Units 1～4 期中模拟练习题2026-2027学年沪教版英语八年级上册

八年级 上Units 1~4 期中模拟练习题

一、语言知识运用（共两节，满分25分）

第一节 语法选择（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1～10各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。

Wen Roujia, a young Chinese inventor, grew up by the sea in Qingdao. She often saw big ships pollute the air and __1__ worried about the smoke and bad smells. She learnt that ships produce a lot of CO2 that goes into the air __2__ she studied at university. Then she decided to create a carbon capture system (碳捕捉系统) for ships. “Ships produce about 3% of global CO2 emissions. There are lots of chances for us to stop ships from __3__ CO2,” she said.

However, __4__ people doubted whether the system could work on ships. "This technology has not succeeded in the past 20 years!” Wen’s teacher said. Wen wanted to make a difference, so she visited shipbuilding factories to look __5__ the right materials to capture CO2.

During her search, Wen met Alisha Fredriksson. Together, they set up __6__ company called Seabound. They’re two pioneers in the fight against pollution at sea. After many tests and some failures, they successfully created a system that captures CO2 and turns CO2 into solid (固体的) form. This makes it much __7__ for people to store (贮存) CO2. Their innovation (创新) __8__ help shipowners cut down on air pollution.

In celebration of their work, Wen and her partner Alisha have been named among the top 10 inventors of a prize which celebrates young people who are working for a better future. They encourage __9__ to think creatively and spread ideas that help our planet.

__10__ amazing they are!

(        ) 1. A. feel   B. feels    C. felt     D. is feeling

(        ) 2. A. when   B. although    C. if     D. because

(        ) 3. A. produce   B. to produce    C. producing    D. produced

(        ) 4. A. some   B. any     C. much    D. a little

(        ) 5. A. at    B. for     C. like     D. after

(        ) 6. A. a    B. an     C. the     D. /

(        ) 7. A. easy   B. easier    C. easiest    D. easily

(        ) 8. A. must   B. need    C. should    D. can

(        ) 9. A. other   B. the other    C. another    D. others

(        ) 10. A. What   B. What an    C. How    D. How an

 

第二节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11~20各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Tim Berners-Lee may not be the most famous inventor in the world. However, his __11__ has greatly changed our lives. He was born in London, England in 1955. At the age of 21, he made his first computer from an old television.

Tim started working on early computers. At that time, they were much __12__ than now — some were even the size of cars. He worked in England and later in Switzerland. Tim showed much __13__ in two things: computers and the way the human brain works. He __14__ how the brain could connect so many facts so quickly. Every day, he had to work with people all over the world, and they shared a lot of information about computers. However, managing (处理) all this information was __15__. He found himself answering the same questions over and over again, which took up a lot of time. Tim also had a tendency to forget things __16__. He began to think: Could a computer work like a brain? Could it “talk” to other computers?

The Internet already existed (存在), but it was hard to __17__. In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web (WWW) all by himself. After that, when people wanted to share information with others, they used the World Wide Web. The Internet __18__ quickly as a result.

Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think he did anything __19__. He said that he just used existing __20__ in a new way and that all he did was to put people’s ideas together.

(        ) 11. A. notebook    B. invention    C. challenge    D. confidence

(        ) 12. A. bigger    B. newer    C. better    D. shorter

(        ) 13. A. trouble    B. interest    C. order    D. budget

(        ) 14. A. believed    B. attracted    C. shouted    D. wondered

(        ) 15. A. talented    B. basic    C. harmful    D. difficult

(        ) 16. A. loudly    B. hardly    C. easily    D. lightly

(        ) 17. A. notice    B. use     C. feel     D. touch

(        ) 18. A. grew    B. counted    C. dropped    D. prepared

(        ) 19. A. special    B. lucky    C. negative    D. simple

(        ) 20. A. suggestion   B. experience    C. technology    D. determination

 

二、阅读（共两节）

第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从21~35各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。

(A)

Looking for a smartwatch to match your lifestyle? Check out these four popular models. Whether you love sports, want to keep healthy or just need to stay connected, there’s a watch for you! Each offers unique features to fit different needs and budgets.

 

Additional notes:

•. Only PowerWatch Z supports GPS.

•. All models support step counting and sleep recording.

•. No matter which one you choose, each smartwatch adds practical value to your daily routine. Make the smart choice today and find the perfect wearable for you!

(        ) 21. Which watch might be the best for someone who often goes swimming?

A. FitTime 3.  B. HealthPro X.  C. Style Q Lite.  D. PowerWatch Z.

(        ) 22. How much should you pay if you buy a Style Q Lite?

A. ¥999.  B. ¥1,099.  C. ¥1,199.  D. ¥1,299.

(        ) 23. Which of the following is only available on PowerWatch Z?

A. Sleep recording. B. Music playing. C. Step counting. D. GPS finding.

(        ) 24. Which watch fits you best if you hate charging often?

A. FitTime 3.  B. HealthPro X.  C. Style Q Lite.  D. PowerWatch Z.

(        ) 25. What do the four models have in common?

A. They can work well underwater.  

B. They can take the body temperature.

C. They can be used for over a day on a full charge. 

D. They can check health, including heart rate and sleep.

(B)

The number 8 holds a special place in modern Chinese culture, widely regarded as the luckiest number because of its connections with wealth and good luck. People’s interests in this number can be seen in many parts of Chinese culture. In Taoist culture, “8” is connected with wholeness and completeness. According to I Ching (Classic of Changes), the bagua, which has eight special symbols, is thought to be the basis for everything in the world.

In modern China, the number “8” is closely connected with wealth. The word “eight” in Chinese sounds similar to “fa”, meaning “well-off” or “getting rich”. Many believe that having the number 8 in their lives will bring them money and success.