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2026年春季学期期中教学质量监测
八年级英语试卷
(本试卷6页,满分90分,考试时间100分钟)
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答:用黑色签字笔或黑色墨水钢笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内,写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
笔试部分(90分)
一、完形填空(共15 小题,每小题1 分,满分15 分)
The Sahara is one of the world’s biggest and most unusual deserts. Its surface is covered in sand, making it a ____1____ wonder. Many people think it has always been a ____2____, but they are wrong. At one time the Sahara was underwater, and then the water went away and many things grew. ____3____, hot winds made everything very dry, and then ____4____ could grow.
These ____5____ in the environment took millions of years. Today, the desert still ____6____ changing. The wind moves the sand around, making the hills look different over time.
During the day, the Sahara can be the ____7____ place in the world. One day in 1922, a record 58℃ was ____8____ on its surface—showing just how extreme the conditions can get. ____9____ night, however, the temperature might drop ____10____ zero. So it’s hard for living things to ____11____ the terrible conditions.
Not ____12____ big animals can live in the desert. The camel is the best known, and there is also a kind of deer. These animals can survive for a long time ____13____ water. Their natural abilities help them live in this environment.
There are also people ____14____ in the desert, called Bedouins. They don’t live in the same place all the time, but move about ____15____ place to place. They know how to use the desert’s resources wisely like finding hidden water sources.
1. A. usual B. natural C. common D. lucky
2. A. sea B. desert C. forest D. grassland
3. A. Besides B. Because C. So D. However
4. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
5. A. changes B. accidents C. problems D. experiments
6. A. stops B. keeps C. avoids D. finishes
7. A. coldest B. hottest C. wettest D. driest
8. A. recorded B. forgotten C. noticed D. imagined
9. A. In B. At C. On D. By
10. A. below B. above C. high D. low
11. A. enjoy B. behave C. survive D. agree
12. A. much B. many C. few D. little
13. A. with B. without C. under D. beside
14. A. living B. alive C. lively D. lived
15. A. from B. by C. between D. of
二、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分, 满分40分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分30分)
阅读三篇短文,从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
A
Diagnosis (诊断书)
People’s Hospital Number: 21345645
Patient
Name: Liu Bin
Gender (性别): Boy
Date of birth: October 10th, 2013
Problems: Catching a cough and having a headache.
Advice:
What to do: Take some medicine.
When to take: After every meal.
What else to do: Drink more water and get enough sleep.
Attention:
1. Don’t eat hot food.
2. Don’t have anything too cold.
3. Stop taking the medicine if you have a fever or a stomachache.
Cost: Medicine: 128 yuan
Service: 8 yuan
Signature (签名): Wang Jun
Date: July 15th, 2025
16. What’s wrong with Liu Bin?
A. He has a fever and a cough. B. He has a cough and a headache.
C. He has a fever and a stomachache. D. He has a headache and a stomachache.
17. What should Liu Bin do according to the diagnosis?
①drink more water ②eat hot food ③eat more vegetables every day
④have something cold ⑤get enough sleep ⑥take the medicine after every meal
A. ①③⑥ B. ②④⑤ C. ①⑤⑥ D. ②③④
18. How much should Liu Bin pay?
A. 8 yuan. B. 120 yuan. C. 128 yuan. D. 136 yuan.
19. What does Wang Jun do?
A. B. C. D.
20. What can we know from the diagnosis?
A. The age of Liu Bin. B. The living ways of Liu Bin.
C. The place of the hospital. D. The phone number of Wang Jun.
B
The film Inside Out tells us a new way to understand our emotions. The story starts with an 11-year-old girl named Riley. Her mind has five key emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Each emotion has its role in shaping Riley's thoughts and actions. Joy, the brightest and most energetic, tries to keep Riley happy, while Sadness is often overlooked (忽略).
However, when Riley’s family moves to a new city, something happens to her emotions when they try to get used to the new environment. One day, Joy and Sadness get lost, so Anger, Fear, and Disgust play the main role, causing Riley to act quite ▲ . Then she changes a lot. She becomes easily angry and keeps away from her parents. At the same time, Joy realizes that Sadness plays an important role-helping Riley face difficult changes. Finally, the two work together to get the balance back.
The movie shows us that all emotions, even negative ones, are necessary for our growth. By accepting sadness, Riley learns to get along with difficulties and build stronger relationships.
