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江苏省南通市2025-2026学年八年级下学期期末模拟
英语试卷
一、阅读六选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
Some dogs have so many toys that it can be difficult for their owners to follow them. There is something special about dogs that might surprise you. According to research, some of our four-legged friends have the ability to remember the names of their toys. （1）
The research involved five dogs. Researchers firstly taught the dogs the names of 12 new toys. After a month, researchers tested the dogs to see if they could remember the names. （2）
For the new study, each owner took the toys out of hiding. Then they put them on the floor with some other toys. The researchers watched with cameras while the owners said the names of the earlier hidden toys and asked the dogs to get them. （3） Some of the dogs could get the right toy about 60% of the time. If the dogs forgot the names of their toys, researchers would believe that they could make the right choices 20.4% of the time—clearly by chance. （4） Lead researcher Shany Dror told reporters that the study showed that the dogs kept the names of their toys in their two-year memory.
The research team said, “While some dogs can learn the names of objects, it still isn’t clear why others cannot.” Dror said these dogs often had kind owners. （5） “If you spend more time with your dog, you will get more back from your kindness,” she said.
A．They spent a lot of time with them.
B．They are too busy to stay with their dogs.
C．The owners then put the toys away for two years.
D．The dogs usually got the right toy 44% of the time.
E．They can remember even those they saw a long time ago.
F．The smartest dogs could remember as many as nine, of the old toys.
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、单选题：本大题共10小题，共10分。
6. novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells us that ugly man may have a beautiful mind.（　　）
A. A；the B. a；an C. The；an D. The；a
7.The visitors with Donald Trump from America are very ________ to see so many changes ________ in China from May 13 to 15, 2026.
A. surprised; has taken place B. surprising; take place
C. surprised; have taken place D. surprising; are taking place
8.My grandpa has many hobbies. He thinks one is never ________ enjoy life.
A. too young to B. too old to C. young enough to D. old enough to
9.After being informed ________ the death of his beloved cat, he rushed home. He carefully buried (埋葬) it and covered the place ________ its favorite flowers.
A. of; with B. by; with C. of; through D. by; through
10.It's important ________ the government ________ basic education for children.
A. of; to provide B. of; provide
C. for; to provide D. for; to providing
11.—Mum, I won’t play computer games any more and I’ll work hard from now on.—Great!_________.
A. Every dog has its day B. Better late than never
C. Actions speak louder than words D. Practice makes perfect
12.—It’s said that the animal sign decides one’s personality.—We ________ believe in that. Kitty’s animal sign is Sheep, but she gets angry easily.
A. needn’t B. shouldn’t C. may not D. mustn’t
13.—Wow, Huawei’s Triple-Folding (三折叠) Phone. What a big surprise!—I can’t agree more. ________, I can’t afford it.
A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. However D. Instead
14.—Could you give me some advice on the coming test？
—Well, stay calm and careful. Don't hand in your test paper until the time ________ .（　　）
A. uses up B. goes up C. runs out D. comes out
15.—Would you like to try DeepSeek in your study, Suzy —________ It can answer my different questions.
A. What for B. I agree. C. Why not D. It depends.
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
Long long ago, there was a musician called Gongming Yi. He was good at （16） the qixianqin. He loved it so much that he played it at home almost every day. Many people would like to （17） him. They all said the man was such a great （18） . When they were free, they often went to Gongming Yi’s house and listened to his music.
One day, Gongming Yi saw a （19） on the farm. Suddenly, he had an idea, “Everyone loves my music. Why don’t I play for this cow ” Then he （20） his qixianqin in front of the cow and began to play it. He played it very well and the music was （21） , but the cow showed no （22） in it. It just kept （23） with its head down.
He thought that the music he played could be too difficult for the cow. So he tried to play some （24） music. But after playing for a long time, the cow still didn’t look at him. Gongming Yi felt （25） . He asked （26） , “Do I really play well ” At last, he said to himself, “The cow didn’t know any music.” Then he took his qixianqin and went （27） .
This is a funny story, （28） it can teach us something. We can learn two （29） from the story. First, don’t say anything to people who don’t know you. （30） , if you talk to a wrong listener, you are wasting time.
16.A. playing B. singing C. knocking D. blowing
17.A. hear B. sound C. listen to D. look at
18.A. player B. musician C. pianist D. singer
19.A. cow B. sheep C. pig D. dog
20.A. took B. moved C. pushed D. pulled
21.A. beautiful B. noisy C. quiet D. strong
22.A. hobby B. love C. interest D. voice
23.A. eating B. drinking C. reading D. playing
24.A. hard B. ugly C. nice D. easy
25.A. happy B. unhappy C. glad D. satisfied
26.A. herself B. itself C. himself D. themselves
27.A. up B. down C. in D. away
28.A. and B. but C. so D. or
29.A. lessons B. subjects C. musicians D. feelings
30.A. Secondly B. Second C. Two D. Thirdly
四、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
A
31.People can take part in the event in Macau ________.
A. on May 10 B. on May 11 C. on May 18 D. on May 25
32.The picture shows ________.
A. the results of the event B. the costs of the event
C. the purpose of the event D. the history of the event
33.What’s the picture mainly about
A. Health. B. Charity. C. Lifestyle. D. Traveling.
B
China is making big efforts to help people control their weight and live healthier lives. The government has started a three-year “Weight Management Year” plan from 2024 to 2027 to fight against obesity (肥胖). Obesity can cause serious health problems like diabetes (糖尿病) and heart disease. Here’s what you should know about the new guidelines:
First, it’s important to check your BMI (体质指数). For adults, a healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24. If your BMI is between 24 and 28, you are overweight. A BMI of 28 or more means you are obese. Also, doctors suggest measuring your waist (腰). Men should keep their waist under 90 cm, and women under 85 cm.
Eating well is very important, and exercise is just as important. When it comes to food, choose whole grains like brown rice, fresh vegetables, and lean proteins such as fish, chicken, or beans. Don’t eat fried foods and sugary snacks, and also eat less salt and oil.
For exercise, try to do 150-300 minutes of activities like walking, cycling, or dancing every week, and do strength exercises twice a week. If you sit for a long time while studying, stand up and stretch (伸展) for 3-5 minutes every hour.
Besides diet and exercise, small daily habits can also make a big difference. Teens should sleep 7 hours every night because bad sleep can make you gain weight. Try to eat vegetables first, then meat, and finally rice or bread during a meal to control how much you eat.
Schools and communities are also helping. For example, schools in Shanghai now make sure students exercise for at least two hours every day, and hospitals have “weight clinics(诊所)” with diet plans, exercise advice, and even traditional Chinese ways like acupuncture (针灸). By 2030, China hopes to slow down the increase of obesity through education and support.
Remember, losing weight isn’t about being perfect— just start with small changes, like drinking water instead of soda or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. With these easy steps, everyone can have a healthier future.
34.What is the recommended BMI range for adults to be considered healthy according to the guidelines
A. 18.5-24.0. B. 20.0-26.0. C. 22.0-28.0. D. 24.0-28.0.
35.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to improve daily habits for weight management
A. Eat vegetables first in meals.
B. Sleep 7 hours every night for teens.
C. Drink milk or tea instead of soda or coffee.
D. Stand up and stretch for a while when sitting long.
36.What does the underlined sentence “losing weight isn’t about being perfect” suggest
A. People should never make mistakes.
B. Exercise is more important than diet.
C. Small changes are enough to start with.
D. Only good diets can help lose weight.
37.What is the best title for this article
A. The Dangers of Obesity in Modern China
B. How to Cook Healthy Local Dishes in China
C. Traditional Chinese Medicine in Weight Management
D. China’s National Plan for Healthier Lifestyles and Weight Control
C
An old saying used for forecasting (预测) the weather says, “Red sky at night, sailors’ delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors (水手) take warning.” Is the saying true It turns out that it is. A red sky at sunset may mean that there are clear skies to the west, where the sun sets. A red sky at sunrise usually means that the clear weather has already passed, so storms might be coming.
Forecasting the weather has been practiced for thousands of years. In the 5th century BC, the Greeks sent out forecasts to sailors. They used signs in nature to forecast the weather. But today, meteorologists send exact forecasts further in advance (提前). They use scientific instruments to study weather conditions around the world and make forecasts. Pilots, farmers and many other people depend on these forecasts. Luckily, most of us can simply look on the smart phone or turn on the TV to find out what kind of weather is coming.
If you are looking for some signs of the weather, pay attention to nature. There are two basic rules used in weather forecasting: Weather generally moves from west to east, and low air pressure (压力) usually means rain or snow. So pay attention to the signs. If rainbows form in the west at sunrise, the sun is on the way. Smell the flowers— their smells are stronger in wet air. What are the ants doing Are they moving to higher ground This could mean a drop in air pressure. Are the birds flying low or high Falling air pressure may influence birds’ ears, so they fly low. And if the sky is red at sunset, you might plan a picnic for the next day!
38.What is the old saying about
A. The beauty of sunrise. B. The night sky.
C. The signs of the weather. D. The sailors’work.
39.What does the underlined word “meteorologists” mean
A. The persons who give daily weather reports on TV.
B. The persons who carry out research on natural history.
C. The persons who take an interest in plants and animals.
D. The persons who do scientific studies of weather conditions.
40.What do we know from the last paragraph
A. It’ll be sunny if ants move to higher places.
B. The smells of flowers are stronger in wet air.
C. Birds fly higher because of the low air pressure.
D. It’ll rain if rainbows form in the west at sunrise.
41.What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text
A. To encourage people to get close to nature.
B. To express the need for weather forecasting.
C. To explain nature can tell us about the weather.
D. To discuss how important weather forecasting is.
D
People in ancient China worked long hours each day. To relax, they invented many games. Here are some of them.
Shuttlecock
Shuttlecock (jianzi in Chinese) can go back to over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. This traditional Chinese game is very simple. It has only one rule: keep the shuttlecock in the air without using your hands. Players try to kick as many as possible. Nowadays, students have shuttlecock lessons in some schools.
Chinese yo-yo
Chinese yo-yo (kongzhu in Chinese), is an hourglass-shaped toy. It is made of wood or bamboo and played with a string. The string connects two hand sticks. This fun game is popular in north China. The players move the hand sticks up and down to let the toy go round. Some good players can even throw it up into the air and then catch it on the string.
Chuiwan
Chuiwan was one of the ball games in ancient China, which chuiwan was very popular in the Song Dynasty. “Chui” means “ ” and “wan” means “ball”. This sport was similar to golf. On a large field, the players were divided into two groups. Usually there were 2 to 10 people in each group. Everyone had three chances to get the ball into holes with a stick. Only when three strikes into the hole were achieved did the player win the point.
Cuju
First recorded 2,000 years ago, cuju is known as the earliest form of football. The ball was made of leather on the outside and filled with rice bran inside. As a fun and relaxing game, cuju was used in the army to train soldiers. Its rules were similar to football’s. Each team usually had 12 or 16 players. No hands were allowed. Only feet and the head could be used. The ball should be kicked into the opposite goal.
42.Why did ancient Chinese people invent many games
A. To relax themselves. B. To make themselves stronger.
C. To work for long hours. D. To have competitions with others.
43.Which games can be played with hands
A. Chinese yo-yo and chuiwan. B. Chuiwan and cuju.
C. Shuttlecock and Chinese yo-yo. D. Cuju and shuttlecock.
44.Which word can be filled in the blank in the Chuiwan part
A. hold B. blow C. lift D. hit
45.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A. The rules in a cuju game were like those in a football game.
B. Chinese yo-yo is made of wood, bamboo or leather with a string.
C. There were no more than 20 players on the field in a game of chuiwan.
D. Shuttlecock has a history of over 2,000 years and started during the Han Dynasty.
五、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。
46.Chopsticks (or kuaizi in Chinese) are a kind of common tableware in the world. They are widely used in Asia and overseas Chinese Community. Chopsticks are also one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.
There are many stories about who may have invented them. About 3000 years ago, our ancestor called Dayu who helped people fight against floods. He was always busy and often ate in the wild. To save time, he used two branches to get the food. He found this way was more convenient than using hands. People followed him to use chopsticks to eat. In fact, the earliest chopsticks were invented more than 3,000 years ago, dating back to the Shang Dynasty. Around 500 A．D．, the use of chopsticks spread from China to some countries in Asia like Japan, Vietnam and Korea.
Chopsticks are usually 7 cun and 6 fen long. Cun and fen are Chinese units of measurement. 7 cun 6 fen is about 25.3333333 cm. They are round at one end and squared at the other. In ancient times, the wealthy had their chopsticks made of silver, gold, jade or other precious materials. Nowadays, they are made from different materials.
Although chopsticks are ordinary sticks, there is some Chinese philosophy (哲学) in them. The round end stands for the sky and the squared end stands for the earth. They are always used in pairs which is full of Chinese best wishes. Chinese like even numbers (偶数) because pair in Chinese is a very lucky word. So a pair of chopsticks can be used as the wedding gift. It means “to have a smart baby soon”.
Meanwhile, there are some customs to use chopsticks while eating. Remember not to use chopsticks to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make a lot of noise. Never use them to point at others or to put them into rice directly. They are considered as impolite manners.
Chopsticks are commonly used in Chinese daily life, but they are full of Chinese culture.
(1) When were the earliest chopsticks invented _______________________
(2) What are chopsticks usually like _______________________
(3) Why do Chinese people like using chopsticks in pair ________________________
(4) What is the purpose of writing this passage _______________________
(5) What can you learn about chopsticks from this passage （请自拟一句话作答）_______________________
六、首字母短文填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
47.Operation Smile was started by a doctor and his wife, Bill and Kathy Magee. In 1982, t（1） with some volunteers, they went to the Philippines to help children with cleft lip and palate(唇腭裂).Eating and drinking are very d（2） for these children. The couple worked very hard, but they worried that they could not c（3） on with the work because they didn't have enough money to treat more children. Then they d（4） to start a charity so that they could help these children. They c（5） it Operation Smile.
Over the years, Operation Smile has won many p（6） for its work and in 1999 they even started a special event called “The World Journey of Hope”.5,300 children in 18 countries were o（7） on successfully during the event.
Now the charity works in more than 30 countries and has volunteer doctors from o（8） 60 countries. It p（9） free operations and medical care for many children each year. On the other hand, Operation Smile helps t（10） local doctors and nurses so that they can continue to help children when Operation Smile leaves.
七、阅读填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
48.We don’t know much about Lady Xin Zhui’s life. She lived in （1） 2nd century B．C． E. She was the wife of a senior official (高级官员) named Li Cang. Historians believe that she died of an （2） (ill) around the age of 50.
Over 2,000 years later, in the 1970s, Lady Xin Zhui’s tomb (墓穴) （3） (find) in Changsha. To everyone’s surprise, her body was still in good condition. But sadly, historians couldn’t recognize her face.
Thanks to AI technology, we can now take a look at （4） Lady Xin Zhui might look like around the age of 35. On May 17, the Hunan Museum （5） (show) a digital version of her. In the picture, she wears a red and gold robe (长袍). Her hair is nearly tied at the back.
Chinese historians began recreating Lady Zin Zhui’s appearance （6） (short) after they discovered her tomb. Over the years, they tried many different ways. （7） , none of them worked well. Last October, the Hunan Museum worked with an AI company and was finally （8） (success).
But the museum doesn’t plan （9） (stop) there. They decide to turn this digital Lady Xin Zhui into a talking robot. Visitors to the museum will then be able to talk with her. This new exhibit （10） (be) ready later this year.
八、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共25分。
49.假如你是李华, 将参加学校举行的主题为“How to be a civilized（文明的）student ”的校园“文明小卫士”演讲比赛, 请结合下图信息提示, 写一篇英语演讲稿。
注意: 1, 要点齐全, 省略号部分须补充。
2. 文中请勿提及真实的校名及人名。
3. 词数 100 左右, 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。
Dear classmates,
As a Grade 8 student, I think I can do something to be more civilized. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Let’s try our best to become civilized students. May our school become even better!
参考答案
1~5.E、C、D、F、A
6.C
7.C
8.B
9.A
10.C
11.B
12.B
13.C
14.C
15.C
16~30.A、C、B、A、A、A、C、A、D、B、C、D、B、A、B
31~33.D、C、B
34~37.A、C、C、D
38~41.C、D、B、C
42~45.A、A、D、B
46.【小题1】
More than 3,000 years ago.
【小题2】
Chopsticks are usually 7 cun and 6 fenlong./Chopsticks are round at one end and squared at the other.
【小题3】
Because pair in Chinese is a very lucky word.
【小题4】
To introduce chopsticks.
【小题5】
Chopsticks are commonly used in Chinese daily life, but they are full of Chinese culture.
47.【小题1】
together
【小题2】
difficult
【小题3】
carry
【小题4】
decided
【小题5】
called
【小题6】
prizes
【小题7】
operated
【小题8】
over
【小题9】
provides
【小题10】
train
48.【小题1】
the
【小题2】
illness
【小题3】
was found
【小题4】
what
【小题5】
showed
【小题6】
shortly
【小题7】
However
【小题8】
successful
【小题9】
to stop
【小题10】
will be
49.Dear classmates,
As a Grade 8 student, I think I can do something to be more civilized. Good manners start with behaving politely. Firstly, always queue in line in the dining hall or library. Secondly, listen carefully without interrupting when others speak.
To care for others, let’s work as volunteers. We can clean up public parks on weekends and help elderly neighbors carry heavy food. Actions speak louder than words!
Protecting the environment means saving energy. When we leave classrooms, we should turn off lights; similarly, when printing documents, we must use both sides of paper.
This summer, I’ll join a “Green Campus” project to plant trees. Small steps today make a big difference tomorrow. Let’s try our best to become civilized students. May our school become even better!
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