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2025-2026学年山东省烟台市莱阳市八年级（下）期末英语试卷（五四学制）
一、阅读六选五：本大题共5小题，共5分。
The Wooden Drum Festival is an important event for the Wa people in Yunnan.It is named after the wooden drum，a special musical instrument.（1）______
The wooden drums are the most important part of the festival.They are not just musical instruments but also carry deep cultural meanings.The Wa people believe the drums connect them with their ancestors and nature.（2）______ They are about 0.8 meters wide and 2 meters long.
（3）______ They dance in a circle，moving to the strong beat of the drums to express their wishes for a happy life and good luck.When dancing，they sing songs which are about the Wa people's history and daily life.（4）______ It also helps keep their culture alive.Besides dancing，there are also sports games and traditional opera shows.
The Wa people mainly live in two areas in Yunnan：Ximeng Wa Autonomous County and Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County.The festival usually lasts three days.In the past，the Wa people celebrated the festival in the"Grey Month"of the Wa calendar.（5）______ This change allows more people to learn about the Wa culture.
The Wooden Drum Festival brings all the Wa people together.It also offers visitors a great chance to learn about their culture.
A.So the dance is not just for fun.
B.The drums are usually made of red wood.
C.The festival shows their history，traditions，and rich culture.
D.It is a good opportunity for young people to make new friends.
E.People come together around the drum house during the festival.
F.But since 2002，they have changed the date to April 10th to 12th.
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、完形填空：本大题共10小题，共10分。
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tea is to Chinese people what coffee is to Westerners.It's a (6) that a host often welcomes his guests by serving them a cup of tea.In Chinese tea culture，there are some (7) to follow which we call tea manners，just like table manners.
First，the guests are supposed to be seated in order of importance from the left-hand side of the host.It (8) that older and superior （地位高的） guests are usually seated first.Don't sit face to face with the host because it is considered (9) .If it is inevitable （不可避免的），children should take this seat.
Second，when being served with tea，guests should receive the teacup with (10) hands.Don't forget to (11) your thanks to the host.In China，finger tapping （敲） is a (12) way to give silent thanks to the person pouring tea for you.Do you know (13) to do it？Just tap the table three times with two fingers （sometimes，one or five） each time your cup is (14) tea by another person.
Third，the tea is usually (15) in a small cup，as this allows the tea to cool faster.However，no matter what size the cup is，don't drink it at once.
6.A. decision B. symbol C. request D. tradition
7.A. rules B. reasons C. plans D. changes
8.A. notices B. means C. reminds D. helps
9.A. secret B. confident C. impolite D. comfortable
10.A. both B. either C. all D. neither
11.A. receive B. express C. accept D. polish
12.A. strange B. wrong C. difficult D. common
13.A. how B. when C. why D. where
14.A. covered with B. played with C. compared with D. filled with
15.A. behaved B. discovered C. served D. processed
三、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
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Sunshine Art Museum Place：On the north side of King Square
Arriving Here：Subway stations：Nelson Street （2-minute walk）
Embankment （3-minute walk）
Charing Cross （7-minute walk）
Opening Hours：Mon.—Sat.10 a.m.—4 p.m.
Prices：Adults：＄ 10/person Children under 12：Free
Connect with us：Call 723-1182 for moreinformation.
Hope you enjoy your time here with this guide!
16.The sign means you can ______ here.
A. have a meal. B. enjoy photos.
C. buy a present. D. ask for information.
17.We can find Museum Shop ______ .
A. in East Garden.
B. next to Dining Space.
C. across from Lost & Found.
D. between Ancient Arts and Modern Arts.
18.When can Tom go to visit Sunshine Art Museum？ ______
A. At 2 p.m.on Sunday. B. At 5 p.m.on Monday.
C. At 11 a.m.on Saturday. D. At 8 a.m.on Wednesday.
B
Among all types of paper, Xuan paper has earned a special place in Chinese culture. The history of Xuan paper dates back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, paper was produced in Xuancheng, Jingxian, Ningguo and Taiping. They were counties(县) under the jurisdiction(管辖范围) of Xuanzhou. Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best for its excellent qualities. Since most paper distribution(分发) centers were in Xuancheng, the paper was then known as Xuan paper.
Xuan paper is made from the bark(树皮) of the blue sandalwood (檀香木) tree and rice straw. The process (过程) of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying. Each step needs a lot of time and care. The final product is soft, thin but strong. It doesn't tear(扯破) easily and can take in a lot of ink. Because of these qualities, Xuan paper has been loved by painters and calligraphers. It helps them fully express their creative ideas and feelings.
Xuan paper is not only a material for art but also a cultural symbol. It represents the rich heritage(遗产) of the arts in Chinese history. Even in today's modern world, Xuan paper continues to hold an important position in Chinese art and cultural traditions. It serves as a bridge connecting the past with the present, allowing modern artists to look for good ideas from history while creating new works. The special treasures of Xuan paper ensure that the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting can remain and can be passed down through generations.
19.Where was the best Xuan paper made according to the passage？______
A. Jingxian. B. Taiping. C. Ningguo. D. Xuancheng.
20.What does the underlined word "procedures" in paragraph 2 probably mean？______
A. Materials. B. Steps. C. Counties. D. Thoughts.
21.Why has Xuan paper been loved by painters and calligraphers？______
A. Because of the price. B. Because of the size.
C. Because of the qualities. D. Because of the colour.
22.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？______
A. The types of Xuan paper. B. The value of Xuan paper.
C. The weight of Xuan paper. D. The ways of making Xuan paper.
C
For Chen Sheng，a young man in Meitan，Guizhou Province，caring for the elderly （老年人） is more than a job—it's a calling in his heart.Chen Sheng was raised by his grandparents，and his dream was to take care of more elderly people.After graduating in 2017 with a degree in healthcare，Chen Sheng completed eight months of training in a local hospital and started to work in a nursing home.
In his early working days，what he met was more difficult than expected.He got up at 6 a.m.to help with morning tasks.He provided full bedside care，especially for the elderly who had to stay in bed all the time.Often，his day didn't end until 11 p.m.He wanted to quit at first，but after a period，the warmth and trust he received from the elderly changed his mind.
Using his medical knowledge，Chen Sheng takes care of the elderly in a proper way，including physical examination，health guidance，advice on food and so on. "I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed.After two months of good care by Chen Sheng，I was able to walk again by myself.Life here is very convenient，from satisfying daily services to good medical care，just like at home，" said Grandpa Li.
Besides medical care，Chen Sheng also gives emotional （情感的） support.He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is sad.Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares the things she considers valuable （有价值的）.Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng.Her family thanks him for his patience and great love.
As the needs for elderly care continue to grow，more and more young people，including those born after 2000，have come to work in the nursing home.They are making every effort to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life.
23.What made Chen Sheng want to work in the nursing home？ ______
A. His growth experience. B. His grandparents' words.
C. His educational background. D. His training in the hospital.
24.What does the underlined word "quit" in Paragraph 2 mean？ ______
A. Hang out. B. Give up. C. Talk back. D. Calm down.
25.What can we learn from Grandpa Li's words in Paragraph 3？ ______
①Chen Sheng takes good care of him.
②Life in the nursing home is convenient.
③He gets good medical care from the hospital.
④His physical condition has improved since he moved in.
A. ①②③ B. ①③④ C. ①②④ D. ②③④
26.What is the main purpose （目的） of this text？ ______
A. To improve medical conditions for the elderly.
B. To develop the interests and hobbies of the elderly.
C. To call on more young people to care for the elderly.
D. To introduce the elderly people's life in the nursing home.
D
The way younger people think about spending money and their lifestyle is changing.A new idea called "reverse consumption" has appeared.This means people are no longer buying expensive things like brand-name bags or clothes.Instead，they care more about getting good value for their money.
Reverse consumption encourages people not to waste.Unlike traditional buying habits，it refuses to keep buying new products and pays more attention to the quality of products.This idea has become popular with younger people and has influenced their buying decisions.This change in spending habits shows that young people care about different things in life now.
Many young people are starting to realize that having lots of material goods doesn't bring true happiness.They are more interested in personal growth，spiritual （精神的） wealth，and the building of social relationships.Because of this，they pay more attention to their inner needs.Besides focusing on growing as a person，they also start to care about how their actions affect the environment.
This new way of thinking helps young people notice bigger problems like pollution and climate change.They know that wasteful spending can harm the environment，causing plenty of unnecessary waste and pollution，so they are trying to reduce their influence on the environment.It is changing what people do and making the world different.
In addition，the idea of reverse consumption is also bringing changes in society.Companies are being pushed to take social and environmental responsibility （责任） more seriously，and to think more about social interests when designing and making things.
27.According to the article，what is "reverse consumption" in Paragraph 1 mainly about？______
A. Buying bags or clothes at lower prices.
B. Giving up spending money completely.
C. Saving money to buy more cheap things later.
D. Getting good value for money and avoiding waste.
28.From Paragraph 3 we can infer （推断） that young people today ______ .
A. believe true happiness comes from inside growth
B. no longer care about their personal looks
C. only notice material goods around them
D. think owning more bags brings social respect
29.How does reverse consumption change companies？______
A. It helps companies to give up social interests.
B. It makes companies produce more brand-name products.
C. It encourages companies to make products that increase waste.
D. It pushes companies to think of social and environmental responsibility.
30.What is the main purpose of this passage？______
A. To explain reverse consumption and its influence.
B. To ask readers not to buy more brand-name products.
C. To tell readers that young people should stop spending money.
D. To tell people to only buy products that are good for the environment
四、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。
31. Today，there are countless exciting ways to have fun.Every day，there seems to be something new and interesting to do.A lot of entertainment today depends heavily on modern technology.
Can you imagine how people in ancient times had fun？In fact，many ancient forms of entertainment survive to this day.People have given new life to these activities，so that people of all ages can still enjoy them.Among them，flying kites is one of the most popular ones.
Kites have a long history in China.According to one legend（传说），the famous Chinese thinker Mozi created a flying"wooden bird".Later，people used bamboo to take the place of wood，and covered the bamboo frame（框架） with paper. This was the birth of a paper kite. At first，kites were mostly used by the army.They were used to send messages and test the wind.Slowly，people used them more and more for fun.By the time of the Tang Dynasty（618-907 CE），kites became a popular toy all around China.
Flying kites not only links us to our ancestors，but also gives people a way to express creativity.
Every year，kite fliers from all over the world come to the Weifang International Kite Festival in Shandong Province's Weifang City.The city has been known as the"kite capital of the world".During the festival，thousands of kites fill the sky.There are both traditional kites like birds and fish，and modern ones like TV and comic characters.Some kites can be over 200 metres long.They fly into the sky in the shape of dragons，spaceships and even high-speed trains.
(1) Who made the first kite according to one legend？
______
(2) What were paper kites made of？
______
(3) What did people use kites to do at first？
______
(4) What is Weifang City known as？
______
(5) What do you think has brought the changes to the kites' shape？
______
五、阅读填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
32.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Today，we'll introduce a national cultural heritage called tie-dyeing （扎染）.As is known to all，colorful clothes these days aren't made （1） hand but by machine.But what did ancient （古代的） people do if they wanted to wear something colorful？Tie-dyeing was a way （2） （ do） this.
It's believed that the skill of tie-dyeing （3） （ be） around for more than 1，000 years.The Bai people in Yunnan first began to use tie-dyeing to dye their （4） （ cloth）.In the past，this skill became so popular （5） people even gave tie-dyed clothes to the emperor as gifts.
To tie-dye clothes，you need （6） （ tool） to tie your cloth together first and put it in dye.As the cloth is folded，some parts become dark blue，while other parts have a much （7） （ bright） color.When you fold the cloth，you'll see beautiful patterns.
A famous （8） （ Europe） designer surprised people with tie-dyed dresses.She said， "Its （9） （ create） process is a kind of unbelievable performance，right until the very end.It's a wonder."
Would you like to have （10） try for yourself？For more information about tie-dyeing，visit our website!
六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共20分。
33.今年春节前夕，你校举办了"迎新春 中华文化体验周"活动，活动设置了多项传统年俗体验项目。你作为校英文报记者李华，采访了参与活动的交换生Peter，记录了他的所做和所感，请根据采访记录写一篇短文投稿。
提示词：Chinese paper-cuttings，Spring Festival couplets （春联），Chinese folk music，do the Yangko dance （秧歌），it was amazing that…， ...interesting and joyful…
注意：
1.短文须包括提示中所有信息，可适当发挥；
2.文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；
3.词数80个左右。（开头已给出，不计入总词数）
Peter，an exchange student in our school，took part in the "Welcoming the Spring Festival—Chinese Culture Experience Week" last week.He ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1~5.【答案】C、B、E、A、F
6~15.【答案】D、A、B、C、A、B、D、A、D、C
16~18.【答案】D、C、C
19~22.【答案】A、B、C、B
23~26.【答案】A、B、C、C
27~30.【答案】D、A、D、A
31.【答案】【小题1】
According to one legend，the famous Chinese thinker Mozi made the first kite.
【小题2】
Paper kites were made of bamboo and paper.
【小题3】
At first，people used kites to send messages and test the wind.
【小题4】
Weifang City has been known as the "kite capital of the world".
【小题5】
I think the development of people's creativity and the progress of society have brought the changes to the kites' shape.
32.【答案】by
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33.【答案】 Peter，an exchange student in our school，took part in the "Welcoming the Spring Festival—Chinese Culture Experience Week" last week.He tried many traditional Spring Festival activities there.
First，he learned to make Chinese paper-cuttings and write Spring Festival couplets.It was a little hard at first，but he did well with the teacher's help.He also enjoyed Chinese folk music and learned to do the Yangko dance with students.
Peter said it was amazing that Chinese traditional culture was interesting and joyful.He felt happy during activities and learned a lot about Chinese New Year customs.He loved this meaningful experience and hoped to learn more about Chinese culture.
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