2026年广东省广州市天河区第八十九中学初二下学期英语期中卷(1)

广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 2025学年第二学期期中考试 八年级 英语试卷 命题：雷明珍 审核：肖燕萍 命题时间：20260422 注意事项： 1、答卷前，芳生务必将自己的姓名、考号等信息填写在答题纸上。 2、答策必须填写在答题纸的相应位置上，答案写在试题卷上无效。 一、语言知识运用.（本大题共2大题，共25分） 第一节语法选择（本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从各题所给的A、B、 C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Today I want to introduce a world-famous landscape painting called Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains.It 1 by Huang Gongwang,one of the Four Masters of the Yuan dynasty.He began 2 on it at almost eighty years old.He first made a rough drawing of the whole painting in one sitting.Over the following years,he then added details to the painting 3 he was in the mood.It is said he spent 4 to 7 years 4 this masterpiece. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains shows the 5 of the countryside of Jiangnan.The painting takes us on 6 breathtaking journey in the mountains.Along the way,we follow narrow paths,cross wooden bridges and pass along a wide river.7 carefully,and you can see people far away the landscape.Besides,some woodsmen are hidden among the trees.On the river,there is a man sitting 8 and fishing on the boat.It looks like he is at one with 9.Seeing this masterpiece 10you feel peaceful,right? Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains was 11 a great masterpiece that it was copied by hundreds of artists.However,it 12 by fire and it was split into two pieces in 1651. 13,the two parts were shown together in one exhibition in 2011.14 第1页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 amazing it was!I hope this legendary painting 15 in my city in the future. 1.A.are painted B.were painted C.was painted D.will be painted 2.A.work B.working C.works D.worked 3.A.because B.whenever C.unless D.although 4.A.finish B.finished C.to finish D.finishing 5.A.beauty B.beautiful C.most beautiful D.beautifully 6.A.a B an C.the D./ 7.A.Looked B Look C.Looking D.Looks 8.A.lonely B.on C.along D.alone 9.A.nature B.natural C.naturally D.natures 10.A.make B.made C.making D.makes 11.A.s0 B.such C.very D.too 12.A.was damaging B.was damaged C.is damaged D.is damaging 13.A.Fortunately B.Fortunate C.Unfortunately D.Unfortunate 14.A.What B.What a C.How D.How a 15.A.was shown B.is shown C.showed D.will be shown 第二节完形填空（共10题，每题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出 一个最佳选项。 I am an English teacher from Futian,Shenzhen.Last summer,I did some 16 work at a small school in Kenya,Africa. I taught the children English,maths and other subjects.Every time I marked their homework,I drew smiling faces,and the children always 17 back.Some of the students'families had trouble buying enough food.Some were too poor to 18 their children's schooling.Realizing their needs,I decided to do more. I shared the videos about their stories online.My students in Shenzhen felt sorry to see 第2页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 the _19 that the Kenyan children were facing and wanted to help.They 20 a book fair and collected some money for the children in need.Soon,boxes filled with pens,books,and snacks arrived.The children looked very excited when they saw the 21 from Shenzhen,China.The school prepared a thank-you show.With me in the center,children sang and danced 22.At first,I felt shy,but then I joined them. We laughed and clapped our hands together.I could tell how 23 these children were On my last day at the school,younger students hugged me and said "Goodbye".While older students stood far away,trying to hide their tears.This made me 24 .to0. That experience in Kenya wasn't just a volunteer trip;it planted seeds in my heart.Now back in Shenzhen,I often think about the 25 between us.I will keep doing voluntary work in the future. 16.A.attractive B.personal C.relaxing D.voluntary 17.A.nodded B.talked C.smiled D.played 18.A.pay for B.give up C.agree on D.worry about 19.A.dangers B.chances C.difficulties D.surprises 20.A.recorded B.organized C.described D.reported 21.A.gifts B.toys C.money D.food 22.A.nervously B.happily C.quietly D.separately 23.A.peaceful B.helpful C.thankful D.careful 24.A.think B.hide C.sing D.cry 25.A.traditions B.dreams C.memories D.decisions 三、阅读（共两节，满分35分） 第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） A Ink wash painting,Peking Opera,paper cutting...What will happen if we use these 第3页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 traditional art styles in cartoons?In fact,Chinese cartoon makers have worked on this since many years ago.Their works are full of Chinese features. Little Tadpoles Looking for Mummy,1960 This is China's first ink wash painting cartoon.The cartoon makers drew all the animals,plants and rocks in the film with ink and a brush.It's only about 15 minutes long but it needed lots of careful work. 2 The cartoon artists drew everything by hand.They used different kinds of lines and colors to bring everything to life! Pigsy Eats Watermelon,1958 Zhu Bajie finds some watermelons.He doesn't bring them back to his hungry friends,but enjoys the watermelons all by himself.The character Zhu Bajie was cut out of colored paper,Cartoon makers moved his body parts and let him"eat"the watermelons. The Legend of Sealed Book,1983 It also used ink wash painting for its backgrounds.And it used other traditional arts,too.The characters used makeup (in Peking Opera to help show their personalities."It shows Chinese artists'ideas in cartoons-special,funny and beautiful,"said the film maker. The Story of Afanti,1979 The wise man Afanti fights against the bad people and helps the poor.In this cartoon,all the“actors'”and“actresses”are puppets.They are made of wood and cloth,but they look just like real people. 26.What does the underlined word"this"in Paragraph I mean? A.Chinese cartoons. B.Using traditional art styles in cartoons C.Cartoons with Chinese features. D.Ink wash painting. 27.How long is the history of the ink wash painting cartoon? A.More than 30 years. B.More than 40 years C.More than 50 years. D.More than 60 years. 第4页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 28.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.It's easy to make Little Tadpoles Looking for Mummy. B.You can only find one kind of traditional arts in The Legend of Sealed Book. C.The characters in The Story of Afanti are made of leather. D.Artists used paper cutting in Pigsy Eats Watermelon 29.What do these cartoons have in common? A.They are all 15 minute cartoons. B.All of them are stories about animals. C.They all use the style of traditional Chinese art. D.The characters in these cartoons have same personalities. 30.In which part of a magazine can we probably read the passage? A.Art. B.Music. C.History. D.Movie. B Plants can not move like animals,but they communicate and respond to the environment through their own movement-a type of"plant body language."Scientists have been amazed by these movements and created inventions based on them. Everyone knows sunflowers turn to face the sun as it moves across the sky.This gave engineers the idea to create SmartFlower solar panels.They are in the shape of flowers,and each "petal"(is a solar panel.SmartFlower follows the sun all day,which helps produce 40%more energy than normal solar panels.After dark or when there's bad weather like heavy rain,the“petals'”will close up. Some plants,such as ivy(常春藤)，can climb walls using sticky pads.The pads help ivy stick to wood,stone,and other surfaces.After studying this plant,scientists created soft climbing robots.Though small,these robots are strong enough to move on different surfaces 第5页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 and turn corners.This allows them to work in hard-to-reach places. Another amazing plant is the exploding cucumber().It has a cool trick.When touched,it shoots seeds up to 6 meters away!Learning from this plant's"body language", medical researehers have developed a new way to send medicine to where it's needed in the body,just as the plants shoot seeds to the right places. Plants may seem quiet and still,but their special movements have inspired real-world inventions.Next time you see a plant,watch its"body language"carefully;you might catch the next scientific breakthrough! 31.Which picture best describes the invention in paragraph 2? 32.Where is the climbing robot designed to operate? A.Deep under water. B.Wide farm fields. C.Narrow water pipes. D.Open playgrounds. 33.What is special about the exploding cucumber? A.It can play tricks on others. B.It can send out the seeds far C.It helps people make medicine. D.It can grow up to meters tall. 34.What does the underlined word "breakthrough"probably mean in Paragraph 5? A.An important discovery. B.A sudden fast movement. C.A tool for studying plants. D.A better way to grow plants. 35.Which would be the best title for the passage? A.Nature's Behavior B.Plants Have Gone Wild C.Nature's Language D.Plants Drive Creations 第6页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 c Do you cnjoy dancing?Many people do.Some of them,however,dance in unusual places. Yang Liu,a 24-year-old woman from Guizhou, dances on a piece of bamboo.Yang is an inheritor of bamboo drifting（独竹漂)，an intangible cultural heritage in her hometown.Bamboo drifting has a history of 2,000 years.In the past,people used it to cross the river.Now,it becomes a traditional art. Yang started to learn bamboo drifting at the age of seven.The girl was always ill when she was very young.To have a strong body,her grandmother brought her into the world of bamboo drifting.Learning this traditional skill,in fact,is not easy.The bamboo is thin and slippery ()And it is never still because it never completely stops moving in the water. Keeping standing on the bamboo is very difficult.Yang fell into the water and got hurt again and again.But with the help of her family and a love for this "cool skill",the girl didn't give up.She always climbed back onto the bamboo.Yang put herself into learning how to bamboo drift all year round,even in the cold of winter and the heat of summer.After three years of hard practice,she could finally stand on the bamboo. But Yang didn't stop there.She had the idea of dancing on the bamboo drifting.She went on practicing many difficult acts on her bamboo and went through all kinds of difficulties along with it. Now,Yang has made a name for herself as a dancer on the bamboo.She is busy performing this traditional art and she has performed in more than 30 cities in 2023.It's difficult to get the tickets to enjoy her performance. Thanks to the people like her,Chinese traditional skills pass down from our ancestors (祖先). 36.People in the past used bamboo drifting to A.perform to others B.cross the river C.make money D.have fun 37.What does"still"in the third paragraph mean? A.变化的 B.摇晃的 C.静止的 D.危险的 38.Which of the following is not the reason that made Yang successful? A.Her love for this cool skill. B.The help of her family. 第7页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 C.Three years of hard practice. D.The difficulty in learning the dance 39.According to the article,which of the following is true? A.Yang is very popular because of bamboo drifting. B.Yang's grandmother was strict with Yang C.It's not difficult to learn bamboo drifting. D.Yang began to learn bamboo drifting at eight. 40.We may read the passage from A.a history book B.a notebook C.a birthday card D.a newspaper 第二节阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分） 阅读短文及文后A~E选项，选出可以填人41~45各题空白处的最佳选项！ A smile shows that a person is happy.For example,a person may smile when he or she is satisfied with a grade on a test.Or a person might smile if a friend tells a funny joke.People smile for many different reasons.But smiles are more than just a way for people to show their happiness and pleasure.41 First,it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness.In fact,it only takes 17 muscles )to smile.On the other hand,it takes 43 muscles to show unhappiness.42 Second,smiles show you are kind and polite.People may try to look nice on the outside by exercising or wearing nice and proper clothes.43 That is because it is easy to be around someone who is smiling and happy. Third,smiles have power.44 If one person smiles,people around him or her want to smile,too.Similarly,when a person laughs,people will be likely to laugh with him or her. If a person is sad,the best thing to do is to share a smile or laugh.It is the easiest and cheapest way to cheer someone up. Finally,smiling and laughing are very good for the body.45 You'll find that it will be hard to stay mad or sad for very long. 第8页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 A.Even if you are mad or sad,try smiling B.There are other good reasons for smiling often C.So give the muscles in your face a rest and smile! D.Both smiling and laughing can easily pass from one person to another. E.However,as the saying goes,"a smile is the best thing a person can wear." 三、项目式情景（共两节，满分20分） 第一节配对阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 下面的材料A-E是对六种中国剪纸图案寓意的说明EIla、Mark、Sophia、David、Emily 五位外国交换生正在学习剪纸，请根据他们的需求，为他们推荐合适的剪纸图案： A.Two fish swimming among lotus flowers symbolize a beautiful love story.Couples hang this red paper-cutting in their homes to start a happy life together. B.Two birds are singing on plum branches,bringing good news of success.It is used to celebrate achievements in school or work. C.This paper cutting shows five happy animals dancing around the words"long life".It brings happiness to birthday celebrations, especially for grandparents. D.A smiling baby is holding a big fish.It's a symbol of good happy days always ahead.Parents often put this colorful paper cutting above the baby's bed to wish for good luck. 第9页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 E.A wise snake carries golden coins.People think it brings good luck and wisdom.People bom in the Year of the Snake often carry things with this design. 46.Ella wants to celebrate her brother's entry to his dream university 47.Mark welcomes his new baby cousin with a gift for a happy,blessed life. 48.Sophia wants to prepare a gift for her friend born in the Year of the Snake. 49.David wanis to send his best wishes to a new coupie who got married recentiy 50.Emily plans to make a traditional Chinese gift for her grandfather's 80th birthday. 第二节回答问题（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） 阅读短文，根据短文来回答下面5个问题. Traditional Chinese exercises are popular for health and happiness.They mix body movement with mental calmness and cultural pride. What exercise do you like? Tai Chi is a good choice for slow,peaceful moves.In Henan Province,China,people practice it in parks every morning.Qigong uses breathing and slow movements to make energy (qi)strong.Many older adults in Beijing enjoy it.In southern China,kicking a shuttlecock (Jianzi)is fun for kids.It helps them move quickly and play with friends.Kung Fu is famous worldwide.At Shaolin Temple,students learn its useful skills.The Five-Animal Exercises copy the movements of tigers,deer,bears,monkeys,and birds.People do them to stay healthy and strong.These exercises connect people to culture and health.Try them to keep your body and mind happy! Why should you try these exercises? These traditional activities are great for everyone because they're simple and fun!First, you don't need any special tools-just your body and some space.You can practice them anywhere,whether you're at the park,in school,or even at home.When you join group classes,you'll meet friendly people who share your interests.These exercises make our body stronger by building muscles and improving balance.At the same time,they help your mind 第10页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 relax through slow breathing and peaceful movements These exercises aren't just sports-they're part of China's history.Try them with your family or classmates.You'll stay fit while learning about Chinese traditions! 51.Where do people in Henan Province practice Tai Chi every morning? 52.What animals do the Five-Animal Exercises copy? 53.Why are these traditional activities great for everyone? 54.How do these exercises make your body stronger? 55.Who does the writer advise you to try the exercises with? 二、写作（共三节，满分30分） 第一节语篇填词（共5题每题1分，共5分） 阅读短文，根据上下文和所给的首字母写出所缺单词。注意使用正确形式，每空限填一 词。 Last month,our school asked students to o 56 their help to the elderly in the nearby community.Many of us c 57 to volunteer there every weekend.The elderly people there are easy to get sick,and some even suffer from s58 diseases.We wanted to do something to make their life better.We often r 59 money by selling handmade cards to buy them fruits and daily things.In our spare time,we often chat with them,read newspapers for them and help clean their rooms.Every time we see their warm smiles,we feel all the hard work is worth it.This experience teaches us that a small kind act can bring great j60 to others,and being a volunteer makes us grow into more responsible people. 第二节完成句子（共5题，每题2分，共10分) 61.中国最古老的皮影戏可以追溯到1000多年前。 The oldest shadow puppet plays in China over 1,000 years. 62.它对现代电影制作和动画产生了巨大的影响。 It has had modern film-making and animation 3.然而，这种古老的民间艺术正面临消失的风险，所以当地的艺术家正在努力拯救它 第11页共12页 广州市第八十九中学 尚学至德敏行致远 However,this ancient folk art dying out,so local artists are trying to save it. 64.观众的目光无法从皮影上移开。 The audience can't the puppets. 65.在激动人心的时刻，他们屏住呼吸 They at exciting moments. 第三节书面表达（共1小题：满分15分） 假如你是李华，上周六你参加了社区组织的“关爱社区老人”的活动。请你根据以下 提示，写一篇活动总结，在本周的英语课上与同学们分享。 When Last Saturday Where The home for the elderly What you did a.Clean their rooms c.Put on a show d.Learn traditional skills d.... What you learned 要求：80词左右，包含全部要点，可适当发挥，已给出部分不计入总词数。 Last Saturday,I joined a volunteer activity organized by our community. 第12页共12页