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2025-2026学年八年级下学期期末英语试题
一、单项选择
1. I was really glad to make dinner for my family all by ________.
A．himself B．myself C．herself D．yourself
2. The small shop has served the community ________ five years.
A．in B．on C．at D．for
3. We ________ learn basic first aid to deal with sudden accidents during outdoor camping.
A．should B．might C．shouldn’t D．mustn’t
4. Talk more with your parents ________ you can understand each other better.
A．if B．unless C．so that D．although
5. Judy plans to ________ as a volunteer in the school calligraphy club.
A．put up B．sign up C．wake up D．sit up
6. To send the Shenzhou-23 spaceship successfully, China has made full ________.
A．differences B．troubles C．traditions D．preparations
7. Friendship keeps our school life warm and ________.
A．proper B．lonely C．joyful D．boring
8. Li Ming ________ photos of jacarandas (蓝花楹) when he met his best friend at Jiaochang Road.
A．takes B．took C．is taking D．was taking
9. Even though the math problem was very difficult, Tom finally managed ________ it out.
A．work B．to work C．working D．worked
10. —________ is Dianchi Lake
—It’s about 330 square kilometres in size.
A．How big B．How deep C．How high D．How long
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Once upon a time, there was ___11___ old lion in the forest. His teeth and claws (爪子) were not as good as before. He was too weak to get food as usual, ___12___ he chose to do some tricks. He pretended to be terribly ___13___ and made sure all animals in the neighbourhood heard the news. Then he lay quietly in his home, waiting for visitors to come.
One by one, small animals arrived to show ___14___ care for the lion. They felt sorry for the old lion’s illness and hoped to cheer him up. Sadly, the lion caught and ate everyone who went inside. All the poor little animals lost their ___15___ in the end.
At last, a fox came. He was very clever and watched ___16___ in a safe place outside the lion’s home. He politely asked about the lion’s feelings. The lion cried out and begged (乞求) the fox to ___17___ him for a moment.
However, the fox shook his head and ___18___ to move forward. He said in a serious voice, “I won’t go in, because many small animals have gone into your house, and no one has come out. I must avoid ___19___ close to you.”
This story tells us a meaningful ___20___. We should take a warning from others’ accidents, keep a clear head, and stay away from hidden dangers.
11. A．a B．an C．the D．/
12. A．or B．because C．so D．but
13. A．shy B．ill C．strong D．healthy
14. A．their B．them C．they D．themselves
15. A．keys B．medicine C．food D．lives
16. A．softly B．happily C．carefully D．easily
17. A．shout at B．look for C．take back D．stay with
18. A．agreed B．refused C．forgot D．needed
19. A．getting B．get C．to get D．got
20. A．hobby B．trip C．game D．truth
三、阅读理解
A
阅读短文，判断正(T)误(F)。
Zhuazhou is a special custom on a baby’s birthday in China. The earliest written record of this custom dates back to (追溯到) the Song Dynasty, more than 1,000 years ago. In the late Qing Dynasty, the custom got popular in Beijing.
Zhuazhou usually takes place before lunchtime on the baby’s first birthday. Parents choose different items for the baby. The items can be many things. It might be a stamp, a pen, a toy or a cake.
Then parents put them around the baby. Without help, the baby is free to choose anything in front of him or her. The item he or she chooses shows his or her future interests and jobs. If the baby picks a pen, he or she may become a writer. A toy or a cake That baby will know how to enjoy the pleasures in life.
Zhuazhou is still followed today. However, the items changed. Many parents put a computer mouse, a coloured pen, a CD or a violin in front of their babies. These things stand for (代表) modern jobs. For example, a computer mouse means the baby will be a computer engineer.
Today’s items for Zhuazhou are different from those before, but a family’s good wishes for a baby are always the same: to have a bright future.
21. The earliest record of Zhuazhou was from the Qing Dynasty.
22. Zhuazhou is a custom for a baby on his or her first birthday in China.
23. The babies choose different items with the help of parents.
24. Though Zhuazhou items change, parents’ love stays the same.
25. The text mainly tells us why Zhuazhou is not popular today.
B
The Four Great Plateaus (高原) in China
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Location: in the southwest of China
Feature (特征): as the highest plateau in the world, it gets the name “the Roof of the World”. It has plenty of high mountains and big lakes. It is cold and dry most of the time.
Inner Mongolia Plateau Location: in the north of China
Feature: it is China’s second-largest plateau. It is well-known for wide green grasslands. Many cows and sheep live here. Local people love riding horses on the grassland.
Loess Plateau Location: in the north and centre of China
Feature: the ground is covered with yellow soil. It has special broken landforms (地貌). The Yellow River runs across it.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau Location: in the southwest of China
Feature: it is famous for special karst (喀斯特) rocks. The weather is cool in summer and warm in winter. Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountains and rivers all year round.
26. Which plateau is known as “the Roof of the World”
A．Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. B．Inner Mongolia Plateau.
C．Loess Plateau. D．Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
27. Where is Inner Mongolia Plateau
A．In the centre of China. B．In the southeast of China.
C．In the north of China. D．In the southwest of China.
28. What cover(s) the ground of Loess Plateau
A．Green grasslands. B．Yellow soil. C．Karst rocks. D．Thick snow.
29. What is the weather like on Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
A．Cold and dry in winter. B．Cool in summer and warm in winter.
C．Hot and windy in summer. D．Hot in summer and cold in winter.
30. In which part of a newspaper can we probably read this text
A．Sports. B．People. C．Cooking. D．Geography.
C
Ran Guanghui is a porter (脚夫) with over 40 years’ working experience in Chongqing. He walks up and down the mountain steps every day, carrying heavy goods (货物) on his shoulders. This kind of local porter is called “bangbang” in Chongqing. And they were a special part of the city’s life many years ago.
In 2010, a photo of Ran got popular online. In the picture, he carried heavy goods and held his little son’s hand tightly. People were deeply moved, as he carried the family’s life on his shoulders and held the family’s future in his hands.
After years of hard work, Ran reached a milestone that he couldn’t imagine before—he bought a small apartment (公寓). It was a big dream that came true for him. In 2026, he was named the “Touching Chongqing Person of the Year 2025”. People praised him for his strong spirit.
With the fast development of transport, fewer people need porters to carry things. Still, no one will forget what this group of workers has done for the city. Ran is already in his 60s, but he says he will keep working as long as he is healthy enough.
Ran’s story is simple but touching. It tells us that everyone can create a better life through hard work.
31. What does a “bangbang” do in Chongqing
A．To drive cars. B．To take photos.
C．To sell different snacks. D．To carry heavy goods.
32. What does the underlined word “milestone” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Big step. B．Hard time. C．Easy job. D．Small change.
33. Which of the following words can best describe Ran Guanghui according to the text
A．Lazy. B．Hard-working. C．Careless. D．Shy.
34. Why do fewer people need “bangbang”
A．Because streets get wider. B．Because porters leave the city.
C．Because transport develops fast. D．Because goods become lighter.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A．The development of the internet. B．The importance of being famous.
C．The story of a Chongqing “bangbang”. D．The problem of Chongqing’s transport.
D
Do you know any special sea animals Here is one surprising kind that can live for over five years without eating anything.
This animal is the supergiant isopod (大王具足虫). It looks like small insects we see in gardens. Its body is like a plate. Living in the deep sea where food is very hard to find, it has developed the magical ability to live without food for a long time. Now, Chinese scientists have found out the secret behind this amazing ability.
The deep sea is cold and dark, with little food. To live there, the isopod uses two smart ways. First, it has a very big stomach. It can eat lots of food at once and store the food for months or even years. Second, it keeps its energy use very low all the time.
There is a key reason for this — a special gene (基因) called ND1. The supergiant isopod does not have this gene itself, but gets it from the nearby bacteria (细菌). In cold deep-sea environments, the gene helps the isopod save energy use and stay less hungry.
Scientists believe this finding is meaningful. They are going to use what they have learned to help people live a healthier and longer life.
36. How does the writer start the text
A．By asking a question. B．By listing numbers.
C．By giving an example. D．By telling stories.
37. Why can the supergiant isopod live long without food
A．Because it gets energy from scientists.
B．Because it usually sleeps day and night.
C．Because it stores food and uses little energy.
D．Because it does not feel hungry in cold water.
38. Where does the isopod get the special gene ND1
A．From its parents. B．From bacteria around it.
C．From its own body. D．From other sea plants.
39. According to the last paragraph, what will scientists do next with their findings
A．Find more special genes. B．Develop new research tools.
C．Find new insects in the deep sea. D．Help people live healthier and longer.
40. What is the best title for the text
A．Magical Animals on Land B．The Secret of the Supergiant Isopod
C．The Food of the Sea Plants D．Busy Life in Deep Sea
E
阅读短文，从短文后所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余。
Do you often have negative thoughts Do you often complain (抱怨) about small things to your friends ___41___
● Find the positive.
Everyone may run into trouble, but the key is to look on the bright side. For example, if you are in heavy traffic, enjoy your favorite music. If there isn’t much food at home, try to make delicious dishes with what you have. ___42___
● Focus on now.
Lots of people think too much about past mistakes and future worries. ___43___ But please remember, you can’t change the past, and no one can predict the future, so the best choice is to focus on the present.
● ___44___
Negative people will influence your feelings. Try to spend time with cheerful friends who encourage you and make you laugh. When you are around positive people, you will hardly feel upset.
● Be kind to others.
Helping others is an excellent way to make you feel good. ___45___ It helps you see life in a better way and be thankful for what you own.
A．Listen to some quiet songs.
B．Be friends with positive people.
C．Because of this, you lose today’s happiness.
D．Keep your dreams in mind and keep moving.
E．You can volunteer to help in your neighborhood.
F．These small changes will help you see the bright side.
G．If so, the following can help you feel positive about life.
四、单词拼写
46. The climate in the mountains is ________. That’s why we say “one mountain has four seasons”. (change)
47. Many ________ go to Yunnan Provincial Library in their free time. (read)
48. I was ________ that the robot Lightning set a new world record at the 2026 Beijing half-marathon. (surprise)
49. You need to speak ________ in front of the whole class. (clear)
50. This kind of mushroom is ________. You can only find it in the rainforest. (common)
51. We must protect our “mother river” ____________. (不惜一切代价)
52. ____________ are very important when you have a meal with others. (餐桌礼仪)
53. Don’t ____________ your little brother. He is only five years old after all. (对……苛刻)
54. It is a good way to ____________ your shyness by speaking in public. (克服)
55. Keep practising, and your spoken English will be better ____________. (一点一点地)
五、书面表达
56. 成长路上，一次坚持、一场改变、一回突破，都能助力我们成为更好的自己。你校英语校刊专栏现以“A Better Me”为题开展征文活动，请你用英语写一篇短文，向专栏投稿，叙述一次让你变得更好的经历，或谈谈如何成为更好的自己。
要求：1．根据所给题目，写一篇短文，词数不少于80；2．语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁；3．文中不得使用真实姓名、校名，否则以零分计；4．请将作文写在答题卡上，写在本试题卷上无效。
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参考答案
一、1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.A
二、11.B 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.D 16.C 17.D 18.B 19.A 20.D
三、A：21.F 22.T 23.F 24.T 25.F；B：26.A 27.C 28.B 29.B 30.D；C：31.D 32.A 33.B 34.C 35.C；D：36.A 37.C 38.B 39.D 40.B；E：41.G 42.F 43.C 44.B 45.E
四、46.changeable 47.readers 48.surprised 49.clearly 50.uncommon 51.at all costs 52.Table manners 53.be hard on 54.get over 55.bit by bit
书面表达范文
A Better Me
I used to be a shy girl who was afraid of speaking in public. Last term, our teacher asked me to take part in an English speech competition. I wanted to give up at first, but my teacher told me that challenges could make me better.
I spent every weekend practicing my speech again and again. I read articles loudly in front of the mirror and asked my parents to listen to me. Slowly, I became braver. When I stood on the stage, I spoke smoothly without fear. Finally, I won the third prize.
This experience changes me a lot. Now I dare to share my ideas in class. I realize that only by bravely facing our weaknesses can we become a better version of ourselves.

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