江苏镇江市丹阳市2025-2026学年八年级上学期1月期末英语试题

八年级·英语（2026.01) 共8页，满分90分。用时100分钟。 注意事项： 1.用0.5毫米黑色水笔将自己的姓名等信息填写在相应位置上。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮擦干 净，再选涂其他答案。 3.非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色水笔作答，答案必须写在各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先 划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案：不得使用铅笔和涂改液。 一、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 1.Through their,the students collected a lot of old books for the charity activity. A.efforts B.causes C.states D.results 2.In some smart cities,people take types of waste to special recycling centers. A.serious B.certain C.positive D.slight 3.People now a lot of important information in the computer,such as photos and diaries. A.beat B.press C.store D.shake 4.If you don't try your best in your study,you might your classmates. A.focus on B.calm down C.fall behind D.wait for 5.Read the English poem Wind on the Hill below.Which word rhymes with knows? No one can tell me. Nobody knows, Where the wind comes from Where the wind_▲ A.flies B.ends C.shouts D.goes 6.Which is the structure of the sentence"Spring is a lovely season."? A.S+V B.S+V+O C.S+V+P D.S+V+O+C 7.While the students were having an English lesson,a number of birdsA a loud noise outside. A.make B.made C.are making D.were making 8.Which of the following words is formed in the same way as "schoolwork"? A.inventor B.great血ess C.earthquake D.impatient 9.John didn't play video games last night.A,he read an interesting book. A.Instead B.However C.Moreover D.Therefore 10.-Our community is going to organize a clean-up activity this Saturday. -AWe should do our part to make our neighborhood cleaner. A.It's up to you!B.It doesn't matter. .C.That's all right. D.That's a great idea! 第1页共8页 二、完形填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 Do you think people are born with artistic talent,or can they learn and get better at it as they grow up?Can this kind of talent go 11 as time passes? Dante Gabriel Rossetti,born in 1828,was a well-known artist from the 19th century and famous for being both a poet and a 12.One day,an elderly stranger visited him.The old man brought some paintings and asked Rossetti to look at them and say 13they were good. Rossetti checked them carefully.After seeing the first few,he realized they were quite 14 and showed no real artistic talent.However,Rossetti was kind and gently told the old man that the paintings weren't of much 15.The visitor seemed sad but was able to 16 his disappointment ()He said sorry for taking up Rossetti's time and asked if he could look at a few more drawings.This time,the old man brought out paintings by a(an)17 art student.Rossetti looked at the second set of pictures and became very interested."These,"he said,"are really good.This young student has a great talent in art.He should keep drawing and 18 working as an artist.He will have a bright future if he works hard and sticks to it."Rossetti noticed that the old man was deeply moved."19 is this talented young artist?"Rossetti asked."Your son?" "No,"the old man replied 20."It's me,but from 40 years ago.It's a pity I didn't listen to you back then.I felt so down that I gave up too soon." 11.A.out B.up C.away D.through 12.A.singer B.painter C.writer D.teacher 13.A.when B.how C.if D.why 14.A.interesting B.unusual C.satisfying D.common 15.A.risk B.harm C.energy D.value 16.A.hide B.show C.create D.repeat 17.A.young B.old C.strong D.weak ’18.A.put on B.depend on C.go on D.turn on 19.A.What B.Who C.Whose D.Where 20.A.excitedly B.angrily C.nervously D.sadly 第2页共8页 三、阅读理解（供15小题；21一30每小题2分，31一35每小题1分，满分25分） 阅读下列材料，从材料后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 A Clever Mrs.Squirrel sat at the top of a tree, "I believe in the habit of saving,"said she. "If it were not for that,in the cold winter weather, My young ones and I would die all together." "So I'm teaching my children to run and save up, Every acorn as soon as it drops from its cup. And to bring kernels of corn from the field, To the nice hollow tree (where I keep it concealed." “We have saved up some wheat and some rye(黑麦)， And some very nice pumpkin seeds for our supply. Best of all,we have collected,as much as we could, Beechnuts and butternuts grown in the wood. For cold days and hard times winter surely will bring, And a habit of saving is a wonderful thing!" "But my children are young and they like to play, We have plenty,yes plenty,already,'they say. We are tired of bringing in food for our store. Let us play and have fun and collect no more!' But I tell them it's pleasant when winter is rough, If both to use and to share we have enough And they'll find before winter turns into spring, That a habit of saving is an excellent thing." -Adapted from a poem by Marian Douglas 21.Which stanza()shows Mrs.Squirrel's and her children's different ideas about storing food for winter? A.Stanza 1 B.Stanza2 C.Stanza3 D.Stanza 4 22.What can we know from this poem? A.Mrs.Squirrel will hide food for winter under the ground. B.Mrs.Squirrel is willing to share some of what she stores. C.Mrs.Squirrel is very clever while her children are so lazy. D.Mrs.Squirrel and her children only store one kind of food. 23.What is the main idea of this poem? A.Save for a rainy day. B.Knowledge is power. C.Better late than never. D.Practice makes perfect. 第3页共8页 B Dear Diary, Can you guess where I am?I'm in China's Tiangong Space Station!I'm not alone. Six Chinese astronauts take turns to care for us. Last night,we excitedly boarded the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft.The trip took just a little over three hours,and it was surprisingly smooth.This is China's 16th crewed spaceflight,so humans are old hands here.However,for us mice,it's a whole new world! We're proud to.be the first mammals(哺乳动物)to join Chinese astronauts. Getting here wasn't easy.None of us were born"space mice".We were chosen after more than 60 days of hard training ()I will never forget how difficult those tests were. Let me tell you about two of them.First,we were placed on a spinning rod ()As it sped up,I had to hola on tight while keeping my back legs moving to avoid falling off.My paws were on fire,but I held on for 115 seconds and stood out!Then,the top mice from Round One needed to spin quickly in every possible direction. Every time I stepped out,everything seemed to be spinning.But I had to walk on a balance beam (right away.I always made it across without falling.Not bad for a little mouse,was it? Since I'm aboard Tiangong,I plan to make every minute count.We will stay here for only about a week. After that,we will fly back to Earth.Scientists will then study how our bodies may have changed.This will help them better understand the effects of space environments. Here's to more adventures among the stars!Until tomorrow! 24.How do the mice feel to be the first mammals to join Chinese astronauts? A.Calm and glad. B.Proud and excited. C.Nervous and unhappy. D.Worried and surprised. 25.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A.The difficult tests mice had. B.The possible problems mice faced. C.The different things mice could do. D.The reasons why mice were chosen. 26.What's the best title for the passage? A.One Giant Step for Mice B.Hard Training Mice Have C.Mice in Tiangong Space Station D.Happy Journey to Space C Sekhar thought,"Truth is like the sun-no one can look at it directly."He knew people always hid the truth to avoid hurting others.But today,he decided to do something different.Today,no matter what,he would only tell the truth. The very first test came when the headmaster asked Sekhar to give some advice on his singing.Sekhar's taste in music was well-known.Everyone knew he was very strict when talking about music.But he never thought his love for music would put him in this difficult situation."A big surprise for you,isn't it?"asked the headmaster. "I've spent a lot of money on this secretly.Life hasn't given me a child,but at least it hasn't taken away the joy of music from me." When everything was ready,the headmaster began singing.He stopped to ask,"Isn't it good?"Sekhar acted like he didn't hear the question.The headmaster sang three full songs without stopping.When the headmaster was 第4页共8页 singing,Sekhar kept thinking to himself,"He sounds like a frog...Now he is loud like a buffalo ()..Oh no, now it's like a creaking(吱吱作响的)door in the wind.” Finally,the headmaster stopped and asked,"Now,share your honest opinion."Sekhar's heart was pounding like a drum inside his chest.Sekhar felt very sorry for him,but he knew he had to tell the truth."Can't I give it tomorrow,sir?"Sekhar asked carefully."No,I want it now.Was it good?""No,sir..."Sekhar replied."Oh!Is there any use continuing my lessons?""Not at all,sir..."Sekhar said with his voice shaking.He felt very unhappy that he could not say something nicer.The truth,he thought,is hard to say and hard to hear. -Adapted from Like The Sun 27.What does Sekhar think of truth? A.Telling the truth makes him feel very cheerful. B.Truth is so shiny and important just like the sun. C.It is difficult for people to tell and hear the truth. D.We should hide the truth to avoid hurting others. 28.In this story,what difficult situation was Sekhar in? A.The headmaster gave Sekhar a big surprise about music. B.The headmaster and Sekhar both had deep love for music. C.The headmaster sang badly and Sekhar had to tell the truth. D.The headmaster totally trusted Sekhar's good taste in music 29.What does the underlined word "pounding"in Paragraph 4 mean? A.shaking quietly B.moving noisily C.beating quickly D.breaking suddenly 30.What is the correct order of this story? (1Sekhar had no choice but to tell the headmaster the truth. 2The headmaster asked Sekhar to share his honest opinion. 3Today,Sekhar decided to tell the truth no matter what happened. 4The headmaster sang three songs carefully but Sekhar didn't like it. 5The headmaster told Sekhar the reason why he liked singing. A.③⑤④②① B.③②④⑤① C.⑤③④②① D.⑤①③④② 0 Puberty(青春期)can be a difficult time for many young people.You may be unsure about how to deal with the changes happening to you.Here are three tips to help you get through this time. First,be ready for changes in your body.31 Most people have at least one growth spurt(生长突增)during puberty.Some people gain weight before growing taller,while others grow taller first.Both are normal. During puberty,your skin will start changing,and you may get pimples ()Wash your face gently twice a day. 3 Your unwashed hands will make it worse.If your pimples are serious,ask a doctor for help. It's common to notice your body changing during puberty.Boys may find their voices getting deeper,and for girls,their body shape often changes. These changes happen at different speeds for everyone, and there's no need to feel shy. 第5页共8页 Second,manage your feelings.You might have stronger feelings than you used to.Notice these feelings and try not to take them out on others.3: Doing something you love,like singing or drawing,can help you feel better.Exercise is also very helpful. Finally,find someone to talk to.If you are feeling uncomfortable about the changes,it may help to talk to someone who has gone through these changes before.Find a trusted person to talk to,whether it is a parent,a sister,or your doctor.3. Puberty is a natural part or growing up.Care for your body,stay lively,and ask for help when you need it. You'll get through it just like everyone else! A.Don't touch your face too much. B.Being prepared helps you worry less about it. C.Carefully break the pimples when they appear. D.Instead,try to find healthy ways to express them. E.It's pleasant for them to notice the changes at the same time. F.This can help you understand and deal with your feelings better. G.Both boys and girls will also grow more hair in areas like the legs and underarms. 四、词汇运用（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 从方框中选择恰当的词或短语并用其适当的形式填空（每个词或短语只能用一次）。 lucky meaningful drop homeless in danger thanks to slow down lead to are aware of walf 36.Many wild animals areA because of hunting. 37.An earthquake is so terrible that it can make many people 38.I likeA best because they often work as a group in the wild. 39.Doing volunteer work is a way to spend the winter holiday. 40.The temperaturea lot last night,so we wear thick clothes today. 41. more scientists are working really hard to find ways to save coral reefs. 42.We can take a trip our steps in our busy modem lives. 43.By taking labour(劳动)classes,,students the importance of life skills. 44.We all know that building too many houses less space for wildlife. 45.their clever plan,Nick and Judy saved the snakes in Zooropia 2. 第6页共8页 五、阅读填空（共15小题；46-55每小题1分，56一60每小题2分，满分20分） A)根据短文内容及所给首字母提示写出所缺单词，使短文意思完整，每空一词。 What's the hottest street snack in China right now?Milk skin tanghulu is!From Beijing to Shanghai,people line up at small stalls(摊位)just to taste it..“We came all the way here,”said three students waiting in line.“We saw it o46.It looks so good.We can't wait to try it!" Tanghulu has a long history.In the Song Dynasty,the emperor's favourite concubine()grew very sick. She didn't look w and could hardly eat.The emperor was worried day and night.No medicine seemed to help until a doctor s8,"Eat hawthorn berries (cooked with sugar.Take five to ten before each meal."She tried it,and after a few weeks,her face t pink again.People were amazed.Soon,tanghulu was sold on the streets as a sweet treat for everyone to enjoy. Now,the new version adds milk skin to make a new style.First,m50 sugar with water to make hot syrup ()Then,put the fruit on a stick and roll it in the hot syrup.Next,o_ press it onto the milk skin.W' the sugar syrup cools down,it becomes hard and holds everything together. Eating milk skin tanghulu is like having a party in your m53.The creamy milk skin,the crunchy sugar coat,and the soft fruit all come together perfectly.And milk skin tanghulu is m than a snack.It shows that old favourites can become popular again.It also c traditional Chinese culture with modern tastes.It's really a tasty way to let people enjoy history. B)阅读短文回答问题。 Before AI was widely used,many people thought home cameras always told the truth.But recently an online video Crazy Rabbits became very popular.It showed that some rabhits were jumping on a trampoline ) A young man shared the video online and said,"Take a look!Some surprising visitors are putting on a show in the yard!"At the start of the video,you could see two rabbits on the left side of the trampoline.But then they suddenly became one rabbit and it jumped away.About five seconds later,the same strange thing happened to another two rabbits.The video seemed real and cute when you first saw it.But the whole thing was fake )-it was created by AI. AI is not just for funny videos-it has come into our classrooms and become a good helper for teachers. With AI,a seed can sprout and grow in seconds,and we can follow a lion family across the grassland. These short,lively videos make the words in our books real,so we understand faster and remember longer. Each coin has two sides.AI information is not always trustworthy and comes with hidden risks.Spending hours watching fake videos is a waste of time.That can even lead to danger,such as following wrong advice from those videos.Most importantly,we may lose the ability to tell the truth.So when we look through online videos quickly,we should stop to check if things are real. 根锯上面短文内容回答问题（字数不超过10个单词）。 56.What did the online video Crazy Rabbits show? ▲ 57.Who created this online video? ▲ 58.What do AI videos do to help students? 59.What ability may we lose if we keep watching fake videos? ▲ 60.How can we avoid the risks of fake videos? 第7页共8页 六、书面表达（共1题；满分15分） 善待地球就是善待人类。假如你是李华，请你为环保俱乐部写一封倡议书(proposal),号召大家保护 地球。内容需包含： 1.自然灾害频发，气候多变： 2.生态系统的重要性及守护方法； 3.野生动物面临的问题及保护措施。 要求： 1.参考上面的提示，完成英文倡议书，可适当发挥： 2.文章不少于85词，开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数： 3.语意通顺，意思连贯，条理清楚，书写规范： 4.文章中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。 Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing today to ask for your help in protecting the earth. With kind thanks, LiHua 第8页共8页