湖北省襄阳市襄城区三校2025-2026学年八年级上学期12月期中英语试题

八年级英语期中测试卷 分值: 90分 时间: 100分钟 一、完形填空 (共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读短文, 从每小题所给的四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 填入空白处。 One day, a little boy asked his father, “What does the word ‘great’ mean? Who are great people and ____1____ do they become great?” The father asked his son to bring two plants. And then he asked his son to plant one of them ____2____ the house and the other one outside the house. The boy did as his father said. The father asked his son, “Which one of the two plants do you think will be ____3____?” The boy answered, “The plant inside the house will grow bigger ____4____ it is safer, while the plant outside the house is not safe at all. No one will be there to ____5____ it. Animals may eat it.” The father smiled and said, “Let’s wait ____6____. We will know the answer.” Then the boy left for study and he came back to his house four ____7____ later. He said to his father, “Look! ____8____ happens to this plant inside the house and it is safe.” When the boy went outside, he was ____9____ to see a big tree. The boy couldn’t believe his eyes. He couldn’t ____10____ why the plant outside was able to grow much bigger than the one inside. “The plant outside the house experiences every ____11____ and many difficulties,” the father explained. “But the plant inside is safe. It doesn’t ____12____ weather changes. And it doesn’t get enough ____13____, so it doesn’t grow big.” How can a person be great? Here’s the ____14____: To become a great person, one must have failed many times, faced many difficulties and ____15____ those difficulties. Only in this way can he or she become great. 1. A. how B. what C. when D. where 2. A. between B. inside C. across D. behind 3. A. smaller B. bigger C. taller D. greener 4. A. if B. though C. because D. before 5. A. laugh at B. take away C. cut down D. care for 6. A. quickly B. quietly C. happily D. patiently 7. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years 8. A. Anything B. Something C. Nothing D. Everything 9. A. surprised B. upset C. relaxed D. interested 10. A. decide B. use C. remember D. understand 11. A. wall B. season C. corner D. person 12. A. stop B. break C. cause D. feel 13. A. food B. water C. sunlight D. warmth 14. A. key B. result C. meaning D. example 15. A. solved B. found C. protected D. corrected 二、阅读理解 (共20小题, 每小题2分, 满分40分) 第一节 (共 15小题, 每小题2分, 满分30分) 阅读以下三篇短文, 从每小题所给的四个选项中, 选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。 A The importance of friends: Friends: come in all shapes and sizes. They’re there to help us in difficult times and to celebrate the good times. History of the day: It is one day of the year we can say thank you to our friends. It began in the USA in 1935. People love the idea of spending the day with friends all over the world. With more and more countries joining in the celebrations, Friendship Day soon became an international festival. Friendship Day around the world: Brazil and Spain: 20 July India and the USA: the first Sunday in August Finland: 14 February Some other countries: 30 July What people do on the day: My friends give each other gifts like books and toys. Last year, we planted a tree together. —Susan, the USA I like to watch movies about friendship with my friends. —Li Na, China All my friends get together and have a dinner party. —Tony, India I send flowers to my friends. We give best wishes to each other. —Peter, Spain 16. What does the underlined sentence mean? A. There are different kinds of friends. B. People become different all the time. C. We can make friends everywhere. D. Friendship sometimes breaks up. 17. What do people say to their friends on Friendship Day according to the passage? A. I’m sorry. B. Thank you, my dear friend. C. You should be friendlier. D. Do you have other friends? 18. In which country do people celebrate Friendship Day in February? A. Brazil. B. China. C. India. D. Finland. 19. What does Li Na like to do with her friends on Friendship Day? A. B. C. D. 20. Where can we probably read the passage? A. In a novel. B. In a diary. C. On the Internet. D. On a movie poster. B You may not know their name, but you’ve probably seen photos of them swimming in hot springs online. They’re called capybaras (卡皮巴拉), a kind of cute animal with some amazing facts. They are big. As the world’s largest rodents (啮齿动物), adult capybaras can weigh up to 50kg. They are as heavy as some humans! They can be up to 130cm tall. Although they are fat, they can swim fast at a speed of up to 35 km/h. They love water. Capybaras spend a lot of time in water. Their special feet help them move quickly through water, and they can also stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time. Capybaras like to sleep in water to avoid (避免) getting sunburnt. They have an unusual diet. Capybaras love to eat hard grasses, which need to be chewed (咀嚼) many times. To finish the long chewing, capybaras’ teeth never stop growing. Capybaras also eat their own waste. They do this because the grasses they eat are too hard to digest (消化). By eating its waste, a capybara can get useful bacteria (细菌) into its stomach to help it digest food. It’s clear that capybaras are valuable to humans. Whether they’re online or at your local zoo, these cute friends are sure to make you smile at them. 21. What can we know about capybaras according to Paragraph 2? A. They are the largest animals. B. They are light in weight C. They are as tall as an adult. D. They are good swimmers. 22. How do capybaras stay away from the hot sun? A. By swimming fast. B. By sleeping in water. C. By staying under the rocks. D. By spending time in the forest. 23. Why do capybaras eat their own waste? A. Because it is better for their teeth. B. Because it takes less time to chew. C. Because it can help them to digest. D. Because it is softer than grasses. 24. Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2,... ). A. B. C. D. 25. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To tell us some useful ways to protect capybaras. B. To show us some amazing facts about capybaras. C. To tell us different dangers capybaras are facing. D. To show us the most valuable animal in the world. C China is famous for its delicious food. Especially during festivals, there are different traditional foods. Niangao is among them. Niangao, or Chinese New Year rice cake, is made from glutinous rice. It is very popular during the Spring Festival. The pronunciation of niangao sounds like the Chinese characters for year and high, which means higher incomes (收入), better jobs, higher marks, the growth of children, and generally the promise of a better year. Niangao is usually made from glutinous rice flour, wheat starch (麦粉), salt, water and sugar. The tastes can be divided into two main kinds: sweet niangao in Northern China, while sweet or salty niangao in the south. Salty and sweet tastes are both fantastic. In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, people can put different things inside niangao, such as flower sugar oil and sweet red beans. ▲ The ways to make niangao include braising (炖), stir-frying, deep-frying, piece-frying, cooking soup and so on. Stir-fried niangao with sugar is quite popular. Stir-fried niangao with shepherd’s purse (荠菜) is also delicious. Chicken soup niangao should appear in every family on Chinese New Year’s Eve. Niangao is not only delicious but also meaningful. Do you want to learn to cook it or just want to eat it? 26. People usually eat niangao during ________ according to the passage. A. the Dragon Boat Festival B. the Water Festival C. the Mid-Autumn Festival D. the Spring Festival 27. From Paragraph 3, we can know the ________ of niangao. A. taste B. meaning C. preparation D. shape 28. People in the ________ of China like to have salty niangao. A. east B. south C. west D. north 29. Which of the following can be put in ________ in Paragraph 4? A. Niangao is the most delicious traditional food. B. Niangao is popular with all the young people. C. People cook niangao in many different ways. D. People like giving niangao to friends on holidays. 30. What can we learn from the passage? A. Piece-fried niangao with sugar is quite popular. B. Niangao is a kind of delicious and meaningful food. C. People in Jiangsu Province often put pepper inside niangao. D. Chicken soup niangao is a main dish on Chinese New Year’s Eve. 第二节 (共5小题, 每小题2. 分, 满分10分) 阅读短文, 从所列选项中, 选出最佳选项填入对应空白处, 使短文通顺、连贯。 (选项中有一项多余) Do you find yourself in a similar situation—limited funds (有限资金) but many needs? Don’t worry. With smart planning, you can use your money wisely. ____31____ Write down what you buy Every time you spend money, record it in a notebook. For example, you might write, “Tuesday: 5 yuan—a pen.” ____32____ By understanding your spending habits, you can make better choices next time. Use the 24-hour rule Before buying something expensive, wait one day. ____33____ If you still want it the next day, it might be worth (值得……的) buying. If you forget about it, you can save that money for something more important! Shop with a list ____34____If you go to a store, just to browse (浏览), you’ll probably buy things you don’t need. Stick to your list, and you’ll spend less while still getting what matters. Good money habits don’t happen overnight. ____35____ Keep learning, and soon you’ll feel more confident about your financial (财务) future! A. Ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” B. Spend all your money in one day for fun. C. Here are some useful ways to help you spend wisely. D. It takes time and practice, but every small step helps. E. This simple habit helps you see where your money goes. F. Before going to the store, make a list of what you really need. 三、短文填空 (共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分) 阅读短文。从方框中选出恰当的单词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺意义完整。每空仅填一词，每词仅用一次。 remind wise they achieve to bring health group confident and I want to become a teacher when I grow up. Teaching is meaningful because helping students ____36____ joy to life. To prepare for this, I’m going to focus on staying ____37____ by exercising every day and eating balanced meals. It is necessary for a teacher to be strong ____38____ energetic. I also practise speaking by reading aloud. It improves my ____39____. Also, I’m going to volunteer at a library, helping kids with homework. Seeing ____40____ smiles can make me realize. the importance, of patience (耐心) and kindness. Spending time ____41____ is another key step. Instead of watching TV all weekend, I’m going to join study ____42____ to learn new skills. My parents always ____43____ me never to stop learning. I believe if I stick ____44____ my dream and never give up whenever facing difficulties, I am sure to ____45____ my dream of becoming a good teacher. 四、读写结合 (共两节, 满分25分) 第一节任务型阅读 (共5小题, 满分10分) 阅读短文，用英文填空或回答问题。 (注意每小题的词数要求) Hiking is a fun outdoor activity. It simply means walking in nature, such as on trails (小路), in the hills, or through forests. Even a walk in a park counts if you’re exploring nature. For me, I often go hiking in the mountains. The air there is fresher, and there are more plants and animals. I started hiking a few years ago and soon realized how amazing it is for my health. Physically, my legs grow stronger, and I have more energy for school and sports. However, what surprises me most is the magic it can do to my mind. All the stress (压力) from homework and tests just goes away. When I step onto a hiking trail, hiking gives me a chance (机会) to stay away from screens and get into the natural world. I always feel happy and relaxed after a hiking trip. When I go hiking, I always make sure I’m well prepared. I put on my most comfortable shoes and clothes. I also pack some water and snacks to keep my energy up during the hike. Whenever I go hiking, I always let my family know where I’m going. As hiking is such a good and enjoyable experience, put on your shoes and give it a try! 46. Why does the writer often go hiking in the mountains? List two reasons. ____________________________________ (列举2项，不超过15词) 47. Fill in the blanks: according to the passage. Hiking Good sides for the writer The writer’s preparations ·The body: Her legs grow stronger and she ___________________ for school and sports. (不超过5词) ·The mind: All the stress from homework and tests goes away. ·She puts on her most ___________________ shoes and clothes. (仅填1词) •She ___________________ to keep her energy up. (不超过6词) •She always lets her family know where she’s going. 48. What can you learn from the last sentence of the passage? ____________________________________ (不超过20词) 第二节 书面表达 (共1题, 满分15分) 49. 本周学校要举行以“My Resolutions”为主题的征文比赛, 请按下面的提示, 写一篇文章。 要点: 1. When is the best time to make resolutions? 2. Why do you want to make resolutions? 3. What are your resolutions? 4. How are you going to achieve them? 要求: 不少于80词, 要点要完整描述, 可适当发挥。字迹工整美观, 不能出现真实信息。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 八年级英语期中测试卷 分值: 90分 时间: 100分钟 一、完形填空 (共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分) 【1~15题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. A 二、阅读理解 (共20小题, 每小题2分, 满分40分) 第一节 (共 15小题, 每小题2分, 满分30分) 阅读以下三篇短文, 从每小题所给的四个选项中, 选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。 A 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C B 【21~25题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. B C 【26~30题答案】 【答案】26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 第二节 (共5小题, 每小题2. 分, 满分10分) 【31~35题答案】 【答案】31. C 32. E 33. A 34. F 35. D 三、短文填空 (共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. brings 37. healthy 38. and 39. confidence 40. their 41. wisely 42. groups 43. remind 44. to 45. achieve 四、读写结合 (共两节, 满分25分) 第一节任务型阅读 (共5小题, 满分10分) 【46~48题答案】 【答案】46. The air is fresher, and there are more plants and animals. 47. ①. has more energy ②. comfortable ③. packs some water and snacks 48. The writer encourages us to try hiking. 第二节 书面表达 (共1题, 满分15分) 【49题答案】 【答案】 例文 My Resolutions Making resolutions is a good habit. The best time to make them is at the beginning of the year. I want to make resolutions because I hope to improve myself. Here are my plans. First, I am going to study harder to get better grades. Second, I plan to exercise every day to keep healthy. Finally, I will help my parents with housework. To achieve them, I will write them down and tell my friends. I believe I can keep them if I try my best. A good beginning makes a good ending. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $