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2025学年第二学期八年级英语科期末测试题 Ⅱ．纸笔部分（共110分） 一、语音和语言知识（共三节，满分20分） 第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从1 ~ 10各题所给的A、B、C和D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。 1. Mr. Wang keeps working hard ______ he is very tired. However, ______ a serious illness, he couldn’t come to school today. A. because; since B. since; because of C. although; because of D. although; because 2. You ______ too much time playing computer games. It’s bad for your eyes. A. had better not spend B. had better not to spend C. had better don’t spend D. had better not spending 3. My mother ______ dinner when I got home yesterday evening. A. cooked B. was cooking C. is cooking D. cook 4. More trees ______ along the streets in our city next spring. A. will plant B. were planted C. are planted D. will be planted 5. The girl isn’t ______ herself. A. old enough to dress B. enough old to dress C. old enough dressing D. enough old dressing 6. Instead of ______ a river, we should stop ______ rubbish into it. A. polluting; to throw B. polluting ; throwing C. to pollute; to throw D. to pollute; throwing 7. I don’t like this shirt. Please show me ______. I have two shirts already, one is white, ______ is black. A. another; the other B. other; another C. another; others D. others; another 8. There is ______ water in the bottle, but it’s too ______ for us to drink. We have to buy some. A. little; a little B. a little; little C. few; a few D. a few; few 9. Our teacher always reminds us ______ our parents ______ housework in our free time. A. to help; doing B. help; to do C. to help; do D. helping; do 10. He often ______ help old people carry heavy bags on weekends. A. offer B. offers C. offer to D. offers to 第二节 语法选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从11 ~ 20各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Chinese shadow puppetry is a beloved intangible cultural heritage of China, with a history stretching over 2,000 years. Long before the invention of films and cartoons, Chinese people were already enjoying this colourful “screen show” in villages across the country. Usually, the puppets 11 from animal skins, such as those of cow or donkey. Artists 12 clean, dry and cut the skins into different shapes, then carve delicate patterns and paint them with bright colors. Many puppets have movable joints, 13 performers can make them wave arms, nod heads or even fight like heroes in stories. Making a puppet 14 great patience and hard work — every piece is a small work of art by 15 . When performing, a bright light shines from behind a white screen. Actors stand at the back, moving the puppets with thin rods. The shadows appear on the screen, dancing and acting out stories, just like a real play. People can enjoy both the 16 stories and the beautiful art at the same time. 17 wonderful for the audience to lose themselves in the stories and lively characters on the screen. The art form tells tales from history, legends and daily life, and is often performed at festivals, weddings and special events. Shadow puppetry is a special gift from ancient Chinese people 18 it shows the wisdom of our ancestors and carries our rich traditional culture. Today, more young people are learning this art to keep it alive. Places like Dunhuang in Gansu and Xi’an in Shaanxi are still great spots 19 traditional shows. We hope this wonderful art will never disappear and 20 be passed down from generation to generation. 11. A. make B. were made C. are made D. made 12. A. carefully B. careful C. care D. careless 13. A. but B. so C. or D. though 14. A. requires B. require C. required D. requiring 15. A. themselves B. theirs C. itself D. its 16. A. interested B. interest C. interests D. interesting 17. A. It B. It’s C. This is D. There is 18. A. as B. if C. until D. unless 19. A. watching B. watched C. to watch D. watch 20. A. has B. will C. was D. is 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21 ~ 30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Libraries are not just places to read books — they can also be good for people’s health. Recently, a new study shows that towns with more library books have 21 old people who need long-term nursing care. Past studies have already shown that 22 is good for health. For example, a study from Yale University indicated that people who read books live longer than those who do not. Other research shows that reading helps keep the brain active and can lower the 23 of memory problems. But instead of just looking at reading, this new study 24 the effect public libraries themselves had. The study looked at information from over 70,000 people aged 65 and older between 2013 and 2021. It 25 that towns with one more library book per person had 4% fewer people needing care. And in towns with 10 more library books per person, the 26 was 34% lower. The researchers looked at other possible reasons that might 27 the results, such as income or education. But even with these factors, the link between libraries and better health stayed strong. The researchers say this is only a connection, and can’t 28 prove (证明) that library books directly cause better health. But there are several reasons why having libraries full of books might help keep older people healthy. Walking to the library can be a simple way for older people to get some exercise. And reading keeps the brain 29 , as past studies have shown. But above all, many libraries have clubs, talks and events that help people 30 with others, which is important for mental and emotional health. So even people who don’t read much can still benefit from living near a good library! 21. A. fewer B. more C. kinder D. happier 22. A. walking B. reading C. swimming D. resting 23. A. ability B. risk C. level D. importance 24. A. focused on B. depended on C. went out D. took out 25. A. hid B. heard C. collected D. found 26. A. height B. length C. number D. price 27. A. appear B. include C. explain D. offer 28. A. luckily B. clearly C. suddenly D. differently 29. A. tired B. fresh C. active D. stupid 30. A. deal B. agree C. meet D. connect 三、阅读（共两节，满分37.5分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从31 ~ 45各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 (A) Mary began to like her life here. Every morning, she went outside after breakfast and spent most of the day in the grounds. The cold wind brought pink to her face. And she finished all of her food each evening. She was much healthier. After dinner, she liked sitting near the fire and talking to Martha. “Why does Mr. Craven hate the locked garden?” Mary asked once. “It was Mrs. Craven’s garden and she loved it. She looked after the flowers together with Mr. Craven. No gardeners were allowed in.” “But what happened?” Mary asked. “There was an old tree in the garden with a branch like a seat. Mrs. Craven often sat there, reading and talking. One day, the branch broke and she fell down. She was badly hurt and died soon. Mr. Craven locked the garden and never talked about it.” Mary seldom felt sorry for anyone, but now she understood how sad her uncle must be. The wind roared around the house, and the doors and windows banged. Mary listened, and through the noise she thought that she heard a child crying. “Can you hear someone crying?” she asked Martha. Martha seemed pretty nervous. “No,” she answered. “It’s only the wind or the servant who works in the kitchen. She’s got a toothache. Perhaps she’s crying. I’m going to check if she needs any help.” After the words, Martha left the room quickly. When Martha left her alone, Mary decided to explore the house. She went quietly along corridors and up and down stairs. In the silence of the house she heard again the sound of a child crying. She stopped to listen at a door, but then another door opened and Mrs. Medlock came out, “What are you doing here?” she said, and she took Mary by the arm and pulled her away. “Get back to your room at once.” — Adapted from The Secret Garden 31. From paragraph 1, we know ________. A. Mary enjoyed staying indoors B. Mary hated the cold wind C. Mary liked Martha D. Mary felt bored with the life 32. Mr. Craven ________ after his wife died. A. allowed a few people in the garden B. looked after the flowers by himself C. never talked about the locked garden D. cut down the old tree and its branches 33. How did Mary feel when she met Mrs. Medlock? A. Excited. B. Glad. C. Moved. D. Afraid. 34. What can you infer from the passage? A. Martha lied to Mary. B. Mr. Craven knew who was crying. C. Mrs. Medlock was friendly. D. Mary knew Mr. Craven well. (B) Chinese calligraphy is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. There are many famous calligraphers in history such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing. Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers’ feelings and characteristics. Today, they can be seen on the walls of offices, shops, hotels and many other places. Calligraphy started in China and spread to other parts of Asia with Chinese culture. It has a history of 4,000 to 5,000 years. Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters and especially refers to the rules of writing with a brush. When you practise calligraphy, it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes (笔画) and the spaces between characters. “If I once lived in China, I must have become a calligrapher rather than a painter,” the world-famous master of art, Picasso, once said after seeing Zhang Daqian write down his name with a calligraphy brush. The tool for practising calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made from the hair of different animals. But there is a popular calligraphy brush that is made from baby hair. No one is really sure where the tradition comes from. But hundreds of years ago in China, people started to believe this kind of calligraphy brush was a symbol of good luck. Practising calligraphy needs a lot of patience and many people take lessons to learn it. During the lessons, they can learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and how to write different strokes of Chinese characters. If you’re interested in it, you may start practising with a professional (专业人员) right away. 35. Which of the following is true about calligraphy? A. It started in some parts of Asia and spread to China. B. Calligraphy works can show calligraphers’ feelings. C. It especially refers to the changes of the strokes. D. It is the art of writing Chinese characters with a pen. 36. What can we infer about Picasso from the passage? A. He used to live in China. B. He liked practising calligraphy. C. He was a calligrapher as well. D. He thought calligraphy was amazing. 37. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. What calligraphy brushes are made of. B. How calligraphy brushes are made. C. Why people use calligraphy brushes. D. Where calligraphy traditions come from. 38. Which of the following is an opinion according to the passage? A. Calligraphy has a history of 4,000 to 5,000 years. B. Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters. C. The tool for practising calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. D. If you’re interested in calligraphy, you may start practising with a professional. (C) Here is a report on how to learn English by using apps online in a school. How to Learn English by Using Apps Online Total: 1,000 students 38% of the students use online dictionaries to look up new words. They think it’s a quick way to help them understand the meaning. These apps also give examples on how to use new words correctly. Music makes English learning cool. And students enjoy practising English listening with the help of these apps. 29% of the students choose this way to improve their listening. Pictures on these apps make it easier and more interesting to recite words. They also provide different kinds of games to help remember. But only 13% of the students make good use of them. Only 4% of the students choose dubbing as they find it difficult. But imitating (模仿) is necessary for English learning. And dubbing gives them a chance to speak outside the classroom. 39. How many students make good use of the apps to recite words? A. 130. B. 160. C. 290. D. 380. 40. How do the students practise English speaking online? A. By reading pictures. B. By playing games. C. By dubbing. D. By listening to music. 41. Where may the report come from? A. A storybook. B. A school newspaper. C. A science magazine. D. A student’s diary. (D) High-tech machines have made life easier for millions of people around the world. However, some people still prefer low-tech ways of doing things. Here’s an example of why this is happening. You can microwave a frozen hamburger in 60 seconds. However, it won’t taste as good as the one you cook on the stove (炉). And if you’re in that much of a hurry, you probably won’t take time to toast the bread. High-tech cooking saves time, but it doesn’t make better-tasting meals. Most people get their news from high-tech sources like mobile phones or the Internet. This has many advantages. For example, electronic news is more up to date than newspapers or magazines. It’s also more exciting to see live and videotaped news events than photographs. However, newspapers and magazines have some important advantages. They give more background and details. They also let you read the parts that are important to you and skip the rest. Other high-tech time savers have similar disadvantages. For example, most people use the mobile phone or email to stay in touch with their friends and family members who live in other places. But when you use the Internet or the mobile phone, you don’t always think carefully about what you are saying, and sometimes you forget the important things you want to communicate. Similarly, when you word-process a homework task instead of handwriting it, you can check your spelling electronically and put in fancy headings. However, some students are so busy with the computer that they don’t pay enough attention to the actual words they are writing. 42. Why does the writer mention microwaving a frozen hamburger? A. To show high-tech cooking can save time. B. To explain why some people prefer low-tech ways. C. To tell how long a frozen hamburger needs to be microwaved. D. To discuss the taste of a microwaved frozen hamburger. 43. What does the underlined word “skip” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Read between the lines. B. Read as fast as possible. C. Overlook something. D. Add personal ideas. 44. How does the writer feel about high-tech tools? A. Learn to walk before you run. B. Every coin has two sides. C. Easy come, easy go. D. Better late than never. 45. What would the writer most probably agree with? A. High-tech cooking is superior to traditional low-tech cooking. B. Word-processed homework is better than handwritten homework. C. High-tech news programs can keep you reading what is important to you. D. Old ways are not always worse than high-tech ways. 第二节 阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 阅读短文及文后A ~ E选项，选出可以填入46~50各题空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Humans are good at certain things but bad at other things. We once thought that we were unbeatable at board games like chess and Go (围棋). But now we know that developed AI systems can beat the best human players. Today, there are other jobs which AI systems can perform better than humans. 46 Truly intelligent machines must be able to learn. 47 For example, it takes humans only about 20-30 hours to learn how to drive properly, but at present no machines can drive independently as well as a human, even after thousands of hours. 48 They worry that machines will become smarter than humans and become too powerful. Actually, intelligence does not mean one will control the other. Another problem is how to control the behaviour of intelligent machines. We can “educate” machines to behave properly — the same way we educate our kids. We can make rules for them to make sure their behaviour is proper. Every new technology brings with it some unexpected results. 49 What excites me most about the future of AI is discovering more secrets of intelligence. That would help us build more intelligent systems. 50 I also hope that we will be able to improve AI more successfully to help us live more comfortable lives in the future. A. Today some machines are so intelligent that some people consider them to be a risk. B. I am confident in our ability to deal with the problems of new technologies successfully as they arise. C. Humans learn naturally, but the best learning machines still cannot learn like humans. D. So we can better understand the world. E. But even the most intelligent systems are good at only a few kinds of jobs. 四、写作（共三节，满分37.5分） 第一节 语篇填词（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 阅读短文，根据上下文和所给的首字母写出所缺单词。注意使用正确形式，每空限填一词。答卷时，要求写出完整单词。 Body language is an important part of communication. It shows our feelings even when we don’t say a word. Learning about proper body language is necessary because it helps us get along well with others. When we meet someone for the first time, we usually (51) s hands with a smile. This shows we are friendly and polite. Good body language can also leave a good (52) i on others. We must be careful with our gestures. Don’t (53) h others with your hands, even in a playful way. Also, don’t point at others when talking. Sometimes, a small wrong movement can make others (54) f . For instance, if you suddenly raise your hand and make a fist, someone may think you are angry and feel afraid. A wrong gesture can be a big (55) m . It may make people misunderstand us and even damage our relationships. 第二节 项目情境 简答题（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。 For many of us, going to the cinema is an ordinary activity. However, for the blind people who can’t see, it is not an easy thing to enjoy a film. In the city of Kunming, Yunnan Province, there is a special cinema called Xin Deng Theater. It’s blind-friendly. Every Saturday, more than 500 volunteers offer their help at this theater. A large number of them are college students. Their main task is to narrate (讲述) movies for blind moviegoers. Before starting their work, each volunteer receives training on how to describe a film in a vivid way. Before the movie, volunteers will come to the bus stop to pick up the blind and take them to the Xin Deng Theater. Then all the blind will sit down to enjoy a movie together. When the movie begins, a volunteer will give lively narrations. This includes the characters’ facial expressions, the setting, and even what they are wearing. With the help of the narrator, the blind immerse (沉浸) themselves in the movie. They laugh when something funny happens and sigh during sad situations. Volunteers at the Xin Deng Theater help blind moviegoers better enjoy their theater trips. Yifan, one of the volunteers, has narrated more than 20 movies. “I could feel they were enjoying the film. I was so glad that my volunteer work could bring enjoyment to them,” he said. “I felt that I was bringing light into their lives.” 56. Why is Xin Deng Theater special? _____________________________________________________________________ 57. What will the volunteers need to do before helping the blind moviegoers? _____________________________________________________________________ 58. How often do the volunteers help the blind people at the theater? _____________________________________________________________________ 59. How do the volunteers help the blind people enjoy movies? _____________________________________________________________________ 60. Yifan says, “I felt that I was bringing light into their lives.” Do you agree with him? Why or why not? _____________________________________________________________________ 第三节 书面表达（共1题，满分20分） 你校英文报“Fun Time”专栏下期的主题为“我最喜爱的动画电影”，现面向全校征稿，请根据以下提示写一篇短文投稿。 Articles Wanted: My favourite animated film Your article should include: 1. What is your favorite animated film? 2. What is it about? 3. Why do you like it best? 4. What can you learn from it? 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