湖北武汉市二中广雅中学2025-2026学年八年级下学期限时作业四英语试卷

2025-2026学年八（下）英语限时作业四 第一部分 听力部分 第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5个问题。每个问题后有三个答语，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每个问题后，你都有5秒钟的时间来作答和阅读下一小题。每个问题仅读一遍。 ( ) 1. A. It’s a ruler. B. You’re right. C. Thank you. ( ) 2. A. Miss Green. B. In the office. C. Very nice ( ) 3. A. Red. B. On the desk. C. Mary’s. ( ) 4. A. By train. B. 180 yuan. C. At 7 p.m. ( ) 5. A. 12 years old. B. On June 5th. C. A big cake. 第二节（共7小题，每小题1分，满分7分） 听下面7段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来作答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 ( ) 6. What is on the table? A. A birthday cake. B. A morning gift. C. A new toy. ( ) 7. Who will go out for a walk in the park soon? A. The man. B. The woman. C. Both of them. ( ) 8. Which part of the man’s body hurts? A. His back. B. His neck. C. His arm. ( ) 9. Who owns the dog? A. The woman. B. The man. C. The woman’s neighbor. ( ) 10. What is the man? A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A librarian. ( ) 11. What does the man want to do next? A. Stop for some coffee. B. Keep on working. C. Leave for home. ( ) 12. What does the man need to buy? A. B. C. 第三节（共13小题，每小题1分，满分13分） 听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答13至15三个小题。 ( ) 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. At the man’s home. C. In a restaurant. ( ) 14. What will the speakers do tomorrow evening? A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work long hours. ( ) 15. Who is Judy going to call? A. Mark. B. Susan. C. Catherine 听下面一段对话，回答16至18三个小题。 ( ) 16. What is required on Monday? A. A cartoon. B. A history report. C. A movie ticket. ( ) 17. How much will the mother give the boy? A. Ten dollars. B. Twelve dollars C. Fifteen dollars. ( ) 18. Who will go to the movies with the boy? A. His mom. B. Lisa. C. Lisa’s mom. 听下面一段对话，回答19至21三个小题。 ( ) 19. Where did this story happen? A. At home. B. At school C. At a store. ( ) 20. What did the girl think the boy took? A. His bag. B. Her juice. C. Her money ( ) 21. What club is Emma in? A. The art club. B. The music club. C. The sports club. 听下面一段独白，回答22至25四个小题。 ( ) 22. What is unusual about the painting? A. It is stolen. B. It is unfinished. C. It has no color. ( ) 23. How many new paintings are there now? A. One. B. Three C. Four. ( ) 24. What did one of the invited artists do? A. Added bright colors. B. Painted a new scene C. Painted half of it white. ( ) 25. What does the show want visitors to think about? A. The meaning of finished work. B. The price of old paintings. C. The best painting style. 第二部分 笔试部分 第 Ⅰ 卷（选择题 共55分） 二、单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。将代表该答案的字母在答题卡上相应的位置涂黑。 ( ) 26. The letter “a” in the word “_______” is pronounced differently. A. shake B. occasion C. manner D. state ( ) 27. Notice where the syllables are stressed. Which word is different from the others? A. informal B. uncommon C. improper D. cultural ( ) 28. The story about the missing ancient treasure is full of ________, and no one knows the truth so far. A. adventure B. mystery C. fiction D. fantasy ( ) 29. — When will we ______ the exam results. I’m afraid I my fail. — Maybe next week. A. accept B. receive C. collect D. gain ( ) 30. — Look at the sign. What does it mean? — It tells us to ______ the grass to protect it from being hurt. A. take off B. put off C. get off D. keep off ( ) 31. — Why do thousands of visitors come to the old town every year? — Because it has lots of ______ buildings built hundreds of years ago. A. natural B. modern C. historical D. common ( ) 32. — ______ you ______ the storybook recently? — No. I ______ it three days ago. A. Did; read; lost B. Have; read; lost C. Have; read; have lost D. Did; read; have lost ( ) 33. — Do you know Debis, a rider of Zhang Xue Motorcycle, gets massive views via live streams on Douyin? — I didn’t expect his simple “谢谢” could ______. A. go wrong B. get along well C. go along the way D. go a long way ( ) 34. — I hear the new adventure book is ______ on Journey to the West. — Yes. Many readers are interested in it. A. attacked B. based C. punished D. recommended ( ) 35. — Ms. Li, could you tell me what the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” means? — It means ________. A. why should we follow local customs B. when we followed different old rules C. what can we do with different customs D. that we should follow local customs in new places 三、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On a sunny Saturday afternoon, I was driving my daughter to her weekly swimming lesson. As we came to a heavily traveled street, we saw an 36 crowd coming near: a wild-eyed cow with many cars, and boys on bicycles around her. “That poor cow!” I said 37 . “Those ignorant (无知的) city people are frightening her!” At that time, my daughter, aged nine, believed that her papa could 38 any danger. “What are you going to do?” she asked. “See that piece of rope around her neck?” I said. “After I leave you at the swimming center, I’ll go back and catch her and 39 her to her owner, who’s probably trying to find her.” Having milked cows as a boy, I knew 40 about cows. Later I learned that this cow came from at least seven miles away and, on the way, 41 down several people. She 42 through a baseball field, breaking up the game. The crowd was not following her with the 43 to harm her, but only to see what she would do next. I left my daughter at the swimming center, returned and found the cow standing at the grassy edge of a side street. The crowd circled her — at a 44 distance. I parked my car, paid no attention to the people around, and walked up to the cow in a 45 manner. I held out the loose end of the rope around her neck and spoke 46 to calm her. She smelled my outstretched hand and let me take 47 of the rope. The crowd 48 loudly as I led her away to look for her owner. Later that day, I 49 everything to my daughter. She was 50 to hear that her “hero” dad had solved the trouble successfully. ( ) 36. A. typical B. lonely C. unusual D. serious ( ) 37. A. angrily B. clearly C. heavily D. calmly ( ) 38. A. hear of B. deal with C. give up D. depend on ( ) 39. A. lend B. pass C. push D. return ( ) 40. A. nothing B. both C. all D. little ( ) 41. A. knocked B. broke C. fell D. pulled ( ) 42. A. climbed B. rushed C. rested D. slept ( ) 43. A. spirit B. wish C. cause D. purpose ( ) 44. A. comfortable B. careful C. fair D. correct ( ) 45. A. fearless B. weak C. crazy D. strange ( ) 46. A. loudly B. suddenly C. gently D. recently ( ) 47. A. care B. notice C. risk D. hold ( ) 48. A. shouted B. cheered C. cried D. argued ( ) 49. A. imagined B. realized C. explained D. chose ( ) 50. A. embarrassed B. upset C. surprised D. excited 四、阅读理解（每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面三篇材料，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。 A Dragons: from Monsters to Symbols of power In many Western myths, dragons are depicted as terrifying monsters. They breathe fire and guard treasures. However, in China, they symbolize power and good fortune. This revered creature appears everywhere — from ancient architecture to modern fashion. The word “dragon” is deeply woven into the language, as in the idiom “hoping one’s children become dragons.” Red: Luck, Love or Warning Red carries profound cultural weight in China, representing prosperity and joy. It dominates festivals through paper-cuts and lanterns, and dresses brides and grooms at traditional weddings. While Western cultures also associate red with positive concepts like love (red roses) or honor (the red carpet), it can carry a financial warning. Phrases like “in the red” or “red ink” indicate that a business is spending more money than it earns. _________________________ In China, certain numbers are favored due to their homophones. For example, “six” sounds like “flow,” indicating smooth progress, while “eight” shares a sound with “wealth.” “Nine” sounds like “long-lasting,” symbolizing longevity. In contrast, “four” is avoided because its pronunciation mimics “death.” Numerical preferences differ globally; while Americans generally embrace “seven” as lucky, they widely avoid “thirteen” due to superstition. ( ) 51. In which section of a newspaper can we probably read the three passages? A. DAILY TIPS B. CULTURE FOCUS C. CLASSIC READING D. TECH TALK ( ) 52. Which writing skill is used in Part 1? A. Listing numbers B. Telling stories C. Comparing facts D. Raising questions ( ) 53. The phrase “in the red” probably means a company is _______. A. losing money B. becoming famous C. having a meeting D. showing importance ( ) 54. Which of the following can be put in the blank as the best title of the third passage? A. Numbers: Beliefs That Shape Choices B. Numbers: A Common Truth C. Numbers: How to Count in Chinese D. Numbers: Phone Codes Around the World ( ) 55. What do the three passages mainly show? A. People should avoid special numbers. B. Chinese symbols are hard to remember. C. Western cultures use no symbols. D. Symbols may have different cultural meanings. B Many years ago, my mother used to read Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey to me during cold winter nights. I remembered it clearly, as if it happened yesterday, listening to her voice beside me. That experience had a deep and lasting effect on me. Before I could read on my own, my mother introduced me to the beauty and power of language through this story about a girl and her mother spending time in nature with a mother bear and her baby. The wonderful story, beautiful words, and my mother being there together created a special experience I enjoyed many times. These read-aloud times played a key role in making me a reader. Years later, while reading a picture book to a young student in class, I saw how reading aloud could also influence others. The boy had faced many challenges in his life — growing up in a poor family and often feeling lonely. However, during that shared reading moment, he felt such happiness that he came up with a meaningful idea. He said, “Mrs. Allyn, we should make sure everyone knows how wonderful this feels. Let’s create a special day for reading aloud.” Inspired by his suggestion, my organization, Lit World, set up World Read Aloud Day in 2010 as a people-powered movement to make his wish come true — that everyone could experience the joy of being read to. Since then, World Read Aloud Day has become a global event that reaches over one million people in more than 65 countries. Today, it is celebrated in over 600 cities, and this number keeps growing. Children who develop reading habits become active and know more about the world. Every child should be able to read. It may sound simple to say reading aloud can change the world, but that is exactly where its great value lies. Sharing stories with children is easy and costs little, but its influence can be very great. ( ) 56. What can we learn about the author’s childhood reading experience? A. It deeply influenced her later love for reading. B. She learned to read by herself before primary school. C. Her mother only read stories about animals to her. D. She didn’t like reading aloud at first. ( ) 57. What does the underlined word “movement” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．移动 B．运动项目 C．活动/倡议 D．旅行 ( ) 58. Which of the following is TRUE about World Read Aloud Day? ①It was started in 2010. ②It was inspired by a student’s idea. ③It is only celebrated in the US. ④It has spread to over 65 countries. A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④ ( ) 59. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph? A. Reading aloud is too simple to change the world. B. Developing reading habits costs a lot of money. C. Reading aloud can change children’s lives greatly. D. Only active children can become good readers. ( ) 60. What’s the best title for the passage? A. From a Childhood Memory to a Global Festival B. The Advantages of Reading Aloud to Kids C. A Poor Student’s Dream of Reading D. Why We Should Read More Books in Our Free Time C Personality tests have long been used by psychologists (心理学家) as scientific tools to understand and analyze human behaviors. In recent years, however, a new form of light-hearted online personality test has emerged, which is reshaping the way young people talk about themselves and connect with others on the internet. Unlike formal tools such as the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), which are designed based on psychological theories, many online tests are created purely for entertainment. These tests often assign users humorous or exaggerated labels — such as “ATM-er”, “FAKE” or “LOVE-R” — and many individuals enjoy sharing their results on social media platforms. Although they borrow the format of traditional tests (e.g., answering several questions to get a result type), they are not scientific assessments. At the heart of this trend lies a basic psychological need: a sense of belonging. When users post their test results online, they can easily find and interact with others who share the same label. They rely on humor, visual appeal (吸引力), and simple questions rather than complex psychological theories. ★ Some online tests are not based on real science. Their results depend on fixed opinions, not real personalities. If people take these labels too seriously, they may begin to define themselves by them and overlook the complexity (复杂性) of their true personality. For example, a person labeled as “lazy” by a simple online test might start believing that laziness is a fixed trait, potentially discouraging self-improvement. Despite these concerns, entertainment-based personality tests continue to enjoy widespread popularity. They satisfy a basic human need for self-understanding and social connection. Whether taken for fun or as a form of self-expression, they have become a meaningful part of how young people present themselves and relate to others in the digital age. ( ) 61. Which of the following pictures is probably related to the article? A. B. C. D. ( ) 62. According to the passage, why do young people like light-hearted personality tests? A. They can help them pick proper majors (专业) for future study. B. They help them feel belonging and make friends easily. C. They are designed by experienced experts. D. They can help people find out hidden talents inside themselves. ( ) 63. Which sentence can be put in the blank ★ ? A. However, these tests also have some unscientific sides. B. Besides, more new tests will come out soon. C. Finally, few people care about test results. D. In short, all tests are not useful at all. ( ) 64. What can we infer from the passage? A. All the online personality tests are based on professional theories. B. People should take the results of personality tests seriously. C. The tests will stay popular because they meet people’s needs. D. Traditional psychological tests have much higher costs now. ( ) 65. What’s the main purpose of the article? A. To warn readers against taking online personality tests. B. To explain the popularity and the weaknesses of some online tests. C. To introduce different types of psychological tests like MBTI. D. To teach people how to use personality tests to make friends. 第 Ⅱ 卷（非选择题 共35分） 五、词与短语填空（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，用方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使短文在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有两个单词或短语是多余的。） embarrassing / directly / considered / confused / are used to / customs / occasion Food brings people together across cultures, but table manners can sometimes create quite a cultural divide. What seems normal in one country might leave visitors 66 in another. Let’s see some eating 67 around the world. In Russia, people believe that passing a salt shaker (盐瓶) 68 from one person to another leads to an argument between them. Instead, salt should be placed on the table for the other person to pick up. In India, it’s very common to eat with your hands. However, there is an important rule: you should only use your right hand. The left hand, 69 unclean, must not be used for eating. For this reason, people in India often use bread like naan to scoop up their food. Although these table manners seem strange at first, once you 70 them, you will be more interested in discovering cultural differences. 66. ___________ 67. ___________ 68. ___________ 69. ___________ 70. ___________ 六、综合填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据上下文及括号内单词提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In Journey to the West, the story of the Palm-leaf Fan is 71 uncommon adventure that many students enjoy. Tang Monk and his three disciples reach the Flaming Mountain. The fire is so hot that they cannot move forward. An old man tells them that only Princess Iron Fan’s magic fan can cool the mountain. At first, Sun Wukong tries to ask for it politely, but the princess refuses. They had arguments before, especially because her son was once punished by Wukong so she still keeps the painful 72 (memory). To save his master and the local people, Wukong decides 73 (steal) the fan in a clever way. However, things do not go as he wishes. Princess Iron Fan gives him an 74 (correct) fan. When he uses it, the flames become even 75 (big). Wukong feels angry, but he soon becomes calm. He changes into a tiny insect and enters the princess’s stomach. She is afraid and gives him the real fan. Just then, Bull Demon King appears and takes the fan away. The team cannot cross the Flaming Mountain unless Sun Wukong defeats the Bull Demon King. The two sides attack each other again and again. However, with the help of Nezha and other friends, Wukong finally gets the fan back. This time he uses it 76 (proper), and the strong wind puts out the fire. Today, this episode is still loved 77 Chinese society. It is a fantasy story, but it teaches real lessons, 78 (make) it unforgettable. The story also asks readers to consider 79 they can trust first impressions or not. The princess has her own pain, and Wukong has his duty. The story 80 (leave) a deep impression on readers even up to now. Many books, cartoons and games are based on this classic, so the Monkey King’s adventure continues to inspire young people day by day. 71. ___________ 72. ___________ 73. ___________ 74. ___________ 75. ___________ 76. ___________ 77. ___________ 78. ___________ 79. ___________ 80. ___________ 七、书面表达（共1大题，满分 20 分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack受邀参加一位中国朋友的生日派对，但他对中国的习俗不太了解，所以向你请教。请你根据以下内容提示写篇短文，介绍一下相关情况。 1. How do Chinese people greet each other? 2. What should people do when they are invited to a friend’s birthday party? 3. How can we learn more about Chinese customs? Something more about your idea. 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