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江苏淮安市洪泽区初中校联体2025-2026学年下学期八年级英语学科期末调研试题
一、阅读六选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
Ways to make a great first impression
You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression. (1)
Have a proper handshake.
(2) A perfect handshake is neither too strong nor too weak. If they don’t have a reason to use their left hands, most people use the right. However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite.
Be on time.
When you meet someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who doesn’t know you well enough with a bad impression. (3) It’s better to move around the place than be stuck in traffic.
Introduce yourself and ask about the names.
Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask about their names in a polite way. Repeat the names and use them later in conversation. Those will make it easier to leave a good impression. (4)
(5)
To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something in common between the two of you. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby. A person will feel more comfortable with someone he can easily talk to.
A．Make good conversation.
B．Here are some easy ways for you to follow.
C．Generally, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.
D．So you can build a warm and friendly relationship with others quickly.
E．Also, you should always remember to stand up when introducing yourself.
F．Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean.
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.Nanjing is ________ popular tourist attraction in China.
A. a B. an C. the D. /
7.Mr. Wu has taught English ________ twenty years.
A. of B. to C. for D. in
8.The Huizhou inkstick is famous for ________ great quality and design.
A. my B. his C. its D. their
9.It’s impolite to blow on your food, so please wait until it ________.
A. turns off B. cools off C. puts off D. takes off
10.You ________ cross the road when the traffic light is red. It’s too dangerous.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. wouldn’t D. couldn’t
11.It’s ________ for volunteers to receive training before they provide help for others.
A. easy B. wonderful C. difficult D. necessary
12.My parents ________ Beijing twice, and they like the city very much.
A. went to B. have gone to C. have been in D. have been to
13.All the players have great ________ in winning the coming football match.
A. creativity B. confidence C. imagination D. service
14.It’s very crowded around the restaurant. I don’t know ________ to park my car.
A. what B. how C. where D. when
15.A new farm ________ in our school last month. Growing vegetables there is fun.
A. is built B. was built C. will be built D. can be built
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
When you think of mountain climbing, you might picture fresh air and beautiful views. But for many climbers, it is also an activity full of (16) . Aron Ralston, an American outdoor lover, learned this lesson in a hard way.
Aron was (17) about climbing. He had faced many dangerous moments before, but none as serious as the one that (18) on April 26, 2003. He was (19) a narrow canyon (峡谷) alone in Utah when a huge rock came loose and fell. The 360-kilo stone (20) his right arm against the canyon wall. He tried every way to save (21) , but the rock would not move an inch.
(22) no one around to help, Aron knew he was in big trouble. He stayed trapped there for five long days, hoping that a passing hiker would (23) him. But as his water (24) , he realized he had only one choice left. Using a small pocket knife, he made the (25) decision to cut off half of his right arm. Once free, he used his left arm to bandage (包扎) the wound and (26) the bleeding. Then he slowly climbed down the mountain to find help.
After he got better, Aron wrote a book about his (27) called Between a Rock and a Hard Place. The phrase means being trapped in a terrible situation with no easy way out. In the book, he shares (28) this life-or-death moment taught him the importance of making quick, smart choices and staying in control of his life. His love for climbing (29) ended, and he returned to the mountains even after losing his arm.
What will you do if you are "between a rock and a hard place" Will you give up, or find (30) to save yourself It is truly a question worth thinking about.
16.A. dangers B. surprises C. mistakes D. questions
17.A. curious B. crazy C. worried D. sorry
18.A. arrived B. appeared C. happened D. reached
19.A. exploring B. watching C. drawing D. recording
20.A. caught B. controlled C. pushed D. hit
21.A. itself B. yourself C. myself D. himself
22.A. For B. With C. By D. Through
23.A. find B. miss C. doubt D. believe
24.A. put out B. took out C. ran out D. handed out
25.A. wrong B. difficult C. quick D. silly
26.A. speed B. cover C. stop D. hide
27.A. plan B. dream C. hobby D. experience
28.A. how B. what C. why D. which
29.A. always B. often C. never D. seldom
30.A. money B. courage C. luck D. advice
四、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
A
Dragon Boat Festival is coming! There will be lots of celebrations for e and join us! Place: Yuchu Bay, Hongze Lake Time: June 19th—June 21st Activity 1: Watch dragon boat races.Activity 2: Make rice dumplings.Activity 3: Tie five-colour ropes.
You can take part in making rice dumplings and tying five-colour ropes. You can also cheer for your favourite dragon boat team. For more information: Email: HongzeLakeTourismOffice@.
31.How long will the celebrations last
A. Two days. B. Three days. C. Four days. D. Five days.
32.Lily’s mother is interested in traditional food. Which activity is suitable for her
A. Watch dragon boat races. B. Make rice dumplings.
C. Tie five-colour ropes. D. Enjoy the beautiful view.
33.What is the main purpose of the poster
A. To introduce Chinese food culture.
B. To tell people how to tie five-colour ropes.
C. To show the history of Dragon Boat Festival.
D. To celebrate the festival and pass on traditional Chinese culture.
B
Long long ago, there was a man who wished to travel to the State of Chu, which was located in the south. He made careful preparations for his journey. He bought a strong and fast horse, prepared plenty of money, and hired an experienced driver. Then he got on his carriage and started his trip. However, to everyone’s surprise, he drove his carriage straight towards the north.
When a wise passer-by saw this, he stopped the man and asked, “You are going to Chu, right Chu lies in the south. Why are you heading north ” The man looked calm and confident. He said proudly, “I have nothing to worry about. My horse is strong, my money is enough, and my driver is very skillful. With these advantages, I can reach Chu easily.” The passer-by shook his head and sighed (叹气) deeply. He told the man, “All these advantages are useless if your direction is wrong. The better your conditions are, the farther you will be from your destination.”
This story has been told for thousands of years. It reminds us of something important. When we work towards something, having good conditions and trying hard are helpful. But there is one thing that matters most. We need to know where we are going. If we go the wrong way, no matter how good our horse is or how hard we work, we may never get to where we want to be.
34.In the man’s mind, what is the most important for a journey
A. Taking the correct direction.
B. Getting everything ready.
C. Keeping himself calm and confident.
D. Making everyone surprised.
35.Why did the passer-by shake his head and sigh deeply
A. Because the man had too much money.
B. Because the man was too confident in his advantages.
C. Because the man was heading north while Chu was in the south.
D. Because the horse was not strong enough to get to the State of Chu.
36.What does the underlined word “destination” mean
A. aim B. journey C. start D. south
37.What does the story mainly tell us
A. Good conditions can make our journey easier.
B. We should never give up even if things go wrong.
C. It’s important to prepare well before starting a trip.
D. We should check our direction before working hard.
C
The next two days it rained and it was very windy, so Mary couldn’t go outside. On the third morning, she opened her eyes to a bright blue sky. She ran to the window and gasped, “Martha! Come look at the moor!”
Martha smiled as she entered. “The rain’s gone, and spring’s coming.” That day, Martha left to visit her mother. Mary felt lonely, so she stepped into the warm sunshine. She ran around the fountain ten times, feeling lighter than ever.
In the vegetable garden, she found Ben Weatherstaff. “The spring’s coming,” he said, pointing to green shoots in the soil. “See those crocuses, snowdrops and daffodils ”
Mary’s eyes widened. “Is spring coming to the secret garden too Or are all the flowers dead ”
“Ask the robin,” Ben replied, nodding at the bird on the wall. “He’s the only one who knows.” Then he went back to work.
As the robin hopped, Mary spotted something glinting in the soil. She picked it up. It was an old key. “The key to the secret garden!” she whispered, clutching it tight.
The next morning, Martha gave Mary a skipping rope. “Try it outside!” Mary skipped and skipped, her breath coming fast but her heart light. Soon she reached the wall where the robin sat.
“You showed me the key yesterday,” Mary said to the bird. “Can you show me the door today ” The robin flew to the wall’s top and sang loudly. Suddenly, the wind blew a long ivy branch aside. Mary gasped—there, under the leaves, was a door!
Her hands shook as she pulled the key from her pocket. She inserted it into the lock, turned it, and pushed. The door opened. She stepped inside, and her eyes filled with wonder. She was in the secret garden at last!
— Adapted from The Secret Garden
38.Why didn’t Mary go outside for the first two days
A. Because the weather was bad.
B. Because she felt lonely.
C. Because she wanted to stay with Martha.
D. Because the moor was too far.
39.What can you infer (推断) about Ben from the passage
A. Ben knew everything about the secret garden.
B. Ben didn’t want Mary to find the secret garden.
C. Ben believed the robin was special and helpful.
D. Ben was too busy to talk with Mary about the secret garden.
40.Which of the following is the correct order of the events
① Mary found the old key to the secret garden.
② Martha gave Mary a skipping rope as a present.
③ Ben told Mary that the robin knew about the secret garden.
④ Mary skipped around the garden and met the robin on the wall.
⑤ The wind blew the ivy branch aside, and Mary saw the garden door.
A. ②→④→③→①→⑤ B. ③→①→②→④→⑤
C. ③→②→④→①→⑤ D. ①→③→②→⑤→④
41.What may the story talk about next
A. Mary would explore the garden excitedly.
B. Mary would give the key back to the robin.
C. Mary would close the door and go back home.
D. Mary would tell Martha something about the garden.
D
For a long time, students are taught a simple story about plants: roots take in water and nutrients from the soil, while leaves catch sunlight. But a new study suggests that some leaves may have another surprising job. They can take food from dust (尘土).
In dry places, dust is everywhere. It blows from deserts, settles on rocks and lands quietly on leaves. To most people, it looks like dirt. To some plants, however, it may be a hidden meal. Researchers studied several plants growing in the Judean Hills, an area that often receives dust from nearby deserts. They put special mineral (矿物质) dust on some leaves and left other plants untreated. Later, they found signs that important nutrients from the dust had moved into the plants.
How can a leaf “eat” dust The answer is chemistry. Leaf surfaces can produce tiny amounts of organic acids (有机酸). These acids help dissolve (溶解) minerals in dust, almost like turning dry powder into a form the plant can use. Nutrients such as iron and copper (铜) may then enter through the leaf surface.
This finding has changed the way we think about plants. Roots are still important, but they may not be the only door for food. In places where soil is poor, dusty air may become part of a plant’s survival plan.
The lesson is larger than botany (植物学).We often think we understand something because we know the textbook version. Then science quietly opens a side door. A leaf is not only a green solar panel (太阳能板). Under the right conditions, it may also be a tiny dining table, catching meals that fall from the sky.
42.What can we learn from the study in the Judean Hills
A. Dust from deserts is bad for most plants there.
B. Plants in dry places only take in food by their roots.
C. Rainwater helps plants turn dust into useful soil directly.
D. Some plants can get nutrients from dust through their leaves.
43.How do leaves take in dust according to the passage
A. They use sunlight to turn dust into food.
B. They blow dust away to keep leaves clean.
C. They absorb dust directly through their roots.
D. They produce acids to dissolve minerals in dust.
44.What does the writer mean by saying “The lesson is larger than botany.”
A. The natural world is full of surprises.
B. We should learn more to study plants well.
C. We should open our minds and see things differently.
D. We can learn more knowledge outside botany classes.
45.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A. A New Study: The Importance of Leaves
B. Dust to Dinner: A New Side of Leaves
C. Dusty Air: A Hidden Meal in Deserts
D. Mystery of Plants: More Than Botany
五、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。
46.
This year, 80-year-old Cai Gao, a beloved Chinese picture book illustrator (插画师 ) , made history. She won the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, becoming the first Chinese artist ever to receive this highest honor in children’s literature. Known as “the grandmother of picture books” in China, she was both shocked and moved by the news.
Born in 1946 in Changsha, Cai Gao grew up with a deep love for art and Chinese folk culture. As a child, she was interested in old nursery rhymes and folk stories, and these childhood memories have stayed with her ever since. Her works, such as The Land of Peach Blossom and Bao’er, are full of traditional Chinese painting styles, folk art, and soft, warm colors. She gets the idea from her happy childhood, which gives her art a special, touching charm.
The award is called the “Nobel Prize for Children’s Literature.” Cai Gao says her success comes from the love of Chinese culture and children. Her works not only bring joy to kids but also show the beauty of Eastern art to the world. Even at 80, she keeps drawing with a pure heart. She said “Simple stories can carry Chinese culture far beyond China’s borders.”
(1) When did Cai Gao win the Nobel Prize for Children’s Literature ______________________________________________________
(2) What is Cai Gao known as in China _______________________________________________________
(3) Where does Cai Gao get the idea for her works ______________________________________________________
(4) Can Cai Gao’s works show the beauty of Eastern art to the world _______________________________________________________
(5) What does Cai Gao mean by the underlined (画线的) words ______________________________________________________
六、选词填空-短文：本大题共2小题，共10分。
47.
until; had better; relax; good manners; politely
A: Hi, Tom! Could you give me some advice about (1)
B: What for
A: My Chinese friend invites me to have dinner this weekend.