21. What is Joy’s main role in Riley’s mind?
A. To make Riley worry. B. To make Riley happy.
C. To control other emotions. D. To let Riley hate food.
22. What’s the result when Joy and Sadness are lost?
A. Riley becomes very joyful. B. Riley acts the same as usual.
C. Riley’s memories go away. D. The other three take control.
23. Which can be put in “ ▲ ”?
A. differently. B. clearly. C. politely. D. happily.
24. What does the underlined word “ones” refer to?
A. Riley’s parents. B. Emotions like Sadness.
C. Long-term memories. D. Joy and Sadness.
25. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Accepting Sadness is enough for our growth.
B. Joy is the most important emotion.
C. Sadness should always be overlooked.
D. All emotions are important for growth.
C
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the greatest wonders of nature on Earth. It covers a large area in South America and is home to millions of plants and animals. Many people call it the “lungs of the Earth” because it produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen.
The Amazon Rainforest has more plant and animal species than any other place on Earth. There are thousands of different trees, flowers and plants, many of which have medicinal value. Some plants can be used to treat diseases, and scientists are still discovering new uses for them. The rainforest is also home to many rare animals, such as jaguars, sloths and macaws.
The rainforest’s climate is hot and wet all year round, which is perfect for plant growth. The thick trees form a canopy that blocks most of the sunlight from reaching the ground. This creates a special environment where many unique plants and animals live.
However, the Amazon Rainforest is facing serious threats. Deforestation, caused by human activities like cutting down trees and farming, is destroying large parts of the rainforest. Protecting the Amazon Rainforest is very important for the whole world, as it provides oxygen and helps regulate the Earth’s climate.
26. What is the Amazon Rainforest called?
A. The “heart of the Earth”. B. The “lungs of the Earth”.
C. The “treasure of the Earth”. D. The “home of the Earth”.
27. Why is the Amazon Rainforest important?
A. It produces a lot of oxygen. B. It has few plant species.
C. It is cold and dry. D. It is far from human activities.
28. What does the underlined word “deforestation” mean in the passage?
A. The process of planting more trees. B. The process of cutting down large areas of trees.
C. The process of protecting animals. D. The process of building houses in the rainforest.
29. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The Amazon Rainforest is not important for the Earth.
B. Human activities are damaging the Amazon Rainforest.
C. The Amazon Rainforest has no medicinal plants.
D. The Amazon Rainforest’s climate is cold.
30. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Amazon Rainforest: A Natural Treasure. B. How to Protect the Amazon Rainforest.
C. The Animals in the Amazon Rainforest. D. The Climate of the Amazon Rainforest.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读短文,从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。
Why Hobbies Are Important
Do you have a hobby? Many people do. Hobbies are activities we do in our free time. ____31____ Here are some reasons why hobbies are good for us.
First, hobbies help us relax. After a long day at school, it’s nice to do something we enjoy.
____32____ It takes our minds off homework and tests.
Second, hobbies help us learn new skills. When you take up a new hobby, you learn to do new things. ____33____ You learn to be patient and keep trying.
Third, hobbies help us make friends. ____34____ You can meet people who like the same things as you. You can share ideas and help each other.
____35____ They make our life more interesting and fun. So find a hobby you love and enjoy it!
A. Finally, hobbies bring us joy.
B. They give us a break from work and study.
C. If you like sports, you can play with your friends.
D. For example, if you like painting, you can join an art club.
E. Reading a book or listening to music can make us feel calm.
F. For example, if you learn to play the guitar, you have to practice every day.
三、短文填空(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
阅读短文,从方框中选出正确的词并用其适当形式填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词,每词限用一次。
around, but, bright, high, I, of, shop, say, show, walk
My hometown is on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The geography here is awesome. It is famous for the world’s ____36____ mountain. But this area is also full ____37____ the most amazing colours in nature.
The color white meets your eyes all ____38____. The clouds are clean and soft, like our white sheep. The mountains shine ____39____ in the sun, like white flowers. On the hills, we can often see some yaks (牦牛) and sheep ____40____ slowly and eat grass freely.
The lovely blue of the sky always gives ____41____ a calm feeling. It is like a great sea above the plateau, and words can’t ____42____ my love for the rivers and lakes. There are so many kinds of blue in the water.
Our grasslands, forests and fields are all green. ____43____ green is not just the colour of nature now. Trains are running through the plateau. They come in this beautiful colour too.
The plateau is quieter than the big cities. We have fewer ____44____ and restaurants. But we have the best presents from nature. In my heart, it’s better than any other place. I’m glad to ____45____ that I’m from one of the most beautiful places in the world.
四、读写结合 (共两节,满分25分)
第一节 任务型阅读 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读短文,用英文填空或回答问题 (请注意每小题答题的词数要求)。
Everyone needs to relax, especially students. With the heavy study pressure, we often feel tired and stressed. Relaxing is not a luxury but a necessity. It can help us stay healthy and improve our study efficiency. Here are some stories about how students relax in their daily lives.
Linda is a Grade 8 student. She used to feel stressed because of too much homework. She often stayed up late to finish her homework and felt tired the next day. Later, her teacher told her to relax properly. Now, she spends 20 minutes doing yoga every evening after homework. Yoga helps her relax her body and mind. She no longer feels tired easily and can focus better on her studies.
Peter, another Grade 8 student, likes playing the guitar to relax. He learned to play the guitar last year. When he feels stressed, he plays his favorite songs. He says playing the guitar can make him forget all his worries and feel happy. Sometimes he plays with his friends, and they enjoy the time together. This not only helps him relax but also strengthens their friendship.
These two students have found their own ways to relax. It shows that different people have different ways to relax. The key is to choose a way that suits you. Relaxing properly can help us live a happier and healthier life.
46. Linda used to feel stressed because she _________________. (不超过 5 个单词)。
47. Linda _________________ every evening after homework to relax now. (不超过 5 个单词)。
48. Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
Peter plays the guitar to relax when _________________. (不超过5个单词)
Playing the guitar can not only help him relax but also _________________ with his friends. (不超过5个单词)
49. What’s your favorite way to relax? Why? (不超过25个单词)
__________________________________________
第二节 书面表达(共1题,满分15分)
50. 现在,我们青少年不仅要面对学业压力,还要在快速变化的社会环境中寻找自我认同。与此同时,我们与父母之间的传统沟通方式受到挑战,渴望得到理解和支持。学会如何调节学习和生活中的压力对于我们青少年显得尤为重要。请写一篇英语短文,为青少年如何解决学业压力、如何与父母有效沟通提供一些建议。
要求:
1. 词数不少于 70 (开头已给出,不计入总词数);
2. 语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁;
3. 文中不得使用真实姓名、校名。
Suggestions for Teenagers’ Pains
Teenagers may face some problems when they grow up, such as the pressure from school and parents. Here is some advice to help teenagers deal with these problems
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2026年春季学期期中教学质量监测
八年级英语试卷
(本试卷6页,满分90分,考试时间100分钟)
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答:用黑色签字笔或黑色墨水钢笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内,写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
笔试部分(90分)
一、完形填空(共15 小题,每小题1 分,满分15 分)
The Sahara is one of the world’s biggest and most unusual deserts. Its surface is covered in sand, making it a ____1____ wonder. Many people think it has always been a ____2____, but they are wrong. At one time the Sahara was underwater, and then the water went away and many things grew. ____3____, hot winds made everything very dry, and then ____4____ could grow.
These ____5____ in the environment took millions of years. Today, the desert still ____6____ changing. The wind moves the sand around, making the hills look different over time.
During the day, the Sahara can be the ____7____ place in the world. One day in 1922, a record 58℃ was ____8____ on its surface—showing just how extreme the conditions can get. ____9____ night, however, the temperature might drop ____10____ zero. So it’s hard for living things to ____11____ the terrible conditions.
Not ____12____ big animals can live in the desert. The camel is the best known, and there is also a kind of deer. These animals can survive for a long time ____13____ water. Their natural abilities help them live in this environment.
There are also people ____14____ in the desert, called Bedouins. They don’t live in the same place all the time, but move about ____15____ place to place. They know how to use the desert’s resources wisely like finding hidden water sources.
