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2025—2026学年度下学期八年级
英语学科期中考试试卷
答题时间:120分钟 卷面分值:120分
第一部分 听力(共计25分)
第一节 听短对话,选择正确的答案(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听第1-5段材料,回答第1-5题。
1. Who drew the cat?
A. Sally. B. John. C. Kate.
2. Where is the supermarket?
A. On Main Street. B. Across from the bank. C. Next to the hospital.
3. How much will the man pay for the tickets?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $8.
4. Why is Linda happy?
A. Because she will see a movie.
B. Because she will see her mother.
C. Because she will get a new bike.
5. What will the woman do tonight?
A. Watch a football game. B. Finish her report. C. Do the housework.
第二节 听长对话,选择正确的答案(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
听下面4段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听材料,回答小题。
6. When will Nancy go to the movies?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
7. How will Nancy go there?
A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By car.
听材料,回答小题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Manager and customer.
9. Where does the man spend too much of his time?
A. In the theater. B. In the playground. C. In front of the computer.
听材料,回答小题。
10. What does the boy’s father often do in his free time?
A. He goes fishing. B. He goes swimming. C. He goes reading.
11. How often does the boy’s mother go to the library?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
12. What does the boy’s brother do?
A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. An engineer.
听材料,回答小题。
13. What was the boy doing at 9:00 last night?
A. He was doing the housework.
B. He was playing computer games.
C. He was collecting his clothes.
14. When will the yard sale be held?
A. This Sunday. B. This Saturday. C. This Friday.
15. How will the boy deal with the money from the sale?
A. He will buy books for poor students.
B. He will give away the money to the sick people.
C. He will buy schoolbags for poor students.
第三节 听短文,完成下面的表格(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
听下面一段独白,完成表格,每空一词。独白读两遍。
People
What Was He/She Doing?
Betty
Taking out the ________
Betty’s father
Reading the ________
Betty’s ________
Cooking dinner in the kitchen
Betty’s sister
Listening to music in her ________
Betty’s brother
Watching a ________ on his computer
第四节 听短文,选择正确的答案(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文,听短文两遍,然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答每个问题的正确答案。
21. What will the woman do with the money from the yard sale?
A. Buy clothes for her children.
B. Donate it to a children’s home.
C. Donate it to the old people’s home.
22. How much is the magazine?
A. Sixty cents. B. One dollar. C. One dollar and seventy cents.
23. How long has Jeff had that bike?
A. Since he was 10. B. Since he was 8. C. Since he was 6.
24. What color is the sweater?
A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. Pink.
25. Who can wear the sweater?
A. A 5-year-old girl. B. A 4-year-old boy. C. A 3-year-old girl.
第二部分 笔试(共计95分)
第一节 选择题(共计50分)
Ⅰ. Reading Comprehension(共15小题,每题2分,共30分)
Choose the best answer according to the passage.
A.
Some summers never end. Every day is the same. It is hot before the sun rises. It is hot after the sun falls. Between morning and night, when the sun burns in the sky…birds stop singing…dogs stop barking…and even time seems to stop.
Jack lies on his bed. His window is open but there isn’t a breath (一丝) of air. He lifts a heavy hand and looks at his mobile. There are three new messages.
He clicks on the first one. It is from Zadie.
Hey Jack, I’m lying on the beach drinking a long cold fruit juice with loads of ice. The sun’s shining but it isn’t too hot—there’s a beautiful cool breeze (微风) coming from the sea. I go swimming every day. And every morning I go for a really long run on the beach. I hope you’re having a great summer too!
Zadie
The second message is from David.
Hi, Jack, I’m staying with my aunt up here in Edinburgh. It’s my first time in Scotland, and it’s fantastic! I’m reading lots of books by a great Edinburgh writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde is my favorite. It is a very scary story! I’ll share it with you when I come home!
David
The last message is from Holly.
Hello Jack, this is the best holiday ever. We’re staying in a wooden house high up in the mountains. The mountains are amazing—there’s snow on some of them! Every day I go for a long walk and take photos of the wild flowers. It’s cool here at night and I sleep under a lovely warm blanket (毛毯)! Hope you’re happy in Westbourne.
Holly
Jack shakes his head. His friends are so lucky!
He decides not to stay in bed anymore. Maybe it’s cooler in the park. And getting close to nature is always a good choice.
He gets up, puts his favorite book in his bag and leaves his room.
1. Where is Jack spending his summer holiday?
A. By the sea. B. In Edinburgh. C. In Westbourne. D. In the mountains.
2. What does Holly think of her holiday?
A. It’s too cold. B. It’s boring. C. It’s the best. D. It’s scary.
3. What will Jack probably do next?
A. Meet his friends. B. Read in the park. C. Go to the beach. D. Travel to Scotland.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了Jack在炎热的夏天待在家里,收到了三个朋友发来的关于各自精彩暑假的短信,最后他决定出门去公园享受自然。
【1题详解】
Holly的信息:“Hope you’re happy in Westbourne.”表明Jack在Westbourne度假。
【2题详解】
Holly的信息:“this is the best holiday ever”表明Holly认为这是最好的假期。
【3题详解】
第三题根据最后一段:“He gets up, puts his favorite book in his bag and leaves his room.”以及前文“Maybe it’s cooler in the park.”表明Jack接下来可能去公园读书。
B.
It was warm outside. Emma was looking through the window and thinking of riding her horse Star after school.
“Emma! Could you please turn in your homework?” Mrs. James called her.
“I don’t have my homework with me,” Emma turned back and said. “I forgot to put it in my schoolbag after I did it.”
“Emma, you’re such a smart girl, but you’re always daydreaming. I may have to talk with your parents,” Mrs. James said. “Now, class, clear your desks. Let’s welcome our guest, Doctor Landon. He is a vet and he came here today as part of our Career Explorations (探索) program.”
Doctor Landon talked about how important grades were and how he tried hard with math when he was a kid. But Emma didn’t listen carefully until a word caught her attention. Horse.
“On most days of a week, I travel across the country to take care of horses. It is a lot of work, but I love it.”
Emma’s mouth fell open. “What a life that is,” she thought. At that moment, Emma could see her future. She was going to be a vet and take care of horses too!
After school, Emma made new plans. She would spend an hour studying math before riding Star. She also decided to spend half an hour every night studying science even if she didn’t have any homework. Doctor Landon said those were important subjects to study if she wanted to be a vet.
When Emma walked into the house, she told her parents about her new plans. They were both surprised. “I had a talk with her last week. I told her she needed to work harder if she wanted to get into a good college. I guess she is taking my advice,” her dad said to her mom.
Emma smiled. She didn’t remember what her dad said. Maybe she would tell them about her dream tomorrow.
4. Emma was interested in Doctor Landon’s ________.
A. work as a vet B. grades at school C. advice on study D. travelling experiences
5. Why did Emma make new plans?
A. She had a lot of homework to do.
B. She wanted to get into a good college.
C. She realized she must study hard for her dream.
D. She was afraid Mrs. James would talk to her parents.
6. What can we know about Emma’s dad in the passage?
A. He supports Emma’s dream to be a vet.
B. He wants her to go to a good college.
C. He likes riding horses in his life.
D. He makes a big difference to Emma.
7. What can we learn from the text?
A. Dreams make people take action. B. Parents’ advice is useful.
C. Hard work is the key to success. D. Nothing is impossible if people try.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了Emma很聪明,但总做白日梦,直到Landon医生改变了她的学习态度,她开始制定计划,并为计划而努力学习。
【4题详解】
根据“But Emma didn’t listen carefully until a word caught her attention. Horse.”以及医生描述照顾马的工作后“Emma’s mouth fell open.”可知,Emma之前没有认真听,直到听到关于马和兽医工作的内容才感兴趣。
【5题详解】
根据“At that moment, Emma could see her future. She was going to be a vet and take care of horses too!”以及“After school, Emma made new plans.”可知,Emma是因为确立了成为兽医的梦想,为了实现这个梦想才意识到必须努力学习相关科目从而制定新计划。
【6题详解】
根据爸爸对妈妈说的话“I told her she needed to work harder if she wanted to get into a good college.”可知,爸爸当时的期望是希望Emma努力考上好大学,他此时还不知道Emma想当兽医的具体梦想。
【7题详解】
通读全文可知,Emma原本聪明但爱做白日梦、不交作业,在听到兽医的故事确立梦想后,开始主动制定学习计划并努力学习。这一转变说明了梦想能够激励人们采取行动。
C
You may feel that math is difficult and boring. Is it possible that you’ve been looking at math in the wrong way?
Numbers are beautiful
There is math hidden in beautiful human bodies. Measure the length from your head to your belly button (肚脐) and from your belly button to your feet. The ratio (比例) of these two numbers is always around 0.618. This is the golden ratio, which can be seen everywhere, like in nature, music and paintings.
In Chinese poems, we can also see the beauty of numbers. As Li Bai wrote, “My skiff (小船) has left ten thousand mountains far away”, “A thousand miles in one day”—all these numbers show how fast Li Bai traveled and how happy he felt.
Curves (曲线) are beautiful
“Sine curves” are beautiful. They go towards the two opposite directions on and on without ever ending. When you look at them, you may feel like standing by the sea and watching the waves slowly moving. When listening to music, the sound waves from guitars or pianos are made up of sine curves. “Tangent curve” is like a waterfall, just as Li Bai wrote, “dashing (猛冲) down three thousand feet from on high”.
Formulas (公式) are beautiful
There are some amazing formulas. In a right-angled triangle, the square of the longest side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. How amazing! Just as Chinese-American mathematician Chern Shingshen said, “Math is fun!”
8. If the ratio of a thing is around 0.618, ________ .
A. it is a golden colour
B. it only happens in human bodies
C. it should be something used for math study
D. it might bring people a sense of beauty
9. Why does the writer mention Li Bai and his poems in the passage?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To support his opinion.
C. To share the beauty of Li Bai’s poems. D. To offer advice on learning math.
10. What does a Tangent curve look like?
A. B. C. D.
11. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Why math is beautiful and fun. B. Why math is difficult and complex.
C. How we can learn math in a right way. D. How math helps us live a better life.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要是关于打破“数学枯燥难懂”的刻板印象,从数字、曲线、公式三个维度,举例说明数学中蕴含的美与趣味,传递“数学也可以很美、很有趣”的观点。
【8题详解】
Numbers are beautiful部分第二段(原文第二段)第三句“This is the golden ratio, which can be seen everywhere, like in nature, music and paintings.”,原文提到0.618是黄金比例,广泛存在于自然、音乐、绘画中,这些场景都与“美感”相关,因此“比例为0.618的事物可能带来美感”的表述正确。
【9题详解】
Numbers are beautiful部分第三段(原文第三段)“In Chinese poems, we can also see the beauty of numbers. As Li Bai wrote…”,作者引用李白诗句,是为了支撑“数字也有美感”这一观点,属于用具体例子佐证观点,因此“支持他的观点”表述正确。
【10题详解】
Curves are beautiful部分(原文第四段)最后一句“‘Tangent curve’ is like a waterfall, just as Li Bai wrote, ‘dashing down three thousand feet from on high’.” ,原文将正切曲线比作瀑布,结合“猛冲而下”的描述,正切曲线的图像(选项C)具有“从高向低/从低向高急剧延伸”的特征,与瀑布的形态和动态感匹配,而A、B为正弦曲线,D为抛物线,不符合描述。
【11题详解】
全文结构与结尾句“Numbers are beautiful/Curves are beautiful/Formulas are beautiful… ‘Math is fun!’”,文章从数字、曲线、公式三个方面阐述数学的美,结尾引用数学家的话点明“数学很有趣”,核心主旨是“数学为何既美又有趣”,因此A选项概括准确。
D.
Volunteering is a great way to help others, which can actually help you, too.
If somebody volunteers, he does something for the good of another person or the world around us, without being paid. Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be organized, such as working for a charity, or informal (非正式的), like helping your neighbours with their food shopping.
Research has shown that volunteering increases our happiness. It can give you a sense of purpose, which can in turn develop your self-confidence and make you feel motivated. This is especially true if you match volunteering to your interests or learn a new skill along the way. For example, if you’re interested in nature, why not volunteer for a wildlife charity? Amy and Ella, who set up the charity Kids Against Plastic, agreed. Amy said, “Volunteering is our way to get started in making a difference, instead of waiting for someone else to do the work.”
By giving to others, you feel what’s been called “the helper’s high”—a positive feeling. Volunteering can make you happier over time, too. It has been shown to reduce feelings of worries, because many people find that they are moving away from their personal worries by paying attention to the needs of others. “Volunteering also gives us a chance to meet and connect with people, which is good news for our mental (精神的) health,” said Jolie Goodman of the Mental Health Foundation. Studies have shown that volunteering can improve your physical health, too.
12. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. What is volunteering. B. How to set up a charity.
C. Why we should help others. D. How many kinds of volunteer jobs there are.
13. Why does volunteering reduce feelings of worries?
A. Because people have ways to deal with their worries.
B. Because people will be happier after helping others.
C. Because people have no time to think of their worries.
D. Because people get a lot of praise when they volunteer.
14. What’s the structure of the passage? (P = Paragraph)
A. B. C. D.
15. What will probably be discussed next?
A. The long-term impact of volunteering.
B. How middle school students can volunteer.
C. How volunteering can improve our physical health.
D. Different ways of volunteering in various countries.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,本文介绍了志愿服务,包括其含义、方式和影响。
【12题详解】
第一段“Volunteering is a great way to help others, which can actually help you, too.”为总起句,开门见山点出志愿服务既能帮助他人也能帮助自己,因此第一段主要谈论“什么是志愿服务”。
【13题详解】
第四段“because many people find that they are moving away from their personal worries by paying attention to the needs of others”说明原因:人们在关注他人需求时,会暂时放下个人烦恼,本质就是没有时间去想自己的烦恼。
【14题详解】
第一段引入主题;第二段解释志愿服务及方式;第三、四段分别说明志愿服务对心理、情绪的影响,属于“总—分”结构。
【15题详解】
最后一段“Studies have shown that volunteering can improve your physical health, too.”引出志愿服务对身体健康的益处,但并未展开具体说明。因此接下来很可能进一步论述志愿服务如何改善身体健康。
Ⅱ. Complete the passage(共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
Choose the sentences to complete the passage. (Two sentences are extra)
Crying brings advantages to both your body and mind. ____16____ It also helps keep your eyes clean. Crying is like giving your eyes a good wash from the inside. Moreover, it can help you sleep better.
____17____ When you are happy, you may not often think of crying. But have you ever heard of “happy crying”? You might have experienced it before. Scientists have found out happy crying may happen in the following situations:
◇____18____
When you have some bad feelings that haven’t been noticed for a long time, and they are not allowed to be expressed, happy crying happens. That is to say, even when you experience something happy, the bad feelings that haven’t been noticed or dealt with will still make you cry.
◇When you are unable to keep yourself in good condition.
Crying can help you manage strong moods or feelings. Some happy moments can also bring you strong feelings and you may find it hard to control them. ____19____ When you cry, it feels like you are driving some bad or terrible feelings away from your body. Besides, the hormones (激素) in tears can help to keep a balance between body and mood. ____20____ This helps people face difficulties in life more actively.
A. At this time, crying can be of help.
B. Perhaps crying too much is not good for you.
C. When you have feelings that can’t be expressed.
D. You will find it difficult to calm down after crying.
E. They can calm you down and make you feel peaceful.
F. Crying is usually connected with feelings like anger or sadness.
G. It is a good way to make you feel less stressed and cheer you up.
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. C 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了哭泣对身心的好处,特别是“喜极而泣”这一现象及其发生的原因和作用。
【16题详解】
空前说哭泣对身心有益,空后用“It also helps...”表示递进关系,说明空处应填入哭泣的另一个好处,选项G“It is a good way to make you feel less stressed and cheer you up.”属于哭泣的好处,与上下文逻辑一致。
【17题详解】
空后提到“当你快乐时,可能不会想到哭。但听说过‘喜极而泣’吗?”,此处存在转折关系。选项F“Crying is usually connected with feelings like anger or sadness.”陈述了普遍认知,正好与后文的“喜极而泣”形成对比,引出下文话题。
【18题详解】
此处为段落小标题,需要概括下文内容。下文解释说“当坏情绪……不被允许表达时,喜极而泣会发生”。选项 C“When you have feelings that can’t be expressed.”与下文中的“not allowed to be expressed”直接对应。
【19题详解】
空前说“难以控制强烈情绪”,空后说“哭泣时感觉赶走了坏情绪”。选项A“At this time, crying can be of help.”中的“At this time”指代空前提到的难以控制情绪的时刻,起到了承上启下的作用。
【20题详解】
空前提到了“hormones”,空后说“这帮助人们更积极地面对困难”。选项 E“They can calm you down and make you feel peaceful.”中的主语“They”指代复数名词hormones,且内容“让你平静下来”与后文的“积极面对困难”逻辑通顺。
Ⅲ. Cloze Test(共10小题,每题1分,共10分)
Choose the best answer from the four choices A, B, C and D according to the passage.
THE ART OF TEAMWORK
This week we asked Rita Charlesworth, a company trainer about teamwork, how we can learn to work in a team better. Here’s what she said.
Q: What ____21____ do people face when working with others for a common goal?
Rita: Most people, ____22____ young people, will work with others to achieve a common goal in life. ____23____, it’s not always easy. Poor communication makes it hard to understand each other. Different working styles may cause ____24____. They may have their ____25____ goals that don’t match the team’s goal.
Q: How can we make sure that each team member’s talents and experience are fully used?
Rita: No one can do everything well. We should give people jobs based on what they ____26____ and what they know. When many people work on one project and each does their work, it’s very important that everyone should ____27____ their part of the project.
Q: How can team members communicate well and share their strong points?
Rita: First, get to know your team members. Find out their ____28____ and use them for the team. Also, make sure everyone knows their importance in the project, no matter how ____29____. If people can’t see their role in the whole project, it’s hard to stay active. In short, if we want good teamwork, we need to ____30____ all the time.
21. A. chances B. challenges C. changes D. choices
22. A. especially B. nearly C. hardly D. completely
23. A. Also B. However C. Besides D. Therefore
24. A. discussions B. conversations C. disagreements D. promises
25. A. right B. general C. personal D. limited
26. A. are afraid of B. are proud of C. are pleased with D. are good at
27. A. stick to B. agree with C. depend on D. learn from
28. A. suggestions B. attitudes C. strengths D. problems
29. A. bad B. good C. small D. big
30. A. advise B. communicate C. remind D. Remember
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B
【解析】
【导语】本文通过采访专家Rita,探讨了团队合作中面临的挑战、如何分配任务以及有效沟通的重要性,旨在帮助人们更好地协作。
【21题详解】
句意:在与他人为共同目标合作时,人们面临什么挑战?
根据后文“it’s not always easy.”及“Poor communication”可知,此处描述的是合作中的困难,也就是挑战,challenges“挑战”符合。
【22题详解】
句意:大多数人,尤其是年轻人,将在生活中与他人合作。
此处用于强调“young people”是“Most people”中的特定群体,especially“尤其”符合逻辑。nearly“几乎”、hardly“几乎不”、completely“完全”无法体现强调意味。
【23题详解】
句意:然而,这并不容易。
前句说人们会合作,后句说“不容易”,前后存在转折关系,However“然而”符合。Also“也”、Besides“此外”表递进,Therefore“因此”表因果,均不符合。
【24题详解】
句意:不同的工作风格可能导致分歧。
根据“Different working styles”可知,风格不同易产生冲突,disagreements“分歧”符合语境。
【25题详解】
句意:他们可能有与团队目标不一致的个人目标。
根据“their…that don’t match the team’s goal.”可知,此处指与团队相对的个人目标,personal“个人的”符合。
【26题详解】
句意:我们应该根据他们擅长什么和知道什么来分配工作。
根据前文“talents and experience”可知,分配工作应基于能力,are good at“擅长”符合语境。are afraid of“害怕”、are proud of“自豪”、are pleased with“满意”,与能力无关。
【27题详解】
句意:每个人都应该坚守自己在项目中的角色,这一点非常重要。
根据“each does their work”可知,此处强调各司其职,stick to “坚守”符合。
【28题详解】
句意:找出他们的长处并为团队所用。
根据前问“share their strong points”可知,此处指优点,strengths“长处”符合。
【29题详解】
句意:并且,确保每个人都知道自己在该项目中的重要性,无论多么小。
此处强调即使角色微小也很重要,small“小”符合让步逻辑。
【30题详解】
句意:简言之,如果想要良好的团队合作,我们需要一直沟通。
根据全文主旨及前文“communicate well”可知,合作关键在于沟通,communicate“沟通”符合总结。
第二节 非选择题(共计50分)
Ⅳ. Grammatical Filling(共10小题,每题2分,共20分)
Fill in each blank with a proper form of the word given or a proper word.
Classroom rules are important to students. With the rules, students know what the teachers’ expectations are and what they should do. They know that they ____31____ (ask) to stop if they fail to follow the rules.
When it comes to creating classroom rules, teachers should consider ____32____ (take) their students in this process. Get feedback (反馈) from the students and ask them about their ideas. When students take part in making the rules, it seems that they ____33____ (realize) the importance of rules since then.
Of course, teachers can guide students in certain directions or influence them to choose rules that may help to build a healthy and ____34____ (relax) learning environment. What’s more, teachers should set examples for their students and provide them ____35____ chances to practise the rules that they create together.
Every problem that may appear at any time should be covered in the classroom rules. In that way, teachers can know how to deal with them according to the rules. Also, write the rules as ____36____ (clear) as possible. As a result, students can have ____37____ clear understanding of what the rules are, how they use them, ____38____ what the results are when failing to follow them.
Teachers should work on the rules with students on the first day of class. Then the list of rules can be sent to ____39____ (everyone) home and parents can review and know ____40____ their children have to do at school.
【答案】31. will be asked
32. taking 33. have realized
34. relaxing
35. with 36. clearly
37. a 38. and
39. everyone’s
40. what
【解析】
【导语】本文讨论课堂规则的重要性以及如何与学生共同制定规则。
【31题详解】
句意:他们知道如果违反规则,他们将被要求停止。主语“they”与动词“ask”之间是被动关系,if引导的条件状语从句,时态遵循主将从现,从句用一般现在时,主句需用一般将来时的被动语态,故用will be asked。
【32题详解】
句意:在制定课堂规则时,教师应考虑让学生参与这个过程。“consider doing sth.”是动词短语,意为“考虑做某事”,后接动名词作宾语,take的动名词形式是taking。
【33题详解】
句意:从那时起,他们似乎就意识到了规则的重要性。时间状语“since then”是现在完成时的标志,表示从过去持续到现在的状态;主语“they”是复数,realize的现在完成时形式为have realized。
【34题详解】
句意:有助于建立一个健康且轻松的学习环境。空格处与“healthy”并列修饰名词“environment”,需用形容词形式,relax的形容词形式relaxing意为“令人放松的”。
【35题详解】
句意:为他们提供实践他们共同制定的规则的机会。“provide sb. with sth.”是动词短语,意为“为某人提供某物”,为固定搭配。
【36题详解】
句意:也要尽可能清晰地写下规则。“as...as possible”结构中,需用副词原级修饰动词“write”,clear的副词形式是clearly。
【37题详解】
句意:学生们可以对规则是什么、如何使用规则有清晰的理解。“have a clear understanding”是动词短语,意为“有清晰的理解”,understanding前需用不定冠词修饰,clear为辅音音素开头,需用a。
【38题详解】
句意:规则是什么、如何使用规则以及违反规则的结果是什么。“what the rules are”“how they use them”与“what the results are”是并列关系,需用并列连词and连接最后一个成分。
【39题详解】
句意:规则清单可以送到每个学生的家中。“everyone”后需接名词“home”,需用名词所有格形式,everyone的所有格形式是everyone’s。
【40题详解】
句意:家长可以查看并了解他们的孩子在学校需要做什么。动词“know”后需接宾语从句,从句中“have to do”缺少宾语,表示“所要做的事情”,需用连接代词what引导。
Ⅴ. Reading Expression(共5小题,每题2分,共10分)
Use words with proper meaning and grammatical rules to fill the blanks.
The Power of a Thank-You Note
Last month, 15-year-old Lily received a special gift from her English teacher, Mrs. Green. It wasn’t a book or a pen, but a simple piece of advice: “Write thank-you notes to the people who have helped you.”
At first, Lily thought it was just another school assignment. But as she started writing, she realized how meaningful it could be. She wrote to her parents, thanking them for always supporting her studies and taking care of her. She also sent a note to her best friend, Amy, who had cheered her up during the hardest time of last term. “I never realized how much these small words meant to others,” Lily said.
Mrs. Green started this “thank-you note” project two years ago. She believes that expressing gratitude is an important life skill. “In our busy daily lives, we often forget to show our appreciation,” she explained. “A handwritten note can make someone’s day and strengthen relationships.”
To Lily’s surprise, her thank-you notes brought unexpected results. Her parents were deeply touched and hugged her tightly after reading the note. Amy replied with a long letter, sharing how much Lily’s words meant to her. “I’ve decided to make writing thank-you notes a habit,” Lily said. “It’s a simple way to spread love and kindness.”
1-3 Use words with proper meanings and grammatical rules to fill in the blanks. (Only one word for one blank.) 4-5 Answer the questions according to the passage.
41. Lily wrote to her parents to show her ________ to them for always supporting her studies and ________ after her.
42. It has been ________ years ________ Mrs. Green started this “thank-you note” project.
43. Lily’s thank-you notes brought unexpected ________, which ________ her.
44. After reading the passage, what action can you take to show your love for your parents?
________________________________________________________
45. How do you like Mrs. Green’s project?
________________________________________________________
【答案】41. ①.
appreciation##thanks##gratitude ②.
looking 42. ①.
two ②.
since 43. ①.
results ②.
surprised 44.
I can write a thank-you note to my parents to express my love and thanks.
45.
It is meaningful and helpful.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了Lily在英语老师的建议下写感谢信,从而感受到感恩的力量并决定养成习惯的故事。
【41题详解】
根据原文第二段“She wrote to her parents, thanking them for always supporting her studies and taking care of her”,题目中“show her ____ to them”对应“表达感谢”,用thanks/appreciation/gratitude均可;“____ after her”对应固定搭配look after“照顾”,且与前面的supporting并列,用动名词形式looking。
【42题详解】
根据文章第3段“Mrs. Green started this‘thank-you note’project two years ago.”可知,项目开始已经两年了,句型It has been... since...表示“自从……已经……”。
【43题详解】
根据文章第4段“To Lily’s surprise, her thank-you notes brought unexpected results.”可知,结果出乎意料,这让她感到惊讶。原文信息,直接提取。
【44题详解】
本题为开放性问题,答案不唯一,结合文章主题“写感谢信”作答即可。
【45题详解】
本题为开放性问题,答案不唯一。结合文章中项目带来的影响,合理作答即可。
Ⅵ. Writing(满分15分)
46. “锲而不舍,金石可镂。”坚持,是一种难能可贵的品质,是在漫长岁月中始终坚守的信念。假如你是李华,你校英文报正在开展以“坚持”为主题的征文活动。请用英语写一篇短文投稿。谈谈你在初中生活中坚持的一件事(爱好,习惯……),你是怎样做的,以及你的感受。
提示问题:1. What did you keep doing? 2. How do you feel?
要求:1. 内容必须包括以上要点,可适当发挥;
2. 词数90左右;开头已给出,不计入总词数;
3. 文中不得出现真实姓名及校名。
It’s important for us to keep trying to achieve our goals.
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【答案】例文
It’s important for us to keep trying to achieve our goals. I have kept reading English books for 20 minutes every day since my junior high school. On the one hand, I choose interesting stories at my level. On the other hand, I write down new words and review them weekly. Though sometimes I feel tired, I never give up.
This habit not only improves my reading skills but also broadens my horizons. I feel proud of myself, becoming more confident now. Keeping reading English books brings me progress and joy. In my opinion, persistence is the key to success.
【解析】
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步:审题立意]
确定文体:介绍性记叙文,一般现在时为主。
明确要点:坚持的习惯是什么、怎样坚持、感受和意义
确定人称:第一人称(I/my)
注意事项:不得出现真实姓名和校名,词数90左右
[第二步:构思布局]
三段式结构:
开头段:总起句引出“坚持可贵”
主体段:介绍自己如何坚持读英文书
结尾段:坚持读英文书带给我的变化和意义,升华主题
[第三步:要点展开]
要点一:我坚持读英文书的具体内容
keep reading English books for 20 minutes every day
choose interesting stories at my level
write down new words and review them weekly
要点二;坚持读英文书带给我的改变和意义
not only improves my reading skills but also broadens my horizons
feel proud of myself
becoming more confident
brings progress and joy
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答题时间:120分钟 卷面分值:120分
第一部分 听力(共计25分)
第一节 听短对话,选择正确的答案(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听第1-5段材料,回答第1-5题。
1. Who drew the cat?
A. Sally. B. John. C. Kate.
2. Where is the supermarket?
A. On Main Street. B. Across from the bank. C. Next to the hospital.
3. How much will the man pay for the tickets?
A. $4. B. $6. C. $8.
4. Why is Linda happy?
A. Because she will see a movie.
B. Because she will see her mother.
C. Because she will get a new bike.
5. What will the woman do tonight?
A. Watch a football game. B. Finish her report. C. Do the housework.
第二节 听长对话,选择正确的答案(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
听下面4段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。
听材料,回答小题。
6. When will Nancy go to the movies?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
7. How will Nancy go there?
A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By car.
听材料,回答小题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Manager and customer.
9. Where does the man spend too much of his time?
A. In the theater. B. In the playground. C. In front of the computer.
听材料,回答小题。
10. What does the boy’s father often do in his free time?
A. He goes fishing. B. He goes swimming. C. He goes reading.
11. How often does the boy’s mother go to the library?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
12. What does the boy’s brother do?
A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. An engineer.
听材料,回答小题。
13. What was the boy doing at 9:00 last night?
A. He was doing the housework.
B. He was playing computer games.
C. He was collecting his clothes.
14. When will the yard sale be held?
A. This Sunday. B. This Saturday. C. This Friday.
15. How will the boy deal with the money from the sale?
A. He will buy books for poor students.
B. He will give away the money to the sick people.
C. He will buy schoolbags for poor students.
第三节 听短文,完成下面的表格(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
听下面一段独白,完成表格,每空一词。独白读两遍。
People
What Was He/She Doing?
Betty
Taking out the ________
Betty’s father
Reading the ________
Betty’s ________
Cooking dinner in the kitchen
Betty’s sister
Listening to music in her ________
Betty’s brother
Watching a ________ on his computer
第四节 听短文,选择正确的答案(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
你将听到一篇短文,听短文两遍,然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答每个问题的正确答案。
21. What will the woman do with the money from the yard sale?
A. Buy clothes for her children.
B. Donate it to a children’s home.
C. Donate it to the old people’s home.
22. How much is the magazine?
A. Sixty cents. B. One dollar. C. One dollar and seventy cents.
23. How long has Jeff had that bike?
A. Since he was 10. B. Since he was 8. C. Since he was 6.
24. What color is the sweater?
A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. Pink.
25. Who can wear the sweater?
A. A 5-year-old girl. B. A 4-year-old boy. C. A 3-year-old girl.
第二部分 笔试(共计95分)
第一节 选择题(共计50分)
Ⅰ. Reading Comprehension(共15小题,每题2分,共30分)
Choose the best answer according to the passage.
A.
Some summers never end. Every day is the same. It is hot before the sun rises. It is hot after the sun falls. Between morning and night, when the sun burns in the sky…birds stop singing…dogs stop barking…and even time seems to stop.
Jack lies on his bed. His window is open but there isn’t a breath (一丝) of air. He lifts a heavy hand and looks at his mobile. There are three new messages.
He clicks on the first one. It is from Zadie.
Hey Jack, I’m lying on the beach drinking a long cold fruit juice with loads of ice. The sun’s shining but it isn’t too hot—there’s a beautiful cool breeze (微风) coming from the sea. I go swimming every day. And every morning I go for a really long run on the beach. I hope you’re having a great summer too!
Zadie
The second message is from David.
Hi, Jack, I’m staying with my aunt up here in Edinburgh. It’s my first time in Scotland, and it’s fantastic! I’m reading lots of books by a great Edinburgh writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde is my favorite. It is a very scary story! I’ll share it with you when I come home!
David
The last message is from Holly.
Hello Jack, this is the best holiday ever. We’re staying in a wooden house high up in the mountains. The mountains are amazing—there’s snow on some of them! Every day I go for a long walk and take photos of the wild flowers. It’s cool here at night and I sleep under a lovely warm blanket (毛毯)! Hope you’re happy in Westbourne.
Holly
Jack shakes his head. His friends are so lucky!
He decides not to stay in bed anymore. Maybe it’s cooler in the park. And getting close to nature is always a good choice.
He gets up, puts his favorite book in his bag and leaves his room.
1. Where is Jack spending his summer holiday?
A. By the sea. B. In Edinburgh. C. In Westbourne. D. In the mountains.
2. What does Holly think of her holiday?
A. It’s too cold. B. It’s boring. C. It’s the best. D. It’s scary.
3. What will Jack probably do next?
A. Meet his friends. B. Read in the park. C. Go to the beach. D. Travel to Scotland.
B.
It was warm outside. Emma was looking through the window and thinking of riding her horse Star after school.
“Emma! Could you please turn in your homework?” Mrs. James called her.
“I don’t have my homework with me,” Emma turned back and said. “I forgot to put it in my schoolbag after I did it.”
“Emma, you’re such a smart girl, but you’re always daydreaming. I may have to talk with your parents,” Mrs. James said. “Now, class, clear your desks. Let’s welcome our guest, Doctor Landon. He is a vet and he came here today as part of our Career Explorations (探索) program.”
Doctor Landon talked about how important grades were and how he tried hard with math when he was a kid. But Emma didn’t listen carefully until a word caught her attention. Horse.
“On most days of a week, I travel across the country to take care of horses. It is a lot of work, but I love it.”
Emma’s mouth fell open. “What a life that is,” she thought. At that moment, Emma could see her future. She was going to be a vet and take care of horses too!
After school, Emma made new plans. She would spend an hour studying math before riding Star. She also decided to spend half an hour every night studying science even if she didn’t have any homework. Doctor Landon said those were important subjects to study if she wanted to be a vet.
When Emma walked into the house, she told her parents about her new plans. They were both surprised. “I had a talk with her last week. I told her she needed to work harder if she wanted to get into a good college. I guess she is taking my advice,” her dad said to her mom.
Emma smiled. She didn’t remember what her dad said. Maybe she would tell them about her dream tomorrow.
4. Emma was interested in Doctor Landon’s ________.
A. work as a vet B. grades at school C. advice on study D. travelling experiences
5. Why did Emma make new plans?
A. She had a lot of homework to do.
B. She wanted to get into a good college.
C. She realized she must study hard for her dream.
D. She was afraid Mrs. James would talk to her parents.
6. What can we know about Emma’s dad in the passage?
A. He supports Emma’s dream to be a vet.
B. He wants her to go to a good college.
C. He likes riding horses in his life.
D. He makes a big difference to Emma.
7. What can we learn from the text?
A. Dreams make people take action. B. Parents’ advice is useful.
C. Hard work is the key to success. D. Nothing is impossible if people try.
C
You may feel that math is difficult and boring. Is it possible that you’ve been looking at math in the wrong way?
Numbers are beautiful
There is math hidden in beautiful human bodies. Measure the length from your head to your belly button (肚脐) and from your belly button to your feet. The ratio (比例) of these two numbers is always around 0.618. This is the golden ratio, which can be seen everywhere, like in nature, music and paintings.
In Chinese poems, we can also see the beauty of numbers. As Li Bai wrote, “My skiff (小船) has left ten thousand mountains far away”, “A thousand miles in one day”—all these numbers show how fast Li Bai traveled and how happy he felt.
Curves (曲线) are beautiful
“Sine curves” are beautiful. They go towards the two opposite directions on and on without ever ending. When you look at them, you may feel like standing by the sea and watching the waves slowly moving. When listening to music, the sound waves from guitars or pianos are made up of sine curves. “Tangent curve” is like a waterfall, just as Li Bai wrote, “dashing (猛冲) down three thousand feet from on high”.
Formulas (公式) are beautiful
There are some amazing formulas. In a right-angled triangle, the square of the longest side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. How amazing! Just as Chinese-American mathematician Chern Shingshen said, “Math is fun!”
8. If the ratio of a thing is around 0.618, ________ .
A. it is a golden colour
B. it only happens in human bodies
C. it should be something used for math study
D. it might bring people a sense of beauty
9. Why does the writer mention Li Bai and his poems in the passage?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To support his opinion.
C. To share the beauty of Li Bai’s poems. D. To offer advice on learning math.
10. What does a Tangent curve look like?
A. B. C. D.
11. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Why math is beautiful and fun. B. Why math is difficult and complex.
C. How we can learn math in a right way. D. How math helps us live a better life.
D.
Volunteering is a great way to help others, which can actually help you, too.
If somebody volunteers, he does something for the good of another person or the world around us, without being paid. Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be organized, such as working for a charity, or informal (非正式的), like helping your neighbours with their food shopping.
Research has shown that volunteering increases our happiness. It can give you a sense of purpose, which can in turn develop your self-confidence and make you feel motivated. This is especially true if you match volunteering to your interests or learn a new skill along the way. For example, if you’re interested in nature, why not volunteer for a wildlife charity? Amy and Ella, who set up the charity Kids Against Plastic, agreed. Amy said, “Volunteering is our way to get started in making a difference, instead of waiting for someone else to do the work.”
By giving to others, you feel what’s been called “the helper’s high”—a positive feeling. Volunteering can make you happier over time, too. It has been shown to reduce feelings of worries, because many people find that they are moving away from their personal worries by paying attention to the needs of others. “Volunteering also gives us a chance to meet and connect with people, which is good news for our mental (精神的) health,” said Jolie Goodman of the Mental Health Foundation. Studies have shown that volunteering can improve your physical health, too.
12. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. What is volunteering. B. How to set up a charity.
C. Why we should help others. D. How many kinds of volunteer jobs there are.
13. Why does volunteering reduce feelings of worries?
A. Because people have ways to deal with their worries.
B. Because people will be happier after helping others.
C. Because people have no time to think of their worries.
D. Because people get a lot of praise when they volunteer.
14. What’s the structure of the passage? (P = Paragraph)
A. B. C. D.
15. What will probably be discussed next?
A. The long-term impact of volunteering.
B. How middle school students can volunteer.
C. How volunteering can improve our physical health.
D. Different ways of volunteering in various countries.
Ⅱ. Complete the passage(共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
Choose the sentences to complete the passage. (Two sentences are extra)
Crying brings advantages to both your body and mind. ____16____ It also helps keep your eyes clean. Crying is like giving your eyes a good wash from the inside. Moreover, it can help you sleep better.
____17____ When you are happy, you may not often think of crying. But have you ever heard of “happy crying”? You might have experienced it before. Scientists have found out happy crying may happen in the following situations:
◇____18____
When you have some bad feelings that haven’t been noticed for a long time, and they are not allowed to be expressed, happy crying happens. That is to say, even when you experience something happy, the bad feelings that haven’t been noticed or dealt with will still make you cry.
◇When you are unable to keep yourself in good condition.
Crying can help you manage strong moods or feelings. Some happy moments can also bring you strong feelings and you may find it hard to control them. ____19____ When you cry, it feels like you are driving some bad or terrible feelings away from your body. Besides, the hormones (激素) in tears can help to keep a balance between body and mood. ____20____ This helps people face difficulties in life more actively.
A. At this time, crying can be of help.
B. Perhaps crying too much is not good for you.
C. When you have feelings that can’t be expressed.
D. You will find it difficult to calm down after crying.
E. They can calm you down and make you feel peaceful.
F. Crying is usually connected with feelings like anger or sadness.
G. It is a good way to make you feel less stressed and cheer you up.
Ⅲ. Cloze Test(共10小题,每题1分,共10分)
Choose the best answer from the four choices A, B, C and D according to the passage.
THE ART OF TEAMWORK
This week we asked Rita Charlesworth, a company trainer about teamwork, how we can learn to work in a team better. Here’s what she said.
Q: What ____21____ do people face when working with others for a common goal?
Rita: Most people, ____22____ young people, will work with others to achieve a common goal in life. ____23____, it’s not always easy. Poor communication makes it hard to understand each other. Different working styles may cause ____24____. They may have their ____25____ goals that don’t match the team’s goal.
Q: How can we make sure that each team member’s talents and experience are fully used?
Rita: No one can do everything well. We should give people jobs based on what they ____26____ and what they know. When many people work on one project and each does their work, it’s very important that everyone should ____27____ their part of the project.
Q: How can team members communicate well and share their strong points?
Rita: First, get to know your team members. Find out their ____28____ and use them for the team. Also, make sure everyone knows their importance in the project, no matter how ____29____. If people can’t see their role in the whole project, it’s hard to stay active. In short, if we want good teamwork, we need to ____30____ all the time.
21. A. chances B. challenges C. changes D. choices
22. A. especially B. nearly C. hardly D. completely
23. A. Also B. However C. Besides D. Therefore
24. A. discussions B. conversations C. disagreements D. promises
25. A. right B. general C. personal D. limited
26. A. are afraid of B. are proud of C. are pleased with D. are good at
27. A. stick to B. agree with C. depend on D. learn from
28. A. suggestions B. attitudes C. strengths D. problems
29. A. bad B. good C. small D. big
30. A. advise B. communicate C. remind D. Remember
第二节 非选择题(共计50分)
Ⅳ. Grammatical Filling(共10小题,每题2分,共20分)
Fill in each blank with a proper form of the word given or a proper word.
Classroom rules are important to students. With the rules, students know what the teachers’ expectations are and what they should do. They know that they ____31____ (ask) to stop if they fail to follow the rules.
When it comes to creating classroom rules, teachers should consider ____32____ (take) their students in this process. Get feedback (反馈) from the students and ask them about their ideas. When students take part in making the rules, it seems that they ____33____ (realize) the importance of rules since then.
Of course, teachers can guide students in certain directions or influence them to choose rules that may help to build a healthy and ____34____ (relax) learning environment. What’s more, teachers should set examples for their students and provide them ____35____ chances to practise the rules that they create together.
Every problem that may appear at any time should be covered in the classroom rules. In that way, teachers can know how to deal with them according to the rules. Also, write the rules as ____36____ (clear) as possible. As a result, students can have ____37____ clear understanding of what the rules are, how they use them, ____38____ what the results are when failing to follow them.
Teachers should work on the rules with students on the first day of class. Then the list of rules can be sent to ____39____ (everyone) home and parents can review and know ____40____ their children have to do at school.
Ⅴ. Reading Expression(共5小题,每题2分,共10分)
Use words with proper meaning and grammatical rules to fill the blanks.
The Power of a Thank-You Note
Last month, 15-year-old Lily received a special gift from her English teacher, Mrs. Green. It wasn’t a book or a pen, but a simple piece of advice: “Write thank-you notes to the people who have helped you.”
At first, Lily thought it was just another school assignment. But as she started writing, she realized how meaningful it could be. She wrote to her parents, thanking them for always supporting her studies and taking care of her. She also sent a note to her best friend, Amy, who had cheered her up during the hardest time of last term. “I never realized how much these small words meant to others,” Lily said.
Mrs. Green started this “thank-you note” project two years ago. She believes that expressing gratitude is an important life skill. “In our busy daily lives, we often forget to show our appreciation,” she explained. “A handwritten note can make someone’s day and strengthen relationships.”
To Lily’s surprise, her thank-you notes brought unexpected results. Her parents were deeply touched and hugged her tightly after reading the note. Amy replied with a long letter, sharing how much Lily’s words meant to her. “I’ve decided to make writing thank-you notes a habit,” Lily said. “It’s a simple way to spread love and kindness.”
1-3 Use words with proper meanings and grammatical rules to fill in the blanks. (Only one word for one blank.) 4-5 Answer the questions according to the passage.
41. Lily wrote to her parents to show her ________ to them for always supporting her studies and ________ after her.
42. It has been ________ years ________ Mrs. Green started this “thank-you note” project.
43. Lily’s thank-you notes brought unexpected ________, which ________ her.
44. After reading the passage, what action can you take to show your love for your parents?
________________________________________________________
45. How do you like Mrs. Green’s project?
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Ⅵ. Writing(满分15分)
46. “锲而不舍,金石可镂。”坚持,是一种难能可贵的品质,是在漫长岁月中始终坚守的信念。假如你是李华,你校英文报正在开展以“坚持”为主题的征文活动。请用英语写一篇短文投稿。谈谈你在初中生活中坚持的一件事(爱好,习惯……),你是怎样做的,以及你的感受。
提示问题:1. What did you keep doing? 2. How do you feel?
要求:1. 内容必须包括以上要点,可适当发挥;
2. 词数90左右;开头已给出,不计入总词数;
3. 文中不得出现真实姓名及校名。
It’s important for us to keep trying to achieve our goals.
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