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湖南省衡阳市衡山县2025-2026学年八年级下学期7月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
Different people have different hobbies. Some people like doing sports, some like collecting things, and others like creative activities like calligraphy or writing poems. Hobbies can help us relax and reduce stress.
My hobby is skiing. I started skiing when I was 10 years old. At first, I was scared of falling down, but my instructor taught me how to balance and control my skis. Now, I love skiing so much that I go skiing every winter. It makes me feel free and alive.
My best friend, Tom, likes collecting stamps. He has collected stamps from more than 50 countries. He says that collecting stamps helps him learn about different cultures and history. He often shows me his stamp collection and tells me interesting stories about each stamp.
Another friend, Lisa, is into yoga. She does yoga every morning to relax and keep fit. She says that yoga helps her reduce stress and stay calm. She even wants to become a yoga instructor one day.
No matter what hobby we have, it’s important to make time for it. Hobbies are not just for fun—they can also help us grow and achieve our goals.
1．What is the writer’s hobby
A．Skiing. B．Collecting stamps. C．Yoga.
2．What does Tom like collecting
A．Postcards. B．Stamps. C．Coins.
3．What can we learn from the passage
A．Hobbies are only for young people.
B．We should give up hobbies if they are difficult.
C．Hobbies can help us grow and achieve our goals.
China is famous for its good manners and hospitality. When foreign friends visit a Chinese family, they will feel warm and welcome.
When you arrive, the host will welcome you at the door. Then they will offer you tea and some snacks. They will talk with you to make you feel relaxed.
For the meal, Chinese people always prepare more food than you can eat. During the meal, the host may pick food for you. This is a way to show their care. At the table, guests usually start eating first.
After the meal, the host will still offer you fruit or tea. They will ask you to stay for a longer time.
Being hospitable is a part of Chinese culture. We welcome friends from all over the world.
4．The underlined word “hospitality” means ________.
A．勤劳 B．好客 C．勇敢
5．What will the host do when you visit a Chinese family
① Offer tea ② Prepare a big meal ③ Pick food for you
A．①②③ B．①② C．②③
6．Why do Chinese hosts prepare so much food
A．To show their wealth. B．To show their care and welcome. C．To make guests full.
7．What surprises Western guests most
A．Hosts eat first at the table.
B．Chinese people like drinking tea.
C．Hosts pick food for guests.
Tsunamis are one of the most dangerous natural disasters. They are usually caused by earthquakes under the sea. When a tsunami comes, the seawater rises suddenly and moves towards the land quickly. It can destroy (摧毁) everything in its way.
In 2004, a big tsunami hit many countries around the Indian Ocean. It killed more than 200,000 people. Many people lost their homes. The tsunami also caused a lot of damage (破坏) to the environment. The water carried a lot of waste and pollution (污染) onto the land.
Scientists are trying to find ways to predict (预测) tsunamis . They use special equipment (设备) to study the sea floor and the movement of the earth. If people know a tsunami is coming, they can move to safe places in time. This can help save many lives.
8．What usually causes tsunamis
A．Earthquakes. B．Strong winds. C．Heavy rain.
9．What happened in 2004
A．A big earthquake hit the Indian Ocean.
B．A tsunami killed over 200,000 people.
C．Scientists found a way to predict tsunamis.
10．What damage did the tsunami cause to the environment
A．It made the seawater rise suddenly.
B．It killed many animals in the ocean.
C．It brought waste and dirty things onto the land.
11．Why are scientists trying to predict tsunamis
A．To test new equipment. B．To save people’s lives. C．To study ocean animals.
阅读下面的短文,从短文后所给的A－E五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有一项为多余选项。
How to Start a Great Book Club
Reading alone is great, but reading with friends is better. A book club is a good way to share your love for books. 12
First, find some friends who like reading. 13 It’s better to have 6-10 people. Too many people will make it hard to talk.
Second, choose a book type. You can read novels, history books or science books. 14 For example, you can read only adventure stories or only books about animals.
Third, plan your meeting time and place. You can meet once a month at your home or in the library.
Finally, enjoy the sharing time. Everyone can talk about their favorite parts of the book. 15 It will be a great time.
A．You can also set a simple theme for your club.
B．Here are some easy steps to start one.
C．You can also ask questions and talk about your feelings.
D．Ask your classmates or family members to join you.
E．They can help you choose interesting books.
二、完形填空
阅读下面的短文，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。
Anger is a kind of feeling. Many things can make you angry. When your team 16 an important game, when a friend borrows your favourite thing and then breaks it, or when you think your family rules are too 17 , you may get really angry.
Usually, your body will 18 you when you are angry. For example, you breathe faster, your face turns red and you may want to throw away your book, break something or hit someone. But sometimes, you hide (隐藏) your anger. However, if you do this, you may get a 19 or your stomach may hurt.
In fact, it’s not good to hide your anger and it’s 20 for you to get angry sometimes. But you must 21 anger in a 22 way, without hurting others or yourself. When you get angry, you can talk about it with others such as parents, friends or a teacher. It’s 23 . You can also do other things when you start to feel angry, such as taking a 24 breath, counting from 1 to 100, going for a bike ride and thinking about good things.
Remember how you act when you are angry can make everything better or worse. Don’t let your anger 25 you.
16．A．loses B．joins C．copies
17．A．quick B．strict C．kind
18．A．offer B．explain C．tell
19．A．rest B．headache C．letter
20．A．unfair B．nervous C．normal
21．A．deal with B．get over C．give away
22．A．usual B．proper C．crazy
23．A．helpful B．careful C．hopeful
24．A．short B．final C．deep
25．A．understand B．control C．feel
三、选词填空
请从方框内选择适当的词，并根据需要用其正确形式填空，使文章语法正确、完整连贯。注意：每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词为多余项。
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Hobbies are a great way to spend free time and bring many benefits. Some hobbies, like reading or listening to music, help people calm 26 after a busy day. Physical hobbies, such as playing tennis or doing yoga, keep people 27 . Creative hobbies, like painting, allow people to express themselves or 28 stress.
Luca Bruno, an 29 teenager, enjoys making mobile phone apps. He finds 30 fun to create apps that help others. He started 31 at age ten after being inspired by famous businessmen who started out as programmers. His latest app connects people who want to learn Italian, helping them study and make 32 .
Maya Badal in India has a unique hobby: collecting postcards. She believes they are a wonderful way to learn 33 different places. Her collection began with a 34 of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. Now, she has over 100 postcards from 32 countries and dreams of 35 to these places someday.
Hobbies like these not only bring joy but also provide a sense of achievement and purpose.
四、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。
I’m a book lover. I started reading when I was seven years old. At first, I read picture books. Now I read novels, science books and history books.
Reading changes me a lot. When I feel sad, I read books to relax. Books give me courage. When I meet problems, stories about brave people teach me not to give up.
I also learn many life lessons from books. From Robinson Crusoe, I learn to be brave and independent. From The Little Women, I learn the importance of family and kindness.
Good books are like teachers and friends. They teach me about the world and myself. I will keep reading all my life.
36．When did the writer start reading
37．What does the writer do when he feels sad
38．What lesson does the writer learn from Robinson Crusoe
39．What do you think of reading
40．将文中画线句子翻译成中文。
五、书面表达
41．假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom来信询问你最近参加的一次志愿者活动。请你给他写一封回信，介绍这次活动的情况。内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、地点和参与人员；
2. 你们在活动中做了什么；
3. 你的感受和收获。
要求：
1. 词数80-100，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 短文须包含所有要点，可以适当发挥；
3. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear from you. Last weekend, I took part in a volunteer activity.
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1．A 2．B 3．C
4．B 5．A 6．B 7．C
8．A 9．B 10．C 11．B
12．B 13．D 14．A 15．C
16．A 17．B 18．C 19．B 20．C 21．A 22．B 23．A 24．C 25．B
26．down 27．fit 28．reduce 29．Italian 30．it 31．programming 32．friends 33．about 34．postcard 35．traveling/travelling
36．When he was seven years old. 37．He reads books to relax. 38．To be brave and independent. 39．Reading is helpful. It can teach us lessons and make us grow. 40．好书如良师益友（或者“好书就像老师和朋友”）。
41．例文：
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear from you. Last weekend, I took part in a volunteer activity.
I went to the old people’s home with my classmates. We brought some flowers and fruits for the old people. When we arrived, we helped them clean their rooms and wash their clothes. Then we talked with them and listened to their interesting stories. After that, we sang songs and danced for them. They were very happy.
I felt tired but happy. I learned that helping others can bring us a lot of joy. It also makes us more responsible. I will take part in more volunteer activities in the future.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua

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