山东济宁市任城区十三中 2026-2027学年上学期八年级第一次阶段性学情调研(英语)

济宁十三中初三年级阶段性学情调研(英语)

第Ⅰ卷(共30分)

一、阅读理解(每小题2分，共计30分)

A

Leo is a person who loves painting. but an accident made his finger joints(关节) hurt.. The doctor told him that if he continued to paint, it might cause more pain to his fingers, so he had to give up this hobby.

Leo was really/ upset, but his friend Mike encouraged him to try something new and find a new hobby.“But I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm losing a part of myself,” Leo sighed(叹气).“You could try skating. I think it's a good way to express yourself, too,” Mike suggested.Leo thought about it and decided to give it a try. He started practicing skating. Although it was difficult at first, he soon got the hang of it.

A few months later, Leo entered a skating competition. He stood nervously on the track(滑道). But as he began to skate, he felt completely immersed (沉浸) in the world of skating.He felt like a free bird. At the end of the competition, Leo won the first place. He felt very proud and satisfied. He realized that he could express himself in different ways, not just limited to drawing.

Although Leo could no longer paint, he found a new hobby and became successful in this new field. Leo's experience has taught us that there will always be surprises and challenges in life, but as long as we keep a positive attitude and are brave enough, we will overcome the difficulties and find new opportunities and possibilities.

(      )1. Why did Leo have to give up his hobby of painting?

A. Because his finger joints were hurt in an accident.

B. Because he wanted to try something new.

C. Because he lost interest in painting.

D. His doctor asked him to give up all hobbies.

(      )2. What does the underlined phrase“got the hang of it” mean?

 

A. learned how to do it well B. gave it up quickly

C. lost confidence in it D. met lots of trouble

)3. How did Leo's feelings change in the story?

A. Sad→angry→proud. B. Worried→sad→hopeful.

C. Upset→nervous→proud D. Upset→hopeful→proud

(      )4. What did Leo realize after winning the skating competition?

A. Skating is much more interesting than painting.

B. He could show himself through different hobbies.

C. He would never go back to painting again.

D. Winning competitions is the most important thing.

(      )5. What can we learn from Leo's story?

A. We should never change our hobbies.

B. Painting is more important than skating.

C. Keep positive and we may find new chances when facing difficulties.

D. Only one hobby can help us express ourselves.

B

Everyone has a growing-up journey. Mine is full of changes, challenges and happiness. Iused to be a little boy who was afraid of everything. I depended on my parents for food, clothes and even study. I was too shy to make friends and always stayed alone. I thought growing up was a terrible thing, because it meant I had to take more responsibility(责任).

When I was 13 years old, my parents sent me to a boarding school. At first, I was very sad and lonely. I couldn't take care of myself. I didn't know how to wash my clothes or make my bed. I even cried every night. But my teacher and roommates helped me a lot. They taught me how to do housework and encouraged me to make friends.

With their help, I slowly changed. I learned to take care of myself and became more independent. I made many good friends and started to enjoy my school life. I also developed a good habit of studying hard. I realized that growing up is not terrible. It is a process of learning

 

and changing. It means being independent, responsible and brave.

Last year, I took part in a speech competition. I was very nervous, but I tried my best.Although I didn't win the first prize, I became more confident. This experience taught me that growing up means facing challenges bravely and never giving up.

Now I am 14 years old. I am no longer the little boy who was afraid of everything. I am independent, responsible and brave. I know that my growing-up journey is still going on. I will keep working hard and face every challenge with a smile. I believe that I will grow into a better person.

(      )6. What was the writer like when he was young?

A. Outgoing and brave. B. Funny and friendly.

C. Shy and independent. D. Shy and dependent.

(      )7. Why did the writer think growing up was terrible at first?

A. Because he had to leave his parents. B. Because he had to take more responsibility.

C. Because he couldn't make friends. D. Because he had to do housework.

(      )8. What changed the writer a lot?

A. Going to a boarding school. B. Winning a speech competition.

C. His parents' love. D. His friends' laughter.

(      )9. What did the writer learn from the speech competition?

A. Growing up means giving up easily.

B. He is not good at giving speeches.

C. Winning is the most important thing.

D. Growing up means facing challenges bravely.

(      )10. What's the main idea of the passage?

A. The writer's boarding school life.

B. The importance of making friends.

C. The writer's growing-up journey and changes.

D. The writer's speech competition experience.