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2025-2026学年湖北省黄冈市英山实验中学八年级（下）期中英语试卷
一、阅读六选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
Do you like to move with music？It's a common thing to do. (1)
When people dance，they show feelings about life and love.Scientists say that animals dance，too. (2) The "dances"of animals send information to other animals.
Dancing is good for you in many ways.For one thing，dancing is good for health and makes you breathe fast. (3) If you go dancing often，you can keep healthy.You may feel very tired after dancing，but you also feel relaxed and happy.This is another important thing about dancing.It gives you a chance to show your feelings and feel better about yourself. (4)
(5) Some dances are for couples and some are for groups，but all kinds of dances give you a chance to meet new people or to do something enjoyable with friends.
A.But their dancing is different.
B.And finally，it's a social activity.
C.If you are angry or upset about something，dancing helps those feelings go away.
D.Even little children start jumping up and down when they hear music.
E.Most dances are meaningful.
F.It also makes you use your arms and your legs.
1.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
2.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
3.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
4.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
5.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F
二、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
Last Monday was a special day for our class.We had a（n） (6) called "Kindness Week".The goal was to do small acts of kindness every day.
On the first day，our teacher asked us to (7) someone in need.I decided to help my classmate Li Ming.He was absent because he (8) his leg in a basketball game.I visited him after school and (9) his homework to his home.Li Ming smiled and thanked me.It made me feel (10) to see him happy.The next day，I saw an old lady (11) heavy bags near the school gate.I quickly ran to her and offered to help.She looked surprised but (12) my help.We carried the bags to her house together.Before I left，she gave me a candy and said， "You are a (13) child!"
On Thursday，our teacher organized a "Clean the Park" activity.The whole class picked up rubbish and planted flowers.It was tiring， (14) we felt proud to make the park beautiful.The last day of Kindness Week was the most (15) .We wrote thank-you notes to people who helped us.I wrote to my parents and my best friend.When I gave the note to my friend，she said， "This is the (16) gift I've ever received!"
Through this week，I learned that even small actions can (17) a difference.Now，I try to do at least one kind thing every day.For example，I (18) my seat to elderly people on the bus or help classmates with difficult problems.Kindness is like sunshine.It warms both the giver and the (19) .If everyone does a little，the world will become a much (20) place.
6.A. meeting B. activity C. exam D. party
7.A. teach B. invite C. help D. give
8.A. broke B. cut C. left D. touched
9.A. sold B. threw C. brought D. forgot
10.A. bored B. worried C. warm D. angry
11.A. buying B. carrying C. making D. drawing
12.A. refused B. accepted C. ignored D. remembered
13.A. brave B. shy C. kind D. strict
14.A. or B. so C. but D. because
15.A. tiring B. meaningful C. worrying D. boring
16.A. cheapest B. worst C. best D. funniest
17.A. take B. make C. have D. keep
18.A. offer B. lend C. borrow D. hide
19.A. worker B. teacher C. receiver D. stranger
20.A. darker B. smaller C. colder D. better
三、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
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How to Read the Medicine Label （标签）
Warnings △ Take it with a lot of water so that the medicine won't stay in your throat.
△ Eat some food before taking the medicine so that your stomach won't be upset.
△ May make you sleepy.Do not drive or use dangerous machines.
Directions adults and children 12 years old and over 2 tablets （药片） every 4 to 6 hours；not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
children 6 years old to under 12 years old 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours；not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
children under 6 years old ask the doctor
21.According to the passage，who bought the medicine？______
A. Mr Brown. B. Mr Brown's child.
C. Jane Smith. D. Jane Smith's child.
22.Who can the medicine be helpful for？______
A. The people who have a cold. B. The people who cut a finger.
C. The people who break a leg. D. The people who have a toothache.
23.What should you avoid after taking the medicine？______
A. B. C. D.
24.How many tablets should Jane take at least a day if she is 12 years old？______
A. Six. B. Eight. C. Twelve. D. Thirteen.
25.In which part of a website can you probably read this passage？______
A. Travel. B. Culture. C. Health. D. Sports.
B
Are you getting bored with seeing similar places on the ground？Why not try a hot air balloon flight？Fly high and enjoy amazing sights from the sky.Here's something you need to know.
All ages are welcome，but kids under 12 must fly with an adult.You should be fit enough to climb in and out of the balloon basket by yourself.And people with health problems cannot take the flight.
Weather is important for a successful flight.We need light winds and a clear，rain-free sky.If it's too cloudy，we'll change the flight time.
Our flights happen right after sunrise or before sunset.The flying season is from March to October.Don't miss it because we don't fly in winter!
It's much colder in the sky，so wear warm sweaters and jackets.And remember to put on your boots—you may walk in wet fields for a while after landing.
The wind decides where the balloon goes!And our pilots will find a safe place to land.It might be 5 to 30 km away from the starting point.But don't worry.We'll send a bus to pick you up.You won't have to walk all the way back!
Hot air balloon flight is safe，fun，and great for most e to enjoy the beautiful views from the sky!It will surely become one of your most unforgettable memories!Are you ready for this exciting flight？
26.Who can take the hot air balloon flight alone according to the text？______
A. A 10-year-old boy.
B. A man with difficulty in moving his legs.
C. A 13-year-old girl.
D. A woman with a heart problem.
27.According to the text，what is a good time for a hot air balloon flight？______
A. A cloudy day in December. B. A sunny day in September.
C. A rainy day in July. D. A stormy day in August.
28.Where might the balloon land if the wind blows from west to east？______
A. A B. B C. C D. D
29.What clothes SHOULDN'T we wear？______
A. Skirts. B. Boots. C. Coats. D. Sweaters.
30.What is the main purpose of the passage？______
A. To explain how hot air balloons work.
B. To tell people how dangerous balloon flights are.
C. To encourage people to try a new experience.
D. To compare balloon flights with other air trips.
C
①During ancient times in China，children didn't have any smartphones or computers to have fun.Instead，they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.Let's take a look.
②Stone balls During the Qing Dynasty，kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China，and it was often played in winter to keep warm.Stones were carved（雕刻）into small balls and kicked along with feet.
③Flying kites Kites have quite a long history.The earliest kites were made of wood，instead of paper.Nowadays，the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite，the Tianjin kite，and the Weifang kite.And they are quite different from each other.For example，the swallow-shaped（燕子形状的） kite is a well-known Beijing style.
④Hide-and-seek Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children and is popular around the nation.There are two ways to play：covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to enjoy themselves or，more commonly，one child must try to find other players who hide.
⑤Watching shadow plays The closest thing to watching a film or television for fun during ancient times was going to see a shadow play.Folk artists use puppets（木偶）behind the screen to show all kinds of shadows，telling stories with music.During the Qing Dynasty，shadow play art reached its top，and was shown for each important occasion，such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival.
31.What were the earliest kites made of according to the passage？______
A. Paper. B. Stone. C. Bamboo. D. Wood.
32.Which of the following is TRUE？______
A. Stone balls were very popular in summer to keep cool.
B. Today's kites are almost the same.
C. Hide-and-seek，a traditional game，is still popular.
D. Folk artists use puppets in front of the screen to play.
33.What does the underlined word"occasion"probably mean in the last paragraph？______
A. Situation. B. Time. C. Practice. D. Exam.
34.Which of the following best shows the structure（结构）of the passage？______
A. ①/②/③④⑤ B. ①/②③④⑤ C. ①/②③④/⑤ D. ①②③④/⑤
35.What is the best title for the passage？______
A. Children's Games in Ancient China
B. Children's Games on Smartphones or Computers
C. Kicking Stone Balls in Ancient China
D. Playing Hide-and-Seek in Ancient China
四、任务型阅读-多任务混合：本大题共1小题，共10分。
36. Growing up is not just about getting older；it is about learning to deal with our inner world.When I was a child，I often felt upset for small reasons，such as losing a game or having a disagreement with friends.But as I entered adolescence（青春期），I realized that emotions（情绪） are complex and need to be handled carefully.
