山东淄博市临淄区2026-2027学年八年级上学期11月阶段学情自测英语试题

2026-2027学年度第一学期期中考试

初三英语试题

本试卷共8页。满分90分。考试时长100分钟。

第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Do you say “Yes” when you shouldn’t, or fail to say “No” when you should? Actually, we’ve all done it. Some of us even do it all the time. After working with saying “No” for many years, Zoe Clements created The NEEDS Method — a 5-Step process for saying “No”. Why call it The NEEDS Method? Well, when someone makes a request (请求), we decide to say “Yes” or “No” by considering our own needs. Let’s walk through each step and learn how to say “No”!
Needs Step 1 Find out what needs might be influenced by the request. ●Safety ●Health ●Money ●Relationships ●…	Evaluate Step 2 Evaluate (评估) the needs. Make a decision by thinking about how the request will help or hurt.	Express Step 3 Express your needs! Saying “No” is an art. Explain why you made the decision. Clear is kind.	Defy Step 4 Stop the voices in your head that say “You should be sorry.” You’re not doing anything wrong! Remember your needs matter!	Stick Step 5 Stick to your “No”. No matter how hard others try to change your mind, hold on to your “No”!

1. Why is the method called “The NEEDS Method”?

A. Its creator is named Needs.

B. It focuses on our own needs.

C. It balances everyone’s needs.

2. According to Step 3, you should ________.

A. hide your feelings

B. explain your reasons clearly

C. let others guess your needs

3. The main purpose of the text is to ________.

A. show how to say “No” to others

B. test what decisions are important

C. learn how to make a request

B

In many schools in the UK, students have the chance to learn woodwork, metalwork and cooking in their design and technology lessons. These classes are very popular because students can be creative and make things with their hands.

Lucy, a 14-year-old student from London, loves her design and technology class. “Last term, we made a wooden birdhouse. We had to draw a design first, then cut the wood and put all the pieces together. I painted mine blue and put it in my garden. A bird even came to live in it!” she said with a big smile.

Jack, another student, likes the cooking part of the class. “We learn how to cook healthy meals. Last week, I made a chicken salad all by myself. My parents were very surprised and proud of me. Now I can cook dinner for my family on weekends.”

These hands-on classes not only teach practical skills but also help students become more confident. Teachers say that when students see their finished projects, they feel a sense of achievement. Also, students learn to solve problems when things don’t go as planned.

However, some parents worry about safety. Schools have strict safety rules. Students must wear goggles (护目镜) and gloves when using tools. There is always a teacher nearby to give help.

4. What did Lucy make in her design and technology class last term?

A. A wooden birdhouse. B. A chicken salad. C. A metal box.

5. How did Jack’s parents feel when he cooked for them?

A. Angry and worried. B. Surprised and proud. C. Excited and nervous.

6. Why do schools have strict safety rules?

A. To protect students from getting hurt.

B. To make the classes more difficult.

C. To encourage students to work harder.

7. What can we infer (推断) from the passage?

A. All students in the UK love design and technology classes.

B. Cooking is more popular than woodwork in the UK schools.

C. Students learn practical skills and solve problems in these classes.

C

Teenage life is full of changes and challenges. Many teenagers face common problems in their daily life, such as study pressure, bad relationships with friends and sudden changes of mood (心情). These problems may make teenagers upset or worried, but they are normal during the growing process. The most important thing is to solve

them in proper ways instead of running away from them.

First, many teenagers feel stressed about their studies. With more subjects and heavier homework, some students worry about falling behind their classmates. To deal with this problem, teenagers should make reasonable study plans. They should arrange (安排) time properly for study and rest, and never stay up late. Besides, asking teachers and classmates for help is also a good choice. When we meet difficult problems, we should not feel shy to ask for advice.

Second, interpersonal (人际的) problems also trouble many teenagers. Sometimes they may fall out with their friends or feel lonely at school. In fact, good communication is the key to solving these problems. When we have disagreements with others, we should listen to others’ opinions patiently and express our thoughts politely. We should also learn to understand and respect others.

Third, mood changes are common for teenagers. Teenagers may feel happy one minute and sad the next. This is because their bodies and minds are developing fast. When you feel upset, you can do some sports, listen to music or talk to your parents. These ways can help you relax and keep a positive mind. It is also helpful to keep a diary and write down your true feelings.

Growing up is not always easy. But if we face problems bravely and solve them wisely, we will become better versions of ourselves.

8. What is the right way to deal with study pressure?

A. Never ask others for help. B. Make proper study plans. C. Give up difficult subjects.

9. What is the key to solving interpersonal problems?

A. Good communication. B. Keeping silent. C. Changing friends often.

10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with mood changes?

A. Keeping a diary. B. Listening to music. C. Staying up late.

11. What is the best title for the passage?

A. How to Become a Popular Student

B. Common Teenage Problems and Solutions (解决办法)

C. The Importance of Positive Moods

D

Have you ever wondered what kind of person you are? These days, a fun personality test called SBTI has become popular among teenagers. As a matter of fact, many such personality tests have appeared lately, like MBTI. Can these interesting personality tests really help us? Perhaps they can. Here are the benefits of these tests.

Understand others better.

After taking personality tests and knowing the results, we can understand why people act differently in the same situation. This is important because we all have different ways of seeing the world. No personality type is “better” than another. Instead, our differences make us special, and everyone’s special ideas can make our life more colourful.

Know our likes and dislikes.

Maybe we’ve always hated talking on the phone, but never knew why. With the help of such tests, we can learn more about ourselves.

By showing our personality traits (特征), they help us see whether we are outgoing or quiet, and whether we prefer to think deeply or easily follow our feelings. This helps us understand why we love some things and hate