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江苏苏州市姑苏区2025-2026学年第二学期
八年级期末英语试题
一、完形填空
先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
To Lia, nature was like a storybook full of secrets. What interested her most was symmetry — the two sides of something look the same. She saw images of symmetry all around her: sunflowers, butterflies… So when her science teacher asked the class to find a beautiful 1________ of symmetry in nature, Lia wanted her work to be different.
She looked at leaves, rocks and drops of pond water under her microscope (显微镜). She checked them again and again, but none seemed 2________ enough. When she was about to 3________, snow began to fall. Just then, a cold wind blew the door open, and a single snowflake landed 4________ on her microscope. Her eyes widened. The snowflake was like a tiny piece of art, with six beautiful sides. “Of course!” she cried excitedly, “A snowflake!”
She wanted to take a closer look, but only to find that there was 5________ left! The snowflake melted—taking all its 6________ with it. How could she 7________ it before it was gone Lia got her camera, carefully put another snowflake on her microscope, and took a series of photos. Some photos were not clear, but she kept trying 8________ she got several good ones.
The next day, Lia showed her photos to the class. Everyone was 9________. Her teacher smiled and said, “You helped us see nature in a new way, Lia. Never stop 10________.” Lia smiled too. And she realized that the most beautiful secrets were not always big—sometimes they were as small as a snowflake, waiting for someone curious enough to notice.
1. A．example B．detail C．secret D．model
2. A．useful B．popular C．special D．simple
3. A．give up B．look up C．cheer up D．stand up
4. A．heavily B．loudly C．largely D．softly
5. A．something B．nothing C．everything D．anything
6. A．light B．colour C．power D．beauty
7. A．hide B．keep C．pick D．hold
8. A．until B．after C．while D．since
9. A．relaxed B．amazed C．bored D．worried
10. A．expecting B．dreaming C．exploring D．imagining
二、阅读理解
A
Volunteer Stories Dong Lili—39 minutes ago I helped at a children’s hospital. We celebrated Children’s Day with the children. Wang Jie - Yesterday I visited children without parents at a children’s home. We organized a painting competition to raise their spirits. Ding Ling—3 days ago I helped disabled children at a community centre. I taught them to sing because music can bring them joy.
11. Where did Dong Lili do voluntary work
A．At a children’s hospital. B．At a children’s home.
C．At a community centre. D．At a painting club.
12. Who would be most interested in this website
A．Parents who need support. B．Children who love painting.
C．People who want to help others. D．Doctors who work with children.
13. How can you sign up for the Helping Hands Club
A．By trying club activities. B．By visiting the “About” page.
C．By sharing volunteer stories. D．By clicking the “Join Us” button.
B
A new chip idea from China is drawing attention. For a long time, chip makers followed a rule called Moore’s Law (摩尔定律). According to it, chips could become more powerful as their parts got smaller. Today, however, making these parts even smaller is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive.
To solve this problem, Chinese scientist He Tingbo and her team introduced a new idea called the Tau Scaling Law (韬定律) at a science meeting on May 25, 2026. The word “tau” stands for the time a signal (信号) takes to travel. This new law tries to make signals travel faster inside a chip.
Based on this law, a key technology called LogicFolding has been created. It folds circuits and puts them one on top of another, just like turning a flat city into a 3D city. This shortens the distance signals have to travel. With a shorter distance and less time, chips can work faster and better.
During the past six years, He Tingbo and her team have designed and produced 381 kinds of chips, meeting the needs of different industries and markets. The new Kirin chips are expected to come out in Fall 2026 and will be the first to use LogicFolding. By 2031, chips with this technology may reach a higher level.
Looking ahead, He Tingbo wants to share the Tau Scaling Law and work closely with scientists around the world. Her invitation for international teamwork shows a spirit of shared progress. The success also marks an important step forward in China’s chip technology.
14. In chip design, the word “tau” means ________.
A．how small a chip part is B．how many chips are made
C．how far a signal needs to travel D．how long a signal takes to travel
15. Which of the following is TRUE about LogicFolding
A．It is created under Moore’s Law. B．It helps signals travel a shorter distance.
C．It needs more time to send signals. D．It makes chip parts smaller and smaller.
16. What is the purpose of Paragraph 4
A．To prove Moore’s Law is no longer useful.
B．To describe problems in chip development.
C．To report the team’s success and future plans.
D．To introduce the history of the Tau Scaling Law.
17. What may be the best title for the passage
A．Two Important Laws about Chips B．China’s New Idea of Chip Design
C．The Wide Use of 3D Technology D．Six Years of Study on Chip Design
C
For as long as he could remember, Carl was interested in plants and flowers. He lived in a cottage in the countryside, and all kinds of plants grew in the garden.
Carl loved walking through fields and forests with his father. Whenever he saw a flower, he wanted to know its name.
“What’s that flower called ” he once asked.
“That’s a common wild flower,” his father said. “And look over there! That’s an orchid (兰花)!”
One sunny afternoon, Carl’s father showed some guests around the garden. He told them the name of every plant in Latin (拉丁语). For little Carl, those words sounded like poems. From that day on, he wanted to find out the Latin name of every plant too.
When Carl was about four years old, his father gave him a special gift—a small square of soil outside the cottage.
“That’s your very own garden,” his father said. “You can grow whatever you like in it.”
Carl was excited. He went into the woods with his spade (铲子) and brought back new plants for his garden. Then he carefully wrote down their names.
A few years later, Carl had to leave home to study in the city. The noisy and crowded city was very different from the quiet countryside. At school, he had to learn subjects he didn’t enjoy. He often looked out of the window or drew pictures of leaves and flowers in his textbooks.
One day, Doctor Rothman, a teacher who knew a lot about science and medicine, saw Carl’s drawings. Carl was afraid he would be in trouble. To his surprise, Doctor Rothman looked closely and said, “You’ve got the petals (花瓣) just right. You’re very good at observing things.”
Then Doctor Rothman lent Carl books about plants and gave him special lessons, which opened a new door for Carl. The boy who loved plants began to see that his childhood interest could become something a lot bigger.
—Adapted from The Plant Kid
18. Why was Carl’s small garden special to him
A．It helped him learn Latin names. B．It gave him a quiet place to draw.
C．It was his own place to grow plants. D．It reminded him of fields and forests.
19. Which meaning fits the underlined word “observing”
observe / b z v/ v. 1. to celebrate a festival or a special day: We always observe birthdays at home. 2. to express an opinion about something: “Take your time,” he observed coolly. 3. to follow rules, laws, etc: Everyone should observe the school rules. 4. to watch something or someone carefully: The patients were observed for months.
(From the dictionary)
A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4
20. Correct order of events:
① Carl drew pictures of leaves and flowers in his textbooks.
② Carl became interested in the Latin names of plants.
③ Carl received special lessons from Doctor Rothman.
④ Carl collected wild plants to grow in his own garden.
A．④-②-①-③ B．②-④-①-③ C．④-②-③-① D．②-④-③-①
21. What can we learn from Carl’s story
A．Interest grows with good guidance. B．Drawings show children’s talent.
C．Quiet places help with learning. D．Books lead children to science.
D
Have you ever had goosebumps (鸡皮疙瘩) You may notice them when you watch a scary movie or feel a cold wind. 22________ They are caused by small muscles connected to body hair. When the muscles get tight, it causes the body hair to stand up. 23________
These tiny bumps look similar to the skin of a bird after its feathers are plucked (拔). That is why they are called “goosebumps”. Interestingly, we can get goosebumps both from cold and fear. 24________ The answer is adrenaline (肾上腺素). The body produces it in both cases, and adrenaline is what makes the hair stand up.
Goosebumps were once useful to humans. In ancient times, people had much more body hair. 25________ The same thing happened when people were afraid. The raised hair made people look larger and scarier, offering them protection. 26________ Maybe one day we’ll stop getting them—but at least now you understand why!
A．It also causes certain areas of the skin to form bumps.
B．Goosebumps are tiny bumps on the skin.
C．Today getting goosebumps doesn’t do much for us.
D．It makes our hearts beat faster and makes us feel nervous.
E．The hair stood up to help keep them warm in cold weather.
F．So what connects these two situations
G．Many animals depended on goosebumps to survive.
三、单词拼写
27. Weiguang Library was f________ in 2008 by a common villager called Li Cuili.
28. She donated over 500 books to help develop children’s different ________ (能力).
29. At first, Li encouraged children to borrow books by ________ (承诺) them small prizes.
30. Later some children helped her make a few ________ (海报) to attract more readers.
31. Reading has now become a ________ (必要的) part of local children’s daily life.
32. Li hopes more people can enjoy reading, e________ the children in less developed areas.
33. A________ we may face difficulties, Li Cuili believes books can always light our way.
四、选词填空
true; in addition to; manage; pioneer; benefit from; make a difference
On March 27, 2026, the United Nations named Suzhou one of the world’s first “20 Cities Towards Zero Waste.” The city was praised for its smart waste 34________.
A big industrial city like Suzhou normally produces plenty of waste. That’s why the government makes strict rules to control and recycle waste from different factories. 35________ dealing with factory waste, the recycling programs also help turn daily rubbish into resources. These 36________ methods made Suzhou a model for other cities to follow.
Over the past few years, local people 37________ cleaner streets and better air quality. Suzhou also proves that with good planning and teamwork, a cleaner future is 38________ possible.
五、短文语法填空
These days, something big is happening in the AI industry. Some AI tools that used to be 39________ (complete) free began to charge (收费) users. In May 2026, one of China’s most well-known AI 40________ (app) introduced three paid plans. This sends a clear message: if users want a faster speed or results of higher quality, they will have to pay. Still, free versions (版本) will 41________ (provide) for basic use.
In the past, anyone could enjoy these AI tools 42________ paying anything. They could use AI to translate languages, create music and even teach 43________ (they) new skills. But why did many AI companies decide 44________ (offer) paid plans The reason is that hard tasks require much 45________ (strong) computer power. The more difficult the task is, the more money it costs. So it makes sense for AI companies to charge when users need high-level help.
There has been a public 46________ (discuss) on the topic. Some users are unhappy about 47________ change, while others understand that companies need money to improve their products. 48________ you choose the paid version or not is up to you. Either way, the key is to use AI tools wisely.
六、任务型阅读问答
Are you tired of your busy life Do you always feel stressed (压力大的) and worn out Luckily, the ancient city of Suzhou leaves room for a slow lifestyle. Walking in the city, you can easily slow down and enjoy peaceful moments.
When you walk into the narrow alleys (小巷) beside Pingjiang Road, all the city noise is gone. If you walk along Xiaojia Alley, you will see yellow flowers covering the walls like waterfalls, and old trees climbing up the roofs. In those alleys, people usually walk slowly and talk gently, experiencing the warmth of daily life.
As an old poem describes, water spreads everywhere and bridges stand all around. Suzhou has hundreds of old stone bridges. Standing on them, you can watch clear water or look far into the distance. These old bridges invite you to stop and enjoy the beautiful views.
You can also find the slow life in tea fortable bamboo chairs and nice tea help you rest peacefully. Local people love spending long hours in tea houses, enjoying a free and easy time. Time seems to slow down and all your tiredness goes away.
So next time you feel like relaxing, remember — you don’t have to go far. Just take a walk, cross an old bridge, or have a cup of tea and enjoy what’s around you. That’s the special gift of growing up in this ancient city.
49. What can you see if you walk along Xiaojia Alley
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50. Where can you get a taste of the slow life in Suzhou (At least two points.)
________________________________________________
51. What will you do to enjoy a slow life Why
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七、书面表达演讲稿
52. 学校英语社团将举行主题为“Small Acts, Better Us”的英文演讲活动，请写一篇英文演讲稿，谈谈中学生如何从日常小事做起，成为更好的自己。
要求：
1. 内容完整，条理清楚，可适当增加细节；
2. 词数90左右（不含开头结尾）；
3. 不得出现真实姓名、校名；
4. 禁止抄写试卷原文。
Small Acts, Better Us
Good morning, dear teachers and friends! I’m glad to give you a speech. Growth is like a long journey and my topic today is Small Acts, Better Us.
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Every small act matters. Let’s start from now and keep improving ourselves. Thank you!
参考答案
一、完形填空
1.A 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.B 10.C
二、阅读理解
11.A 12.C 13.D
14.D 15.B 16.C 17.B
18.C 19.D 20.A 21.A
22.B 23.A 24.F 25.E 26.C
三、单词拼写
27.founded
28.abilities
29.promising
30.posters
31.necessary
32.especially
33.Although
四、选词填空
34.management
35.In addition to
36.pioneering
37.have benefited from
38.truly
五、语法填空
pletely
40.apps
41.be provided
42.without
43.themselves
44.to offer
45.stronger
46.discussion
47.the
48.Whether
六、任务型阅读（参考）
49. Yellow flowers covering the walls and old trees climbing up the roofs.
50. Narrow alleys beside Pingjiang Road, old stone bridges and tea houses.
51. I will walk along old alleys and drink tea in tea houses. They help me relax and stay away from busy pressure.（合理即可）
七、演讲稿范文（约90词）
Small Acts, Better Us
Good morning, dear teachers and friends! I’m glad to give you a speech. Growth is like a long journey and my topic today is Small Acts, Better Us.
Small daily acts shape us little by little. First, we can keep reading every day to open our minds and learn new knowledge. Second, we should be polite and ready to help classmates in trouble. Besides, we can protect the environment by sorting rubbish and saving water.
These tiny things seem simple, but they build good habits and make us kinder and more responsible. We don’t need great big moves to improve ourselves.
Every small act matters. Let’s start from now and keep improving ourselves. Thank you!

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