广东广州天河外国语2026-2027学年八年级第一学期英语期中考试卷(无答案)

广州市天河外国语学校 2026 学年第一学期期中诊断资料

初二年级 英语科目

注意事项:

1. 本试卷全卷满分110分, 100分钟内完成, 闭卷。

2. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷 (选择题) 和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题) 两部分。

3. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。

4. 全部答案应在答题卡上完成, 答在本试卷上无效。

5. 考试结束后, 将答题卡交回。

一、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。

We are all busy talking about and using the internet, but how many of us know   1   history of the internet?

Many people are   2   when they find that the internet was set up in the 1960s.   3   that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn’t work well. If one of the computers in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up. It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working, information could be sent through another part. In this way, computer network systems would keep on   4   all the time.

At first, the internet was only used by the government,   5   in the early 1970s, universities, hospitals and banks were allowed to use it, too. However, computers were still very expensive and the internet was difficult   6   . By the start of the 1990s, computers became   7   and easier to use. Scientists had also developed software that made “surfing” the internet more convenient.

Today it is easy to get online and it is said that   8   people use the internet every day. Sending e-mails   9   getting more and more popular among students.

The internet has now become one of   10   parts of people’s lives.

1. A. a              B. an              C. the                  D. /

2. A. surprise         B. surprised        C. surprising             D. surprisingly

3. A. At              B. In              C. On                  D. For

4. A. work            B. works          C. worked               D. working

5. A. and              B. but            C. or                    D. so

6. A. use              B. using           C. to use                 D. used

7. A. cheap             B. cheaper         C. cheapest              D. the cheapest

8. A. million            B. millions         C. a million of            D. millions of

9 A. is                 B. are              C. was                  D. were

10. A. important         B. more important     C. the most important     D. most important

二、完形填空 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)

阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡

上将该项涂黑。

Do you know what an encyclopedia is? It is a very special kind of book. An encyclopedia is a collection of information about many different   11   . It can tell you about history, science, art, and much more.

People use encyclopedias to   12   facts and knowledge. If you want to know about a famous person, an interesting place, or a strange animal, you can   13   an encyclopedia. It is like having a very smart friend who knows   14   and can answer all your questions.

Encyclopedias usually have many volumes. Each volume is like a small book, and they are   15   in alphabetical order. This makes it easy for people to find what they need. For example, if you want to learn about “animals”, you can start looking in the volume that begins with the letter “A”.

In the past, encyclopedias were printed books. People had to buy the whole set of volumes, which was often very   16   . Many families had to save money for a long time before they could buy a set. But now, with the development of the internet, there are also online encyclopedias. Online encyclopedias are more convenient because you can   17   access them anytime and anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. You don’t need to carry around heavy books.

Moreover, encyclopedias are updated   18   to ensure the information is accurate. Whether it is a printed encyclopedia or an online one, they are both very useful   19   for learning. They can also help us open our minds and   20   understand the world around us. Instead of simply remembering facts, we can learn why things happen and how different things are connected. Why don’t you try turning to the encyclopedia for help when you have any problems next time?

11. A. subjects             B. objects              C. projects             D. events

12. A. look up              B. look after            C. look at             D. look into

13. A. turn on              B. turn to              C. turn up              D. turn out

14. A. anything             B. something            C. everything          D. nothing

15. A. organized             B. used                C. stored              D. placed

16. A. cheap                B. wise                C. expensive           D. valuable

17. A. happily              B. slowly               C. hardly              D. easily

18. A. regularly             B. rarely               C. slowly              D. suddenly

19. A. instruments            B. magazines          C. tools                D. newspapers

20. A. widely                B. narrowly            C. deeply              D. slightly

三、阅读 (共两节,满分35分)

第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,从各题所给的A、B、C、D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Smart Lights is changing the way we live and making our life more colorful. With a simple voice command (指令) or a touch on your phone, you can control the brightness and color of your lights. They can even turn off by themselves when no one is in the room. So people can save energy in this way.

	Lost in a new city? No problem! City Guide provides real-time guidance (导航) and offers the best ways to help you keep away from busy roads. It also shows the nearest restaurants, museums, and shops depending on your interests. The app is really good for you to have an enjoyable trip.
	Too busy to cook? Quick Meal provides you with a fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meal. It can be sent to your home or office in 20 minutes. With a lot of choices, you can choose the dishes you like. And the smart app remembers your favorites for faster ordering next time.
	For book lovers, Read Share is a wonderful app. You can borrow thousands of e-books for free, and join online reading clubs to share your favorite stories or books with others. It’s like carrying a library in your pocket!

21. How can Smart Lights help people to save energy?

A. By changing colors.                     B. By using voice commands.

C. By turning off automatically.              D. By being controlled by a phone.

22. What does City Guide help people do?

A. Know the best ways when people drive around.         B. Look for the best restaurants and museums.

C. Order the fresh and healthy meal quickly.              D. Find busy roads and shops.

23. What does the word “It” in Passage Quick Meal refer to?

A. The cook.              B. The meal.

C. The app.               D. The choices.

24. Who may be the most interested in Read Share?

A. Jimmy, a driver who likes playing games online.

B. David, an engineer who likes buying books online.

C. Grace, a teacher who likes borrowing books from the library.

D. Emily, a doctor who likes buying books in the bookshop.

25. What can be the best title for this passage?

A. Smart Phones, Enjoyable Trip              B. Useful Skills, Wonderful Journey

C. Simple Tools, Creative Work               D. Cool Apps, Easy Life

B

A winter morning, I was giving a talk on a square on Fifth Street. The wind was strong. There was an old man sitting in a chair in front of me. It seemed that he lost his legs. And I saw that when I told how Cookie, my dog, had saved my life, his eyes were filled with tears and he nodded.

When the talk was over, I walked towards him. He excitedly shook my hand. “I had a dog like your Cookie. The dog saved my life.”

“Oh, what a good dog!” He nodded. “I lived in Greenwich Village and I had a dog that I raised and hunted with. When I took part in the Korean War, I was hurt and lost the use of my legs. When I came back from the hospital, he