improvement to predict the Arctic's future. D.It replaces the need for satellite data in climate modeling Section 5 Writing (20) Part 1 Read and answer the following questions.(10') Strength training,a type of exercise,is used to build strength,power,and endurance.Many adults do strength training,but is it safe and useful for children?People used to think that strength training was not useful and even dangerous for children,possibly causing injuries that could affect their growth.However,the latest study shows that strength training does improve children's overall health. When children do strength training,they get stronger as their muscles grow!The strength training can most likely make the better,faster and stronger."It is so beneficial for their bodies,like their bones,joints and metabolic(新陈代谢)health,”says Becca Rigg,a professional trainer at a fitness center.She knows all about the positive effects of strength training.She takes her kid to strength workouts two to three times per week."I also love the message teenagers receive when exercising this way:They may feel more confident when they finish such hard and tiring training.It is also rewarding for them to see results.They are,indeed,getting stronger while having a better image,"explains Rigg."Sometimes they make strength training part of their life and it's easier for them to get involved in the training later." How do kids get started?Just like other activities,it is very important to learn the correct way to do it.For strength training,it is a must to learn from an experienced coach because the coach can make sure children do movements safely and correctly.In the early stage,it is best for teens to simply use their body weight,such as doing push-ups and squats.Bodyweight movements can then be made more difficult by adding equipment or weights,for example,a barbell or dumbbells.So,let's cheer our kids on as they lift,pull,and push their way to a stronger future.With our support and care,they'll grow up ready to take on whatever life throws at them. 68.What does the latest study show about strength training? 69.How often does Becca Rigg take her kids to strength workouts? 70.Why is it a must to learn from an experienced coach? 71.As a teenager,would you like to make strength training part of your life?Why?(Please give two reasons.) Part 2 Writing.(10') 72.在现代社会，社交媒体（如微信、抖音、instagram)已成为人们交流的重要方式。有人认为社交媒 体拉近了人与人之间的距离，也有人认为它让人变得孤独。请写一篇文章，谈谈你对社交媒体的看法并 给出合理使用的建议。 提示词语：connection,.isolation,online communication,teal-life interaction 提示问题： 1.How does social media affect communication?Do you think social media makes people closer or more distant?Why? 2.What advice would you give for healthy social media use? 共4页