江苏常州外国语学校2025-2026学年下学期八年级英语阶段学情自测Unit5-7测试卷

常州外国语学校2026.6八年级英语第二学期Unit 5-7单元测试

一、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

(    )1. Don’t worry. The leaflets are         by the monitor every day.

A. handed out        B. put out          C. broken out         D. turned out

(    )2. It’s kind         the old man to donate all his money         the charity.

A. for; to           B. of; to            C. for; for           D. of; for

(    )3. When it comes to         others’ praise, Chinese people are usually modest.

A. accept           B. accepting          C. to accept           D. accepted

(    )4. The “Go West” Programme is so meaningful that it has won high         among college students.

A. popularity         B. service           C. manners           D. discussion

(    )5. Mr. Brown was too busy         our papers         this question.

A. to mark; to answer   B. to mark; answering   C. marking; answering   D. marking; to answer

(    )6. Now Chinese         in more and more countries around the world.

A. speak            B. speaks            C. is speaking         D. is spoken

(    )7. The man had something wrong with his nose so he        .

A. operate on         B. was operated       C. was operated on      D. operation on

(    )8.         the charity, thousands of homeless people are supported with food and clothes.

A. Thanks to         B. As for           C. As well as         D. Because

(    )9. My teacher always reminds me         careless mistakes while I am doing my homework.

A. not make          B. to not make        C. to make           D.not to make

(    )10. －May I take some photos in the museum? －       , or you will be in trouble.

A. Go ahead         B. Help yourself       C. I hope not        D. You’d better net

 

二、 完形填空（共12小题，每小题1分，共12分）

I went to a blood drive (献血活动) held at a church recently. I arrived early to be first because I knew it would ___11___ a while. After getting my pulse (脉搏) and blood pressure ___12___, a young woman walked me to the donor area. While she was getting the things ready, we talked about the weather. I also told her that the only pain I really got from ___13___ blood was later when I pulled the taped bandage (绷带) off my hairy Italian arms.

While I was talking, ___14___, I was feeling a gentle urge (冲动) in my heart to say something else. Finally, I stopped talking and said to the young woman: “I’m ___15___ to all the hard work you guys put in. You really are saving lives!”

She looked ___16___ for a second, blinking back tears. “Thank you”, she said. “No one ever says that.” It seemed my simple words had deeply ___17___ her heart.

Later after I had finished donating, I saw the woman working with another donor and we waved and shared a _18_ before I headed home. I left the church with a clear head and a happy heart. I was glad I’d followed my inner __19___.

Henry James wrote: “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind.” His words ___20___ us of the power of being kind. If you feel the gentle urge within to say or do something kind then, don’t ___21___. God wants you to do them.

God’s love lives deep within all of our souls. We are here to spread joy and make this world a better place with everything we say and everything we do. May we always try our best to act __22__ and bring warmth to people around us.

(    ) 1. A. spend           B. take            C. cost             D. pay

(    ) 12. A. checked        B. felt          C. treated          D. saved

(    ) 13. A. giving         B. lending       C. offering        D. donating

(    ) 14. A. however        B. instead        C. therefore        D. besides

(    ) 15. A. helpful         B. meaningful     C. careful          D. grateful

(    ) 16. A. angry           B. surprised      C. bored          D. tired

(    ) 17. A. broken         B. won          C. touched         D. closed

(    ) 18. A. secret         B. promise       C. kiss            D. smile

(    ) 19. A. voice          B. fear           C. dream          D. goal

(    ) 20. A. remind         B. remember      C. respect        D. review

(    ) 21. A. go back       B. hold back     C. call back      D. give back

(    ) 22. A. quietly         B. politely         C. kindly         D. bravely

 

三、 阅读理解（共12小题，每小题2分，共24分）

（   23. What is the activity in the poster?

    A. A school trip to a beach. B. A beach clean-up event.

    C. A music festival on a beach. D. A charity sale for sea animals.

（   ）24. How long will the activity last?

    A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Three hours. D. Four hours.

（   ）25. How can people contact the organizer?

    A. By writing a letter. By asking the teacher.

    C. By visiting the website. D. By calling or sending an email.

（   ）26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the poster?

A. Volunteers must bring their own trash bags and drinking water.

B. Volunteers can meet on the Silver Bay Beach directly that day.

C. Many sea animals lose their lives because of plastic pollution.

D. Volunteers won't get any certificate after joining in the event.

B

A simple letter can carry great meaning that lasts for years and crosses oceans. This idea lies at the heart of Dear You (《给阿嬷的情书》), a heartwarming film that has become popular recently. Filmed almost entirely in the Chaoshan dialect (方言), this moving drama has touched the hearts of millions, especially young viewers.

The story is about a family discovery. A grandson travels to Thailand to find out why his grandfather left China decades ago and never returned. There, he uncovers a touching secret: a Thai-Chinese woman had been secretly writing letters and sending money to his grandmother in his grandfather's name for 18 years to keep a promise. Through this personal journey, the film shows the rich cultural importance of Qiaopi.

Qiaopi, also known as “silver letters,” is far more than a letter with money sent by overseas Chinese to their families back home. It is a special cultural carrier that shows the spirit of Chaoshan ancestors (祖先), who were brave, hard-working and sincere. During the 19th and 20th centuries, many Chaoshan people traveled to Southeast Asia for a better life. In an age without convenient communication, these letters became their.only “lifeline” to their hometown and families.

The film has received high praise for its true social background. It beautifully shows Chaoshan traditions, such as

Gongfu tea and the colorful Yingge Dance. However, what really makes audiences cry is the strength of the women in the story. They showed deep-rooted loyalty and love that could cross oceans.

Today, many young people live a fast-paced life and often communicate through instant messages. This movie encourages them to slow down and listen to the stories of older generations. As one viewer said, “It reminds us that behind every elderly person, there was once a story of youth, passion, and deep love.”

(   ) 27. Why did the Thai-Chinese woman secretly write letters to the grandmother?

A. To practice her Chinese writing skills.

B. To keep a promise and comfort the grandmother.

C. To make money from the grandmother’s family.

D. To prevent the grandfather from leaving Thailand.

(   ) 28. Which short poem best expresses the value of Qiaopi?

A. Silver in hand, worries fly away.

B. Travel far, never forget your friends.

C. Money brings happiness, never apart.

D. A letter across oceans, a bridge between us.

(   ) 29. What is the main reason that makes the audience cry?

A. The strength, loyalty, and love of the women.

B. The true social background and rich traditions.

G. The difficulty of fighting for a better life abroad.

D. The beautiful scenery and culture of Southeast Asia.

(   ) 30. What is the main message the movie wants to tell young people today?

A. To invite them to move back to their hometowns.

B. To encourage them to keep living a fast-paced life.

C. To attract them to pay more attention to Chaoshan traditions.

D. To remind them to slow down and listen to older generations.

 

C

Long ago, Adana lived in a small village in Africa. Everyone in the village had jobs to do, and the villagers depended on one another. When Adana turned ten, her mother called for her.

“Adana, it is time for you to take your place in the village. You shall be the water girl. Each morning we need you to go down to the spring (泉), fill these buckets (桶) with water, and bring them back to the village before noon.”

Adana promised to do this job well because all the villagers needed her water to drink and wash. She picked up the yoke with the buckets, threw it over her back, and walked to the spring.

When she arrived, she took a drink and then filled the buckets with clean, cool water. Adana looked at the sun. It was nearly noon and she knew the villagers were waiting for her.

She turned to a water girl from a nearby village and asked, “How long will it take to carry water back to my village?”

The girl thoughtfully replied, “If you go slowly, it will not take very long. But if you go fast, it will take you all day.”

Adana listened, and thought about what the girl had told her. She did not believe the girl, and she climbed back up the bank and headed down the path toward her village. Adana started off slowly, but walked much faster with each step. Soon, she was slowly jogging back toward her village. Half way home, she stopped to take a little sip (一小口) of water. When she did, she saw that the buckets were only half full. Water had been sloshing (溅出) out along the path as she travelled.

Disheartened, Adana turned back toward the spring. Once again, she filled the buckets with nice, clean water. Then, she walked slowly back toward the village.

When she arrived, her little sister asked, “How long does it take to carry water back from the spring?” Adana smiled and said, “If you go slowly, it will not take very long. But if you go fast it could take all day.” Adana’s little sister listened, but thought this was a strange thing to say. From that day forward, Adana walked quickly to the spring each morning. On her