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厦门市第五中学2026-2027学年度第一学期期中考试 八年级英语试卷 2026.11 (考试范围：Unit 1~ Unit 4 试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟) 第一部分(选择题) Ⅰ.听音理解(共三节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 第一节 听句子 听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的图片。(句子读两遍) 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 第二节 听对话 听下面七段对话，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案。(对话读两遍) 听第1段对话，回答第6小题。 6. How will their friends go to the train station tomorrow? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus. 听第2段对话，回答第7小题。 7. What are they going to do? A. To go bike riding. B. To go hiking. C. To watch TV. 听第3段对话，回答第8小题。 8. Where did Sam spend his summer holiday? A. In the mountains. B. On the farm. C. On the beach. 听第4段对话，回答第9小题。 9. When should they get to the park? A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm. 听第5段对话，答第10、11小题。 10. What is Bob looking for? A. His hat. B. His phone. C. His bag. 11. Where are the speakers most probably? A. In a park. B. Under a tree C. In a car. 听第6段对话，回答第12、13小题。 12. When can people see the flowers of the plant? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. At night. 13. What will the girl do probably? A. Buy such a plant. B. Grow such a plant. C. Visit her grandma. 听第7段对话，回答第14、15小题。 14. What is Linda like? A. Outgoing. B. Hard-working. C. Shy. 15. What will they do probably? A. Perform together. B. Ask Emma for help. C. Take a music class 注意：请将该题的答案书写在答题卡的第二部分 第三节 听短文 根据所听到的短文内容完成下列表格，每空填一词。(短文读三遍) My Tree House Characters My father and I built it with 16. ________ and wood. It is not very big, but it is 17. ________ and clean. There are some books, a table and 18. ________ chairs in it. Activities I read books and enjoy the 19. ________ of the evening in it. I 20. ________ my best friend to the tree house, and play music and sing loud. Ⅱ.语言知识运用(共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 第一节 单项选择 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的正确答案(15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 1. Read the sentence and choose the rhyming (押韵) word. My horse runs freely on the ________, through the sunshine and the rain. A. road B. plain C. sand 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：读句子，选出押韵的单词。我的马在平原上自由奔跑，穿过阳光和雨水。 road道路；plain平原；sand沙子。根据题干要求，需要选择一个与句中划线单词rain押韵的单词，rain的发音为/reɪn/，尾韵为/eɪn/。plain发音为/pleɪn/，尾韵为/eɪn/，与rain相同。 2. —What ________ honest boy Mike is! —Yes, he never tells lies. We can always trust him. A. a B. an C. the 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——迈克是一个多么诚实的孩子啊！——是的，他从不说谎。我们可以永远信任他。 考查冠词辨析。a一，泛指，用于辅音音素开头的单词前；an一，泛指，用于元音音素开头的单词前；the特指。单词“honest”发音以元音音素开头，因此符合的感叹句结构“What+an+形容词+名词+主谓”。故选B。 3. —Can you give me some advice on how to learn English? —Yes, ________ is the best teacher. A. interest B. strength C. personality 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你能给我一些关于如何学习英语的建议吗？——是的，兴趣是最好的老师。 interest兴趣；strength力量；personality个性。根据上文询问学习英语的建议，结合常识“兴趣是最好的老师”，可知此处指兴趣，符合语境。 4. A new bridge will ________ Xiamen and Jinmen in the near future. Many people are looking forward to it. A. communicate B. cover C. connect 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：在不久的将来，一座新桥将会连接厦门和金门。很多人都很期待它。 communicate交流；cover覆盖；connect连接。根据主语a new bridge以及后面的Xiamen and Jinmen可知，桥是用来“连接”两地的，应填connect。 5. I found the lost key ________ when I was cleaning the room. A. by mistake B. by hand C. by accident 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：我在打扫房间时偶然找到了丢失的钥匙。 by mistake错误地；by hand手工；by accident偶然地，意外地。根据“when I was cleaning the room”可知，此处强调发现钥匙的偶然性，应填by accident。 6. The smell of popcorn ________ me of our last movie night. It brings back memories of laughing with friends. A. expects B. reminds C. protects 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：爆米花的味道使我想起了我们上次的电影之夜。它让我回想起和朋友们一起欢笑的时光。 考查动词辨析。expects期待；reminds使想起；protects保护。根据“It brings back memories of laughing with friends.”可知，爆米花的味道让“我”想起上次电影之夜，remind sb. of sth.表示“使某人想起某事”。故选B。 7. The Browns have lived in China for 36 years, and they are very ________ with Chinese culture. A. popular B. familiar C. similar 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：布朗一家在中国住了36年，他们对中国文化非常熟悉。 popular流行的；familiar熟悉的；similar相似的。根据“The Browns have lived in China for 36 years”可知，他们在中国生活时间很长，应该对中国文化很了解，固定搭配：be familiar with，意为“对……熟悉”。应填familiar。 8. —Chen Yujie broke the women’s 100 m record at the National Games. —Great! She has become the ________ winner in the event’s history. A. young B. younger C. youngest 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——陈妤颉在全国运动会上打破了女子100米纪录。——太棒了！她成为了该项目历史上最年轻的获胜者。 young年轻的；younger更年轻的；youngest最年轻的。根据“in the event’s history”可知是在该项目历史上所有获胜者中进行比较，三者及以上比较用最高级。 9. —Who lives together with old Henny? —________. He lives alone. A. Nobody B. Anybody C. Somebody 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——谁和老亨尼住在一起？——没有人。他独自居住。 考查不定代词辨析。Nobody没有人；Anybody任何人；Somebody某人。根据“He lives alone.”可知，他独自居住，说明没有人和他一起住，所以应该用Nobody。故选A。 10. — Do you know the Beautiful Village Project? — Yes! It encourages everyone to ________ the roads, making our villages tidy. A. clean up B. pack up C. hang up 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你知道美丽乡村项目吗？——是的！它鼓励每个人去清理道路，使我们的村庄整洁。 clean up清理；pack up打包；hang up挂断。根据“making our villages tidy”可知，为了让村庄整洁，需要清理道路，clean up符合语境。 11. — How do you like the new song? — Wonderful! ________, it is my favourite song so far. A. Especially B. Actually C. Freshly 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你觉得这首新歌怎么样？——太棒了！实际上，它是我迄今为止最喜欢的歌。 Especially特别；Actually实际上；Freshly新鲜地。根据“Wonderful!”及后文“it is my favourite song so far”可知，说话者在此处进一步强调事实，表示这首歌确实是目前最喜欢的，Actually符合语境。 12. Visitors didn’t realize the beauty of Fujian ________ they came here. A. until B. if C. after 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：游客们直到来到这里才意识到福建的美丽。 until直到……才；if如果；after在……之后。根据“Visitors didn’t realize the beauty of Fujian...they came here.”可知，固定搭配 not...until...“直到……才……”符合语境。 13. ________ happens, parents will never change their love for their kids. A. Wherever B. Whatever C. Whenever 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：无论发生什么事，父母永远不会改变他们对孩子的爱。 Wherever无论哪里；Whatever无论什么；Whenever无论何时。分析句子结构可知，从句缺少主语，表示“无论什么事情”，whatever引导让步状语从句并在从句中作主语。wherever和whenever分别表示地点和时间，在句中通常作状语，不能单独作主语，因此选B。 14. —My 70-year-old grandpa started learning how to paint with an iPad yesterday. —That’s amazing! ________. A. Knowledge is power B. Practice makes perfect C. Never too old to learn 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我七十岁的爷爷昨天开始学习用平板画画。——太厉害了！活到老学到老。 Knowledge is power知识就是力量；Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；Never too old to learn活到老学到老。 结合语句“My 70-year-old grandpa started learning how to paint with an iPad yesterday.”可知，七十岁的老人还在学习，语句Never too old to learn符合句子语境。 15. —I won the first prize in the English speaking contest (比赛). — ________! I knew you could make it! A. Good luck B. Congratulations C. With pleasure 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我在英语演讲比赛中获得了一等奖。——祝贺你！我知道你能做到的！ Good luck祝你好运；Congratulations祝贺；With pleasure乐意效劳。根据“I won the first prize in the English speaking contest”可知，对方获得了奖项，此处应表示祝贺。应填Congratulations。 第二节 完形填空 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案(10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) When I was in Grade Three, I felt excited because my teacher ____16____ me to take part in our school play. I practiced my lines (台词) with my mother every evening, and soon I could remember them very ____17____. But during the first rehearsal (排练), the bright lights made me nervous (紧张的), and suddenly ____18____ went wrong. I forgot my lines and stood there without ____19____ a word. The teacher came over and spoke in a soft voice. She asked me to change my ____20____ and be the narrator (旁白), because my voice was calm (平静的) and clear. I felt ____21____, but I said nothing to my mother. She noticed my feelings and took me for a walk in the garden. It was a warm spring evening. I saw many dandelions moving their white heads softly in the wind near the grass. “Once I wanted to pull them out, ____22____ later I changed my idea,” she said. “Some people only like roses, but dandelions also make the garden bright.” Hearing her words, I began to understand. I told her everything about the ____23____, and she smiled. “Every role has its own value (价值),” she said. “Don’t give up.” ____24____ the evening of the show, I stood on the stage (舞台) and spoke slowly. After the play, many students said they enjoyed my voice. Everyone has something special. We needn’t compare ourselves with others. We just need to ____25____ what we are good at. 16. A. solved B. chose C. spared 17. A. loudly B. clearly C. politely 18. A. nothing B. anything C. something 19. A. saying B. speaking C. talking 20. A. role B. tool C. goal 21. A. disappointed B. energetic C. interested 22. A. so B. or C. but 23. A. duty B. story C. play 24. A. On B. At C. In 25. A. reach for B. find out C. turn around 【答案】16. B 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A 21. A 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述作者在戏剧排练中因忘词被换成旁白而感到失望，母亲借蒲公英开导她，让她明白每个角色都有价值，最终作者学会了发现自己的长处。 【16题详解】 句意：当我上三年级的时候，我很激动，因为老师选我参加校园戏剧。 从“I felt excited”能看出老师挑选作者参演剧目，chose符合语境，应选“chose”。solved表示“解决”；spared表示“抽出、饶恕”，二者无法贴合老师挑选学生参演戏剧的情景。 【17题详解】 句意：我每天晚上和妈妈一起练习台词，很快我就能把台词记得非常清楚。 结合“practiced my lines”，练习台词的目的是清晰记住内容，clearly符合语境，应选“clearly”。loudly表示“大声地”；politely表示“礼貌地”，二者不能用来描述记忆台词的状态。 【18题详解】 句意：但是在第一次排练的时候，刺眼的灯光让我紧张，突然出了一些状况。 根据后文“I forgot my lines”，排练发生了意外状况，something符合语境，应选“something”。nothing表示 “没有什么”；anything表示“任何事物”，二者不适合用在这个肯定句中。 【19题详解】 句意：我忘记台词，站在那里一句话也说不出来。 搭配“a word”侧重说出具体话语，saying符合语境，应选“saying”。speaking表示“说（语言、发言）”；talking表示“交谈”，二者和a word的搭配不合适。 【20题详解】 句意：老师走过来，轻声和我说，让我更换角色，担任旁白，因为我的声音平静又清晰。 根据“be the narrator”，这是更换剧中的角色，role符合语境，应选“role”。tool表示“工具”；goal表示“目标”，二者和校园剧演出的设定不匹配。 【21题详解】 句意：我感到失望，但是我没有告诉妈妈。 前文作者不能出演原本的角色，内心低落，disappointed符合语境，应选“disappointed”。energetic表示“精力充沛的”；interested表示“感兴趣的”，二者和作者受挫的心情相悖。 【22题详解】 句意：我曾经想把它们拔掉，但是后来我改变主意了。 前半句想要拔掉蒲公英，后半句想法发生转变，存在转折关系，but符合语境，应选“but”。so表示“所以”；or表示“或者、否则”，二者无法体现这种转折逻辑。 【23题详解】 句意：我告诉她关于这场戏剧的所有事情，然后她笑了。 整件事情都围绕校园剧展开，play符合语境，应选“play”。duty表示“责任”；story表示“故事”，二者不能指代这次校园演出。 【24题详解】 句意：演出的那个晚上，我站在舞台上，语速缓慢地讲述。 在特指某一天的早、中、晚，介词要用on，On符合语境，应选“On”。At多用于具体时刻；In多用于年、月、季节，二者在这里介词搭配有误。 【25题详解】 句意：我们只需要弄清楚自己擅长什么。 结合全文主旨，我们要发掘、弄清自身所长，find out符合语境，应选“find out”。reach for表示“伸手去拿”；turn around表示“转身”，二者和句子想要表达的含义不相符。 Ⅲ.阅读理解(共两节，25小题，满分45分) 第一节 阅读以下A、B、C、D四篇短文，根据短文内容，从题中所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案(20小题，每小题2分，满分40分) A Look at the beautiful yellow leaves outside the window. They were still green last week! Why do they turn yellow, sometimes even red or orange? Let’s find the secret! Material 3 green leaves Glass cup Spoon Scissors Filter paper (滤纸) Ethanol Tape Pencil Step 1. Cut the leaves into small pieces. 2. Mash (捣碎) the pieces with a spoon. 3. Add ethanol to cover the leaf pieces. 4. Tape the filter paper to the pencil and put the pencil on the cup. 5. Wait for hours and you’ll see the result. Result Colors climb the filter paper. From bottom to top, they are dark green, light green, yellow and orange. But light green covers most of the filter paper. Explanation Leaves have different kinds of colors. In spring and summer, leaves get sunlight and produce lots of chlorophyll (叶绿素). So you can see only the green color. But in autumn, less sunlight means less chlorophyll. So the green disappears slowly and other colors show up. 26. How many kinds of materials do we need? A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight. D. Nine. 27. What is the correct order of the steps? A. ②③①④⑤ B. ①②④⑤③ C. ②④③①⑤ D. ①⑤②④③ 28. Which filter paper shows the correct result? A. B. C. D. 29. Leaves make less chlorophyll in autumn because of ________. A. less air B. less sunlight C. less rainwater D. less daytime 30. Which part of the newspaper does the text come from? A. History. B. Culture. C. Science. D. Travel. 【答案】26. C 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，通过介绍一个提取树叶色素的小实验的材料、操作步骤与实验结果，解释了树叶在秋天会变色的科学原理，揭秘树叶颜色变化的秘密。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Material部分的“3 green leaves、Glass cup、Spoon、Scissors、Filter paper、Ethanol、Tape、Pencil”，统计可知实验共需要8种材料。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Step部分的“1. Cut the leaves into small pieces. 2. Mash the pieces with a spoon. 3. Add ethanol to cover the leaf pieces. 4. Tape the filter paper to the pencil and put the pencil on the cup. 5. Wait for hours and you’ll see the result.”，对应图示顺序为剪碎叶片、捣碎叶片、加入乙醇、放置滤纸装置、等待，即顺序为②④③①⑤。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Result部分的“From bottom to top, they are dark green, light green, yellow and orange. But light green covers most of the filter paper.”，可知滤纸上从下到上颜色依次为深绿、浅绿、黄、橙，且浅绿色占滤纸的大部分面积，与选项A的图示一致。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Explanation部分的“But in autumn, less sunlight means less chlorophyll.”，可知秋天树叶产生的叶绿素更少是因为阳光减少。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，文章围绕科学小实验展开，讲解树叶变色的科学原理，属于科普类内容，因此出自报纸的科学板块。 B Do you know about “lying-flat (躺平)” travel? It’s a new way to relax by slowing down and enjoying the moment during holidays. Now, many young people choose to travel this way. Cheng Yi is one of them. Cheng, a 36-year-old worker, enjoys travelling. In the past, she and her family were always on the go during holidays. They rushed to busy cities, looking for other places. That always made them tired. Now, their holidays are more about spending meaningful moments together as a family. “I used to think of such vacations as a waste of time, but now they fit our family perfectly. We choose places with playgrounds and fun activities for kids. We can relax and needn’t worry about too many people or long waiting lines. Just being together with family at hotels can make our holidays delightful,” said Cheng. More people are choosing “lying-flat” travel as a way to get away from busy life and find inner (内心的) peace. However, this doesn’t mean they will stop exploring wonderful places. They are still open to other travel ideas. “Travel isn’t just about visiting many places. It’s about experiencing the place you’re in and learning about the local (当地的) life. The good times we create together really matter,” Cheng said. 31. How does the writer start the passage? A. By asking a question. B. By telling a travel story. C. By showing a mind map. D. By sharing a piece of news. 32. What do we know about Cheng? A. She doesn’t like travelling at all. B. Her ideas about travelling never change. C. She used to be busy and tired during holidays. D. She thinks spending time with her family is boring. 33. What does the underlined word “delightful” mean? A. Regular. B. Pleasant. C. Awful. D. Strange. 34. Why do people choose “lying-flat” travel? A. To meet more friends. B. To feel the busy city life. C. To think of new travel ideas. D. To relax and find peace of mind. 35. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. Advice on exploring famous places B. Feelings about spending time with family C. A change of travel focus: from cities to hotels D. A new way of travel: from rushing to relaxing 【答案】31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文，介绍了“躺平式旅游”这一新型慢节奏旅行方式，以程怡的旅行观念转变为例，说明了人们选择这种旅行方式的原因是远离忙碌生活、获得内心平静，点明旅行的核心意义是体验当下、创造美好回忆。文中配图为一家三口轻松出游的简笔画，契合家庭“躺平式旅游”的温馨主题。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Do you know about “lying-flat (躺平)” travel?”可知，作者通过提出问题的方式开启文章，引出“躺平式旅游”的话题。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In the past, she and her family were always on the go during holidays. They rushed to busy cities, looking for other places. That always made them tired.”可知，程怡过去假期总是处于忙碌状态，会感到疲惫。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“We can relax and needn’t worry about too many people or long waiting lines. Just being together with family at hotels can make our holidays delightful”可知，“躺平式旅游”让程怡一家很放松，不用担忧人多和排队，和家人在酒店相伴的假期是令人愉快的，因此delightful的含义与pleasant（愉快的）相近。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“More people are choosing “lying-flat” travel as a way to get away from busy life and find inner (内心的) peace.”可知，人们选择“躺平式旅游”是为了远离忙碌的生活，获得内心的平静，也就是放松身心、找到内心的宁静。 【35题详解】 最佳标题题。全文围绕“躺平式旅游”展开，介绍了这种新型旅行方式从以往匆忙赶景点到慢下来享受当下的转变，该选项能够概括全文核心内容。 C Long long ago, there was a king. He treated his people so badly that they planned to drive him out of the country. The king got the wind of the plan and ordered to kill the leader (领导者) of it, Pythias. “Couldn’t I just go home and say goodbye to my family before my death?” Pythias asked. He promised he would come back to be killed in one month. However, the king didn’t believe Pythias’s words and said, “I won’t let you go home unless (除非) you find someone to stay in your place. If you are not back, I will kill him instead.” The king thought no one would take the place of Pythias. Pythias had a friend named Damon. He spoke up: “Oh King, put me in prison (监狱) in place of my friend. Let Pythias go home. I know he will come back, for he always keeps his word. But if he is not here on the day set, then I will die for him.” The king was surprised, but he agreed. Many days passed but Pythias hadn’t returned (回来). The king said to Pythias, “Your friend won’t return.” “You’re wrong,” said Damon. “Pythias will come back if he can. However, I love my friend so much and I hope that he won’t return.” On the last day Pythias still didn’t come. So Damon was brought to the scaffold (绞刑台). Just then Pythias appeared and hugged (拥抱) Damon. He looked dirty, and his feet were bloody (沾满血的) without wearing shoes. The king was so touched by such a friendship. He said: “________” 36. What does the underlined phrase “got the wind of” mean? A. got angry at B. got to know C. was afraid of D. was worried about 37. Which is the correct order of the following events? a. The king put Damon into prison. b. Pythias planned to drive the king out of the country. c. Damon was about to die in the place of Pythias. d. Pythias faced some problems on his way back. e. Pythias asked the king to give him one month of life. A. b-a-e-d-c B. b-a-c-d-e C. a-b-e-c-d D. b-e-a-d-c 38. How did Damon probably feel when Pythias was late? A. He began to question Pythias’s promise. B. He still believed in Pythias and was ready to die for him. C. He got scared and hoped the king would finally set him free. D. He felt sad and sorry for his choice. 39. What might the king say at the end of the story? A. Both must die! They are dangerous. B. Neither shall die! Their friendship shall live. C. Damon shall die! He is so silly. D. Pythias must die! He treasures his own life more. 40. What can we use to describe Damon and Pythias today? A. A long and hard journey that finally brings success. B. A promise that is too difficult for anyone to keep. C. A situation where a powerful person is challenged (挑战). D. A couple of friends who would die for each other. 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. B 39. B 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了皮西亚斯因参与推翻国王的计划即将被处死，他请求回家与家人告别，朋友达蒙自愿替他坐牢并愿意为他赴死，最终皮西亚斯历经艰险及时赶回，国王被二人的深厚友谊打动的故事。 【36题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“He treated his people so badly that they planned to drive him out of the country. The king got the wind of the plan and ordered to kill the leader of it, Pythias.”可知，民众谋划推翻国王，随后国王下令处死该计划的领导者皮西亚斯，说明国王知晓了这个计划，因此划线短语意为“得知，听说”。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章内容梳理事件顺序：由第一段“they planned to drive him out of the country... ordered to kill the leader of it, Pythias.”可知事件b最先发生；接着由第一段“‘Couldn’t I just go home and say goodbye to my family before my death?’ Pythias asked. He promised he would come back to be killed in one month.”可知事件e第二个发生；再由第三段“put me in prison in place of my friend...The king was surprised, but he agreed.”可知事件a第三个发生；然后由第四段“He looked dirty, and his feet were bloody without wearing shoes.”（返程路上遭遇磨难的体现，属于在抵达绞刑台之前发生的事情）可推知事件d第四个发生；最后由第四段“So Damon was brought to the scaffold.”可知事件c最后发生。因此正确顺序为b-e-a-d-c。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“‘You’re wrong,’ said Damon. ‘Pythias will come back if he can. However, I love my friend so much and I hope that he won’t return.’”可知，达蒙坚信皮西亚斯只要能做到就一定会回来，同时他深爱朋友，甚至希望朋友不用回来、由自己替他赴死，由此可推知他仍然信任皮西亚斯，并且做好了为他牺牲的准备。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The king was so touched by such a friendship.”可知，国王被二人的深厚友谊深深打动，由此可推知国王会赦免他们的死罪，因此国王会说出“两人都不必死，他们的友谊应当存续”相关的内容。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，达蒙自愿替皮西亚斯坐牢并愿意为他赴死，皮西亚斯历经艰险也要赶回来守约，二人都愿意为对方牺牲生命，由此可推知如今我们可以用“愿意为彼此赴死的朋友”来形容他们。 D Sometimes when the rain falls hard and fast on you, it might hurt a little. But what happens when it hits (击中) a mosquito (蚊子)? In 2012, David Hu, a scientist at Georgia Tech, became interested in this problem and decided to do a study. He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain. What he found is that when a raindrop falls on a mosquito, it’s like when a bus hits a person. Besides, a raindrop hits the mosquito about once every 20 seconds. So why don’t we see many dead mosquitoes after it rains? A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter—0.002 g only. This saves the mosquito’s life when a raindrop hits it. Because the mosquito is so light, when it is hit by a raindrop, it won’t experience a force (力量) that is strong enough to kill it. The study also found that when a mosquito is hit by a raindrop, the mosquito is pushed by the raindrop and falls together with it. But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which can keep off water. After dropping about 6 cm, it will turn over off the raindrop and fly away. David Hu added that this action isn’t always successful. If the mosquito flies too low when it is hit by the raindrop, it won’t have time to fly off. Then it will hit the ground and meet the end of its life. In short, mosquitoes can stay alive when raindrops hit them mainly because they are very light and have tiny waterproof (防水的) hairs on their bodies. But whether they can live or not also depends on how high they fly. 41. What does the underlined word “motion” mean? A. weather. B. place. C. action. D. sound. 42. What helps mosquitoes stay safe in the rain? A. Their ears and their eyes. B. Their wings and their legs. C. Their body shape and their wings. D. Their body weight and their hairs. 43. Which of the following can be dangerous for a mosquito in the rain? A. It tries to turn over in time. B. It flies too close to the ground. C. The rain falls too hard and fast. D. The raindrops hit it too many times. 44. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To advise people to stay away from mosquitoes in the rain. B. To explain the reason why people feel a little hurt in the rain. C. To describe the challenges scientists face when doing research. D. To introduce a scientist’s study on how mosquitoes stay alive in the rain. 45. What is the structure of the passage? A. ①/②③④/⑤. B. ①②/③④/⑤. C. ①/②③/④⑤. D. ①②③/④/⑤. 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. D 45. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了科学家David Hu关于蚊子在雨中如何生存的研究，解释了蚊子能在雨滴撞击下存活的原因。 【41题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain.”可知，高速摄像机可以让他以极慢的动作观察蚊子，motion在这里指“动作、运动”。故选C。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据“In short, mosquitoes can stay alive when raindrops hit them mainly because they are very light and have tiny waterproof hairs on their bodies.”可知，蚊子的体重很轻，且身体上有防水的毛发，这帮助它们在雨中保持安全。故选D。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据“If the mosquito flies too low when it is hit by the raindrop, it won't have time to fly off. Then it will hit the ground and meet the end of its life.”可知，如果蚊子飞得离地面太近，在被雨滴击中后就会有危险。故选B。 【44题详解】 主旨大意题。全文围绕科学家David Hu的研究展开，解释了蚊子在雨中存活的原因，因此文章的目的是介绍这项研究。故选D。 【45题详解】 篇章结构题。文章结构为：①引入研究问题→②③④介绍研究发现与结论→⑤总结蚊子存活的原因，属于“总-分-总”结构，对应①/②③④/⑤。故选A。 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。(5小题，每小题1分，满分5分) E 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。 When you visit someone’s new home for the first time, it’s nice to bring a gift. Housewarming gifts may not be as common as birthday gifts, but they show one’s kindness. ____46____ When to give a housewarming gift The best time to give a housewarming gift is within (在……之内) the first three to six months after someone moves in. ____47____ Even if there’s no party, if you visit someone’s new home within the first six months after they move in, a gift is still a good idea. ____48____ Housewarming gifts are not just for people who buy their first home. Anyone moving into a new place would love to get a gift. It’s a nice way to say “welcome” and “congratulations”. What to avoid when choosing a housewarming gift It’s important to bring the right kind of housewarming gift. But how do you choose one? ____49____ Usually, the price of a housewarming gift should be between $25 and $50. For example, houseplants and picture frames (框) are popular housewarming gifts within this budget (预算). It’s also best to avoid art or furniture unless (除非) you know the person’s taste very well. Housewarming gifts are a lovely way to celebrate someone’s new home and make their space comfortable and welcoming. ____50____ And, of course, follow the rules for gift-giving. A. Try to avoid very expensive gifts. B. Who to give a housewarming gift to C. Here are some rules for giving a housewarming gift. D. The next time you visit a friend’s new home, remember to bring a gift. E. When you go to a housewarming party, you should always bring a gift. 【答案】46. C 47. E 48. B 49. A 50. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了乔迁礼的送礼时机、对象及避坑指南。 【46题详解】 根据原文“Housewarming gifts may not be as common as birthday gifts, but they show one’s kindness.”可知，先点明了乔迁礼虽不如生日礼常见，但能体现善意，接下来需要一个总起句引出下文的具体送礼规则。故选C。 【47题详解】 根据“The best time to give a housewarming gift is within (在……之内) the first three to six months after someone moves in.”以及“within the first six months after they move in.”可知，该段的核心是送乔迁礼的时机。故选E。 【48题详解】 根据原文“Housewarming gifts are not just for people who buy their first home. Anyone moving into a new place would love to get a gift. ”可知，核心是讨论送礼对象。故选B。 【49题详解】 根据标题“What to avoid when choosing a housewarming gift”以及“the price of a housewarming gift should be between $25 and $50.”可知，该段的主题是 “选乔迁礼的避坑指南。故选A。 【50题详解】 根据前文“Housewarming gifts are a lovely way to celebrate someone’s new home and make their space comfortable and welcoming.”可知，结尾句需要呼应全文主题。故选D。 第二部分(非选择题) Ⅳ.书面表达(共四节，满分45分) 第一节 情境交际 根据语境，完成句子(每小题2分，满分10分) 51. A: ________________________ on holiday? B: I went back to my hometown. 【答案】 Where did you go 【解析】 【详解】根据答语“I went back to my hometown.”可知，此句是询问地点的特殊疑问句；分析句子时态为一般过去时，语态为主动语态，句子类型为特殊疑问句；中文单词或短语表达为“你去哪里了”，填“Where did you go”。 52. A: ________________________ among all land animals? B: The cheetah. It can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h! 【答案】 Which is the fastest animal 【解析】 【详解】本题是情景对话题型。答句“The cheetah. It can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h!”介绍猎豹的速度，问句是询问在所有陆地动物里哪一个速度最快。 53. A: Look, the floor is so dirty. ________________________? B: OK, Mum. I’ll do it at once. 【答案】 Could you please clean it 【解析】 【详解】根据答语“OK, Mum. I’ll do it at once.”可知，此句是请求对方做某事。使用情态动词could表示委婉请求，语态为主动语态，句子类型为一般疑问句；中文表达为“你能打扫一下吗”，故填“Could you please clean it”。 54. A: ________________________? I want to call my parents, but mine is dead. B: Sure. 【答案】 May I use your phone 【解析】 【详解】根据后文“我想给父母打电话，但是我的手机没电了”以及答语“Sure.（当然可以）”，可知A是在请求借用对方的手机，可用句型“May I use your phone”。 55. A: I got you a silk scarf as a gift. Here you are! B: ________________________! 【答案】 Thank you 【解析】 【详解】根据对话情境可知，此句是接受礼物时的感谢语。此处应表达感谢，意为“谢谢你”，故填Thank you。 第二节 短文填空(每小题1分，满分10分) 根据语境或具体提示填空，完成短文，每空不超过2个词。 In Chinese stories and poems about a ____56____ (mother) love, few are as famous as Meng Jiao’s poem Song of the Travelling Son (《游子吟》). The poem ____57____ (description) a mother sewing (缝补) clothes for her son by hand. At the same time, she worries about her son’s journey away from ____58____. Meng’s description of the mother shows the ancient structure of the Chinese word “lao”. More than 3,000 years ____59____, this word first appeared on oracle bones (甲骨文). It had two parts—fire on top and clothes below, with three dots that look like stitches (缝线). Later, the underside part ____60____ (change) to the word “li”, and a structure symbolizing a house showed up above. Some people explain this form as “It takes a lot of hard work ____61____ (build) a house.” Today, “lao” mainly means work or labour (劳动). It also means feeling like ____62____ (be) tired. In the past, Chinese people disliked those who didn’t work and depended on (依靠) others. In modern times, people also think “labour is glorious (光荣的)”. People who work hard and help their ____63____ (community) or countries always get respect ____64____ “model workers”. “Lao” is also one of the five key parts in China’s education, along with “de”, “zhi”, “ti” and “mei”. Primary and middle school students take weekly “labour classes” to learn working skills. ____65____, overwork can also have terrible results, which can cause diseases (疾病) or even death. To stop such things from happening, we should balance work with rest. 【答案】56. mother’s 57. describes 58. home 59. ago 60. changed 61. to build 62. being 63. communities 64. as 65. However 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了汉字“劳”的字源演变及其内涵，探讨了中国文化中“劳动”的意义，并提醒人们在劳动的同时也要注意劳逸结合。 【56题详解】 句意：在中国关于母爱的故事和诗歌里，很少有像孟郊《游子吟》一样出名的。mother“妈妈”，是名词，此处修饰名词“love”，所以应用其所有格形式mother’s。 【57题详解】 句意：这首诗描写一位母亲亲手为儿子缝补衣服。describe“描述”，是动词，句子介绍这首古诗的意义，应用一般现在时，且主语the poem是第三人称单数，所以此处应用其三单形式describes。 【58题详解】 句意：同时，她担心儿子离家远行。根据“she worries about her son’s journey”可知，应是离家远行，away from home“离家”，是固定搭配，符合语境，故填home。 【59题详解】 句意：三千多年前，这个字最早出现在甲骨文。根据“this word first appeared on oracle bones”和“More than 3,000 years”可知，“时间段+ago”表示多久以前，符合语境，故填ago。 【60题详解】 句意：后来，下面部分变成“力”，这个结构象征上面有房子。change“变成”，是动词，此处介绍汉字“劳”的结构演变，时态应为一般过去时，所以此处应用其过去式changed。 【61题详解】 句意：一些人解释这个字形“建房子需要大量辛苦劳作”。build“建造”，是动词，由固定句型It takes a lot of hard work to do sth.“做某事需要付出很多辛苦劳动”可知，此处应用其不定式形式to build。 【62题详解】 句意：它也意味着感觉疲惫。be“是”，是动词，由固定搭配feel like doing sth.“想要/感觉像做某事”可知，此处应用其动名词形式being。 【63题详解】 句意：努力工作、助力社区或者国家的人，总能作为“劳动模范”受到尊重。community“社区”，是可数名词，后文“countries”为复数，“and”表并列，所以此处应用其复数形式communities。 【64题详解】 句意：努力工作、助力社区或者国家的人，总能作为“劳动模范”受到尊重。根据“work hard and help their…or countries”和“model workers”可知，应是为社区或国家辛勤劳动的人作为“劳模”，as“作为”符合语境。 【65题详解】 句意：但是过度劳作也会带来糟糕的结果，会引发疾病甚至死亡。根据“overwork can also have terrible results, which can cause diseases or even death.”和前面介绍的“劳动”的意义是转折关系，且空后有逗号可知，however“但是”符合语境，句首首字母需大写，故填However。 第三节 看图写句 (每小题2分，满分10分) 根据所给图片和提示词，写出正确的句式表达 66. go, last _______________________________________________ 67. Tom, now _______________________________________________ 68. heavy, earth _______________________________________________ 69. hair, than _______________________________________________ 70. one of, in _______________________________________________ 【答案】66. They went camping last weekend. （主语和具体时间状语合理即可） 67. Tom is feeding the fish now. 68. The whale is the heaviest animal on the earth. 69. Tina’s hair is longer than Lily’s./Tina has longer hair than Lily. 70. The bee is one of the busiest insects in the world. 【解析】 【66题详解】 图片显示的是一顶帐篷，代表“去露营 (go camping)”；提示词 last (如 last weekend/week) 表明动作发生在过去，句子需使用一般过去时，谓语动词go应变为过去式went。故填They went camping last weekend.  【67题详解】 图片显示人物正在喂鱼，短语为feed the fish；提示词now表明动作正在进行，需使用现在进行时 (be+动词ing)，此处应用is feeding the fish。主语Tom为第三人称单数，be动词用is。故填Tom is feeding the fish now. 【68题详解】 图片是一头鲸鱼 (whale)，结合提示词heavy (重的) 和earth (地球)，句意应为“鲸鱼是地球上最重的动物”。heavy的最高级是heaviest，前面需加定冠词the；“在地球上”表达为 on the earth。故填The whale is the heaviest animal on the earth. 【69题详解】 图片中Tina的头发明显比Lily的长，提示词than表明需使用比较级句型。可以表达为“Tina的头发比Lily的更长”，long的比较级为longer。注意比较对象要一致，Lily后面需加名词所有格’s，代表Lily’s hair。故填Tina’s hair is longer than Lily’s. /Tina has longer hair than Lily. 【70题详解】 图片是一只蜜蜂（bee），结合提示词 one of 和 in，可知考查固定句型“one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数+ in 的介词短语”，表示“在……中最……的之一”。最忙碌的昆虫之一表达为“one of the busiest insects in the world”。故填The bee is one of the busiest insects in the world. 第五节 短文写作(满分15分) 71. 常言道：“人生得一知己足矣。”俞伯牙与钟子期虽身份迥异，却成就了“高山流水遇知音”的千古佳话：“生我者父母，知我者鲍叔也”亦诠释了管鲍之间的深厚友谊。你最好的朋友是谁？你们之间发生过什么样的故事？请根据以下提示，以“A True Friend of Mine”为题写一篇短文，不少于80词。 提示： 1. Who is your friend and what is he/she like? 2. How are you similar to or different from him/her? 3. What’s the most unforgettable thing that happened to both of you? 4. What do you think of your friendship? 注意事项： 1. 必须包含所有提示信息，可适当发挥； 2. 意思清楚，表达通顺，行文连贯，书写规范； 3. 请勿在文中使用真实姓名和校名。 A True Friend of Mine ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文 A True Friend of Mine My best friend is Li Hua. He is a kind and helpful boy. We are similar in many ways. Both of us enjoy reading books and playing basketball. However, he is more outgoing than me. I still remember the most unforgettable thing. Last term, I failed a math exam and felt very upset. Li Hua encouraged me and helped me with my study in his free time. With his help, I made great progress. In my opinion, a true friend is like a star. He lights up your life. I will cherish our friendship forever. 【解析】 【详解】写作步骤 [第一步：审题立意] 确定文体：介绍性记叙文，以一般现在时和一般过去时为主 明确要点：朋友外貌性格、异同点、难忘事件、对友谊的看法 确定人称：第一人称(I/my)、第三人称(he/his) 注意事项：不得透露真实姓名和学校名称；词汇选用贴合初中课标，句式丰富，保证词数不少于80词 [第二步：构思布局] 三段式结构： 开头段：介绍好友以及我们的相同点和不同点 主体段：记叙我们之间最难忘的一件事 结尾段：表达自己对这份友谊的理解与珍惜 [第三步：要点展开] 要点一：朋友介绍与异同 人物描述：kind/helpful/outgoing/read books/play basketball/shy/quiet/friendly/calm/listen to music/run/draw pictures等。 要点二：难忘事件 事件词汇：fail the exam/upset/encourage/help with study/make progress/worry/cheer up/share problems/practice together等。 要点三：对友谊的看法 观点词汇：true friend/light up/cherish/friendship/treasure/support/bring warmth/trust等。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 厦门市第五中学2026-2027学年度第一学期期中考试 八年级英语试卷 2026.11 (考试范围：Unit 1~ Unit 4 试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟) 第一部分(选择题) Ⅰ.听音理解(共三节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 第一节 听句子 听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的图片。(句子读两遍) 1. A. B. C. 2. A. B. C. 3. A. B. C. 4. A. B. C. 5. A. B. C. 第二节 听对话 听下面七段对话，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案。(对话读两遍) 听第1段对话，回答第6小题。 6. How will their friends go to the train station tomorrow? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus. 听第2段对话，回答第7小题。 7. What are they going to do? A. To go bike riding. B. To go hiking. C. To watch TV. 听第3段对话，回答第8小题。 8. Where did Sam spend his summer holiday? A. In the mountains. B. On the farm. C. On the beach. 听第4段对话，回答第9小题。 9. When should they get to the park? A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm. 听第5段对话，答第10、11小题。 10. What is Bob looking for? A. His hat. B. His phone. C. His bag. 11. Where are the speakers most probably? A. In a park. B. Under a tree C. In a car. 听第6段对话，回答第12、13小题。 12. When can people see the flowers of the plant? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. At night. 13. What will the girl do probably? A. Buy such a plant. B. Grow such a plant. C. Visit her grandma. 听第7段对话，回答第14、15小题。 14. What is Linda like? A. Outgoing. B. Hard-working. C. Shy. 15. What will they do probably? A. Perform together. B. Ask Emma for help. C. Take a music class 注意：请将该题的答案书写在答题卡的第二部分 第三节 听短文 根据所听到的短文内容完成下列表格，每空填一词。(短文读三遍) My Tree House Characters My father and I built it with 16. ________ and wood. It is not very big, but it is 17. ________ and clean. There are some books, a table and 18. ________ chairs in it. Activities I read books and enjoy the 19. ________ of the evening in it. I 20. ________ my best friend to the tree house, and play music and sing loud. Ⅱ.语言知识运用(共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 第一节 单项选择 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的正确答案(15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 1. Read the sentence and choose the rhyming (押韵) word. My horse runs freely on the ________, through the sunshine and the rain. A. road B. plain C. sand 2. —What ________ honest boy Mike is! —Yes, he never tells lies. We can always trust him. A. a B. an C. the 3. —Can you give me some advice on how to learn English? —Yes, ________ is the best teacher. A. interest B. strength C. personality 4. A new bridge will ________ Xiamen and Jinmen in the near future. Many people are looking forward to it. A. communicate B. cover C. connect 5. I found the lost key ________ when I was cleaning the room. A. by mistake B. by hand C. by accident 6. The smell of popcorn ________ me of our last movie night. It brings back memories of laughing with friends. A. expects B. reminds C. protects 7. The Browns have lived in China for 36 years, and they are very ________ with Chinese culture. A. popular B. familiar C. similar 8. —Chen Yujie broke the women’s 100 m record at the National Games. —Great! She has become the ________ winner in the event’s history. A. young B. younger C. youngest 9. —Who lives together with old Henny? —________. He lives alone. A. Nobody B. Anybody C. Somebody 10. — Do you know the Beautiful Village Project? — Yes! It encourages everyone to ________ the roads, making our villages tidy. A. clean up B. pack up C. hang up 11. — How do you like the new song? — Wonderful! ________, it is my favourite song so far. A. Especially B. Actually C. Freshly 12. Visitors didn’t realize the beauty of Fujian ________ they came here. A. until B. if C. after 13. ________ happens, parents will never change their love for their kids. A. Wherever B. Whatever C. Whenever 14. —My 70-year-old grandpa started learning how to paint with an iPad yesterday. —That’s amazing! ________. A. Knowledge is power B. Practice makes perfect C. Never too old to learn 15. —I won the first prize in the English speaking contest (比赛). — ________! I knew you could make it! A. Good luck B. Congratulations C. With pleasure 第二节 完形填空 从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案(10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) When I was in Grade Three, I felt excited because my teacher ____16____ me to take part in our school play. I practiced my lines (台词) with my mother every evening, and soon I could remember them very ____17____. But during the first rehearsal (排练), the bright lights made me nervous (紧张的), and suddenly ____18____ went wrong. I forgot my lines and stood there without ____19____ a word. The teacher came over and spoke in a soft voice. She asked me to change my ____20____ and be the narrator (旁白), because my voice was calm (平静的) and clear. I felt ____21____, but I said nothing to my mother. She noticed my feelings and took me for a walk in the garden. It was a warm spring evening. I saw many dandelions moving their white heads softly in the wind near the grass. “Once I wanted to pull them out, ____22____ later I changed my idea,” she said. “Some people only like roses, but dandelions also make the garden bright.” Hearing her words, I began to understand. I told her everything about the ____23____, and she smiled. “Every role has its own value (价值),” she said. “Don’t give up.” ____24____ the evening of the show, I stood on the stage (舞台) and spoke slowly. After the play, many students said they enjoyed my voice. Everyone has something special. We needn’t compare ourselves with others. We just need to ____25____ what we are good at. 16. A. solved B. chose C. spared 17. A. loudly B. clearly C. politely 18. A. nothing B. anything C. something 19. A. saying B. speaking C. talking 20. A. role B. tool C. goal 21. A. disappointed B. energetic C. interested 22. A. so B. or C. but 23. A. duty B. story C. play 24. A. On B. At C. In 25. A. reach for B. find out C. turn around Ⅲ.阅读理解(共两节，25小题，满分45分) 第一节 阅读以下A、B、C、D四篇短文，根据短文内容，从题中所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案(20小题，每小题2分，满分40分) A Look at the beautiful yellow leaves outside the window. They were still green last week! Why do they turn yellow, sometimes even red or orange? Let’s find the secret! Material 3 green leaves Glass cup Spoon Scissors Filter paper (滤纸) Ethanol Tape Pencil Step 1. Cut the leaves into small pieces. 2. Mash (捣碎) the pieces with a spoon. 3. Add ethanol to cover the leaf pieces. 4. Tape the filter paper to the pencil and put the pencil on the cup. 5. Wait for hours and you’ll see the result. Result Colors climb the filter paper. From bottom to top, they are dark green, light green, yellow and orange. But light green covers most of the filter paper. Explanation Leaves have different kinds of colors. In spring and summer, leaves get sunlight and produce lots of chlorophyll (叶绿素). So you can see only the green color. But in autumn, less sunlight means less chlorophyll. So the green disappears slowly and other colors show up. 26. How many kinds of materials do we need? A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight. D. Nine. 27. What is the correct order of the steps? A. ②③①④⑤ B. ①②④⑤③ C. ②④③①⑤ D. ①⑤②④③ 28. Which filter paper shows the correct result? A. B. C. D. 29. Leaves make less chlorophyll in autumn because of ________. A. less air B. less sunlight C. less rainwater D. less daytime 30. Which part of the newspaper does the text come from? A. History. B. Culture. C. Science. D. Travel. B Do you know about “lying-flat (躺平)” travel? It’s a new way to relax by slowing down and enjoying the moment during holidays. Now, many young people choose to travel this way. Cheng Yi is one of them. Cheng, a 36-year-old worker, enjoys travelling. In the past, she and her family were always on the go during holidays. They rushed to busy cities, looking for other places. That always made them tired. Now, their holidays are more about spending meaningful moments together as a family. “I used to think of such vacations as a waste of time, but now they fit our family perfectly. We choose places with playgrounds and fun activities for kids. We can relax and needn’t worry about too many people or long waiting lines. Just being together with family at hotels can make our holidays delightful,” said Cheng. More people are choosing “lying-flat” travel as a way to get away from busy life and find inner (内心的) peace. However, this doesn’t mean they will stop exploring wonderful places. They are still open to other travel ideas. “Travel isn’t just about visiting many places. It’s about experiencing the place you’re in and learning about the local (当地的) life. The good times we create together really matter,” Cheng said. 31. How does the writer start the passage? A. By asking a question. B. By telling a travel story. C. By showing a mind map. D. By sharing a piece of news. 32. What do we know about Cheng? A. She doesn’t like travelling at all. B. Her ideas about travelling never change. C. She used to be busy and tired during holidays. D. She thinks spending time with her family is boring. 33. What does the underlined word “delightful” mean? A. Regular. B. Pleasant. C. Awful. D. Strange. 34. Why do people choose “lying-flat” travel? A. To meet more friends. B. To feel the busy city life. C. To think of new travel ideas. D. To relax and find peace of mind. 35. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. Advice on exploring famous places B. Feelings about spending time with family C. A change of travel focus: from cities to hotels D. A new way of travel: from rushing to relaxing C Long long ago, there was a king. He treated his people so badly that they planned to drive him out of the country. The king got the wind of the plan and ordered to kill the leader (领导者) of it, Pythias. “Couldn’t I just go home and say goodbye to my family before my death?” Pythias asked. He promised he would come back to be killed in one month. However, the king didn’t believe Pythias’s words and said, “I won’t let you go home unless (除非) you find someone to stay in your place. If you are not back, I will kill him instead.” The king thought no one would take the place of Pythias. Pythias had a friend named Damon. He spoke up: “Oh King, put me in prison (监狱) in place of my friend. Let Pythias go home. I know he will come back, for he always keeps his word. But if he is not here on the day set, then I will die for him.” The king was surprised, but he agreed. Many days passed but Pythias hadn’t returned (回来). The king said to Pythias, “Your friend won’t return.” “You’re wrong,” said Damon. “Pythias will come back if he can. However, I love my friend so much and I hope that he won’t return.” On the last day Pythias still didn’t come. So Damon was brought to the scaffold (绞刑台). Just then Pythias appeared and hugged (拥抱) Damon. He looked dirty, and his feet were bloody (沾满血的) without wearing shoes. The king was so touched by such a friendship. He said: “________” 36. What does the underlined phrase “got the wind of” mean? A. got angry at B. got to know C. was afraid of D. was worried about 37. Which is the correct order of the following events? a. The king put Damon into prison. b. Pythias planned to drive the king out of the country. c. Damon was about to die in the place of Pythias. d. Pythias faced some problems on his way back. e. Pythias asked the king to give him one month of life. A. b-a-e-d-c B. b-a-c-d-e C. a-b-e-c-d D. b-e-a-d-c 38. How did Damon probably feel when Pythias was late? A. He began to question Pythias’s promise. B. He still believed in Pythias and was ready to die for him. C. He got scared and hoped the king would finally set him free. D. He felt sad and sorry for his choice. 39. What might the king say at the end of the story? A. Both must die! They are dangerous. B. Neither shall die! Their friendship shall live. C. Damon shall die! He is so silly. D. Pythias must die! He treasures his own life more. 40. What can we use to describe Damon and Pythias today? A. A long and hard journey that finally brings success. B. A promise that is too difficult for anyone to keep. C. A situation where a powerful person is challenged (挑战). D. A couple of friends who would die for each other. D Sometimes when the rain falls hard and fast on you, it might hurt a little. But what happens when it hits (击中) a mosquito (蚊子)? In 2012, David Hu, a scientist at Georgia Tech, became interested in this problem and decided to do a study. He used a high-speed camera so that he could watch the mosquitoes in very slow motion and find out what they’re doing when they’re out in the rain. What he found is that when a raindrop falls on a mosquito, it’s like when a bus hits a person. Besides, a raindrop hits the mosquito about once every 20 seconds. So why don’t we see many dead mosquitoes after it rains? A mosquito is as big as a raindrop, but it is much lighter—0.002 g only. This saves the mosquito’s life when a raindrop hits it. Because the mosquito is so light, when it is hit by a raindrop, it won’t experience a force (力量) that is strong enough to kill it. The study also found that when a mosquito is hit by a raindrop, the mosquito is pushed by the raindrop and falls together with it. But the mosquito doesn’t get wet easily because it is covered with hairs which can keep off water. After dropping about 6 cm, it will turn over off the raindrop and fly away. David Hu added that this action isn’t always successful. If the mosquito flies too low when it is hit by the raindrop, it won’t have time to fly off. Then it will hit the ground and meet the end of its life. In short, mosquitoes can stay alive when raindrops hit them mainly because they are very light and have tiny waterproof (防水的) hairs on their bodies. But whether they can live or not also depends on how high they fly. 41. What does the underlined word “motion” mean? A. weather. B. place. C. action. D. sound. 42. What helps mosquitoes stay safe in the rain? A. Their ears and their eyes. B. Their wings and their legs. C. Their body shape and their wings. D. Their body weight and their hairs. 43. Which of the following can be dangerous for a mosquito in the rain? A. It tries to turn over in time. B. It flies too close to the ground. C. The rain falls too hard and fast. D. The raindrops hit it too many times. 44. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To advise people to stay away from mosquitoes in the rain. B. To explain the reason why people feel a little hurt in the rain. C. To describe the challenges scientists face when doing research. D. To introduce a scientist’s study on how mosquitoes stay alive in the rain. 45. What is the structure of the passage? A. ①/②③④/⑤. B. ①②/③④/⑤. C. ①/②③/④⑤. D. ①②③/④/⑤. 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。(5小题，每小题1分，满分5分) E 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、连贯，意思完整。 When you visit someone’s new home for the first time, it’s nice to bring a gift. Housewarming gifts may not be as common as birthday gifts, but they show one’s kindness. ____46____ When to give a housewarming gift The best time to give a housewarming gift is within (在……之内) the first three to six months after someone moves in. ____47____ Even if there’s no party, if you visit someone’s new home within the first six months after they move in, a gift is still a good idea. ____48____ Housewarming gifts are not just for people who buy their first home. Anyone moving into a new place would love to get a gift. It’s a nice way to say “welcome” and “congratulations”. What to avoid when choosing a housewarming gift It’s important to bring the right kind of housewarming gift. But how do you choose one? ____49____ Usually, the price of a housewarming gift should be between $25 and $50. For example, houseplants and picture frames (框) are popular housewarming gifts within this budget (预算). It’s also best to avoid art or furniture unless (除非) you know the person’s taste very well. Housewarming gifts are a lovely way to celebrate someone’s new home and make their space comfortable and welcoming. ____50____ And, of course, follow the rules for gift-giving. A. Try to avoid very expensive gifts. B. Who to give a housewarming gift to C. Here are some rules for giving a housewarming gift. D. The next time you visit a friend’s new home, remember to bring a gift. E. When you go to a housewarming party, you should always bring a gift. 第二部分(非选择题) Ⅳ.书面表达(共四节，满分45分) 第一节 情境交际 根据语境，完成句子(每小题2分，满分10分) 51. A: ________________________ on holiday? B: I went back to my hometown. 52. A: ________________________ among all land animals? B: The cheetah. It can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h! 53. A: Look, the floor is so dirty. ________________________? B: OK, Mum. I’ll do it at once. 54. A: ________________________? I want to call my parents, but mine is dead. B: Sure. 55. A: I got you a silk scarf as a gift. Here you are! B: ________________________! 第二节 短文填空(每小题1分，满分10分) 根据语境或具体提示填空，完成短文，每空不超过2个词。 In Chinese stories and poems about a ____56____ (mother) love, few are as famous as Meng Jiao’s poem Song of the Travelling Son (《游子吟》). The poem ____57____ (description) a mother sewing (缝补) clothes for her son by hand. At the same time, she worries about her son’s journey away from ____58____. Meng’s description of the mother shows the ancient structure of the Chinese word “lao”. More than 3,000 years ____59____, this word first appeared on oracle bones (甲骨文). It had two parts—fire on top and clothes below, with three dots that look like stitches (缝线). Later, the underside part ____60____ (change) to the word “li”, and a structure symbolizing a house showed up above. Some people explain this form as “It takes a lot of hard work ____61____ (build) a house.” Today, “lao” mainly means work or labour (劳动). It also means feeling like ____62____ (be) tired. In the past, Chinese people disliked those who didn’t work and depended on (依靠) others. In modern times, people also think “labour is glorious (光荣的)”. People who work hard and help their ____63____ (community) or countries always get respect ____64____ “model workers”. “Lao” is also one of the five key parts in China’s education, along with “de”, “zhi”, “ti” and “mei”. Primary and middle school students take weekly “labour classes” to learn working skills. ____65____, overwork can also have terrible results, which can cause diseases (疾病) or even death. To stop such things from happening, we should balance work with rest. 第三节 看图写句 (每小题2分，满分10分) 根据所给图片和提示词，写出正确的句式表达 66. go, last _______________________________________________ 67. Tom, now _______________________________________________ 68. heavy, earth _______________________________________________ 69. hair, than _______________________________________________ 70. one of, in _______________________________________________ 第五节 短文写作(满分15分) 71. 常言道：“人生得一知己足矣。”俞伯牙与钟子期虽身份迥异，却成就了“高山流水遇知音”的千古佳话：“生我者父母，知我者鲍叔也”亦诠释了管鲍之间的深厚友谊。你最好的朋友是谁？你们之间发生过什么样的故事？请根据以下提示，以“A True Friend of Mine”为题写一篇短文，不少于80词。 提示： 1. Who is your friend and what is he/she like? 2. How are you similar to or different from him/her? 3. What’s the most unforgettable thing that happened to both of you? 4. What do you think of your friendship? 注意事项： 1. 必须包含所有提示信息，可适当发挥； 2. 意思清楚，表达通顺，行文连贯，书写规范； 3. 请勿在文中使用真实姓名和校名。 A True Friend of Mine ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $