上海市宝山区淞谊中学2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中考试英语试卷

2025学年第一学期八年级英语期中考试 （考试时间：100分钟，试卷满分：150分） Part 1 Listening（第一部分 听力） I. Listen and choose the right picture. 5% 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ II. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer.（听一篇对话完成6-10题）10% 6. How long did Yang Hao spend travelling? A. 68 days. B. 134 days. C. 32 days. 7. Why did he decide to start a journey? A. To try the life without phones. B. To reduce the time spent on games. C. To enjoy the travelling life fully. 8. What did he do if he got lost? A. He read the train schedule and sometimes asked for help. B. He located his position with the help of electronic maps. C. He checked the paper map and asked people for direction. 9. How did he feel about the journey? A. Surprising and enjoyable. B. Meaningful and rewarding. C. Boring and unpleasant. 10. What’s his advice for others? A. To try the life without screens. B. To live an exciting digital life. C. To focus more on your work. III. Listen and fill in the blanks with the words or phrases you hear.（听短文，每空格限1词）10% 11. The speaker stopped his speech and asked all of the people to take part in a ________ ________. 12. The audience were asked to write their names on the balloon with ________ ________. 13. After entering the room, everyone ________ to search for their balloon. 14. ________, everyone had his or her own balloon by changing their ways. 15. The story tells us that the best way to find happiness is to ________ ________. Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar （第二部分 词汇和语法） IV. Choose the best answer.20% There was a boy named Jack who didn’t like reading at all. He thought books were boring and would rather ___1___ outside. One rainy day, Jack’s grandma gave him a thick, old book ____2____ a torn cover. She smiled and said, “This book will take you on a great trip.” Jack opened the book. ____3____ his surprise, the book was full of colourful pictures and it told a story about a brave knight fighting a dragon. As he read, Jack felt like he was right there in the story, riding with the knight and facing the dragon. He quickly turned the pages, eager to know what ____4____ next. When he finished, Jack looked up and saw his grandma ____5____. “I didn’t know books could be so ____6____ fun,” he said. “Books have magic,” his grandma replied. “They can take you anywhere and teach you all kinds of things.” From that day on, Jack became a big fan of reading. He found that each book was a new adventure, and every story had something to teach ____7____. He learned about faraway places, brave heroes, and also how ____8____ a better person. This led Jack ____9____ his own story about a boy who found out how amazing reading could be. He shared it with his friends, and soon, they all got ____10____ in the worlds inside books. Jack came to understand that reading wasn’t just about getting away from real life. It was about finding the courage to face it. And with every story he read, he learned more about himself and grew stronger and smarter. 1. A. play B. played C. playing 2. A. in B. at C. with 3. A. For B. To C. At 4. A. has happened B. would happen C. will happen 5. A. was smiling B. smiling C. smiled 6. A. many B. much C. little 7. A. him B. his C. he 8. A. to B. be C. to be 9. A. writing B. writes C. to write 10. A. interesting B. interested C. interest V. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.（将下列单词前的字母填入空格，每个单词只能填一次）8% A. surprised B. challenging C. boring D. relaxed E. or Last weekend, our family went on a hiking trip to a mountain near our city. It was an exciting adventure, but also a bit ____11____. When we arrived at the foot of the mountain, the peace of the forest ____12____ us. Tall trees, fresh air and singing birds, all made us ____13____. My little brother was either running ahead ____14____ stopping to look at the strange plants by the side of the path. A. calmed B. understanding C. friendly D. barking E. slowly Suddenly, a big dog appeared and started ____15____ loudly at us. We were scared but my dad walked ____16____ towards it, showing his ____17____ and kindness. Finally, the dog ____18____ down. However, halfway up the mountain, it started to rain. We didn’t stop and reached the top then. The view from the peak was so touching that it made all our efforts worthwhile. Ⅵ. Complete the passage with the proper forms of given words and suitable ones.（用所给单词的适当形式以及合适的单词完成短文）14% Our school organised a project to make the local park greener ____19____ (recent). Students collected rubbish and planted flowers there. This project had a(n) ____20____ (direct) effect — the students’ families and neighbours started joining in, and even small children in their neighbourhood ____21____ (bring) tools to help water the plants. Working together strengthened (加强) the ____22____ (connect) between the students and the community. They shared stories and laughed under the sun while working. The most ____23____ (touch) moment came when an elderly man thanked them after they finished. “The park looks so different now — it reminds me ____24____ the wonderful time I spent here when I was young,” he said. His words filled everyone with pride. The project also raised ____25____ (aware) about keeping public spaces clean. More people have planned to take part in other green activities in the neighbourhood. Ⅶ. Complete the following sentences as required. 14% 26. The tree shook violently in the strong wind.(改为否定句) The tree ________ ________ violently in the strong wind. 27. You may ruin your eyesight if you keep reading in the sun. (对划线部分提问) ________ may ________ if I keep reading in the sun? 28. My brother rarely goes to school by bike on rainy days. (改为反意疑问句) My brother rarely goes to school by bike on rainy days, ________ ________? 29. She proved to be a very talented artist.（保持句意基本不变） She ________ ________ to be a very talented artist. 30. Digital wallets are simple and safe. They can store all your electronic cards.（保持句意基本不变） Digital wallets are simple and safe ________ ________ store all your electronic cards. 31. We use digital technology. Our lives become more convenient.(用as改写句子) ________________________________________________________. 32. Some people, to rate, the researcher, their curiosity about questions, invited（连词成句） ________________________________________________________. Part 3 Reading and Writing （第三部分 读 写） Ⅷ. Reading comprehension. A. Choose the best answer. 10% Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) these days. Have you ever dreamed of using AI to help with your studies? Well, don’t just dream about it. The “AI-powered study rooms” that are popping up all over the country promise to do just that. Once you sign up, you’ll get a tablet (平板电脑) with “AI apps”. These apps will “create personalised study plans” and “tailor exercises based on your progress” to help you learn more effectively. These study rooms also claim (声称) that their services are more affordable (价格合理的) than traditional tutors (家教). The tablet, along with the first month of tutoring, usually costs 5,000 yuan. After that, it’s about 2,000 yuan per month. Don’t these promises sound tempting? But hold your horses! You’d better finish reading this article before asking your parents to pay the money. Many parents who have signed their children up for these “AI-powered study rooms” are far from impressed. The “AI apps” don’t live up to their promises. They just spot mistakes and offer repetitive exercises. On top of that, students basically follow pre-recorded lessons. “These so-called ‘AI-powered study rooms’ are more of a scam than a real display of new technologies,” some parents complain. Don’t feel discouraged, though. Your dream of learning with AI is still alive. There is just no need for you to spend a fortune on a paid “study room” to jump on the AI bandwagon. From Moonshot AI to DeepSeek, many companies offer their AI chatbots for free. You can use them to help with your studies right at home. The key is to learn how to use them wisely. Asking AI to do all the exercises in the school assignments for you simply isn’t the way to go! Instead, you could ask for clearer and more detailed explanations if you’re confused about something in class. You could also share some English sentences or compositions with an AI chatbot and ask it to point out any mistakes. It could even give you some exercises to help you improve. It will take some time and practice to become a smart AI user, but that effort will serve you better than just sitting in an “AI-powered study room”. 33. “AI-powered study rooms” promise to ________. A. replace schoolteachers B. offer free online courses C. help students learn better D. show students how to use AI 34. Mr. Yang would like to sign his son up for an “AI-powered study room”. He should prepare ________ yuan for the first six months of service. A. 12,000 B. 13,000 C. 15,000 D. 17,000 35. Why do some parents complain about “AI-powered study rooms”? A. Because their services are too expensive. B. Because they don’t really offer personalised tutoring. C. Because students are actually taught by human teachers. D. Because their “AI apps” provide only very basic lessons. 36. The author suggests students ________. A. study using their own tablets B. hire a traditional human tutor C. study with free AI chatbots at home D. forget about their dream of studying with AI 37. Students should avoid asking AI chatbots to ________. A. explain difficult topics B. correct their compositions C. offer targeted exercises D. complete their homework B. Choose the best answer to complete the passage. 12% Water is essential for life, but many countries are facing severe water shortages. Governments and citizens must work together to ____38____ this precious resource. Different nations have adopted unique strategies to conserve water. In Israel, a country with limited natural water, about 90% of wastewater is ____39____ and reused for agriculture (农业). Australians, who experienced a terrible drought, now use rainwater tanks to collect and store water for daily needs. Meanwhile, Singapore has built advanced (先进的) technology to turn seawater into drinkable water, reducing ____40____ on imported (进口的) water. Even small habits can make a big difference. For example, turning off the tap while brushing teeth can save up to 6 liters of water per minute. Fixing leaky pipes promptly prevents water waste. Some cities, like Tokyo, have reduced water loss by upgrading old pipes and promoting water-saving appliances. However, in some regions, water is still wasted due to carelessness or outdated infrastructure (基础设施). Education plays a key role in changing people’s ____41____ towards water use. If everyone takes action, we can ensure that future generations will have ____42____ water to survive. Saving water isn’t just a national issue — it’s a global responsibility. Every drop counts, and every effort ____43____! 38. A. waste B. protect C. ignore D. pollute 39. A. discharged B. cleaned C. buried D. forgotten 40. A. pressure B. pleasure C. progress D. pride 41. A. speed B. colour C. taste D. attitude 42. A. dirty B. salty C. enough D. cold 43. A. fails B. matters C. disappears D. confuses C. Read the passage and complete the table below.（读短文完成表格，每空格限1词）16% Should students learn to grow food? What you need to know ·Food growing has been taught in schools for more than 100 years in the UK. ·At most schools, food growing is an extracurricular activity. This means it’s usually an after-class club instead of a lesson like English or maths. ·The number of school pupils in the UK growing their own food has increased since 2023, according to a recent survey. Some people say that growing food is a skill that every child should learn while others think it’s not necessary. What do you think? Should children learn to grow food? Yes — it teaches children so much. Growing food is a fun way to learn about lots of things besides books. Students get to know where food actually comes from and it’s a way to learn more about soil, insects and weather. Also, if children grow food, studies show that it helps them to be healthier. Planting, watering and moving around outside is a great way to keep fit just like PE. Besides, watching a small seed grow into food makes students feel like they achieve something besides the stressful numbers on the test papers. No — it’s not a necessary skill. Not all schools have enough space to grow food. Buying seeds and gardening tools also costs money. Some schools may have trouble finding the right place and sparing (留出) enough money. Besides, looking after a patch (菜地) properly takes time and effort — perhaps more than students can give. Schools would have to get help from staff or volunteers to manage the weeding (除草), watering and so on. Anyway, most students will buy their food from shops in the future. Growing food is a lovely hobby but it’s not a necessary life skill. Should students learn to grow food? Some facts about food growing in British schools ·It has a ____44____ of over 100 years. ·It is not as important as other lessons. ·An ____45____ number of pupils grow food at school. Different attitudes towards students learning to grow food Pros Cons ◆ Educational value ·Learn the origin of food. · Get knowledge about soil, ____46____ and weather. ◆Lack of resources ·Not have enough ____47____. ·Can’t afford seeds and tools. Health benefit·Engage in activities similar to PE to keep fit. ◆Time and energy ·Require much time and effort. ·Need extra help from staff or ____48____. ◆ Sense of ____49____ ·Achieve something beyond test grades to be more confident. ◆____50____ life skill ·Tend to buy food from shops in the future. ·Better treat it as a ____51____ hobby. D. Answer the questions according to the passage. 11% In our school lab, there was a special glass jar with a big red label: “DO NOT OPEN.” Ms Clark, our science teacher, put it there on the first day. “This is for an important lesson,” she told us. “You can look, but never open it without permission (许可).” The jar became our biggest mystery. When the sun shone on the jar, the blue liquid inside seemed to dance. My classmates had many guesses. Was it colourful chemicals? Or maybe a science model? We didn’t know. One quiet afternoon, I secretly tried turning the lid. My hands shook as it moved. Purple smoke came out suddenly. Loud alarms rang while smoke flew into air pipes. I stood frozen and didn’t know what to do. After the smoke cleared, a small note with words was found at the bottom of the jar: “The smoke is harmless.” Later, Ms Clark explained this was a practice drill, the smoke wasn’t dangerous, just teaching us to follow rules. Now the unlocked jar sits in our lab, reminding us that curiosity needs wisdom. But I’ll never forget what we learned through this experience. 