Last month，I experienced a situation that taught me a lot.I had an argument with my best friend over a misunderstanding.We both said hurtful words to each other，and I felt so lonely and shocked that I didn't know how to react.Although I was angry，I decided to control my temper（脾气） and avoid making things worse.I stayed alone for a while to calm down.
After that，I asked for advice from my parents.They advised me to talk to my friend honestly.So，I apologized for my words and listened to his feelings.As soon as we had a talk，our friendship became stronger.This incident showed me that growing up means learning to manage emotions like anger and sadness.
Moreover，I started to understand that it's normal to feel low sometimes，but we shouldn't let negative（消极的） emotions control us.For example，when I fail an exam，I try to look on the bright side and learn from mistakes.Now，I am more confident in dealing with challenges.
In a world，growing up involves emotional growth.By facing difficulties bravely，we become wiser and more mature（成熟的）.
Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
When/Situation How the writer felt or what the writer did
In childhood Felt upset for small reasons like（1） ______ .（不超过5词）
After arguing with a friend Felt（2） ______ .（不超过3词）
To calm down Decided to control temper and（3） ______ .（不超过4词）
To solve the problem Asked for advice from（4） ______ .（仅填1词）
（5）What does the writer think is important about growing up？
______ （不超过 20词）
五、选词填空-短文：本大题共1小题，共10分。
37.
apologize，control，advice，forgive，deal，fight，pressure，decision，behavior，upset
I have a pen pal named Emma.She is a middle school student.Recently，she has some problems.She feels（1）______ because she has too much schoolwork and feels great（2）______ .She doesn't know how to（3）______ with these problems.Her mother gave her some（4）______ .She told Emma to talk to her teachers or friends when she feels stressed.She also suggested that Emma should learn to（5）______ her emotions.
One day，Emma had a（6）______ with her classmate.She said some bad words to her classmate.After that，she felt sorry.She decided to（7）______ to her classmate.She wrote a letter and explained her feelings.Her classmate（8）______ her and they became friends again.
Emma also made a（9）______ to change her behavior.She promised to be more patient and kind to others.She believes that good（10）______ can help her get along well with others.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。
38.校园英语报刊正在进行以"在成长中塑造小我，在奉献中展现大我"为主题的征文活动，请你围绕如何使空闲时间更有意义，从"个人成长"和"奉献担当"中任选其一，以"How to Make Free Time Meaningful"为题，结合以下要点写一篇英语短文。
"个人成长"要点：
read more books
get on well with family
make friends
make your own plans
"奉献担当"要点：
help your classmates
help homeless animals
volunteer in an old people's home
protect the environment of your hometown
注意：
（1）必须包含以上所有内容，可适当发挥；
（2）文中不得出现真实人名和校名等信息；
（3）词数80左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）。
How to Make Free Time Meaningful
As a middle school student，I treasure my free time and always try to spend it meaningfully.————
1~5.【答案】D、A、F、C、B
6~20.【答案】B、C、A、C、C、B、B、C、C、B、C、B、A、C、D
21~25.【答案】C、A、C、B、C
26~30.【答案】C、B、C、A、C
31~35.【答案】D、C、A、B、A
36.【答案】losing a game
lonely and shocked
avoid making things worse
parents
Learning to manage emotions and grow emotionally.
37.【答案】【小题1】
upset
【小题2】
pressure
【小题3】
deal
【小题4】
advice
【小题5】
control
【小题6】
fight
【小题7】
apologize
【小题8】
forgave
【小题9】
decision
【小题10】
behavior
38.【答案】How to Make Free Time Meaningful
As a middle school student，I treasure my free time and always try to spend it meaningfully.As for me，I'd like to spend my free time doing something that can improve myself.（个人成长）
To start with，I will keep reading for knowledge.Books are like engines of growth.Furthermore，I will offer to help around my house and get on well with my family.Meanwhile，I'm going to make more friends who are positive and can bring out the best of me.It's great to share the youth problems with friends.Last but not least，I'll make future plans which remind me to keep on trying.
I dream of being a scientist when I grow up.Thanks to the meaningful self-improvement activities，I believe I will not only achieve my own dream one day，but also make valuable contributions to society in the future.I believe small things like planting a tree can make a big difference.
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