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2025-2026学年湖南省长沙市雅礼集团八年级（下）期末英语试卷
一、阅读五选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
How to Survive a Flood
Floods can be very dangerous，and knowing what to do can help keep you and your family safe. (1)
Never drive or walk through floodwater. (2) Because the water may be deeper than it appears.And the moving water can be strong enough to push you or your car away.Also，there can be dangerous things that you cannot see under the water，like holes，broken glass，or wires（电线） that carry electricity.You should also stay away from bridges over fast-moving water because they can be washed away without warning.
Listen to what local officials say.If you are told to leave your home，go right away.If you cannot leave and water starts coming into your house，go to the highest floor. (3)
Be careful with water and food after a flood.Never drink floodwater.Do not use it to wash dishes，brush your teeth，or prepare food. (4) Listen for advisories （通报） to boil water.Your local officials will let you know when the water is safe for use.Throw away any food or drinks that may have come into contact with floodwater.
(5) They will effectively cut down dangers and guard every member of your family.Besides，we should learn more disaster response knowledge in daily life，and only when we put what we have learned into use during disasters can we offer help to people in need.
A.It is dirty and can even make you sick.
B.This guide tells you what you should notice during and after a flood.
C.Water on the road might look safe，but it is actually not.
D.In short，stick to all these practical tips carefully whenever a flood hits.
E.Get onto the roof if necessary，and once there，wave to get others' attention.
1.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
2.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
3.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
4.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
5.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
二、完形填空：本大题共10小题，共15分。
Last Monday，Tom and his best friend Jack argued over their group project.Tom said (6) words in a hurry.Right after that，he (7) out of the classroom angrily without saying a word.For two whole days，he felt so upset that he even didn't want to talk with his classmates or family.
His gentle teacher Ms.Li noticed his low (8) in time and had a private talk with him after class.She said， "When you are feeling down，you don't want to open up your heart.And when anger stays inside you，you make small fights become big ones."Tom listened (9) and slowly started to realize his mistake：he lost his (10) easily and didn't want to listen to Jack's ideas.Good friendship needed honest talk，not cold silence.
The next morning was quiet (11) the"storm".Tom practiced his apology again and again，took a deep breath，walked to Jack and sincerely said he was sorry.Jack smiled and said it was just a small problem，not a big deal.They shook hands and made up at once.All the (12) between them went away completely.
Bad moods are just like storms—they won't last forever.We cannot stop the sudden bad feelings in our mind when we feel upset，but we can choose how to (13) them wisely.Though life is (14) with sudden storms，warm sunshine will always come after every heavy rain.Kindness and good communication will clear the dark clouds in (15) hearts.
6.A. successful B. hurtful C. joyful
7.A. started B. managed C. rushed
8.A. promises B. spirits C. plans
9.A. carefully B. differently C. recently
10.A. temper B. effect C. journey
11.A. before B. during C. after
12.A. talent B. anger C. force
13.A. deal with B. suffer from C. shout at
14.A. magical B. curious C. changeable
15.A. our B. their C. its
三、阅读理解：本大题共10小题，共20分。
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Type：historical，social novel Published：in 1859
Country：Britain Recommendation：
Main character：Charles Darnay，Sydney Carton and Lucie Manette
Brief introduction：It tells a story about self-sacrifice（牺牲） between two men who look exactly alike but have different lives ...Read more
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
Type：historical，satirical （讽刺） social novel Published：in 1881
Country：America Recommendation：
Main character：Edward Tudor（the prince） and Tom Canty（the pauper）Brief introduction：It tells a story about a prince and a poor boy who look exactly the same and exchange their lives...Read more
16.Who is the writer of the novel A Tale of Two Cities？______
A. Charles Darnay. B. Mark Twain. C. Charles Dickens.
17.According to the introduction，what do the main characters have in common？______
A. All of them are noble（高尚的） and rich.
B. The two pairs of the main characters look exactly the same.
C. They sacrifice themselves for love.
B
Have you ever choked （噎住） on something during a meal and been unable to breathe？Do you know how to act when someone is choked？An 11-year-old girl from Shenyang，Liaoning Province became a hero after she saved a woman from choking by using the Heimlich manoeuvre（海姆立克急救法）—just days after learning it.
The event took place on 8th August，2025，at a hot pot restaurant in Shenyang.Many people recorded it with a camera and soon shared the video online.Back at 16：00 that afternoon，Ms.Wu was drinking milk tea when something went down the wrong way and got stuck in her throat.She suddenly couldn't breathe，so she stood up to ask for help by gesturing （做手势） to her partner and restaurant waiters.Her partner noticed that and he tried patting （拍打） her back.Restaurant waiters also rushed to her side to help，but no one knew about first aid.
At that moment，11-year-old Hu Zihan，who was dining at a nearby table，rushed over.She stood behind Wu，put her arms around Wu's stomach，and performed the Heimlich manoeuvre.Within 30 seconds，some tapioca pearls（木薯珍珠） came out of Wu's mouth，allowing her to breathe again.Wu quickly turned around and hugged Hu to thank her.
It is reported that Hu is a volunteer of the Liaoning Provincial Red Cross Society.She had just learned the Heimlich manoeuvre during a training lesson seven days before."Everyone should learn first aid because it is for everyone.In emergencies，knowing first aid can truly save lives."Hu said.
18.How does the writer start the passage？______
A. By telling a story. B. By using numbers.
C. By asking questions.
19.Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 2？______
A. The event is not widely shared on social media.
B. Ms.Wu couldn't breathe because she had something stuck in her throat.
C. Restaurant waiters rushed to her and patted her back.
20.What did Hu Zihan do first to help Ms.Wu？______
A. She gave Ms.Wu water to drink.
B. She called the 120 hotline right away.
C. She stood behind her and held her stomach.
21.What can we learn from Hu's words in the last paragraph？______
A. First aid can make a difference between life and death.
B. Health is not everything，but you can have nothing without it.
C. problem shared is a problem halved.
C
The Uyuni Salt Flat（乌尤尼盐沼），located in southwestern Bolivia，is known as the"Mirror of the Sky".After the rain，this place looks like a mirror.It shows the sky so clearly that you can't tell the difference between the ground and the sky.The amazing mirror effect doesn't come out of thin air.It is made possible by three key factors（要素）.
The first and most important factor is the flat（平整的） ground.The Uyuni Salt Flat has one of the flattest surfaces in the world.It formed after ancient lakes dried up slowly.As lake water evaporated（蒸发），a thick，even salt layer（层） was left，making the ground nearly perfectly flat.Light rain covers the salt with a thin layer of water，turning the salt flat into a big natural mirror.
The rainfall also plays an important role.It can't be a storm.Just enough rain to cover the layer of salt is perfect.If the rain is heavy，water holes will form and the mirror effect will be lost.
Besides，calm weather is necessary for the clear mirror effect.Even a small wind can make waves on the water.These waves will break up the clear reflection and take away the magical experience.
The mirror effect mainly appears during the rainy season，which runs from December to March.If you want to see the beautiful view，you need to know that the effect doesn't last long.When the water evaporates under the sun，the"mirror"disappears and the ground turns back into hard，white salt.
22.What does the underlined part"come out of thin air"in paragraph 1 mean？______
A. 在稀薄空气中发生 B. 在晴朗的天空中发生 C. 无缘无故发生
23.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？______
A. The process of ancient lakes drying up.
B. The role of rainfall in creating the mirror effect.
C. The importance of wind in forming the"mirror".
24.When should we go to the Uyuni Salt Flat if we want to see the mirror effect？______
A. In February. B. In June. C. In November.
25.Where can we probably read this passage？______
A. In the local newspaper.
B. In a science fiction.
C. In the National Geographic magazine.
四、任务型阅读-简答：本大题共1小题，共10分。
26.Deep in central Shanghai，a quiet but powerful movement is on the rise.An increasing number of middle-school students are walking out of their classrooms and into their communities—not for homework，but to volunteer.
Take 14-year-old Linda from Jing'an District for example.Every Saturday morning，she teaches basic computer skills to the elderly at a local community center."Many of them have never used a smartphone before，"Linda says with a smile."When they finally learn how to video-call their grandchildren，their eyes light up.That's the best present that I have ever received."
This does not only happen in Shanghai.Across China，schools are encouraging students to attend meaningful social practice as part of their moral education（德育）.In late 2025，the Ministry of Education（教育部） even issued new guidelines，asking schools to integrate （融合） community service into the lessons.
Why does this matter？Experts say volunteering helps young people develop empathy（同理心） and responsibility.Besides，their real-world problem-solving skills also improve.Those qualities cannot be measured by test scores alone."It's about raising citizens，not just students，"explains Dr.Wang，an education researcher at Fudan University.
Moreover，these experiences often inspire bigger dreams.Some students start environmental clubs after cleaning up a park；others organize book donation activities after visiting village schools.Their small actions influence others around them—more classmates join in，and the whole community becomes friendlier and more connected.
As one student put it，"We're not waiting to grow up to make a difference.We're doing it now."
(1) Why are Shanghai middle-school students walking into their communities？______
(2) Do students volunteer only in Shanghai？______
(3) According to the text，what qualities and skills can students get from volunteering？______
(4) How do their small actions influence others around them？______
(5) If you have free time，what volunteer work would you like to do？______
五、阅读填空：本大题共1小题，共10分。
27. The practice of giving gifts is popular all over the world，because it is a wonderful way （1） （express） care and love.However，there are many different gift-giving taboos（禁忌） across cultures.You might.（2） （easy）offend（冒犯） others unless you learn about local customs and traditions beforehand.
In China，"giving a clock"sounds like"attending a funeral（sòng zhōng）"，making it an（3） （proper） gift，especially for the elderly."Umbrella"sounds like"scatter/ separate"（sàn），and"pear"sounds like"part ways"（li）.Both have the meaning of separation.The pronunciation of the Number 4 is so close to the word for"death"（4） Chinese people don't like gifts in this amount（数量）.In India，cows are very special to many people.Therefore，sending beef or leather（皮革）cow products to someone is one of the worst（5） （choice） you can make.In Germany，you should never give gifts with pictures of black cats or magpies（喜鹊） on them because people consider them to bring bad luck.And people in Germany（6） （follow） these old customs for a long time.
You may also be（7） （surprise） to learn that gifting a knife is unlucky in French culture，which means an end to friendship—locals think the blade （刀刃） will cut all friendly bonds.In Italy，a handkerchief is（8） unusual gift，for it connects with tears and farewell（告别）.
If we truly respect different cultural taboos，we can better protect （9） （we） from unnecessary mistakes and get along well（10） people from different parts of the world.
六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。
28.暑假过后，你校将在下学期迎来一批英国交换生。为了帮助他们更好地了解校园生活、适应中国文化与习俗，校学生会正在招募志愿者。假如你是李华，你对此次志愿者活动非常感兴趣，请你结合以下提示，给校学生会主席写一封英文申请信，表达你想成为志愿者的意愿。
要求：
（1）短文必须包含所有提示信息，并适当发挥；
（2）80词左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
（3）文中不得出现真实人名和校名。
Dear President of Student Union，
I'm Li Hua，a Grade 8 student.I'm writing to apply to be a volunteer to help the school exchange students.______
Yours sincerely， Li Hua
1~5.【答案】B、C、E、A、D
6~15.【答案】B、C、B、A、A、C、B、A、C、A
16~17.【答案】C、B
18~21.【答案】C、B、C、A
22~25.【答案】C、B、A、C
26.【答案】【小题1】To volunteer.
【小题2】No，they don't.
【小题3】Empathy，responsibility and real-world problem-solving skills.
【小题4】More classmates join in，and the whole community becomes friendlier and more connected.
【小题5】I'd like to teach the elderly in the community to use smartphones，help them learn to video-call their family members and use convenient online services，to bring them more convenience and warmth.
27.【答案】to express
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28.【答案】Dear President of Student Union，
I'm Li Hua，a Grade 8 student.I'm writing to apply to be a volunteer to help the school exchange students.
I'm outgoing and warm-hearted，so I'm good at communicating with strangers.I speak English fluently and know much about Chinese traditional culture.Last year，I took part in a cultural sharing activity and introduced Chinese customs to foreign visitors.I can show them around our campus and teach them about Chinese daily customs.I really hope to get this chance.
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