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湖南岳阳市平江县2025-2026学年度第二学期期末检测卷八年级英语
一、阅读理解
When it comes to free-time activities, most people think of dining out or watching movies. However, a survey shows that in recent years, more and more young people have developed a passion (热情) for DIY activities.
1．How many DIY activities does the text mention
A．Two. B．Six. C．Five.
2．What is the most common reason why young people enjoy DIY activities
A．To reduce stress.
B．To develop a new skill.
C．To learn about traditional culture.
3．In which part of the newspaper can we read this text
A．Music zone. B．Colourful life. C．Star stories.
When you visit a Japanese friend’s home for the first time, there are many special rules you need to follow—small mistakes might make others feel uncomfortable.
First, you must take off your shoes at the entrance. Japanese people believe shoes carry dirt from outside, so wearing them indoors is seen as rude. You should put your shoes in the shoe rack (鞋架) neatly, with the toes facing the door (it’s easier to put them on when you leave).
Second, bowing is more than just a greeting. The degree of the bow shows different levels of respect: a 15-degree bow is for saying “hello” or “thank you” to friends; a 30-degree bow is used when you meet elders or apologize; a deep 45-degree bow is only for serious situations like saying “I’m truly sorry”.
Third, gift-giving has strict taboos (禁忌). You should never bring gifts in sets of four—because the Japanese word for “four” sounds the same as the word for “death”. Also, gifts should be wrapped (包装) nicely, but avoid white wrapping paper (it’s connected to funerals (葬礼)). Common gifts include tea, cookies, or small plants.
At dinner, wait for the host to say “itadakimasu” (which means “I will receive this food”) before you start eating. Never stick your chopsticks upright (直立的) in the rice—this looks like the incense sticks (香烛) used at funerals, which is a serious taboo. If you need to put chopsticks down, place them on the chopstick rest, not on the table.
4．Why do Japanese people ask guests to take off shoes indoors
A．To keep the floor clean.
B．To make guests feel relaxed.
C．To show that shoes are not expensive.
5．A 30-degree bow is proper when you ________.
A．greet a close friend B．say sorry to an old man C．thank a classmate
6．What can we infer from the passage
A．White is a lucky color in Japan.
B．“Itadakimasu” is said after eating.
C．Giving 4 cookies as a gift is impolite.
7．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．How to bow politely in Japan.
B．Rules for visiting a Japanese home.
C．Differences between Japanese and Western dinners.
Do you know how dolphins communicate with each other They have their own ways of “speaking”. The two main methods are clicking (发出“咔嚓”声) and whistling (吹口哨), which can be heard up to 20 miles away through the ocean.
Different kinds of whistling noises are made to talk with other dolphins. And clicking is used to find directions. It is a method of sending sound waves (音波) into the water in order to look for food. The sound waves return to the dolphin’s head after touching nearby food. Then, its brain changes the returning sound waves into the information about shapes and distances (距离) of things in the water.
Scientists are trying to work out more about the meanings behind special whistle forms, as this would help humans understand the dolphin world more easily. Dolphins’ whistles, like their names, are used to tell themselves from others and spread personal information. Scientists think their whistles might be one of the most complex forms of animal communication, because these whistles may change among different dolphins and situations and make it not easy to know.
Studies have shown that when a dolphin is in danger, it will produce a loud whistle so its companions (同伴) in the group can help it. When one dolphin whistles, another dolphin usually answers by making a similar sound or swims to the side of the dolphin that makes the sound. Besides, it’s also quite common for a mother and its baby to keep whistling when they become separated until they find each other again.
8．How does the writer describe the first paragraph
A．By giving some facts.
B．By comparing ideas.
C．By telling a story.
9．What is clicking used for
A．Talking with friends. B．Asking for help. C．Looking for directions.
10．What does the underlined word “complex” mean in Paragraph 3
A．必要的 B．复杂的 C．神奇的
11．Why does a dolphin produce its loud whistle when it is in trouble
A．To scare away other fish.
B．To play with other dolphins.
C．To call for help from its group.
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。
On 4th March, after 10 years of difficult talks, nearly 200 countries agreed to a new UN agreement (联合国协议)—the High Seas Treaty (《公海条约》). It is the first of its kind in 40 years. 12 .
Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth’s surface, and are home to all kinds of animals and plants. Healthy oceans play a very important role in a healthy planet. 13 Overfishing has had a terrible influence on many kinds of fish and other animals. Pollution has caused serious damage (损坏) in many areas.
In 1982, one UN sea agreement described the “high seas”—the parts of the oceans that aren’t in control of any country. So all countries can fish and send ships there. The high seas cover about 2/3 of the ocean. But now only about 1% of these areas are under protection. 14 It also needs scientists to do some research first to see what influence human activities might have on the ocean environment.
During the past 10 years, governments had the talks time and time again. 15 For example, there are disagreements about how much to control fishing or pollution. Some countries even pour dirty water into the ocean for their own benefit without thinking about others. Now the agreement has a long way to go.
A．But the oceans are in trouble.
B．Oceans are wonderful and mysterious all the time.
C．And it’s a great achievement in protecting the world’s oceans.
D．That is because different countries have their own ideas.
E．The new agreement tries to turn 30% of the high seas into protected areas.
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Kids are like little sponges (海绵). They quietly 16 everything around them. DeAndre and David are both in the second grade at a primary school. One day, the 7-year-olds were having lunch at school when DeAndre choked on (被……噎住) a piece of 17 . DeAndre couldn’t breathe and David was afraid. But 18 , he soon knew what to do because he had seen a TV show called The Good Doctor.
David once 19 someone give the Heimlich maneuver (海姆立克急救法) to others on the show. He thought it was 20 , so he learned it carefully. When it was time to 21 , he ran to his friend’s side and did the Heimlich maneuver. Finally, the piece of meat came out, and DeAndre could 22 again. “If someone is choking or is in danger, you always have to save them,” David said. “If you don’t, then that could be really 23 .”
DeAndre was fine. The school was so 24 David! Even a senator (参议员) came to give David a special prize. David’s parents were also very happy for their son, although they had no idea he knew how to use the Heimlich maneuver!
Can you believe he is only seven years old and he 25 a life Well done, young man! We hope you can learn more from TV shows!
16．A．talk about B．wait for C．learn from
17．A．candy B．meat C．bread
18．A．badly B．clearly C．luckily
19．A．watched B．offered C．accepted
20．A．terrible B．important C．boring
21．A．win B．act C．get
22．A．remember B．imagine C．breathe
23．A．dangerous B．difficult C．helpful
24．A．proud of B．careful with C．sorry for
25．A．pushed B．risked C．saved
三、选词填空
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从下面方框内所给词中选择意义相符的词填入空白处，必要时进行词形变化和时态变化，每空一词。
volunteer we as difference hike but hero much prepare quick
Speech by a Blue Sky Rescue Volunteer
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to speak to you about Blue Sky Rescue today. Let me begin with my own story.
Back in 2008, I was 26 in the mountains with some friends when one of them fell and got a bad head injury. We had to find help 27 , so we called an emergency number. It was already dark, and we couldn’t even see where we were. After some time, we heard dogs barking and the voices of the Blue Sky Rescue team. I nearly started crying. We were so thankful that they found 28 !
I’ve never forgotten that day. Since then, I’ve wanted to help others too. I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, and I’ve been a 29 ever since. We’ve been to schools and other communities to teach children and adults how to stay safe and 30 for the worst. We’ve also rescued people during emergencies. We’ve provided medical aid and searched for missing people after natural disasters.
Working 31 a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills. It has also helped me understand the power of teamwork because it’s the key to successful rescues. Most of all, being a volunteer has taught me the value of every life.
The work is difficult. It’s voluntary, so we aren’t paid. We often go without food or sleep. 32 our primary goal has always been to save as many people as we can. I’m just an ordinary person, but I’ll rush into danger, just like everyone else in Blue Sky Rescue. To the people we’ve saved and their loved ones, I know we are their 33 . And that makes everything we do worth it.
We want to do even 34 , but we can’t do it all alone. Will you join us as a volunteer Together we can make a 35 !
四、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文，按要求完成后面各个小题。
Wusong Island is a small magical place on the Songhua River in Jilin Province, China. It is famous for its beautiful rime(雾凇), one of the greatest natural wonders in China. The best time to see this amazing sight is from late December to the end of February.
So, how does rime come about The sides of the Songhua River are lined with green trees. In winter, the river creates a mist (薄雾) that rises into the cold air. When this mist meets the freezing air, it turns into a white frost (霜) on the trees, making them seem to be wearing white coats. When the wind blows, they shine like silver, which interests visitors from near and far.
But Wusong Island is more than just a natural wonder. It also tells the story of the deep connection between the Manchu people and the land. Winter fishing is a main activity on the island. Also, when drivers use the traditional sleigh (雪橇) to get around, they often sing Manchu old songs. When evening comes, Manchu homestays by the Songhua River light pine torches (火把) and girls dressed in traditional “Qi-style” clothes perform the Shaman dance.
The rime is a great work of nature, while the Manchu customs are the people’s deepest connection to this island. They work together to create the magic of Wusong Island, making more and more tourists come here to visit.
36．Where is Wusong Island
37．When is the best time to enjoy the rime on Wusong Island
38．What will the mist on the Songhua River become when it meets the freezing air
39．What is your favourite natural wonder in China And why do you like it
40．将短文中画线句子翻译成中文。
五、书面表达
41．现今社会，每一名初中生都面临紧张的生活节奏和升学压力。很多人忽视或者忘记了生活中点点滴滴的快乐，请以“What makes me happy ”为题，根据所给的信息写一篇短文。
要求：1．补充能够使你快乐的一件事或者一个爱好；
2．语言通顺，要点齐全，意思连贯，条理清晰，书写规范；
3．词数：80词左右，文章开头已给出，不计入总词数。
What makes me happy
What makes me happy To this question, different people have different answers. I think reading makes me happy in my life. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1．B 2．C 3．B
4．A 5．B 6．C 7．B
8．A 9．C 10．B 11．C
12．C 13．A 14．E 15．D
16．C 17．B 18．C 19．A 20．B 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．A 25．C
26．hiking 27．quickly 28．us 29．volunteer 30．prepare 31．as 32．But 33．heroes 34．more 35．difference
36．
It is on the Songhua River in Jilin Province, China. 37．
From late December to the end of February. 38．
It will turn into a white frost on the trees. 39．
My favourite natural wonder in China is Mount Huang. I like it because its scenery is very beautiful. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 40．
它以美丽的雾凇而闻名，这是中国最伟大的自然奇观之一。
41．
例文
What makes me happy What makes me happy To this question, different people have different answers. I think reading makes me happy in my life.
By reading, I can learn a lot of knowledge and understand the world better. Travelling also brings me happiness. It allows me to experience different cultures and communicate with different people. Doing sports is another way to make me happy because it helps me keep healthy and relax my mind. Listening to music is also my favorite. It not only reduces my stress but also brings me great joy.
In a word, many things can make us happy if we enjoy our lives.

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