云南曲靖市宣威市民族中学等2025-2026学年八年级下学期5月阶段检测英语

2025—2026学年第二学期5月月考测试卷 八年级英语 满分：100分 考试时间：120分钟 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、单项选择（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1．— Have you ever read the book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”? — Yes.I_______it twice.It's really interesting. A.read B.have read C.will read D.am reading 2．In many Western countries,people are supposed to_______when they meet for the first time. A.bow B.kiss C.shake hands D.hug 3．The book “The Old Man and the Sea”_______by Ernest Hemingway.It's a classic. A.writes B.wrote C.is written D.was written 4．— Do you know _______? — In the library. A.where does Tom often read B.where Tom often reads C.where did Tom often read D.where Tom often read 5．In Japan,you_______take off your shoes before entering someone's home. A.are supposed to B.are allowed to C.shouldn't D.might 6．— What do you think of the book “Robinson Crusoe”? — It's a wonderful book.I_______reading it for two weeks. A.finish B.finished C.have finished D.will finish 7．When you visit a foreign country,it's important to know about the local_______to avoid misunderstanding. A.languages B.customs C.history D.food 8．My teacher suggested_______the book “The Little Prince” because it is short and meaningful. A.read B.reading C.to read D.reads 9．The great book has been translated_______more than 50 languages. A.into B.in C.with D.for 10．— Would you like to join the reading club with me? — _______.I enjoy reading very much. A.I'm afraid not B.Good luck C.That sounds great D.You're welcome 二、完形填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year,I read a book called “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”.It tells a true story about a young boy from Malawi.His name was William Kamkwamba.He was ___11___ to go to school because his family was very poor.But he didn't give up his dream.He went to the library to read science books.___12___ a book about windmills,he decided to build one to bring electricity to his village.People laughed at him,but he didn't ___13___.He collected waste materials and ___14___ to build a windmill.Finally,he succeeded.The windmill brought light and water to his village. What can we ___15___ from this story? First,reading is powerful.William got knowledge from books,and he used it to change his life.Second,never give up when facing difficulties.___16___ many people laughed at him,William kept trying.Third,small acts can make a big ___17___.One boy's idea helped an entire village. Now I often read books about different cultures and great people.Reading not only opens my ___18___ but also teaches me important values.I also learn about customs in different countries.For example,in some cultures,you are supposed to ___19___ your shoes before entering a house.In other cultures,people bow to show respect.Understanding these ___20___ helps me communicate better with people from other places.That's why I love reading — it makes me a better person. 11.A.unable B.able C.sure D.glad 12.A.After B.Before C.Until D.Since 13.A.give up B.put up C.take up D.make up 14.A.refused B.failed C.managed D.forgot 15.A.borrow B.buy C.learn D.lend 16.A.Unless B.If C.Because D.Although 17.A.decision B.mistake C.difference D.promise 18.A.mouth B.mind C.eyes D.ears 19.A.take off B.put on C.put off D.take away 20.A.languages B.differences C.traditions D.expressions 三、阅读理解（本大题共三篇，每篇5小题，每小题2分，共30分） A 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案。 When you travel to a different country,it's important to know about the local customs.Here are some examples. In Japan,people bow when they meet.The deeper the bow,the more respect you show.It is also polite to take off your shoes before entering a home. In Thailand,you should not touch anyone's head,because the head is considered the most sacred part of the body.You should also not point your feet at anyone. In India,people often greet each other by putting their hands together and saying "Namaste".It's considered impolite to shake hands with a person of the opposite sex unless they offer their hand first. In Brazil,people are very friendly and often stand close to each other when talking.It is common to kiss on the cheek when greeting friends. Learning about these customs can help you avoid embarrassment and make your trip more enjoyable.Remember,"When in Rome,do as the Romans do." 21.In which country should you take off your shoes before entering a home? A.Thailand. B.India. C.Japan. D.Brazil. 22.What is considered impolite in Thailand? A.Shaking hands. B.Bowing. C.Touching someone's head. D.Kissing on the cheek. 23.How do people in India usually greet each other? A.By bowing. B.By kissing on the cheek. C.By putting hands together and saying "Namaste". D.By shaking hands. 24.What does the saying "When in Rome,do as the Romans do" mean? A.Only Romans have good manners. B.You should follow local customs. C.Rome is the best city in the world. D.You should always do the opposite. 25.What is the main idea of the passage? A.How to travel abroad. B.Different customs in different countries. C.How to make friends. D.The importance of learning languages. B Reading great books is like talking with the wisest people of the past.Here are some books that have influenced millions of readers. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain tells the story of a boy who loves adventure.Tom is clever and brave.He teaches us to be honest and to protect the weak.The book is full of humor and is loved by children and adults. "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway is a short but powerful book.It tells about an old fisherman who fights with a huge fish.Even though he loses the fish,he never gives up.The book teaches us that a person can be destroyed but not defeated. "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a story about a little prince from another planet.It talks about love,friendship,and what is truly important in life.The famous line: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Reading these books not only gives us pleasure but also helps us grow as persons.We can learn from the characters' strengths and weaknesses.So pick up a great book and start reading today! 26.What is Tom Sawyer like in the book? A.Shy and quiet. B.Clever and brave. C.Lazy and selfish. D.Serious and strict. 27.What can we learn from "The Old Man and the Sea"? A.We should never give up. B.Fishing is an easy job. C.Old people are weak. D.Success is easy to achieve. 28.Which book talks about love and friendship? A.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. B.The Old Man and the Sea. C.The Little Prince. D.Robinson Crusoe. 29.What does the famous line from "The Little Prince" mean? A.We should only believe what we see. B.The most important things can't be seen with eyes. C.The heart is less important than the brain. D.Seeing is believing. 30.What is the purpose of the passage? A.To introduce some great books and encourage reading. B.To sell books. C.To compare different writers. D.To show that reading is difficult. C 阅读下面短文，把A-E五个句子填入文中空缺处，使短文内容完整、通顺。 A good read can change our life.Li Wei,a student from Qujing,used to be very shy.He seldom talked to others and felt lonely.___31___ He fell in love with the characters in the book and learned how to face difficulties bravely.He started to talk more and made new friends. Reading also helps us understand different cultures.When Li Wei read "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank,he learned about the sadness of war.___32___ He realized that we should value peace and respect others. ___33___ When he reads books about other countries,he learns about their customs and traditions.For example,in some countries,people are supposed to arrive on time; in others,being a few minutes late is acceptable.___34___ Now Li Wei is a member of the school's reading club.He often shares his reading experiences with others.He says,"___35___ It opens a window to the world."  A.This knowledge helps him communicate better with foreign friends.  B.But one day,he read "Robinson Crusoe".  C.Reading is like traveling without moving.  D.He also became more understanding of others.  E.He felt very angry and wanted to fight. 31.______ 32.______ 33.______ 34.______ 35.______ 四、词汇运用（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 用括号内所给词的适当形式填空，每空一词。 36.Have you ever ________ (read) the book “The Old Man and the Sea”? 37.This novel ________ (write) by Charles Dickens in 1859. 38.It is ________ (polite) to talk loudly in public places. 39.My teacher suggested ________ (choose) some classic books to read. 40.The young man has great ________ (wise) and helps many people. 41.When I entered the room,I saw him ________ (read) a magazine quietly. 42.The story is ________ (base) on a true event in the past. 43.In many cultures,people are expected ________ (bow) to show respect. 44.The character's ________ (brave) encourages me to face difficulties. 45.She is interested in ________ (learn) about different customs. 五、补全对话（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） 从下面方框中选择恰当的选项补全对话（有一项是多余的）。 A.What is it about?  B.That's wonderful!  I've just finished a great book. D.Have you ever read any books by Mark Twain?  E.I'm afraid I don't have time. F.I can't stand reading. Tom: Hi,Mary.You look happy.What's up? Mary: 46.________ It's called "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Tom: 47.________ I've read it before.Tom Sawyer is a very interesting character. Mary: 48.________ Tom: It's about a boy who loves adventures.He gets into a lot of trouble but always learns something from it. Mary: 49.________ I think everyone should read it. Tom: 50.________ I'm also reading a book about Chinese culture.It teaches me a lot about customs in different parts of China. Mary: That's great! We can exchange books after finishing. 46.______ 47.______ 48.______ 49.______ 50.______ 六、书面表达（本大题满分20分） 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter来信询问你最近在读什么书，以及你对阅读的看法。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1.你最近读的一本书（书名、作者、主要内容）； 2.你从书中学到了什么； 3.你认为阅读的重要性。 要求：1.包含所有要点，可适当发挥； 2.语句通顺，语法正确，书写规范； 3.词数90词左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。 Dear Peter, I'm glad to hear from you.You asked me about what I am reading recently. Yours, Li Hua 参考答案及评分标准 一、单项选择（每题1.5分，共15分） 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.C 二、完形填空（每题1.5分，共15分） 11.A 12.A 13.A 14.C 15.C 16.D 17.C 18.B 19.A 20.B 三、阅读理解（每题2分，共30分） 21.C 22.C 23.C 24.B 25.B 26.B 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.A 31.B 32.D 33.C 34.A 35.C 四、词汇运用（每题1分，共10分） 36.read 37.was written 38.impolite 39.choosing 40.wisdom 41.reading 42.based 43.to bow 44.bravery 45.learning 五、补全对话（每题2分，共10分） 46.C 47.A 48.B 49.D 50.E 六、书面表达（20分） 参考范文： Dear Peter, I'm glad to hear from you.You asked me about what I am reading recently.Now I'm reading "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.It tells a story about a little prince from another planet and his journey on Earth.The book is short but full of wisdom.I have learned that what is essential is invisible to the eye.It also teaches me the importance of love and friendship. I think reading is very important.It opens our minds and helps us understand the world.It also makes us better persons.I hope you enjoy reading too. 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