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2025-2026学年度第二学期八年级英语期终教学质量监测试题
一、单项选择
从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。
1. We all know ________ earth goes around the sun, and we learn lots of knowledge about nature in the rainforest.
A．a B．an C．the
2. Our science teacher wants to find out ________ the strange rainforest plant grows well in wet places.
A．how B．what C．who
3. We can learn a lot ________ nature when we study the plants in the tropical rainforest.
A．for B．from C．with
4. I believe ________ we can live in peace with the rainforest and all the wildlife.
A．that B．if C．whether
5. A small clear stream runs ________ the thick rainforest quietly.
A．across B．through C．over
6. You will miss the nature study activity ________ you hurry up to the rainforest gate.
A．if B．unless C．because
7. This special kind of wild flower ________ in the warm rainforest every year.
A．grow B．grows C．growing
8. Could you tell me ________ the underground river inside the rainforest is
A．how long B．how many C．how often
9. We should try our best ________ the rainforest environment around us.
A．protect B．protecting C．to protect
10. The air in the rainforest is getting ________ than before as we protect more plants.
A．warm B．warmer C．warmest
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
Imagine a dinosaur in an ancient forest. It is running around looking for its next meal. With an angry cry, it opens its mouth, raises its beautiful feather-covered arms, and…
Wait, feathers on a dinosaur For hundreds of years, people believed that dinosaurs looked like huge ___11___. Just look at all those dinosaurs in books, films and TV shows! However, thanks to a piece of amber, scientists now know that this idea is ___12___. In the amber from Southeast Asia, they found the tail of a dinosaur with feathers.
These beautiful golden stones quietly keep ___13___ of the past. They can tell us whether dinosaurs had feathers, but that’s not all. They also help us understand that life on earth has always ___14___. A piece of amber from Northern Europe, for example, holds a flower. This species no longer ___15___ in this area. But the find proves that it did 35 million years ago. In the future, amber may also help us discover ___16___ other species have changed over time.
Thanks to amber, more than 300 unknown species have been discovered. In a piece of amber from Africa, scientists found 13 ants. Research shows that they are a ___17___ new species. Scientists used to believe that ants came from the northern half of the earth. The discovery of this African species has ___18___ old beliefs about the history of ants. Who knows ___19___ this piece of amber will tell us more secrets
As a window on the past, amber has been much studied. However, it’s still not fully understood. We should put more ___20___ into research. Then we can use this key to unlock more secrets of nature.
11. A．lizards B．birds C．insects
12. A．right B．wrong C．clear
13. A．pieces B．parts C．places
14. A．stopped B．changed C．stayed
15. A．grows B．lives C．rests
16. A．what B．why C．if
17. A．nearly B．completely C．mostly
18. A．kept B．changed C．followed
19. A．when B．how C．whether
20. A．effort B．time C．money
三、阅读理解
A
Dream Big Talk
Speaker: Gary Jenson
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 17:30—18:30
Place: School Theater
Come and listen to an exciting talk about dreams and the future! The Future of AI
Speaker: Anna Baker
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 15:00—17:00
Place: Computer Center
All students are welcome!
Music Party
Date: April 18
Time: 19:00—20:30
Place: Student Activity Center
Come and enjoy the music! Library Notice
Yesterday afternoon, we found a white bag in the fiction section (小说区). If it is yours, please go to the library service desk. April 8.
Basketball Club: We are looking for boys and girls who like playing basketball.
Please email sports@sunshinemiddleschool.edu if you want to join. Use the subject “I’m in!” and write your name and student number.
请根据以上短文内容，选择最佳答案。
21. What’s the topic of Gary Jenson’s talk
A．Fun with music. B．Basketball skills. C．Dreams and the future.
22. Where may Anna Baker be at 16:00 on April 2
A．In the school library B．In the computer center. C．In the school theater.
23. When did the library workers find a white bag
A．On April 7. B．On April 8. C．On April 17.
24. What’s the Basketball Club doing
A．Setting up an online page.
B．Looking for new members.
C．Planning for a school match.
25. Where can we most probably see the text
A．On a school noticeboard. B．On a street sign. C．In a science book.
B
You probably remember the Flaming Mountains from Journey to the West. But do you know where the real Flaming Mountains are They are in Turpan, in the east of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
It’s known as one of the hottest areas in the world. The desert sand can be as hot as 80°C in mid-summer. That’s enough to make your feet burn! It may sound crazy, but the locals can cook an egg on the desert sand. Rainfall in Turpan is only 16 mm a year. It is one of the driest places in China. How do people survive in such a terrible climate The secret lies in the ancient karez system.
