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2025-2026学年第二学期期末测试八年级英语（A卷）
一、阅读理解
A
A WORLD OF FANTASTIC BOOKS
Book title: Becoming Real Writer: Molly Golden
This book tells the true story of Margery Williams, a famous writer of children’s literature. Writing helps her get through many hard times, like her father’s death. This book uses powerful sentences and lovely pictures to show Margery’s life.
Book title: The Only Monster (怪兽) Writer: Matt Coyne
This little monster always wishes to have brothers and sisters, so she starts her adventure in a town. What other monsters will she meet Will she make her dream come true The warm story about the little monster’s adventure, with pretty pictures, can give you the answers.
Book title: No One Is Home Writer: Mikolaj Pa
The main character is a cat named Leo. These days, he is nervous because he wants to look for a perfect present for his best friend. This story is a heart-warming wonder! It has been translated into English, and the famous painter Gosia Herba drew some lively pictures for it.
1. Who writes Becoming Real
A．Mikolaj Pa.
B．Molly Golden.
C．Matt Coyne.
2. What does the little monster in The Only Monster want to do
A．Look for a perfect present.
B．Become a human.
C．Have brothers and sisters.
3. What do the three books have in common
A．Nice pictures.
B．Different translations.
C．Powerful sentences.
B
Last winter, I joined a volunteer program at an animal shelter near my school. The program was to help take care of homeless dogs and cats. I felt a little excited but also nervous because I had never worked with animals before.
I was asked to help clean the cages, feed the animals, and take the dogs for short walks. Every Saturday morning, I went to the shelter and spent two hours there. At first, some dogs barked at me loudly. I was frightened. But soon they became friendly. One little brown dog always wagged its tail when it saw me. I named it Lucky.
Through this experience, I learned that volunteering is not just about helping animals. It also taught me responsibility and patience. I learned that every small act of kindness matters. Lucky taught me that love can heal fear.
Volunteering made me feel warm inside. It gave me a sense of joy and purpose. I realized that even a teenager can make a difference. I will continue to volunteer at the shelter and help more animals in need.
4. The underlined word “frightened” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by ________.
A．scared B．happy C．excited
5. Why did the writer feel nervous at first
A．Because the writer didn’t like animals.
B．Because the writer had never worked with animals before.
C．Because the shelter was far from the writer’s school.
6. Which of the following is NOT the writer’s volunteer work on Saturdays
A．Taking dogs for short walks.
B．Feeding the homeless animals.
C．Training the dogs to follow orders.
7. What is the passage mainly about
A．Why teenagers should volunteer.
B．How to take care of dogs and cats.
C．The writer’s shelter volunteer work.
C
It was a day that Tony would never forget. The sun was shining, and Tony was playing with a ball with his friends in the yard. They laughed loudly, chasing (追逐) the ball.
All of a sudden, a strange noise came. “What’s that ” said Lily. Then, the ground started to shake. Tony felt like he was on a moving bus. Dogs were barking loudly. Chickens were running around in fear.
Some of the kids fell down. Tony tried to stand up, but his legs felt weak. A woman ran out of her house. “Hurry up! It’s an earthquake!” she shouted. “Get to the open field!”
Tony was so scared that he couldn’t move. The woman grabbed (抓住) his hand and pulled him. “Run!” she said.
They reached the safe field. Tony looked back. His house was still there, but a tree had fallen down. The woman smiled, “You’re safe now.”
It was Tony’s first experience of an earthquake. He learned that although earthquakes are scary, staying calm is quite important. He also knew that people should help each other, just as the woman had done for him.
8. Why did Tony fail to stand up
A．Because his legs felt weak.
B．Because a tree had fallen down.
C．Because a woman grabbed his hand.
9. Which of the following is the correct order of the story
①Some children fell down.
②A woman pulled Tony to the safe field.
③Tony was playing with a ball with his friends.
④Tony saw a fallen tree.
A．①③④② B．②③①④ C．③①②④
10. What is the woman like according to the text
A．Shy. B．Kind. C．Strict.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly talking about
A．What Tony learned from the experience.
B．Why the woman smiled at Tony in the field.
C．What people should do during an earthquake.
D
①As more and more people travel around the world, it is necessary (必要的) for them to know what to do in different countries and how to deal with cultural differences. Here are different cultures from three countries.
②Canadians are easy to get along with and they usually say hello to each other even if they are strangers. When men and women meet, women usually hold out their hands first. If a woman doesn’t want to shake hands, she can just nod and smile. If a man wears gloves, he should take them off before shaking hands.
③Brazilians are very friendly and they always get ready to say hello to others. They stand very close to each other when speaking and may touch each other’s arms or backs. And if you go to a business meeting in Brazil, you are not expected to take a present.
④When you meet Indians, it is important to say hello to the oldest person first. But you’d better not hold out your left hand when you say hello, because it is impolite. Also, many Indians are enthusiastic and they like to say hello actively and have a conversation with you when you travel in India.
⑤Customs in different countries are like different flowers, forming a beautiful garden together. Learning to respect others’ ways is like giving a friendly smile. It can bring people’s hearts closer.
12. What will Canadian women do if they don’t want to shake hands
A．Say hello to others.
B．Nod and smile.
C．Touch others’ arms.
13. Match the countries with the customs and choose the right answer.
①India ②Canada ③Brazil
a. Men take off gloves before shaking hands.
b. People stand very close when speaking.
c. Greet the oldest person first.
A．①-c; ②-b; ③-a B．①-b; ②-c; ③-a C．①-c; ②-a; ③-b
14. What is the passage most probably taken from
A．A travel guide for visitors.
B．A science report on nature.
C．A school notice about activities.
15. What’s the structure of the passage
E
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。
Growing up is a wonderful journey. Sometimes it’s happy, and sometimes it’s a little sad. When you feel upset or stressed, it’s important to know how to take care of your feelings. ____16____
Share your feelings.
Don’t keep your worries inside. Talk to someone you trust, like your parents, a good friend, or your teacher. ____17____ They might help you see things in a new way and make you feel less lonely.
Be kind to yourself.
Sometimes we are too hard on ourselves when we make mistakes. Remember, nobody is perfect. ____18____ For example, listen to your favorite music, read a book, or just take a relaxing walk.
Get moving!
Physical exercise is not just good for your body; it’s great for your mind too. ____19____ It helps to clear your head and makes you feel more energetic and happy.
____20____
Step outside and enjoy the natural world. A short walk in the park can do wonders. Listen to the birds, feel the wind on your face, or just sit under a tree. Nature has a magical way of calming us down and helping us see the bigger picture.
A．Connect with nature.
B．You should keep busy all the time.
C．Take time to do things that make you happy.
D．You can also write down your feelings in a diary.
E．Here are some simple ways to help you feel better.
F．Go for a run, play ball games with friends, or do some yoga.
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
## 二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One cold evening in November, I was walking in the street with my 7-year-old daughter Nora. Suddenly Nora stopped and said to me, “Look, Daddy! A ____21____ man is sitting inside a cardboard box (纸箱) over there in silence. I think he must be ____22____ and hungry. Can we take him home ”
I don’t remember my ____23____ at that time — perhaps something like, “That wouldn’t really help him.” Maybe I made my daughter feel better by offering her an apple. I don’t know. But at that time, I found my daughter was no longer a little kid and that she had ____24____. I am happy ____25____ she is a kind girl now. She was noticing suffering and poverty (苦难和贫困). She realized that some people needed ____26____.
A few days later, I read a report in the newspaper about ____27____. They tried their best to help others in different ways every Sunday. I decided to ____28____ them with my daughter Nora. She was excited about it.
When Sunday came, we reached an old people’s home. We first swept the floor and then took out the ____29____. After that, we communicated with the old people there. They were happy when we listened to them ____30____. Nora learned a lot during the visit and she hoped to continue doing more volunteer work.
21. A．happy　　　B．poor　　　C．rich
22. A．cold　　　 B．warm　　 C．hot
23. A．question　 B．plan　　 C．reply
24. A．given up　B．grown up　C．stood up
25. A．because　 B．although　C．if
26. A．trouble　　B．help　　 C．advice
27. A．doctors　 B．volunteers　C．teachers
28. A．throw　　 B．forget　　C．join
29. A．rubbish　 B．air　　　C．water
30. A．quickly　 B．loudly　 C．carefully
三、短文填空
阅读下面短文并填空（如有提示词，则填入提示词的正确形式；如无提示词，则填入1个适当的单词）。
Since I entered middle school, reading ____31____ (become) my favorite hobby. Have you ever read a fantastic science fiction or a detective mystery I have just finished The Little Prince. I ____32____ (not write) a summary yet, but I have already learned a lot from it. In fact, I have never felt bored when reading a good book!
Yesterday afternoon, while the rain ____33____ (beat) heavily outside, I was reading an adventure novel in the library. The story was ____34____ exciting that I completely forgot the time. ____35____ soon as I finished the climax, I felt a deep sense of joy.
I always read books to improve ____36____ (my). I truly believe reading is the most valuable habit. The librarian often advises us ____37____ (choose) different types of books. Although some historical books are difficult, I won’t stop reading ____38____ I understand them. I always take notes carefully so that I can remember the main characters clearly.
____39____ you open a book, you won’t discover the amazing world inside. Reading makes a ____40____ (differ) in my life and makes me a better person.
四、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
The Secret Garden
(A summary of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden)
In this story, Mary Lennox, a spoiled and selfish 10-year-old girl goes to live with her uncle, Mr Craven, after her parents pass away. Her uncle has a huge house, but he is seldom there. Mary spends a lot of time alone and bored. At night she often hears crying coming from somewhere.
One day, Mary hears about a beautiful garden. It belonged to her uncle’s wife. After she died, the garden became a painful memory for him, so he locked it up. No one has seen it for ten years. One morning, Mary finds an old key. When it unlocks a half-hidden door, she discovers the secret garden inside! Unfortunately, nobody has taken care of the plants, and therefore, much of it is in a bad state.
Later, Mary tells her secret to a new friend, Dickon. The young boy knows a lot about gardening, and they work together to make the garden beautiful again. One night, Mary hears someone crying again and discovers Colin, her cousin. He is unhappy and weak because he has lived alone in a hidden room since his mother’s death. He has not walked for years because he thinks he has an illness. Mary and Dickon tell him stories about the garden and take him secretly to see it.
Over time, Colin grows stronger. The fresh air and beautiful garden are good for him, and he proves that he is not ill when he gets to his feet for the first time in years! The three friends spend time together in the garden and grow happier day by day.
In the end, Mary’s uncle returns home. To his great surprise, he sees Colin walking and running, and he discovers that the secret garden has become as alive and beautiful as it ever was!
41. Why did Mr Craven lock up the garden
__________
42. How long had the secret garden been locked before Mary found it
__________
43. Who helps Mary make the garden beautiful again
__________
44. Why hasn’t Colin walked for years according to paragraph 3
__________
45. Who is your favourite character Why
__________
五、书面表达
46. 为了发扬志愿者精神，你校英语俱乐部正在招募青少年志愿者。假如你是李华，请根据自身情况写一封英文自荐信，并通过电子邮件发给负责人张勇。
提示：
1. What voluntary work would you like to do
2. What are you good at How can it help you to do the voluntary work
3. What can you get from the voluntary work
要求：
1.参考提示内容，可适当发挥；
2.语句通顺，意思连贯，书写工整；
3.文中不得出现任何真实信息（姓名、校名和地名等）；
4.词数：不少于60词。（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）
Dear Zhang Yong,
My name is Li Hua.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15. A
16.E 17.D 18.C 19.F 20.A
二、完形填空
21.B 22.A 23.C 24.B 25.A 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.C
三、短文填空
31.has become 32.haven’t written 33.was beating 34.so 35.As
36.myself 37.to choose 38.until 39.Unless 40.difference
四、任务型阅读
41. Because it became a painful memory for him after his wife died.
42. For ten years.
43. Dickon.
44. Because he thinks he has an illness.
45. I like Mary best. Because she is kind, brave and she helps others become better.（答案合理即可）
书面表达范文
Dear Zhang Yong,
My name is Li Hua. I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer of our school English club.
I’m outgoing and helpful. I am good at English and I can speak it fluently. I’d like to take part in some voluntary work like helping kids learn English and organizing English activities for others.
I believe I can do the work well. Besides, volunteering can improve my communication skills and teach me how to help others in need.
I sincerely hope I can get this chance.
Yours,
Li Hua

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