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2025-2026学年上海市世外中学八年级（下）期中英语试卷
一、完形填空：本大题共16小题，共22分。
A thief walked into the Louvre in Paris and walked out with Mona Lisa after little preparation.He chose the painting simply because it was small，measuring just 53 by 77 centimeters.
The theft took place on August 21，1911，a day when the Louvre was closed.The next day，the Mona Lisa was (1) .Today，the Mona Lisa is considered the world's (2) painting，but back then，it wasn't.It was the crime that made it famous. (3) the theft，many visitors to the Louvre hardly noticed it.After all，there were too many masterpieces to see at the museum.After the theft received international media coverage，the Mona Lisa gained (4) unique kind of fame.Crowds even came just to stare at the empty space where the painting had hung.
After the thief was caught，he explained that he had taken the Mona Lisa because he thought it had been stolen from Italy by Napoleon.He wanted to"bring her home." He was wrong.The painting had been bought by King Francis I (5) the 16th century.
1.A. miss B. to miss C. missed D. missing
2.A. famous B. more famous C. most famous D. the most famous
3.A. Before B. After C. During D. Since
4.A. a B. an C. the D. /
5.A. at B. in C. of D. for
Scientists in California have discovered a new kind of snailfish.It lives more than 3 kilometers under the Pacific Ocean.But if you were imagining a large， (6) creature，you'd be wrong.One researcher even called it"adorable".
These snailfish are strange little creatures.They have big heads and jelly-like bodies.There are no scales on their loose skin.Many have a special disc on their bellies.It lets them (7) onto the sea floor，or even catch a ride on an animal like a crab.Some snailfish live in shallow areas of the ocean.They curl up on rocks like a snail. (8) live in the deep ocean.
To explore the deep sea，scientists (9) a small submarine and a robot.The robot's cameras spotted a pink snailfish about the size a deck of cards.The team also found two other unusual snailfish.One was very black and the other was long and thin.
One scientist said，"Studying these tiny deep-sea fish shows how (10) we know about the ocean.These snailfishes are a reminder of the power of curiosity and exploration."
6.A. scare B. scared C. scary D. scaring
7.A. grab B. to grab C. grabbing D. grabbed
8.A. Other B. Others C. The others D. Another
9.A. used B. were using C. had used D. will use
10.A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
DeepSeek is China's new AI star，and it has become an influential AI model.DeepSeek-Rl performs well in tasks such as natural language reasoning，matching the performance of (11) models from major companies like OpenAI.But it's much cheaper and uses much less computing power.Here are some terms about DeepSeek in daily life.
1.DeepSeek moment
People are using the term—DeepSeek moment（DS） to talk about big，quick changes.For example， used it for China's fast development in solid-state batteries.A businessman said China's chip technology is also growing (12) and might have a"DeepSeek moment"in 2026 or 2027.
2.Teacher D
People call DeepSeek"Teacher D"on the internet.They say things like，"Can Teacher D (13) a draft for me？"or"Let Teacher D fix the report，"or"Teacher D worked some magic for me again."This nickname is popular (14) the AI model is really good at many tasks.Some Roles DeepSeek has played throughout 2025
*Art reviewer
Shandong launched a section called"DeepSeek Art Talks".It is to bring a new understanding about the traditional art world.
* (15)
At the 2025 Quanzhou Lantern Festival，DeepSeek took about five seconds to finish a news article.The piece also included three lantern poems.
*Exhibit guide
In an exhibition hall in Shannxi，a DeepSeek eco-science"digital guide" can chat and interact with visitors，and offer personalized science content based on their
(16) .
*Competitive mathematician
DeepSeek's model，DeepSeekMath-V2，achieved a gold medal-level performance at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad.
11.A. spare B. leading C. ancient D. responsible
12.A. quickly B. independently C. peacefully D. quietly
13.A. copy B. print C. write D. imagine
14.A. because B. if C. so D. until
15.A. Detective B. Doctor C. Engineer D. Journalist
16.A. positions B. interests C. memberships D. budgets
二、补全对话-填空：本大题共1小题，共8分。
17.Situation：Lisa and Mike are talking about a Chinese cartoon artist.
Lisa：Hi，Mike.What are you reading now？
Mike：It's a Chinese cartoon book created by Feng Zikai.
Lisa：Mr Feng is the father of Chinese cartoons.（1）______ a simple drawing？（一般疑问句提问）
Mike：Yes，I've found something deep inside each drawing.It's really magic.Can you tell me more about the great artist？
Lisa：OK.Feng loved art from a young age and was known as the"Little Artist"in his town in Zhejiang Province.
Mike：（2）______ ？（询问谁在学校教他）
Lisa：A teacher named Li Shutong.Mr Li asked him to sketch from real life，not just to trace pictures.Teacher Li's idea that a good artist needs both skill and good character deeply influenced Feng Zikai's art.
