吉林长春市农安县2025-2026学年度第二学期期末学情调研 八年级下学期英语期末试题

2025-2026学年度第二学期期末学情调研 八年级下学期英语期末试题 笔试部分（共90分） 一、基础知识（共10分） L单项选择。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 1.We thought the show was over,but all of sudden,the band came back for one more song. A.the B.a C.an D./ ()2.Many young people today are very familiar Al tools like doubao or DeepSeek and often use them in their work or study. A.to B.with C.for D.about ( )3.While we in the park yesterday evening,we noticed a lost dog and helped it find its owner. A.have walked B.are walking C.were walking D.will walk )4.Since her Olympie success,the young skier Eileen Gu many young people to follow their dreams and try new things A.inspired B.has inspired C.is inspiring D.inspires )5. Do you feel comfortable with the morning reading time in the new school? Sure!I've reading English aloud in the morning A.used for B.been used for c.used to d.been used to )6.In the movie,the hero enemies by throwing powerful magical fireballs. A.attacks B.rescues C.protects D.inspires )7.The little girl saved her pocket money and bought her mum flowers as a birthday surprise. A.carefully B.nervously C.secretly D.warmly )8.Among all the players in the school football team,Tom was at the beginning,but he has practised hard and made great progress. A.weak B.weaker C.the weakest D.weakest )9.Charlotte takes notes carefully in class she can review them easily before exams A.although B.unless C.even if D.so that )10.-I felt when I forgot part of my speech on the stage. Don't worry.It's not you still did an excellent job! A.embarrassed;embarrassing B.embarrassed;embarrassed C.embarrassing,embarrassed D.embarrassing,embarrassing 二、阅读（共50分） 11.完形填空。（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。 Do you know about hurricane()hunters?They are a group of special pilots. Most pilots 11 bad weather,but they fly right into it!Scott Price is one of them.His job is to fly special planes into hurricanes to 12 important data )The data helps 13 people about storms and keep them safe. When Scott was young,he didn't plan to be a 14 like his father to fly in the sky.Later,he joined the Navy and learnt to fly.He liked it!While in the Navy,he discovered the exciting and 15 work of studying hurricanes.Although it was dangerous,he 16 to give it a try.And then he knew that was what he really wanted to do. For hurricane hunters,17 is very important.However,it is 18 to simulate()flying into a real hurricane on the ground.The only way to practise is to do it in a real storm.That's very dangerous. For each flight,Scott's team 19 for two days.They check the plane and 20 plan their route().Scott always feels a little nervous and afraid 21 he flies into a storm."Alittle 22 keeps me focused and helps me respect nature 's power,"he says with a smile. One of Scott's most unforgettable flights was into Hurricane Patricia one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded.His team 23 all kinds of difficulties and successfully collected data.Scott felt very 24. For Scott,each 25 into the eye of a hurricane is more than a hunt for data It is a promise to the people on the ground that someone is watching the sky for them )11.A.enjoy B.control C.avoid D.reduce )12.A.mention B.collect C.share D.separate )13.A.warn B.ask C.worry D.hear )14.A.guide B.pilot C.guard D.explorer )15.A.boring B.safe C.challenging D.common )16.A.refused B.stopped C.decided D.advised )17.A.power B.training C.rescue D.thinking )18.A.lucky B.unlucky C.possible D.impossible )19.A.prepare B.rest C.review D.cough )20.A.suddenly B.terribly C.carefully D.thankfully )21.A.although B.because C.unless D.before )22.A.t1st B.stress C.curiosity D.creativity )23.A.dreamt of B.warmed up C.depended on D.got over )24.A.embarrassed B.nervous C.proud D.tired )25.A.journey B.solution C.step D.idea IIL阅读理解。（共30小题；2650小题，每题1分，5155小题，每题2分， 满分35分) A The four students share their favorite books The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet If you love space,you will enjoy this book by Terry Virts.He sha res his life on the International Space Station.and talks about workin g in zero gravity(失重状态).He explains how astronauts finish their j obs in space. Lucy,13 The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejla In the story by Alexandra Alessandri,12-year-old Valentina and h er brother Julian enter a magical world during an earthquake.They m eet mysterious animals and face many dangers.Can they find a way h ome?This exciting book will be a good choice for readers who enjoy f antasy stores John.15 Lasagna Means I Love You In this touching novel by Kate O'Shaughnessy,Mo has to move to a foster home(寄养家庭)after-lree.grandma-dies.As she thinks ab out what family means,she learns that love and kindness make a real family. -Ma1y,14 The Moth Keeper This is a picture book by K.O'Neill.It tells the story of Anya,a young girl living in a desert village.She becomes the new moth ( keeper and protects the Moon Moths,which help her village survive. All alone,Anya faces many problems.Can she save the moths and he lp her village?Readers who like fantasy stories with colourful picture s will enjoy this bank Tom.14 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 ( )26.Which book is about life in space? A.The Moth keeper. B.Lasagna Means I Love You. C.The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejia. D.The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet. )27.What happens to Valentina and her brother during the earthquake? A.They save some moths B.They become astronauts C.They move to a foster home D.They get into a magical world. )28.Who wrote the book Lasagna Means!Love You? A.K.O'Neill. B.Terry Virts. C.Kate O'Shaughnessy. D.Alexandra Alessandri. ( )29.What do John and Tom have in common? A They are of the same age. B.They live in the same village C.They bothilove fantasy stories. 5.They are both good at solving myster 1es )30.In which part of a magazine()can we see the text? A.Popular Sayings B.Good Reads. C.Hot Movies. D.Big News. B I will never forget my trip to a foreign city last summer.I went there with my brother.It is a ci:full of history,which my brother is interested in. Usually,the temperature there during the summer is around 35C.But the heat there last summer was exceptional.It felt like the sun was a big fire hanging right ab ove us. One afternoon,the news said the temperature reached 48C.The air was so hot that it was hard to breathe().We felt like being inside an oven.My brother rock cold showers many times a day just to feel a little better.The government()told overyone,"Stay inside hetween 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.Drink water.Wear light clothes."There was nobody in the streets under the burning sky. I later learnt why the weatirer was so different.The city cut down about 70%of its trees to build more roads and buildings.-i hose missing trees were like missing friends who used to give people cool air.Without them,the city nad no protection from the sun's strong heat. This trip made me think deeply.We often build roads and buildings without thin king of the trees and the land.The city's heat is not just its own story,it is a warning to the world.How do we treat nature?Do we see it as a friend to protect,or just space to use?The answer will decide our future. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 ,)31.What can we know from Paragraph 1? A:How the writer got to the city. B.What the writer did in the city. C.Why the writer visited the city. D.Who the writer went to the city wit h. )32.What does the underlined word"exceptional"in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Changeable. B Comfortable. uite weak D.Very unusual. )33.What was the advice from the government about? A.ravelling safely. B Dealing with heat. C.,roteeting the environment. D Enjoying the city. ()34.What caused the problem in the qty? A.Less rainfall. B.Too many tourists. C.Cutting down trees. D.Stronger heat from the sun. )35.Why did the writer write the text? A.To introduce fun places to visit.B.To describe his unpleasant journey. C.To remind people to take good care ofnature. D.To advise tourists to avoid hot cities in the summer. Many of us love using fridge magnets(冰箱贴)to hold notes or decorate our fridges.Have you noticed a light mark after removing a fridge magnet that has stayed in one place for a long time?It happens for several reasons. Eirst,dust()easily collects around magnets.This creates a light line on the fridge.Luckily,cleaning the line with a wet cloth ()can usually make it disappear. Second,sunlight and air can change the fridge's colour over time.The paint under the magnet stays new,but the paint around it becomes lighter.Third,water in the air can be a problem.In places like kitchens,water can go between the magnet and the fridac If there is a small scntch()on the magnet or the fridge,it might get rusty (生锈的)：Rust can leave an ugly brown mark.Also,moving magnets the wrong way can scratch the fridge.If you move a magnet by pushing it across the surface, tiny pieces of dust under it can scratch the paint. So,how can we keep our fridge looking good?It helps to move the magnets often.This helps keep the colour the same everywhere and stops rust.Always remember toA,and don't push them across the surface.Finally,clean your fridge and magnets with a soft cloth often.This removes dust and keeps your fridge looking clean. If you remember these easy tips,you can keep using your magnets while still having a clean,nice-looking fridge 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 ( )36.How does the writer introduce the topic? A.By giving a tip. B.By telling a story. C.By asking a question. D.By sharing a study result ()37.What causes a light line on the fridge? A.Air. B.Dust. C.Rust. D.Sunlight. 38.What can we learn about rust under a magnet? A.It only happens to old fridges.B It's easy to clean with a wet cloth. C.It needs water and a scratch to happen. D.It's the most common reason for marks )39.The best part for▲”is 3 A.push magnets slowly B.lift magnets straight up C.clean your fridge first D.cover your fridge with a soft cloth )40.How is the text developed? A.Problem→Research→Results B.Examples→Question→Answer C.Problem→Causes→Suggestions D.Examples-→Differences→Solution D A small animal shelter in Canada is having a very happy problem.There are not enough animals for adoption(领养)there. The shelter is called Bide Awhile Animal Shelter.It takes care of homeless dogs and cats.His year,something special is happening.As soon as the shelter shares information about the animals,people will come quickly to take them home. Every morning at 9:30,the shelter posts pictures and information about the animals online.By 10:00 a.m.,people often stand in line outside the shelter.And before noon,all the animals already have new families waiting for them Sam Cole works at the shelter and helps share news about the animals.He says the shelter sometimes has no animals ready for adoption because families choose them so fast The longest waiting time for any animal has been just 21 days.Most animals leave the shelter on the same day people see their photos.Some remaining animals are only waiting for a final health check before they go to their new homes. In the past,older animals often waited longer for homes.Families usually chose young animals first.But this year,people also want older animals and even animals that need medical care. '-The shelter believes the change is because many people now understand the advantages()of keeping pets.Pets can help people feel happier andless lonely. To help older animals find homes,the shelter also helps pay for their medical visits and medicine. Now many cages and kennels(狗窝)in the shelter are empty(空的).That is a joyful sign that many animals have found loving homes. 根据短文内容，判断句子正(T)、误(F)。 )41.Bide Awhile Animal Shelter looks after homeless dogs and cats and helps them find a new home. )42.Every morning at 10:00,the shelter shares news about the animals online. )43.Sometimes the shelter has no animals for adoption because there are no homeless animals on the street. )44.This year,older animals are more popular than young animals when families choose animals. )45.The shelter thinks the quick adoption is because more and more people realize the benefits of having pets. E Have you ever learnt something interesting,only to forget it a week later?You're not alone.Our brains (are great at thinking,but not so great at remembering everything.(46)You can store ideas,famous sayings,and useful information in your"second brain'and find them anytime you need. So how do you build your own"second brain"?First,choose the right tool.Some people use note-taking apps.(47)The key is to pick one and stick with it. Next,develop a simple way to sort.Don't just store everything in one place. Create different folders for different subjects-school notes,famous sayings, and personal ideas.(48) Also,learn to record ideas anyti.re.Good ideas often come when you're walking,showering,or about to sleep.