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湖南衡阳市四校2026年上学期期末考试八年级英语学科检测卷
一、阅读理解
Monet’s GardensFollow in Monet’s footsteps and enjoy yourselves in Monet’s Gardens. Here is some useful information about planning a visit to Monet’s Gardens. Online ticketing Tickets can be bought online. Sale starts from Sunday, May 12th, 2026． Opening times Monet’s Gardens are open every day from March 29th, 2026 to November 1st, 2026, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. The latest entry (进入) is 5:30 pm. Prices ·Adults: ?11 ·Children over 7 and students: ?6.50 ·Children under 7: free Safety ·Pets are not allowed. ·Picnic, painting, and drawing are not allowed. ·Bags over the size of 55cm×35cm×20cm are not allowed.
1．When can people buy tickets to Monet’s Gardens online
A．On May 1st, 2026． B．On May 15th, 2026． C．On March 29th, 2026．
2．How many hours are Monet’s Gardens open every day
A．6.5 hours. B．7.5 hours. C．8.5 hours.
3．If Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee with their 6-year-old son visit Monet’s Gardens, how much should they pay
A．?22． B．?17.50． C．?28.50．
Blue Sky Rescue (蓝天救援队) from northern China, was very sad when the team couldn’t save an 84-year-old woman in a broken building in Mandalay on Thursday afternoon. They had tried for three days to help her. Zhang has been doing rescue work for 17 years and said this was the most difficult job he had ever done.
More than 140 hours after the earthquake, hundreds of Chinese rescuers were still working hard in the very hot weather (over 40℃) . They didn’t sleep much because they wanted to help as many people as possible. One man said the rescuers gave him hope to keep living.
Many local people were thankful for the help. A young woman whose father works for a Chinese factory said, “Thank you for coming to help us!” Some other people also came to say thank you to the Chinese team.
The weather was very hot and conditions were difficult, but the rescuers wouldn’t stop. They kept hoping to find more survivors (幸存者) and helped Myanmar get over this terrible earthquake. Their hard work and kind hearts were bringing hope to many people who lost their homes. They started to work again just now.
4．How long had the team tried to save the old woman in Mandalay
A．For two days. B．For three days. C．For four days.
5．Why did the helpers have less sleep
A．To help more people.
B．To stay in a proper place.
C．To discuss the cold weather.
6．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．Local people B．The survivors C．Blue Sky Rescue team members
7．Which of the following Chinese sayings best expresses the spirit of rescue team
A．万众一心，众志成城。
B．人行千里路，胜读十年书
C．不听老人言，吃亏在眼前
The Most Popular Hobbies
Hobbies have many benefits (好处). They can make us enjoy our lives. They let us connect with others and learn new skills. They give us interesting topics to discuss with friends. Now let’s take a look at some of the most popular hobbies in the world.Reading
People enjoy reading all over the world because reading is cheap. It opens doors to new and exciting worlds.Traveling
Most people travel to see the world and relax their lives. From the planning to the trip itself, traveling gives us something to look forward to. Also, the memories can last a lifetime.Collecting
We feel comfortable when we have the things we love around us. This is why collecting is such a popular hobby. From stamps to dolls, there are so many things to collect.Music
Music brings people together. From pop music to country music, everyone is sure to find their favorite kind of music.Video games
Video games are not good, but people love them! Online games let players take part in a game at the same time. This helps improve their social skills as well as problem solving skills.
8．What is a cheap hobby and can open people’s minds
A．Traveling. B．Collecting. C．Reading.
9．We feel ________ when we have our favorite things around, so we love collecting.
A．relaxed B．upset C．sleepy
10．Which of the following is NOT true about video games
A．People all over the world like video games.
B．Players cannot take part in a game at the same time.
C．Sometimes playing video games can help us work out problems.
11．How many hobbies are mentioned in the text
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
Bedtime stories are great. 12 The stories along with the soft voices make the kids feel warm and safe.
13 They’re good for adults, too. Many adults have trouble sleeping because of stress. They use their phones to take their minds off that for a while. But when they try to sleep, they still feel awake and think too much. 14 Today, many people listen to bedtime stories on apps, podcasts and audiobooks (播客和有声书). The stories are pleasant to listen to. They help the body prepare for sleep.
While phones make it harder to fall asleep, a good story takes people to a different world. People forget their daily problems. Their minds stop racing. 15 Each word makes them feel calm. Each sentence leads them close to sleep.
So, for a good night’s sleep, turn off your phone before bed, listen to a bedtime story, and enjoy sweet dreams!
A．Their bodies begin to relax.
B．Bedtime stories are a good solution.
C．Parents should read out loud to their kids.
D．Parents read them to their kids before bed.
E．Bedtime stories aren’t just for kids, however.
二、完形填空
Many American schools are closed in summer. Most children in America have a summer 16 for almost three months. And most American families also like to have a vacation in summer. Summer is a good season to 17 vacations. It is very hot during the 18 months of July and August. Children do not go to school. Some 19 like to stay at home during the vacations. They help their parents in the yard. Some 20 books or watch TV at home. Some like visiting friends. Some families 21 their lunches to a park or somewhere far 22 the city. They like to eat where there are many trees or there is a nice lake. 23 they live near the sea, they often go to the beach. They can fish, swim or enjoy the sun there.
