辽宁大连市西岗区2025-2026学年八年级下学期期末英语试卷

八年级英语 2026年7月 (本试卷共45小题，满分90分，考试时间90分钟) 第一部分 选择题 (共50分) 一.阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分；满分40分） 第一节阅读下面的材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The AI Robot Design Competition(机器人设计比赉)2026 is in progress.This is the interview record with Michael. Q1:Why did you take part in the robot design competition? Michael:I've always been interested in AI technology ()The competition gives me a great chance to turn my ideas into a real robot. Q2:What gave you the idea to create such a helpful robot? Michael:My grandmother lives alone.So I wanted to design a robot that can help old people with daily tasks.It can remind them to take medicine and even call for help when needed. Q3:Did you learn anything new while building the robot? Michael:Of course!I learned how to write better programs and make the robot move more smoothly（平稳地).I also learned how to make a decision between good designs and clever uses. Q4:How did the competition help you? THE AI ROBOT DESIGN Michael:It made me love AI even more than before.I also made COMPETITION 2026 many friends who share the same interest.Now I want to study AI in college! 1.Why did Michael take part in the competition? A.To win money. B.To turn his ideas into a real robot. C.To meet new people. D.To help his grandmother. 2.What kind of robot did Michael make? A.A toy robot. B.A talking robot. C.A dancing robot. D.A helper robot. 3.Which of the following did Michael learn by building the robot? ①How to work as a team.. 2How to write better programs. (3)How to make the robot move more smoothly. (4How to choose between good designs and clever uses A.①②③ B.①②④ C.①③④ D.②③④ 4.Where does the text most probably come from? A.A guidebook. B.A story book.C.A science report. D.A school magazine. 八年级英语第1页（共9页） B Book Review Start Date:May 6 End Date:May 15 Title:Charlotte's Web Writer:E.B.White Genre:Fiction(虚构类) Rating:女女女女女 What's the book about? The book is about a little pig named Wilbur.When he is very little, Fern,a kind young girl,saves him from being killed (Later, Wilbur goes to live on Fern's uncle's farm.He feels lonely there at first until he meets Charlotte,a wise and clever spider.When Wilbur E.B.White learns that the farmers plan to kill him for Christmas dinner, Charlotte promises to save his life.She uses her silk (to write amazing words like“Some Pig'”and"Terrific(了不起的)"'in her web.Thanks to her great idea,Wilbur becomes famous and the farmers decide not to kill him. My opinion of the book: This book is so warm and touching!The friendship between the pig and the spider will make you smile.It shows how a true friend will stand by you,even when things look hopeless.I love how the farm feels like a small,lively world with all the funny animals.Charlotte is the character I like the most..She is so smart and loyal(忠诚的)，She works tirelessly to keep her promise to Wilbur,even though it makes her very tired. Review by:Gabrielle 5.How long did it take Gabrielle to finish the book? A.Five days. B.Ten days. C.Two weeks. D.One month. 6.Who is Charlotte? A.A little pig. B.A kind young girl. C.Fern's aunt. D.A wise and clever spider. 7.How does Charlotte try to save Wilbur? A.By promising not to kill him B.By writing a letter to the farmers. C.By writing amazing words in the web. D.By killing other animals for Christmas dinner. 8.What has Gabrielle learned from the book? A.Life on the farm is warm but hopeless B.People feel tired to help animals in danger C.Animals and people can also become true friends. D.True friends should support each other and keep promises. 八年级英语第2页（共9页） 0 The Sahara Desert ①Located(位于)in Africa,,the Sahara Desert is about9 million(百万)square(平方) kilometres.It is also at least 4.6 million years old.It is one of the oldest places in the world. 2All deserts are dry,and the Sahara is both dry and hot.It is the largest hot desert in the world.We may think that all deserts are hot,but in fact some deserts are very cold! ③Most of the Sahara is rocky(多岩石的)ground.But there are also places with grass,.lakes, mountains,and even sand seas.A sand sea looks like a sea of sand!When the wind blows,the sand looks like waves. (4Life in the Sahara is difficult.About two million people live in the Sahara.They usually move from place to place.There is water in a few parts of the Sahara,and some people live in these places all year round. 5Not many animals can live in a place with such a dry and hot climate.They must adapt (to survive.Camels,for example,go for a long time without drinking water.When they do find water,they can drink more than 100 litres of it in 13 minutes! 6Today,the world's largest hot desert is getting even bigger.It is now about 10%larger than what it was about 100 years ago.But why is it growing?Some scientists believe that part of the reason is climate change.As temperatures (rise,summers in Africa grow hotter and less rain falls.Water bodies get smaller and the ground gets drier and drier.If we do not take effective measures (to stop climate change,the desert will keep growing! 9.Why does the writer begin the text with numbers? A.To answer a question. B.To catch readers'interest. C.To start a conversation. D.To introduce the writer's plan. 10.What's the weather like in the Sahara Desert? A.Dry and hot. B.Wet and cool. C.Rainy and hot. D.Dry and cold. 11.Why is the Sahara Desert becoming larger? A.Because there are no places with grass or lakes. B.Because people plant lots of trees. C.Because more animals live there. D.Because climate change brings less rain. 12.What can we infer (from the last paragraph? A.Summer in the desert is even hotter. B.People have made progress in making the desert green. C.People have to take actions to stop the desert from growing. D.Life in the desert is difficult for people to live. 八年级英语第3页（共9页） Passage D ①There were tubes(试管)all over my lab desk.Once again,my experiment（实g验)failed.I felt hopeless.A few months earlier,I had just started the project full of confidence,believing I could make it through hard work.I spent long hours in the lab every day.When the experiment failed for the first time,I simply worked harder. 2But while I was working harder than ever,I was not getting anywhere.I didn't know what to do. 3It was late in the evening.One partner (was still in the lab.After we talked through the experiment,he said,"I think it's time to go home and get some sleep.Taking a break is also hard work,you know,"he added with a smile. 4Those words opened my eyes.I no longer vd myself in the lab.I felt less stressed and my research started to progress. 5A few years later,my professor (and I were discussing an age-old problem at a cafe. As he finished his coffee,he said,"We need to work smarter,not harder."I was surprised.I had never heard my professor say anything like this. 6Our conversation that day helped me understand that exciting ideas seldom come from a mind under pressure.Part of working smarter,.I realized(意识到)，can be taking a break. Today,I try to pass this idea on to my own students.Work-life balance is not a barrier to excellent research.It is an important part of it. 13.What did the writer do when his experiment failed for the first time? A.He asked his professor for advice B.He spent more time working in the lab. C.He went home early and got some sleep. D.He felt hopeless and gave up the project 14.What does the underlined word "overworked "mean in Paragraph 4? A.Did too much work. B.Did too little work. C.Worked without thinking. D.Worked with smart ideas. 15.How did the writer feel after he followed his partner's advice? A.Relaxed. B.Surprised. C.Hopeless. D.Confident. 16.What is the main idea of the passage? A.Hard work can always lead to success. B.We need to find the balance between work and life. C.We can learn something useful by doing experiments. D.It is necessary to follow your heart to do a better job. 八年级茧语第4方（共9而） 第二节阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有 一个多余的选项。 Flowers are beautiful living things and can be found all over the world-in gardens,parks and even your home.17They can only be felt in the deepest part of your heart.These flowers are planted by two kinds of people. When you meet the first kind of people,they plant"bad"seeds in your heart.These people may not be friendly enough.18However,when you overcome the problems with your courage,you get strength and experience.As you fight to win,beautiful flowers blossom 花)，That can make you a strong man. 19They are people who bring you happiness.They may teach you something meaningful you have never done.They may give you an unbelievable deal of joy.As you slowly build a close relationship with them,the seeds will grow into beautiful flowers of love.And you will grow into a full man. So,who plants the seeds in your heart?Who do you choose to meet?20 And you must face that. A.When you meet the second kind of people,they plant good seeds in your heart. B.You think they only come into your life to bring you problems. C.You have no choice but life does. D.However,there are some other kinds of flowers that cannot be seen or touched. E.You don't like them at all. 二完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 "My favorite superhero is..."Sebastian 21 and had a look at his teacher. "Go on,Sebastian,"Mrs.Evans,the teacher,said with a smile “My favorite superhero is my mom,"he read on.“She is a street sweeper(环卫工人).She is the most hard working person in the world.She got up early in the morning and worked all day long.But she had an accident()last week and had to stay at home,so I'm22." He took a deep breath and then went on. "I swept the leaves outside and realized how 23 it was.Real heroes take care of ( their families,and I hope to 24 and be half the hero my mom is.Thank you." All his classmates kept25They were deeply touched and no one said anything A few days later,Sebastian was working in the street again.26,several cars appeared. "Sebastian!"He heard Mrs.Evans'voice.He wondered_27Mrs.Evans was here.But a bigger 28 came when his classmates got out of the cars with rakes,brooms,and trash bags. Before he knew it,his classmates were raking leaves and picking up trash. "What's happening?"Sebastian asked them. "We're helping out.We were so touched by your story that we 29 to do something,"one girl explained cheerfully. Sebastian looked at everyone,not knowing how to express his30. "I'm so proud of you,Sebastian.Look what you have inspired,"Mrs.Evans added,looking at all the kids working hard just like Sebastian did. "You and your classmates are my favorite superheroes.” 