(49)Later,when you have time,sort them into your system. (50)】 Review your notes weekly.Cut out what you don't need.Move things to better places.This keeps yoursecond brain"clean and useful.Over time, you'll build a personal knowledge library that helps you study better and think more creatively. 阅读短文，把A-E五个句子填入文中空缺处，使短文内容完整。 A.Finally,don't just collect-review. B.Write them down at once before they disappear C.Fitat's where the idea of asecond brain"comes in. D.This way,you can always find what you need quickly E.Some prefer paper notebooks,and that's perfectly fine too F 'Cyntia Zhang is a high school student from the USA.She loves animals and nature.In2025,she won a big prize for helping the environment The 17-vear-old started a group called Monarcts Matter in 2024 She got the idea for it after watching a caterpillar (turn into a butterfly."It was really a once-in-a-lifetime experience,"said Zhang."It showed me how gentle but strong natu re can be.But people are hurting it." ·Monarch butterflies(帝王蟹)are getting fewer every year.Why?Farmers sometimes use chemicals()that kill insects.People cut down the plants where they live.The weather is changing too,making it harder for them to survive. Monarch butterflies help plants grow,so when they are in trouble,farms and gardens may have problems too To help them,Monarchs Matter has planted more than 2,150 plants that monarch butterflies like/.It has also built is sa te homes for them to rest and lay eggs.The group a.so shares information about butterflies online to teach others. Now,Monarchs Matter is popular in many countries.K.ds started groups in places likePakistan and Nigeria."We want to help new groups all over the world," Zhang said."It doesn't matter what their goal is,as long as they help protect the envir onment in their own community." Challenges remain,so we need more people to take part in environmental protection.Luckily,more and more people are taking action.We're the future generation()to take care of our planet,"Zhang added."No matter how old we are,we can make a difference." 根据短文内容，回答下列问题 51.Where is Zhang from? 52.When did Zhang start Monarchs Matter? 53.How many plants has Monarchs Matter planted? 54.Why does Monarchs Matter share information about butterflies online? 55.What lesson can you learn from Zhang's story? 三、语言运用（共10分） 1V.短文填空。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As the new school year began,a group of students in blue uniforms of Shaoxing University stood behind tables.inviting new students to join a volunteer programme. This programme(56)】 (provide)free tutoring()to children from poor families,especially those with disabilities() Wang Sihan,(57)】 new student,stopped at one of the tables."This service matches(58)】 (D studies,"she said."I want to use what Ilearn to help children(59) next." What Wang didn't know was that she was becoming part of a nearly 30-year tradition."This programme has been a key volunteer project(60) 01 university began."said Yang Yifan,who manages the programme."Students(61). (start)it because they wanted to give back to society through knowledge"Over the past year,the programme (62)(serve)more than 200 families and over 700 children.About 1,500 volunteers have provided 21,000 hours of service. The programme doesn't just help the children-it also helps(63) (volunteer)grow.Yang Xi brings what she learns in the classroom into her teaching "Whenever my students understand me and answer questions(64)(correct), I praise them right away.I feel a sense of(65) (achieve)when I use what I've learnt,"she said."It is challenging,but worth every effort." For these young volunteers,tutoring is not just about teaching.It is about lighting up another person's lifeand in doing so,finding their own light too. 四、书面表达（共20分） )时光匆匆，八年级的学习生活即将结束。回首这一年，总有一些瞬间温暖心 间：也许是失意时的一句安慰，也许是困难时的一次援手。那些说不出口的感 谢，不如写成书信。假如你是Sam,你校英语社团正在开展主题为Be Thankful to the One Around Me的英文书信征集活动，请你根据写作要，点，用英语写 一封信，向你身边最想感谢的那个人吐露心声。写作要点： 1.What happened between you and him/her? 2.What do you want to say to him/her now? 写作要求：1.信件须包括以上写作要点，可适当发挥： 2.语言表达要准确，语句要通顺、连贯； 3.词数不少于40.（满分5分） B)假设上周你校迎来了一个加拿大学生交流团。你们一起分享并共读了一些介 绍中国传统文化的书籍，度过了愉快的时光。请以此次经历为主题写一篇英语 短文，向你校英语报投稿。（满分15分） 写作提示： 1.What books did you read together? 2.How did you help the students understand the books better? 3.What did you learn from this reading activity? 写作要求： 1.文中须包含以上写作提示中的所有信息，可适当发挥： 2.语言表达要准确，句子要通顺、连贯：3.词数不少于80词。