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2025--2026学年度上学期学科知识竞赛
八年级 英语试题
试题满分： 90 分 考试时间：90分钟
第一部分 选择题 (共 50 分)
一、阅读理解(共 20 小题， 每小题 2 分； 满分 40 分)
第一节阅读下面语言材料，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
①Xian Xinghai is a very famous composer in China. He has composed many great pieces of music in his short life.
②Xian was born in Macao in 1905. Because his father died before he was born, Xian had to move from place to place with his mother. He began learning to play the violin from a very young age. At first, his violin was so cheap and of poor quality that he could not play it well. His friends laughed at him. However, Xian did not stop practising and soon showed his talent. Several years later, he studied in a special music school in Paris. And he worked hard.
③In 1935, he got back to China. Later, he came to Yan'an to teach music at a college. Although there were no pianos in Yan'an at that time, Xian still composed some of his most important music there, including The Yellow River Cantata.
④In May 1940, Xian Xinghai went to Moscow to compose music for a documentary. Life there was so hard that he got very sick. Later he died of a lung illness on 30 October, 1945, aged only 40.
⑤Xian Xinghai is such a great man and his music will live on in people's hearts forever.
1. What did Xian Xinghai do in Yan'an
A. He joined the army. B. He taught music at a college.
C. He wrote books for movies. D. He studied in a music school.
2. What does the writer think of Xian Xinghai
A. Talented and hard - working. B. Serious and quiet.
C. Outgoing and unlucky. D. Talented and strict.
3. What's the right order of the following events
a. Xian composed The Yellow River Cantata.
b. Xian went to Moscow to compose music for a documentary.
c. Xian studied in a special music school in Paris.
d. Xian had to move from place to place with his mother
A. d-c-b-a B. b-d-c-a
C. d-c-a-b D. c-d-a-b
4. What is the structure of the text
A. ①/②/③④⑤ B. ①/②③④/⑤
C. ①/②③/④⑤ D. ①②/③④/⑤
B
Rice is one of the most important crops in the world, and its history is very long. It is believed that rice was first grown in China about 7,000 years ago. People in ancient China discovered that rice could grow in wet fields, so they started planting it in such areas.
As time went by, rice spread from China to other parts of Asia, like Japan, Korea, and India. Each country developed its own way of growing and using rice. For example, in Japan, people made sushi with rice, while in India, they cooked rice with spices (香料).
Rice is not only food for many people but also has cultural importance. In many Asian countries, rice is important for traditional festivals. For example, during the Chinese New Year, it's customary (习惯上) for people to make rice cakes to celebrate.
Today, many countries around the world grow rice. There are different varieties of rice, such as long - grain (颗粒), short - grain, and sticky (黏的) rice. Each type has its own special taste and use. Rice is also very healthy and can give us energy.
Rice plays an important role in feeding people and shaping cultures. It continues to be a very important crop for people all over the world.
5. Where was rice first grown according to the text
A. In China. B. In India. C. In Korea. D. In Japan.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The reason why we grow rice. B. Traditional festivals about rice.
C. The cultural importance of rice. D. Different ways of cooking rice.
7. What does the underlined word "varieties" mean
A. Shapes. B. Types. C. Sizes. D. Ages.
8. In which part of an encyclopaedia can we see the text
A. Animals. B. People. C. Nature. D. Education.
C
With the development of science and technology, many people are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to find information instead of encyclopaedias or search engines (搜索引擎). It's like a smart friend who can learn from books, pictures, and even computer games. It is not just a tool; it's a helper that makes learning fun and exciting, and it's always ready to explore new things with you.
DeepSeek, an AI app from China, is special because it uses a "Mixture of Experts" method. This means it collects the best ideas from many experts to give you the best help. It's as if you have a team of experts inside your computer, ready to help you whenever you need it.
DeepSeek is also a friend. It can answer your questions, chat with you, tell you stories, and even play games with you. Whether you're working on a school project or just looking for some fun, DeepSeek is there to make it easier and more enjoyable. It can help you write better articles, solve difficult maths problems, and even create pictures. And the best part DeepSeek is always friendly and never gets tired.
So, next time you meet a problem or just want to learn something new, remember DeepSeek. Just say, "Hey DeepSeek, let's explore!"
9. What do more and more people use to look up information
A. Dictionaries. B. Search engines.
C. Encyclopaedias. D. Artificial Intelligence.
10. What makes DeepSeek different from other AI apps
A. It is made by Chinese experts. B. It is a mixture of different apps.
C. It runs as if many experts help you. D. It runs faster and costs little money.
11. Which of the following can best describe DeepSeek
A. Useful and friendly. B. Helpful but expensive.
C. Popular but dangerous. D. Common and out of date.
12. What is the purpose of writing the text
A. To introduce some useful AI tools to us.
B. To give some advice on using DeepSeek.
C. To encourage us to use AI like DeepSeek.
D. To tell us how to use AI to solve problems.
D
The red panda mainly lives in the countries like China, Nepal and Bhutan. It belongs to the Ailuridae (小熊猫科). People thought that it was a member of the bear family at first. But researchers finally grouped the red panda into its own family according to DNA research results. The research also showed that the red panda is a close relative to the raccoon (浣熊), but it is not closely related to the giant panda, which belongs to the bear family.
Red pandas are in danger of dying out. Half of red pandas around the world have disappeared in the last twenty years. The biggest challenge for red pandas is that they are losing their homes because people are cutting down trees for wood and clearing land for farming. What's more, some people even catch red pandas to make clothes like hats with their special fur.
There are some events around the world to protect red pandas, but they still need more help. To protect red pandas better, it's necessary to draw more public attention to them. International Red Panda Day was set up for this reason. It is on the third Saturday of September every year.
There are many things you can do for red pandas. You can read a book or watch a video about these amazing animals, join in an International Red Panda Day activity near you, see red pandas at your local zoo and share articles and pictures about red pandas on the internet.
13. What can we learn about red pandas
A. Red pandas only live in China.
B. Red pandas are in danger because of less food.
C. Grouping them into a family may be not an easy job.
D. There are many more red pandas than giant pandas in the wild.
14. Which of the following is a close relative to the red panda
A. The raccoon. B. The fox.
C. The giant panda. D. The bear.
15. Why was International Red Panda Day set up
A. To study red pandas more easily.
B. To celebrate the discovery of red pandas.
C. To make red pandas more popular in zoos.
D. To draw public attention to red pandas.
16. We probably find the passage in ______.
A. Society. B. Lifestyle. C. Nature. D. Culture.
E
第二节阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。
The Mystery of the Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, a great artist from Italy, around 500 years ago. 17. ______ Her eyes seem to look at you directly no matter where you stand. Many people wonder why she is smiling and what she is thinking.18. ______
The woman in the painting is believed to be Lisa Gherardini, a real person in Florence, Italy. Leonardo spent many years working on the painting.19. ______ This skill made her face look very lifelike (栩栩如生的).
The Mona Lisa is now kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. 20. ______ The Mona Lisa is not only a beautiful painting but also a symbol of art and mystery. It reminds people of the amazing talent of Leonardo da Vinci and the beauty of art.
A. He used special skills to create soft shadows. B. The painting shows a woman with a gentle smile. C. This makes the painting very mysterious (神秘的). D. Many artists wanted to learn from Leonardo da Vinci. E. Every year, millions of people visit the museum to see it.
二、完形填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分；满分 10 分）
阅读短文,理解其大意,从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At the 17th Paralympic Games (残奥会) in Paris, Liu Yu, a 35-year-old disabled swimmer, was 21______after winning third place in women's 50-metre backstroke (女子50米仰泳).
Liu was born with illness and couldn't 22______. She had to use a wheelchair and stayed in a children's home. 23______, the elder kids in the home cared for this young girl. Like her 24______, they taught her to be strong.
At the age of 15, Liu had the chance to learn how to swim and showed her talent in the pool. "I loved the feeling of 25______ and was not scared at all. It was so wonderful to move 26______ without having to use legs."
Staying 27______ is the key to her success. "I was 24 years old then and it was so tiring to stay in the water six hours a day. But I never 28______ and finally made it."
In 2019, she was 29______ by the national team. In 2024, she won some medals.
"Although it's my last Paralympic Games, I'm happy with this result," said Liu. "I want to tell people that no matter what happened to you, never 30______ and you will finally succeed!"
21. A. tired　　　B. worried　C. excited　　D. bored
22. A. sleep　　　B. eat　　　C. swim　　　D. walk
23. A. Quickly　　B. Naturally　C. Luckily　　D. Completely
24. A. doctors　　B. parents　C. classmates　D. editors
25. A. floating　　B. flying　　C. running　　D. challenging
26. A. painfully　B. slowly　　C. suddenly　D. freely
27. A. strong　　B. unhappy　C. careful　　D. lazy
28. A. give out　B. give up　C. give away　D. give off
29. A. known　　B. forgotten　C. broken　　D. chosen
30. A. rest　　　B. move　　　C. stop　　　D. suffer
第二部分 非选择题 (共 40 分)
三、语篇填空(共 10 小题，每小题 1 分；满分 10 分)
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。
The old man and the king
A long time ago, there was a king in India. The king's favourite game was chess.
One day, a wise old man 31.__________(come) to the palace and the king challenged him to a game. "You can have any prize if you win the game," the king promised the old man.
The old man thought for a moment and said 32.__________ (slow), "If I win the game, I'd like one grain of rice for the first square of the chessboard, two for the 33.__________(two), four for the third... I'd like you 34.__________(double) the amount for each of 35.__________ rest of the squares."
The king was very 36.__________(surprise). "Is that all " he asked. "Wouldn't you like gold or silver instead "
"No, just rice," the old man replied without 37.__________ (hesitate).
"How many grains of rice will this be " the king wondered, "There are 64 squares on the chessboard, so there will be one, two, four, eight, sixteen,... Perhaps a bag of rice is enough." After thinking 38.__________ it for a moment, the king agreed.
The king and the old man played the game for a long time. Finally, the old man won, so the king ordered his men 39.__________ (collect) a bag of rice. The king's men put one grain on the first square, two on the second, and so on. After a few 40.__________　 (square), the king realized the problem—even with all the rice in the country, he would still not have enough rice to put on the chessboard!
四、阅读与表达(共 4 小题，41~43 小题，每小题 2 分，44 小题 4 分；满分 10 分) 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。
What do you often do to save money when you travel I think besides the price of the hotel, there are other things that can help you save some money.
Stay at a hotel that offers free breakfast. This is a common way of saving money when people travel. Hotels with the best free breakfast include Embassy Suites by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, and Holiday Inn Express.
Enjoy free "Happy Hour". The hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton offers a "Manager's Reception(招待会)" every day from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this time, you can get free drinks and snacks. Although it's hard to find another hotel that does this, there are some hotels which offer "Buy one, get one free".
Stay at a hotel that offers the free Internet. Many hotels offer the free Internet, which makes it convenient for you to surf online and can help you save some money.
Stay at a hotel that offers the free shuttle(班车) service. The best way for you to avoid renting a car.
Stay close to the place you will visit. It makes good sense to choose a hotel in the places of interest. For example, you can choose a hotel in Disneyland if you are visiting it. And this way can also save you a lot of time.
41. How many tips does the writer offer you in the passage
42. What can we get if we stay at a "Manager's Reception"
43. Why does the writer advise us to stay at a hotel that offers the free shuttle service
44. Do you like travelling Why or why not (Write 30 words or more.)
五、书面表达(满分 20 分).
45.请根据下面的内容提示写一篇关于马克·吐温的短文，不少于80词。
内容包括：
(1)他是一位美国作家，写了许多著名的小说；
(2)他1835年出生于佛罗里达的农村，4岁时和家人搬到城里，12岁时父亲去世；
(3)他从童年就开始工作，曾做过许多不同的工作；
(4)他最著名的小说之一：《汤姆·索亚历险记》；
(5)他的写作才能来源于他个人的经历。
参考词汇：马克·吐温Mark Twain；
小说novel；
佛罗里达Florida；
《汤姆·索亚历险记》The Adventures of Tom Sawyer；
个人的经历personal experience

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