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河南开封市通许县
2025—2026学年第二学期期末考试八年级英语
一、阅读理解
A
How to Make Long-Life Noodles at Home
Long-life noodles originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and later became a symbol of longevity. Here is a simple and easy way to cook them:
* Boil some soup with some green vegetables. Green stands for energy and a long, healthy life. At the same time, cook the noodles in another pot.
* Check the soup. When it comes to the boil, pour it into a large bowl.
* When the noodles get soft, move them and put them in the soup.
* Cook a poached egg. It looks like the sun, symbolizing happiness and completeness.
* Place the egg on the top of the noodles and add a little oil.
* Add some sauce and mix gently so that everything mixes well.
The long-life noodles carry people’s wishes and hopes for their loved ones.
1. Which dynasty did long-life noodles originate in
A．The Western Han Dynasty.
B．The Eastern Han Dynasty.
C．The Tang Dynasty.
D．The Qin Dynasty.
2. What good wishes does the poached egg carry
A．Happiness and completeness.
B．Longevity.
C．Energy and health.
D．Being rich.
3. Which of the following things is not mentioned in the text
4. How many steps are there to make long-life noodles according to the text
A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine.
5. In which part of a magazine can you read the text
A．Job. B．Fashion. C．Travel. D．Culture.
B
Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in Germany. He couldn’t speak until he was three. He showed curiosity about everything and was full of imagination. He loved watching things carefully and asked many questions. His questions were often too hard for his parents to answer. His nature of exploring the world played a great role in his whole life.
Einstein started school in 1885. Though he did well in maths and science, he did poorly in many subjects like history and languages. After finishing high school, Einstein entered a university and graduated in 1900. After graduation, Einstein worked as a physicist, and spent much time studying physics. In 1909, Einstein became a top scientist. Despite his achievement, he kept working hard on scientific research. Finally, he won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921. He is best known for his quote, “I have no special talent. I’m only passionately curious.” Einstein kept researching until he died in 1955.
Today, many learners remind themselves of the learning spirit of Einstein. Just as the scientist said, “The important thing is never stopping questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
6. At what age did Einstein start speaking
A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5.
7. What was important in Einstein’s whole life
A．His natural ability to learn.
B．His imagination.
C．His curiosity about the world.
D．His courage to face failure.
8. How does the writer introduce Albert Einstein in the text
A．By listing details.
B．In space order.
C．By comparing and contrasting.
D．In time order.
9. Which of the following can take the place of “talent” in the text
A．the activity of working well together as a team
B．a very strong feeling about something
C．natural ability to do something well
D．the ability to do something without showing fear
10. According to the text, which word cannot be used to describe Einstein
A．Patient. B．Hard-working. C．Curious. D．Talented.
C
Camels, the ships of the desert, are hardy and tolerant. They can go without food or water for a long time and are not afraid of sandstorms or strong winds.
Lao She wrote about a “camel” in his famous novel Camel Xiangzi. Xiangzi was a rickshaw puller. He made his living by pulling a rickshaw every day. He worked day and night to save money to buy his own rickshaw. After three years of hard work, he finally realized his dream. However, his rickshaw was stolen later, and he lost all his money. Still, Xiangzi did not give up and continued working.
Later, Xiangzi married Huniu and managed to own a rickshaw again. Sadly, Huniu died while giving birth to their child, and Xiangzi had to sell the rickshaw. After so many ups and downs, he eventually lost heart and the courage to face life’s challenges. He stopped working and ended up wandering around like a ghost.
In his works, Lao She showed great concern for common people. This has made him one of the greatest writers both in China and abroad.
11. What’s the function of Paragraph 1
A．To give examples of desert animals.
B．To show fun facts about camels.
C．To answer questions about camels.
D．To lead into the work Camel Xiangzi.
12. What can we learn from the text
A．After many ups and downs, Xiangzi lost confidence in life.
B．Camel Xiangzi made Lao She one of the greatest writers in China.
C．In Lao She’s eyes, Xiangzi was as poor as camels.
D．Xiangzi died and became a ghost in the end.
13. What is Xiangzi’s life like in the text
14. Why is Xiangzi called Camel according to the text
A．Because Xiangzi lives in the desert like camels.
B．Because Xiangzi always wants to have his own camel.
C．Because Xiangzi shares the same qualities with camels.
D．Because Xiangzi only has a camel with him in the end.
15. Which word best describes Lao She according to the text
A．Humorous. B．Caring. C．Confident. D．Talented.
D 七选五
With the fast development of technology, digital money is changing how we live. ____16____
First, digital money makes payment much more convenient. People no longer need to carry heavy cash. ____17____
Second, it makes payment safer. In the past, losing a wallet was a big problem. But now, all money is kept in online accounts. ____18____
Digital money also helps the economy grow. When paying is easy, people spend more. Small businesses, like neighborhood stores, benefit a lot because customers can pay quickly. ____19____ This is good for making economic policies.
Lastly, digital money is also environment-friendly. ____20____ This is a small step for one person, but a big help to our environment.
In short, digital money is not just a new way to pay-it’s improving our society by making life easier, safer, and more sustainable.
A．It also helps the government and banks track records of spending more easily.
B．It brings many benefits to our society.
C．People can pay bills online easily.
D．This reduces the risk of losing money.
E．Using less paper money means cutting down fewer trees.
16.___ 17.___ 18.___ 19.___ 20.___
二、完形填空
A long time ago, a farmer planted some rice. A few days later, green shoots ____21____. But as time passed, these plants ____22____ be growing too slowly. The farmer visited the field three times a day to check ____23____ they had grown or not. But to his disappointment, they still didn’t have any ____24____.
He asked his neighbor for advice, saying, “I ____25____ my rice plants. They’re growing extremely slowly, just like snails.” The neighbor comforted him, “Nature will show its power in time. Just be patient.”
But the farmer grew even more anxious. One night, he thought, “Perhaps the rice plants need my help, so I must do something.” Early the next morning, he got out of his bed and rushed to the field. He gave every single plant a little pull upward. Looking at these “taller” shoots, he thought that was a great idea to deal with the problem. He imagined that his rice shoots would grow taller and stronger than other people’s in the end.
The following day, however, he found all the plants floating on the water, dead. All his hard work was wasted. Sitting sadly by the field, he finally learned that some things cannot be rushed.
21. A．fought B．appeared C．came D．drank
22. A．wanted to B．seemed to C．forgot to D．learnt to
23. A．whether B．as C．until D．because
24. A．records B．changes C．replies D．talks
25. A．came across B．talked with C．worried about D．brought together
26. A．in all B．as for C．just like D．so that
27. A．power B．electricity C．quantity D．weight
28. A．more B．much C．lot D．anymore
29. A．As B．Perhaps C．Possibly D．Luckily
30. A．got out of B．kept away C．replied to D．got into
31. A．social B．local C．weak D．single
32. A．search for B．make up C．forget about D．deal with
33. A．imagined B．reported C．interviewed D．carried
34. A．thirsty B．wet C．sad D．dead
35. A．Sitting B．Holding C．Finishing D．Waiting
三、选词填空
but know that warm across rely the eye pack press
The diet of people in Xizang is high in fat and calories. In the ____36____ of local people, tea could help them digest high-fat food, but tea doesn’t grow in Xizang. Ancient Chinese dynasties needed horses for their armies and farming and since Xizang produced strong ones, this gave rise to the “Tea Horse Trade”, and the routine became ____37____ as the Tea Horse Road. People ____38____ on camels and horses to transport goods along the road.
Traders from southwestern China ____39____ tea into hard bricks. Then they ____40____ them onto horses. They traveled ____41____ dangerous rivers and through high mountains. Everywhere they went, they were ____42____ welcomed. Along ____43____ way, small towns grew as rest stops. People shared food, stories, and even culture there.
Today, the Tea Horse Road is no longer a busy trade route ____44____ its stories live on. Old inns and stone paths still tell us ____45____ it was a bridge of friendship and tradition.
36.___ 37.___ 38.___ 39.___ 40.___
41.___ 42.___ 43.___ 44.___ 45.___
四、短文填空
Jiaozi, or Chinese dumplings, are a traditional Chinese food. They are usually filled ____46____ meat and vegetables. They can be cooked ____47____ many ways.
The history ____48____ jiaozi dates back over 1,800 years. It’s said that a famous doctor made them for the first time to help people get through the cold winter. Today, many people forget ____49____ the story behind jiaozi, but they still enjoy them happily every day or on special days. Jiaozi are not just food, but also a way to pass ____50____ our traditions. Sharing dumplings with loved ones brings joy and warmth.
46.___ 47.___ 48.___ 49.___ 50.___
五、补全对话
A: Hi, Mr. Chen! I’m wondering whether we have the book Nüwa Mends the Sky in the library.
B: Yes, we do.
A: ____51____! I’m looking for it for some time.
B: ____52____
A: Of course, it’s Nüwa!
B: ____53____
A: I like her because she saved the world with her kindness. Do we have an English version of this book
B: ____54____. I’ve just finished reading it. I’m going to the library to find some other interesting books this afternoon. Would you like to go with me
A: ____55____! Let’s go at 4:00 p.m.
六、书面表达
56. 为了更好地召开“一带一路”国际合作峰会，现组委会向社会征集志愿者。假如你是王俊峰(Wang Junfeng)，请你按照下面的要求用英语给组委会写一封应聘信。
写作提示：
1. be good at speaking English
2. love reading and know Chinese culture very well
3. have strong computer skills
写作要求：
1．必须包含以上写作提示中的所有信息，可适当发挥；
2．文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3．词数85左右(文中已给出内容不计入总词数)。
参考词汇：organizer组织者，international friends外国友人，application申请
Dear Organizers,
I’m Wang Junfeng, a junior high school student. I have heard about your volunteer program and I am very interested in becoming a volunteer.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for reading my application. I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Wang Junfeng
参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.A 4.A 5.D
6.B 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.D
11.D 12.A 14.C 15.B
16.B 17.C 18.D 19.A 20.E
二、完形填空
21.B 22.B 23.A 24.B 25.C
26.C 27.A 28.A 29.B 30.A
31.D 32.D 33.A 34.D 35.A
三、选词填空
36.eyes 37.known 38.relied 39.pressed 40.packed
41.across 42.warmly 43.the 44.but 45.that
四、短文填空
46.with 47.in 48.of 49.about 50.on
五、补全对话（合理即可）
51.Great / That’s wonderful
52.Who is your favorite character in the book
53.Why do you like her
54.Sure / Yes, we do
55.Sounds great / I’d love to
六、书面表达范文
Dear Organizers,
I’m Wang Junfeng, a junior high school student. I have heard about your volunteer program and I am very interested in becoming a volunteer.
First of all, I’m good at speaking English, so I can communicate smoothly with international friends. Besides, I love reading and I know Chinese traditional culture quite well. I’m able to introduce our culture to foreign guests clearly. What’s more, I have strong computer skills and I can help organize information and make simple PPTs for the meeting.
I’m outgoing, hard-working and ready to offer all my help. I really hope I can take part in this meaningful activity.
Thank you for reading my application. I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Wang Junfeng

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