Mike：（3）______ to have such a good teacher!Did Mr Feng study art abroad afterwards？（感叹多么幸运）
Lisa：Yes.He studied Japanese and European art.Back in China，he did a lot of ink paintings with fresh ideas.
Mike：His works must be popular at that time，right？
Lisa：（4）______ .（表述完全赞同） His works appeared in popular magazines，making art accessible to everyone.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
三、阅读理解：本大题共5小题，共5分。
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The popularity of walking 10，000 steps a day means that many of us have believed the message：walking is beneficial for overall health.
This low-impact activity，requiring no special equipment beyond a pair of sports shoes，improves heart health，lung capacity and weight management.It helps prevent several age-related diseases，including type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）.
In 2023，the British Journal of Sports Medicine published the results of a data analysis of ten different studies that investigated the impact of walking speed on the risk of type 2 diabetes.This study had a survey of over 500，000 people in the US，Japan，and the UK.It showed that both"fairly brisk walking"and"striding walking"were linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes，independent of the time spent walking.
As time did not show up as a significant factor，the researchers suggest that encouraging people to walk at faster speeds could enhance the health benefits of walking，beyond simply increasing total walking time or hitting a specific step count.See the relationships between walking speed and the reduction of type 2 diabetes risk：
*Average pace 3-5 km/h
15 percent reduction in risk
*Fairly brisk pace 5-6.5 km/h
24 percent reduction in risk
*Just below jogging pace 6.5 km/h
39 percent reduction in risk
The time spent walking was not a decisive factor.Instead，each increase in speed of one kilometre per hour is related with a nine percent reduction in risk.Speeds over 4 km/h were connected with a lower risk of the disease.
18.The study shows ______ is good for preventing type 2 diabetes.
A. running B. jogging C. swimming D. walking
19.People from the following countries took part in the 2023 survey EXCEPT______ .
A. the US B. Africa C. Japan D. the UK
20.The pace ______ may have the lowest percent reduction in risk of type 2 diabetes.
A. 4 km/h B. 5.5 km/h C. 6.5 km/h D. 7 km/h
21.The suggestion based on the study will possibly be，"______ ."
A. You'd better do the exercise using specialized equipment
B. You'd better spend more time doing the exercise
C. You'd better take more steps when doing the exercise
D. You'd better do the exercise at faster speeds
22.The passage above is a ______ .
A. science report B. science fiction C. news report D. sports news
四、任务型阅读-多任务混合：本大题共1小题，共13分。
23. When Martine decided to go to university at the age of 60，she asked her son Cedric for his thoughts.The 21-year-old son was already a student at the University of Geneva and Marine was about to get a degree in psychology there.
"Would it bother you？"she asked."No problem，"Cedric replied.After Martine started，Cedric told her how impressed his friends were with what she was doing.Cedric turned out to be a huge support，calming his mother's nerves before exams and correcting a research project for the master's she continued to complete.At last Martine passed her first bachelor's degree with good score.
Martine got on well with the other students，even though she was the oldest in her classes.She was surprised when a teacher said hello to her on a train.When Martine asked her fellow students how the professor could possibly have recognized her，they laughed and pointed at her white hair.
Martine worked as a nurse and then a social worker before marriage.Her interest in psychology was first developed in 1994 when she set up a charity with her mother to help children who had difficulty in learning.Then，while studying for her master's degree 25 years later，she discovered a therapy that uses different ways to deal with negative thought patterns.
When Martine finished her master's in 2021 at 64，she opened her own psychology practice using the therapy to help young people improve their capacity to learn and people of all ages to manage stress and worries.When she sees how well her patients respond，she feels a great sense of achievement.One high school student told Martine how，thanks to her improved concentration，her grades had rocketed."I've always felt the need to help others，"says Martine，now 67.
Task 1：Answer the questions.
(1) What subject did Martine learn when she was at the university of Geneva？
______
(2) Martine felt nervous before exams during her study in university，didn't she？
______
(3) How did Cedric support his mum during her study in university？
______
(4) How old was Martine when she finished her master's？
______
(5) Who's Martine been helping in her work since 2021？
She's been helping those who have difficulty in ______ and problem in ______ .
Task 2：
(6) Give another example in your life to show an old man or woman with a great sense of achievement.（about 30 words）
______
五、信息匹配：本大题共5小题，共5分。
The devices for 5 people to choose from
*Sarah works 14-hour shifts at the factory.She needs continuous health monitoring.She requires a device that can remind her of any concerning patterns before symptoms appear.
*Marcus is a 16-year-old robotics lover.He dreams of winning the national SIEM competition with an autonomous aerial mapping project.
*Diana lives alone at age 78.She needs a simple voice-controlled companion that plays her favorite music，and lets her call family hands-free.
*Sofia is a mother of three with picky eaters.She needs an .intelligent appliance that suggests healthy weekly menus and automatically starts cooking
*James works as a mail-room manager in a 40-story tower.He needs an automated delivery system that handles the physical labor while he manages customer service from his desk. The Six devices
A.This programmable drone serves as a platform for STEM education and DIY innovation.Users can do experiments and improve hands-on learning skills as well.
