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2025-2026学年上海市八年级（下）期末英语模拟试卷（二）
一、阅读理解
The Story of Bi Sheng —The Pioneer of Printing
Bi Sheng was (1) ordinary craftsman （工匠） in the Northern Song Dynasty.He noticed that woodblock printing was very slow and wasteful because each block could only be used for one page.He wanted to find a better way， (2) it took him many years of trial and error.
One day，Bi Sheng got an idea.He could make individual characters from clay （黏土） and bake them hard.These characters could be (3) together to form pages，and then taken apart and reused.He kept (4) different types of clay to find the best material.
(5) many people doubted his idea，Bi Sheng continued his work.Finally，he succeeded in creating the first movable type （活字） printing system. (6) great achievement it was for the 11th century!His invention made printing faster and cheaper.
Bi Sheng's invention became (7) important that it changed the way knowledge was shared forever.Nothing (8) the spread of information more than movable type in ancient times.The man (9) created this brilliant system is remembered as a hero of Chinese culture.His story teaches us (10) creative and keep trying.
1.A. a B. an C. the
2.A. but B. and C. or
3.A. put B. arranged C. arranging
4.A. testing B. test C. to test
5.A. Although B. Because C. Unless
6.A. What a B. What C. How
7.A. too B. so C. such
8.A. speeded up B. speeds up C. has speeded up
9.A. which B. who C. whom
10.A. to be B. being C. be
11.
A.reduce；B.popular；C.ordinary；D.raise；E.achieve；F.daily
I am a member of my school's Environmental Protection Club.We believe that even small actions can make a big difference.Last month，we started a "No Plastic Bottles" campaign.We encouraged students to bring their own water bottles instead of buying bottled water every day.This simple change helped（1）______ waste at school.At first，only a few students joined us，but soon the idea became（2）______ .Now about 80% of the students bring reusable bottles.It has become part of our（3）______ life.Our next goal is to（4）______ money to install more water fountains （饮水机） around the school.We hope to（5）______ a zero-waste campus in the near future.
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12.After school，two friends Sarah and Jack are talking about their weekend plans.
Sarah：Hi，Jack!The weather is great this weekend.Do you have any plans？
Jack：Not yet.I was thinking of going hiking，but I haven't decided.（1）______ ？（询问对方的周末计划）
Sarah：I'm going to visit the new art museum with my cousin.There's a special exhibition on Chinese ink paintings.
Jack：That sounds wonderful!Why are you so interested in art exhibitions？
Sarah：（2）______ . （根据上下文给出理由） I've been learning Chinese painting for two years，so I really want to see the masters' works.
Jack：I see.So you go to exhibitions because they inspire your own painting.（3）______ ？（寻求确认）
Sarah：Yes，exactly!Besides，my cousin is also an art lover.We always have a great time together.
Jack：（4）______ . （表示赞同） By the way，would you like to go hiking with me next Sunday instead？
Sarah：Sure，I'd love to!Let's meet at the park entrance at 8 a.m.，（5）______ ？（反意疑问句）
Jack：Great!Don't forget to bring some snacks!
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There are five descriptions of volunteer programs （A-E）.
Volunteer programs for teenagers
A.The Reading Buddy Program：Help young children develop a love for reading.You will read stories to kids at the community library every Saturday morning.
B.The Beach Cleaners：Join us every Sunday to clean up the local beach.We collect plastic waste and sort it for recycling.Gloves and bags are provided.
C.The Elderly Companion Project：Visit seniors at the nursing home.Chat with them，play chess，or help them write letters.Your company can brighten their day.
D.The Garden Helpers：Work in the city's community gardens.Plant vegetables，water flowers，and help keep the gardens beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
E.The Pet Care Team：Help take care of animals at the local shelter.Walk dogs，clean cages，and help find new homes for homeless pets.
Task：The people below all want to find a volunteer program.Decide which program would be the most suitable for each person.
(1) Lucy loves animals and wants to help dogs and cats find new families.
(2) Tom enjoys working outdoors and wants to help protect the environment.
(3) Amy is good with young children and wants to encourage them to enjoy books.
(4) Mike likes gardening and wants to make the city greener.
(5) Linda is a patient listener and wants to bring warmth to elderly people.
13.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
14.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
15.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
16.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
E
Why Do We See Colors Differently？
Have you ever argued with a friend about whether a dress is blue and black or white and gold？This famous online debate （争论） showed that people can see the same thing in completely different ways.The reason lies in how our eyes and brains process light.
Color is not a physical property （属性） of objects —it is how our brain interprets （解读） different wavelengths （波长） of light.When light hits an object，some wavelengths are absorbed and others are reflected.Our eyes receive the reflected light and send signals to the brain.
"Everyone's visual system is slightly different，" explains Dr.Li，an eye specialist from Guangzhou. "Factors like age，lighting conditions，and even the health of your eyes can affect how you see colors.That's why two people looking at the same object might describe its color differently."
Interestingly，color blindness （色盲） is more common than you might think.About 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color blindness.The most common type makes it hard to tell the difference between red and green.Special glasses have been developed to help color-blind people see a wider range of colors.
So the next time someone sees a color differently from you，remember —neither of you is wrong.Your brains are just doing their unique jobs of interpreting the colorful world!
18.Why did people argue about the dress according to the passage？______
A. Because the dress changed colors in different lights.
B. Because people's brains process light differently.
C. Because the photo of the dress was unclear.
D. Because some people were color-blind.
19.What does the underlined word "absorbed" in Paragraph 2 probably mean？______
A. 反射 B. 吸收 C. 折射 D. 分散
20.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？______
A. Color is a physical property of objects.
B. Color blindness only happens to men.
C. Special glasses can help some color-blind people.
D. Everyone sees colors in exactly the same way.
21.How many men have some form of color blindness？______
A. About 0.5%. B. About 8%. C. About 50%. D. About 80%.
22.What is the main idea of this passage？______
A. To explain why people see colors differently.
B. To teach people how to test color blindness.
C. To describe how clothes are designed.
D. To recommend special glasses for everyone.
The Story of Chopsticks
Chopsticks are one of the most important eating tools in East Asian cultures.They are simple but clever，and their history is much more (23) than you might think.
The earliest chopsticks were found in China，dating back over 5，000 years.At that time，they were used not for eating，but for cooking.People needed something to take hot food from pots.These early chopsticks were made of (24) and were much longer than the ones we use today.
Around 400 BC，people began using chopsticks for eating.This change happened partly (25) of a population increase.Fuel （燃料） became more expensive，so people cut food into small pieces to cook faster.Small pieces were easier to eat with chopsticks than with a knife.
Different materials came into use over time.Bamboo chopsticks were (26) for daily use.Rich families used silver chopsticks，because people believed silver could show whether food was poisonous （有毒的）. (27) ，ivory and jade chopsticks were used by the royal family.
Today，chopsticks are used by about 1.5 billion people around the world.They come in many materials and styles. (28) their simple design，chopsticks have remained almost unchanged for thousands of years —a true example of smart engineering.
23.A. interesting B. boring C. expensive D. comfortable
24.A. silver B. bamboo C. plastic D. ivory
25.A. instead B. because C. ahead D. lot
26.A. popular B. heavy C. strange D. rare
27.A. After all B. In addition C. As a result D. At first
28.A. In need of B. In search of C. In spite of D. In case of
29.The Teenage Book Exchange
Last year，15-year-old Xu Ming noticed something sad happening in his neighborhood.Every few months，people would leave piles of old books on the sidewalk for garbage trucks to take away. "It broke my heart to see perfectly good books being thrown out，" Xu Ming recalled.
He decided to do something about it.With his parents' permission，he built a small wooden bookshelf and placed it in front of his house.He put a sign on it that read： "Take a book，leave a book." This was the start of the neighborhood's first Free Book Exchange.
At first，only a few neighbors took part.But word spread quickly.Soon，people began donating books they had already read and picking up new ones.The little bookshelf was always full.Some neighbors even brought homemade cookies to leave next to the books!
Xu Ming now manages three book exchange shelves in different parts of the neighborhood.He has also started a book club where neighbors meet once a month to discuss a book they have all read. "Reading brings people together，" Xu Ming says with a smile. "I'm proud that my small idea has made our community closer."
(1) What did Xu Ming see happening in his neighborhood？
______
(2) Where did Xu Ming place his first Free Book Exchange？
______
(3) What did the sign on the bookshelf say？
______
(4) What did some neighbors bring besides books？
______
(5) How many book exchange shelves does Xu Ming have now？
______
(6) What does Xu Ming feel about what he has done？
______
二、书面表达
30.Write at least 60 words according to the given situation.
假设你是李华，你的朋友张浩最近因为和父母沟通不畅而感到烦恼。他写信向你求助，希望你能给他一些建议。请你给他写一封回信，提出至少两条建议并说明理由。
（注意：文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称）
Dear Zhang Hao，
________
Yours， Li Hua
1~10.【答案】B、A、B、A、A、A、B、A、B、A
11.【答案】【小题1】
A
【小题2】
B
【小题3】
F
【小题4】
D
【小题5】
E
12.【答案】【小题1】
What are you going to do this weekend / Do you have any plans for the weekend
【小题2】
Because I've been learning Chinese painting and want to learn from the masters
【小题3】
Is that right / Is that so / Am I correct
【小题4】
I agree with you / That's true / You're right
【小题5】
shall we
13~17.【答案】E、B、A、D、C
18~22.【答案】B、B、C、B、A
23~28.【答案】A、B、B、A、B、C
29.【答案】【小题1】He saw people leaving piles of old books for garbage trucks to take away.
【小题2】In front of his house.
【小题3】 "Take a book，leave a book."
【小题4】They brought homemade cookies to leave next to the books.
【小题5】He has three book exchange shelves.
【小题6】He feels proud.
30.【答案】Dear Zhang Hao，
Don't worry!It is common for teenagers to have trouble getting on well with their parents.The reason for these problems may be that you are both busy and not communicating with each other.It may also be because parents set many rules.Finally，it may be a generation gap caused by age issues.
I suggest you first talk to your parents at their convenience.Secondly，if the rules set by your parents are unreasonable，you should also share your thoughts.Finally，everything has two sides，and it is correct for everyone to have different opinions.As long as it is right，we should accept it seriously.
I hope my suggestions are helpful to you.
Yours， Li Hua
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