The karez system in Turpan includes more than 1,000 wells. They appear every 20-30 metres. Some of them are 100 metres deep! Under these wells are large underground canals. Water from the mountains falls into the wells. It then runs underground in the canals. It is kept cool and safe from the desert heat. There are over 5,000 km of underground canals in the area. That’s nearly as long as the Yellow River! Thanks to the karez system, people can grow plants for food in this difficult environment. And amazingly, all of this was completed with only hand tools! No wonder it’s among the top three projects of ancient China.
Today, the area faces a water shortage. There is less water from the mountains, lower rainfall and a large increase in water use. Although modern technology is solving some problems, the karez system still plays an important role. Now, more and more young people are taking action to protect it. The centuries-old water system will surely be carried into the future.
请根据以上短文内容，选择最佳答案。
26. Where are the real Flaming Mountains
A．In central Xinjiang.
B．In western China’s desert.
C．In Turpan, in the east of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
27. What can we learn about Turpan’s weather
A．It is hot and dry. B．It is cool and rainy. C．It is warm with much rainfall.
28. What helps local people live in tough natural conditions
A．Modern big dams. B．The ancient karez system. C．Lots of natural rivers.
29. Which fact about the karez system is TRUE
A．Workers used modern machines to build it.
B．Its underground canals are over 5,000 kilometres long.
C．All wells are less than twenty metres deep.
30. What will happen to the karez system in the future
A．It will disappear soon for water shortage.
B．Young people will help it last for more years.
C．Modern tech will totally take its place.
C
“Excuse me, may I have a purple crayon, please ” five-year-old Leah asked a nurse. “I want to colour the butterfly.”
“Sorry, but I can’t find one,” said the nurse. “I’m afraid you’ll have to draw a grey butterfly.”
This conversation happened in a waiting room at Sunshine Hospital. The hospital provided colouring books for young patients. But there were never enough crayons. Why Well, crayons may carry viruses and spread diseases. They can only be used once. Then they must be thrown away. The hospital had many new patients every day. It just couldn’t afford new crayons for every child.
Leah was born with a serious disease, and she made many hospital visits. “A lot of the time she’s in great pain,” her mum said. “But colouring has helped her get through it.” Leah didn’t want other young patients to feel her disappointment. “It can be boring to wait for X-rays and treatments. I want them to feel good,” she said. “There must be something for me to do.”
Leah planned to buy 500 boxes of crayons for the hospital. However, all her pocket money was only enough for about 40 boxes. Because of her illness, she couldn’t do chores for money, either.
It might sound impossible, but Leah didn’t give up. With the help of her family and friends, she held many activities to raise money. And she would always be there in her wheelchair. Word spread fast, and Leah’s story went public. So far, she has collected 2,675 boxes.
“She is a kind girl,” said one nurse. “She’s added colour to this hospital. The waiting rooms are now filled with happier kids and brighter pictures!”
请根据以上短文内容，选择最佳答案。
31. Why did Leah ask the nurse for a purple crayon
A．To draw a butterfly. B．To colour a grey book. C．To give it to other kids.
32. Why couldn’t the hospital prepare enough crayons for children
A．The nurses hated buying crayons.
B．Few little kids liked using crayons.
C．Used crayons have to be thrown away and new ones cost much.
33. What helps Leah get through her painful hospital life
A．Taking X-rays. B．Doing housework. C．Colouring.
34. How many boxes of crayons has Leah collected in total so far
A．About 40 boxes. B．500 boxes. C．2,675 boxes.
35. What can we learn from Leah’s story
A．Never give up when helping others.
B．We can make money only by doing chores.
C．Sick children can’t take part in activities.
D
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
21 October, 2019
Dear diary,
I had a really bad day. I tried out for the basketball team, but the coach said I wasn’t tall enough. This has been my dream since I was little! ___36___ I have practised so much, and it all ended today. I feel very bad.
17 September, 2023
Dear diary,
I was just reading my diary from four years ago. How time flies! Back then, I was so disappointed at being too short and failing to get on the basketball team. I couldn’t help laughing at my heartbreaking words then. Basketball was really a big deal for me. But things changed soon after that. I was so hurt by my failure back then, and my friends were all worried. ___37___ “Why not try something else, like swimming or skiing ” suggested my best friend.
At first, I swam just to take my mind off things. ___38___ But soon, I fell completely in love with the sport. I’ve won several competitions now and I’ve made a lot of friends. My life has taken a different turn. ___39___
It’s great to look back and see my pains and gains with fresh eyes. Growing up will never be an easy thing. But we need to look at challenges in the right way. Now I understand that failure is a part of life. It may fall upon us at any stage in our lives. I have experienced many other terrible moments since then. But I have never felt so bad again. I know clearly that failure lasts just a moment. When one door closes, another opens. Life is waiting for us with many other surprises. ___40___ Tomorrow is another day.
A．Every time I meet difficulties, I will think of this experience.
B．I even wanted to give up all sports at that time.
C．Slowly, swimming became my new hobby and passion.
D．I felt lucky for the unexpected change in my life.
E．I still keep playing basketball in my free time now.
F．I spent almost all my free time practicing dribbling and shooting.
四、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，按要求完成任务。
At noon on 24 May 1960, four climbers stood alone on the “roof of the world”. They were near the top of a thirty-metre-high wall of rock. It was called the Second Step. The top of Mount Qomolangma seemed right within reach. But no one had ever climbed the last few metres of the Second Step before.
Liu Lianman led the way. He tried four times. Each time, he fell back into the snow. The thin air took his strength away. “I’m not strong enough to try again,” he thought. So he chose to be a “human ladder” for his teammates! He lowered his body and let Qu Yinhua stand on his shoulders. Slowly, bit by bit, Liu stood up and helped Qu climb to the top. Every second was painful, but Liu stood still. And he did the same for Gong Bu. Then he and Wang Fuzhou climbed up with a rope.
But Liu was too tired to keep going. The team were worried, but they had to carry on. They gave Liu all their oxygen. It was dangerous to climb without oxygen, but they knew Liu needed it. They made every effort through the cold and dark. Hours later, they reached the top of the towering mountain at 4:20 am on 25 May. They were the first Chinese to do so! They were also the first people to climb the difficult North Ridge. What’s more, no one had done so without using oxygen.
When they returned to base camp, they were welcomed as heroes. People cheered for Liu, too. He did not reach the top, but he shouldered his team into China’s mountaineering history.
Task I: Finish the chart according to the article. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words. 请根据以上短文内容填空，每空不超过3个单词。
Four Chinese climbers’ climb to Qomolangma
The four climbers were near 41 a thirty-meter-high rock wall. Lianman 42 the way, though falling back into snow. Teammates gave Liu all their 43 . They arrived at the towering mountain on 44 . Liu shouldered his team into China’s 45 history.
Task II: Answer the following questions.
46. What did Liu act as for his teammates
47. Why did teammates give all oxygen to Liu
48. Do you think teamwork is important in our life and work Explain your reasons in about 20 words.
五、书面表达
49. 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友David计划来海南旅游，一方面想体验海南的美丽风景。另一方面，David对海南的台风天气有些紧张。请你以李华的身份，给David写一封信，欢迎他来海南，并对台风天气给一些注意事项，同时简要介绍海南风景，让他对旅行充满期待。
要求：1．内容包括：对David的欢迎；对于台风天注意事项给一些建议；简要介绍海南的风景；鼓励David放心来海南旅行。2．语句通顺，意思连贯，语法正确，书写规范。3．词数100左右。(文章的开头已给出，但不计入总词数)
Dear David,
I’m so glad to hear that you’re planning to visit Hainan after the closure of the free trade port!
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参考答案
一、单项选择
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.B
二、完形填空
11.A 12.B 13.A 14.B 15.B 16.C 17.B 18.B 19.C 20.A
三、阅读理解
21.C 22.B 23.A 24.B 25.A
26.C 27.A 28.B 29.B 30.B
31.A 32.C 33.C 34.C 35.A
36.F 37.B 38.C 39.D 40.A
四、任务型阅读
41.the top of
42.led
43.oxygen
44.25 May
45.mountaineering
46.He acted as a human ladder.
47.Because Liu was too tired to keep going and needed oxygen.
48.Yes. Teamwork helps us overcome difficulties and achieve goals together.（参考）
五、书面表达范文
Dear David,
I’m so glad to hear that you’re planning to visit Hainan after the closure of the free trade port!
Welcome to Hainan! It has wonderful beaches, clear sea water and fresh fruit. You will enjoy beautiful natural views here. Don’t worry about typhoons. If typhoons come, stay indoors and keep away from windows. Listen to weather reports in time.
Typhoons don’t happen all the time. I believe you will have an unforgettable trip. I’m looking forward to your arrival.
Yours,
Li Hua

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