B.This smartwatch continuously.monitors heart rate，blood oxygen，and sleep quality.The related healthcare apps can share daily data with doctors.
C.These noise-isolating earbuds deliver high quality sound without disturbing people nearby.They're ideal for open offices and public transport.
D.This smart speaker plays music，podcasts，and audiobooks en voice demand.It can be controlled hands-free.It learns users' preferences to suggest personalized entertainment.
E.This rice cooker has a digital menu system with many meal plans and cooking modes for different rice varieties.Its app allows remote scheduling.
F.This delivery robot navigates elevators and corridors to transport -packages，documents，and supplies across multiple building floors.The software can plan routes and delivery schedules efficiently.
Task：Choose the most suitable devices from A to F for each person.
（1）Sarah：______
（2）Marcus：______
（3）Diana：______
（4）Sofia：______
（5）James：______
24.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
25.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
26.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
27.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
28.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
六、选词填空-短文：本大题共1小题，共5分。
29.
A.harmony B.naturally C.materials D.expectation E.below F.totally
The history of the Chand Baori（阶梯井） goes back a long way.This famous stepwell，located in the Indian state of Rajasthan，was constructed during the 8th-9th centuries，possibly even earlier.It is said the stepwell was completed（1）______ by forces，by ghosts within a single night.
The stepwell shows extraordinary creativity in its design.Over 13 floors on the three sides and a total of 35.000 steps lead to the water level at a depth of about 20 meters.The visual（2）______ has attracted visitors for centuries.The fourth side features a three-storey pavilion with galleries supported by columns and two balconies.It was constructed from local（3）______ that can last for a long time.This area was likely reserved for the royal family to watch the community（4）______ .
The Chand Baori served many important functions beyond water storage.It provided reliable water access throughout the year while offering the local people a（5）______ cooler place when summer temperatures rose above 40 degrees Celsius.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
七、阅读填空：本大题共1小题，共6分。
30. Alex is only five years old，yet he has become the youngest (1) （music） ever to perform at New York City's Carnegie Hall.Recently，he performed at the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert.The event brings together young music lovers from many countries.
On the day of the concert，Alex wore a black-and-white suit and walked onto the stage with (2) （confident）.His parents watched proudly as he played two pieces perfectly."I was so (3) （excite），"Alex said after the show.
Alex began loving the piano when he was very small.His parents remember him pressing the keys，making sounds，and always smiling.By the age of four，he could already play works by famous (4) （ compose） like Bach and Beethoven.He also has perfect pitch.This is a rare skill found in about one in 100，000 people.It allows him to identify any note just by hearing it.
Even at his age，Alex has already won awards in international competitions.His performance at Carnegie Hall is (5) （complete） a success.It proves that hard work and talent can (6) （ achievement） amazing things.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
八、句子翻译：本大题共3小题，共6分。
31.这个科学家偶然发明了一种救命的药，它改变了医学的进程（c-）。

32.总之，我们的社会依赖于用商品和服务来换取（t-）金钱。

33.通过设定一些规则和期望，父母们能帮助我们学习如何预算（b-）和理财。

九、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。
34.Write an English composition in at least 60 words according to the given instructions.根据以下提问，谈谈你的个人观点，不少于60个词，标点符号不占格。
Should parents reward us with money for getting good grades？
（注意：文中不得出现任何真实人名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。）
1~5.【答案】D、C、A、A、B
6~10.【答案】C、A、B、A、D
11~16.【答案】B、A、C、A、D、B
17.【答案】【小题1】
Have you found something deep inside
【小题2】
Who taught him at school
【小题3】
How lucky he was
【小题4】
That's right
18~22.【答案】D、B、A、D、A
23.【答案】【小题1】Psychology.
【小题2】Yes，she did.
【小题3】He calmed her nerves before exams and corrected a research project for her master's.
【小题4】64 years old.
【小题5】learning
【小题6】managing stress and worries
24~28.【答案】B、A、D、E、F
29.【答案】【小题1】
F
【小题2】
A
【小题3】
C
【小题4】
E
【小题5】
B
30.【答案】【小题1】
musician
【小题2】
confidence
【小题3】
excited
【小题4】
composers
【小题5】
complete
【小题6】
achieve
31.【答案】This scientist accidentally invented a life-saving medicine that changed the course of medicine.
32.【答案】In short，our society relies on trading goods and services for money.
33.【答案】By setting some rules and expectations，parents can help us learn how to budget and manage our finances.
34.【答案】Should parents reward us with money for getting good grades？ In my opinion，parents should not reward us with money for getting good grades.Learning itself is a student's main duty，and good grades are the results of our own hard work.If parents pay us for high scores，we may study only for money instead of real knowledge.This might reduce our inner interest in learning .However，parents can praise us or give small nonmonetary gifts，like a book or a trip to the park.In this way，we will learn that studying is for our future，not for money.
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