America is a large country. Many families like traveling by 24 because they think driving the car is easier to reach where they want to go. Some families like traveling by train better because they can see interesting places. Many big cities in a foreign country have many 25 buildings, theaters, shops and other places for travelers. So, some families like traveling by plane to a foreign country.
16．A．activity B．vacation C．camp
17．A．celebrate B．enjoy C．encourage
18．A．one B．two C．three
19．A．children B．friends C．parents
20．A．do B．listen C．read
21．A．shop B．take C．cook
22．A．off B．from C．of
23．A．So B．But C．If
24．A．car B．train C．bus
25．A．bright B．small C．famous
三、选词填空
阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。
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Lily is a middle school student who loves volunteering. Last month, her school 26 a “Help the Elderly” activity at the community center. Lily signed up right away, because she wanted to do something for the old people around her.
At first, Lily was a little nervous. She didn’t know how to talk with the elderly. But an old grandma named Mrs Wang was very kind to her. Mrs Wang told Lily many interesting stories about her youth, and Lily listened 27 . Soon, they became good friends.
One day, Mrs Wang asked Lily to help her buy some daily necessities. Lily agreed without hesitation. However, Lily’s deskmate, Lucy, thought it was a waste of time and asked Lily to stop going. Lucy said Lily should focus more 28 her study. Lily thought Lucy’s advice was not good for her, so she 29 Lucy’s suggestion.
Lily really wanted to keep volunteering, so she went to her teacher for 30 . Her teacher said, “Volunteering is a meaningful thing. It can not only help others but also make you grow. 31 you stick to it, you will get a lot.” The teacher also told Lily to balance study and volunteer work.
After talking with her teacher, Lily 32 to continue the activity. She knew that helping others could bring her 33 that study couldn’t give. She also learned that she should listen to 34 opinions, but stick to what she thought was right.
Now, Lily goes to the community center every weekend. She feels much 35 than before, and she is proud of what she is doing.
四、任务型阅读
Tom had a bad toothache. His mother wanted to take him to the dentist’s (牙科诊所) ,but he refused. He was afraid of the pain when the dentist had to extract (拔出) his tooth. Tom’s mother told him that if he did not visit the dentist, the pain would get worse. At last, Tom had to agree.
There were not many people at the dentist’s. Soon, it was Tom’s turn. He walked nervously into the room and sat down. The dentist looked friendly and said hello to him with a smile. He asked Tom to open his mouth, and then he told Tom that he had to extract the bad tooth. The dentist gave Tom an injection (注射) and promised him that he would not feel any pain.
Tom really did not feel any pain. Then the dentist advised Tom to brush his teeth twice a day and taught him the right way of brushing his teeth. He also told Tom not to eat too many sweet things so that his teeth would be healthy. After that, Tom realized how important it was to take care of his teeth.
36．What’s the thing Tom was afraid of
37．Who took Tom to the dentist’s
38．How many times did the dentist advise Tom to brush his teeth a day
39．What did Tom learn in the end
40．将短文中划线部分翻译成中文。
五、书面表达
41．衡阳自举办旅发大会以来吸引了国内外大量的游客，现在为“讲好衡阳故事，传播本土文化”大型宣传活动招募英语讲解员。假设你是李明，希望参与此次活动，请根据以下提示，用英语给活动负责人写一封自荐信。不少于80词，开头和结尾均已给出，不计入总词数。
要点提示：
1．个人基本情况 (姓名，年龄等) ；
2．自荐原因 (性格，特长等) ；
3．衡阳简单介绍及对活动的认知。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’d like to be a volunteer in the “Telling Hengyang Stories, Spreading Local Culture” activity.
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I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Ming
参考答案
1．B 2．C 3．A
4．B 5．A 6．C 7．A
8．C 9．A 10．B 11．C
12．D 13．E 14．B 15．A
16．B 17．B 18．B 19．A 20．C 21．B 22．B 23．C 24．A 25．C
26．organized 27．carefully 28．on 29．refused 30．advice 31．If 32．decided 33．happiness 34．others’ 35．better
36．He was afraid of the pain when the dentist had to extract his tooth. 37．Tom’s mother. 38．Twice. 39．Tom realized how important it was to take care of his teeth. 40．他让汤姆张开嘴，然后告诉汤姆他必须拔掉那颗坏牙。
41．
范文：
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’d like to be a volunteer in the “Telling Hengyang Stories, Spreading Local Culture” activity.
My name is Li Ming, and I’m 14 years old. I’m an outgoing and patient boy, so I enjoy talking with people from different places. I have a good command of spoken English and I’ve won several prizes in English speech contests. Also, I know a lot about Hengyang’s history and famous places, like Mount Heng and Shigu Academy. I think this activity is a great chance to show our beautiful city to the world. As a local student, I feel proud to help visitors learn more about Hengyang’s culture and traditions.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Ming

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