52. What did the label on the glass jar in the school lab say? ________________________________________ 53. What did students do about the jar? ________________________________________ 54. What happened when the writer secretly tried to open the jar? ________________________________________ 55. Why did Ms Clark put the jar in the lab? ________________________________________ 56. What did the writer learn? ________________________________________ D. Writing 20% 57. Write at least 60 words about the topic “My experience about being curious”.（写一篇因好奇心引发，对你有影响的自身经历，不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格）（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。） The following is for reference only.（以下表达仅供参考） Suggested questions: 1. What were you curious about? 2. What did you do to find out? 3. What influence did it leave on you? 4. What did you learn from the experience? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025学年第一学期八年级英语期中考试 （考试时间：100分钟，试卷满分：150分） Part 1 Listening（第一部分 听力） I. Listen and choose the right picture. 5% 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ II. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer.（听一篇对话完成6-10题）10% 6. How long did Yang Hao spend travelling? A. 68 days. B. 134 days. C. 32 days. 7. Why did he decide to start a journey? A. To try the life without phones. B. To reduce the time spent on games. C. To enjoy the travelling life fully. 8. What did he do if he got lost? A. He read the train schedule and sometimes asked for help. B. He located his position with the help of electronic maps. C. He checked the paper map and asked people for direction. 9. How did he feel about the journey? A. Surprising and enjoyable. B. Meaningful and rewarding. C. Boring and unpleasant. 10. What’s his advice for others? A. To try the life without screens. B. To live an exciting digital life. C. To focus more on your work. III. Listen and fill in the blanks with the words or phrases you hear.（听短文，每空格限1词）10% 11. The speaker stopped his speech and asked all of the people to take part in a ________ ________. 12. The audience were asked to write their names on the balloon with ________ ________. 13. After entering the room, everyone ________ to search for their balloon. 14. ________, everyone had his or her own balloon by changing their ways. 15. The story tells us that the best way to find happiness is to ________ ________. Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar （第二部分 词汇和语法） IV. Choose the best answer.20% 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. B V. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.（将下列单词前的字母填入空格，每个单词只能填一次）8% 【11~18题答案】 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. D 14. E 15. D 16. E 17. B 18. A Ⅵ. Complete the passage with the proper forms of given words and suitable ones.（用所给单词的适当形式以及合适的单词完成短文）14% 【19~25题答案】 【答案】19. recently 20. indirect 21. brought 22. connection 23. touching 24. of 25. awareness Ⅶ. Complete the following sentences as required. 14% 【26题答案】 【答案】 ①. didn’t ②. shake 【27题答案】 【答案】 ①. What ②. happen 【28题答案】 【答案】 ①. does ②. he 【29题答案】 【答案】 ①. turned ②. out 【30题答案】 【答案】 ①. enough ②. to 【31题答案】 【答案】 As we use digital technology, our lives become more convenient. 【32题答案】 【答案】 Some people invited the researcher to rate their curiosity about questions. Part 3 Reading and Writing （第三部分 读 写） Ⅷ. Reading comprehension. A. Choose the best answer. 10% 【33~37题答案】 【答案】33. C 34. C 35. B 36. C 37. D B. Choose the best answer to complete the passage. 12% 【38~43题答案】 【答案】38. B 39. B 40. A 41. D 42. C 43. B C. Read the passage and complete the table below.（读短文完成表格，每空格限1词）16% 【44~51题答案】 【答案】44. history 45. increasing 46. insects 47. space 48. volunteers 49. achievement 50. Unnecessary 51. lovely D. Answer the questions according to the passage. 11% 【52~56题答案】 【答案】52. It said “DO NOT OPEN.” 53. They had many guesses about what was inside the mysterious jar. 54. Purple smoke came out suddenly, and loud alarms rang while the smoke flew into air pipes. 55. Because she wanted to carry out a practice drill to teach the students to follow rules. 56. The writer learned that curiosity needs wisdom. D. Writing 20% 【57题答案】 【答案】 例文 My experience about being curious I still remember an unforgettable experience about being curious. Last year, I was curious about how my old alarm clock worked. I decided to take it apart with a tool. I couldn’t put it back together properly, but I found out how it worked. This experience made me love science. I learned curiosity pushed me to explore new things. It taught me to keep asking questions. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $