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辽宁大连市
2025-2026学年度第二学期期末学情质量检测
八年级英语
一、阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Fun Day at the Zoo! Want to make friends with animals and get close to nature Join us and have fun!
When
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
9th May
Where
Sunshine City Zoo
(You will take the school bus to get there.)
Who can join
Students at No. 5 Middle School
Price
20 each child What will you do
▲ See animals like
lions, elephants, and monkeys. ▲ Watch the exciting bird show. ▲ Take photos of your happy time. Important rules
1. Stay with your teacher or group.
2. Bring your lunch.
3. Be kind to animals.
4. Don’t litter.
For more information 630035 SunActivity@
1. When is the activity
A．On 10th May.
B．On 1st May.
C．On 9th May.
D．On 20th May.
2. How will students get to Sunshine City Zoo
3. What can students do at the zoo
①Watch animals. ②Feed animals. ③Take pictures. ④Enjoy the bird show.
A．①②③
B．②③④
C．①②④
D．①③④
4. Where can we find the reading
A．On a map.
B．In a storybook.
C．In a cookbook.
D．On a school noticeboard.
B
A new AI tool called OpenClaw is becoming very popular in China. At technology events, people can see lobster (龙虾) decorations everywhere. These lobsters are a symbol of this new software, which helps users automate (使自动化) tasks on their computers and phones. Unlike simple chatbots, OpenClaw can control apps and devices by itself after receiving an order. Many Chinese people, from experts to beginners, are excited to try it.
This tool is creating a wave of change in workplaces. People use it to manage files, answer messages, and analyze data, which saves them a lot of time. A recent survey showed that most Chinese workers already use AI in their panies and even local governments are encouraging its use to improve productivity(生产力). For example, one city is offering a large amount of money for projects that use this AI agent to help local businesses grow and create new jobs.
However, this fast use also brings challenges. Cybersecurity experts warn about possible risks like data leaks(泄露). Some students and workers worry that AI might replace certain jobs in the future. Despite these worries, the hope to improve efficiency (效率) remains strong. Many users believe that learning to work with AI is necessary for not falling behind. This technology is not just a trend; it is starting an important change in how people deal with their daily work and plan their careers.
5. What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To warn readers about the dangers of using AI tools like OpenClaw.
B．To describe the meaning of lobsters at technology events.
C．To explain how a new AI tool is influencing work and attitudes in China.
D．To compare OpenClaw with other simple chatbots in the market.
6. What is a key feature of OpenClaw that makes it different from basic chatbots
A．It can decorate technology events with lobster symbols.
B．It is only used by experts and not suitable for beginners.
C．It controls applications independently after getting an instruction.
D．It helps companies to hire new workers efficiently.
7. What can be inferred about the future of work from the worries mentioned in the text
A．All jobs will surely be replaced by AI within a few years.
B．Workers might need to improve their skills to stay in the job market.
C．Local governments will stop supporting AI projects due to safety risks.
D．Most people are not interested in using AI to improve their productivity.
8. What is the general attitude of many users towards using AI tools like OpenClaw
A．They are completely against it due to fears of job replacement.
B．They see it as a necessary step to keep their competitive strength.
C．They consider it a short-term fashion that will soon disappear.
D．They are only interested because of the money offered.
C
When I was a little girl, I always looked up to my mom. She is a doctor and spends most of her time helping sick people. Every night, she comes home late but still smiles and asks me about my day. At that time, I thought growing up was easy—I just needed to get taller and older, and then I could be as great as my mom.
As I entered Grade Eight, I started to understand that growing up is more than just getting older. Last term, my mom was very busy with a big medical project. She even had to work on weekends. One Sunday afternoon, I saw her sitting on the sofa, looking tired. I went to the kitchen, boiled a cup of hot milk for her, and helped her massage her shoulders. When she held my hand and said “Thank you, my sweet girl. You’ve grown up”, I felt a warm feeling in my heart.
From then on, I tried to do more things for my family. I cleaned my room by myself, helped my dad wash the dishes, and even took care of my little brother when my parents were out. I also worked harder at school, because I knew growing up means being responsible. I no longer ask my parents to do everything for me. Instead, I try to solve problems on my own.
Now, I know that growing up is not about age, but about becoming a better person. It means caring for others, taking responsibility, and trying our best to make our dreams come true. My dream is to be a doctor like my mom. I will keep working hard and I believe one day, I will grow up into the person I want to be.
9. What did the writer think of growing up when she was little
A．It meant being a doctor.
B．It was difficult and tiring.
C．It meant taking care of her family.
D．It was easy and just about getting taller and older.
10. Why was the writer’s mom very busy last term
A．Because she had to work at school.
B．Because she was ill and needed to rest.
C．Because she was busy with a big medical project.
D．Because she had to take care of the writer’s little brother.
11. What does the underlined word “responsible” mean in Chinese
A．有心的
B．有责任心的
C．有用的
D．有效的
12. What does the writer think growing up means now
A．It means getting taller and older.
B．It means being a doctor like her mom.
C．It means doing nothing but study hard at school.
D．It means caring for others, being responsible and working hard for dreams.
D
A new study suggests that horses can smell human fear. Researchers believe that when people are scared, horses may sense it through their body smell. This finding could be important to riders, trainers, and anyone else who works closely with horses.
In the study, scientists collected sweat (汗水) from volunteers who had just watched either a scary movie or a happy film. They then placed cotton pads containing these sweat samples (样本) near the horses’ noses. The results showed clear differences in how the horses reacted. When exposed to (暴露于) the “fear sweat”, the horses were more easily startled, had faster heart rates, and were less likely to get close to their handlers (驯养员) compared to when they smelt sweat from people who had watched joyful scenes.
The researchers explain that this may mean fear can spread between humans and horses. Just as humans can sense each other’s emotions (情绪), horses might pick up on human fear through smell, which acts as a warning signal. One researcher noted, “Unconsciously, we can pass our emotions to animals, and this can strongly affect how they feel in return.”
Smell is a very basic and powerful sense used for communication. While most research looks at how animals of the same species communicate through smell—like finding a mate, this study shows that scent (气味) signals can also cross species lines. Horses, it seems, can notice emotional changes in humans through body smell.
The researchers advise that people who work with horses should be aware of their own emotions. Arriving in a relaxed and positive mood can lead to better interactions (互动) with the horse. If a person is afraid, the horse may also become fearful and react more strongly in a new or uncertain situation. This study just highlights how closely connected humans and animals can be.
13. How does the writer start the text
A．By telling a story about a horse.
B．By asking a question about animals.
C．By describing a scientific experiment.
D．By introducing a new research finding.
14. What does the underlined word “startled” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Calm and quiet.
B．Tired and sleepy.
C．Excited and happy.
D．Surprised and frightened.
15. When people work with horses, they should ________.
A．communicate with horses first
B．watch happy movies before working
C．manage their own feelings
D．avoid showing any feelings to horses
16. What is the main idea of the text
A．Horses can understand human language easily.
B．Horses can feel human fear through smell.
C．Horses communicate with each other by smell.
D．People should keep away from startled horses.
E
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
People used sundials(日晷) to tell the time in ancient times. It was very difficult to calculate time before the invention of clocks.
The Chinese invented the first mechanical clock in 1088. One hundred and ninety-five years later, the British invented the first clock in Europe. ___17___ The Italians invented the first pocket watch in 1462. Early watches were different from today’s in two ways. First, they only had an hour hand. ___18___ People called them “pocket clocks”.
The first wrist watches came from Switzerland, 328 years after the first pocket clock was invented. ___19___ Digital (数码的) clocks and watches came from the US. Shops started to sell them in 1971. At that time, they were the newest invention in timekeeping.
___20___ Some are very cheap, some are very expensive, and some can even speak and tell you the time! Clocks and watches have come a long way.
A．Today there are many kinds of watches.
B．The Germans invented the alarm clock 67 years later.
C．Second, you had to keep them in your pocket.
D．But they did not become popular until a hundred years later.
E．After that, there were not many kinds of watches.
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last week, our school held a “Growth Sharing Meeting”. My teacher, Ms Zhang, ___21___ me to share my story. I felt ___22___ —I’ve always been afraid of speaking in public. “I’m not ___23___ enough to stand on stage,” I told her.
Ms Zhang smiled and said, “Everyone meets ___24___ when trying new things. Your story of learning to swim after failing 10 times should be shared.” Her words made me decide to ___25___ the challenge.
Every day after school, I practiced my speech. But my voice trembled (颤抖) and I even wanted to ___26___. Then my classmate Mary said, “Your story is so interesting!” She said encouragingly and helped me add details: the fear of drowning (溺水) and the ___27___ of successfully swimming 50 meters alone.
On the meeting day, my heart beat fast as I walked to the stage. I saw Ms Zhang and Mary showing me ___28___ smiles. I took a deep breath and began, “Today, I want to tell you how my biggest pain became my greatest ___29___ ...” When I finished, everyone in the classroom cheered for me. Mary hugged me and said, “I’m so proud of you!”
This experience taught me that growing means facing fears ___30___. The late-night practice, the bad start—they were all part of my gain. Now I even volunteer to host our class reading corner!
21. A．invited B．forced C．promised D．reminded
22. A．nervous B．disappointed C．satisfied D．painful
23. A．creative B．weak C．wise D．confident
24. A．benefits B．challenges C．pains D．accidents
25. A．avoid B．accept C．change D．replace
26. A．give away B．give up C．give out D．give off
27. A．worry B．curiosity C．joy D．pressure
28. A．strange B．awful C．quiet D．warm
29. A．secret B．failure C．gain D．honour
30. A．angrily B．bravely C．widely D．proudly
三、短文填空
阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。
What do you like to listen to Now, more people in China are listening to podcasts (播客), audio books (有声书), radio dramas and more. Thanks ___31___ this, the “ear economy (耳经济)” is growing.
According to iiMedia Research, there ___32___ (be) 747 million online audio listeners in China in 2024, which is about 68 percent of all Internet users. By 2029, the audio market might be worth over 741 billion yuan.
Audio content (音频内容) is popular because it can fit into daily life. People can listen while going to work or school, walking or before sleep. It helps ___33___ (they) relax and enjoy their free time. “Compared to reading, listening is not that ___34___ (tire), especially when people are learning difficult things,” said Cheng Yanliang, who started the podcast Huzuo Huyou.
More than that, people ___35___ (help) to learn and feel connected by audio content. Podcasts, for example, are informative and create a sense of community. Listeners can join online groups ___36___ (talk) with hosts and others.
In recent years, making money from audio content has become ___37___ (easy), attracting more content creators. They make money through ads and paid content.
As the ear economy develops, tech ___38___ (company) are bringing AI tools that help creators make audio content. For example, in January 2025, NetEase introduced ___39___ tool that turns text into podcasts and offers translations and AI notes.
In this age, people can not only be listeners, ___40___ also be creators, letting their voices be heard by many people.
四、任务型阅读
阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。
How does it feel when people listen to you without interrupting (打断) or giving their opinions This is called active listening, a great way to understand others’ feelings and build trust.
The meaning of active listening
Active listening means listening to people carefully. It also means watching their body language, like facial (面部的) expressions or gestures (手势), to understand how they feel. Annie, an 11-year-old reader of Week Junior, explains what it means to her, “When my friends tell me something important, I listen to what they are trying to say. I can tell whether they’re upset or happy by their voices and facial expressions. This makes me feel like I understand them better.”
The reasons for being active listeners
When you listen to your friends without cutting in or giving your own opinions, it shows that you value what they’re saying—even when you don’t agree. This not only helps avoid mistakes but also strengthens (加强) friendships. Samaritans is a charity (慈善机构) that supports people by listening to their worries. It says, “Listening to people makes them feel valued and understood.”
The ways to be active listeners
Listen to your friends carefully, and avoid jumping in with your own thoughts and feelings. If you really want to talk, Samaritans suggests making a listening sign instead, like nodding your head. Besides, ask questions or say things that need more than a “yes” or “no” as the answer. At the same time, pay attention to their facial expressions and body language. Remember: Active listening takes practice.
41. What else does active listening mean besides listening carefully
________________________
42. How can Annie tell whether her friends are upset or happy
________________________
43. What are the benefits of active listening
________________________
44. Do you think active listening is important in your life Why or why not Write 30 words or more.
________________________
五、书面表达
45. 假设你是李辉，你校计划于本周五举行 “名著读书会” (Classic Reading)，请你给你校交换生John写一封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：(1)活动的时间和地点；(2)活动的内容；(3)期待参加。
注意：(1)词数为80～100,开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；(3)邮件中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称。
Dear John,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hui
参考答案
一、阅读理解
1-4 CBD 5-8 CCBB 9-12 DCBD 13-16 DDCB 17-20 BCDA
二、完形填空
21-25 AADBB 26-30 BCDB
三、短文填空
31.to 32.were 33.them 34.tiring 35.are helped 36.to talk 37.easier panies 39.a 40.but
四、任务型阅读
41. It also means watching people’s body language to know their feelings.
42. By their voices and facial expressions.
43. It shows you value others’ words and strengthens friendships.
44. Yes, it’s very important. It helps me understand my friends better and get on well with them.（答案不唯一）
五、书面表达范文
Dear John,
I’m writing to invite you to our Classic Reading activity this Friday. It will be held in the school library at 2 p.m. We will share our favourite classic books and talk about the characters. Some students will read wonderful passages aloud. I’m sure you will have great fun and learn a lot. I really hope you can come and join us.
Yours,
Li Hui

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