B: OK! You (2) prepare a small gift like tea or flowers.
A: Should I greet their parents first when I get there
B: Yes. Remember to speak to them (3) with a smile.
A: Well, when can I start eating
B: Please wait (4) the elders begin.
A: Can I leave quickly after the meal
B: Not too soon. You can chat with them for a while.
A: I see. Thanks a lot!
B: You’re welcome. Just (5) and enjoy the meal.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
48.
in need; wait in line; the elderly; encourage; warmer
China is a nation of manners. Recently, Huai’an has started a special activity called “Politeness Shines Huai’an”. It aims to (1) all citizens to learn, understand and follow good manners.
The activity covers schools, families and public places. At school, students greet teachers politely and (2) . In public, we speak softly and help people (3) . At home, we should respect (4) and communicate patiently.
This activity helps students develop good habits. It also makes our city a (5) and more beautiful place to live in.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
七、阅读填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
49.Project Hope is one of the most famous public welfare organizations in China. It has been changing children's lives (1) 1989. The aim is to help poor kids get an education.
Many schools in the countryside have been built by Project Hope. These schools not only provide (2) (good) classrooms and more books for students but also offer them more colourful after-school activities, like art classes and science clubs. For example, Li Mei, an 11-year-old girl from a small village, got a chance to study because of this project. "Thanks to Project Hope, studying in the school brings me a lot of joy and makes my life more colourful, " she said (3) (excited).
Volunteers play (4) important role in Project Hope. Some students offer to take part in this (5) (meaning) activity and teach in the schools for one or two years. They bring modern knowledge to the poor areas. Some also work hard (6) (raise) money through charity sales. Every year, millions of books (7) (give) by people across the country to help these schools. Everyone can join in different activities to help! You can give a hand by (8) (donate) old books or spending free time helping with homework. Even small (9) (action) can make a big difference. (10) you want to make the world a better place, join Project Hope and let your love shine, because everyone's effort matters!
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
八、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共25分。
50.为促进中外文化交流，淮安市图书馆将在中外文化阅读周期间接待一批英国交换生，现需招募学生志愿者提供服务。假如你是李华，请你用英文写一封自荐信申请成为志愿者。文章须包含以下要点：
内容须包含以下要点：
1. 介绍个人基本信息 (姓名、年龄、年级、爱好等) ；
2. 描述你的阅读经历；
3. 阐述你可提供的志愿服务。
注意：
1. 词数在100左右；
2. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名。
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir,
I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer in the city library.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
It’s really a meaningful activity. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
1~5.【答案】B、F、C、E、A
6.【答案】A
7.【答案】C
8.【答案】C
9.【答案】B
10.【答案】A
11.【答案】D
12.【答案】D
13.【答案】B
14.【答案】C
15.【答案】B
16~30.【答案】A、B、C、A、A、D、B、A、C、B、C、D、A、C、B
31~33.【答案】B、B、D
34~37.【答案】B、C、A、D
38~41.【答案】A、C、B、A
42~45.【答案】D、D、C、B
46.【答案】【小题1】
In 2026.
【小题2】
The grandmother of picture books.
【小题3】
From her happy childhood.
【小题4】
Yes, they can.
【小题5】
Simple stories can spread Chinese culture worldwide.
47.【答案】【小题1】
good manners
【小题2】
had better
【小题3】
politely
【小题4】
until
【小题5】
relax
48.【答案】【小题1】
encourage
【小题2】
wait in line
【小题3】
in need
【小题4】
the elderly
【小题5】
warmer
49.【答案】【小题1】
since
【小题2】
better
【小题3】
excitedly
【小题4】
an
【小题5】
meaningful
【小题6】
to raise
【小题7】
are given
【小题8】
donating
【小题9】
actions
【小题10】
If
50.【答案】Dear Sir,
I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer in the city library.
My name is Li Hua, a 14-year-old boy from Class 3, Grade 8. I’m outgoing and always ready to help others. I enjoy reading history and science books. I often spend weekends in the city library, so I am familiar with it. I have read many English books and won reading prizes at school. I can recommend good books to the exchange students. As a volunteer, I would be happy to give guided tours, help with book searches, and share Chinese culture stories. I can also communicate with the students in English freely.
It’s really a meaningful activity. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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