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湖北省武汉市洪山区2025-2026学年八年级下学期期末英语测试
一、单选题：本大题共10小题，共10分。
1.—Why do you read to the children at the hospital every week —Because sharing stories with them brings me great ________. Seeing them smile is the best reward.
A. effort B. pleasure C. risk D. impression
2.—Did your mom or dad give you advice when you were preparing for the reading competition —________. I did it myself last week.
A. Both B. Either C. Neither D. None
3.—Sam, could you tell me the ________ way to use a knife and fork in the UK —Yes, Hongli! Just hold the knife in your right hand, and the fork in your left.
A. private B. surprising C. proper D. joyful
4.— I’m not sure if I should join the Clean River project this summer.— There are still two weeks left. You can ________ it carefully before you decide.
A. consider B. refuse C. hide D. beat
5.— The rescue team searched for hours and they finally ________ in finding the lost child.— Thanks to them, the family was able to get together again.
A. joined B. failed C. risked D. succeeded
6.—At a formal dinner in the West, it is ________ to wait until everyone is served before you start eating.—I see. That shows good manners.
A. a traditional practice B. a brave spirit
C. a magic feeling D. a classic record
7.—The teacher told us that when an earthquake happens, we should leave the classroom ________— no running or pushing.—That makes sense. Staying calm can save lives.
A. in surprise B. in trouble C. in danger D. in order
8.— My bike is broken. Can you help me ________, Dad — No problem. I’ll get it ready in a moment.
A. put it up B. look it up C. fix it up D. clean it up
9.— Those old chairs are still in good condition. Let’s ________.— You’re right. We can donate them to the community centre.
A. throw them out B. give them away C. hand them out D. put them away
10.—John, why do Tom and you always do chores like washing dishes after dinner —My little sister, you wonder ________. Well, doing chores is exactly our way to show thanks and respect to our family.
A. why do we keep doing chores every day
B. what drives us to do chores regularly
C. how we learn to do different kinds of chores
D. where we can help out with housework
二、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
Tawanda Mupini is a 27-year-old student from Zimbabwe. He had always dreamed of becoming a doctor, so he first came to China to study (11) at Fudan University in Shanghai. During the Labor Day holiday last year, instead of traveling like many of his classmates, he decided to do something more (12) —he volunteered at Yuyuan Garden, one of Shanghai's most famous places.
The job sounded (13) at first: helping visitors with directions from an information desk. But Tawanda soon realized that even something so easy could come with unexpected (14) . On his second day, Chen Rui, an elderly Chinese volunteer, came up to him and said, "When you show directions, don't (15) with your finger—use your whole hand. Pointing with one finger is considered (16) in our culture. "
"Really I had no idea! " Tawanda said, surprised and a little (17) . He never knew this small but important detail although he had been in China for years.
"Don't worry. You'll (18) the habit quickly, " Chen Rui said with a warm smile.
Soon, a family from Hubei stopped at the desk. Their young son looked at Tawanda and shouted, "Waiguoren! ", which means "foreigner" in Chinese. Tawanda smiled and asked (19) they needed help. The father (20) at first, unsure if this foreigner could really understand him.
"He is our foreign friend who came here to (21) , " Chen Rui added. "He can speak Chinese. "
Encouraged by her words, the father came closer and they began to chat. He curiously asked Tawanda why many people in his country eat with their hands. Tawanda (22) that it's part of the culture—traditional dishes are better eaten with hands, and chopsticks wouldn't work for them.
"Can you use chopsticks " the father asked. Tawanda laughed. "It took me years to (23) it. "
The father laughed too, and they talked about many things: food, festivals, and life. The father even told Tawanda about hot dry noodles, a famous (24) from his hometown.
That (25) taught Tawanda something important. "Sometimes, closing your books and stepping into the world can teach you lessons no classroom ever could, " he wrote later.
11.A. art B. medicine C. music D. science
12.A. boring B. relaxing C. meaningful D. expensive
13.A. simple B. difficult C. strange D. ordinary
14.A. silence B. pleasure C. excitement D. challenges
15.A. point B. look C. shout D. laugh
16.A. regular B. common C. perfect D. impolite
17.A. angry B. proud C. nervous D. bored
18.A. put on B. pick up C. turn down D. work out
19.A. whether B. why C. that D. what
20.A. explored B. hesitated C. imagined D. screamed
21.A. rest B. hide C. volunteer D. travel
22.A. wondered B. considered C. complained D. explained
23.A. find B. lose C. break D. make
24.A. dish B. meal C. fruit D. snack
25.A. memory B. lesson C. accident D. experience
三、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
A
Mud fun with love
People in the UK got muddy (泥泞的)! Recently, hundreds of people took part in the Mud Race in Maldon, Essex. It is a special and fun race with a long history. Now, about 300 people take part every year. They run about 400 meters through thick and sticky mud. Though it looks funny, the race has a serious goal. It helps raise money for local charities. In past years, it has raised tens of thousands of pounds to help people in Essex.
____________________________ On April 30, students at Gaomi Chaoyang Middle School in Shandong held a barbecue (烧烤) at the school’s food culture festival. They worked as shopkeepers, selling food and calling for customers. The school playground became a fun market. Teachers, students and parents could buy things with their special “campus coins”, which are exchanged for real money. Part of the activity’s donation would go to a local charity for children in need.
Pies in the Face for a Good Cause
In March, students and teachers at a school in Canada held a special “Pie-a-Teacher” activity. After a competition and fundraising, the top class won the right to throw cream pies at three brave teachers — in front of the whole school. Laughter filled the hall, and the event raised about $1,200, all given to a local children’s hospital. It shows that kind hearts can hide behind the silliest games.
26.In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news
A. FUNTIME. B. SPORTS. C. SCIENCE. D. HEALTH.
27.What is the purpose of the Mud Race
A. To hold sports matches. B. To build local mud parks.
C. To raise money for charity. D. To introduce UK customs.
28.What would be the best heading for the second piece of news
A. Special Coins B. Love Barbecue C. Food Culture D. A Fun Market
29.What can we learn about the “Pie-a-Teacher” activity
A. It was held in a special school.
B. It helped a children’s hospital.
C. It made teachers feel embarrassed.
D. It was the silliest game in Canada.
30.What do the three pieces of news have in common
A. They take place in Europe. B. They are all school games.
C. They need expensive tools. D. They help people in need.
B
“Ya Habibi!”—this friendly greeting often opens the videos of a popular food blogger known as “Laowang”. With a big smile and a bowl of noodles in hand, he invites viewers to taste the flavors (风味) of China. But behind his warm face lies a story of survival and hope.
Laowang, whose real name is Ahmed Mohammed Jabbar, was born in Iraq in 1994. When war broke out in his hometown, he lost everything. In 2014, he fled to China as a refugee (难民). Life was terribly hard at first. He couldn’t speak Chinese and had no money. For months, he lived alone, feeling lost. “I cried many nights. I didn’t know if I could make it,” he later recalled (回想).
Instead of giving up, Laowang decided to change his life. He taught himself Chinese by watching TV and talking to local people. To make a living, he started making short videos about Chinese street food. He visited night markets, tried different snacks, and shared his true feelings. His joyful personality quickly won people’s hearts. One video, in which he tasted spicy hot pot for the first time, became a hit online.
What makes Laowang special is not just the food—it’s the love he shows for China. “When I first arrived, strangers helped me find my way. They shared their meals with me. That warmth made me feel at home,” he once said. Today, he has millions of fans. Many viewers say his videos make them happy and remind them to be thankful.
Laowang believes that food connects people from different cultures. “China gave me a second chance at life. Now I want to give back by sharing joy with everyone,” he said. His story shows how one person can turn pain into purpose—one bite of food at a time.
31.What does the underlined word “fled” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Got back. B. Ran away. C. Went out. D. Set off.
32.Why did Laowang start making short videos
A. To learn Chinese. B. To support himself.
C. To become famous. D. To introduce Iraqi food.
33.What makes Laowang’s videos so popular
A. His love for China. B. The delicious food.
C. His experiences in Iraq. D. His sunny character.
34.What can we learn from Laowang’s story
A. A positive attitude can help get over difficulties.
B. Making videos is an easy way to become rich.
C. People from rich countries are always happy.
D. Living in another country has more chances.
35.What would be the BEST title for this article
A. Laowang’s Best Wishes B. Tasty Street Food in China
C. From War to Warmth in Life D. A Refugee Loving Chinese food
C
In today’s fast-paced world, we read more than ever before—but are we really reading We scan news headlines, skim (略读) social media posts, and jump between short messages. This kind of quick reading is called “digital reading (数字阅读)”. While it helps us get information fast, experts warn that it may be changing our brains for the worse.
A study by the University of Valencia found that people who spend too much time on digital screens have difficulty focusing on long texts. Their ability to understand deep ideas becomes weaker. Professor Maryanne Wolf, a reading researcher at UCLA, calls this “the skimming habit.” She explains that when we read quickly online, our brains lose the skill of slow, thoughtful reading. In her book Reader, Come Home, she warns that this change could affect how we think, feel, and even connect with others.
So what is “slow reading” It means taking time to enjoy each sentence, thinking about the meaning, and letting the words create pictures in your mind. Unlike scrolling (滚动) through a phone screen, slow reading allows you to enter a different world — a world where you can think deeply and feel fully. For example, when you read a novel slowly, you can imagine the characters, smell the air described, and truly experience the story.
Many schools are now introducing “digital detox (戒断)” programs. Students are asked to put away their phones and read paper books for at least 30 minutes every day. Teachers report that after just a few weeks, students become more patient and better at understanding difficult materials (材料). Some students even say they enjoy reading again for the first time in years.
“Reading is not just about getting information,” says Dr. Wolf. “It’s about learning to think. And that takes time.” In a world full of noise and speed, maybe we all need to slow down—and rediscover the joy of reading.
36.What may people do when they do “digital reading”
A. Think deeply. B. Read fast. C. Read more. D. Write long.
37.What may happen if people spend too much time on screens
A. They can read faster and think more deeply.
B. They find it hard to develop “the skimming habit”.
C. They develop the skill of slow, thoughtful reading.
D. They easily lose their attention when reading novels.
38.Which picture shows what “slow reading” is
A. B.
C. D.
39.How do “digital detox” programs affect students a few weeks later
A. They start using their phones more wisely.
B. They become less interested in reading.
C. They show improved patience and understanding.
D. They spend up to 30 minutes on reading.
40.What does the passage mainly introduce
A. How to read faster on digital screens.
B. The “skimming habit” and its problems.
C. A study from the University of Valencia.
D. Digital reading and the call for slow reading.
四、选词填空-短文：本大题共1小题，共10分。
41.
teamwork/work together/wild/warned/thick/warmly/missing
The Tibetan antelope lives on the cold Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It has (1) fur to keep warm in icy weather. In the past, many antelopes were in great danger because of illegal (非法的) hunting. The government has (2) people not to hunt them. Local people (3) to protect these animals. They greet visitors (4) and tell them stories about the lovely animals. Good (5) makes their protection work successful.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
五、阅读填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
42.Dear Miss Li,
I’d like to thank you for giving money to Animal Helpers. I’m sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me (1) (have) Lucky. Lucky makes a big (2) (different) to my life. Let me tell you my story.
What would it be like to be blind or deaf Or imagine you can’t walk or use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these (3) (difficulty). In the past few years, I (4) (suffer) a lot from them. I can’t use my arms or legs well, so normal things (5) answering the telephone or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She (6) (talk) to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about (7) idea of having a dog.
After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is Lucky-a good name for him (8) I feel very lucky to have him. He is much (9) (smart) than I thought and can understand me when I give him orders. You see, I’m able to have a “dog helper” because of your kindness!
Lucky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of (10) (he) if you like. Thank you again for changing my life.
Best wishes,
Ben Smith
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共25分。
43.孔子学院（Confucius Institute）是一家教外国人汉语及传播中国文化的机构，其夏令营正在武汉招募志愿者。假如你是李华，请根据以下提示用英文写一封自荐信，参加志愿者招募。
提示：
Have you ever done volunteer work
What are you good at
Why do you want to volunteer at the Confucius Institute
Something more about yourself.
注意：文中不得透露个人真实信息，词数100词左右（开头已给出的词不计入总词数）。
Dear sir / madam,
I am Li Hua from Wuhan. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
1.【答案】B
2.【答案】C
3.【答案】C
4.【答案】A
5.【答案】D
6.【答案】A
7.【答案】D
8.【答案】C
9.【答案】B
10.【答案】B
11~25.【答案】B、C、A、D、A、D、C、B、A、B、C、D、D、A、D
26~30.【答案】A、C、B、B、D
31~35.【答案】B、B、D、A、C
36~40.【答案】B、D、A、C、D
41.【答案】【小题1】
thick
【小题2】
warned
【小题3】
work together
【小题4】
warmly
【小题5】
teamwork
42.【答案】【小题1】
to have
【小题2】
difference
【小题3】
difficulties
【小题4】
have suffered
【小题5】
like
【小题6】
talked
【小题7】
the
【小题8】
because
【小题9】
smarter
【小题10】
him
43.【答案】Dear sir / madam,
I am Li Hua from Wuhan. I have some volunteer experiences. Last year, I helped foreign students in my city learn Chinese and know about Chinese festivals, which made me love cultural communication more.
It is easy for me to get on well with others because I am outgoing and patient. Besides, I am good at Chinese and English, so I can communicate smoothly with people from different countries. What’s more, I enjoy sharing Chinese traditional stories with others in my free time.
I want to volunteer here because I hope to spread Chinese culture and help more people understand China better. I believe I’m the right person for this job.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
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