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北京市第十二中学2025-2026学年八年级第二学期期中英语试卷
一、单选题：本大题共12小题，共12分。
1.My brother is a talented artist，and paintings are amazing.（　　）
A. his B. her C. my D. your
2.The boys have basketball practice five o'clock in the gym on Fridays.（　　）
A. in B. on C. at D. to
3.—Ms. Li, must we hand in the book report today —No, you ________. Just make sure you give it to me before Friday.
A. needn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
4.—Which do you like ，coffee or tea？
—Tea.Green tea is my favorite.（　　）
A. well B. better C. best D. the best
5.— Mike, ________ do you go swimming with your dad — Once a week.
A. how often B. how long C. how much D. how far
6.Linda felt very proud she won the first prize in the speech competition.（　　）
A. but B. or C. although D. because
7.When Jerry was in Grade 8, he ________ the art club and made many friends.
A. join B. joined C. will join D. has joined
8.— What do you usually do in your free time, Mary — I ________ movies at home. It’s a great way to relax.
A. watch B. watched C. will watch D. was watching
9.Dad dinner when I arrived home yesterday.（　　）
A. is cooking B. has cooked C. was cooking D. will cook
10.Lisa ________ to many places since she came to China.
A. travels B. traveled C. will travel D. has traveled
11.A new science lab ________ in our school next year.
A. builds B. built C. was built D. will be built
12.A singing competition ________ every May as part of our school Art Festival.
A. holds B. held C. is held D. was held
二、完形填空：本大题共8小题，共8分。
Art in the Moment
When I was fifteen, my watercolor painting was refused by an art competition. I stared(凝视)at the judges' note:"The work doesn't show emotional(情感的)depth, "and my heart broke. I had spent weeks drawing every leaf and stone (13) . Though my fingers hurt, I kept going without resting. For several days, I stayed alone in my room, thinking about giving up painting completely. My art teacher, Ms. Wilson, (14) my silence. She sat beside me and said gently, "Your skill is good, but where are your feelings in the picture "Her words stayed in my mind. While riding my bike home through the forest I had painted, I suddenly realized what she meant. I had been so busy copying nature that I forgot my own (15) with it. That summer, I volunteered at a nature park. Instead of drawing quickly, I learned to sit quietly under the trees, watching sunlight move across the grass. Slowly, my love for painting (16) . My sketchbook soon filled with simple but lovely (17) —morning light on the hills, small animals moving softly, and birds landing lightly on the rocks. When the art competition came again the next year, I painted outdoors rather than using old photos. This time, I left some parts (18) so that viewers could use their imagination. After handing in my work, I felt a sense of calm. A week later, the judges wrote, "We feel the life of the forest. "I won a prize and even received an invitation to teach painting at a small summer camp in the countryside. Now, as a young art teacher, when I teach these kids, I always share what Ms. Wilson taught me. Last Thursday, a girl looked upset and said, "My sunflowers look too dark. "Instead of letting her add more (19) , I handed her some seeds(种子). "Watch how they grow first. "I told her. A few weeks later, her new painting looked more natural and full of life. When we hung it near the window, a butterfly passed by slowly, as if giving us the same message:true art comes from careful watching, not from simple (20) . Slow down, keep creating with heart, and your work will shine brightly.
13.A. quickly B. suddenly C. secretly D. carefully
14.A. noticed B. questioned C. refused D. described
15.A. competition B. connection C. promise D. argument
16.A. returned B. continued C. weakened D. cooled
17.A. ideas B. stories C. events D. moments
18.A. lively B. bright C. open D. limited
19.A. brushes B. color C. lines D. paper
20.A. drawing B. thinking C. copying D. creating
三、阅读理解：本大题共10小题，共20分。
A
Tom sat at his desk, staring at his homework. He was a bit down. Earlier that evening, he had argued with his dad about using AI to finish his work. "You have used it too much," his dad had said. "It's useful, but if you use it for everything, you won't learn to think for yourself." Tom knew his dad was right.
That night, Tom came to the bedroom, his heart beating fast. He took a deep breath and entered. "Dad, can we talk？" he asked. His dad smiled and nodded. Tom said, "I was wrong to use AI for all my homework. I want to try doing it by myself from now on." His dad was glad and gave him some advice：start with small tasks, check facts with AI, but try to write down your own ideas.
The next morning, Tom opened his notebook. He tried to finish his English writing on his own. At first, it was slow, and he made many mistakes. He got confused by some difficult questions and almost gave up. But then he thought of his dad's words："Try your best and take your time." Slowly, he began writing, checking each sentence carefully. By lunchtime, Tom finished his writing and felt more confident.
As the week went on, Tom tried to use what he learned in different subjects. He used AI only to check facts. He still made mistakes and had to rewrite part of his report. At first, he felt upset, but then he realized that correcting his own mistakes helped him understand the topic better. His dad noticed and said, "You are improving.Believe in yourself."
Finally, Friday came. Tom handed in his history report, written completely by himself. When he got it back, he could hardly believe it—he got an A！His teacher even praised his careful thinking and creative ideas.
Tom learned an important lesson：learning is not about taking the easy way. It is about working hard, thinking carefully, and facing problems bravely.
21.When Tom came to the bedroom that night, he felt______ .
A. excited and happy B. angry and impatient
C. nervous and worried D. confident and relaxed
22.What did Tom do after he thought of his father's advice？______
A. He gave up when he made many mistakes.
B. He finished his writing on his own carefully.
C. He copied his classmates' work to save time.
D. He used AI to get more ideas for his writing.
23.What can we learn from the story？______
A. Making mistakes always leads to negative effects.
B. Using AI is the best way to finish homework quickly.
C. True learning needs effort, independent thinking and facing challenges.
D. Real learning requires practice, quick thinking and avoiding problems.
B
In many ways, our memories define (定义) our sense of self. You first have a sense of yourself early in life, perhaps as young as 18 months, when you recognize that the little baby you see in the mirror is really you, and not another child. As you progress through childhood and into teenage years, you start to develop a set of views about your identity (身份), including how your body looks and performs, your abilities, your personality and your place in society.
While we are growing up, we start to create our own descriptions about the events we have gone through, or what I call the “life story”. Our identities are shaped by our life stories, as the memories of these stories gradually become a part of our sense of self. Of all these memories, the most important are “self-defining memories”. They are remembered most clearly and can help to build up our overall sense of self most greatly.
Learning to recognize your own self-defining memories can help you gain important insights about your identity. The easiest way to discover your own self-defining memories is by thinking about the events in your life that you are most likely to tell other people about when they say “tell me a little about yourself”.
However, self-defining memories are always changing as you experience more events. They may vary according to your age and what you care about in present life.
In a study, scientists compared older adults with college students. They found that older adults were more likely to feel more positively (正面地) about their self-defining memories, even if the memories were of events that were negative in nature. A similar study also suggests that older adults have found ways to make sense out of their life stories. They turn memories of troubling events into positive stories, and in this way, they make peace with their past struggles (挣扎). For younger adults, troubling events cause them to experience more pain when they recall them. As scientists have discovered, a self-defining memory does not have to be positive in order for you to grow from it. It’s not the event, but the meaning you make out of the event, that affects (影响) your sense of well-being.
Discovering your self-defining memories is an important step in dealing with your life experiences. By recognizing and making sense out of past events, your identity can continue to grow and improve how you see yourself, both now, and in the future.
24.What can we learn from the passage
A. Our self-defining memories have little to do with age.
B. Our own descriptions of life experiences shape our identity.
C. We should share positive life stories when introducing ourselves.
D. We start to have self-defining memories when we are 18 months old.
25.From the studies mentioned in Paragraph 5, we know ________.
A. important events can be changed by time
B. older adults have few troubling life events
C. making sense out of memories helps us to grow
D. self-discovery happens during positive experiences
26.Which would be the best title for the passage
A. Self-defining memories: How others get to know you
B. Self-defining memories: A collection of pleasant memories
C. Self-defining memories: A great way to understand yourself
D. Self-defining memories: Describing your best self to the world
C
Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable feeling of being misunderstood. A girl, for example, sends a short message to her friend because she is busy, but the friend thinks she is angry. Or a mother asks her son to study harder out of care, yet the son believes she doesn’t trust him. A teacher may simply ask a student to hand in homework, but the student thinks that the teacher dislikes him.
Misunderstandings like these can cause serious results. They may hurt friendships, create arguments in families, or make people not believe each other. When someone feels people are wrong about them, they may become sad, angry, or even stop expressing their true thoughts. In class, a student who is often misunderstood may stop asking questions or taking part in group work. What makes things worse is that misunderstandings often grow quietly, and people may not realize the problem until it becomes difficult to fix.
One reason for misunderstandings is that people see the same situation differently. Our past experiences, feelings and worries all change how we hear words. Another reason is that we often make quick guesses without checking the facts. We think we already know what the other person means, so we stop listening. Sometimes, people keep their feelings inside because they are afraid of being laughed at. As a result, small problems turn into bigger ones. Facing these facts can be uncomfortable, but it is important if we want to build stronger relationships.
Recognizing misunderstandings is the first step to change. When we slow down, listen carefully, and ask questions, we can better understand what others truly mean. Simple sentences like “Did you mean…” or “I feel this way when you say that” can open the door to real communication. Research shows that empathy can help stop many misunderstandings. This feeling for others helps us notice when people are sad or worried and makes us try to understand their feelings. These ways of listening, asking and caring help us think before reacting and give others a chance to explain themselves.
The key to solving misunderstandings lies in kindness to ourselves and others. Everyone makes mistakes in communication. By creating an environment where people feel safe to speak, we can break down walls. When we understand that misunderstandings are a common part of life, it becomes easier to talk openly, fix relationships, and grow together.
27.Why does the writer use the examples in Paragraph 1
A. To stress that misunderstandings can cause problems.
B. To answer why people send short messages to others.
C. To compare different ways to communicate with others.
D. To show that misunderstandings often happen in daily life.
28.What does the word “empathy” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. A way to start conversations.
B. A study on misunderstandings.
C. A feeling of understanding how others feel.
D. A habit of asking questions when communicating.
29.Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with
A. Staying quiet is the way to stop arguments.
B. Guessing quickly helps solve misunderstandings.
C. Open communication helps stop many misunderstandings.
D. Misunderstandings happen because people lie to each other.
30.What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the passage
A. To stop people to make communication mistakes.
B. To advise readers how to express themselves clearly.
C. To explain why misunderstandings are often difficult to fix.
D. To tell people how to fix misunderstandings and communicate well.
四、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。
31.
Have you ever felt like studying is a bit boring but watching someone else study makes you want to join in You're not alone. "Study with Me" is a new way you can try. The basic idea behind it is that watching someone else study motivates (激励) us to do the same.
"Study with Me" is a kind of live broadcast (直播) on the Internet. It often shows real-time scenes of someone studying, in silence or with soft music. It creates a sense of companionship for the viewers and provides shared focus, a common experience and a feeling of community and togetherness. Studying together can make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, leading to the rising popularity of the study broadcast. More and more students around the world are attracted.
So, why does watching someone else study make us want to study too Scientists explain that it's a human's natural habit. We are likely to copy the behaviors of those around us, which is called mimicry. When we watch someone else study, we are likely to follow the way they take notes, use the same study tools, or take breaks with them. Moreover, we have the need for social support. People on the screen are like our secret study partners. When we see them working hard on the screen, we might feel that we are part of a team. It can inspire us to push through our own difficulties.
"Study with Me" can be helpful, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First, we should set clear study goals before joining online study partners because it can help us stay focused on our own work. Besides, it's important not to depend on it too much because true motivation should come from within. Lastly, we'd better stick to learning with some trustworthy people who have well-organized study plans.
As we move further into the digital age, ways of learning are always changing, offering exciting new learning experiences. "Study with Me" is a great example to create global connections and encourage students to enjoy the learning journey through focus, fun and friendship.
(1) What is the basic idea behind "Study with Me" ________________________________________
(2) What does "Study with Me" often show _______________________________________
(3) Why should we set clear study goals first before joining online study partners _______________________________________
(4) When you study after school, which do you think is better, studying with "Study with Me" or studying independently Why (Please give two reasons. )_______________________________________
五、信息匹配：本大题共3小题，共6分。
（1） I’m Helen. I want to do some water sports in the swimming pool. I hope I can swim like a fish and become the best swimmer in the Olympic Games one day.
（2） I’m Peter. I’d like to play board games. I really enjoy thinking carefully and competing with my friends to win the Go game. I hope I can train my mind.
（3） I’m Mark. I prefer to ride bikes with my friends. When I do sports, I hope it can be good for my health and I can enjoy nature at the same time.
32.A. A B. B C. C D. D
33.A. A B. B C. C D. D
34.A. A B. B C. C D. D
六、完成句子：本大题共5小题，共18分。
35.两年前一个老师鼓励我们尝试不同的工作。A teacher different jobs two years ago.
36.为什么不和我分享你的爱好呢？ your hobby with me
37.用一些胶带修复它们怎么样？ some tape to fix them
38.很快，我完全爱上了这项运动。Soon, I completely the sport.
39.昨天晚上艾米的妈妈禁不住担心她的安全。Amy’s mom her safety last night.
七、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共46分。
40.根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的班级和姓名。
成长总是交织着疼痛与收获，而真正的力量，就藏在那些我们并肩作战的时刻里。某英文网站正举办“同心协力，共克难关”为主题的征文活动。假设你是李华，请你用英文写一篇短文投稿，分享一次令你难忘的团队合作经历，以及你从中学到了什么。
提示词语：difficulty, cheer, goal, overcome, strength
提示问题： What was your unforgettable teamwork experience
What have you learned from this teamwork experience
Teamwork is important for everyone.
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1.【答案】A
2.【答案】C
3.【答案】A
4.【答案】B
5.【答案】A
6.【答案】D
7.【答案】B
8.【答案】A
9.【答案】A
10.【答案】D
11.【答案】D
12.【答案】C
13~20.【答案】D、A、B、A、D、C、B、C
21~23.【答案】C、B、C
24~26.【答案】B、C、C
27~30.【答案】D、C、C、D
31.【答案】【小题1】
Watching someone else study motivates us to do the same。
【小题2】
("Study with Me" often shows) real-time scenes of someone studying.
【小题3】
Because it can help us stay focused on our own work.
【小题4】
I think studying with "Study with Me" is better because it creates a sense of companionship for me and it can also make me more focused during my learning process. /I think studying independently is better because "Study with Me" may draw my attention away from my task and I'm self-motivated enough to study on my own pace.
32~34.【答案】C、A、D
35.【答案】encouraged
us
to
try
36.【答案】Why
not
share
37.【答案】What/How
about
using
38.【答案】fell
in
love
with
39.【答案】couldn’t
help
worrying
about
40.【答案】Teamwork is important for everyone. Let me share an unforgettable experience. Last term, our team joined a basketball game. We faced many difficulties, but we cheered each other on. We made a plan and helped one another. At last, we reached our goal and won. I learned that teamwork helps us overcome any difficulty. When we combine our strength, we can achieve great things.
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