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江苏省南通市2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中英语练习题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、单项选择
1．—Have you ever heard of ________ one eyed old man in our neighbourhood
—Yes. He is good at playing ________ chess.
A．a; / B．the; / C．an; / D．the; the
2．—Wow, people are screaming on the roller coaster. How exciting!
—Yes! You feel the wind is pushing ________ you just like flying when it runs downhill.
A．over B．against C．opposite D．through
3．—I want to read a Chinese classic but don’t know ________.
—________ Journey to the West It’s full of imagination!
A．which to choose; Why not try B．how to choose; What about
C．what to choose; Let’s read D．where to choose; You must read
4．Volunteering is a chance to learn some useful skills and communicate with others, ________ a great contribution (贡献) to our country.
A．as well as B．as good as C．as many as D．as much as
5．—WeChat really influences (影响) people’s lives.
—________. It’s easier for people to make friends with others.
A．Nearly B．Exactly C．Possibly D．Mainly
6．—I don’t feel well this spring. The weather is changeable (多变的).
—________. The temperature goes up and down like a roller coaster.
A．Exactly not B．I can’t agree more C．I’m afraid not D．I don’t think so
7．My cousin doesn’t do ________ as his parents hope. Sometimes he follows his own ideas.
A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing
8．—When will the men’s badminton group match between China and India begin on TV
—Oh, it ________ for ten minutes, ending in 3:1. China won the game.
A．has started B．has been on C．has finished D．has been over
9．—Could you look after my plants while I’m away on business, please
—________. I’ll water them on time.
A．Come on B．With pleasure C．My pleasure D．You’re welcome
10．—Would you mind me changing the channel
—________. My favourite programme will begin.
A．Better not B．Not at all C．I’m afraid not D．I hope not
二、完形填空
Once a child came to stay with his grandparents, from abroad, during his summer holidays. One day he said to his grandpa, “When I grow up, I want to become a successful man. Can you tell me some 11 to be successful ” Grandfather nodded his head and took the boy to a nearby plant nursery (苗圃). They bought two small plants, came back home, planted one of them in a flowerpot inside the house and planted the other one outside.
“What do you think Which of these two plants will grow better in future ” the grandfather asked the boy. The boy said, “The plant 12 the house will grow better, because it is safe from every danger, while the other one is at risk of many things like strong sunlight, 13 and animals.” Grandfather 14 and said, “Let’s see what happens in future”.
A few days later, the boy left with his parents. After four 15 , when they came again to visit the grandfather, the boy said, “Last time I asked you some ways to be successful, 16 , you did not tell me.” Grandfather smiled again and said, “Sure, let’s first take a look at the plants that we 17 last time.”
They first went to see the plant kept inside the house and saw that the plant had grown into a small tree. Then he took the boy to look at the plant outside and there they saw a large tree standing there, its branches spread far and wide, providing 18 to the passersby.
The boy cried out in surprise, “But Grandpa! How is this possible That plant outside would have faced so many dangers. Still, it grew so big.” Grandfather said, “Yes, but those challenges made its roots 19 . It also had the freedom to spread its roots as much as it wanted. If you always make comfortable choices (选择), then you will not be able to grow as you can. If you are ready to 20 this world despite (不管) all these dangers, then no goal is impossible.”
The greater your storm, the brighter your rainbow!
11．A．activities B．ways C．stories D．meanings
12．A．inside B．outside C．near D．behind
13．A．storms B．earthquakes C．noises D．lightning
14．A．smiled B．cried C．laughed D．whispered
15．A．days B．weeks C．years D．centuries
16．A．because B．so C．however D．but
17．A．found B．bought C．sold D．made
18．A．energy B．shade C．sunshine D．water
19．A．stronger B．weaker C．brighter D．safer
20．A．believe B．follow C．face D．accept
三、阅读理解
Welcome to Top Discovery Space (TDS)! This is a good place for you and your kids to have fun through different kinds of hands-on activities, including experiencing 3D printing, doing chemistry games, growing vegetables and exploring (探索) the secrets of space. All these activities need close parent-child cooperation (合作). It is what we value (重视) most. We organize many activities for parents and children to do together. To make sure every visitor enjoys their time at TDS, we have to remind you to follow these rules: Parents should stay with their children during the visit. For children’s safety, parents must go through the instructions for the activities carefully. All visitors are required to wear socks (no shoes allowed) within indoor areas. You may ask our workers at the front desk for a pair. Visitors are not supposed to take photos here. Our teachers will catch your unforgettable moments during your visit. Your photos will be sent to you by email if you need them. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the picnic area. Opening time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day Price: 50 dollars for one ticket Please note: One ticket covers one adult and one child. Please buy one more ticket for another adult or child.
21．What can visitors do at TDS
A．Watch 3D movies. B．Take chemistry tests.
C．Learn about space. D．Make vegetable salads.
22．How many tickets do you need if you go to TDS with your parents
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
23．What does TDS care about most
A．Parent-child cooperation. B．Children’s health and safety.
C．Children’s learning experience. D．Teacher-student communication.
①Once you learn to read, you will be forever free. That’s probably why so many people are so into reading. In recent years, people have started a new trend of reading books in China.
②According to one report on Chinese people’s reading habits last year, around 32.7 percent of Chinese adults have the habit of listening to audio books (有声书). So, just like having parents read bedtime stories to us when we were little, we are now reading by listening.
③Some think this is good—people can finally put the books down when they read. They can finally get away from tables and chairs and read in a fun way. It’s great, it’s appealing, and it’s very cool.
④ “I think it’s entertaining—my kid can now learn in a fun way,” a young parent said. “I don’t have to worry about him having back problems like I did when I was a kid. And listening to audio books also takes some pressure (压力) off his eyes. So I’m all for it.”
⑤But there are quite a number of people who hold a different opinion. They say this could work with adults, but it might be a bad idea for teenagers.
⑥“People need self-control when listening to audio books, and we don’t see it in teenagers,” they said. “How can we know that whatever it says in a book can get into their heads and stay there How do we make sure they are learning something when they listen ”
⑦“We have been reading books in the old-fashioned way for thousands of years,” an elderly scholar said. “Why not start listening for a change ”
24．According to the young parent, which of the following statements can be TRUE
A．Listening to audio books helps protect children’s eyes.
B．Parents don’t have to worry about their children’s self-control.
C．You will be forever free from health problems if you listen to audio books.
D．Audio books make sure everything in a book can get into children’s heads and stay there.
25．Which of the following is the best way to divide the passage
A．①②③/④⑤⑥/⑦ B．①②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ C．①/②③/④⑤⑧/⑦ D．①②/③④/⑤⑥/⑦
26．Which is most probably the elderly scholar’s opinion about ways of reading
A．Teenagers may not have self-control when listening to audio books.
B．Maybe now it is the time to change our ways of reading by trying audio books.
C．Parents need to make sure that teenagers are learning something whey they listen.
D．The old way of reading books has been proved to be the best since thousands of years ago.
27．Which is the best title of the passage
A．“Listening to Books” Becomes Popular B．“Listening to Books” And Self-Control
C．Disadvantages of “Listening to Books D．Advantages of “Listening to Books”
Just hours ago, Fiona was in great sadness.
It was International Day of Friendship. In class that day, everyone had to make three presents to give to their three best friends. Fiona enjoyed the task of choosing three from among all her classmates. But when all the presents were shared out, she was the only one that didn’t receive a present! Fiona didn’t think of this and felt terrible, crying for hours. Everyone came to comfort her, but each stayed for only a short time before leaving—just as she did to others so many times.
Fiona didn’t know why this happened because she was always a very popular girl at school. From an early age, she tried hard to be kind and friendly to everyone. She invited the whole class to her birthday party and gave presents to everybody from time to time.
That night, Fiona told her mother about everything. Her mother said, “My dear, you cannot buy friends with a smile or a few good words. If you want true friends, you must give them time and real care. For a true friend, you must always be there in good and bad times.”
Hearing this, Fiona realized she was a good companion (伙伴), but she wasn’t a true friend to anyone. Although she tried to be close to everyone, she found that wasn’t enough to create true friendships.
Fiona decided to change her ways to finally have some true friends. As she lay in bed that night, she thought about her mother, who was always ready to help her, put up with her bad points, encouraged her and loved her deeply. That was what made a true friend!
Fiona smiled happily, realizing she already had the best friend anyone could ever want.
28．Why didn’t Fiona receive a present on the International Day of Friendship
A．Because she was not popular at school. B．Because her classmates forgot about her.
C．Because she wasn’t a true friend to others. D．Because she didn’t give presents to others.
29．Which is the right order of what happened to Fiona
a. Fiona was sad because of not getting a gift.
b. Fiona realized what a true friend was like.
c. Fiona told her mother about the problem.
d. Fiona tried to be kind to everyone at school.
A．d-a-c-b B．c-a-b-d C．b-d-c-a D．a-c-d-b
30．What was Fiona like at the very beginning of the story
A．Shy and lonely. B．Popular but rude.
C．Polite and honest. D．Well-liked but uncaring.
31．To build true friendships, Fiona might ________.
A．organize more parties but only invite a few friends
B．care less about those who did not give her a present
C．spend more free time listening to her friends’ problems
D．be kind to the schoolmates in other classes in her school
Forest bathing began in Japan in the 1980s. It is a practice called shinrin-yoku, which can be translated as “taking in the medicine or air of the forest”. It has recently grown more popular worldwide. When people take time in the natural green world to “be” in a fully present way, studies show it does good to health.
One of the good things of taking a walk in nature is getting away from screens. When we enjoy nature, we keep ourselves away from computers or mobile phones. We take a break and allow ourselves to get strength and energy back. During forest bathing, we are slowing down, stopping making quick decisions, experiencing the pleasure of nature through all of our senses, enjoying being alive and enjoying just the present moment.
In fact, forest bathing is also becoming a more and more popular way of treating stress (压力). Forest bathing is believed to help those experiencing stressful situations. In one recent study, people who formed the habits of walking through forests had lowered blood pressure (血压) and got out of worries.
At the same time bathing in forest air produces more natural killer (NK) cells (细胞) in our blood. Our body uses these NK cells to fight illness. One Japanese study showed a rise in the number and activity of these NK cells among people who forest bathe. Plants and trees in forests can also send out something called phytoncides. This tree oil can not only protect plants and trees themselves, but also help people sleep well; bring joy and boost health.
Forest bathing needs repeated practice. It’s not a one-and-done quick fix. Studies in England on green spaces showed spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature helps with good health. It doesn’t matter whether you break up the two hours into shorter walks in a local park filled with lots of trees or spend an afternoon in a forest.
Taking a quick walk through nature and rushing through the activity to get back to work, let’s say, may not be as helpful. Nor is it advised to play loud music as you walk. Forest bathing shows a different way of life. You’re walking through nature in a forest and taking your time. You’re noticing feelings and staring more of a relaxing and meaningful life.
32．According to the passage, during forest bathing people may ________.
A．think only of the past moment B．make decisions more quickly
C．spend less energy to take exercise D．keep themselves away from worries
33．What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．risk B．improve C．harm D．avoid
34．About forest bathing, the writer might agree that ________.
A．people should form a habit of walking in nature
B．playing light music while walking can be helpful
C．walking for at least 2 hours every time is necessary
D．NK cells and phytoncides are both produced in plants
35．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．How can we enjoy forest baths in nature B．Is it helpful or unhelpful to forest bathe
C．Forest bathing is a great help from nature. D．Forest bathing is a way to change nature.
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Do you put your textbooks on the left side of your desk instead of the right side Do you blow on the water first before you drink it Do you ever find yourself doing something without thinking about it 36 However, learning to develop healthy new habits can help you to reach your goals.
What is a habit
37 Scientists say that habits are formed in the brain and include a cause, action and a reward. If you have a habit of watching TV when you get home from school, the cause would be coming home from school; the action is turning on the TV; and the reward might be the happy, relaxed feeling from watching your favorite program. This good feeling makes you want to do the same thing after school the next day too, and over time it can become a habit.
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Turning something into a habit means you don’t have to think about it. It will be good for you if it is a good one. 39 Scientists believe that nearly half of everything we do every day is out of habit, so forming helpful habits is also a great way to help you to reach your goals.
How can you build healthy new habits
It’s important to think about why you want to change. “What exactly do you want to achieve and how are you going to do it ” Dr Radha Modgil asks. When it’s time to begin, just keep it. Even though a little progress (进步) a day, you can make your life different. Remember that forming new habits isn’t always easy but it will be paid off in the end. “ 40 ” says Modgil.
A．Changing habits can change your life.
B．Why are good habits important to you
C．What kinds of habits are good habits
D．We do lots of things out of habit not for any good reason.
E．A habit is something you do often, almost without thinking.
F．Good habits can help keep you away from something bad too, such as worrying.
四、任务型阅读
阅读与回答问题 (本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
Youth is a period when we make daring decisions and think big. We talked with Yang Yuni, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC (中国人民政治协商会议全国委员会) from Yunnan province who attended this year’s two sessions (两会). With a deep love for the traditional Hani dance, she brings new life to the dance in a creative way.
In front of the Great Hall of the People, stood a graceful (优雅的) woman in colorful traditional Hani ethnic (民族的) clothes, catching the eye of reporters.
She is Yang Yuni. Ten years ago, she was only a village girl who loved dancing and her ethnic culture. Now she’s a dancer, a successful businesswoman, and a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC． That’s thanks to (归功于) her endless efforts to spread and protect the traditional Hani culture.
Born and raised in a Hani village in Honghe county, Yunnan, the 28-year-old deeply loves her ethnic culture. Guided by her mother, the county’s first folk dance teacher, and growing up with the attractive Hani terraces (梯田), she came to love dance. After finishing high school, she chose to major (主修) in dance performance in college.
In 2015, Yang set up an arts center to spread Hani music and dance. Under her guidance (指 导) and teaching, more and more local kids fell in love with Hani dance. “The Hani dance has beautiful moves and shows strong life. Why not bring it to a bigger stage ” said Yang.
Yang also set up a street dance group with street dancers from other areas of Yunnan. They mix street dance moves with their local dance style to show their love for their own culture. Her arts center later set up a recording studio to record the voices of its students and Hani folk singers.
The arts center has grown from tens of students at the beginning to about 3,000 students today. In 2023, Yang won the National Outstanding Award for College Graduates Employed at the Grassroots Level (全国高校毕业生基层就业卓越奖). When it comes to how to start a business successfully, Yang said: “You should first work out what you really want before making a choice.”
41．Where was Yang Yiini when she caught the eye of reporters
42．What makes Yang become a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC
43．In Yang’s opinion, what is Hani dance like
44．How did Yang Yuni bring Hani dance to a bigger stage
45．What can you do to spread Nantong culture （请自拟一句话作答）
五、短文填空
请认真阅读下面的短文，填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。
My heart is full of love. Recently, I’m so 46 (thank) for the support from a very dear friend of mine. 47 his help, I can realize my dream of making a kind act. It can bring me more power in my life.
We live in 48 small African city. As you know, many people there live a poor life and it’s hard for them to find jobs. I’ve 49 (hope) to open a soup kitchen for many years. I’d like to help the local people in need. My friend helps me create a web page 50 (call) Sunshine. On it, we usually share our kind 51 (activity). These days, I’m making hearty food while my friend is handing out hearty clothes. You know there are always so many homeless people 52 (live) on the streets, which shocks me a lot.
We want to invite more people to join 53 (we). The act of love by giving has encouraged me greatly. Sometimes I feel very tired after working hard for a whole day, but I still go on. 54 of the project, my life becomes so meaningful. I know 55 I’m doing now can make a difference to some people’s life.
六、翻译
56．自从二十世纪以来，它就以它的剧院而出名。
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57．我们过去常常一起打牌下棋。(汉译英)
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58．我们乘飞机去香港大约花了三个半小时。(It takes... to...)
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59．我爸爸去成都出差过两次。(have been to...) （汉译英）
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60．对我们来说，像以前一样经常见到彼此已经变得不可能了。(It...adj. for...to do...)
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七、书面表达
61．中国素有“礼仪之邦”之称，《苏州日报》英文专刊以“Manners make the man”为题向中学生开展征文活动，向外国朋友传播中国礼仪文化。
内容包括：
1.你对该谚语的理解；
2.介绍一个中国人日常生活中的基本社交礼仪（例如：待人接物、餐桌礼仪等）；
3.你的一次经历及感悟。
注意：
1.词数 90左右，短文开头已给出；
2.内容需涵盖所有要点，可适当发挥；
3.文中不得出现与考生相关的真实校名和姓名等信息。
Manners make the man
China is a country with a long history and famous for its social manners. Have you heard of “Manners make the man” It means________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B B A A B B A D B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B A A A C C B B A C
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答案 C D B A C D E B F A
41．In front of the Great Hall of the People. 42．Her endless efforts to spread and protect the traditional Hani culture. 43．The Hani dance has beautiful moves and shows strong life. 44．She sets/By setting up an arts centre and a street dance group (with street dancers from other areas of Yunnan). 45．I can make a speech about Nantong culture in front of the visitors./ I can write some stories or poems about Nantong culture./ I can make some videos about Nantong and put them on the Internet.
46．thankful 47．With 48．a 49．hoped 50．called 51．activities 52．living 53．us 54．Because 55．what
56．It has been famous for its theatres since the twentieth century.
57．We used to play cards and chess together.
58．It took us about three and a half hours to fly to Hong Kong.
59．My dad has been to Chengdu on business twice.
60．It has become impossible for us to see each other as often as before.
61．例文
Manners make the man
China is a country with a long history and famous for its social manners. Have you heard of “Manners make the man” It means that manners are important for a man.
First of all, when you meet people for the first time, you should shake hands with each other. Secondly, when you are invited to a party, you should bring gifts and be sure to arrive on time or a few minutes early. I remember that I once went to John’s birthday party, because of the traffic jam, I was half an hour late, but I apologized in time and explained the reason. Finally my friends forgave me.
From then on I realize that it is very important to be on time in our life.
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