山东省枣庄市峄城区东方学校20252026学年下学期第二次质量检测八年级英语试题

2026学年春学期第二次质量检测八年级英语试题 (满分100分，时间100分钟) 一.完形填空(1-10)共10小题，每题1分，共10分) A gift is necessary when one is invited to visit friends in China.After greetings the gift should be passed immediately to the host,Remember that usually Chinese people will not 1 the gift in front of the person who gives it.To show respect it may be 2_to explain what the gift is,Bringing some nutrients(营养品) to the elders is a good idea.You can also 3 some small gifts for the spouse()or kids of the host,The host usually 4 full preparations by carefully tidying up the house and 5 a lot of delicious dishes.Although the meal is well prepared,the host may say to the guest politely"My preparation is not6.Please excuse me for my poor treat."As a guest,you should make the host believe that there is plenty to eat by praising the food. While eating,the elders will use chopsticks to 7 food for guests as a tradition and ask them to eat 8.As a guest,you should accept their goodwill readily(欣然地)， After dinner,tea and fruit are usually served.When the guests are to leave,the host may still politely ask them to stay.They don't nave to take it 9 and they can try to find a good time to leave. This doesn't mean that leaving early is always a good idea as the host may feel that the guests are not satisfied with the treat, Finding the right time to leave 10 the situation. ()1.A.open B.like C.close ()2.A.necessary B.wrong C.comfortable )3.A.greet B.prepare C.value )4.A.knocks B.greets C.makes )5.A.enjoying B.cooking C.washing )6.A.empty B.enough C.basic )7.A.cut up B.eat up C.pick up )8.A.more B.less C.fewer ()9.A.completely B.seriously C.probably ()10.A.works out B.sticks to C.depends on 二、阅读理解（11-30)共20小题，每题2分，共 40分) A What does a 60-year-old woman look like?Boring,tired or quiet?No,that's not true. I had many jobs in my life and worked very hard.So I had a lot of money when I was 60.I could start to live an easy life,like watching TV,reading books all day.But I didn 't want this.I wanted to live a different life. With the help of my children,I started to know some new technology.I wanted to see the world.There were so many interesting things around the world.How could I spend every day like the same day? By using some new technology,I was lucky to find a new job at 60.It was a great job for me.I didn't have to work in the office.So I was still quite free I started to take trips.I went to India,England,Australia and China.Going to these countries opened my eyes.I found new ways of working and thinking.In England,I met different kinds of people,like entrepreneurs((企业家)，musicians,villagers,writers and students.Some were still young,and some were old like me.I had great fun with them.Life after 60 can still be interesting.Just go for it. ()11.From Paragraph 2 we can learn that the writer A.worked hard before 60 B.was very poor now C.liked watching TV )12.The writer started to know some new technology A.by seeing the world B.with the help of children C.by finding new jobs ()13.What does the underlined sentence mean? A,The writer lived a long life. B.The writer lived by herself. C.The writer wanted to live differently every day. ()14.In England,the writer met people ①with different jobs 2from different countries ③at different ages ④with different builds A.①②B.①③ C.③④ )15.What does the passage mainly talk about? A.Jobs are important to all people B.The writer loves to take trips. C.The writer lives a great life at sixty 3 Long time ago,people from other cultures used their hands to eat food,while the ancient Chinese invented chopsticks to keep their hands clean,Early chopsticks were used mainly for cooking until 400AD when people began eating with chopsticks. In fact,we don't know when chopsticks were invented.There's a study showing that they didn't come into wide use until about 300 BC,Chinese thinker Confucius()was an important person in the history of chopsticks,because he thought peace would not appear if people used knives during a meal. The "no-knives-on-the-table"rule changed Chinese cooking a lot.Food had to be cut into small pieces.This was the birth of Chinese cooking and it made Chinese food popular around the world. However,many Westerners find it difficult to use chopsticks,Eric,an American teacher,had the experience of learning to use chopsticks."I need to hold them properly to be able to put the food carefully into my mouth."Eric's Chinese friends taught him patiently,but it still took him months to learn this skill, "But it's worth learning.I have learned a lot from this experience," Eric said. Cultures can often be understood through food.For Chinese, food doesn't just provide energy.It also brings happiness,And chopsticks also mean a lot,As a good example of Chinese culture, they show the Chinese wisdom(智慧)) ()16.When did people begin eating with chopsticks? A.In 400 AD.B.In 300 BC. C.In 400 BC. )17,Why did Confucius think people shouldn't use knives during a meal? A.Because knives were too expensive. B.Because knives were not easy to clean C.Because he hoped for peace. ()18.What did the "no-knives-on-the-table"rule bring? A.People stopped using knives forever, B.Chinese food had to be cut into small pieces. C.Chopsticks became less popular. )19.How does the writer introduce chopsticks? A.How to use chopsticks in different countries B.By telling the history and meaning of chopsticks C.How Confucius taught people to make chopsticks. )20.Where can we most probably read this passage? A.In a storybook. B.In a science magazine. C.In a culture magazine. Q Book review by Jarrad On the weekend I read a totally amazing book called The Adventures of Siegfried and Hannah.It was such a cool book because it was full of magical journeys to many mysterious lands.You never knew where the characters were going to end up next. The ADVENTURES of SIEGFRIED and HANNAH The main characters are a boy called Siegfried and his little sister,Hannah.They are always ready for a mysterious adventure every time they step out their door.The book contains twelve separate stories. I won't spoil it for you,but what I loved most was that the main characters were just like real kids,They were the sort of kids that I'd want to be friends with. I would really recommend that you read this book,especially if you like fairies,dragons,magic,adventures and surprises,It is the best book that I have read all year.There was nothing I did not like about this book,except that it should have been longer! ()21.What did Jarrad think of this book? A.Common.B.Amazing.C.Humorous )22.Who are the main readers for this book review? A.The students in Jarrad's class. B.The teachers in Jarrad's school. C.Kids who are interested in adventures. )23.What does the underlined word "recommend"mean in Paragraph 4? A.Suggest.B.Tell.C.Say. ()24.What does the cover of this book tell you? A.What the writer's name is. B.When the book came out. C.Who the main characters are )25.'What's the structure of the passage? D Travelling around the world can be exciting,but it can also lead to culture shock and feelings of stress. When I moved to Tuscany,Italy,right after college,I was enamored by the scenery.Who wouldn't be?The rolling hills, beautiful buildings and delicious food made the long flight worth every minute.I was excited about my new beginning.But then,I started to notice little things. As an American,we are used to a bit of personal space.Where I'm from,knocking into someone or standing very closely is considered rude.This is different from the truth in Italy. Since this was before translation apps were common,I would feel helpless sometimes for not knowing the language.However, Italians like to speak with their hands-a habit I've carried over to this day.Of course,just because you've experienced culture shock in one country doesn't mean you won't do so in another. Years later,when I moved to China,my experience was special.The culture there was something very foreign to me down to how to buy things.Before moving there,I had never heard of WeChat or Alipay.I wasn't prepared at all for how important these things would be. Experiencing small waves of culture shock reminds me that I am travelling around the world and that I should appreciate what I'm taking in. American--British writer Bill Bryson said that "...the greatest reward of travel is...to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar that it is taken for granted(被认为是理所当然的)” ()26.What does the underlined word "enamored in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Worried.B.Interested.C.Fascinated ()27.What culture shock did the author experience in Italy? A.Italian scenery is not as beautiful as expected. B.Italians don't learn a foreign language C.Italians stand quite close to each other. ()28.What helped the writer understand what Italians were saying to her? A.Their hand gestures. B.Asking for a guide. C.Using translation apps )29.We can find that the writerwhen arriving in China. A.started to buy many things online B.experienced culture shock again C.fit in with life faster ()30.We can infer that the purpose of the last paragraph is to A.describe the importance of taking travel for granted B.explain the value of experiencing different cultures C.show the challenges of visiting a new pace 三、六选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入26~30小题横 线上的最佳选项。 Did you ever notice that runners always run counterclockwise((逆时针方向地)on tracks(跑道)？3L_There are some interesting reasons!Let's learn about them. A long time ago,in England,people ran counterclockwise. This running direction had a lotto do with how most people use their bodies.32 This means they use their right hands and right legs more.When running counterclockwise,they push off( with their right legs and keep balance with their left legs Runners'right arms move out when they run.Running counterclockwise can stop their right arms from hitting each other. 33 Another reason is that our hearts are on the left side.It feels more natural to run counterclockwise.34 This can also help us run faster and stay balanced.Our bodies like to run like this! Also,in races,everyone has to run the same way.35 The next time you watch a race,you know why runners go counterclockwise!Isn't it cool? A.Do you know why? B.Most people are right-sided. C.This makes the races fair D.So it became the rule for races in the world E.Many people used to have this sleeping habit. F.When we run this way,it's good for our hearts 四、语法填空，根据短文内容，在空白处填一个适当 单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（每空1分，满分10分） Have you ever 36.(read)Dream of the Red Mans ions(《红楼梦》)？ As we all know,it is one of the four great classic 37. (novel)in China.The National Ballet of China first 38. (show)it as a ballet drama in 2023. The novel tells a story about the history of Jia Baoyu's large rich family and 39. (he)relationship with Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai.It shows the 40.(beautiful)of women and the ancient Chinese society.It has a deep influence at home and abroad. There are many kinds of art styles,but the ballet drama can better show this Chinese classic novel.In order 41. (express)a better feeling,actors 42. (careful) make a winter snow stage.By 43. add)Chinese silk into the ballet skirts,the designer Yang Donglin tries to achieve an aesthetic fusion(美学融合)of the East and the West. You can imagine how special it is to see a classic Chinese story mixed with ballet.These great persons hope that the world will know China's history and culture 44.(good )And Chinese people will also have 45. _good understanding of western art. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44 45. 五、任务型阅读(56-60)（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分) When it comes to preparing for exams,different countries have their own ways.What do you usually do before exams?Are there any special traditions in your country? In China,we have some interesting traditions folsome important exams.We often eat zongzi and the sounds like "success"in Chinese,which means getting high scores. Additionally(另s外)，some students prefer to wear red clothes or socks because the colour red is the symbol of joy and good luck in Chinese culture.In recent years,it has become popular for mothers to wear qipao(a traditional Chinese dress)to wish their children to get victory in the exam,as its name carries the meaning "qi kai de sheng". Xie Guoliang,15,Jiangsu In South Korea,we give our friends sticky rice()cakes and candies before exams.This is because the word"stick"sounds like "pass"in Korean.People believe that eating sticky food helps students "stick"to success and pass their tests.I remember when my best friend had a big test,I bought his favourite sticky rice cakes to cheer him up.This tradition makes us feel warm and confident during stressful exam time. Chulkyu Lee,18,South Korea In the US,we have different habits before exams.Some wear “lucky'”clothes,like special socks or underwear(内衣)for good luck.Others do simple things,like doing exercise or eating snacks that they think are lucky.I always use the same special pencil for exams.I feel it helps me do better.These small traditions help me feel calm and focused. Ivana Nicole Moreno,17,US 46.What do students in China often eat before exams? 47.What colours of clothes do Chinese students prefer to wear before exams? 48.Why do students in South Korea eat sticky food? 49.List two of the traditions before exams in the US. 50.What do you usually do for important exams? 六、书面表达（共1题，满分20分） 假如你是来自英国的学生Paul,你作为一名交换生来到北 京，参加了“体验中国“活动。请你写下你在这里学习和生活的情 况及感受。 提示 1.与同学们一起学习，参加俱乐部活动： 2.了解中国的文化和历史； 3.感谢老师和同学们的帮助 注意：词数：100词左右。