山东淄博市临淄区（五四制）2025-2026学年度第二学期期末考试八年级英语试题

2025—2026学年度第二学期期末考试 八年级英语试题 本试卷共9页。满分90分。考试时长100分钟。 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Italy is a country shaped like a boot, rich in history and full of life. Now, it is also getting ready to host the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Games will take place in two cities: Milan and Cortina. Places to See The Leaning Tower of Pisa is very famous. It leans to one side, and people can climb to the top for a great view. Another special place is Venice. There, you can ride in a gondola, which is a long, traditional wooden boat. Venice has many canals (水道) instead of roads. Famous People & Stories Leonardo da Vinci is one of Italy’s greatest minds. He painted the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings in the world. He was also a talented musician and a creative scientist. Another well-known story is about Pinocchio. He is a wooden puppet, and every time he tells a lie, his nose will grow longer. Food & Music Italian food is loved everywhere. Italians first made pizza, spaghetti, and even the ice cream cone. Italy is also important in music. It is the home of violins, and Italian makers still produce some of the best violins in the world. Many great musicians started their training here. From its talented artists, imaginative stories and delicious food to its beautiful music and exciting Winter Games, Italy is waiting for you to explore and enjoy! 1. What makes Venice special? A. It has the tallest tower in Italy. B. It will host an international sports event. C. People travel on water instead of roads. 2. What might visitors do in Italy according to the text? A. Enjoy the famous paintings. B. Talk to a boy with a growing nose. C. Play the piano with Italian musicians. 3. In which part of a newspaper can we read this text? A. Science. B. Travel. C. Stories. B Zheng Xie, also known as Zheng Banqiao, was one of the most famous painters in ancient China. He was good at painting bamboo. He once said, “All the people in this world grow flowers, but I will plant bamboo only.” Zheng created many bamboo paintings. One of them is called “Bamboo and Stone”. In the painting, thin but strong bamboo grows on a cliff (悬崖), standing against strong winds. The dark and light ink and the crossing lines make the bamboo look real. A poem (诗) next to it praises the strong and brave spirit of bamboo. The bamboo in Zheng’s paintings tells us what kind of person he was. He never gave up. He also disagreed with bad old ideas. Zheng passed the imperial examination (科举考试) successfully. Later, he worked as a government officer (官员) for many years and won lots of people’s respect. But he did not want to follow the bad rules of the official world, so he left his job. Then he made a living by selling his paintings. At that time, people couldn’t understand Zheng, and some even laughed at him. But Zheng did not change. He kept his true love for art. He was just like the bamboo in his paintings — strong and growing on a cliff. Zheng was called “one of the greatest people in China in the past three hundred years”. His spirit and life story will be passed down with his great paintings and poems, influencing all Chinese people. 4. What did Zheng mean by the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1? A. He showed his deep love for bamboo. B. He thought he could grow bamboo easily. C. He could get money by selling bamboo. 5. What does the painting “Bamboo and Stone” mainly show us? A. The beauty of the poem. B. A strong and brave spirit. C. The shapes of the stones. 6. Why did Zheng Banqiao leave his job as a government officer? A. He couldn’t pass the imperial examination. B. He was not respected by the people. C. He wasn’t willing to keep the wrong rules. 7. What is the main purpose (目的) of the passage? A. To introduce the life and spirit of a great artist. B. To explain why bamboo is special in Chinese culture. C. To compare Zheng Banqiao with other Chinese painters. C On April 24, 2026, China celebrated its Space Day with the theme “Seventy Years of Reaching for the Sky, Exploring (探索) the Universe Together.” The event was held across three cities in Hainan Province — Haikou, Wenchang, and Sanya — each showing different aspects of China’s growing space program. In Wenchang, about 400 students visited the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site (海南商业航天发射场). They walked near rocket launch towers and command centers, listening to experts explain how rockets work. The students even touched rocket models and tried simulated (模拟的) launch operations. “I never thought I could stand so close to a real launch tower,” said one excited student. “It makes me want to become an astronaut.” The events included seven main activities: flag-raising ceremonies, space open days, science lectures, exhibitions, intellectual property discussions, painting activities, and light shows. These activities showed not only China’s achievements in space but also Hainan’s role as a rising center for space technology. China’s space program has made remarkable progress over the past seventy years. From launching its first satellite in 1970 to building the Tiangong Space Station, China has turned many dreams into reality. The Space Day celebrations remind young people that the future of space exploration lies in their hands. As one scientist noted, “Space is no longer just for a few countries. It belongs to everyone who dares to dream.” With more young people getting interested in space, China’s journey to the stars is far from over. 8. Where did about 400 students visit the launch site? A. In Wenchang, a city on Hainan Island. B. In Sanya, a famous coastal tourist city. C. In Haikou, the capital city of Hainan Province. 9. What can we infer from the student’s words in Paragraph 2? A. The student did not like the rockets. B. The student was bored with the visit. C. The student was more interested in space. 10. What does the underlined word “remarkable” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Ordinary and common. B. Surprising and wonderful. C. Slow and difficult. 11. What is the passage mainly about? A. How students in Hainan launched a rocket. B. The 2026 Space Day celebrations in Hainan. C. The history of China’s first satellite in 1970. D Good manners (礼仪) are important in our life. They tell us how to behave properly in different situations, and how to show respect to others. In China, good manners have a long history, and they are an important part of Chinese traditional culture. In ancient China, people paid great attention to manners. The famous thinker Confucius said that “Without manners, a person can’t stand in society”. He taught his students to be polite, respectful and honest. For thousands of years, Chinese people have been following the rules of good manners, and passing them down from generation to generation. Nowadays, good manners are still very important in our daily life. In public places, we should wait in line, keep quiet, and not throw rubbish everywhere. On the bus, we should give our seats to the elderly, the disabled and women with babies. When we talk with others, we should listen carefully, and not cut in on them. Good manners are not only important in our daily life, but also in cross-cultural communication. With the development of globalization (全球化), more and more people have the chance to communicate with foreign people. In this situation, knowing the manners of different cultures is very important. For example, in China, people often shake hands when they meet for the first time, but in some Western countries, people hug or kiss each other on the face. If we don’t know these cultural differences, we may make others unhappy, or even cause misunderstandings. Some people think that good manners are not important in modern life. But I don’t think so. Good manners can help us make more friends, get along well with others, and make the world a better place. They show our kindness and respect to others. No matter how the society develops, good manners will never be out of date. 12. What did Confucius say about good manners according to Paragraph 2? A. Good manners are more important for ancient people. B. We should pass good manners down to the next generation. C. Without manners, a person can’t live in the society well. 13. According to the passage, how do people in some Western countries greet each other when they first meet? A. B. C. 14. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Chinese Manners B. Good Manners: Never Out of Date C. Cross-cultural Communication Manners 15. What will the writer most probably talk about next? A. Some ways for teenagers to develop good manners in daily life. B. Differences between traditional and modern manners in China. C. The history of manners in other ancient countries like Egypt and Greece. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有一项为多余选项。 I always admired my grandmother Jenny’s gardening skills. But it wasn’t until a sunny afternoon in her backyard that I became interested in gardening myself. We were there to grow tomatoes. 16 Then she shared stories of her own grandmother doing the same. It’s a family tradition! Over time, the small seedling (幼苗) had grown into a large tomato plant with many juicy red tomatoes. Harvesting (收获) those tomatoes with my grandma was a joy I won’t forget. We spent hours in her kitchen making delicious homemade spaghetti sauce. 17 My time in the garden with my grandma showed me that gardening is more than just a hobby. It’s a way to connect with our roots. The garden became something we both loved, bringing us closer together and creating a strong bond. 18 I watered the plants too much and forgot to take care of the soil. It was a learning experience. I saw these moments as opportunities to learn. I read books, went to workshops, and asked experienced gardeners in my community for advice. Yet, Mother Nature can be unpredictable (难以预测的), from unbearable heat to unexpected frosts (霜冻). I lost some of my favorite plants due to bad weather. But I didn’t get upset. 19 I used drought-tolerant (抗旱的) plants and protective coverings like shade cloths and frost blankets to help my strong plants grow. Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning. 20 It’s like finding a hidden library, where each plant and plot offers something new to discover. The more time I spend in the garden, the more I realize that the soil is not just a place for plants to grow — it’s also ideal ground for my personal growth. A. I started planting with the weather in mind. B. She handed me a small young tomato plant. C. My grandma often cooks tomato sauce for our family. D. Just the smell alone brought back so many memories. E. However, my first attempts (尝试) at gardening didn’t go very well. F. It’s always changing and requires us to stay open to new knowledge. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Thomas was a quiet boy from a small town in Britain. He was shy and seldom talked or played with others after class. He often imagined that other students lived a much 21 life than him — more friends, laughter and interesting things to do every day. One day, his teacher asked each student to smile at someone and record their feelings later. Though Thomas was not confident, he didn’t want to treat it 22 . The next morning, walking slowly down the hallway, he smiled and greeted a classmate passing by. To his surprise, the boy smiled back at once and offered a warm 23 . It made Thomas feel hopeful and warm inside. He kept trying and smiled at more people that day. Each time he tried, he got a kind and friendly reply. He slowly felt less lonely and more 24 . He soon realized that a simple smile could really change his whole 25 toward life. He no longer stayed alone in his own small world. He started to find the 26 in small daily moments. From that day on, he made up his mind not to 27 when he felt nervous or shy. He began to communicate more with others. He also became more active in class activities. This little experience taught him a 28 : kindness always comes back to us. If we treat people around us in a friendly way, we will feel more joyful. When something goes wrong, we should 29 the negative (消极的) attitude. Instead, we should believe we can 30 our life better and step out of our own small world. 21. A. lonelier B. busier C. happier 22. A. madly B. carelessly C. patiently 23. A. reply B. welcome C. shock 24. A. upset B. nervous C. relaxed 25. A. attitude B. habit C. rule 26. A. joy B. rush C. celebration 27. A. take up B. give up C. get up 28. A. pressure B. failure C. lesson 29. A. accept B. avoid C. express 30. A. find B. make C. wish 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文并填空，然后将答案写到答题卡的相应位置（如有提示词，则填入提示词的正确形式；如无提示词，则填入1个适当的单词）。 Looking into the Future Are you curious about the future? What do you think our life will be like in 50 years or 31 (much)? To answer this, you can read a sci-fi book. Perhaps you will have some ideas then. Today, many young readers are interested 32 science fiction (小说). But what makes it so popular? For one thing, science fiction gives us a chance to imagine what 33 (we) future will be like. Anything is possible. We can dream big. Some people think there will be flying cars and robot servants. Others believe we 34 (learn) more about strange aliens (外星人) and other worlds. Another reason is that sci-fi writers and their work can inspire (鼓舞) us to create the future. In 1945, a sci-fi author named Arthur C. Clarke 35 (write) about a system of space stations. In the article, he predicted the earth of the future would have many TV 36 (station) and people would send TV programmes around the world. However, this was before TV was a common item at home! In a short story by Clarke, he suggested people in the future would use a system to talk with others around the world. Amazingly, the short story was 37 (actual) the inspiration for the internet! Science fiction is also popular 38 it can make us think about our world in new ways. Although many sci-fi stories are set in imaginary worlds or societies, they can help us better understand the real world. They can also make us 39 (excite) when we feel like we are living in a boring world. What will the future be like? Sci-fi inspires us and helps us 40 (understand) what it could be like. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题，并将答案写到答题卡的相应位置。 China has many world-famous cultural treasures, such as pandas, food and calligraphy. However, embroidery (刺绣) is another traditional art with a long history. It is recognized as part of China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage. To let more global people know this ancient craft, a special Suzhou embroidery exhibition was held in London from March 5. Titled “Suzhou Embroidery: The Awakening of a 1,000-Year Tradition”, it was held at the Royal Geographical Society. It showed 58 works created by embroidery masters Yao Huifen, Yao Huiqin and contemporary (当代的) artist Wu Jian’an over ten years. The works ____________________. The first part showed traditional skills, the second part showed seven pieces based on an ancient Chinese painting, and the third part showed two modern abstract (抽象的) works. Yao Huifen grew up in a family of embroiderers and has practiced this handicraft (手工艺品) for decades. Her works have been shown in famous places around the world, like the British Museum. She said they kept traditional skills while making great innovations (创新). They broke old rules and made embroidery a new form of modern art. She hoped the exhibition and on-site workshops could let foreign visitors experience the charm (魅力) of Suzhou embroidery in person. For artist Wu Jian’an, embroidery brings him a new creative experience. Different from fast art forms like painting and sculpture (雕刻), embroidery is slow and peaceful, just like meditation (冥想). He hopes the exhibition can help more foreign people understand Chinese traditional culture through these hand-made beautiful works. Yu Junyao, a young art lover who helped organize the exhibition, studied art history in the US. She said that after returning to China, she started to truly appreciate (欣赏) Suzhou embroidery. “It’s important for the younger generation to protect these traditional handicrafts,” she said. “We should share them not just as China’s treasure, but also an important cultural legacy (遗产) for all humans.” 41. Where was the Suzhou embroidery exhibition held? 42. Complete the sentence in Paragraph 2 with proper words. 43. How did Yao Huifen make innovations in Suzhou embroidery? 44. Why does artist Wu Jian’an think embroidery is different from painting and sculpture? 45. What can we do to protect and spread traditional Chinese handicrafts? 第二节（满分20分） 46．假设你是李华，某英文报正在以“The Dragon Boat Festival in China”为题开展征文活动，请你写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括端午节的时间、传统习俗、文化意义等。 注意： 1．词数80-100，题目已给出，不计入总词数； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．文中不得出现真实人名、校名等信息。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $