江苏省镇江市镇江外国语学校2025-2026学年八年级下学期英语五月学情检测（Unit5-Unit6）

**基本信息** 以2022重庆山火救援、镇江昭关石塔等真实情境为载体，融合中外文化对比（如送礼习俗）与地方遗产传承，通过基础题（单选）、综合题（完形/阅读）、创新题（首字母填空）的梯度设计，全面考查八年级U5-U6语言知识，提升语言运用与文化理解能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |完形填空|1篇/10分|动词（fight/put out）、名词（volunteers）|社会热点情境，渗透团队协作价值观| |阅读理解|1篇/10分|代词指代、细节推理|文学作品选段，培养批判性思维| |阅读回答问题|1篇/10分|跨文化对比（送礼习俗）|中外文化差异分析，提升文化意识| |首字母填空|1篇/10分|名词（changes/shape）、动词（calm）|地方文化遗产（昭关石塔），融合历史与语言|

镇江外国语学校八年级英语五月学情检测（U5-U6） 2026.5.19 一、单项选择题（30分） ( ) 1. Ice is not seen here in winter because the temperature ______ stays below 0℃. A. especially B. certainly C. normally D. hardly ( ) 2. Time waits for no man, but some people won’t ______ the importance of time until it’s gone. A. realize B. remember C. doubt D. suggest ( ) 3. My motorbike broke down suddenly on the road, but I was ______ to push it aside. A. weak enough B. too weak C. strong enough D. too strong ( ) 4. —What do you think of CityWalk? —Wonderful. People can learn more about their cities ______ save money on traveling. A. as well as B. as long as C. instead of D. rather than ( ) 5. Jack stopped his car in time to ______ an accident. A. satisfy B. avoid C. finish D. Create ( ) 6. When visiting a friend’s home, you shouldn’t ______ without knocking at the door first. A. cut in B. go out C. come in D. put in ( ) 7. —What do you think of AI? —Though AI is useful, we can’t ______ depend on it! A. hopefully B. unwillingly C. patiently D. fully ( ) 8. The little boy won’t go to sleep ______ his mum tells a story. A. unless B. when C. while D. if ( ) 9. —Both the food and the ______ are truly excellent here. —No wonder so many people to eat here. A. promise B. tip C. award D. service ( ) 10. —What’s your secret of writing so well? —I read a lot, and the works of Lu Xun had a strong ______ on me as a child. A. difference B. attention C. situation D. influence ( ) 11. You ______ praise the film too much. I want to watch it again! A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. can’t D. may not ( ) 12. We should ______ when we are waiting for the bus. A. wait in line B. wait for line C. wait on line D. jump in line ( ) 13. —The plastic bags will no longer be provided for free in supermarkets. —______, we’d better take reusable cloth bags with us when we go shopping. A. In case B. In no case C. In that case D. In case of ( ) 14. —You look so sad. What happened? —Everyone ______ us to win the game, but we lost. A. asked B. ordered C. expected D. hoped ( ) 15. —I finally finished that difficult project. I feel on cloud nine. —______ You’ve worked so hard on it. A. Like what? B. Congratulations! C. What else? D. I see. 二、完形填空（10分） Chongqing, a city of more than 32 million people, faced a terrible test in the summer of 2022. In August, Chongqing kept 1 the fire caused by the hot and dry weather. People from all walks of life volunteered to 2 the terrible fire together. Some people cut down trees to make fire barriers (屏障). Others 3 motorbikes on newly formed roads to take firefighters and supplies up the mountain, while some volunteers carried food and drinks 4 their backs on foot. Women and children helped organize supplies, cleaned the ground and finished other 5 tasks. On Thursday night, as the fire got close to a man-made barrier on Jinyun Mountain, more than 1,000 firefighters and 6 stood along-side the barrier with fire extinguishers (灭火器). Seen from overhead, 7 lights formed a wall against the fire line. The stories of these people have 8 many people. Du Hailang, head of the Beijing Emergency Rescue Association (应急救援协会), was one of them. He and 10 other people of the association joined the life-saving team in Chongqing. He said, “Chongqing people are really amazing. The man-made wall was unbelievable, 9 it was really surprising. It really showed Chinese people’s 10 will to protect our homeland.” 1. A. fighting B. starting C. making D. watching 2. A. care for B. look for C. find out D. put out 3. A. bought B. rode C. sold D. took 4. A. in B. at C. on D. over 5. A. important B. impossible C. difficult D. interesting 6. A. farmers B. workers C. doctors D. volunteers 7. A. her B. their C. his D. our 8. A. refused B. chosen C. touched D. helped 9. A. because B. but C. unless D. and 10. A. weak B. happy C. small D. strong 三、阅读理解（10分） Matilda’s parents owned quite a nice house with three bedrooms upstairs, while on the ground floor there was a dining room and a living room and a kitchen. Her father was a dealer in second-hand-cars and it seemed he did pretty well at it. “Sawdust,” he would say proudly, “is one of the great secrets of my success. And it costs me nothing. I get it free from the sawmill (锯木厂).” “What do you use it for?” Matilda asked him. “Ha!” the father said. “Wouldn’t you like to know.” “I don’t see how it can help you to sell second-hand cars, Daddy.” “That’s because you’re an ignorant little twit,” the father said. His speech was never very delicate but Matilda was used to it. She also knew that he liked to boast and she would egg him on shamelessly. “You must be very clever to find a use for something that costs nothing,” she said. “I wish I could do it.” “You couldn’t,” the father said. “You’re too stupid. But I don’t mind telling young Mike here about it seeing he’ll be joining me in the business one day.” Ignoring Matilda, he turned to his son and said, “I’m always glad to buy a car when some fool has been crashing the gears (齿轮) so badly. They’re all worn out and rattle like mad. I get it cheap. Then all I do is mix a lot of sawdust with the oil in the gear-box and it runs as sweet as a nut.” “How long will it run like that before it starts rattling again?” Matilda asked him. “Long enough for the buyer to get a good distance away,” the father said, grinning. “About hundred miles.” “But that’s dishonest, Daddy,” Matilda said. “It’s cheating.” “No one ever got rich being honest,” the father said. “Customers are there to be diddled (骗取).” ——Adapted from *Matilda* 1. The underlined word “it” refers to “________”. A. a second-handcar B. the sawmill C. sawdust D. the father’s success 2. Matilda’s father thought her ________. A. lazy B. stupid C. hard-working D. dishonest 3. Who was Mike? A. He was Matilda’s brother. B. He was Matilda’s teacher. C. He was Matilda’s uncle. D. He was Matilda’s cousin. 4. What did the father do to make a car run smoothly? A. By fixing it properly. B. By mixing sawdust with the oil. C. By showing the driver how to drive properly. D. By changing the engine. 5. What did the father mean at the end of the passage? A. He could get rich by cheating others. B. Matilda should keep the secret. C. Mike was good at doing business. D. He disliked cheating customers. 四、七选五（10分） Good manners are important things to have because they show that you’re polite to other people. If you are having a meal with others, make sure you know the answers to these questions. What to do with your phone Set your phone to silent or vibrate mode, and keep it in a pocket or bag from the beginning to the end of your meal. Unless there’s an emergency, don’t answer it. If you need to take a phone call, excuse yourself from the table first by saying something like, “Excuse me, I need to take this. 1 ” When to start eating 2 Don’t start eating immediately as you sit down. It’s rude to start if other people’s food hasn’t arrived. 3 Wait patiently in your seat before taking your first bite. How to use a fork and knife Hold your fork and knife carefully like you’re holding a pencil. When you need to cut food on the plate, hold the knife in your right hand and your fork in your left hand. 4 What if there’s an emergency If you need to check your phone or go to the bathroom during the meal at any point, say “excuse me” before standing up so others know you need to go somewhere. 5 You don’t need to give the reason why you’re leaving as long as you come back and sit down again. A. I will be right back. B. Manners also matter when you need to leave the table suddenly. C. It’s polite to wait for everyone to be served before eating. D. After cutting your food, you can use your fork in your right hand. E. Instead, wait patiently in your seat before taking your first bite. F. It’s rude to answer call at the table even if it’s an emergency. G. This shows respect for the people you’re eating with. 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ 五、阅读并回答问题（10分） Everyone loves receiving gifts, and across cultures, presents are an important way to show care and love. However, traditions are not the same in every country. As a European living in China, I have seen some interesting differences. For example, while fruit and milk are common gifts here, in my culture, they might be a better choice when you are visiting someone in the hospital. When you get invited to a dinner party, a bottle of fine wine is also a good gift. Still, it’s best to check if your hosts drink wine in their daily life. Most Europeans usually open their presents right away, except in places like Germany. It’s also important to take off the price tag before giving gifts. What can you do if you don’t like your gift? In Spain, you still need to say you love the gift to avoid hurting the other person’s feelings. But if they remember to leave the receipt (收据) inside the gift, which is a very common practice in Spain, you can just exchange it for something else. Regifting is another good idea, as long as the present looks new. Jennifer Molski from Chicago has turned regifting into a nice project, collecting gifts people didn’t want for those in need. How the present looks is also important. However, by using wrapping paper for every present we buy, we produce a lot of waste. Many Germans use high-quality wrapping paper, but some of them are now choosing newspaper or maps to help the environment. Do Europeans give money as gifts? Yes. Polish couples, for example, often request cash at weddings to cover the cost of the venue and meals. Finally, remember: It’s the thought that counts, not the size or the cost of the gift. 1. Where does the writer come from? _________________________________________________ 2. What do most Europeans usually do after receiving presents? _________________________________________________ 3. Why do Spanish people leave the receipt inside the gift? _________________________________________________ 4. How do many Germans make their presents look so important? _________________________________________________ 5. Do you agree with regifting? Why or why not? (请自拟一句话作答) _________________________________________________ 六、词汇（20分） manner rush behave earphone trouble get used to one another run into all at once when it comes to 1. —Didn’t you hear the doorbell ringing? —Sorry, I was playing computer games with my ________ on. 2. Please don’t ask for too many things ________ so that we won’t bring trouble to other people. 3. When we ________ our teachers or classmates in the hallway, we should greet them warmly and politely. 4. She ________ her meal this morning to meet her friend at the park on time. 5. All the visitors were impressed by the way the children ________ politely in public. 6. Good ________ can help us get along well with others and make our society more polite and harmonious. 7. —Is your knee still ________ you? —Not now. I’ve seen the doctor several times, and it’s fine now. 8. Trees can communicate with ________ out we don’t know how. 9. ________ choosing gifts for friends, she always spends lots of time thinking carefully. 10. At first, I found it hard ________ the life here, but now I feel quite comfortable. 七、首字母填空（10分） 根据短文内容及所给首字母提示写出所缺单词，使短文意思完整，每空一词。 Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda (昭关石塔) is a famous landmark in Xijin Ferry, Zhenjiang. Built in 1311, it has stood here for over 700 years. As a viewer to history, it has seen great c 1 of the city. The tower is made of strong blue stone. With a round body, a thin neck, thirteen carved (雕刻) rings and a pointed top, it is in the s 2 of a nice stone bottle. Its four stone pillars (柱子) form a beautiful large gate. The pagoda is built a 3 the street, so people and even horses can pass right under it. The Chinese characters “Zhao Guan” which mean “safe pass” are carved on it. It is the only well-protected Yuan Dynasty street-crossing stone pagoda in China, and also the earliest one s 4 standing today. According to a well-known local story, in ancient times, the river near Xijin Ferry was very dangerous b 5 the waves were wild and the storms came without warning. Tourists and businessmen often f 6 the risk of shipwreck (船难). To hope for a safe journey, people built this pagoda and it carried their wish to c 7 the waves. That’s why it is c 8 “feng shui” pagoda. For centuries, people have believed that walking through it can bring them good l 9 . With wonderful carvings on its body, the pagoda is a valuable treasure of ancient stone art. To keep its old looks, the pagoda was repaired c 10 in 2000. It was listed as a key national cultural relic in 2006. Today, it still stands quietly in the old town, connecting the past and the present. It shows the wisdom of ancient craftsmen and the wishes of many generations. 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ 6. ________ 7. ________ 8. ________ 9. ________ 10. ________ 参考答案 一、单项选择题 1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. D 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. B 二、完形填空 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. D 三、阅读理解 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 四、七选五 1. A 2. G 3. C 4. D 5. B 五、阅读并回答问题 1. He/She comes from Europe. 2. They usually open their presents right away. 3. Because people can exchange the gift for something else with the receipt without hurting others’ feelings. 4. They use high-quality wrapping paper, or choose newspaper or maps instead. 5. (示例) I agree with regifting because it’s a good way to avoid waste and help people in need. / I don’t agree with regifting because it may hurt the giver’s feelings. 六、词汇 1. earphones 2. all at once 3. run into 4. rushed 5. behaved 6. manners 7. troubling 8. one another 9. When it comes to 10. to get used to 七、首字母填空 1. changes 2. shape 3. across 4. still 5. because 6. faced 7. calm 8. called 9. luck 10. carefully 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $