吉林省长春市吉林大学附属中学2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中英语试题

吉林大学附属中学八年级下学期期中质量监测 英语 笔试部分（共90分) 一、基础知识（共10分） 1单项选择。（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 1.Mum told me,"If the cake is too big,you can cut it half and share it with your best friend." A.to B.in C.on D.at ()2.As.the head of the team,I try to improve to set an example and encourage others to believe in A.me;they B.me;themselves C.myself;they D.myself;themselves 13., my poem was only three.lines long,my friends said it touched their hearts deeply. A.Although B.If C.When D.Until )4.It was cold,but we.managed the top of the mountain in time to see the beautiful sunrise. A.reach B.reaching C.to reach D,reached ()5.Among all the means of transport,the subway is often in our city. A.quick B.quicker C.the quickest D.the quicker ()6.Experts say that too much screen time can be to students,because it may hurt their eyes and make it hard for them to focus in class. A.playful B:harmful C.thankful D.meaningful (7- 一is the Universal Beijing Resort(北京环球度假区)？ -It covers an area of about 4 km2.That's about the size of 560 football fields! A.How long B.How far C.How deep D.How large ()8.Haitao read an English book every two weeks. _his English reading improved and his writing got better too. A.On time B.At first C.In a hurry D.As a result ()9.The children football in the.park when it:suddenly to rain. A.played;began B.played;was beginning C.were playing;began D.were playing;was beginning ()10 Ted? -I'm watching a video about horse riding. A.How's it going B.What do you'do C.What are you up to D.How are you feeling 第1页共8页 二、阅读（共50分） I山完形填空。（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。 Jamie Smart is a little photographer from Powys,the UK.She showed 11 in photography at age six.Like any child with a new hobby,she took photos just for fun at first. She12 imagined that one day she would become famous around the world for her photography. At ten,Jamie13 the Youngest Wildlife Photography Award for the year 2025.Her winning photo14 a deer making a loud call.She15 it while out working with another wildlife photographer Danny Green. It was not16 to take this photo-it meant she worked 12 hours a day,from early moming to late evening.Jamie17 how she got the perfect photo."I walked carefully along a path(小路)and stood up tall_l8_the grass wouldn't block my view(视线).Then 1.began to19 the perfect moment.Finally,the deer lay down.I lay down too.The grass was tall and covered his face,but when he called,he lifted his body and I was able to take the 20,"she said. Besides,Jamie knows a lot about wildlife.This plays a key 21 in helping her take those amazing photos.She 22her love for wildlife and photography with her fans online. She also hosts a podcast (to chat with animal experts and give some useful 23 to young people on how to take photos. For Jamie,photography is more than a 24.It's also a bridge to bring people closer to nature,and it25them to protect wildlife.She hopes her photos will make more people love and care for nature. ()11.A.stress B.experience C.trust D.interest ()12.A.never B.yet C.usually D.nearly （)13.A.made B.found C.won D.forgot ( )14.A.designed B.showed C.missed D.replaced )15.A.bought B.threw C.chose D.took )r6.A.easy B.safe C.possible D.elear )17.A.learnt B.taught C.described D.managed )18.A.but B.so C.and D.or ）19.A.wait for B.depend on C.stick to D.dream of )20.A.prize B.idea C.place D.photo )21.A.role B.test C.plan D.skill )22.A.imagines B.develops C.shares D.compares )23.A,gifts B.books C.postcards D.suggestions 第2页共8页 ()24.A.story B.hobby C.game D,deal ( )25.A.encourages B.orders C.greets D.pays Ⅲ，阅读理解。（共30小题；26~50小题，每题1分，51~55小题，每题2分，满分35分） A Teen Growth Event Dear.students, Would you like to learn how to become a healthy,confident,and happy teenager?Come and join our Teen Growth Event this Friday from 3:00 p.m.to 4:30 p:m.in the school hall! You will learn about: Building self-confidence Managing stress and school pressure Developing healthy friendships and good communication skills Forming good habits for body and mind The activities will include short talks,fun games,group sharing,and a (with teachers. This event is a great chance to get useful tips,meet new friends,and share your experiences.Don't miss it! Sign up at the student office by this Thursday..Seats are limited(有限的)一join early! Let's grow together! 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 )26.What's the purpose of the event? A.To hold fun games for students. B.To teach students to be friendly. C.To encourage students to study hard. D.To help students deal with problems in life. )27.When will the event take place? A.On Friday morning. B.On Friday afteroon. C.On Thursday morning. D.On.Thursday afternoon. ()28.How many kinds of activities can students join at the event? A.3. B.4. .5. D.6. ()29.What can we learn about the event? A.It will last for two hours. B.Students can sign up for it.online. C.Teachers and parents can'tjoin it. D.There are not enough seats for all students. )30.What's the text? A.A diary. B.A poster. C.An email. D.An instruction. b “Chukail Meadows一it's where the earth kisses(亲吻)the sky!”my friend Shams told me when I asked about his summer plan.Shams invited.me to join him.I was bored with my daily 第3页共8页 routine,so I accepted the offer.Chukail Meadows is home to green fields,colourful flowers,and fresh mountain air.Many people visit it in summer to hike,camp and experience its peaceful beauty.However,the way to it can be quite challenging. We started our joumey on a sunny day.We drove along the river,rode chairlifts (to get across the river,and saw lots of strange rocks.Finally,we reached Shams'home,which was not far from the meadows.Shams'family welcomed me warmly,and we had dinner together. Early the next day,our five-person group began an 8-hour hike.The road was almost straight up,so every step felt hard.The higher we went,the more tired we got.My friend and his family were from this area,so they were used to the height.I was the only one who got altitude sickness（高原病).It made me feel miserable-my head hurt and I couldn't catch my breath-and I almost gave up.Surprisingly,my friend let me eat an onion.Then my condition improved.._▲I looked around and found snowy mountains,.glaciers(t冰川)，and cold rivers all around us.The scenery took my breath away.In the evening,we built a campfire and told stories under the moon.There was just us,the campfire,and the moon.The experience was dreamlike. This trip was the most unforgettable one ever!I'll always thank Shams for taking me to this magical place. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 ()31.Why-did the writer agree to the trip? A.He hoped to visit a meadow. B.He wanted to visit Shams'home. C.He dreamt of hiking with his friends.D.He needed a break from his boring daily life. ()32.What might the writer think of Shams'family? A Friendly. B.Unkind. C.Impolite. D.Interesting ()33.What does the underlined word "miserable"in Paragraph 3 probably mean in Chinese? A轻松的 B.焦虑的 C.活泼的 D痛苦的 )34.What's the best sentence for“▲_n? A.Finally,we reached the meadows.B.Shams advised me to take the chairlift. C.Shams told me another story about onions. D.So we decided to go back down right away. )35.What is the best title for the text? A.A Magical Trip B.My Best Friend C.The Beauty of Nature D.The Most Dangerous Hike C 1Whenever you search online,use social media,or play online games,you are using something called "the cloud".It is not a real cloud in the sky.It is a large space on the Internet 第4页共8页 where people can save and get different kinds of information,like files,photos,music,and games.It is very convenient because you can use it anytime,anywhere. 2However,some scientists are worried that people are saving too much in the cloud. Professor Gordon Blair from England says,"The data is building up,and it is not good for the planet. ③The cloud is supported by(由…支持)data centres around the world..Each data centre holds thousands of computers.These computers work all day and night,so they use a lot of energy.For example,every time you search online,the computer uses as much energy as lighting a light bulb ()for almost two minutes.With millions.of searches every day,it uses enough energy to light a light bulb for about 29,000 years! 4Supporting the cloud also needs a lot of water.Computers get warm or even hot when they work for a long time,so cold water in cooling systems in data centres helps them stay cool. In some hot places,data centres use even more water every day.This can cause problems for people,wildlife and nature. (5)The cloud is useful,but we must use it carefully to protect our planet. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 ()36.What do we know about the cloud from Paragraph 1? A.It is a real cloud in the sky. B.It mainly works for online games. C.It is a space on the Internet to save information. D.It helps to store information on phones and computers. ()37.What does Gordon Blair think about the cloud? A.He is tired of using it too much.B.He is positive about its development. C.He thinks it is helpful for communication. D.He feels worried about its influence on the planet. ()38.How does the writer explain the problem ofenergy use? A.By telling a story. B.By raising a question. C.By giving an example. D.By explaining a process. ()39.What does the underlined word"he"in Paragraph 4 refer to? A.Computers. B.Light bulbs.C.Data centres. D.Cooling systems )40.Which shows the correct structure of the text?(1=Paragraph 1,2=Paragraph 2,..) r② 9c.@ D.② ④⑤ ④-⑧ L④-⑤ ③ D Floods are one of the most dangerous natural disasters.They often come suddenly,with almost no wamning.Fast-moving floods can pull trees out of the ground,wash away houses,and 第5页共8页 even make bridges fall down.These floods can change a quiet area into a dangerous mess in just minutes. Drowning (is a big risk in floods.The water moves so fast that it's hard for people to swim.What's worse,the water carries all kinds of debris (that can cut or hurt people. Floods bring more troubles besides the water itself.They can cut off power,so fridges stop working and food goes bad quickly.People may be unable to call for help or learn about the latest danger.Roads get blocked,so no one can transport water or food to people in need. What should we do to stay safe from floods?If there's a flood warning,find a safe place right away.Never walk,swim,or drive in floodwater:just 15 cm of moving water can push you down,and 30 cm of water can sweep a car away. If you're stuck in a flooded building,go to the highest floor.Don't go to the attic () you might get trapped (there with no way out.Only climb to the roof if you have to.Once there,draw "SOS"on the roof so that rescue teams will find you more easily. Floods are scary,but learning these safety rules can help keep you out.of danger when trouble comes. 根据短文内容，判断句子正(T)、误)。 141.Floods are dangerous and often come with almost no warning. )42.It's hard for people to swim in fast-moving floods. )43.Floods can cut off power and get roads blocked so it may be difficult for people to get help. )44.Just 15 cm of moving water can sweep a car away. 45.It's safe to stay in the attic if people are stuck in a flooded building. E Lightning is very powerful.It can carry up to 300 million volts (of energy.And it can heat the air to 30,000 C-five times hotter than the surface of the sun.Lightning may look amazing,but it's really dangerous. Summer is a good time to learn about lightning safety since there are more thunderstorms (雷雨).(46) Here are some tips to help you stay safe. (47)2 Before you plan an outdoor activity like hiking or fishing,always have a safery plan for stormy weather.Know where the safe places are and know how long it will take to get there. Listen te the weather report. (48) If a thunderstorm is coming,change your plan.It's better to stay inside Get to a safe place. By the time you hear thunder,you may already be in danger.No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area.Try to go indoors.(49). A bus or car is also safe.Stay away from trees and metal（金属)things. 第6页共8页 Wait for the thunderstorm to pass. Lightning can still happen after the thunderstorm seems to be over.(50)_ Thanks to safety work,deaths from lightning in the US have dropped from nearly 100 a year to under 20.Leamning about lightning safety can help keep you safel 闵读短文，把A~E五个句子填入文中空缺处，使短文内容完整。 A.Plan ahead for stormy weather. B.Check the weather report before going out, C.Safe places include schools,libraries,or stores. D.So,how can you protect yourself in thunderstomms? E.Wait at least 30 minutes after the thunderstorm before you go outside. F "I do a bit more,so.my parents do a bit less;I bend a little more,so they.suffer a little less." The words from 19-year-old Meng Cheng touched many people. Meng studies Computer Science and Technology at Qingdao Agricultural University. During the National Day holiday in 2025,he returned home from college.He joined his parents in their family comfield (to save com after the heavy rain.Every day,he worked from early morning to late evening.He picked many ears (of corn by hand and carefully put them into baskets.Though it.was tiring,he felt happy to do the work with his parents. Meng was bom and grew up in a small village in Shandong Province.His parents make a living by farming and selling fruit.His family isn't rich,so his parents have to work hard every day to support(养活)it After Meng shared short videos of his work online,many people praised him for his hard work and love for his parents.At the same time,some people questioned ifhe just wanted to get attention or sell things online.Meng explained that making videos is only a hobby.What he cares about most is his studies. Meng loves the land and farm work.He hopes that one day he can use what he leamt to make farming easier and improve the lives of farmers. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 51.When did Meng return home from college? 52.How did Meng feel about the work in the cornfield? 53.Where was Meng born? 54.Why did many people online praise him? 55.What does Meng care about most? 三、语言运用（共10分） V短文填空。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 There was a'young crow(鸟鸦)living in a forest.He was very arrogant(做慢的)and 第7页共8页 believed he was the (56). (smart)bird in the forest. One day,the crow flew up to a branch and saw(57) old ow]..(接头商)sitting there.He said to the owl,"I'm the wisest bird in the forest" The old owl looked at(58)_ (he)and asked,"What makes you wise?" The crow said,"I can find the most delicious food and 1.have a beautiful voice The owl said slowly,"You should be careful.Arrogance can be (59) (rjak) sometimes..” The crow flew away.Soon,he saw a large piece of bread(60) (lie)on a rock. He rushed down and took the bread.But just (61) he was aboul to fly away,a fox jumped out. "Dear crow,"the fox said,"I heard you have a beautiful (62) (voice)!Would you sing for me?" The crow was happy.and wanted to show off.As soon as he opened his mouth,his bread fell to the ground.The fox (63) (quick)picked it up and ran away. The crow felt ashamed(羞愧的)and remembered the owl's words,.He(64)】 (return) to the owl and said,"You were right My arrogance made me lose my food." The owl said,"Wisdom is not just about being clever.It's about knowing what your actions can cause and learning(65)_ your mistakes.” The crow thanked the owl and flew away.He would remember the lesson forever. 四、书面表达（共20分) A)假如你校英语俱乐部最近在学校论坛上发布了一个帖子，旨在了解同学们的兴趣爱好。 请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇不少于40词的文章进行跟帖，谈谈你的爱好。 提示：1.你的爱好是什么？2.你什么时候开始喜欢上它？ 3.你现在每周花多长时间做这项爱好？ 4.这项爱好带给你的感受或收获。 B)假如你是李华，在英语老师Mir Jones的帮助下，你的英语取得了很大进步，而且你在 学校最近组织的英语演讲比赛中获了奖。请你给Mr Jones写一封感谢信。（泻分l5分） 部明眩谢的耐欧 及然原因 写一對 描述过去西临的困烛及 咳谢俏 时方的翔助 表达自己的吸旅之俯 第8页共8页