2026-2027学年八年级上学期期中英语考试模拟卷01（沪教版五四制新教材）

2026-2027学年八年级上学期期中考试模拟卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ Part 1 Grammar and Vocabulary （ 语法和词汇） Ⅱ. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）(本大题共10题，每题1分，共10分） In the desert, water is more precious than gold. The people who live there have learned to value every single drop. They have developed many clever ways 1 water and use it wisely. For example, they collect rainwater 2 special containers. They also dig deep wells to reach underground water. Some desert plants can survive 3 very little water. These plants have long roots that go deep into the ground 4 find water. Animals in the desert have also adapted (适应) to the dry conditions. They can go for days 5 drinking water. But life in the desert is becoming even 6 because of climate change. The weather is getting hotter and drier. This means there is even less water for the people, plants and animals 7 there. Many people have to leave their homes and move to other places 8 they can find water. This is a very serious problem. Scientists are working hard 9 solutions. They are trying to find ways to bring water to the desert. They are also trying to find plants that can grow with very little water. I hope that one day, these problems 10 solved. 1．A．save B．to save C．saving 2．A．in B．with C．on 3．A．in B．with C．on 4．A．so that B．in order to C．such that 5．A．with B．without C．for 6．A．hard B．harder C．hardest 7．A．live B．to live C．living 8．A．where B．which C．when 9．A．find B．to find C．finding 10．A．will be B．are C．were 【答案】 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．B 7．C 8．A 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了沙漠中水资源的珍贵，人们、动植物如何适应缺水环境，以及气候变化带来的挑战和科学家的解决方案。 【详解】1．句意：他们开发了许多聪明的方法来节约水并明智地使用它。 固定搭配develop ways to do sth.表示“想出做某事的方法”，用不定式作后置定语修饰ways，因此选to save。 2．句意：例如，他们用特殊容器收集雨水。 此处表示“他们用特殊的容器收集雨水”，in containers是符合语境的常用搭配，表示“在容器里”，因此选in。 3．句意：一些沙漠植物能在只有很少水的情况下生存。 survive with...表示“依靠/借助……存活”，符合此处语境，因此选with。 4．句意：这些植物有长根深入地下以便找到水。 空格后直接接动词原形find，in order to后接动词原形表目的；so that后要接完整句子，such that不是初中表目的的常用搭配，因此选in order to。 5．句意：它们可以几天不喝水。 前文提到沙漠动物适应干旱环境，此处表示“它们可以好几天不喝水”，without表示“没有、不”，符合语义，因此选without。 6．句意：但是沙漠里的生活正变得更加艰难。 空格前的even是常用的修饰比较级的词，意为“甚至更……”，此处表示沙漠生活变得更艰难，用hard的比较级harder，因此选harder。 7．句意：这意味着生活在那里的人、植物和动物可用的水更少了。 此处是现在分词作后置定语，the people, plants and animals living there表示“生活在那里的人、植物和动物”，逻辑主语和live是主动关系，用living作定语符合。 8．句意：许多人不得不离开家搬去其他能找到水的地方。 此处是定语从句，先行词是places“地点”，关系副词where在从句中作地点状语，表示“在那些地方他们能找到水”，因此选where。 9．句意：科学家们正在努力寻找解决方案。 固定搭配work hard to do sth.表示“努力做某事”，用不定式表目的，因此选to find。 10．句意：我希望有一天，这些问题将被解决。 one day表示“将来某一天”，是一般将来时的标志词，同时“问题”是“被解决”，要用一般将来时的被动语态will be solved，因此选will be。 Ⅲ. Choose the proper words in the boxes to complete the following passages. Each word or phrase can be used only once(选择最恰当的选项填入空格，每个选项只能使用一次)(本大题共8题，每题1分，共8分) (A) A．directly   B．link   C． lead   D．inside   E. work Alyssa Tyrone, Creative Manager—Connected to everything and everyone I think we will definitely have an electronic device 11 our body which will connect us to everything around us. We will be connected to the machines in our homes and places of 12 like our cookers and calculators. We will also 13 straight to the Internet. In this way, we can find information just by thinking about it. And, of course, we will also be much closer to each other. It will be possible to share our thoughts and feelings with each other 14 when we’re in different parts of the world. This will make the world feel much warmer, helping us understand our friends and family better than ever before. 【答案】11．D 12．E 13．B 14．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了未来可能出现的电子设备将如何连接人体与周围环境，以及这种技术将如何改变人们的生活和交流方式。 【详解】11．句意：我认为我们肯定会在体内有一个电子设备，它将把我们与周围的一切联系起来。结合所给单词和“which will connect us to everything around us”可知，此处表示电子设备在体内，inside“在……内部”符合语境。故填D。 12．句意：我们将与家里的机器和工作场所的机器（设备）相连，比如我们的炊具和计算器。结合所给单词和“places of...”可知，此处指工作场所，名词work“工作”符合语境，“places of work”表示“工作场所”。故填E。 13．句意：我们也将直接连接到互联网。结合所给单词和“straight to the Internet”可知，此处表示直接“连接”互联网，link“连接”符合语境。故填B。 14．句意：当我们身处世界各地时，也能直接与彼此分享想法和感受。根据“It will be possible to share our thoughts and feelings with each other…when we’re in different parts of the world.”可知，此处指“直接”与彼此分享想法和感受，directly“直接地”符合语境。故填A。 (B) A．reports  B．imagine  C． private  D．including  E. positive Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a big part of our lives. It is a new technology that can do many things and is changing how we live. Some people have a 15 view of AI, but others worry that AI is becoming too clever. More than one thousand technology experts, 16 Elon Musk, signed a letter asking the world to slow down the development of very advanced AI. They think it could be dangerous for people and society. Some 17 say AI might take many jobs in the future, but it could also create new jobs. AI tools like ChatGPT can help students do homework, and machines can learn new things by themselves. Other people feel hopeful. They 18 AI helping us solve big problems. Bill Gates says governments should work with companies to make AI safe. If we use it wisely, AI will probably help make our future better. 【答案】15．E 16．D 17．A 18．B 【导语】本文是一篇关于人工智能的议论文。文章讨论了人工智能对人们生活的双重影响，既有人持积极态度，也有人表示担忧，同时介绍了不同人士对人工智能发展的看法和建议。 【详解】15．句意：有些人对人工智能持积极态度，但也有人担心人工智能变得过于聪明。根据“but others worry that AI is becoming too clever”可知，前后句意转折，一些人担心人工智能变得过于聪明，那么另一些人应是持积极态度。结合备选词汇，positive“积极的”符合语境。故选E。 16．句意：包括埃隆·马斯克在内的1000多名技术专家签署了一封信，呼吁全世界放慢非常先进的人工智能的发展速度。根据“More than one thousand technology experts, …Elon Musk”可知，此处应填一个介词，表示“包括”埃隆·马斯克在内的1000多名技术专家。结合备选词汇，including“包括”符合语境。故选D。 17．句意：一些报告称，人工智能未来可能会夺走很多工作，但它也可能创造新的工作。根据“Some …say AI might take many jobs in the future”可知，此处应填一个名词作主语，表示“一些报告称”。结合备选词汇，reports“报告”符合语境。故选A。 18．句意：他们想象人工智能帮助我们解决大问题。根据“Other people feel hopeful.”可知，其他人对人工智能持乐观态度，因此他们应是想象人工智能能帮助我们解决问题。结合备选词汇，imagine“想象”符合语境。故选B。 Ⅳ. Complete the dialogue (补全对话) (本大题共5题，每题2分，共10分) Situation: A reporter from the school newspaper is interviewing Professor Lin after his video about curiosity became popular among teenagers. Reporter: Welcome to Youth & Mind. Today, I’m talking with Professor Lin. Professor Lin, your video about curiosity has become very popular among teenagers. Prof. Lin: Thank you. I hope more students can understand the importance of curiosity. Reporter: Could you tell us 19 ? (用宾语从句完成提问) Prof. Lin: My interest in curiosity came from my own teenage experience. I used to wonder about everything around me. Reporter: That’s really interesting. Many people talk about curiosity these days. 20 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: What makes curiosity special is that it encourages us to explore the unknown and think actively. Reporter: Based on my observation, some students lose curiosity as they study harder. 21 (用一般疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: Yes. I believe too much schoolwork may make some students lose their curiosity. Reporter: It’s a serious problem. 22 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: We can keep curiosity by observing life carefully. Never be afraid to ask more questions. Reporter: 23 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: It helps students learn actively and creates chances for new discoveries. Reporter: 24 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: They can get more information by joining my online sharing meeting next Friday. 【答案】19．how you became interested in curiosity/where your interest in curiosity came from 20．What makes it (so) special? 21．Do you think heavy schoolwork can affect students’ curiosity/make students lose curiosity? 22．How can we keep our curiosity? 23．Why is curiosity important for students?/What good can curiosity bring to students? 24．How/Where can students learn more about curiosity? 【导语】本文是一篇采访对话，校报记者采访了林教授，探讨关于好奇心的话题，包括兴趣来源、特殊之处、丧失原因、保持方法、重要性以及获取更多信息的途径。 【详解】19．根据“My interest in curiosity came from my own teenage experience.”可推知记者询问的是兴趣产生的原因或来源，且要求用宾语从句，可以填how you became interested in curiosity/where your interest in curiosity came from。 20．根据“What makes curiosity special is that it encourages us to explore the unknown and think actively.”可推知记者询问的是好奇心特别之处是什么，要求用特殊疑问句，可以填What makes it (so) special? 21．根据“Yes. I believe too much schoolwork may make some students lose their curiosity.”可推知记者在确认上文提到的现象是否属实或教授是否同意，要求用一般疑问句，可以填Do you think heavy schoolwork can affect students’ curiosity/make students lose curiosity? 22．根据“We can keep curiosity by observing life carefully.”可推知记者询问的是保持好奇心的方法，要求用特殊疑问句，可以填How can we keep our curiosity? 23．根据“It helps students learn actively and creates chances for new discoveries.”可推知记者询问的是好奇心的重要性或作用，要求用特殊疑问句，可以填Why is curiosity important for students?/What good can curiosity bring to students? 24．根据“They can get more information by joining my online sharing meeting next Friday.”可推知记者询问的是获取更多信息的方式，要求用特殊疑问句，可以填How/Where can students learn more about curiosity? Part 2 Reading and Writing (读写) Ⅴ. Reading comprehension (阅读理解) A. Read the passages and complete the task (根据以下内容完成任务) (每题2分，共10分) 下面材料A～F共六段文字分别介绍了诺贝尔奖获得者的成就，请你根据Anna、Peter、Doris、Simon和Julie的个人情况，为他们配对想深入了解的科学家。 25 Anna loves stories that explore human courage in hard times and hopes to write inspiring books. 26 Peter wants to study the human body and work on treating diseases to help sick people live better lives. 27 Doris likes solving problems with numbers and wants to understand how people make smart choices in economics. 28 Simon enjoys learning about the hidden rules of nature and wants to discover new secrets of the universe. 29 Julie loves doing experiments with chemicals and discovering new things that can improve science and medicine. A．Yang Zhenning won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. He studied tiny particles inside atoms and showed that nature does not always follow the same rules on both sides. B．Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911, after sharing the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. She discovered polonium and radium, and her work on radioactivity helped modern science and medicine. C． Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2025. Their findings explain how the body avoids attacking itself and help doctors treat immune and allergy diseases. D．László Krasznahorkai won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025. His books describe people’s inner struggles and hopes, using powerful language to explore deep human feelings and the meaning of life. E. Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She spoke up for girls’ right to go to school and continues to work for education and equality around the world. F. John Nash won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994. His ideas about game theory explain how people make smart choices when they compete or work together in daily life. 【答案】25．D 26．C 27．F 28．A 29．B 【导语】本文介绍了五位同学的理想爱好以及各位诺贝尔奖得主的研究成就，要求依据个人情况完成匹配。 【详解】25．根据“Anna loves stories that explore human courage in hard times and hopes to write inspiring books.”可知，Anna喜欢阅读危难之中彰显人类勇气的故事，并且希望写出励志书籍。D选项“László Krasznahorkai won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025. His books describe people’s inner struggles and hopes, using powerful language to explore deep human feelings and the meaning of life.”当中László Krasznahorkai的作品讲述人们内心的挣扎与希望，探索人类情感，契合Anna的爱好。 26．根据“Peter wants to study the human body and work on treating diseases to help sick people live better lives.”可知，Peter想要研究人体，致力于治疗疾病，帮助病人过得更好。C选项“Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2025. Their findings explain how the body avoids attacking itself and help doctors treat immune and allergy diseases.”当中获奖者的研究成果帮助医生治疗免疫和过敏类疾病，契合Peter的目标。 27．根据“Doris likes solving problems with numbers and wants to understand how people make smart choices in economics.”可知，Doris喜欢解决和数字相关的问题，想要弄明白人们在经济学领域如何做出明智选择。F选项“John Nash won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994. His ideas about game theory explain how people make smart choices when they compete or work together in daily life.”当中John Nash的理论解释人们做出明智选择的原理，契合Doris的爱好。 28．根据“Simon enjoys learning about the hidden rules of nature and wants to discover new secrets of the universe.”可知，Simon喜欢研究大自然暗藏的规律，想要揭开宇宙新奥秘。A选项“Yang Zhenning won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. He studied tiny particles inside atoms and showed that nature does not always follow the same rules on both sides.”当中杨振宁研究原子内部微粒、探究自然法则，契合Simon的追求。 29．根据“Julie loves doing experiments with chemicals and discovering new things that can improve science and medicine.”可知，Julie喜欢做化学实验，发现能够促进科学和医学发展的新物质。B选项“Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911, after sharing the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. She discovered polonium and radium, and her work on radioactivity helped modern science and medicine.”当中居里夫人发现化学元素，她的研究推动科学与医学发展，契合Julie的喜好。 B. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案) (每题2分，共10分) A Curious Boy’s Discovery Tom was a very curious boy. He loved to explore the woods near his home. One day, while walking in the woods, he noticed some strange-looking plants. They had big, colorful leaves and small, shiny fruits. Tom was very curious about these plants. He had never seen anything like them before. He picked one of the fruits and examined it carefully. It smelled sweet, but he was not sure if it was safe to eat. He decided to take some of the plants home to show his father. His father was a botanist, and Tom thought he could tell him what the plants were. When Tom showed the plants to his father, his father was very excited. He told Tom that these were rare plants that were not commonly found in that area. His father explained that the plants were important for the ecosystem. They provided food and shelter for many small animals. He also told Tom that it was important to protect these plants and not to pick them without permission. Tom learned a lot from this experience. He realized that his curiosity had led him to discover something new and important. He also understood the importance of protecting nature. 30．Where did Tom find the strange-looking plants? A．In his garden. B．In the park. C．In the woods near his home. D．At school. 31．What did Tom do with the strange-looking plants? A．He ate the fruits. B．He left them in the woods. C．He took some home to show his father. D．He planted them in his backyard. 32．What was Tom’s father’s job? A．A doctor. B．A teacher. C．A botanist. D．A farmer. 33．Why were the plants important? A．They were very beautiful. B．They were rare and important for the ecosystem. C．They could be used to make medicine. D．They could be sold for a lot of money. 34．What did Tom learn from this experience? A．To be more careful when exploring. B．That curiosity can lead to new discoveries and the importance of protecting nature. C．That he should not pick plants without permission. D．All of the above. 【答案】30．C 31．C 32．C 33．B 34．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一个好奇的男孩汤姆在探索家附近的树林时发现了一些奇怪的植物，并通过父亲的讲解学到了保护自然的重要性。 【详解】30．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“He loved to explore the woods near his home. One day, while walking in the woods, he noticed some strange-looking plants.”可知，汤姆是在家附近的树林里发现这些植物的。故选C。 31．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“He decided to take some of the plants home to show his father.”可知，汤姆把植物带回家给父亲看。故选C。 32．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“His father was a botanist”可知，汤姆的父亲是一名植物学家。故选C。 33．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“His father explained that the plants were important for the ecosystem. They provided food and shelter for many small animals.”可知，这些植物对生态系统很重要，它们为许多小动物提供食物和庇护所。故选B。 34．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第2段“He also told Tom that it was important to protect these plants and not to pick them without permission.”和最后一段“Tom learned a lot from this experience. He realized that his curiosity had led him to discover something new and important. He also understood the importance of protecting nature.”可知，汤姆从这次经历中学到了探索时要小心、好奇心能带来新发现、保护自然的重要性以及未经许可不应采摘植物。故选D。 C. Choose the best answer to complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (每题2分，共20分) A More Connected Classroom Digital learning can connect students with lessons, teachers and classmates. In one rural school, a new online class was introduced to give students more learning choices. Before the first lesson, the teacher asked everyone to 35 the learning app and test the headset. During class, she used short videos to 36 a difficult idea and invited students to share questions in the chat. The project soon showed an important 37 : students could learn from a guest teacher who lived far away. Still, the first week was not easy. One student could not join because his family had 38 mobile data. Another kept losing the lesson because the signal was weak. Instead of giving up, the teacher 39 the lesson and sent a recording later. She also reminded students to take 40 breaks and to ask for help when a problem appeared. In the end, the class worked well because the school provided both digital tools and human 41 . Students learned that technology is useful, but it cannot 42 careful planning or 43 choices. 35．A．complain B．update C．recognise D．warn 36．A．freeze B．wear C．explain D．store 37．A．direction B．advantage C．attitude D．complaint 38．A．taken in B．kept an eye on C．referred to D．run out of 39．A．complained B．recognised C．repeated D．warned 40．A．private B．regular C．technical D．digital 41．A．population B．payment C．direction D．support 42．A．influence B．replace C．recognise D．offer 43．A．wise B．private C．technical D．convenient 【答案】35．B 36．C 37．B 38．D 39．C 40．B 41．D 42．B 43．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主题为数字化线上课堂，介绍乡村学校开展网课项目，既展现线上教学可以对接远方客座教师的优势，也谈及网络上课遇到的各类现实难题，最后点明：技术很有用，但不能取代精心规划与明智的抉择。 【详解】35．句意：第一节课开始前，老师要求所有人更新学习应用并测试耳机。 上课前要对学习软件做操作准备，update意为“更新”，符合课前调试软件的语境；complain“抱怨”、recognise“识别”、warn“警告”均和课前准备软件的行为不符。 36．句意：课堂上，她使用短视频来讲解难懂的知识点，并邀请学生在聊天框提出问题。 后文“a difficult idea”代表难懂的知识，explain意为“讲解，解释”，对应用视频解析难点；freeze“冻结”、wear“穿戴”、store“储存”均不符合课堂授课逻辑。 37．句意：这个项目很快展现出一项重要优势：学生可以向居住在远方的客座老师学习。 冒号后是线上课堂带来的好处，advantage“优势”符合语境；direction“方向”、attitude“态度”、complaint“抱怨”均不能表达线上教学的益处。 38．句意：有一名学生无法上课，因为他家用完了移动流量。 前文提到学生不能参与线上课程，run out of意为“用完，耗尽”，流量耗尽就无法接入线上课堂；taken in“吸收”、kept an eye on“留意”、referred to“参考”都无法表达流量耗尽的困境。 39．句意：老师没有放弃，而是重上这节课，之后发送了录播视频。 学生信号差错过课程，老师重新授课并且发送录播，repeated“重复；重讲”符合语境；complained“抱怨”、recognised“意识到”、warned“警告”都不符合老师解决上课故障的做法。 40．句意：她还提醒学生要定时休息，遇到问题就寻求帮助。 结合上网课的现实情况，老师提醒学生要规律休息，regular意为“定期的”，regular breaks表示“定时休息”，符合语境；private“私人的”、technical“技术的”、digital“数字的”都不能用来描述上网课期间的休息。 41．句意：最终课堂开展顺利，因为学校既提供数字化工具，也给予人文支持。 前文列举老师重讲课、发送录播、提醒学生休息等人本层面的举措，support意为“支持”，human support指代人文支持，和digital tools数字化工具形成并列；population“人口”、payment“报酬”、direction“方向”均和文中学校给予学生帮助的语境不符。 42．句意：学生们认识到技术很有用，但它不能取代周密的规划。 but形成转折，技术虽好，但无法替代人为的筹备，replace“取代”符合语境；influence“影响”、recognise“识别”、offer“提供”均不符合转折逻辑。 43．句意：学生们认识到技术很有用，但它不能取代周密的规划或是明智的选择。 全文强调技术只是工具，人的判断十分重要，wise意为“明智的”，wise choices和careful planning形成语义并列；private“私人的”、technical“技术的”、convenient“方便的”均无法体现人为抉择的价值。 D. Read the passage and complete the tasks (根据短文内容完成任务)(每题2分；最后小题题6分；共16分) The “Gold” in the Heart Ten-year-old Leo was playing in the park near his house one sunny afternoon. While he was running on the grass, he saw something shining under a bench. He walked over and picked it up. It was a beautiful gold watch. Leo looked around quickly. The park was very quiet, and there were no other people nearby. “I can sell this and buy that new toy car now!” Leo thought. He put the watch in his pocket and started to walk home. But after a few steps, he stopped. He remembered his father’s words: ________. Leo imagined the person who lost the watch. They might be very sad. He decided to stay. He sat on the bench and waited for an hour. Finally, an old man came back, looking at the ground anxiously. “Excuse me, sir. Are you looking for this?” Leo asked, holding out the watch. The old man’s eyes lit up. “Yes! This watch is a gift from my father. It has been with me for fifty years. Thank you, young man!” Leo went home without a new toy, but he felt a warm glow inside. He realized that the “gold” in his heart brought much more happiness than any toy car could. Task 1: Answer the questions 44．What did Leo find under the bench in the park? 45．What was Leo’s first plan after finding the watch? 46．Fill in the blank and complete Leo’s father’s words: ________ He remembered his father’s words: 47．Why was the gold watch so important to the old man? 48．How did Leo feel after he returned the watch? Task 2: Think and write 49．What does the word “gold” in the title “The Gold in the Heart” mean? Do you think it is more important than the gold watch Leo found? Why? (20-30 words) 【答案】44．A beautiful gold watch. 45．He planned to sell it and buy the new toy car./To sell it and buy the new toy car./He wanted to sell it and buy the new toy car. 46．Be an honest boy./Be an honest person./Being an honest boy is the most important./Honesty is the most important thing./Honesty is the best policy./Never take anything that doesn’t belong to you. 47．Because it was a gift from his father and it had been with him for fifty years. 48．He felt a warm glow inside./He felt warm and happy inside. 49．It means honesty and kindness. Yes, it is more important, for good virtues bring us real happiness that gold can never buy. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了十岁的利奥在公园捡到一块金表，经过内心抉择后选择等待失主并归还手表，最终收获内心温暖与满足的故事，点明了诚实善良才是心中真正的“金子”的道理。 【详解】44．定位原文第一段“he saw something shining under a bench.He walked over and picked it up. It was a beautiful gold watch.”可知，利奥在长椅下发现了一块漂亮的金表，直接提取对应信息作答即可。 45．定位原文第二段“I can sell this and buy that new toy car now!”Leo thought.可知，利奥最开始的计划是把手表卖掉，用卖表的钱买新的玩具汽车。 46．结合上下文情节，利奥准备带着手表回家时突然停下，后续选择了归还手表，说明父亲的话核心是教导他要诚实、不能占有不属于自己的物品。符合该主旨的表达均可，答案不唯一。 47．定位原文老人的回答“This watch is a gift from my father.It has been with me for fifty years.”可知，这块手表是老人的父亲送给他的礼物，已经陪伴了他五十年，承载着珍贵的回忆，因此十分重要。 48．定位原文最后一段“Leo went home without a new toy,but he felt a warm glow inside.”可知，利奥虽然没有得到新玩具，但是内心涌起一股暖意，感到充实又满足。 49．标题中的“金子”指代诚实、善良的美好品德。它比金表更重要，因为美好的品德能带来真正长久的快乐，是比物质财富更珍贵的东西。表述贴合文章主旨、词数符合要求即可，答案不唯一。 Ⅵ. Writing (作文) (本大题共1题，共20分) 50．Your school did a survey to find out how much water is used for each activity in a typical household. Read the chart below and write a passage entitled “Using water at home properly” at least 60 words to tell the results of the survey and give your suggestions. 你们学校做了一次有关家庭用水情况的调查，下表是家庭各项活动的用水比例数，请以“Using water at home properly”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，选择1-2方面简要介绍调查情况，并给出至少2条具体的节水建议，标点符号不占格。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文 Using water at home properly     Recently, our school did a survey to find out how much water is used in a typical household. According to the chart, we can see that flushing toilets and taking showers take up the largest part of daily water usage.     Water is very important to us, so we must use it properly. Here are some suggestions for saving water. First, we should take shorter showers instead of taking a bath. Second, remember to turn off the tap when we brush our teeth. Third, we can reuse water in our daily life. For example, we can use the water for washing vegetables to water the plants.     If everyone makes a small change, we can save a lot of water. 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：说明文 明确要点：介绍家庭用水调查结果，给出至少两条节水建议 确定人称：第一人称复数 (we) 注意事项：标题为Using water at home properly；词数不少于60词；选取1-2个方面介绍调查；至少2条节水建议；不出现真实个人信息 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：介绍学校的家庭用水调查，根据图表说明主要用水项目 主体段：点明水资源重要性，列出多条家庭节水建议 结尾段：发出呼吁，总结节水的意义 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：介绍调查结果 句子：Recently, our school did a survey to find out how much water is used in a typical household./Our school recently carried out a survey about family water use. 句子：According to the chart, we can see that flushing toilets and taking showers take up the largest part of daily water usage./From the chart, flushing toilets and showers use most of the daily water at home. 要点二：提出节水建议 句子：Water is very important to us, so we must use it properly./Water is important for everyone, so we should save water at home. 句子：First, we should take shorter showers instead of taking a bath./First, we can have shorter showers rather than take baths. 句子：Second, remember to turn off the tap when we brush our teeth./Second, we ought to close the tap while brushing teeth. 句子：Third, we can reuse water in our daily life./Third, it is a good idea to reuse water in daily life. 句子：For example, we can use the water for washing vegetables to water the plants./For example, we may use vegetable-washing water to water plants. 要点三：结尾呼吁 句子：If everyone makes a small change, we can save a lot of water./Small changes from everyone will help us save plenty of water. 试卷第1页（共3页） 试卷第1页（共3页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年八年级上学期期中考试模拟卷 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ Part 1 Grammar and Vocabulary （ 语法和词汇） Ⅱ. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）(本大题共10题，每题1分，共10分） In the desert, water is more precious than gold. The people who live there have learned to value every single drop. They have developed many clever ways 1 water and use it wisely. For example, they collect rainwater 2 special containers. They also dig deep wells to reach underground water. Some desert plants can survive 3 very little water. These plants have long roots that go deep into the ground 4 find water. Animals in the desert have also adapted (适应) to the dry conditions. They can go for days 5 drinking water. But life in the desert is becoming even 6 because of climate change. The weather is getting hotter and drier. This means there is even less water for the people, plants and animals 7 there. Many people have to leave their homes and move to other places 8 they can find water. This is a very serious problem. Scientists are working hard 9 solutions. They are trying to find ways to bring water to the desert. They are also trying to find plants that can grow with very little water. I hope that one day, these problems 10 solved. 1．A．save B．to save C．saving 2．A．in B．with C．on 3．A．in B．with C．on 4．A．so that B．in order to C．such that 5．A．with B．without C．for 6．A．hard B．harder C．hardest 7．A．live B．to live C．living 8．A．where B．which C．when 9．A．find B．to find C．finding 10．A．will be B．are C．were Ⅲ. Choose the proper words in the boxes to complete the following passages. Each word or phrase can be used only once(选择最恰当的选项填入空格，每个选项只能使用一次)(本大题共8题，每题1分，共8分) (A) A．directly    B．link    C． lead    D．inside    E. work Alyssa Tyrone, Creative Manager—Connected to everything and everyone I think we will definitely have an electronic device 11 our body which will connect us to everything around us. We will be connected to the machines in our homes and places of 12 like our cookers and calculators. We will also 13 straight to the Internet. In this way, we can find information just by thinking about it. And, of course, we will also be much closer to each other. It will be possible to share our thoughts and feelings with each other 14 when we’re in different parts of the world. This will make the world feel much warmer, helping us understand our friends and family better than ever before. (B) A．reports  B．imagine  C． private  D．including  E. positive Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a big part of our lives. It is a new technology that can do many things and is changing how we live. Some people have a 15 view of AI, but others worry that AI is becoming too clever. More than one thousand technology experts, 16 Elon Musk, signed a letter asking the world to slow down the development of very advanced AI. They think it could be dangerous for people and society. Some 17 say AI might take many jobs in the future, but it could also create new jobs. AI tools like ChatGPT can help students do homework, and machines can learn new things by themselves. Other people feel hopeful. They 18 AI helping us solve big problems. Bill Gates says governments should work with companies to make AI safe. If we use it wisely, AI will probably help make our future better. Ⅳ. Complete the dialogue (补全对话) (本大题共5题，每题2分，共10分) Situation: A reporter from the school newspaper is interviewing Professor Lin after his video about curiosity became popular among teenagers. Reporter: Welcome to Youth & Mind. Today, I’m talking with Professor Lin. Professor Lin, your video about curiosity has become very popular among teenagers. Prof. Lin: Thank you. I hope more students can understand the importance of curiosity. Reporter: Could you tell us 19 ? (用宾语从句完成提问) Prof. Lin: My interest in curiosity came from my own teenage experience. I used to wonder about everything around me. Reporter: That’s really interesting. Many people talk about curiosity these days. 20 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: What makes curiosity special is that it encourages us to explore the unknown and think actively. Reporter: Based on my observation, some students lose curiosity as they study harder. 21 (用一般疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: Yes. I believe too much schoolwork may make some students lose their curiosity. Reporter: It’s a serious problem. 22 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: We can keep curiosity by observing life carefully. Never be afraid to ask more questions. Reporter: 23 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: It helps students learn actively and creates chances for new discoveries. Reporter: 24 (用特殊疑问句提问) Prof. Lin: They can get more information by joining my online sharing meeting next Friday. Part 2 Reading and Writing (读写) Ⅴ. Reading comprehension (阅读理解) A. Read the passages and complete the task (根据以下内容完成任务) (每题2分，共10分) 下面材料A～F共六段文字分别介绍了诺贝尔奖获得者的成就，请你根据Anna、Peter、Doris、Simon和Julie的个人情况，为他们配对想深入了解的科学家。 25 Anna loves stories that explore human courage in hard times and hopes to write inspiring books. 26 Peter wants to study the human body and work on treating diseases to help sick people live better lives. 27 Doris likes solving problems with numbers and wants to understand how people make smart choices in economics. 28 Simon enjoys learning about the hidden rules of nature and wants to discover new secrets of the universe. 29 Julie loves doing experiments with chemicals and discovering new things that can improve science and medicine. A．Yang Zhenning won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. He studied tiny particles inside atoms and showed that nature does not always follow the same rules on both sides. B．Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911, after sharing the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. She discovered polonium and radium, and her work on radioactivity helped modern science and medicine. C． Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2025. Their findings explain how the body avoids attacking itself and help doctors treat immune and allergy diseases. D．László Krasznahorkai won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2025. His books describe people’s inner struggles and hopes, using powerful language to explore deep human feelings and the meaning of life. E. Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She spoke up for girls’ right to go to school and continues to work for education and equality around the world. F. John Nash won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994. His ideas about game theory explain how people make smart choices when they compete or work together in daily life. B. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案) (每题2分，共10分) A Curious Boy’s Discovery Tom was a very curious boy. He loved to explore the woods near his home. One day, while walking in the woods, he noticed some strange-looking plants. They had big, colorful leaves and small, shiny fruits. Tom was very curious about these plants. He had never seen anything like them before. He picked one of the fruits and examined it carefully. It smelled sweet, but he was not sure if it was safe to eat. He decided to take some of the plants home to show his father. His father was a botanist, and Tom thought he could tell him what the plants were. When Tom showed the plants to his father, his father was very excited. He told Tom that these were rare plants that were not commonly found in that area. His father explained that the plants were important for the ecosystem. They provided food and shelter for many small animals. He also told Tom that it was important to protect these plants and not to pick them without permission. Tom learned a lot from this experience. He realized that his curiosity had led him to discover something new and important. He also understood the importance of protecting nature. 30．Where did Tom find the strange-looking plants? A．In his garden. B．In the park. C．In the woods near his home. D．At school. 31．What did Tom do with the strange-looking plants? A．He ate the fruits. B．He left them in the woods. C．He took some home to show his father. D．He planted them in his backyard. 32．What was Tom’s father’s job? A．A doctor. B．A teacher. C．A botanist. D．A farmer. 33．Why were the plants important? A．They were very beautiful. B．They were rare and important for the ecosystem. C．They could be used to make medicine. D．They could be sold for a lot of money. 34．What did Tom learn from this experience? A．To be more careful when exploring. B．That curiosity can lead to new discoveries and the importance of protecting nature. C．That he should not pick plants without permission. D．All of the above. C. Choose the best answer to complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (每题2分，共20分) A More Connected Classroom Digital learning can connect students with lessons, teachers and classmates. In one rural school, a new online class was introduced to give students more learning choices. Before the first lesson, the teacher asked everyone to 35 the learning app and test the headset. During class, she used short videos to 36 a difficult idea and invited students to share questions in the chat. The project soon showed an important 37 : students could learn from a guest teacher who lived far away. Still, the first week was not easy. One student could not join because his family had 38 mobile data. Another kept losing the lesson because the signal was weak. Instead of giving up, the teacher 39 the lesson and sent a recording later. She also reminded students to take 40 breaks and to ask for help when a problem appeared. In the end, the class worked well because the school provided both digital tools and human 41 . Students learned that technology is useful, but it cannot 42 careful planning or 43 choices. 35．A．complain B．update C．recognise D．warn 36．A．freeze B．wear C．explain D．store 37．A．direction B．advantage C．attitude D．complaint 38．A．taken in B．kept an eye on C．referred to D．run out of 39．A．complained B．recognised C．repeated D．warned 40．A．private B．regular C．technical D．digital 41．A．population B．payment C．direction D．support 42．A．influence B．replace C．recognise D．offer 43．A．wise B．private C．technical D．convenient D. Read the passage and complete the tasks (根据短文内容完成任务)(每题2分；最后小题题6分；共16分) The “Gold” in the Heart Ten-year-old Leo was playing in the park near his house one sunny afternoon. While he was running on the grass, he saw something shining under a bench. He walked over and picked it up. It was a beautiful gold watch. Leo looked around quickly. The park was very quiet, and there were no other people nearby. “I can sell this and buy that new toy car now!” Leo thought. He put the watch in his pocket and started to walk home. But after a few steps, he stopped. He remembered his father’s words: ________. Leo imagined the person who lost the watch. They might be very sad. He decided to stay. He sat on the bench and waited for an hour. Finally, an old man came back, looking at the ground anxiously. “Excuse me, sir. Are you looking for this?” Leo asked, holding out the watch. The old man’s eyes lit up. “Yes! This watch is a gift from my father. It has been with me for fifty years. Thank you, young man!” Leo went home without a new toy, but he felt a warm glow inside. He realized that the “gold” in his heart brought much more happiness than any toy car could. Task 1: Answer the questions 44．What did Leo find under the bench in the park? 45．What was Leo’s first plan after finding the watch? 46．Fill in the blank and complete Leo’s father’s words: ________ He remembered his father’s words: 47．Why was the gold watch so important to the old man? 48．How did Leo feel after he returned the watch? Task 2: Think and write 49．What does the word “gold” in the title “The Gold in the Heart” mean? Do you think it is more important than the gold watch Leo found? Why? (20-30 words) Ⅵ. Writing (作文) (本大题共1题，共20分) 50．Your school did a survey to find out how much water is used for each activity in a typical household. Read the chart below and write a passage entitled “Using water at home properly” at least 60 words to tell the results of the survey and give your suggestions. 你们学校做了一次有关家庭用水情况的调查，下表是家庭各项活动的用水比例数，请以“Using water at home properly”为题，写一篇不少于60个词的短文，选择1-2方面简要介绍调查情况，并给出至少2条具体的节水建议，标点符号不占格。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页（共3页） 试卷第1页（共3页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $