广东茂名市电白区2026-2027学年度第一学期八年级英语质检练习二

2026-2027学年度第一学期 八年级英语质检练习二（期中） （范围：Unit 1-Unit 3 满分：90分 时间：70分钟） 一、语法选择（本题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求，从每题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 Alexander Graham Bell was a great inventor. He was born in Scotland in 1847. His family enjoyed 1 sounds and words, and this interest later helped him invent things. At that time, people could only connect by writing letters or speaking face to face. Bell wanted to invent a machine to send sounds so that people could talk to each other 2 . Bell tried many times with 3 friend, Watson. One day, 4 he was working in his lab, Bell saw acid (酸) on his clothes. He used a machine and shouted to Watson, “Mr Watson, come here! I need you!” To his 5 , the sound travelled through the machine to Watson’s ear. Watson heard the message clearly (清晰地) and came. Bell 6 improving his invention. He decided 7 the machine ready for everyday use. However, many people doubted his idea. Later, Bell showed 8 invention at a big fair. People were shocked when they heard voices coming from a machine. Today, people think the telephone is one of 9 inventions in history. To achieve success, we must keep 10 even when others doubt us. 1. A. studying B. to study C. study 2. A. easy B. easily C. easiest 3. A. he B. him C. his 4. A. when B. because C. but 5. A. surprised B. surprise C. surprising 6. A. has kept B. keeps C. kept 7. A. to make B. making C. make 8. A. a B. an C. the 9. A. great B. greater C. the greatest 10. A. try B. trying C. to try 二、完形填空（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分） 通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 Cassandra was born with a birthmark. Although her parents 11 her very much, little Cassandra was not happy, because some of her schoolmates always laughed at her. Cassandra hated her large birthmark. When she was 13 years old, she 12 to do something to change her life. She asked a doctor to remove (移除) the birthmark. But the doctor told her there would be a scar (疤痕). 13 , she didn’t want a scar, so Cassandra had to keep it. Later, Cassandra learned dancing in Los Angeles. In 2014, she started working as a dancer after leaving 14 . Through her hard work, she became a(n) 15 dancer. A lot of people go to see her shows. And she sometimes 16 on some TV shows. Now, when people ask her about the birthmark, Cassandra doesn’t 17 talking about it. She has accepted it as a part of her 18 . She knows that a birthmark can’t stop her from being a better person. She will 19 remove it. She wants more people to know her stories. She also wants people to 20 themselves for who they are. “The world would be a boring place if everyone looked the same,” Cassandra says. “So, just love and accept yourself.” 11. A. cared about B. gave up C. thought of D. believed in 12. A. stopped B. decided C. learned D. remembered 13. A. However B. Finally C. Therefore D. Instead 14. A. hospital B. school C. family D. hotel 15. A. wise B. normal C. creative D. excellent 16. A. wins B. develops C. appears D. practises 17. A. keep B. forget C. mind D. enjoy 18. A. eyes B. body C. heart D. head 19. A. never B. ever C. only D. always 20. A. love B. change C. choose D. help 三、阅读理解（本大题有15小题，每小题2分，共30分） 阅读A、B两篇短文、从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 A Technologies Making School Life “SMART” E-books In the future, students may only bring e-books to school. In fact, some schools are already doing this. E-books can store notes and students feel relaxed with lighter schoolbags. E-skates With a pair of e-skates, you can walk to school faster! E-skates can be tied to your shoes easily. And there are four speed settings you can choose from. Robot teachers There are robot teachers in the schools in some cities. These robots can help students with their studies. They can also help them solve problems. Flying aids If students get hurt and need help at schools, drones (无人机) can be of great use. They can offer help faster than people and they can also carry medicine or clothes. 21. How many technologies are mentioned in the passage? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 22. How do students feel with lighter schoolbags? A. Worried. B. Relaxed. C. Bored. D. Surprised. 23. Who can help students with their studies according to the passage? A. The robot teachers. B. The parents. C. The workers. D. The friends. 24. Which is the best choice if you want to walk to school faster? A. The flying aid. B. The e-book. C. The e-skate. D. The schoolbag. 25. Where does the passage probably come from? A. A travel magazine. B. A movie magazine. C. A technology magazine. D. A music magazine. B Can you believe students from high school built a real rocket? Not a toy, a rocket that flew more than 10,000 meters! The student is Wang Yuning, the teen (青少年) who made it happen. Wang Yuning became interested in space at an early age. Watching the Shenzhou IX launch (发射) excited him about rockets. He then borrowed space books from the library. In high school, with the help of teachers, ▲ . “My friends and I drew rockets on paper together and dreamed of making a real rocket.” Wang said. His dream began to come true in June 2024. Wang served as the chief (首席的) designer of the “Feiyan-1” sounding rocket. Teenagers from different cities worked as a team. First, they visited a Beijing space science centre to learn rocket knowledge. Back at school, they spent free time on the project. Like real scientists, they designed, tested, produced parts, put the rocket together and checked it carefully. On May 27, 2025, their hard work paid off. In Lenghu, Qinghai, they watched “Feiyan-1” lift off successfully and cheered. It reached 10,555.7 meters high. With four main parts, it collected valuable weather data. “Seeing it flying is my happiest moment,” Wang said happily. Wang and his teammates tell us love and hard work can help us achieve great things. Age does not stop our dreams. What we need is passion and efforts. So go ahead! We can reach for the stars! 26. What sentence can be put in ▲ in the second paragraph? A. he collected some important space information. B. he made a real rocket and let it fly into the sky. C. he went to a space centre in Beijing to learn how rockets work. D. he started a space club to share his interests with others. 27. What did Wang Yuning and his teammates do first to build “Feiyan-1”? A. They collected weather information for the rocket. B. They went to a Beijing space science centre to learn about rockets. C. They put together the rocket parts they made. D. They started a space club to share knowledge about rockets. 28. What does the phrase paid off probably mean in the fourth paragraph? A. Led to problems. B. Cost much money. C. Took a lot of time. D. Brought good results. 29. What can we know about the “Feiyan-1” rocket? A. It is a toy rocket made by high school students. B. It was designed by Wang Yuning alone. C. It flew to a height of over 10,000 meters. D. It was launched in Shenzhen in 2024. 30. What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A. High school students should all join space clubs. B. The “Feiyan-1” rocket is important for weather research. C. Wang Yuning is the youngest rocket designer in China. D. With love and hard work, we can make our dreams come true. C 配对阅读。左栏是5位学生的情况，右栏是一些能给人鼓励的谚语警句。请为每个学生选择合适的谚语，选项中有两项为多余项。 31. John needs to hand in a book report soon. He tells himself to start now, but he continues to play video games. He believes he has a lot of time and can do it tomorrow. 32. Lily and her friend are in a math competition. There are three tests. After the first test, Lily gets a higher score and can’t help being proud of herself. 33. In an English class, the teacher has just explained a grammar rule. Leo doesn’t understand it, but he is too embarrassed (尴尬的) to raise his hand and ask. He is afraid of being laughed at by others. 34. Monica is trying to learn how to write in English. She knows many words and grammar rules, but she still can’t start writing. She always says she needs to learn more first. 35. Betty is weak in physics and wants to change that. After thinking for a long time, she finally decides to make a change, but she worries it’s too late. A. Knowledge starts with practice. Real understanding and skill come from actually doing something, not just from reading, studying, or thinking about it. B. He who laughs last laughs best. Someone might seem to be winning or doing well at the beginning, but the person who succeeds in the end is the one who is truly successful. C. Every little helps. Even a small action can be helpful and can make a difference. D. Easier said than done. Something sounds simple or good in theory, but it is actually very difficult to do in reality. E. Better late than never. It is better for someone to do something or arrive late than to not do it or arrive at all. F. A man becomes learned by asking questions. Learning and wisdom come from being curious and not being afraid to ask questions when you don’t know something. G. Don’t put off till tomorrow what should be done today. If you have a task to do, it’s better to do it now rather than waiting until later. 四、短文填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。 argue but trust parents they think with silent four best hardly if Many teenagers don’t get along well with their parents and they don’t know what to do. 36 you face such a problem, what I’m saying now might be helpful to you. Have you ever 37 of talking to your parents to find out why you don’t get along well with each other? When I was a teenager, I didn’t get on well 38 my parents either. We sometimes argued with each other. I am sorry that I had such an experience. Now I’m a mother of 39 girls. Of course, we have different opinions, but I encourage 40 to communicate with me openly and honestly. Up to now, they have trusted me and come to me for anything. As a result, we get along very well. 41 with your parents will certainly make them angry and you won’t feel good. Also, remember that the most important thing is to solve problems and silence will only make the situation worse. Just be calm. Remember that your 42 love you. Sometimes they do something that you can 43 understand. For example, you may want to be an artist in the future, 44 your parents want you to do something else. If so, try to think in their shoes. Life is too short and the family is important. Try your 45 to get along well with your parents. 五、读写综合（本大题分为A、B两部分，共25分） A．回答问题（本题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分） 请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题，并将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。 Many people have their own hobbies. They may like singing, dancing or playing sports. But Xu Ruiyang, a girl from Kunming, Yunnan, is different. Studying is her only hobby. At the age of 2, Xu was badly ill and in the end could only move her hands and head. Life became hard for her. However, her parents didn’t give up. They started teaching her living and learning skills. When Xu started learning to write, everything was a challenge. Sometimes, she couldn’t even hold a pen. But after practising many times, she finally learned more than 1,000 Chinese characters (文字) before going to primary school. Although there was much pain because of her disease, Xu was never afraid. “When I read a book or do my homework, the pain is gone,” she said. Xu’s parents have helped her a lot. When she felt sad and wanted to stop trying, they gave her a big warm hug and encouraged her, telling her she was doing a good job. In order to let her enjoy the beauty of the world, they took her to travel across China, as well as to more than 20 countries all over the world. During these trips, Xu formed friendships with many warm-hearted people and got hope for life. “Life is short and problems are always there. I’ll make good use of my time and be a happy and useful person,” Xu said. 46. Where does Xu Ruiyang come from? 47. Who taught Xu living and learning skills? 48. How many Chinese characters has Xu learned before being a primary student? 49. Why did Xu’s parents take her to travel? 50. What kind of person does Xu want to be? B．书面表达（本题15分）。 51．在成长的道路上，每个人都会遇到各种各样的挑战，因此我们需要努力改变以提升自我。 假如你是李华，你校英语广播站正在开展主题为“The Changes Made Me Better”的征文活动。请参考提示信息，写一篇短文向英语广播站投稿。 要求：（1）书写规范，字迹工整，条理清晰； （2）包括全部提示内容，可适当发挥； （3）词数80左右，标题已给出，不计入总词数。 The Changes Made Me Better 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年度第一学期 八年级英语质检练习二（期中）参考答案 一、1-5 ABCAB 6-10 CACCB 二、11-15 ABABD 16-20 CCBAA 三、21-25 DBACC 26-30 DBDCD 31-35 GBFAE 四、短文填空 36. If 37. thought 38. with 39. four 40. them 41. Arguing 42. parents 43. hardly 44. but 45. best 五、A．回答问题 46. Kunming, Yunnan. 47. Her parents. 48. More than 1,000. 49. In order to let her enjoy the beauty of the world. 50. A happy and useful person. B．书面表达 51．例文 The Changes Made Me Better I have changed a lot in the past few years. I am taller and stronger than before. I used to be shy, but now I am more outgoing and confident. I also have taken up reading as my new hobby. The biggest change is my personality. My English teacher helped me a lot. She encouraged me to speak in class and take part in activities. With her help, I have learned to be brave. I hope to keep improving myself. I will work hard and never give up. I believe I can become a better person. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $