辽宁盘锦市兴隆台区辽河中学2025-2026学年度第二学期八年级英语阶段练习（5月）试卷

答案 1-4, CBCA 5-8, CADB 9-12, CDBA 13-16, BDBC 17-20, BCEA 21-30, BDACD DBCBA 31-40 seriously, were working, without, proud, achievement, the, more careful, to learn, determined, what 41. They wanted to know if expert birdwatchers' brains are different from beginners'. / To find out whether expert birdwatchers' brains are different from beginners' brains. 42. Experts showed more organized brain structure in areas linked to attention and seeing. The more organized the brain, the better they could identify birds. / They found that expert birdwatchers had more organized brain structure in areas linked to attention and seeing, and the better organized the brain, the better they could identify birds. 43.birdwatching helps brain health in other ways. / It mainly discusses other ways birdwatching helps brain health, including social contact, physical activity, time in nature, staying away from screens, and reducing stress. 44. （本题为主观题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。） 45. 作文评分 20 内容全，没错误，句型有变化。书写美观。 17-19 内容全 ，语法正确。有少量错误，或者缺少信息，句式较单一。 14—16 内容全 ，语法正确。有少量错误，或者缺少信息。不影响阅读。 13-11语法混乱，错误较多。能表达出主要意思 8—10 错误多，书写乱。能有几句正确的句子 4-7 每个句子几乎都有错误，只能这出一些主要信息。 　　　　　 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度第二学期八年级英语期中试卷 本试卷共45道题 满分90分 考试时间90分钟 第一部分 选择题（共50分） 一、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节 阅读下列语言材料从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Mobile phones bring great convenience to our daily life, but we must learn to use them in a wise and healthy way. To protect our eyes, we should rest our eyes every 20 minutes while using phones. We can properly change screen brightness to match the environment and make the words on the screen clearer and bigger. What’s more, we mustn’t look at phone screens shortly before going to bed. It does great harm to our sleep and eye health. We shouldn’t depend on mobile phones too much. It’s a bad habit to listen to music or watch videos on phones for a long time. Besides, we’d better communicate with friends face to face, rather than chat with them only by phone messages. Only with good habits can we keep healthy and enjoy the benefits of mobile phones. ( ) 1. What should we do to protect our eyes when using mobile phones? A. Use phones for a long time without rest. B. Keep screen brightness very high all the time. C. Rest eyes every 20 minutes and make words larger. D. Look at phone screens before going to bed. ( ) 2. What’s the bad effect of using phones before bed? A. It helps us sleep well. B. It hurts our sleep and eyes. C. It makes us relaxed. D. It improves our study. ( ) 3. What does the writer advise us to do? A. Chat with friends only by phone messages. B. Depend on mobile phones for fun. C. Communicate with friends face to face. D. Watch videos on phones all day. ( ) 4. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Ways to use mobile phones wisely and healthily. B. The advantages of mobile phones. C. How to make phone messages fun. D. How to buy mobile phones. B A tsunami is a huge and powerful ocean wave. It is mainly caused by strong earthquakes under the sea. When a powerful undersea earthquake hits, the seabed rises or drops suddenly, pushing a large amount of seawater to move crazily. Then the seawater forms giant waves and spreads out fast, creating a tsunami. Unlike common sea waves that only affect the water surface, tsunami waves go through the deep ocean water. Common waves are small and gentle, but tsunamis are long and full of huge energy. In the deep sea, tsunami waves are low but move at a very high speed. When they get close to shallow coastal waters, their speed drops but the height rises quickly. Finally, the powerful waves crash into the land. Tsunamis are extremely dangerous. They reach the shore rapidly, washing away buildings, trees and taking people’s lives. Many people lose their homes and family members in tsunamis. It is hard to tell when a tsunami will come. So we must remember safety rules. If we live near the sea, we must watch for warning signs. When we get a tsunami warning, leave the seaside at once for higher ground and stay calm. Nature is powerful, so we should respect it. Learning about tsunamis helps us stay safe when a disaster comes. ( ) 5. What is the biggest difference between tsunami waves and common sea waves according to the text? A. Tsunami waves are higher near the deep sea. B. Common sea waves have more energy than tsunamis. C. Tsunami waves go through the deep ocean water. D. Common sea waves move faster than tsunami waves. ( ) 6. In which order does a tsunami happen? ① The waves become much higher near the coast. ② An undersea earthquake makes the seabed move. ③ The giant waves rush into the land quickly. ④ Seawater moves violently and forms huge waves. A. ②④①③ B. ②①④③ C. ④②①③ D. ①②④③ ( ) 7. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. We can exactly know the coming time of a tsunami. B. Tsunamis are gentle waves that won’t hurt people. C. People near the sea should pay no attention to warning signs. D. Keeping calm is important when a tsunami comes. ( ) 8. What can we infer from the passage? A. Tsunamis can only do little harm to coastal areas. B. Knowing tsunami knowledge can help protect ourselves. C. We don’t need to learn anything about natural disasters. D. All undersea earthquakes will bring terrible tsunamis. C On April 22, 2026, the 13th group of remains of Chinese People’s Volunteer Army martyrs returned to China from South Korea. A Y-20B plane carried 12 martyrs’ remains and 146 personal belongings and war relics to Shenyang, Liaoning. The handover ceremony took place at Incheon Airport early in the morning. When the plane entered China’s airspace, four J-20 fighter jets escorted it to show the highest respect to the heroes. At 11:25 a.m., the plane landed at Shenyang Taoxian Airport. People held a solemn water-salute ceremony, the greatest honor for these martyrs. More than 70 years ago, these heroes left their hometowns to fight in the war. They sacrificed their lives to defend our motherland and world peace, resting in foreign lands for decades (几十年). China began to bring back the martyrs’ remains from South Korea in 2014. By 2026, a total of 1,023 martyrs have returned home. Soldiers carried coffins draped with our national flag, and all people bowed to remember and respect the heroes. We should always honor our heroes. As teenagers, we must carry forward their noble spirit, love our country, and study hard. Only a strong nation can welcome its heroes home and protect its people. ( ) 9. How many martyrs’ remains had been brought back from South Korea by 2026 in total? A. 12 B. 146 C. 1,023 D. 2,014 ( ) 10. What ceremony was held at Shenyang Taoxian Airport to honor the martyrs? A. A flag-raising ceremony. B. A moment of silence. C. A military parade. D. A water-salute ceremony. ( ) 11. Why did four J - 20 fighter jets escort the Y - 20B plane? A. To ensure the plane’s safety from threats. B. To show the highest respect to the fallen heroes. C. To test the performance of the fighter jets. D. To take part in the handover ceremony. ( ) 12. What does the writer mainly want to express to teenagers? A. We need to carry on the heroes’ spirit, love our country, and work hard. B. We should only remember heroes on special days. C. Joining the army is the only way to show patriotism. D. Teenagers have nothing to do with national strength. D Have you ever imagined living alone on Mars? The book The Martian tells a story about an astronaut (宇航员) who is left behind on Mars after a storm. His team thinks he is dead and leaves Mars to return to Earth. But he is still alive, all by himself. To survive, he needs to solve many serious problems. The biggest one is water. There is no rain, river, or lake on Mars. There is ice at the poles (极地), but they are too far away. Without water, he cannot grow food. So how can he get water on such a dry planet? He uses chemistry (化学). He collects carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) from the thin air and gets oxygen (氧气) from it. Then he finds hydrogen (氢气) in the rocket fuel from the spacecraft (航天器). By carefully breaking down the fuel. he gets hydrogen gas. But this process creates heat, so he must be careful to avoid fire. Finally, he mixes hydrogen and oxygen to make water. Each success gives him hope to survive until help comes. The story shows that knowledge, courage, and clear thinking can help humans survive, even on another planet. ( ) 13. What is the biggest problem the astronaut faces on Mars? A. Lack of food. B. Lack of water. C. Lack of oxygen. D. Lack of rocket fuel. ( ) 14. How does the astronaut finally get water? A. By finding a river on Mars. B. By melting ice from the poles. C. By collecting rain during a storm. D. By using chemistry to mix gases. ( ) 15. Why does the astronaut need to be careful when making hydrogen gas? A. Because it creates too much water. B. Because it creates heat and may cause fire. C. Because it uses up all the rocket fuel. D. Because it takes too much time. ( ) 16. What does the author want to teach us through The Martian? A. Mars is a good place for humans to live. B. Chemistry is the most useful subject in space. C. With knowledge and courage, humans can solve hard problems. D. Astronauts should never be left alone on a planet. 第二节 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Guasha is a traditional Chinese treatment that has a history of thousands of years. In recent years, it has become known around the world because of its special effects. 17 First, guasha is very good for our health. It can relax our muscles, improve blood circulation, and help remove “cold” from the body, which many people believe causes discomfort. Those who often feel tired or have headaches can find quick relief (缓解) after using guasha. Second, guasha is surprisingly easy to do. We don’t need any expensive medicine or special tools — a simple stone or a spoon with a smooth edge is enough. Although you should learn from someone experienced first, once you know how, you can do it at home. 18 What’s more, if you do it correctly, guasha has no harmful effects. It is much gentler than many other treatments, so it is suitable for both old people and children. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a great treasure of China. 19 By sharing this knowledge with the world, we can help more people stay healthy in a natural way. 20 Only by doing so can we make sure that this ancient healing method continues to live on for many generations to come. A. Therefore, we should be proud of our traditional culture and pass it on. B. It has many benefits for both our body and our mind. C. Besides being useful, guasha is also very safe. D. Doing exercise every day is another good way to keep fit. E. It is our duty to spread traditional Chinese medicine around the world. 二、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分；满分10分） In Chinese culture, the Year of the Horse is one of the most meaningful years. Horses are 21 just animals. They are 22 of bravery and loyalty. In the past, horses helped people travel far and fight in wars. They played an important role in history. Today, many horses are still 23 people. Jiliang（吉量） Zhou Shen sang the song “Jiliang” at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, making the magic horse known to us. It is a famous horse in Chinese myth book “Shan Hai Jing”. Jiliang means good luck, power and long life in people’s eyes. Many stories say that Jiliang helped great heroes in wars and was 24 by them. Jueying (绝景) Cao Cao’s horse, Jueying, is 25 famous horse in the Three Kingdoms Period. Its name means “The Fastest Shadow”, which shows 26 fast and strong the horse was. Jueying could travel a long way quickly. It was also very loyal to Cao Cao. With Jueying, he could move quickly and surprise his enemies. This made Cao Cao and Jueying a strong team 27 the wars of the Three Kingdoms Period. Chitu (赤兔) Do you know any red horses? Chitu is one of them. It is the horse of Lyu Bu. Its name means a red horse like a tiger — “tu” here is 28 . Lyu was famous for his amazing shooting skills. With Chitu, he became even more powerful. There is an old saying, “Lyu Bu was among the best fighters and Chitu was the best of 29 .” Chinese traditional culture is great. We should learn more about it and love our own culture. It’s important for us to keep it 30 and pass it on. 21. A. rather than B. more than C. other than D. less than 22. A. characters B. signs C. examples D. symbols 23. A. famous to B. famous as C. famous for D. famous with 24. A. raised B. hidden C. trusted D. followed 25. A. other B. the other C. others D. another 26. A. what B. that C. which D. how 27. A. by B. during C. on D. through 28. A. horse B. shadow C. tiger D. hero 29. A. wise horses B. war horses C. brave horses D. strong horses 30. A. alive B. living C. liveliness D. live 第二部分 非选择题（共40分） 三、语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 In a recent school sports meeting, Tom was so confident that he didn’t take his opponents (对手) 31 (serious). As a result, he lost the race. After the failure, Tom was in low spirits. His teacher, Mr. Smith, noticed his sadness and decided to help him. So Mr. Smith took Tom to a farm outside the school to plant rice. While they 32 (work), Mr. Smith said, “Tom, life is like planting rice. You can’t expect to get a good harvest 33 hard work and patience. And being modest is also very important. Just like in the race, if you are too 34 (pride), you may fail.” Tom listened carefully. When they finished planting, Tom felt a sense of 35 (achieve) that he had never felt before. He truly understood 36 value of hard work. From then on, Tom changed a lot. He became 37 (careful). He started to review his study materials (材料) regularly. In the next sports event, he began to think about how to perform better. He watched videos of excellent athletes 38 (learn) their skills. Then, he trained carefully for the race according to his physical condition. He also knew that a good plan was necessary. This time, he won the race with flying colors “I think I’ve really grown up. I used to be so careless and thought I could do everything easily. But at present I know I need to work hard and be humble.” Tom also started to help his classmates. He found that helping others made him feel happy. And he was 39 (determine) to keep these qualities in his future life, no matter 40 difficulties he might come across. 四、阅读与表达（共4小题，41-43小题，每小题2分，44小题4分；满分10分） 阅读短文，然后根据材料内容回答问题。 Birdwatching is a popular hobby. Millions of people enjoy it. But besides learning to identify (识别) birds, could it actually shape our brains? A new study says yes. Scientists wanted to know if expert birdwatchers’ brains are different from beginners’. They studied 58 adults. Half were experienced birdwatchers; the other half had much less experience. They put all into brain scanners (扫描仪) to study brain structure and activity while the participants (参与者) identified birds. Compared with beginners, experts showed more organized brain structure in areas linked to attention and seeing. The more organized the brain, the better they could identify birds. Interestingly, these same brain areas were also active when experts identified less familiar birds. This suggests that birdwatching over time may change the brain. Another recent study found that people who did more creative activities had younger-looking brains, which was linked to their skill level. Besides these brain changes, birdwatching helps brain health in other ways. Joining a birdwatching group offers social contact, which is good for the brain. Birdwatching also has to do with physical activity and time in nature, both of which improve brain health. It gets people away from screens. Finally, it helps reduce stress, which is harmful to the brain. There is still much to learn about birdwatching’s effects on the brain. Though it cannot replace a healthy diet, good sleep, or daily exercise, it may still do your brain some good. 41. Why did the scientists compare expert birdwatchers and beginners? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. What did the scientists find out from their study? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. What is mainly discussed about birdwatching in Paragraph 5? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 44. According to the passage, suggest another hobby that might also improve brain health, and why? (Write 30 words or more ) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 五、书面表达（满分20分） 45．根据要求完成作文。 学校设立了“Emotion Help Corner (情绪互助角)”，现在正在招募“情绪管理小导师”。假如你要参加招募活动，请你以How to Manage Our Emotions为题写一篇投稿，分享你管理情绪方法，鼓励大家要学会管理负面情绪并保持积极乐观的心态。 1．影响情绪的因素，学会管理情绪的重要性。 2．如何管理负面情绪并保持积极乐观的心态。 3．表达你的期待。 参考词：positive negative 要求：1．词数80-100左右；2．请根据以上的提示和要求，结合自己的实际情况表达你的观点，并适当发挥；3．文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；4．字迹工整，语言流畅，表达正确，逻辑清晰。 How to Manage Our Emotions 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $