宁夏吴忠市第四中学 2026-2027学年 第一学期八年级英语期中学业水平测试卷

吴忠市第四中学26-27学年第一学期八年级英语期中学业水平测试卷 分值：120分考试时间：120分钟 选择题（共70分） 一、听力（本大题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分。） (一)听句子，选图片。 你将听到五个句子，请选出与所听句子内容相符的图片。每个句子读两遍 B 2 3 (二)听短对话，选择最佳答案。 你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，请根据对话内容，选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。 )6.Where has Lucy been to? A.An artificial library. B.A science lab. C.A science fair ()7.What does Kitty usually do when she is stressed? A.She usually listens to music.B.She usually does exercise.C.She usually chats with her friends )8.How does David like this machine? A.Important. B.Helpful C.Useless )9.Which sport will Michael take part in? A.The 100-metre race.B.The 400-metre race C.The high jump ()10.Why did Bob feel tired? A.Because he couldn't sleep well last night B.Because he played computer games too much last night. C.Because he had a bad dream last night. (三)听长对话，选择最佳答案。 你将听到三段对话，请根据对话内容，选出每个问题的最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。 请听第一段对话，回答第11至12小题。 )11.When did the girl feel the most uncomfortable? A.When she was at home.B.When she was on crowded buses.C.When she was in the classroom )12.What did the girl usually do to hide the mark in the past? A.She used a hat.B.She wore a mask. C.She kept her hair long. 请听第二段对话，回答第13-15小题 )13.Who is Lily's favourite inventor? A.Zhang Heng. B.Thomas Edison. C.Wan Hu )14.What was the most important quality of Thomas Edison? A.His looks B.His talent. C.His curiosity. )15.How can we develop our curiosity? A.By listening carefully. B.By asking questions C.By doing what teachers do. (四)听短文，填信息。 你将听到一篇短文，请根据短文内容，将所缺信息填入对应的横线上，每空一词。短文读三遍。 Topic I'm going to talk about 16. Function To make our lives 17 The TV It helps us get different kinds of information ◆We can relax 18 by watching TV. It makes no pollution and helps us improve our 19. The bike It is not expensive,so it is very popular. Wish I hope you can create some small inventions in your 20 time. 二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请阅读下面语篇，理解其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。 Tony was a Grade 8 student who was poor at English at first.He was afraid to speak English in class and always kept quiet.His English teacher often told him,Practice makes perfect.The best way to learn English is to use it."Tony decided to change himself. He made a strict 21.Every morning,he read English articles aloud for 20 minutes.In class,he tried his best to answer teachers'questions 22 of keeping silent.At first,he made many mistakes. Some classmates laughed at him,but he never 23. After school,he watched short English videos and listened to English songs to 24 his listening skills.He also asked his classmates and teachers for help 25 he met difficult problems.Little by little, his English became much 26 than before. Last month,his school held an English speech competition.Tony 27 part in it bravely.He practiced every night.Though he felt tired,he still kept on going.Finally,he won the third prize. Tony said confidently,"Nothing is 28 if you put your heart into it.Good habits and hard work can always help us 29 our dreams.I will never stop trying and keep improving 30." 21.A.plan B.story C.trip D.mistake 22.A.plenty B.instead C.because D.full 23.A.turned up B.woke up C.grew up D.gave up 24.A.share B.improve C.celebrate D.appear 25.A.until B.before C.when D.though 26.A.worse B.happier C.better D.quieter 27.A.took B.is taking C.takes D.will take 28.A.possible B.impossible C.lucky D.unlucky 29.A.achieve B.believe C.choose D.explain 30.A.itself B.himself C.yourself D.myself 三、阅读理解（共两节，20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节（共16小题；每小题2分，满分32分） 请阅读下列语篇，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Good neighbors are like our family members.A kind neighborhood can bring us warmth and happiness. Mrs.Smith is my new neighbor.She is a quiet and kind old lady.She lives alone.My family and I always try our best to help her.Every weekend,my parents and I help her clean her house and buy daily things for her. In return,Mrs.Smith is always nice to us.She is good at cooking.She often cooks delicious snacks and shares them with my family.When I have problems with my study,she is patient enough to tell me useful learning ways. She tells me it's important to review knowledge every day and not be afraid of making mistakes Last month,I had a bad cold and stayed at home alone.My parents were busy working.Mrs.Smith noticed I was ill.She took care of me all day.She made hot soup for me and reminded me to take medicine on time. From this experience,I truly understand the meaning of"a near neighbor is better than a distant relative". Good relationship needs each other's care.If we are kind to others,we can get warmth in return. 31.What kind of people is Mrs Smith A.Shy and patient B.quiet and kind C.outgoing and active D.strict and serious. 32..What do the writer's family do for Mrs.Smith? A.They teach her study skills. B.They help her with housework and shopping. C.They cook food for her every day. D.They take her to see the doctor 33.What does Mrs.Smith help the writer with? A.Daily life B.Study problems C.Sports training D.Shopping skills 34.What does the sentence "a near neighbor is better than a distant relative"mean in Chinese? A.学而不思则罔 B.千里之行始于足下C.远亲不如近邻 D.己所不欲勿施于人 B Lily the ladybug (loved to explore the garden.She would fly from flower to flower,tasting the sweet nectar(花蜜)and enjoying the bright colours.One sunny afternoon,she saw Ben the bumblebee(大黄蜂)flying around a rose. "Hello,Ben!"said Lily."That rose smells wonderful!" Ben,startled by Lily's sudden voice,nearly fell from the flower."Oh,hello Lily!Yes,it does smell lovely, doesn'tit?”he buzzed(发出嗡嗡声)，still a little nervous. Lily,noticing Ben's nervousness,smiled."Don't worry.I won't sting (you!"she joked. Ben laughed,"I know you won't,Lily.Bumblebees don't sting their friends." Then,their friendship began.Lily would often join Ben as he buzzed from flower to flower,collecting pollen. Ben,in turn,would help Lily find the best fruit and the most comfortable leaves for her rest. One day,a strong wind swept through the garden.Lily was caught in a sudden wind and blown high into the air.She fell and turned round and round quickly,afraid of falling onto the ground. "Lily!"cried Ben,flying fast after her. He flew around her,trying to guide her back to the ground.Finally,Ben caught Lily on his back and carried her down to safety. Lily was very moved and thanked Ben over and over again."You saved me,Ben!I don't know what I would have done without you." Ben smiled,"That's what friends are for,Lily.To help each other." From that day on,Lily and Ben's friendship grew stronger than ever.They learned that true friends are always there for each other,through sunny days and stormy winds. 35.Where did Lily and Ben meet at first? A.On a rose.B.On an apple tree. C.On a leaf.D.On some fruit. 36.We can replace(代替)the underlined word“startled”in Para.3with A.bored B.scared C.sad D.worried 37.Why did Lily say "I won't sting you!"? A.To make Ben less nervous. B.To let Ben know her plan. C.To tell Ben to stay close to her.D.To explain ladybugs'habits to Ben. 38.What lesson does the story mainly teach us? A.Kindness makes the world better. B.True friends stand by you in trouble. C.Friends only enjoy happiness together.D.We should be careful when exploring nature. O Teens (can use science and creativity to solve real-world problems.Their stories show that they can do big things when they follow their curiosity and keep on doing it. Name:Brittany Wenger Invention:an app helping detect breast cancer(乳腺癌) Age at invention:17 From:Florida,USA Story:Brittany loved both science and the computer.She was heartbroken when a family member was diagnosed (with breast cancer.She asked herself:could AI help doctors detect cancer earlier?Using machine learning,Brittany built an app that can detect breast cancer with over 99%accuracy ( Her invention gave her the giant prize at a famous international science fair in 2012 and helped her connect with top cancer researchers. Teen takeaway:Brittany turned heartbreak into invention.With science and motivation ()young people can truly save lives. Name:Ann Makosinski Invention:a flashlight(手电筒)powered by body heat Age at invention:15 From:British Columbia,Canada Story:Ann was always curious about energy.As a kid,she loved creating her own toys.But it was a conversation with a friend in the Philippines that started her big idea:her friend couldn't study at night because there was no electricity.That was when Ann decided to invent a flashlight-but not just any flashlight.She used special heat-powered parts that can turn body heat into electricity.The result?A flashlight that needs no batteries ()-just the warmth of your hand.Her invention won a prize at a top global science fair in 2013 and was reported widely around the world. Teen takeaway:Ann saw a real problem and used science to solve it in a meaningful way. 39.What do we know about Brittany's app? A.It made her work as a doctor B.It was created when she was 15. C.It helped treat her family member.D.It can check breast cancer with high accuracy. 40.What made Ann to invent a flashlight? A.A school science project. B.A talk with her friend. C.Her interest in electricity D.Her love of making toys. 41.What is the best title for the passage? A.Useful Inventions for Teens B.Teens changing the world C.Two Great Scientists D.How to Make Inventions 42.Where can we read this passage? A.Storybook B.Travel magazine C.Science newspaper D.Novel D 1 Are you satisfied with you life ?My life is always filled with sadness and little joy.However,no matter what happens,I can always face it bravely. 2 Last year,I was allowed to enter the only key high school in my hometown.I couldn't believe the news! 3 I rushed to my home and told my parents.But my father didn't seem as excited as I was.He just kept smoking without saying a word and my mother put her head down and couldn't help crying.I knew very well what my family was like.My mom had been ill in bed for two years and I'm the only boy and have no brothers and sisters in my family.We lived a hard life and I couldn't continue my schooling.I felt so upset but I could say nothing to my parents.I decided to help my father with his work to support my family. 4 To my surprise,things completely changed before the beginning of the new term.My head teacher came to my family with some money,which had been raised by my schoolmates.He encouraged me,"Always have a dream."With tears in my eyes,I stepped into the key high school. 5 I have been studying hard since I entered the high school.Whenever I meet difficulties,I always think of my teacher and schoolmates.I have a college dream and I must work hard for it,no matter how hard life is.Just as a great man says,"When one door shuts,another opens in life." 43.How does the writer begin the passage? A.By telling a story B.By listing number C.By quoting a famous saying D.By asking a question 44.How long has the writer's mum been ill in bed? A.For one year. B.For two years C.For three years. D.For four years. 45.How did the writer feel before the beginning of the new term? A.Surprised B.Excited. C.Sad D.relaxed 46.What is the structure of the passage? ①② ① ①②③ ④ ③ 4 ① A.⑤ B.②③④⑤ C.④⑤ D. 第二节（共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从下面的选项中选择合适的选项，还原到文章，使短文意思通顺、结构完 整。并将其所对应的选项(A、B、C、D、E)填在相应的位置上（其中一个选项为多余选项）。 As the summer holiday ends and the new school year starts,it's common to have a mix of feelings.But guess what?This school year can be your best one.How can you make it?47. Welcome new chances. Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone (and try something new!Join a club or try a new sport that you've always been interested in.New experiences are a great way to meet people and discover things you really love. 48. A new school year is the perfect time to set new goals.They don't have to be life-changing.Start with small goals that are easy to realise.Whether you want to improve your grades in a subject or be more organised(有条理的)，having a goal gives you something to work towards. Build good relationships. Whether you're with old fiiends or making new ones,always be nice and help each other.Good friends can turn a bad day into a good day.49. Stay organized. Use a planner or notebook to record your tasks,tests,and school activities.This can help you use your time better and feel less last-minute stress. 50. Get enough sleep,eat well,and find time for activities you enjoy.Self-care is about not only physical health but also mental health.Make sure you're taking breaks and doing things that make you happy. Remember that this new school year is a fresh start full of possibilities.This year is yours to make it amazing,so go out there and make it happen! A.Set new goals. B.Also they can make you laugh when you feel unhappy C.Take care of yourself. D.Spend all your time studying. E.Here is some advice. 非选择题（共50分） 四、语言运用（共两节，20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Everyone has dreams.My dream is to be 51. excellent learner and helpful person. I have 52.(have)many small dreams since When I was a child.But I didn't know how to make them come true.My teacher always tells me that hard work is the key 53.success. Now I study much 54.(hard)than before.Every day I keep 55._ (practice)my English.I also take part in different 56. (activity).I am more outgoing and confident than I used to be Last week,I joined an English club.There I met many classmates and shared the same hobby.We encourage each other 57. (read)English loudly. I believe no dream is impossible.As long as we keep trying and never give up,we 58. (realize)our dreams in the future.Nothing can stop 59.(we)from moving forward.Dreams make our life 60.(colour)and meaningful. 第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 根据下列句中横线后的汉语或音标写出相对应单词的正确形式。 Some people say it is impossible for them to make their dreams come 61.t They feel upset when they meet hard problems.But every one of us has something 62. (特别的)inside our hearts. 63. /pa'haeps/you still don't know what you are good at right now.It takes time to find your interests.Don't just watch your classmates and think their 64. (成功)is easy to get.A natural talent is great,but it cannot work all by itself. If you hope to change yourself,you need to 65.i little by little every day.You may fail many times along the way.Do not lose heart.Keep practising and be patient.Slowly,you will find your own way to shine 第三节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请阅读下面语篇，从方框中选择恰当的词或短语并用其正确形式填空，使语篇通顺、意思完整。每空限填 个词或短语，每个词或短语限填，次。 in return between,read how famous reach an agreement,argue ask for,tradition hundred Narrow lanes are very common in China.They are usually about two metres wide,or six chi in 66. Chinese units.Most of them are nothing special.But Liuchixiang (Six-chi Lane)in Tongcheng,Anhui,is the 67. one. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty.Two local families,the Zhangs and the Wus,68. over the dividing line between their houses.They couldn't 69. The Zhang family was angry.Their relative, Zhang Ying,had a position high up in the government.They wrote him a letter to 70.advice.When his reply came,they opened it with a poem inside. After 71.it,the Zhang family felt ashamed.They stepped back three chi for their neighbour.This act deeply moved the Wu family.72. they decided to do the same thing.They gave up another three chi. And so came the six-chi-wide lane 73. the two houses. 74. of years have passed since then,and the lane is still there.The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind.Whenever they walk down the lane,they remember 75. kindness encourages more kindness 五、读写结合（共7小题；第76一80小题，每小题2分，第81小题3分，满分15分） 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，填写表格中所缺的信息（每空限填，词），并回答最后小题。 Have you ever wanted to go back in time and change something?Maybe you said something bad to hurt others, or you didn't pass a test.Everyone makes mistakes.The important thing is not to be afraid.Remember,it's OK for people to make mistakes sometimes. When you make a mistake,you may feel angry or sad easily.But mistakes help your brain leam.Then you can do better next time.In fact,everyone makes mistakes.Sometimes your body even knows it before you do. Scientists say when you make a mistake,like falling off a bike,your brain sends out signals.The signals go to other parts of your brain before you hit the ground.Studies show the signals help you be more careful next time Mistakes help you learn to be strong.Being strong means you can try again after bad things or difficulties.The famous English football player Lauren Hemp says her team may make mistake after mistake in games.But these mistakes help them play better later.Something bad now can be funny later.If you feel shy because you said something wrong in class,you may laugh about it soon. Professor Pragya Agarwal says,"Facing them bravely is a better way than other ideas."She says,"It sounds strange to keep calm when things go wrong,but it is a good and active way."Many people feel shy about their mistakes,so they try to hide them.If you hide your mistakes,you may make the same mistakes again."Don't be too hard on yourself.Then you can learn easily and do it better next time,"Agarwal says. 4 Everyone makes 76. The importance It is 77. to feel angry or sad when you make a mistake. Mistakes let your brain change and learn,so you get things right later. How to help Making mistakes teaches you how to be strong after 77. again from bad things or difficulties Something 78. you say in class might soon become a joke you can share. Face them Facing the mistakes bravely is the 79. way If you try to hide mistakes from others,you might make mistakes 80. The biggest mistake is fearing mistakes.We can learn from mistakes and grow stronger. 81.What do you do when you make a mistake?(结合自身实际，写出你的两种不用的做法，不超过30 词，不得照搬原文中已给出的做法) 六、书面表达（共1题，满分15分） 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Bty脸上有一个胎记，他为此感到很苦恼，担心自己没有朋友， 也不知道如何跟别人相处。请你给他发一份电子邮件，给他提一些建议。 写作要点：l、对Bety的烦恼表示理解 2、针对Bety的烦恼给出建议：accept youself,be kind to others..(至少提两点建议) 3、表达你的期望.… 写作要求： 1.条理清晰，语句通顺，语法正确： 2.不得出现真实校名、人名。 3.要包括以上所有提示信息，可适当发挥，以保证内容的完整、丰富与流畅；可适当发挥，以保证 内容的完整、丰富与流畅： 4.词数80-100。信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Betty, I'm sorry to hear that I hope my advice will work. Yours, Li Hua