21.A.stopped B.continued C.interrupted D.returned 22.A.carrying on B.helping out C.giving up D.knocking down 23.A.early B.late C.difficult D.easy 24.A.head back B.sign up C.set out D.grow up 25.A.silent B.energetic C.shy D.calm 26.A.Suddenly B.Recently C.Finally D.Usually 27.A.who B.what C.why D.how 28.A.joy B.fear C.worry D.surprise 29.A.refused B.decided C.learned D.dreamed 30.A.sadness B.regrets C.thanks D.kindness 第二部分 非选择题 (共40分) 三.语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1分；满分10分） 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短 文通顺、连贯。 Saying goodbye to my years up high DHello,everyone.It's so nice to see you on my last day at work.The past 30 years were filled with both challenges and joys.All my days up high in the air 31.(keep)in my memory. 2I still remember my 32. one summer as a"spiderman".It was a day much hotter than today!I was wet all over.Drops of sweat fell in my eyes.When I opened them,I saw a kind woman was smiling 33. bright )at me.She opened the window and handed me a piece of juicy watermelon.That was 34. sweet )watermelon of my life (3I'm reminded of some other 35. friend )I met through the glass.There was this sweet newborn baby.I watched her grow bit by bit.She was always excited when I appeared outside her window.She laughed as her cat tried to"catch"my brush.Later,she drew 36. picture of me and showed it to me!Happiness passed through the glass and into my heart.One day,her mother held up a note for me:the family was moving.I felt sad, 37. also happy that we were once friends. 4Window cleaning is not always considered a good job,but I'll never regret it.I 38. meet )a lot of kind people and been part of many warm stories.I found a sense of achievement in my job. 5Today I am saying goodbye to my job as a"spiderman".And you are going to start 39. you )days up in the air.The city shines brighter because 40. us, and the job will make us shine,too.Best wishes to you all! 四.阅读与表达（共4小题，41-43小题，每小题2分，44小题4分：满分10分） 阅读下面的材料，根据内容回答问题。 No“T'in"team” DAt noon on 24 May 1960,four climbers stood alone on the "roof of the world".They were near the top of a thirty-metre-high wall of rock.It was called the Second Step.The top of Mount Qomolangma seemed right within reach.But no one had ever climbed the last few metres of the Second Step before. 2Liu Lianman led the way.He tried four times.Each time,he fell back into the snow.The thin air took his strength away."I'm not strong enough to try again,"he thought.So he chose to be a "human ladder"for his teammates!He lowered his body and let Qu Yinhua stand on his shoulders.Slowly,bit by bit,Liu stood up and helped Qu climb to the top.Every second was painful,but Liu stood still.And he did the same for Gong Bu.Then he and Wang Fuzhou climbed up with a rope. 3But Liu was too tired to keep going.The team were worried,but they had to carry on.They gave Liu all their oxygen.It was dangerous to climb without oxygen,but they knew Liu needed it.They made every effort through the cold and dark.Hours later,they reached the top of the towering mountain at 4:20 am on 25 May.They were the first Chinese to do so!They were also the first people to climb the difficult North Ridge.What's more,no one had done so without using oxygen! 4When they returned to base camp,they were welcomed as heroes.People cheered for Liu, too.He did not reach the top,but he shouldered his team into China's mountaineering history. 41.When did the story happen? 42.What did Liu Lianman do to help his teammates climb the Second Step? 43.Why did people cheer for Liu as well? 44.Do you think the four climbers made a great team Why or why not ?Write 30 words or more. 五.书面表达（满分20分） 45.“失败是成功之母。”成长路上，一次又一次失败的经历，引领我们]不断超越，成为 更好的自己。假设你是李辉，你校英语社团正在开展“成长加油站”活动，计划在公众 号做一期以“A time of failure in my life”为主题的推送，现面向全校征集作品。请结合一 段自己真实的失败经历，分享你的成长感悟。 提示问题： (1)What happened? (2)What did you do? (3)What have you learned from it? 注意： (1)词数80-100，开头已给出，不计入总词数： (2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： (3)文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称。 A time of failure in my life I'm Li Hui from Class1,Grade8. 八年级益语第9而（共0而） 期末质量检测答案 2026.7 八年级英语 一、阅读理解（本题共20题：每小题2分，共40分） 1-4 BDDD 5-8 BDCD 9-12 BADC 13-16 BAAB 17-20 DBAC 二、完形填空 21-25 ABCDA 26-30 ACDBC 三、语篇填空 31.will be kept have been kept 32.first 33.brightly 34.the sweetest 35.friends 36.a 37.but 38.have met 39.your 40.of 四、阅读与表达 41.On 24 May and 25 May 1960. 42.He chose to be a"human ladder". 43.Because he shouldered his team into China's mountaineering history. 44.答案合理即可 五、书面表达（略）