1. A. usual B. natural C. common D. lucky
2. A. sea B. desert C. forest D. grassland
3. A. Besides B. Because C. So D. However
4. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
5. A. changes B. accidents C. problems D. experiments
6. A. stops B. keeps C. avoids D. finishes
7. A. coldest B. hottest C. wettest D. driest
8. A. recorded B. forgotten C. noticed D. imagined
9. A. In B. At C. On D. By
10. A. below B. above C. high D. low
11. A. enjoy B. behave C. survive D. agree
12. A. much B. many C. few D. little
13. A. with B. without C. under D. beside
14. A. living B. alive C. lively D. lived
15. A. from B. by C. between D. of
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. B 14. A 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了撒哈拉沙漠的形成、极端的气候条件、能在其中生存的动植物以及生活在那里的贝都因人。
【1题详解】
句意:它的表面被沙子覆盖,使它成为一个自然奇观。
usual通常的;natural自然的;common常见的;lucky幸运的。根据“The Sahara is one of the world’s biggest and most unusual deserts.”可知,撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大、最不寻常的沙漠之一,是一处“自然”奇观,故选B。
【2题详解】
句意:许多人认为它一直是一片沙漠,但他们错了。
sea海洋;desert沙漠;forest森林;grassland草原。根据“At one time the Sahara was underwater, and then the water went away and many things grew.”可知,撒哈拉曾经在水下,后来水退去,很多生物生长,因此它并非一直是“沙漠”,故选B。
【3题详解】
句意:然而,热风使一切变得非常干燥,然后没有任何东西能生长。
Besides此外;Because因为;So所以;However然而。前文提到“many things grew”,后文提到“hot winds made everything very dry”,前后为转折关系,应用However表示转折,故选D。
【4题详解】
句意:然而,热风使一切变得非常干燥,然后没有任何东西能生长。
something某物;anything任何东西;nothing没有什么;everything一切。根据“hot winds made everything very dry”可知,热风使一切变得非常干燥,因此“没有什么东西”能生长,故选C。
【5题详解】
句意:环境中的这些变化花了数百万年的时间。
changes变化;accidents事故;problems问题;experiments实验。前文描述了撒哈拉从水下到沙漠的转变,这是环境的“变化”,故选A。
【6题详解】
句意:今天,沙漠仍在继续变化。
stops停止;keeps保持;avoids避免;finishes完成。根据“The wind moves the sand around, making the hills look different over time.”可知,风移动沙子,使山丘随时间变化,因此沙漠“持续”变化,“keep doing sth.”表示持续做某事,故选B。
【7题详解】
句意:在白天,撒哈拉沙漠可能是世界上最热的地方。
coldest最冷的;hottest最热的;wettest最湿的;driest最干的。根据“One day in 1922, a record 58℃ was...on its surface”可知,1922年的一天,其表面记录到了58℃的高温,因此它是世界上“最热”的地方之一,故选B。
【8题详解】
句意:1922年的一天,其表面记录到了58℃的创纪录高温——这显示了条件可以多么极端。
recorded记录;forgotten忘记;noticed注意到;imagined想象。根据“a record 58℃”可知,58℃是被“记录”下来的创纪录的高温,故选A。
【9题详解】
句意:然而,在晚上,温度可能会降到零度以下。
In在……里面;At在;On在……上面;By通过。“at night”是固定搭配,意为“在晚上”,故选B。
【10题详解】
句意:然而,在晚上,温度可能会降到零度以下。
below在……以下;above在……以上;high高的;low低的。根据“drop”可知,温度会降到零度“以下”,故选A。
【11题详解】
句意:因此,生物很难在这种恶劣的环境中生存下来。
enjoy享受;behave表现;survive生存;agree同意。根据前文提到的极端高温和低温可知,生物很难在这样的恶劣条件下“生存”,故选C。
【12题详解】
句意:没有多少大型动物能生活在沙漠里。
much许多,修饰不可数名词;many许多,修饰可数名词复数;few几乎没有,修饰可数名词复数;little几乎没有,修饰不可数名词。“animals”是可数名词复数,且根据“The camel is the best known, and there is also a kind of deer.”可知,能在沙漠中生存的大型动物“不多”,故选B。
【13题详解】
句意:这些动物可以在没有水的情况下存活很长时间。
with有;without没有;under在……之下;beside在……旁边。根据“survive for a long time”和沙漠缺水的环境可知,这些动物可以在“没有”水的情况下存活,故选B。
【14题详解】
句意:也有人生活在沙漠中,被称为贝都因人。
living生活,现在分词和动名词;alive活着的;lively活泼的;lived生活,过去式和过去分词。“there be sb. doing sth.”是固定句型,意为“有某人正在做某事”,此处表示有人“生活”在沙漠中,故选A。
【15题详解】
句意:他们不会一直住在同一个地方,而是从一个地方搬到另一个地方。
from从;by通过;between在……之间;of……的。“from place to place”是固定搭配,意为“从一个地方到另一个地方”,故选A。
二、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分, 满分40分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分30分)
阅读三篇短文,从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
A
Diagnosis (诊断书)
People’s Hospital Number: 21345645
Patient
Name: Liu Bin
Gender (性别): Boy
Date of birth: October 10th, 2013
Problems: Catching a cough and having a headache.
Advice:
What to do: Take some medicine.
When to take: After every meal.
What else to do: Drink more water and get enough sleep.
Attention:
1. Don’t eat hot food.
2. Don’t have anything too cold.
3. Stop taking the medicine if you have a fever or a stomachache.
Cost: Medicine: 128 yuan
Service: 8 yuan
Signature (签名): Wang Jun
Date: July 15th, 2025
16. What’s wrong with Liu Bin?
A. He has a fever and a cough. B. He has a cough and a headache.
C. He has a fever and a stomachache. D. He has a headache and a stomachache.
17. What should Liu Bin do according to the diagnosis?
①drink more water ②eat hot food ③eat more vegetables every day
④have something cold ⑤get enough sleep ⑥take the medicine after every meal
A. ①③⑥ B. ②④⑤ C. ①⑤⑥ D. ②③④
18. How much should Liu Bin pay?
A. 8 yuan. B. 120 yuan. C. 128 yuan. D. 136 yuan.
19. What does Wang Jun do?
A. B. C. D.
20. What can we know from the diagnosis?
A. The age of Liu Bin. B. The living ways of Liu Bin.
C. The place of the hospital. D. The phone number of Wang Jun.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一则关于刘斌就诊的诊断书,列明了他的病症、用药建议、注意事项以及费用等信息。
【16题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Problems: Catching a cough and having a headache.”可知,刘斌咳嗽并且头痛。故选B。
【17题详解】
细节理解题。根据“What to do: Take some medicine. When to take: After every meal. What else to do: Drink more water and get enough sleep.”可知,刘斌应该饭后服药、多喝水,并且保证充足的睡眠,对应①⑤⑥。故选C。
【18题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Cost: Medicine: 128 yuan. Service: 8 yuan”可知,药费128元,服务费8元,刘斌需支付:128+8=136元。故选D。
【19题详解】
推理判断题。根据“People’s Hospital”和“Signature: Wang Jun”可推知,王军是医生。故选D。
【20题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Date of birth: October 10th, 2013”可知,刘斌出生于2013年10月10日,由此可推知刘斌的年龄。故选A。
B
The film Inside Out tells us a new way to understand our emotions. The story starts with an 11-year-old girl named Riley. Her mind has five key emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Each emotion has its role in shaping Riley's thoughts and actions. Joy, the brightest and most energetic, tries to keep Riley happy, while Sadness is often overlooked (忽略).
However, when Riley’s family moves to a new city, something happens to her emotions when they try to get used to the new environment. One day, Joy and Sadness get lost, so Anger, Fear, and Disgust play the main role, causing Riley to act quite ▲ . Then she changes a lot. She becomes easily angry and keeps away from her parents. At the same time, Joy realizes that Sadness plays an important role-helping Riley face difficult changes. Finally, the two work together to get the balance back.
The movie shows us that all emotions, even negative ones, are necessary for our growth. By accepting sadness, Riley learns to get along with difficulties and build stronger relationships.
21. What is Joy’s main role in Riley’s mind?
A. To make Riley worry. B. To make Riley happy.
C. To control other emotions. D. To let Riley hate food.
22. What’s the result when Joy and Sadness are lost?
A. Riley becomes very joyful. B. Riley acts the same as usual.
C. Riley’s memories go away. D. The other three take control.
23. Which can be put in “ ▲ ”?
A. differently. B. clearly. C. politely. D. happily.
24. What does the underlined word “ones” refer to?
A. Riley’s parents. B. Emotions like Sadness.
C. Long-term memories. D. Joy and Sadness.
25. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Accepting Sadness is enough for our growth.
B. Joy is the most important emotion.
C. Sadness should always be overlooked.
D. All emotions are important for growth.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了电影《头脑特工队》:通过Riley的情绪故事,说明所有情绪对成长的必要性,强调接受负面情绪能帮助应对困难。
【21题详解】
第一段明确指出:“Joy, the brightest and most energetic, tries to keep Riley happy”,说明Joy的主要作用是让Riley开心。
【22题详解】
第二段明确指出:“One day, Joy and Sadness get lost, so Anger, Fear, and Disgust play the main role”,说明Joy和Sadness丢失后,另外三种情绪掌控主导。
【23题详解】
第二段提到“Anger, Fear, and Disgust play the main role”后,“ Then she changes a lot. She becomes easily angry and keeps away from her parents”,说明Joy和Sadness失踪后,Riley开始表现得不一样。
【24题详解】
最后一段提到“all emotions, even negative ones”,结合前文提到的Sadness是负面情绪,“ones”指代“负面情绪(如Sadness)”。
【25题详解】
最后一段明确指出:“The movie shows us that all emotions, even negative ones, are necessary for our growth”,说明所有情绪对成长都重要。
C
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the greatest wonders of nature on Earth. It covers a large area in South America and is home to millions of plants and animals. Many people call it the “lungs of the Earth” because it produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen.
The Amazon Rainforest has more plant and animal species than any other place on Earth. There are thousands of different trees, flowers and plants, many of which have medicinal value. Some plants can be used to treat diseases, and scientists are still discovering new uses for them. The rainforest is also home to many rare animals, such as jaguars, sloths and macaws.
The rainforest’s climate is hot and wet all year round, which is perfect for plant growth. The thick trees form a canopy that blocks most of the sunlight from reaching the ground. This creates a special environment where many unique plants and animals live.
However, the Amazon Rainforest is facing serious threats. Deforestation, caused by human activities like cutting down trees and farming, is destroying large parts of the rainforest. Protecting the Amazon Rainforest is very important for the whole world, as it provides oxygen and helps regulate the Earth’s climate.
26. What is the Amazon Rainforest called?
A. The “heart of the Earth”. B. The “lungs of the Earth”.
C. The “treasure of the Earth”. D. The “home of the Earth”.
27. Why is the Amazon Rainforest important?
A. It produces a lot of oxygen. B. It has few plant species.
C. It is cold and dry. D. It is far from human activities.
28. What does the underlined word “deforestation” mean in the passage?
A. The process of planting more trees. B. The process of cutting down large areas of trees.
C. The process of protecting animals. D. The process of building houses in the rainforest.
29. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The Amazon Rainforest is not important for the Earth.
B. Human activities are damaging the Amazon Rainforest.
C. The Amazon Rainforest has no medicinal plants.
D. The Amazon Rainforest’s climate is cold.
30. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Amazon Rainforest: A Natural Treasure. B. How to Protect the Amazon Rainforest.
C. The Animals in the Amazon Rainforest. D. The Climate of the Amazon Rainforest.
【答案】26. B 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了亚马逊雨林的基本情况,包括它的别称、丰富的动植物资源与药用价值、特殊的气候与生态环境,同时指出亚马逊雨林正面临人类活动带来的严重威胁,强调了保护亚马逊雨林对全球的重要性。
【26题详解】
第一段明确提到“Many people call it the ‘lungs of the Earth’”,说明亚马逊雨林被称为“地球之肺”。
【27题详解】
第一段提到“it produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen”,最后一段也提到“Protecting the Amazon Rainforest is very important for the whole world, as it provides oxygen and helps regulate the Earth’s climate”,说明亚马逊雨林重要的原因是它提供氧气。
【28题详解】
后文“caused by human activities like cutting down trees and farming, is destroying large parts of the rainforest”的解释可知,deforestation由砍树等人类活动引发,会摧毁大片雨林,含义为大面积砍伐树木的过程。
【29题详解】
最后一段内容提到“the Amazon Rainforest is facing serious threats. Deforestation, caused by human activities like cutting down trees and farming, is destroying large parts of the rainforest”,说明砍伐森林由人类砍树、农耕等活动导致,正摧毁大片雨林,可推知人类活动正在破坏亚马逊雨林。
【30题详解】
本文全面介绍了亚马逊雨林的生态价值与现存威胁,A选项“亚马逊雨林:自然宝藏”可以概括全文主旨;B选项“如何保护亚马逊雨林”,原文未提及保护的具体方法;C选项“亚马逊雨林中的动物”和D选项“亚马逊雨林的气候”均仅为文章部分内容,概括片面。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读短文,从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。
Why Hobbies Are Important
Do you have a hobby? Many people do. Hobbies are activities we do in our free time. ____31____ Here are some reasons why hobbies are good for us.
First, hobbies help us relax. After a long day at school, it’s nice to do something we enjoy.
____32____ It takes our minds off homework and tests.
Second, hobbies help us learn new skills. When you take up a new hobby, you learn to do new things. ____33____ You learn to be patient and keep trying.
Third, hobbies help us make friends. ____34____ You can meet people who like the same things as you. You can share ideas and help each other.
____35____ They make our life more interesting and fun. So find a hobby you love and enjoy it!
A. Finally, hobbies bring us joy.
B. They give us a break from work and study.
C. If you like sports, you can play with your friends.
D. For example, if you like painting, you can join an art club.
E. Reading a book or listening to music can make us feel calm.
F. For example, if you learn to play the guitar, you have to practice every day.
【答案】31. B 32. E 33. F 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了爱好对我们的重要性以及原因。
【31题详解】
所在段落引出了爱好的话题,且提到爱好是我们在空闲时间做的活动。选项B“They give us a break from work and study.”很好地承接了上文关于爱好是空闲时间活动的描述,说明了爱好的一个基本作用。
【32题详解】
所在段落强调爱好能帮助我们放松。选项E“Reading a book or listening to music can make us feel calm.”通过具体的例子说明了爱好如何帮助我们放松,与段落主题相符。
【33题详解】
所在段落论述爱好能帮助我们学习新技能。选项F“For example, if you learn to play the guitar, you have to practice every day.”以学弹吉他为例,说明了学习新爱好需要不断练习,体现了学习新技能的过程,与段落主题一致。
【34题详解】
所在段落指出爱好能帮助我们交朋友。选项D“For example, if you like painting, you can join an art club.”通过具体例子说明了通过爱好可以加入相关团体,从而结识有相同爱好的人,符合段落逻辑。
【35题详解】
所在段落是对前文关于爱好好处的总结,强调爱好能让生活更有趣和快乐。选项A“Finally, hobbies bring us joy.”起到了总结前文并引出下文的作用。
三、短文填空(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
阅读短文,从方框中选出正确的词并用其适当形式填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词,每词限用一次。
around, but, bright, high, I, of, shop, say, show, walk
My hometown is on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The geography here is awesome. It is famous for the world’s ____36____ mountain. But this area is also full ____37____ the most amazing colours in nature.
The color white meets your eyes all ____38____. The clouds are clean and soft, like our white sheep. The mountains shine ____39____ in the sun, like white flowers. On the hills, we can often see some yaks (牦牛) and sheep ____40____ slowly and eat grass freely.
The lovely blue of the sky always gives ____41____ a calm feeling. It is like a great sea above the plateau, and words can’t ____42____ my love for the rivers and lakes. There are so many kinds of blue in the water.
Our grasslands, forests and fields are all green. ____43____ green is not just the colour of nature now. Trains are running through the plateau. They come in this beautiful colour too.
The plateau is quieter than the big cities. We have fewer ____44____ and restaurants. But we have the best presents from nature. In my heart, it’s better than any other place. I’m glad to ____45____ that I’m from one of the most beautiful places in the world.
【答案】36. highest
37. of 38. around
39. brightly
40. walk 41. me
42. show 43. But
44. shops 45. say
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了作者家乡青海-西藏高原的壮丽景色,包括其世界之最的山峰、丰富的自然色彩以及宁静的生活环境,表达了作者对家乡的热爱和自豪。
【36题详解】
句意:它以世界上最高的山而闻名。根据常识可知,青海-西藏高原上有世界最高峰珠穆朗玛峰,此处应用形容词最高级,修饰名词“mountain”,表示“最高的山”,应用high的最高级highest。
【37题详解】
句意:但是这个地区也充满了大自然中最令人惊叹的颜色。此处是固定搭配“be full of”,表示“充满”,应用介词of。
【38题详解】
句意:白色随处可见。根据后文“The clouds are clean and soft, like our white sheep.”可知,此处是在描述白色随处可见的景象,应用副词around,表示“到处,周围”。
【39题详解】
句意:群山在阳光下闪闪发光,像白色的花朵。此处需要一个副词,修饰动词“shine”,表示“闪闪发光地”,应用形容词bright的副词形式brightly。
【40题详解】
句意:在山上,我们经常可以看到一些牦牛和羊慢慢地走着,自由地吃着草。根据后文“and eat grass freely”可知,此处是在描述牦牛和羊的动作,应用动词walk,表示“行走”,且“see...do sth”表示“看见……做某事”,应用动词原形。
【41题详解】
句意:可爱的蓝色天空总是给我一种平静的感觉。此处需要一个代词,作动词“give”的宾语,且根据语境可知,是给“我”一种平静的感觉,应用人称代词I的宾格me。
【42题详解】
句意:它就像高原上的一片大海,言语无法表达我对河流湖泊的爱。此处需要一个动词,表示“表达”对河流湖泊的爱,应用动词show,且情态动词“can’t”后接动词原形。
【43题详解】
句意:但是绿色现在不仅仅是大自然的颜色。根据前文“Our grasslands, forests and fields are all green.”和后文“green is not just the colour of nature now.”可知,前后文存在转折关系,应用连词but,表示“但是”。
【44题详解】
句意:我们的商店和餐馆较少。根据后文“and restaurants”可知,此处是在列举高原上较少的设施,应用名词shop,表示“商店”,且“fewer”后接可数名词复数,应用shop的复数形式shops。
【45题详解】
句意:我很高兴地说,我来自世界上最美丽的地方之一。此处需要一个动词,表示“说”出自己的感受,应用动词say,且“be glad to do sth”表示“很高兴做某事”,应用动词原形。
四、读写结合 (共两节,满分25分)
第一节 任务型阅读 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读短文,用英文填空或回答问题 (请注意每小题答题的词数要求)。
Everyone needs to relax, especially students. With the heavy study pressure, we often feel tired and stressed. Relaxing is not a luxury but a necessity. It can help us stay healthy and improve our study efficiency. Here are some stories about how students relax in their daily lives.
Linda is a Grade 8 student. She used to feel stressed because of too much homework. She often stayed up late to finish her homework and felt tired the next day. Later, her teacher told her to relax properly. Now, she spends 20 minutes doing yoga every evening after homework. Yoga helps her relax her body and mind. She no longer feels tired easily and can focus better on her studies.
Peter, another Grade 8 student, likes playing the guitar to relax. He learned to play the guitar last year. When he feels stressed, he plays his favorite songs. He says playing the guitar can make him forget all his worries and feel happy. Sometimes he plays with his friends, and they enjoy the time together. This not only helps him relax but also strengthens their friendship.
These two students have found their own ways to relax. It shows that different people have different ways to relax. The key is to choose a way that suits you. Relaxing properly can help us live a happier and healthier life.
46. Linda used to feel stressed because she _________________. (不超过 5 个单词)。
47. Linda _________________ every evening after homework to relax now. (不超过 5 个单词)。
48. Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
Peter plays the guitar to relax when _________________. (不超过5个单词)
Playing the guitar can not only help him relax but also _________________ with his friends. (不超过5个单词)
49. What’s your favorite way to relax? Why? (不超过25个单词)
__________________________________________
【答案】46. had too much homework
47. spends 20 minutes doing yoga
48. ①. he feels stressed ②. strengthen their friendship
49. 示例:My favorite way to relax is listening to music. Because it can make me forget all my worries and feel peaceful. (符合要求,言之有理即可)
【解析】
【导语】本文通过两位八年级学生的事例,告诉我们学生要找到适合自己的方式合理放松,从而健康快乐地学习生活。
【46题详解】
根据第二段“She used to feel stressed because of too much homework.”可知Linda过去常常因为作业太多而感到压力很大。故填“had too much homework”。
【47题详解】
根据第二段“Now, she spends 20 minutes doing yoga every evening after homework.”可知她每天晚上完成作业后花费20分钟的时间练习瑜伽。故填“spends 20 minutes doing yoga”。
【48题详解】
根据第三段“When he feels stressed, he plays his favorite songs.”可知当Peter感到有压力的时候,他弹奏他最喜欢的歌曲。故填“he feels stressed”。
根据第三段“This not only helps him relax but also strengthens their friendship.”可知弹奏吉他不仅能帮助他放松,还能增进他们的友谊。故填“strengthen their friendship”。
【49题详解】
本题是开放性题,答案不唯一,需答出放松的方式以及为什么选择这种方式的原因,符合要求,言之有理即可。
第二节 书面表达(共1题,满分15分)
50. 现在,我们青少年不仅要面对学业压力,还要在快速变化的社会环境中寻找自我认同。与此同时,我们与父母之间的传统沟通方式受到挑战,渴望得到理解和支持。学会如何调节学习和生活中的压力对于我们青少年显得尤为重要。请写一篇英语短文,为青少年如何解决学业压力、如何与父母有效沟通提供一些建议。
要求:
1. 词数不少于 70 (开头已给出,不计入总词数);
2. 语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁;
3. 文中不得使用真实姓名、校名。
Suggestions for Teenagers’ Pains
Teenagers may face some problems when they grow up, such as the pressure from school and parents. Here is some advice to help teenagers deal with these problems
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】例文
Suggestions for Teenagers’ Pains
Teenagers may face some problems when they grow up, such as the pressure from school and parents. Here is some advice to help teenagers deal with these problems.
If you have study problems, make a plan, such as doing your homework one by one and making good use of break time. You can have a short break to feel better. If you want to talk with parents, be honest and calm. Share your days and feelings with them. Listen to them carefully. Try to find some activities you can do together, such as jogging and reading.
In fact, everything we meet in our life is an experience. On the one hand, it may trouble us. On the other hand, it can make us grow.
【解析】
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步:审题立意]
确定文体:议论文,用一般现在时为主
明确要点:解决学业压力的建议、与父母有效沟通的建议
确定人称:第二人称(you/your)
注意事项:不得透露真实姓名和学校名称
[第二步:构思布局]
三段式结构:
开头段:总起句,引出青少年面临的问题及提供建议的目的
主体段:分别介绍解决学业压力和与父母有效沟通的建议
结尾段:总结观点,强调经历对成长的意义
[第三步:要点展开]
要点一:解决学业压力
建议做法:make a plan/set goals/divide tasks into small parts/ask for help等
具体行动:doing your homework one by one and making good use of break time/review lessons regularly/attend extra classes if necessary等
放松方式:have a short break to feel better/do some exercise to relax/listen to music to unwind等
要点二:与父母有效沟通
沟通态度:be honest and calm/be patient/be respectful/be open-minded等
沟通内容:Share your days and feelings with them/tell them about your achievements and challenges/express your needs and wishes等
倾听态度:Listen to them carefully/pay attention to their words/understand their perspectives等
共同活动:Try to find some activities you can do together, such as jogging and reading/play games together/watch movies together/travel together等
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